Boardman Community Briefs

BPJWL to celebrate 35th anniversary

The Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will celebrate its 35th anniversary on May 4 with a spring social at Michael Alberini’s, located at 1140 Boardman-Poland Road in Boardman, in the Private Dining Room at 6 p.m. The league was established in 1979 and federated in 1980. Throughout the last 35 years BPJWL has raised more than $750,000 and donated it back to the local community. The special guests will be GFWC/Ohio-President, Linda Ross, Linda Crish GFWC/Second Vice-President and Director of Junior Clubs, Yvonne Ford. Past presidents of the league are asked to bring their scrapbooks to share that evening. Members are to bring Mother’s Day gifts for children to give their mothers who are victims of domestic violence at Sojourner House. Contact Linda Crish, GFWC Ohio Second Vice President/BPJWL Social Chairwoman at 330-727-9321 for further information.

Neighborhood Ministries is seeking churches to provide free meals

Neighborhood Ministries, a sponsor for the Summer Food Service Program, is seeking churches or organizations to join in providing free meals to children ages 18 and under who live in the Youngstown area. The meals are provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Ohio Department of Education from June 8 – Aug. 21. If your church or organization is interested in receiving free meals for children this summer, contact Neighborhood Ministries at 330-755-8696 or email lisa_scannell@ohionm.org. The deadline for submitting a site request is April 30.

Memorable meals

Support Grown Youngstown, Tyler Historical and Stambaugh Auditorium on April 26 at 2 p.m. at Stambaugh Auditorium. Enjoy classic food and drinks from beloved valley restaurants. Tickets are available from Stambaugh Auditorium, at Kravitz Deli or by calling 330-259-0555.

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.

Applications for Greater Youngstown Italian Fest

Applications for a Youngstown State University Scholarship from The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest are now available by contacting Deborah Mottle at mottlesmurals@gmail.com or applications may be retrieved from http://www.youngstownitalianfest.org. Applicants must attend Youngstown State University and be of Italian descent in order to be eligible.

Deadline for applicants is June 7.

Managing conflicts with Canadian Geese

Learn more about conflict management with Canada Geese during a free public program on April 29 from 6-7:30 p.m. The program will take place at the Lariccia Family Community Center, Rotary Room, Boardman Park, located at 375 Boardman-Poland Road in Boardman.

The seminar will be led by Division of Wildlife staff who specialize in dealing with goose conflicts. This program is best suited for ages 16 and up. The program is free but pre-registration is required as seating is limited. Call Bryan Kay, Division of Wildlife at 330-245-3026 or e-mail Bryan.Kay@dnr.state.oh.us.

Sailing Lessons at MCCTC

Sailing lessons for beginners are being offered at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center on May 26 and June 2, 6 and 9. Class meets on Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday June 2 at Berlin Lake 12-4 p.m. The class is taught by a certified sailing instructor and members of the Berlin Yacht Club (www.berlinyachtclub.com). The cost is $55 and includes a book. To register, call MCCTC at 330-729-4100.

Checking up on bluebirds

Walk along Bluebird Trail to check nest boxes at MetroParks Farm on May 24 from 2-4 p.m. Nest Box kits are available for purchase. Call FNC for details.

Frogs in the Sanctuary

Listen to frogs for this moderate 1.5 mile walk on May 29 from 8:30-10 p.m. Bring boots and flashlights. Register to FNC by May 28.

First Sebring hike

Be ready for bushwacking and wet conditions at Sebring Woods (parking at 450 Courtney Road) for this difficult one mile hike on May 31 from 2-4 p.m. Call FNC for details.

Volunteer-led recreational hikes

There will be volunteer-led recreational hikes on May 6 at 9 a.m. (meet at FNC for this moderate four mile hike), May 10 at 2 p.m. (meet at FNC for this moderate 2 mile hike), May 12 at 6 p.m. (meet at Gold course Overflow lot on West Golf Drive for this easy one or three mile hike), May 20 at 9 a.m. (meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at MetroParks Farm for this easy 2 or 4 mile hike) and May 26 at 6 p.m. (meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead, Kirk Road, for this moderate to or four mile hike).

Spring vase arrangement

Learn how to artistically arrange cut flowers with Deby Clark at Fellows Riverside Gardens on May 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The cost is $36; FFRG $30.

Leaf Bowl

Construct a clay bowl embossed with leaf patterns at Fellows Riverside Gardens on May 12 from 5:30-8 p.m.

This is led by Lynn Cardwell. The cost is $34; FFRG $28.

Bluebell trolley

Join Boards of FNC and head to the ocean of Bluebells at Poland Municipal Forest on May 1 from 12-2 p.m. or 3-5 p.m. Register and pay at FNC. The cost is adults - $7 R; $10 NR; 12 and under or 60 and up - $5 R; $8 NR.

Saint Nicholas Church festival set for June

Saint Nicholas Church is having their 42nd annual festival June 17-21 at 764 Fifth Street, Struthers. Admission price is $2 and children 12 and under are free. The festival begins at 6 p.m.

Boardman Glenwood to host first art show

Boardman Glenwood Middle School will host its first art show on May 1 from 6-9 p.m. in the school gym. The event is open to the public and will feature food, fun, music and art. Every seventh and eighth grader at the school will have at least one piece of artwork displayed.

