Church group sponsoring a social for singles

Church group sponsoring
a social for singles

McDONALD — Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church’s Adult Education Group is sponsoring a Single Social from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the church hall, 618 Ohio Ave. All single men and women are invited for an evening of food, fun and fellowship.

Robin Ruschman, a fitness expert, will share her ideas on how to stay fit and healthy regardless of age and health problems.

Refreshments will be provided. A monetary donation to help defray the costs would be appreciated. Also, those attending are asked to take a nonperishable food item for the group’s St. Vincent de Paul food drive.

Donations are sought
for center’s fundraiser

YOUNGSTOWN — Rich Center for Autism is seeking donations of items to be placed in baskets that will be raffled during the organization’s annual variety show fundraiser, “Autistically Speaking,” on March 7 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman.

Themes for the baskets will be based on such ideas as sports, ladies, family night, gardening, car care and home decor. Also appreciated will be gift certificates and larger stand-alone items such as framed art, sports equipment and upper-end clothing. Proceeds from the event will be applied to the educational programming at the center.

The center is also seeking sponsors for a summer fundraiser, “Give Autism the Boot,” to be held in July.

To make a donation or become a sponsor or for more information, call (330) 941-2047.

Family Winter Carnival
at St. Rose School

GIRARD — A Winter Carnival will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Rose School, 61 E. Main St.

The day of free family fun will feature science fun with Gus Selak and professor Stan Christensen, a gift card raffle, Hi-Fi stories with Helen Finelli, magic by Randy Coleman, events by Children’s Museum of the Valley, a slime room, a bubble room, the Ursuline High School Jazz Band, children’s and adults’ crafts with Pat Catan’s, Creekside Golf Dome Putt-Putt Fun, a fear factor room, D.J. karaoke and dance party, a children’s game room with prizes, bounce around fun, and a pizza or hot dog lunch.

For more information on the event that is being sponsored by St. Rose School and Sunny Days Christian Care Center, call (330) 545-1163.

Officers are named
by historical society

NILES — Roselyn Watson was re-elected president of Niles Historical Society at the organization’s Jan. 12 membership meeting. Also re-elected as her associate officers were Mary Ream, vice president; Nancy Malone, recording secretary; Betty Whitney, corresponding secretary; Ruth Van Huffel, treasurer; and Frank Burke, assistant treasurer.

Continuing to serve as trustees will be Burke, Fred Kubli Jr. Anne Townley and Jessie Scott, former presidents of the society.

Tentative plans were made for a spring dinner and membership meeting to be held April 30 and for a Heritage Day observance on Aug. 3.

An open house will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Ward-Thomas House and Museum, 503 Brown St., where docents will conduct tours. Future open house events will take place the first Sunday of each month. To arrange a group tour at other times, call (330) 544-2143.

Regular meetings will be held by the society at 10 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month in the museum’s Westenfield Room.

USA Dance No. 2015
is regional chapter of year

USA Dance, Youngstown Warren Chapter Ballroom Dance Association Chapter 2015, has been chosen 2007 Region 2 Chapter of the Year.

The local chapter will be honored at the Regional Council meeting in Knoxville, Tenn., and the North Central Regional Championships on Feb. 9 and 10.

The chapter has also been nominated for the National Chapter of the Year award.

USA Dance is a volunteer nonprofit corporation dedicated to promoting social and competitive dance. For more information on ballroom dancing, visit the Web site at usabda215.tripod.com.