Historical Society seeks assistance

February 13, 2016 at 12:00a.m.

POLAND

Poland Historical Society is seeking individuals with memories of historical events in Poland from 1966 to 2016 to assist with the publication of a book covering this time period. Community organizations and businesses also are invited to submit a history of their group or update existing histories.

Photographs should be sent as a JPG file through email. Submitted articles, limited to 500 words, should be mailed to Poland Historical Society, P.O. Box 5052, Poland, OH 44514, or send in a Microsoft Word file to phs@polandtownship.com by March 1. Call 330-536-6877 for information.

The society reserves the right to edit and publish the submissions, and not all submissions will be published. Personal or family biographical sketches will be denied; events that influenced the village and its community members will be the focus of the book.

Volunteers are needed to write and edit historical articles as well as solicit advertisers. Email the society to indicate how you can help.

The society previously published “Poland Historical Highlights,” which covered Poland’s history from 1866 to 1966. The new supplemental book covering events since 1966 will be available for sale at Celebrate Poland in June; proceeds will benefit the society.

Event for single parents

POLAND

Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman-Canfield Road, will host a free spaghetti dinner at 6 p.m. Feb. 23 to honor and support single parents in the community by offering food and fellowship. The event will be on the second floor auxiliary dining room.

For reservations call 330-757-1553. For information contact Rev. Susan Holley at 330-221-9100.

Coloring for adults

SALEM

Salem Public Library is hosting an informational session for its new program ColorZen at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Quaker Room, 821 E. State St. ColorZen is an adult coloring program that will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month in the library. The first session will feature a presentation by occupational therapist Danielle Crouse on the relaxing and therapeutic effects of coloring for adults. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required by calling 330-332-0042 or visiting the library’s website.

Chicken pie dinner at church rescheduled

FOWLER

Fowler United Methodist Church, 3426 Youngstown-Kingsville Road, has rescheduled a chicken pie dinner originally planned for today. It will be from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Feb. 20.

Meals also include mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, bread, drink and dessert. Cost is $9 for adults, $4 for ages 6 to 12 and free for preschoolers. Takeouts are available. For information call Donna at 330-638-5189.