Canfield briefs

November 11, 2011 at 12:00a.m.

Drop and shop for free

Mauthe Park, 156 Smithfield Road, in Struthers is collecting holiday decorations in good condition (wreaths, lights, ornaments) and items suitable for holiday gifts (toys, books, clothes) on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m.

Those bringing decorations can take “new to you” festive decor and do holiday gift shopping for free from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free refreshments will be provided, courtesy of Republic Services.

This free event is sponsored by Republic Services, Poland Township, City of Struthers, Mauthe Park, Green Team and YSU re:CREATE.

For more information, call Sarah Ellis, YSU re:CREATE manager, at 330-941-2238.

Doctor gives health lecture

Ted Suzelis will be present his lecture titled, “Naturopathic Thyroid Care” on Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at his Boardman office, located in the Southbridge Executive Park at 725 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite K-4, Boardman.

In this lecture, Suzelis will discuss naturopathic options for thyroid health.

For more information or to register, call Stephanie at 330-729-1350 or register online at www.OhioND.com. Admission is free.

Junior Women’s League presents Donation Day

The Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League will present “Making Kids Count” Donation Day at Dunkin Donuts, 6041 Market Street, Boardman Saturday to collect new blankets and other items of care essentials (gifts too!) for babies. A free cup of Dunkin Donuts coffee will be given with any donation from 9 a.m. to noon.

“Making Kids Count” is an organization to help welcome and support the arrival of babies whose parents need a little extra financial support.

Boardman Park announces Carve-Out winners

On Oct. 25 Boardman Township Park hosted the “Great Pumpkin Carve-Out” for the community.

The winners of contest were:

Preschool, Will Gehring- first place, Julia and Mia Massacci- second place

K-4th grade Jacob Gehring- first place, Will Linder- second place

5th-9th grade Katharine Repetski- first place, Kylie Thomas- second place

10th-Adult Chuck Pangburn- first Place, Matt Lettau- second place

Winners may pick up their prizes at the park office, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Horticulture students open floral shop

The Horticulture students at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center have opened their floral shop to the community. The shop is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday through May.

The Floral Shop currently offers a selection of fall floral arrangements for the home, office or as gift. The students can also create custom fresh floral arrangements for their customers.

To plan an order or for more information, contact Mary June Emerson, Horticulture Instructor at 330-729-4000, ext. 1671.

The Gardens presents Breakfast Botany: Birch

Fellows Riverside Gardens invites you to Breakfast Botany: Birch on Nov. 18 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Start your morning with a brisk walk through the Gardens on then return to the Garden Caf to enjoy a light breakfast and learn about plants in the birch family.

The cost is $7 for residents and $9 for non-residents. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.

Bird walk in the park

Jeff Harvey of Wild Birds Unlimited will lead a walk to search for feathered winter residents and migrants on the Mindy Henning Memorial Trail today at 8 a.m. Meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at MetroParks Farm.

Enjoy Olde Fashioned Christmas

Lanterman’s Mill will be decked out in holiday finery Nov. 26-27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill.

The program will include Santa, artisans demonstrating crafts, a juggler, a balloon artist and musicians.

Bring a hat, scarf or pair of mittens to decorate a “Giving Tree.” Donated items will warm-up children in need from Mahoning County this winter.

Shop in the Gardens Holiday Open House

Shop the beautiful garden-related items, jewelry and holiday and home d cor today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

The limited edition 2012 Mill Creek MetroParks calendar from local nature photographer Scott Lanz will also be available.

Profits from the calendar sales support the future Ohio Woodland Garden at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Design fresh flower centerpieces

Design a fresh flower centerpiece at Fellows Riverside Garden on Nov. 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Lemon leaves, eucalyptus berries and hypericum share the limelight with autumn-hued roses in this Thanksgiving centerpiece. Dolly Vivalo will instruct you step by step in the design of this stunning fresh flower arrangement placed in a unique leaf vase.

The cost is $28 for Mahoning County residents and $35 for non-residents.

Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.

Library introduces Tales to Tails

School-age children of all reading levels and abilities are welcome to sign up to read to a registered therapy dog on Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. This program helps develop reading skills, promotes confidence and encourages a love of reading.

