Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association meets Thursday

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

Phil Kidd, associate director of Youngstown Cityscape, founder of Defend Youngstown, and business owner of the Youngstown Nation store in downtown Youngstown, is the featured speaker at the Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association meeting Thursday at Faith Community Church, 1919 E. Midlothian Blvd.

Refreshments and social time will begin at 6 p.m., and a business meeting will follow at 6:30. The session is open to all city residents.

Kidd will speak about the revitalization of downtown. Information on neighborhood happenings also will be provided to Brownlee Woods residents. Phil Skowron, community police officer, will also visit to discuss neighborhood issues.

The association also will discuss plans for its fall car show, “Dress Up Your Car,” and trunk-or-treat event from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 in the church parking lot.

The group also will participate in Midlothian Boulevard Better Block event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 organized by Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. Food, fun and entertainment will be offered on the 1900 block of Midlothian Boulevard between Sheridan Road and Irma Street.