Austintown Community Briefs

April 17, 2015 at 12:00a.m.

Quilt group to meet

That Quilt Group I Belong To will host its April meeting on April 21 at 7 p.m. at Fair Park in Canfield. The facility will be available from 1-5 p.m. for those wishing to work on charity quilts. Doors will reopen at 6:30 p.m. for the regular meeting. The topic of the meeting will be “Buttons and Bows Challenge.” Those who pledged to complete a project using the “Buttons and Bows” theme will bring their finished projects to display. That Quilt Group I Belong To meets monthly, on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m at Fair Park in Canfield, with a few exceptions. The quilt guild is open to all quilters in the Mahoning Valley, at all skill levels. For additional information, contact president Ginger Mangie at 330-702-0532.

International Torch Clubs meeting and dinner set for April 20

Club member Trudy G. Mason will portray “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” (Margaret Tobin Brown 1867-1932) at the Youngstown Chapter of International Torch Clubs dinner-discussion meeting at 6 p.m. on April 20. The meeting will be in Kilcawley Center, Bresnahan Rooms I and II, on the campus of Youngstown State University. The public is invited to attend. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. and a lecture at 7 p.m. Attending only the lecture is free of charge. Dinner for nonmembers is $20. Call 330-757-4148 for reservations. For club information, call 330-792-7351

Pork-kraut dinner to be April 19

The Youngstown Saxon Club, located at 710 S. Meridian Road, will host its next pork-kraut dinner on April 19 from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The price of $9.50 for adults and $5 for children includes dessert and coffee, tea, or soda. The public is welcome and take-outs will be available.

National Gardens Public Day

Help raise awareness and join Fellows Riverside Gardens May 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. for the National Public Gardens Day annual celebration. Visitors will find many activities to enjoy throughout the day.

A night out at the gardens

Join Fellows Riverside Gardens for a new take on a fundraiser hosted by the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens on May 19 or 20 at 5:30 p.m. This will be a “shop ‘til you drop” experience featuring new merchandise at the Shop in the Gardens. Sip on wine and taste the samplings from David Armstrong’s Cater2U. Also visit with unique vendors and enter to win raffle prizes. Call for reservations. The cost is $30.

Frogs in the preserve

Listen to sounds of frogs at Mill Creek Preserve from 8:30-10 p.m. on May 1. Bring boots and flashlights for this moderate 1.5 mile walk. Call FNC for details.

Bluebells galore and more

See the beauties of spring at Poland woods (off of Route 170 in Poland) on May 3 from 2-4 p.m. for this easy two mile walk. Call FNC for details.

Two township traipse

Come to MetroParks Bikeway, Kird Road Trailhead on May 16 from 2-4:30 p.m. for this moderate-difficult five mile walk. Prepare for possible muddy conditions. Call FNC for details.

The peeping continues...

Catch, watch and release frogs at Vickers Nature Preserve on May 22 at 8:30-10 p.m. Bring boots and flashlights for this easy one mile walk. Call FNC for details.

Astronomy night

The third annual Bill Pearce Memorial Star Party will be on June 6 from 9-11 p.m. The rain date will be June 12. This event is free and open to the public at Austintown Park-Pogany Pavilion (turn left on the first road when entering the park). For more information, contact Rich Mattiussi at mattiussi52001@yahoo.com

Austintown service organizations

All service organizations meeting will be on April 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the Saxon Club ballroom. The purpose is to inform the community on the group and how it impacts the community.

Pre-Kindergarten story time

This program is for ages 4 and 5 to help develop pre-literacy and kindergarten readiness skills at the Austintown library at 11:30 a.m. on May 6, 13, 20 and 27. Use books, stories, rhymes, music, movement and crafts to help your child get ready for kindergarten.

St. Joseph Church quarter auction

St. Joseph Church, located at 4545 New Road, will sponsor its first quarter auction on April 24. For this adults-only event, doors will open at 6 p.m., a preview of items will begin at 6:15 p.m. and the auction will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 each and must be bought in advance. The ticket price includes admission and one bidding paddle. To buy tickets, call 330-792-3751 anytime or 330-792-7907 on evenings only.

