Poland Community Briefs

Diva Donations opens for girls in need

Diva Donations, a formal clothing closet where girls can borrow a gown shoes and jewelry in exchange for a small deposit of $25, which is partially refunded when items are returned or full deposit returned when one hour of community service is provided in the Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull county areas to any 501c3 charity (documentation required) will be open for homecoming, winter formal and sweethearts dances on Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. until noon. No prom wear will be going out at this time. The first prom appointments will be the last week in Febuary. Diva Donations is located at 11836 South Ave. in North Lima.

From the garden

Fellows Riverside Gardens will host a demonstration and tasting with Chef David Armstrong. Armstrong will create a meal that you wi;; want to share with friends to warm your heart and theirs. Dine on tomato crostinis, an endive, apple and orange salad, and herb-crusted salmon filet that is paired with a specialty beverage. The cost is $36 ($30 for FFRG members) and you must register and pay by Feb. 7.

Twenty-eight day detox seminar

The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center in Boardman will be hosting a free natural health seminar titled ”28 Day Detox” on Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Join Dr. Ted Suzelis, ND and Valentina Khoury Dubasic ND, LAc for an informative seminar about the Ohio Naturopathic 28 Day Detox challenge. This program is a gentle and safe detox that will leave you feeling healthier and more energetic. The detox incorporates a healthy eating program with specific supplements to support digestion, detoxification and elimination to jump start any health goals you may have. 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. The seminar is free, but RSVP is required.

MCCTC is now accepting applications for 2016-2017

Students interested in attending the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center for the 2016-2017 school year can now apply. The application is available for sophomore students on the school’s website. Current students do not need to reapply. The school offers 23 programs and has a limited number of seats per program. If you are interested in applying, visit the school website at www.mahoningctc.org.

Knitting guild to meet Feb. 9

The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will meet on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Rotary Community Building in Fair Park in Canfield. Marlyn Ibele will instruct a program on a provisional cast on. A mystery knit along will also be presented, along with a trunk show by Gwen Erin Natural Fibers of Hubbard. Anyone interested in joining the guild or donating yarn for charity work can contact the group at wrkg.ohio@gmail.com.

Poland LaCrosse Club registration on Feb. 7

Boys and girls registration for Poland LaCrosse Club teams is scheduled for Feb. 7 from 1-4 p.m. at Poland Public Library in the meeting room on second floor behind the Children’s reading room.

Poland Vet Centre welcomes McMurray

Dr. Katie McMurray is returning home to Poland to join the Poland Veterinary Centre team in February. She is a Mooney High School graduate and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Zoology from Kent State University. After 2.5 years of veterinary school in St. Kitts, McMurray came back to the states with her rescued soulmate pup, Hope, and completed a year of clinical education at Purdue University. She earned her doctoral degree from Ross University in 2012. Since becoming a veterinarian, McMurray worked in a small animal practice in Berea and developed special interests in client education, preventive care, internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. She is a member of multiple state and national veterinary organizations, including the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association.

Bush earns Fall Dean’s List recognition

Chloe Bush of Poland has been named to the 2015 fall semester Dean’s List at Ohio Wesleyan University. To earn Dean’s List recognition, Ohio Wesleyan students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes.

Mill Creek Champter of ABWA to meet

The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will host its Feb. 9 meeting at A La Cart Catering in Canfield. The guest speaker will be Dr. Friedrich Koknat, Youngstown State University professor emeritus in chemistry, who will be narrating on Love Stamps as he is a representative of the Mahoning Valley Stamp Club. Networking begins at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be creamed chicken on biscuits, roast beef, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, salads, bread and butter and beverages and Valentine cream pastry for dessert. The cost is $18 and the deadline for getting in your reservations is Feb. 2 by calling Marilyn Abramski at 330-726-2527 or Jackie Fischio at 330-788-6634.

