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Thursday

Lectures

Hubbard Historical Society presents Women Spies in the Civil War, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church-Hubbard, 22 Westview Ave., Hubbard; (330) 534-9721.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Norah Jones, 7:30 p.m., E.J. Thomas Hall, University of Akron, 198 Hill St., Akron; (330) 972-7570.

Onstage

“Pride and Prejudice,” 10 a.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Music

Jim Frank Trio, 7 p.m., Yellow Creek Park, 19 Lowellville Road, Struthers; (330) 740-7106.

Katie O’Neill and her Violin O’Fire Dinner Time Show, 7 p.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Winter Concert of Boardman Bands, 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-7511.

Onstage

“Pride and Prejudice,” 10 a.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Friday

shows, sales

GemStreet USA Jewelry and Gem Show (216) 521-4367, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 164 Eastland Road, Berea.

Dances

Ivory Coach, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

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

St. Pat’s Dance Party with DJ Ron Chick, 6 p.m., Irish Pub, Big Beaver Blvd. (Pa Route 18), Beaver Falls, Pa.; (330) 788-0494.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Chrisette Michele with Laura Izibor and Lem Payne, 8 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

John HIatt and the Combo, 8 p.m., Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 622-3131.

Onstage

“Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

“Inherit the Wind,SDRq 7:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.

“Pride and Prejudice,SDRq 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse , 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“The Velveteen Rabbit,” 7:30 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“The Dining Room,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

“Dinner with Friends,” 8 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

“Smoke on the Mountain, the Homecoming,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

Music.

Church Street Blues, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt. St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-1490.

Schools

“A Raisin In the Sun,” 7 p.m., Chaney HIgh School, 731 S. Hazelwood Ave, Youngstown; (330) 744-8822.

“Alice in Wonderland,” East Palestine High School, 360 W. Grant St., East Palestine; (330) 426-9401.

Special Events

St. Paddy Downtown Dash, 5 p.m., B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 774-7228.

Saturday

shows, sales

GemStreet USA Jewelry and Gem Show (216) 521-4367, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 164 Eastland Road, Berea.

special events

Salem Public Library used book sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-0042.

Book sale, 10 a.m. to 4 a.m., East Palestine Memorial Public Library, 309 N. Market St. , East Palestine; (330) 426-3778.

Dances

Eddie Vallus Band, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

St. Patrick’s Dance with Jim Frank Trio, 8 p.m., Hotel Conneaut, 12382 Center St., Conneaut Lake Park, Pa.; 814-213-0120.

Country

Jo Dee Messina, 7:30 p.m., Carnegie Library Music Hall-Homestead, 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall, Pa.; (412) 462-3444.

Onstage

“Smoke on the Mountain, the Homecoming,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 East State Street, Salem; (330) 332-9688.

“Dinner with Friends,” 8 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

Golden Dragon Acrobats, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-6666.

“The Velveteen Rabbit,” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

“Inherit the Wind,” 7:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.

“Pride and Prejudice,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“The Dining Room,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

Music

Church Street Blues (bluegrass), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Schoefield Event Center, 409 Creek Road, Jackson Center, Pa.; (724) 662-1490.

“Maidens IV,” 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Flea Markets

Indoor garage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shepherd Self-Storage 7469 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-0051.

Sunday

Dances

Del Sinchak Band, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 518-8891.

St. Pat’s Dance with DJ Ron Chick, 6 p.m., Grist Mill, 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-1949.

Onstage

Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.,” 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“The Velveteen Rabbit,” 2 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Pride and Prejudice,” 3:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse , 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure,” 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

“Inherit the Wind,” 2:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.

U.N. Act Family Variety Show with singer Nikki Jones, 6 p.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Music

“Maidens IV,” 2 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Sales, Shows

GemStreet USA Jewelry and Gem Show (216) 521-4367, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 164 Eastland Road, Berea.

Youngstown Model Railroad Association Spring Flea Market, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; (330) 544-1732.

Special Events

Hubbard Historical Society presents “Women Spies in the Civil War,” 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., McBride House, 27 Hager St., Hubbard; (330) 534-9998.

Monday

Lectures

Rebecca Skloot on “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” 7 p.m., Kennedy Center Ballroom, Hiram College, Hiram; (330) 569-5380.

Nightlife

Hoss & the Juggernauts (no cover), 8 p.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

Tuesday

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Jay-Z with Young Jeezy, 7 p.m., Mellon Arena, 66 Mario Lemieux Place, Pittsburgh; (412) 642-1800.

Nightlife

DJ Dollar Bill, 10 p.m., Partner’s Jazz & Blues Lounge, 732 Oakhill Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-7110.

St. Patty’s Day Party, 5 p.m., Powerhouse Bar & Grill, 999 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren; (330) 394-5106.

