Thursday, July 18, 2013
FAMILY GARDEN FRIDAYS
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday through September.
What: Hands-on garden activities for children. Learn about vegetables with “Eat Your Colors” and see which insect is “Bug of the Week.”
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Info: Call 330-740-7116.
Bird Walk
When: Saturday, 8-10 a.m.
What: Jeff Harvey of Wild Birds Unlimited will lead walk at 264-acre Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, which is closed to public.
Info: Parking limited, reservations a must. Call Ford Nature Center by 5 p.m. Friday. Boots are a necessity. No “walk ins” permitted.
Contact: 330-740-7107.
Nature Lovers
What: Flower show.
When: Saturday, noon-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Info: Public entries accepted 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Info: Call 330-740-7116.
Ladybugs Pre-K class
When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon.
What: First of three preschool classes focuses on insects and creatures in the garden. Will spend some time in Family Garden looking for ladybugs. Children will listen to a story, have a snack and make a ladybug craft.
Fee: $6 nonmembers; FFRG member, $4.
Info: Call 330-740-7116 to register.
Summer Garden Party
When: July 26, 6:30 p.m.
What: “Reflections,” 25th anniversary of Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens’ annual fundraiser.
Details: Meander newly paved paths while enjoying appetizers and the evening’s signature drink. Dine in the gardens from innovative menu. Dance to music of Rudy and the Professionals.
Info: Call 330-740-7116.
RESTAURANT WEEK
When: Aug. 10-17.
What: Support and learn about local foods by supporting restaurants working with local farmers to support our local economy.
Info: http://go.osu.edu/restaurantweek.
FARMERS’ MARKET
Tuesdays: Downtown Youngstown, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Market Street at Central Square.
Fridays: Poland, 6-8 p.m., state Route 170, Town Hall lawn.
3rd Friday: Courthouse Square, Warren, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
4th Friday: St. Elizabeth’s, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Northside, 10 a,m.-1 p.m., 1105 Elm Street, Youngstown; Howland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Richard E. Orwig Park; Lake Milton, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., amphitheater lawn.