Canfield Community Briefs

Local church to host drive-through

Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580 Canfield Road, is having a drive through chicken dinner on April 7 from 4 p.m. until they are sold out. The cost is $8 for stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and a brownie.

Senior Day Event

Lord of Life Lutheran Church will host a Senior Day event on April 11 at 11 a.m. The program will feature a speaker from the Canfield Police Department. Lunch will be provided by The Woodlands. This event is free and open to all senior citizens. Enjoy games, activities and socialization. Bring your friends. RSVP by calling 330-533-3531 or 330-533-6045, or emailing lordoflife550@sbcglobal.net.

Help feed families with Harvest for Hunger

Through April 16, customers can help provide food to those in need by tearing off a $1, $5 or $10 coupon at the cash register at any Giant Eagle location in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties. The donation will be added to their grocery bill. Non-perishable food items may also be placed in designated bins at the front of the stores. Harvest for Hunger is one of the largest annual, community-wide food and funds drives in the nation, and takes place in 21 counties in northeast Ohio during March and April. The campaign is a collaborative effort of four food banks, including Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio. All funds raised and food collected in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties will remain in these communities to feed local friends and neighbors. The 2016 Harvest for Hunger sponsors are: Giant Eagle, 21 WFMJ and WBCB, The Vindicator, Cumulus Radio Stations Y-103, K105 and HOT 101, and UFCW Local 880. For more information on how you can get involved in Harvest for Hunger, visit www.harvestforhunger.org.

Loghurst museum to host sale

Loghurst is hosting a Trunk and Tool sale on April 30 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Each car will pay a fee of $10. Set-up is from 8:30-10 a.m. If you have questions about this event, call 330-533-4330.

Hospice of the Valley to train new volunteers

Hospice of the Valley is hosting training sessions for new companion volunteers to visit hospice patients in Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties. Sessions will take place on Tuesdays, April 5 through May 3, from 1-4:30 p.m., at St. Joe’s at the Mall, Sears Concourse Eastwood Mall, located at 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road in Niles. During the training program, volunteers will learn what Hospice of the Valley’s team of doctors, nurses, social workers and chaplains do for patients and their families and how they fit into that team. Hospice volunteers serve in a variety of ways including companions for hospice patients at home or in nursing homes and support to the family members. Volunteers may also assist with indirect patient services such as clerical support, reception desk, mail team and fundraising. Volunteer assignments are made close to the volunteer’s home. All volunteers must wait one year after the loss of a loved one before they can become a volunteer. For more information or to register, call 330-549-5902.

Boardman Park baby sitting class

Boardman Park is sponsoring a baby sitting class on April 16 from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Georgeanna Parker Activity Center. Students ages 11-15 will learn babysitting basic skills, first aid, rescue breathing and more. The fee for the class is $40 for Boardman Township Residents and $45 for Non-Residents. Students need to provide their own lunch. Classes are limited. RSVP by April 14 by calling Karen at 330-965-0482, by emailing Karen@boardmanpark.com or calling the Park office at 330-726-8105.

Mahoning Valley walk benefiting JDRF

Take steps to help the Junvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) progressively remove the impact of type 1 diabetes from people’s lives. By joining a team or making a donation to JDRF, you’ll raise money to help fund critical research. The walk will be on May 21 at the Watts Center of Youngstown State University. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Register at http://www2.jdrf.org/mahoningvalleywalk. For more information, contact Timothy Styranec at 330-533-5306 or by email at tmstyranec@zoominternet.net.

Have your pet featured in a calendar

West Side Cats is having a pet photography contest. For each $1 you pay, you can submit one photo of your favorite pet. Each vote will be an additional $1 fee which can be paid through PayPal at: Westsidecats@yahoo.com or dropped off at the shelter, located at 2217 Mahoning Ave. The top 12 winners will have their pets photo featured on a month of the new calendar and receive a calendar of their own. There will also be a grand prize for the pet with the most votes. Calendars will be sold after the contest ends. The photography contest will end on May 30 (Memorial Day). For more information, visit the Facebook page “West Side Cats Photography Contest.”

Skywarn organization offers severe weather training

Mahoning County Skywarn, a volunteer organization of weather spotters, will be hosting a training session on how to recognize approaching storms and tornadoes. This will be an interesting and informative presentation. Michelle Sowers, Ohio EMA in Cleveland, will conduct the training on March 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Austintown Fitch High School Auditorium, located at 4560 Falcon Drive. Training is free and open to the public. Sign-in begins at 5:30 p.m.

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.

Friends of PLYMC meeting

Friends of PLYMC Canfield Friends Committee meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Canfield library. April’s meeting will be on the 13th at 6:30 p.m.

Coupon swap at the library

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 open to adults at the Canfield library.

