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ThuRSDAY

car cruises

Car cruise with DJ Richie, 5-8 p.m., The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; 330-757-4043.

Fairs, Festivals

Brier Hill Italian Festival, 4 p.m., Calvin and Victoria streets, Youngstown; (330) 793-7293.

Glendi Greek Festival, 5-10 p.m., St. John Greek Orthodox Church, 4955 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-788-5257.

Lectures

“Barn Stories” by Paul Whipple, 6:30 p.m., Ward Thomas Museum, 503 Brown St., Niles; 330-544-2143.

MUsic

God Words, 7-9 p.m., The Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-6929.

Onstage

“The Secret Garden,SDRq 8 p.m., Straw Hat Theater, 2928 West 13th St., Ashtabula; 440-964-3396.

Outdoor Music

Bob Noble solo concert, 7 p.m., Mauthe Park, 156 Smithfield St., Struthers; 330-755-7977.

Carmen Mico Orchestra, 7 p.m., Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre, Boardman Park, Boardman; 330-726-8105.

Following June, 7 p.m., Briarfield Manor, 461 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown;

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Hanson with Rooney, 6 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-523-2583.

YOSO with Bobby Kimball of TOTO and Tony Kaye and Billy Sherwood of Yes, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 330-677-5005.

FriDAY

Dances

Tommy Chris, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8995.

Fairs, Festivals

Brier Hill Italian Festival, 4 p.m., Calvin and Victoria streets, Youngstown; (330) 793-7293.

Glendi Greek Festival, noon to 10 p.m., St. John Greek Orthodox Church, 4955 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-788-5257.

music

Lunch with Julius Veal, 11:30 a.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-7683.

Onstage

“Antigone,SDRq 8 p.m., (Rust Belt Theater Company) at The Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-507-2358.

“Betty’s Summer Vacation,SDRq 8 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404.

“Cat On A Hot Tin Roof,SDRq 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“The Secret Garden,SDRq 8 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; 440-964-3396.

Outdoor Music

Party on the Plaza, with Triple Threat and the HouseBand, 8 p.m., Buffalo Wild Wings, Federal Plaza, Youngstown;

Alex Bevan, 7 p.m., Newton Falls Gazebo, Newton Falls.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Cadillac Sky, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 330-677-5005.

Hanson with Rooney, 7:30 p.m., Carnegie Library Music Hall-Homestead, 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall, Pa.; 412-462-3444.

Zac Brown Band with Casey Driessen and The Wood Brothers, 7 p.m., Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cleveland; 330-920-8040.

SatURDAY

Dances

Al Hreno Band, 8-11 p.m., Cascade Park Pavilion, East Washington Street, New Castle, Pa.; 888-284-7599.

Del Sinchak, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8995.

Fairs, Festivals

Brier Hill Italian Festival, noon, Calvin and Victoria streets, Youngstown; (330) 793-7293.

Glendi Greek Festival, noon to 10 p.m., St. John Greek Orthodox Church, 4955 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-788-5257.

Red Hawk Pow Wow, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Trumbull County Fairgrounds, 899 Everett-Hull Road, Cortland; 330-637-6010.

Shaker Woods Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Shaker Woods, 1101 Timberline Drive, Columbiana; 330-482-0214.

Onstage

“Antigone,SDRq 8 p.m., (Rust Belt Theater Company) at The Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-507-2358.

“Betty’s Summer Vacation,” 8 p.m. and midnight, The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404.

“Cat On A Hot Tin Roof,SDRq 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“The Secret Garden,SDRq 8 p.m., Straw Hat Theater, 2928 West 13th St., Ashtabula; 440-964-3396.

Outdoor Music

Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd tribute) with The Girls Band, 6:30-11 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheatre, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-922-8399.

Following June, 2-3:30 p.m., Beeghly Oaks, 6505 Market St., Boardman; 330-884-2300.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

The Numbers Band, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 330-677-5005.

special events

Dreams and Other Pools of Light (dance, poetry, music, art), 7:30 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church , 1105 Elm St., Youngstown; 330-746-3067.

SunDAY

Dances

Dance party with DJ Ron Chick, 6 p.m., Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road, Austintown; 330-792-7973.

USA Dance presents Big Fat Greek Wedding, dance, dinner and show, 5:30 p.m., Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown; 330-565-0726.

Fairs, Festivals

Brier Hill Italian Festival, noon, Calvin and Victoria streets, Youngstown; (330) 793-7293.

Glendi Greek Festival, noon to 10 p.m., St. John Greek Orthodox Church, 4955 Glenwood Ave., Boardman ; 330-788-5257.

