Austintown Community Briefs

Arts and crafts show set for September

An arts and crafts show will be held Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (set-up is from 8-10:30 a.m.) at Austintonwn Township Park on Kirk Road. Entries are accepted for crafts, photography, pencil/ink drawings and paintings in oils, watercolor or acrylics. All works must be made by the artist or craftsman; no kits will be accepted. The entry fee is $20 for an indoor 8-foot table (limited availability) or 10 foot by 10 foot outdoor area, in which to provide your own set-up. No additional fees or commissions for sales will be charged. Deadline for entries is Sept. 12. For more information, call Celesta at 330-799-1652.

All proceeds from the entry fees will be donated to Austintown Township Park for improvements.

Curves collecting school supplies for needy

Curves of Austintown, located at 4330 New Road, will be collecting new book bags and school supplies for needy children in Austintown. Anyone wanting to drop off donations can do so during regular business hours in August. Anyone interested in a membership will receive a discount with their donation. Call 330-793-9802 for details.

Family resource fair to help families connect with local agencies

The Precious Ones Family Resource Center is sponsoring their second annual family resource fair on Aug. 11 at the Greater Mill Creek Community Center located at 496 Glenwood Ave, Youngstown, Ohio. The event will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the gymnasium. Organizations will share details of how they can help local families. There will also be a variety of activities for children and parents. Prizes and food will be available for event participation. There will be free school supplies for every child who attends. Special gifts will be given to the first 25 parents who register at the door. For more information, contact Loretta Eiland at 330-743-1846 or preciousonesfrc@yahoo.com.

Dream it with the Austintown library

If you can dream it, you can make it at the library. Make and take a variety of dreamy crafts during library hours Aug. 1-11. This event is for children of all ages.

Barbarian invasion last chance to see medieval faire

The final weekend of the Great Lakes Medieval Faire will be held Aug. 12 and 13 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. This theme weekend is Barbarians versus Romans so come dressed in your favorite toga or fighting gear. See such acts as Axel the Sot, bagpiper Barrett Taylor, and the flirtatious dance show with Lady Ophelia More. The Great Lakes Medieval Faire is located on State Route 534, seven miles south of the I-90 exit.

School of Autism needs back-to-school supplies

The Potential Development Program’s School of Autism will be holding a back-to-school supply drive throughout the month of August. The items collected will be used in the kindergarten through eighth grade classes during the upcoming school year. Some of the items needed for the upcoming school year include crayons, colored pencils, #2 pencils, pens, paper, tissues, construction paper, scissors, 2 pocket folders, glue sticks and rulers. Donations can be dropped off at the School of Autism, 880 E. Indianola Ave. Youngstown, between 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. A Potential Development representative will also be present at the Southern Park Mall Community Day on August 10 if you would like to drop donations off there.

Austintown residents named to Honors List

Alexis Stipanovich (Honors List) and Mary Wolfcale (Honors List) were awarded honors for the fall semester at Mercy College of Ohio. To be named to the Honor’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.3 or higher and be enrolled for 6-11 credit hours.

Get fit for free at Curves

Free Sneaker and Silver and Fit memberships are offered at Curves in Austintown, now located at 4330 New Road. Eligible women can workout for free based on their participating Medicare Supplemental Insurance. Call 330-793-9802 for more information.

Bring one, take one plant exchange

The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardeners of Mahoning County will host “Bring One, Take One,” a perennial flower and seed exchange on August 11 at 9 a.m. at the Canfield Fairgrounds next to the pumpkin building. Any person who wishes to participate in the exchange should bring plants, seeds or bulbs to share in the exchange. Your items should be labeled so the new owner will know the name, planting instructions, color, and bloom seasons, etc. Invasive species will not be accepted. In addition to the plant exchange, there will be an exchange of shovels, gardening tools, aprons, ceramic pots, garden art, unopened soil, fertilizer and garden decorations. These items must be in good condition, clean and usable.

End of summer reading celebration

The Austintown library will be hosting a party to celebrate the end of their summer reading program on ThursdayRod and gun club hosts Conservation Day

Lowellville Rod and Gun Club is holding its first Conservation Day on Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. It includes fishing, archery, boating and shooting with medals and prizes awarded. There will also be wildlife exhibits, informational displays, special guests from area agencies, and free refreshments. Participants must provide their own fishing equipment, but bait will be provided. For information, call John at 330-757-9020.

at 6:30 p.m. There will be a dancing and singing story about Pete the Cat as well as laughter exercises, karaoke, and games. Snacks will be provided. This party is for children of all ages.

Summer skating lessons offered at the Ice Zone

All Saturdays through August 11, The Ice Zone, 360 McClurg Road, in Boardman will offer ice skating lessons. Participants can choose from three classes: basic skills skating classes for all ages, Mommy and Me skating (Adult and toddler to Kindergarten aged child), and a special needs skating class.

The cost is $90 per student and includes six skating lessons, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and a $25 registration fee that includes one year of basic skills membership to the U.S. Figure Skating Association, a personal record book to track progress, accident and injury insurance, and a one-year subscription to the U.S. figure skating “Basic Skills Skating Magazine.” The total cost is $115 for regular programs or $140 for Mommy and Me.

Local doctor offers free health lectures

Dr. Kathleen Padgitt, local kidney specialist, is presenting a series of lectures on whole foods for a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle on Thursday. The program will be held at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center’s Azalea Room. The lecture is free and open to the public. To register, call the Humility of Mary Healthline at 330-480-3051 or, toll free, 1-877-700-4647. Future lectures scheduled for the same time and location are: Meat and Dairy, Sept. 12; Raw/Living Foods, Oct. 23 and Juicing/Smoothies/Fasting, Nov. 27. Registration for all the programs are through the Healthline.

Fitch Class of 1992 to hold reunion

The Fitch High School Class of 1992 will hold its 20-year reunion at Rachel’s Restaurant in Austintown on Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.austintownfitch92.com for more information and to reserve a seat. Contact Jim Morabito at jimmorabito92@yahoo.com for more information.

The Boardman Optimists, Boardman Dairy Queen and Boardman Police are sponsoring a Bike Helmet Safety program this summer for Valley children.

During July and August, officers will be handing out “sweet citations” to children seen wearing their bike helmets. These citations can be redeemed for a free small ice cream cone at the Boardman DQ, located at 6120 Market Street.

The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest will be held Friday through Sunday in downtown Youngstown. The festival is now accepting applications for the Italian Man and Woman of the Year. For more information contact Arlene DeChellis at 330-726-8019.