Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks:

v “The Three Phantoms,” 8 p.m.: Three men who have each sung the lead role in “Phantom of the Opera” team up in this show that offers a glimpse of everyday life on Broadway. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264.

v Maple Syrup Festival, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Annual event in Boardman Township Park is highlighted by a pancake breakfast.

v Circus, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.: The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Covelli Centre for three shows today; 800-745-3000.

v David Nail, 7 p.m.: Country singer in concert at the Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Route 44, Rootstown; 330-325-0647.

v “Little Women,” 7:30 p.m.: Presented by the Howland High School theater department at Howland Middle School, 8200 South St. SE, Howland; 330-856-8250.

“Norm MacDonald: ME DOING STAND-UP” (11:30 P.M., COMEDY CENTRAL): The show is a new one-hour special that has the subversive comedian letting loose and riffing on everything from shameful sex and serial killers to cheese sandwiches.

for a complete list of programming, see tv week insert.

LOCAL TOPICS ON TV

“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. Sunday on 21 WFMJ-TV; and 10 a.m. Tuesday on Time Warner Cable community access channel): Aware of the need for educator resources, Turning Technologies Inc. has formed the Turning Foundation, a nonprofit arm, to provide minigrants to teachers. John Wilson, director of the foundation, and Shari Lackasee, a teacher at Taft Elementary School, will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to discuss the grant process.

Next, Brian Higgins, executive director of Big Brothers and Sisters of the Mahoning Valley, and Justine Banks, site-base coordinator with the organization, will discuss the upcoming Bowl for Kids Sake Bowl-A-Thon and the need for volunteers.

“Increase the Peace” (6:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday on MyYTV): Host Andrea Mahone’s guest will be Felicia Alexander of the Youngstown office of Minority Health, who will discuss Minority Health Month.

“Sunday Morning with Dee” (8 a.m. Sunday on WKBN-TV 27): Host Dee Crawford’s guests will be Wayna Hightower and Joe Caffey of the Mahoning Valley Cancer Coalition.

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Bella Emerald Ball

GIRARD

USA Dance will have its Bella Emerald Ball dinner-dance May 15 at Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St. This year’s event will embrace the Italian passion for life. It will include an Italian feast and dancing, including Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Hustle and the Tarantella. Tickets are $40 ($30 for students). Go to usabdance2015.com; send an e-mail to qpk7231@hotmail.com; or call Stephen at 330-502-5492.

Documentary on education system

YOUNGSTOWN

Life Skills Center of Youngstown and Southside Academy will screen the documentary “Waiting for Superman” on April 8 at Southside Academy, 1833 Market St. The film examines the U.S. educational system. For information, call Necia Boone at 330-690-8950.