Red Hawk Pow Wow, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Trumbull County Fairgrounds, 899 Everett-Hull Road, Cortland; 330-637-6010.

Shaker Woods Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Shaker Woods, 1101 Timberline Drive, Columbiana; 330-482-0214.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Stone Temple Pilots with Cage the Elephant, 7:30 p.m., Time Warner Cable Amphitheatre, 1887 W. Third St., Cleveland; 216-522-4TCA.

music

River Saints host a Front Porch Jam Session (all musicians welcome), noon to 8 p.m., Rosewood Vintage Guitars, 381 E. State St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-979-4141.

Onstage

“Cat On A Hot Tin Roof,SDRq 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

Outdoor Music

John Ruman, 7-8:30 p.m., Tod Park, Lawrence Avenue, Girard; 330-545-4625.

Rocky Chirchiglia, 6 p.m., Harding Park, 249 Roosevelt Drive, Hubbard; 330-534-3098.

The Sensations, 6-8 p.m., Waterworth Memorial Park, 866 Sunset Blvd., Salem.

W.D. Packard Concert Band, South Lawn, 7 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 330-399-4885.

Sales, Shows

Annual Northeastern Ohio Railroad and Transportation Show, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-544-1732.

Special Events

Hungarian Style Family Picnic, noon to 6 p.m., Hungarian Cultural Center, 12027 Abbott Road, Hiram; 330-274-2786.

Knitting and crocheting circle, 6 p.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-7683.

MonDAY

Movie

Outdoor movie series (“The Dark Knight”), 8 p.m., outdoors at Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown.

Jeff Welsh, 9 p.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave, Sharon, Pa.; 724-981-7221.

Outdoor Music

Cruisin’ the River & Bike Night, 6-9 p.m., downtown Lowellville.

TueSDAY

Pop, Rock, Jazz

The Black Crowes, 7:30 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-523-2583.

WedNESDAY

Dances

DJ Carl Severino, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8995.

Outdoor Music

Al-Ray Combo, 7 p.m., The Commons at Greenbriar, 8060 South Ave., Boardman; 330-758-8855.

Blue Rays (blues), 7 p.m., Judge Morley Pavilion, McCollum Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; 330-740-7114.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Backstreet Boys, 7 p.m., Trib Total Media Amphitheater, Station Square, Pittsburgh; 412-323-1919.

Ongoing

ART

Art Outreach Gallery, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. All exhibits are free and open to the public. Hours: 5-9 Fri.; 1-9 Sat.; 1-5 Sun. 330-394-3384.

Butler Institute of American Art, 343 E. State St., Salem. “Art Columbiana,” through Sept. 25. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. 330-332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. “Pierre Soulages: 14 May 1968,” Oct. 9. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. 330-609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “74th National Midyear Show,” through Sunday; “Asya Reznikov: Up Routed-To,” Sunday through Oct. 17 (meet the artist, 1-3 Sunday); “Ira Thomas: Photographs,” Aug. 29-Oct. 24 (meet the artist, 1-3 Aug. 29); “Holger Kiefel: World Trade Center,” Sept. 5-Oct. 3; “Inspiring Figures: An Exhibit Celebrating American Women & Figurative Art, Sept. 12-Oct. 31 (reception, 1-3 Sept. 12); “20th Century Photographs from the Wells Fargo Collection,” Sept. 19-Dec. 31; “Ronnie Wood: Paintings, Drawings and Prints,” Sept. 21-Nov. 21 (reception, Sept. 21); “Sidney Cash,” Oct. 3-Nov. 28; “Frank Gehry: Prints,” Oct. 3-Nov. 28; “Raymond Lepore: Digital Photographs,” Nov. 7-Jan. 2 (meet the artist, 1-3 Nov. 7); “Jedd Novatt: Sculpture,” through Jan. 2; “73rd Area Artists Annual Exhibition,” Jan. 9-Feb. 6. Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Closed Mondays and major holidays. 330-743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

Crandall Art Gallery, Mount Union College, at the corner of Simpson St. and Union Ave., Alliance. Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 1-6 Sat. and Sun. 330-823-2083.

Danklef Hill Gallery, 515 E. State St., Salem. Hours: 1-4 Wed.-Fri., 11-2 Sat. Additional hours by appointment. 330-853-0132 or 330-332-1760.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle. Hours: 10-8 Tue. and Thu.; 10-5 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. 724-652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.

Langenheim Memorial Library, Thiel College, 75 College Ave., Greenville, Pa. Free and open to the public. Hours: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 724-589-2106 or www.thiel.edu/cbi.

