Boardman briefs

Local auctioneer opens ByceAuction and Realty

Jeff Byce, an auctioneer based in Youngstown, has obtained his brokers license and launched ByceAuction and Realty. This expansion comes after Byce earned the distinction as one of the “Top 10 Realtors in Ohio” from the Ohio Association of Realtors in 2010. He also earned the OAR President’s Sales Award the past four years while selling under another brokerage.

These accomplishments are based on dollar volume and number of units sold.

“The tremendous popularity of real estate auctions made having our own brokerage a necessity,” said Byce, who serves clients in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties.

“We are the Valley’s one-stop shop for real estate auctions, personal property and accelerated marketing services. We successfully sell millions of dollars of real estate and personal property per year, all in about 30 days of date of contract.”

The ByceAuction Gallery, is located at 755 Wick Ave., across the street from Ursuline High School. Since 2005, they have auctioned off personal property, vehicles and high-end collectibles.

ByceAuction was also recently selected to handle the DeMarinis Estate and the Stambaugh Trust auction, two of the largest collections to go to auction in the Valley. For more information, contact Jeff Byce at 330-747-7000 or via email at info@byceauction.com.

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.

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 today 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.

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.

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 Wednesday at 6 p.m., meet at Ford Nature Center. Moderate difficulty, four miles.

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

Wintertime Tea: For Love of a Book

Join Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens for an elegant and entertaining afternoon tea tomorrow 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 today 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.

Nature photography exhibit opens

Gallery on Glenwood, located at Glenwood Christian Fellowship, 7872 Glenwood Ave. in Boardman, is proud to present a new exhibit featuring the works of local nature photographer Eve Parteleno.

Gallery times for the current exhibit, which runs through April, are noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. Special tours can be arranged at other times by appointment.

Art exhibits rotate seasonally and serve as an outreach to local community members interested in various forms of art.

Dionne Wright, Gallery on Glenwood curator, said, “We are also reaching out to local colleges and high schools in an effort to allow students the opportunity to experience a gallery in a small but public setting.”

Nathan Doyle, pastor of the church, is delighted to offer a relaxed atmosphere where local artists, including art students, can share their talents with the community.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Dorothy Wright, office administrator, at 330-726-2643 or dorothy@glenwoodchristian.org.

Wine and beer tasting scheduled

Team Schein is hosting a Wine and Beet Tasting at Vintage Estate Wine and Beer in Boardman tomorrow 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 Wednesday 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.