Canfield Community Briefs

American Business Women’s Association set to meet May 12

The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. on May 12 at A La Cart Catering, located at 429 Lisbon Street in Canfield. The dinner menu consists of Southern baked chicken, stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, coffee or tea and dessert. Election of new officers for 2015-2016 will take place. Guests are welcome. Reservations are $17 per person and may be made by calling Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089 or Marilyn Abramski at 330-726-2527 by May 3.

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.

Art classes by Brenda Myers Cohen for the month of May

During the month of May, artist Brenda Myers Cohen will offer a series of art classes in conjunction with the YWCA of Youngstown’s annual art show. Classes will be from 10 a.m. until noon on May 6, 13, 20 and 27 at the Senior Center, located at 1110 Fifth Ave. Cohen will instruct participants in the art of making a 5-inch by 7-inch project using watercolors on rice paper or a collage. The resulting artworks will be donated to the Women Artists: A Celebration! Silent Auction. Pieces will be auctioned at the June 20 Preview Party, and available for sale throughout the exhibit. Proceeds will benefit the YWCA Housing programs. The cost is $6 per person, payable at the beginning of the class. All supplies are included. Registration is not required. Participants may attend as many sessions as they wish. For more information, contact Rita at rcintavey@ywcaofyoungstown.org or 330-746-6361, ext. 102.

Wednesdays at the WOW!

Join Oh Wow! every Wednesday afternoon and explore the InspireWorks Lab from 4-5:30 p.m. Free with museum admission. Check out www.ohwowkids.org for details.

Second Saturdays-member only hours

Join WOW! Pals before the museum opens to the public for Member Only Hours from 9-10 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month. Get exclusive access to the museum and help WOW! Pals test new exhibit and program ideas,

Last Wednesdays-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. for free grandparent admission with the purchase of at least one child admission.

Make-it! worm farm at OH WOW!

Join OH WOW! and make your own box to practice vermiculture at home from 12-1 p.m. on May 2. Learn how worms help to make our gardens and lawns beautiful. For ages six and up. Pre-registration suggested.

Hack-it at OH WOW!

Come and explore circuitry and robotics at OH WOW! with the InspireWorks Staff on May 9 from 12-1 p.m. For ages nine and up. Free with museum admission.

OH WOW!’s 4th birthday bash weekend

Join OH WOW! and celebrate 4 years of providing STEM EDUtainment in downtown Youngstown and receive $4 off general admission on May 16 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and May 17 from 12-4 p.m. Check out OHWOWKids.org for event details.

Hack-it at OH WOW!

Come and explore circuitry and robotics with the OH WOW! InspireWorks Staff on May 23 from 12-1 p.m. This event is for ages 9 and up. Free with admission.

OH WOW! Summer Hours

OH WOW! will be closed on Mondays through Labor Day starting on May 25.

Make-it-tornado at OH WOW!

Learn about one of Nature’s most fascinating phenomena while making your own tornadoes in a jar to take home at OH WOW! on May 30 from 12-1 p.m. For ages six and up. Pre-registration suggested.

Standard trolley tours

Explore, experience and enjoy a guided hour and a half tour on May 3, 7, 12, 17, 21, 26 and 31 from 2-3:30 p.m. or 4:30-6 p.m. Register and pay in advance at FNC. The cost for adults is $6 R; $9 NR and for those 12 and under or 60 and over it’s $4 R; $7 NR.

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.

Posies for Emily and other dreamers

Fine art photographer Patricia Christakos pays homage to writers such as Emily Dickenson at Fellows Riverside Gardens- Weller Gallery though June 14 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.

Community garden coming to Boardman

Boardman Township Park, in partnership with 4H Mahoning County, is announcing Boardman’s first community garden, located in the Historic Southern Stables on Washington Boulevard. Community gardens allow you to experience the joys of gardening, promote healthy eating habits and build new relationships with others in the community. Registration for the 10 foot x 20 foot garden plots began April 13 at the Boardman Park Office, located at 375 Boardman-Poland Road, and are available for a fee of $25. Your fee includes the garden plot, water and periodic classes/instructions on gardening. Due to the limited number of plots available, registration is limited to Boardman residents only and only one plot per gardener/family. Garden season begins May 1 and runs through Nov. 15. For more information, visit the park office or call 330-726-8105.

Mother’s Day buffet

There will be a Mother’s Day buffet at Fellows Riverside Gardens on May 10, hosted by Friends Specialty at the Garden Cafe. Make a reservation at 330-740-7116.

Plants for mom

Design your own garden planter to brighten your mom’s Mother’s Day at Fellows Riverside Gardens on May 2 from 10-11:30 a.m. The host is $10 and the event is for those that are ages 6-9 years-old.

Achievement through imagination and movement

Sharpen athletic and acamdemic ability at Birch Hill Cabin, Mill Creek Parks May 9 from 10-11:30 a.m. Bring a mat. Register and pay at FNC by May 7. $25 R; $30 NR.

Mommy and me scavanger hunt

Join Ford Nature Center on May 9 from 10-11 a.m. for a story and craft while you search for signs of spring. This event is for ages 3-6 plus their mothers. Register and pay at FNC by May 7. The cost is $4 R; $6 NR.

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.

Get golf ready: adult clinics

PGA professionals will show you ways to play by combining fun, friends and fitness. Put your skills into action in a casual, friendly setting at Mill Creek Golf Course on May 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 6 p.m. The cost is $25 for one clinic, $45 for two clinics, $60 for three clinics and $100 for seven.

Junior golf clinics

Pre-shot routines and alignment to various targets will be emphasized, along with swing fundamentals, at Mill Creek Golf Course on May 9, 17, 24 and 31 at 1 p.m. Range and course time vary with age and skill level. The cost is $15 per session.

Couple scotch event

Join Mill Creek Golf Course for the Major League Baseball Team Spirit for golf, drinks, food, fun and prizes on May 23 at 6 p.m. The cost is $45 per couple.

Family range night

There will be free instruction from PGA professionals at Mill Creek Golf Course Practice Range on May 30 at 6:30 p.m. Join in the games, prizes, music and a cook-off on the range.

Farm tours

MetroParks Farm will host a guided tractor wagon tour of the farm leaving every half hour on May 3 and 31 from 1-4 p.m. Donations will be accepted and there is a craft fee of $1.

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.

Is your mama a llama?

Celebrate your mom with a trip to the Farm at Millcreek MetroParks. There will be tractor-wagon rides every half hour on May 9 from 1-5 p.m.

Just kidding around

MetroParks Farm will host a goat handling clinic on May 17 from 1-5 p.m. Learn about breeds, milk a goat and sample goat milk fudge. Wagon rides will be available.

Goat milk soap demonstration

MetroParks Farm will host a demo on making goat milk soap on May 17 at 4 p.m. Instructions and a sample will be included. Soap will be available for sale. Register by May 14. The cost is $2 R and $3 NR.

Spring scavanger hunt

Join the search for spring’s beauties at Ford Nature Center on May 23 from 1-3 p.m. Bring a camera to document your findings.

A little taste of the farm

Learn about dairy and beef cows, sheep and pigs at MetroParks Farm on May 30 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Milk a cow and do a craft.

Metromutts: wetland hike

Explore the wetlands with your canine companion at Newport Wetlands Parking lot on May 2 at 10 a.m. Wear boots for this moderate 2.5 mile hike.

Book discussion

Read the New York Times bestseller “The Sixth Extinction” and join the book discussion at Ford Nature Center on May 2 at 10:30 a.m.

Traveling Naturalist

Chat about the Pond’s wildlife and improvements on May 10 at the Lily Pond from 1-3 p.m. Call FNC for details.

Metromutts: walk nice

Train your dog to walk loosely on a leash for this easy 2 mile walk at the Mill Creek Park Golf Course overflow parking lot on May 13 at 6 p.m. Register at FNC by May 11. Metromutt members are free and non-members are $5.

Introduction to beekeeping

Discover the world of pollinators and honey makers at Ford Nature Center on May 16 or 17 from 2-3 p.m.

Yoga in the Gardens

Enjoy yoga that will help you keep a healthy outlook at Fellows Riverside Gardens on May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28 at 9:30-11 a.m. or 5:30-7 p.m. Bring a mat and a small blanket. The cost is $12 per class.

T’ai Chi step one in the Gardens

Warm-ups, breathing exercises and movements will ease stress, improve health and increase vitality on May 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 12-1 p.m. The cost is $10 a class.

Laughter yoga

Enhance your attitude and well-being with laughter and yoga at Ford Nature Center on May 6 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. No experience is required.

Fitness together 5K run/walk

Join the 5K run/walk at Wick Recreation Area on May 9 from 9-10:30 a.m. All proceeds go to the completion of the new Children’s Play Area at Wick Recreation Area. The cost is $15 on or before May 8; $20 day of the event. Call FNC for details.

Sonic Vibrational sound healing experience

Release muscle tension and stimulate the flow of oxygen and blood with sonic vibrational sound at Fellows Riverside Gardens on May 13 from 7-8 p.m. Dress comfortably. The cost is $24; FFRG $22.

Restorative yoga

Restore the body and nourish the mind with yoga and journaling on May 16 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Register and pay $15 by May 14 or $18 to drop in.

Yoga basics course

Enjoy deep relaxation during this eight-week yoga course on May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28 and July 5 from 9-10 a.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. The cost is $80 or $72 if registered by May 12.

Meditation and Mindfullness

Explore a diversity of mindfullness methods at Fellows Riverside Gardens on May 17 from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Register and pay by May 15 for $15 or the cost is $18 to drop in.

First kayak trip of 2015

Enjoy this naturalist and volunteer-escorted trip at East Newport Boat Launch on May 30 from 1-3 p.m. Register at FNC by May 28. The cost is $12 R; $15 NR. Age restrictions apply.

Spring plant sale

Perennials, annuals, herbs, fruits, vegetables, roses, trees, shrubs and more will be sold at Fellows Riverside Gardens on May 8 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and May 9 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Mother’s Day sale

Roses, carnations and other cut flowers will be available along with potted plants for your mom at Fellows Riverside Gardens on May 10 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society sale

Fellows Riverside Gardens will host a Dahlia sale with many unique varieties on May 31 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Botanical mornings

Explore the budding spring in the Fellows Riverside Gardens with Lynn Zocolo on May 15 from 9-10 a.m. Register and pay $5 by May 13.

Gardening basics: edible weeds

Learn to identify edible weeds and sample their benefits at Fellows Riverside Gardens on May 16 from 10-11:30 a.m. The cost is $8.

Christian Women’s Fellowship presents Ladies Night Out

Canfield Christian Church is presenting Ladies Night Out with a feature buffet dinner and mystery dinner on May 9 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Reservations are needed before May 4.

Torellla gets honored at Honors Convocation

Annaliese Torella, 2010 Canfield High School graduate, was honored at YSU’s College of Creative Arts & Communication Honors Convocation on April 22 at Bliss Hall. In attendance to celebrate Torella’s accomplishments will be President James P. Tressel, Provost Martin Abraham and Interim Dean Michael R, Crist. Torella has been selected as a recipient of the Robert J. Yalch Endowment Award for 2015-2016 and also the 2015-2016 Theodore R. Cubbison Painting Award by the YSU Department of Art. Torella is the daughter of Sybil Torella.

GAB sale to be May 1 and 2

Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580 Canfield Road in Canfield, will have its annual Garage, Attic and Basement sale on May 1 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and May 2 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

May 1 will be fill a brown paper bag with clothes for $4 day. Hanging clothes and accessories are priced separately. May 2 will be half price day.

Helping Hands offers new sizes

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. Just in for women are sizes 3X, 4X and 5X. Some wedding attire is also available. The hours are 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Drive through chicken dinner to be May 7

Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580 Canfield Road in Canfield is having the drive through chicken dinner on May 7 from 4 p.m. until sold out. The cost is $8 each. The menu will consist of stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and a brownie.

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 sseeking 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.

Applications for the The 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.

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.

Senior Day to be May 11

The Gathering Place is hosting a Senior Day event on May 11 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, located at 55 N. Broad Street in Canfield. Attendees can play various games, including “The Price is Right.” And optional lunch donation will be available. Call to RSVP at 330-533-3531 or 330-533-6045 or email lordoflife550@sbcglobal.net by May 7.

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.

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.

Library closings

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

Blood pressure check

There will be a blood pressure check by the Salem Area Visitng Nurse Association at the MetroParks Farm library on May 19 from 1-2 p.m.

Gotta move story time

This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. Join the MetroParks Farm Library on May 12 and 26 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.

Fun Time for 4s and 5s

Join the MetroParks Farm library on May 5 and 19 at 10 a.m. for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 4-5) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tales and talk for 2s and 3s

Join the MetroParks Farm 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 is for caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months. There will be twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs, and stories, followed by time to play and socialize at the MetroParks Farm library on May 18 at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

Cardinal 5K doughnut run

The Cardinal 5K doughnut run will take place on May 25 at 11 a.m. at Cardinal Stadium. A munchkin run will also be taking place for children ages 10-years-old and younger. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. All proceeds go to the athletics of the Canfield Cardinals. The price is $25 and children are free.

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.

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.

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 is 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