Dogs are provided by K-9s for Compassion, registered Delta Society Therapy dogs.

Library hosts the Price is Right

The library invites teens, grades 7-12 to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Price is Right. Guess the prices of several different items, without going over, and win a real prize.

The contest is going on during library hours through November.

Library hosts Baby Brilliant: Tales & Talk

The Canfield library is hosting Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s on Nov. 14, 23 and 30 at 10 a.m. for children ages 2-3. The program will include developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finer plays and other activities that will help children become a successful reader.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Library hosts Fun Times

The Canfield library will host Fun Times for 4s and 5s on Nov. 15, 22 and 29 at 1:30 p.m. for children ages 4-5. The program includes developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities to help children come successful readers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Design fresh flower centerpieces

The cost is $28 for Mahoning County residents and $35 for non-residents.

Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.

Trim a tree at the library

The Canfield library invites children of all ages to decorate an ornament for the all-seasons through November during library hours.

The Gardens presents Breakfast Botany: Birch

Fellows Riverside Gardens invites you to Breakfast Botany: Birch on Friday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Start your morning with a brisk walk through the Gardens then return to the Garden Caf to enjoy a light breakfast and learn about plants in the birch family.

The cost is $7 for residents and $9 for non-residents.

Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.

Enjoy Olde Fashioned Christmas

Lanterman’s Mill will be decked out in holiday finery Nov. 26-27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill.

The program will include Santa, artisans demonstrating crafts, a juggler, a balloon artist and musicians.

Bring a hat, scarf or pair of mittens to decorate a “Giving Tree.” Donated items will warm-up children in need from Mahoning County this winter.

Canfield grad graduates with honors

Thomas Mikes graduate magna cum laude from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in business administration with Honors Research Distinction. He majored in International Business with concentrations in Finance and Russian Language. Mikes is a 2007 graduate of Canfield High School and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mikes of Canfield.

Human trafficking speaker

Canfield Christian Church, 123 South Broad St., is hosting Dr. Tomi Lee Grover tomorrow.Dr. Grover will speak about TraffickStop, an organization which aims to stop human trafficking. A dinner will follow.

For more information, call the church office at 330-533-2246.

Almost Maine

The Canfield High School Players will be performing Almost Maine by John Cariani on today at 7 p.m. in the Canfield High School Auditorium.

For reserved seating call 330-702-7058 or email CHSPlaytickets@gmail.com by Nov. 8

Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.

This show is intended for mature adolescents and older and is not suitable for young children.

Local bankers receive banking diploma

Randy Colian, AVP Collections Manager, and Stacie Salyard, Commercial Credit Manager at Farmers National Bank in Canfield, recently graduated from the 2011 OBL Bank Management School, sponsored by the Ohio Bankers League.

Colian and Salyard were two of the 28 bankers who completed the intensive one-week program in September. The comprehensive school offers bankers from across the state the opportunity to enhance their skills in all areas of bank operations and management, and helps them understand the impact changes in the economy have on the profitability of a bank.

Montessori school hosts Baby Talk

The Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley, 2008 Lynn Ave., Youngstown is hosting Baby Talk: Where Babies Communicate every Tuesday in November.

The classes taught by Karen Steed, Deaf Educator and Sign Language Interpreter and Barb Ricks, Speech Language Pathologist is designed to increase vocabulary, reduce frustration and expand expressive language in babies.

Classes are geared to children ages 6 months to 2 and a half years and their parents.

Baby Talk level I will be Tuesdays in November (15,22) from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Baby Talk level II will be Tuesdays in November (15,22) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Class fees are $50 and include the session and sign language resource materials.

For more information call Barb at 330-540-1025 or email Karen at baileysignstoo@aol.com

Disney Prince and Princess Party set for today

Princesses and Princes from preschool to third grade are invited to the Disney Prince and Princess Party at the Austintown library on Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Dress up as your favorite Disney princess or prince.

This is a fundraising event for the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Tickets are $20 per child and the price of admission includes a ticket voucher for the a Disney on Ice performance of “Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey” at the Covelli Centre.

Children at the library party must be accompanied by an adult, who is admitted free. Attendance is limited to 100.

For information or to register, contact the Development Office at 330-740-6086.