Canfield briefs

Canfield alum graduates magna cum laude

Amanda Hardy, Canfield Class of 2007, graduated magna cum laude from John Carroll University with a bachelor of science and biology degree. She will seek a master’s degree in anesthesia at Case Western University. Hardy is the daughter of Davis and Traci Hardy.

Ursuline Sister earns second masters

Sister Dorothy Kundracik, an Ursuline Sister of Youngstown, earned a master’s degree in Theology for Pastoral Ministry from the Loyola University Extension program offered through the Diocese of Youngstown at the Ursuline Motherhouse in Canfield.

Her project for the focus course was a Cosmic Walk of the Universe. Sister Kundracik traveled to New Orleans for the graduation ceremony in May.

She was an elementary teacher for 40 years and also has a master’s degree in geography. She is the manager of the Lordstown site of SCOPE, Senior Citizens’ Opportunity for Personal Endeavor.

Jewel Mart employees plan reunion

A reunion is planned for Jewel Mart employees Aug. 13 at Pacentrano Club on Craiger Avenue.

The cost is $15 per person.

For information, e-mail Josie at jewelreunion@zoominternet.net or Mary at MMorch55@zoominternet.net. Reservations and payments are due by July 15.

Yard sale to benefit local day camps

Glenwood Christian Fellowship, 7872 Glenwood Avenue, will host a yard sale today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Call 330-883-9085 to donate items for the sale. Funds will benefit Camp Newport in Boardman and Camp Woodside in Austintown.

Camp for Kinder Kritters

Fun activities are planned for indoor and outdoor during the Kinder Kritters summer camp July 20-21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Campers will go on short walks to learn about nature, have story time and make crafts. The cost for the camp is $25 for residents and $30 for nonresidents. Registration and fee are due at Ford Nature Center by July 11.

See concerts at Judge Morley Pavilion

The Judge Morley Pavilion will host free, lawn seating 7UP Summerfest Spectacular concerts throughout June at 7 p.m.

Wednesday will feature Sarah Turner, on June 22 the Canfield Community Concert Band will perform and on June 29 the music of Jack Vasko and Del Sinchak can be heard.

Become a TOPS member

TOPS Chapter No. 1805 is welcoming new members who want to lose weight or maintain their current weight. The group meets at Canfield Christian Church on Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

For information, call Judy at 330-533-2464.

Animal fun June 20

Meet Outback Ray’s exotic domestic animals during a hands on-show for the whole family June 20 at 11 a.m. at the Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Refreshments will be served.

See three little pigs at the library June 27

The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater will perform the True Story of the Three Little Pigs June 27 at 10 a.m. at the Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Free summer fitness program offered

Ted Suzelis will start a free summer fitness program to help motivate people to get in shape. The program is appropriate for people of all fitness levels, as long as they are physically able to walk.

The summer fitness program will be a weekly walk/run on Saturday mornings at 7:30 a.m. and ending Aug. 20. The group will meet at the Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway at Kirk Road between state Route 46 and Taylor Road.

For information or to register, call Stephanie at 330-729-1350 or visit www.OhioND.com.

Come to Columbiana County

Travel down to Columbiana County and tour the newly-remodeled Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center Sunday at 2 p.m. Afterward, hike a trail or two in Beaver Creek State Park.

To register and for directions, call the Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107.

Space available for trunk sale

Spaces are available for the Ursuline Center Car Trunk and Treasure Sale July 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the center on Shields Road.

The cost for the space is $20. Call Eileen Novotny at 330-533-3831.

Explore Mill Creek Park

Children entering grades four through six can explore the many different sides of Mill Creek Park during the Park Explorers summer camp June 29-30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Participants will learn about plants and animals that live in the park and the history of the park through hikes, games, crafts and more.

The cost for camp is $30 for residents and $35 for nonresidents. Registration and fee are due at the Ford Nature Center by June 20.

Canfield residents invited to camp

Greasel Park is hosting a Canfield City Summer Park program Monday through July 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

The camp is for ages 6 to 12 and a birth certificate is necessary for younger children to provide proof of age.

Children should bring their own lunches. There will be crafts, sports and games. Special speakers from the police department, fire department, library and Experimental Farm will attend.

This program is for Canfield City residents and Canfield school students only. Applications must be filled out and can be picked up at Canfield City Building and brought the first day of camp.

Be park pals at Mill Creek Park

Children entering grades first through third can become Park Pals as they learn about Mill Creek Park and the animals and plants that call it home July 13-14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Activities include hikes, crafts games and more. The cost for the camp is $30 for residents and $35 for nonresidents. Registration and fee are due at Ford Nature Center by July 5.

Cruise in a kayak

All skill levels are invited to join kayak-escorted trips throughout June at East Newport Boat Launch.

Take a sunset kayak today from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., enjoy an afternoon on the water June 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. or glide, look with binoculars and listen for wildlife June 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Single and tandem kayaks are available; age restrictions apply. Reservations are necessary and must be made 36 hours prior to program. The fee is $12 a per person for residents and $15 for nonresidents. Second person in tandem kayak is half price.

