Canfield briefs

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.

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.

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.

School district hosts town meetings Monday

Canfield Schools will host two town hall meetings Monday to discuss the school levy on the May ballot.

At 1 p.m., the meeting will be for senior citizens and retirees at Canfield Presbyterian Church. At 7 p.m., there will be another meeting at Hilltop Elementary School.

The public is welcome to attend these meetings.

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.

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.

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.

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 South 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.

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.

Earth Day energy exam

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.

Support Hospice, have pancakes

The Rotary Club of Canfield will host its 46th annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday 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.

Local student earns distinct position

Canfield’s Dana Dickey was recently chosen to serve as the secretary of the Youngstown State University Chapter of Sigma Alpha Lambda.

Sigma Alpha Lambda is a national leadership and honors organization dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunitiesfor community service, personal development and lifelong professional fulfillment.

Bonding with babies and books

Join the Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Monday 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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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