Canfield Community Briefs

August sale items offered

Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580 Canfield Road in Canfield is having an August sale on adult through teen items at $1 for each item. Child items (baby through size 10) will be 70 percent off. Not included in sale are orange tickets and wedding and party clothing. The closet is open each Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Chicken dinner to be Aug. 4

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

Local YMCA to feature Ervin Newman paintings

The Davis Family YMCA is hosting “Hooray for HOLLYWOOD,” an art show featuring 28 paintings by the late Ervin Newman of Poland. All of the works, created in the 1940s, feature movie stars of that era. They were painted while Newman was a student at Struthers High School or shortly thereafter. “Hooray for HOLLYWOOD” runs from July 27 through Aug. 31 at 45 McClurg Road in Boardman. The official opening is on July 27 from 3-5 p.m. in the Gallery at the Y. The reception, which is free and open to the public, will include cake and punch, plus music by local favorites, Steve Fazzini and Mike Roncone. In the spirit of the theme, red carpet and/or 1940s era attire is encouraged. Cecilia Newman, who donated the works after reading about the Y’s arts programs, will be the guest of honor. Because the paintings were created before she met her husband, Cecilia doesn’t have much information regarding their origins. Anyone who remembers Ervin is asked to contact Suzanne Gray at the Boardman YMCA 330-480-5656 or sgray@youngstownymca.org.

Lumen Christi scholarship available

Lumen Christi Catholic Schools will be accepting Ed Choice Scholarship applications through July 31. Your child is eligible for a scholarship if he or she lives in the city of Youngstown and attends a Youngstown public school. Also, children who are entering grades K-3 whose family income is below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline are eligible to receive a scholarship to attend Lumen Christi Catholic Schools. Application information can be found at http://education.ohio.gov/Topics or call Lumen Christi Catholic Schools at 330-788-6106 for additional details.

The Adult Career Center MCCTC to open The Bistro Restaurant

The Bistro Restaurant at The Adult Career Center at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will be open for dinner from 5:30-8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, now through July 21. The Bistro Restaurant is operated by Adult Culinary Students along with instructors Chef Sean Kushma and Chef Quinn Meechan. Each Monday and Wednesday a different theme buffet will be offered and on Tuesdays and Thursdays a full menu will be available. The Bistro Restaurant is located at the school on N. Palmyra Road in Canfield. Cash and checks only and reservations are recommended. Check out MCCTC’s Facebook page for Theme Buffet Night options. Call the Adult Career Center at 330-729-4100 for more information or to make reservations.

Canfield resident’s work receives recognition

The ASM International Board of Trustees has named Canfield resident Janet L. Gbur, Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Case Western Reserve University, as the winner of the 2016 ASM International Student Paper Contest for her entry titled “Fatigue and Fracture of Wires and Cables for Biomedical Applications.” The awards program recognizes achievements of members of the materials science and engineering community. Awards will be presented at Materials Science Technology 2016 (MS&T ‘16), in Salt Lake City, Utah in October. The ASM International Student Paper Contest was established in 1985, as a mechanism for student participation in society affairs. The award recognizes the best technical paper with a graduate or undergraduate student as first author that is published in an ASM sponsored publication during the year.

Chaney Class of 1956 to have reunion

The Chaney High School Class of 1956 will host its 60th reunion on Sept. 24 from 5:30-10:30 p.m. at A La Carte Catering in Canfield (429 Lisbon St.). The cost to attend is $30 per person, and spouses and friends are welcome. Event organizers ask that the classmates who are planning to attend call and provide current addresses. For questions, or to provide current addresses, call Larry Probert at 330-799-1204 or Joan Fergus at 330-533-5972.

Coupon swap for July

Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Drop in during library hours to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons. This event is for adults.

East Class of 1966 to have reunion

Youngstown East High School Class of 1966 will be having a 50th reunion on Sept. 2 from 6-10 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 343 Via Mount Carmel Ave. in Youngstown. The event will include a dinner buffet, as well as music provided by a D.J. Tickets will be $40 per person. If you are planning to attend, call Marie Macchio Mamanis at 330-533-1633 or Janine Ross Johnson at 330-716-1543. 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.

Chair yoga

Hosted by the Friends of PLYMC. Pay as you attend at $10 per class. Dress comfortably. Class will meet every Friday in July at the Canfield library from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. This event is for adults.

