Canfield Community Briefs

September 26, 2014 at 12:00a.m.

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.

Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League to meet

The next meeting of the Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will be Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at Glenellen Senior Living, located at 9661 Market St. in Boardman. Plans will be finalized for the upcoming Dowton Abbey Tea that will take place on Nov. 15 at the Poland library. BPJWL will welcome a speaker from The Sojourner House, which will be the Benefactor of the Tea. Hostesses for the meeting are Margaret Cherol and Debbie Chop. The Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League is open to all women older than 18, residing in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties who are interested in friendship, fun and community involvement. Its mission is to provide a creative outlet for women interested in providing community service in areas of arts, conservation, education, home life, international affairs and public affairs. Women interested in joining or receiving more information can contact membership chairwoman Linda Fabian at 330-782-8208.

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.

ABWA Mill Creek Chapter to meet

The next meeting of the Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 at A La Cart Catering, located at 429 Lisbon Street in Canfield. The guest speaker is longtime local attorney Shirley J. Christian. She was recently appointed by Governor John Kasich to succeed retiring Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge James C. Evans. A brunch menu will be served consisting of French toast sticks, ham and cheese strata, spinach quiche, sausage links, Canadian bacon, home-fried potatoes, assorted pastries, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee and tea. The cost is $17 per person and guests are welcome. For reservations, call Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089 or Marilyn Abramski at 330-726-2527, no later than Oct. 5.

Legacy Dog Rescue to host bake sale

Legacy Dog Rescue will be hosting a bake sale and adoption event on Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Family Video, located at 4385 Kirk Road. Many homemade baked goods will be available, as well as some great local dogs needing to find their forever homes. Legacy just assumed responsibility for a 6 month old puppy, who had been tossed from a moving vehicle. He will require two surgeries to correct his front right leg. All proceeds from the bake sale will go towards Riley’s surgery. If you would like to bake for them, contact Legacy_Paula@aol.com.

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HMHP workshop addresses portion control

How much is a serving? Most Americans don’t know. That’s one of the factors contributing to the obesity epidemic in the United States. Learn what constitutes a single serving and how to manage portion size during the next “Healthy Eating for You: Portion Control” presentation on Oct. 3 at Humility House, located at 755 Ohltown Road in Austintown. Registered dietician and community educator Bridget Lackey will lead the informational discussion and answer questions from 12:30-2 p.m. The presentation, provided by Humility of Mary Health Partners, is free and open to the public. Reservations are appreciated and can be made by calling 330-480-3070.

Pork-kraut dinner to be Sept. 28

The Youngstown Saxon Club, located at 710 S. Meridian Road, will host its next Pork-kraut dinner on Sept. 28 from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The price of $8.75 ($5 for children) includes dessert and coffee, tea or pop. The public is welcome and takeouts will be available.

Rabbit adoption open house on Sept. 27

There will be a Rabbit Adoption Open House on Sept. 27 from 12-4 p.m. and Sept. 28 from 1-4 p.m. at 11836 South Ave. in North Lima, Building E. You can meet the bunnies (no same day adoptions, shop the store, do a craft, learn about Bunnies in Baskets therapy rabbits and learn about volunteer opportunities. There will be no animal surrenders.

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.

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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.

Creepy crawlers

There will be a Creepy Crawlers event for ages 2 – 3 Oct. 2 and 4 from 10-11 a.m. at Ford Nature Center. It has lots of legs, but is it a centipede or millipede? Learn how to tell the difference between these multi-legged critters. Register and pay at least two days in advance. The cost is $5 R; $7 NR. There is an additional fee after deadline.

A Loose Knit Group

Enjoy the view from the Antonucci Library as you help to create blankets for organizations that give to those in need Oct. 3 and 17 from 10 a.m. until noon at Fellows Riverside Gardens. 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.

Family Garden Fridays: Alice In Wonderland

Each Friday (Oct. 3, 10 and 17) from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., take part in fun drop-in activities in the Family Garden at Fellows Riverside Gardens. 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, kid’s yoga and, of course, adventuring with Alice and her friends. Registration not required.