Blood Drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross

Proudly serving the needs of St. Elizabeth Hospital. Taking blood donations to help our community. For appointments, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). This event is for adults at the Canfield library on April 29 at 10:30 a.m.

Page Turners book club

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 Austintown library on April 28 at 6 p.m.

Nonfiction book club

If you think that “truth is stranger than fiction,” drop in on this nonfiction book club. The book you read is your choice. Linger over a hot “cuppa” tea while chatting about what you are reading. This event is for adults at the Canfield library on April 4 at 6 p.m.

Genetics and Genealogy

Can DNA testing help you determine your ancestry? Discovering the level of genetic relationship you have with other individuals and cultures can be enlightening. The event will examine this process while acknowledging the benefits and drawbacks. Registration is required by phoning 330-744-8636 or online via the library’s events calendar. This event is for teens and adults, and will be hosted by the Canfield library on April 20 at 10 a.m.

Home inspection

All home buyers should know about the five major components to any home. Learn how to determine if a home inspection has been done properly. KEL Home Inspection’s Linus Orr explains the things you should know about your home or when choosing one for your own. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for information services or register online using the events calendar. This event is open to adults and will be hosted by the Canfield library on April 11 at 6:30 p.m.

TeenXTreme Blackout Poetry contest

April is National Poetry Month, so here’s your chance to indulge in some “creative destruction” and express your inner poet. Create a poem by eliminating (blacking out) the words you don’t want from newspaper and magazine articles (or book pages) that the library will provide. Three winners will be chosen from entries throughout the county and awarded cash prizes. Talk to a librarian for details. This event is for teens in grades 7-12 during open hours throughout April.

Teen Tuesdays

Come have a snack and join your friends to do some fun activities on the first Tuesday of each month. Topics will vary monthly. This event is for teens in grades 7-12 at the Canfield library. April’s meeting will be hosted on the 12th at 6 p.m.

Teen Advisory Meeting

Check out at the monthly TAB (Teen Advisory Board) meeting. Help plan and support teen activities at the library. Meet new people and have fun. Newcomers are always welcome. This event will take place at the Canfield library on April 21 at 4 p.m.

STEAM Saturday

Join the Canfield library for a fun program based on STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics) learning. This event is for grades 4-6 at 11 a.m. on April 16.

Lego my library

Meet and enjoy creating Lego designs. Legos will be provided. This event is for children ages 6 and up at the Canfield library on April 20 at 6 p.m.

Grab and go craft

Make a craft to take home. This event is available during Canfield library hours. Children of all ages are welcome.

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 and talk and play. Come to the Canfield library at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in April.

Family story time

Bring the whole family to the Canfield library for stories, games, crafts and fun for all ages on April 13 at 6 p.m.

Alcohol addiction class

Thomas O’Donnell, LPCC, will highlight why alcoholism is just as important to address as drug addiction. Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms, how alcoholism impacts lives and families and resources in the community that can help. The Now You Know series is in partnership with Meridian HealthCare. No reservations are needed, join the Canfield library at 6 p.m. on April 21.

Healthy U

Do you suffer from chronic disease? Join representatives from the Mahoning County District Board of Health for this interactive 6-week educational workshop designed to teach practical skills for living a healthier life. Workshops are free and last 2 1/2 hours. To register, call 330-270-2855, ext. 103 or 109. This event is for adults at the Canfield library on Tuesdays in April at 2:30 p.m.

Smart money tales and talk for 2’s and 3’s

Join the library for developmentally appropriate stories and activities that will help your child learn about money. Each child will receive a piggy bank. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event will be hosted by the Canfield library at 10 a.m. on April 5.

Every penny counts

Join the Canfield library during Smart Money Week and learn some creative (and mostly painless) ways to save money. Free piggy banks to participants. This event is for teens and adults on April 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Friends of the PLYMC meeting featuring Allan May

Author Allan May will talk about his new book, “Gambling Dens in Northeast Ohio During the 1930s and 1940s.” The Friends of PLYMC General Membership Meeting begins at 6 p.m. with the talk following at 6:30 p.m. This event is for adults April 27 at the Canfield library.

An evening with Paula McLain

In celebration of National Library Week, the library is pleased to welcome Paula McLain, author of “The Paris Wife” and “Circling the Sun.” Come out for an evening with this critically acclaimed author. There is no charge for this event, but reservations are needed. Call 330-744-8636. This event is for adults and is hosted by the Canfield library on April 14 at 7 p.m.

Fun time for 4’s and 5’s

This event will have 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 event is hosted by the Canfield library April 12 at 11:30 a.m.

Tales and Talk for 2’s and 3’s

Join the library 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. This event will be hosted by the Canfield library at 10 a.m. April 12, 19 and 26.

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 at 10 a.m. on Thursdays in April.