Experienced kayakers can bring their kayaks and a safety light June 24 for a dusk to dark paddle from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Participants must register by Thursday.

For information, call the Ford Nature center at 330-740-7107.

Free tennis camp for kids

Children 6 to 12 can learn the fundamentals of tennis during a free tennis camp July 11-12 from 10 a.m. to noon at Yellow Creek Park. To register, call 330-740-7100.

Church to host outdoor movie nights

Canfield Christian Church is hosting a series of movie nights throughout the next several months.

The scheduled movies and dates are: “The Velveteen Rabbit” Friday, “The Sand Lot” (July 15), “The Chronicles of Narnia” (Aug. 19), “Secretariat” (Sept. 16), “The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry” (Oct. 21).

The movies will be shown outside and start at dusk. Social hour with games starts an hour before. There will be free popcorn and drinks, but guests must provide their own blankets and lawn chairs. For information, call the church at 330-533-2246.

MCCTC to host summer camp

The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will give students preparing for grades seven through nine the chance to explore new careers this summer with its annual summer camp June 20-24 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Snacks are provided daily and a special luncheon will be at the end of the week.

Registration fee is $90. Applications are available from middle school guidance counselors or online at www.mahoningctc.com. For information, call 330-729-4120.

Italian Fest scheduled for July

The Italian Fest is set for July 29-31 in downtown Youngstown.

Festivities will begin July 29 at 5 p.m. with opening ceremonies, followed by the Miss Italian Youngstown Pageant at 7 p.m. The Miss Italian Youngstown beauty and talent pageant has become a tradition at the Greater Youngstown Italian Fest. The pageant includes modeling, speaking about Italian heritage and performing a talent.

There will be continuous entertainment and fun activities, including Morra and a pasta eating contest. A little King and Queen will also be crowned.

For information, contact pageant chairman Anthony Julian at 330-799-8184 or 330-207-0515.

Band rehearsals open to the community

Musicians from the Valley are welcome to attend rehearsals with the Canfield Community Concert Band. The band meets every Tuesday evening at Canfield High School.

For information, contact Leann Rich at 330-503-4113.

Grieve with friends

Honor and remember children who have passed away at Bereaved Parent of the USA-Mahoning County Chapter’s monthly meetings the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Park Vista of Youngstown, 1216 Fifth Ave.

For information, call Diane Hunter-Copeland at 330-770-2686.

Enjoy yoga every Tuesday

Get a rigorous workout and experience peace in the hectic world doing ashtanga yoga with Kirk every Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Unity Centre for Spiritual Living, 1226 Naylor-Lloyd Road in Liberty.

The class is not for beginners; intermediate to advanced yoga practitioners only. For information, call 330-539-0122 or visit www.unitycentre.org.

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 June.

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. throughout June at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

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

Tour the gardens at Fellows Riverside

Take a leisurely walk in Fellows Riverside Sunday from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

A guide will point out garden highlights, while sharing anecdotes and history. Sign in at the information desk on the day of the tour.

Be able to identify plant problems

Hone your diagnostic skills and learn more about identifying plant problems caused by specific insects and disease at the OSU Plant Diagnostic Thursday at Fellows Riverside Gardens from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The fee is $25 and includes lunch. To register, call Ohio State University Extension, Mahoning County at 330-533-5539.

Have breakfast and botany at Garden Cafe

Start Friday with a brisk walk through the Gardens followed by a light breakfast at the Garden Caf and a lesson about the plant family that includes carnations and baby’s breath.

The program is from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and costs $7 for residents and $9 for nonresidents. To register, call the gardens at 330-740-7116.

Find out what’s in a name

Tour Fellows Riverside Gardens to look at the connections between plants and their names during What’s in a Name: Part Two June 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants do not need to have attended part one to attend this class.

The fee is $15 for residents and $20 for nonresidents. To register, call the gardens at 330-740-7116.

Take home a prairie plant

Robert Kehres of the Ohio Prairie Plant Nursery will describe how to use prairie plants in home landscape and talk about the history of prairies as seen in the current exhibit “The Bison” June 29 at Fellows Riverside Gardens from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Each participant will be given a plant to take home. The fee is $10. To register, call the gardens at 330-740-7116.

Travel to Ohio gardens

On July 21, travel to garden author Tracy DiSabato-Aust’s private garden “Hiddenhaven” in Sunbury, Ohio, when perennials are at their peak and then travel to Columbus for lunch and to visit the Ohio Heritage Garden at the Governor’s Residence. Tour the Dawes Arboretum before enjoying a dinner at the Buxton Inn in Granville.

The cost for the tour is $105 for garden members and $145 for nonmembers. For information, call the gardens at 330-740-7116.

