Canfield briefs

Singers needed for Canfield Fair service

On Sept. 5, the Canfield Fair Choir will perform during the 9:30 a.m. Canfield Fair Ecumenical worship service. Singers are invited to assemble at the stage near the grandstand/concourse to sing. A choir rehearsal will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the presentation of two anthems during the church service.

Participants will be reimbursed their admission fee for that day. Musical direction and additional special music will be presented by Tom and Kelly Scurich, assisted by Margaret Fieger and Barbara Fieger.

Canfield moms host carnival pavilion

Mothers of Preschoolers of Canfield will host a fall kick-off carnival at Boardman Park’s Chester Long pavilion Sept. 11 from noon to 3 p.m.

There will be free food, games and prizes for the whole family, including gift cards from local businesses and family-themed gift baskets.

Preschoolers’ September meeting

The first meeting of the year for the Mothers of Preschoolers of Canfield will be Sept. 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the Old North Church. The meetings are open to any mom with at least one child kindergarten or younger. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. and the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Top readers honored

Top readers of the Summer Reading 2010 program will be honored 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Splash down activities are also planned.

Get stumped by celebrity scholars

Before hitting the books, stop by the Boardman branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County and match celebrities with they colleges they graduated from and win a prize during library hours in September.

Read tales to tails

School-aged children can sign up and read to registered therapy dogs Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. The program is designed to help develop reading skills, promote confidence and encourage a love for reading. Dogs are provided by K-9s for Compassion. Readers may bring a book of their choice. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Canfield library.

Get a flu shot at the fair

Walgreens will offer seasonal flu shots at its location in the fairgrounds during the Canfield Fair.

The cost is $29.99, cash only or the co-pay of Medicare. The shots will be available every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Walgreens will be located at the corner of Miller and Kohler.

From Friday to Sept. 6, the AARP/Wellness bus will be on location and offering screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, bone density, glucose and body mass index from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Drive-through dinner is Thursday

Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, will host a takeout dinner Thursday from 4 p.m. until sold out.

The cost for the meal is $7 and includes stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green beans and brownie. No reservations needed.

Fly a flag on the last two holidays for free

The Rotary Club of Canfield is offering to place flags in residents’ yards on Labor Day and Veteran’s Day in 2010 for no charge when they subscribe to the 2011 Fly the Flag program.

The subscription cost is $25 and includes Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day flag service provided by the Canfield Rotary. A plastic pipe will be installed flush to the ground and a 3-foot by 10-foot flag on a 10-foot staff will be placed in the holder each holiday. Caps will be provided to cover the pipe when not in use. To subscribe, mail your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, special instructions and $25 check to: Canfield Rotary, 60 Curtis Avenue, Canfield, OH 44406. For information, contact Dale Bradshaw at 330-533-3559.

Show your spirit

Bob Davis Fairway Ford will paint the back and side of car windows with Canfield pride and spirit notes Sept. 9 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the dealership located on the corner of state Route 224 and Cardinal Drive. The event is free, but any donations will benefit Canfield extracurricular activities.

Farm closes for Fair

Metroparks Farm will close during the Canfield Fair Sunday through Sept. 6, but you can visit the farm at Old McDonald’s Barn on the fairgrounds.

Mill Creek ABWA meeting in Canfield

The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will host its Sept. 14 meeting at A La Cart in Canfield at 6 p.m.

The menu will include stuffed cabbage, chicken francaise, potatoes, vegetables, salads, cake and beverages for $16.50.

The speaker for the evening will be Carrie Kocian with her dog, Rallo, from the Therapy Pet Program of the Delta Society of The Cleveland Clinic. Call either Joan Lucansky at 330-755-8212 or Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089 after 6 p.m. to place a reservation.

Library closed for Labor Day

All branches of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will be closed Sept. 6 in observance of Labor Day.