Wednesday

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Michael Buble, 7 p.m., Petersen Events Center, 3719 Terrace St., Pittsburgh; (412) 323-1919.

Music

Music at Noon-Jazz Combos, 12:15 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.

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. “Donald Woodman: Photography in Transition,” through March 14; “Joseph O’Sickey: Drawings and Paintings,” March 28-May 2; “Hard Times,” May 16-June 27. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Stephen Althouse: Tools and Shrouds,” through March 14 (meet the artist 1-3 March 14); “Two Islands-Two Artists: George W. Hallock Jr. and Wesley Alton” for the collection of George and Abigail Faerber, through March 14; “Annual Pastel Society of America Members Show,” through March 14; “Dennis Marsico: Face Value,” extended through March; “Jedd Novatt: Sculpture,” through Jan. 2, 2011; “Beyond Cubism: Octahedronism, The Art of K.L. Schafer,” through May 9; “Fabric of Survival: The Art of Esther Nisenthal Krinitz,” through May 23; “Jules Olitski: An Inside View-A Survey of Prints 1954-2006,” March 21-May 16; “John Stobart: The Grandeur of America’s Age of Sail,” March 28-June 13 (meet the artist, 1-3 March 28); “Andy Warhol’s Wild Raspberries,” April 18-June 27; “Robert Vonnoh: American Impressionist,” May 2-June 27; “ 74th National Midyear Show,” June 27-Aug. 22 (artists’ reception, 1-3 June 27). 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. “Photography Exhibit: Artists Kristina Danklef, Bob Frost, Vonda Lanney, Caroline McDermott, Josh Garrison and Jennifer Ratliff,” through March 13; “Artwork of Kristina Danklef and Kathleen Hill,” March 18-May 15. 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.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. Nature Photography Exhibit, through March 21. 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 golf course architect Donald Ross. This exhibit features original drawings, vintage photos and equipment, through Dec. 2010. 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. The museum contains artifacts from businesses, farms, wars and Springfield High School as well as contributions from many residents of the township. Closed until May except for tours by appointment. Ask for Zonda. (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. Vintage Trumbull County Post Cards are on display including scenes from the old days in 12 townships and cities, 150th anniversary of Warren’s founding and the 50th year of 4-H are some examples, runs through April. 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. 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. “Faculty Show,” through March 19; “74th Annual Student Juried Exhibition,” April 2-16 (reception 6-8 April 3); “Spring Graduating BFS Show,” April 30-May 15 (reception 6-8 April 30). Hours: 11-4 Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed. (330) 941-1400.

CHILDREN

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh. Hours: 10-5 Mon.-Sat., noon-5 Sun. Admission: adults, $11; children 2-18 and senior citizens over 65, $10, children under 2 free. (412) 322-5058.

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.

Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. Brunch with DJs, 11-3 Sundays. (216) 383-1124.

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.

South Avenue Flea Market, 7689 South Ave., Boardman. 10,000 square feet. New, antique, crafts, hobbies and more. Free parking and admission. 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. We are announcing the relocation of Gig’s produce and grocery items at bargain prices. 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. “Be Prepared: 100 Years of Boy Scouts in America” exhibition, through May 30. Closed Mon. and national holidays. 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.

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. on Pittsburgh’s North Shore next to Heinz Field. (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. 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.

Mercer County Historical Society Caldwell One-Room School, located halfway between Greenville and Mercer on PA Route 58. Closed until May. (724) 662-3490.

Mercer County Historical Society Rural Life Museum, Munnell Run Farm behind Woodland Place, one mile north of Mercer on Route 58. Closed until May. (724) 662-3490.

NASA Glenn Visitor’s Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland. Hours: 9-4 Mon.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat. and holidays; 1-5 Sun. Open Memorial Day. (216) 433-2000 or www.visit.grc.nasa.gov

National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. “On the Road Again,” 10th annual antique motorcycle exhibit, through May 31. 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. Tours can be arranged by calling (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.-Sun. 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: Closed Nov. 1-April 30. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Closed Nov. 1-May 1. (330) 539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.

Parks

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

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

Sales, Shows

Amish Country Farmer’s Market, 5115 Youngstown Road, Niles. Fresh produce, deli, bakery with fresh Amish desserts and bread made daily, Amish jar goods, various syrups and more. Amish-built cabinets, additions, flooring, furniture, decks and more. Hours: 8-5 Mon.-Wed. and Sat.; 8-6:30 Thu. and Fri. Closed Sun. (330) 652-3276.

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

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.

Gateway Clipper Fleet, 9 Station Square Dock, Pittsburgh. Call for reservations: (412) 355-7980 or visit www.gatewayclipper.com.

Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Work-In-Process Writing Workshop, 7-9 p.m. 4th 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.