Documentary on education system

Documentary on education system

YOUNGSTOWN

“Rise Above the Mark,” a documentary film about the nation’s education system, will be screened for free at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St., downtown.

The film focuses on the stresses placed on our education system by overuse of testing and the effect of politics on the classroom. According to this film, rules and regulations restrict vision, depreciate funding, demoralize teachers and turn students into test-taking machines, robbing them of time to foster creativity.

The film is made possible by the League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown, the Mahoning Valley Historical Society and the generosity of the Youngstown Rotary Club.

Grants available

WARREN

Neighborhood SUCCESS and Leadership, a program of The Raymond John Wean Foundation, seeks to transform the Mahoning Valley’s current leadership to include informed resident participation in decision-making that affects neighborhoods and communities.

The program awards $500 to $5,000 grants to develop and implement resident-driven projects in early childhood, educational opportunity, economic opportunity, community revitalization and public and civic sector leadership. Grass-roots groups in Warren and Youngstown are encouraged to apply.

Orientations will be conducted in Warren and Youngstown this month and November. Attendance is mandatory for grant consideration. For dates and locations, visit www.rjweanfdn.org.

Cemetery cleanup planned in Niles

NILES

The caretaker at St. Stephen Cemetery in Niles has asked that all decorations be removed from graves by Oct. 26 to allow for fall leaf cleanup. Any that remain after that date will be discarded. Decorations may be replaced beginning Nov. 2.

Mother-son event planned at park

BOARDMAN

Tickets go on sale Tuesday for Boardman Park’s mother and son date “knight” event from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15 at the Lariccia Family Community Center.

Activities will include dancing and making crafts. There also will be an opportunity to get professional photos taken. Food will be available.

Boys age 4 to 8 are welcome to dress as their favorite hero or to wear nice attire. Reservations are required.

Tickets can be purchased at the park office, which is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The cost for Boardman residents is $18 for two people, plus $5 per additional child. The cost for nonresidents is $20 for two people, plus $5 per additional child.

Park Vista to offer special program

YOUNGSTOWN

A Matter of Balance, an award-winning program designed to manage concerns about falling and increase activity levels, is offering a free eight-week class starting Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Park Vista of Youngstown Gathering Room, 1216 Fifth Ave.

In this class, individuals will learn practical strategies to manage falls, including exercising to increase strength and balance, learning to view falls as controllable and implementing lifestyle changes to reduce fall risks at home.

Space is limited. To reserve a spot, call Robin Carr at 330-746-2944, ext. 1553.

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