Boardman Community Briefs

Ringling Bros. contest

Come into a Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County library from Nov. 1-11 to win four tickets to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Legends show which will be at the Covelli Center Nov. 19-22. This event is for children ages 1-12 years.

Suzelis and Khoury to host thyroid health seminar

The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center in Boardman will be hosting a free natural health seminar titled, ”Naturopathic Thyroid Care” on Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Whether your thyroid is overactive or underactive, there are natural options to assist you. In this seminar, Dr. Ted Suzelis, ND, and Valentina Khoury, ND, LAc, will discuss naturopathic options for thyroid health. They will discuss synthetic versus natural thyroid hormone replacement, when is it appropriate to forgo thyroid replacement altogether and what are the natural options for those with an overactive thyroid, including when pregnant or breastfeeding. The seminar will be beneficial for those who already have thyroid issues, along with people who want to keep their thyroid healthy. The seminar will take place at the center at 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite D3, in Boardman (Southbridge West Complex). For more information or to reserve your seat, call 330-729-1350 or go to OhioND.com. This event is free, but RSVP is required.

Gamma Pi hosts October meeting

The Gamma Pi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recently had a dinner at the Fifth Floor Restaurant in Youngstown. Mary Ellen Wilcox introduced the guest speaker, Traci Manning, Mahoning Valley Historical Society Curator of Education. Her program was on Founding Mothers: Great Women in Mahoning Valley History. Her presentation was followed by questions from the Chapter members. Mahoning Valley Historical Society has much to offer in the way of special events, education programming and more. To learn more, visit www.mahoninghistory.org.

ABWA to meet Nov. 10

The Mill Creek Chapter of The American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Johnny’s Restaurant, located at 7807 Market St. in Boardman. The Mill Creek Chapter will be celebrating its 54th Anniversary with the theme “Splash of Italian.” Anthony Horvath of Struthers will entertain with songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and other classics. The menu will include Italian roasted chicken, beef tips and noodles, pasta and meatballs, Italian roasted potatoes, Italian mixed vegetables, tossed salad, fresh baked bread, hot peppers and oil, and coffee, tea or soda. Sheet cake will be served for dessert. The cost is $21.50 per person and guests are welcome. Reservations are due by Nov. 2 to Mandy Codespote at 330-314-8198.

Reader’s Choice book club

The Boardman library will lead a discussion on “Fahrenheit 451,” by Ray Bradbury at 7 p.m. on Nov. 2. Share your favorite books and find out what new ones are being published. They will preview December’s book, “Nightingale,” by Kristin Hannah. This book club is for adults.

Blood pressure screening

The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross will host a blood pressure screening at the Boardman library on Nov. 2 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Yoga family story time

The Boardman library will host Yoga Family Story Time at 6 p.m. on Nov. 10 and 17. The event is an evening story time paired with yoga poses, breathing exercises and imaginative play. All participants will want to wear comfy clothes and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. The program will last 45 minutes. This event is for the whole family.

Sweet science

Watch what happens when different kinds of candy are dunked, squashed, stretched and dissolved, and learn some science at the same time. The Boardman library is hosting Sweet Science at 6 p.m. on Nov. 12. This event is for school-age children, grades K-6.

Thanksgiving holiday closing Nov. 26

All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) system will be closed for Thanksgiving on Nov. 26.

Sensory story time

Join the Boardman library at 10 a.m. on Nov. 28 for a family story time for children of all ages with a sensory focus. This program is designed for children with different needs, including those with Autism, speech/language delays, cognitive impairments, AD/HD and other special needs and challenges. Enjoy books, music and sensory stations with a schedule board and double visuals. Children must attend with an adult. Registration is required. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for Boardman library. Sensory story time is for preschool and school-age children.

Night Owl story time

Join the Boardman library at 6 p.m. on Nov. 3 and 24 for an evening story time for children ages 3-5. Each child must be accompanied by an adult in this 30 minute program featuring finger plays, stories and a craft activity.

Now You Know: youth and social media

Learn which apps and social media outlets can be harmful to youth at the Boardman library at 6 p.m. on Nov. 19. This is part of the “Now You Know!” series presented by Meridian HealthCare, in partnership with the Library.

