Poland briefs

High honors for Hannas

Rebecca and Christopher Hanna, both of Poland, were named to the Dean’s List at The Ohio State University for fall quarter of the 2010-2011 academic year. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, students must be enrolled full-time and attain a 3.5 grade point average.

In addition, the students were selected for membership in The Ohio State University chapter of Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society. The purpose of Phi Sigma Theta is to recognize and reward superior academic achievement among undergraduate students in institutions of higher education and promote leadership skills, community service and continued academic excellence among its members.

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.

Friends of Library meeting scheduled

The next Friends of the Library meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley.

The meeting will be presented by Library Director Carlton Sears.

Teen Tech Week tournament

The Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is celebrating Teen Tech Week March 31 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.

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.

Calling all crossword puzzlers

The Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host a crossword puzzle tournament fundraiser March 12 at 10 a.m.

The tournament is for teens and adults and the registration fee is $10. Registration forms can be picked up at the library and sent to the Development Office at 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44503.

For information, contact the Development Office at 330-744-8636, extension 51630.

Homestead exemption outreach

Representatives from the Mahoning County Auditor’s office will be available for Homestead Exemption questions March 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Blood pressure screenings at the library

The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross will host a blood pressure screening at the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County at 1 p.m. March 22.

Trim a tree for March

Children of all ages can decorate an ornament for the all-seasons tree at the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County throughout the month of March.

Bonding with babies and books at the library

Join the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Wednesdays in March at 10 a.m. for Baby Brilliant: Bonding with babies and books.

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

This program is also available for 2 and 3-year-olds Thursdays in March at 10:30 a.m.

The program for 4 and 5-year-olds is scheduled for Thursdays in March at 1 p.m.

Register for kindergarten

Registration for children entering the Poland Local School’s kindergarten will take place March 5 and March 12 at Union Elementary School, 30 Riverside Dr. from 9 a.m. to noon. Kindergarten students will attend school from 8:20 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. each day. Parents may register for the Afterschool Care Program during student registration.

Parents or guardians must provide the child’s original, raised seal, birth certificate and Social Security card, immunization records, proof of residency (mortgage documents, house closing papers or rental agreements), parent identification (driver’s license and two current utility bills or credit card statement) and custody papers if applicable.

A child entering kindergarten must be 5 by Aug. 1 and 6 by Aug. 1 to enter first grade. A screening program is set for April 5-7. Parents will be given an appointment for screening during the registration process. No registration papers will be given out before March 5.

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. To reserve tickets, call 330-724-2177.

Curves offering free seniors’ memberships The Poland Curves is offering free basic memberships for their circuit strength training and exercise program to senior citizens age 65 and over that have certain Medicare supplement policies.

The Silver Sneakers program has no rigid class time. Ladies can come any time Curves is open.

Personal training and encouragement from our dedicated staff is included.

To learn if you qualify, call 330-757-8800 or stop in at 3040 Center Road, Route 224..

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 Sunday at 2 p.m.

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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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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 March.

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 March at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

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