Poland Community Briefs

Prince of Peace to host pancake and 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 Project hosts Wine Taste event

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.

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.

Mill Creek Champter of ABWA to meet

The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will host its Feb. 2 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.

Students named to Dean’s List at Miami University

Miami University students who achieved a 3.5 or better grade point average for first semester 2015-2016 have been named to the dean’s list recognizing academic performance. Students from Poland to earn this honor were Erin Carreiro, Eric Shoaff, Jason Shoaff, Abby Begezda, Noah Reed and Dominic Lipari.

Local students make the President’s List at Miami University

Miami University students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average for first semester 2015-2016 have been named to the president’s list recognizing academic excellence. Students from Poland to earn this distinction were Nicholas Burke and Nicholas Romeo.

Kent State names Fall 2015 President’s List

Kent State recently recognized more than 950 undergraduate students who have been named to the President’s list for Fall 2015. Undergraduate students who obtain a 4.00 GPA while maintaining 15 or more credit hours during the fall qualify to receive this honor. Students from Poland to achieve this were Alyssa Tom, Brittany Reed, Charleah Trombitas, Dina Notareschi and Elizabeth Suess.

Mowad named to President’s List

Capital University recently announced that Rebecca Mowad of Poland was named to the President’s List at Capital University for the fall 2015 semester.

Lankitus named to Provost’s List at Capital University for Fall 2015

Capital University recently announced that David Lankitus, of Poland, was named to the Provost’s List for the fall 2015 semester. To be named to the Provost’s List, full-time, degree-seeking students must have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.70.

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.

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.

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.

Color your world

Join the Poland library on Feb. 3 from 7-8:30 p.m. for a relaxing evening of adult coloring. Coloring sheets and materials will be provided, or you’re welcome to bring your own. Colorful light refreshments will be served. This event is for teens and adults.

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.

Blood drive

There will be a blood drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross to proudly serve the needs of St. Elizabeth Hospital on Feb. 2 from 12:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Poland library. Taking blood donations to help the community. For appointments, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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.

Poland Relay for life

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.

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.

Listen and Lego

Listen to a story and then have fun building with Legos on Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. at the Poland library. Legos will be provided. This event is for ages 4-7.

Younstown Shrine Club to host annual fundraiser

On Jan. 30, the Youngstown Shrine Club will be hosting its annual Beer Taste. The event will include sampling of a variety of unique local and national brews, along with food, entertainment and fellowship. Wine and other beverages will also be served. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. The public is welcome to attend and proceeds, in part, go to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Business and individual sponsorship opportunities available for the event. In 2015 the Youngstown Shrine Club donated more than $33,000 to support the Shriners Hospitals for Children from its events throughout the year. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Chalet Premier or Autograph Network or by contacting John Jones at 330-792-8892, Howard Merritt, Jr. at 330-360-3436 or Troy Stenger at 330-565-2500, or call the Youngstown Shrine Club at 330-549-3857 ext. 0.

Youth free throw contest

The second annual Youth Free Throw contest is set for Jan. 31 at the Holy Family Gym. The competition, which is sponsored by the Holy Family Knights of Columbus, is open to all boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 14. Registration will open at 1 p.m. and competition begins ar 1:30 p.m. A parent must accompany each entrant because a release form must be signed. Sonny Rodriguez will return to defend his title. Rodriguez set the bar last year by making all 15 of his allotted competition free throws and advanced all the way to the state finals.

Youngstown Soup event to fund community projects

Jan. 30 marks the date Youngstown Soup will be hosting a community micro-granting dinner celebrating and supporting creative projects in Mahoning County. With a donation of $5 attendees receive soup, salad, bread and a vote on some of the most innovative project proposals in Youngstown. There will be four presenters who will have four minutes to share their idea on their project proposal, which will help the community in some way. Attendees will have the chance to vote on their favorite soup, enjoy a 50/50 raffle and participate in a silent auction of donated goodies from the Valley’s finest businesses. At the end of the night the ballots are counted and the winner takes home the proceeds raised from the dinner to carry out their project. During the next event they will present to the community how they carried out their project. The event takes place at the Calvin Center, located at 755 Mahoning Avenue in Youngstown, on Jan. 30 from 6-9 p.m.

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. 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.

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.

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.