Poland briefs

Autumn bus trip to casino is Saturday

The Pink Ribbon Golf Classic is sponsoring a trip to the Meadows Race Track and Casino on Saturday. 15. Tickets are $30 and include $25 for play and a $5 food coupon from the casino. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. The bus will leave from Fab Limo, 3681 Connecticut Ave. in Austintown at 9 a.m. and leave from The Meadows at 5 p.m.

Deadline for reservations is Oct. 13. Money is not refundable, but the ticket can be transferred to another person. Checks should be made payable to: Pink Ribbon Golf Classic and be sent to Nancy Felton, American Cancer Society, 525 N. Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406. For more information, call Cheryl Miskell at 330-507-2504 or Bonnie Filipovich at 330-758-3635.

Third annual Candlelight Memorial set

Gianna’s Light, an organization aiming to bring comfort and hope to families who have suffered the loss of their baby, is hosting the third annual Candlelight Memorial for National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance day on Saturday from 6:30 to 8:30.

The memorial will take place on the Green in Canfield. Candles will be lit from 7 to 8 p.m. to join in the worldwide Wave of Light. The goal of this day is to not only remember babies lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy and neonatal death, but to let others know that they are not alone and do not have to suffer this unimaginable tragedy in silence.

For more information, contact Sherri Horvat at sherri@giannaslight.org or visit www.giannaslight.org.

Volunteer with Ursuline Sisters

The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown are now accepting applications for their Ministry Volunteer Program geared toward college students 18 or older. If you have a desire to make a difference in the community and have an hour or more a week to spare, contact Sister Normal Raupple at 330-792-7636 or email theursulines@gmail.com.

Enjoy Halloween at the Judge Morley Pavilion

Mill Creek Park’s Halloween event kicks off Saturday at 6 p.m. Families can enjoy the antics of Jocko the Clown, compete in the mummy wrap contest, or cheer their favorite adult in the pie-eating contest.

The event will host a kids’ costume competition and pet owners and their leashed, costumed animals can compete in their own special competition.

Career center salon opens to public

The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center salon is now open to the public. Salon hours through May are Tuesday through Friday, 8:30-10:30 a.m. by appointment only.

The students offer haircuts, hairstyles, perms, relaxers, facials, hair removal, hair color and manicures. All services are performed by students under the supervision of their instructor. Prices start at just $6.

To make an appointment, call Linda Tomko at 330-729-4000, extension 1309.

Investigate the Millstones of Mill Creek

Joe Hannibal of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History will chronicle his study of historic millstones along Mill Creek and other streams in the Western Reserve on Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. Hannibal will share his discoveries during an indoor presentation and finish with a moderate, 4-mile hike to Lanterman’s Mill to view the millstones. Meet at Ford Nature Center.

Take a Pumpkin Walk at Fellows Riverside Gardens

Fellows Riverside Gardens will host a pumpkin walk on Oct. 16 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Harvest decorations will be on display throughout the Gardens and refreshments and entertainment will be available at the Davis Center after the stroll.

Writing workshop Oct. 12

Join Karen Schubert on Oct. 12 and 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 to write about meaningful, everyday experience. 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.

Carve pumpkins for Fellows Riverside Gardens

Fellows Riverside Gardens will host a pumpkin carving event from 8:30 to 4 p.m. from Oct. 13- 15. The pumpkins will be displayed at the garden’s Pumpkin Walk Oct. 16. Carving will take place in the Service Building area and carving tools will be available for use. Wear warm layers.

Tour Trees at the Gardens

Fellows Riverside Gardens is offering a leisurely walk in the gardens to admire the autumn splendor on Oct. 23 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. A guide will point out highlights while sharing anecdotes and history with an emphasis on trees. Sign in at the facility’s information desk on the day of the tour.

Decorate tiny pumpkins at MetroParks Farm

Carve and decorate mini pumpkins at MetroParks farm on Oct. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. Guests can make a special pumpkin and take a guided tractor-wagon ride through the farm. Tractor-wagon leaves every half hour.

Enjoy changing leaves with a fall hike

At 2 p.m. on Oct. 23. Ford Nature Center will host a moderately-paced, 3-mile hike along Lake Glacier’s west side, noted for its autumn colors and reflections. Meet at Ford Nature Center.

Retire American flags

Shepherd of the Valley, Poland is collecting tired, torn and faded American flags through the end of September. Flags can be dropped off at Shepherd of the Valley, 301 Western Reserve Road, Poland, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

A retirement ceremony will be held in October which will allow all of the old, worn-out flags collected to meet a dignified end. The flags will then be burned in the “Braidich Burner,” a portable propane gas fueled flag disposal unit designed by Shepherd of The Valley resident Ray Braidich.

