Poland Community Briefs

Slovak society to meet Feb. 17

Region 7 of the National Slovak Society (NSS Life) will hold its annual business meeting Feb. 17 at 1:30 p.m. at Poland Christian Church, 6248 Struthers Road, Poland Township. Officers and members of assemblies in Region 7 (No. P09A in Youngstown, No. 8 in Struthers, and No. 731 in Poland) and their youth circles are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

Following the Region Meeting, Assembly 731 will hold its annual organization and planning meeting. Anyone planning to attend should bring ideas, suggestions and plans.

For additional information, contact Laurie Fox, Assembly President, at 330-536-8850.

HBA names Duncan Remodeler of the Year

The Home Builders and Remodelers Association of the Valley recognized Duncan’s Bath and Kitchen Center of Poland as its Remodeler of the Year at its annual awards dinner Jan. 11.

The award is presented to the remodeler who demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, quality and workmanship throughout the previous year. Three of the company’s individual projects won awards as well, including “Outstanding Kitchen Remodel $50,000 plus,” “Outstanding Kitchen Remodel $25,000-$49,000,” and “Outstanding Bath Remodel Under $25,000 - $49,000.”

Rotary hosts annual chili open

Poland Rotary will be hosting its 28th annual Chili Open Golf Classic Feb. 23 at 9 a.m. The cost is $25 per person and includes food, 18 holes of golf, beverages, prizes and more.

There will be a chili eating contest, putting contest, door prizes, a raffle, and closest-to-the-pin and hole-in-one prizes. For more information, contact BJ Miner at 330-503-0902 or Andrew Grischow at 330-509-1506.

Wine and beer tasting in Boardman

Team Schein is hosting a wine and beer tasting at Vintage Estates Wine and Beer in Boardman Feb. 24 from 3-5 p.m. The cost is $20 per person and includes eight tastings. Choose from six wine selections or 12 beers on tap from the Diamond bar, hors d’oeuvres and musical entertainment by Ryan Ross. You must be 21 years of age to purchase a ticket and attend the event. To purchase tickets, contact Tina Prestas at 330-559-6918 or tprestas@gmail.com. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society Boardman Relay for Life on behalf of Team Schein.

AWBA meeting set for Feb. 12

Leah Brooks, executive director of the YWCA in Youngstown, will be a guest speaker for the meeting of the Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Feb. 12. Members will gather at A La Cart in Canfield at 6:30 p.m. for a buffet of lemon chicken, stuffed shells, baked whitefish, sandtrap potatoes, peas and carrots, chef salad, rolls and butter, beverages and desserts for $18.50. Make your reservations no later than Feb. 5 by calling Jackie Fischio at 330-788-6634 or Kathy Anderson at 330-533-6675.

Fibromyalgia support group meeting

On Feb. 20, the Mahoning Valley Fibromyalgia Support Group will meet at Bethel Lutheran Church, located at 425 Crestview Drive in Boardman. This meeting will be from 7-8:30 p.m. and members are urged to bring a friend who is interested in an evening of learning, sharing and fun. Bring any new information or ideas for day to day coping and a smile to share. For more information, call Alice at 330-372-2154 or Nancy at 330-758-8413.

Library hosts Babies and books

Children 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 February at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tales for toddlers

Join the Canfield library for developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader every Thursday in February at 10 or 11 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult

Holiday tales for toddlers

The Poland library will host developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader Feb. 14 at 10 or 11 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Holiday fun time at library

The Poland library will have developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 4-5) become a successful reader Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fun for 4s and 5s is Tuesdays

Join the Poland library for developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 4-5) become a successful reader every Tuesday in February at 1 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Lego my library on Feb. 19

Kids, age 6 and up, will meet to enjoy creating Lego designs at the Poland library on Feb. 19 from 6-7 p.m. Legos will be provided.

Library hosts Pajama Jam

There will be sleepy-time fun for the family at the Poland library on Feb. 25 from 6:30-7 p.m. Put on your PJs, take the whole family for stories and more fun.

Trim the all-seasons tree at library

Decorate an ornament for the Poland library’s all-seasons tree during regular hours at the Poland library throughout the month of February. For children of all ages.

Library hosts Appy hour for teens

Learn about popular teen apps for smart phones and mobile devices at the Poland library Feb. 22 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. See a variety of apps that will make your life easier and more fun. For teens in grades 7-12.

Teens connect with eReaders

Bring your eReader to the Poland library Feb. 8 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and the librarians will show you how to download eBooks from the Library’s Digital Catalog on our website. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the branch by name for more information. For teens in grades 7-12.

Adults connect with eReaders

Bring your eReader to the Poland library and the librarians will show you how to download eBooks from the library’s Digital Catalog on their blood drive

The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross is proudly serving the needs of St. Elizabeth Hospital by taking blood donations to help the community Feb. 13 from 12:30-6:30 p.m. at the Poland library.

Appy hour set for adults

Learn all about popular apps for smartphones and mobile devices at the Poland library Feb. 11 from 6-7 p.m. See a variety of apps that will help you connect to your library, find a good place to eat, keep you entertained in a long grocery line, find a great new recipe, or find great music to listen to on your walk. Registration recommended, call 330-744-8636, and ask for Poland. For adults.

Spend President’s Day at the library

All libraries in the PLYMC system will be open on Feb. 18 (President’s Day).

Friends of the Library to meet

The Friends of Poland Library will meet Feb. 5, in the library’s meeting room and install a new slate of officers: Kitty Heineman (president), Lee Wright (vice president), Bertha Eszenyi (secretary), and Glenda Hoagland (treasurer). The meeting begins with refreshments at 9:30 a.m. and is open to the public. There will be a presentation on a summer trip to Cuba, information on the April spring luncheon and more.

In the event of inclement weather, the Friends follow the schedule of Poland Schools. When Poland Schools are closed, the meeting is canceled. Hostesses for the meeting are Emma Eggleston, Rekha Desai, Carol McCoy and Sue Perry.

Making Kids Count benefit dinner

On March 15, Making Kids Count will host its first benefit dinner at Avion on the Water in Canfield. Proceeds from the event will go to the various programs Making Kids Count sponsors. This event will include dinner, dessert, a cash bar, chance auction and entertainment. Invitations will be mailed in February. Anyone interested in receiving an invitation for this event or for more information on this event, should send an email with mailing and email addresses to mkc@makingkidscount.org or call the office at 330-758-3434.

Father-daughter princess dance at Boardman Park

Boardman Park will host its 10th annual Father-Daughter princess dance at the Lariccia Family Community Center. The dance will be on three nights this year: Feb. 15 and 16 from 6-9 p.m., and Feb. 17 from 5-8 p.m. This semi-formal dance will include dinner, dancing to DJ music and more. A professional photo for a keepsake of this event will also be included. Tickets are now on sale. They can be purchased at the park office, Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Free pancakes on Feb. 5

IHOP is giving away free pancakes on Feb. 5 to celebrate National Pancake Day.

The fundraiser aims to raise $3 million to kick off Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ 30th anniversary. Visit any IHOP location to participate.