Austintown Community Briefs

Shepherd of the Valley to Host Job Fair

Shepherd of the Valley will be hosting a job fair recruiting staff for all five of their locations as well as for their home health agency. Shepherd management will be available to interview and hire on site. The job fair will be Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley, located at 5525 Silica Road in Austintown. Shepherd will be looking to hire for all available positions. Candidates will be able to view positions and interview with the prospective manager. Shepherd asks candidates to make sure to bring photo identification. If interested in a traveling position, also bring proof of auto insurance. Attendees can go online to www.ShepherdoftheValley.com prior to view available positions at the five Shepherd of the Valley locations. For more information, contact Celina Williams, Human Resources Director for Shepherd of the Valley, at 330-530-4038, ext. 2038 or cwilliams@ShepherdoftheValley.com.

Spaghetti dinner benefit to be Oct. 3

There will be a benefit spaghetti dinner and Chinese auction in memory of Austintown resident and business owner Deanna Hosey on Oct. 3 from 12-4 p.m. at Four Mile Run Road Christian Church, located at 701 N. Four Mile Run Road in Austintown. Throughout the past decade, Hosey had dedicated herself and business, Something Unique Florist, to help the schools and many local charities and causes. The menu includes a spaghetti dinner with salad, bread and butter, dessert and beverage. The donation for the event is $8 for adults and $5 for Children. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the flower shop or Advanced Marketing in Austintown Plaza. Carry out will be available. There will also be a Chinese auction, flower sales and 50/50 raffle. A fund is also set up at Farmers National Bank under “Deanna Hosey Pedals of Love” (note it is “Pedals”) and donations can be made at any Farmers location.

Basket raffle to help dogs of Mahoning County

Legacy Dog Rescue, Friends of Fido and Youngstown Dogs are hosting a huge basket raffle on Oct. 10 at Davidson’s Restaurant/Tavern, located at 3636 Canfield Road in Canfield, from 2–5 p.m. Eighty great baskets and gift cards will be raffled off. The winner will be drawn at 5 p.m. and need not be present. The Old Goats will be playing from 3-6 p.m. Come out and have a great dinner and a drink with great friends working together to help the dogs of Mahoning County. For more information, contact Jenn at 330-719-5569 or follow the organizations on Facebook.

Pork-kraut dinner to be Sept. 27

The Youngstown Saxon Club, located at 710 S. Meridian Road, will host its next pork-kraut dinner on Sept. 27 from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The price of $9.50 for adults and $5 for children includes dessert and coffee, tea or pop. The public is welcome and take-outs will be available.

Bow-Wow-Ween to be Oct. 3

Legacy Dog Rescue will sponsor Bow-Wow-Ween, a community Halloween event from 12-2 p.m. on Oct. 3 at Austintown Township Park in the Pogany Pavilion. To participate, dogs must be leashed at all times, up to date on vaccinations and handled by an adult. Among the features will be pet and child photos, refreshments, basket auction, games and goodies. For a $5 donation, a pet or child can be entered in all costume contests. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes in a number of categories. Proceeds will help Legacy Dog Rescue, a local nonprofit group, save dogs that have been abandoned, abused or neglected, and place them into loving homes. For more about vendor opportunities or to participate, contact Legacy_Jenn@aol.com or Legacy_Paula@aol.com, or follow the organization on Facebook.

Knitting guild to meet

The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will host a special knit-in program on Oct. 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the Austintown library, located at at 600 S. Raccoon Road. Pat Jones will instruct members on making Boo Boo Bears, a child friendly soother. Members are to bring various sizes of knitting needles and assorted yarns. Also members are encouraged to bring a finger food snack to share. The library is not sponsoring or participating in this event. For more information about this event or possible membership, e-mail the group at wrkg.ohio@gmail.com.

Class of 1956 to have reunion

The Chaney High School Class of 1956 has planned a luncheon reunion for Oct. 9 at 11:30 a.m. at the Belleria Pizza and Italian Restaurant located on South Meridian Road. Meals may be ordered from the menu. Spouses and friends are welcome. If there are any questions, contact Larry Probert at 330-799-1204.

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.

Quarter Auction set for Oct. 17

The Immaculate Heart of Mary Social Concerns Group will host a Quarter Auction on Oct. 17 in the Parish Center, located at at 4500 Norquest Blvd. in Austintown. The doors will open at 6 p.m. with the auction beginning at 7 p.m. Bring your own beverages and snacks for your table. Coffee, dessert, pop and water will be provided. Tickets are $10 and all money raised will be donated to The Immaculate Heart of Mary Social Concerns Group’s various charities. For more information or to obtain tickets, call Rebecca Velasco at 330-799-7751 or Bea Capezzuto at 330-793-4843.

Steak Fry on Sept. 26

The St. Vincent de Paul Society is having its annual Steak Fry on Sept. 26 at St. Christine Parish in Youngstown. The event helps to fund the dining hall that serves more than 108,000 meals annually and the food pantry that distributes more than 3,100 boxes annually.

Watkins graduates from Kent State

Sarah Elizabeth Watkins of Austintown graduated in May from Kent State University with a Master of Science in nursing-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care after obtaining National Board Certification from the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board in July. She will begin practicing as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with Akron Childrens Hospital. Watkins obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Kent State in 2008 and has worked as an RN for Akron Childrens for more than seven years. She is the daughter of Emil and Annette Grahovac of Austintown, and resides there with her husband, Josh, and two sons, Ross and Michael.

