METRO DIGEST

Dog-food donation to Second Harvest

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club delivered $1,000 worth of dog food to the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley for distribution to families struggling to feed their pets.

Tyne Horvath of the Kennel Club said, “Hopefully, this donation will help prevent dogs from being abandoned or sent to a shelter.”

The dog food was purchased at Rogers Feed Mill, which offered a discount to the Kennel Club, delivered the food to the food bank free of charge and donated an additional 23 bags of food.

Second Harvest distributes food to 155 hunger-relief organizations in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties.

African-culture event

YOUNGSTOWN — The Marcus Garvey Association presents the Afrikan Cultural Weekend Fest on Saturday at Mill Creek Community Center, 496 Glenwood Ave.

The community is invited to celebrate black Americans’ rich heritage with a parade beginning at 10 a.m. After the parade, the fest will run until 7 p.m., featuring arts and crafts, food, music, dance and drill teams.

The event includes fundraising for the Frankie “Mr. Lucky” Halfacre Scholarship for a Youngstown State University telecommunications student with a “Jam Off” from area musicians and singers. All interested in performing should contact Slow Killer Joe or That Guy Eclipz at (330) 402-4990.

African attire is encouraged for all events.

McKinley library hours

NILES — The McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., will be changing its hours of operation effective Aug. 17 because of budget reductions in income from the state.

The library’s new hours will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. It will be closed Sundays.

Those needing library services Wednesday evenings can visit or phone Girard Free Library until 8 p.m.

Car-show winners

McDONALD — Three owners received trophies for the vehicles they brought to the 15th annual Thunder in the Park car show at Woodland Park on July 26.

Matt Jamison presented the Mayor’s Award to Ian Cassaro of Warren for his 1966 T Bird; Dan Superal presented the FOP President’s Award to Larry Treasic of Canfield for his 1970 Chevy SS; and the Chief of Police Award went to Keith Jennings of Canfield for his 1968 Camaro.

Plaques were given to the owners of the top 50 cars and the top five 2000-and-later models.

The show, presented each year by the McDonald Fraternal Order of Police, brought in about 220 cars.

Donations for school

YOUNGSTOWN — The Salvation Army is accepting backpacks and school-supply donations from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today through Friday at 1501 Glenwood Ave.

For large quantities, call (330) 746-8403 to arrange a pickup.

The Salvation Army will have a Kids’ Fun Fair on Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Glenwood location. School supplies and backpacks (while supply lasts) will be distributed to all children attending.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For more information, contact Jean Malandro at (330) 746-8403.