Austintown Community Briefs

Ursuline reunion to be Aug. 30

The Ursuline High School Class of 1969 reunion will take place on Aug. 30 from 6-10 p.m. at the 5th Season Banquet Center, located at 1400 N. Canfield-Niles Road (State Route 46) in Mineral Ridge. The cost is $40 per person and there will be a cash bar. A class photo will be taken. the cost will be $15 and it will be available that night. Make checks payable to class of “69 Ursuline” and RSVP no later than Aug. 6. Send checks to Bill Ortz, 114 Griswold Dr., Boardman,Oh 44512. Questions can be directed at billortz@yahoo.com or by phone at 330-717-4402.

Fitch 40th reunion be be Aug. 29 and 30

Austintown Fitch Class of 1974 is having its 40th year reunion over Labor Day weekend. Prior to the game on Aug. 29, the class will have a tailgate and home football game at Fitch stadium at6 p.m. A post-game party will be at Trax on Raccoon Road in Austintown. On Aug. 30, they will reunite at 7 p.m. at The Upstairs Lounge, located on Mahoning Avenue in Austintown, for drinks, dinner and more. It will be “Dutch treat.” For more information and reservations, contact Kim Ringer Paden at cpaden@zoominternet.net or by phone at 330-540-9435, or Marcia Gamble Sturdevant at Marcia.sturdevant@gmail.com or by phone at 330-501-2298.

Advocacy liaison to address ostomy group

Frank Quintieri, a nurse and patient advocacy liaison with NPS Pharma, will address the Youngstown Area Ostomy Support Group on Aug. 12. Quintieri will discuss short bowel syndrome and provide an overview of a therapy that improves absorption. The Youngstown Area Ostomy Support Group, sponsored by Humility of Mary Health Partners, will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, located at 8401 Market Street in Boardman. The group provides information and encouragement to individuals who have or will have ostomies. The meeting is free and open to ostomy patients, families and friends. Refreshments are provided and parking is free. For information, call 330-480-3440. The Youngstown Area Ostomy Support Group meets once a month March through December.

Chasing the Light exhibit

Come to the Weller Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens June 13 - Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. to view the work of Christopher Leeper, a realist painter and local artist who works in various mediums.

One Gourd Above

Come to the Weller Gallery in Fellows Riverside Gardens Aug. 15 through Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. to view the gourd artwork of John and Karen Martin.

Youngstown Steel exhibit

Come to the outdoor gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens through fall 2014 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. to view the steel sculptures by artist Tony Armeni that celebrate Youngstown’s spirit of invention.

Through the Lens exhibit

Come to the Melnick Museum at Fellows Riverside Gardens through fall of 2014 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. to view a collection of rare glass negatives and acetate film negatives produced by two local photographers which chronical scenes from Mill Creek Park from 1907 - 1926.

Bug day

Children can earn their Master of Bugology diplomas on Aug. 3 from 12-4 p.m. by playing bug games, racing bugs, hunting for bugs, viewing them through microscopes and learning about honeybees. This event is free. Call Ford Nature Center for more details.

Live at the Morley

Come to the Morley Pavillion Aug. 6 from 7-8:30 p.m. to hear the Don Burns Orchestra, Aug. 13 from 7-8:30 p.m. to hear the River’s Own and Aug. 20 from 7-8:30 p.m. to hear Easy Street.

Family camp in the park

Come to the Wick Recreation Area on the Morley Lawn on Aug. 9 from 2 p.m. until Aug. 10 at 9 a.m. for fun, structured family camping. Register/pay at Ford Nature Center by Aug. 2. One space per family of three, $45 registered; $50 not registered. Extra family participants will be $10. Call Ford Nature Center for more details.

Yoga basics

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens Sundays in August from 8-9:15 a.m. to learn yoga basics. Bring a mat and small blanket. $10 per class.

Zumba at the Morley

Come to Wick Recreation Area’s Morley Stage Thursdays in August from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for Zumba. Purchase a token at Par 3 building. $7 per class. Call Ford Nature Center for more information.

Yoga in the gardens

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens from 9:30-11 a.m. on Tuesdays and 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursdays in August for yoga. Bring a mat and small blanket. $10 per class.

