African Choir performs Thursday

African Choir performs Thursday

YOUNGSTOWN

The African Children’s Choir will present a concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at Powers Auditorium. The choir, founded 30 years ago, is composed of children age 7 to 12 from several African nations. Many have lost one or both parents, and all are victims of extreme poverty.

The choir has released several recordings and has performed at major events and venues around the world.

Tickets are $25 for VIP seating; $15 for general admission; and $5 for youths age 5 to 12.

Call ACTION (Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods) at 330-782-7433 or any of its member churches and organizations.

In addition to the concert, the choir will perform at a special presentation for students at the Chaney School of Visual & Performing Arts, 731 S. Hazelwood Ave.

Volunteers needed to help build tables

YOUNGSTOWN

Volunteers are needed at noon Saturday to help build wheelchair accessible garden tables at Youngstown Inner City Gardens, 3411 Idlewood Ave.

A hot lunch as well as hot and cold drinks will be provided to volunteers.

Volunteers who participate are urged to park on the corner of Hillman Street and Auburndale Avenue, or at the Inner City Gardens location.

For information, contact Mason Carratt at 234-855-0259.

Course closes today

YOUNGSTOWN

Due to forecasted unfavorable weather, the Henry Stambaugh Golf Course will close for the season at 5 p.m. today.

For any questions or concerns, contact Robert Burke, Youngstown Parks and Recreation director, or the parks and recreation department, by calling 330-742-8711.

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