Boardman briefs

Writers meeting set

Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend the next meeting of Monday Night Writers, March 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Peaberry’s Caf , 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road.

Led by author and professional writer Nancy Christie, the two-hour sessions include a mix of writing exercises, information on the creative and business aspects of writing, and group feedback on ‘works-in-progress.’

Cost is $10 per class and registration is preferred. For more information, contact Nancy Christie at 330-793-3675 or at nancy@nancychristie.com.

Craft show set for March 23

The Boardman Gridiron Club will host its annual Spring Arts and Craft Show on March 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Boardman High School gymnasium.

The event will feature crafters and artisans from as far away as Cleveland and Akron. Show organizers are expecting at least 100 vendors to participate, with products ranging from handcrafted jewelry, fabric purses and hats, doll clothes and accessories, as well as several booths featuring Easter treats and baked goods. The event will also feature a basket raffle, 50/50 drawings and concessions. Admission is free. For more information, contact Cynthia Rogers at 234-201-3884 or at rogersusa@sbcglobal.net.

The Boardman High School football team and cheerleaders will be on hand all day to assist vendors and patrons with their goods. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Boardman football and cheerleading programs.

Registration open for Women’s Heart Day

Registration for the 10th annual Woman’s Heart Day, a free health and wellness extravaganza provided by Humility of Mary Health Partners, opens April 1.

Provided as a service to the community, Woman’s Heart Day will take place on May 9 from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Covelli Centre.

This annual event features free health screenings, fitness demonstrations, educational presentations on a variety of women’s health issues, cooking demonstrations, spa services, refreshments and giveaways.

Among the health screenings offered this year are bone density, lipid panel (cholesterol) and A1c testing, blood pressure readings, vision screenings, stroke risk and skin cancer risk assessments.

Registration is required and appointments for bone density, lipid panel and A1c testing are limited.

For information or to register, call the HMHP Healthline at 330-480-3151 or 877-700-4647.

Naturopathic Thyroid Care Seminar held Thursday

Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D., will present a free seminar titled, “Naturopathic Thyroid Care” on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at his Boardman office, located in South Bridge West (behind Second Sole) at 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite D-3.

Whether your thyroid is overactive or underactive, there are natural options to assist you. In this seminar, Suzelis will discuss naturopathic options for thyroid health.

He will discuss synthetic versus natural thyroid hormone replacement, when is it appropriate to forgo thyroid replacement altogether and what are the natural options for those with an overactive thyroid, including when pregnant or breast-feeding. The lecture will be beneficial for those who already have thyroid issues, along with people who want to keep their thyroid healthy.

For more information or to register, call 330-729-1350 or register online at www.OhioND.com. The event is free, but RSVP required.

Newcomers meeting Tuesday

The Newcomers Club of Canfield, formerly known as Welcome Wagon Club of Canfield, will hold its March meeting on Tuesday. The speaker for the night is Bridget Beck from Fellows Riverside Gardens and the topic will be Spring Garden Preparation. For location and time, contact Laura at prestwickstamper@gmail.com or 330-559-1639.

The Newcomers Club of Canfield is open to all women in the Mahoning Valley. It provides an opportunity for members in the community to welcome newcomers, engage in recreational and social activities and to help support the civic, social and charitable life of the community.

Celebrate the Resurrection

Good Hope Lutheran Church will host a Resurrection celebration on March 23 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Children through sixth grade are invited to partake in a video, snacks, crafts, an Easter egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The church is located at 98 Homestead Drive in Boardman.

St. Anthony’s Auxiliary to meet Monday

St. Anthony’s Auxiliary of Struthers will meet on Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Johnny’s Restaurant on Market Street. President, Arlene DeChellis, will present the schedule of events for the coming year.

ABWA meeting Wednesday

Tri-Gold Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday at the Manor, 46 Kirk Road. A social will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a buffet at 6 p.m. Dinner will include baked chicken, penne pasta and meatballs, red skin potatoes, mixed vegetables, salad and beverage. Cost is $17. The speaker for the evening is Mary Altiere from the Daughters of the American Revolution. The chapter’s coming auction April 6 will be discussed. For reservations, call 330-652-0589 or 330-793-6208.

Camera Club hosts meetings

The Youngstown Camera Club hosts its club meetings the first and third Mondays of every month at 7:30 p.m. The meetings are at Christ’s Church, 7155 Glenwood Ave. Anyone interest in digital photography is welcome. For more information, visit http://ycc.photoforge.org.

Pink Ribbon Golf Classic set

The annual Pink Ribbon Golf Classic will be at Squaw Creek at Avalon Golf and Country Club on July 15. All proceeds from this event will go directly to the American Cancer Society. The 18-hole scramble will be followed by lunch and a Chinese auction and raffle. For further details, contact Donna Mowrey at 330-207-9630 or Nancy Felton at 330-533-2712.

Special Olympics fundraiser set

A Special Olympics fundraiser will be on April 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bev Road MASCO Workshop, 825 Bev Road, Boardman. More than 800 items will be available for purchase at the Shop-Till-You-Drop sale benefitting the Mahoning County DD Special Olympics. The sale will feature YSU, Steelers, Browns and Cleveland Indians sports items along with jewelry, purses, toys, books and home d cor.

The event will also include 100 gift baskets with items such as a Colt McCoy autographed football, overnight stay at Mountaineer Resort and Casino, Kindle, cameras, and a year of skating at the Skate Zone. There will also be a gift card raffle valued at $500. One person will win gift cards to local restaurants, bakeries, retail stores, golf items, salons and more.

A bake sale and concessions will be available. For more information on the event, call Cathy Duck at 330-750-0423.

