Austintown Community Briefs

Austintown Local School district announces open enrollment 2016-2017

The Austintown Local School district will have statewide open enrollment for the 2016-2017 school year. Applications will be accepted for the students in grades kindergarten through ninth-grade, and they can be downloaded on the Austintown Local Schools website beginning on March 4. In order to be accepted for open enrollment, completed applications must be submitted online. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Any students living in the state of Ohio and entering grades kindergarten through ninth are eligible. One application must be completed for each student. Call the registration office if any additional information is needed at 330-797-3900, ext. 1516.

Austintown students named to Baldwin Wallace University’s Deans List

The following local students have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall Semester 2015 at Baldwin Wallace University: Joesph Corradi and Alyssa Spear. Students who receive at least a 3.6 GPA for seven or more graded hours in a single semester are named to the Dean’s List.

Austintown students named to Walsh Univesity Dean’s List

Walsh University is an independent, co-educational Catholic liberal arts and sciences institution that promotes academic excellence and diversity. The following students earned Dean’s List honors for the Fall 2015 Semester: Robert Ferguson, Emily Durina, Lindsay Ignazio, Lea Carroll, Julie Larkin, Kenda Learn and Monica Mattiussi.

Dairy Queen Easter events

Bring the children to Dairy Queen for fun Easter activities. Pet the cute “live” bunnies, eat lunch with the Easter Bunny and Curly the Cone, take a free picture with the Easter Bunny and color eggs the “DQ way.” Dairy Queen will also offer free candy filled eggs to the children. Join in the fun from 1-4 p.m. on March 12, at the Austintown Dairy Queen, located at 146 N. Canfield Niles Road, and March 20 at the Cornersburg Dairy Queen, located at 3555 S. Meridian Road.

Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen

Cornersburg Dairy Queen, located at 3555 S. Meridian Road and Austintown Dairy Queen, located at 146 N. Canfield Niles Road, both owned and operated by the Smith family of Canfield, will be hosting a Free Cone Day on March 15 (limit of one per person). This is the seventh year for the event and each guest is humbly asked to consider making a donation to the company’s chosen charity: Akron Children’s Hospital. The Smith family is proud that last year, they donated more than $10,000 to Akron Children’s Hospital on behalf of these Dairy Queen stores.

Fitch Academic Team defeats East Palestine

On Feb. 3, Fitch ¥s Academic Team defeated East Palestine in both junior varsity and varsity games. The Fitch varsity team won their first game by 210 points and the second by 25 points. Seniors Austin Coulter and Kevin Yacucci were the stop two scorers for the varsity team. Coulter scored 100 points between the two games while Yacucci scored 75 total. The junior varsity also outscored East Palestine, winning the first game by 240 points and the second by 320 points. Junior Ross Bailey and senior Michael Chizmar were the top scorers for the junior varsity team. Bailey scored 160 points total and Chizmar scored 45 points. Currently Fitch is ranked the third out of 32 teams in the league.

Spaghetti dinner to benefit the Mickey Schuster scholarship fund

Come to the Bethel Lutheran Church, located at 425 Crestview Drive, fellowship hall for a spaghetti dinner on March 5 from 4-7 p.m. This event will benefit the Mickey Schuster Scholarship Fund. Adult dinners are $8 and dinners are $5 for children under 12. Carry-outs are available. If you have any questions, call the church at 330-758-5745.

Woman of the Year dinner to be March 8

The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will host its annual Woman of the Year dinner at Piccadilly Parlour on the green in Canfield on March 8. The guest speaker will be Barbara Shaffer, Society Features Editor of the Vindicator. During the evening the committee will announce its 2016 Woman of the Year and present her with gifts and plaques. She will be the chapter representative as she attends all functions including the national convention in the fall. Dinner will include cream of broccoli cheddar soup, potato and chive quiche, assorted tea sandwiches and mini desserts, tea, coffee, ice tea and lemonade. The cost is $20 and the public is invited. Call your reservations into Bonnie Pannunzio no later than March 4 at 330-793-2437. The Daffin’s Easter candy will be distributed and committees will form to prepare for the annual basket auction on April 24 at the Ursuline Center on Shields Road.

