Poland briefs

Meeting at the library

The friends of the Poland Library will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Poland library meeting room.

Gloria Rule will present a book review, followed by the business meeting. A potluck luncheon will follow with members bringing their favorite dishes to share.

Dessert and beverages will be provided. Hostesses for the June meeting are June Deely, Marjorie Downie, Glenda Hoagland and Emma Eggleston.

Recent magazine and book donations will be collected for the Poland library book cart fund raiser.

Local church hosts community event

Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Poland will be celebrating Rally Day Sept. 12.

Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. with games and a picnic to follow.

There will be opportunities to sign up for various classes including adult Sunday school, Sunday school for Kindergarten through fourth grade and catechism grades five through eight.

Starting Sept. 19, Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. through fall, winter and spring.

Prince of Peace is located at 2985 Center Road, Poland.

For information contact the church office at 330-757-3272.

Have a salon conservation

Discuss topics of interest in a conversation salon group at 10 a.m. Sept. 23 at the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. For information, contact the Development Office at 330-744-8636, ext. 51630.

Get your blood pressure checked

The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross will host a blood pressure screening Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. at the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Reuben’s readers will meet Friday

Join a group of readers who love to discuss books they read or are reading Friday at 10 a.m. in Rosetta Stone’s Chapters Caf in the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. For information, contact the Development Office at 330-744-8636, ext. 51630.

Get a flu shot at the fair

Walgreens will offer seasonal flu shots at its location in the fairgrounds during the Canfield Fair.

The cost is $29.99, cash only or the co-pay of Medicare. The shots will be available every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Walgreens will be located at the corner of Miller and Kohler.

The AARP/Wellness bus will be on location and offering screenings through Monday for blood pressure, cholesterol, bone density, glucose and body mass index from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Buy a silver lining ticket

That Quilt Group I Belong To is selling tickets to its annual charity quilt fundraising benefit for The Silver Lining Cancer Fund.

Tickets can be purchased for $1 each and $5 for six by calling Carol Svetlak at 330-788-5122. The winning ticket will be drawn at the group’s Christmas dinner Dec. 13.

The quilt can be viewed at the group’s Shop Owners Night 6 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Western Reserve Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road. Admission is $2. Door prizes, 50/50 drawing and free refreshments will be available.

Local theater company to perform a classic

Move Over Broadway Productions will present “The Gospel according to St. Matthew,” conceived and originally directed by John Michael Teblak with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.

This performance is being directed by Marlene Menaldi Strollo with musical direction by Jodine Pilmer and choreography by Nick Opritza.

Scheduled performances are Friday, Sept. 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael Family Life Center Stage on Route 46 in Canfield.

The cost is $15 for adults and $12 for students and senior citizens. There is no reserved seating. Call 330-533-8789 for tickets.

Learn to financially plan for your future

Poland Presbyterian Church will offer a 13-week financial planning class for the community.

Financial Peace University (FPU) is designed to teach families how to get out of debt or avoid the debt trap by building a strong financial foundation. The class meets for two hours each week and features discussions led by popular financial adviser, Dave Ramsey. Ramsey is heard on many radio stations throughout the country.

Classes will begin on Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, call 330-406-2126.

Women wanted for book discussion

The Friends of the Poland Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host a women’s book discussion Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Friends Bookstore at the Poland library. The group focuses on a different book each month. For information, call 330-744-8636, ext. 51630.

CCNC hosts golf outing in Canfield

Canfield Community Net Care is hosting its ninth annual Paul Baringer Golf Classic Sept. 13 at Mill Creek Park golf course in Canfield.

Registration begins at 9 a.m., followed by breakfast at 10:15 a.m.

The shotgun start begins at 10:30 a.m. Dinner and an awards ceremony will take place at 4 p.m.

Special events include a skill hole contest, 50/50 raffle, skins game and more. The corporate sponsor for this event is Farmers National Bank. For information, call 330-509-2333.

Top readers honored

Top readers from the summer reading program will be honored 11 a.m. Sept. 18 at the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Quilts needed for show

Lordstown High School will host the Fabric Patchers Annual Quilt show Sept. 18-19.

Quilts will be accepted Sept. 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the school’s library.

There is nonrefundable $5 entry fee. Proceeds go the Shop of the Cop. Registration forms can be picked up at the door Sept. 17 only.

The show is open to the public at no charge. For information, call Edna Gillett at 330-824-3671 or Joann Hamner at 330-270-5131.

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.

Curves offers Silver Sneakers classes

Free Silver Sneakers classes are offered daily to eligible women over 65 at Curves in Poland.

The classes are designed to improve strength, flexibility and overall health. For information, call 330-757-8800.

Make botanical pottery Sept. 14

Lynn Cardwell will teach students to construct a clay bowl embossed with leaf patters Sept. 14 at Fellows Riverside Gardens from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The work will be glazed with autumn colors and ready to take home approximately three weeks after the class.

The cost for the class is $35 for Garden members and $32 for nonmembers.

To register, call Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116.

