Austintown briefs

2010 Hoops 4 Healing

The Federal League and the Northeast Buckeye Conference are collaborating to stage three nights of basketball contests in support of “Service Week” as promoted by the Ohio High School Athletic Association Foundation Nov. 22, 23 and 24 at various schools.

Varsity girls games will begin at 6 p.m. with the varsity boys’ games beginning immediately afterward.

Boardman will play Alliance in Boardman Nov. 24. Marlington will play at Fitch Nov. 24.

Tickets for the event are $5. All tickets will be sold at the door the night of the event.

Go on a Journey to Bethlehem

Disciples Christian Church will host a Journey to Bethlehem Dec. 4 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at its 565 Boardman-Canfield Road location.

The walk-through drama will feature a live nativity, marketplace and various stations where visitors can interact with people of the times.

Crafts and refreshments will be available. For information, call the church office at 330-758-8189.

Thanksgiving Eve service offered

Calvary Baptist Church, 1463 Shields Road, will host a Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Rev. Burl Jernigan will preach a message and the chancel choir will perform. Childcare will be available.

Take out dinner Dec. 2

Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, is hosting its Take Out Thursday Dec. 2.

The cost for dinner is $7 and includes stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green beans and brownie. No reservations are needed. Serving begins at 4 p.m. until sold out. Drive-through and pick-up are available.

Buy holiday baked goods Come to Western Reserve United Methodist Church’s community cookie walk Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at its 4580 Canfield Road location and forget about holiday baking. Cookies, homemade soups and crafts will be available.

The Lube hosts frozen turkey bowling contest

The Austintown Quaker Steak and Lube Æ is hosting a Frozen Turkey Bowling Competition Wednesday at 8 p.m. to raise money for the Second Harvest Food bank.

The Lube Æ will register teams of two up until the competition begins. Call 330-349-9464 and ask to speak with a manager to register your team. Registration is $10 per team. All monies collected will be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank. The top three teams will take home prizes.

In addition to the competition, the Pre-Turkey party at The Lube Æ will feature live entertainment with DJ Dom.

On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, Quaker Steak and Lube Æ will feature a Thanksgiving Day buffet. Call for pricing and reservations.

Railroad layout at local museum

The Western Reserve Modular Railroad Club is featuring its large modular layout at the National Packard Museum in Warren through Dec. 29.

Give the gift of sight at fundraiser

Help give the gift of sight at a fundraiser for the Cornea Research Foundation of America Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. at Cafe Capri on Market Street in Boardman.

Trendy Trousseau and Chloe’s Adornments will be featured at the event and there will be a Chinese auction.

Tickets are $20 per person and every ticket is automatically entered into a drawing for $100 worth of lottery tickets.

For information, contact Robin Daprile at 330-550-2807 or Robind03@zoominternet. Direct donations can be made online at www.cornea.org.

Pasta dinner benefit tonight

A pasta dinner fundraiser is scheduled tonight for Valerie Long Boston, a single mother of three and a five-year veteran of the U.S. Army who was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer in 2008.

The dinner will be served between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. tonight in the Commons of Columbiana High School, 700 Columbiana-Waterford Road. Carryouts are available.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children at the door. The menu includes, pasta, meatballs, roll, salad, beverage and dessert.

A Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle and bake sale will be available. T-shirts ($10) and keychains ($5) will be sold to support the cause. In addition to the dinner, cash and check donations are being accepted at all Farmers National Bank locations. Checks can be made payable to the Valerie Boston Benefit Fund.

Saxon Club hosts last pork dinner of the year

The next Saxon Club Pork-Kraut dinner will be Nov. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The price of $8.50 ($5 for children) includes dessert and coffee, tea or pop.

The public is welcome and takeouts are available.

HMHP new MyChart program for patients

Patients of Humility of Mary Health Partners (HMHP) physicians are now able to schedule their next appointment, receive test results, refill prescriptions and contact their doctors via the Internet.

It’s called MyChart and is all part of the new electronic health record (EHR) launched at all HMHP ambulatory care sites Nov. 1. Patients can sign-up for MyChart right in their doctor’s office.

