WTG

Thursday

Music

Booth Brothers (gospel), 7 p.m., Antone’s Banquet Centre, 8578 Market St., Boardman; 330-726-2454.

Onstage

“Closer,SDRq 8 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404.

“Leading Ladies,SDRq 7:30 p.m., Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Max Lucado, Michael W. Smith, Third Day and Toby Mac, 7 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; 866-448-7849.

Friday

Dances

The Dorals, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St, Girard; 330-545-8995.

Music

The Reckhart Family, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt. St., Mercer, Pa.; 724-662-1490.

Onstage

“Closer,SDRq 8 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404.

Jason Alan: a Night of Magic, 7 p.m., Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.

“Leading Ladies,SDRq 7:30 p.m., Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

Outdoor Music

Deadfall (Grateful Dead tribute), with the JiMiller Band, Jones for Revival and Wheels of Fire, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Nelson; 440-548-2716.

Saturday

Dances

Jim Frank Combo, 8 p.m., Cascade Park Pavilion, East Washington Street, New Castle, Pa.; 888-284-7599.

Jack Vasko, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St, Girard; 330-545-8995.

Fairs, Festivals

Harvest Days, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Beaver Creek State Park, 12021 Echo Dell Road, Rogers; 330-227-3939.

Oktoberfest (Boardman Rotary), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Boardman Township Park, U.S. Route 224.

Oktoberfest (Artists of the Rust Belt), 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. (Gary Markasky Project at 10 p.m.), B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-774-7228.

Music

John and Wendy Mackin Band, Lloyd Blevins & Ramblin Mountain Spare Parts Band, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Johnson Community Center, 800 Gillmer Road, Leavittsburg; 330-898-6891.

Onstage

“Closer,SDRq 8 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404.

“Leading Ladies,” 7:30 p.m., Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

“The Brementown Musicians” by Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre, 2:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

Andy Cooney’s Forever Irish Show, 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-7511.

Outdoor Music

Deadfall (Grateful Dead tribute), with the JiMiller Band, Jones for Revival and Wheels of Fire, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Nelson; 440-548-2716.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Nickelback with Three Days Grace & Buckcherry, 8 p.m., Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland; 216-420-2000.

Sunday

Comedy

Louis CK, 7:30 p.m., Ohio Theater, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-241-6000.

Fairs, Festivals

Harvest Days, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Beaver Creek State Park, 12021 Echo Dell Road, Rogers; 330-227-3939.

Artists of the Rust Belt benefit for Plant the Seed to Read Book Festival, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-774-7228.

Onstage

“Leading Ladies,SDRq 3 p.m., Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

“The Brementown Musicians” by Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre, 2:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

Outdoor Music

Deadfall (Grateful Dead tribute), with the JiMiller Band, Jones for Revival and Wheels of Fire, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Nelson; 440-548-2716.

Monday

Dances

Mad Hot Monday Ballroom Boogie, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St, Girard; 330-545-8995.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Band of Horses, 8 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-523-2583.

YSU Events

Fall choral concert, 8 p.m., St. Columba Cathedral, 159 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown; 330-941-3105.

Nathan Douds Faculty Recital, 8 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

Tuesday

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, 9 p.m., House of Blues., 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-523-2583.

Wednesday

music

Music at Noon, 12:15 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown; 330-743-1107.

New Music, 8 p.m., Bliss Recital, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

30 Seconds to Mars with Neon Trees and New Politics, 8 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-523-2583.

Suzanne Vega, 8 p.m., Ohio Theater, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-241-6000.

Ongoing

ART

709 Penn Gallery, Pittsburgh, Pa. Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m Tue.-Th.; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat. 412-224-4651 or pgharts.org.

Akron Art Museum, One South High, Akron. Cost: adults, $7; students and seniors (65+), $5; children 12 and under, free. Hours: 11 -5 Wed.-Sun.; 11-9 Thurs. 330-376-9185.

Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 N. Main St., Oberlin College. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. Closed major holidays. 440-775-8665 or www.oberlin.edu/allenart.

Andy Warhol Museum, General Robinson and Sandusky streets, Pittsburgh. Hours: 10-10 Fri.; 10-5 other days; closed Mon. 412-237-8300.