Women in touch: aging and brain health

Learn how to keep your brain fit despite growing older during Women in Touch Spring 2015. Kathleen McCulloh, director of sister services for the Sisters of the Humility of Mary in Villa Maria, Pa., will present “How to Age and Not Get Old: Keeping Your Brain Fit.” She will discuss the normal aging process, how to maintain brain health and mental exercises. Women in Touch will take place April 28 from 5-7 p.m. at Mr. Anthony’s, located at 7440 South Ave. in Boardman, and May 7 at Leo’s Ristorante, located at 7042 E. Market St. in Warren. The cost is $18 including dinner. Reservations are required. For information or reservations, call 330-480-3070.

Pink Ribbon Golf Classic set for July 13

The annual Pink Ribbon Golf Classic will take place at Youngstown Country Club on July 13. All proceeds from this event will go directly to the American Cancer Society. The 18 hole scramble will be followed by lunch and a Chinese auction and raffle.

Knowing, identifying and controlling invasive plants program

Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley invites the public to ‘Knowing, Identifying and Controlling Invasive Plants,’ a program presented by Eric Barrett of OSU Extension. Become a first detector to help control invasive plants and encourage others to stop planting and cultivating these plants. This program will take place on April 28 from 7–8 p.m. at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm on Route 46 in Canfield. All are welcome. Call Wild Birds Unlimited at 330-629-2473 for details.

Who let the dogs out

Going on vacation soon and don’t want to leave your dog in the kennel? Call Cheryl Segall, a home pet sitter and founder of “Who Let The Dogs Out”. Call Cheryl at 330-782-3163 or 330-787-1381.

Spring sewing luncheon

The local chapter of the American Sewing Guild (ASG) will have its annual “Spring Extravaganza” luncheon and fashion show at Ala Carte in Canfield on April 25, starting at 10 a.m. Talented sewists will model their hand-sewn garments, quilts and other miscellaneous projects on a runway. The cost is $23 and the deadline for registration is April 14. Make checks payable to ASG Niles Chapter and mail them to Karen Bandy, 256 Rosegarden NE, Warren OH 44484.

Pink Ribbon Golf Classic set for July 13

Limited Edition to perform at Austintown Community Church

Limited Edition of Warren will be performing at the Austintown Community Church, located at 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road in Austintown, on April 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church. There is free admission to this bluegrass gospel Concert. A love offering will be accepted. Everyone is welcome. Austintown Community Church is handicap accessible. Limited Edition performs contemporary, traditional and bluegrass gospel music. For more information about Dan Garret and the band, check out their website at limitededitionbluegrass.com.

New Austintown Scholarship

The Austintown Schools are establishing a scholarship fund in honor of Lynda Zubal Molnar. She lost her battle with Alzheimer’s disease earlier this month. Molnar was a remarkable woman who truly loved teaching. Every donation, large or small, will make an impact on Austintown students. Donations can be payable to Austintown Local Schools (Lynda Molnar in subject line) and mailed to 700 S. Raccoon Road, Youngstown, OH 44515.

Strike out cancer

The Austintown Schools are striking out cancer with the “Strike Out Cancer” fundraiser will benefit an Austintown student on May 1 at the Scrappers Field when YSU takes on Oakland. Team Emily will receive 90 percent of the proceeds to benefit Emily Orlaski. Emily is a fourth-grade student in Austintown Intermediate School who was diagnosed with Wilm’s tumor, a kidney cancer that mainly affects children. She is currently receiving treatments and the fundraiser will help to defray the mounting medical expenses.

Simply Slavic call for vendors

The fifth annual Simply Slavic festival will be on June 20 from 12-11 p.m. on Federal Plaza East. Organizers are seeking authentically Slavic retail, craft, fine art and food vendors for its marketplace and food tents. Simply Slavic has vending space for 15 food vendors and 10 marketplace vendors who will provide a variety of Slavic merchandise and foods for patrons during the festival. The confirmation deadline for previous vendors is April 15. Applications from new vendors will be accepted after this date, but questions are welcome at any time. For more information, contact info@simplyslavic.org or call at 330-509-0754.

