Boardman briefs

Benefit wine tasting April 20

The Youngstown Country Club will host a wine tasting on April 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. The gala event will pair complimentary hors d’oeuvres with the exquisite wines that have been selected for tasting, including some premier local winemakers. The event will benefit the Mahoning County DD Special Olympics Program. Tickets are $50 per person, which includes a charitable tax deduction of $25. To reserve tickets, call the Youngstown Country Club at 330 759 1040, ext. 151.

White House hosts weekend event

White House Fruit Farm will host White House Weekend today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and tomorrow from noon to 4 p.m. The annual event will feature a unique blend of fun and food for the entire family. A number of Ohio food vendors will offer tasting samples. A large selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, deli and bakery items and locally-produced maple syrup will be featured in the 10,000-square-foot farm market, located 10 minutes south of Canfield on Route 62.

Audubon Society meeting set

Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley invites the public to “Wildlife of the Mahoning Valley” on March 26 at 7 p.m. at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm. Jim Kerr, curator of the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, will talk about local species of mammals, birds and reptiles. The Mill Creek MetroParks Farm is on Route 46 in Canfield. For more information, call 888-846-885.

VTI Travel launches new website

Boardman-based travel agency VTI American Express Travel has launched its new website, allowing leisure and business customers a less stressful means of making travel arrangements.

Customers can explore a variety of travel options and packages and when they are ready to book they can do so by calling or doing it through the site. The new web address is www.VacationVTI.com.

Learn to spot severe storms

Mahoning County Skywarn, a volunteer organization of weather spotters, will host a training session on how to recognize approaching storms and tornadoes.

Gary Garnet, Warning Coordinator Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Cleveland, will conduct the training Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Austintown Fitch High School auditorium, 4560 Falcon Dr. Training is free and open to the public. Sign-in begins at 5:30 p.m.

Writers meeting set

Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend the next meeting of Monday Night Writers, Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Peaberry’s Caf , 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road.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

MCCTC accepting applications

Registration is now open for 2013-2014 academic year at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center. Applications for enrollment are available online at www.mahoningctc.com or by calling the high school office at 330-729-4000.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Church hosts spaghetti dinner

Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Dr. will host its semi-annual Mickey Schuster Scholarship Spaghetti Dinner today 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.

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