Poland briefs

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.

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

Singers needed for Fair church service

As has occurred for many years, on the Sunday morning of the Canfield Fair, singers are invited to assemble at the stage near the grandstand/concourse to sing during the 9:30 Canfield Fair Ecumenical worship service.

A choir rehearsal will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the presentation of two anthems during the church service.

Participants will be reimbursed their admission fee for that day. Musical direction and additional special music will be presented by Tom and Kelly Scurich, accompanied by Adrienne Lesnett.

Hospice volunteer class begins Sept. 12

Hospice of the Valley’s new volunteer class begins Sept. 12 in the Hospice House conference room. Classes are from noon to 3 p.m. every Monday through Oct. 17. Volunteers will learn what Hospice of the Valley’s team of doctors, nurses, social workers and chaplains do for the patients and their family and how volunteers fit into that team.

Hospice volunteers serve in a variety of ways, including being companions for hospice patients at home or in nursing homes and helping at the Hospice House inpatient facility. New volunteers are needed.

For more information or to register, call 330-788-1992.

Hospice House is located at 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, on the campus of The Assumption Village.

Natural health lecture

Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D. will present his lecture, “How to Eat and Live Right for Your Blood Type” on Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at his Boardman office, Southbridge Executive Park, 725 Boardman-Canfield Rd., Suite K-4, Boardman. Dr. Suzelis will explain the scientific background behind the “Eat Right for Your Type” diet as well as dietary and lifestyle guidelines for each blood type.

Attendees will be able to try blood type diet friendly products including spelt bread, soy milk, almond milk, spelt pizza, rice ice cream and more.

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

Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA meets Sept. 13

The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA will hold its meeting at A La Cart in Canfield on Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will begin with a dinner of Swiss steak, twice-baked potato, green beans, salad and apple dumplings.

The cost is $16. The deadline for reservations is Thursday. Reserve your seat by calling Joan Lucansky at 330-755-8212 or Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089 (except Wednesday evenings).

Fall fashion preview set

The Network Council of Mahoning Valley of ABWA will sponsor its 22nd annual Fall Fashion Preview on Sept. 25 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman. The doors will open at 12:30 p.m. and lunch will be at 2 p.m.

Cody of Shooting Start, Nashville, will be the entertainment for the evening. There will also be a raffle of a 32-inch flat screen TV, Split the Pot and a Chinese auction. Tickets are available for $25 per person until Sept. 15 by calling Shirley Pappagallo at 330-207-9779.

Mickey Schuster Scholarship spaghetti dinner set

Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Dr., Boardman will host its semiannual Mickey Schuster Scholarship Spaghetti Dinner on Sept. 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. Cost is $6.50 for adults and $3 for children under 12.

Tickets are available at the door or by calling the church office at 330-758-5745. The dinner includes salad, bread, pasta with meatballs, dessert and drink. Takeouts are available.

All proceeds go to the Mickey Schuster Scholarship Fund and are distributed each year to college students at Bethel.

Local remodeler builds its way to the top

For the 18th consecutive year, Duncan’s Bath and Kitchen Center, located in Poland, has been designated as one of America’s Top 500 Remodelers. The recognition was recently awarded by “Qualified Remodeling Magazine” and will be published in the magazine’s August 2011 edition as well as online at www.qualifiedremodeler.com.

The Top 500 is the longest ongoing recognition program in the remodeling industry, recognizing remodelers for significant success. Recipients must demonstrate sustained success in remodeling installation dollar volume and are chosen based on their previous year’s performance in a number of categories.

Duncan’s services, founded in 1956, include remodeling of baths, kitchens and basements as well as barrier-free remodeling, room additions and plumbing. For additional information, visit www.LetDuncanDoIt.com.

Retrouvaille weekend

If your marriage has grown cold and uncaring, Retrouvaille (Help Our Marriage) has helped thousands of couples heal their marriages. The next program is Oct. 21 at Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center. There’s limited space, so please call early.

For confidential information on our Youngstown diocese program call 330-979-7787 or visit www.retrouvaille.org.

Bulldog Turf Club donates to food pantry

The Bulldog Turf Club and friends donated $700 worth of food to the Poland Inter Faith Food Pantry on Aug. 3. The pantry is housed at the Poland Methodist Church and is sponsored by Poland’s four largest churches: Poland Methodist, Poland Presbyterian, Prince of Peace and Holy Family.

In order to make the donation, members and friends of the club made personal cash donations. Turf club members and friends then went shopping, purchased and delivered the food. No Turf club funds were used in this project.

“This is the third time that members and friends of The Bulldog Turf Club have made a donation to the food pantry. The food pantry is a great community resource and we are proud to support it,” said Turf Club Chairman Bob Richards, Jr. “We are honored to provide this community service. We will continue our efforts for the Pantry for as long as we can.”

Pancake breakfast helps animal rescue organizations

TNR of Warren and For the Dogs Animal Rescue will sponsor a pancake breakfast on Sept. 17 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Packard Park Indoor Shelter House, 1703 Mahoning Ave. in Warren.

