Boardman Community Briefs

Library closed until Aug. 20

The Boardman library, located at 7680 Glenwood Ave., is closed until 9 a.m. on Aug. 20 to replace an air-conditioning unit. The library will extend due dates on items checked out at Boardman Library that would have been due back during this closed period. Extended use fees for items checked out at Boardman Library will not accrue during the days the branch is closed. Materials can also be checked out and/or returned at any of the other public libraries in Mahoning County. Book and media drops outside the Boardman library will be available while the branch is closed.

Vendors needed for festival and craft show

Vendor/crafter space is still available for the Shepherd of the Valley–Poland Family Fall Festival and craft show. This year’s event will feature an array of outdoor activities for the whole family, including Friendship Hill horse carriage rides, bounce around, face painting, carnival games, music, concessions, bake sale, auctions, prizes and more.

The festival and craft show will take place on Sept. 22 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland (301 Western Reserve Road). Interested crafters/vendors can call Shepherd of the Valley-Poland at 330-726-7110, extension 0. Funds raised at this event will support resident activities.

Disciples Christian to host outdoor concert

Disciples Christian Church is hosting a free outdoor Bluegrass and Gospel concert Aug. 24 from 6:30-8 p.m., featuring the group Dan Garrett and Limited Edition. The church is located at 565 Boardman-Canfield Road (Route 224 across from the Giant Eagle Get-Go) in Boardman. Those attending should bring a lawn chair or blanket. This event will take place inside the church if it rains. The concert is free, but refreshments will be available for a donation to the Mahoning County Habitat for Humanity. For more information, call the church office at 330-758-8189.

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.

New Life Church in Poland to feed hungry

New Life Church will its third annual Goodness Invasion, a food distribution from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown. The distribution is free, and open to residents of Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties in need of food assistance.

Those attending are required to bring a photo I.D. and bag/box to carry the items. For more information or questions regarding this distribution, contact New Life Church of Poland at 330-757-0727 or visit www.newlifepoland.com.

Chalk it up to reading

The Boardman library will have an event for chalk stories and drawing activities outside at 10 a.m. on Aug. 29. This event is fun for the whole family. If it rains, the program will be held in the meeting room.

Parachute activities in the Boardman library

The public library will be having a day filled with parachute stories and games on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Parents are invited to join their children for the 30-minute story time.

Pac-Man for tweens

Social media marketing meeting set

Tyler Clark from the Youngstown Business Incubator is the presenter for this program to be held at the Boardman library on Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. The term “social media” comprises a number of tools, including blogs, Twitter feeds and Facebook pages. Learn what combination of these tools is appropriate to help you reach your business goals and what comprises the audience for each of the social media tools, including how to convert readers and viewers to repeat customers.

Rod 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.

Local doctor offers free health lectures

Dr. Kathleen Padgitt, local kidney specialist, is presenting a series of lectures on healthy living. 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.

East High School Class of 1964 reunion set

The Class of 1964 has organized a reunion for all classmates of the 1960’s of East High School today from 3-7 p.m. The reunion will be held at St. George Croatian Center on Vestal Road in Youngstown. The cost is $20 per person and you must register in advance. The registration deadline ends August 6th. For more information contact Ted Boggs at 330-793-1198, Ron Devellin at 330-793-8882, or Janice Easton Kutsko at 330-360-1574.

Wearing your bike helmet could get you free ice cream

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

During 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.

Find hidden treasures

The Boardman library invites children of all ages to search for hidden treasure buried in the sand. Find the treasure and receive a hand stamp or a stick. During library hours through summer.