Knitting guild receives top honors

The Western Reserve Knitting Guild of Canfield took top honors in a nationally sponsored contest. The “Big Apple Lemon Drive” contest was sponsored by the Craft Yarn Council as a way to promote the benefits of knitting and crocheting as a way to relieve stress. Guilds and craft clubs around the country were asked to knit or crochet lemon shaped stress balls which will be handed out in NYC in April for National Stress Month to help relieve tax time stress. The Western Reserve Knitting Guild made the most “lemons” in their category to win this honor. To contact the group about joining or to donate yarn for its charity work, email wrkg.ohio@gmail.com.

YWCA accepting entries for 34th Annual Women Artists: A Celebration! Art Exhibition

The YWCA of Youngstown is accepting entries for its 34th Annual Women Artists: A Celebration! Art Exhibition, which will take place June 18 until July 15 at 25 W. Rayen Ave. The art exhibition showcases works by local, regional and national women artists age 18 and older. The juried show features all media, including paintings, drawings, photographs, fiber, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry and metal work. New this year is a special rate for artists ages 18-25. Also new is an online entry option. Entry forms are available by calling 330-746-6361, ext. 102, or at WomenArtists.ywca.org/2016. An online entry option is also available on the website. Forms are due by March 28. Artists may enter a maximum of five entries. This year’s juror is Dr. Stephanie L. Smith, professor of art history at Youngstown State University. A preview party for the show will take place from 7-9 p.m. on June 17 at the YWCA. Proceeds from the art show will benefit the YWCA Housing Programs.

Free tax preparation for qualifying individuals

The local branches of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will again provide locations for free tax preparation and electronic filing for seniors and those (at any age) with low to moderate income. The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify. All sites are staffed by volunteers who have been trained and certified by the IRS.

Orchid walk-up clinic

On March 2, bring your orchids to Fellows Riverside Gardens and have an orchid expert look at your plant, talk about its culture, and help you re-pot it if necessary. Drop-ins are welcome from 6-8 p.m.

Spring seminar

On March 9, Fellows Riverside Gardens will host a spring seminar from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Landscape and Nursrey Association, MCMP and OSU Extension - Mahoning County. Topics will focus on innovative ideas for the green industry. Call 330-398-7710 or visit www.mvlna.org for details. Entry is $70 to the public, $40 for MVLNA, FFRG and Garden Club members and Master Gardeners.

Orchids of China

Tom Sampliner, noted native flower photographer and native orchid specialist, will present a slideshow tour of his visit to China. Hosted by Fellows Riverside Gardens on March 10 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8.

Advanced Master Gardener series

This series, led by Ellen Speicher, will focus on pruning, plant names and fall gardening. The event will be hosted by Fellows Riverside Gardens on March 19, June 11 and Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. The deadline for registration is March 17. The series costs $42 and individual classes are $16.

Learn how to spring clean your garden

Join Fellows Riverside Gardens on March 24 at 6:30 p.m. Weeding is a much needed spring clean for your garden. Learn simple ways to keep weeds out of the garden as well as benefits you can get from those “weeds.” Register and pay by March 22. Tickets are $14 for the public, $12 FFRG.

Design spring flower arrangements

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens on March 22 at 6:30 p.m. to embrace this spring holiday with colorful floral. Design an arrangement with fresh pink, white and yellow carnations; white, yellow and purple daisies; and baby’s breath with seasonal accents. Register and pay by March 20. The cost is $34 (FFRG $28).

Botanical mornings at Fellows Riverside Gardens

Discover the joy in the blossoming spring at Fellows Riverside Gardens with one of the knowledgeable staff members. Come out on March 25 at 9 a.m. Register and pay the $5 fee by March 23.

