Canfield Community Briefs

August 28, 2015 at 12:00a.m.

ABWA to meet

The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 8 at A La Cart Catering, located at 429 Lisbon St. in Canfield. Bill Arnaut, Chief of Police for the Canfield Fairgrounds, will be the speaker. The dinner menu will be roast beef, stuffed shells, sandtrap potatoes, Italian vegetables, tossed salad, tomato, pepper and onion salad, applesauce, rolls, butter, coffee and tea. Assorted pies will be for dessert. The cost is $18 per person and guests are welcome. Reservations are due by Aug. 30 to Marilyn Abramski at 330-726-2527 or Jackie Fischio at 330-788-6634.

YPD hosts T-shirt sale

The Youngstown Police Department is beginning its 2015 Breast Cancer T-shirt sale. New this year are children’s sizes, including youth small, youth medium and youth large at $10 each. Adult sizes small, medium, large and extra large are $12 each, while 2XL are $14, 3XL are $16 and 4XL are $18. Contact Officer Wallace at 330-885-0964 or at wallace001@yahoo.com for payment inquiries. Cash, checks or money orders only. Shirts are dark gray with black and pink on them this year. All orders with correct payment, name, correct sizes and phone numbers need to be in by Sept. 22. All proceeds this year will again be given to the YSU Pink Ribbon Classic in October.

Final days to save on discount gate admissions for the 2015 Canfield Fair

As the start of the 2015 Canfield Fair draws near, fairgoers will have a final opportunity to save on gate admission for this Mahoning Valley institution, which is celebrating 169 years of family, friends, food and fun this year. Discount gate admission tickets are on sale through Tuesday, the day before the fair opens. When ordered in advance, a six-day pass for adults is $30 and a three-day pass for adults is $15. Each ticket purchased under this plan admits one person for one fair visit. So six tickets will allow six people to attend one day, or one person to attend on six days. Discount gate admission tickets may be purchased at the Fair Administration Building from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Aug. 24 through Sept. 1. The 2015 Canfield Fair runs Sept. 2-7.

EXCESSoarize with Joanie Opening in Canfield

EXCESSoarize with Joanie will be opening in Canfield, located at 7580 Akron-Canton Road. The shop carries unique and eclectic merchandise, and is accepting consignments. If you have something you would like to consign, text photos to 330-360-6686 for prior approval. There are free vendor setups available on grass. Text 330-360-6686 for authorization before setting up.

ABW Day to be Sept. 20

The Network Council of the American Business Womens Association will sponsor its annual ABW Day on Sept. 20 at A La Cart Catering in Canfield beginning at noon. A luncheon will be served for $20 consisting of Swiss chicken, roast pork, stuffed shells, sandtrap potatoes, California vegetable medley and cherries in the snow for dessert, along with beverages, rolls and butter. The guest speakers will be Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sutman, owners of Gallagher’s Lunch Bucket in the Oak Hill Renaissance Building, The Purple Cat and Golden String Radio, to name a few. These programs have been developed for adults with disabilities in the local area. The deadline for reservations is Sept. 13 and you must have a reservation. Call Shirley Pappagallo at 330-270—9779 to make reservations. The public is welcome. The chapters in the area are: Youngstown Charter Chapter, Tri Gold Chapter and Mill Creek Chapter. They will have information about their chapters on hand during the ABW Day. If you have further questions, call Kathy Anderson at 330-533-6675.

Sing at the Canfield Fair

As has occurred for many years on the Sunday morning of the Canfield Fair (Sept. 6 this year), singers are invited to assemble at the stage near the grandstand/concourse to sing during the 9:30 a.m. Canfield Fair Ecumenical worship service. A choir rehearsal will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the presentation of two anthems during the church service. Participants will be reimbursed for their admission fee for that day. Musical direction and additional special music will be presented by Tom and Kelly Scurich, accompanied by Adrienne Lesnett.

Library Branch in MetroParks Farm to close for three days Sept. 2-4

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County satellite branch within the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm building will be closed Sept. 2, 3 and 4 due to factors such as parking, traffic congestion and more during the Canfield Fair.