Art Outreach Gallery, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. All exhibits are free and open to the public. Hours: 5-9 Fri.; 1-9 Sat.; 1-5 Sun. 330-394-3384.

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Admission is free. Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.; 9-noon Sat. 440-964-3396.

The Blue Heron Art Gallery, 600 Main St., Volant, Pa. “2010 Student Art Show” and “American Visions: A Collection of representational paintings by Shirley Jean Dobler,” Oct. 1-30 (reception noon-4 Oct. 2). Hours: 10-5 Wed.-Sat., noon-5 Sun. 724-652-0752, 724-533-2606 or www.blueherongallery.com.

Butler Institute of American Art, 343 E. State St., Salem. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. 330-332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. “Pierre Soulages: 14 May 1968,” opens Oct. 10. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. 330-609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Asya Reznikov: Up Routed-To,” through Oct. 17; “Ira Thomas: Photographs,” through Oct. 24; “Holger Kiefel: World Trade Center,” through Oct. 3; “Inspiring Figures: Celebrating American Women & Figurative Art,” through Oct. 31; “20th Century Photographs from the Wells Fargo Collection,” through Dec. 31; “Ronnie Wood: Paintings, Drawings and Prints,” through Nov. 21; “Sidney Cash’s Light Sculptures,” Oct. 3-Nov. 28 (meet the artist 1-3 Oct. 3); “Frank Gehry: Prints,” Oct. 3-Nov. 28; “Raymond Lepore: Digital Photographs,” Nov. 7-Jan. 2 (meet the artist, 1-3 Nov. 7); “Jedd Novatt: Sculpture,” through Jan. 2; “73rd Area Artists Annual Exhibition,” Jan. 9-Feb. 6. Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Closed Mondays and major holidays. 330-743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Reinberger Gallery in the Gund Building, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5 Tue., Thu., Sat. and Sun.; 10-9 Wed. and Fri.; closed Mon. 216-421-7407.

Crandall Art Gallery, Mount Union College, at the corner of Simpson St. and Union Ave., Alliance. Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 1-6 Sat. and Sun. 330-823-2083.

Danklef Hill Gallery, 515 E. State St., Salem. “Julie Wack,” through Oct. 16. Gallery is closing Oct. 16. You are invited to continue to visit the website for updated artists portfolios, projects, events and future plans at www.thedhgallery.com 330-332-1760.

Harmony Museum, at I-79 exits 87-88, north of Pittsburgh. Guided tours, 1-4 Tue.-Sun. except holidays. Reservations suggested for weekends. 724-452-7341 or 888-821-4822 or www.harmonymuseum.org.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle. Hours: 10-8 Tue. and Thu.; 10-5 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. 724-652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.

Kent State Downtown Art Gallery, 141 E. Main St., Kent. “Speak Peace: American Voices Respond to Vietnamese Children’s Paintings,” through Sept. 30. Hours: Noon-5 Wed.- Fri. and 10-4 Sat. 330-676-159 or galleries.kent.edu.

Kent State University Art Gallery, Terrace Drive, Kent. Hours: 11-5 Tue.-Fri. 330-672-7853.

Langenheim Memorial Library, Thiel College, 75 College Ave., Greenville, Pa. Free and open to the public. Hours: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 724-589-2106 or www.thiel.edu/cbi.

Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Emily Davis Gallery, University of Akron, Folk Hall, 150 E. Exchange St., Akron. Hours: 10-5, Mon., Tue., Fri., Sat.; 10-9 Wed., Thu. 330-972-5951.

McDonough Museum of Art, on the campus of YSU. Hours: 11-4 Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free. 330-941-1400 or www.mcdonoughmuseum.ysu.edu.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “Nature’s Inspirations,” oil paintings of Youngstown native Ginny Lanterman Weigand, through Oct. 10; “Farm Life: A Century of Change for Farm Families and Their Neighbors,” Farmers feed the world! In spite of this important truth, why do some families cling to life on the farm while a score of other families leave? This exhibit funded by NEH on the Road highlights the social and cultural issues brought by decades of change that touch all members of farming communities. Farm Life encourages visitors to make connections to their own families and communities, Oct. 15-Nov. 28. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. 330-740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Melnick Museum, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “Best Drive in the Park,” Discover the rich history of the Mill Creek Golf Course designed by Donald Ross featuring original drawings, vintage photos and equipment, through December. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. 330-740-7116.

