Boardman Community Briefs

Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled for July 20

The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will be July 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Peaberry’s Caf , located at 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road in Canfield. Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend. Led by professional writer Nancy Christie, author of “Traveling Left of Center and Other Stories,” the two-hour sessions include a mix of writing exercises, information on the creative and business aspects of writing, and group feedback on ‘works-in-progress.’ The fee is $10 per class, which includes $5 in Peaberry Bucks for that night only. For more information, contact Christie at nancy@nancychristie.com.

Mercy Health Offers Diabetes Education

Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners, will offer diabetes education July 14, 15 and 16 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. The three-day course runs from 9-11:30 a.m. in the diabetes classroom at St. Elizabeth Hospital, located at 1044 Belmont Ave. Free parking is available in the deck on Park Avenue. Healthcare professionals who teach the course, which is certified by the American Diabetes Association, focus on the medical aspects of the disease such as medications, glucose monitoring, exercise and complications during the first session. The second and third sessions focus on learning to plan meals, count carbohydrates, interpret food labels and make positive food choices. The classes are offered throughout the year at three Mercy Health Youngstown locations: St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, St. Joseph Warren Hospital and Hospice House. The classes will be repeated July 21, 22 and 23 at Hospice House, located at 9803 Sharrott Road in Poland. Registration is required and can be completed by calling 330-480-2676.

Knitting guild to celebrate birthday

The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will be celebrating its 31st birthday at the next meeting on July 14. The WRKG meets at 7 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month at Fair Park in Canfield. Also, along with the celebration will be installation of new officers for the upcoming year. The Guild would like to invite anyone interested in knitting, crocheting and other fiber arts to join them. For more information, call Jen Kendall at 330-559-4193 or visit wrkg.ohio@gmail.com.

Miss Italian Youngstown Pageant accepting applications

All ladies who are proud of their Italian heritage can apply to be part of the 2015 Greater Youngstown Italian Festival Pageant. This year, the pageant will take place on July 31 from 6-8 p.m. on the main stage. The pageant is culture-based. Any young lady between the ages of 16-24 may enter if they have Italian as part of their descent. The pageant gives young ladies the chance to present a brief speech about their heritage, respond to a question from the judge, as well as present a talent to be judged on. In the past, participants have showcased everything from singing, dancing, instrumentals, readings, comedy and more. For more information on becoming a pageant participant, visit the Greater Youngstown Italian Fest website. The deadline for application is July 12.

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.

Korean Veteran talks with World War II Heritage Society

Arthur Cornfield of Vienna will speak to the World War II Heritage Society on July 20. The event will be at A La Carte Catering in Canfield, with a buffet dinner to precede the speaker. Reservations are $14 each and may be made by contacting David Frank at 330 757-0515 before July 17.

Campbell Memorial reunion

The Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1975 is having a 40th class reunion on Sept 5. The reunion will be at Caf 422 and the deadline for purchasing tickets is July 17. Tickets are $35 per person and details on purchasing tickets can be found by contacting 330-755-7638.

SomeBunny to read to

Children in kindergarten-sixth grade can sign up to read to registered and certified F5RS Bunnies in Baskets, Therapy Rabbits, for 20-minute sessions. Bring your favorite book to read to Sara, Cricket, Natalie Bunbun or Buttons. Program dates for reading are July 17, July 24, Aug. 7 and Aug. 14. Sessions will begin at 2:30 p.m. Registration is required. Call Barb at 724-813-5709 or email F5rescue@yahoo.com. Programs will take place at Beyond Expectations Speech Therapy, located at 725 Boardman-Canfield Road, E-1, in Boardman.

Slater named to Dean’s List

Abby Slater, a freshman PreK-4 Elementary Education major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean’s List with Distinction for the Spring 2015 semester. Slater is a 2014 graduate of Boardman High School. Students eligible for the Dean’s List have a GPA of 3.40-3.59; for the Dean’s List with Distinction a GPA of 3.60-3.84 and for the Dean’s List with High Distinction a GPA of 3.85-4.0.

Puppets! Puppets!

The Boardman library will host a puppet show for the entire family, featuring fractured fairy tales: “Falling for Rapunzel,” and a “Pete the Cat” story on July 21 at 6 p.m. and July 22 at 10 a.m.

UF announces spring 2015 Dean’s List

The Dean’s List for the spring 2015 semester at The University of Findlay has been announced. To earn this achievement, a student must attain a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Local students to earn this distinction include Taylor Bartolec and Shelby Hull, both of Boardman.

Boardman student named to spring 2015 Dean’s List

Alexis Burns of Boardman was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2015 semester at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Burns is pursuing a BS SP. To be included on the semester Dean’s List, students must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 graded credits and achieve a semester QPA of at least a 3.50.

Mill Creek ABWA to host picnic in July

The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will host a picnic for their next meeting, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on July 14 at Georgeanna Parker Center located in Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road. Chicken and beverages will be provided. Members are reminded to dress casually and bring side dishes and desserts. For further details or to make a reservation at $5 per person, call Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089 or Marilyn Abramski at 330-726-2527 by July 5.