Learn to plant dahlias in your garden Sept. 15

Stan and Linda Vuletich will share their knowledge and enthusiasm with gardeners of all levels Sept. 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Fellows Riverside gardens.

Participants will learn the basics of growing, digging, dividing and storing dahlias for the garden.

The cost for the class is $10 for Garden members and $15 for nonmembers. To register, call 330-740-7116.

Take a walk through the gardens

Enjoy a brisk walk through the Fellows Riverside Gardens, followed by a light breakfast at the Garden Cafe and lesson about the Cannabis family Sept. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The cost is $7 for Garden members and $9 for nonmembers.

To register, call at 330-740-7116.

Take a tour of Fellows Riverside Gardens

Take a leisurely walk in Fellows Riverside Gardens Sept. 26 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and admire the autumn displays. A guide will point out highlights while sharing anecdotes and history. Sign in at the information desk on the afternoon of the tour.

Capture damselflies with a camera Sept. 11

Bring patients and a camera for Bob Coggeshall’s damsels hoot Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. in Mill Creek Park.

Feet may get wet as participants try to photograph damselflies. Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107 by Sept. 10 to register and meet at the Lanterman’s Mill overflow parking lot.

Preschoolers stroll at the pond and look for turtles

Preschoolers ages 3-5 are invited to an outdoor turtle-time story and stroll Sept. 24 and 25 at the Lily Pond. The youngsters will observe, count and learn about turtles that live there. The cost for the event is $2 for residents and $3 for nonresidents and will be held rain or shine. Adults must accompany children. Preregister at the Ford Nature Center.

Skunk tales for toddlers

Two-year-old children can learn about skunks through storytelling, hands-on activities and exploration during Tales for Twos at the Ford Nature Center Sept. 30 at 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. An adult must accompany children. The event is free, but call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107 to register.

Join a loose knit group

Help “warm up America” with other crafters making afghans and other projects to donate locally Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at Fellows Riverside Gardens. All helping hands are welcome, including experienced and anyone who wants to learn to knit or crochet. Donations of yarn and needles are appreciated at any time. For information, call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116.

Mill Creek ABWA meeting in Canfield

The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will host its Sept. 14 meeting at A La Cart in Canfield at 6 p.m.

The menu will include stuffed cabbage, chicken francaise, potatoes, vegetables, salads, cake and beverages for $16.50.

The speaker for the evening will be Carrie Kocian with her dog, Rallo, from the Therapy Pet Program of the Delta Society of The Cleveland Clinic. Call either Joan Lucansky at 330-755-8212 or Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089 after 6 p.m. to place a reservation.

Library closed for Labor Day

All branches of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day.

Have fun and watch the sun set at the farm

Bring the entire family to MetroParks Farm Sept. 18 from 5-8 p.m. for a fall celebration. Ride a hay wagon pulled by draft horses, visit with farm animals, explore the AgVenture barn, get lost in a giant corn maze, sample cider and homemade apple butter and roast marshmallows over a campfire. Young children can search for toys in a haystack. Older children can compete in a sack race and adults can try an egg toss. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the sunset while folk singer John Mosey performs.

Join the farmer and the chef for fresh food

Local farmers will be paired with local chefs to create dishes from fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits and meats Sept. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at MetroParks Farm. The cost for the event is $50 and will go to benefit Mill Creek MetroParks’ agricultural education programs for children. To make a reservation, call 330-702-3000.

Walk and watch birds

Bring your binoculars and join Jeff Harvey of Wild Birds Unlimited Sept. 11 at 8 a.m. at the MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead for an easy 1-mile walk.

Ohio Certified Volunteer Nancy Brundage will lead 1-mile easy rated walks Sept. 18 at Newport Wetlands and Sept. 25 at McGuffey Wildlife Preserve. The walks begin at 8 a.m.

Explore the gorge Sept. 12

Come explore the natural and cultural history of the Mill Creek gorge on a moderately difficult 2-mile hike Sept. 12. Hikers will meet at the Lanterman’s Mill parking lot at 2 p.m.

Revisit Calvary Run

See how Calvary Run has progressed during a 1-mile difficult hike Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy and meet at the parking lot on Calvary Run Drive near the Lake Glacier Boathouse.

Walk for health and wellness in September

Experience the many benefits of walking Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9 a.m.

Hikers will meet Tuesday at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at Kirk Road for an easy 2-mile or 4-mile walk, Sept. 15 at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at MetroParks Farm for an easy rated 2-mile or 4-mile walk, Sept. 21 at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at Mahoning Avenue for an easy rates 4-mile walk and Sept. 29 at the Ford Nature Center for a moderately difficult 3-mile walk,

Travel with friends to Ohio gardens Sept. 22

Join the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens Sept. 22 for a fall garden bus tour to central Ohio. Highlights will include Secrest Arboretum, Ohio Agriculture R&D Center in Wooster, the private Schnomeier Gardens, Kingwood Center in Mansfield and a unique nursery. The cost is $85 and $75 for garden members and includes transportation, admissions, guided tours, lunch and dinner. To reserve a seat, call Fellows Riverside Gardens.