T’ai chi in the gardens

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens Wednesdays in August from 12-1 p.m. to learn t’ai chi movements and breathing exercises. $10 per class.

Pilates basics

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens Wednesdays in August from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for pilates basics. Bring a mat and water. $10 per class.

Drums alive at the Morley

Come to Wick Recreation Area’s Morley Stage Thursdays in August from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to enjoy drumming and aerobic dance. Purchase a token before class at Par 3 building. $7 per class. Call Ford Nature Center for more information.

A loose knit group

Enjoy the view from the Antonucci library Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. as you help to create blankets for organizations that give to those in need. All helping hands are welcome, both experienced and anyone wanting to learn to knit or crochet. Donations of yarn and needles are appreciated at any time.

Family garden Fridays

Take part in fun drop-in activities in the family garden at Fellows Riverside Gardens in August from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Watch as the garden grows with characters from Alice in Wonderland and Wonderland-like plants. Learn about garden creatures, tools and how to care for a garden. Take part in making garden treats, listening to stories, children’s yoga and adventuring with Alice and her friends. Registration not required.

Shakespeare in the park

The Mahoning Valley Players and Mill Creek MetroParks are proud to present Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Judge Morley Pavilion on Aug. 1 and 2 from 6-8 p.m. A Midsummer Night’s Dream portrays the events surrounding the marriage of the Duke of Athens, Theseus and Hippolyta. Highlighted are the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of six amateur actors, who are controlled and manipulated by the fairies that inhabit the forest in which most of the play is set. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most popular works for the stage and is widely performed across the world. The performing cast is an assemblage of talented Shakespearean actors from the tri-county area. Lawn seating, bring a chair or blanket. This event is free. Call Ford Nature Center for details.

Miami University awards degrees

Ashley Ceroli of Austintown was among students from Miami University who received degrees during spring commencement exercises on May 17, in Yager Stadium.

Night Out to be Aug. 5

Austintown Night Out will take place on Aug. 5 at Austintown Township Park, located at 5600 Kirk Road, from 5:30-8 p.m. National Night Out is an event offered around the country the first Tuesday in August. It is put together by Block Watches, Police Departments and Safety Forces in an effort to promote involvement in crime-prevention activities, police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. In addition to the police, fire and ambulance displays, they will be welcoming the Stat-Medevac Medical Helicopter (5:30-6:30 p.m), and representatives from the State Highway Patrol. There will also be a classic car cruise, face painting, a clown, games with the Mahoning County Green Team, live music and food, as well as free give-a-ways like balloons and glow sticks. There we also be a giant basket raffle that evening full of donations from Austintown Businesses. The event is free and open to the public.

Meet Jennifer Holm

Don’t miss the chance to meet Jennifer Holm, author of “Our Only May Amelia,” plus books about Babymouse and Squish, and more at the Austintown library on Aug. 1 at 11:30 a.m. Come early to make sure you have a good seat.

Learn from Chris Yambar

Love to draw? Want to write your own graphic novel? Join Chris Yambar, regular contributor to the Simpson’s television show and author of the Mr. Beat books, for a two day, hands on workshop at the Austintown library on Aug. 20 and 21 at 2 p.m. and learn how this pop artist, publisher and comics writer creates the unique art that has won him national acclaim. For teens and adults. Reservations are needed.

Celebrate National Romance Month with Mary Ellis

Join the Austintown library on Aug. 9 at 11 a.m. for a morning with Mary Ellis, author of “A Widow’s Hope,” “An Amish Family Reunion” and many other best-selling Amish fiction books. Don’t miss this chance to meet this award-winning author and hear how she draws inspiration for her stories. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Bonding with babies and books

Caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months are invited to the Austintown library Tuesdays in August at 10 a.m. for 20 minutes of language enrichment, including rhymes, songs and stories followed by time to play and socialize. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tales and talk for 2s and 3s

Join the Austintown library Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. for developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your children, ages 2-3, become successful readers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fun time for 4s and 5s

Join the Austintown library Aug. 13 at 11:30 a.m. for developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Candy science

Become a scientific detective at the Austintown library on Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. and discover the secrets of candy. You will dissolve, squash and blow up candy. You might even get a piece of candy to eat. For school-age children.

