Poland 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 at Ford Nature Center

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 at the Gardens

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.

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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.

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.

Local students make Dean’s List

Miami University students who ranked in the top 20 percent of undergraduate students within each division for second semester 2013-2014 have been named to the dean’s list recognizing academic performance.

Students from Poland who have received this distinction include Eric Shoaff, Jason Shoaff, Austin Miller, Christopher Lipari, Matthew Higham, Jordyn Grzelewski, Kaila Frisone, Vivien Clayton and Ryan Burke.

Miami University is a public university located in southwestern Ohio, offering 120 degree programs in humanities, science, engineering, business, education and fine arts.

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

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.

Carson named to Spring 2014 Dean’s List

Britta Carson, class of 2015 from Poland, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester at Wittenberg University. To qualify, Carson maintained a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester.

Spark a reaction with Chris Yambar

Teens who read 30 hours by July 26 are invited to an ice cream party with Chris Yambar at the Poland library on Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. to learn how writing and illustrating comic books go hand-in-hand.

Meet Kristina Knight

Come to the Poland library on Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. as Kristina Knight, author of “What a Texas Girl Wants,” and other romance novels explains how she writes her passionate romances and how the romance book industry works. She will be happy to answer any questions as well. 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 Poland library Wednesdays in August at 10 a.m. for twenty 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 Poland library on Aug. 7 at 10:30 a.m. for developmentally-appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fun Time for 4s and 5s

Join the Poland library on Aug. 7 at 1 p.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.

Craft event

Come to the Poland library on Aug. 4-9 during library hours to make a special craft.

Knitting at the library

Come to the Poland library on Aug. 21 from 6-7 p.m. and learn to knit or bring your knitting and enjoy a friendly visit with other knitters. Open to knitters of all ages and skill levels. Bring your own yarn and needles.

Legos at the library

Children ages 6 and up are invited to the Poland library on Aug. 9 from 6-7 p.m. to create Lego designs. Legos will be provided.

Trim a tree

Children of all ages are invited to decorate an ornament for Poland library’s all-seasons tree throughout August.

Wacky world of puppets

Children ages 10-17 are invited to explore the wacky world of puppets at the Poland library’s week long puppet camp on Aug. 11-15 from 2-3:30 p.m. Build and learn to work with a variety of puppets including sock, stick and glove puppets, masks and more. There will be a performance at 3 p.m. on Friday for the public featuring the puppets that the campers have built. Registration is required and limited to 20 participants. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland library. The puppet camp is made possible with the collaboration of Youngstown State University Theater Department.

TAB meeting

Be a founding member of the Poland area Teen Advisory Board on Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Help plan and support teen activities at the library and meet new people. Snacks will be provided. For teens in grades 7-12.

Get connected at your library

Would you like to learn how to download free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, complete issues of magazines and more to your computer and mobile devices? Come to the Poland library on Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland branch to register.

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 Poland library from 5-6 p.m. For more information, visit www.growyoungstown.org.

Blood drive

The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross will be taking blood donations to help the community at the Poland library on Aug. 5 from 12:30-6:30 p.m.

Blood Pressure screening

The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross will be having a blood pressure screening at the Poland library on Aug. 26 from 1-4 p.m.

History Buff Book Club

The History Buff Book Club will meet in the Poland ibrary’s caf on Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. All history book lovers are welcome to attend. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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.

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.

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.

Holiday closings

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

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 Poland library on July 29 at 10 a.m. for this special treat as the giant Madcap puppets make a return appearance.

Bonding with babies and books

Caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months are invited to the Poland library on Wednesdays 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.

Craft event

Come to the Poland library July 14-19 during library hours to have some summer fun and make a special craft. For children of all ages.

Trim a tree

Come to the Poland library throughout July to decorate an ornament for the all-seasons tree.

Teen Advisory Board meeting

Come to the Poland library on July 30 at 6:30 p.m. and be a founding member of the Teen Advisory Board. Help plan and support teen activities at the library. Snacks will be provided. For teens in grades 7-12.

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 Poland library from 5-6 p.m. For more information, visit www.growyoungstown.org.

Live at the Morley

Come to the Judge Leo P. Morley Pavilion on July 9, 16 and 30 from 7-8:30 p.m. for free, family-friendly concerts on the lawn. On July 9, Blue Lunch will play; on July 16, Amanda Jones and the Family Band will play; and on July 30, J.D. Eicher and the Goodnights will play.

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.

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.