Old North Church Gallery, 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield. Open daily. (330) 533-6848.

Roberta’s Gallery of Fine Arts, 8 S. Main St., Columbiana. Hours: 11-4 Wed-Sat. or call for an appointment. 330-482-4522 or (330) 892-0306.

SMARTS Center, 258 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown. Hours: Open Tue.-Th. and by special appointment. 330-941-2787 or www.fpa.ysu.edu/smarts.

Springfield Township Museum, Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg (third building south of Knesal Hardware). The museum contains artifacts from businesses, farms, wars and Springfield High School as well as contributions from many residents of the township. Open houses through Oct. Hours: 1-3 p.m. First Sunday monthly. 330-542-9810.

Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shop, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown. Works of area artist Bob Barko Jr. and displays of memorabilia featuring Idora Park, Isaly’s, Mill Creek Park, steel mills, movie theaters, historic and contemporary downtown, and more. Hours: evenings and weekends by appointment only. 330-743-8929.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. “Vintage Life magazines from 1920s and 30s during the Golden Age of Illustration in America,” through October. Hours: 2-4 Wed.-Sat. Closed holidays. Tours by appointment. 330-399-8807, ext. 121, or www.sutliffmuseum.org.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. “The $25 Secret,” by photographer and Warren native, Sarah Bokone, Oct. 2-Nov. 15 (reception 6 p.m. Oct. 2). Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 330-395-4876 or www.trumbullartgallery.com.

Ward Bakery Building, Lynn Cardwell studio, 1024 Mahoning Ave. (across from U-Haul), Youngstown. Weekly pottery classes with Lynn Cardwell Tue., Wed. and Thu. 330-718-2696.

Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. Hours: 11-4 Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed. 330-941-1400.

CHILDREN

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh. Hours: 10-5 Mon.-Sat., noon-5 Sun. Admission: adults, $11; children 2-18 and senior citizens over 65, $10, children under 2 free. Call for group rates. 412-322-5058.

Ursuline Center, “Group Piano Lessons” for children 3-9. Eight-week sessions. 330-726-9400.

DANCES

Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; ballroom dance lessons, 6-7:30 Fri.; dances, 8-11 Fri. and Sat., 4-8 p.m. Sun. 330-545-4882.

Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. Brunch with DJs, 11-3 Sundays. 216-383-1124.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 5090 Market St., Boardman. Public group classes Mondays and Wednesdays 6:45-7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 3 to 3:45. Latin aerobic classes Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m. 330-788-3200.

Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown. $7 per class drop ins; $35 for 7 lessons for members; $40 for 7 lessons for non-members. 330-746-3251, ext. 187 or www.jccyoungstown.org.

Judy Conti Dance Studio, Wedgewood Plaza, New and Raccoon roads, Austintown. Beginners and intermediates, 7-8 and 8-9 Tue. 330-727-6312.

Judy Conti Dance Studio, Huntington Woods Mall, Boardman. Intermediate classes, 7-8 Thu. 330-727-6312.

Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard. Jitterbug with DJ Carl Severino, 8-midnight Wed. 330-545-8521.

Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Road, Youngstown. Y-dance sponsors lessons and dances every Tuesday. Beginner lessons, 6:45-7:15 p.m.; intermediate lessons, 7:20-8 p.m. Open dancing, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. 330-534-5747 or www.y-dance.org.

Weathersfield Fire Dept. Hall, 2229 Garden Land Ave., Niles. Happy Feet Dance Productions, basic swing, 6 Mon.; fox trot, hustle, rhumba, salsa, slow dance, cha-cha and waltz available, 7 and 8 Mon. 330-759-7767.

FLEA Markets

Antique and Flea Market of West Middlesex, Pa. Route 18 South, West Middlesex (off I-80, Exit 4-B, & Route 60). Hours: 9-5 Wed., Thu., Sat. and Sun.