Christmas at the DQ

The Dairy Queen in Cornersburg, 3555 S. Meridian Road, is celebrating the holiday season Dec. 3-5 with special treats and activites.

On Dec. 3 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., a live reindeer will be on display and Santa arrives by fire truck at 5 p.m. On Dec. 4 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., children can visit with Santa and eat free with the purchase of a value meal. At 5 p.m., there will be live holiday jazz music, followed by an ice sculpture shaving at 6 p.m.

On Dec. 5 at 2 p.m., there will be holiday caroling and at 2:30 p.m. another ice sculpture carving.

Health at Home Program teaches self-care

St. Elizabeth Health Center, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, will host a Health at Home Æ program.

All participants receive a free copy of the book, an easy read with instructions for more than 200 health problems.

The program will run from 11 a.m. to noon and 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Nov. 30 at St. Elizabeth Health Center, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown.

Participants can choose which hour-long program they prefer to attend. Registration is required by calling the Humility of Mary Healthline at 330-480-3151 or toll-free at 877-700-4647.SClBSClBSClBSClB

New site for shoe boxes

Tabernacle E.P. Church, 2432 S. Raccoon Road, is the new ‘Relay Center’ for Operation Christmas Child in the Austintown area.

Mulholland Hall, the church’s social hall, will be used to collect ‘Shoe Boxes’ during National Collection Week until Monday

Shoe box drop-off hours are Saturday noon to 6 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. and Monday 9 to 11 a.m.

Call Sandy at 330-565-8057 or Linda at 330-360-2307 for details.

Learn about birds Tuesday

The Audubon Society is inviting the public to “Birds of the Past, Present and Future” at MetroParks Farm, state Route 46 in Canfield Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Jeff Harvey, president of the Audubon Society Mahoning Valley will discuss bird species that are extinct and why, plus what present-day birds may be at risk.

For information, call 888-846-8851.

Yoga for a cure hosted by Humility Health of Mary

Humility Health of Mary Partners will host Yoga for a Cure today from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Woodlands, 1525 E. Western Reserve Road in Poland.

Yogis and Yoginnis from around town will hold classes at all levels and a yoga-thon will raise money for the new Comprehensive Breast Care Center being constructed at St. Elizabeth’s downtown,

There will be vendors in jewelry and accessories and living food demonstrations will be presented by Master Chef Na Young.

The cost for yoga classes will be $15 for one or two for $25.

For information, call Madelon Sabine at 330-757-1776.

Get ready to decorate for holidays

Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165 in Canfield, will host its seventh annual Antiques and Holiday Decoration Show Dec. 3-5.

Admission is $5 for the Dec. 3 preview from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and free for the Dec. 4, 10 am. to 3 p.m. and Dec. 5, noon to 4 p.m. shows.

A large variety of collectibles, antiques and jewelry will be available. All proceeds benefit the animal shelter and its low-cost spay and neuter programs.

To donate items for the sale or for more information, call Diane at 330-502-5352.

Tales and talk for 2s and 3s at the library

Join the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Wednesdays in November at 10 a.m. for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help children ages 2 through 3 become successful readers.

This program is also available for babies six to 23 months old Thursdays in November at 10 a.m.

What’s so trivial about turkeys?

Take the turkey quiz throughout the month of November at the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County and a winner will be picked through a drawing.

This is for children of all ages and takes place during regular library hours.

Enjoy yoga every Tuesday

Get a rigorous workout and experience peace in the hectic world doing ashtanga yoga with Kirk every Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Unity Centre for Spiritual Living, 1226 Naylor-Lloyd Road in Liberty.

The class is not for beginners; intermediate to advanced yoga practitioners only.

For information, call 330-539-0122 or visit www.unitycentre,org

Pajamarama time at library

Little ones, put on your PJs and bring out the family for stories, songs and more at the Austintown branch of the Pubic Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Monday at 6:30 p.m.

This event is for children of all ages.

Fun time for 4s and 5s

Join the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Tuesday at 10 a.m. for developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help children ages 4 and 5 child become successful readers.

Curves offers Silver Sneakers classes

Free Silver Sneakers classes are offered Monday through Saturday for eligible women over 65 at Curves in Austintown. The 30-minute classes are designed to improve strength, flexibility and overall health. For information, call 330-793-9802.

