Poland Community Briefs

Square Dancing

Do you like to dance? Listen to different kinds of music? On Sept. 13 at 7 p.m., the Friendly Squares of Niles are having an introduction to Square Dancing. Join them at the Niles Senior Center, located at 14 E. State St. in Niles on that night. For more information, call 330-506-3370.

Mill Creek ABWA to meet

The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) will host its Aug. 9 meeting at Al A Cart Catering in Canfield, beginning with networking at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The menu includes Swiss chicken, sand trap potatoes, kolbassi and sauerkraut, California blended vegetables, Caesar salad, tomato, pepper and onion salad, jello and dessert. The cost is $18 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089 or Marilyn Abramski at 330-726-2527 by July 31. Mill Creek Chapter’s scholarship recipients will be guests at this meeting. This month’s guest speakers are twins Levi and Emily Smith, who run the Coze’ Coffee Shop at White House Fruit Farms. They are students at YSU and will speak about how they started their business and how it ties in with their education at YSU and their plans for the future. The public is welcome.

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. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event will take place every Wednesday in August at 10 a.m. at the Poland library.

Tales and talk for 2s and 3s

Join in for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader at the Poland library on Aug. 4 at 10:30 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ice cream bash with games galore

Enjoy ice cream and games at the end of summer reading bash at the Poland library on Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. This event is for children of all ages.

Back-to-school craft bash

Get ready for school by making bookmarks and decorating notebooks, pencils and other items at the Poland library on Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Items will be supplied while supplies last. This event is for school-age children.

Lego my library

Meet and enjoy creating Lego designs at the Poland library on Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. Legos will be provided. This event is for children, age 6 and up.

Listen and lego

Listen to a story and then have fun building with Legos at the Poland library on Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. Legos will be provided. This event will be for children ages 4-7.

Trim a tree

Decorate an ornament for the all-seasons tree at the Poland library during library hours in August. This is for children of all ages.

Library to host Chocolate Olympics

Want to make sports even better? Join the Olympic-themed games with a chocolate twist at the Poland library on Aug. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Find out how many Oreos you can stack, paint with pudding and more. Just be warned, it could get messy. Registration is required. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland library to register. This event is for children grades 5-12.

Color your world

Join in at the Poland library on Aug. 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.

DIY marshmallows

Learn to make marshmallows at home with just a few easy steps at the Poland library on Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. The process will be demonstrated, and samples will be available for tasting. (A food waiver must be signed.) This event will be for teens and adults.

Sit and stitch

Sit and stitch with others at the Poland library on Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. Share ideas and skills while making new friends. Bring your own quilting, appliqu , knitting or crochet projects and supplies. This is not an instructor-led activity. This event will be for teens and adults.

Native American genealogy

The Poland library will survey the resources available for Native American genealogical research in library collections and beyond at the Poland library on Aug. 2 at 6:30 p.m. This class is for teens and adults. Registration is required by phoning 330-744-8636 or online via the library’s events calendar.

Get connected with digital media

Would you like to learn how to download free ebooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, complete issues of magazines and more to your computer and mobile devices? Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland branch to register. This class is for adults. Class will take place at the Poland library on Aug. 13 at 10 a.m.

Book a librarian

Would you like a personal introduction to resources available at the library? Need more time with a librarian than you can get over the phone or if you just walk in? Book-a-Librarian sessions are tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual. A library staff member will give undivided attention to customers who want in-depth help with a wide variety of library services, such as learning to use a computer, email, the Internet, downloading e-books and audiobooks, researching a topic, discovering new books and authors to read and enjoy, business, non-profit or genealogy help. To schedule an appointment, visit any library, call 330-744-8636 or go online at www.libraryvisit.org/Book-a-Librarian.

Blood Drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross

There will be a blood drive to proudly serve the needs of St. Elizabeth Hospital. The American Red Cross will be taking blood donations to help the community at the Austintown library on Aug. 11 from 12:30-6:30 p.m. and Aug. 19 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. For appointments, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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 education.ohio.gov/Topics or call Lumen Christi Catholic Schools at 330-788-6106 for additional details.

Yoga class

Friends of PLYMC is sponsoring a Yoga Class every Wednesday in the Poland library meeting room from 5-6 p.m. Pay as you attend, The fee is $10 per session. This class is for adults.

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.

Magic show at the library

In the “Go for the Gold Magic Show” with Jeff Wawrzaszek, the audience participates in the hilarious, magical fun. Each child will receive a free easy-to-do “Olympic-themed” collectible magic trick to take home. This event is for children of all ages at the Poland library on Aug. 3 at 10 a.m.

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.

Yoga class

Friends of PLYMC is sponsoring a yoga class every Wednesday in July in the Poland library meeting room from 5-6 p.m. Pay as you attend, The price is $10 per session. This event is for adults.

Trim a tree for July

Decorate an ornament for the Poland library’s all-seasons tree. Children of all ages are welcome during open hours.

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 Poland library Wednesdays in July at 10 a.m.

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 are 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.

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.