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Thursday

Car Show

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

Dances

Dance party with DJ Ron Chick, 6 p.m., Grist Mill, 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-792-1949.

Fairs, Festivals

Parish Festival, 6 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary, 4490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown; 330-793-9988.

Parish Festival, St. Joseph the Provider, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell; 330-755-2245.

Parish Festival, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1402 Moncrest N.W., Warren; 330-399-8881.

Onstage

“The Wedding Singer,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

Outdoor Music

Al-Ray Combo, 7 p.m., Yellow Creek Park, 19 Lowellville Road, Struthers; 330-740-7106.

Dixieland Dandies, 7 p.m., Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre, Boardman Park, Boardman; 330-726-8105.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

She & Him, 7 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-523-2583.

Special Events

Polish Happy Hour, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116.

Friday

Dances

Eddie & the Edsels, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St, Girard; 330-545-8995.

Fairs, Festivals

Parish Festival, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1402 Moncrest N.W., Warren; 330-399-8881.

Parish Festival, St. Joseph the Provider, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell; 330-755-2245.

Parish Festival, 6 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary, 4490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown; 330-793-9988.

Onstage

“Death Takes a Holiday,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

“The Wedding Singer,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

“Back of the Throat,” 8 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404.

Fundraising is a Drag!, 8 p.m., Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-507-2358.

“Guys and Dolls,” 8 p.m., Trinity Playhouse (formerly Outreach Center), 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; 330-424-5093.

“The Mousetrap,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse Annex Theater, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

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

Outdoor Music

Floyd/Zeppelin Classic Fest featuring Several Species and Kashmir, 7 p.m., Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Garrettsville; 440-548-2716.

Doug McIltrot, Allies and Friends, with Pennsylvania Martial Arts Academy Demonstration Team, 6 p.m., Riverwalk Amphitheater, New Castle, Pa.; 888-284-7599.

Party on the Plaza with Winslow (8 p.m.) The House Band (10:30 p.m.), Buffalo Wild Wings, Federal Plaza, downtown Youngstown; 330-744-2999.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Snoop Dogg, 8 p.m., Club Gossip, 1743 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-270-8670.

Sales Shows

Northeast Ohio Labrador Retriever Rescue Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 8759 Route 62, Canfield (330) 538-2215.

Screaming Tiki Comics, Toys and Pop Culture Convention, noon to 8 p.m., Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-6980.

Saturday

Country

Brad Paisley, 7 p.m., First Niagara Pavilion, 665 Route 18, Burgettstown, Pa.; 800-745-3000.

Dances

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

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

Fairs, Festivals

Parish Festival, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1402 Moncrest N.W., Warren; 330-399-8881.

Salvation Army Music Festival, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Moose Mercantile, 6885 state Route 5, Lisbon; 330-420-0840.

Parish Festival, 6 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary, 4490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown; 330-793-9988.

Parish Festival, St. Joseph the Provider, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell; 330-755-2245.

Music

Harpist Roberta Birchler, noon to 2 p.m., Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room, 114 S. Broad St., Canfield; 330-533-4749.

Onstage

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

“The Mousetrap,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse Annex Theater, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“Death Takes a Holiday,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

“Guys and Dolls,” 8 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; 330-424-5093.

“Back of the Throat,” 8 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404.

Fundraising is a Drag!, 8 p.m., Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-507-2358.

“The Wedding Singer,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

Outdoor Music

Thunderstruck (tribute to AC/DC) with Stranglehold (tribute to Ted Nugent), 6:30 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheater, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-922-8399.

Warrenstock (with 12 local bands), noon to 6 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheater, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-922-8399.

Floyd/Zeppelin Classic Fest featuring Several Species and Kashmir, noon, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Garrettsville; 440-548-2716.

Sales, Shows

Northeast Ohio Labrador Retriever Rescue Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 8759 Route 62, Canfield (330) 538-2215.

Screaming Tiki Comics, Toys and Pop Culture Convention, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-6980.

