Canfield briefs

Spin for local charities

Studio Oxygen Yoga and Fitness in the Hilltop Plaza in Canfield will host a Spin-A-Thon to benefit local charities April 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bring a canned good to be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Sign-up and $10 per hour to spin is due April 9. Last class will begin at 3 p.m.

All proceeds will be donated to Silver Lining and Christina’s Garden.

To register, call 330-518-7691.

Love gets high honors

Melissa Love earned the distinction of being on the Dean’s List for the Boler School of Business at John Carroll University for the fall and spring semester.

A student must earn a 3.50 or better grade point average for the semester to receive the honor.

Love is the daughter of Richard and Cheryl Love of Canfield.

Support Hospice, have pancakes

The Rotary Club of Canfield will host its 46th annual Pancake Breakfast April 10 at Canfield High School cafeteria from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Raffle tickets will be available for $20 for a chance to win a 2011 Lordstown built Chevy Cruze,

The car will be raffled Sept. 5 at the Canfield Fair, with the proceeds to benefit Hospice of the Valley and Canfield Rotary community projects.

The breakfast is $6 and includes all the pancakes you can eat, sausage, eggs, fruit, juice coffee and milk.

“Well in Body” lecture Tuesday

Local fitness expert Eve Bevilacqua will conduct ”Well in Body,” a session designed to teach participants new ways to stay fit without strenuous physical activity Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Ursuline Center.

Bevilacqua is currently the wellness director for Copeland Oaks/Crandall Medical Center in Sebring.

Each person attending will receive a stretch band and door prizes.

Although the lecture series is designed for adults 50 and over, all ages are welcome. A donation of $10 per session is requested. To register, call The Ursuline Center at 330-799-4941 or 330-533-3831.

Help clean up America

Individuals, neighborhoods, civic groups, youth groups, garden clubs, athletic teams and businesses in Canfield are encouraged to join in the Keep the Mahoning Valley Beautiful annual cleanup through May 31.

The Mahoning County Green Team will supply the vests, bags, gloves, release forms and other clean-up materials. Cleanups must be conducted on public lands only, such as vacant lots, streets, stretches of highway, medians, parks or waterfronts.

To volunteer, contact the recycling coordinator at 330-272-2138. The clean-up is run in conjunction with the Great American Clean-up.

Eat ice cream with the Easter Bunny

Visit the Easter Bunny April 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cornersburg Dairy Queen, 3555 S. Meridian Road.

Free candy-filled eggs and a live bunny display will be available.

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.

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.

Take out dinner served Thursday

Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, will host its Take-out Thursday Dinner Thursday from 4 p.m. until sold out.

The cost for dinner is $7 and includes stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green beans and brownie.

No reservations needed just drive through.

Bonding with babies and books

Join the Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County April 11 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 Tuesdays in April at 10 a.m. and for 4 and 5-year-olds Tuesdays in April at 1:30 p.m.

Easter anagram contest

Children of all ages can unscramble the letters to find Easter words in the Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County’s anagram contest throughout the month of April during regular library hours.

Tales to Tails at library

Sign up to read to a registered therapy dog, which helps develop reading skills, promotes confidence and encourages a love of reading, at the Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County April 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Sign up is required. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Canfield library.

Earth Day energy exam at library

Earth Day is April 22. Stop by the Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County throughout the month of April to take the Energy Exam. SClBIf you can tell what items/activities use the most energy, you could win a prize. This is for teens in grades seven through 12.

Band rehearsals open to the community

Musicians from the Valley are welcome to attend rehearsals with the Canfield Community Concert Band. The band meets every Tuesday evening at Canfield High School.

For information, contact Leann Rich at 330-503-4113.

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.

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 N. Schenley Ave.

For information. 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.

Homestead exemption outreach

Representatives from the Mahoning County Auditor’s Office will be available for Homestead Exemption questions and to help fill out applications at the Canfield branch of the public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Senior citizen and disabled homeowners will receive help applying for the Homestead Exemption on their Mahoning County property taxes.

Applicants must bring proof of age (driver’s license or copy of birth certificate) to apply.

Lenten breakfasts offered

Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., will host free Lenten breakfasts each Wednesday through April 20 from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Donations will be accepted.

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.

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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