Friday, April 30, 2010
One-woman show about Jackie O
Canfield Presbyterian Church, 140 W. Main Street, is hosting a “Jackie O Production and Luncheon” May 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the church fellowship hall.
All are welcome to come and see writer, actor and producer of the one woman production company “Famous American Women” Carol Starre-Kmiecik.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the church office.
Deadline for ticket purchase is May 9.
Church hosts charity event to give to needy
Old North Church, 7105 Herbert Road, is hosting “Canfield Drop & Go” May 15 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Bring usable/working household items. Local charities will use donations to help neighbors in need.
“Drop & Go” is a fast, easy, free way to get rid of stuff you don’t want, while helping the community and saving landfill space and natural resources.
For information, call Sarah Ellis, manager of YSU re:CREATE, at 330-941-2238 or Lynn Wood, Canfield Township recycling coordinator, at 330-272-2138.
This event is sponsored by Canfield Rotary, Canfield Township, YSU re:CREATE and The Mahoning County Commissioners’ Green Team.
Children’s book week at the library
The Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will post suggestions of visitors’ favorites books May 10-15.
Cancer support group to meet Tuesday
St. Michael’s Canfield Cancer Support Group will meet Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center located behind the church at 300 N. Broad Street (Route 46) in Canfield.
The guest speaker will be a dietician. Anyone whose life has been touched by cancer is welcome.
Persons interested do not need to be member of St. Michael’s or a resident of Canfield to attend.
For information, contact Mary Witkowski at 330-533-6140 or Marsha Grossman at 330-799-6515.
Bond with babies and books at Canfield library
Join the Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County May 10 at 10 a.m. for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help babies 6 to 23 months old become successful readers.
A similar program design for children 2 and 3 is offered on all Tuesdays in May at 10 a.m. Children aged 4 and 5 can attend a reading program on Tuesdays in May at 1:30 p.m.
Bring a book and read to registered therapy dogs
The Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host Tales to Tails May 17 at 6:30 p.m. School-aged children can bring a book of their choice and read to registered therapy dogs.
The program helps develop reading skills, promotes confidence and encourages a love of reading.
To sign up, call 330-533-5631.
Celebrate family wellness month and win a prize
Teens grades seven through 12 can learn how many miles you have to run to burn off a number of calories in a food to exercise matchup at the Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County during regular library hours in May.
Prizes will be available.
CHS alum receives honor at Mount Union
Justin Bonanno, a 2007 graduate of Canfield High School, was awarded the Alumni Computer Science and Information Systems Prize at Mount Union College during Honors Convocation Apr. 20.
Bonanno, a junior, is majoring in information systems.
Later that day, he presented at Mount Union Scholar Day, a program that is dedicated to showcasing the academic research and accomplishments of students.
His presentation was on “Information Technology – Advanced Functionality within Databases.”
Beware of solicitors using Goodwill Industry’s name
Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries has been notified that solicitors are calling people offering to pick up their old computers and charging them a pickup fee, while using Goodwill’s name.
While Goodwill does accept old computers and computer equipment as part of the Reconnect computer recycling partnership with Dell, Goodwill does not solicit or charge people for their computers.
Those wishing to get rid of old computers and equipment can drop them off at any one of Goodwill’s eight donation centers in Austintown, Boardman, Liberty, Calcutta, Salem, Warren, Hermitage or New Castle.
Businesses, schools or organizations with large quantities can call Goodwill at 330-759-7921 to make arrangements for a pickup.
If you are contacted by someone offering to pick up your computers for a fee and using Goodwill’s name, contact Goodwill.
Mill Creek business women plan meeting
The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will meet at A La Cart in Canfield May 11 at 6 p.m.
The guest speaker at the event will be Paula Campbell, an Aflac agent, who will discuss benefit options to meet your needs.
The membership will also be voting on new officers for 2010 and 2011.
A dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The cost for the meal is $17 and includes swiss chicken, Italian sausage with peppers and onions, sand trap potatoes, vegetables, salad and dessert.
Reservations must be made no later than Tuesday. For reservations, call Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089 after 5:30 p.m.
Buy or sell baby items at Boardman Park
Boardman Park will host another Baby Bargain Boutique May 22 at the Masters Pavilion from 9 a.m. until noon.