Eat with the Easter bunny

Tickets are now on sale for Dinner with the Easter Bunny on March 27-28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lariccia Family Community Center in Boardman Park. Tickets can be purchased at the park office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets are $6 for Boardman residents and $7 for non-residents. Children under 18 months are admitted free. Cost includes dinner, arts and crafts, and a family photo with the Easter Bunny.

Easter egg hunt March 23

The free Easter Egg and Goodie Bag Hunt at Boardman Park will be March 23. The event will be for children 8 and under. Bring your baskets and arrive early. Dress for the weather. Times are:

10 a.m. — for ages 2 and under at the Bocce Court

10:15 a.m. — for ages 3-4 at the Masters Pavilion

10:30 a.m. — for ages 5-8 at the Baseball field

For more information, visit www.boardmanpark.com and “like” us on Facebook, or call the park office at 330-726-8105.

Demonstrate quilting techniques

The Boardman library will host a hands-on quilting demonstration on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Make and applique patch. Bring your scissors, thimble and thread. Fabric and needles will be provided. For adults and teens in grades 7-12.

Friends of the Library meeting set

The Boardman Friends of the Library meeting will be Monday at 10 a.m. Presentation will be “The Statue of Liberty” with M.J. Albacete, executive director of the Canton Museum of Art.

Celebrate the arts March 21

The Boardman library will host the 10th annual Celebration of that arts on March 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy artwork by Boardman area students in grades kindergarten through sixth. The opening night kickoff will include musical interludes provided by the St. Charles Children’s Choir, under the direction of Laura Kotheimer, beginning at 7 p.m. Artwork will be on display March 21-29 during library hours.

Tales for toddlers set for Wednesdays

Join the Boardman 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 Wednesday in March at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Community group calls for scholarship applicants

The Boardman Community Foundation (BCF), a component fund of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, is asking for applications to be submitted for the 2013 scholarship selection process. The fund is offering two $1,750 scholarships for students who are high school seniors and Boardman residents. Print the application for the scholarship from the foundation’s website at www.cfmv.org, or contact the foundation at 330-743-5555. The deadline for applying is March 31. Students selected will be notified in April.

Library hosts Fun for 4s and 5s

Join the Boardman 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 March at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Babies and books set at library

Babies ages 6 to 23 months can join the Boardman library for developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader on March 22 at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Rivers Casino bus trip set

The Relay for Life Team sponsored by the Mill Creek ABWA will host a bus trip to River’s Casino on March 10. The bus will pick up passengers at Fab Limo in Austintown at 1 p.m. and at K-Mart on Route 224 at 1:15 p.m. Return time will be between 8:30 and 9 p.m.

For reservations, call Shirley 330-270-9779 or Joyce 330-799-4507.

The cost is $35 and includes $20 for the slots and a $5 food voucher. Refreshments and games will be provided on the bus to the casino.

Boardman Center honor roll additions

Boardman Center Middle School students Marlee Catanzarite, Anthony Evans, Adam Al-Halalmeh, Luke Cardillo and James Vaughn III earned honor roll. Their names were left off the list or misspelled when submitted to Neighbors.

Library closed March 30-31

All branches of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will be closed on March 30 and 31 for Easter.

Take boating safety course

Mosquito Lake Power Squadron is offering America’s Boating Course, considered to be part of America’s premier boating education.

This United States Power Squadrons boating course includes essential information on all types of water sports. Completion of this course meets all federal requirements and exceeds all Ohio mandatory and age requirements. Instruction is free, with a nominal $30 fee for course materials.

The six-session course began on March 5 at 6 p.m. at Gander Mountain in Niles. The remaining schedule is March 12, 14, 19 and 21.

For additional information, call Jim Orsine at 330-652-3859, or Tom Petrilla at 330-372-2988.

Church hosts spaghetti dinner

Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Dr. will host its semi-annual Mickey Schuster Scholarship Spaghetti Dinner on March 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. The cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Carry outs will be available. Tickets are available at the door or by calling the church office at 330-758-5745. Dinners include pasta with meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and drink.

All proceeds go to the Mickey Shuster Scholarship Fund and are distributed each year to the college students at Bethel.

Rivers Casino bus trip planned

Team Schein is hosting a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh on March 22. Participants will depart from 760 Boardman Canfield Road at 5 p.m. and will return to the same location approximately 12:30 a.m.

The cost is $30 per person and this includes $20 in free play and $5 food voucher. All seats are non-refundable. Checks are to be made payable to: Tina Prestas, 760 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman, OH 44512

Also indicate the name, address and phone number for you and whomever you are paying for. Must bring legal photo ID on Trip.

For any additional information please call Tina at 330-559-6918 or email tina.prestas@henryschein.com.

All proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society Boardman Relay for Life on behalf of Team Schein.

Neighbors wants your news tips

Teachers, parents, event organizers — we know you are hard at work making fun and interesting events or lessons for the community to enjoy and we want to know about it. If you would like a story to be written about your event in Austintown, Boardman, Canfield or Poland, send an email to nscott@vindy.com or call 330-747-1471 extension 1511 to tell our reporter all about it.

MCCTC cosmetology students open salon

Cosmetology students at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center have opened The Salon at MCCTC for afternoon hours to the public. Salon hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and now noon to 2 p.m.

The junior and senior cosmetology students will offer haircuts, styling, perms, hair color, manicures and hair removal. All services are performed by students under the supervision of their instructor and prices start at just $5. To make an appointment, call Cosmetology Instructor Lisa Argiro at 330-729-4000, extension 1309.

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.