More dinners

More dinners

YOUNGSTOWN

The Salvation Army is gearing up to feed more than 750 people for Thanksgiving dinner, an increase of more than 15 percent over last year. The dinner will be served at Salvation Army headquarters, 1501 Glenwood Ave., today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meal is served free and open to anyone who comes.

“A hot meal means so much to the needy who pass through our doors. We work hard to offer a feast with all the trimmings — tender turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce and desserts. We plan to have enough to go around for everyone,” said Major Elijah O. Kahn, Mahoning County area coordinator for the Salvation Army.

Gus Giannios of Giannios Candy in Boardman has mobilized a team of volunteers to prepare this year’s dinner, said Major Valerie Kahn, area coordinator. “We are grateful to generous friends who have provided faithful support for those struggling to make ends meet.”

Field of applicants narrowed to five

MINERAL RIDGE

Weathersfield Township trustees have narrowed a field of 18 applicants to five candidates for the township administrator, zoning inspector and road superintendent position.

Trustee chairman Steve Gerberry said trustees are leaning toward having their choice do all three jobs, just as retiring township administrator David Pugh has been doing.

Pugh retires Dec. 31. Trustees interviewed the five candidates during an executive session Monday.

Deadline extended

Youngstown

The Youngstown Park and Recreation Commission is extending the deadline to submit speaker request forms for the upcoming meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The new deadline is noon Monday.

Forms are available in the park office, first floor of city hall or online at www.city-ofyoungstownoh.com.

For more information, call Park and Recreation director Robert Burke at 330-742-8714.

Program on parks

Canfield

The Audubon Society of the Mahoning Valley will discuss Ohio state parks at 7 p.m. Tuesday at MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road.

Naturalist Cheryl Harner will present a program exploring the history of many of our state parks and their recreational uses today.

Guests will learn how groups have been promoting parks for the people, while also protecting them from invasive species, fragmentation and noise pollution.

For information call 888-846-8851.