Prostate Cancer Program set

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.

Home furnishing consignment store opens

Re Arrangements, a home furnishing consignment store, had its grabd 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,

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.

Boardman grad earn scholarship

Jessica Szmara, a sophomore Christian education major, will receive a William Berlin Scholarship and the Dr. J.Y. and Mrs. Mary N. Jackson, Iva M. Jackson scholarship. Szmara is a graduate of Boardman High School and the daughter of Janice Bates.

The George Brownlee Scholarship Committee is sponsoring a “Brick Fundraiser” to complete the Sports Complex Walkway at Boardman High School. There are two sizes of bricks available, a 4x8 and a 12x12. The 4x8 brick can accommodate three lines with 12 characters per line. The 12x12 is a granite brick and can accommodate eight lines with 20 characters per line. The smaller brick is a $50 donation and the granite brick is a $500 donation. The donations are fully tax deductible. To contribute, contact the athletic office at 330-726-3423.

Cardinal Mooney student awarded scholarship

Cardinal Mooney senior Steve Perry, was awarded a $750 scholarship recently at the Boardman Civic Association’s annual banquet. Steve is the son of Brian and Michele Perry of Boardman.

Boardman grad honored

Michael Henson, a 2011 Boardman High School graduate was recently chosen to be inducted into The Ohio State University Alpha Zeta Partners Honors Society. Induction into the society is based on scholarship, leadership and character attributes and is given to only 20 students in the freshman and sophomore classes combined. Henson is a freshman at The Ohio State University majoring in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. He is the son of Keith and Sheila Henson of Canfield.

Mancini earns full ride scholarship to YSU

Gina Mancini of Boardman, a senior at Canfield High School, has been named a University Scholar at Youngstown State University — the most prestigious scholarship at the university.

The Leslie H. Cochran University Scholars Award, now in its 20th year, covers full tuition, room and board, as well as a voucher for textbooks. Mancini is among only 40 high school seniors from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Iowa and Washington state to receive the award this year.

Mancini will major in Industrial Engineering.

The new class of University Scholars was presented May 8 to YSU President Cynthia E. Anderson at a luncheon on campus.

Generate leads for your business website

The Boardman library will host BIC: Generating Leads for Your Business Website on May 14 at 6:30 p.m. Tyler Clark, from the Youngstown Business Incubator will present the program. The program will take a step-by-step look at online lead-generation from start to finish.

Create soap at the library

The Boardman library presents Soap! Soap! Soap! on May 24 at 7 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to listen to stories and create a soap craft activity. The program will last one hour and all children will leave with a small soap sample they created. Preschoolers must attend with an adult.

Library presents family story time

The Boardman library will host family story time on May 30 at 10 a.m. Children of all ages are invited to hear stories and play Bingo. Preschoolers must attend with an adult.

Fun Time for 4s and 5s

The Boardman library will host Fun Time for 4s and 5s on May 15 and 22 at 10 a.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.

Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s

The Boardman library will hosts Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s on May 16 and 23 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.

Boardman to host middle school concert

The Boardman Middle Schools will present a fifth, sixth and seventh-grade spring band concert on May 30 at 7 p.m. in the Boardman High School Performing Arts Center.

This concert will feature the fifth, sixth and seventh-grade bands combined from both Center and Glenwood middle schools. Admission is $3 for adults, $3 for students and senior citizens and children under 10 are free.

Libraries closing notice

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

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.

Baby bargain boutique set

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.

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.

Garage, attic and basement sale set

Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, is hosting its 39th annual Garage, Attic and Basement Sale today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

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 to Route 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.

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.

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.

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.

Participate in Ohio Plant Lover’s Tour

The MetroParks is traveling to Ohio Prairie Nursery on May 30 to see native plants best suited for Ohio. The bus will continue on to the American Herb Society and Holden Arboretum for lunch and a tour. The David G. Leach Research Station displaying spectacular rhododendrons is the last stop before a delicious dinner at the Ferrante Winery and Ristorante. Cost is $135 ($95 for FFRG members). Registration is due by April 30. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for details.