Have fun and watch the sun set at the farm

Bring the entire family to MetroParks Farm Sept. 18 from 5-8 p.m. for a fall celebration. Ride a hay wagon pulled by draft horses, visit with farm animals, explore the AgVenture barn, get lost in a giant corn maze, sample cider and homemade apple butter and roast marshmallows over a campfire. Young children can search for toys in a haystack. Older children can compete in a sack race and adults can try an egg toss. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the sunset while folk singer John Mosey performs.

Join the farmer and the chef for fresh food

Local farmers will be paired with local chefs to create dishes from fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits and meats Sept. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at MetroParks Farm. The cost for the event is $50 and will go to benefit Mill Creek MetroParks’ agricultural education programs for children. To make a reservation, call 330-702-3000.

CCNC hosts golf outing

Canfield Community Net Care is hosting its ninth annual Paul Baringer Golf Classic Sept. 13 at Mill Creek Park golf course in Canfield.

Registration begins at 9 a.m., followed by breakfast at 10:15 a.m.

The shotgun start begins at 10:30 a.m.

Dinner and an awards ceremony will take place at 4 p.m.

Special events include a skill hole contest, 50/50 raffle, skins game and more.

The corporate sponsor for this event is Farmers National Bank.

For information, call 330-509-2333.

Health at home program

St. Elizabeth Health Center will host the “Health at Home” program Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon or 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The program will teach self-care and how to make decisions about your health using Health at Home Æ, a book of instructions for more than 200 health problems.

All participants receive a free book, plus instruction on how to use the book.

Free program with registration required by calling the Humility of Mary Healthline at 330-480-3151 or toll-free 877-700-4647.

St. Elizabeth is located at 1044 Belmont Ave. in Youngstown.

Women’s health night

The St. Elizabeth Breast Care Advisory Board presents “Women’s Health Night” from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 22 at the St. Elizabeth Health Center Breast Care Center, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown.

The event will offer a free health screening and mammogram for women 40-64 who are underinsured or uninsured and who do not have a history of breast cancer.

Appointments are limited and registration is required by Sept. 16 by calling the Humility of Mary Healthline at 330-480-3151 or toll-free 877-700-4647.

Quilts needed for show in September

Lordstown High School will host the Fabric Patchers Annual Quilt show Sept. 18-19. Quilts will be accepted Sept. 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the school’s library.

There is nonrefundable $5 entry fee. Proceeds go the Shop of the Cop. Registration forms can be picked up at the door Sept. 17 only.

The show is open to the public at no charge. For information, call Edna Gillett at 330-824-3671 or Joann Hamner at 330-270-5131.

Free family night tonight

Family Night at Boardman Park will take place tongith at the Maag Outdoor Theatre from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. A magic show, Jocko the Clown and hayrides will begin at 6 p.m., a Pipe dreams concert will start at 7 p.m. and Disney’s Up movie will begin at 8:30 p.m. Bounce-A-Rounds and concessions will be available.

Enjoy yoga at Fellows Riverside Gardens

Instructor Heidi Suraci welcomes students of all levels to enjoy a blend of yoga styles amidst the powers of nature. Tuesdays will feature a beginner’s class from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and an intermediate class from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. All levels can participate on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The fee is $10 per class and students should bring a mat and small blanket.

For information, call the gardens at 330-740-7116.

Garden extends hours

The D.D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center will be open to visitors on Wednesdays until 8 p.m. through August. The Antonucci Library and Shop in the Gardens will have extended hours. The Garden Caf will be open until 7 p.m.

Take a bus trip to New York City

You can visit New York City without driving yourself. The Nancy L. Weimer third annual ”NYC Shoptober Shuttle” is Oct. 15-17. Proceeds benefit the Nancy L. Weimer Scholarship Fund.

Weimer, a Boardman native, passed away in 2007 from cancer.

The trip honors the lives of those who have triumphed over cancer while remembering those who are no longer with us. The bus will depart at 6 a.m. Oct. 15 and leave NYC at 11 a.m. Oct. 17.

The cost is $315 for four people in a room, $365 for three people in a room and $470 for two people in a room.

