Poland Community Briefs

Raise Up for Rosie on Oct. 19

Rose Manning is the daughter of Patrick and Samantha (Buzzacco) Manning. She is their first-born daughter who, at 11-weeks old, was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia. Biliary Atresia is a rare, non-curable and life-threatening liver disease affecting about 1 in every 20,000 children. It is a progressive disease that damages the bile ducts, preventing proper liver function, ultimately destroying the liver.

Rosie underwent a Kasai Procedure in July, slowing the progression of the disease and is a recipient of a liver. Rosie has been cared for and released from Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC, where she and her parents remained for a time as she recovered. A minor surgery remains to be completed. Join the Youngstown Central YMCA, located at 17 N. Champion Street, in this 4-hour dance craze as they raise funds for this family on Oct. 19 from 1-5 p.m. There will be many of the areas hottest Zumba Æ, Belly Dance and Line Dance instructors with a variety of rhythms.

There will be 50/50 raffle, Chance auction, art and snack vendors, gift baskets and more. Sponsors for the event include Z Fitness, the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, Global Health and Fitness, Eos Whole Fitness and Bellidance, Iron House and Soza Fitness and Wellness. Admission is $10. Bring a towel. Water and fruit will be provided.

Wine tasting event to be Oct. 25

The Youngstown Shrine Club’s sixth annual Wine Taste event will take place on Oct. 25 from 7-10 p.m. at 1735 W. South Range Road in North Lima. There will be live entertainment, dancing, raffles, prizes and food by Gia Russa. The cost for the event is a $30 donation in advance or a $35 donation at the door. For more information, call 330-549-5228.

Civil War ball to be Nov. 1

A gala “Living History” Ball honoring Youngstown’s Civil War Governor, David Tod, will take place in the ballroom of the Tyler History Center in downtown Youngstown on Nov. 1 from 6-7 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the educational programs of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society. David Tod, the great-great-great grandson of Governor Tod will receive guests, as will President Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln and Dan Rice, a colorful entertainer of the 1800’s. There will be easy to learn period dancing, historical skits, prizes, light refreshments and more. Period dress is encouraged, but not required. To register, contact Janet Moy LaMonica at 330-793-3072 or email dtcwball@yahoo.com. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for teens ages 13-18. For more information, visit www.davidtodcivilwarball.com or www.mahoninghistory.org, or call 330-793-3072.

Monday Night Writers scheduled for Oct. 20

Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend the next meeting of Monday Night Writers, to take place on Oct. 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Peaberry’s Caf , located at 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road in Canfield. Led by professional writer Nancy Christie, author of “Traveling Left of Center and Other Stories,” the two-hour sessions include a mix of writing exercises, information on the creative and business aspects of writing, and group feedback on ‘works-in-progress.’ Plans for the upcoming “Celebrate Short Fiction” Day will also be discussed. The fee is $10 per class and registration is preferred. For more information, contact Nancy Christie at 330-793-3675 or at nancy@nancychristie.com.

SOV hosts Senior Health Fair

Shepherd of the Valley - Poland will be hosting a free health fair on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 301 W. Western Reserve Road in Poland. The health fair is open to the community and screenings will be provided by appointment.

Call 330-726-7110 ext. 0 to schedule a time for your screenings. Multiple free services will be available to participants, including chair massage, blood pressure screening, memory testing, vision and hearing screening, and balance and strength testing. There will also be a pharmacist available to answer questions. The fair will include free giveaways and basket raffles as well. For more information, contact Elida Cowles at 330-726-7110 ext. 2318 or email at ecowles@shepherdofthevalley.com.

Saxon Club to have pork-kraut dinner

The Youngstown Saxon Club, located at 710 South Meridian Road, will host its next pork-kraut dinner on Oct. 19 from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The price of $8.75 for adults and $5 for children will include dessert and coffee, tea or pop. The public is welcome and take-outs will be available.

