Boardman Community Briefs

History to Go today

The Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s History to Go program for October will be guided walking tours of Oak Hill Cemetery. The free event is today from 2-4 p.m. A welcome table will be located at the entrance to Oak Hill Cemetery at 344 Oak Hill Avenue. Tour guides will lead visitors to several locations in the cemetery, providing history and historic images. In case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled – check the Historical Society’s website at www.mahoninghistory.org or call the Historical Society office at 330-743-2589 for details and updates.

Pumpkin carving winners announced

The winners of the Boardman Park Pumpkin Carve Out Contest have been announced. First and second places, respectively, for each age group are Joey Sharpe and Lily Svoboda (pre-school); Jaxon Sherl and Ava Davanzo (Kindergarten through fourth); Emily Rutledge and Norah Bush (fifth through eighth); Chuck Pangburn and Mark Blakeman and Anne Rutledge (ninth through adult). Pumpkins will be on display through Oct. 31. Akron Children’s Hospital Safe Kids, Aladdin’s Eatery, Armstrong, Auntie Anne’s, Boardman Fire Department, Boardman Training Center, Bounce-A-Round Rentals, Camelot Lanes, Chuck-E-Cheese’s, Dairy Queen (Boardman), DiBella’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Eat’n Park, Home Savings, Inner Circle Pizza, Italian Village Pizza, Mahoning County Help Me Grow, OH WOW! Children’s Center for Science, Perkins, Pizza Joe’s, Purpose Money, Quaker Steak and Lube, Skedaddles, Sparkle Market (Western Reserve), Sport Clips, Texas Roadhouse, TGI Friday’s, Tinseltown and WalMart all contributed to making this event a success. For more information on Boardman Park, visit their website at www.boardmanpark.com.

Wine tasting event

The Youngstown Shrine Club’s sixth annual Wine Taste event is today 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.

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.

Good Hope Lutheran Church to host dinner and concert

This November, Good Hope Lutheran Church, located at 98 Homestead Drive in Boardman, will be celebrating its 85th Anniversary. On Nov. 1, the church will host a rigatoni dinner from 1—5 p.m. and concert from 3—4 p.m. by their praise band, Leap of Faith. Tickets are $7.50 for adults and $4 for children. Carry-outs are available. Thrivent Financial has provided funds for the action team coordinating the event. All proceeds will go toward Good Hope’s 85th Anniversary gift to the North American Lutheran Seminary.

Local church hosts Fall Festival

On Oct. 25, Good Hope Lutheran Church in Boardman on the corner of Homestead Drive and Southern Boulevard will be hosting a Fall Festival and animal blessing for the community.

The animal blessing will take place from 12–1 p.m. followed by the Fall Festival from 1:30–4 p.m. A straw maze will be constructed that morning along with pumpkin painting, hot apple cider and face painting. The story of Jonah and the Whale will take place at 2p.m. and 3 p.m.

If the weather does not cooperate, all activities (except the maze) will still take place downstairs in Fellowship Hall. For additional information, contact the church at 330-782-8109.

Sims is a member of the 2014 Homecoming Court

Sydney Sims of Boardman is a member of the 2014 Homecoming Court at Youngstown State University.

Sims is a graduate of Boardman High School and a junior at YSU, majoring in Telecommunications.

Local church to have turkey dinner

On Nov. 13 from 3-6 p.m. or until sold out, the Boardman United Methodist Church, located at 6809 Market Street in Boardman, will be offering its annual carry out only turkey dinner. The dinner will include turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry salad, rolls and butter, and pumpkin or apple pie for the cost of $9. Advance purchase of adult tickets is recommended from the church office (330-758-4527).

International Buffet today

Bethel Lutheran Church, located at 425 Crestview Dr. in Boardman, is planning its annual International Buffet. The dinner is scheduled for today. There will be two seatings at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The cost is $15 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free. Tickets are available by calling the church office at 330-758-5745 or Sue at 330-758-0804 and must be purchased by Oct. 19. The dinner includes food and desserts from Germany, Italy, Philippines, Slovakia, Sweden and the United States of America. Proceeds will be used for community outreach and the support of Bethel’s ministry. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is sponsoring this event by donating $1 for every $3 raised.

