Austintown briefs

Meet bestselling author Becca Fitzpatrick

New York Times bestselling author Becca Fitzpatrick will discuss writing novels for teens and her new novel “Crescendo” Oct. 14 at 9 a.m. at the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Copies of “Crescendo” will be available for sale and participants will have the opportunity to have their books signed by the author.

An open registration will begin Friday. Space is limited. To register, call 330-744-8636.

Bond with babies and books in October

The Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host songs, finger plays, and other activities for babies 6-23 months Thursdays throughout October at 10 a.m.

A similar program for children 2 and 3 will be offered on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. and a program for children ages 4 and 5 will be offered Oct. 26 at 10 a.m.

Tire out the young and restless on Thursdays

The Austintown library will host an active story time for children ages 2 -5 Thursdays in October at 11 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Make the closest guess and win a prize

Children of all ages can guess the number of items in the jar at the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County during regular library hours in October.

The closest guess wins a prize.

Wear your pajamas to the library

Children of all ages can wear their pajamas to the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County for stories and more Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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 next meeting is Oct. 12. 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.

Play PS2 at the library

Teens in grades seven through 12 can stop by the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Oct. 5 and Oct. 12 to play video games in the meeting room.

Get your blood pressure checked Oct. 20

The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross will offer a blood pressure screening Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. at the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Meet with the friends of the library

Program Library Director Carlton Sears will give a presentation on “The State of the Mahoning County Libraries and the Upcoming Levy” Oct. 18 during the Friends of the Library’s meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the Austintown library.

Warren native and author, Kreig W. Vens will also discuss his third novel, “Tears of Blood,” a fictional account of a young boy’s abduction from his pioneer home by Comanche Indians on the Great Plains in the late 1800s.

Drive through and pick up dinner at local church

Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, is hosting “Take Out Thursday” Oct. 7.

Drive through and pick up a dinner of stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green beans and a brownie.

The cost is $7. No reservations needed. Meals will be served starting at 4 p.m. and will continue until sold out.

Hayride sponsored by Slovak society

The National Slovak Society’s Assembly 731 is sponsoring its annual “Halloween Hayride” Oct. 15 at Countryside Farm in Poland. The cost is $8 per person and members get in free.

Contact Laurie Fox at 330-536-8850 for information.

Go back in time at the “Sock Hop”

The National Slovak Society’s Assembly 731, located in Poland, will sponsor a “Sock Hop” Oct. 3 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 251 S. Broadway Ave., Salem.

People of all ages can enjoy dancing to the oldies music, the Hokey Pokey, Bunny Hop, The Twist, Hoola Hoop, and do the limbo. Refreshments will include an old-fashioned “soda fountain” with root beer floats, milk shakes, ice cream cones, popcorn and hot dogs.

Everyone is invited to dress up in the “oldies” outfits, poodle skirts, jeans and T-shirt.

The cost is $4 for nonmember adults and $2 for nonmember children. Members are admitted free.

Tryouts for Wonderland

The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre will host auditions for the upcoming production of “Alice in Wonderland,” Monday and Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.

Directors Candace DiLullo and John Pecano are looking for boys and girls ages 8 and up and adults of all ages.

Those auditioning are asked to come with a “funny character/cartoon” voice, a wallet-sized photo and prepared to read from the script.

Rehearsals will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Public performances of “Alice in Wonderland” will be Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m.

Some daytime performances will be scheduled during the week of Nov. 29.

For information, call the Playhouse at 330-788-8739.

Help raise prostate cancer awareness

A prostate cancer awareness program will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Maronite Center, 1555 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown.

The program will feature speakers from Partners for Urology Health, a new center in Austintown.

The program is free and open to the public with dinner provided.

Registration is required by calling 330-480-3151 or 877-700-4647.

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 Oct. 20 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.

Create a craft at the library in September

Children of all ages can make and take a craft during regular hours in September at the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Fish in Meander Oct. 9

Meander Water is opening the reservoir for a public fishing day Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the first 1,000 people who send in a reservation form. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. The first 20 reservations who are interested will receive a guided boat tour of the reservoir. No fishing will be permitted on the tour. Guided tours of the water plant will also be available.

All reservations will be numbered as they are received. The first 1,000 will be notified two weeks prior to the event. For security reasons, you must list the names of all attending and proper identification will be required.

To register, send the names, addresses and contact information and best contact time for all visitors and the number of participants who are interested in the fishing, plant and boat tour to, Meander Water, Attn: Ms. Brenda Duffett, P.O. Box 4119, Youngstown, OH 44515.

Women’s program focused on humor

“Humor and Laughter: Just for the Health of It” is the title of two Women In Touch programs sponsored by Humility of Mary Health Partners.

