Community picnic Saturday in Brownlee Woods

YOUNGSTOWN

The 7th Ward Citizens Coalition invites the families, children, grandchildren and friends of 7th Ward residents to an Old Fashioned Community Picnic at Lynn Park, 1940 Lynn St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday .

Guests are asked to bring a casserole to share and a chair. The coalition will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks.

Green Youngstown will provide crafts for children, and the Youngstown Police Department’s bomb squad robot and a fire truck from Station No. 9 will be on display. Contests will include three-legged and sack races, hula hoop, checkers and Youngstown Trivia.

For information or reservations call 330-788-9277. During reservations, provide the number of guests and ages of any children attending. Follow the 7th Ward on Facebook for updates.