Fitch Class of 1992 to hold reunion

June 22, 2012 at 12:00a.m.

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.

Ursuline teacher receives Doctorate degree

Ursuline High School teacher Linda Lucarell Miller, of Youngstown, recently received a Doctor of Ministry from St. Mary’s Seminary in Cleveland. Miller completed a Master of Religious Education degree from Loyola University, New Orleans and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Youngstown State University.

She has been teacher and catechist in the Diocese of Youngstown, receiving the Golden Apple Award in 2004. She was a recipient of the Dr. Robert Coles Spritual Growth Institute scholarship at Boston College. Miller was a Triwizard Teacher with a project linking Jewish and Arab students from Akko, Israel to students of Ursuline High School in 2008 and 2009. She currently teaches religion at Ursuline High School and is the Liturgy Coordinator there.

Ursuline Center hosts trunk and treasure sale

The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield, is accepting registrations for its annual Car Trunk and Treasure sale July 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For $25 ($30 after June 30) each seller will receive two parking spaces. Inside the center will be a book and food sale.

The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown will be selling household products and other goods. There will also be an antique sale for serious collectors. All items are cash payment only. Indoor restrooms will be available. The sale will be held rain or shine, no refunds.

To obtain a registration form, call Ursuline Associate Eileen Novotny at 330-533-3831, email ewalshnovotny@zoominternet.net, or visit www.theursulinecenter.org. All proceeds benefit the many ministries of the Center, operated by the Ursuline Sisters.

Seventh annual auction at Margaritaville set

Easter Seals’ seventh annual “Auction at Margaritaville” will be held on July 20 at St. Michael’s Family Life Center from 6–10:30 p.m. The evening includes a Cheeseburger in Paradise dinner with cash bar available. There will be live, silent and Chinese auctions by ByceAUCTION, and MC Jeff Kelly from WBBG BIG 106.1 will make an appearance. Admission is $20. RSVP to Jodi Harmon or Tricia Ligotti or send to tligotti@mtc.easterseals.com by July 9.

Class of 1987 to have 25 year reunion

The Austintown Fitch High School class of 1987 will have its 25-year reunion on Aug. 4 at the Holiday Inn Ballroom in Boardman. The cost is $50 per person. To RSVP, email fitchclassof87reunion@gmail.com and send a check by June 30 to AFHS Class of 87, c/o Amy Demlow, 4996 Foote Road. Medina, OH 44256.

Dream it, do it with the library

If you can dream it, you can make it. July 2-7 during regular hours at the public library you can make and take a star mobile to celebrate the 4th of July. This event is for children of all ages.

Join the circus for a day

Have you ever dreamed of joining the circus? Join us at the public library on July 25 at 11 a.m. for stories and songs and try your hand at a game of chance. You can even walk the tightrope! There will be tattoos, crafts and more. Snacks will be provided. Children of all ages are welcome.

Grown-ups and young children (ages 0-6) will become active participants as they move their bodies to tell stories and rhymes, sing and dance, and talk and play in ways that will encourage our children to engage in learning and become ready to read. This event will be at 11 a.m. July 18 and 19 at the public library. Join the fun.

Library closed for July 4

All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system will be closed July 4 for Independence Day.

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 July 30 as they read “Just a Dream” by Chris Van Allsburg and have fun making a craft. For children preschool to third grade.

Ooey Gooey Science

After a science story, we’ll get “ooey” as we make glitter play dough, and we’ll get “gooey” as we make slime at the Austintown library July 9 at 6:30 p.m. and July 11 at 11 a.m. All school-age children are welcome to participate.

Make an exotic new friend

Meet, touch and learn about exotic animals in this entertaining, educational, hands-on show featuring Outback Ray and his amazing animals. Fun for the entire family at the public library on July 16. The fun begins at 2 p.m.

Nook night at the library

Bring your Nook to the library at 6 p.m. on July 10 and 17 and we’ll show you how to download eBooks from the Library’s Digital Catalog on our web site. Space is limited so sign-up is required. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Austintown library.

East High School Class of 1964 reunion set

The Class of 1964 has organized a reunion for all classmates of the 1960’s of East High School on August 18th from 3-7 p.m. The reunion will be held at St. George Croatian Center on Vestal Road in Youngstown. The cost is $20 per person and you must register in advance. The registration deadline ends August 6th. For more information contact Ted Boggs at 330-793-1198, Ron Devellin at 330-793-8882, or Janice Easton Kutsko at 330-360-1574.

