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Cars

Car Cruise with DJ Richie D, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; 330-757-4043.

Fairs, Festivals

Parish Festival, 4 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 225 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-534-1928.

Bavarian Fun Fest, 2 p.m., Quaker Steak and Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-981-9464.

Columbiana County Fair, 11 a.m., The Columbiana County Fairgrounds, 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon; 330-424-5531.

Outdoor Music

Cherry Wine, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., St. Patrick Church of Hubbard, 225 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-534-1928.

Cortland Community Band, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704.

Following June, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-8105.

Groove Platoon and Dennis Drummond Group, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheatre, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-922-8399.

Jim Frank Combo, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Ramsay Memorial Pavilion, corner of Fifth Street and Ohio Avenue, McDonald; 330-530-5472.

Mahoning Valley Button Box Club, 7 p.m., Yellow Creek Park, 19 Lowellville Road, Struthers; 330-740-7106.

Salem Quaker City Band, 7 p.m., Copeland Oaks Retirement Community, 800 S. 15th St., Sebring; 330-938-6126.

Cortland Community Band, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Shawn Colvin, with John Fullbright, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 800-595-4849.

Friday

Dances

Celebrity Dancers Dance Party, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Celebrity Hall, 2520 South Ave., Youngstown; 330-788-9019.

Mansfield 5, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; 330-545-8995.

Fairs, Festivals

Greater Youngstown Italian Fest, 11 a.m., Central Square, downtown Youngstown.

Parish Festival, 4 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 225 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-534-1928.

Bavarian Fun Fest, 2 p.m., Quaker Steak and Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-981-9464.

Columbiana County Fair, 11 a.m., Columbiana County Fairgrounds, 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon; 330-424-5531.

film

“White Heat,SDRq 9 p.m., Yellow Creek Theater, behind Poland Library, U.S. route 224, Poland.

Onstage

“Dog Days,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

“Footloose,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.

Outdoor Music

Brotherz Band, 6:30 p.m., Lake Milton State Park Waterfront Stage, Grandview Ave., Craig Beach.

Michael Austin, noon to 1 p.m., Courthouse Park, Courthouse Square, Warren.

Youngstown Area Community Concert Band, with Johnny Oakes, 6 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Square, 103 N. Diamond St., Mercer, Pa.; 724-662-3800.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

’50s Elvis Tribute Show, 6 p.m., Quaker Steak & Lube, 435 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-5823.

Summerdance with Gramatik, noon, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 Nelson Ledge Road, Nelson; 440-548-2716.

Saturday

Country

Tyler Farr with Joanna Smith, 10 p.m., Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Route 44, Rootstown; 330-325-0647.

Dances

Jitterbug Fest, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; 330-545-8995.

Fairs, Festivals

Greater Youngstown Italian Fest, 3 p.m., Central Square, downtown Youngstown.

Parish Festival, 4 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 225 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-534-1928.

Pymatuning Lake Fest, main beach area, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Pymatuning State Park, Andover; 724-932-3142.

Bavarian Fun Fest, 2 p.m., Quaker Steak and Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-981-9464.

Columbiana County Fair, 11 a.m., Columbiana County Fairgrounds, 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon; 330-424-5531.

Harvey S. Firestone Festival of the Arts, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Firestone Park, 347 E. Park Ave, Columbiana; 330-482-2656.

Music

Johnny Angel and the Halos with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Passavant Center, Thiel College, Greenville, Pa.; 724-475-1177.

Onstage

“Dog Days,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

“Footloose,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.

Outdoor Music

Cleveland Orchestra, 8 p.m., Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cleveland; 800-745-3000.

Jim Frank Combo at Wellsville Italian Festival, 8:30 p.m., downtown Wellsville.

Jim Frank Combo at the Greater Youngstown Italian Fest, 4 p.m., downtown Youngstown.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Summerdance with Gramatik, noon, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 Nelson Ledge Road, Nelson; 440-548-2716.

Sales Shows

Lake Milton Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to noon, Lake Milton State Park, Craig Beach.

