Canfield Community Briefs

August 7, 2015 at 12:00a.m.

Back-to-school

The beginning of the 2015-2016 school year is just around the corner and Neighbors wants to feature your back-to-school moments! Email us your best picture of your children in their first-day-of-school ensemble, reuniting with friends after a long summer apart, meeting their new teachers or posing with their families to neighbors@vindy.com. Specify which edition you would like the photo to run in (Austintown, Boardman, Canfield or Poland) and if possible include names for those pictured listed from left to right and front to back. The deadline for picture submission is Sept. 4.

CHS to host fundraiser

The Canfield High School Meet the Team and Steak Fry fundraiser, provided by The Canfield Gridiron, will take place on Aug. 15 from 12-6 p.m. Dinner included steak, potato, corn, bread, salad and dessert for $18. All proceeds go to the players and cheerleaders over the season. The event will also boast a Chinese Auction, 50/50 Raffle and spirit wear sales will be available. Walk-ins are welcome.

Gant receives scholarship

Stephen Gant, of Canfield, received a full tuition Scholarship and the Provost Scholarship to attend The Ohio State University this fall. He won the Valentino Physics Academic Scholarship, awarded to one person each year at the Ohio State. Gant plans to major in Physics while studying at OSU in Columbus this Fall. He graduated in the top 10 of his class at Canfield High School, ran for the cross country team and was president of the Canfield speech and debate team in his senior year.

The National Buddy Walk Program

The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley 2015 Buddy Walk is one of more than 250 Buddy Walk events planned in cities across the country and around the world this fall in and around October in celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The Buddy Walk was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society to promote acceptance and inclusion of all people with Down syndrome. On Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. anyone wishing to join the cause can go to The Shops at Boardman Park. For more information, visit www.buddywalk.org.

Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA to meet

The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 11 at A La Cart Catering, located at 429 Lisbon Street in Canfield. Tim Seman, genealogy and local history librarian of The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will speak about preserving family history. Special guests will be the chapter’s scholarship recipients. The dinner menu includes hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans, potato, pasta, fruit salads, coffee, tea, iced tea and apple cake. The cost is $12 per person and guests are welcome. Reservations are due by Aug. 2 to Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089 or Marilyn Abramski at 330-726-2527.

Annual Polish Heritage Festival

In preparation for its seventh annual Polish Day on Aug. 30 from 10:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. at St. Luke Church and Hall on South Avenue in Boardman, organizers are seeking marketplace vendors of all types who are seeking to reach their enthusiastic, shopping attendees. PolishYoungstown has vending space for 10 marketplace vendors, who will offer any variety of information and merchandise for our patrons during the festival. Authentic ethnic retail, craft, fine art and food vendors are especially requested, but all interested groups are welcome. The deadline for vendors is Aug. 7. Applications are available at http://polishyoungstown.com/polishday/marketplace.

Prayer at the Gazebo

Due to enthusiastic response, Canfield United Methodist Church invites you to gather each Wednesday at noon at the Gazebo on the Green for a time of public prayer. This gathering is open to the public and will include a short reading from the Psalms and the lifting of prayer concerns for the community, the country and the world, as well as personal joys and concerns. Prayer at the Gazebo is led by Rev. Susan Brown, pastor at Canfield United Methodist Church and will take place until further notice. For more information, contact the church at 330-533-9801.

August sale

Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580 Canfield Road in Canfield, has new and gently used clothes for the family. In August, they will sell items for $1 for each item, except holiday and wedding attire, which will be 75 percent off. Store hours are 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Clothing give away

Helping Hands closet will have a clothing give away on Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. until 2. p.m. at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580 Canfield Road in Canfield.

Family story time

Join the MetroParks Farm library for stories and fun for children of all ages every Wednesday in August at 10 a.m. Parents are invited to join their children in this 30-minute program.

Blood pressure check

There will be a blood pressure check with the Salem Area Visiting Nurse Association on Aug. 18 from 1-2 p.m. at the MetroParks Farm library.

Baird named to Honor Roll

The Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT) -Ohio’s largest charter school- announced recently that 331 students were named to the school’s latest Honor Roll for middle school. Students ending each semester with a 3.0 GPA or above will be named to the Honor Roll. The only student in Mahoning County to achieve this distinction was Mark Baird, Jr. from Canfield.

Volunteers needed for Polish-American Heritage Day festival

In preparation for its seventh annual Polish Day on Aug. 30 from 10:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. at St. Luke Church and Hall on South Avenue in Boardman, organizers are inviting the public to help make the event happen. Volunteers of every age, skill and ability are welcome. Help is needed for everything from set up and take down to ticket sales, helping with the pierogi contests and assisting in cultural display and children’s areas. Various two-hour shifts are available. Every volunteer gets free admission and a t-shirt. For more information, contact polishday@polishyoungstown.org or call at 330-333-9724.

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.

Campbell Memorial class reunion to be Sept. 5

The Campbell Memorial Class of 1975 is seeking classmates to attend the 40th class reunion on Sept. 5 at Caf 422 in Boardman. All contact information can be shared by calling 330-755-7638 or emailing information to CMHS1975@roadrunner.com. The deadline to purchase tickets has been moved to Aug. 12.

