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ThuRSDAY

Car Cruise

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

Dances

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

Music

Greatest hits of Seraphim, 7 p.m., Mary, Mother of Hope Parish Center, 124 N. Beaver St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 658-2564.

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

Lunch with Julius Veal, noon to 3 p.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Onstage

“The Pirates of Penzance” (youth theater), 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

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

“I Hate Hamlet,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

Outdoor Music

Mayflowers Festival “Springdance” with Papadosio and more, 9 a.m., Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Nelson; (330) 548-2716.

Outdoors

“Visions for Veterans” 5K Race, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Firestone Park, 347 E. Park Ave, Columbiana; (330) 482-2656.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Maxwell & Jill Scott, 7 p.m., Quicken Loans Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland; (216) 420-2000.

Schools

“Grease,” 7 p.m., Austintown Fitch High School, 4560 Falcon Drive, Austintown; (330) 797-3900.

FriDAY

Dances

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

Music

Greatest hits of Seraphim, 7 p.m., Mary, Mother of Hope Parish Center, 124 N. Beaver St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 658-2564.

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

Lunch with Julius Veal, noon to 3 p.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Onstage

“The Pirates of Penzance” (youth theater), 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

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

“I Hate Hamlet,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

Outdoor Music

Mayflowers Festival “Springdance” with Papadosio and more, 9 a.m., Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Nelson; (440) 548-2716.

Outdoors

“Visions for Veterans” 5K Race, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Firestone Park, 347 E. Park Ave, Columbiana.; (330) 482-2656.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Maxwell & Jill Scott, 7 p.m., Quicken Loans Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland (216) 420-2000.

Schools

“Grease,” 7 p.m., Austintown Fitch High School, 4560 Falcon Drive, Austintown; (330) 797-3900.

SatURDAY

Dances

Ballroom dancing with Jim Frank Combo, 8 p.m., Cascade Park Pavilion, East Washington Street, New Castle, Pa.; (888) 284-7599.

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

Expo

Women’s Empowerment Expo, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6980.

Fairs, Festivals

GaREAT Spring Wine Fest, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., GaREAT Sports Complex, 1822 S. Broadway, Geneva; (800) 227-6972.

Music

Greg Vanderveen Variety of Music, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Schoefield Event Center, 409 Creek Road, Jackson Center, Pa.; (724) 662-1490.

Onstage

“I Hate Hamlet,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

“The Pirates of Penzance” (youth theater), 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

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

“When I Knew ... and How It Saved Me,” 8 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

Outdoor Music

Jim Frank, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Cascade Park Pavilion, East Washington St., New Castle, Pa.; (888) 284-7599.

Mayflowers Festival “Springdance” with Papadosio and more, 9 a.m., Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Nelson; (330) 548-2716.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Suzy Bogguss, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5005.

Diva Nation, 8 p.m., Playhouse Square, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 241-6000.

Schools

“Grease,” 7 p.m., Austintown Fitch High School, 4560 Falcon Drive, Austintown; (330) 797-3900.

Special Events

Third annual Summer Polka Fest, 6 p.m., Croatian Center Lodge, 3200 Vestal Road, Youngstown; (330) 539-4674.

SunDAY

Music

Greatest hits of Seraphim, 3 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Drive, Boardman; (330) 758-4513.

Onstage

“The Pirates of Penzance” (youth theater), 2 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

“I Hate Hamlet,” 3 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

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

Outdoor Music

Mayflowers Festival “Springdance” with Papadosio and more, 9 a.m., Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Nelson; (330) 548-2716.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Insane Clown Posse, Kottonmouth Kings, Coolio, Kittie and Necro, 6 p.m., Trib Total Media Amphitheatre at Station Square, One Station Square West Lot, Pittsburgh; (412) 323-1919.

Glass Harp, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Auditorium, 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (800) 585-3737.

Special Events

Sunday Night Film Series, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Knit and Crochet Circle, 6 p.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Monday

Music

Alan Pedersen in Concert, 6:30 p.m., Sharon Regional Diagnostic Center, 2435 Garden Way, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 342-0035.

Outdoor Music

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

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Insane Clown Posse, Kottonmouth Kings, Coolio, Kittie, 6:30 p.m., Nautica Pavilion, 2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland; (877) 598-8703.

Special Events

Monday Night Discussion Series, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Tuesday

Schools

“The Wiz” (auditorium) (330) 744-8822, 7 p.m., Chaney HIgh School, 731 S. Hazelwood Ave, Youngstown; (330) 744-8822.

Glenwood 5th and 6th grade bands, 7 p.m., Boardman Glenwood Middle School, 7635 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 726-3414.

Wednesday

Dances

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

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.

The Blue Heron Art Gallery, 600 Main St., Volant, Pa. “Collections,” a selection of photographs by Kathy Chridon of Pulaski, through June 27. Hours: 10-5 Wed.-Sat., noon-5 Sun.(724) 652-0752, (724) 533-2606 or www.blueherongallery.com.

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. “Fabric of Survival: The Art of Esther Nisenthal Krinitz,” through Sunday; “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.

Cornelius Studio, 1931 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. “One Woman Show” by Clara K. Wick, through Saturday. Hours: noon-3 Mon. and Wed.; 4-7 Fri.-Sat. (330) 759-4801.

Crandall Art Gallery, Mount Union College, at the corner of Simpson St. and Union Ave., Alliance. Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 1-6 Sat. and Sun. (330) 823-2083.

Danklef Hill Gallery, 515 E. State St., Salem. Gallery Artists reception, 5:30-8 p.m. May 21. 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!” 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. 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. The museum contains artifacts from businesses, farms, wars and Springfield High School as well as contributions from many residents of the township. Open houses May-Oct. 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. 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. May will feature West Coast Swing. (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.

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. “Be Prepared: 100 Years of Boy Scouts in America” exhibition, through May 30; “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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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: May 15-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: 10-4 Sat.-Sun., 10-1 Mon. and Wed.-Fri. closed Tuesday May, Sept. and Oct. 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, May 1-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. Open weekends in May, 11:30-6 Sat and Sun. Open 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 in April, weather permitting. (330) 740-7114.

Sales, Shows

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.

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.

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.