Gotta move story time

Join the Austintown library Thursdays in August at 10 a.m. for a variety of musical and movement activities that stimulate brain development and motivate language learning. Get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, and talk and play. For children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver.

Craft event

Come to the Austintown library to make a special craft throughout August.

End of summer celebration

Bring the family to the Austintown library on Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. for the end of summer reading celebration. There will be games, snacks and more.

Legos at the library

Children ages 6 and up are invited to the Austintown library on Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. to create Lego designs. Legos will be provided.

Movie day at the library

Join the Austintown library on Aug. 23 at 2:30 p.m. for a movie. Bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the movie. Children ages seven and younger must be with adult. The movie will be a newly released DVD rated PG-13 to G.

Tech knowledge for all

Come to the Austintown library on Aug. 8 at 2:30 p.m. to learn about Augmented Reality (AR) apps and how you can use them for education, fun and business. Toddlers through adults can use AR. It is recommended for attendees to bring whatever iOS or Android devices they have for hands-on practice with AR. Register by calling 330-744-8636 or online at www.libraryvisit.org/programs.

Spark a change with recycled bags

Take some old t-shirts and turn them into reusable shopping bags at the Austintown library on Aug. 11 at 2:30 p.m. This event is for grades 5-12.

Would you rather?

Would you rather always whisper or always shout? Answer this and other mind-boggling would you rather questions at the Austintown library during August.

Basic computer class

Come to the Austintown library on Aug 14 at 6 p.m. to learn basic computer skills. Space limited to three, so be the first to sign up. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the branch by name.

Kindle class

Bring your Kindle to the Austintown library on Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. and learn how to download eBooks from the library’s digital catalog on the website. Don’t forget your Amazon account and email information. Space is limited. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the branch by name to register.

Genealogy discussion group

Whether you are brand new to genealogy or a seasoned veteran, please join an informal discussion group at the Austintown library Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. and share your research tips, experiences, successes and roadblocks with others who are exploring their family trees.

Blind date with a book

Come to the Austintown library during August and pick out a book to read. Rate it once you’ve read it.

Coupon swap

Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Come to the Austintown library during August to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons or learning new tips from other coupon-clippers.

Farm to You

Members of Grow Youngstown’s Farm to You program are invited to pick up their shares of locally grown produce each Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. at the Austintown library. For more information, visit www.growyoungstown.org.

Eat Dessert First Book Club

Come to the Austintown library on Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. to sift through an array of cookbooks at the monthly meetings where you will chat about new recipes, share ideas and discuss cookbooks.

Page Turners Book Club

Come to the Austintown library on Aug. 13 from 6-7 p.m. to hear what others are reading and share your favorite read, or just come in and join the fun.

...And the Rest is History Book Club

Join the Austintown library on Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. for informal discussions covering all areas of history, including historic eras, people, places and things.

Blood drive

The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross will be taking blood donations to help the community at the Austintown library on Aug. 5 from 1-6 p.m. and Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Free blood pressure check

The Salem Area Visiting Nurse Association will be having a free blood pressure check at the Austintown library on Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Car show fundraiser

Have a car you want to show off? Join the Austintown library on Aug. 8 from 6-9 p.m. for an evening of cars and fun to benefit the library’s Children’s Summer Reading Club. Register your car for the event. There will be a prizes and a 50/50 raffle. There will also be music with DJ Two’s Company. Sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC. For more information, contact the library’s development office at 330-740-6086.

Holiday closings

All public libraries in Mahoning County will be closed on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.

East High’s 50th reunion

The 50th East High School reunion will take place on Aug. 30 at Mr. Anthony’s, located at 7440 South Avenue in Boardman, from 6-10 p.m. All 60’s classmates are welcome. There is limited seating and no tickets will be sold at the door. The cost is $50 per person and there will be a cash bar. Registration is at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 6:45 p.m. Make checks payable to East High School Class of 64, Mailed to Sandy (Santillo) Reed, 3216 Glen Oaks Drive, Youngstown, OH 44511. For more information, email sandrabeachbum@aol.com or call 330-793-9008.