The programs will be held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Mr. Anthony’s, 7440 South Ave. in Boardman Oct. 7 and at Leo’s Ristorante, 7042 East Market St. in Howland Oct. 13.

This program will address the benefits of humor and laughter in decreasing stress, relaxing muscles, relieving pain, improving the immune system, stimulating positive thinking and inspiring creativity.

The cost of $18 per person includes dinner. Continuing education credits are available for nursing, social work and dietitian/technicians.

For information or to register, call the Humility of Mary Health Line at 330-480-3151 or 877-700-4647.

Registration deadline is one week prior to program date.

Tire out the little one at the library

The Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host an active story time for the young and restless ages 2-5 Thursdays in September at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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 Oct. 20 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.

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 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.

Compete in a great pumpkin carve out

Bring carving tools, newspapers and imagination to the Great Pumpkin Carve Out Oct. 15 and Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 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.

Take a tour of Fellows Riverside Gardens

Take a leisurely walk in Fellows Riverside Gardens Sunday 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.

Create a craft at the library in September

Children of all ages can make and take a craft during regular hours in September at the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Top readers honored

The Austintown branch of the Public library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will honor the top readers for Summer Reading 2010 Monday at 6:30 p.m. Games and crafts will be available.

Revisit Calvary Run

See how Calvary Run has progressed during a 1-mile difficult hike Sunday 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.

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 Thursday 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 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 Sunday 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 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 Wednesday at the Ford Nature Center for a moderately difficult 3-mile walk,

Walk and watch birds

Ohio Certified Volunteer Nancy Brundage will lead 1-mile easy rated walk today at McGuffey Wildlife Preserve. The walks begin at 8 a.m. Saxon’s pork and kraut dinners are back

The Youngstown Saxon Club will resume its pork and kraut dinner Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at its 710 S. Meridan Road location in Youngstown.

The cost for the dinner is $8.50 for adults and $5 for children and includes dessert and coffee, tea or pop. Takeouts will be available.

Wolves Club Den VI names new officers

Chelsey Santucci, a funeral director and member of many community organizations, was installed as president of the Wolves Club Den VI of Youngstown during a recent meeting.

Inducted as his associate officers were Gregory Malito, president-elect; Frank Tarantine, Treasurer; Peter Chila, Secretary; Gennaro Ricciardi and Daniel P. Schiavone Jr, members of the board of directors; and David DiGiacomo, scholarship committee.

The den was chartered in 1953 and since has contributed more than $700,000 for scholarships and various community projects.

Pro-life group plans Tuesday meeting

Men and Women United for Life, a recently formed pro-life group in the Diocese of Youngstown, will have its fall meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Pregnancy Help Center, 4845 Market St. in Boardman. The meeting will include a tour of the Help Center to learn about the services offered to pregnant women. Refreshments and discussion will follow the tour.

For information, contact Natalie Wardle, Youth Minister at St. Charles, at 330-758-2325.

Buy baby bargains Oct. 9

Boardman Park will host its Baby Bargain Boutique Oct. 9 at Master Pavilion and Lariccia Bocce Court from 9 a.m. to noon.

Admission to the sale is free and table rentals are $15 for Boardman residents and $20 for nonresidents.

The event is an opportunity to buy or sell good usable maternity clothes, baby and children’s clothing, toys, books and furniture for children under the age of 5.

To rent a table, visit the park office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Celebrate Halloween fright-free

Mill Creek MetroParks is hosting its annual fun and fright-free event Oct. 16 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 Oct. 17 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.

Hike for the health of it

Experience the beauty of the MetroParks with a series of escorted hikes. Earn fun rewards for the 2010 season.

Interpretive Hikes are generally slow-paced with stops to enjoy information about the hike’s topic.

The bird walks will take place Oct. 2, 3 and 9 at 8 a.m. For the Oct. 2 and 9 walks, participants should meet at Newport Wetlands. This is an easy rating hike, less than one mile.

For the Oct. 3 walk, participants should meet at the kiosk at MetroParks Farm. This is a moderately difficult one-mile hike.

Spend the whole day hiking

An all-day walking tour, seven miles, is being offered Oct. 10 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at Mill Creek MetroParks.

Bill Whitehouse will lead this ramble around two Park lakes. Lunch will be at the Covered Bridge from noon to 1 p.m.

Participants should meet at Lanterman’s Mill. Registration is required by Oct. 9. Call the Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107 to register.

Fall foliage photo hike

Mill Creek MetroParks is offering a moderately-paced hike along Lake Glacier’s west side Oct. 17 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.

Bridges of Glacier

Mill Creek MetroParks is inviting hikers to the Lily Pond Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. for a three and a half mile hike through the bridges of Lake Glacier.