This is a great opportunity to buy or sell good usable maternity clothes, baby and children’s clothing, toys, books and furniture for children under the age of 5.
Registration for tables are available at the Park Office, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The cost for tables inside the pavilion are $15 for Boardman residents and $20 for nonresidents and $10 for Boardman residents and $15 for nonresidents for tables in the outside grass space.
Admission to the sale is free.
For information, call Karen at 330-965-0482 or visit www.boardmanpark.com.
Library will be closed
All branches of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will be closed May 31 in observance of Memorial Day.
Walk to raise awareness
St. Elizabeth and St. Joseph Surgical Weight Loss Center is taking a step forward in raising awareness of obesity by presenting the area’s first “Walk from Obesity” May 15 at Boardman Park.
The” Walk from Obesity” was established to raise awareness about the obesity epidemic and to support initiatives focusing on prevention, education, research, treatment and advocacy.
The cost to participate in the walk is $25. Registration is free for children 12 and under.
To register, visit HMpartners.org and click on the “Walk from Obesity” link.
Junior Women’s League hosts annual Spring Social
The next meeting of the Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will be held Monday at The Springfield Grille at 6:30 p.m. for the annual Spring Social.
All members are asked to bring a favorite book they have read in the last year to share and promote literacy.
The Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League is open to all women over 18, residing in Mahoning,, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties who are interested in friendship, fun and community involvement.
For information, contact Debbie Chop at 330-726-2942.
Regional Chamber to host interactive expo
The Regional Chamber and the Shepherd Event Center are hosting the first “Show Within A Show” an interactive, business-to-consumer showcase.
This new event will feature more than 50 vendors from a variety of industries, plus food, music and fun, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 6 at the event center, 7469 South Ave., Boardman.
Some industry themes include home and d cor, trade shows and promotions, performance racing, health and beauty, Hot Rod show and shine, outdoors and landscapes, pets on parade, desserts and more, golf and construction arenas.
The $20-per-person ticket fee includes admission to the show, plus unlimited beer and wine provided by Vintage Estate and appetizers courtesy of Caffe Capri.
The Sensations will provide live music.
Reservations for the show can be made at www.regionalchamber.com (Calendar of Events section) or by calling Jennifer at 330-744-2131, ext. 12.
There is also remaining space for exhibitors. Tthose interested should call 330-559-1732.
Plan a Friday night out
Ladies Night Out with guest speaker Shirley Griffin will present a program titled “Shoes” Friday at 6 p.m. at Canfield Christian Church, 123 South Broad St.
Tickets for the event will be available until May 2 and are $9 for adults and $4.50 for girls 6 to 12 years old. Children 6 and under are admitted free. For information, call 330-533-2246.
Honor mom with wildflowers and a walk
Bring your mom to Ford Nature Center May 9 at 2 p.m. to enjoy the spring beauty of Mill Creek Park during an easy-rated hike. Children can make a special craft to honor their mother, while parents hear a presentation about wildflowers. The event is free, but registration is required by May 8.
To register, call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107.
Celebrate Mothers’ Day with Doris Day
For Mother’s Day, enjoy a one-woman show with Damaris Peters Pike May 9 in Christman Hall at Stambaugh Auditorium.
There will be a brunch buffet at 11:30 a.m. followed by the program “QUE SERA-SERA The life and music of Doris Day” at 12:30 p.m.
The cost is $30 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Reservations are required and due Thursday.
For information, call Stambaugh Auditorium at 330 747-5175.
Create a Mother’s Day arrangement with Marie
The colors in this spring arrangement will give your mother a reason to smile. Marie Borocz will demonstrate each step in creating this Mother’s Day arrangement Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens.
The fee is $28 for Fellows members and $36 for nonmembers, To register call, Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116.
Health and wellness walks scheduled for May
Health and wellness walks are planned for 9 a.m. Wednesday at Poland Woods and May 26 at the Golf Course overflow parking lot and May 18 at Yellow Creek Park at 6 p.m.