Local non-profit will hold fundraiser to benefit Canfield individuals and families in need

Canfield Community Care Net is proud to announce The Second Annual CCCN Hoedown. The event is set for 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 8. Guests will be able to kick up their heels for a good cause in a casual outdoor atmosphere. The event will be at the Youngstown Shrine Club, located at 1735 W. South Range Road in North Lima. The Hoedown will feature a BBQ style meal prepared by Catullo Prime Meats, dancing and entertainment by Family Pride Bluegrass Band and DJ Sandman.

Unmask! Comic Book Program with Jerry DeCaire

Teens, come to the Poland library’s Unmask - Comic Book Program on Aug. 13 from 1-5 p.m. Hear Marvel artist Jerry DeCaire talk about the Science of the Superhero and learn how to create your own comic books. You will also have a chance to make superhero crafts and have fun at our comic book exchange. You may want to enter the costume contest, fan art contest or our fan fiction contest as well, and be sure to snap a picture at our Superhero Selfie Station, too. Science of the Superhero will begin at 2 p.m. Those that would like to enter the costume contest, or the fan art or fan fiction contests need to register by 2:30 p.m. For contest instructions, go to any Mahoning County public library or our website, www.LibraryVisit.org/teens. You may prepare your entry in advance. Drawings will take place at 4:30 p.m. This event is for teens in grades 7-12.

Campbell Memorial class reunion to be Sept. 5

Trash and treasure sale

Lord of Life Lutheran Church, located at 550 North Broad Street in Canfield, will host a Trash and Treasure sale on Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. There will be household goods, linens, kitchen items, utensils, home d cor, curtains/draperies, linens, glassware and dishes, holiday items, tools, books, games, puzzles, toys, craft items, jewelry, outdoor items, sports items, collectibles and more for sale. Use the front entrance of the church.

The Gathering Place

The Gathering Place at Lord of Life Church, located at 550 North Broad Street in Canfield, will host a Senior Fun Day event on Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided by The Woodlands at Hampton Woods. The event is handicapped accessible and will feature Mona from Senior Independence, who will lead exercise and share information about her organization. If you are planning to attend the event, RSVP to 330-533-3531, 330-533-6045 or by email at lordoflife550@sbcglobal.net by Aug. 7.

Recruitment and team registration taking place

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter is inviting Mahoning and Columbiana County area residents to form teams and register to participate in the Mahoning Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 10 at the Watson Tressel Training Site at Youngstown State University, located at 651 Elm Street in Youngstown. The Walk is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support, education and research. Check in is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. and opening ceremonies will begin at 9:30 a.m. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s takes place annually in more than 700 communities. The event is an inspiring and meaningful experience that calls on participants of all ages to share their collective voice as an advocate, walk in honor of their loved ones and help raise awareness of programs and services available to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, there will be refreshments, basket drawings, a children’s corner and entertainment, as well as other activities.

Boardman Park hosts free concerts

It’s time to pack up your blankets and lawn chairs and head out to Boardman Park’s Maag Outdoor Theatre for some local entertainment at Music in the Park. All concerts, except for the Military Bands will be on Thursday evening’s beginning at 7 p.m. All concerts are free to the public thanks to the sponsorships of Talmer Bank-Premier Sponsor, The American Federation of Musicians Local #86-242, Southwoods Health and Hill, and Barth and King, LLC. For more information on this or other Boardman Park events, visit the park website at www.boardmanpark.com or call the park office at 330-726-8105.

Family fun Fridays

Each Friday, take part in the drop-in activities in the Family Garden at Fellows Riverside Gardens now through Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Guided garden tours

Enjoy an evening garden tour to see what is blooming and thriving in the Fellows Riverside Gardens on Wednesdays only from June 3 through Aug. 30 at 6 p.m.

Bits and pieces of history

Take a look at Mill Creek Park throughout the early years at Fellows Riverside Gardens-Melnick Museum now through December from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The world in a garden

Stunning images illustrate the diversity of the known plant world being shown at the Weller Gallery of Fellows Riverside Gardens from June 19 until Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Ursuline: Summer series of spirituality

Sister Nancy Pawlen from the Ursuline Center will lead summer series of spirituality class on Experiencing Sacred Space on Aug. 12. She will help participants appreciate the fullness of the sacred around and within them. Participants can attend class from 10-11:30 a.m. or 6:30-8 p.m. The donation is $10. To register, call The Ursuline Center at 330-799-4941.

Safe Sitter classes set for this summer

Safe Sitter teaches boys and girls ages 11-13 how to be ideal babysitters. The two-day course covers basic first aid, rescue breathing, accident prevention, childcare tips, what to do if a child chokes and how and when to call for help. Cost for the program is $28.50 and scholarships are available for those who meet financial eligibility requirements. Classes are from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. both days and will take place Aug. 5 and 6 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. For information or to register, call 330-480-3070.

Family fun Fridays

Each Friday from May 8 until Oct. 16 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., take part in fun drop-in activities in the Family Garden at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

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. The walk schedule is: 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.