Austintown kindergarten book bag giveaway

If you or someone you know need help providing a book bag and school supplies for an Austintown kindergarten student, join The Church of Jesus Christ, located at 185 N. Canfield-Niles Rd, Austintown on Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m for a kindergarten book bag giveaway. Snacks and drinks will be served. Quantities are limited. Call 330-533-6615 to reserve a bag.

Rotary club announces flag project

The Rotary Club of Austintown is announcing its flag project that started July 4. This is a fundraiser, but it also allows each citizen to display their love for America. The goal is to reach 1,500 flags as soon as possible. The cost is $30 a year. Rotary members will put the flags up, take them down and store them for six national holidays. The first flags will be placed in yards before Labor Day and will remain through Patriot’s Day and Veteran’s Day. Then each flag will be removed and stored. During the month of May, they will re-install the flags and they will remain up through Memorial Day, Flag Day and Fourth of July. They will be taken down and stored until before Labor Day and put up again for Veteran’s Day. This process will continue annually until you notify the club in writing that you wish to discontinue service. The flags and staffs remain the propery of the Rotary Club of Austintown. The club is currently looking for motivated people that may be interested in walking to all of the neighbors and explaining this program. For more information, contact Mark Cole at 330-720- -0381.

Gun raffle

Brandon Kovach, candidate for Columbiana county auditor is raffling off a stainless steel Ruger 10/22 and a turkey/waterfowl mossberg 535 shotgun. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online via a donation from his facebook page facebook.com/electkovach or his website electkovach.com and they will be mailed to you. The drawing will take place Sept. 1 and you must be legally able to own a gun to qualify.

Kovach can be reached at 330-974-5625 with any questions.

Church hosts Faith Fiesta

St. Joseph Church, located at 4545 New Road in Austintown, will host a Faith Fiesta on July 26 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event will feature a day of faith, fun, food and prizes.

First Night Youngstown seeking artists

First Night Youngstown is calling for local and regional artists to participate in the annual design competition of its New Year’s Eve events admission button. The winning artist will be awarded $50 and be invited and promoted at all press events. The artist will also be a celebrity guest in the Christmas holiday parade and tree lighting event as well as the opening ceremony on Dec. 31. The winner’s immediate family will receive free admission to the First Night Youngstown New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. The button series is intended to celebrate downtown Youngstown’s unique and historic buildings and architecture. The winning design, to be featured on the First Night Youngstown 2015 button and all promotional materials, is the third in an ongoing series that is donated each year to the Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center. This year’s design will depict the YWCA of Youngstown, located at 25 W. Rayen Ave. on the southeast corner of West Rayen and Phelps streets just south of the YSU campus. Button designs may be created using any art medium including photography, drawing, painting, collage, mixed or digital media, etc. The design must depict the exterior of the YWCA building in a manner that highlights its unique architectural elements. A night scene that includes fireworks or other elements that represent New Year’s Eve is preferred, but no champagne glasses; First Night events are non-alcohol and family oriented. The design must include the phrase “First Night Youngstown 2015” and be a rectangular shape, horizontal or vertical. The artwork must be proportioned to a final reduction size of 2 x 3 inches. An entry form, to be submitted by July 31, with the artwork on CD, is available on the FNY website www.firstnightyoungstownoh.com. Send the form with CD to First Night Youngstown, 25 E. Boardman St., Suite 405, Youngstown, OH 44503.

The purchase of an admission button provides entry to all the First Night events scheduled for New Year’s Eve in downtown Youngstown. Proceeds from the sale of the buttons help to compensate participating performers.

Valley Legacy Awards seeks nominations

The Valley Legacy Awards, recognizing outstanding seniors and senior advocates from Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties, is now accepting nominations for honorees for the 10th annual Valley Legacy Awards.

The Valley Legacy awards honor people aged 60-years of age or older who deserve recognition for a lifetime of working to improve the Mahoning Valley, as well as to individuals who have provided exceptional support to and for older Americans through their professional, volunteer, or civic roles. Any individual or group can submit a nomination in either of two categories: Outstanding Senior and Outstanding Advocate for Seniors. Nominations must be postmarked by July 31. All nominees and the award recipients will be honored at the 10th Annual Valley Legacy Awards Luncheon Oct. 2.

