Canfield Community Briefs

Koins for Kids drive in Canfield

Elementary students in Canfield are hoping to win a Handel’s Ice Cream Party for a second or third time. The students are participating in the Handle’s Koins for Kids Campaign to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley. The schools will be accepting donations through Dec. 12. The schools will be competing against other Mahoning County schools to try to raise the most money per student. The winning school receives and ice cream party. C.H. Campbell has won the event two of the last three years and Hilltop won the event once.

Wine taste fundraiser to be Feb. 6

The ninth annual St. Michael Parish Wine Taste will take place on Feb. 6 inside the church Family Life Center. Proceeds from the event benefit the Center. For more information, contact the Parish Office at 330-533-6839.

First Night Youngstown is seeking event staff

First Night Youngstown, a family-friendly, alcohol-free, celebration of the arts, is looking for event staff to assist in its downtown New Year’s Eve event on Dec. 31. Event Staff must be at least 16-years of age (with parental approval) or older. Staff is needed to sell admission buttons at each of the indoor First Night Youngstown venues. Event staff will work in pairs and each staff member will be awarded a $25 stipend at the end of the evening. The 4-hour shifts will vary depending on the venue. Event Staff will not be scheduled after 10 p.m. An event staff training session is scheduled for Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. in the second floor auditorium of the Ohio One Building. The Ohio One Building is located in downtown Youngstown at the intersection of E. Boardman and Champion Streets. For more information and an application, visit the www.firstnightyoungstownoh.com, call the FNY Office at 330-744-9966 or email at infofirstnightyoungstown@netzero.net.

Student art on display

The Davis Family YMCA is hosting its annual Student Art Show from Dec. 1-21 at the McClurg Road facility. Students who learned or honed their skills at the Y during 2014 were invited to participate. More than 30 students will show 60 pieces of art. While many are beginners, others have become so accomplished that they’ve been accepted into some of the most prestigious art shows in the area, often winning awards and selling their work. The opening reception will take place on Dec. 7 from 1-2:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the community. For more information, call the Y at 330-480-5656 or email sgray@youngstownymca.org.

Breakfast with Santa

The second annual Breakfast with Santa to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley will take place on Dec. 6 from 9-11 a.m. at Antone’s Banquet Centre, located at 8578 Market St. in Boardman. Breakfast with Santa will feature a breakfast buffet, visits with Santa, a mascot parade, craft and activity stations, decorate a doughnut, face painting, singing and dancing and a chance auction. All children will receive a special gift and a free photo with Santa. Guests may bring their camera for additional pictures with the mascots and other entertainers which include Scrappy from the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Sparky from the Youngstown Phantoms, the Chick Fil A Cow, Disney princesses, Sir CC from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chuck E. Cheese, YSU’s Pete and Penny Penguin, Pete Za Hut, Sprinkles and Cuppie from Dunkin Donuts, and Webster from the Akron Rubber Ducks. Celebrate the season and create memories that will last a lifetime at this family event. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. For ticket reservations and sponsorship information, visit www.akronchildrens.org/breakfast or call 330-746-8712.

Holiday closings

All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system will be closed on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24; Christmas Day, Dec. 25; New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31; and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1.

Friends of PLYMC’s Canfield Committee sets fundraiser

Support the new Canfield Library by purchasing Stone Fruit Coffee special blend for the holidays. The cost is $15 per bag. Coffee can be purchased from one of the Friends of the Library or at Stone Fruit Coffee in Canfield. Proceeds benefit the Canfield Library Capital Campaign.

Cheers to the new Canfield library

Pick up a flyer at the library and bring it to the Canfield Ruby Tuesday fundraiser on Dec. 30, all day, and 20 percent of the net sales will return to support the Canfield Library Capital Campaign. Flyers will be available in PLYMC libraries.

Friends of PLYMC - Canfield Committee

The Canfield Committee will meet at the Boardman library in the Children’s Activity Room while the new Canfield Library is under construction. The next meeting will be Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Free blood pressure check

There will be a free blood pressure check by the Salem Area Visiting Nurse Association for adults on Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. at the MetroParks Farm library.

Gotta Move story time

This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. Join the MetroParks Farm library for a variety of musical and movement activities that appeal to the “young and restless,” stimulate brain development and motivate language learning on Dec. 9 and 23 at 10 a.m. Adults and children, get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, and talk and play.

Fun time for 4s and 5s

Join the MetroParks Farm library for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes and finger plays, and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader on Dec. 16 and 30 at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tales and talk for 2s and 3s

Join the MetroParks Farm library for developmentally appropriate book, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader on Dec. 10 and 17 at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bonding with babies and books

This event is for caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months. The MetroParks Farm library will host twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs, and stories, followed by time to play and socialize at 10 a.m. on Dec. 15. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Holiday clothing now half off

Helping Hands Closet, located in Western Reserve United Methodist Church (4580 Canfield Road in Canfield), has new and gently used clothes for entire family, including winter clothing. Holiday clothing is now marked at 50 percent off. Also available are items for gift giving. Sign up at Helping Hands for your chance to win a door prize. Helping Hands Closet is open each Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Charity raffle prize to be popular doll

Canfield Operation Blessing is selling raffle tickets for an Innerstar My American Girl Doll in the original box. Go to innerstar.com to see the details of the doll. Tickets, which cost $1 each or six for $5, will be sold through Dec. 9. Purchase locations are Canfield Presbyterian Church office from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. through Dec. 9; at the church’s west side door from 5-7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 8 and 9; and at the office at Austintown Rulli Bros. from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. through Dec. 9. The drawing will be Dec. 11. The winner need not be present. Contestants must be 18 or older, have proper I.D. and take the winning ticket to pick up the prize at the church. Proceeds will purchase food for the church pantry.

