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Museum still closed

Youngstown

OH WOW! children’s museum could be closed for the remainder of the week due to water leaks.

“We are sorry that due to circumstances beyond our control we must remain closed until this plumbing issue is resolved. We are, however, learning all about what happens to the contents of a toilet after flushing,” said OH WOW! Executive Director Suzanne Barbati. “ Did you know that flushing anything but human waste and toilet paper can cause blockages in the plumbing lines and that these blockages create a back-up of all things flushed?”

The museum closed New Year’s Eve, but Barbati said that OH WOW! intends to honor First Night Youngstown badges and encourages visitors to visit www.ohwowkids.org for updates.

Breakfast Club

Youngstown

As part of the January Breakfast Club at Park Vista Retirement Community speakers will discuss the Youngstown building that was home to one of the biggest innovations in confections – The Good Humor Bar.

On Jan. 12, Bill Lawson, director of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, and Paul Ricciuti, consultant and former president at Ricciuti, Balog & Partners Architects will discuss the restoration and adaptive reuse of the historic Harry Burt Building, downtown. The building will serve as the Mahoning Valley Historical Center.

Lawson also will discuss the ongoing capital campaign to renovate and restore the landmark. To date, the MVHS has raised $4.54 million of its $6 million goal.

This Breakfast Club will be in the Gathering Room, 1216 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown. A complimentary continental breakfast will be served. Registration is required; call 330-746-2944, ext. 1552.

Sign language

Youngstown

American Sign Language classes will be offered by the Community for the Deaf at Youngstown Hearing & Speech Center on Southern Boulevard in Boardman.

This class will help develop expressive and receptive skills by learning spelling, language, grammar and deaf culture, according to a news release from Easter Seals.

Class times and costs are: ASL I , $115, including workbook, Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., Jan. 24 to March 27; ASL II, $90 Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 24 to March 27; ASL III, $90, Mondays 6 to 8 p.m., Jan. 23 to March 26; and ASL IV, $85, Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., Jan. 19 to March 22. To sign up, contact Rebecca Somintz at 330-726-8855 or email RSSomintz@yohsc.com.