Learning to co-parent through divorce

The Happiness Coalition is hosting a four-week series of Learning to Co-Parent Through Divorce. Join to learn tools to help you co-parent successfully and assist you in understanding and responding to the needs of your children before, during and after divorce. Call Robyn Podboy to register at 330-757-4259. Classes will take place on Wednesday evenings beginning Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at 1570 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Suite C-101 in Austintown. Further information can be found at www.happinesscoalition.com.

Begin your new life navigating through separation/divorce support group

Join this small group for those whose lives have been affected by divorce or separation. You don’t have to go through it alone. Be a part of a caring group of people that together will find peace, power and healing. Look forward to rebuilding your life with a positive focus. The group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. at RP Life Consulting, located at 1570 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Building C-101 in Austintown. For more information, contact Robyn Podboy at 330-757-4259.

Friends of the Austintown Library program and meeting

Jim Sutman, Director of Iron and String Life Enhancement, Inc., parent company of The Purple Cat, will speak at the Friends of the Austintown Library Program and Meeting. This meeting will take place at the Austintown library at 10 a.m. on Sept. 28.

September is National Preparedness Month

Austintown SERVPRO disaster recovery specialist says a readiness plan is the key to business continuity when disaster strikes. September is National Preparedness Month, an annual awareness event sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Because SERVPRO knows the time to create a disaster readiness plan is before you need it, they have developed the SERVPRO Æ Emergency READY Program. SERVPRO Æ professionals specialize in disaster restoration, cleanup and repair services, helping to remediate damage, making it like it never even happened, for both commercial and residential customers. For more information on SERVPRO Æ of Ashtabula & North Trumbull Counties, please contact James Dobson at 440-319-3360 or dobson.sp9960@gmail.com. For more information on the SERVPRO Æ and the SERVPRO Æ Emergency READY Program, visit https://ready.servpro.com/home/mobileapp.

Austintown Alumni Association Raffle

Members of the Austintown Alumni Association are selling raffle tickets to support the association’s scholarship fund. The fund awarded $7,000 to Fitch Seniors who graduated in June. The raffle tickets are $1 each or six tickets for $5. First prize is $500; second prize is a variety of gift certificates to local businesses; third prize is a dinner for two at Rachel’s Restaurance plus a bouquet of flowers every month. Winners of the raffle will be announced at the Austintown Hall of Fame football game on Oct. 2. For tickets or more information, please contact Joann Sulenski at 330-793-1101.

Pre-kindergarten story time

This program is for 4- and 5-year-olds to help develop pre-literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. The program will use books, stories, rhymes, music, movement and crafts to help your child get ready for kindergarten. This program will take place at the Austintown library at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 30.

Bonding with babies and books

This program is for caregivers and their little ones between 6-23 months at the Austintown library at 10 a.m. The program will take place every Tuesday in September, and will include twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize.

Tales and talk for 2s and 3s

This program is for children ages 2 and 3 and their caregivers at the Austintown library at 10 a.m. on Sept. 30. Join the library for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader.

Grab and go craft for September

Through the month of September, children of all ages can go to the Austintown library during regular hours and make a craft to take home.

Lego my library

Children ages 6 and up can enjoy creating Lego designs at the Austintown library at 11 a.m. on Sept. 26. Legos will be provided.

Take a guess

Throughout September, stop by the Austintown library during regular hours and guess the number of items in the jar. The closest guess wins a small prize.

Tales to tails

Come and read to a therapy dog from Pet Partners at the Austintown library at 2 p.m. on Sept. 26. You can bring your own book to read to a furry friend, or let the librarians find one for you. Space is limited, so registration is required. Register online or by calling 330-744-8636 and ask for the Austintown library.

September is National Preparedness Month

Dennis O’Harra, Director of the Mahoning County Emergency Management Agency, will be giving a presentation at the Austintown library on Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will cover protective measures to take before, during and after an emergency. The program also includes information on caring for seniors, disabled individuals and pets during an emergency. Informational handouts will be provided. Register online using the events calendar or by calling the library at 330-744-8636.

A new name for Austintown Fitch High School Falcon Stadium

The Austintown Local School District announced a long-term partnership with Greenwood Chevrolet for the naming rights of the Austintown Fitch High School Falcon Stadium. The new name effective today is Greenwood Chevrolet Austintown Falcon Stadium.

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.

Recruitment and team registration taking place

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter is inviting Mahoning and Columbiana County area residents to form teams and register to participate in the Mahoning Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 10 at the Watson Tressel Training Site at Youngstown State University, located at 651 Elm Street in Youngstown. The Walk is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support, education and research. Check in is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. and opening ceremonies will begin at 9:30 a.m. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s takes place annually in more than 700 communities. The event is an inspiring and meaningful experience that calls on participants of all ages to share their collective voice as an advocate, walk in honor of their loved ones and help raise awareness of programs and services available to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, there will be refreshments, basket drawings, a children’s corner and entertainment, as well as other activities.

Family fun Fridays

Each Friday, take part in the drop-in activities in the Family Garden at Fellows Riverside Gardens now through Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

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.