Nomination forms are available through the Shepherd of the Valley website at www.ShepherdoftheValley.com; click on Quick Links and choose Valley Legacy Awards. They are also available at all Shepherd of the Valley locations. For additional information, contact Cheryl Fitzgerald at CFitzgerald@SHEPHERDOFTHEVALLEY.com.

Library to host puppet show

Simon B. Thistlewig, traveling showman and storyteller extraordinaire, is joined by the Madcap puppets as he tries to tell stories (“The Three Prince’s Gifts,” “Sleeping Beauty” and “The Goblin’s Ring”) to town locals. But local peddler, Beula Bugbottom, has a different plan. Join the Austintown library July 29 at 2 p.m. for this special treat as the giant Madcap puppets make a return appearance. Fun for young and the young at heart.

Bonding with babies and books

Caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months are invited to the Austintown library Tuesdays in July at 10 a.m. for 20 minutes of language enrichment, including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Gotta move story time

Join the Austintown library Thursdays in July at 10 a.m. for a variety of musical and movement activities that stimulate brain development and motivate language learning. Get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, and talk and play. For children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver.

Craft event

Come to the Austintown library throughout July to have some summer fun and make a special craft. For children of all ages.

Eat Dessert First book club

Come to the Austintown library on July 31 at 6 p.m. to sift through an array of cookbooks and mix at the monthly meetings. Chat about new recipes, share ideas and discuss cookbooks.

Would you rather...?

Would you rather always lose or never play? Come to the Austintown library throughout July to answer this and other mind-boggling would you rather questions and make up some of your own. For teens in grades 7-12.

Blind date with a book

Come to the Austintown library throughout July to check out and rate books.

Coupon swap

Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Come to the Austintown library throughout July to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons or learning new tips from other coupon clippers.

Farm to You

Members of Grow Youngstown’s Farm to You program are invited to pick up their shares of locally-grown produce each Tuesday at the Austintown library from 4-6 p.m. For more information, visit www.growyoungstown.org.

Sunfest

Come to the Wick Recreation Area at Mill Creek Park on July 27 for the all day Sunfest event. From 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. there will be the Closest to the Pin activity with a $5 fee, from 9-11 a.m. there will be a bicycle decorating event on the Morley lawn for a $2 fee, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. there will be a robotics display from the N.E. Ohio FIRST Robotics Alliance, at 11 a.m. there will be a bicycle parade, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. there will be an easy one mile hike, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. there will be children’s crafts and family fun for a $2 fee, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. there will be free children’s activities and games, from 12-1 p.m. there will be a free zumba session on the Morley stage, from 1-4 p.m. there will be a sand sculpture contenst with an $8 fee if registered, a $10 if unregistered. Register and pay by July 26 at Ford Nature Center. From 4-7 p.m. there will be a car show featuring the Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club. Live! At the Morley Concert Series will also be taking place. At 5 p.m. the Teddy Pantelas Trio will play and at 6:45 p.m. Rudy and the Professionals will play.

Family garden Fridays

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens Fridays through Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. to watch as the garden grows with characters and plants from Alice in Wonderland.

British soccer camp

Come to the Wick Recreation Area July 28 - Aug. 1 for a British soccer camp. Times and prices vary by age group. There will be high-level coaching from international experts. Register online at www.challengersports.com.

Kayak trips

Meet at East Newport Boat Launch July 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. for kayak trips. All skill levels invited. Single kayaks and a tandem are available. Register/pay at Ford Nature Center two days in advance. Additional fees after deadline. $12 registered; $15 not registered; second person in tandem 1/2 price.

Summer family farm tours

Come to MetroParks Farm Tuesdays in July from 10-11:15 a.m. to take a guided tour of the farm, including tractor-wagon rides, a visit to the barns and playroom time.

Botanical dinners

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens July 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 6-8 p.m. to enjoy a dining experience overlooking Lake Glacier while learning about the featured plant of the evening. Call 330-740-7074 for reservations/pricing.

Pesto and tomato feast

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens July 30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to learn the fine points for making pesto and enjoy samples. The cost is $28; FFRG member $24.

Zumba at the Morley

Come to the Morley stage in the Wick Recreation Area Tuesdays in July from 10-11 a.m. and Thursdays in July from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for outdoor zumba. Call the Ford Nature Center for more information. Purchase

token before class at Par 3 building. The cost is $7 per class.

