Boardman briefs

Wollet achieves financial adviser honor

Financial adviser Harry J. Wollet, located at 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, was recently named a member of the 2012 Executive Council.

Executive Council honors are presented only to those financial advisers who have demonstrated an extremely high level of commitment to clients through personal service and professional integrity.

Wollet, who joined Raymond James in 2003, has more than 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. In honor of Wollet attaining Executive Council status, a monetary donation has been made to the United Way of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley by Raymond James.

Benefit concert at Canfield High School Dec. 15

Canfield High School will host a concert to benefit the Dorothy Day House in Youngstown on Dec. 15 in the high school auditorium at 7:30. The event features the band JD Eicher and the Goodnights.

Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door the night of the show. To purchase tickets, or get more information, contact Alexa Billy at 330-402-5144.

Holiday musical features lyrics by local teacher

Kandace Cleland, a theater teacher at Canfield, wrote the lyrics for the upcoming one act musical “Where’s Rudolph?” at the Trinity Playhouse in Lisbon. The show will feature the Stage Left Youth Players and music by

Jodine Pilmer.

There will be shows Dec. 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets for these shows are $8 for adults and $6 for students and senior citizens.

In addition, there will be noon matinees on Dec. 10 and 17 that will include Lunch with Santa. Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for students and seniors.

To make reservations, e-mail stageleftseats@yahoo.com.

Boardman Park hosts Senior Fun Day

Seniors are invited to come to Boardman Park on Dec. 15 and Dec. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Senior Fun Day will include activities such as exercising, crafts, Bingo, lunch and blood pressure screening. The event will take place in the Lariccia Family Community Center. Cost is $1.

To RSVP, call 330-965-0482.

Supper with Santa at Boardman Park

Boardman Park is hosting Supper with Santa on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The fee is $6 per Boardman resident and $8 for nonresidents and includes, dinner, crafts and music with Santa. The fee also includes a professional picture with Santa. Children under 2 are admitted free. To purchase tickets, visit the park office. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Santa’s calling your house

Boardman Park will be assisting Santa with a direct line from the North Pole to the community. Parents who would like their children, ages 3 to 8, to receive a phone call from Santa can pick up a form at the Boardman Park office or download it from www.boardmanpark.com. Completed forms should be returned to the park office, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, or faxed to 330-726-4562. The deadline for forms is Dec. 13.

Students open floral shop

The Horticulture students at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center have opened their floral shop to the community. The shop is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday through May.

The Floral Shop currently offers a selection of fall floral arrangements for the home, office or as gift. The students can also create custom fresh floral arrangements for their customers.

To plan an order or for more information, contact Mary June Emerson, Horticulture Instructor at 330-729-4000, ext. 1671.

Community Christmas and tree dedication

Boardman Park will host a community Christmas and tree dedication tomorrow from 4 to 6 p.m.

The event will include decorating the park’s evergreen trees using natural decorations. Also, the event will include an appearance by Santa, caroling led by Tom Rugerri and Linda Smrek and the Boardman High School Band and free wagon rides.

The park will collect donations of canned goods for Second Harvest Food Bank. If interested in participating, call Sheryle at 330-726-8107 or email ssnow@boardmanpark.com.

Christmas Cookie Walk Dec. 10

Bethel Luther Church, 425 Crestview Drive, Boardman, will host their Christmas Cookie Walk on Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include homemade cookies sold by the dozen, hand sewn items from Bethel “Piece Makers” and homemade soups.

The event helps raise money for needs around the church and community outreach programs.

The church is located on the side street next to West. Blvd. School. For more information, call 330-758-5745.

Disciples Christian church presents live nativity

Disciples Christian Church, 565 Boardman-Canfield Road, presents “The Journey to Bethlehem” today from 1 to 4 p.m. This walk-through drama recreates the sights and sounds of the village of Bethlehem at the time of Christ’s birth.

The program includes angels, wise men with their camels and the shepherds tending their flocks. Join them in their search to reach the stable and discover the newborn baby. Proceed inside to Fellowship Hall- transformed into the ancient city’s marketplace and watch craftsmen at their work, choose to make a craft yourself, or simply enjoy refreshments including cocoa and cookies.

For more information, call the church office at 330-758-8189.

ABWA plans Christmas celebration

The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will host their Christmas celebration on Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Boardman. The celebration will involve a short meeting, entertainment and dinner.

Dinner will include a choice of Chicken Francaise, Veal Parmesan or baked scrod and the accompaniments of salad, au gratin potatoes, carrots, bread and butter, beverages and assorted pies. The cost is $22.

Reservations are due by tomorrow to Mary Lou McCarthy 330-758-2193 or Shirley Pappagallo (330-270-9779).

Members and guest may bring a $10 gift for a Christmas gift exchange and a contribution will be taken for The Sojourner’s House.

Horticulture students open floral shop

The Horticulture students at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center have opened their floral shop to the community. The shop is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday through May.

The Floral Shop currently offers a selection of fall floral arrangements for the home, office or as gift. The students can also create custom fresh floral arrangements for their customers.

To plan an order or for more information, contact Mary June Emerson, Horticulture Instructor at 330-729-4000, ext. 1671.