Self defense clinic

Feel safe and be safe with an interactive and informative two hour clinic on Oct. 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Wick Recreation Area, led by certified Combat Hapkido instructor Patsy Zarilla. Learn tips and tricks to prevent an attack, as well as basic skills in defense for when the worst happens. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Register and pay at Ford Nature Center by Oct. 2. The cost is $2 R; $3 NR.

To the keystone state and back

Hike beneath the Moon while being serenaded by autumn’s chorus of singing insects on Oct. 3 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Stavich Bike Trail in Lowellville.The hike has a moderate rating and will cover 4 miles.

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. 4, 11 and 18 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Oct. 5, 12 and 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.

Fall color tour

Enjoy a 1 1/2 hour guided tour of both Lanterman’s Mill and the Gorge area dressed in autumn colors on Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., 12:30-2 p.m. or 2-3 p.m. There are some stairs and rough footpaths and it will be a 1 mile hike. Register and pay at Ford Nature Center by Oct. 2. The cost is $3 R; $4 NR for children 12 and under or 60 and over and $2 R; $3 NR for all others.

Kolor kayaks

Join Mill Creek Park’s naturalist and volunteer-escorted kayak trips on Oct. 4 and 11 from 1-3 p.m. Single kayaks and a tandem are available. Age and experience restrictions may apply. Register and pay at Ford Nature Center two days before the program. The cost is $12 per person R; $15 per person NR; second person in tandem 1/2 price. There will be an additional fee after deadline.

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. 5 and 19 from 9 a.m. until noon. Stop by to look for birds and chat.

MetroMutts: targeting

The program is Presented by the Learning Dog. This workshop, offered on Oct. 5 from 10-11 a.m. in MetroParks Farm – Barn #4, will teach you and your dog targeting skills. You will both learn some amazing (and challenging) tricks to show off, and play some great games using targeting only. The event is open to dogs of any age. Register and pay at Ford Nature Center. The cost is members free; non-members, $5.

Llama and fiber fun day

The Mahoning County Llama Committee is planning a special day for llamas and alpacas on Oct. 5 from 1-4 p.m. Visit these relatives to the camel and bring your own camera for a special photo at the MetroParks Farm. See how these animals are handled and used as pack animals, check out their mobility through an obstacle course, see spinning demonstrations and for a small class fee of $2R/$3NR learn how to make a piece of felt to take home. Classes will begin on the 1/2 hour.

Autumn digital scavenger hunt

Get out and enjoy the fall and discover Mother Nature’s treasures on Oct. 5 from 2-4 p.m. Check in at Ford Nature Center for a list of nature objects to track down and document with a camera or phone.

Recreational hikes

Recreational hikes are faster paced volunteer-led hikes. One will take place on Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. Meet at Ford Nature Center. The hike has a moderate rating and will cover 2 or 4 miles.

From the Garden: October Fest.

Celebrate October’s abundance with Chef David Armstrong Oct. 7 and 8 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn new recipes and tips as Armstrong demonstrates how to create a feast worthy of October Fest. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $36; FFRG member $28

Drawing autumn leaves

Enjoy this two day drawing workshop using a variety of graphite and colored pencils with Marianne Hilke Oct. 7 and 14 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Textures, techniques and shapes will be the main focus, along with problem solving to help you create a good finished drawing. Supplies are included in course fee. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $65; FFRG member $47

Labyrinth full moon walk

Learn about the history of labyrinths with Karres Cvetkovich Oct. 8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Then, enjoy a mindfully appreciative walk through the Gardens at dusk to the new Christina’s Garden Labyrinth. Honor the shifting of the seasons as your world transitions into autumn. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $24; FFRG member $20

Autumn mosaic in glass course

Create your own, one of a kind glass mosaic with Barbara Arndt from Handcrafted Creations Oct. 8 and 9 from 6-8 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. All necessary equipment will be supplied. Upon registration, you can choose: a pumpkin, an acorn, an apple, or a pear to create. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $28; FFRG member $24

Spiders

There will be an event all about spiders for ages 3–6 Oct. 10 and 11 from 10-11 a.m. at Ford Nature Center. Everyone has an opinion of spiders. Either they admire their beauty and important role in the control of pest insects or despise them out of fear and misunderstanding. We will learn all about spiders and separate fact from fable through a story, craft and activities. Register and pay two days in advance. The cost is $5 R; $7 NR. There will be an additional fee after deadline.