Special Events

Beach Party with Rudy & the Professionals, 6:30 p.m., Lake Milton State Park Amphitheater, Craig Beach.

Sunday

Dances

Oldies dance party with DJ Ron Chick (POF/DARE), 6:30 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-788-0494.

Fairs, Festivals

Columbiana County Fair, 11 a.m., Columbiana County Fairgrounds, 225 Lee Avenue, Lisbon; 330-424-5531.

Greater Youngstown Italian Fest, 11 a.m., Central Square, downtown Youngstown.

Bavarian Fun Fest, 1 p.m., Quaker Steak and Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-981-9464.

Parish Festival, 2 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 225 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-534-1928.

Pymatuning Lake Fest, main beach area, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Pymatuning State Park, Andover; 724-932-3142.

Onstage

“Dog Days,” 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

“Footloose,” 2 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.

Ballet LaBayadere, 6:30 p.m., Buhl Farm Park, 730 Forker Blvd., Sharon, Pa.; 724-981-5522.

Outdoor Music

Summer Throwdown, 12 p.m., metal music fest at B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown.

Frank Gallo Band, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tod Park, Lawrence Avenue, Girard; 330-545-4625.

God’s Quad Quartet, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Firestone Park, 347 E. Park Ave, Columbiana; 330-482-2656.

Moonlighters featuring Kathy Mates, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Waterworth Memorial Park, 866 Sunset Blvd., Salem.

Steve and Diane, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Harding Park, 249 Roosevelt Drive, Hubbard; 330-534-3098.

W.D. Packard Concert Band, South Lawn, 7 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 330-399-4885.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Summerdance with Gramatik, noon, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 Nelson Ledge Road, Nelson; 440-548-2716.

Monday

Dances

Happy Feet Dance lessons, 6 p.m., Weathers- field Fire Station 40, 2229 Gardenland Ave. S.E., Niles.

Mad Hot Monday Ballroom Boogie, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8995.

film

“Ratatouille,SDRq 9 p.m., outside at Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown.

Outdoor Music

Canfield Community Concert Band, 7 p.m., Canfield Village Green, Canfield.

Wayne Tomsic Combo, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Poland Village Town Hall, 308 S. Main St,, Poland; 330-757-2112.

Tuesday

Outdoor Music

Canfield Community Concert Band, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 7148 West Blvd., Boardman; 330-726-9061.

Ginny and the Jettz, 7 p.m., Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown; 330-793-0718.

Wednesday

Dances

DJ Carl Severino, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; 330-545-8995.

Outdoor Music

ALB, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Woodworth Park, Luther Avenue, Beaver Township; 330-549-9552.

Girard Swing Band, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 1500 McKinley Ave., Niles; 330-544-0771.

Mo Mojo, 7 p.m., Judge Morley Pavilion, McCollum Road, Youngstown; 330-740-7114.

Rex Taneri Band, 7 p.m., The Commons at Greenbriar, 8060 South Ave., Boardman; 330-758-8855.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Steve Earle & The Dukes, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 800-595-4849.

Ongoing

ART

Akron Art Museum, One South High, Akron. Cost: adults, $7; students and seniors (65+), $5; children 12 and younger, free. Hours: 11-5 Wed.-Sun.; 11-9 Thurs. Closed major holidays. 330-376-9185.

Andy Warhol Museum, General Robinson and Sandusky streets, Pittsburgh. Hours: 10-10 Fri.; 10-5 other days; closed Mon. 412-237-8300.

Art Outreach Gallery, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Exhibits are free and open to the public. Hours: 5-9 Fri.; 1-9 Sat.; 1-5 Sun. 330-394-3384.

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Admission is free. Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.; 9-noon Sat. 440-964-3396.

Blue Heron Art Gallery, 600 Main St., Volant, Pa. Hours: 10-5 Mon.-Sat., noon-5 Sun. 724-652-0752, 724-533-2606 or www.blueherongallery.com.

