Poland Community Briefs

May 8, 2015 at 12:00a.m.

Lions Club to host Trunk and Treasure sale

The Poland Lions Club will host a Trunk and Treasure Sale on May 23 at the Poland High School parking lot. Venders are needed to fill the spaces and the cost is $10 per space. Those interested in purchasing a space can call 330-360-3641 or 330-757-9268.

Scholar-athletes honored at annual banquet

Nearly 200 Youngstown State University student-athletes were celebrated for their academic accomplishments at the annual YSU Scholar-Athlete Banquet this spring. Several awards were given, as well as honors for student-athletes with GPAs of 3.0 or above. Students from Poland that were recognized were Michelle Klim (women’s track; art studio major), Jason McQuown (men’s golf; accounting major), Allison Mitzel (women’s golf; marketing management major), Anna Pompeo (women’s track; counseling major) and Elizabeth Rogenski (women’s track; physics astronomy major).

New schools coming to Poland

New schools could soon be coming to Poland. The Poland Board of Education voted 5-0 at tonight’s meeting to place a bond issue on the November ballot. The bond issue will build a new state of the art K-5 elementary school and 6-8 middle school.

Champion of our Valley’s Children Celebration

Akron Childrens Hospital of the Mahoning Valley is celebrating the progress in the Mahoning Valley and recognizing those who have made it possible on May 12 at The Lake Club, located at 1140 Paulin Road in Poland, with cocktails and hor d’oeuvres ar 5:30 p.m. and dinner and a program at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $50 admission.

YMCA set to host job skills workshop on May 21

As part of its monthly Lunch and Learn series, the YWCA of Youngstown will host a Job Skills workshop from 12-1 p.m. on May 21. Experts from Ohio Means Jobs will provide information on resume writing and interviewing skills. The cost is $10 per person, which includes lunch. Registration is required by May 18. Email eskolnick@ywcaofyoungstown.org, call Elise at 330-746-6361, ext. 109, or go online at ywca.org/youngstown to register. Registrations will not be accepted at the door.

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.

ABWA 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.

Art classes by Brenda Myers Cohen

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 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 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.

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

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 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.

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 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.

Basic stitching with Youngstown Embroiderer’s Guild

Learn to make a felt applique pin cushion in one of three different designs: a tulip, butterfly or daisy. The Youngstown Embroiderer’s Guild will provide the fabric threads, needle, pattern and volunteers to teach you at the Poland library on May 13 at 1:30 p.m. Registration is required and can be made by calling 330-744-8636 and asking for Poland library.

TAB (Teen Advisory Board) meeting

Check out the monthly TAB (Teen Advisory Board) meeting at the Poland library on May 27 at 6:30 p.m. Help plan and support teen activities at the library. Meet new people and have fun. Newcomers are always welcome. This event is for teens in grades 7-12. Snacks are provided.

DIY vintage

Turn quirky buttons and beads into a DIY vintage inspired book mark at the Poland library on May 12 at 6 p.m. This event is for teens in grades 7-12.

I spy with my Jedi eye

Find Star Wars characters hidden in the library, unravel the secret message and be entered in a drawing for one of two prizes One tween and one teen will win. This event is for tweens in grades 4-6 and teens grades 7-12 at the Poland library during normal library hours in the month of May.

Lego my library

Meet and create Lego designs at the Poland library on May 19 from 6-7 p.m. Legos will be provided. This event is for children, age 6 and up.

Lions Club to host Trunk and Treasure sale

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).

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.

Shepherd of the Valley is expanding

Shepherd of the Valley is pleased to announce they will be expanding their continuum of care at their Poland community. Shepherd’s Board of Directors approved a capital project to offer 32 short term rehab beds in addition to the current assisted and independent living options at the Poland community. The new construction will add 23,624 square feet onto the assisted living facility including a 1800 square foot therapy room with a pool with treadmill capabilities. Shepherd of the Valley plans to break ground in March of 2016 and expects the new construction to be completed in 12 months. They are currently completing the certificate of need process to transfer 32 beds from their Boardman facility to Poland. Boardman currently is licensed for 89 beds. For additional information, please contact Danielle Procopio, Corporate Director of Marketing, Sales and Communication at 330-530-4038 ext. 2057 or by email dprocopio@shepherdofthevalley.com.

Library day closings

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

Murder in the Library

You have been recruited by the local Vice Squad, unofficially of course, to help with the investigation of a possible homicide. You’re invited to attend, incognito, the reception for Ms. Agatha Mystery, famous mystery writer from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Poland library on May 21. At the end of the evening you will be asked to fill out a police report listing the alleged perpetrator, weapon, motive and opportunity, and a detailed explanation of the circumstances surrounding the alleged homicide. As a good detective, you must remain alert to everything that happens during the evening- listen carefully to the suspects, study the crime scene, watch for any unusual circumstances and hunt for hidden “clues” (These are small notes placed in plain sight around the scene of the crime). Only the sleuth with the most correct answers will win the prize. Light refreshments will be served. This event is for adults.

Blood Drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross

The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross will offer a blood drive at the Poland library on May 19 from 12:30-6:30 p.m. For appointments, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Military research for genealogy

During the week of Memorial Day, it is an auspicious and meaningful occasion to explore the records of our armed forces. Learn how to pursue personnel files and unit histories in order to understand your ancestor’s role in defending our nation’s heritage at the Poland library on May 28 at 6 p.m. Weather permitting, after the program we will visit nearby Poland Village Cemetery and observe the final resting places of our veterans. Registration is required by phoning 330-744-8636 or online via the library’s events calendar. This event is for adults.

Buying and selling your home

Join Paul Bevilacqua, Realtor, as he explains the details of buying and selling a home in today’s market at the Poland library on May 18 at 6 p.m. Learn about the whole process from financial preparation to locating, buying and owning your home. There will also be some great tips for selling a home as well. To register, call 330-746-8636 and ask for information services or register online by using the events calendar. This event is for adults.

Couponing and smart saving tips

Go to the Poland library for an informative session on couponing and many other ways to save money on May 13 at 6 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to share tips and ideas. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for information services or register online using the events calendar. This event is for adults.

National Gardens Public Day

Help raise awareness and join Fellows Riverside Gardens May 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.

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.

Gotta move story time

For children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. Join the Poland library for a variety of musical and movement activities that appeal to the “young and restless,” stimulate brain development and motivate language learning. Adults and kids: get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance and talk and play on May 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Fun Time for 4s and 5s

Join the Poland library for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 4-5) become a successful reader on May 21 and 28 at 1 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tales and talk for 2s and 3s

Join the Poland library for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader at 10:30 a.m. on May 7, 14 and 21. 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 old. There will be twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize at the Poland library at 10 a.m. on May 13, 20 and 27. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

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.

Friends Specialty at the Garden Caf opens at Fellows Riverside Gardens

Friends Specialty at the Garden Caf in Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens has officially opened for business. The Garden Caf has been refreshed and newly updated and will offer an eclectic selection of teas, locally roasted coffee, a locally sourced lunch menu, desserts and other libations all served with a complimentary view of stunning Lake Glacier. The Caf is open to the public from Tuesday through Sunday during the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for pastries, coffee and tea. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. For more information or questions, contact Mill Creek MetroParks at 330-702-3000.

Women Artists art exhibition

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