Austintown Community Briefs

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. 31 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.

Monday Night Writers meeting set for May 18

The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will be May 18 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 Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend.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 and registration is preferred. For more information, contact Christie at 330-793-3675 or atnancy@nancychristie.com.

Linda Porter set to speak on May 18

Linda Porter, club secretary, is this month’s speaker at the Youngstown Chapter of International Torch Clubs dinner-discussion meeting at 6 p.m. on May 18. Miss Porter will deliver a paper on the fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, accompanied by a visual presentation. The meeting will be in Kilcawley Center, Bresnahan Rooms I and II, on the campus of Youngstown State University. The public is invited to attend. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. and the lecture at 7 p.m. Attending only the lecture is free of charge. Dinner for nonmembers is $20. Call 330-757-4148 for reservations. For club information, call 330-792-7351.

Rossi to be guest speaker

Paul Rossi of Boardman will be the main speaker on May 18 for the World War II Heritage Society at AlaCarte Catering in Canfield. A buffet dinner will precede the presentation with cost of $14 per guest at 6:30 p.m. Reservations must be made with David Frank at 330 757-0515 by May 15. The Youngstown area will be hosting Slovak filmmaker Dusan Hudec, director of “The Final Mission”. He is currently touring the country and introducing his documentary on the Slovak villagers’ heroic rescue of Allied airmen downed in the Slovak countryside. The date is May 16 at The First Presbyterian Church, located at 201 Wick Ave., at 12 p.m. Parking and admission is free. Parking available in the church lot adjoining the Masonic lodge.

Free event at the Rust Belt Theater Company

The Rust Belt Theater Company will combine two of its annual events for an evening of music, spoken word and repurposed artwork, to celebrate the LGBT community. The event will take place from 6-10 p.m. on May 15 and 16. The art sale, featuring locally made, recycled jewelry, will begin each night at 6 p.m. Performances will commence each night at 8 p.m., featuring musical selections from “When I Knew...and How It Saved Me,” a production that was designed to bring awareness to the LGBT community. Performers will include Marisa Zamary, Kage Coven, Nicole Zayas, Joyce Jones, Terri MacSkimming, Robert Dennick Joki and more. A large collection of “coming out” stories, as well as testimonies from LGBT parents and allies will be on display in the lobby each night, as well. Admission to this event is free. The Rust Belt Theater Company is located in the Calvin Center, at 755 Mahoning Avenue, just outside of downtown Youngstown.

Austintown Quiz Bowl team finishes fifth

Students from Austintown have an opportunity to compete with 272 teams across the nation in the academic realm. The Quiz Bowl team finished fifth in the Mahoning County League Tournament. The team is fundraising in hope of competing in Illinois.

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.

Austintown parents of incoming kindergarten students are invited to participate in two sessions with their child in June. The math and reading sessions will take place at Austintown Elementary School from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Participants will learn games to build foundational skills and will receive materials to use at home during the summer. Children will also have the opportunity to eat a complimentary breakfast and lunch. Due to limited space only one parent or guardian may attend; also, siblings are not permitted to attend. If a parent or guardian is unable to attend another adult may participate in place of a parent. Children must be registered for kindergarten in order to participate in this program. Registration forms are available at AES and must be returned by May 22.

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.

YMCA set to host job skills workshop 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.

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 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 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. 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 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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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 20 and 27 from 12-1 p.m. The cost is $10 a class.

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.

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.

Stamping with Cindy

Learn to create your own handmade cards using stamps, punches and other fun tools at the Austintown library May 22 at 10 a.m. and May 26 at 6:30 p.m. Sign up for either session to create each month’s greeting card with matching envelope and 3D item. Class size is limited and registration required. Call 330-744-8636 to register. This event is for adults.

Nominate YA books

Take a look back at some of the favorite reads of the 2014-2015 school year from the Austintown library. Vote for which book is most likely to succeed, cutest couple and more. This event is for teens in grades 7-12 during normal library hours in the month of May.

Grab and go craft for May

Make a craft to take home at the Austintown library during normal hours for the month of May. This event is for children of all ages.

Gotta move story time

This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. Join the Austintown library for a variety of musical and movement activities that appeal to the “young and restless,” stimulate brain development and motivate language learning at 10 a.m. on May 21 and 28. Adults and children: get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, and talk and play.

Tales and talk for 2s and 3s

Join the Austintown 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 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 May 19 and 26 at 10 a.m. at the Austintown library. 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.

Supper at Smith Corners Church to take place May 21

There will be a free supper at Smith Corners Church, located at 3000 S. Canfield Niles Road in Austintown, on May 21 from 4:30-6 p.m. Donantions accepted to continue this program.

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.

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.

Library closing

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

Friends of the Austintown Library meeting and program

Patricia Natalia Dunbar, President of the “Friends of the Mahoning River,” will present the mission of their group (to promote, advocate, education, recreation and restoration of the Mahoning River) for adults at the Austintown library May 18 at 10 a.m.

Show what you know: body scrubs

Learn the basic components needed to make your own body scrubs from salt, sugar and other basic ingredients. Make one to take home with you at the Austintown library on May 18 at 6:30 p.m. Class size is limited. Call to register. This event is for adults.

Coupon Swap at the library

Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Drop in at the Austintown library to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons or learning new tips from other coupon-clippers. This event is for adults during normal library hours in the month of May.

Blind date with a book

Exciting, single book is seeking a fun-loving reader. Will be wearing a plain book jacket and sitting out on display during Austintown Library hours in May. This event is for adults.

Blood pressure check

There will be a blood pressure check by the Salem Area Visiting Nurse Association at the Austintown library on May 26 at 11 a.m.

Basic computer class: email

Learn how easy it is to set up your own email account. This is a beginner’s class at the Austinntown library on May 27 at 6:30 p.m. that will cover setting up an Internet based email account and how to use it. Some knowledge of computers and the Internet is required. Space is limited to four. Call 330-744-8636 to register and specify basic computer class at Austintown: e-mail. This event is for adults.

Saturday movie matinee

Join the Austintown library for a Saturday movie matinee on May 16 at 2:30 p.m. Bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the movie. Children ages 7 and younger must be with an adult. The movie will be a newly released DVD rated PG or G.

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.

Astronomy night

The third annual Bill Pearce Memorial Star Party will be on June 6 from 9-11 p.m. The rain date will be June 12. This event is free and open to the public at Austintown Park-Pogany Pavilion (turn left on the first road when entering the park). For more information, contact Rich Mattiussi at mattiussi52001@yahoo.com

Pre-Kindergarten story time

This program is for ages 4 and 5 to help develop pre-literacy and kindergarten readiness skills at the Austintown library at 11:30 a.m. on May 13, 20 and 27. Use books, stories, rhymes, music, movement and crafts to help your child get ready for kindergarten.

Who let the dogs out

Going on vacation soon and don’t want to leave your dog in the kennel? Call Cheryl Segall, a home pet sitter and founder of “Who Let The Dogs Out”. Call Cheryl at 330-782-3163 or 330-787-1381.

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.

Immaculate Heart of Mary 5K run

Immaculate Heart of Mary is putting on the annual 5K festival and Kids run on June 4 at 7 p.m. All participants must be registered, including those in the childrens run. The adult entry fee is as low as $10. The children’s run is free. Runners can register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Austintown/Ihmfestival5k.

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: 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.