Pawerful Penguin March

Go to Boardman Park’s Ex-Serviceman’s Pavillion on April 11 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and join the Pawerful Penguin March to raise money for the Animal Chairty Humane Society. Walk your furry friends throughout the park and race to win yummy and stylish prizes your canine companion will be sure to love. YSU’s Pete and Penny Penguin will be available for pictures. DJ Rio will provide music to get everybody up and grooving. Hot dogs and beverages will be available, along with doggie biscuits and water bowls. A representative from the Animal Charity will be available to chat, and will have some dogs from the shelter that are available for adoption. This event is free for all ages. Donations are accepted. All proceeds will go to Animal Charity of Youngstown.

Master gardener gathering

Master gardeners from any program are welcome to join this spring gathering of plants, food and fun at Fellows Riverside Gardens on April 22 at 6-8 p.m.

Botanical mornings

Explore the budding spring at Fellows Riverside Gardens with Lynn Zocolo on April 24 from 9-10 a.m. Register and pay by April 22. The cost is $5 per person.

T’ai Chi step one in the gardens

Join Fellows Riverside Gardens for an afternoon of breathing and movements to ease stress and improve health on April 22 and 29 from noon-1 p.m. The cost is $10 per class.

Gamblers Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who want to recover from their gambling addictions. A GA meeting is offered every Friday at Westminster Church, located at 119 Stadium Drive in Boardman, and another is offered every Sunday at Christ Church Presbyterian, located at 3425 Hopkins Road in Youngstown (in Cornersburg). Both meetings will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. and last about 1 1/2 hours. Those who believe gambling has affected any part of their lives are urged to attend. For more information, call 330-505-5060.

Yoga in the gardens

Enjoy yoga that will help keep a healthy outlook. Bring a mat and a small blanket to Fellows Riverside Gardens on April 21, 23, 28 and 30 at 9:30-11 a.m. or 5:30-7 p.m. The cost is $10 per class.

Meditation and mindfulness

Explore mindfulness methods with Karress Cvetkovich at Fellows Riverside Gardens on April 19 from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Register and pay by April 17 for $15 per person. Drop-ins will pay $18.

Spring senior citizens dinner

Dinner, entertainment and fun is on the menu for Austintown senior citizens. Austintown residents, who are 65 and older, are invited to join the Spring Senior Citizens Dinner on April 29. Board members, school staff and student groups will serve dinner at 4 p.m. at Fitch High School. Students will entertain the guests until 6 p.m. Advanced reservations are required. The cost of the dinner is $2. Call 330-797-3919 by April 24 to reserve your seat.

Cookbook club

Join the Austintown library on April 23 at 6 p.m. to share your favorite appetizer recipes. Bring a homemade dish to share with friends. (Food waiver must be signed.) This event is for adults.

Contra Dance set for April 18

A family-friendly Contra Dance will take place on April 18 at the Pioneer Pavilion in Mill Creek MetroParks. Teaching will begin at 7 p.m. followed by the dance from 7:30-10:30 p.m. The dance will feature the band One String Short. Beginners and experienced dancers of all ages are welcome. No partner is needed. Admission is $7 per person. Call FNC at 330-740-7107 or Dennis Kempthorne at 330-823-5840 for additional information.

Immaculate Heart of Mary 5K run

Immaculate Heart of Mary is putting on the annual 5K festival and Kids run on June 4 at 7 p.m. All participants must be registered, including those in the childrens run. The adult entry fee is as low as $10. The children’s run is free. Runners can register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Austintown/Ihmfestival5k.

Blood Drive

There will be a blood drive sponsored by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross at the Austintown library on April 25 at 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. For appointments, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Free blood pressure check

There will be a free blood pressure check by the Salem Area Visiting Nurse Association at the Austintown library on April 28 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

TeenXTreme blackout poetry contest

April is National Poetry Month, so here’s your chance to indulge in some “creative destruction” and express your inner poet! Create a poem by eliminating-blacking out-the words you don’t want from newspaper and magazine articles (or book pages) that the Austintown library provides. Three winners will be chosen from entries throughout the county and awarded cash prizes! Talk to a librarian for details. For teens in grades 7-12 during the month of April.