Common scents: cold and flu preparation

Arm yourself against cold and flu season with the help of aromatics and the guidance of Marina Perdos on Oct. 10 from 2-4 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Learn which essential oils are best to put in your cold/flu emergency kit. Then, make a few remedies to take home for you and your family. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $39; FFRG member $30.

Team and individual awareness training

Athletes of all varieties can sharpen athletic and academic ability through Team and Individual Awareness Training (TAIT) (trademark pending) on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Birch Hill Cabin. Health and Wellness Personal and Professional Development Coach Michelle O’Brien has developed this unique mix of movement, mindfulness, imagery and breathing techniques, designed to develop team and individual concentration skills, focus, confidence and motivation. Bring a mat. Register/pay at Ford Nature Center by 10/10. $25 R, $30 NR.

Preparing your dahlias for winter

Learn the basics of growing, digging, dividing and storing dahlias for your garden on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Master Gardeners Stan and Linda Vuletich will share their knowledge and enthusiasm with gardeners of all levels as they take you on a tour of the display beds and dahlia garden. Each student will receive tubers to take home. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $12; FFRG member $10.

Chemistry of color

Have you ever wondered how and why leaves change color? Hike in perhaps the most colorful place in Mill Creek Park and find out on Oct. 12 from 2-4 p.m at Ford Nature Center. Rating: Moderate, 3 miles.

Stoneware wine chiller

Indulge your creative side this fall at the Gardens on Oct. 14 from 5:30-8 p.m. Lynn Cardwell will guide you through the process of making a stoneware wine chiller. It will be glazed, fired and ready to for pick up in approximately five weeks. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $39; FFRG member $30.

Team and individual awareness training

Athletes of all varieties can sharpen athletic and academic ability through Team and Individual Awareness Training (TAIT) (trademark pending) on Oct. 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Birch Hill Cabin. Health and Wellness Personal and Professional Development Coach Michelle O’Brien has developed this unique mix of movement, mindfulness, imagery and breathing techniques, designed to develop team and individual concentration skills, focus, confidence and motivation. Bring a mat. Register/pay at Ford Nature Center by 10/10. The cost is $25 R, $30 NR

Recreational hikes

There will be a recreational hike, a faster paced volunteer-led hike on Oct. 15 from 9-10 a.m. Meet at the overflow parking lot on West Golf Drive. The hike has an easy 1 or 3 miles.

Science Caf : wine and vines

Learn how wine is made and discover what varieties of grapes are used in the process on Oct. 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Enjoy snacks and an evening at the Gardens. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $10; FFRG member $8.

Pumpkin carving

Have fun helping to carve pumpkins for display at the Pumpkin Walk at Twilight Oct. 16, 17 and 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.

Falling leaves

Ages 3–5 can learn why leaves fall while taking a walk through the Gardens on Oct. 16 from 1-2 p.m. Then, enjoy an autumn-inspired snack and craft. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $5.

Autumn in the park photography tour

Calling all amateur photographers. Join Mill Creek Park on Oct. 16 from 5-7 p.m. to tour some of the most photographed spots in the Park and create images of your own with tips from a local professional. Bring a camera and tripod. Register/pay at Ford Nature Center. The cost is adults: $10 R, $12 NR; 12 and under or 60 and over: $7 R, $10 NR.

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.

Chicken dinner to be Oct. 2

Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580 Canfield Road in Canfield, is having the drive through chicken dinner from 4 p.m. until it is sold out on Oct. 2. The cost is $8 each and the meal will include stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and a brownie.