Butler Institute of American Art, 343 E. State St., Salem. Closed for repairs. 330-332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. 330-609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Works by Joan Mitchell,” through Aug. 5; “76th National Midyear,” through Aug. 19. Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Closed 2 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. 330-743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Reinberger Gallery in the Gund Building, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5 Tue., Thu., Sat. and Sun.; 10-9 Wed. and Fri.; closed Mon. 216-421-7407.

Crandall Art Gallery, Mount Union College, at the corner of Simpson St. and Union Ave., Alliance. Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 1-6 Sat. and Sun. 330-823-2083.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle.” Humanimals by Gayle Marie Weitz,” through Aug. 24. Hours: 11-8 Tue. and Thu.; 11-4 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. 724-652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.

Langenheim Memorial Library, Thiel College, 75 College Ave., Greenville, Pa. Free and open to the public. Hours: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 724-589-2106 or www.thiel.edu/cbi.

Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Emily Davis Gallery, University of Akron, Folk Hall, 150 E. Exchange St., Akron. Hours: 10-5, Mon., Tue., Fri., Sat.; 10-9 Wed., Thu. 330-972-5951.

McDonough Museum of Art, on the campus of YSU. Hours: 11-4 Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free. 330-941-1400 or www.mcdonoughmuseum.ysu.edu.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “International Exhibition of Botanical Art & Illustration,” selected works of The Hunt Institute of Botanical Documentaiton permanent collection featuring watercolors, prints and drawings by 68 artists from 15 countries, through Sept. 9. Gallery hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. 330-740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Melnick Museum, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “Happy Birthday, Ford Nature Center,” through Dec. 2012. The Ford family donated their home that had originally been built for a personal friend of Volney Rogers. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. 330-740-7116.

Old North Church Gallery, 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield. Open daily. (330) 533-6848.

Roberta’s Gallery of Fine Arts, 8 S. Main St., Columbiana. Hours: 11-4 Wed-Sat. or call for an appointment. 330-482-4522 or (330) 892-0306.

SMARTS Center, 258 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown. Hours: Open Tue.-Th. and by special appointment. 330-941-2787 or www.fpa.ysu.edu/smarts.

Springfield Township Museum, Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg (third building south of Knesal Hardware). The museum contains artifacts from businesses, farms, wars and Springfield High School and contributions from many township residents. Hours: 1-3 p.m. First Sunday monthly. 330-542-9810.

Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shop, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown. Works of area artist Bob Barko Jr. and displays of memorabilia featuring Idora Park, Isaly’s, Mill Creek Park, steel mills, movie theaters, historic and contemporary downtown, and more. Hours: evenings and weekends by appointment only. 330-743-8929.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. Hours: 2-4 Wed.-Sat. Closed holidays. Tours by appointment. 330-399-8807, ext. 121, or www.sutliffmuseum.org.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. “The TAG Artists” featuring Scott Chopko, Cynde Kennedy, Salli Sowalski, Paula Smith, and Judy Waid, and “Welcome to My World” with Marie Dippolito, through Aug. 3.; “48th annual Juried Show,” drop off noon-4 Aug. 3 and 4. Entry forms on website. Opening reception, 7-9 Aug. 11. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 330-395-4876 or www.trumbullartgallery.com.

Ward Bakery Building, Lynn Cardwell studio, 1024 Mahoning Ave. (across from U-Haul), Youngstown. Weekly pottery classes with Lynn Cardwell Tue., Wed. and Thu. 330-718-2696.

CHILDREN

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh. Hours: 10-5 Mon.-Sat., noon-5 Sun. Admission: adults, $11; children 2-18 and senior citizens over 65, $10, children under 2 free. Call for group rates. Closed Thanksgiving. 412-322-5058.

OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology, 11 W. Federal St., Youngstown. General Admission is $7 per person, children 2 and younger are free. Hours: Mon.-Thur. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fri and Sat, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday noon to 4 p.m. 330-744-5914 or ohwowkids.org.

FLEA Markets

Antique and Flea Market of West Middlesex, Pa. Route 18 South, West Middlesex (off I-80, Exit 4-B, & Route 60). Hours: 9-5 Wed., Thu., Sat. and Sun.