Baby brilliant playtime

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 2-6 year-olds. All children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. This event will be hosted by the Canfield library on April 8 at 10 a.m.

Canfield United Methodist Church to host Holy Week worship services

On March 27, join Canfield United Methodist Church for Easter Sunday. There will be two worship services at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Lord of Life hosts Easter services

Lord of Life Lutheran Church, located at 550 N. Broad Street in Canfield, will host 2016 Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday services. This year’s services and times include Easter Sunday - March 27 at 10:15 a.m. (Worship with Holy Communion).

West Side Cats in need of volunteers

West Side Cats, located at 2217 Mahoning Ave., is in need of volunteers for different duties throughout their shelter including cleaning, laundry and transporting cats to and from veterinary offices. The program is also in need of a volunteer grant writer well-versed in the entire grant-writing process. West Side Cats is an all volunteer 501 (3)(c) shelter. Call Marie at 330-519-5002 for details, or look online at www.WestSideCats.org or on their Facebook page.

Gathering Place event to be hosted by Lord of Life Church

On April 11, the Lord of Life Church, located at 550 N. Broad St., will host a Gathering Place event at 11 a.m. The program will include a speaker from the Canfield Police Department and lunch will be provided by the Woodlands. This event is a free community outreach social program offered to all senior citizens. Contact Bernadette Beler at 330-533-6045 for more information, or call the church at 330-533-3531.

Sprout Club meeting

Join the Sprout Club at Fellows Riverside Gardens this spring to learn about the amazing world of plants with topics that include: pizza plants, moss pets and herbs. Each class will include an activity and snack. Attend all three classes and receive a plant-related prize. Classes will be from 1-2 p.m. on April 21 and May 19. Register by March 15. The series costs $15 and individual classes are $7.

Spring into fun

Children, ages 6- and 7-years-old, are welcome to the Ford Nature Center March 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Spring into fun and look for signs of the season while discovering nature. Hikes, scavenger hunts, crafts and games are all part of the fun. Bring a lunch and dress for the weather. Register and pay March 26. The event will be $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents.

Spring into nature

Children (8-12 year-olds) are welcome to the Ford Nature Center March 31 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. to spring into nature and explore the new season. Go on a hike, look for signs of spring, make a craft, play games and much more. Bring a lunch and dress for the weather. Register and and pay by March 26. The event will be $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents.

Starry night event

Come to the MetroParks Farm on April 2 to view the beauty of the night sky through high powered telescopes with the Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society. The time is to be determined. More details will be available in April’s calendar.

Easter brunch at Fellows Riverside Gardens

Contact the Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7116 to register for this March 27 event.

Ford hunt and hike: cardinals

This year is the MetroPark’s quasquicentennial (125th anniversary). Try to locate 25 hidden cardinals to commemorate this milestone, then go for a hike of your choice. This event will take place at the Ford Nature Center during March hours.

Yoga basics course offered at Fellows Riverside Gardens

Choose Sunday mornings or Tuesday evenings for this relaxing eight week yoga course. The cost is $80. Sunday classes will be March 20 through May 8 at 9 a.m., Tuesday classes will be March 22 through May 10 at 6 p.m.

T’ai chi for beginners at Fellows Riverside Gardens

Learn this art of energy balancing, coordination, flexibilty and leg strength during this 10 week course. The cost is $100. Classes will be Thursday nights through May 12 at 12 p.m.

Chair to Mat movement

Increase mobility and flexibility for those who find seated floor movement challenging. Accessible to anyone for health, fitness and relaxation. Movement is done seated in chairs and in standing positions. Feel free to drop-in Wednesdays in March at 9 a.m. Each class is $10.

T’ai chi step one in the gardens

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens Wednesdays in March at 12 p.m. for this class. Warm-ups, breathing and movements will ease stress, improve health and increase vitality. Each class is $10.

Yoga in the gardens

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens on Tuesdays and Thursdays in March at 9:30 a.m. to enjoy yoga that will help you keep a healthy outlook. Bring a mat and a small blanket. Each class is $12.

Cha-cha dance classes at Pioneer Pavilion

Learn the steps to this fun and versatile Latin dance. This is a paired dance, but everyone learns together. No partner is necessary. Beginners are welcome and encouraged. This class is led by dance expert Lynda McPhail on March 29 and April 5 at 6 p.m. The cost is $5 per class. Call the Ford Nature Center for details.

Rumba dance classes at Pioneer Pavilion

Come out and learn the Latin dance of love. This easy-to-follow dance is paired, but everyone learns together. No partner is necessary. Beginners are welcomed and encouraged. This class is led by dance expert Lynda McPhail on March 29 and April 5 at 7 p.m. The cost is $5 per class. Call the Ford Nature Center for details.

Series of lectures to be offered by The Ursuline Center

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 31 at 6 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Two fundraisers 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.

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.