Holman accepts membership

David Holman, a 2012 graduate of Boardman High School, has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. He is in his third year at Ohio University in Athens.

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.

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.

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.

Theis donates to Alzheimer Association

Diane Theis of Boardman recently donated $171 to the Alzheimer Association with sales from a Premier Designs jewelry fundraiser. Heather Pugh of Mineral Ridge is the chairperson of her group that raises money which is used to support the organization raising awareness and research.

Book a librarian, Boardman

Need help downloading library books to your eReader, want help with your tablet or laptop, or can’t wait to download magazines and movies to your device(s)? Register to book a Boardman librarian Throughout the regular hours during the month of October. Register at the librarian’s desk or call 330-744-8636 to sign up for an appointment. This event is for adults and teens.

It’s All About Yarn

Bring in your crochet, knitting, plastic canvas or “anything with yarn” project and learn from one another on Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. at the Boardman library. Participants are encouraged to bring all yarn UFOs (unfinished object). This event is for adults and teens.

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.

“Dewey” You Know?

Come to the Boardman library’s scavenger hunt during regular hours in the monrth of October. Pick up and entry form in the teen area and see how much you about the library. You could win a prize. This event is for teens.

Sensory story time

Join the Boardman library for a family story time for children of all ages with a sensory focus on Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. This program is designed for children with different needs, including those with Autism, speech/language delays, cognitive impairments, AD/HD and other special needs and challenges. They will enjoy books, music and sensory stations with a schedule board and double visuals. Children must attend with an adult. Registration is required. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Boardman library. The event is for preschool and school age children.

Halloween howls

Have a howling good time at the Boardman library’s Halloween party Oct. 29 at 7 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.

Fun Times for 4s and 5s

Join the Boardman library for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 4-5) become a successful reader Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Oct. 28 will be a holiday program and costumes are welcome.

Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s

Join the Boardman library for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader 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.

Bonding with Babies and Books

This event is for caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months. The Boardman library will host twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize Oct. 11, 17 and 25 at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

National College announces Dean’s List

National College in Youngstown and the American National University online program released the Dean’s List for the second spring term. The following students, from Boardman, earned a minimum grade point average of 3.5 out of a possible 4.0, and thus achieved the honor and privilege of being placed on the Dean’s List: Janet Pippin.

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.

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.

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.

Boardman Advanced Placement scores on the rise

According to the recently released state report card, Boardman has more students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses than any other school district in the area. The state report lists 207 Boardman students who have taken an AP test. Boardman offers Advanced Placement courses in English, Government, Biology, Human Geography, Photography, Art, Psychology and Calculus.

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.

Donate to the stadium project and win

The Boardman Booster Club has paired up with Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC to offer a car raffle in an effort to raise funds for the stadium project. Sweeney has donated a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox for the fundraiser. Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC also made a donation of $50,000 to the stadium project. Fans can buy tickets at any of the school’s athletic events or marquee events from now until Nov. 1. The giveaway will take place at the Boardman Band concert on Nov. 1. Patrons may purchase a ticket for $10 or three tickets for $25. The giveaway is for a two year lease and 10,000 miles per year. Contact the Boardman Athletic Department for additional information at 330-726-3423.

Yoga in the gardens

Join Marina Perdos from 9:30-11 a.m. and Karres Cvetkovich from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in September at Fellows Riverside Gardens for a blend of yoga stles. All levels are welcome. Bring a mat and small blanket. Drop-in class. $10 per class.

Eat smart, live strong

Did you know that with just a few simple changes in your diet, you can make every day meals healthy and delicious? Join the Boardman library Oct. 23 and Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. for this three part series that explores making smart food choices. Presented by registered and licensed dietician, Agapi Mantos. Mantos also teaches nutrition at Youngstown State University and is employed by Park Vista of Youngstown. Refreshments will be provided. For adults.

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

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.