Four Seasons Flea and Farm Market Inc., 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown. 8-4 Wed. and Sun. 330-744-5050.

Market Square, 6406 Kinsman-Nickerson Road, Kinsman. 12 shops including 100,000 used books, antiques, collectibles, new and used housewares and hardware, wallpaper/borders, soda fountain. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10-5 Sat. and Sun. 330-876-3178.

Menagerie Thrift & Gift Store, 6037 E. Market St., Warren. Antiques, collectibles, hobbies and more. Open 10-6 Tue.-Sat. 330-856-5174.

Michaelangelo’s Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market, U.S. Route 422, Edinburg, Pa. Hours: 6-3 Sun. 724-652-6244.

Pulaski Flea Market, off Route 551 between West Middlesex and Pulaski, Pa. Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays. Take Route 18 South of center of West Middlesex to 551, just past the VFW Flea Market, turn right.

Rogers Community Open Air Flea Market, 45625 state Route 154, Rogers. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-dusk, Fri. 330-227-3236.

South Avenue Flea Market, 7689 South Ave., Boardman (1/2 mile south of 224). Furniture, home accessories, furnish your home or apt. Hours: 9-4 Sat. and Sun. 330-719-2090.

Warren Flea Market, 428 Main Ave. S.W., Warren. Hours: 8-5 Tue. and Sat. 330-399-8298.

Whistle Stop Flea Market, 809 N. Main St., Hubbard (between the Emerald Diner and tracks). NASCAR, Hot Wheels, Coca Cola. Huge selection of handbags, Murano glass, Rick’s Coins and Betty’s Blue Bagz are here, variety of good used furniture, in season local produce, large selection of new and vintage jewelry, glassware, tools and toys. Fresh in stock Avon with 20-percent off all brochure orders. Hours: 10-5 Wed.-Sun. during winter months. 330-507-2033.

Wizard of Odds, 10966 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson (four miles west of Austintown Walmart, corner of routes 18 and 45). Antiques, primitives, collectibles, furniture (new, used and unusual). Over 50 vendors, handicapped accessible, snack area. Open 10-6 seven days. 330-538-0444.

Wizard of Odds II, 4761 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. In plaza with Marc’s and Bill’s Place. Hours: 10-7 Mon.-Sat.; 10-6 Sunday. 330-797-0444.

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Anne Kilcawley Christman Hands-On History Room,” through Aug. 22; “Arial Photography 1940s-70s,” through October; “Memories of Christmas Past,” Dec. 1-Jan. 6. Tours will be half price 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Hours: 1-5 Tue.-Sun. Admission: $4 for adults; $3 for senior citizens and college students; and $2 for children. For information visit www.mahoninghistory.org or call 330-743-2589.

Austin Log Cabin, 3797 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Free tours. Open 1-4 first Sun. monthly. Call for appointment other days. 330-792-1129 or 330-799-8051.

Barnhisel House, 1011 N. State St., Girard. Hours: 1-4 p.m. second and fourth Sunday each month. Admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children, $2; under six, free. 330-545-6162.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh; Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun. 412-622-3361 or www.carnegiemnh.org.

Carnegie Science Center, One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. Make reservations from 8-5 Mon.-Fri. Hours: 10-5 Sun.-Fri., 10-7 Sat. 412-237-3400.

Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum, Dept. of Geology and Environmental Services, Youngstown State University, Moser Hall. Hours: noon-4 Mon.-Th., or by appointment. Free. 330-941-3512.

Crandall Gallery, Mount Union College, Simpson St. and Union Ave., Alliance. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 1-6 p.m. 330-823-2083.

Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St., Harmony, Pa. Reservations suggested for weekends. 724-452-7341 or 888-821-4822 or www.harmonymuseum.org.

Henn Museum Store, 8292 Tod Ave. S.W., Warren. Hours: 10-2 Sat.; 9-2 third Sat. monthly. 330-824-2575.

Historical Museum of Columbiana, 10 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, 2-4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Memorial Day through September. Free admission. 330-482-0946.