Canfield Rotary Lighting of the Green

On Dec. 6 beginning at 5 p.m., Canfield Rotary will be continuing its tradition of community service by sponsoring the Canfield Rotary Lighting of the Green. Join the rotary in kicking off the holiday season with carolling, seeing a live nativity, visiting Santa, carriage rides and more. The event will take place at the center of Canfield, the Canfield Green.

Holiday movie screening

A free screening of the movie, “Mary of Nazareth,” will take place on Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. in the Family Life Center at St. Michael Parish, located at 330 N. Broad St. in Canfield. This full length feature film, produced by Ignatius Press, is a new motion picture of the life of Mary, mother of Jesus Christ, from her childhood to the Resurrection of Jesus. The diocese of Youngstown Offices of Evangelization, Pro-Life, Marriage and Family and the pro- group, Men and Women United for Life, are co-sponsoring this event. It’s free and open to the public. The movie is appropriate for adults and children ages 11 and older. Refreshments will be served. DVDs of the movie will be available for purchase. For more information, call 330-744-8451, ext. 272.

Canfield High School to host 26th Annual Craft Show

Seniors at Canfield High School are sponsoring the 26th Annual Craft Show at the school on Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The money earned at this event enables the students to sponsor two dances, graduation and even contribute to local charities. There are more than 240 vendor spaces available and more than 3000 shoppers are expected to be in attendance. Santa will be at the show from 2-4 p.m. entertaining the children. The cost of admission and parking is free, as well as a shuttle service from area parking lots.

DQ date deals

On Dec. 13, the Dairy Queen locations in Austintown, located at 146 N. Canfield Niles Road, and Cornersburg, located at 3555 Meridian Road, will have a special event in honor or the date, beginning at 12:13 p.m. Special pricing on Julius drinks, DQ cones, chili dogs, Buster Bars, Blizzards, cakes and more will be available when you name 13 things that you love about the Dairy Queen locations. There offers are available while supplies last and some restrictions may apply.

Natural chemical imbalance relief seminar

Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D. will be presenting a free seminar titled, “Feeling Anxious, Depressed or Stressed? Natural Chemical Imbalance Relief” on Dec. 11 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center in Boardman (SouthBridge West Complex at 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite D-3).

Learn about a new testing procedure that can measure neurotransmitter levels to accurately assess chemical imbalances in the brain. This seminar will also discuss natural therapies that specifically target these chemical imbalances to relieve anxiousness, depressed mood, sleep disturbances and other related health issues.

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

The Ursuline Center offers mini retreats

Looking for a way to renew your spirit and keep your perspective amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? The Ursuline Center is offering four mini retreats for Advent and Christmas by scripture scholar Sister Lisa Marie Belz. Belz, an Ursuline Sister of Cleveland, will present “What’s The Good News? Gospels of Advent & Christmas,” on Nov. 22 from 1-4 p.m. at the Motherhouse. Attendees are encouraged to bring their Bibles, questions and desire for spiritual time away. The cost is a donation of $15. Sister Lisa Marie is also offering a series of Advent mini-retreats at The Ursuline Center in December. The public is invited to one or all sessions, with donations for each just $15. Other mini retreats include on Dec. 4 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. - “The Joys, Surprises, and Challenges of Matthew’s Good News,” Dec. 11 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. - “Advent & Christmas with the Gospel of Luke” and Dec. 18 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. - “The Prolog of John’s Gospel.” The public is asked to preregister by calling The Ursuline Center at 330-799-4941.

All aboard the Polar Express

Join Canfield Presbyterian Church as they journey to Bethlehem to see the Savior Jesus and to the North Pole for reindeer games and the candy shop to make homemade candy canes on Dec. 10 from 5:30-7:15 p.m. at Canfield Presbyterian Church, located at 140 West Main St. in Canfield. Wear your favorite jammies and the Polar Express train and attendants will serve pizza and hot chocolate. There will be a movie showing of “The Polar Express” from 7:15-9 p.m. Every one is welcome and asked to bring a donation of a child’s Christmas toy for the Operation Blessing toy-giveaway program. More information can be found online at canfieldpresbyterian.org.

MCCTC’s Horticulture Club poinsettia fundraiser

The Horticulture FFA Club at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center is taking orders for red poinsettias for the upcoming holiday season. The plants are single, pinched (multiple bloom) in a 6.5 inch pot. You have your choice of green, red or gold foil for around the pot and you can also add a white, green or a red satin bow. The poinsettias will be ready for pick-up starting Nov. 20 and the sale will go until Dec. 17. The cost of the plants is $8.50. To order a poinsettia plant, call 330-729-4015, ext. 1671, or stop in at the Horticulture Program at 7300 North Palmyra Road in Canfield.