Library to close

Library to close

The Austintown library, 600 S. Raccoon Road will close temporarily beginning May 14 so that the flooring can be replaced. The library branch is expected to reopen in mid-June.

The Library will extend due dates on items checked out at Austintown Library that would have been due back during this closed period. Extended use fees for items checked out at Austintown library will not accrue during the days the branch is closed.

Book drops outside the Austintown library will be available while the branch is closed. Materials can be checked out and/or returned at any of the other public libraries in Mahoning County.

Home furnishing consignment store opens

Re Arrangements, a home furnishing consignment store, had its grand opening May 1 at 15 Stadium Dr. in Boardman. The store officially opened April 1 and specializes in gently-used furniture and home d cor.

The family business is owned by Lexy Milton and Adam Witzeman. The store accepts gently-used furniture and home decor in “like new” condition.

Re Arrangements is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call 330-398-3565,

Prostate Cancer Program set

A free prostate cancer program, “To Screen or Not to Screen” will be held on May 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mr. Anthony’s, 7440 South Ave. Drs. Vince Ricchiuti, Mark Memo, Richard Nord and Paul Musselman will discuss the PSA screening test and if it’s recommended for men 50 or younger. This program will highlight some of the recent media information pertaining to when is the right time for screening.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, call 330-480-3151.

Garden club hosts annual plant sale

The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown will host its annual plant sale May 17-19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the MASCO greenhouse on South Avenue and Bev Road in Boardman. The sale helps to support the club’s annual horticulture scholarship and other civic projects in the Youngstown area. Many flower and vegetable plants and hanging baskets will be for sale. Six packs sell for $2.25 and flats for $11.95.

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.

Austintown Memorial Day Parade set

The Austintown Memorial Day Parade will be May 28 at 10:30 a.m. The parade will follow a route from Marc’s parking lot at the corner of Mahoning Avenue and Idaho Road, to the Fitch High School Veteran Memorial.

A Commemorative Service beginning at 11 a.m., sponsored by the Austintown Memorial American Legion Post No. 301 and Austintown VFW Post, will take place. The Master of Ceremonies, Post No. 301 Commander, Gary Kommel, will be introducing the main speaker, CW03 Donald Oglesby.

All residents of Mahoning County are invited to attend. Anyone wishing to participate can contact John Facemyer at 330-533-1611.

Fitch bands to perform spring concert

The Austintown Fitch High School annual Spring Band Concert will take place May 17 at 7 p.m. in the Fitch High School auditorium. Freshman, Concert and Symphonic bands will perform.

Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students.

Create a business plan

Learn about writing and revising a business plan for your new or established business with a member of SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business today at 10 a.m. A librarian from the Information Services Department’s Business and Investment Center (BIC) will introduce print and electronic sources that can provide information for developing your business plan.

Divelbiss inducted to Nursing Honor Society

Janet Divelbiss of Austintown was inducted to the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. The society honors undergraduate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing.

Divelbiss is a registered nurse who is pursuing her master’s degree in nursing through the Graduate and Professional Studies division at Saint Joseph’s, which offers online education for working professionals.

Libraries closing notice

All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system will be closed tomorrow and May 27-28.

Dairy Queen hosts kids cake decorating

The Cornersburg and Austintown Dairy Queens will host Kids Cake Decorating for Mom today. The Cornersburg location, 3555 S. Meridian Road, will host the event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Austintown location, 146 N. Canfield-Niles Road, will be hosting it from 1 to 4 p.m. A qualified DQ cake decorator will be on hand to assist. Kids can create their own design, add sprinkles, gel, icing and candy or place an edible image of their choice on the cake. This is an open house event. It only takes about 15 minutes to decorate a cake. Call to reserve a spot so the appropriate amount of decorators are available to assist children. Children must be supervised by an adult.

Baby bargain boutique

Boardman Park will be hosting its annual Baby Bargain Boutique on May 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at Masters Pavilion. Admission is free. The boutique will have usable baby, children and maternity clothing, toys, books, furniture and much more for children under the age of five. For more information, call Karen at 330-965-0482 or the park office at 330-726-8107.