Library closing

All libraries in the PLYMC system will be closed on May 10, 24 and 25.

Chuck E. Cheese story time, fundraiser

There will be a special story time at 10 a.m. on May 27 before the store opens with Chuck E. Cheese at the Boardman store. This story time will be the fourth Wednesday of every month in 2015. Support your Mahoning County Public Libraries that day by showing your library card and receive 10 free tokens to play games. The library will receive 15 percent of the purchases made that day at Chuck E. Cheese. Support the Friends of PLYMC by donating your gently used and once read Children’s books also that day to benefit children’s programming. For more information on this fundraiser, contact the development office at 330-740-6086.

Jigsaw puzzle swap

Bring your once-created jigsaw puzzles to swap to the Boardman library on May 13 at 5 p.m. There is a limit of six per person. This event is sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC.

Friends of the Boardman Library meeting

“Architectural Stories” with presenter Chris Klengemeir will be presented at the Boardman library on May 11 at 10 a.m. This event is for adults.

Friends of PLYMC-Canfield Committee

The Canfield Committee will meet in the Boardman library meeting room on May 13 at 6:30 p.m. while the new Canfield library is under construction. This event is for adults.

Cupcake decoration

Want to learn how to decorate cupcakes like a pro? Go to the Boardman library on May 12 at 7 p.m. for a great time playing with frosting and all the fun ways you can embellish any cake. Remember to bring your own container so you can take your finished goodies with you. Space is limited, so call the Boardman library or stop by the librarian’s desk to register. This event is for adults.

Blood pressure screening

The American Red Cross will host a blood pressure screening at the Boardman library from 12:30-3 p.m. on May 4.

Reader’s choice book club Discuss “Seabiscuit,” by Laura Hillenbrand at the Boardman library on May 4 at 7 p.m. Share your favorite books and find out what new ones are being published. June’s book, “The Invention of Wings,” by Sue Monk Kidd will be previewed. This event is for adults.

I read YA! book club

This event is for adult fans of Young Adult literature. This month, “Afterworlds” by Scott Westerfeld will be discussed on May 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Boardman library.

Book-a-librarian

Need help downloading library books to your eReader, want help with your tablet or laptop? Register at the Boardman librarian’s desk or call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Boardman librarian’s desk to sign up for an appointment. This event is for adults.

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.

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.

Make it for mom

Join the Boardman library for stories and a craft for school age children. Bring a photo of you and your mom on May 7 at 4 p.m. Program will last one hour.

Lego my library

Meet and enjoy creating Lego designs at the Boardman library on May 2 at 2 p.m. Legos will be provided. This event is for children that are age 6 and up.

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 on May 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bonding with babies and books

This event, for caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months old, will take place on May 2, 8, 16 and 22 at 10 a.m. and will include twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs, and stories, followed by time to play and socialize.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 29 from noon-1 p.m. The cost is $10 per class.

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 28 and 30 at 9:30-11 a.m. or 5:30-7 p.m. The cost is $10 per class.

Trash and Treasure sale to be May 6 and 7

Boardman United Methodist Church, located at 6809 Market Street in Boardman, will host a spring Trash and Treasure Sale on May 6 and 7 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday is bargain-bag day. Coffee and doughnuts will be available.

Blood pressure screening by MCCTC

Free blood pressure screening by students in the Medical Assistant class at the Adult Career Center, MCCTC on April 30 from 9-11 a.m. at the Boardman Library.

Chuck E. Cheese story time and library fundraiser

There will be a special story time at 10 a.m. before the store opens with Chuck E. Cheese at the Boardman store location on April 29. This story time will be the fourth Wednesday of every month in 2015. Support your public library that day by showing your library card and receive 10 free tokens to play games. The library will receive 15 percent of the purchases made that day at Chuck E. Cheese. Support your Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County by donating your gently used and once-read children’s books also that day to support children’s programming. For more information on this fundraiser, contact the Development Office at 330-740-6086.

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 Boardman 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.

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.

Farm Tours

There will be guided tractor wagon tours of the farm of MetroParks with tours starting each half hour on April 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.

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.

Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s

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

BYOD (bring your own device) library scavenger hunt

Hunt for QR codes scattered around the Boardman library, scan them with your device and answer the questions in this library scavenger hunt for the whole family. Correct entries will be eligible for a random prize drawing. This event is for the family during library hours through the month of April.

Night owl story time

There will be an evening story time for children ages 3-5 at the Boardman library on April 28 at 6 p.m. Each child must be accompanied by an adult in this 30-minute program featuring finger plays, stories and a craft activity.

It’s all about yarn

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

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.

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.

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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.

Nomination accepted for Children’s Advocate Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the annual Children’s Advocate Awards presented by Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley. The purpose of these awards is to recognize individuals and organizations throughout the Mahoning Valley who exhibit the spirit of caring and who work to make a difference in the lives of the children of the communities we serve. Honorees will be recognized at the Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley “Champions for our Valley’s Children” Celebration Dinner on May 12 at The Lake Club. Consider nominating a special individual, group or organization for the Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley Children’s Advocate Award. The deadline for submission was March 16. Details regarding eligibility and criteria, as well as a nomination form are available at https://www.akronchildrens.org/cms/event/champions-valleys-children/children_s_advocate_award_nomination_form_2015.pdf