Austintown briefs

Local students earns a spot on the Dean’s List

Amy Kolenich was named to the fall 2010 Dean’s List at Evangel University in Springfield, MO.

Kolenich is a sophomore majoring in early childhood education. She is the daughter of James Kolenich and Joanna Parker.

Learn how to spot severe storms

Mahoning County Skywarn, a volunteer organization of weather spotters, will be conducting training on how to recognize approaching storms and tornadoes.

Warning Coordinator Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Cleveland Gary Garnet will conduct the training Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Austintown Fitch High School auditorium, 4560 Falcon Dr., Austintown,

Training is free and open to the public.

Block watch hosts open house

The Austintown Wickliffe North and South Block Watch will host an open house Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Wickliffe Christian Church, 3939 Potomac Ave.

Entertainment, visits from local law enforcement offices and township trustees and refreshments will be provided.

All Wickliffe residents and businesses are welcome to attend. Announcements regarding block party events, including the first Austintown Championship Hot Dog Eating Contest, will be discussed. The group meets at the church the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

See the new spring arrivals at farm

See new lambs, calves, pigs, rabbits, chicks and more at the MetroParks Farm’s animal baby shower Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Austintown Curves offers Zumba classes

Curves Austintown is featuring The Curves Circuit With Zumba Classes Mondays at 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Silver Sneakers and nonmembers are invited. For information and prices, call 330-793-9802.

Family fun: Play I spy

Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is hosting an family event April 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Participants will listen to a story, play “What Did You See?,” and make their own “I Spy” puzzle.

Find the animal in the library

Each week in April during regular hours at the Austintown branch of the Public library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, a different toy animal will hide somewhere in the children’s area of the library.

The children who find the animal will receive a prize.

Happy hunting!

Bonding with babies, books

Join the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Thursdays in April at 10 a.m. for developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader. This event is for children ages 6 to 23 months old.

This event is also available for 2 and 3-year-olds Wednesdays in April at 10 a.m. and for 4 and 5-year-olds April 26 at 10 a.m.

Pajamarama time

Put on your PJs and bring your family to the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County for stories, songs and more April 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Attention video gamers

The Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is hosting video gaming for teens Tuesdays in April at 2:30 p.m. This program is for teens in grades seven through 12.

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.

MCCTC offering salon appointments to public

The Cosmetology students at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center are now offering afternoon hours at their salon to the public.

Afternoon appointments are available starting at noon. All services are performed by students under the supervision of their instructor and prices start at just $6. Services include haircuts, hairstyles, perms, relaxers, facials, hair removal, hair color and manicures.

The salon will be open now until May by appointment only. To make an appointment, call Linda Tomko at 330-729-4000, extension 1309.

Donate items for a trash and treasure sale

Donations of unneeded items will be accepted Wednesday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Dr. for a trash and treasure bake sale April 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Proceeds from the sale will be used to fund senior center activities and operating costs.

SCORE a new business

The Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County partners with SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, in presenting BIC Small Business Seminar April 9 at 10 a.m..

Are you thinking about starting a business in the near future or further down the road? Members of SCORE will address key topics for those considering beginning a business: business and marketing plans, finances, and technology for business.

The Business and Investment Center librarian will discuss the library’s sources and services for business start-up and beyond.

To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for Information Services.

Friends of the library hosts program

Parks Supervisor for Austintown Township Parks Joyce Gottron will present an informative program on the Austintown Township Park system followed by an interesting presentation on backyard wildlife presentation April 18 at 10 a.m. at the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Gotta move story time

An active story time for children ages 2 to 5 will be available Thursdays in April at 1 a.m. at the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

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.

Eat ice cream with the Easter Bunny

Visit the Easter Bunny April 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Austintown Dairy Queen, 146 Canfield-Niles Road.

There will be a live bunny display, free candy-filled and eggs and egg coloring the DQ way.