International Torch Club meeting

The Youngstown Chapter of International Torch Club’s next dinner-discussion meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Oct. 20. Following the dinner, Charles W. Darling, Professor Emeritus of History at YSU, will deliver a paper titled “Railroad: Empire Builders.” Railroad developers are identified as the prime movers uniting East and West to form the continental empire of the U.S. The meeting will be in the Kilcawley Center, Howard W. Jones Room, on the campus of Youngstown State University. The public is invited to attend. Dinner for nonmembers is $20. Call 330-757-4148 for reservations. For club information, call 330-792-7351.

Card party and more to be Oct. 26

The St. Partick Altar Guild Card Party, Bingo and Salad Buffet will take place on Oct. 26 from 1-3:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Social Hall, located at 1420 Oak Hill in Youngstown. The cost is $5 per person and can be paid at the door.

Local church sponsors clothing drop off

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Poland is now sponsoring a clothing drop off shed as a service to the community, installed in September. The clothing will be distributed all over the United States and world to those who can use it. This program keeps clothing out of the landfill, helps out those in need and Prince of Peace donates the small revenue generated to local causes. St. Pauly Textiles is a family owned upstate New York based company and is a member of the Better Business Bureau. St. Pauly collects usable clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, linens, blankets and drapes. In 2012, more than 59 million garments were distributed to an estimated 7.5 million people all over the world through the St. Pauly program. To drop off donations, you can find the donation shed in the parking lot at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located at 2985 Center Road in Poland. Prince of Peace is an ELCA Lutheran congregation and all are welcome. For more information, visit them online at www.princeofpeaceonline.com, on Facebook (“Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran, Poland, OH”) or by telephone at 330-757-3272.

HMHP presents “Coping With Stress”

Humility of Mary Health Partners will present “Coping With Stress: What to Do When Life Isn’t Perfect” with Rachel O’Neill, Ph. D., for the autumn Women in Touch program. O’Neill, who has more than 14 years’ experience in the mental health profession, will discuss strategies to effectively manage stress and improve one’s health. Continuing education credits are available for nurses, dieticians, dietary technicians and social workers. The program is offered twice: from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 28 at Ciminero’s Banquet Center in Niles, and from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman. Tickets cost $18 and include dinner. Registration is required and can be made by calling 330-480-3070.

Pasta dinner to benefit local non-profits

The Potential Development Program and Help Hotline Crisis Center will be hosting a pasta dinner on Oct. 19 at Holy Family Social Hall, located at 2729 Center Road in Poland from 12-4 p.m. The dinner includes pasta, meatballs, salad, rolls and dessert and will be prepared by members of the Local 396 Pipetrades Union. This annual event benefits both agencies and will feature a basket raffle and 50/50 raffle. Tickets to this event can be purchased for $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12 by calling Shellie at 330-746-7641 or Todd at 330-747-5111. Carryout dinners are also available. Proceeds from this event will support Potential Development’s School of Autism and the Help Hotline Crisis Center’s 24/7 Emergency Phone Line. For more information about Potential Development or Help Hotline Crisis Center, visit them on Facebook or online at www.PotentialDevelopment.org and www.helphotline.org.

Friends of Fido and Legacy Dog Rescue announce Night at the Races

Friends of Fido and Legacy Dog Rescue will hosting a Night at the Races on Nov. 15 at the St. Maron Church Antioch Hall, located at 1555 S. Meridian in Youngstown. The doors will open at 6 p.m., with the first race running at 7 p.m. The admission price is $5. If you pre-buy your ticket, you will receive five free Chinese Auction tickets. Bring 10 or more pounds of dog food and you will receive five more free Chinese Auction tickets. In addition to the Chinese Auction, there will be a 50/50 raffle, food and beer for sale. Pre sale tickets are available now. Call Jenn at 330-719-5569 or Shirley at 330-720-7216 if you would like to purchase your tickets early and get free Chinese Auction tickets.

Freed named as Dean’s List recipient

Andrea Freed of Poland is one of 524 Dean’s List recipients for the 2013-2014 academic year at Mercyhurst University. The Dean’s List is computed annually after summer term, which marks the end of the academic year. It is based on the completion of a minimum of 24 credits with a cumulative index of at least 3.6 out of a possible 4.0 each term.