Daffodil weekend

Discover the delights of daffodil’s at Fellows Riverside Gardens. See more than 200 species on display during a guided walk from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on April 25 and 26. Take a stroll through Daffodil Meadow and participate in the Daffodil Show that highlights the diversity and beauty of daffodils.

Friends of the Library meeting and program

Kent J. Engelhart, Ph.D. Professor of Jazz Studies, YSU, will bring a YSU student to perform during the meeting on April 27 at 10 a.m. at the Austintown library.

Plant the seed to read a book

Fellows Riverside Gardens will be hosting the ninth annual Children’s Book Festival on April 18 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Authors will be featured along with illustrators, book characters, storytellers and hands on activities for children to enjoy. All ages are welcome.

Basic computer class: email

Learn how easy it is to set up your own email account at the Austintown library at 6:30 p.m. on April 29. This is a beginner’s class that will cover setting up an Internet based e-mail account and how to use it. Some knowledge of computers and Internet is required. Space is limited to four. Call to register 330-744-8636 and specify Basic Computer Class at Austintown: E-mail. This event is for adults.

Farm Tours

There will be guided tractor wagon tours of the farm of MetroParks with tours starting each half hour on April 19 and 26 from 1-4 p.m. Barns will be open to visit with the animals. Donations will be accepted. There is a $1 craft fee.

Contra dance at Pioneer Pavilion

Join the fun of Contra Dance at Pioneer Pavilion in MillCreek Metroparks at 7-10 p.m. on April 18. Beginners and veterans are welcome to join in on this British Isles folk dance. The cost is $7 for the class. Call FNC for Details.

Let’s dance

Dance the Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango and more with half hour dance lessons from 6-9 p.m. on April 21 at McMahon Hall at the MetroParks Farm. Singles and couples are welcome. The cost is $5 per person.

Sprout Club: animals and plants

Ages 3-5 are welcome to explore the way animals need plants on April 23 from 1-2 p.m. A snack and craft will be included at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek MetroParks. Space is limited. Register and pay $7 by April 21.

Audubon Society Mahoning Valley

Eric Barrett of the OSU Extension will present, “Knowing, Identifying and Controlling Invasive Plants” at MetroParks Farm on April 28 from 7-8 p.m.

Stamping with Cindy

Learn to create your own handmade cards using stamps, punches and other fun tools at the Austintown library on April 24 at 10 a.m. and April 28 at 6:30 p.m. Sign up for either session to create April’s greeting card with matching envelope and 3-D item. Class size is limited, registration required. Call 330-744-8636 for registration. This event is for adults.

Chip bag totes

Be stylish and environmentally friendly on April 21 at 6 p.m. Make small tote bags or purses out of recycled chip bags and duct tape. This event is for teens in grades 7-12.

Locate your customers

Join Stuart Gibbs, Business and Investment Center librarian, to learn about how to target potential customers at the Austintown library on April 27 at 6 p.m. Featured databases, D&B Million Dollar Database and ReferenceUSA (Business, HealthCare, New Business, and Residential modules), bring timely and authoritative information to develop strategic marketing. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for Information Services or register online using the events calendar. This event is for adults.

Saturday movie matinee

Join the Austintown library for a Saturday movie matinee on April 18 at 2:30 p.m. Bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the movie. Children ages 7 years and younger must be with an adult. The movie will be a newly released DVD rated PG or G.

Trim a tree for April

Decorate an ornament for the Austintown library’s all-season tree. This event is for children of all ages during regular library hours in the month of April.

