Online survey project

May 5, 2009 at 12:00a.m.

YOUNGSTOWN — The Center for Working Class Studies at Youngstown State University is launching an online survey research project that will continually measure and analyze public attitudes regarding a variety of issues that impact the Mahoning Valley and the nation.

The initial survey, designed to assess public sentiment about President Obama’s first 100 days in office, is accessible through the CWCS Web site at http://cwcs.ysu.edu/survey. Those wishing to participate in this initial survey will have through Wednesday to complete the survey. The center will then release results and analysis.

John Russo, CWCS co-director, said the center is undertaking the survey project to expand its study of contemporary working-class issues. For more information, contact Russo at (330) 941–2976 or jbrusso@ysu.edu

Temporary closing

YOUNGSTOWN — Beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Vestal Road between Meridian Road and North Hazelwood Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic for about seven days. The road is being closed because of a storm-water culvert replacement.

Help put flags on graves

YOUNGSTOWN — The George Wydell Jones Memorial Team is asking for volunteers to help honor veterans Memorial Day by marking graves with flags at Oak Hill Cemetery at 10 a.m. Saturday. Contact Steffon Wydell Jones at (330) 744-2248 or (330) 727-3262 or Jackie Yohn at (330) 503-1345.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

YOUNGSTOWN — The city of Youngstown in association with the downtown restaurants and bars will have a Cinco De Mayo celebration today. An art and poetry show at the B&O is presented by Art Youngstown and the Youngstown State University Early College Program.

Registration for the celebration will begin at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $3 and a canned food item for Gleaners Food Bank, or $5 without a donation. All participants will receive a map of downtown bars and restaurants listing specials for the evening. CCS charter buses will operate on a 10- to 15-minute rotation and pass all participating locations.

Brookfield blood drive

BROOKFIELD — A blood drive from 1 to 7:30 p.m. today at Brookfield High School gym is sponsored by Organizing for America-Red Barn Hub of Trumbull County.

YSU’s celebration

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University will celebrate Cinco de Mayo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today with a brunch in the Ohio Room of Kilcawley Center. Featured performances will be presented by the Mosaica dancers from the Academy of Arts and Humanities in Warren and the YSU Latino Organization Dancers.

Early College events

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Early College will observe Early College High School Week during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday with Mayor Jay Williams at the amphitheater near the big rock on Youngstown State University campus.

YEC “spirit night” will be observed from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Handel’s Court, 3931 Market St., off Market. Twenty percent of the total sales will be donated to YEC.