Four Seasons Flea and Farm Market Inc., 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown. 8-4 Wed. and Sun. 330-744-5050.

Menagerie Thrift & Gift Store, 6037 E. Market St., Warren. Antiques, collectibles, hobbies and more. Open 10-6 Mon-Sat. 330-856-5174.

Michaelangelo’s Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market, U.S. Route 422, Edinburg, Pa. Hours: 6-3 Sun. 724-652-6244.

Pulaski Flea Market, off Route 551 between West Middlesex and Pulaski, Pa. Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays. Take Route 18 South of center of West Middlesex to 551, just past the VFW Flea Market, turn right.

Rogers Community Open Air Flea Market, 45625 state Route 154, Rogers. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-dusk, Fri. 330-227-3236.

South Avenue Flea Market, 7689 South Ave., Boardman (1/2 mile south of 224). Furniture, home accessories, furnish your home or apt. Hours: 9-4 Sat. and Sun. 330-719-2090.

Warren Flea Market, 428 Main Ave. S.W., Warren. Hours: 8-5 Tue. and Sat. 330-399-8298.

Whistle Stop Flea Market, 809 N. Main St., Hubbard (between the Emerald Diner and tracks). Variety of new, used, vintage and antiques. NASCAR, Hot Wheels, Coca Cola. Huge selection of handbags, Murano glass, Rick’s Coins and Betty’s Blue Bagz are here. Fresh in stock Avon with 20% off all brochure orders. Rada Stainless cutlery, videos, silver and gold jewelry, touch lamps, gently worn toddler clothing. Hours: 10-5 Wed.-Sun. during winter months. 330-881-8546.

Wizard of Odds, 10966 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson (four miles west of Austintown Walmart, corner of routes 18 and 45). Antiques, primitives, collectibles, furniture (new, used and unusual). Over 50 vendors, handicapped accessible, snack area, clean restrooms. Open 10-6 seven days. 330-538-0444.

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Life on Film: Photography of Paul Schell, an award winning professional news photographer, through Oct. Closed Mon. and national holidays. Hours: 1-5 Tue.-Sun. 330-743-2589 or www.mahoninghistory.org.

Austin Log Cabin, 3797 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Free tours. Open 1-4 first Sun. monthly. Call for appointment other days. 330-792-1129 or 330-799-8051.

Barnhisel House, 1011 N. State St., Girard. Hours: 1-4 p.m. second and fourth Sunday each month. Admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children, $2; under six, free. 330-545-6162.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh; Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun. 412-622-3361 or www.carnegiemnh.org.

Carnegie Science Center, One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. Make reservations from 8-5 Mon.-Fri. Hours: 10-5 Sun.-Fri., 10-7 Sat. 412-237-3400.

Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum, Dept. of Geology and Environmental Services, Youngstown State University, Moser Hall. Hours: noon-4 Mon.-Th., or by appointment. Free. 330-941-3512.

Crandall Gallery, Mount Union College, Simpson St. and Union Ave., Alliance. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 1-6 p.m. 330-823-2083.

David and Melissa Butts Museum, 4562 Wilson-Sharpsville Road, Fowler. Open 1-4 p.m. fourth Sundays through Oct. Hours: By appointment. 330-637-2006 or 330-637-1020.

Henn Museum Store, 8292 Tod Ave. S.W., Warren. Hours: 10-2 Sat.; 9-2 third Sat. monthly. 330-824-2575.

Hower House, University of Akron, 60 Fir Hill, Akron. Admission: Adults, $6; senior citizens (65+), $5; students, $2; children 6 and under admitted free with adult. Group rates for 10 or more. Hours: noon-3:30 Wed.-Sat. 330-972-6909.

Hubbard Historical Society’s McBride House, 27 Hager St., Hubbard. Regular open house schedule, 2 to 5 p.m. second Sunday monthly. Tours at other times may be arranged by calling 330-534-4247.

Kent State University Museum, in Rockwell Hall, corner of E. Main St. and South Lincoln, Kent. “Collectors and Collecting,” through June 24, 2011; “Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen,” Oct. 2-Sept. 4, 2011. Hours: 10-4:45 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; 10-8:45 Thursday; noon-4:45 Sun. 330-672-3450.

Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat.; closed holidays. 724-662-3490.

NASA Glenn Visitor’s Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland. Hours: 9-4 Mon.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat. and holidays; 1-5 Sun. Open Memorial Day. 216-433-2000 or www.visit.grc.nasa.gov

National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. Hours: noon-5 Tue.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors (65 and older) and children (ages 7-12). 330-394-1899 or packardmuseum.org.

Ohio Statehouse Museum, Columbus. Information about Ohio government and history. Open 9 -5 weekdays; noon-4 weekends; closed holidays. Admission is free. 614-728-9234 or 888-644-6123 or www.OhioStatehouse.org.

Strock Stone House, 7171 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Open by appointment. 330-792-1129 or 330-799-8051.

War Vet Museum, 23 E. Main St., Canfield. Hours: 8-3 daily. Tour guide at facility. 330-533-6311 or www.ourvalleynow.com.

Ward-Thomas Museum (Niles Historical Society), 503 Brown St., Niles. Open house: 2-5 first Sun. monthly, tours by appointment. 330-544-2143.

Wellsville River Museum, 1003 Riverside Ave., Wellsville. 330-532-1018 or 330-532-3941.

Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown. Groups by appointment, two weeks notice please. OHS members, free; adults, $7; age 6-12, $3; 5 and under, free; school groups, $3 per student. AAA and senior discounts given. Military discounts available to all active military and their dependents. Hours: 10-4 Wed.-Fri.; noon-4 Sat. Archives library hours: noon-4 Wed.-Fri.; noon to 7 Thu.; noon-4 first Sat. monthly. Closed holidays. 330-743-5934.

Music

Canfield Community Concert Band, Canfield High School Auditorium, 100 Cardinal Drive. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome. Rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Call 330-503-4113.

Girard Community Band, Girard High School, 31 N. Ward Ave., Girard. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to join. Rehearsals, 7 p.m. first and third Wed. 330-539-1453.

Mahoning County Senior Center, Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield. Senior piano and organ lessons, “Music, Fun and Friends,” for ages 55-105. New classes form each month. 330-726-9400.

Newton Falls Community Center, 52 E. Quarry St., Newton Falls. Bluegrass concert, 7-11 p.m. third Sat. every month. Cost: $9 ages 16 and older; $3.50 ages 10-16; under 10 free if accompanied by an adult. 330-540-9861 or 330-646-2134.

Penn-Ohio Singers Chorus of the Shenango Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Todd Ave., Hermitage, Pa. Always looking for new members, 7:30 Tue. 330-509-2277.

Stephen Foster Chorus, SCOPE Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren. New members welcome, 7:30 Tue.

Warren Jr. Military Band, Musicians ages 12-18 are welcome. Rehearsals are usually once a month. Contact 330-330-3006 or 330-883-8090 for more information. Web site www.wjmb.org.

Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, One University Plaza, Youngstown State University. New members are welcome, 7 Thu. 330-542-3313.

NATURE

Akron Fossils & Science Center and Truassic Park, 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley. Hours: 10-5 Fri.-Sat., through May 28, 2011. Group tours by appointment. 330-665-3466 or www.akronfossils.com.

Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: 11-4 Nov.-April; 10-5 daily through October (closed major holidays). 330-375-2550.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 daily. Closed Christmas and New Years. Tickets at 216-635-3303; Zoo 216-661-6500.

Loghurst (oldest remaining log house in Northeast Ohio), 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield. Group tours and programs are available year round. 330-533-4330.

Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Hours: through Oct. 31. Closed Mondays. 10-5 Tue.-Fri. and Sun. and 10-6 Sat. 330-584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 7340 Butler St., Pittsburgh. Hours: 9-5 through Dec. 31. Admission gates close at 4 p.m. 412-665-3640 or 800-474-4966.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Hours: 10-6:30 April 1-Dec. Tue.-Sun. Also open Memorial Day and Labor Day. 330-836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Annual hayride and apple toss, Sat. and Sun. only, through Oct. 31. Hours: Open 10-1 Mon. and Wed.-Fri.; 10-4 Sat.-Sun. Closed Tuesdays. Closed for season Oct. 31. 330-539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.

