Items for animals

Items for animals

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Shepherd of the Valley-Poland has organized a drive to collect items needed for dogs, cats and other animals cared for by Animal Charity, 4140 Market St., Boardman.

The general public is invited to participate in the “Santa Paws” operation by donating needed items such as pet food, treats and toys, apples, veggies, unsalted peanuts, bird seed, rawhides, pig ears, dog and cat beds, fleece bedding, blankets, newspapers, litter, heating pads, trash bags and cleaning supplies. Monetary donations also will be appreciated.

Donations can be dropped off until Dec. 20 at any of the following Shepherd of the Valley locations: 301 W. Western Reserve Road, Poland; 7148 West Blvd., Boardman; 4100 N. River Road, Warren; 1500 McKinley Ave., Niles; or at the corporate offices, 5525 Silica Road, Austintown.

For more information, contact Paula Blakeman at 330-726-7110, ext. 2314, or by e-mail at pblakeman@ShepherdoftheValley.com.

Gift wrapping

YOUNGSTOWN

The Youngstown Jewish Community Center, 5050 Gypsy Lane, is inviting volunteers to join volunteers from the center and from several area high schools and take part in its 14th annual Gift Wrap Fundraiser at the Southern Park Mall.

Shifts will be available between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Dec. 18 through 24. The wrapping station is directly across from Macy’s near the BW3 entrance.

All gifts will be wrapped for a donation, and boxes will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the JCC scholarships and provide services to families in the community.

For more information call Kaye Doran at 330-746-3251, ext. 153, or visit kdoran@jccyoungstown.org.

Donations sought

YOUNGSTOWN

Every year, homeless children living at Beatitude House have an opportunity to pick out a gift for their mothers, wrap it and put it under the Christmas tree. This is made possible through donations from the community.

Items may be practical, such as gloves or socks, or something not-so-practical, such as a bath set or perfume. Gift bags and tags also are appreciated, especially by volunteers who help children wrap presents. No candles are accepted.

Beatitude House serves disadvantaged women and children in the Mahoning Valley. To donate to the workshop, bring unwrapped gifts to Beatitude House’s administrative offices, 238 Tod Lane on the campus of St. Edward Church. Donations are accepted between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Deadline to donate is Dec. 13. For more information, call 330-744-3147.

Hearing set

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A public hearing is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 14 for residents to discuss repealing the storm-water utility ordinance and replacing it with another ordinance. The meeting will be at Village Hall, 308 S. Main St.