Look for birds while you hike in the park
Join certified volunteer naturalist Nancy Brundage today at McGuffey Wildlife Preserve and May 8 at the Lanterman’s Mill parking lot at 8 a.m. for a 1-mile, easy-rated hike. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars to help search for feathered spring migrants. The hike will be offered Sunday at the MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at 8 a.m. with guide Jeff Harvey of Wild Birds Unlimited.
View beautiful blooms on Poland Woods walk
See a parade of spring wildflowers on a easy-rated, 2-mile hike through Poland Woods Sunday at 2 p.m.
The 250-acre tract of wet woodland features a carpet of bluebells and other short-blooming beauties.
Learn the basics of growing Dahlias
Stan and Linda Vuletich will share their knowledge and enthusiasm of growing and propagating dahlias Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Participants will divide tubers to take home. The fee for the class is $10 for Fellows members and $15 for nonmembers. To register, call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116.
Celebrate National Public Gardens Day Friday
Visit Fellows Riverside Gardens Friday from dawn to dusk to celebrate National Public Gardens Day and learn the vital role the garden plays in the Mahoning Valley community.
The day was designed to promote environmental stewardship and education while emphasizing the significant role citizens have in plant and water conservation.
Pockets of posies tradition continued
Children 6 and older can learn about the tradition of making May baskets by assembling a colorful pocket and a cone to fill with dried flowers from the Family Garden today from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The cost is $7 for residents and $9 for non-residents.
Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 to register.
Tales for Twos: The Wide Mouth Frog
The Frog Princess will introduce children age 2 to fascinating creatures through story, craft, role-playing games and exploration Thursday at 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. or 11 a.m.
Observe wriggling tadpoles, leap across lily pads, and search for frogs out by the pond. Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107 to register.
Preschoolers nature hour
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 enjoy a story, activities, and a craft as they find out how and why animals camouflage and “advertise” today at 10 a.m.
The cost is $2 for residents and $3 for non- residents. Pre-register at Ford Nature Center.
Preschoolers celebrate moms with crafts
Preschoolers ages 3 through 5 can personalize a vase and fill it with a colorful bouquet of carnations at the park Thursday, Friday or May 8 from 11 a.m. to noon.
A snack and story will be included.
The cost is $7 for residents and $9 for non-residents. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 to register.
A night on the terrace
Relax with friends at Fellows Riverside Gardens while listening to the music of FireSign Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For $15, you will be served appetizers accompanied by a glass or two of beer or wine.
Afterward, have dinner in the Garden Cafe or take a walk through the gardens.
Safety boating class offered at the park
Ohio law requires anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1982 who wishes to operate or supervise operation of watercraft over 10 HP to successfully complete an approved boating course or proficiency exam.
This eight-hour class is offered at Yellow Creek Park today from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Participants will receive full training and complete the exam at the end of the class.
Bring a lunch. The cost is $10. Call 330-740-7100 to register or inquire.
Join knitting group at the par for a good cause
Help “Warm Up America” with others by making afghans and other projects to donate locally Friday and May 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. All helping hands are welcome, both experienced and anyone wanting to learn to knit or crochet.
Donations of yarn and needles are appreciated at any time. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 for information.
Study trees with Ford Nature Center’s workshop
Ford Nature Center is hosting a tree identification workshop May 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Beginners are welcome to this two-part, two-season approach to the study of trees.
The program will be held indoors and outdoors. Bring your own lunch and drink.
The fee is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. Registration and payment due at Ford Nature Center by May 1.
Read and discussion at Ford Nature Center
Participate in the reading and discussion of the popular book “Silent Spring.” The discussion group will meet at Ford Nature Center today at 1 p.m.
Visit with family and goats at the farm
Families can visit with the Caprine family, a family of goats, Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mill Creek MetroParks farm. Learn about these social creatures and make a special craft. Wagon tours will be given every half hour.
Art show at the park
Come and enjoy the artwork of Jack Baker now through Sunday at the Fellows Riverside Gardens Davis Education and Visitor Center Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Weller Gallery.
Enjoy wines and food at benefit in Canfield
Tickets are still available for the fourth Annual St. Michael Family Life Center Benefit Friday at the new parish Family Life Center in Canfield.
The event will feature a variety of wines from local providers paired with delicious foods.
Tickets are $50 each. In addition, reservations are being taken for tables of eight or more.
