Children’s center grants

Children’s center grants

YOUNGSTOWN — The Children’s Center for Science & Technology, previously the Children’s Museum of the Valley, has been awarded $15,000 from the Frank & Pearl Gelbman Foundation of the Huntington Private Financial Group, $30,000 from The Youngstown Foundation, $28,000 from Mahoning Valley Sports Charities and $2,000 from The Youngstown Foundation unrestricted funds.

These grants will support the efforts of the Children’s Center for Science & Technology as it fulfills its mission to foster independent thinking and enrich the lives of children by creating a welcoming environment where children can develop learning skills and knowledge through the exploration of interactive, hands-on exhibits and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)educational programs throughout the region.

Ronald Cornell Faniro, center board president, said, “We are so thankful for these grant awards and the continued support of The Youngstown Foundation and the Gelbman Foundation.”

Farm-safety course

GIRARD — The Trumbull County Ohio State University Extension 4-H program is offering a safety course focusing on common farm-equipment accident situations.

The course will take place Wednesday evenings for 12 weeks from 6 to 8 p.m. starting Jan. 13 and ending April 1 at the Banner Farm.

The program is open to any youths age 14 to 16 who will be operating a tractor of more than 20 horsepower. Young people older than 16 are encouraged to enroll as well. Those under 14 may participate in the content portion of the program but not the driving or skills test.

Participants 14 and older will earn certification to legally operate a tractor or farm machinery on any farm.

Fee for the course is $10. Call (330) 638-6783 for a registration form. Registration and fees are due no later than Jan. 5.

Gardener program

CORTLAND — The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener program in Trumbull County is taking applications.

Classes will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays for 15 weeks beginning Jan. 27. Most of the classes will be at the Trumbull County Agricultural and Family Center, 520 W. Main St.

The training includes lessons in topics such as best cultural practices for growing fruits, vegetables, tree fruits, lawns, shrubs, herbs, annuals and perennials. Trainees also will learn how to identify and control plant diseases and insects.

Registration fee for the class is $175 payable the first class period, or it may be paid in four installments of $43.75.

Those interested should contact Steve Hudkins, master-gardener coordinator, at (330) 638-6783. Applications are due at the extension office by Jan. 8.