Floral drawing workshop

Join Fellows Riverside Gardens March 5, 12 and 19 at 10:30 a.m. for a journey into floral drawing. Learn techniques and problem solving then delve into two projects, one with graphite and one with watercolor. A supply list will be provided. Register by March 1 for the series of classes. The cost is $44 fo the public, $36 FFRG.

Create Stoneware windowsill vase

Lynn Cardwell will be at Fellows Riverside Gardens on March 15 at 5:30 p.m. to help students create a stoneware vase for the windowsill. It will be glazed, fired and ready for pick up in approximately five weeks. Register and pay by March 13. The cost is $34 (FFRG $28).

Orchid art exhibit

Jamie Kirkell’s silk paintings bring a fun, fresh perspective to the study of the orchid and the iris. Come see the art in the Weller Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The exhibit will be open until April 10.

America’s Schoolmaster exhibit

The Early Days of William Holmes McGuffey will be on display in the Melnick Museum at Fellows Riverside Gardens from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Learn more about the early days of McGuffey and his boyhood homestead, located in Coitsville and now known as the McGuffey Wildlife Preserve. The exhibit will be open though January 2017.

Blood pressure check at the library

The Austintown library will be hosting a blood pressure check by the Salem Area Visiting Nurse Association on March 22 at 11 a.m.

Blood drive by the Mahoning chapter of the American Red Cross

The Austintown library will be hosting a blood drive on March 15 at 1 p.m. Proudly serving the needs of St. Elizabeth Hospital, the American Red Cross will be taking blood donations to help our community. For appointments, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Page Turner’s book club meeting

Love books? Looking for a good read? Hear what others are reading and share your favorite read, or just join the fun. This event is for adults at the Austintown library on March 16 at 6 p.m.

Lego my library

Meet at the Austintown library on March 12 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to enjoy creating Lego designs. Legos will be provided. This event is for children ages 6 and up.

Grab and go craft For March

Make a craft to take home. Children of all ages are welcome during Austintown library hours.

Socrates Philosophy Caf to meet

If you love philosophy and want to discuss philosophical topics, join the Austintown library for Socrates Philosophy Group on March 21 at 6:30 p.m. This is open to the public and sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC. For more information, contact the development office at 330-740-6086. This event is open to adults.

Gotta move story time

This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver and will include a variety of musical and movement activities that will appeal to the “young and restless,” stimulate brain development, and motivate language learning. Adults and children: get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, and talk and play. Come to the Austintown library March 10, 17 and 31 at 10 a.m.

Fitness fun story time

There will be stories and activities selected from the “Eat, Play, Grow” program on March 3 at 10 a.m. at the Austintown library. Good fun and good nutrition. Prizes and snacks will be given. Sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Kids Coalition. This event is for ages 2-5 years.

Tales and talk for 2s and 3s

There will be developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities to help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader at the Austintown library every Wednesday in March at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bonding with babies and books

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

Playtime at your library

Prepare for Kindergarten through play. Read a story and have fun with developmentally appropriate games and activities that you can do with your child to help them get ready for Kindergarten on March 24 at 10 a.m. at the Austintown library. This event is for children ages 2-6. All children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

Friends of the Austintown Library program and meeting

Keith Kaiser, Horticulture Director at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Metro Parks, will be presenting “Are You Ready for Spring?” at the Austintown library on March 28 at 10 a.m. This event is open to adults.

Coupon swap at Austintown Library

Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Adults are welcome to drop in during library hours to stretch shopping dollars by swapping coupons.

Basic Microsoft Excel class to be offered

On March 29 at 6:30 p.m., the Austintown library will host a class to learn the basics of Microsoft Office Excel. This is a beginner’s class, but basic computer skills are required. Space is limited. Call 330-744-8636 to register. This event is for adults.

Chapter Chat book club meeting

Love books? Come to the Chapter Chat book club meeting at the Austintown library on March 28 at 6 p.m. where they will be reading and discussing a book together. Each month will be a new genre. Call the Austintown library at 330-744-8636 to find out this month’s exciting read. This event is open to adults.

