Poland briefs

Jazz in the Park 2013 to be tomorrow

Rich Ward and Company will play tomorrow at the B & O Station Commons Park from 3-7 p.m. The concert is free to the public. The concert is sponsored by Players Express Entertainment in conjunction with the Youngstown City Parks Department and Warriors Inc.

For more information, email playersexpress@zoominternet.net

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.

Car show to be tomorrow

The Mahoning Valley Corvettes and Greenwood Chevrolet will be sponsoring a car show tomorrow from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Greenwood Chevrolet, located at 4695 Mahoning Avenue in Austintown. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. The show is open to Corvettes and all other cars.

Entry fee is $10, or $20 if you are showing for NCCC points. Scheduled to happen at the show will be a taping of Street Scenes which will air periodically air on The Armstrong Cable System. Proceeds will benefit No Stone Unturned Foundation, and Yellow Brick Place Charities.

Trophies and prizes will be awarded for all classes, including Peoples Choice Award. Music by DJ Big Rick. Food and beverages will be available. For more information call Dan Lyden 330-726-7791.

Sulmona Valley Auxiliary picnic set

The Sulmona Valley Auxiliary will hold their annual picnic on July 23 at 5 p.m. at the home of Catherine Ricottilli on Kennedy Road in Lowellville. The telephone committee will call members for reservations. Remember to bring your designated casserole or dessert.

SOV names employee of the month

Marilyn Michalak has been named the June Employee of the Month for the Shepherd of the Valley-Poland. Marilyn joined the SOV-Poland staff in July 2008 as a Residential Assistant in the Nursing Department where she has made an impression. Marilyn lives in Columbiana. For more information, contact Kelly Stansloski, associate director, Shepherd of the Valley-Poland, 301 W. Western Reserve Road at 330-726-7110, ext. 0, or via email at kstansloski@shepherdofthevalley.com.

Higham earns academic honors

Matthew Richard Higham of Poland was named to the Miami University president’s list. Miami University students who are ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate students within each division for second semester 2012-13 have been named to the president’s list recognizing academic excellence.

Local residents named to dean’s list

Miami University students who ranked in the top 20 percent of undergraduate students within each division for second semester 2012-2013 have been named to the dean’s list recognizing academic performance.

Poland residents Erin Elizabeth Boback, Karen Elizabeth Krumpak, Kevin James Krumpak, Christopher Joseph Lipari and Emily Kathleen Seiders have been named to the dean’s list.

Wheeler earns dean’s award

Adam Wheeler was a recipient of the dean’s award for academic excellence during the 2013 spring term at Colgate University, where Wheeler was a biology major and a graduating member of the Class of 2013.

To be eligible for the dean’s award, a Colgate student must achieve higher than a 3.30 average while enrolled in at least four courses. Wheeler is a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, and lives in Poland.

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.

Wonderful Water set

Wonderful Water will be Aug. 6 and 8 at Oh Wow! from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The program is free, but general admission applies to non-members. The program includes a series of activities that show what water is and what it can do. This event is for grades pre-k through eighth.

Oh Wow! hosts Make It

Oh Wow! will host Make It - Underwater Viewers - Aug. 3 from noon until 2 p.m. The cost is $3 for members and $11 for non-members. Join Oh Wow! as they explore the wonders of water by making and experimenting with underwater viewers. For children in grades kindergarten through eighth.

HMHP presents food seminar

The Humility of Mary Health Partners community outreach department will present a program called “Mindfulness vs. Mindlessness: Impact on the Foods We Choose” on July 23 from 1-3 p.m. at the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center. The JACBCC is located on Park Avenue, west of St. Elizabeth Health Center, across from the parking deck. The program is open to the general public. Registration is free but limited, and parking is available in front of the JACBCC. For more information or to register, call 330-480-2763 by July 16.

Safe sitter program spots available

Spots are still available for the July and August sessions of Humility of Mary Health Partners’ Safe Sitter program. The two-day sessions will be offered at St. Elizabeth Health Center, located at 1044 Belmont Ave. in Youngstown, on July 17 and 18 and St. Joseph Health Center, located at 667 Eastland Ave. in Warren, on July 30 and 31 or Aug. 15 and 16.

All sessions take place from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and students must attend both days of the course. The program is open to boys and girls ages 11-13.

Safe Sitter teaches responsible childcare and prepares babysitters for emergency situations like first aid, rescue breathing, instances of choking, accident prevention and calling for help.

The program costs $28.50 per child, and scholarships are available to those unable to pay. Registration is required, as class sizes are limited to 15 students.

