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Canfield Rotary Clothing Drive

Canfield Rotary will be accepting clean used clothing donations for its “Poorest of the Poor” Clothing Drive today from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Clean used clothing donations can be dropped off at Canfield Village Middle School, 100 Wadsworth Street.

Rotarians will also be available during that time to pick-up bags and boxes from houses within the City and Township limits. To arrange for a pick-up, please call 330-533-3303.

This semi-annual event has been sponsored every spring and fall by local Rotarians to benefit families who are in desperate need or have experienced a natural disaster. This year, they will also support the Veterans Family Rehabilitation Organization and provide donated items to local veterans and their families.

Group violin lessons

Group violin lessons will begin Nov. 1 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church. Lessons will be offered Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. for ages 7-10 and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. for ages 4-6.

To register, contact Nikki Morris at 330-978-3434. For more information, visit www.nikkisviolinlessons.com.

Flu clinic Tuesday in Canfield

The District 3 Ohio Nurses Association will host a community flu immunization clinic on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Canfield City Building, 107 Lisbon Street, Canfield. Registered nurses will be distributing vaccines to anyone 9 and older until the vaccine is depleted. Cost for the vaccine is $16. SClB

Canfield resident named member of Sigma

Ryan Sankovic of Canfield has been recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization at the University of south Carolina. Sankovic was inducted into Sigma Alpha Lambda on Sept. 18 at the University of South Carolina.

Sigma Alpha Lambda is a national leadership and honors organization dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal development and lifelong professional fulfillment.

Spooktacular Auction

The ninth annual St. Michael Scholarship Fund Spooktacular Auction will be Saturday at the Family Life Center, 340 North Broad St. in Canfield at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 and includes food, bar and a bidding number.

The evening will include silent live auction items and other fun games. Costumes are encouraged.

For table reservations of eight or more, call Cheryl Love at 330-533-8831.

Tour Trees at the Gardens

Fellows Riverside Gardens is offering a leisurely walk in the gardens to admire the autumn splendor tomorrow 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.

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, ext. 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.

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 today 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.

AFHS 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.

Talk Turkey during tour

Enjoy MetroParks Farm’s last tractor-wagon tour of the season tomorrow 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.

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.

Enjoy changing leaves with a fall hike

Join Ford Nature Center to enjoy fall foliage at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Ford naturalists will host this moderately-paced, 3-mile hike along Lake Glacier’s west side, noted for its autumn colors and reflections. Meet at Ford Nature Center.