Elephant and Piggie meet and greet

The beloved characters from the Mo Willems books will be at the library to perform stories on July 28 at 6 p.m. and July 29 at 10 a.m. at the Boardman library. Have your picture taken with them, and get an autographed bookmark. This event is for the entire family.

The Extra Mile with Jennifer Pharr Davis

Jennifer Pharr Davis, 2012 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, will offer an account of overcoming the odds and setting the 46-day, 47-mile-per-day Appalachian Trail record at the Boardman library on July 27 at 7 p.m. This event is for adults.

Sensory story time

Join the Boardman library for a family story time for children of all ages with a sensory focus on July 25 at 2 p.m. This program is designed for children with different needs, including those with Autism, speech/language delays, cognitive impairments, AD/HD and other special needs and challenges. They will enjoy books, music and sensory stations with a schedule board and double visuals. Children must attend with an adult. Registration is required. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Boardman library. This event is for preschool and school-age children.

Repurpose comics

The Boardman library will host an event in which teens in grades 7-12 can repurpose comics and Mod Podge to make shoes, jewelry boxes, frames and more on July 13 at 6:30 p.m. The library will be stocked with supplies, food and Pinterest, for those that need inspiration. Feel free to bring your own stuff from home that you want to Mod Podge as well.

It’s all about yarn

Bring in your crochet, knitting, plastic canvas or “anything with yarn” project and learn from one another at the Boardman library on July 20 at 7 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring all yarn UFOs (unfinished objects). This event is for adults.

Preserving your family history treasures

An introduction to preservation and conservation issues relevant to the genealogist will take place on July 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Boardman library. This program will cover basic care, storage and handling techniques; repairing and reformatting; technology migration; disaster response; and legacy planning. Registration is required by phoning 330-744-8636 or online via the library’s events calendar. This event is for adults.

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.

Book a librarian

Need help downloading library books to your eReader? Want help with your tablet or laptop? Register at the specific library or call 330-744-8636 and ask for the library location. This event is available for adults during regular library hours in the month of July at the Boardman library.

Duct tape rose pencils

Tweens entering grades 4-12, can learn how to make duct tape rose pencils on July 16 at 6 p.m. They will provide the supplies, you do all the work. This event is for grades 4-12.

Bonding with babies and books

This event, for caregivers and their little ones who are 6-3 months old, will take place at the Boardman library on July 17, 24 and 31 at 10 a.m. There will be twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Crafting is my super power

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a super craft made by super children of all ages. This activity will take place at the Boardman library during regular library hours in the month of July.

Family story time

Join the Boardman library for stories and fun for children of all ages July 15 at 10 a.m. Parents are invited to join their children in this 30-minute program.

Lego my library

Meet at the Boardman library on July 11 from 2-3 p.m. and July 30 from 6-7 p.m. and create Lego designs. Legos will be provided. This event is for children ages 6 and up.

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.

Standard trolley tours

Explore and experience a guided hour and a half tour of Mill Creek MetroParks on June 28 from 2-3:30 p.m. or 4:30-6 p.m. at the boards of Ford Nature Center. There is limited seating. Register and pay in advance at Ford Nature Center. The cost is adults - $6 R, $9 NR; those 12 and under or 60 and up - $4 R, $7 NR.

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.

Nature in iron

Nature in iron works are on display by local artist, Charles Hughes. Hughes hammers out nature as seen by a blacksmith. Work will be shown at Fellows riverside Gardens-Outdoor Gallery now through July from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Ursuline Center: 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.

Chaney class of 1965 to have reunion

The Chaney High School Class of 1965 50th annual reunion will take place at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman on July 31. The cost, which includes dinner, is $40 per person. The class will also host a picnic on Aug. 1 at Slippery Rock Pavillion in Millcreek Park. The cost for the picnic is $10 per person. Reservation slips must be turned in by July 1 for both the dinner and the picnic. For more information, email chaneyclassof65@aol.com. If you do not have access to email, information may also be gathered by contacting Peggy Machingo at 330-726-5401.

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 June 24 and 25 and July 22 and 23 at St. Joseph Warren Hospital, and July 8 and 9 and Aug. 5 and 6 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. For information or to register, call 330-480-3070.

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.

Bits and pieces of Mill Creek Park

Now though December 2015, visit the exhibit at Fellows Riverside Gardens-Melnick Museum that takes a look at the very early years of Mill Creek Park. The exhibit is open everyday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Nature in iron

Charles Hughes “hammers out” nature as seen through the eyes of a blacksmith at Fellows Riverside Gardens- Outdoor Gallery through July.

Landscapes on the Hudson

Explore the Hudson River Valley landscapes on August 13-16. Registration and $250 deposit are due by June 12. Full payment is due by July 17. Prices are based on double occupancy at $885 (FFRG member $835). Visit Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek Park website for more details.

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.

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.

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 scheduke is as follows: 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.