Yoga in the gardens

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens Tuesdays and Thursdays in July from 9:30-11 a.m. and 5:30–7 p.m. for yoga in the gardens. Bring a mat and blanket. The cost is$10 per class.

T’ai chi in the gardens

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens Wednesdays in July from 12-1 p.m. for warm-ups, breathing exercises and movements that will ease stress, improve health and increase vitality. The cost is $10 per class.

Pilates basics

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens Wednesdays in July from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to work on toning, shaping, core strength and alignment. Bring a mat and water. The cost is $10 per class.

Drums alive at the Morley

Come to the Morley Stage in the Wick Recreation Area Thursdays in July from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. to experience using the rhythm of drumming and the movements of aerobic dance. Call Ford Nature Center for more information. Purchase token before class at Par 3 building. The cost is $7 per class.

Yoga basics

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens Sundays in July from 8-9:15 a.m. to learn the basics of yoga and release mental and physical tensions. Bring a mat and small blanket. The cost is $10 per class.

Chakra investigation

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens on July 27 from 9:30 –11:30 a.m. to take a fresh look at yourself by learning about chakras. The cost is $24; FFRG member $20.

Junior golf clinics

Come to the Mill Creek Golf Course on July 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 11 a.m. for one hour of range time. On-course play to follow. The cost is $20.

Adult golf clinics

Come to the Mill Creek Golf Course Wednesdays in July at 6 p.m. for the Get Golf Ready player development program. The cost is $25 for one session, $45 for two sessions or $60 for three sessions

Plein air painting

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens July 15, 22, 31, or Aug. 7 from 6-9 p.m. to chase the light with local artist Christopher Leeper. Use watercolors and be inspired by the garden muse. The cost is $24; FFRG member $20.

Glass fusing

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens on July 29 from 5:30 7 p.m. to create two fused glass pendants. Fired and ready for pick up in approximately four weeks. The cost is $39; FFRG member $30.

Chasing the Light exhibit

Come to the Weller Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens June 13 through Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. to see the work of Christopher Leeper. Leeper is a realist painter and local artist who works in various mediums.

Through the Lens exhibit

Come to the Melnick Museum at Fellows Riverside Gardens through Dec. 2014 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. to see a display of rare glass negatives and acetate film negatives produced by two local photographers which chronicle scenes of Mill Creek Park from 1907-1926.

Youngstown Steel

Come to the Outdoor Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens through Fall of 2014 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. to see the steel sculptures by artist Tony Armeni, which celebrate Youngstown’s spirit of invention.

PSHS reunion to be June 27 and 28

The Poland Seminary High School Class of 1989 is hosting its 25-year reunion on June 27 and 28. There will be an adults-only mixer at The Magic Tree, located on South Avenue in Boardman, from 8:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. on Friday. An open house for the entire family will be offered on Saturday at The Gallery at Wittenauer’s in Poland from 5-7:30 p.m. More information can be found on the PSHS Class of 1989 Facebook Group site.

Fitch class of 1959 reunion

The Austintown Fitch Class of 1959 will host its 55th class reunion on Aug. 1-3. On Aug. 1 at 7 p.m., there will be a social meet and greet at the home of Ralph Roberts, located at 931 Kirwan Dr. in Austintown; on Aug. 2 at 6 p.m., there will be a four entree buffet dinner at A La Carte Catering, located at 429 Lisbon St. in Canfield. Social hour will be from 6-7 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. There will be a class picture at 6:20 p.m. and will cost $11, payable that evening; and on Aug. 3 at 9:30 a.m., there will be a breakfast buffet at the Saxon Club Lower Lounge, located at 710 S. Meridian Road in Youngstown. The cost is $10 per person. Classmates who haven’t responded to mailings or emails, or who haven’t been contacted should contact Bernie Layshock Zets at 330-799-5849 or walker0621@aol.com by July 1.

Free summer program

The Austintown Local Schools will be offering a free, federally funded summer breakfast and lunch program for children 18-years-old and under at the Austintown Elementary School from June 9 - Aug. 15. The program is run by volunteers from the community and is still in need of volunteers to help with science projects, art, sports clinics, crafts, reading time, yoga, zumba and any other fun activities for children. Contact the Food Service Office Secretary Natalie Winkle at 330-797-3900 ext. 2032, for more information or to be added to the volunteer schedule.