Gathering Place to meet Oct. 13

There will be a Gathering Place event on Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. at Lord of Life Church, located at 550 N. Broad Street in Canfield. Kurt Beler will give a talk on grief and lunch will be available with optional donation. This is a free community outreach social program offered to all senior citizens. It is offered on the second Monday of every month and different games and activities will happen at each event.

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.

Kinnick to discuss road project plans

Jim Kinnick, the planning and engineering administrator for the Ohio Department of Transportation, will discuss and share plans for a major road project at state routes 224 and 11 in Canfield at the Regional Chamber’s Good Morning, Canfield breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 3, at the Tippecanoe Country Club, located at 5870 Tippecanoe Road. Reservations for the event are requested by Sept. 26 and may be made online at regionalchamber.com. The cost is $20 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members.

Students chose to as semifinalists

Canfield High School seniors Amy Goddard and Alyssa Kerensky were chosen as National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. As a result, they will be in contention for one of 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth about 33 million dollar to be offered in the spring of 2015. The program is highly competitive and recognizes students that demonstrate exemplary academic ability and the potential for success in rigorous collegiate study.

Team Teddy Foundation fundraiser

Come to Harding Park’s Kyle Pavilion, located at 249 Roosevelt Drive in Hubbard, Sept. 27 from 12 - 7 p.m. for the second annual Theodore Foltz-Tedesco Memorial Picnic and Car Cruise. There will be a Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, games and prizes for children and awards will be given out to car show participants. Food and refreshments will be available. Entertainment will include DJ Lucas Powell, Steel Valley Rockers, 2nd Chance and more. Anyone wanting to donate to the Chinese auction can call Shawn Tedesco at 724-301-6954 or Margaret Van Dyke at 330-755-7542. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit The Team Teddy Foundation for the fight against child abuse and for Teddy’s Law.

Survivor Run to be Oct. 11

There will be a Survivor Run and Pink Out on Oct. 11 at Buckeye Horse Park’s Competitive Ride Clinic. The Ride will cover 12 miles and helmets are required. Participants can learn about competitive trail riding and meet new people. There will also be food and prizes. The clinic starts at 8 a.m. Any additional proceeds from the event will be donated to the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center to support Joanie’s Promise Fund. For more information and registration forms, visit the Survivor Run Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/1506005426296196/ or contact Megan Hruska at 321-750-2966 or by email at mshruska@gmail.com.

Class of 1956 reunion

The Chaney High School Class of 1956 luncheon reunion will take place at Davidson’s Restaurant in Cornersburg on Oct. 2 at 11:30 a.m. The buffet cost is $7.99 or you can choose to order from the menu. For more information, contact Larry Probert at 330-799-1204.

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.

Family garden Fridays

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens each Friday through Oct. 17 to take part in fun drop-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. Registration not required.

Restoration and journaling

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens on Sept. 27 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. to reflect and restore using gentle movement, breathing practices and journaling all the while in the atmosphere of garden beauty with Michelle O’Brien. Bring a mat, some favorite pillows, blankets for props and the writing tools of your choice. No prior writing or journaling experience is necessary and each written piece is for your own private introspection. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $24; FFRG member $20.

Stroller walk

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens on Sept. 27 from 10-10:45 a.m. to connect yourself and your child to nature. Enjoy a short guided walk through the gardens. Specially designed hike for children in strollers with a caregiver. Call 330-740-7116 for more information.

Kayak tour

Come to the East Newport Boat Launch on Sept. 27 from 1-3 p.m. for the first fall kayak naturalist and volunteer-escorted trip. Age and experience restrictions apply. Register/pay at Ford Nature Center two days before the event. The cost is $12 if registered, $15 if not registered. Second person in tandem is 1/2 price. Additional fees apply after dealine.

Fall hike

Come to the golf course overflow parking lot on West Golf Drive on Sept. 28 from 10-11 a.m. to celebrate fall as you trot down the East Golf Hike and Bike Trail. Animal Charity will be on hand with some of their adoptables. Easy, two miles.