For information, or to purchase tickets, call the parish office at 330-533-6830.
Cinderella comes to life at Youngstown Playhouse
The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre will present “Cinderella” Friday today at 2:30 p.m. Daytime performances for area schools will take place Wednesday through Friday.
The Saturday matinee is followed by a complimentary “Autograph Party,” for the audience, cast and crew.
Ticket prices are $7 for adults and $5 for children. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling the box office at 330-788-8739.
International children’s choir set to sing Sunday
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Children of the World International Children’s Choir will present a free concert Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Old North Church, 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield.
The choir is a special group of orphaned and disadvantaged children from several different countries that travel across the United States for 10 months a year.
The group puts a voice and face to the desperate needs of children whose lives have been devastated by civil war, famine, poverty, unclean water and preventable diseases.
For information, call the church at 330-533-6848 or visit www.oldnorthchurch.org.
Enjoy a night of murder and mystery today
The Friend to Friend Foundation is sponsoring a “Night of Murder and Mystery” tonight at 6 p.m. at the Fifth Season Banquet Center, 1400 Niles-Canfield Road in Mineral Ridge.
The cost for the event is $30 per person and includes appetizers, dinner and mystery performance by Garrettsville Curtains Up Theater. A cash bar and 50/50 raffle will be available.
All proceeds will go to the foundation to help provide a network of support for young adult cancer patients and their families.
For information, call Barb Sapp at 330-360-8005 or Amy Gilles, at 330-942-2104.
Local student to cheer for Ohio Northern
Lauren Anderson, a Canfield resident who will be attending Ohio Northern University in the fall to study pharmacy, has been selected as a member of the Ohio Northern cheerleading squad for football and basketball season.
She is a senior at Ursuline High School, where she has a 3.89 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society, Students of Stewardship, and Student Council.
She is a cheerleader for STC Cheer Academy, where she was a member of the silver elite cheer team.
Canfield daughters receive academic honors
Lindsey Lavin and Jessica Kelly received academic honors at their respective colleges.
Lavin was named outstanding student in College of Fine Arts at Valdosta State University, made honor roll and received the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Award.
Kelly was named to the Scholastic Honor Society and made honor roll at Georgia State University.
The girls are the daughters of Canfield resident Paula Lavin.
Little Falcons Golf Outing May 30
Austintown Little Falcons Golf Outing is May 30 at 8 a.m. with registration from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at the Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course on Granview Road in Lake Milton.
The outing includes golf, beverages, golf cart, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
There will be a 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction, and hole-in-one prizes.
Cost is $65 per person. For information, contact Mike Cook at 330-501-4577 or Matt Hlebak at 330-398-5512.
Take T’ai Chi at the gardens Wednesdays
Ease stress, improve health and increase vitality with T’ai Chi classes at Fellows Riverside Gardens each Wednesday in May from noon to 1 p.m. Marie Lew will demonstrate warmups, breathing exercises and selected movements from a classic Chen T’ai Chi form. The fee for each class is $10. For information, call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116.
Golf camp for new golfers available at park
Link up to golf with a three-day golf camp Wednesday, May 11, and 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and May 18, 20, 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Par 3 Golf Course at Mill Creek MetroParks.
This camp is designed for the true beginner. Lessons will focus on putting, short game, and full swing.
The cost is $35. Call 330-740-7112 to register.
Park preps for summer
Mill Creek Park is reopening many attractions soon in preparation for summer. Lanterman’s Mill will resume its regular summer hours today. Glacier and Newport Boathouses reopen today, weekends only. Full schedule for the Boathouses resumes Memorial Day weekend.
Clinic extends hours for required Dtap vaccine
The Ohio Department of Health has issued a new immunization requirement for schoolchildren beginning with the 2010-11 school year.
All in-coming seventh graders will be required to have a Dtap (Tetanus, diphtherial and pertussis) vaccination prior to starting school.
To assist parents, the Mahoning County District Board of Health, 50 Westchester Dr., Austintown, will offer vaccination clinics May 27 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and June 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost of the vaccination is $14.95.
To make an appointment for any of the clinics, call the health district’s Nursing Division at 330-270-2855, ext. 125.