Helping Hands has September deals

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, September has special bargains and the storewide clearance continues, including such deals as $1 for each item. Note that fall items not included (green tickets). Helping Hands hours are from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. each Tuesday.

Library Branch in MetroParks Farm to close for three days Sept. 2-4

Garage Sale

A garage sale will be hosted to benefit Salem Quota Speech and Hearing Clinic on Aug. 29. The sale will be at 1476 Westview Dr. in Salem from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Garage Sale

A garage sale will be hosted to benefit Salem Quota Speech and Hearing Clinic on Aug. 29. The sale will be at 1476 Westview Dr. in Salem from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Pink Ribbon Golf Classic a success

The Pink Ribbon Golf Classic, which took place in July at the Youngstown Country Club, was able to donate $15,000 to the American Cancer Society. The 2016 Pink Ribbon Golf Classic will be take place on July 18, 2016 at the Avalon Lakes Golf and Country Club.

Back-to-school prayer service

Canfield United Methodist Church will offer a back-to-school prayer service on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. The brief, informal prayer service will take place at the Gazebo on the Green in Canfield. All students, parents, school staff and community members from any of the local school districts are invited to attend. For more information, call Canfield UMC at 330-533-9801. Parking is located at Canfield UMC, 27 S. Broad Street. The gathering will be led by Rev. Susan Brown.

Bonding with babies and books

This program is for caregivers and their little ones between 6-23 months at MetroParks Farm at 10 a.m on Sept. 21. The program will include twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize.

Canfield Historical Society Fall Lecture Series

The Canfield Historical Society kicks off its Fall Lecture Series with a lecture by author Allan May on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. The program, “Crime in the Valley,” will also be a book signing opportunity. Allan May has been interested in organized crime since he saw his first episode of the old “Untouchables” television series. An admirer of Eliot Ness for years, in 1997, May initiated the movement which resulted in the spreading of Ness’ ashes, along with his third wife’s and adopted son’s, at a memorial service in Cleveland’s historic Lake View Cemetery. May is an authority on the history of organized crime in the United States and has a personal library of over 800 books on the subject. His earlier works are “Mob Stories” (2001) and “Gangland Gotham” (2009). Recent publications include “Welcome to the Jungle Inn” (2011), “Crimetown U.S.A.” (2013) and “The Sly-Fanner Murders” (2014). May is also the historian at Lake View Cemetery and is part of the speaker’s bureau. He wrote the “Who’s Who of Lake View Cemetery,” which includes biographies on over 250 noted personalities buried there. The free lecture takes place at the Canfield Historical Society Bond House, located at 44 West Main Street in Canfield, across from the Canfield library. No pre-registration is necessary. For more information, call the Canfield Historical Society at 330-533-3458.

Then and now

Neighbors wants your first-day-of-school photos both past and present! If you would like to show off your first day of school photo from the 90’s, 80’s, 70’s and beyond on its own or along side your child or grandchild’s first day of school photo from this year, email the photo in a digital file, along with the year it was taken, which school you attended and names listed from left to right and front to back, to neighbors@vindy.com by Sept. 7. You may also send the photo to Attn: Neighbors, P.O. Box 780, Youngstown, OH 44501. If you would like your picture returned to you, include a self addressed stamped envelope. We look forward to seeing your pictures of first days throughout the years!

Square dance lessons

Learn to square dance with weekly square dance lessons on Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. beginning on Sept. 15 at the Niles Senior Scope Center, located at 14 East State Street in Niles. The lessons are sponsored by the Friendly Squares. All age groups are welcome. For additional information, contact Gene or Frankie Hammond at 330-534-4426 or 330-506-3370 or Ghfh67 @aol.com. The Friendly Squares will also be conducting square dance demonstrations at the Canfield Fair on Sept. 3 from 7-8 p.m. and Sept. 6 from 2-3 p.m. at the International Building stage.

Pierogi-lovers wanted 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 some of the coolest parts of the event happen. The festival will have its Second Annual Best Pierogi Contest, which is open to all amateur cooks and businesses. Get an entry form online or by request at email info@polishyoungstown.org or call 330-333-9724. Along with the Best Pierogi Contest, anyone 18 and older can enter the annual pierogi eating contest for a fee of $10. Those interested in entering can get an entry form online or at the ticket booth any time before then. For more information on any of these events, visit www.polishyoungstown.org, email info@polishyoungstown.org or call 330-333-9724.

