Boardman briefs

April 9, 2011 at 12:00a.m.

L. Calvin Jones gives grant

Mark Zeidenstein, secretary and treasurer for L. Calvin Jones, received the Agency Hands in the Community grant award for his commitment to volunteerism.

L. Calvin Jones secured a $1000 grant for Goodwill Industries.

Goodwill Industries has suffered with cuts in funding and is in desperate need of cash donations, clothing and household goods.

The grant program recognizes Encompass/Allstate insurance agents for outstanding community service with a $1,000 donation to a charitable organization.

For information about insurance call Mark Zeidenstein at L. Calvin Jones at 330-533-1195.

For information on services offered by Goodwill Industries call Michael McBride at 330-759-7921.

Have lunch and shop

The Saxon Club will host a flea market Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the ballroom at 710 S. Meridan Road.

Eat-in or takeout lunch will be available after 11 a.m. and will include German sausage sandwiches, sauerkraut, hot dogs, chicken dumpling soup, chips, soft drinks and coffee.

A $1 grocery bag sale will be made public after 1:30 p.m., excluding jewelry.

Monies raised will support various projects of Ladies Branch 22 Society including local charities.

Farm Bureau hosts briefing for residents

Mahoning County business and community leaders, as well as interested residents, are invited to attend a special oil and gas leasing issues briefing, sponsored by the Mahoning County Farm Bureau.

The briefing will be at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana/Canfield Rd., Canfield Thursday at 7 p.m.

There is no charge to attend, but reservations are required due to limited seating. Reservations can be made at info@mahoningfarmbureau.com or 330-533-5553.

YMCA offering swim lessons to community

In keeping with its youth development and healthy living mission, the YMCA of Youngstown is offering special swim lessons to children in the community.

During the two-week course, area children will have the chance to pick up new swimming techniques and learn about water safety before the summer season begins.

The Community Swim Lessons are available to children ages 3 to 12 and a special class will be hosted for children ages 6 to 36 months.

Classes run through April 15, Tuesday through Friday and are offered at both branches. Registration is $35. Membership is not required to take part in this event.

Classes at the Davis Branch for ages 3 to 12 are from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Classes for ages 6 to 36 months are from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Classes at the Central Branch for ages 3 to 12 are 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Classes for 6 to 36 months are from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Registration is available in person at both locations, or online at www.youngstownymca.org. For information, call Chris Hughes at 330-480-5655.

St. Elizabeth’s hosts May golf outing

St. Elizabeth Health Center will host its fourth annual Trauma Service Golf Outing May 22 at Pine Lakes Golf Course in Hubbard.

Registration will begin at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The cost is $75 per single player or $300 per foursome and includes golf, cart, prizes and food. Cash prizes will be awarded.

Registration deadline is May 12. The event will support trauma center outreach and injury prevention programs.

To register, call Renee at 330-480-3880.

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.

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.

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.

Bonding with babies and books

Join the Boardman branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Wednesdays 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 2 and 3.

This event is also available 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 Wednesday

The next Teen Advisory Board meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday 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” Monday 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 today 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.