McDonough Museum of Art, on the campus of YSU. Hours: 11-4 Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free. 330-941-1400 or www.mcdonoughmuseum.ysu.edu.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “Nature Illuminated,” by Ellen Hoverkamp Connecticut photographer, through Sunday; “Nature’s Inspirations,” oil paintings of Youngstown native Ginny Lanterman Weigand, Aug. 27-Oct. 10. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. 330-740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Melnick Museum, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “Best Drive in the Park,” Discover the rich history of the Mill Creek Golf Course designed by Donald Ross featuring original drawings, vintage photos and equipment, through December. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. 330-740-7116.

Old North Church Gallery, 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield. Open daily. (330) 533-6848.

Roberta’s Gallery of Fine Arts, 8 S. Main St., Columbiana. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. or call for an appointment. 330-482-4522 or (330) 892-0306.

SMARTS Center, 258 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown. Hours: Open Tue.-Th. and by special appointment. 330-941-2787 or www.fpa.ysu.edu/smarts.

Springfield Township Museum, Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg (third building south of Knesal Hardware). The museum contains artifacts from businesses, farms, wars and Springfield High School as well as contributions from many residents of the township. Open houses through Oct. Hours: 1-3 p.m. First Sunday monthly. 330-542-9810.

Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shop, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown. Works of area artist Bob Barko Jr. and displays of memorabilia featuring Idora Park, Isaly’s, Mill Creek Park, steel mills, movie theaters, historic and contemporary downtown and more. Hours: evenings and weekends by appointment only. 330-743-8929.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. Collection of Occupied Japan figurines, doll dishes, toys and teapots, through Aug. These dainty pieces and colorful characters were made between V-J Day in 1945 and April 1952. Hours: 2-4 Wed.-Sat. Closed holidays. Tours by appointment. 330-399-8807, ext. 121, or www.sutliffmuseum.org.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. “46th TAG Annual Juried Art Exhibition,” through Sept. 24. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 330-395-4876 or www.trumbullartgallery.com.

Ward Bakery Building, Lynn Cardwell studio, 1024 Mahoning Ave. (across from U-Haul), Youngstown. Weekly pottery classes with Lynn Cardwell Tue., Wed. and Thu. 330-718-2696.

Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. Hours: 11-4 Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed. 330-941-1400.

CHILDREN

Ursuline Center, “Group Piano Lessons” for children 3-9. Eight-week sessions. 330-726-9400.

DANCES

Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; ballroom dance lessons, 6-7:30 Fri.; dances, 8-11 Fri. and Sat., 4-8 p.m. Sun. 330-545-4882.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 5090 Market St., Boardman. Public group classes Mondays and Wednesdays 6:45-7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 3 to 3:45. Latin aerobic classes Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m. 330-788-3200.

Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown. $7 per class drop-ins; $35 for 7 lessons for members; $40 for 7 lessons for nonmembers. 330-746-3251, ext. 187, or www.jccyoungstown.org.

Judy Conti Dance Studio, Wedgewood Plaza, New and Raccoon roads, Austintown. Beginners and intermediates, 7-8 and 8-9 Tue. 330-727-6312.

Judy Conti Dance Studio, Huntington Woods Mall, Boardman. Intermediate classes, 7-8 Thu. 330-727-6312.

Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard. Jitterbug with DJ Carl Severino, 8-midnight Wed. 330-545-8521.

Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Road, Youngstown. Y-dance sponsors lessons and dances every Tuesday. Beginner lessons, 6:45-7:15 p.m.; intermediate lessons, 7:20-8 p.m. Open dancing, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. 330-534-5747 or www.y-dance.org.

Weathersfield Fire Dept. Hall, 2229 Garden Land Ave., Niles. Happy Feet Dance Productions, basic swing, 6 Mon.; fox trot, hustle, rhumba, salsa, slow dance, cha-cha and waltz available, 7 and 8 Mon. 330-759-7767.

FLEA Markets

Antique and Flea Market of West Middlesex, Pa. Route 18 South, West Middlesex (off I-80, Exit 4-B, & Route 60). Hours: 9-5 Wed., Thu., Sat. and Sun.

Four Seasons Flea and Farm Market Inc., 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown. 8-4 Wed. and Sun. 330-744-5050.

Menagerie Thrift & Gift Store, 6037 E. Market St., Warren. Antiques, collectibles, hobbies and more. Open 10-6 Mon-Sat. 330-856-5174.

Michaelangelo’s Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market, U.S. Route 422, Edinburg, Pa. Hours: 6-3 Sun. 724-652-6244.

