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Thursday

Fairs, Festivals

Hot Air Balloon Quest, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Scotland Meadows Park, 304 S. Scotland Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-650-5252.

IFH Festival, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Italian Fraternal Home (IFH), 33 Wilson Ave., Girard; 330-545-8972.

Parish Festival, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 381 Robbins Ave., Niles.

Onstage

“Grand ‘ole Jamboree,” 12:30 p.m., Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-5050.

Outdoor Music

Frank Gallo Band, 7 p.m., Briarfield Manor, 461 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown.

Jim Frank Combo, 7 p.m., Ramsay Memorial Pavilion, corner of Fifth Street and Ohio Avenue, McDonald; 330-530-5472.

Rocky Chirchiglia Combo, 7 p.m., Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre, Boardman Park, Boardman; 330-726-8105.

The Rocco Monaco Orchrestra, 7 p.m., Mauthe Park, 156 Smithfield St., Struthers; 330-755-7977.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Iron Maiden with Dream Theater, 7:30 p.m., Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls; 330-920-8040.

Sister Hazel with Benji Davis Project, 9 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-523-2583.

Special Events

Carson and Barnes Circus , 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Eastwood Field parking lot, behind Eastwood Mall, Niles; 330-505-0000.

Dance For Babies, 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., Quaker Steak and Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-981-9464.

Friday

Cars

Dave & Ed’s Super Auto Events - Canfield Meet, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Canfield Fairgrounds , 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-533-4107.

Dances

Ballroom Social Dance with George (lessons 6-7:30), 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; 330-518-8891.

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

Fairs, Festivals

Hot Air Balloon Quest, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Scotland Meadows Park, 304 S. Scotland Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-650-5252.

Parish Festival, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 381 Robbins Ave., Niles.

Parish Festival, St. Joseph Church, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua.

Victorian Weekend Festival, noon to 9 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Square, 103 N. Diamond St., Mercer, Pa.; 724-662-3800.

Onstage

“Bye Bye Birdie,” 8 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; 440-964-3396.

“Electra,” a production of Rust Belt Theater Company, 8 p.m., Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-507-2358.

“Grand ‘ole Jamboree,” 7 p.m., Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-5050.

“Here We Sit,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-1103.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“The Wedding Singer,” 7:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

Outdoor Music

The Smoothies, noon to 1 p.m., Warren Courthouse Park, 141 South St. SE, Warren; 330-399-1212.

Party on the Plaza with Triple Threat at 8 p.m./Rudy and the Professionals at 10:30 p.m., Buffalo Wild Wings, 50 Federal Plaza, Youngstown; 330-744-2999.

Saturday

Cars

2010 LX & Beyond Nationals, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Quaker City Raceway, 10359 W. South Range Road, Salem; 330-332-5335.

Dave & Ed’s Super Auto Events - Canfield Meet, 8 a.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-533-4107.

Dances

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

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

Expo

PEZAMANIA 20, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Holiday Inn - Independence, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence; 216-524-8050.

Fairs, Festivals

Hermitage Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Rodney White Olympic Park, 800 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.

Historical Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., North Bloomfield Township Park, Routes 45 and 87, North Bloomfield; 440-685-4758.

Hot Air Balloon Quest, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Scotland Meadows Park, 304 S. Scotland Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-650-5252.

Parish Festival, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 381 Robbins Ave., Niles.

Parish Festival, St. Joseph Church, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua.

Pig Iron Community Street Festival and Concert, 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., North Phelps Street, Downtown Youngstown; 330-747-6932.

Victorian Weekend Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Square, 103 North Diamond Street, Mercer, Pa.; 724-662-3800.

Music

Pine Valley Boys, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Schoefield Event Center, 409 Creek Road, Jackson Center, Pa.; 724-662-1490.

The Stamps Quartet, 6:30 p.m., Bridge of Hope Church, 7580 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-519-7720.

Onstage

“Bye Bye Birdie,” 8 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; 440-964-3396.

“Electra,” a production of Rust Belt Theater Company, 8 p.m., Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-507-2358.

“Grand ’ole Jamboree,” 7 p.m., Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-5050.

“Here We Sit,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-1103.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“The Wedding Singer,” 7:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

Outdoor Music

Rock the Block with Dave Matthews Tribute Band and Jordan DePaul and the Reputations, 7:30 p.m., The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; 330-750-0199.

Captain John Stout, 7:30 p.m., Unity Church Centre, 1226 Naylor Lloyd Road, Girard; 330-539-0122.

Leanne Binder, 7 p.m., Sandwich Factory, 1116 Village Plaza, Columbiana; 330-482-5011.

Santa Fe Band at the Marina, 5 p.m., Mosquito Lake State Park, 1439 State Route 305, Cortland; 330-637-2856.

Strutter (KISS tribute) with Arrival (Journey tribute), 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheatre, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-922-8399.

Outdoors

Family Day at Ashcroft Woods, 9 a.m., Ashcroft Woods, Johnson Road, Orwell; 440-729-9621.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Goo Goo Dolls with Switchfoot and The Spill Canvas, 7 p.m., Time Warner Cable Amphitheatre, 1887 W. Third St., Cleveland; 216-522-4822.

Sunday

Cars

2010 LX & Beyond Nationals, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Quaker City Raceway, 10359 W. South Range Road, Salem; 330-332-5335.

Dave & Ed’s Super Auto Events - Canfield Meet, 8 a.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-533-4107.

Dances

USA Dance Cha Cha Lesson, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista, Youngstown; 330-565-0726.

