Poland briefs

Monday Night Writers meeting set

Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend the next meeting of Monday Night Writers, Aug. 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Peaberry’s Caf , located at 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road Canfield.

Led by author and professional writer Nancy Christie, the two-hour sessions include a mix of writing exercises, information on the creative and business aspects of writing and group feedback on ‘works-in-progress.’

The fee is $10 per class and registration is preferred. For more information, contact Nancy Christie at 330-793-3675 or atnancy@nancychristie.com.

Support group meeting to be Sept. 18

The Mahoning Valley Fibromyalgia Support Group will resume its monthly meetings on Sept. 18 by welcoming Dr Noah Erikson, Chiropractor. Dr Erikson believes in integrating traditional medical models to include complementary and alternative medicines and to treat each case individually. The meeting is from 7-8:30 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, located at 425 Crestview Drive in Boardman. All are welcome.

Comedy show set

Raise the Woof, a stand up comedy show, will be Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. at Magic Tree Pub and Eatery. Tickets are $20 and proceeds benefit For the Dogs, a non-profit organization. The event will include an appetizer buffet, basket raffle and a 50/50.

For tickets call 330-310-2802. For more information visit www.woofraise.com.

ABWA meeting set

The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) will have their education/scholarship meeting Aug. 13 at A La Cart Catering in Canfield.

At 6 p.m. the scholarship recipients will be met and following will be a dinner buffet. The buffet will include swiss chicken and swiss steak, mashed potatoes, corn, tossed salad, cole slaw, tomato and pepper salad, dessert and beverage for $16.50.

The Chapter is also co-hosting ABW Day with Network Council of the Valley Sept. 29 from 1:30-4:00 p.m. at A La Cart in Canfield. Guest speaker will be Lisa Montross from Port Huron, Michigan, who is running for District V Vice President of the National ABWA organization. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $20, which includes a luncheon, and you can obtain a ticket by calling Mary Brown at 330-286-5337.

Diaper drive to be Aug. 10

A diaper drive will be hosted to help babies in need Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 15 E. McKinley in Poland and from 2-6 p.m. at Columbiana First United Methodist Church. Visit www.everylittlebotton.com for more information.

Child support awareness day set

The Mahoning County CSEA will host a child support awareness day Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Mahoning County Job and Family Services.

Staff will be available to assist you and get you registered to utilize the Child Support Web Portal at jfs.ohio.gov/ocs. Mahoning County Job and Family Services is located at 345 Oak Hill in Youngstown, conference room “A”.

For more information, call Mahoning County CSEA at 330-740-2073.

Poland residents earn academic recognition

Poland residents Kenneth Duncan and Amanda Molaske were named to Capital University’s dean’s list for the spring 2013 semester. To be named to the dean’s list, full-time, degree-seeking students must achieve a grade point average of at least 3.5.

Students named to president’s list

Poland residents Patrick Donahue and Rebecca Mowad were named to Capital University’s president list for the spring 2013 semester. The president’s list indicates the highest level of academic distinction achieved among full-time, degree-seeking students. To be named to the president’s list, students must have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.85.

Yellow Creek Theatre to feature new film

On Aug. 16, movie goers at Yellow Creek Theatre in Poland will be entertained by the rollicking, gun-toting Western musical, “Calamity Jane,” starring Doris Day, Howard Keel, Philip Carey and Allyn McLerie.

Historical Society to have meeting

The next regular meeting of the Poland Historical Society will be Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be at the Little Red Schoolhouse located at 4515 Center Road (Route 224) at the Struthers Road intersection in Poland Township.

Red Schoolhouse will open to the public

The Little Red Schoolhouse will be open to the public on Aug. 11 from 1-3 p.m. This a great opportunity to tour the inside of the building and browse through the numerous displays. The Historical Society has several books on the Civil War that are available for purchase at reasonable prices. Among the more than 30 books for sale are a four-volume set on Battles and Leaders of the Civil War by Johnson, a four-volume biography of Robert E. Lee by Freeman, three volumes by Shelby Foote, five volumes by Bruce Catton, and many others.

Local church to host senior fair

Emmanual Community Church, located at 6512 Kirk Road in Austintown, will host a senior fair Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event is free and will include live entertainment, free food and drinks, bingo, dancing, veterans information, information on Medicare, Hospice of the Valley and more. The Mobile Medical Unit will be available to check blood pressure. There will be basket raffles and a flat screen television giveaway.

Hospice offers grief program

Grief 101, a program presented by Hospice of the Valley bereavement facilitators, will be offered on Aug. 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Austintown Seniors Center, located at 112 Westchester Drive in Austintown.

The program will explain the grieving process and its impact on people and families. Support materials will be distributed. It is open to the public; no charge and no registration.

For more information, call 330-549-5900.

Wagner served as delegate

Bridget Wagner of Poland, served as a delegate to Buckeye Girls State at the University of Mount Union from June 16-22. Wagner served in the role of State Senator during the event.

BGS is a week-long program designed to educate Ohio’s young women in the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of good citizenship. Through involvement in this process, BGS delegates learn more about city, county and state government within one week. Nearly 900 rising high school seniors participated in this year’s event.

