Canfield briefs

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.

Biondillo graduates from Shepherd

Bianca Biondillo graduated from Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV with a bachelor’s degree in Biology. She is a 2009 graduate of Canfield High School.

While at Shepherd, Biondillo was a four year starter in centerfield for the Rams Division II softball team. She was president of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee her sophomore and junior years.

Biondillo completed her softball career being selected for the third time to the WVIAC (West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) all conference team. Bianca was also selected in 2011to the WVIAC all tournament team. In 2012 her coaches and teammates voted her their MVP. For her senior season Bianca batted .319 with a fielding percentage of .976. She drove in 19 runs and scored 23. She had seven doubles, two triples and a round tripper. She went five-for-six on stolen bases.

Biondillo will be continuing her education in the fall at The University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic.

Zetts earns bachelor’s degree

Stephen Zetts, son of Lisa and Mark Zetts, graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania May 17 with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. Zetts is a 2009 graduate of Canfield High School.

Church to host drive through dinner

Western Reserve United Methodist Church will host a drive through chicken dinner Aug. 1 from 4 p.m. until contents sell out. The cost is $7 and includes stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and a brownie. The church is located at 4580 Canfield Road.

Test knowledge at the library

Stop in the library to test your hot knowledge about hot stuff and you could win a prize. For teens in grades 7-12. During library hours through the month of August.

Celebrate end of summer reading

The Canfield library will celebrated the end of summer reading Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. The event will include games and crafts for children of all ages.

Learn how to download eBooks

The Canfield library will host digital downloading for Apple devices Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. Bring your iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone and join us. We’ll show you how to download digital books from the Library’s Digital Catalog on the Library website. Space is limited. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the branch by name to register.

Nook for novices and pros

If you are new to Nook or new to borrowing eBooks from the library for your well-used Nook, bring your device to the Canfield library on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. and they will show you how to find and download eBooks from the library’s Digital Catalog on the website. Don’t forget your Adobe ID and email information. Space is limited. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Canfield library to register.

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.

Allison on dean’s list

Donal Allison, a 2010 graduate of Canfield, was named to the dean’s list for the 2013 spring semester at Ohio Northern School of Pharmacy. He is the son of Donald and Debra Allison.

Check your blood pressure

Get your blood pressure checked at the Canfield library on Aug. 20 from 1-3 p.m. Hosted by Salem Area Visiting Nurse Association.

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.

New law firm announced

Ryan Melewski and Brian Dodez announced the formation of Melewski Dodez LLC, a Canfield based law firm focused on the representation of personal injury victims throughout Ohio, handling cases including wrongful death, medical malpractice, birth injury, nursing home abuse and neglect, car and trucking accidents and product liability. Melewski and Dodez are graduates of the University of Akron School of Law.

Canfield resident completes NEOMED program

Taylor Catri-Eakes, a student at Canfield High School and resident of Canfield, was one of 24 high school sophomores and juniors who attended and successfully completed the Pathways to Pharmacy program at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) June 24-28.

Pathways to Pharmacy allows students from groups underrepresented in pharmacy to experience the pharmacy profession and career options for pharmacists through mentorship, enrichment programs and industry exposure, in order to increase the number of students who graduate from high school and pursue pharmacy as a career.

High school students from across the state applied to take part in the week-long program, which only accepts current high school sophomores and juniors with a minimum 3.0 grade point average and at least a 90 percent school attendance rate.

To learn more about the Pathways to Pharmacy program, visit www.neomed.edu/admissions/programs/pathways.

Junior golf camp set

The junior golf camp will be July 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.

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.

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

Afternoon on the water

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

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.

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.

Class reunites at golf event

The Ursuline High School class of 1958 will reunite on Aug. 9 at Kennsington Golf Club, located at 7171 Westford Place in Canfield. Tee time has been reserved beginning at 9:45 a.m. Contact Sally Murphy Pallante at 330-533-7542 to confirm a tee time. Senior rate of $28 for 18 hole golfers. Arrive 15 minutes prior to your tee time to check-in and warm-up. Dress code includes collared shirts, Bermuda-length shorts and soft spikes are required. Cancellations must be made at least 24-48 hours in advance. Reunion chairman, Tom Nadasky, will also accept reservations at tnadasky@zoominternet.net or 330-547-2640 and provide information on all planned class of 1958 events.

Lions Club asks for donation

Last year the Canfield Lions Club was instrumental in helping raise more than $10,000 to aid Missouri Flood Victims. This year they are challenged to assist those who survived the devastating tornadoes in Oklahoma but lost their homes and belongings. This year, the Canfield Lions Club has set up a bank account entitled “Oklahoma Disaster Relief” at the Farmers National Bank in Canfield.

Please make checks to Oklahoma Disaster Relief and drop it off at any Farmers branch or mail to: Farmers National Bank, 20 South Broad St., Canfield, Ohio 44406.

All money collected will be sent to the Oklahoma Director of Disaster Relief. For more information, call Lion Phil Bova at 330-533-2580 or Lion Jim Duncan at 330-533-3866.

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 will run 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.

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.