Cost includes the bus trip, two nights at the Radisson Martinique Hotel on Broadway and a $30 donation to the Nancy L. Weimer Scholarship Fund.

For information, call Holly Weimer-Watts at 330-729-9610 or 330-507-3833. Deadline for reservations is Tuesday.

ODOT plans traffic signal replacement in Boardman

The Ohio Department of Transportation proposes to replace the existing electric traffic control device at the intersection of state Route 7 (Market Street) and Southwoods Avenue in Boardman Township.

During construction, two-way traffic will be maintained at all times at the state Route 7/Southwoods Avenue intersection except when it is necessary to stop traffic during the installation of overhead electric traffic control device signal heads and associated equipment.

The stoppage shall be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes and traffic may be stopped a maximum of one time in any one 30-minute period. No lane closures shall be implemented during the hours of 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. or 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. When the intersection electric traffic control device must be taken out of service by the project contractor, the outage shall not exceed four hours and shall not include the hours of 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. or 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The intersection shall be protected with law enforcement officers provided by the project contractor. Access shall be maintained to adjacent properties at all times during construction of the project. This project is expected to begin construction in the spring 2011.

Questions and/or comments regarding this project may be submitted by Aug. 30.

Dahlias on display

Experience an array of color and form displayed in many varieties of dahlias grown in local gardens at the Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society Show today from noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Mum sale at the gardens

Admire summer’s bounty and vegetables at the Men’s Garden Club Horticulture Show and Mum Sale today from noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Walk for the health of it

Mill Creek MetroParks is offering a variety of health and wellness walks Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9 a.m.

For a moderately difficult four-mile walk, meet at the Ford Nature Center Tuesday.

Free hot dogs at Mill Creek MetroParks

Weather permitting, Mill Creek MetroParks will have free hot dogs for the public Mondays and Tuesdays. The hot dogs will be served Mondays at the James L. Wick Recreation Area, off McCollum Road, and Tuesdays at Scholl Recreation Area.

The hot dogs are sponsored by the Salvation Army’s Mahoning County Services. This will last through Tuesday.

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.

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.

First Night seeks volunteers

First Night Canfield is seeking volunteers for its New Year’s Eve Celebration of the Arts.

Opportunities exist for volunteers to work on planning committees as well as event night positions.

Information can be obtained by attending a planning committee meeting today. For details, call 330-533-2290.

Creative and dedicated students needed

First Night Canfield is seeking about a dozen sixth through 12th graders to establish a Junior FNC Board.

This board will be responsible for planning, fundraising and implementing the teen event between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. New Year’s Eve.

It requires an interest in seeing an event that would attract their friends and dedication. Applicants should send a letter of interest stating why they would be a good member of the board, their background, current interests and other groups of which they are a member to: First Night Canfield, PO Box 694, Canfield, OH 44406 or to firstnightcanfield@gmail.com. Be sure to include contact information.

Rediscover the falls

According to legend, in August of 1797 Isaac Powers and Phineas Hill discovered what is now called Lanterman’s Falls at Mill Creek MetroParks. Retrace their route 213 years later. Meet at Fellows Riverside Gardens Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for a moderately difficult 7-mile hike.

Make botanical pottery

Lynn Cardwell will teach students to construct a clay bowl embossed with leaf patters Sept. 14 at Fellows Riverside Gardens from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The work will be glazed with autumn colors and ready to take home approximately three weeks after the class.

The cost for the class is $35 for Garden members and $32 for nonmembers.

To register, call Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116.

Learn to plant dahlias in your garden Sept. 15

Stan and Linda Vuletich will share their knowledge and enthusiasm with gardeners of all levels Sept. 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Fellows Riverside gardens.

Participants will learn the basics of growing, digging, dividing and storing dahlias for the garden.

The cost for the class is $10 for Garden members and $15 for nonmembers. To register, call 330-740-7116.

Start Sept. 24 with a walk through the gardens

Enjoy a brisk walk through the Fellows Riverside Gardens, followed by a light breakfast at the Garden Cafe and lesson about the Cannabis family Sept. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The cost is $7 for Garden members and $9 for nonmembers.