Pulaski Flea Market, off Route 551 between West Middlesex and Pulaski, Pa. Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays. Take Route 18 South of center of West Middlesex to 551, just past the VFW Flea Market, turn right.

Rogers Community Open Air Flea Market, 45625 state Route 154, Rogers. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-dusk, Fri. 330-227-3236.

South Avenue Flea Market, 7689 South Ave., Boardman (1/2 mile south of 224). Furniture, home accessories, furnish your home or apt. Hours: 9-4 Sat. and Sun. 330-719-2090.

Warren Flea Market, 428 Main Ave. SW, Warren. Hours: 8-5 Tue. and Sat. 330-399-8298.

Whistle Stop Flea Market, 809 N. Main St., Hubbard (between the Emerald Diner and tracks). Variety of new, used, vintage and antiques. NASCAR, Hot Wheels, Coca-Cola. Huge selection of handbags, Murano glass, Rick’s Coins and Betty’s Blue Bagz are here. Fresh in stock Avon with 20% off all brochure orders. Rada Stainless cutlery, videos, silver and gold jewelry, touch lamps, gently worn toddler clothing. Hours: 10-5 Wed.-Sun. during winter months. 330-881-8546.

Wizard of Odds, 10966 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson (four miles west of Austintown Walmart, corner of routes 18 and 45). Antiques, primitives, collectibles, furniture (new, used and unusual). Over 50 vendors, handicapped accessible, snack area, clean restrooms. Open 10-6 seven days. 330-538-0444.

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Life on Film: Photography of Paul Schell, an award winning professional news photographer, through Oct. Closed Mon. and national holidays. Hours: 1-5 Tue.-Sun. 330-743-2589 or www.mahoninghistory.org.

Austin Log Cabin, 3797 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Free tours. Open 1-4 first Sun. monthly. Call for appointment other days. 330-792-1129 or 330-799-8051.

Barnhisel House, 1011 N. State St., Girard. Hours: 1-4 p.m. second and fourth Sunday each month. Admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children, $2; under six, free. 330-545-6162.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun. 412-622-3361 or www.carnegiemnh.org.

Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. Make reservations from 8-5 Mon.-Fri. Hours: 10-5 Sun.-Fri., 10-7 Sat. 412-237-3400.

Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum, Dept. of Geology and Environmental Services, Youngstown State University, Moser Hall. Hours: noon-4 Mon.-Th., or by appointment. Free. 330-941-3512.

David and Melissa Butts Museum, 4562 Wilson-Sharpsville Road, Fowler. Open 1-4 p.m. fourth Sundays through Oct. Hours: By appointment. 330-637-2006 or 330-637-1020.

Henn Museum Store, 8292 Tod Ave. SW, Warren. Hours: 10-2 Sat.; 9-2 third Sat. monthly. 330-824-2575.

Hubbard Historical Society’s McBride House, 27 Hager St., Hubbard. Regular open house schedule, 2 to 5 p.m. second Sunday monthly. Tours at other times may be arranged by calling 330-534-4247.

Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa. Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat.; closed holidays. 724-662-3490.

National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. Hours: noon-5 Tue.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors (65 and older) and children (ages 7-12). 330-394-1899 or packardmuseum.org.

Strock Stone House, 7171 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Open by appointment. 330-792-1129 or 330-799-8051.

War Vet Museum, 23 E. Main St., Canfield. Hours: 8-3 daily. Tour guide at facility. 330-533-6311 or www.ourvalleynow.com.

Ward-Thomas Museum (Niles Historical Society), 503 Brown St., Niles. Open house: 2-5 first Sun. monthly, tours by appointment. 330-544-2143.

Wellsville River Museum, 1003 Riverside Ave., Wellsville. More than 150 years of Wellsville’s railroads, river boats and pottery heritage are provided in the 1870 Victorian home. 11 rooms are themed from Civil War to railroad items. Also featured: Confederate Gen. John H. Morgan’s sword and Pretty Boy Floyd’s death mask. Hours: 1-4:30 Sundays, through Aug. 29. 330-532-1018 or 330-532-3941.

Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown. Groups by appointment, two weeks’ notice, please. OHS members, free; adults, $7; age 6-12, $3; 5 and under, free; school groups, $3 per student. AAA and senior discounts given. Military discounts available to all active military and their dependents. Hours: 10-4 Wed.-Fri.; noon-4 Sat. Archives library hours: noon-4 Wed.-Fri.; noon to 7 Thu.; noon-4 first Sat. monthly. Closed holidays. 330-743-5934.