Reservations are needed and can be made by calling 330-744-8636. For information about the program, contact Renee at 330-259-8623. This program is for adults.

Reece named to Kent State Dean’s List

Brandi Reece, a senior nursing major at Kent State University, was named to the Summer 2015 Dean’s List. Reece is among nearly 375 undergraduate students who have earned and received this recent academic recognition. To qualify for this honor, undergraduate students must obtain a 3.4 GPA or higher while maintaining 12 or more credit hours in a semester. Part time undergraduate students must obtain a 3.4 or higher GPA while maintaining 12 or more credit hours over the course of the fall, spring and summer sessions.

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.

Junior Women’s League to meet Nov. 2

The next meeting of the Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will take place Nov. 2 at Glenellen Assisted Living, located at 9661 Market St. in Boardman, at 7 p.m. Members are to bring items for Operation Christmas Child. The BPJWL Juniorettes will be putting the shoeboxes together at a later date in November. Hostesses for the meeting are Debbie Chop, Linda Crish and Sperry Rongone. They will be making special food items from their heritage that they will share that evening. Pampered Chef will come for the evening meeting as a club fundraiser and members can brings guests for their demonstration. The Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League is open to all women that are 18 or older, residing in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties, who are interested in friendship, fun and community involvement. Their mission is to provide a creative outlet for women interested in providing community service in areas of arts, conservation, education, home life, international affairs and public affairs. Women interested in joining or receiving more information can contact membership Chairwoman, Sperry Rongone, at 330-770-3880 and/or Nina Lowery 330-506-9473.

Gamblers Anonymous meetings

Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who want to recover from their gambling addictions, will meet twice this week in the Youngstown-Warren area. A Gamblers Anonymous meeting takes place every Friday at Westminster Church, located at 119 Stadium Drive in Boardman, and another takes place every Sunday at Christ Church Presbyterian, located at 3425 Hopkins Road in Cornersburg. Both meetings begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. and last about one and a half hours. Those who believe gambling has affected any part of their lives are urged to attend.

14th International Exhibition of Botanical Art and Illustration

The Hunt Institute of Pittsburgh brings the work of 35 botanical documentation artists from around the world to the Weller Gallery at Fellows Riverside Garden. The exhibit will open Oct. 30 and will run through Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Bits and Pieces of Our History

Through December, the Melnick Museum at Fellows Riverside Gardens will showcase the Bits and Pieces of Our History exhibit, which takes a look at the very early years of Mill Creek Park. The exhibit is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Shepherd of the Valley Boardman hosts craft show, seeking vendors

The staff of Shepherd of the Valley will host their annual craft show on Nov. 6 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. They are currently seeking vendors. Tables can be reserved for $20. Space is limited, so vendors are urged to reserve a table quickly. Reservations can be placed by contacting Kim Osborn at 330-726-9061 ext.2414 or kosborn@shepherdofthevalley.com. The craft show will take place in the dining room. The facility is located at 7148 West Boulevard in Boardman. The event is free and open to the public. All proceeds will go to the Boardman activity department to help fund special events for the residents.

Legacy Dog Rescue looking for shoes

Do you have any new or gently worn pairs of shoes that you aren’t wearing and that are just taking up space? Don’t throw them away. Legacy Dog Rescue would be happy to take them off your hands. They partnered with Wooftrax to raise some funds for their rescue, get the shoes to people that need them and avoid the shoes from getting into a landfill, which helps the environment. All the proceeds received for this event will go directly to funding one of Legacy Dog Rescue’s large community dog and cat food giveaways that they periodically have. They are planning to have one in late November around Thanksgiving. Last November, they gave away more than 6,500 pounds of dog and cat food. How it works is they collect gently worn or new shoes of all types and sizes. Then, Wooftrax picks-up the shoes from them. They refurbish the shoes and get them to people that really need them. Drop boxes are located at Family Video Austintown, Coco Moe’s Tanning on Elm Road, Howland Community Animal Hospital, Lil Paws, The Learning Dog Training Center, Spider Web Music and The Wellness Center in Niles. Email ldrcharity@gmail.com for more information.

Bits and pieces of history

Take a look at Mill Creek Park throughout the early years at Fellows Riverside Gardens-Melnick Museum now through December from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.