Canfield briefs

Ursuline Center will host Labyrinth Walk

To mark the somber anniversary of the terrorist attacks 10 years ago, The Ursuline Center will host a labyrinth walk. Join us to pray for healing in our world, nation, communitie families and within ourselves on Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. A labyrinth walk typically takes less than an hour and those wanting to participate are welcome to walk the sacred path anytime. The path is handicapped accessible. The Ursuline Center is located at 4280 Shields Road. The labyrinth is open year-round from dawn to dusk.

For more information, call Eileen Novotny, Ursuline associate at 330-533-3831.

Ursuline Center Book Club updates calendar

The Ursuline Center Book Club will meet Sept. 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to discuss the historical fiction novel Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford and on Nov. 1 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to discuss the suspense thriller Before I go to Sleep by S.J. Watson.

The group meets in the meeting room of Prato Hall at The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road. New members are welcome at any time.

For more information, call Eileen Novotny, Ursuline associate, at 330-533-3831, or the Ursuline Center at 330-799-4941.

Canfield graduate receives master’s

Cara Laine Graneto recently received her Master of Science in Child Development from Erikson Institute in Chicago. She also sat for her Child Life Specialist Exam in May and was awarded certification. Graneto has accepted a position at the Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital in Connecticut in their Child Life Department. She will be working in the Pediatric Respiratory Care Unit, Newborn Special Care Unit and the Neurosciences Unit. Graneto received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from John Carroll University and was a 2005 Graduate of Canfield High School.

Pancake breakfast helps animal rescue organizations

TNR of Warren and For the Dogs Animal Rescue will sponsor a pancake breakfast on Saturday 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.

Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA meets Tuesday

The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA will hold its meeting at A La Cart in Canfield on Tuesday 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).

Hospice volunteer class begins Monday

Hospice of the Valley’s new volunteer class begins Monday 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.

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 Thursday by calling Shirley Pappagallo at 330-207-9779.

Win tickets to Disney 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 Wednesday- Oct. 14. Drawings will take place Oct. 15 at each branch. The library will notify winners.

Gospel group performs tomorrow

The Keelings, a Southern Gospel Group, will perform tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield. There is no charge but a free-will offering will be taken.

For more information call the church office at 330-792-5805.

Library calls all travelers

The Canfield branch of Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host “Calling All Travelers” on Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. The whole family is invited to celebrate and honor Canfield’s Top Summer Readers with world stories, trivia and refreshments.

Library teaches toddlers rhythm and motion

The Canfield branch of Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host “Baby Brilliant: Rhythm and Motion” for 2 and 3-year-olds on Sept. 21 at 10 a.m.

The program includes a variety of music, dance, song and special activities including the use of props, musical instruments and imagination guaranteed to appeal to the young and restless. Child must be accompanied by an adult.

Library helps toddlers become succesful readers

The Canfield branch of Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host “Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk” for 2 and 3-year-olds on Sept. 14 and 28 at 10 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.

Library helps babies bond with books

The Canfield branch of Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host “Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books” for children ages 6-23 months Monday 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.

Performing Arts Center relocates to Canfield

The Performing Arts Center is relocating to Canfield. PAC, a competitive studio turning out numerous professional dancers, teachers and choreographers, is moving to its new location at 4478 Boardman-Canfield Rd. Suite C.

The center is going on 28 years of teaching the most innovative, up-to-date styles of dance. They also offer the instruction in voice and piano.

For more information, call 330-286-3117 or visit www.theperformingartscenter.net or on Facebook.

Library hosts Fun Times

The Canfield branch of Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County will host “Fun Times” for children 4 and 5 on Sept. 13, 20 and 27 at 1:30 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.

‘Tales to Tails’ at the library

The Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County encourages school-age children to sign up to read to a registered therapy dog on Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Readers of all levels and abilities are welcome to bring a book of their choice. Dogs are provided by K-9 for Compassion, registered Delta society therapy dogs. Sign-up is required. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Canfield library.

Library contest set for September

The library is holding a Guess ‘N’ Go — Do You Know? contest for children of all ages during library hours the whole month of September. Guess how many school items are in the jar and you may win a prize.

Become a TOPS member

TOPS Chapter No. 1805 is welcoming new members who want to lose weight or maintain their current weight. The group meets at Canfield Christian Church on Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. For information, call Judy at 330-533-2464.

Church to host outdoor movie nights

Canfield Christian Church is hosting a series of movie nights throughout the next several months.

The scheduled movies and dates are: “Secretariat” (Friday), “The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry” (Oct. 21).

The movies will be shown outside and start at dusk. Social hour with games starts an hour before. There will be free popcorn and drinks, but guests must provide their own blankets and lawn chairs. For information, call the church at 330-533-2246.

New business offers relationship coaching

XOXO Services is opening an office in Canfield. The company offers relationship coaching, matchmaking and emotional freedom therapy, which helps release emotional blockages preventing individuals from living their best lives.

Emotional Freedom Therapy is a drug-free and pain-free technique that helps ease anxiety and releases stress and energy blockage. The approach allows clients to reach their romantic life potential.

XOXO is run by a certified life/career coach and image consultant.

For information about XOXO’s services such as relationship coaching, match making and emotional freedom therapy, call Stephanie at 330-519-3542 or visit www.XOXOmatchmaking.com.

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.

Band rehearsals open to the community

Musicians from the Valley are welcome to attend rehearsals with the Canfield Community Concert Band. The band meets every Tuesday evening at Canfield High School.

For information, contact Leann Rich at 330-503-4113.

Grieve with friends

Honor and remember children who have passed away at Bereaved Parent of the USA-Mahoning County Chapter’s monthly meetings the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Park Vista of Youngstown, 1216 Fifth Ave.

For information, call Diane Hunter-Copeland at 330-770-2686.

Enjoy yoga every Tuesday

Get a rigorous workout and experience peace in the hectic world doing ashtanga yoga with Kirk every Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Unity Centre for Spiritual Living, 1226 Naylor-Lloyd Road in Liberty.

The class is not for beginners; intermediate to advanced yoga practitioners only. For information, call 330-539-0122 or visit www.unitycentre.org.

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.