Meet Jennifer Holm

Meet Jennifer Holm, author of “Our Only May Amelia,” books about Babymouse and Squish, and more at the Austintown library on Aug. 1 at 11:30 a.m.

Farm to You

Members of Grow Youngstown’s Farm to You program are invited to pick up their shares of locally grown produce each Tuesday at the Austintown library from 4-6 p.m. beginning on June 3. For more information, visit www.growyoungstown.org.

Oh Wow! to close on Mondays

Starting on Memorial Day (May 26), OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology will be closed on Mondays. Summer hours remain in effect through Labor Day, (Sept. 1).

Family garden Fridays

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens each Friday starting May 9 until Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. to take part in activities in the family garden. Watch as the garden grows with characters from Alice in Wonderland and Wonderland-like plants. Learn about garden creatures, tools and how to care for a garden. Take part in making garden treats, listening to stories, children’s yoga and adventuring with Alice and her friends. This event is free to all.

Through the Lens

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens in the Melnick Museuem through December 2014 for the Through the Lens exhibit. This exhibit displays a rare collection of glass negatives and acetate film negatives produced by two local photographers which chronicle scenes of Mill Creek Park from 1907-1926. Several portrait negatives of the period will also be on display.

The Ursuline Center announces 2014 guided labyrinth walks

The Ursuline Center, located at 4280 Shields Road, will begin its 2014 guided labyrinth walk season April 27 (weather permitting) with a short presentation on the Spirituality of Labyrinths at 2 p.m. in the center and a guided walk immediately following. This year the center is offering a series of themed walks. On July 15 at 6:30 p.m., the walk will be “On the Path to Growing,” on Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m., the walk will be “On the Path to Accepting,” on Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m., the walk will be “On the Path to Peace” and on Oct. 12 at 2 p.m., the walk will be “On the Path to Awareness” (presentation on Spirituality of Labyrinths in the center).

All people of faith are invited to attend, whether they are new to or experienced with walking a labyrinth. Walking the labyrinth usually takes about 20 minutes. People wishing to experience the Labyrinth but unable to make one of the guided walks can come anytime at their own convenience. There are printed guides that give suggestions for following the path provided at the Labyrinth’s entrance, but there is no right or wrong way to experience the sacred walk. People can use the labyrinth in any way they need. The Ursuline Center Labyrinth is a ministry of the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown and open year-round from dawn to dusk for all persons of faith. There is no cost to use the Labyrinth, which is handicapped-accessible and offers ample parking. To learn more about the Ursuline Center Labyrinth, call Eileen W. Novotny, Ursuline Associate, at 330-533-3831.

Gamblers Anonymous to meet

Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who want to recover from their gambling addictions, will meet twice this week in the Youngstown-Warren area. A GA meeting is offered every Friday at Westminster Church, located at 119 Stadium Drive in Boardman and another is offered every Sunday at Christ Church Presbyterian, located at 3425 Hopkins Road in Cornersburg. Both meetings begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. and last about 1-1/2 hours. Those who believe gambling has affected any part of their lives are urged to attend. For more information, call 330-505-5060.

Banding the baby falcons

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife hopes to have newly hatched peregrine falcons to band and the public is invited to watch. If you would like to attend this special activity, which will take place downtown on a week day, Ford Nature Center will keep a contact list. As soon as ODNR-DOW gives the details, you will be contacted with the date and time.

Open enrollment continues

The Austintown Local School District is continuing with its open enrollment policy for the 2014-15 school year. New for next school year, they will not be accepting any new open enrollments students in grades 10, 11 or 12. This does not apply to existing open enrollment students who are currently enrolled in Austintown. New open enrollment students (accepting grades K–9 only) can begin to complete applications on March 3. One application must be completed for each student. Visit www.austintownschools.org for the complete timeline of deadlines and the open enrollment guidelines. For your convenience, computers are available for your use to complete the online forms at either the Austintown Early Learning Center, located at 4211 Evelyn Road, or the Austintown Board of Education building, located at 700 S. Raccoon Road, during regular business hours.