To register, call Riverside gardens at 330-740-7116.

Take a guided tour of Fellows Riverside Gardens

Take a leisurely walk in Fellows Riverside Gardens Sept. 26 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and admire the autumn displays. A guide will point out highlights while sharing anecdotes and history. Sign in at the information desk on the afternoon of the tour.

Preschoolers stroll at the pond and look for turtles

Preschoolers ages 3-5 are invited to an outdoor turtle-time story and stroll at the Lily Pond. The youngsters will observe, count and learn about turtles that live there. The cost for the event is $2 for residents and $3 for nonresidents and will be held rain or shine. Adults must accompany children. Preregister at the Ford Nature Center.

Skunk tales for toddlers

Two-year-old children can learn about skunks through storytelling, hands-on activities and exploration during Tales for Twos at the Ford Nature Center Sept. 30 at 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. An adult must accompany children. The event is free, but call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107 to register.

Join a loose knit group

Help “warm up America” with other crafters making afghans and other projects to donate locally Sept. 3 and Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at Fellows Riverside Gardens. All helping hands are welcome, including experienced and anyone who wants to learn to knit or crochet. Donations of yarn and needles are appreciated at any time. For information, call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116.

Try to capture damselflies with a camera Sept. 11

Bring patients and a camera for Bob Coggeshall’s damsels hoot Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. in Mill Creek Park.

Feet may get wet as participants try to photograph damselflies. Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107 by Sept. 10 to register and meet at the Lanterman’s Mill overflow parking lot.

Get a flu shot at the fair

Become a triple threat performer this fall

The Stage Door School for Performing Arts will open in Liberty Township this fall and offer an array of classes in acting, dancing and singing that will develop the “Triple Threat” performer.

Students of all ages can choose from an entire catalog of dance subjects, acting sessions and voice classes. Workshops and clinics will be held regularly with casting agents and agencies from L.A. and New York City. Students will get to be a part of all plays, performances and musicals performed at The Stage Door. The Stage Door will also offer Visual Art classes, Fairytale Theatre (an enchanted fairyland for 2 to 8-year-olds), birthday parties and Drop-in Dance classes. Registration for fall classes will be Sept. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 982 Tibbitts-Wick Road, in Liberty Township.

Walk and watch birds

Bring your binoculars and join Jeff Harvey of Wild Birds Unlimited Sept. 11 at 8 a.m. at the MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead for an easy 1-mile walk.

Ohio Certified Volunteer Nancy Brundage will lead 1-mile easy rated walks Sept. 18 at Newport Wetlands and Sept. 25 at McGuffey Wildlife Preserve. The walks begin at 8 a.m.

Explore the gorge Sept. 12

Come explore the natural and cultural history of the Mill Creek gorge on a moderately difficult 2-mile hike Sept. 12. Hikers will meet at the Lanterman’s Mill parking lot at 2 p.m.

Revisit Calvary Run

See how Calvary Run has progressed during a 1-mile difficult hike Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy and meet at the parking lot on Calvary Run Drive near the Lake Glacier Boathouse.

Walk for health and wellness in September

Experience the many benefits of walking Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9 a.m.

Hikers will meet Sept. 7 at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at Kirk Road for an easy 2-mile or 4-mile walk, Sept. 15 at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at MetroParks Farm for an easy rated 2-mile or 4-mile walk, Sept. 21 at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at Mahoning Avenue for an easy rates 4-mile walk and Sept. 29 at the Ford Nature Center for a moderately difficult 3-mile walk,

Travel with friends to Ohio gardens Sept. 22

Join the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens Sept. 22 for a fall garden bus tour to central Ohio. Highlights will include Secrest Arboretum, Ohio Agriculture R&D Center in Wooster, the private Schnomeier Gardens, Kingwood Center in Mansfield and a unique nursery. The cost is $85 and $75 for garden members and includes transportation, admissions, guided tours, lunch and dinner. To reserve a seat, call Fellows Riverside Gardens.