Boardman briefs

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.

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.

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 activities.

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.

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 Museum at Fellows Riverside Gardens through December.

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.

Doo wop with the Fabulous Edsels

The Fabulous Edsels will perform “Rama Lama Ding Dong” at 8 p.m. in the Glenwood Middle School Auditorium Dec. 3.

Tickets are $20 and can be ordered in advance or purchased at the door. The proceeds will benefit Boardman Kiwanis community service projects with focus on the youth in the community.

To order a ticket, send $20 per ticket to Kiwanis Club of Boardman, c/o “Edsel Tickets,” P.O. Box 3253, Boardman, OH 44513.

For information, call George Grim at 330-758-5847.

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.

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.

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

Join the Boardman 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 6 to 23 months old Thursday at 10 a.m.

Yoga for a cure

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.

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.

Boardman Class of 1975 reunion is Friday

Boardman High School is hosting the 35th high school reunion for the class of 1975 Friday at the Embassy, 5030 Youngstown Poland Road, Youngstown.

Contact Diane Laskovics at 330-726-0022, Gus Giannios at 330-360-9550 or Fred Davis at ahdjr5@aol.com.

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 Nov. 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.

Fun time for 4s and 5s

Join the Boardman branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Tuesdays in November 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.

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.

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