Parks

Beaver Creek State Park, 12021 Echo Dell Road, East Liverpool. Pioneer Village, first Sat. monthly a miller will be grinding and selling grain in the grist mill, a weaver will be demonstrating loom set up for the season and teachers will be in the log-benched school. Pancake breakfasts are third Sun. of each month. Trading post is open and 1870 non-electric farm house shown. Also open are usable blacksmithy, church, log cabin and covered bridge. Picnic sites, hiking trails and camping available. Demonstrations 1-3 p.m. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. weekends through mid Oct. 330-227-3939 or 330-385-3091.

Mill Creek MetroParks Boathouses, Lake Glacier and Lake Newport. Hours: 11-7 Wed.-Sun. and holidays Memorial Day through Labor Day. 330-740-7126.

Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens, open daily from dawn to dusk; education center, hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. 330-740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield. Hours: 7:30-4:30 Mon.-Fri.; 9-1 Sat.; 1-4 Sun. Group tours by appointment only. 330-533-7572.

Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown. Hours: open daily 9–5. 330-740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks Golf Course, hours: Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - dark; Sat. and Sun., 6 a.m. - dark. 330-740-7112.

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill, Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Fri.; 11-6 Sat., Sun. and holidays May - October. 330-740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks Wick Recreation Area, Par 3 Golf Course, batting cages, and tennis and volleyball courts will open, weather permitting. 330-740-7114.

Special events

Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield. New volunteer sign-up and orientation, Closed Sundays. Find out how to earn purrs, wags and friendships with fellow volunteers. New volunteers sign-up during public hours. Help make a difference. 330-549-1111, ext. 316 (if no answer, please leave a message), or info@angelsforanimals.org.

B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Music by On Fire Entertainment. $2. Night of the Poets by Pure Energy, 7 p.m. first and third Thu. monthly. 330-330-3031.

Gateway Clipper Fleet, 9 Station Square Dock, Pittsburgh. Call for reservations: 412-355-7980 or visit www.gatewayclipper.com.

Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Work-In-Process Writing Workshop, 7-9 p.m. Fourth Wed. monthly. Walk-ins welcome. 330-747-6932.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, One Key Plaza, 751 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5:30 seven days; 10-9 Wed. and Sat., Memorial Day-Labor Day. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission: adults, $22; Seniors 65+, $17; Ages 9-12, $13; Age 8 and under, free with purchase of adult admission. Purchase tickets at Ticketmaster or 800-745-3000, www.rockhall.com

St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell. Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle includes Polish language, culture, crafts, dance and song lessons for children 3-18; opportunities for adults with the Village Folk Singers and Band, new members welcome. Every Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 330-646-4082 or www.Polishyoungstown.com.

Columbiana Maze Craze, 45107 state Route 14, Columbiana. 2010 is a Safari theme. There are three different corn mazes with over five miles of trails. Find all 12 checkpoints and become a maze craze master. Play our new game in the brown maze called FSI (Farm Scene Investigation)--think CLUE! Other activities include corn box, straw maze, corn hold, swingset, food concessions and animal cut-outs for pictures. Hayrides and barrel train rides for an additional charge on Sat. and Sun. only in Oct. Cost: 12 and older, $8; 5-11, $6; 4 and under free. Military personnel free with ID. Special group rates available. Open through Nov. 7. Hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Tue.; 5 to 10 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun. 330-482-9904, www.columbianamazecraze.com.

Fear Forest, Route 45 (Tod Ave.) behind Dairy Queen, Lordstown. Take a mile ride through the forest and ride through the only vortex tunnel in the state then walk through the “Insaneatarium” haunted house. Open weekends in Oct. through Oct. 31. 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Sat. and 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $14. Not recommended for under age 12. Hayride only $8, children $6. www.fearforest.com.

Detwiler Farm, 4520 Renkenberger Road, one mile west of Route 46, five miles south of Canfield and two miles north of Columbiana, will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 31. There will be hayrides to the 10-acre “You Pick” pumpkin patch, straw maze, four-acre cornfield maze, petting zoo, fall decorations, apples and cider. www.detwilerfarms.com 330-482-2276.