Fairs, Festivals

Health Clinic Festival with Jim Frank Trio, 6 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 388 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown; 330-788-8797.

Hermitage Arts Festival, noon to 5 p.m., Rodney White Olympic Park, 800 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.

Hot Air Balloon Quest, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Scotland Meadows Park, 304 S. Scotland Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-650-5252.

Parish Festival, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 381 Robbins Ave., Niles.

Parish Festival, St. Joseph Church, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua.

Victorian Weekend Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Square, 103 N. Diamond Street, Mercer, Pa.; 724-662-3800.

Onstage

“Bye Bye Birdie,” 8 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; 440-964-3396.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“The Wedding Singer,” 2:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

Outdoor Music

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

Al-Ray Combo, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tod Park, Lawrence Avenue, Girard; 330-545-4625.

Jazz in the Park, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-774-7228.

John Reese & Backbeat, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Waterworth Memorial Park, 866 Sunset Blvd., Salem.

Youngstown Area Community Concert Band, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Firestone Park, 347 E. Park Ave, Columbiana; 330-482-2656.

Monday

Outdoor Music

Cruisin’ the River & Bike Night, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Downtown Lowellville.

Jack Vasko & Co., 7 p.m., Poland Village Town Hall, 308 S. Main St., Poland; 330-757-2112.

The Al Hreno Band, 7 p.m., Canfield Village Green, U.S. routes 224 and 46, Canfield,

special events

Free movie: “Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns,” 9 p.m., outside of Covelli Centre, Front Street, Downtown Youngstown.

Tuesday

Outdoor Music

Uptown Saturday Night, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown; 330-793-0718.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

The Flaming Lips, Trib Total Media Amphitheater, One Station Square West Lot, Pittsburgh; 412-323-1919.

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers with Drive By Truckers, 7 p.m., Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls; 330-920-8040.

Special Events

Movie “E.T.,” 8:45 p.m., Woodland Park, McDonald; 330-530-5472.

Wednesday

Dances

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

Outdoor Music

Eddie Vallus Band II, 7 p.m., The Commons at Greenbriar, 8060 South Ave., Boardman; 330-758-8855.

Mifune, 7 p.m., Judge Morley Pavilion, McCollum Road, Youngstown; 330-740-7114.

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. Remodeling. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. 330-332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. 330-609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “74th National Midyear Show,” through Aug. 22; “Jedd Novatt: Sculpture,” through Jan. 2, 2011. Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Closed Mondays and major holidays. 330-743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

Danklef Hill Gallery, 515 E. State St., Salem. “Canton Art x8,” featuring Kristine Wyler, Judi Longacre, Lynn Weinstein, Ted Lawson, J. Kevin Maxwell, Nancy Stewart Matin, Pam LaRocca and Gail Wetherall-Sack, through Aug. 13. 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.

McDonough Museum of Art, on the campus of YSU. “YWCA of Youngstown 28th Women Artists: A Celebration!” through July 23. 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 Aug. 22. 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. Hours: 2-4 Wed.-Sat. Closed holidays. Collection of dolls on display. Tours by appointment. 330-399-8807, ext. 121, or www.sutliffmuseum.org.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. “Our way” watercolor artist Mary Kay Buckley D’Isa and photography of Frank A. D’Isa, through Aug. 2; “46th TAG Annual Juried Art Exhibition,” Aug. 14-Sept. 24 (opening reception 7-9 p.m. Aug. 14 with awards presented at 8 p.m.). To enter fill out the entry form and drop off works from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 6-7. Entry fee is $30 ($20 for TAG members) for up to three entries. 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 non-members. 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.

Hubbard Route 62 Flea Market, 5700 Youngstown Hubbard Road, Hubbard. Open 9-5 Wed., Sat. and Sun. 330-718-5179.

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. S.W., 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. Closed Mon. and national holidays. Hours: 1-5 Tue.-Sun. Group tours by appointment. 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, One 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.

Crandall Gallery, Mount Union College, Simpson St. and Union Ave., Alliance. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 1-6 p.m.

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. S.W., Warren. Hours: 10-2 Sat.; 9-2 third Sat. monthly. 330-824-2575.

Hower House, University of Akron, 60 Fir Hill, Akron. “Pieces of Life: Quilts & Needle Arts Across Time,” through Sept. 25. Admission: Adults, $6; senior citizens (65+), $5; students, $2; children 6 and under admitted free with adult. Group rates for 10 or more. Hours: noon-3:30 Wed.-Sat. 330-972-6909.

McBride House, 27 Hager St., Hubbard. 330-637-1020.

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.

Ohio Statehouse Museum, Columbus. Information about Ohio government and history. Open 9 -5 weekdays; noon-4 weekends; closed holidays. Admission is free. 614-728-9234 or 888-OHIO-123 or www.OhioStatehouse.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 ages 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, One University Plaza, Youngstown State University. New members are welcome, 7 Thu. 330-542-3313.

NATURE

Akron Fossils & Science Center and Truassic Park, 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat., through Sept. 4. Closed Sundays. Group tours by appointment. 330-665-3466 or www.akronfossils.com.

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 Years. 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. Closes at 4 p.m. July 30. 412-665-3640 or 800-474-4966.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Hours: 10-6:30 April 1-Dec. Tue.-Sun. Also open Memorial Day and Labor Day. 330-836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Hours: Open 10-5 Wed.-Mon. Closed Tuesday, June-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 non-electric 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: opens April 3, weekends only, noon to 4 p.m. 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. Purchase 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.