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Canfield church shows free movies
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Alice Johns (left) and Brenda Hernan made popcorn before the showing of "Miracle Dogs Too." Together, they spearheaded the movie project as a community service.
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Natalia Ritenour (left) and her mom, Traci, grabbed some popcorn before watching the movie at Canfield Christian Church June 25.
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Movie goers at the Canfield Christian Church enjoyed the movie "Miracle Dogs Too."
By ABBY SLANKER
The Canfield Christian Church is getting into the movie theater business — sort of.
The church, located at 123 S. Broad St., held a free movie night June 25 with a crowd of about 25 people.
The movie, “Miracle Dogs Too,” was shown on a flat screen TV in the church’s basement. As attendees filed in to find a seat, the smell of popcorn filled the air.
Refreshments included hot dogs, popcorn, lemonade, water and dessert — all free.
The church will show a movie outside at 8 p.m. on the third Friday of each month this summer. The event is free and open to everyone. Weather permitting, a big screen will be hung on the church’s sign on the lawn of the church and movie goers are asked to bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the show.
Alice Johns and Brenda Hernan spearheaded the project as a community service.
“The movies we show are family-oriented and some have a Christian theme,” Johns said. “This is a friendly church and anyone is welcome.”
The church also holds Lenten breakfasts during the seven weeks of Lent, and draws large crowds, for a free will offering. For more information, call 330-533-2246.