Bookstore fall sale

The Poland library bookstore will have a 25 percent off fall sale on all books in the store Oct. 27-31.

Coffee, Cookies, Candy, and Corn Beef fundraiser

Taste the best of the cafes at the library fundraiser on Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. at the Poland library. This event is sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC.

Blood pressure screening

There will be a Blood Pressure Screening by the American Red Cross Blood Pressure Screening at the Poland library on Oct. 28 from 1-4 p.m.

Poland Historical Society bus trip to be Nov. 1

Seats are still available for the Poland Historical Society bus trip to visit the President McKinley, First Ladies’ and MAPS Air museums in Canton on Nov. 1 as a fundraiser for the Society. The cost is $65 per person and includes admissions to the three museums and Ida Saxton McKinley house and is non-refundable unless seat can be sold. Make checks payable to Poland Historical Society and mail to Larry Baughman, 1791 Lemont Dr., Poland, OH 44514. Lunch will be at the Gervasi Crush House Winery. Lunch and wine tasting is an extra cost. The Gad-About Tours bus will leave the Boardman Kmart on State Route 224 at 7:50 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. Park around the back of Kmart near Salty Grogs.

South High Class of 1965 reunion planning

The South High Class of 1965 has begun making plans for their 50th class reunion in September 2015. The committee is looking for up-to-date addresses and e-mail addresses. Details and information can be obtained by going to the class website at youngstownsouth65.com or by calling Gene at 703-625-4317 or Cheryl at 330-787-1381.

Shining Light dinner benefit

Neighborhood Ministries will hose “Who We Are” Shining Light, a benefit dinner and auction, on Oct. 24 at the Byzantine Center at the Grove, located at 3801 Shady Run Road in Youngstown. Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6 p.m. and dinner will be at 7 p.m. The dinner menu includes stuffed chicken breast, parsley potatoes, vegetable medley, penne pasta with meatball, salad, roll and butter, dessert and beverage. Gift baskets and gift certificates from area businesses and partners will be auctioned. Some of the participating merchants are Long John Silvers, Raks Clothing, Braydich Dental, Great Clips, Harbor Pets, Family Christian Bookstore, Barnes N Noble, Agnew Farm Equipment and other creative gift baskets.

Creating a Business Plan

Although business plans are created in order to obtain funding, more and more businesses are developing business plans for refocusing their development and mission. Learn about writing and revising a business plan for your new or established business with a member of SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, on Oct. 20 at the Poland library at 6 p.m. Stuart Gibbs, the Business and Investment Center librarian, will introduce print and electronic sources that can provide information for developing your business plan. This event is for adults.

Know Your Customers: Exploring the Library’s Business Databases

Join Stuart Gibbs, the Business and Investment Center librarian, to learn about your customers and potential customers on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Poland library. The featured databases, DemographicsNow - Library Edition, Local Market Audience Analyst and ReferenceUSA’s U.S. Consumers/Lifestyles bring timely and authoritative data and insights for your marketing plan. This event is for adults.

Ladies Day with the Business and Investment Center

It’s Ladies Day with the Business and Investment Center on Oct. 18 at 9:30 a.m. Join us for a morning of informative presentations and conversation. Presenters will include: Business Financing – Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corporation; Woman in the Valley – Youngstown Business and Professional Women; Community Support – United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley; Starting Your Own Business – One Hot Cookie; Spotlighting the Business and Investment Center – Business Librarian. Register by calling 330-744-8636 or go to libraryvisit.org/programs. There will be a continental breakfast by Kravitz Delicatessen. Each attendee will receive a BIC item. This event is for adults.

Sixth annual Danielle Scott Memorial Poetry Contest

Danielle Scott was a beloved Teen Advisory Board member whom was lost to cancer, and the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is sponsoring the sixth annual poetry writing contest to honor Danielle and her love of writing. Teens may enter one poem with a theme of their choice. Entries may be submitted online at http://www.libraryvisit.org/danielle or on standard 8 1/2 inch by 11 inch paper (not to exceed two pages) to any public library by Oct. 31. If you submit your entry online, select the writing type (poem) and be sure to include your phone number. Hard copies must be typed. Be sure to include your name, telephone number, grade and school on your entry. Entries are not returnable. One winner will be chosen and will be awarded a plaque and a monetary prize. All entrants must be in grades 7-12 and either live in or attend school in Mahoning County.

