Canfield briefs

Canfield’s Zaluski graduates from OSU

Canfield High School alum Jordan Zaluski graduated from The Ohio State University during autumn commencement with his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. He is the son of Chuck and Rosemarie Zaluski and a 2007 Canfield grad.

Canfield speech coach earns honor

Canfield speech and debate coach Jeremy Hamilton has earned the distinction of “First Diamond Coach” in the National Forensic League. Under his instruction, students have earned more than 15,000 credit points through speech and debate presentations, competition and service. He will receive his award at the national tournament.

Saxon Club hosts pork-kraut dinner

The Saxon Club will host another pork-kraut dinner tomorrow from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $8.75 for adults and $5 for kids. Dinner will include dessert, coffee, tea or pop.

Takeouts will be available.

St. Valentine’s Day dinner set

The St. Vincent DePaul Society of Mahoning County and The Knights of Columbus Bishop Fenwick Council No. 13586 are sponsoring their 2012 St. Valentine’s Day Benefit Gala Fundraiser Feb. 11 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m.

This year’s theme is “Open Your Hearts for the Less Fortunate”. This annual event is a fundraiser to support the Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry of the St. Vincent DePaul Society and the charitable works of the Knights.

Tickets are $50 per person and include hors d’oeuvres, filet mignon buffet dinner, dessert and a chance to win part of $3,500 in cash prizes. A live auction will also be held, along with a silent and Chinese auction and 50/50 Raffle. Music will be provided by a DJ all evening. Tickets can be obtained by calling Brian Antal at 330-690-8435.

PTSA Pallooza

Boardman High School PTSA will present PTSA PaIIooza today from 6-11 p.m. in the Boardman Performing Arts Center. Eleven local high school bands will play and hope to win Fan Favorite, with a cash prize of at least $150. Tickets are $7 in advance from any band or $7 at the door that night. The 10 bands participating include: Big Ginge & the Nobodies (Boardman), Engage (Medina), The Face Cards (Boardman), Funky Monks (Boardman), A Greater Distance (Austintown Fitch/Canfield/Struthers), Hold No Grudge (Lowellville), In Legions (Boardman), The Knickers (Ravenna), Northern Whale (Austintown Fitch), Take It or Leave (Boardman) and To the Winchester (Niles). For further information, visit www.Facebook.com/pages/PTSA-Palooza.

Sign language classes offered

American Sign Language (ASL) classes are offered by the Community for the Deaf at Youngstown Hearing and Speech Center on Southern Boulevard in Boardman. This class will help you develop expressive and receptive skills by learning spelling, language, grammar/structure and deaf culture.

ASL I will be held on Tuesdays from Jan. 24 to March 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $115 and includes workbook.

ASL II will be Tuesdays from Jan. 24 to March 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $90.

ASL III will be Mondays from Jan. 23 to March 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $90.

ASL IV will be Thursdays from Jan. 19 to March 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $85.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Ukraine

The Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., will present “Malanka - New Year’s Eve in Ukraine!” on Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. A dinner buffet will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with a dance featuring the Del Sinchak Band following.

Dinner and dance tickets are available by calling 330-799-7911 or 330-538-3447. The cost of advanced tickets is $20 per adult, $5 per young adult. The cost at the door is $25 per adult at $10 for young adults.

Join a loose knit group

All hands helping to “Warm Up America” are welcome, both experienced and anyone wanting to learn to knit or crochet. The group will meet on Friday from 10 a.m. to noon.

Donations of yarn and needles are always appreciated. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information

T’ai Chi Step One at the gardens

The MetroParks presents Yoga at Fellows Riverside Gardens every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m. through the end of January. A blend of energizing yoga styles will help you keep a healthy outlook in 2012. Students at all levels are welcome. Bring a mat and small blanket. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information. The cost is $10 per class.

Gardens display artwork in January

The Fellows Riverside Gardens will display new exhibits this January. All exhibits will be displayed at the Davis Education and Visitor Center every Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through January.

The exhibits include Fellows Riverside Gardens: Intimate and Inspirational, which is the photography of Scott Lanz and demonstrates that beauty in nature can be found not only in our national parks, but also in our own backyard.

Another exhibit is Wild Land: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Landscape Painting. Thomas Cole painted a new vision of the American wilderness promoting the concept of valuing and preserving the environment and living in balance with nature.

MetroParks presents MetroMutts Jan. 28

The MetroParks will be hosting MetroMutts: Pet First Aid on Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Birch Hill Cabin. Keep your pets healthy and safe by learning how to recognize, respond to and prevent life-threatening conditions.

Leave your pet at home while you attend this comprehensive workshop. You will receive pet first aid certification and a manual. Bring a bag lunch if you wish.

Registration and payment are needed by Jan. 25. Cost is $35 for MetroMutts members and $45 for nonmembers. Extra manuals are $20.

Christmas tree recycling program

Canfield residents may recycle their cut tree at the Canfield Township Fire Station, 5007 Messerly Road from now until Jan. 31. Remember to remove decorations. This is sponsored by the Recycling Division of Mahoning County and the Canfield Township Trustees.

Wrapping paper, greeting card recycling

Canfield residents can collect their wrapping paper and greeting cards in brown paper bags and deliver to the Canfield Township Recycling bin located behind the fire station at 5007 Messerly Road from now until Jan. 31. Remove ribbons and exclude foil wrap. This is sponsored by the Recycling Division of Mahoning County and the Canfield Township Trustees. For a complete list of locations, call the Green Team at 330-740-2060.

Library hosts ‘Number 13’ contest

The Canfield library invites teens in grades 7-12 to celebrate Friday the 13th during library hours through the month of January. If you are lucky enough to answer 13 questions about the unlucky number 13, you could win a prize.

Taste hot chocolate at the library

The Canfield library invites teens grades 7-12 to warm up with a variety of hot chocolates on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Vote on your favorite and the library will post the results. Marshmallows are provided.

Library hosts Tales to Tails

The Canfield library will host “Tales to Tails” on Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Sign up to read to a registered therapy dog, which helps develop reading skills, promotes confidence and encourages a love of reading. Readers of all levels and abilities are welcome. Bring a book of your choice.

Dogs are provided by K-9 for Compassion, registered Delta society therapy dogs.

To sign up, call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Canfield library.

Guess N’ Go at the library

The Canfield library invites all children to guess the number of items in the jar during library hours the month of January. The closes guess wins.

Enjoy Fun Times at the library

The Canfield library will host “Fun Time for 4s and 5s” on Tuesday and Jan. 24 and 31 at 1:30 p.m. The program will include developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help children ages 4-5, become successful readers.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Library hosts Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s

The Canfield library will host “Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s on Jan. 25 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.

Rhythm and Motion at the library

The Canfield library will host “Baby Brilliant: Rhythm and Motion for 2s and 3s” on Wednesday at 10 a.m. The program consists of a variety of music, dance, song and special activities guaranteed to appeal to the young and restless. Activities include the use of props, musical instruments and imagination.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.