Austintown briefs

Soccer team sponsors spaghetti dinner

The Ursuline High School boys soccer team is hosting a spaghetti dinner and Chinese auction March 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 343 Via Mt. Carmel in Youngstown.

Tickets are $8 and available at the door. The auction will begin at 4:15 p.m.

Enjoy pork and kraut at the Saxon

The Saxon Club will host its 50th Pork-Kraut Dinner Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The cost for the dinner is $8.50 for adults and $5 for children and includes dessert and coffee, tea or pop. Take-outs will be available.

Support recovery from addiction

All are welcome to support recovery from addiction at Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic’s eighth annual Fellowship Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 13 at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road in Canfield.

Abraham J. Twerski, founder and medical director emeritus of Gateway Rehab, NKRC’s parent organization, will be the featured speaker for the event. An internationally-recognized authority in the addiction treatment field, Twerski will discuss integrating the processes vital to sustaining recovery from drug or alcohol addiction including 12-step programs, treatment options, personal challenges and family dynamics.

The cost to attend the event is $15 per person and includes a breakfast buffet.

Book sales and autographs by Twerski will follow the presentation. Advance reservations are required with a deadline of March 7.

For more information and to make a reservation, call 330-744-1181, ext. 7001 or e-mail mona.barger@gatewayrehab.org.

Enjoy a concert of gospel music

George Leonard Lee will present a concert of gospel music March 6 at 4 p.m. at West Austintown First United Methodist Church, 6479 Mahoning Ave. and Turner Road.

Refreshments will follow in the fellowship hall.

Eat swiss steak Feb. 26

West Austintown United Methodist Church, 6749 Mahoning Ave. and Turner Road, will serve a swiss steak dinner Feb. 26 during two seatings at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

The cost of the dinner is $9 for adults and $5 for children under 12 and includes swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, salad, rolls, beverage and dessert. Advance ticket sales only.

For information, call the church at 330-792-1221 or 330-770-8679.

Homestead exemption outreach

Representatives from the Mahoning County Auditor’s office will be available for Homestead Exemption questions March 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Friends of Library meeting scheduled

The next Friends of the Library meeting has been scheduled for March 21 at 10 a.m. at the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

The presenter is Juvenile Court Judge Theresa Dellick.

Blood pressure screenings at the library

The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross will host a blood pressure screening at the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County at 1 p.m. March 16.

Teen Tech Week tournament

The Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is celebrating Teen Tech Week Mar. 3 at 3:30 p.m. with a Wii tournament.

The winner will receive a $25 gift card. Participants must be in grades seven through 12.

Video gaming at library

The Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is hosting PS2 Day for students in grades seven through 12 March 1 and 8 at 2:30 p.m.

It’s pajamarama time

Little ones put on your pajamas and bring your family to the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County March 28 at 6:30 p.m. for stories, songs and more.

Young and restless gotta move at the library

Children ages 2 through 5 are invited to an active story time at the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 11 a.m.

Bonding with babies and books at the library

Join the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10 a.m. for Baby Brilliant: Bonding with babies and books.

The program for children 6 to 23 months old offers developmentally appropriate book, songs, rhymes and finger plays.

This program is also available for 2 and 3-year-olds March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

The program for 4 and 5-year-olds is scheduled for March 22 at 10 a.m.

Austintown Curves offers Zumba classes

Curves Austintown is featuring The Curves Circuit With Zumba Classes Mondays at 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Silver Sneakers and nonmembers are invited. For information and prices, call 330-793-9802.

Play the Audubon Game Show Tuesday

Audubon Society Mahoning Valley is hosting the Audubon Game Show Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, state Route 46 in Canfield.

Audience members can compete to identify various natural wonders by sight and sound. Everyone will have a chance to win prizes. For information, call 888-846-8851.

Find Girls Scout cookies with GPS

Get a free cookie locator application to find Girl Scout cookies sales by zip code, city, state or cell phone GPS location by calling **472665437 from a mobile phone.

Consumers may also connect to a troop selling cookies by contacting the Girl Scouts of North East Ohio, Monday through Friday at 888-984-4664.

Bowl for Relay for Life

Poland’s Relay for Life is hosting a fundraiser today at Mahoning Valley Lanes in Austintown from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The cost is $10 and includes three hours of unlimited bowling and shoes.

To get a ticket or for information, contact event organizer Sharon Mochtyak at smochtyak@gmail.com.

See familiar faces at the Arms Museum

The Arms Family Museum is featuring a new exhibit titled “Familiar Faces: Memorable Media Personalities” through mid-March. The exhibit features a collection of photographs from WKBN television and radio and WFMJ. Names included in the exhibit include Susie Sidesaddle, Ed Barron, Ted Niemi, Bob Black and Don Guthrie.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for senior and college students and $2 for children. Admission includes a guided tour of the historic home, six local history exhibits and a hands-on discovery room.

For information, call 330-743-2589 or visit www.mahoninghistory.org.

Learn self-health care

Learn self-care and how to make decisions about your health during the Health at Home program from 11 a.m. to noon or 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, 8401 McClurg Road, Boardman.

The program uses Health at Home, a book of step-by-step instructions for over 200 health problems. All participants attending the program will receive a free Health at Home book, plus instruction and practice on how to use the book.

The program is free, but registration is required by calling the Humility of Mary Healthline at 330-480-3151 or 877-700-4647.

Arts for seniors

The Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Dr., is offering painting classes for adults 60 and older Mondays in February at 9:30 a.m.

The cost is $15.

For information, call 330-953-1416.

