Canfield briefs

Pajama party at Old North

Old North Church is hosting “Dannah Gresh’s Secret Keeper Girl Live! The Pajama Party Tour” Oct. 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

This night is designed for 8 to 12-year-old girls and their moms. Tickets are $12 if ordered in advance and $15 if ordered on the day of the event.

For tickets or information, contact Melissa Flory at 330-533-6848, extension 37 or mflory@oldnorthchurch.org. Tickets can be ordered online at iTickets.com or by calling 800-965-9324. Nonrefundable service fee applies.

Savor pork-kraut dinner Sunday at Saxon Club

The Youngstown Saxon Club will host a Pork and Kraut dinner Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Meridian Road location.

The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children and includes dessert and choice of coffee, tea or pop. Take-out will be available.

Mooney hosts parent information night

Cardinal Mooney High School is hosting a “Parent Information Night” Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.

Parents of seventh and eighth-grade students considering enrolling their sons or daughters in the school are invited. Members of the school’s administration will explain the school’s curriculum, extracurricular programs, school policies and financial aid opportunities. Information concerning registration procedures will also be available.

Explore science with production of “Eureka”

The Trinity Playhouse in Lisbon presents “Eureka” Oct. 29, 30 and 31. The production is being directed by Kandace Cleland, who wrote the script, with music written by Jodine Pilmer.

The cast includes 31 girls in grades kindergarten through eighth. The one-act play explores the scientific process, the history of flight, the invention of the telescope, the wheel and more.

Performances will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 31. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and students.

Safe trick or treating in Mathews Square Plaza

The Mathews Square Plaza will host a Safe Trick or Treat, sponsored by ATA Black Belt Academy’s “Keep Kids Safe” Awareness Program and Advance America, event in the plaza at 6001 South Avenue in Boardman Oct. 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

ATA Black Belt Academy, Dollar General, Advance America, CVS Pharmacy and Pat Catan’s will participate in the event. The stores will be handing out candy and Pat Catan’s will have a Halloween craft table.

Hospice volunteer classes start Friday

Hospice of the Valley’s new volunteer class begins Friday in the Hospice House conference room. Classes are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday for six weeks (no class Nov. 26).

Volunteers will learn what Hospice of the Valley’s team of doctors, nurses, social workers and chaplains do for the patients and their family and how volunteers fit into that team.

For information or to register, call 330-788-1992.

Bond with babies and books in October

The Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host songs, finger plays, appropriate book and other activities for babies 6-23 months Monday at 10 a.m.

A similar program for children ages 2 and 3 will be offered on Tuesdays in October at 10 a.m. and a program for children ages 4 and 5 will be offered Tuesdays in October at 1:30 p.m.

Studio offers free classes for cancer survivors

During October, Studio Oxygen, located at 584 E. Main St., is offering free, unlimited classes for all cancer survivors. Flow Yoga, Mondays at 9 a.m. and Zumba, Tuesdays at 7 p.m., are some of the classes being offered.

Donations are being accepted and proceeds will go to the local charity Silver Lining.

Tuesday at 8 p.m. Mass Mutual is sponsoring a free financial seminar for women at Studio Oxygen. They will make generous donation to Silver Lining.

Friday there will be a Holiday Open House from noon until 7 p.m. with giveaways, raffles, a trunk show and several vendors.

Solve a murder, help a shelter dog

Murder at the Masquerade, an interactive and comical Murder Mystery Dinner is planned for Oct. 23 at the St. George Croatian Center from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The event is being put on by For the Dogs Rescue to help raise funds to offset costs of vetting shelter dogs rescued from local pounds before placing them up for adoption. Tickets are $30 and include admission to the show as well as a buffet dinner.

A Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle and centerpiece raffle will be available. To reserve tickets, call 330-398-9468 or 330-717-2151. Tickets can also be ordered online at www.ForTheDogs.Petfinder.com.

Library board of trustees to meet

The Nominating Committee of the Board of Trustees, Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, will meet at noon on Oct. 26 in the Gibson Room of the Youngstown Club.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss filling a board seat left vacant with the passing of longtime board member Harold Moore and discussing board terms which will expire in January.

Help children go to camp and get coupons

Friendly’s in Poland will offer trick-or-treat coupons for a donation to Easter Seals Camp Friendly’s through Oct. 31.