Reflections program looking for applicants

Austintown PTAs are accepting entries for the 2010/2011 Reflections program.

Children in preschool through grade 12 can create and submit works of art in six areas: literature, visual arts, photography, dance choreography, film/video and musical composition.

The Reflections program allows PTAs throughout the state to recognize children for their creativity in portraying yearly themes. This year’s theme is “Together We Can.”

Reflections is an annual arts program of National PTA. For information, contact Karen Fritz at ptadiva@yahoo.com or 330-544-3520.

AARP meeting planned

The Austintown AARP, a group that has been serving the community for more than 20 years, is still going strong. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Grace Lutheran Church. The organization is known for its bus tours and entertaining at nursing homes through its choir.

For more information, contact Harriett Jones at 330-792-3425.

Great food program offers affordable meals

Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, is the local site for the Great Food For All program.

Each big value box costs $30 and comes complete and ready for pick-up.

The family variety box is available for $36. Cash, money order or cashier’s checks are accepted at the time the order is placed. No checks are accepted.

Credit cards are accepted with a $1 convenience fee.

Go to www.greatfoodforall.com, type in zip code 44515, and scroll down until Smith Corners UMC pops up. Then pick up the ordered food boxes at Smith Corners UMC.

For information, contact the church office at 330-799-9390.

Take the best drive in the park

Original drawings, vintage photos and equipment of Mill Creek Golf Course will be on display in the Melnik Musuem at Fellows Riverside Gardens through December.

Farm life at Weller Gallery

Weller Gallery in Fellows Riverside Gardens will host “Farm Life: A Century of Change for Farm Families and Their Families” through Nov. 28.

The exhibit was funded be NEH on the Road and highlights the social and cultural issues brought by decades of change that touch members of farming communities.

Libraries closed for Thanksgiving holiday

All public libraries in Mahoning County will be closed Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Old-fashioned Christmas at the Mill

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill will be decked out in holiday finery for the Old-fashioned Christmas at the Mill event Nov. 27 and 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Taste chestnuts roasted over an open fire, give Santa your wish list, purchase unique gifts, watch artisans demonstrate crafts like weaving, pottery, blacksmithing and wood carving, and be entertained by a juggler, a balloon artist, and many musicians.

If you wish to share the holiday spirit with others, bring a hat, scarf, or pair of mittens to decorate a “Giving Tree.” Donated items will be given to children in need from Mahoning County this winter.

Let’s talk turkey at Ford Nature Center

Unrestricted hunting and habitat destruction eliminated turkeys from Ohio early in the 20th century.

As you may have noticed, they’ve made an impressive comeback and Mill Creek MetroParks if offering a chance to see those turkeys close up.

After an indoor presentation featuring photos taken this year, search for the Mill Creek Park flock. Meet at the Ford Nature Center Sunday at 2 p.m.

Christmas at the Mill hike

Join Bill Whitehouse for a leisurely and informative walk to Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill and back Nov. 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Meet at the Scholl Recreation Area.

Thanksgiving cornucopia

Highlight your Thanksgiving table with a cornucopia overflowing with mums, carnations, wheat, cattails, and mini pumpkins you created at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Marie Borocz will help you create this traditional holiday centerpiece Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The cost is $28 for residents and $35 for nonresidents. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 to register.

Do yoga in the Gardens

Participate in yoga classes at Fellows Riverside Garden Tuesdays and Thursdays in November. Tuesday classes for beginners begin at 9:30 a.m. and go until 11 a.m. Tuesday’s intermediate classes being at 5:30 p.m. and go until 7 p.m. Thursday’s classes, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., are for all levels.

Instructor Heidi Suraci welcomes students at all levels. Bring a mat and small blanket. The cost is $10 per class.

Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 for information.

T’ai Chi in the Gardens

Ease stress, improve health and increase vitality with T’ai Chi classes at Fellows Riverside Gardens Wednesdays in November from noon to 1 p.m.

Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercises and selected movements from a classic Chen T’ai Chi form. The cost is $10 per class. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 for information.