Wellness Monday at Senior Center

Free blood pressure checks are available every Monday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Austintown Senior Center, courtesy of Celtic Healthcare.

The center is hosting a Wellness Monday on Monday. Hearing, vision and medication checks will be available in addition to the blood pressure monitoring.

For information, call 330-953-1416.

Senior Focus tapes every Friday

The Austintown Senior Center tapes “Senior Focus” every Friday just after noon.

The guests for the month of February include Phil Moore from the Mahoning County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Peg Flynn from the Mahoning County Green Team, Chuck Whitman from the Service Corps of Retired Executives and Dick Hartzell from Jump Stretch.

For information, call 330-953-1416.

Taste wine for a cause

The Youngstown Club on Commerce Street will host a wine tasting extravaganza March 5 for the benefit of Mahoning County DD Special Olympics.

Chef Michael will use his culinary expertise to prepare hors d’oeuvres with various wines to enhance the complementary flavors of both.

Tickets are $50 per person and include a charitable tax deduction of $25. For tickets, call 330-724-2177.

Bring brilliant babies to the library

The Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host “Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books” Thursdays in February at 10 a.m.

This event is for children 6 to 23 months old and books, songs, rhymes and finger plays are some of the activities that will be provided for the children.

This program is also available for 2 and 3-year-olds Wednesdays in February at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

The event for children ages 4 and 5 is scheduled for Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Create Valentine’s craft at library

Children of all ages are invited to make a Valentine’s craft at the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County during regular library hours in February.

Challenge honors Black History Month

Throughout February, children of all ages can try and match the names and faces of famous black Americans at the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County in honor of Black History Month.

Story time at the library

An active story time for children 2 to 5 is scheduled Thursdays in February at the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County at 11 a.m.

It’s pajamarama time again

Put on your pjs and bring out the family for stories, songs and more at the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Free tax preparation for qualifying individuals

The Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will provide free tax preparation and electronic filing for seniors and those (at any age) with low to moderate income Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sessions begin the first week of February. To schedule an appointment, call 330-799-5849.

Friends of the Library to meet Monday

Friends of the Library is scheduled to meet Monday at 10 a.m. at the Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

The program by licensed pharmacist George Allen Tuttle is titled “Total Cholesterol Management: Taking complete control and new developments for statins.”

Make reservations at Boardman Park now

Boardman Park is now taking reservations for its Indoor Meeting Rooms, Open-Air Pavilions and St. James Meeting House for the balance of available dates in 2011 and for 2012 on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reservations can be made by calling the park office at 330-726-8105 or in person at the office, located at 375 Boardman-Poland Road in Boardman, Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Reservations made through the office must be paid within 10 days from the date the reservation is made.

Reservation may be paid for by check, cash or money order. Reservations may also be made online at www.boardmanpark.com.

Writing workshop planned

Karen Shubert will lead a writing workshop about meaningful, everyday experiences Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Various topics will be explored. All levels of experience are welcome — just bring a pen and paper.

The fee is $10 per class. For information, call Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116.

Buy used books for good prices

Shop for used gardening book, cookbooks and horticulture magazines at the twice-loved book sale through Sunday from 5 p.m. in the lobby of the Davis Education Center and Visitor Center.

The sale benefit’s the Antonucci Library at the Gardens and donations of used gardening books are appreciated at any time.

Play the nature game

Participate in Mahoning Valley Audobon Society’s “Do You Know? The Nature Game” Tuesday at 7 p.m. at MetroParks Farm and have a chance to win prizes.

Compete by identifying various natural wonders by sight and sound. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m.

For information, call 888-864-8851.

Have afternoon tea at the gardens

Join Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for an elegant afternoon tea. Tea sandwiches, sweets, harp music by Darlene MacBenn and the humor of Molly Brown will be provided.

The cost for the event is $20 for residents and $25 for nonresidents. To register, call the gardens at 330-740-7116.

Take a brisk walk before breakfast

Start Friday with a brisk walk through the gardens followed by breakfast at the Garden Caf and a lesson on members of the orchid family from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The fee is $7 for garden members and $9 for nonmembers. To register, call the gardens at 330-740-7116.

Take winter birds 101

A presentation on simple bird basics, common winter birds and the Great Backyard Bird Count will be followed by a hike to areas near Ford Nature Center today at 1 p.m.

Icy conditions are possible for this moderately-difficult 1-mile hike. Hikers will observe and count birds for the bird count. Meet at the Ford Nature Center.

Enjoy a hike and hot chocolate

Cool it on a moderately-difficult, 3-mile winter hike and then return to the Ford Nature Center for a warm cup of hot chocolate and a presentation about South Carolina wildflowers Feb. 27 at 2 p.m.

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.

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Curves offers Silver Sneakers classes

Free Silver Sneakers classes are offered Monday through Saturday for eligible women over 65 at Curves in Austintown. The 30-minute classes are designed to improve strength, flexibility and overall health. For information, call 330-793-9802.

Great food program offers affordable meals

Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, is the local site for the Great Food For All program.

Each big value box costs $30 and comes complete and ready for pick-up.

The family variety box is available for $36. Cash, money order or cashier’s checks are accepted at the time the order is placed. No checks are accepted.

Credit cards are accepted with a $1 convenience fee.

Go to www.greatfoodforall.com, type in zip code 44515, and scroll down until Smith Corners UMC pops up. Then pick up the ordered food boxes at Smith Corners UMC.

For information, contact the church office at 330-799-9390.

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 February.

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 February at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

The costs is $10 per class. For information, call the gardens at 330-740-7116.