History book club to meet at the Austintown library

...And the Rest is History book club is interested in hearing the juicy details of the latest red-hot history book you’ve read. Join them at the Austintown library on March 3 at 6 p.m. for informal discussions covering all areas of history, including historic eras, people, places and things. This event is for adults.

Discover social media

Learn about social media, the most popular sites, their uses and how you might benefit from using them on March 21 at 6 p.m. at the Austintown library. This event is open to adults.

Saturday movie matinee

Join the Austintown library for a Saturday movie matinee at 2:30 p.m. on March 12. Bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the movie. Children age 7-years and younger must be with an adult. The movie will be a newly released DVD rated PG or G. This event is for the family.

Stamping with Cindy

Learn to create your own handmade cards using stamps, punches and other fun tools. Sign up to create this month’s greeting card with matching envelope and 3-D item. Participation is limited to one session per person each month to accommodate demand and registration is required. Call 330-744-8636 to register. This event is for adults at the Austintown library. Meet March 21 at 10 a.m. or March 22 at 6:30 p.m.

Scrapbooking club meeting

Scrapbook a page and share your scrapbooking ideas on March 11 at 11 a.m. at the Austintown library. Paper and supplies provided. All teens and adults are welcome.

Learn how to make Easter Bunny popcorn balls

On March 25 at 11 a.m., learn to make festive treats at the Austintown library and take one home with you. Register at 330-744-8636. This event is for adults.

Art with Andrea

This art class at the Austintown library will guide you through a monthly project and help you work through your own art. Call 330-744-8636 to register for the event taking place on March 24 at 6:30 p.m. This event is open to adults and teens.

Teen advisory board meeting at the Austintown library

Join the Austintown area TAB (Teen Advisory Board) on March 5 at 3 p.m. to help plan and support teen activities at the library. Meet new people and have fun. Snacks will be provided. This event is for teens in grades 7-12.

Enjoy pixel art

Get creative with pixelated art in the teen department and put it on display for others to enjoy. This event is for students in grades 5-12 at the Austinown library during regular hours in March.

Green and gold party

Get your green on and sham-”rock” out the library with music, food, crafts, games and more on March 14 at 6 p.m. at the Austintown library. This event is open to students in grades 5-12.

Tween Scene movie club

Join the Austintown library for snacks and a craft while the book club discusses some of the coolest movies recently “scene” on the big screen and decide on what to watch next. Tweens ages 8-12 are welcome on March 8 at 6 p.m.

Take a guess

Guess the number of items in the jar. The closest guess wins a small prize. This activity is open to families during Austintown library hours.

St. Patrick’s Day party

Join the Austintown library as they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Make crafts, enjoy activities and have festive snacks. Children of all ages are welcome to this holiday program on March 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Pre-kindergarten story time

This program is for 4- and 5-year-olds to help develop pre-literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. Use books, stories, rhymes, music, movement,and crafts to help your child get ready for kindergarten every Wednesday in March ar 11:30 a.m. at the Austintown library.

Learn how to control gambling habits

This session will highlight warning signs that you or a loved one might be struggling with a gambling addiction, how to protect your finances and resources in the community for help. Presented by Lynn Burkey, National Certified Gambling Counselor, the program will be hosted by the Austintown library on March 17 at 6 p.m. Reservations are needed and can be made by calling 330-744-8636. This event is for adults.

Immaculate Heart of Mary to have Lenten fish dinners

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, located at 4500 Norquest Boulevard in Austintown, will offer Lenten fish dinners from 4-7 p.m. every Friday through March 18. The menu includes fried or baked Haddock or shrimp, coleslaw or applesauce, bread and butter, choice of two sides and dessert. There is also a complimentary pasta and pizza table with the purchase of a dinner. The cost is $11 for adults and $6 for children.

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.

