Cornhole tournament in downtown parking lot

August 6, 2009 at 12:00a.m.

YOUNGSTOWN — A cornhole tournament and block party will be Aug. 29 in the parking lot behind The Old Precinct, 32 N. Phelps St., downtown (enter the lot from Commerce Street). Registration will begin at 11 a.m. and play will begin at noon. Contestants must be 18 or older. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.

If at least 20 teams enter, each one will play at least five games: three in pool play, followed by a double-elimination tournament. If there are fewer than 20 teams, it will just be a double-elimination tournament.

Cash prizes will go to the top three teams. Registration is $30 per team before Aug. 27, and $40 afterward, including the day of the tournament.

Attendees can bring lawn chairs, and side boards will be open for play. There will also be food and music. For more information or to register, call (330) 717-9556 or e-mail oldprecinct@yahoo.com.

Butler museum offers classes for docents

YOUNGSTOWN — The Butler Institute of American Art is offering classes for new docents (volunteer tour guides) at the museum beginning in September. Anyone interested in learning about art and willing to share time and knowledge with museum visitors is qualified. Docents provide valuable support to the operation of the museum and to the public through their understanding of the museum’s collection. Classes will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon, beginning Sept. 8 and running through March. For more information, call the Butler’s education department at (330) 743-1711, ext. 114.

Concert to benefit family of late musician

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A concert will benefit the family of the late Mark Jaworski, a professional musician who died of cancer July 3, leaving two sons.

The concert will begin at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at St. Marguerite’s Hall, North Liberty Street, Mahoningtown, and will include three bands: Allies (2:30-3:30 p.m.), Dangerous Curves (4-5 p.m.) and Dirty Otto (5:30-6:30 p.m.).

Tickets are $5; call Greg at (724) 658-1743 or Dennis at (724) 758-2788. Tickets will also be available at the door. The event will include a Chinese auction, which includes signed Steelers memorabilia, gift baskets and gift certificates; drawings, door prizes and refreshments.

Theater subscriptions

NILES — Subscriptions for Trumbull New Theatre’s 62nd season are available now through September. The 2009-10 season opens Sept. 11 with the musical “Bye Bye Birdie.” Other productions include “God’s Favorite,” “Twelfth Night,” “The Dining Room” and “I Hate Hamlet.” For more information, call (330) 652-1103.