For more information, call 330-726-7110, ext. 0.

Join a Loose Knit Group

Help “Warm Up America,” with other crafters making afghans and other projects to donate locally on Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. All helping hands are welcome, both experienced and anyone wanting to learn to knit or crochet. Donations of yarn and needles are appreciated at any time.

Talk Turkey during tour

Enjoy MetroParks Farm’s last tractor-wagon tour of the season on Oct. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. before the animals are put away for the winter.

Children can make a special turkey craft to take home. Tractor-wagon leaves every half hour.

Shred It with help from Mill Creek Golf Course

Mill Creek Golf Course and Alpha Omega Document Management will help shred your old documents for free on Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations will benefit the Golf Course Practice Range and Learning Center will be accepted. The shredding station will be located in the Golf Course’s main parking lot and there is a five-box limit. For more information, call 330-740-7112. Rain date will be Oct. 29.

Class of 1981 reunion

The Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1981 will host its 30th class reunion on Nov. 25 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish center hall, 4500 Norquest Blvd., Austintown.

For more information, contact Betty Labozan Leone at 330-533-0037 or Chris Fire Luknis at 330-270-3515 or email AFHS81reunion@yahoo.com. Also visit “AFHS class of 1981” on Facebook.

Library Teen Read Week author visits

Well-known young adult author, Sharon Flake, will make a special appearance to the Poland Library on Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. Flake, author of “The Skin I’m In” will talk about a variety of topics such as the day-to-day life of a writer, the writing process, self-esteem, authorship as a career and more. She will also be answering questions and signing autographs.

Open registration is limited. To register, call 330-744-8636 or register online at www.libraryvisit.org/sharonflake.

Library helps babies bond with books

The Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host “Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books” for babies 6-23 months on Oct. 12, 19 and 26 at 10 a.m.

The program includes developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

First Night Youngstown seeks volunteers

First Night Youngstown is seeking volunteers to help at this year’s event. Volunteers typically work a three-hour shift and serve as admission button checkers and greeters, bus greeters, venue site inspectors, sellers of admission buttons and more.

The event is from 4:30 p.m. to midnight. Volunteers receive a $5 food voucher to be used the evening of the event and will be invited to an appreciation party in 2012.

First Night Youngstown is a family-friendly, alcohol-free New Year’s celebration of the arts. For more information or to volunteer, call 330-744-9966 or email infofirstnightyoungstown@netzero.net.

Vendors wanted for craft show

The second annual St. Nicholas Craft Show is looking for vendors for its show on Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tables are $25. Stop by the church office, 764 Fifth Street, to pick up an application.

For more information, call the church office at 330-755-9819 or Jeff Janci at 330-519-6822.

Pittsburgh ‘Rivers Casino’ bus trip

The Boardman Rotary Relay for Life team is sponsoring a bus trip to Rivers Casino on Nov. 12. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

The cost of the trip is $30 and you receive $15 in free play, plus a $5 food voucher. Seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

The bus will leave from behind St. Nicholas Hall in Struthers at 11 a.m. and return at 7 p.m.

Make checks payable to “Jingle Bell Run” and mail to Jeff Janci, 3170 Highland Ave, Poland, OH 44514. For more information, call Jeff at 330-519-6822.

Music at noon programs resume at YSU

Youngstown State University Dana School of Music, in collaboration with the Butler Institute of American Art, presents Music at Noon performances. Performances are each Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at the Butler Institute of American Art. The concerts are free and open to the public and parking is free at the Butler. Concerts conclude Dec. 7 and will resume again in the January.

For more information, call the Dana School of Music at 330-941-3636. For a complete calendar of events, visit http://web.ysu.edu/fpa.

Dance practice for Michael Jackson’s Thriller

If you love Michael Jackson, love to dance or just love Halloween, this is the event is for you! Dance practice for Michael Jackson’s Thriller will be every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Petco in Boardman. Local participants will join with dancers around the world, simultaneously performing the Thriller dance for charity on Oct. 29.

For more information visit http://ThrillTheWorldYoungstown.com.

Owl Tales for Twos

Two-year-old children and their adult companion can listen to stories, complete a craft and explore the habitat of park owls during a 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Oct. 13 Ford Nature Center event.

The cost is $2 for residents and $3 for nonresidents. Preregister at Ford Nature Center.