Area high school seniors to be honored

The 22nd annual Young Women with Bright Futures awards will be at 10 a.m. on March 5 at the Holiday Inn in Boardman. Senior high school women selected by their teachers or administrators for their leadership qualities, academic excellence, creativity and volunteerism will be honored at the event. State Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) will be the keynote speaker. Major sponsors for the event are Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, Compco, State Farm Insurance, Thomases Family Endowment of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation and The Vindicator. For ticket information, visit ywca.org/youngstown or call 330-746-6361, ext. 112. This year’s honorees are Isabella Caruso, Austintown; Anna Saxton, Boardman; Alexandria Olek, Brookfield; Sherrial Swiney, Campbell Memorial; Mackenzie Elias, Canfield; Marie Emch, Cardinal Mooney; Taylor (Tate) Acierno, Chaney; Noor Khalayleh, Choffin CTC; Shakayla Poole, East; Gabriella Cario, Girard; Ellie Martin, Howland; Margaret Herberger, Hubbard; Samantha Metts, Jackson-Milton; Saidah Yusuf, Liberty; Courtney Conklin, Lowellville; Lydia Mashburn, MCCTC; Adrianna Nicholson, Mineral Ridge; Jaclyn Rowley, Niles McKinley; Katherine Landry, Poland Seminary; Sydney Smith, Sebring McKinley; Carly Chopp, South Range; Kahlea Barricella, Springfield; Kaeleigh Blough, Struthers; Christina Leone, Ursuline; Nicole Double, Valley Christian; Chantel Bahn, Victory Christian; Allyson Crays, Warren G. Harding; Lauren Stitle, West Branch; Heather Lude, Western Reserve and Shyann Green, Youngstown Early College.

Two fundraiser to take place for American Cancer Society

The Pink Ribbon Golf Classic committee will be hosting two events in April benefiting the American Cancer Society. On April 13, a golf clinic will take place at Creekside Golf Dome in Girard from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Participants will receive instruction and practice in driving, chipping and putting. The cost is $25 per person. On April 24, “high tea” will be served at Piccadilly Parlor in Canfield at 11 a.m. A variety of teas and finger food will be served in a delightful Victorian atmosphere (wearing hats and gloves is optional). The cost is $25 per person. For further information and registration, contact Ginny at 330-219-9092 or Nancy at 330-272-5794.

Angels for Animals hosts Reverse Raffle Dinner

Angels for Animals is hosting it 11th annual Reverse Raffle Dinner on March 5 at 6 p.m. at Andrews Hall in Canfield. The event will feature a gourmet dinner prepared by Dr. Mark McMurray, basket raffles and 50/50 silent auctions. Various prizes will be won through out the evening. The grand prize is the final drawing of an estimated $2,000. All proceeds will benefit Angels for Animals. For tickets, call Diane Less at 330 502-5352 or online at angelsforanimlas.org. The cost is $75 per ticket or $25 for the dinner ticket only.

Host an international student

Each year, AFS Intercultural Programs welcomes more than 2,300 international high school students to the United States. These are outstanding young people who were selected in their home countries to study in US high schools and are eager to experience what it’s like to live in America. Sharing daily life with a teenager from another country and culture is a rich and rewarding experience, and is a wonderful way for you and your family to bring more understanding into the world. Local AFS volunteers will support you and your hosted student throughout your experience to help you both receive the most from your time together. You provide a bed and meals for your student, but most importantly, you should be eager and excited to share your life and activities while providing the same kind of care, support and comfort as you would to your own child or family members. AFS welcomes all kinds of families. Host an AFS Exchange Student and build bridges of intercultural understanding. Most families have no idea how much they’ll gain until they say yes. Start the process at www.afsusa.org/host, or call 1-800-AFS-INFO or email hosting@afsusa.org for more information.

Evening with the Easter Bunny

Put a little spring in your step and hop on over to Boardman Park on March 8 or March 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and enjoy an evening with the Easter Bunny. Tickets will go on sale starting on Feb. 8 at the park office from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling the park office 330-726-8105, or pay online at www.boardmanpark.com. Tickets are $7 for Boardman residents and $9 for non-residents. Children ages 2 and under are free. The evening includes dinner, arts and crafts, and a family photo with the Easter Bunny. For more information about Boardman Park events visit the park website at www.boardmanpark.com.

