Poland briefs

ABWA meeting set for Jan. 10

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.

Ursuline Sisters make two recent appointments

The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown have made two recent appointments.

Peggy Eicher has been named director of Motherhouse personnel. Michele Ristich Gatts, media and public relations coordinator, has added the duties and title of development coordinator.

Local audiologist elected 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.

Hagberg 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.

Library hosts Pajama Jam

The Poland library will host “Pajama Jam: Sleepy-Time Fun for the Family” on Jan. 23 from 6:30 to 7 p.m. The whole family is invited to put on pajamas and come for stories and more fun.

Trim a Tree at library

The Poland library invites children of all ages to decorate an ornament for the all-seasons tree during library through the month of January.

Create a sky craft at the library

During library hours through January, the Poland library invites school-age children to create art on a string. The art will swing from the sky above the librarian’s desk.

Library hosts Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s

The Poland library will host “Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s on Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 10:30 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.

Fun times at the library

The Poland library will host “Fun Time for 4s and 5s” on Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 1 p.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.

Lego My Library

The Poland library invites children 6 and older to create Lego designs on Jan. 31 from 6 to 7 p.m. Legos will be provided.

Bonding with Babies and Books

The Poland library will host “Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books” for babies 6-23 months 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 your child become a successful reader.

Children must be accompanies by an adult