Poland briefs

Celebrate Easter at Prince of Peace

Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2985 Center Road, is hosting Maundy Thursday April 21, Good Friday April 22 and a Saturday Vigil April 23 at 7 p.m.

The congregation will celebrate Easter Sunday with Holy Communion April 24 at 10 a.m.

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.

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.

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.

PPC hosts forum

Poland Presbyterian Church will host a forum for local government representatives to explain operating levies on the May ballot.

Speakers from the Poland Board of Education, Poland Township, and the Western Reserve Fire District will discuss the need for their levies Sunday at 10 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.

The public is invited to attend.SClBHelp the Dubec family

Poland Presbyterian Church will host a fundraiser for the Dubec Family Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

The dinner will include spaghetti and meatballs, salad, desserts, coffee or lemonade.

Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for children 10 to 3 and free for children 3 and younger.

Tickets can be purchased before and after church or at the dinner.

There will be a basket auction during the dinner.

Curves hosts food drive

Curves of Poland, 3040 Center Road, is hosting it annual food drive through April.

Residents can drop off non-perishable items at Curves Monday through Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Fridays until 6 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday.

Non-members can bring a bag of canned goods through April 17 and join Curves without a service fee. All food will be donated to the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley.

Historical society meets

The Poland Historical Society will host regular meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Little Red School House, 4515 Center Road.

The society is actively seeking new and previous members who would like to be involved in future events, including a Tour of Homes and Gardens. For information, call Joan Madej at 330-707-0692.

Book the bus to Rivers Casino

The Relay of Life of Poland team will take two charter buses to Rivers Casino In Pittsburgh April 16.

The cost per person is $40, which includes travel expense, $15 in slot play and a $5 food voucher.

The bus will leave at 5 p.m. from the Poland Medical Center, 6615 Clingan Road and return laster that night. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Poland. Tickets are available by calling Jen Greco at 330-720-8731.

Celebrate Bluebell season and sip wine

Support Poland Forest maintenance projects and celebrate Bluebell season at a wine tasting fundraiser May 15 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Brunos Restaurant on state Route 224. Tickets are $40. Several wines, food, gift opportunities and artwork will be available. To make reservation, call 330-503-5801.

Bonding with babies and books

Join the Poland 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 6 to 23 months old.

This event is also available for 2 and 3-year-olds Thursdays in April at 10:30 a.m. and for 4 and 5-year-olds Thursdays in April at 1 p.m.

Trim a Tree for April

Decorate an ornament for the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County’s all-seasons tree throughout April during regular library hours.

Blood drive at library

The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Wednesday from 1 to 7 p.m.

Blood pressure screening at library

The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting a blood pressure screening at the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County April 26 at 1 p.m.

Free Easter egg hunt

All kids, preschool through sixth grade are invited to attend an Easter Egg Hunt at High Pointe Church, 5716 Struthers Road in Lowellville, April 16 at 11 a.m. The event is free.

For information, contact the church at 330-750-1313 or visit www.HighPointeChurch.info.

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.

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.

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.

Learn how to use a computer

You can learn the basics of computers and the Internet in a beginner’s training class at the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Thursday at 12:30 p.m., April 16 at 9:30 a.m. and April 20 at 9:30 a.m.

Call 330-744-8363 to register. 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.

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