TAB Halloween party

Have Halloween fun and find out what the Teen Advisory Board is all about at the Poland library on Oct, 29 at 6:30 p.m. They will play Halloween games, listen to music, make a Halloween craft, talk about favorite scary stories, have snacks and more. TAB helps plan and support teen activities at the library. This event is for teens in grades 7-12 and is a holiday program.

Battle of the Books: the ultimate vote

Your nominations are in. Stop by the Poland library during regular hours in October to see which books got the most nominations and vote for your favorite. All completed entries will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a gift card. Winning book will be revealed in November. One vote per person. This is for teens in grades 7-12.

Pumpkin decorating party

Get in the holiday spirit by decorating a foam pumpkin with the materials provided by the Poland library on Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required. Stop by the Poland Library or call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland Library to register. Snacks will be provided. This event is for grades 4-12.

Trim a tree for October

Decorate an ornament for the Poland library’s all-seasons tree throughout regular library hours in the month of October. This is for children of all ages.

Lego my library

Meet and enjoy creating Lego designs on Oct. 21 from 6-7 p.m. at the Poland library. Legos will be provided. This event is for children, age 6 and up.

Halloween howls

Have a howling good time at the Poland library’s Halloween party Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Games, activities, crafts and more will be available to your entertainment. Children may come in costume. Children under 7 must be with an adult. This is a holiday program for school-age children.

Halloween Gotta Move

This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. Join the Poland library for a variety of musical and movement activities that appeal to the “young and restless,” stimulate brain development and motivate language learning on Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Adults and children, get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, and talk and play. Children may come in costume.

Fun Times for 4s and 5s

Join the Poland library for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 4-5) become a successful reader Thursdays at 1 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Oct. 30 will be a holiday program and costumes are welcome.

Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s

Join the Poland library for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader Thursdays in October at 10:30 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Oct. 30 will be a holiday program and costumes are welcome.

Bonding with Babies and Books

This event is for caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months. The Poland library will host twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize Wednesdays in October at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Oct. 29 will be a holiday program and costumes are welcome.

Preschool now accepting new students

The Potential Development Preschool is now accepting applications for new students. The Preschool is an early childhood special education center that focuses on working with children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years-old who have behavioral problems, developmental delays and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Students enrolled at Potential Development benefit from low teacher to student ratios, an extended school year that runs through the end of July, on site speech and occupational therapy services, more than 60 years of experience in working with children with special needs and weekly Gymsters classes. The preschool program is licensed by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services and participates in the Step Up to Quality program (SUTQ), a voluntary quality rating system for early care and education programs. The school is 1 of 6 preschools in Mahoning County to receive a Four-Star Rating from SUTQ out of a possible Five Stars. For more information on Potential Development’s Preschool or on how to enroll, visit the agency’s website at www.PotentialDevelopment.org or call Mary Beth Loto, Program Coordinator, at 330-746-7641 to schedule a tour.

Shop Owner’s Night

That Quilt Group I Belong To will sponsor a Shop Owner’s Night on Oct. 21 at the Fair Park Rotary Building, locates at 320 Oak St. in Canfield. The doors will open at 6 p.m. Participating shops include The Needleworks in Sagertown, PA, Flaming Ice Cube in Boardman, Village Quilts in Canfield, Thirty-One, Lacie Hart and With Needle in Hand in Boardman. Fabrics, notions, embellishments, kits, yarn and bags to carry it in will be offered for sale. The event is open to the public, and there is no admission fee. Door prizes and refreshments will be provided. That Quilt Group I Belong To Is open to all quilters in the Mahoning Valley, including all skill levels. For membership information, call president Ginger Mangie at 330-702-0532.

T’ai Chi Step One

Ease stress, improve health, and increase vitality. Join Marie Lew at Fellows Riverside Gardens Wednesdays in October from noon until 1 p.m. in warm-ups, breathing exercises and selected movements from a classic Chen T’ai Chi form. This is a drop-in class and the cost is $10 per class.

