Poland briefs

Hope Works of the Mahoning Valley

The Ursuline Center is hosting Hope Works of the Mahoning Valley 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.

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

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, call 330-740-6086.

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.

Pajama Jam at the library

The Poland library is hosting Pajama Jam: Sleepy-Time Fun for the Family on Nov. 21 from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

Families are invited to put on their pajamas and come for holiday stories and more fun.

Trim a tree at the library

Children of all ages are invited to decorate an ornament for the all-seasons tree at the Poland Library. Children can decorate the ornament during library hours throughout Nov.

Breaking Dawn wedding is Nov. 17

The Poland library invites girls in grades 7-12 to attend a wedding celebration for Bella and Edward from the Twilight Series on Nov. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the library.

The event will include games, crafts, prizes, surprises and food.

Beginning Nov. 1, teens can register by calling 330-744-8636, by visiting www.libraryvisit.org/Breakingdawn or in person at the library. Registration is limited.

Breakfast Club hosts candidate forum

The Breakfast Club invites the public to attend a candidate forum at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the Fellowship Hall of Poland Presbyterian Church.

During the forum, candidates for the Poland school board election will be interviewed and will answer questions from the audience.

Four candidates are running for open seats on the Poland school board.

Shaffer joins Farmers National Bank

Timothy Shaffer will be the new Vice President at Farmers.

Shaffer began as a management trainee and assistant branch manager in 1984 and has since help positions such as credit analyst, branch manager, small business loan officer and commercial loan officer. In his new position with Farmers National Bank, Shaffer will lead the commercial lending efforts in the Mahoning Valley.

Heartland Christian rummage sale set

Heartland Christian School is hosting a rummage sale on Saturday at Custom Comfort Systems, 44725 state Route 14, Columbiana. New or gently-used items will be collected on Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Custom Comfort Systems. All proceeds from the sale will benefit a mission trip to Guatemala.

Third annual food drive

Dr. Cecil, Dr. Gudaitis and staff will be hosting their third annual food drive during the month of November. On Nov. 17, the doctors will provide all chiropractic adjustments at no charge for existing patients in exchange for at least a bag of nonperishable food items. Call to reserve an appointment.

During the week of Nov. 14-18, the doctors will offer new patients a consultation and X-rays in exchange for two bags of non-perishable food items.

All food and proceeds will be donated to the Warren Family Mission.

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.

Flag Retirement ceremony is tomorrow

A flag retirement ceremony will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley, Poland. During the ceremony, more than 200 flags that were collected by Shepherd of the Valley will be burned in the “Braidich Burner.” The burner was designed by Poland resident Ray Braidich specifically for this purpose.

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

Grand opening party at Stage Door

The Stage Door Fine and Performing Arts School is hosting its Grand Opening Party tomorrow from 4 to 7 p.m. at their Poland location, Town One Square Plaza, 23 W. McKinley Way, Poland.

The school invites you to meet the staff, enjoy refreshments, listen to a voice ensemble and get your face painted. The dance department will be teaching the “Thriller Dance” and is offering a grand prize to the scariest dressed zombie.

The Stage Door offers all forms of dance, acting classes, voice classes and art classes. The school also offers Zumba. For more information, call 330-757-1110 or visit www.thestgdoor.com.

Chaney Class of ‘76 reunion

The Chaney High School Class of 1976 will hold its 35-year reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. on Nov. 26 at the Regency House, 3704 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Cost is $35 per person. Reservations are required. Class members who have not received invitations are asked to email chs76reunion@yahoo.com or call Mary Beth Nord Breckenridge at 440-526-3200. Information is also posted on the Chaney High School Class of 1976 Reunion page on Facebook.

Investigate the Millstones

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.

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 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 Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 23 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.