Poland briefs

Cemetery request removal of decorations

The Poland Riverside Cemetery requests that all Christmas decorations be removed by April 1.

Support Junior Women’s Club

Enjoy Handel’s ice cream, 6594 Clingan Road, on Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m. and support the Poland Junior Women’s Club. Every flyer that is returned to the Poland Handel’s on that day will be totaled and the Poland Jr. Women’s Club will receive 20 percent of the total sales. Funds raised allow the club to keep Poland community activities going, such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween carnival, lighting of the village, college scholarships and summer concerts. Visit www.pjwc.org to print off the flyer.

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 888-846-8851.

Easter egg hunt set

The Poland Junior Women’s Club will host an Easter egg hunt on March 23 at 1 p.m. at Poland Town Hall Gazebo and Grounds. For children through fourth grade.

Senior citizens unite

The Holy Family Senior Citizens Social Club, a group for seniors age 55 and over, meets the third Monday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The meetings include a brief meeting, lunch, raffle, bingo and card games, and take place at Holy Family Parish Hall, 2729 Center Road. Annual membership dues are $10 and will be collected at the March 18 meeting. For more information, call Laurie Fox 330-536-8850.

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.

Poland graduate named to Dean’s list

Molly Porter, Poland Seminary graduate, was named to the Dean’s list at The College of Wooster. To be named to the Dean’s list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.65 or above.

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 Poland committee to meet today

The Celebrate Poland committee will host a community meeting today at 10 a.m. in Wittenauers Cafe’s Community Room.

The meeting is open to anyone interested in getting involved with the community event.

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.

Screen your blood pressure

The Boardman library will host a blood pressure screening by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross on March 26 from 1 to 4 p.m.

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.

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.

Pajama jam set

The Poland library will host Pajama Jam: Sleepy-Time Fun for the Family on March 25 at 6:30 p.m. Put on your PJs, bring out the whole family and come for stories and more fun.

Color away at the library

Stop in the Poland Library or visit our website through March 24 to receive a St. Patrick’s Day coloring sheet. Return the completed coloring sheet or any St. Patrick’s Day art you have created to the Poland Library and receive a glow-in-the-dark bracelet. Look for your art to be displayed in the Poland Library. For children of all ages.

Local preschool offers new hours, classes

Poland Presbyterian Church Preschool and Daycare offers services for children ages 2 1/2 years to kindergarten. Preschool is available for younger children from 9 a.m. until noon and for older Pre-K children from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Poland Presbyterian is now offering “home away from home” before preschool and after preschool hours. For more information, call 330-757-1547.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Poland library. Come to the library for science, magic, games, a leprechaun hunt and more. For children of all ages. See a librarian for a free glow-in-the-dark bracelet.

Give blood at the library

The Poland library will host a blood drive on March 28 from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. for the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Donations will serve the needs of St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Babies and books set at library

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

Tales for toddlers set for Thursdays

Join the Poland 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 Thursday in March at 11 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Library hosts Fun for 4s and 5s

Join the Poland 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 1 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Lego my library planned

Children, age 6 and up, can create Lego designs at the Canfield library on March 19 from 6-7 p.m. Legos will be provided.

Attend Lenten reflection series

The ecumenical leadership team from Poland Presbyterian Church, Poland United Methodist Church, Heritage Presbyterian Church, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Church of the Rock and Holy Family Church are teaming up for a Lenten reflection series titled “People of the Passion” on Wednesday at Holy Family Parish Center. Presentations will be from noon to 12:15 with a lunch immediately following until 1 p.m. Presentations are free and luncheon tickets can be purchased at any of the above church offices. Deadline to purchase tickets is the Monday preceding each Wednesday luncheon.

For more information, contact Holy Family office at 330-757-1545.

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.

Kick off Relay for Life

The Poland Relay for Life will host its kick-off open house on March 28 at the Poland Memorial Baptist Church, 56 Water St. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The public and all teams are encouraged to attend. The open house will celebrate the 100th birthday of the American Cancer Society and will offer free refreshments, a 50/50 raffle, face painting and a variety of items for sale.

All proceeds will be donated to the Poland Relay for Life.

Neighbors wants your news tips

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