Pilates basics

Work on toning, shaping, core strength, alignment, and breathing with Angela Lubonovich every Wednesday in October from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Bring a mat and water. This is a drop-in class and the cost is $10 per class.

Yoga in the Gardens

Join Marina Perdos in the mornings and Karres Cvetkovich in the evenings for a blend of energizing yoga styles that will help you keep a healthy outlook on Tuesdays and Thursdays in October from 9:30-11 a.m. or 5:30-7 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Oct. 30 will only offer an evening class. All levels are welcome. Bring a mat and small blanket. This is a drop-in class and the cost is $10 per class.

Cultivate the mind

Cultivate the Mind for Well-Being: Session One will be Oct. 4 from 9:30–11:30 a.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Where are the flowers? Ever wonder why the “weeds” of life keep showing up? Session one of this series explains how thought patterns are acquired and set in the soil of the mind. Learn how to up root these weeds to make room for the flowers with Michelle O’Brien. The cost is $24; FFRG member $20. Cultivate the Mind for Well-Being: Session Two will be Oct. 18 and Session Three will be Oct. 25, both from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Pumpkin picking wagon rides

Take a guided tractor and wagon ride at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Oct. 19 from 1-4 p.m., then pick a pumpkin to take home. Supplies will be on hand to decorate. Barns are also open to visit the animals and don’t forget to find your way through the corn maze. The wagon leaves approximately every 1/2 hour and the cost for just the wagon ride is $1 and a wagon ride with a pumpkin is $4.

View from above

Last year, the MetroParks constructed an elevated observation platform to allow visitors to freely view the without disturbing the birds and other wildlife there. The deck elevation combined with the natural topography of the site puts observers approximately 50 feet above the ponds. Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Nancy will be stationed there on Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. until noon. Stop by to look for birds and chat.

Pumpkin carving

Have fun helping to carve pumpkins for display at the Pumpkin Walk at Twilight Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Carving area is in the Service Building, which may be chilly, so dress warm. Carving tools will be available or bring your own. Available while supplies last.

Birding the sanctuary

Search for birds with Jeff Harvey of Wild Birds Unlimited on Oct. 18 from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. Boots are required. Register by Oct. 17 at Ford Nature Center.

MetroMutts: Howl-O-Ween hike

Have a howl of a good time on this trek down the MetroParks Bikeway on Oct. 18 from 10-11 a.m. Bring your dog dressed in his/her Halloween finest. You can dress up too. Refreshments will be served after the hike in the pavilion. MetroMutts members receive a free pumpkin. This hike has an easy rating of 2 miles. Call Ford Nature Center for details.

Air rifle safety class

There will be an air rifle safety class, for ages 10-16 on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the MetroParks Farm classroom. The calss will consist of learning safe handling, nomenclature and being responsible, followed by outdoor instruction. Explanation of various types of bb/pellet guns to include CO2 powered, single pump and multiple pneumatic pump actions. Shooting positions will be used, including standing, kneeling and prone (weather permitting). Attendees will have the opportunities to shoot a multitude of targets, from paper bull’s-eye to balloons and other similar targets. The class is limited to 25 students. Call MetroParks Police at 330-744-3848 to register.

Family Halloween bash

Dress in your Halloween finest and join Mill Creek Park on Oct. 18 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Lanterman’s Mill for fun activities, food, music and dancing with Diva Productions, a costume competition and more. Register/pay at Ford Nature Center by Oct. 15. The cost is $15 R, $18 NR for a family of three; extra family members $3R, $5NR. Children under 3 free with family registration.

Recreational hikes

There will be a recreational hike, a faster paced volunteer-led hike on Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. Meet at tFord Nature center. The hike has a moderate rating of 4 miles.

Pumpkin walk

Experience the magic of the fall season as you walk along the Gardens pumpkin-lined paths while day turns to night on Oct. 19 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Fellows Riderside Gardens. Families will enjoy live entertainment and children’s activities. This event is free and open to the public.