Adult 22+ diploma program now within reach for valley residents

There’s new hope for valley residents ages 22 and up who want to earn their high school diploma. The Ohio Department of Education just approved two Mahoning County sites to host the state’s Adult 22+ Diploma program: the Mahoning County High School on Bryn Mawr Avenue, and the Unlimited Classroom located at the Southern Park Mall. Both sites will be hosting adult learning programs after school hours until 5 p.m. Adult 22+ is free to adults age 22 and older who live in Ohio and do not have a diploma or GED. For more information on 22+ or to apply to the local programs, contact Jennifer Merritt at J.Merritt@mahoningesc.org.

Short-term host family opportunites available

Mahoning, Columbiana, Portage and Trumbull County families will have the opportunity to welcome a young person from Japan into their home for one month this year, as part of an international exchange program being offered by the County OSU Extension, 4-H. Statewide, host families are needed for 100 Japanese participants (aged 12-18) and their adult chaperones, who will visit Ohio from July 23 through Aug. 18. Host families provide the exchangees with room and board and a chance to experience daily life in America. The young Japanese visitors belong to the Labo Foundation, an organization which promotes the study of English culture and language in Japan. All types of families are welcome to apply to become hosts, including urban, rural, single-parent, childless and non-4-H families. Those interested should contact Gretchen Kalinay at 330-799-8407 or Gary Reel at 330-533-7712 for an application form or visit http://www.ohio4h.org/youth/international.

St. Brandan Parish to offer fish dinners

There will be fish dinners at St. Brandan Parish Maxwell Hall, located at 144 N. Schenley Ave., Feb. 12, 19 and 26, and March 4, 11 and 18 from 4-7 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults $5 for children under 10-years. The menu will include beer batter, fried, Cajun or baked fish, coleslaw or applesauce, bread and butter, cake and coffee, and your choice of macaroni and cheese, haluski, parsley potatoes or french fries for a side. For takeout orders, call 330-799-3683. There will also be a luncheon special that is takeout only from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The cost is $6 for a sandwich and side or $10 for dinners.

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.

Equestrian Exchange to be March 19

Buckeye Horse Park presents its third annual Equestrian Exchange used and new tack sale from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on March 19 at Austintown Plaza, located at 6000 Mahoning Ave. in Austintown. Vendor space is available, but reservations must be made by March 12. All spaces must be pre-paid by the vendors and there will be no food vendors allowed. No reservations will be taken over the phone. The cost is $15 per space to bring your own 8 foot table or $20 per space for a table and two chairs to be provided to you. Mail check or money order payable to Buckeye Horse Park and send to: Susan DePerro, 6749 Styme Road, Lowellville, OH 44436.

Trim a tree for February

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

Match the couples

Can you match the characters from popular teen books? Give it a try at the Austintown library during regular library hours throughout February for a chance to win a small prize. This event is for children in grades 6-12.

Chapter Chat book club

The Chapter Chat book club will be reading and discussing a book together every month at the Austintown library. Each month will be a new genre. The next event will take place on Feb. 29 at 6 p.m. Call the library at 330-744-8636 to find out this month’s exciting read. This event is for adults.

Coupon swap at the library

Drop in to the Austintown library during regular library hours throughout February to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons or learning new tips from other coupon-clippers. This event is for adults.

Take a guess

Guess the number of items in the jar at the Austintown library during regular library hours throughout February. The closest guess wins a small prize. This event is for adults.

Pre-Kindergarten story time

This program, which takes place every Wednesday in February at 11:30 a.m. at the Austintown library, is for 4- and 5-year-olds to help develop pre-literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. The librarians will use books, stories, rhymes, music, movement, and crafts to help your child get ready for kindergarten. The Feb. 10 program will have a holiday theme.