Boardman briefs

April 2, 2011 at 12:00a.m.

Boardman grad makes the Dean’s list

Boardman High School graduate Dana Infante was named to the Dean’s list for the Boler School of Business for the fall 2010 semester at John Carroll University. A student must have at least a 3.5 GPA to receive this honor. She is the daughter of James and Ginny Infante.

Get bargains at spring sale

Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St., will host its spring Trash and Treasure sale May 4-5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

May 5 will be bargain-bag day.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.

Meeting set for Women’s League

The next meeting of the Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League will be Monday at Blazed and Bedazzled, 8414 Market St. in Boardman at 6:30 p.m.

Plans for the upcoming luau in May will be discussed. Members are to bring car/motorcycle care items for baskets to be raffled at the upcoming bike nights at Quaker Steak and Lube in Austintown.

Women interested in more information can call 330-757-7990.

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.

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.

A night at the races

For the Dogs Animal Rescue will host its annual Night at The Races fundraiser today at the Operating Engineers Union Hall, 292 McClurg Road in Boardman.

The $5 entrance fee includes admission, pizza and popcorn. Activities include Cutest Dog Contest, Chinese auction, Black Jack, Chuck-a-Luck, basket raffles, 50-50 raffle and a cash bar.

Proceeds from the event will continue to help For the Dogs, a nonprofit animal rescue group, save dogs mainly from the Mahoning County Dog Pound and help raise funds for a building.

For information, call 330-398-9468 or visit www.ForTheDogs.Petfinder.com.Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and races will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the event.

Saint Charles School is currently accepting registration for students in all day kindergarten through eighth grade.

Call 330-758-6689 to find out more or to arrange for a personal tour of the school.

Students are also invited to come and spend a day to get a feel for what Saint Charles School is all about.

Celebrate the arts

Join the Boardman branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County for the 10th annual Celebration of the Arts through Thursday during regular library hours.

View artwork by Boardman-area students in grades seven through 12.

Bonding with babies and books

Join the Boardman branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Thursday 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 Tuesdays in April at 10 a.m.

Relax with yoga at the library

The Boardman branch of the public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host a yoga class for children and their parents April 20 at 10 a.m.

Wear comfortable clothes so that you can bend and stretch and reach for the stars. The program lasts 45 minutes.

TAB meeting scheduled for April 13

The next Teen Advisory Board meeting has been scheduled for April 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Boardman branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Newcomers are welcome. The meeting is for students in grades seven through 12.

Friends of the library hosts program

David Cimoneli will present “U.S. and World War I” April 11 at 10 a.m. at the Boardman branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Monday meetings set for conservation district

Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District Board meetings for 2011 will be at 7 p.m. the second Monday each month at the District Office, 850 Industrial Road in Youngstown.

Anyone interested in being contacted regarding special meetings or changes to regular meetings can call 330-740-7995.

Enjoy yoga every Tuesday

Get a rigorous workout and experience peace in the hectic world doing ashtanga yoga with Kirk every Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Unity Centre for Spiritual Living, 1226 Naylor-Lloyd Road in Liberty.

The class is not for beginners; intermediate to advanced yoga practitioners only.

For information, call 330-539-0122 or visit www.unitycentre.org.

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, you can visit www.summitacademies.com or call 330-259-0421.

The deadline for early enrollment is May 1.

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.

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.