Several programs awarded grants
The Humility of Mary Health Partners Development Foundation was awarded grants to fund HMHP programs benefiting uninsured and underinsured patients.
The grants total nearly $115,000.
The St. Elizabeth Health Center Dental Clinic was awarded a $65,000 grant for a Safety Net Dental Care Program.
Smile Station, HMHP’s mobile dental clinic, was awarded a $24,960 grant by CHP from the Mercy Outreach Fund.
HMHP’s prescription assistance program was awarded a grant by CHP’s Mercy Outreach Fund totaling $24,929.
Boardman Park offers new online reservations
Boardman Township Park is offering a new and improved online reservation system on its Web site.
Residents can see available rentals, rates, rental times and payment options. The payment system will accept all major credit cards.
Reservations can still be made in person at the rental office, but only payments in cash, money order or check can be accepted.
Visit the Web site at www.boardmanpark.com. For information, call the park office at 330-726-8107.
Discover the Labyrinth at Ursuline Center
The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Rd. in Canfield will host a presentation of the Labyrinth May 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Starting at 2 p.m. and every quarter hour until 3:30 p.m. there will be a presentation in the auditorium on the how, what, why, when and where of labyrinths.
After each presentation participants can explore the labyrinth on their own or with a facilitator.
The labyrinth is designed to be used by individuals of all ages, families and groups.
The Labyrinth at the Ursuline Center is handicap accessible and has adequate parking.
Groups and individuals who are interested but unable to attend the open house can contact the center office for information at 330-799-4941 or by visiting theursulinecenter@yahoo.com.
Showcase your summer fun in Neighbors
Summer is fast approaching and Neighbors would love to hear about your organization’s plans for spring and summer festivals, Vacation Bible School programs, community events and sports camps and outings.
Just let us know who, what, when, where and why and we’ll get the word out for you.
Then, don’t forget to send us pictures of all the fun so we can share them with your neighbors.
Local alum receives honor
Jessica Smith, graduate of Canfield High School, has been named to the dean’s list at John Carroll University for the 2009 fall semester.
Local alum performs at university concert
Nick Simko, a senior pharmacy major, recently performed in The University of Findlay’s Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Pops concert “Latin Fire.”
Simko, a 2007 graduate of Canfield High School, is the son of Demetra and Edward Simko.
Spring clean and donate items to Goodwill
Get an early start on spring cleaning and donate to the Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries.
Items needed include clothing, housewares, small kitchen appliances, glasses, dishes and home decor.
Goodwill will take computers and computer equipment as part of the Dell Reconnect recycle program.
Donation location centers can be found in the Boardman Plaza, Hermitage Hills Plaza, Warren Plaza, Shenango Towne Center and at 2747 Belmont Ave. in Liberty.
Students receive prestigious scholarships
The University of Findlay has awarded merit scholarships and endowed scholarships for the 2009-10 academic year.
Lisa Flaschberger, an equestrian studies and physical therapy major, was awarded the President’s Scholarship.
Charles Sheets was awarded the Western Equestrian Scholarship.
Laura Knecht, a pre-veterinary medicine and Spanish major, was awarded the Trustee’s Scholarship.
Raquel Morales, a pharmacy and Spanish major, was awarded the Catherine Achord Spanish Scholarship and the Dr. Jean C. Nye Spanish Scholarship.
Nick Simko, a pharmacy major, was awarded the President’s Scholarship.
Student wins YSU contest
Annaliese Torella, a senior at Canfield High School, took first place at the AATI Italian Language Contest at YSU Mar. 13. She received a ribbon and $25.
She plans to attend the university this fall majoring in music. She is the daughter of Cybil Torella and sister of Eric Torella of Canfield.
Band rehearsals open to the community
Musicians from the Valley are welcome to attend rehearsals with the Canfield Community Concert Band. The band meets every Tuesday evening at Canfield High School.
For information, contact Leann Rich at 330-503-4113.
Church offers monthly drive-through dinner
The Western Reserve United Methodist Church on Canfield Road is offering a drive-through dinner on the first Thursday of every month starting at 4 p.m. and continuing until the food is sold out. No reservations are required, just follow the signs in the drive and someone will take your order.
The dinners are $7 and include stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans and a brownie.