Canfield Community Briefs

Start the new year with quilts

That Quilt Guild I Belong To is starting the new year with a challenge. Members were challenged to create a project incorporating an attic window and bring it to the first meeting of 2016 on Jan. 19. All projects will be displayed and voted on, with prizes to the two top voter favorites. If you have been thinking about joining a local guild, now is a great time to take that first step. TQGIBT welcomes quilters of all skill levels, and members are more than willing to share their knowledge and stitching tips. There will be an afternoon of sewing from 1–5 p.m. and a group dinner at Broad Street Diner before the regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. TQGIBT meets at Fair Park in Canfield on the third Tuesday of each month, with some exceptions. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. TQGIBT is open to all quilters in the Mahoning Valley, at all skill levels. For information on membership, contact president Helen Lewis at HMLrutgers@icloud.com or by calling 330-286-3966.

Substitute teacher job fair

If you are interested in being a substitute teacher, the Canfield Local School District is participating in the Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Governments (MVR-COG) substitute teacher job fair on Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center (door 34), located at 7300 N. Palmyra Road in Canfield. Canfield is one of eight school districts offering a range of substitute teaching opportunities. All recent education graduates, credentialed teachers and local substitute teacher candidates are encouraged to attend.

Local student named to Dean’s List at Belmont University

Landon Herock of Canfield qualified for the fall 2015 Dean’s List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.

Victorian Players show rescheduled

The Victorian Players have announced the postponement of its scheduled January show, “Same Time Next Year.” The production is rescheduled for June 17-26. The Vic apologizes to its season ticket holders for any inconvenience this may cause. In the January slot, the Vic has contracted for a one-woman show performed by Carol Weakland, actress, author and storyteller. “A Date with the Bront ´ Sisters,” two one-woman shows based on “Jane Eyre” and “Wuthering Heights,” will be performed Jan. 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 24 and 31 at 2 p.m. at the Victorian Players Theatre, located at 702 Mahoning Ave. in Youngstown. The Victorian Players may be contacted at 330-746-5455.

Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled for Jan. 18

The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will be Jan. 18 from 6-8 p.m. at Tequila Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, located at 583 E. Main St. in Canfield. Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend. Led by professional writer Nancy Christie, author of “Traveling Left of Center and Other Stories,” the two-hour sessions include a mix of writing exercises, information on the creative and business aspects of writing, and group feedback on ‘works-in-progress.’ The fee is $10 per class. For more information, contact Christie at nancy@nancychristie.com.

Saxon Club to host pork-kraut dinner

The Youngstown Saxon Club, located at 710 Meridian Road, will host its next pork-kraut dinner on Jan. 17 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.

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.

Torch Club to meet on Jan. 18

Should parents be required to have their children vaccinated? Debating this topic will be Torch Club members John K. Fockler, Jr. and Janet Moy-Lamonica at the Youngstown Chapter of International Torch Clubs dinner-discussion meeting at 6 p.m. on Jan. 18. The meeting will be in Kilcawley Center, Bresnahan Rooms I and II, on the campus of Youngstown State University. The public is invited to attend. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. and the lecture at 7 p.m. Attending only the lecture is free of charge. Dinner for nonmembers is $20. Call 330-757-4148 for reservations. For club information, call 330-792-7351.

‘I Love My New Canfield Library’ fundraising event

The Friends of PLYMC’s Canfield Committee will host an “I Love My New Canfield Library” fundraiser at A La Cart Catering, located at 429 Lisbon Street in Canfield on Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. This includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, chocolate desserts, raffle and cash bar. For information or ticket reservations, contact the Development Office at 330-740-6086. Proceeds benefit the Friends of PLYMC’s Canfield Committee and programs for the Canfield library. Make checks payable to the Friends of PLYMC.

Healthy relationships and boundaries

Creating boundaries is a good way to keep your relationships healthy and secure, whether between a parent and their child, two parents, a parent and a teacher, a child and their friends or between significant others. This Now You Know talk on Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Canfield library will examine the importance of these boundaries of all ages, how to establish them and the positive results of having them. This event is presented in partnership with Meridian HealthCare and the presenter will be Meghan Fortner, LPCC-S. Reservations are needed and can be made by calling 330-744-8636. This event is for adults.

Playtime at your library

Prepare your child for Kindergarten through play at the Canfield library on Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. They will 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 children ages 2-6. All children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

Fun time for 4s and 5s

Join the Canfield library on Feb. 9 at 11:30 a.m. for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This will be a holiday program.

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.

Snowman social

If you like snowmen, then you will not want to miss this event on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Canfield library. Join the library for an evening of snowman-themed fun, including stories, snowman crafts, games and activities. This event is for all ages.

STEAM Saturday

Join the Canfield library on Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. for a fun program based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) learning. This event is for children in grades 4-6.

TAB meeting

Get to know the new Canfield library at the latest TAB (Teen Advisory Board) meeting at 4 p.m. on Feb. 25, take a look at new teen books and share ideas. Snacks will be provided. This event is for teens.

Teen Tuesdays

Have a snack and join your friends to do some fun activities at the Canfield library on Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. Topics will be different monthly.

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.

Nonfiction book club

If you think that “truth is stranger than fiction,” drop in on the Canfield library’s nonfiction book club on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. Hear about what others are reading and share your story. The book you read is your choice. This event is for adults.

Canfield Friends of PLYMC women’s book discussion group

The Canfield Friends of PLYMC women’s book discussion will meet on Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Canfield library. The group meets every third Tuesday of the month and is for adults.

Friends of PLYMC Canfield Friends Committee meeting

The Friends of PLYMC Canfield Friends Committee will meet on Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Canfield library. Meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. This event is for adults.

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 Canfield library every Thursday in February at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tales and talk for 2s and 3s

Join the Canfield library every Tuesday in February at 10 a.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. 9 program will have a holiday theme.

Gotta Move story time

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

MCCTC launches new website

Then Mahoning County Career and Technical Center has announced the launch of their newly, redesigned and updated website, www.mahoningctc.com. This new website is going to better provide parents, students, staff and community members more relevant and easy to find information about what MCCTC has to offer. The website features a new high school page, as well as a new adult education page with enhanced features, including easier navigation, updated information and more search options. Mike Tarintino at ImageMarketing, a graduate of MCCTC, designed the website.

Ung named CVMS spelling champ

The annual Canfield Village Middle School Spelling Bee took place on Dec. 21. Special congratulations to fifth-grade champion Grace Min, sixth-grade champion Jacob Johnson, seventh-grade champion Maggie Carrier, eighth-grade champion Sydney Kinkade and school champion Alexis Ung. Ung will represent the district in the annual Vindicator Spelling Bee on March 12 at Youngstown State University.

Gamblers Anonymous 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 every Sunday at Christ Church Presbyterian, located at 3425 Hopkins Road in Youngstown (in 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.

Racing toward a cure

More than 1.6 million Americans suffer from Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Many individuals with these diseases, jointly known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD, suffer in silence due to potential embarrassment and alienation. Chris Thomas has suffered with ulcerative colitis since he was 23-years-old and knows how horrible this disease can be. Thomas will complete the Ironman Arizona 70.3 on Oct. 16, 2016, to raise funds and awareness for research leading to improved treatment options and cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

The Bistro at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center open to the public

Student-operated restaurant The Bistro at Mahoning County Career Technical Center is open for lunch hours to the public. The Bistro will be open Tuesdays-Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for dine-in or carry out through the winter. 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: Jan. 20, 21. The restaurant will also be open in February and March with dates being announced soon. Call the restaurant for more information or to make a reservation.