Cost is $7 per person for all-you-can-eat-pancakes served with sausage, milk, orange juice and coffee. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. In addition to the breakfast, tickets will be available for a 50/50 raffle and Chinese auction.

Both groups are nonprofit, volunteer-based and rely solely on donations and fundraisers. All proceeds from the event will continue to help TNR of Warren and for the Dogs save the dogs and cats of Trumbull and Mahoning counties.

For more information, call 330-330-8166, visit www.tnrofwarren.org or www.ForTheDogs.Petfinder.com or follow them on Facebook.

Library helps toddlers become readers

The Poland branch of Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host “Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk” for 2 and 3-year-olds on Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 10:30 a.m. The program includes developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help toddlers become successful readers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Vendor space available

Vendor/craft space is still available for the Shepherd of the Valley Family Fall Fest and Craft Show on Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 301 W. Western Reserve Road, Poland. All proceeds go to support resident activities. Interested crafters/vendors can call 330-726-7110, ext. 0 for more information.

Library calls all travelers

The Poland branch of Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host “Pajama Jam: Sleepy-Time for the Family” on Sept. 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The library encourages the whole family to put on pajamas and come honor top readers for Summer Reading 2011 with stories and fun.

Win tickets to show

Enter a contest to win four vouchers for the Oct. 28 performance of “Phineas and Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever.” To enter, visit any branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, fill out an entry form and write a paragraph explaining why you like Phineas and Ferb. The contest runs Sept. 14- Oct. 14. Drawings will take place Oct. 15 at each branch. The library will notify winners.

Library hosts Fun Times

The Poland branch of Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host “Fun Times” for children ages four and five on Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 1 p.m. The program will include developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help children become successful readers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meetings set for LPDC

The Poland Local Professional Committee will meet in 2012, on Jan. 19 at 3:15 p.m., March 22 at 3:15 p.m. and May 17 at 3:15 p.m. at Poland Middle School.

The purpose of the committee is to review and approve course work and CEU’s to be completed by educators within the district.

Library helps babies bond with books

The Poland branch of Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host “Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books” for children ages 6-23 months Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 10 a.m.

This program includes developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help children become successful readers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Grocery stores help Wounded Warriors

Three local Nemenz IGA’s will participate in a national cause marketing initiative to raise money for Wounded Warrior Project.

Locations include 2980 McCartney Road, Youngstown; 8 N. Broad St., Canfield; and 655 Creed St., Struthers.

During this national promotion, through Monday, IGA will donate 10 cents from the sale of every specially-marked case of IGA brand water to Wounded Warrior Project, an organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors.

Historical society meets

The Poland Historical Society will host regular meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Little Red School House, 4515 Center Road.

The society is actively seeking new and previous members who would like to be involved in future events, including a Tour of Homes and Gardens. For information, call Joan Madej at 330-707-0692.

Curves offers Silver Sneakers classes

Free Silver Sneakers classes are offered for eligible women over 65 at Curves in Poland during regular hours. For information, call or 330-757-8800 or visit Curves at 3040 Center Road.

Enjoy classic rock, join in the club

Classic Rock Social Club is calling all classic rock fans to join them. There are no member fees, just e-mail John Paul jpjam@crsclub.com or call 330-792-8146.

Daughters Revolution elects new officers

The Mahoning Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met June 13 at Ala Cart Catering in Canfield for the special purpose of installing new officers for the 2011-2013 term of office.

The new officers elected May 9 are Regent: Mary Altiere, Vice Regent: Milly Lumley, Chaplain: Priscilla Sutton, Recording Secretary: Rolayne Kasmer, Corresponding Secretary: Barbara Parker, Treasurer: Frances Stoner, Registrar: Nancy Lewis, Librarian/Historian: Bonnie Casto and Board members: Carol Tallman, Sarah Reynolds and Mary Lou Shively.

The chapter meets the second Monday of each month except in January, July and August.

The next meeting will be Sept. 12 at Ala Cart Catering at noon.

Former resident Dean of Students

Kathy M. Shellogg was appointed Dean of Students at Capital University in Columbus.

Shellogg is a former resident of Poland and has been a student affairs educator for most of her professional career. She is involved as a private consultant working in the organizational change, leadership and community development in higher education, communities and not-for-profit organizations.

Shellogg has served in numerous leadership capacities for the American College Personnel Association, was a charter member of the Educational Leadership Foundation and presented more than 100 higher education organizations, government agencies and community organizations. She completed post-master’s work in higher education at the University of Notre Dame and a Bachelor’s of Arts with honors from Wittenberg University.

Shellogg is the daughter of Charles and Bette Shellogg of Poland. She is married to Dr. Robert C. Oberst and has a son, Alexander.

Have family garden fun

Visit the Family Garden on fair weather Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays to dig, plant, water or read a book. The Friendly Garden Greeter at the Discovery Cart will tell about plants and will offer many free hands-on activities.

For information, call the gardens at 330-740-7116.

Family tours are back at the farm

Every Thursday at 10 a.m. throughout summer families can join MetroParks Farm for a 60-70 minute guided tractor-wagon tour of the facility.

The playroom will be open. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the tour. Reservations are suggested. For information, call the farm at 330-533-7572.