Pumpkin picking wagon tour

Come to MetroParks Farm on Sept. 28 from 1-4 p.m. for a guided tractor and wagon ride and pick your own pumpkin. Supplies will be on hand to decorate your pumpkin. The pumpkins will be just the right size for children to carry. Dress appropriately for the pumpkin patch. This event will be every Sunday through October 19. The wagon ride is $1; with pumpkin it’s $4.

Cycles and anthocyanins

Come to MetroParks Farm on Sept. 28 from 1-3 p.m. to explore the colors of fall with a guided afternoon bike ride. Moderate, six miles. Helmet required. Call Ford Nature Center for details.

Vinaigrette extraordinaire

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens on Sept. 28 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. to sample and learn about vinegars, special oils, herbs and toppings that will elevate your salad experience. Karres Cvetkovich will share with you recipes, organic herbs, and fresh ideas to take home. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $28; FFRG member $24.

Leaf bowl

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens on Sept. 30 from 5:30-8 p.m. as Lynn Cardwell teaches students to construct a clay bowl embossed with leaf patterns. The work will be glazed, fired and ready to take home approximately five weeks after the class. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $39; FFRG member $30.

Recreational hikes

Come to MetroParks Bikeway MetroParks Farm Trailhead on Sept. 30 from 6-7 p.m. for faster paced recreational hikes of 2 or 4 miles.

Dawn Patrol Rendezvous

The Youngstown chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 531, is conducting a chartered bus trip to the US Air Force Museum in Dayton to attend the 2014 World War I Dawn Patrol Rendezvous offered by the museum and the Great War Aeroplanes Association commemorating the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I in Europe. The biennial Dawn Patrol Rendezvous is one of the nation’s premier historical aviation events and brings the excitement of early air power to Ohio. The Dawn Patrol Rendezvous features flying vintage original and reproduction WWI aircraft, radio-controlled models, era automobiles, period re-enactors, a collector’s show and a mock aerial battle in the afternoon. The event is free to the public as is the museum (more information atwww.nationalmuseum.af.mil/wwi.asp). The bus will leave from Austintown at 6 a.m. on Sept. 27 and return there at 11 p.m. the same day. The bus trip cost is $26 for EAA members; $26 or $30 for non-members. Contact Chapter 531 president John Stoll at 330-727-3762 or email him at jstoll@zoominternet.net for more details and to receive the bus trip application form.

Volleyball Boosters to have fundraiser

The Canfield Volleyball Booster Club is having the 2014 Wine Taste, Seasonal Beer Sampler and Chinese Auction on Oct. 4 from 7-10 p.m. at the St. Michael’s Family Life Center in Canfield. Each $30 ticket will give you a sampling of eight wines or beers, light hors d’oeuvres and desserts. There will also be a Chinese auction with close to 100 baskets or items.

Helping Hands offers student discount

Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580 Canfield Road in Canfield, has new and gently used back to school and college clothes, as well as clothing for whole family. Students get 20 percent off of their entire purchase. Helping Hands is open every Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Church to have special reception

Bethel Lutheran Church, located at 425 Crestview Drive in Boardman, was formed in Youngstown on March 2, 1889 by a small group of Swedish immigrants. 125 years later, it has become a melting pot of nationalities, including Swedish, German, Italian and many others. They are celebrating this occasion with a special service at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 21, followed by a reception at the Holiday Inn in Boardman. Friends of the congregation are invited to attend. Reception requires reservations, which can be made by calling the church office at 330-758-574.

Fitch class of 1965 reunion planning

The Austintown Fitch Class of 1965 has begun making plans for their 50th class reunion in September of 2015. The group is looking for up to date addresses and also class members who would like to serve on the planning committee. Their next meeting will be Aug. 21 at Smith Corners Church, corner of Kirk Road and State Route 46 at 7 p.m. Details and information can be obtained from Lynn (Coates) Foriska at 330-792-0172 or email lynnfrsk@aol.com, or Connie (Swisher) Sinchak at 330-797-9963 or email at consin@zoominternet.net.

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.