The Ursuline Center announces 2015 Guided Labyrinth Walk Schedule

The Ursuline Center, located at 4280 Shields Road, has announced its 2015 Guided Labyrinth Walk schedule. All persons of faith are invited to participate in these free events. Walks generally take 20-30 minutes. This year’s first guided walk is April 19 at 2 p.m. and offers an additional feature. The event starts with a presentation on the “Spirituality of Labyrinths” in The Ursuline Center, then moves outdoors for a walk celebrating the Earth. The complete list of walks is as follows: April 19 at 2 p.m. - Celebrating the Earth; May 12 at 6:30 p.m. - Celebrating Motherhood; June 9 at 6:30 p.m. - Celebrating Fatherhood; July 14 at 6:30 p.m. - Celebrating Families; Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. - Welcoming the Stranger; Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. - Celebrating Peace; and Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. - Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis, Showing Solidarity with the Poor.

Friends Specialty at the Garden Caf opens at Fellows Riverside Gardens

Friends Specialty at the Garden Caf in Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens has officially opened for business. The Garden Caf has been refreshed and newly updated and will offer an eclectic selection of teas, locally roasted coffee, a locally sourced lunch menu, desserts and other libations all served with a complimentary view of stunning Lake Glacier. The Caf is open to the public from Tuesday through Sunday during the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for pastries, coffee and tea. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. For more information or questions, contact Mill Creek MetroParks at 330-702-3000.

Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s

Join the Austintown library at 10 a.m. on April 22 for developmentally appropriate stories and activities that will help your child learn about money. Each child will receive a piggy bank. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fun time for 4s and 5s

Join the Austintown library for developmentally appropriate stories and activities that will help your child learn about money at 11:30 a.m. on April 22. Each child will receive a piggy bank. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Every penny counts

Join the Austintown library at 6:30 p.m. on April 21, during Smart Money Week, and learn some creative (and mostly painless) ways to save money. Each participant will receive a free piggy bank. This event is for teens and adults.

Couponing and smart saving tips

Join the Austintown library on April 20 at 6 p.m. for an informative session on couponing and many other ways to save money. Everyone is encouraged to share your tips and ideas. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for information services or register online using the events calendar. This event is for adults.

Pre-Kindergarten story time

This program is for 4- and 5-year-olds at the Austintown library to help develop pre-literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. The use of books, stories, rhymes, music, movement and crafts will help your child get ready for kindergarten on April 29 at 11:30 a.m.

Bonding with babies and books and signs, oh, my!

Come to the Austintown library on April 21 and 28 at 10 a.m. and learn how to use American Sign Language (ASL) with your child through rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. There will be a different topic each week with easy corresponding signs to learn and share. Babies ages 6-23 months must be accompanied with an adult.

Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s

Join the Austintown library for developmentally appropriate book, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader on April 29 at 10 a.m.. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Gotta move story time

This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. Join the Austintown library on April 23 and 30 at 10 a.m. for a variety of musical and movement activities that appeal to the “young and restless,” stimulate brain development and motivate language learning. Adults and children, get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, and talk and play.

Wednesdays at the WOW!

Join OH WOW! every Wednesday afternoon from 4-5:30 p.m. and explore the InspireWorks Lab. Details can be found at www.ohwowkids.org.

Grandparents explore for free

Bring your grandparent(s) to OH WOW! the last Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on April 29 for free grandparent admission with the purchase of at least one child admission.

Weather tools

Make your own tools to take home and observe the weather with at OH WOW from 12-1 p.m. on April 18. Learn what meteorologists watch for with this fun workshop for ages 6 and up. Limited spots are availale. Pre-registration is required.

Wacky weather tricks

Join OH WOW and use some hands-on demonstrations to help understand how the Earth’s weather works on April 25 from 12-1 p.m. All ages are welcome and pre-registration is suggested.

Women Artists art exhibition

The YWCA Women Artists: A Celebration! Annual Art Exhibition showcases works by local, regional and national women artists, age 18 and older. Entry forms are available by calling 330-746-6361, ext. 102 or at ywca.org/youngstown. They are due no later than March 30. Artists may enter a maximum of five entries. There is a nonrefundable fee of $10 per entry or $45 for five entries. Entry is by CD only. This year’s juror is Susan Talbot-Stanaway, former director of the Zanesville Museum of Art, Zanesville. A preview party for the show will take place from 7-9 p.m. on June 20, at the YWCA. Proceeds from the art show benefit the YWCA Housing Programs.