Upcoming sale benefits moms and babies

March 20, 2010 at 12:00a.m.

Dobbins Elementary School in Poland will be hosting the “Mom 2 Mom” sale Mar. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It’s a huge consignment sale for anything related to babies, children and moms.

The public is able to sell their gently used items to those that can use them without paying full price.

Vendors such as Nicole Kosco, local founder and creator of Baby Chloes Closet childrens clothing line, will be at the sale.

Lillyplum jewelry will also be available.

Everyone is welcome.

There are still tables available for rent.

Fee for entrance is $1.

For information contact Judy Nittoli at 330 757-1063.

Amateur ham radio classes set for May 1 and 8

The Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will conduct amateur radio classes May 1 and May 8 at 11 a.m. at the ITT Technical Institute, 1030 N. Meridian Road in Youngstown.

These classes will help students review what they have learned in home study in preparation for taking a Ham Radio license exam.

Students successfully passing this exam will earn an entry-level amateur radio license from the Federal Communications Commission.

License exams will be given following the review class May 8 for students taking the classes.

The classes are free, but students will be required to purchase a study guide (#9647) from the ARRL by calling 888-277-5289.

This is the same study guide used in the 2009 license classes, so students may be able to borrow a study guide from a former student.

Registration deadline is March 28. This will give students a chance to order the book and study the material. There is also a nonrefundable filing fee for taking the exam.

Call Jerry or Bonnie Viele at 330-534-1394 for information.

Regional Chamber offers comedy show in April

The Regional Chamber, the City of Youngstown and 93.3 The Wolf will sponsor a night of laughter, fun and networking Apr. 3 at the Youngstown Club at 6 p.m.

Cost is $20 for chamber members and $25 for nonmembers.

Mike Armstrong and Sean Morey, regulars on The Bob & Tom Radio Show, will perform.

Bill Squire, who’s appeared on Comic View and Comedy Central, will also perform.

Come early for a members-only VIP reception and get to know your fellow chamber members and the evening’s entertainers.

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, but chamber members and their employees can purchase tickets directly from the chamber without paying a service fee and at the $20 member price.

Learn the benefits of strength training

The Humility of Mary Health Partners is offering “Strength Training: Lifting the Limits of Aging” in two Women in Touch programs from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mar. 25 at Leo’s Ristorante, 7042 E. Market St., Howland, and Mar. 30 at Mr. Anthony’s, 7440 S. Ave., in Boardman.

Joanne Delaquila, exercise physiologist at St. Joeseph Health Center, will discuss the benefits of strength training in relationship to osteoporosis, arthritis, obesity, back pain, diabetes and depression and provide practical ways strength training can be applied safely at home.

The cost for the program is $18 per person and includes dinner.

Continuing education credits are available for nursing, social work and dietician technicians.

The registration deadline is one week prior to program date.

For information or to register, call the Humility of Mary Healthline at 330-480-3151 or 877-700-4647.

Take charge of diabetes

The Ohio State University Extension will present an hour-long “Take Charge of Your Diabetes’” program Mar. 29 at 1:30 p.m. at The Senior Independence Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., in Youngstown.

Beth Stefura will discuss the signs of diabetes, possible complications, and ways the condition can be managed, including simple steps of portion control and the importance of getting regular exercise.

A presentation will include a healthy food demonstration featuring fresh fruit tarts, green beans, cranberries, nuts and spicy grilled chicken.

Participants will learn about OSU Extension’s signature program, “Dining With Diabetes,” a three-session class that provides detailed information about living healthy with diabetes,

The event is free, but seating is limited. Participants must register by Mar. 22.

For information or to register, call 330-533-5538.

Spring clean and donate items to Goodwill

Get an early start on spring cleaning and donate to the Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries.

Items needed include clothing, housewares, small kitchen appliances, glasses, dishes and home decor.

Goodwill will take computers and computer equipment as part of the Dell Reconnect recycle program.

Donation location centers can be found in the Boardman Plaza, Hermitage Hills Plaza, Warren Plaza, Shenango Towne Center and at 2747 Belmont Ave. in Liberty.