Each $1 donation will receive five coupons for free kids cones, plus a coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase at Friendly’s. Coupons are redeemable from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 and the money raised will benefit Easter Seals Camp Friendly’s programs.

Free forum for seniors offered Thursday

The Mahoning County Department of Job and Family Services Adult Protective Services will host a Senior Forum Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Covelli Center, 228 Front St. in Youngstown.

Admission is free and informational tables, basket raffles and refreshments will be available.

For transportation or information, call 330-884-6952.

Join bridge club

The Canfield Friendship Bridge Club is seeking new members. They meet the first Friday of each month at A La Cart and play bridge for three hours.

If you are interested in joining, call 330-533-4594 or 330-533-4376.

Read tales to tails

School-aged children can sign up and read to registered therapy dogs Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

The program is designed to help develop reading skills, promote confidence and encourage a love for reading. Dogs are provided by K-9s for Compassion. Readers may bring a book of their choice.

To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Canfield library.

Farm life discussion and tractor ride

A guided tractor-wagon ride with a discussion about farming is planned Oct. 24 at MetroParks Farm from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The program will complement the Farm Life exhibit that opened at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Children can also make a craft to take home.

Drink good wine for a good cause Nov. 6

Angels for Animals will host its annual wine tasting event Nov. 6 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Andrews Hall, 4750 state Route 165 in Canfield.

Tickets for the event are $30 for single or $50 for couples in advance at $35 and $60 at the door. The featured wines are red, sparkling whites and dessert wines.

The proceeds will support shelter programs. For information or tickets, call Diane Less at 330-502-5352 or visit www.angelsforanimals.org.

Meet with friends of the library

Friends of the Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Free ACT/SAT math help Tuesday

The Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host a free ACT/SAT math review program for teens in grades seven through 12 Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

A YSU mathematics professor will review some test material and answer tough math questions.

Space is limited and sign-up is required.

Don’t miss the last tractor ride of the year

MetroParks Farm will host the last tractor ride of the year “Thoughts of Thanksgiving” Oct. 24 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Wagon leaves every half hour. Children can make a turkey craft to home.

Mall hosts identity theft program Oct. 27

Wendi Faulkner, identity theft unit manager of the crime victims assistance and prevention section for the office of Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, will present information on identity theft and senior scams from noon to 1 p.m., Oct. 27 at St. Joe’s at the Mall, located inside the Eastwood Mall in Niles.

The program is free with registration required. For more information or to register, call 330-652-7542.

Ursuline Center Readers set to meet

The inaugural gathering of the Ursuline Center Readers Book Club will be 7 p.m. Tuesday in Prato Hall at the Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road in Canfield.

The first discussion will be on the book “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert. The book narrates Gilbert’s year-long quest to bridge the gulf between body, mind and spirit.

Band rehearsals open to the community

Musicians from the Valley are welcome to attend rehearsals with the Canfield Community Concert Band. The band meets every Tuesday evening at Canfield High School.

For information, contact Leann Rich at 330-503-4113.

MCCTC starts alumni organization

The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center is looking for graduates of the Career Center interested in starting an alumni association.

Spearheaded by Career and Technical Supervisor Tom Kempe, the organization is hoping to attract many of the school’s former students to kick start an organizing effort.

A registration form is available at mahoningctc.com and clicking on the Alumni Association registration form link. All forms should be mailed to Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, Attn: Tom Kempe, at 7300 North Palmyra Road in Canfield. For information, contact the career center at 330-729-4000.

Federation fund raiser benefits scholarships

Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs Inc., affiliated with the Ohio and General Federation of Women’s Clubs Inc., will host its annual luncheon and fashion show Wednesday at the Holiday Inn in Boardman.

The event is a fundraiser for scholarships. Festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased by calling Yvonne Ford at 330-755-6828 or Linda Crish at 330-757-7990.

Compete in a great pumpkin carve out

Bring carving tools, newspapers and imagination to the Great Pumpkin Carve Out today at 6 p.m. and Sunday and Monday at noon in the Ex-servicemen’s Pavilion in Boardman Park.

There will be a small charge for pumpkins and prizes will be awarded in all age categories.