Hower House, University of Akron, 60 Fir Hill, Akron. Admission: Adults, $6; senior citizens (65+), $5; students, $2; children 6 and under admitted free with adult. Group rates for 10 or more. Hours: noon-3:30 Wed.-Sat. 330-972-6909.

Hubbard Historical Society’s McBride House, 27 Hager St., Hubbard. Open house schedule, 2 to 5 p.m. second Sunday monthly. Tours at other times may be arranged by calling 330-534-4247.

Jefferson Depot Village, 147 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson. Travel back in time to historic Jefferson Depot Village where costumed tour guides portray 1890s, open 1-4 Sat. and Sun., 10-4 Mon. and Thurs. and by appointment. Groups welcome. $5 donation requested. 440-576-0496, 614-507-5246 or email duttonjg@hotmail.com.

Kent State University Museum, in Rockwell Hall, corner of E. Main St. and South Lincoln, Kent. “On the Home Front: Civil War Fashions and Domestic Life,” through Aug. 26. Hours: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 4:45 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for children younger than 18. The museum is free with a Kent State ID, free to the public on Sundays and offers free parking. 330-672-3450.

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood. “A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People,” through Aug. 5; “Precious Objects,” Aug. 17-Sept. 30. Free: 11-9 Sept. 19. sponsored by Charter One. Hours: Tue., Th., Fri. and Sun. 11-5; Sat. noon-5; Wed. 11-9; closed Mondays. Cost: $12 adults; $10 seniors and students; $5 children 5-11; museum members and children under 5 free. 216-593-0575.

Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat.; closed holidays. 724-662-3490.

NASA Glenn Visitor’s Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland. Hours: 9-4 Mon.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat. and holidays; 1-5 Sun. Open Memorial Day. 216-433-2000 or www.visit.grc.nasa.gov

National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. Hours: noon-5 Tue.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. Admission: $8 for adults, $5 for seniors (65 and older) and children (ages 7-12). 330-394-1899 or packardmuseum.org.

Ohio Statehouse Museum, Columbus. Information about Ohio government and history. Open 9 -5 weekdays; noon-4 weekends; closed holidays. Admission is free. 614-728-9234 or 888-644-6123 or www.OhioStatehouse.org.

Poland Historical Society Little Red Schoolhouse, Route 224 and Struthers Road, Poland. Open 1-3 p.m., second Sunday, June-Aug. Available by appointment, 330-536-6877.

Salem Historical Society Museum, 208 S. Broadway, Salem. Hours: 1-4 Sundays. 330-337-8514.

Strock Stone House, 7171 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Open by appointment. 330-792-1129 or 330-799-8051.

War Vet Museum, 23 E. Main St., Canfield. Hours: 8-3 daily. Tour guide at facility. 330-533-6311 or www.ourvalleynow.com.

Ward-Thomas Museum (Niles Historical Society), 503 Brown St., Niles. Open house: 2-5 first Sun. monthly, tours by appointment. 330-544-2143.

Wellsville River Museum, 1003 Riverside Ave., Wellsville. 330-532-1018 or 330-532-3941.

Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown. Groups by appointment, two weeks notice please. OHS members, free; adults, $7; age 6-12, $3; 5 and under, free; school groups, $3 per student. AAA and senior discounts given. Military discounts available to all active military and their dependents. Hours: 10-4 Wed.-Fri.; noon-4 Sat. Archives library hours: noon-4 Wed.-Fri.; noon to 7 Thu.; noon-4 first Sat. monthly. Closed holidays. 330-743-5934.

Music

Canfield Community Concert Band, Canfield High School Auditorium, 100 Cardinal Drive. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome. Rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Call 330-503-4113.

Girard Community Band, Girard High School, 1244 Shannon Road, Girard, Sept.-May. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to join. Rehearsals, 7 p.m. first and third Wed. 330-539-1453.

Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield. Senior piano and organ lessons, “Music, Fun and Friends,” for ages 55-105. New classes form each month. 330-726-9400.