Go to the park with pop

Learn about local wildlife fathers during a moderately-difficult, 2-mile Father’s Day hike June 19 at 2 p.m. Meet at Lanterman’s Mill.

Take the low and the high road

Join Naturalist Emeritus Bill Whitehouse June 26 for an easy rated, 1 Ω- mile exploration of the Lily Pond from both the low road (path along the shore) and the high road (One-Way Drive) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Meet at the Lily Pond.

Walk for health and wellness

Health and wellness walks are scheduled Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. throughout June.

Meet Wednesday at Bear’s Den Meadow parking lot for a 3 Ω-mile moderately-difficult walk, June 28 at the Main Golf Course overflow parking lot on West Golf Drive for a 1 or 3-mile walk and June 29 at the Ford Nature Center for a moderately-difficult, 3-mile walk.

Saunter on the summer solstice

See lightning bugs and views of the Mahoning River during a summer solstice 4-mile, moderately-difficult walk June 21 at 9 p.m.

Meet at the Stavich Bicycle Trail at the eastern end of East Liberty Street in Lowellville.

Come to the park with an appetite

Chef David Armstrong will fire up the grill with swordfish and tuna June 21 or June 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. The cooking demonstration includes additional dishes that will complement the meal. The cost is $28 for garden members and $35 for nonmembers. To register, call the gardens at 330-740-7116.

You can help warm up America

Join the Loose Knit Group Friday from 10 a.m. to noon in the library at Fellow Riverside Gardens to make afghans and other projects to donate locally.

Donations of yarn and needles are always appreciated. For information, call the gardens at 330-740-7116.

Work on your writing skills

Join Karen Schubert Wednesday and June 22 for a writing workshop at Fellows Riverside Gardens from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The fee for the class is $10 and participants may register before the beginning of class.

Be prepared with dog first aid

Learn basic first aid from Director of Health and Safety Operations for the American Red Cross Guido Jannetti, Jr. during a Dog First Aid 101 workshop June 18 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at MetroParks Farm in Canfield.

MetroMutts members will receive a basic first aid kit for their dog. Do not bring pets.

The fee is $8 for MetroMutts members and $12 for nonmembers. To register, call the MetroParks office at 330-702-3000.

Have family garden fun

Visit the Family Garden on fair weather Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays to dig, plant, water or read a book. The Friendly Garden Greeter at the Discovery Cart will tell about plants and will offer many free hands-on activities.

For information, call the gardens at 330-740-7116.

Hop over for frog fun

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion can enjoy a story and exploration during the Preschool Nature Hour’s Froggy Story n’ Stroll June 17 at 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. or June 18 at 10 a.m. at the Ford Nature Center. The event will be held rain or shine, so come dressed for the weather.

The cost is $2 for residents and $3 for nonresidents. Register by calling the nature center at 330-740-7107.

Play nine, then dine at Mill Creek

You get nine holes of golf, live music, entr e, sides and riding cart Friday for $30. There will be a 6 p.m. shotgun start. Reservations required. To register, call the Pro Shop at 330-740-7112.

Be a 7UP champion

The 7UP Junior Golf Championship will be June 21-22 for ages 15-17, 13-14 and 12 and under at Mill Creek Golf Course at 8 a.m.

Individual stroke play for 36 holes.

The entry fee is $40 and includes cookout each day, sleeve of logo balls and awards. Registration is under way. For information, call the Pro Shop at 330-740-7112.

It’s tractor time

Start the tractor adventure with a children’s video showing how farm equipment works today at MetroParks Farm at 11 a.m.

Space is limited. Call 330-533-7572 to reserve a seat.

Family tours are back at the farm

Every Thursday at 10 a.m. throughout summer families can join MetroParks Farm for a 60-70 minute guided tractor-wagon tour of the facility.

The playroom will be open. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the tour. Reservations are suggested. For information, call the farm at 330-533-7572.

Let dads shine June 19

Find out what the male of each species of farm animals are called during MetroParks tractor-wagon tour June 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Children can make a gift to take home for dad.

Buy bulbs at the gardens

The Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens is hosting its bulb sale through Wednesday.

Order forms are available at the gardens and on the MetroParks website for bulbs to be picked up and planted in fall.

Bring your best flowers

The public can enter flower shows at Fellows Riverside Gardens throughout June. Entries must be received the Saturday of the show by 10:30 a.m. and show hours are Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Today and Sunday novice and experienced rose growers will be highlighted in the Mahoning Valley Rose Society Show and June 18 and 19, the Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown will host a show.

For details, call the gardens at 330-740-7116.

Grocery stores help Wounded Warriors

Three local Nemenz IGA’s will participate in a national cause marketing initiative to raise money for Wounded Warrior Project.

Locations include 2980 McCartney Road, Youngstown; 8 N. Broad St., Canfield; and 655 Creed St., Struthers.

During this national promotion, through Sept. 5, IGA will donate 10 cents from the sale of every specially-marked case of IGA brand water to Wounded Warrior Project, an organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors.