GOOD MORNING

GOOD MORNING

SALVATION ARMY WEEK

The Salvation Army of Mahoning County is having a week of celebration of 130 years of service to the Mahoning Valley. Today, the organization’s annual Civic Dinner will take place at 5:30 p.m. at The Lake Club, 1140 Paulin Road, Poland. Local leaders will be recognized for service in the Mahoning Valley. Tickets are $70 and can be purchased by visiting http://neo.salvationarmy.org/north- eastohio/2015Mahoning-civicdinner.

On Saturday, a Family Fun Bike Ride begins at 8 a.m. at Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield. For registration fees and other information about the events, call 330-270-5999.

YWCA ART CLASSES

During May, artist Brenda Myers Cohen is offering art classes in conjunction with the YWCA of Youngstown’s annual art show. Classes are from 10 a.m. to noon today, next Wednesday, May 20 and 27 at the Senior Center, 1110 Fifth Ave.

Participants may attend as many sessions as they wish. The cost is $6 per person, payable at the beginning of the class. All supplies are included. Registration is not required.

Cohen will instruct participants in the art of making a 5-by-7-inch project. 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. For information, call Rita at 330-746-6361, ext. 102.

MERCER county DOGS

State dog wardens will be conducting canvassing checking for dog licenses and rabies vaccinations during May in Mercer County.

The Mercer County treasurer is reminding all residents who have not purchased a 2015 dog license, now is the time to purchase them. State law requires all dogs 3 months and older to be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year. Dog licenses can be purchased in the county treasurer’s office, online at www.mcc.co.mercer.pa.us or at a local dog license agent.

An annual dog license is $ 8.50, or $6.50 if the animal is spayed or neutered, and purchased at the county treasurer’s office. Lifetime licenses are available for dogs that have permanent identification such as a microchip or tattoo. Older adults and people with disabilities may be eligible for discounts.

The dog license application is simple and requests only owner contact information and details about the dog being licensed, such as name, age, breed and color. For more information or to obtain the name of the business in your area that sells dog licenses, call the Mercer County Treasurer’s Office at 724-662-4440 or email grichard@mcc.co.mercer.pa.us.