History Roundtables to begin in Salem

May 10, 2015 at 12:00a.m.

SALEM

Salem Historical Society will begin a new series of History Roundtables from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday and on subsequent second Sundays of each month in the Dale Shaffer meeting room of the society, 239 S. Lundy Ave.

The free, informal sessions are a chance for people with common interests to get together and share their memories and information about local history.

It is also a chance for museum volunteers to preserve the history related to these activities for the archives.

Invite everyone you know to gather for coffee and light refreshments.

This month’s topic will be sharing about the farming, processing, and retailing of dairy products. There were more than 30 dairies in Salem and hundreds in the surrounding area. Dairies played a significant role in the economy and many families have been involved with this industry. Ginger Grilli, society vice president, will host this session.

For information call 330-337-8514.

MYCAP to offer computer classes

YOUNGSTOWN

The Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership, 1325 Fifth Ave., at the corner of Broadway, has scheduled the dates for its upcoming Basic Computer Skills Class. They are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and May 19.

These classes are being held at the Main Library, 305 Wick Ave. in the lower level meeting room

The three-hour beginner’s class covers the mouse, windows operating system, computer terms, basic Internet use and email. Space is limited and registration is required.

All participants must be income eligible at or below 125 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Documentation of eligibility must be submitted.

Participants who complete the class will be entered into a drawing for gift card and laptop computer.

For information about MYCAP call the Youngstown office at 330-747-7921 ext. 1190. The office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and closed Fridays.

Rich Center to host garage sale benefit

NILES

The Paula and Anthony Rich Center for Autism is sponsoring a garage sale to benefit the center. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Pine Tree Plaza in Niles.

Household items, home decor, toys, games, puzzles, educational items, books, seasonal items, holiday items, baby items, accessories and more will be available.

The center is asking for donations; they can be dropped off at Pine Tree Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.

Library will sponsor jigsaw puzzle exchange

SALEM

Salem Public Library, 831 E. State St., is sponsoring a Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange at 10 a.m. May 30 in the Quaker Room.

Drop off puzzles from Thursday through May 28 at the adult service desk and receive tickets to use on May 30 to make your selections.

The program is open to the public and is free.

Only puzzles that are clean, in good condition and have all their pieces will be accepted.

For information call the library at 330-332-0042.

Historical society to conclude lecture series

CANFIELD

Canfield Historical Society will conclude its spring lecture series at 7 p.m. Thursday with a lecture by Judge Cheryl Waite on the Role of the Appellate Court. It will take place at the Bond House, 44 W. Main St., across from the Canfield Library.

Judge Waite was elected to the Seventh District Court of Appeals in 1996, 2002 and 2008 and has served as presiding judge of this court from February 2003-2005 and January 2011-2013.

The seventh district is composed of eight counties including Mahoning and Columbiana.

No registration is necessary. For information call the society at 330-533-3458.