Health and wellness walks

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

The first one is scheduled for Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at MetroParks Farm. The Oct. 13 walk is scheduled to take place at 9 a.m. at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at Kirk Road.

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.

Botanical pottery

Mill Creek MetroParks is hosting a pottery class where Lynn Cardwell will help students construct an autumn “green man” wall ornament and will share the related garden folklore Oct. 5 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The pottery will be glazed, fired and ready for pickup approximately three weeks after the class. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 to register.

The cost is $39 for nonmembers and $30 for members.

Make herbal vinegars

Mill Creek MetroParks invites you to make herbal vinegars with Dolly Vivalo as she shares her special recipes and techniques Oct. 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Take home a sampler of three different vinegars in attractive jars. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 to register. The cost is $26 for nonmembers and $20 for members.

Guided tour of Fellows Riverside Gardens

Enjoy a leisurely walk in Fellows Riverside Gardens Oct. 10 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to admire the autumn splendor.

A guide will point out highlights while sharing anecdotes and history. Sign in at the information desk on the afternoon of the tour.

Mill Creek hosts pumpkin carving

Mill Creek MetroParks invites you to have fun carving pumpkins Oct. 14, 15 and 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for display at the Pumpkin Walk held Oct. 17.

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, Oct. 20 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.

From the field to the table

Mill Creek MetroParks is hosting a presentation by Ohio State University Extension Educator Dave Goerig that focuses on the traditions of growing food in the Mahoning Valley.

Take a tour of the Farm Life exhibit; refreshments are included. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 to register for this free program funded through the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Breakfast botany

Start your morning with a brisk walk through the Mill Creek MetroParks Gardens Oct. 22 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.

Meditation in movement

Join Julie Thomas in the Tara Dance Oct. 10 from noon to 2 p.m. at Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Learn to focus on inner strengths through simple, graceful movements while appreciating the beauty of the surrounding gardens.

Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 to register. The cost is $10.

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 Oct. 22.

Children’s yoga class

Heidi Suraci will teach children 6 and up yoga and the children will participate in a walk, story time, craft and enjoy a healthy snack.

The cost is $25. Bring a mat and dress for outdoors. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 to register.

Tales for twos

Halloween is a time for ghosts, monsters, and — owls.

The Ford Nature Center at Mill Creek MetroParks is hosting an event for 2-year-olds and their adult companions where they will learn all about the owl through a story, an exploration and the assembly of crafty treat holder Oct. 7 at 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.

Peanut, the screech owl, will also make an appearance. Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107 to register.

Plants with animal names

Mill Creek MetroParks is hosting an event for preschoolers ages 3 to 5, accompanied by an adult, Oct. 7, 8 and 9 from 11 a.m. to noon.

The guests will plant a pot of hens and chicks and learn about plants with animal names. A snack and story will be enjoyed along with the activity.

The cost is $7 for residents and $10 for nonresidents. Dress for a walk in the Family Garden. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 to register.

Dinosaur fern garden

Did you know that ferns grow from spores, not seeds?

Mill Creek MetroParks is hosting an event for children ages 6 and older, accompanied by an adult, Oct. 9 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

They will learn interesting fern facts, paint a pot and dinosaur, and plant a prehistoric fern garden. The cost is $10 for residents and $13 for nonresidents. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 to register.

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.

A loose knit group

Help “Warm Up America,” with other crafters making afghans and other projects to donate locally Oct. 1 and 15 from 10 a.m. to noon at Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center.

All are welcome — experienced and anyone wanting to learn to knit or crochet.

Donations of yarn and needles are appreciated at any time. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 for information.

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 Oct. 18. 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.

Learn how to wow tailgate party guests

Chef David Armstrong will share recipes and culinary techniques Oct. 13 and Oct. 14 as he demonstrates how to prepare and serve unusual, taste-tempting dishes to wow your guests. Come with an appetite! The cost for the event is $28 for garden members and $35 for nonmembers. To register, call 330-740-7116.

Get lost in a corn maze

Find your way through a corn maze and take a guided tractor-wagon tour of MetroPark Farm Oct. 3 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to see what’s being harvested this season. Tour wagon leaves every half hour. Children can make a corn-themed craft to take home.

See fall colors at the farm

See orange pumpkins dot the countryside and leaves full of color on a guided tractor-wagon tour of MetroParks Famrm Oct. 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Children can make a craft to take home.

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.

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.

See nature’s inspirations

Ginny Lanterman Wiengard’s canvasses, wooden boxes and metal trays painted in oil will be on exhibit through Oct. 10 at Weller Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Her inspiration came from her passion for flowers and the natural beauty surrounding her Florida home.

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” Oct. 15 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.