For more information or to register, call community outreach at 330-480-3070.

Prime rib roast set for July 27

The prime rib roast will be July 27 from 4-8 p.m. at the Youngstown Shrine Club Pavilion. The cost is $30 per person. This event is for adults only. For tickets, call Ralph Lewis at 330-482-9565 or Bill Early at 330-426-9546.

Participate in golf tournament series

The par 3 tournament series will be July 26 at the Par 3 Golf Course. The series is for ages 4-15 in four age divisions. Registration began June 15. Call Mill Creek Golf Course 330-740-7112 or email Andy@millcreekmetroparks.org. The cost is $16 for 18 hole divisions, $8 for nine hole divisions and $5 for five hole division.

Dana School presents vocal clinic

The Dana School of Music will present the 16th annual Dana Vocal Performance Clinic July 22-27 at Youngstown State University. Sessions will primarily be offered in Bliss Hall, however, additional locations will be selected on campus. Choir directors and music teachers are encouraged to recommend this week-long program to their vocal students.

The clinic is open to all singers who will be in high school during the 2013-2014 school year, as well as incoming YSU voice majors. Tuition for the 2013 clinic is $240 after June 28. For those who need it, on campus room and board for six nights and seven days is an additional $230, based on double occupancy.

More information about the Clinic or an application may be found by calling the Dana School of Music at 330-941-3636 or emailing Dr. Yun at myun@ysu.edu.

Dunkin’ Donuts hosts mug design contest

Dunkin’ Donuts is hosting their second annual “Miracles for Munchkins” travel mug design contest running now through July 26. Talented artists from across the Mahoning Valley area are encouraged to enter artwork that best interprets the miracles and promises delivered by Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley in the form of pencil drawing, watercolor, painting, photography or graphic design.

The winning design will be featured on a limited-edition travel mug for sale at all Mahoning Valley Dunkin’ Donuts locations this fall and will be awarded a $100 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card. Dunkin’ Donuts will donate the money from the sales of the $5 mug during the month of October to the Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley and have guaranteed the hospital a minimum donation of $20,000. With the purchase of the $5 mug, guests will receive refills for $.99 at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants through the end of the year.

Golf clinics for adults to be Tuesdays

Range and golf clinics for adults will be available every Tuesday in July from 6-8 p.m. Range time followed by on-course play at main golf course. Register by calling 330-740-7112 or email Andy@millcreekmetroparks.org. The cost is $25 for one day, $45 for two days or $60 for four days.

Junior golf camp set

The junior golf camp will be July 23 and 30. Ages 11 and up will begin range time at 1 p.m. Nine holes begins at 2 p.m. Ages 10 and under will have range time from 2 to 4 p.m., with nine holes beginning at 3 p.m. The golf camp will be at Mill Creek Golf Course. Call the Pro Shop for details and to register. The cost for range time plus nine holes is $20, two-hour range time is $20 and one-hour range time is $15.

Watch a movie under the stars

Enjoy a family oriented movie outside as the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm uses its barn door as the movie screen July 20 at 9 p.m. Popcorn will be provided. Bring non-alcoholic drinks, chairs and blankets. Arrive early to visit with the animals and choose your spot on the lawn.

Take an evening farm tour

Join the Metro Parks for an evening tour around the farm July 24 from 1-4 p.m. Space is limited; reservations are suggested. In honor of National Dairy Month, you will enjoy a special ice cream treat. The cost is $3 person.

Wheat harvest activities set

Take a tractor-wagon ride through the MetroParks Farm. Wheat harvest will take place this month. Children can make a craft to take home. Suggested donations are $2 per person or $5 per family.

Learn soccer skills

The British soccer camp will be July 29 - Aug. 2 for children ages 3-18. Players of all abilities will receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts. The event includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages and a daily tournament and will be at the Wick Recreation Area. Online registration is recommended. Call 330-740-7100 for details.

Batting clinic to be July 27

Focus on improving hitting mechanics with Coach Craig Antush of YSU July 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. This clinic will benefit players of all experience levels. Spaces limited to provide one-on-one instruction. Registration and fee due by July 24. Call Ford Nature Center. The clinic will be at Wick Recreation Areaand the cost is $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents.

Enjoy birds

Birds and birdhouses will be July 20 from 1:30-3 p.m. Spend some time learning about the habits of birds, recognizing common birds in the area and taking a nature walk to “go birding” (weather permitting). Then paint decorative birdhouses to take home. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $14 ($12 FFRG member).

