Austintown Community Briefs

Knights of Columbus 3930 to host spaghetti dinner

The Knights of Columbus, council 3930, will be having a spaghetti dinner on July 29 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center, 4500 Norquest Blvd. in Austintown from noon-5 p.m.

Dinners consist of spaghetti, meatballs, toss salad, bread and butter, desserts and beverages. Dinners are $6.50 for adults, $3.50 for children 6-9 and children under 6 eat free. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Take-outs are available.

Caruso successfully completes MEDCAMP

Isabella Caruso, a student at Austintown Middle School, was one of 50 students to recently attend and successfully complete the MEDCAMP program at Northeast Ohio Medical University held July 12-14. MEDCAMP is designed to stimulate students’ interests in the basic sciences related to medicine and pharmacy, and to expose them to career opportunities in those fields.

Students are given “hands-on” experiences in biomedical science workshops involving research, clinical problem-solving and an introduction to the fields of clinical medicine and pharmacy. To learn more about MEDCAMP, visit www.neomed.edu/medcamp.

Dream it with the Austintown library

If you can dream it, you can make it at the library. Make and take a variety of dreamy crafts during library hours Aug. 1-11. This event is for children of all ages.

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. on Aug. 18. 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.

Women’s business association awards scholarships

The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will welcome scholarship recipients and their parents to its Aug. 14 meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Canfield at A La Cart Catering.

In addition to presenting the students with their scholarship checks, the chapter will install its new officers for the 2012-2013 year. They are Shirley Pappagallo (president), Joan Lucansky (vice president), Marilyn Abramski (secretary) and Joyce Billock (treasurer).

Dinner will be croissant sandwiches of three varieties, pasta, fruit and tossed salads, strawberry shortcake and beverages for $14.50. Reservations will be due no later than Aug. 5 by calling Jackie Fischio at 330-788-6634.

Celtic celebrations to be held Aug. 4-5

Show Celtic pride by celebrating with pipers, highland games, music, Scottish wares, foods and Celtic contests at the Great Lakes Medieval Faire Aug. 4-5. Listen to the sounds of sea shanties, Irish ballads, and Scottish and Welsh folk music with such musical acts as Plunder Dogs, Captain John Stout, and Terry Griffith, the Irish Troubadour. The event is open 11 a.m.-7 p.m., rain or shine, and is located seven miles south of Interstate 90 off state Route 534.

End of summer reading celebration

The Austintown library will be hosting a party to celebrate the end of their summer reading program on Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m. There will be a dancing and singing story about Pete the Cat as well as laughter exercises, karaoke, and games. Snacks will be provided. This party is for children of all ages.

Dreams and wishes at the Austintown library

Grown-ups and young children (ages 0-6) will become active participants as they move our bodies to tell stories and rhymes, sing and dance, and talk and play in ways that will encourage children to engage in learning and become ready to read at the Austintown library at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.

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.

Helping Kids Grow Diaper Drive

The Boardman office of Making Kids Count, 7178 West Blvd., Suite E, will be hosting a Diaper Drive today from 8 a.m. to noon to try to help families in need of assistance.

Bring as many diapers in any size (size 3 is needed the most). There will be free coffee and doughnuts. For more information, contact 330-501-9865 or e-mail mkc@makingkidscount.org.

Get fit for free at Curves

Free Sneaker and Silver and Fit memberships are offered at Curves in Austintown, now located at 4330 New Road. Eligible women can workout for free based on their participating Medicare Supplemental Insurance. Call 330-793-9802 for more information.

Wearing your 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 July and 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.

Summer skating lessons offered at the Ice Zone

All Saturdays through August 11, The Ice Zone, 360 McClurg Road, in Boardman will offer ice skating lessons. Participants can choose from three classes: basic skills skating classes for all ages, Mommy and Me skating (Adult and toddler to Kindergarten aged child), and a special needs skating class.

The cost is $90 per student and includes six skating lessons, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and a $25 registration fee that includes one year of basic skills membership to the U.S. Figure Skating Association, a personal record book to track progress, accident and injury insurance, and a one-year subscription to the U.S. figure skating “Basic Skills Skating Magazine.”

The total cost is $115 for regular programs or $140 for Mommy and Me.

Local doctor offers free health lectures

Dr. Kathleen Padgitt, local kidney specialist, is presenting a series of lectures on whole foods for a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle on August 9. 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.

Fitch Class of 1992 to hold reunion

The Fitch High School Class of 1992 will hold its 20-year reunion at Rachel’s Restaurant in Austintown on Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.austintownfitch92.com for more information and to reserve a seat. Contact Jim Morabito at jimmorabito92@yahoo.com for more information.

The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest will be held Friday through Sunday in downtown Youngstown. The festival is now accepting applications for the Italian Man and Woman of the Year. For more information contact Arlene DeChellis at 330-726-8019.

Get your blood pressure checked

There will be a blood pressure screening by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross at the public library on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.

It’s ‘Just a Dream’ with the Mahoning County Green Team

Join the Mahoning County Green Team at the library in Austintown at 11 a.m. on Monday as they read “Just a Dream” by Chris Van Allsburg and have fun making a craft. For children preschool to third grade.