Local students named to 2015 Fall Dean’s List

Poland students that have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester at the University of Mount Union are Jacqueline Jepsen, Molly MacFarland, Nadya Stratton, Erin Tamulonis, Devan Weckerly and Jacob Wolfe. To be eligible for Dean’s List, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours of traditionally graded coursework while achieving a grade point average of 3.550 or better with no grade below a B.

As part of Poland’s Sesquicentennial in 2016, the Poland Historical Society will publish a supplemental history book to the original Poland Historical Highlights which covered Poland’s History from 1866-1966. The new book will be available for sale at the June 2016 Celebrate Poland event. Proceeds will benefit the Historical Society. The Society is providing an opportunity for those who have memories of historical events in Poland from 1966-2016 to help record and preserve the history during this time period for future generations. Community organizations and businesses may also submit a history of their group or update existing histories. Articles should be limited to 500 words. You may also submit photographs, preferably a JPG file by email. You can mail your writings to the Poland Historical Society at P.O. Box 5052, Poland, OH 44514. However, they would prefer a digital Microsoft Word file for easy editing emailed to phs@polandtownship.com by March 1. Call 330-536-6877 for further information. The Poland Historical Society reserves the right to edit, publish or reject all writings submitted. It is not the intent to publish personal or family biographical sketches in this book. They will concentrate on documenting events that have occurred in Poland or influenced the lives of the community. They are also need volunteers to help with this project to write historical articles, edit articles and to solicit advertisers. Send an email to phs@polandtownship.com and indicate how you can help.

Local churches to offer Lenten luncheons

Beginning on Feb. 17, Poland area churches will again offer Lenten Luncheons each Wednesday during Lent, except Holy Week. All luncheons will take place at Holy Family Parish Center, located at 2729 Center Road in Poland. Participating congregations are Church of the Rock, Prince of Peace Lutheran, Holy Family, Poland Presbyterian, Poland United Methodist and Heritage Presbyterian. Each luncheon begins with a short devotional message at noon with the luncheon to follow. All are welcome to attend the devotions at no cost. The luncheon is available at a cost of $8 per ticket per week. Tickets can be purchased through participating congregations or by calling Holy Family at 330-757-1545. Tickets must be purchased by the Monday prior to each week’s luncheon. No extra meals will be available.

East High class of 1966 reunion

The East High class of 1966 has begun making plans for their 50th reunion. They are looking for up-to-date addresses from all classmates who would like to attend. The event is planned for Sept. 2 from 6-10 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Hall on the East Side. There will be a buffet dinner and music provided by a DJ. The cost to attend is $40 per person. For details and information or to provide a current address, call Janine Johnson (Ross) at 330-716-1543 or Marie Mamonis (Macchio) at 330-533-1633.

Preschool art fun

Hear a story on Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Poland library and then have fun exploring the story through art projects. This event is for preschoolers.

GA to meet

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 GA 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 Youngstown (Cornersburg). Both meetings 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.

Prince of Peace to host pancake, sausage supper

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located at 2985 Center Road in Poland, will serve a pancake and sausage supper on Feb. 9 at 5:30-7 p.m. Donations are appreciated but not necessary. Join in food and fellowship. On Ash Wednesday, worship will be offered at noon and 7 p.m., including Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion and each service. All are welcome.

Mahoning Valley Ulster hosts Wine Taste

The Mahoning Valley Ulster Project is set to host its annual Wine Taste on Feb. 14 at Drake’s Landing in Canfield from 2-5 p.m. This is a major fundraiser for the Ulster Project. Tickets to the event are $30 per person or $50 per couple, and include a wine and beer taste, light appetizers, a Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle and giveaways. The Mahoning Valley Ulster project is a summer exchange program, which brings together teen leaders from Northern Ireland and the United States. The program offers spiritual, social and service opportunities to help the students discover the common ground they share despite religious differences. Each year, Valley families play host to more than a dozen Northern Irish teens for this enriching experience. Tickets to the event are pre-sale only and can be purchased by calling 330-565-2900 or 330-518-5290.

Trim a tree for February

Decorate an ornament for the Poland library’s all-season tree during regular hours throughout February. This event is for children of all ages.