Poland Forest photo contest

The Friends of Poland Forest are having its second annual photography competition and exhibition The Beauty of the Woods. Photos must be taken within Poland Municipal Forest and must focus on nature. Contest rules and entry forms are available in The Caf at Wittenauer’s, Poland Village Hall, in the kiosks at the Forest’s entrances and at various Poland businesses. The entry fee is $10 per person for up to two entries. The contest is for amateurs in three age divisions; children 12 and under, teenagers 13-19, and adults 20 and older. Awards will be given to the top photo in each division, plus one Best in Show. Winners in each age group will receive a $25 gift certificate from YM Camera or The Photo Place. The Best in Show will receive an additional $25 gift certificate and a gift certificate for framing from Frameworks. All entrants will receive a one year membership in the Friends of Poland Forest. Matted prints will be accepted from Aug. 2-10 at The Caf at Wittenauer’s, located at 122 S. Main Street, and will be displayed in The Gallery at Wittenauer’s from Sept. 5-21. Awards will be presented Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. Gordon Longmuir, president of the organization, said that the purpose of the contest is to spotlight one of Poland Village’s greatest treasures and promote membership in the Friends of Poland Forest. Email photocontest@wittenauers.com for more information.

Poland Historical Society to host summer events

The Poland Historical Society will host an open house at the Little Red Schoolhouse the second Sunday of June, July and August from 1-3 p.m. On June 15 at 1:15 p.m. the Model T Car Club will visit the Little Red Schoolhouse on their way to a picnic in Lowellville. The public will have about an hour to see the Model T cars on display. On June 17 at 6:30 p.m. there will be a regular business meeting (no program) at the Little Red Schoolhouse. On June 29 the public is invited to visit the Historical Society’s display tent at Celebrate Poland. Also, walking tours through Poland Village to see historical homes and businesses will be provided by the Historical Society. Time and details will be provided at a later date. On July 13 from 1-3 p.m. there will be an open house at Little Red Schoolhouse. On July 15 at 6:30 p.m. there will be a regular business meeting (no program) at the Little Red Schoolhouse. On Aug. 10 from 1-3 p.m. there will be an open house at Little Red Schoolhouse. On Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. there will be a regular business meeting (no program) at the Little Red Schoolhouse.

Farm to You

Members of Grow Youngstown’s Farm to You program are invited to the Poland library Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. to pick up their share of locally-grown produce beginning 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).

Fizz, Boom, Read!

Summer reading starts June 1 at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. There will be special presenters, authors, prizes and surprises for participants and a chance to meet an author. Go to libraryvisit.org/summerreading or visit a PLYMC library near you to register. Fizz, Boom, Read! is summer reading with a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) theme. Children receive a coupon for a free ice cream cone from Dairy Queen and a Mahoning Valley Scrappers Game voucher just for signing up. For the first four hours read, children receive a paperback book while supplies last.

For the first eight hours read, children receive a beach ball (birth to age 8) or a light up yo-yo (ages 9-11). Children ages three and up will also get one free admission ticket to OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology. For the first 12 hours read, children earn a chance to win a $25 gift card to Toys‘R’Us (birth to age 8). Children ages 9-11 earn a chance to win an iPod shuffle. Children who read 30 hours will receive a special invitation to meet Jennifer Holm, author of “Babymouse” and “Squish,” when she visits in August.

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.

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.

Nicotine Anonymous to meet on Wednesdays

Nicotine Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals from every walk of life who meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Wickliffe Presbyterian Church, located at 45 Idlewood Road in Austintown, to solve their common problem - an addiction to nicotine. The group is based on the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and the only requirement to join is a desire to stop using nicotine. There is no cost to attend, but a freewill collection will be taken at some meetings to offset the costs of meeting expenses. For more information on Nicotine Anonymous, call Tom at 330-717-2183.

For addition support in quitting your nicotine addiction, call HMHP Regional Treatment Center at 330-306-5010 of the Ohio Guit Line at 1-800-784-8669.

Marge Hartman’s Paws Town at Boardman Park

Boardman Twp. Park and Marge Hartman’s Paws Town, a volunteer -non-profit organization, have partnered to create Boardman’s first dog park. Thanks to a large gift from the Marge Hartman Foundation, and the fund raising efforts of Paws Town, INC. organization, the Marge Hartman’s Paws Town Dog Park is open and accepting membership applications. Memberships will be good for one year from April 1 until March 31, 2015. Membership fees will not be prorated. Memberships for Boardman residents will be $40 for one dog and $10 for each additional dog. Non-Boardman resident fee will be $65 for one dog and $10 for each additional dog. Membership packets may be picked up at the Boardman Park Office, in the outdoor literature boxes at the Dog Park, or online at boardmanpark.com. Beginning April 1, everyone using Paws Town Dog Park must have a membership in order to ensure that all dogs are healthy and vaccinated. New members will be given a code to enter the dog park and they will also be issued a badge to wear.