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.

Regional Chamber luncheon set

Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Schurmur will headline a Regional Chamber executive luncheon titled “Football Friday with the Cleveland Browns” on May 18 at the Maronite Center, 1555 S. Meridian Road. Registration, networking and lunch begin at 11:15 a.m., with the program starting at noon.

Schurmur will talk about plans for the 2012-2013 season and be available to field questions about the team, including his take on how the Browns did in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Current and alumni players will be on hand at the luncheon as well as the voice of the Browns, Jim Donovan.

This event is open to Chamber members and nonmembers. Cost is $25 and includes the program, lunch and a Browns souvenir as well as give-a-ways throughout the program.

Registration is required by May 14 by contacting Jennifer Mascardine at 330-744-2131, ext. 12, or by email at jennifer@regionalchamber.com or by going to the Regional Chamber website, www.regionalchamber.com and clicking on the events link.

Health center owner to discuss fibromyalgia

Cindy, owner of Cindy’s Health and Vitality in Warren, will be the guest speaker at The Mahoning Valley Fibromyalgia Support Group’s May 16 meeting at 7 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Dr. in Boardman. Anyone with an interest in this topic may attend.

Murder Mystery dinner needs suspects

The Myrddin Winery in Lake Milton will host a Murder Mystery dinner May 25 at 7 p.m. and is searching for people to participate in the show.

Anyone interested in being one of the eight murder suspects or 16 sleuths should call 330-654-9181. Especially needed are people to play the murder suspects.

For those attending the dinner, which will benefit The Fifth Sparrow Ministry, cost is $22 per person, due at time of reservations.

For information or reservations, call 330-654-9181.

Greenwood opens new collision repair center

Greenwood Chevrolet has opened its Greenwood Collision Repair Center, located at 4695 Mahoning Avenue.

In addition to traditional auto body services, this new facility also provides customers with front door parking and drive-through estimates, as well as a newly-remodeled waiting area with flat screen TV, complimentary beverages and free WiFi. Early drop-off and pick-up hours are available with 24-hour security cameras.

Greenwood Collision Repair Center is a full-service mechanical, glass and dent repair center with dealer-trained, top-rated specialists who are ASE and ICar Certified.

Wound Care center relocates

The St. Elizabeth Boardman Wound Care Center has moved to 7010 South Ave., Suite 6 in Boardman. The new office, at the corner of South Avenue and Trailwood Drive, opened this morning and is convenient toRoute 224 and Interstate 680, providing easier access for patients than its former DeBartolo Place office.

St. Elizabeth Wound Care Center specializes in providing comprehensive care for chronic, non-healing wounds using the latest treatments and technologies. Treatment is tailored to each patient’s unique needs and requirements, and complements the care provided by the patient’s primary care physician.

The staff consists of physicians who specialize in the treatment of chronic wounds, nurses specially trained to care for patients with these wounds, and experienced technicians. For more information, call St. Elizabeth Boardman Wound Care Center at 330-729-3175.

Italian Fest to be in August

The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest will be held on Aug. 3-5 in downtown Youngstown. The festival is now accepting applications for the Italian Man and Woman of the Year.

Applications for scholarships are also available. Applicants must be attending Youngstown State University in order to be eligible for these scholarships. Deadline for applications is June 1. For more information and applications, contact Arlene DeChellis at 330-726-8019.

Eat pasta, support Tyler

A pasta dinner in support of Tyler Branca will be held on May 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church, 7345 Westview Drive. The cost is $9 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under. Dinner includes pasta, meatballs, salad, roll, dessert, coffee, tea and orange drink. Pasta, sauce and meatballs are donated by Cafe Capri.

Branca is a 21-year-old college student who was recently diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Monetary donations are also accepted at any First National Bank — just ask for the Tyler Branca Fund.

Celebrate Earth Day

The Austintown library is celebrating Earth Day all month. Children of all ages are invited to try their hand at a paper maze and receive a surprise. Visit the Austintown library during library hours through the month of April.

Car 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.

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.