Canfield Community Briefs

Canfield Lions fish fry March 4

The Canfield Lions will host a Fish Fry on March 4 at A La Cart Catering, located at 429 Lisbon St. in Canfield. The cost is $11. Dinner will run from 4:30-7:30 p.m. and the main course will be haddock (baked or fried), choice of one side of french fries, Pierogis, macaroni and cheese or Haluski. This includes cole slaw or green beans, roll, drink and dessert.

Gathering Place to meet on March 14

There will be a Gathering Place event at Lord of Life Church, located at 550 N. Broad Street in Canfield, on March 14 at 11 a.m. The program will feature Jim Loboy and lunch will be provided by the Woodlands. This is a free community outreach program open to all senior citizens. It takes place on the second Monday of every month and different games and activities are offered each month.

Drive through dinner to be March 3

Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580 Canfield Road in Canfield is having a drive through chicken dinner on March 3 from 4 p.m. until it is sold out. The cost is $8 and the menu includes stuffed chicken breasts, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and brownie.

Canfield student named to Baldwin Wallace University’s Deans List

Local student Nicholas Percich has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall Semester 2015 at Baldwin Wallace University. 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.

Canfield 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: Kelly McHenry, Miranda Morvay, Erin Loomis, Cole Krumpak, Zachary Scheetz, Katelyn Baltes, Hannah Grace, Erin Styka, Ryan Miller and William Arfaras.

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.

Lecture to be offered by The Ursuline Center March 3

The Ursuline Center will be offering a series of talks on racism during March as part of “Year of Encounter with Pope Francis.” The first talk “Reducing violence, tolerance leads to respect” will be March 3 at 6:30 p.m. Guy Burney, Coordinator of Community Initiative to Reduce Violence will be presenting. Burney works to prevent homicides and gang violence through intervention and mentoring. He also provides resources and support for the Women of Worth Program and the Hope Conference. Preregistration is appreciated and can be made by contacting 330-799-4941 or theursulinecenter.org. A donation of $5 is payable at the door. The center is located at 4280 Shields Road.

Elias named Young Women with Bright Future nominee

Canfield High School senior Mackenzie Elias is a YWCA 2016 Young Women with Bright Futures Award nominee. The award recognizes young women in their senior year of high school who have shown a commitment to serving their schools, communities and families. Elias currently carries a 3.8 grade point average and is the captain of the basketball cheerleading squad. She is also a volunteer cheer coach for the Canfield Little Cardinals. YWCA’s Young Women with Bright Futures Awards Banquet is scheduled for 10 a.m. on March 5 at the Holiday Inn of Boardman, located at 7410 South Ave. For more information, visit ywca.org/Youngstown.

Lecture to be offered by The Ursuline Center March 10

The Ursuline Center will be offering a series of talks on racism during March as part of “Year of Encounter with Pope Francis.” The second talk “Honest dialogue, greater trust and mutual respect” will be March 10 at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Robin Woodberry, Director MVAC and Assistant Pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church in Youngstown will be leading the presentation. Preregistration is appreciated and can be made by contacting 330-799-4941 or theursulinecenter.org. A donation of $5 is payable at the door. The center is located at 4280 Shields Road.

Lecture to be offered by The Ursuline Center March 31

The Ursuline Center will be offering a series of talks on racism during March as part of “Year of Encounter with Pope Francis.” The third talk “General poverty: a call to compassion” will be March 31 at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sister Patricia McNicholas, Senior Development Officer at Beatitude House will be presenting. Preregistration is appreciated, and can be made by contacting 330-799-4941 or theursulinecenter.org. A donation of $5 is payable at the door. The center is located at 4280 Shields Road.

Canfield Speech and Debate team qualifies six for Nationals

The Canfield Speech and Debate Team recently participated at the 2016 National Speech and Debate Association’s Northern Ohio District Tournament hosted by Poland Schools. The event qualifies students to the National Tournament. Approximately 320 students from 15 schools participated. At the conclusion of the tournament, Canfield finished with six National Qualifiers who will be eligible to compete at the NSDA National Tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah in June. Canfield’s National Qualifiers were Alec Kan (senior), Zachery Bernat (junior), Jack Cross (junior), Jacob Tomory (senior) and Samantha Fritz (senior).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

Learn to use your resources

In order to take advantage of today’s rich blend of research tools, this class will explore all manner of print, non-print and electronic resources available through your library’s website, and a bit beyond. The Canfield library will host this event on March 15 at 10 a.m. Registration is required by phoning 330-744-8636 or online via the library’s events calendar. This event is for teens and adults.

Blood pressure check at the library

The Canfield library will be hosting a blood pressure check by the Salem Area Visiting Nurse Association on March 15 at 1 p.m.

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 come in and join the fun. This event is for adults at the Canfield library March 1 and March 31 at 6 p.m.

Introduction to genealogy class

This program is a basic introduction to genealogical research and will highlight methods and resources offered at your public library and beyond. This event is for the beginner, but all are welcome. The event will be hosted by the Canfield library on March 9 at 10 a.m. and is open to adults and teens. Registration is required by phoning 330-744-8636 or online via the library’s events calendar.

Lego my library

Meet at the Canfield library on March 23 at 6 p.m. to enjoy creating Lego designs. Legos will be provided. This event is for children ages 6 and up.

Gotta move story time

This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. There will be a variety of musical and movement activities will appeal to the “young and restless,” stimulate brain development and motivate language learning every Wednesday in March at 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. at the Canfield library. Adults and children: get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, and talk and play.

Grab and go craft For March

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

Tales and talk for 2s and 3s

Developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader every Thursday 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 old. There will be twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize every Thursday in March at 10 a.m. at the Canfield 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. This event is for ages 2-6. All children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Come to the Canfield library on March 11 at 10 a.m.