Music

Canfield Community Concert Band, Canfield High School Auditorium, 100 Cardinal Drive. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome. Rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Call 330-503-4113.

Girard Community Band, Girard High School, 31 N. Ward Ave., Girard. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to join. Rehearsals, 7 p.m. first and third Wed. 330-539-1453.

Mahoning County Senior Center, Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield. Senior piano and organ lessons, “Music, Fun and Friends,” for ages 55-105. New classes form each month. 330-726-9400.

Newton Falls Community Center, 52 E. Quarry St., Newton Falls. Bluegrass concert, 7-11 p.m. third Sat. every month. Cost: $9 ages 16 and older; $3.50 age 10-16; under 10 free if accompanied by an adult. 330-540-9861 or 330-646-2134.

Penn-Ohio Singers Chorus of the Shenango Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Todd Ave., Hermitage, Pa. Always looking for new members, 7:30 Tue. 330-509-2277.

Stephen Foster Chorus, SCOPE Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren. New members welcome, 7:30 Tue.

Warren Jr. Military Band, musicians ages 12-18 are welcome. Rehearsals are usually once a month. Contact 330-330-3006 or 330-883-8090 for more information. Web site www.wjmb.org.

Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, 1 University Plaza, Youngstown State University. New members are welcome, 7 Thu. 330-542-3313.

NATURE

Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: 11-4 Nov.-April; 10-5 daily through October (closed major holidays). 330-375-2550.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 daily. Closed Christmas and New Year’s. Tickets at 216-635-3303; Zoo, 216-661-6500.

Loghurst (oldest remaining log house in Northeast Ohio), 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield. Group tours and programs are available year-round. 330-533-4330.

Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Hours: through Oct. 31. Closed Mondays. 10-5 Tue.-Fri. and Sun. and 10-6 Sat. 330-584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 7340 Butler St., Pittsburgh. Hours: 9:30-6 through Sept. 6. 412-665-3640 or 800-474-4966.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown-Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Hours: Open 10-5 Wed.-Mon. Closed Tuesday, through August. 330-539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.

Parks

Beaver Creek State Park, 12021 Echo Dell Road, East Liverpool. Pioneer Village, first Sat. monthly a miller will be grinding and selling grain in the grist mill, a weaver will be demonstrating loom set up for the season and teachers will be in the log-benched school. Pancake breakfasts are third Sun. of each month. Trading post is open and 1870 nonelectric farm house shown. Also open are usable blacksmithy, church, log cabin and covered bridge. Picnic sites, hiking trails and camping available. Demonstrations 1-3 p.m. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. weekends through mid Oct. 330-227-3939 or 330-385-3091.

Mill Creek MetroParks Boathouses, Lake Glacier and Lake Newport. Hours: 11-7 Wed.-Sun. and holidays Memorial Day through Labor Day. 330-740-7126.

Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens, open daily from dawn to dusk; education center, hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. 330-740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield. Hours: 7:30-4:30 Mon.-Fri.; 9-1 Sat.; 1-4 Sun. Group tours by appointment only. 330-533-7572.

Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown. Hours: open daily 9–5. 330-740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks Golf Course, hours: Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-dark; Sat. and Sun., 6 a.m.-dark. 330-740-7112.

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill, Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Fri.; 11-6 Sat., Sun. and holidays May-October. 330-740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks Wick Recreation Area, Par 3 Golf Course, batting cages and tennis and volleyball courts will open, weather permitting. 330-740-7114.

Special events

Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield. New volunteer sign-up and orientation, Closed Sundays. Find out how to earn purrs, wags and friendships with fellow volunteers. New volunteers sign-up during public hours. Help make a difference. 330-549-1111, ext. 316 (if no answer, please leave a message), or info@angelsforanimals.org.

B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Music by On Fire Entertainment. $2. Night of the Poets by Pure Energy, 7 p.m. first and third Thu. monthly. 330-330-3031.

Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Work-In-Process Writing Workshop, 7-9 p.m. Fourth Wed. monthly. Walk-ins welcome. 330-747-6932.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, One Key Plaza, 751 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5:30 seven days; 10-9 Wed. and Sat., Memorial Day-Labor Day. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission: adults, $22; Seniors 65+, $17; Ages 9-12, $13; Age 8 and under, free with purchase of adult admission. Buy tickets at Ticketmaster or 800-745-3000, www.rockhall.com

St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell. Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle includes Polish language, culture, crafts, dance and song lessons for children 3-18; opportunities for adults with the Village Folk Singers and Band, new members welcome. Every Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 330-646-4082 or www.Polish- youngstown.com.