Boardman briefs

SOV hosts fish fry

Shepherd of the Valley- Boardman will host the second annual Lenten Fish Fry on March 9 from 3 to 6 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 10 and under. Reservations are required. The cost includes fried or baked fish, hush puppies, coleslaw and a choice of homemade french fries or macaroni and cheese.

Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

For more information or to make reservations for Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman’s second annual Lenten Fish Fry, call 330-726-9161, ext. 0.

Boardman graduate named to Dean’s List

Lauren DiCola was named to the Dean’s List at Loyola University Chicago for the fall semester 2011. She is a 2010 graduate of Boardman High School

Preschool registration under way

Little Learners Academy Preschool, 1951 Mathews Road, (located in the Heritage Presbyterian Church) is now registering for the 2012-2013 school year. Little Learners Academy Preschool offers both a preschool and a pre-kindergarten program. Space is limited. For more information, call 330-503-7707.

Youngstown Club hosts wine tasting

The Youngstown Club is hosting a wine tasting on Feb. 25 to benefit the Mahoning County DD Special Olympics. Chef Anthony will use his culinary expertise to pair delicious hors devours with various wines to enhance the complimentary flavors of both.

The cost is $50 per person which includes a charitable tax deduction of $25. Please make your checks payable to the Youngstown Club. To reserve your admission tickets, call 330-724-2177.

Boardman students named to Dean’s List

Boardman residents Lauren Gronvall and Ethan Lawson have been named to the Dean’s list for the fall semester at Baldwin-Wallace College. Students who earn at least a 3.6 GPA for seven or more graded hours in a single semester are named to the Dean’s list.

Youth Leadership class announced

The 2012 Youth Leadership Mahoning Valley sophomore class was announced on Jan. 25 at a kick-off event at Antone’s Banquet Centre.

Kim Calvert, the Regional Chamber’s Vice President, Marketing and Business Services, welcomed the class of 50 area students and addressed the program goals and purpose.

Boardman residents Lucia DeChurch, Lauren DeLapa, Robin Goist and Justin Maroni were among those welcomed into the sophomore class.

The organization’s mission is to identify, develop and motivate potential leaders among youth to address the challenges and celebrate the opportunities of the Mahoning Valley.

The program identifies high school juniors and sophomores in Mahoning and Trumbull counties who have demonstrated leadership potential and introduces them to the issues faced by the major systems in the Mahoning Valley and the decision-makers in those systems.

Area writers group to meet in Canfield

Area writers are invited to attend Monday Night Writers on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Peaberry’s Caf . Led by author and professional writer Nancy Christie, the two-hour sessions will include both writing exercises and discussions on the creative and business aspects of writing. Those with ‘works-in-progress’ are welcome to bring copies of their projects for comments and critiques from the group. The fee is $10 per class and registration is preferred. For more information, email Nancy Christie at nancy@nancychristie.com.

Guild searches for vendors

The Ladies Guild of St. Maron’s Church, Youngstown, is looking for vendors for its Craft, Antique and Flea Market on Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 330-533-9337 or 330-565-1959.

Mahoning Valley Pizza Cook-Off tickets on sale

Tickets are now on sale for the The Potential Development Program’s 2012 Mahoning Valley Pizza Cook-Off, sponsored by BeautiStone. The event will be held at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center, 7440 South Ave., on March 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tickets to the event are $12.50 per person or $150 for a reserved table of 10. They can be purchased by visiting www.mvpizzacookoff.com or by calling Shellie Duchek, Development Officer for the Potential Development Program, at 330-746-7641.

Express yourself at writing workshop

Join Karen Schubert in writing about meaningful, everyday experiences on Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The workshop will explore various topics to shape writing about them. Bring a pen and some paper. All levels of experience are welcome.

The cost is $10 per class. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.

Enjoy Yellow Creek Park Winter Concert

The Yellow Creek Park Winter Concert will be Thursday at 7 p.m. in Yellow Creek Lodge. The Erie Heights Brass Ensemble, Dixieland will perform.

Breakfast Botany: Monkey Puzzle Family set

View highlights of the Gardens in winter on a brisk outdoor walk on Feb. 24 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Return to the Garden Caf for a light breakfast and learn more about members of the monkey puzzle family. The cost is $7 for residents and $9 for nonresidents. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.

Twice-Loved Book Sale

Shop at the used book sale in the lobby of the Davis Education and Visitor Center from now to Feb. 26 for gardening books, cookbooks and horticulture magazines.

The sale benefits the Antonucci Library at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Donations of used gardening books are always appreciated.

Health and wellness walk set

The Mill Creek MetroParks is sponsoring a health and wellness walks. Join for the health of it and experience the many benefits of walking. The walk will be Feb. 29 at 6 p.m., meet at Ford Nature Center. Moderate difficulty, four miles.

Wintertime Tea: For Love of a Book

Join Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens for an elegant and entertaining afternoon tea on Feb. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. Eat tea sandwiches and sweets. Be entertained by the harp music of Darlene MacBenn and the humor of Herbal Theatrics. The cost is $25 or $20 for members.

The cost includes a donation to our Antonucci Horticulture Library. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.

Wine charity event set

The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley presents its second annual Wine for Hope, featuring dining stations and gourmet dessert station complete with fine wines, entertainment, memorabilia silent auction and raffles. The event will take place on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. inside Antone’s Banquet Centre.

Tickets are on sale now for $50 per person and a cash bar.

For further information regarding donations and tickets, visit www.hopemv.org.

The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is a non-profit organization whose mission is the furtherance of charitable and financial support, and volunteer services to and for chronically and/or terminally-ill children on a local and regional level.

Wine and beer tasting scheduled

Team Schein is hosting a Wine and Beet Tasting at Vintage Estate Wine and Beer in Boardman on Feb. 26 from 3 to 5 p.m.

The cost is $20 per person and includes six tastings. Choose from six wine selections or 12 beers on tap from the Diamond bar, Hors D’Oeuvres and musical entertainment by Ryan Ross.

You must be 21 to purchase a ticket and attend the event. To purchase tickets, contact Tina Prestas at 330-559-6918 or tprestas@gmail.com. All proceeds to benefit the Boardman Relay for Life.

Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s

The Boardman library will host Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s on Feb. 22 and 29 at 10 a.m. The program will include developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help children, ages 2-3, become successful readers.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Men’s Garden Club sponsors scholarship

The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown is sponsoring it’s 21st annual horticulture scholarship for high school seniors and college students pursuing a degree in horticulture, landscape design or allied subjects. The scholarship ranges from $500-$1500. Application deadline is March 1.

Contact Keith Kaiser at 330-740-7116 or visit www.mgcy.org for additional information.