Coupon swap for July

Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Drop in during library hours to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons. This event is for adults.

Get walking at your library

Get fit at the library every Monday through Aug. 15 at 8:30 a.m. for a 30 minute walk around the Canfield library neighborhood. Check in with the librarian at 8:30, walk on your own or with a friend for 30 minutes, and check back in at 9 a.m. to log your progress. Make new friends and join the fun. This event is for adults.

Guess and go

Count the items in the jar. The closest guess wins a prize. Children of all ages are welcome to participate during open hours at the Canfield library.

Take a guess

Guess the number of items in the jar. The closest guess wins a small prize. This event is for the family during open hours in July at the Canfield library.

“Off the Shelves...”

Join this new monthly book club to discuss titles chosen “off the shelves” of the Canfield library’s new Book Club room. Reserve your copy via our online catalog at www.libraryvisit.org or call 330-744-8636, and come out to discuss “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman on July 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Gotta move story time

This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. Join the library for a variety of musical and movement activities that 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, talk and play. This event will be hosted by the Canfield library on Wednesdays in July at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Grab and go crafts

This Gold Medal Crafts event will allow you to create a craft and take it home with you during the month of July at the library.

Doggy meet and greet

Get to know some therapy dogs from local organization K9s for Compassion. Meet and greet the friendly, furry faces of the library’s upcoming “Reading to the Dogs” program. This event is hosted by the Canfield library at 11 a.m. on July 30.

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. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event will be hosted by the Canfield library Thursdays in July at 10 a.m.

“Recycle Every Day”

Join Peg Flynn and Kim Lewis as they present Nancy Elizabeth Wallace’s “Recycle Every Day” during the Summer Reading Program. After reading the story, program participants will create bouquets using recovered materials. At the conclusion of the program, children will receive an environmental action activity book and information to share with their parents. This program is recommended for children in grades Pre-K through 3 and will be hosted by the Canfield library on July 25 at 10 a.m.

Across the finish line

Come and cheer on Pete the Cat. Join the library for stories, games and fun for children of all ages. Don’t forget to bring your camera and have your picture taken with the cool and groovy Pete the Cat. The Canfield library will host this event on July 26 at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be served.

Canfield High School spirit store now online

The Spirit Wear Store at Canfield High School is now accepting online orders. The store is fully operated by students in the Introduction to Business class in cooperation with Junior Achievement. The store sells not only Cardinal gear but also school supplies. The store is open every morning. Online orders can be placed at https://thecardinalstore.itemorder.com/sale.

First Night Youngstown announces annual button design competition

First Night Youngstown is calling for local and regional artists to participate in the annual design competition of its New Year’s Eve events admission button. The winning artist will be promoted at all press events. The artist will also be a celebrity guest in the Downtown Christmas holiday parade and tree-lighting event. The button series is traditionally intended to celebrate downtown Youngstown’s unique historic buildings and architecture. Buttons may be designed using any medium and then digitally saved as a .jpeg. Artists should depict Youngstown in a manner that highlights New Year’s Eve, no champagne glasses or images of drinking alcohol; First Night events are family-friendly. The design must include the phrase “First Night Youngstown 2017.” Interested artists should call 330-744-9966 or email firstnightyoungstown@gamil.com. Submission deadline is Aug. 31. Each year, admission buttons provide entry to all First Night events on New Year’s Eve in downtown Youngstown, sold at $5 and $10 each. Proceeds from the sale help compensate performers.

Summer Discovery

Join the fun during Summer Discovery, the program for summer reading and fun, which runs from June 1 through Aug. 13 at the Austintown, Boardman, Canfield and Poland branches of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Learn about science from the experts at COSI and Mad Science. Watch “The Monsters of Baseball” come to life with the Madcap Puppets. Learn how astronauts prepare for flight from specialists at the Air and Space Museum, and enjoy many other great entertainers. For a complete list of library programs, visit your local library or LibraryVisit.org. There’s something for everyone during Summer Discovery.

Get “golf ready”

Learn everything you’ll need to play golf in just a few lessons. PGA pros will show you ways to play by combining fun, friends and fitness. Each session will focus on various golf skills. Mix and match clinics available. One day clinic - $25, any two clinics - $45, any three clinics - $60 and any seven clinics - $100. Dates for the program vary through Aug. 17.

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 Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. The deadline for registration has passed.

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.