Tales and talk for 2s and 3s

This program is for children ages 2 and 3 and their caregivers at MetroParks Farm at 10 a.m. every Wednesday in September. Join the library for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader.

Fun time for 4s & 5s

Join MetroParks Farm for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event will take place September 1, 15 and 29 at 10 a.m.

Gotta move story time

This program is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. MetroParks Farm will host Gotta Move Story Time at 10 a.m. on Sept. 8 and 22. Join them 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.

Free blood pressure screening

There will be a free blood pressure screening by the Salem Area Visiting Nurse Association at MetroParks Farm from 1-2 p.m. on Sept. 15.

Diabetes Partnership of the Mahoning Valley meeting

There will be a meeting of the Diabetes Partnership of the Mahoning Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Stonebridge Grille and Tavern. They will be getting ready for and discussing upcoming events, including the Canfield Fair, which will take place Sept. 2-7. To all those that are interested in signing up to help at the booth, contact Marsha Kamensky at marshakam@sbcglobal.net. In addition, the Ankle and Foot Care Centers 17th annual Golf Outing to take place on Sept. 18. If unable to attend the meeting and you are interested in the golf outing, contact Ed Hassay at 330-301-0476. The St. Patricks Spaghetti dinner will also take place on Nov. 1.

Newcomers Club to meet

The Newcomers Club of Canfield has announced the officers for the 2015-2016 year: President - Betty Popa-Schuld, First Vice President - Sara Dysert, Second Vice President - Karen Morvay, Secretary - Rose Bissett, Treasurer - Julie VanDevender, Publicity - Sherrie Jacobs and Basket Raffle Chair - Diane Durrant. Upcoming meetings will include a September potluck, October Witches Wine Fest. and a November Holiday Decorating Ideas. The purpose of the Newcomers Club of Canfield is to provide an opportunity for members of the community in and around Canfield to develop friendships, welcome newcomers and to help support the civic, social and charitable life of the community. It is further formed to engage in recreational and social activities in support of these purposes. The meetings are take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise announced. The Newcomers Club of Canfield is open to all women of the Mahoning Valley.

Dairy Queen stores raise funds

The Dairy Queen Stores in Cornersburg (3555 S. Meridian Road in Youngstown), Austintown DQ (146 N. Canfield Niles Road) and Columbiana DQ (241 E. Park Ave) all operated by the Smith family of Canfield raised $8,464 during the 10th Annual DQ Æ Miracle Treat Day to support Akron Children’s Hospital, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals). On Miracle Treat Day, these DQ stores donated $1 or more from every Blizzard Æ Treat sold to Akron Children’s Hospital. Throughout the year, the restaurant raises funds for the for Akron Children’s Hospital, Boardman campus through a variety of initiatives including free cone day, a Bucks for Buckets campaign, Miracle Treat Day, the Radiothon and other events, as well. CMN Hospitals is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children’s hospitals. Since 1984, the Dairy Queen system has raised more than $100 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in local communities.

The Gathering Place

Lord of Life Church, located at 550 N. Broad Street in Canfield, will host a Gathering Place event on Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. The program will feature Jeanette and Press Hess, who will discuss their organization, Seniors Helping Seniors. Lunch will be provided by The Woodlands at Hampton Woods. This is a free community outreach social program offered to all senior citizens that takes place on the second Monday of every month. Different games and activities are offered at each meeting.

Service changes at Lord of Life

Going forward, there will be a change in Sunday worship service at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, located at 550 N. Broad Street in Canfield. Worship with Holy Communion service will start at 10:15 a.m. as of Sept. 13. Child care will continue to be provided at 10:15 a.m. Sunday school for preschool through grade 6 will take place for half an hour, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 10 a.m. On Sept. 13, the church will celebrate Rally Day, beginning at 9:30 a.m. for all ages. Rally Day is a celebration of Bible and faith exploration opportunities for all ages. Saturday worship service will remain at 5 p.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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.