Business Women host Chinese auction

Tri-Gold Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will host its fifth annual Chinese Auction at St. Nick’s Hall in Struthers April 9 at 12:30 p.m.

The cost is $5 and includes a sheet of bidding tickets, a door prize entry and refreshments.

All proceeds go toward the annual scholarship fund given to area students.

To make a donation, get chapter information or purchase tickets call Sharon at 330-793-6208.

Enroll early at Summit Academy

Summit Academy in Youngstown is accepting applications for enrollment for the 2011-2012 school year for kindergarten through eighth grade.

Enrollment packets can be picked up at the school’s office at 144 North Schenley Ave.

For information, please visit www.summitacademies.com or call 330-259-0421. The deadline for early enrollment is May 1.

Grieve with friends

Honor and remember children who have passed away at Bereaved Parent of the USA-Mahoning County Chapter’s monthly meetings the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Park Vista of Youngstown, 1216 Fifth Ave.

For information, call Diane Hunter-Copeland at 330-770-2686.

Find trash and treasures

TOPS No. 2191 Austintown, will be host its annual Trash and Treasure Sale April 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wickliffe Presbyterian Church, 45 Idlewood Road.

Tables are $10 each. Concessions will be available. For information, contact Shawne Wilfong 330-774-1803.

TOPS is a support group for those trying to lose weight. It encourages weight-loss through healthy eating and exercise. Meetings/membership is open to men, women and children 8 and up. Meetings are every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Wickliffe Presbyterian Church.

For information, contact Kerry at 330-799-2894.

Ministerial Association hosts Lenten services

The Greater Austintown Ministerial Association is inviting the wider community to join together for ecumenical worship services for Lent Sundays in April and ending with a Good Friday Service April 22.

Emmanuel Community Church, 6512 Kirk Road, Canfield, will host a service Sunday at 7 p.m.

Tabernacle Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 2432 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, will host April 10 at 7 p.m. Austintown Community Church will host April 17 at 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church of West Austintown will host the Good Friday Service April 22 at noon.

Each host church will provide the format for the service, the music and refreshments after the service.

Learn how to use a computer

Do you know how to use a computer? Do you understand the Internet?

You can learn the basics of computers and the Internet in a beginner’s training class at the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County today at 9:30 a.m., Thursday at 12:30 p.m. and April 13 at 6 p.m.

Call 330-744-8363 to register.

Free test kits for cancer awareness

In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Humility of Mary Health Partners Cancer Centers are offering free fecal occult blood test kits.

A FOBT is a simple chemical test that can detect hidden blood in the stool, which is a symptom of colorectal cancer. This test can be performed in the privacy of your home. Those at risk for colorectal cancer are 50 years and older, physically inactive, smokers and those with a family history of the disease. If detected early, colorectal cancer is 90 percent curable.

The kits are available by calling the Humility of Mary Healthline at 330-480-3151 or toll-free at 877-700-4647.

TOPS hosts sale

Austintown TOPS No. 2191 will host its annual “Trash and Treasure Sale” April 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wickliffe Presbyterian Church, 45 Idlewood Road.

Tables are $10 each and concessions will be available. For information, call Shawne Wilfong at 330-774-1803.

TOPS is a support group for those trying to lose weight. They encourage weight loss through healthy eating and exercise. Membership is open to men, women and children 8 and up. Meetings are every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Wickliffe Presbyterian Church. Call Kerry at 330-799-2894 for information.

Do yoga at the gardens

Bring a mat and small blanket to learn a blend of energizing yoga styles from Heidi Suraci at Fellows Riverside Gardens on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout April.

Tuesdays will feature beginners’ classes from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and intermediate classes from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday classes will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and are open to all levels.

The fee is $10 per class. For information, call the gardens at 330-740-7116.

T’ai Chi in the garden

Ease stress, improve health and increase vitality with breathing exercises and selected movements from a classic Chen T’ai Chi form taught by Marie Lew Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. during April at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

The costs is $10 per class. For information, call the gardens at 330-740-7116.

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