Passport to fishing set

This program provides fishing skills, techniques and information for beginning anglers to start fishing in their own communities. Come on June 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this fun and educational experience. Fishing equipment will be provided. For ages 17 and under. Lunch will be provided for a fee of $5. Call 330-740-7106 to register. Event is at MetroParks Farm.

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 July 31 at 11:30 a.m.

MetroMutts Hike to be June 30

The MetroParks will host MetroMutts hike on June 30 at 10 a.m. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ford Nature Center with your favorite canine companion as we hike the All People’s Trail and explore the center’s grounds. Enjoy cake and refreshments afterwards. Meet at Ford Nature Center. Easy rating.

Play strawberry hide and seek

Children ages 3-5 years will discover strawberry plants hiding throughout the Family Garden today from 11 a.m. to noon. The children will also decorate a pot for their special plant to grow in all summer. Snack and story will be enjoyed along with the activity. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.

In The Time of Dinosaurs set

Fellows Riverside Garden will host In the Time of Dinosaurs today from 1:30 to 3 p.m. What kinds of plants are growing in the Family Garden that might have been growing in the time of the dinosaurs? Each child age 6 and up will learn about prehistoric plants and be given a ginkgo tree to take home. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $10 for residents and $14 for non-residents.

Take yoga at the gardens

Fellows Riverside Gardens will host yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m. throughout June. A blend of energizing yoga styles will help you keep a healthy outlook. Students at all levels are welcome. Bring a mat. Classes are outdoors, weather permitting. Meet at the information desk. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information. The cost is $10 per class.

Family Garden Fun set

Plan a drop-in visit to the Family Garden on fair weather Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays throughout June to dig, water, pot a plant to take home or read a book. The programs will take place on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. The Family Garden Greeter will tell you about the plants and has free hands-on activities for children to enjoy with their favorite adults. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for more information.

Meditation in movement set

Join Julie Thomas in the Tara Dance on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Through simple, graceful movements you learn to focus on inner strengths and appreciate the beauty of the surrounding gardens. Meet in the Gazebo. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information. The cost is $10.

Make ice cream at the farm

The MetroParks Farm invites you to make ice cream in a bag and watch a Moo to You video today at 11 a.m. The cost is $2 for residents and $3 for nonresidents.

Mahoning Valley Rose Society Show

The Mahoning Valley Rose Society Show will be today from noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entries from novice and experienced growers will highlight this American Rose Society affiliated show.

Play Kinect at the library

The Austintown library will host the Kinect Olympics on Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kindergartners through sixth-graders will split into two teams, USA Red versus USA Blue, and battle through different sporting events in Kinect Sports seasons one and two. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or have never tried the Kinect, you’ll be entertained by the larger-than-life graphics and friendly, competitive atmosphere. Come with a good attitude and leave with a new appreciation of all that your library has to offer.

Gather around the fire

The Austintown library invites school-age children to gather around the campfire for songs, stories and crafts on Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Trunk & Treasure Sale set

The Ursuline Center Car Trunk and Treasure Sale will be July 14 at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of the Ursuline Center on Shields Road in Canfield. Spaces are now available for cars.

The cost for a side-by-side space is $25, but the fee will increase to $30 after June 30. All spaces are first-come, first-served.

The sale will also include food and refreshments on sale as well as a book, bake and furniture sale that be will held inside the center. The sale of pets, firearms and fireworks will not be permitted.

For more information, contact the center at 330-533-3831 or visit www.theursulinecenter@yahoo.com.

Wearing your bike 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 June, 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.

Bereaved Parents meeting set

The Mahoning County Chapter of Bereaved Parents of the USA meet the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Park Vista of Youngstown, 1216 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. The parents meet to honor and remember their children who have passed away.

For more information, call Diane Hunter-Copeland, chapter leader at 330-770-2686.

Wickliffe block watch hosts garage sale

The Austintown Wickliffe Block Watch is accepting clean and usable donations for its garage sale Aug. 28-29. All proceeds from the sale will go toward the group’s annual block party which is open to all Austintown residents. The block party is set for June 30 and will include free food, beverages, games, music, face painting and more. To make a donation, call 330-792-1571.

Trunk and Treasure Sale set

The Ursuline Center Car Trunk and Treasure Sale will be July 14 at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of the Ursuline Center on Shields Road in Canfield. Spaces are now available for cars.

The cost for a side-by-side space is $25, but the fee will increase to $30 after June 30. All spaces are first-come, first-served.

For more information, contact the center at 330-533-3831 or visit www.theursulinecenter@yahoo.com.