Doodlebugs: owl lanterns

Ages 5–7 can create a fun owl lantern as they learn about pattern and a short history of paper lights on Oct. 21 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Ford Nature Center. Have the chance to meet a feathered friend and learn about this cool creature of the night. Register/pay by Oct. 19. The cost is $7 R; $8 NR.

Fused glass ornaments

Lynn Cardwell will guide you through the process of making three fused glass ornaments on Oct. 21 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. They will be fired and ready for pick up in approximately four weeks. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $39; FFRG member $30.

Recreational hikes

There will be a recreational hike, a faster paced volunteer-led hike on Oct. 21 from 6-7 p.m. Meet at the MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at Kirk Road. The hike has an easy 2 or 4 miles.

Gardening basics: shrubs for your garden

Explore the Gardens with Lynn Zocolo to learn about the lesser known shrubs that are simply perfect for the home landscape on Oct. 23 from 6:30-8 p.m at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Callicarpa, Kerria and Enkianthus are just a few that can add interest to your garden all season long. Fall is the best time for planting woody shrubs with the cool weather and all of those garden center sales. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $10; FFRG member $8.

Creative Creekers: web weavings

Children ages 8–12 can discover the cool web-inspired artwork of Tomas Sarceno on Oct. 24 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Ford Nature Center. Learn about spiders and their beautiful works of art as you create your own web-inspired weaving. Register/pay by Oct. 22. The cost is $7 R; $8 NR.

Wax pumpkins

Children ages 6–9 can learn how to create their own wax pumpkin candles by melting those leftover bits and pieces of crayons on Oct. 25 from 10-11:30 a.m. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $5

Carved pumpkin art

Children ages 10–17 can get creative this autumn by making their pumpkin a work of art on Oct. 25 from 12-1:30 p.m. Learn techniques and which tools are the best to make your jack o’ lantern. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $10.

Creating sacred space

Karres Cvetkovich will guide you on how to go about creating space for the new you to emerge, to blossom, to outgrow the chrysalis which now binds to the past on Oct. 26 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Practice letting go of the old, coming into the present moment, and touching into your sacred soft spot of tenderness and harmony along the way. Conceive and muse about personal sacred home space for honoring yourself and all that you truly value. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $26; FFRG member $22.

Season changes

The MetroParks Farm is closing for the season. Make one last visit to the Barns and the Playroom before winter on Oct. 26 from 1-4 p.m. They will be relocating some of our animals, winterizing the barns for those animals that stay and begin breeding and planning for next year. The farm will re-open on April 12, 2015 with Farm Animal Baby Shower.

Witch walk

Halloween arrives next week. Are witches around today? Join a hike on Oct. 26 from 2-4 p.m. to search for them. This hike has a moderate rating of 2 miles. Meet at Ford Natuer Center.

Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley

Heather Merritt, local licensed bird rehabilitator, and director of “Birds in Flight Sanctuary” will share what it takes to bring birds back to health after an accident on Oct. 28 from 7-8 p.m. at the MetroParks Farm.

Recreational hikes

There will be a recreational hike, a faster paced volunteer-led hike, on Oct. 29 from 9-10 a.m. Meet at the MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at Kirk Road. The hike has an easy 2 or 4 miles.

Looking for classmates

The Boardman High School class of 1965 has begun making plans for their 50th class reunion on Aug. 29, 2015. The committee is looking for current addresses of classmates. To contact the reunion group with names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses, get in touch with either Theresa (Lopac) Cannon at 330-758-1339 or by email at jctc7464@yahoo.com, or Waldene (Burnett) Kane at 330-726-9236 or by email at waljkane@icloud.com.

Hudson Fasteners needs votes

Hudson Fasteners, Inc., a Youngstown Business Incubator portfolio company, has applied for a $150,000 grant from Chase as part of a newly launched program, Mission Main StreetSM Grants. Hudson Fasteners must submit a questionnaire outlining a business plan that will result in growth of the business and receive at least 250 votes to be eligible for a grant. Full eligibility requirements are available in the program rules. Customers, fans and community members can show support for Hudson Fasteners by voting at https://www.missionmainstreetgrants.com/business/detail/4169 using Facebook Connect.

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.