Newton Falls Community Center, 52 E. Quarry St., Newton Falls. Bluegrass concert, 7-11 p.m. third Sat. every month. Cost: $9 ages 16 and older; $3.50 ages 10-16; under 10 free if accompanied by an adult. 330-540-9861 or 330-646-2134.

Penn-Ohio Singers Chorus of the Shenango Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Todd Ave., Hermitage, Pa. Always looking for new members, 7:30 Tue. 330-509-2277.

Seraphim Chorus, is a community chorus directed by Kris Harper, with members from Youngstown, Warren, and New Castle. New singers are welcome, especially tenors and basses. The chorus performs sacred and secular music. Call Kris Harper at 330-707-2144 or visit the website at www.seraphim-chorus.com.

Stephen Foster Chorus, SCOPE Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren. New members welcome, 7:30 Tue.

Warren Jr. Military Band, Musicians ages 12-18 are welcome. Rehearsals are usually once a month. Contact 330-330-3006 or 330-883-8090 for more information. Web site www.wjmb.org.

Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, One University Plaza, Youngstown State University. New members are welcome, 7 Thu. 330-542-2613.

NATURE

Akron Fossils & Science Center and Truassic Park, 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley. Group tours by appointment. 330-665-3466 or www.akronfossils.com.

Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: May – Oct.10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (closed major holidays). 330-375-2550.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 Jan. 1-Dec. 25; 10-7 Sat.-Sun. and holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Box office closes one hour before zoo closes. Closed Christmas and New Year’s. Tickets at 216-635-3303; Zoo 216-661-6500.

Loghurst (oldest remaining log house in Northeast Ohio), 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield. Group tours and programs are available year round. 330-533-4330.

Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Closed Mondays. 10-5 Tue.-Fri. and Sun. and 10-6 Sat. 330-584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 7340 Butler St., Pittsburgh. Hours: 9:30-6 May 26-Sept. 3; 9-5 Sept. 6-Dec. 31, closed July 27, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Admission gates close one hour before zoo closes. 412-665-3640 or 800-474-4966.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Open for the season, 10-6 Tues.-Sunday through Dec. 31. Closed Easter, Nov. 13, 22; Dec. 24, 25 and 31. 330-836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Over 350 animals on safari. Hours: Sept. and Oct., Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m., last ride 3:45 p.m., Mon., Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m., last ride 12:45 p.m., closed Tuesdays; June-Aug. 10 a.m., last safari 4:45 p.m., closed Tuesdays. Open Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day, last ride 4 p.m. 330-539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.

Parks

Mill Creek MetroParks Boathouses, Lake Glacier and Lake Newport. Open. 330-740-7126.

Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens, open daily from dawn to dusk; education center, hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. 330-740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield. Guided wagon tours with crafts and vist the animals Sundays. Hours: 9-4 Mon.-Fri., 10-1 Saturdays, 1-4 Sundays. Now open. Group tours by appointment only. 330-533-7572.

Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown. Hours: open daily 9–5. 330-740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks Golf Course, South course is open. 330-740-7112.

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill, Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat., Sun. and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 1-Labor Day. Closed Monday.

Mill Creek MetroParks Wick Recreation Area, Par 3 Golf Course, batting cages, and tennis open. 330-740-7114.

Special events

Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield. New volunteer sign-up and orientation, Closed Sundays and Mondays. Find out how to earn purrs, wags and friendships with fellow volunteers. New volunteers sign-up during public hours. Help make a difference. 330-549-1111, ext. 316 (if no answer, please leave a message), or info@angelsforanimals.org.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, One Key Plaza, 751 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5:30 seven days; 10-9 Wed. and Sat., Memorial Day-Labor Day. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission: adults, $22; Seniors 65+, $17; Ages 9-12, $13; Age 8 and under, free with purchase of adult admission. Purchase tickets at Ticketmaster or 800-745-3000, www.rockhall.com

St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell. Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle includes Polish language, culture, crafts, dance and song lessons for children 3-18; opportunities for adults with the Village Folk Singers and Band, new members welcome. Every Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 330-646-4082 or www.Polish-youngstown.com.