Austintown briefs

Local dancers perform with Youngstown Symphony Orchestra

Company dancers of Ballet Western Reserve are taking the stage with the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra to perform “Appalachian Spring,” a work composed by Aaron Copland for Martha Graham.

The performance will be Saturday at 8 p.m. at DeYor Performing Arts Center. For tickets, call 330-744-0264 or purchase online at www.youngstownsymphony.com.

Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League hosts meeting

The next meeting of the Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League will be Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at McDonough Museum of Art, 410 Wick Ave. The league will tour the museum and take a group photo.

Members are asked to bring a baby blanket for the Provisional Project of Jacky Thompson. All blankets collected will be donated to “Making Kids Count.”

Members are also asked to bring items for the Christmas baskets to be made for the residents of Glenellen.

Women interested in joining or receiving more information about the group can contact Linda Crish at 330-757-7990.

Hope Works of the Mahoning Valley

The Ursuline Center is hosting Hope Works of the Mahoning Valley. The sessions are designed to help unemployed and underemployed learn job interviewing skill, job search strategies and networking. The program bring in area employers and other experts to offer advice for job seekers.

On Wednesday, practice interviews with feedback will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road. On Nov. 9 the Computer Skills for the Job Search: Basics and Beyond session will be held at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, 7300 N. Palymra Road, Canfield.

For more information and to register, call Eileen Novotny at 330-533-3831 or Terry Supancic 330-219-6243.

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 (1,8,15,22) from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Baby Talk level II will be Tuesdays in November (1,8,15,22) 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 .

ABWA anniversary to be marked

The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Woman’s Association will celebrate its 49th Anniversary on Nov. 8 at Das Dutch Haus Restaurant in Columbiana. Cost is $20 and will include fried chicken, chuck roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, vegetables, cole slaw, soup and salad bar, homemade bread and pie.

To join in this celebration, call Sylvia Ezzo at 330-505-8245 by Oct. 30.

Disney Prince and Princess Party set for Nov. 12

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.

Angels hosts holiday wine tasting

Angels for Animals will host its sixth annual holiday wine taste on Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. at Andrews Hall in Canfield.

This year’s event will feature rich reds, sparkling whites and distinctive dessert wines from around the world. Help support the shelter programs and take home your favorite bottle or case at a discounted price.

Tickets in advance are $30 each or $50 per couple. Tickets are the door are $35 each or $60 per couple.

For tickets or more information, call Diane Less at 330-502-5352 or visit www.angelsforanimals.org.

Grace Lutheran Church Fall Sale

The women of Grace Lutheran Church will be hosting their 40th Annual Fall Sale today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 162 Raccoon Road, Austintown.

The sale will consist of clothing, household goods, toys books, Christmas decorations and tools.

A bake sale, homemade vegetable soup and sandwiches, and baked pies will be available to purchase all day. Proceeds from the sale will benefit a non-profit organizations.

Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner

The Knights of Columbus, council #3930, is hosting a spaghetti dinner tomorrow at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center, 4500 Norquest Blvd. from 12 to 5 p.m.

All dinners include spaghetti, meatballs, tossed salad, bread, butter, dessert and beverage.

The cost is $6.50 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 6-9 and children under 6 eat free. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

Senior safety night set at Wickcliffe church

Wickliffe Block Watch is sponsoring Senior Safety Night on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Wickliffe Christian Church, 3939 Potomac Ave., for all residents of Austintown.

Kay Lavalle of the Mahoning County Sheriff Department’s Senior Service Department will be speaking on senior safety. Master Park from Master Park Martial Arts International will be giving a self-defense demonstration.

Refreshments will be provided. To make a reservation, call 330-774-1803.

Autumn craft show set

The Austintown Middle School’s PTA will host its 28th annual Craft Show on Nov. 12 at AMS from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The admission is free and will include more than 200 vendors, crafts, food, a Chinese auction and more.

For more information, call Ellen at 330-270-0049, Deb at 330-270-0065 or Renee at 330-792-5373.

Soldier returns from Middle East

David A. Erickson has returned from the Middle East on his third tour of duty with the U.S. Army. Erickson previously served in Kandahar, Afghanistan. His wife, Monica, and four sons, Christopher, Brandon, Aaron and David James reside in Hobart, Ind.

He is the son of Jim and Mary Kay Erickson and Suzanne Erickson of Austintown.

Fitch PTSA night out

The Fitch Parent Teacher Student Association will host a night out on Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Barry Dyngles, Raccoon Road in Austintown. There will be a DJ, 50/50 and basket raffles.

The cost is $20 for a buffet and non-alcoholic beverages or $40 for a buffet and alcoholic beverages. The buffet includes pulled pork, Carolina chicken, vegetable, macaroni and cheese, salad, roll and dessert.

For tickets, contact Kelly Phillips at 330-518-3686 or kjhowdy@zoominternet.net.

New fungal nail laser treatment available

Austintown Podiatry Associates are now offering the new FDA-approved laser treatment for fungal toenail infections. This new high-tech treatment is now available as a simple, painless 10 minute in-office procedure.

Traditional treatments for nail infections have included topical anti-fungals (with relatively poor success rate) and oral medication. Studies are showing up to a 70 percent success rate with this noninvasive treatment.

For more information, call the Austintown office at 330-792-6519, the Boardman office at 330-729-1200 or the Warren office at 330-372-1500.

Free vitamins for seniors

The Hometown Pharmacy introduces “Healthy Seniors Free Vitamins Program” which will provide free, unrestricted access to high-quality vitamin supplements to any adult 62 or older.

Participants can sign up for the program at any Hometown Pharmacy location.

Each participant will receive a program punch card allowing them to obtain a one-month supply of multivitamins every month for one year.

Seniors who enroll in the vitamin program will also be eligible for $5 off the cost of flu shots which are available at all Hometown Pharmacy locations.

For more information, visit www.TheHometownPharmacies.com

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 tomorrow 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.

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.