Book discussion group for women to meet

Canfield Friends of PLYMC Women’s Book Discussion Group meets every third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Canfield library. This event is for adults. This month’s meeting will be March 15.

Nonfiction book club meeting March 7

If you think that “truth is stranger than fiction,” drop in on the Canfield library’s nonfiction book club on March 7 at 6 p.m. The book you read is your choice. Linger over a hot cup of tea while chatting about the latest reads. This event is for adults.

Genealogy muscle: using the Ancestry database

On March 30 at 6:30 p.m., join the Canfield library for a genealogy event. In this program, the Genealogy and Local History Librarian will demonstrate the power of the Ancestry database and show how it can be used effectively for genealogical research. This event is open to adults and teens. Registration is required by phoning 330-744-8636 or online via the library’s events calendar.

Sugar scrub workshop at the Canfield library

Learn how to make luxurious, exfoliating body scrubs using sugar and other simple ingredients and take home one of your own. Register to ensure enough supplies for everyone. This event is for teens and adults on March 12 at 3 p.m.

Teen Tuesdays

Come have a snack and join your friends to do some fun activities on the first Tuesday of each month at the Canfield library. Topics will vary monthly. This program is for teens in grade 7 and up. This month’s meeting will be March 8 at 6 p.m.

Teen Advisory Board to meet

Join Canfield library’s new Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and get to know the new Canfield library, take a look at some new teen books and share ideas. Snacks will be provided. This event is for teens in grades 7-12 on March 24 at 4 p.m.

Who said that?

Match the quote to the celebrity picture for a chance to win a prize. A drawing will take place between correct entries. This event is for tweens and teens during hours at the Canfield library all March long.

STEAM Saturday

Join the Canfield library for a fun program based on STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics) learning. The event is open for students in grades 4-6 on March 19 at 11 a.m.

Family story time

The Canfield library encourages you to bring the whole family out on March 16 at 6 p.m. for stories, games, crafts and fun for all ages.

Fun time for 4s and 5s

There will be developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader at the Canfield library on March 8 at 11:30 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

National Consumer Protection Week, March 6-12

Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft and scams? This consumer protection program will help you recognize these dangers and explain the steps to take to protect your identity. Packets containing a variety of consumer information resources will be distributed. This event is for teens and adults at the Canfield library on March 8 at 6:30 p.m.

Canfield Local Schools welcomes newest Cardinals

The Canfield Local School District will be hosting kindergarten registration for the 2016/2017 school year for students residing in the Canfield Local School District at C.H. Campbell on March 15 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and at Hilltop on April 5 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. New students in grades 1-4 are welcome to register at this time as well. Students who are currently attending kindergarten at Canfield do not need to re-register for first grade. General regulations for these students are as follows: the child must be a resident of the Canfield Local School District; children entering kindergarten must have attained the age of 5 on or before Sept. 30; Children entering first grade must have attained the age of 6 on or before Sept. 30 and must have completed a successful year in kindergarten; the child’s original birth certificate must be presented at the time of registration; the child’s original social security card must be presented at the time of registration; proof of residence must be presented at the time of registration, i.e. driver’s license and one of the following: purchase agreement for home, rental agreement for apartment, or gas or electric bill with residential address; divorce decree and/or proof of custody (if applicable) must be presented at the time of registration and according to Canfield Local Schools’ Board of Education policy, the immunization records of the students must be presented to register the student for kindergarten. The records must be from a physician’s office or a health clinic.

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.

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.

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.

Lord of Life has Wednesday Lenten services

Mid-week Lenten services at Lord of Life Church, located at 550 N. Broad Street in Canfield, will take place Wednesday evenings Feb. 17 through March 16. All services will begin at 7 p.m. The theme is “To live among God’s faithful people.” The focus for each week is a portion of the baptism covenant from the order for Affirmation of Baptism. A different Lutheran pastor will give the sermon each week as follows: Feb. 17 - Pastor Rebecca Zielke’s theme will be “To proclaim the Good News of God in Christ through word and deed;” Feb. 24 - Pastor Barbara Bartholomew will preach on “Following the example of Jesus;” March 2 - Pastor Richard Kidd will preach on “To hear the Word of God and to share in the Lord’s Supper;” March 9 - Pastor Duane Jessee’s message will be on ”To strive for justice and peace in all the earth;” March 16 - Pastor David Kumphuis’s message will be “To live among God’s faithful people.” All are welcome.

Lenton breakfasts begin on Ash Wednesday

Canfield Christian Church will host a series of Lenten breakfasts starting on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 7-9 a.m. each week. The meals are free, but any free-will offerings are accepted. The church’s phone number is 330-533-2246. The church is located next to the Oddfellows Lodge at 123 S. Broad St. on the Village green.

The Bistro at MCCTC announces new winter and spring schedule

Student-operated restaurant, The Bistro at MCCTC, is open to the public Tuesdays-Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for dine in or carry out through the spring. The Bistro is run by students enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center. This gives students the chance to gain experience in all facets of working in the restaurant industry, from working as kitchen staff, line cooks and the Sous Chef to waiting tables and hosting. The Bistro schedule is as follows: Feb. 17, 18 and March 1-3, 8-10, 15-17.

Grab and go craft for February

Make a craft to take home during regular hours at the Canfield library throughout February. This event is for children of all ages.

Guess and go

Guess how many candy kisses are in the jar at the Canfield library during regular hours throughout February. The closest guess wins the jar. This event is for children of all ages.

Mason jar snow globes

Jar up the winter at the Canfield library on Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. with Mason Jar Snow Globes. The library will provide the trees and snow to make a tiny winter wonderland, no water necessary. This event is for adults and teens. You must register so they have supplies for everyone.