Sunday

Dances

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

Fairs, Festivals

Parish Festival, St. Joseph the Provider, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell; 330-755-2245.

Parish Festival, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1402 Moncrest N.W., Warren; 330-399-8881.

Parish Festival, 6 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary, 4490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown; 330-793-9988.

Music

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

Onstage

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

“The Mousetrap,” 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse Annex Theater, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“The Wedding Singer,” 2:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

“Death Takes a Holiday,” 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

“Back of the Throat,” 2 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404.

Outdoor Music

Champagne, 2 p.m., Firestone Park, 347 E. Park Ave, Columbiana; 330-482-2656.

Following June, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tod Park, Lawrence Avenue, Girard; 330-545-4625.

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

Floyd/Zeppelin Classic Fest featuring Several Species and Kashmir, noon, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Garrettsville; 440-548-2716.

Youngstown Area Community Concert Band with Ashtabula Brass Band, 2:30 p.m., Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre, Boardman Park, Boardman; 330-726-8105.

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

Outdoors

Get Outdoors Day, 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Buhl Farm Park, 730 Forker Blvd., Sharon, Pa.; 724-981-5522.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Heroes of Woodstock with Jefferson Starship, Canned Heat, Big Brother & the Holding Co., 7 p.m., Trib Total Media Amphitheater, One Station Square West Lot, Pittsburgh, PA; 412-323-1919.

Sales Shows

Northeast Ohio Labrador Retriever Rescue Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 8759 Route 62, Canfield (330) 538-2215.

Screaming Tiki Comics, Toys and Pop Culture Convention, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-6980.

Monday

Outdoor Music

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

Tuesday

Outdoor Music

Following June, 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown; 330-793-0718.

Wednesday

Dances

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

Fairs, Festivals

Parish Festival, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 764 Fifth St., Struthers.

Outdoor Music

Wayne Tomsic Combo, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., The Commons at Greenbriar, 8060 South Ave., Boardman; 330-758-8855.

The Frank Gallo Orchestra, 7 p.m., Woodworth Park, Luther Avenue, Woodworth; 330-549-9552.

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. “Hard Times,” through June 27. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “John Stobart: The Grandeur of America’s Age of Sail,” through June 13; “Andy Warhol’s Wild Raspberries,” through June 27; “Robert Vonnoh: American Impressionist,” through June 27; “ 74th National Midyear Show,” June 27-Aug. 22 (reception, 1-3 June 27); “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. 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. “YWCA of Youngstown 28th Women Artists: A Celebration!” June 19-July 23 (preview party 7-9 June 19, call (330) 746-6361 for tickets). 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. “Heroes of Horticulture,” Ancient trees, “Heroes of Horticulture,” are the sole witnesses to some of our nation’s greatest people and historic moments. This exhibit celebrating these majestic national treasures is on loan from the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography in Washington, D.C., through June 20; “Nature Illuminated,” by Ellen Hoverkamp, June 18- 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.

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. “From the Studios of Tazim and Yasmin,” through June 12. 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

Children’s Center for Science and Technology, (formerly Children’s Museum of the Valley), 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. Temporarily closed for remodeling. (330) 744-5914 or www.valleykids.org.

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. “Making Memories-Prints from Youngstown Photographer John Douglas Megown,” an exhibit of prints curated and produced by YSU photography students, through June 27. 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.

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. Hours: By appointment. (330) 637-2006.

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

McBride House, 27 Hager St., Hubbard. Open by appointment only until Memorial Day. (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.

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 through Aug. 29 Sundays. (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

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.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Hours: Open 10-5 Wed.-Mon. Closed Tuesday, June-August. Adults, $14; Children, $10; Seniors, $11; under 2 and over 100, free. Special group rates. (330) 539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.

Parks

Beaver Creek State Park, 12021 Echo Dell Road, East Liverpool. Pioneer Village, through mid Oct. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. weekends, demonstrations 1-3 p.m. 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. (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 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.

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.Polishyoungstown.com.