Learn about insects

Ladybugs will be July 20 from 11 a.m. to noon. This is the first of three preschool classes focused on insects and creatures in the garden. Learn about the ladybug and spend time in the Family Garden looking for them (weather permitting). Listen to a story, have a snack and make a ladybug craft. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $6 ($4 FFRG member).

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.

Join book discussion

Read Earth In Mind: On Education, the Environment and the Human Prospect by David Orr, and then join the discussion July 27 at 10 a.m. The discussion will be at Ford Nature Center

Understand dog aggression

MetroMutts: Understanding Aggression will be July 21 at 10 a.m., presented by The Learning Dog. This seminar will teach you the different types of aggressive behaviors whether they curable or treatable. It will be at Yellow Creek Park Lodge and is free for MetroMutts members; the cost is $5 for non-members.

Afternoon on the water

The Metro Parks will host an afternoon on the water July 20 and 27 from 1-3 p.m. Meet at East Newport Boat Launch.

Bird walk to be July 20

Birk Walk will be July 20 at 8 a.m. Jeff Harvey of Wild Birds Unlimited will lead this walk at the Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, a 264-acre park district property closed to the public. Because of parking limitations, reservations a must. Call Ford Nature Center by 5 p.m. on July 19. Boots are a necessity. No “walk-ins” will be permitted.

Health and wellness walks set

The Metro Parks will host health and wellness walks in July. Join for the health of it and experience the many benefits of walking. Walks will be: July 23 at 6 p.m. at the MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at MetroParks Farm (easy rating, two or four miles) and July 31 at 9 a.m. at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at Kirk Road (easy rating, two or four miles).

Hunt crayfish

The good old-fashioned crayfish hunt hike will be July 21 at 2 p.m. Join the Metro Parks and walk along and within Sawmill Creek, a very clean stream that is a tributary to Meander Reservoir. Wear shoes and clothing you can get wet and dirty in. Meet at the end of Laurel Hill Drive, located off Herbert Road. The hike has a moderate rating and will cover one mile.

Sculpt with Pilates

Pilates Sculpt will be offered every Wednesday 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 July 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 July 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.

Summer garden party set

Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens, celebrating their 25th Anniversary, will host this annual fundraising event July 26 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening outdoors under the stars while supporting this public Garden. Call Fellows Riverside Garden to register. The cost is $70 for a non-reserved seat, $125 for reserved seating.

Hear concerts at the Judge Morley Pavilion

Live at the Judge Morley Pavilion will offer free performances, unless admission is listed. The concerts will be July 24 at 7 p.m. - Chardon Polka Band, July 28 from 6-8 p.m. - House Band (Rock and Roll) and July 31 at 7 p.m. - James Everett Band.

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.

Historical society sponsors summer camp

In celebration and remembrance of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the Mahoning Valley Historical Society will have an immersive Civil War Summer Day Camp for students ages 7-14. The Turning Points Camp runs Aug. 5-9, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day at the Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center, located at 325 West Federal St. in Youngstown.

The History Center will be transformed into a hybrid 2013/19th century location with the center’s spaces serving as battlefields, Ford’s Theatre, a Council of War room and more while using state-of-the-art media and education technology. Participants will explore all aspects of the war, from the politics and leaders to the civilian struggle and military life. Engaging and interactive lessons will include debates, mock elections, The Manual of Arms, 19th century games, chores and more.

Summer Camp registration information can be found at www.mahoninghistory.org.

Tease your brain

Oh Wow! will host Brainteasers on July 23 and 25 from 2-4 p.m. for children of all ages. The cost is free for members, general admission applies to non-members. Try your logic at various logic puzzles and 3D brainteasers. OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology is located at 11 W. Federal St. in Youngstown.

Dunkin’ to host happy hour

Dunkin’ Donuts in the Youngstown area will host a summer happy hour through the end of August. Guests can enjoy discounts on a select featured beverage each month between 2-4 p.m. The month of June is featuring Dunkin’s Ice Coffee at 50 percent of stated menu prices. To learn more, visit www.dunkindonuts.com.

Mature drivers course at SOV

Shepherd of the Valley is inviting mature drivers, age 60 or better, to sign-up for the AAA Safe Driving for Mature Operators course. The state-certified course, which can qualify attendees for auto insurance discounts, is being offered Aug. 5 and 7 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., with an hour for lunch, at Shepherds of the Valley - Poland, located 301 W. Western Reserve Road. The cost is $10 for AAA members and $15 for non-members. Lunch is available for an additional cost.

To register, call Elida Cowles, LPN at 330-726-7110, ext. 2318. For more information on this program, visit the Community Events page on the Shepherd of the Valley website, www.shepherdofthevalley.com.