Poland briefs

Family Fall Fest and Craft Show today at Shepherd of the Valley

Shepherd of the Valley- Poland will host its Family Fall Fest and Craft Show on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 40 vendors will offer treats to tempt any visitor. This year’s event will also feature an extended array of outdoor activities, such as a bounce around, face painting and music designed to entertain the whole family. Civil War re-enactors will be also be encamped on the grounds!

For more information contact Elida Cowles, Admissions Coordinator, at ecowles@ShepherdoftheValley.com or call 330-726-7110, ext. 0.

Shepherd of the Valley is located at 301 W. Western Reserve Road, Poland.

Poland Junior Women’s Club has new website

The Poland Junior Women’s Club begins its new service year by announcing its new website http://www.pjwc.org. The site will provide upcoming event information and a contact link for information or membership requests.

Officers for the 2011-2012 year are Melissa Poland, President; Barb Ogden, Vice President; Judy Coloutes, Treasurer; and Laurie LaPlante, Secretary.

The club meets the fourth Monday of every month from September through April, excluding December. Please consider supporting your community while forging friendships with other women.

The Poland Junior Women’s Club consists of a group of civic-minded women dedicated to working as advocates for the residents of the community actively supporting diverse projects for all ages. The Monday evening music at the Gazebo at Town Hall is one of the many programs sponsored by the club.

If interested in becoming a member, or learning more about the club, contact Tammy Starling at 330-757-3413.

Neighborhood Day at Prince of Peace

Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church is hosting Neighborhood Day on Sunday. The congregation at 2985 Center Road, Poland is offering a worship service at 10 a.m. and a picnic at 11:30 a.m. for its neighbors. Pastor Julianne Smith says, “We want to get to know the folks who live near us. Of course, all are welcome!”

All food and table service will be provided as well as additional activities. For more information, call 330-757-3272 or 330-953-2050.

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.

Volunteer opportunities available for American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is currently looking for volunteers to help its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk successful once again this year. In 2010, approximately 8,280 cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in Ohio alone.

For women coping with this disease, hope starts here with the American Cancer Society. This year’s event will take place on Oct. 2 at the Canfield Fairgrounds. The three mile, non-competitive walk raises money for breast cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services in your community.

The American Cancer Society needs volunteers to help for the day of the event.

For more information, to volunteer, or to walk in the event, contact your American Cancer Society at 888.227.6446 extension 2223 or visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline.

Luncheon for the Trumbull Memorial Hospital School of Nursing

The 24th annual Alumni Luncheon for the Trumbull Memorial Hospital School of Nursing will be Oct. 1 at The Center at Brittany Place, 336 Vienna Avenue (Route 46), Niles.

All nursing school alumni are invited to attend. Any alumni who did not receive an invitation and would like to attend may request an invitation by calling Martha Laurie at 330-799-7406. The deadline for reservations is Friday.

Client Appreciation Day is Sept. 24

The Mahoning Valley Veterinary Centre is hosting Client Appreciation Day on Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with food, games and prizes.

Music at noon programs resume at YSU

Youngstown State University Dana School of Music, in collaboration with the Butler Institute of American Art, presents Music at Noon performances. Performances are each Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at the Butler Institute of American Art. The concerts are free and open to the public and parking is free at the Butler. Concerts conclude Dec. 7 and will resume again in the January.

The performances for the month of September are Dana Flute Studio Recital (Sept. 21) and Jazz Combos (Sept. 28).

For more information, call the Dana School of Music at 330-941-3636. For a complete calendar of events, visit http://web.ysu.edu/fpa.

Become a global family by hosting an exchange students

Welcome an AFS Intercultural Programs high school student into your home for a school year or semester from one of 90 countries. All you need to do is provide a bed and meals for your student and share your life. Exchange students study in high schools and are eager to experience what it’s like to live in America.

Local AFS volunteers will support host families throughout the experience. Families are accepted year-round.

For information, visit www.afsusa.org/hostfamily, call 800-876-2377 or email terri.windsor@afsusa.org.

Mickey Schuster Scholarship spaghetti dinner set

Bethel Lutheran Church, located at 425 Crestview Dr., in 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.

Poland alumn receives scholarships at the Canfield Fair

Carly Carcelli, received two scholarships at the Canfield Fair during Youth Day activities on Sept. 1. She received the Darrel Bacon Memorial Junior Fair Scholarship ($750) and also the Mahoning County Junior Agricultural Education Assistance Award ($500). Carcelli is a 2011 graduate of Poland Seminary High School.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.”

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.

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 till 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. 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. 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.

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.