MCCTC receives Advanced Career Pathways Grant

The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center has received the Advanced Career Pathways Grant For Clean Energy Technology for the 2016-17 school year. This grant is provided by the Ohio Department of Education and the Southern Regional Education Board’s High Schools That Work, supporting new career-tech programs relevant to the 21st century workplace. Each four-course Advanced Career pathway curriculum is rich with hands-on projects that stimulate students and help them understand the relationship between theory and application. Advanced Career combines college-ready core academic content with hands-on, project-based assignments centered on a defined career focus. The grant money will go towards new equipment, professional development for staff and Clean Energy Technology curriculum for the new ninth and tenth-grade STEM school opening in the 2016-17 school year.

Read, rap and snack

Join the Poland library’s teen book club on Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. For the February meeting, they will discuss a book chosen at the January meeting. Look for postings with the book title after the January meeting. They will also leave time to discuss any of your favorite books/music/movies/TV shows so feel free to attend even if you haven’t read the chosen book. Snacks will be provided. This event is for teens in grades 7-12.

Sit and stitch

Sit and stitch with others at the Poland library on Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. Share ideas and skills while making new friends. Bring your own quilting, appliqu , knit or crochet projects and supplies. This is not an instructor-led activity. This event is for teens and adults.

Get connected with digital media

Learn how to download free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, complete issues of magazines and more to your computer and mobile devices on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Poland library. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the specific library to register. This event is for adults.

Half-Price Sales

There will be a special book sale for Valentine’s Day at the Friends of PLYMC bookstore, located in the lower level of the Poland library, from Feb. 1-14 with a half-price sale on all romance, fiction, softbounds, cookbooks, self-help and craft books. From Feb. 15-29, in honor of President’s Day, there will be a half-price sale on all history, presidents, government and political books.

Yoga class

Attend a yoga class at the Poland library every Wednesday in February at 5 p.m. The cost is $10 per session. This event is sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC and is for adults.

Poland Relay for life to by May 21 and 22

The 2016 Poland Relay for Life will take place May 21 and 22 from 2 p.m. until 10 a.m. at the Poland Seminary High School Stadium. This years’ events include the Kids’ Relay Party, starting at 2:30 p.m., with free activities, games, entertainment and a “Celebrating More Birthdays” cake. The second Miss Relay Pageant will begin at 4 p.m. for girls ages 0–18 years-old. New this year is a $500 scholarship for pageant contestants ages 16–18. The Buddy Marshall Memorial Scholarship will be awarded at the Poland Relay for Life event. At 6 p.m., the Survivor Ceremony begins with the crowning of the Survivor King and Queen. At 7 p.m., the complimentary Survivor Dinner will be served for all survivors and their care givers. The Luminaria ceremony takes place at 10 p.m., and games and contests will go on throughout the night. For more information about the 2016 Miss Relay Pageant and Scholarship, call 330-883-7541 after 5 p.m. or message the Poland Relay for Life Facebook page. The pageant entry deadline is March 1.

How many kisses?

Guess how many Hershey’s kisses are in the jar at the Poland library during regular library hours throughout February. If your guess is the closest, you can take them all home. This event is for children in grades 1-6.

Lego my library

Meet from 6-7 p.m. on Feb. 23 and enjoy creating Lego designs at the Poland library. Legos will be provided. This event is for children, age 6 and up.

Bonding with babies and books

This event is for caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months. There will be 20 minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize at the Poland library every Wednesday in February at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tales and talk for 2s and 3s

Join the Poland library every Thursday in February at 1:30 p.m. for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Feb. 11 program will have a holiday theme.

Frozen February Valentine’s party

Join the Poland library as they celebrate Valentine’s Day, frozen-style, on Feb. 13 at 2:30 p.m. Make a valentine, enjoy activities and have snacks. 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 Poland library for a variety of musical and movement activities that appeal to the “young and restless,” stimulate brain development and motivate language learning on Feb. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Adults and children, get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, and talk and play.