Boardman briefs

ABWA meeting set

The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will hold its meeting Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. in Struthers at the Elm Tree Hall. Networking will start at 6 p.m. and dinner will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. The buffet dinner will include baked chicken, stuffed cabbage, macaroni, salad, Haluski and dessert for $16.50. Guest speaker will be Kristen Gallagher representing Hands On Volunteer Network.

The deadline for reservations is Tuesday and can be made by calling Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089 or Joan Lucansky at 330-755-8212.

Audiologist president of national group

Eric Hagberg, owner of Hearing Innovations with locations in Boardman and Liberty, has been elected to serve as president of The Academy of Doctors of Audiology. The ADA is a premiere network and resource for audiologists in private practice.

“Dr. Hagberg has been long-recognized as a leader within the profession of audiology,” said ADA Executive Director Stephanie Czuhajewski. “He was elected by his peers because of his proven leadership abilities and his tireless support of student initiatives that encourage autonomous practice.”

Hagberg took office on Nov. 5 during the annual ADA Member Business Meeting, which was held in conjunction with the ADA Annual Convention in Bonita Springs, Fla. He has been serving hearing impaired members of the Mahoning Valley since 1975.

He received his Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from the Arizona School of Health Sciences, a division of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board certified in Audiology and a Fellow of the Academy of Doctors Audiology and the American Academy of Audiology.

Give blood at the library

The Boardman library will have a blood drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross on Jan. 23 from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Blood donations will be taken to help our community.

Blood pressure screening

There will be a blood pressure screening by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross on Tuesday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Boardman library.

Learn about eBooks at the Library

Learn about eReaders during a two-hour program at the Boardman library on Jan. 18 and 24 at 6 p.m. and Jan. 28 at 10 a.m.

Part one of the program will describe various eReaders and give participants some hands-on experience with the devices. Part two will focus on demonstrating how to download library eBooks.

Registration is required; register online or call 330-744-8636.

Library has science night

The Boardman library will have a night of science on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. School-aged children are invited to have a good time learning science and experimenting.

Enjoy fun times

The Boardman library will host “Fun Time for 4s and 5s” on Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10 a.m. The program will include developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help children, ages 4-5, become successful readers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Teen Advisory Board

The Boardman Library will host the monthly TAB (Teen Advisory Board) meeting on Jan. 4 at 6:30 p.m. The Teen Advisory Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Boardman Library. Newcomers are always welcome.

Library hosts Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s

The Boardman library will host “Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s on Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 10 a.m.

The program will include developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help children, ages 2-3, become successful readers.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bonding with Babies and Books

The Boardman library will host “Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books” for babies 6-23 months on Jan. 5 at 10 a.m. The program will include developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader. Children must be accompanies by an adult.

Library presents puzzle swap

The Boardman library will host a jigsaw puzzle swap, sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC on Jan. 11 at 5 p.m. Trade already conquered puzzles for ones you haven’t completed with other puzzle enthusiasts in the area.

For more information, call the development office at 330-740-6086.