Canfield briefs
Organ dedication at United Methodist
The Canfield United Methodist Church, 27 S. Broad St., will celebrate the dedication of the church’s new three-manual Rodgers Masterpiece Signature Organ with a concert Friday at 7 p.m.
The concert is free and open to the community.
The organ is being dedicated as the Frank and Norma Watson Organ to help recognize the many gifts and great leadership the Watsons have offered the church and community for many decades.
Enjoy a night old games at St. Michael’s
St. Michael’s Catholic Church is hosting a “Throwback game night” May 13 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the St. Michael’s Family Life Center. The event is open to all local teens in grades five through 12. It’s sponsored by the Youth Collaborative of St. Michael’s.
St. Michael’s is asking for a donation of a new small toy or game to be donated to underprivileged kids in Grahn, Ky., or the donation of two canned goods to benefit the Rescue Mission’s Pantry,
Mend hearts with friends
Mended Hearts, Chapter 7, a heart support group for heart survivors and their families will meet at St. Michael’s Church Hall on North Broad Street Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Guest speaker will be cardiovascular surgeon Thomas D’Amato,
For information, contact Joe Clark at 330-702-8859. A speakers bureau is also available to local organizations. For available dates, contact Lee Meadows at 330-793-2531.
Rivers Casino trip to help fight cancer
The 2011 Pink Ribbon Golf Classic committee is sponsoring a bus trip to the Rivers Casino May 14.
All proceeds from the trip will be given to the American Cancer Society.
The bus will leave from Fab Limo of Connecticut Avenue in Austintown at 9 a.m. and return at 6:30 p.m.
The cost is $25 per person and each player will be given $15 in play and a $5 food coupon.
Send registration and check to Pink Ribbon Golf Classic, c/o Nancy Felton, American Cancer Society, 525 N. Broad St., Canfield, OH 44406.
Junior Women’s meeting scheduled
The next meeting of the Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League will be May 2 at The Inn At The Green Bed and Breakfast in Poland at 6:30 p.m.
A luau for the spring banquet is planned. Members are to bring items for car/motorcycle care for baskets to be raffled at the upcoming bike nights to be held at Quaker Steak and Lube in Austintown.
Women interested in joining or receiving information about the Junior Women’s League can contact membership chairwoman Linda Crish at 330-757-7990.
Be the Italian man or woman of the year
The Greater Youngstown Italian Festival scheduled for July 29-31 in downtown Youngstown is accepting applications for the Italian Man and Woman of the Year.
Applications for scholarships are also available for students of Youngstown State University. Deadline for applications is June 1.
For information or an application, contact Arlene DeChellis at 330-726-8019.
Who’s who at the library
Get to know the great people that work at the Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County throughout the month of May.
If you can match up the correct baby photo to each library worker, you could win a prize.
Tales to tails
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 May 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Readers of all levels and abilities are welcome Bring a book of your choice.
Dogs are provided by K-9s for Compassion, registered Delta Society therapy dogs.
Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Canfield library.
Guess and go at the library
Throughout the month of May, library guests at the Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County can guess the number of items in a jar and win a prize if they have the closest guess.
Bond with your babies
The Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is hosting “Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books” for babies 6-23 months May 9 at 10 a.m.
The event includes developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader.
This program is available for children ages 2 and 3 Tuesdays in May at 10 a.m. and for children ages 4 and 5 Tuesdays in May at 1:30 p.m.
See VineSong at the Church of Rock
VineSong, an international worship ministry team, will be hosted by The Church of Rock, 7025 Luteran Lane, Friday at 7 p.m.
The team is on its annual United States tour and will lead a worship on the steps of the U.S. Capitol at the National Day of Prayer event.
Know about nesting habits
The Audubon Society Mahoning Valley will host “Nesting Habits of North American Birds” Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm on state Route 46 in Canfield.
Participants will learn about the different kinds of nests that birds make and use.
For information, call 888-846-8851.
Grab stuff at the Gigantic Garage Sale
Angels for Animals will host its 17th annual Gigantic Garage Sale Friday through May 1 at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Admission is $5 on April 29 from 10 a.m. to noon and $1 on April 29 from noon to 7 p.m. and April 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On May 1, admission is free with half price on most items from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. wristbands will be sold for $5 and $10 to take anything until it’s gone. No strollers, wagons or dogs will be permitted in the sale buildings.
Garage sale donations will be accepted Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the main gate of the fairgrounds. Clean, usable items will be accepted. No refrigerators, stoves, large appliances, console televisions, encyclopedias, tires, artificial Christmas trees, or mattresses and box springs will be accepted.
Monies raised will benefit homeless animals and low cost spay/neuter programs. For information, call 330-549-1111, extension 330.
Eat ice cream with the Easter Bunny
Visit the Easter Bunny today 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.
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.
Get marriage help
Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. The next program begins June 10 at Cambria Suites in Green (near Akron-Canton Airport).
For confidential information or to register, call 330-979-7787 or visit www.retrouvaille.org.
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.
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.
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.
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. throughout April at Fellows Riverside Gardens.
The costs is $10 per class. For information, call the gardens at 330-740-7116.
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