Celebrate Halloween fright-free

Mill Creek MetroParks is hosting its annual fun and fright-free event today from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. at the Judge Morley Pavilion.

There will be a mummy-wrapping and pie-eating contest. Along with these competitions, the person with the best costume will win a prize.

Pet owners can bring their costumed animals (secured on leads) for a special competition.

Pumpkin walk at Twilight

Jack O’Lanterns will be smiling at Mill Creek MetroParks Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. as guests walk around the gardens at twilight.

Harvest decorations will be on display throughout Fellows Riverside Gardens. Refreshments and entertainment will be available in the Davis Center after the walk.

Fall foliage photo hike

Mill Creek MetroParks is offering a moderately-paced hike along Lake Glacier’s west side Sunday at 2 p.m.

Participants should meet at the Ford Nature Center and bring a camera to capture the autumn colors and reflections during the hike.

Visit the preserve in autumn

Mill Creek MetroParks is offering an observation of the wetlands restoration project at the Mill Creek Preserve Oct. 24 at 2 p.m.

Participants are asked to wear boots or old shoes and be prepared for a moderately difficult two-mile hike. Parking is available off Western Reserve Road, north of New Buffalo Road.

Health and wellness walks

Mill Creek MetroParks is offering several different health and wellness walks throughout the month of October.

Participants can meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead on Mahoning Avenue Oct. 19 for a walk, or Oct. 27 at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at MetroParks Farm at 9 a.m.

All walks are moderately-ifficult two to four mile hikes.

Mill Creek hosts pumpkin carving

Mill Creek MetroParks invites you to have fun carving pumpkins today from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for display at the Pumpkin Walk held Sunday.

Carving will take place in an area that may be chilly, so dress in warm layers. Carving tools will be available or bring your own. Light refreshments will be provided.

For information, call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116.

Halloween arrangement

Mill Creek MetroParks is hosting a class, instructed by Deby Clark, Wednesday from 6:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. to teach students how to make attractive fall arrangements.

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

Breakfast botany

Start your morning with a brisk walk through the Mill Creek MetroParks Gardens Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Return to the Garden Caf for a light breakfast and to learn about plants in the fig family.

Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 to register. The cost is $7 for residents and $9 for nonresidents.

Photography field trip

Enjoy the morning photographing autumn landscapes in Mill Creek MetroParks with instructor Patrick Hyland Oct. 23 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Students will meet on the DeYor Concourse at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Call the gardens at 330-740-7116 to register. The cost is $20 for residents and $26 for nonresidents.

Yoga in the Gardens

Mill Creek MetroParks is offering several yoga classes throughout October. Beginners classes are Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Intermediate classes are offered Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

All levels are welcome to attend the Thursday classes from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. This class offers a blend of yoga styles with the restorative power of nature.

Instructor Heidi Suraci welcomes students at all levels. Bring a mat and small blanket. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 for information. The cost is $10 per class.

T’ai Chi step one in the gardens

Ease stress, improve health, and increase vitality with the Mill Creek Gardens T’ai Chi classes every Wednesday in October 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. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 for information. The cost is $10 per class.

Restoration yoga

Promote heightened awareness and self-healing through specialized breathing techniques and postures at Mill Creek MetroParks yoga class Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The cost is $20. Bring your yoga mat. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 to register by Friday.

Preschool nature hour

Have fun with fall colors and learn about autumn changes through a story, rhyme, craft and an outdoor walk at Mill Creek MetroParks Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. and Oct. 30 at 10 a.m.

For preschoolers ages 3 to 5 and accompanied by an adult. The cost is $2 for residents and $3 for nonresidents. Call the Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107 to preregister.

Tree identification workshop

Beginners are welcome to the second part of this two-season approach to the study of trees at Mill Creek MetroParks Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Program is held indoors and outdoors. Bring your own lunch and drink. The cost is $10 for residents and $15 for nonresidents. Registration and payment due at Ford Nature Center by Monday. Call the Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107 for information.

Mahoning Valley Audubon Society

Jim McCormac, president of Ohio Ornithological Society, is one of the nation’s most prominent naturalists and will be visiting Mill Creek MetroParks Farm Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.

He will host an illustrated expedition of Alaska’s St. Paul Island, known for its array of rare bird life. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m. Public is welcome. For information, call 888-846-8851.

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.