Arms Museum plans Christmas program

Plans for this year’s Memories of Christmas Past are underway at the Arms Family Museum. The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is looking to the Valley community for some help with this year’s display. Highlights this year will be on local Valley traditions and will include family heirlooms, nativity collections, handmade cigar box doll houses and a large collection from John Garver, inventor of the locally produced Plakie twirler ornaments. The society is looking for Christmas items related to downtown department stores. McKelveys, McCrorys, Higbees, Strouss-Hirshberg or any other downtown establishment are desirable. Items will be displayed on a short-term loan basis and will be returned to the owner after the exhibit closes in January. Please email a description and picture of items to events@mahoninghistory.org or contact the Historical Society with any questions at 330-743-2589. Memories of Christmas Past opens on November 23 and runs through January 5, 2014. Visit www.mahoninghistory.org for more details.

Screen your blood pressure

The Poland library will host a blood pressure screening on Aug. 27 from 1-4 p.m. Sponsored by the Mahoning Chapter of American Red Cross.

Connect with your eReader

Bring your eReader to the Poland library on Aug. 12 from 6-7 p.m. The librarians will show you how to download eBooks from the library’s digital catalog on the website. For adults. Space is limited. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the branch by name to register.

Outsmart inflammatory disease

The Poland library will host a program teaching how to outsmart inflammatory disease using the summer harvest on Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Join Dr. Kathy Padgitt and learn how a whole food, plant-based diet will effectively help reduce and prevent many diseases. Learn simple strategies for improving eating habits that contribute to disease. Food samples and a demo featuring easy-to-make recipes will be provided by Sam Anderson, a Certified Raw Chef. No reservations are needed. Presented in partnership with Grow Youngstown.

Puppet show to be Aug. 16

Watch characters come to life as you enjoy this positively preposterous puppet show on Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. For children of all ages.

Babies and books set at library

Babies ages 6 to 23 months can join the Poland library for developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader every Wednesday in August at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Pandemonium party set

Head “underground” and party like a Downworlder at the Mortal Instruments-inspired extravaganza, based on the popular novels by Cassandra Clare. Enjoy food, crafts, games and music by a live DJ Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. Dress as your favorite supernatural being, and you might even win our costume contest. Door prizes will include passes for the upcoming movie, “The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones,” in theaters Aug. 23. For teens in grades 7-12.

Ostomy group to meet Aug. 13

The Youngstown Area Ostomy Support Group, sponsored by Humility of Mary Health Partners, will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 in the Cedar Room at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, 8401 Market St., Boardman.

The Youngstown Area Ostomy Support Group meets monthly at alternating locations in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. It provides support, education and encouragement to individuals who have or will have ostomies. Families and friends of ostomy patients are welcome. Refreshments are provided and parking is free. For information, call 330-480-3440.

Have fun with bubbles

Have some good, clean fun with bubbles Aug. 20 and 22 from 2-4 p.m. at Oh Wow! Learn how to make your own bubble solution, plus another trick or two. Program is free, general admission applies to non-members. This event is for children in grades pre-k through fourth.

Family garden Fridays set

The Metro Parks will host Family Garden Fridays every Friday now through September from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities will be centered on gardening with children. Learn about vegetables with “Eat Your Colors” and see which insect is the “Bug of the Week.” Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information.

Sculpt with Pilates

Pilates Sculpt will be offered every Wednesday in August from 6-7 p.m. Join trainer Angela Lubonovich in using light hand weights to tone the body with emphasis on core strength and control. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information. Bring a mat, water (and two number weights if you have them). Cost is $10 per session; or use your Scenic Fitness Card.

Practice Yoga at the park

Yoga will be offered every Tuesday and Thursday in August from 9:30-11 a.m. and from 5:30-7 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Join Marina Perdos in the mornings and Karres Cvetkovich in the evenings for a blend of energizing yoga styles. Students at all levels are welcome. Bring a mat and small blanket. Classes are outdoors weather permitting. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information. Cost is $10 per class; or use your Scenic Fitness Card.

Take T’ai Chi

T’ai Chi Step One will be offered every Wednesday in August from noon to 1 p.m. Ease stress, improve health and increase vitality. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercises and selected movements from a classic Chen T’ai Chi form. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information. The cost is $10 per class; or use your Scenic Fitness Card.

Participate in Pilates

Pilates basics will be taught every Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Work on toning, shaping, core strength, alignment and breathing with fitness trainer Angela Lubonovich. Bring a mat and water. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information. Cost $10 per sessio; or use your Scenic Fitness Card.

Free open houses set

Every Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. running through Aug. 14, the Mahoning Valley Historical Society will host free Hands-On-History Open Houses at the Arms Family Museum of Local History, located at 648 Wick Ave. in Youngstown. Each week will feature a different historical theme – “Celebrating the Fourth,” “My Town, Your Town, Youngstown,” and “The House that Olive Built,” to name a few. Hands-On activities will include arts and crafts, games, toys, artifacts, dress-up clothing and more.

Participants can spend as much or as little time engaging in the activities and each week will feature something for all ages and interests. The open houses are free and open to the public and all participants can take advantage of half-priced admission for a full Arms Family Museum tour.