Canfield Community Briefs

Newcomers Club to have installation dinner

The May Installation Dinner for the Newcomers Club of Canfield will take place on May 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kensington Grille, located at 4171 Westford Place in Canfield. They will be installing the new Board of Directors for the coming year. They are Sara Dysert, president; the first vice president position is still open; Karen Morvay, second vice president; Rose Bissett, secretary, and Julie Van Devender, treasurer. The cost for the dinner is $30. A glass of wine will be provided by the Newcomers Club. New friends and guests are always encouraged. RSVP to Sara Dysert at 330-720-2265. Remember to bring your donations of baby lotion, combs and brushes, and diapers in sizes 4, 5 and 6 to be delivered to the Pregnancy Help Center. The purpose of the Newcomers Club of Canfield is to provide an opportunity for members of the community in and around Canfield to develop friendships, welcome newcomers and to help support the civic, social and charitable life of the community. It is further formed to engage in recreational and social activities in support of these purposes. The meetings take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise announced. The Newcomers Club of Canfield is open to all women of the Mahoning Valley.

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Canfield High School students to attend Buckeye state program

Canfield High School recently announced that five students will attend the American Legion Buckeye Boys and Girls State program this summer. This week long program provides students with the experience of living in a college environment, learning leadership and management skills and learning about how the Ohio government operates and functions. The students representing Canfield are Braxton Madison, Carson Markley, Mitchell Haley, Victor Stefanides and Allyson Cooper.

MCCTC horticulture students open green house for Spring Plant Sale

The Spring Plant Sale, sponsored by the Horticulture program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, has started selling their plants. Horticulture students have prepared items, including assorted annuals, hanging baskets and patio planters. Flats of flowers will also be available. The Horticulture Green House will be open to the public from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday through Friday throughout the month of May until all items are sold. For more information on the Spring Plant Sale, contact Mary June Emerson at 330-729-4000 ext. 1671.

Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League meeting

The next meeting of the GFWC Ohio Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will take place on May 10 at Selah’s Restaurant, located at 130 S. Bridge St. in Struthers. At 6 p.m., the club will host the annual Spring Social. Joyce Martin and Roseanne Winner will be installed as new members at a candlelight ceremony. Money from the 2015 Quarter Auction and recent Downton Abbey Farewell Tea in March 2016 will be given to designated charity representatives that evening. The Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League is open to all women ages 18 and up, residing in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties who are interested in friendship, fun and community involvement. Women interested in joining or receiving more information can contact Linda Crish, Membership Chairwoman, at 330–727-9321.

Pink Ribbon Golf Classic

The annual Pink Ribbon Golf Classic will be hosted at the Avalon Lakes Golf and Country Club on July 18. The cost is $110 per golfer. All proceeds from this event will go directly to the American Cancer Society. The 18 hole four-person scramble will be followed by lunch and a Chinese auction and raffle. Registration and continental breakfast begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. For further details, contact Donna Mowrey at 330-207-9630 or Ginny Johnston at 330-219-9092.

Western Reserve Knitting Guild meeting

The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will meet May 10 at 7 p.m. at the Rotary Community Building in Fair Park in Canfield. Jen Kendall will do a program on “Blocking Your Knitting.” Members and guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for a food drive for the Second Harvest Food Bank. This is a pink ticket event for the members. Anyone interested in joining the Guild or donating yarn for charity work can contact wrkg.ohio@gmail.com.

Western Reserve Contra dance

The Western Reserve Contra Dance will be hosted from 7-9:30 p.m. on May 14 at the Dublin Grange Hall, located at 6571 Fairground Blvd in Canfield. The “contra” is a New England social dance, with ever-changing partners and live traditional music by the band “One String Short.” A caller will teach each dance and guide the dancers. Dress is casual, beginners and all ages are welcome, partners are not required, and new friends will be made. Admission is $8 and light refreshments will be served. The Grange Hall is just off 224, behind the CVS pharmacy. See http://www.westernreservecontradance.com for more information.

Gathering Place event

Lord of Life Church, located at 550 N. Broad St. in Canfield, will host a Gathering Place event on May 9 at 11 a.m. The program will meet at the Canfield library for a presentation of the services the library provides by librarians. After, a guided tour will give you a chance to explore on your own. Lunch will be provided by the Woodlands. This is a free community outreach program that is offered to all senior citizens. Contact Bernadette Beler at 330-533-6045 or the church at 330-533-3531 for more details.

West Side Cats garage sale

Spring is on it’s way here in Northeast Ohio. It is just about “Garage Sale” time for West Side Cats (WSC), located at 2217 Mahoning Ave. in Youngstown. WSC will host a “Presale Garage Sale” on May 13 from 3-6 p.m. The following day, May 14, the garage sale will continue from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. All proceeds benefit the West Side Cats Shelter. Baby clothes and furniture are a special interest. WSC will feature a table of cat toys, T-shirts, bottled water, etc. to purchase, also funding the shelter. All questions can be addressed to Janet.

Mill Creek ABWA to have May meeting

The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) will host its May 10 meeting at A La Cart Catering in Canfield, beginning with networking at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The menu includes Spinach quiche, chicken crepes, French toast sticks, link sausage, sliced ham, home fried potatoes, assorted pastries, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee, tea and decaf. The cost is $18 and the deadline to get your reservations will be May 1. You can call Jackie Fischio at 330-788-6634 or 330-559-4808 or Marilyn Abramski at 330-726-2507 or 330-565-6913 for reservations. Election of new officers will take place and results from the basket auction will be discussed. The public is welcomed.

Italian Fest scholarship available

Applications for the 2016 Youngstown State University Scholarship from The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest are now available by contacting Deborah Mottle at mottlesmurals@gmail.com or applications may be retrieved from http://www.youngstownitalianfest.org/. Applicants must attend Youngstown State University and be of Italian descent in order to be eligible. Deadline for applicants is June 7.

Chair yoga

Chair yoga is sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC. You can pay as you attend at $10 a class. Dress comfortably. Class will meet every Friday in May at 10 a.m. This event is for adults at the Canfield library.

DQ sip-n-paint

Sip an Artic Rush, a shake or an Orange Julius while you paint your Dairy Queen cake. Celebrate Mom and Dad by creating an edible masterpiece. May 7 and June 8 (the days before Mother’s Day and Father’s Day) Dairy Queen will be hosting a Sip-N-Paint with qualified DQ Cake decorators assisting. Make your cake colorful and fun - add sprinkles, gel icing, ribbon and candy. Place an Edible Image on your cake for an added touch. The Cornersburg Dairy Queen, located at 3555 S. Meridian Road, will host its event from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. For details, call the location at 330-799-5295. The Austintown Dairy Queen, located at 241 E. Park Ave., will host its event from 4-7 p.m. For details, call the location at 330-892-6100.

Canfield Friends of PLYMC Women’s Book Discussion Group

Canfield Friends of PLYMC Women’s Book Discussion Group meets every third Tuesday of the month. This event is for adults. This month’s meeting will be hosted on May 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Friends of PLYMC

Canfield Committee Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month in the Canfield library small meeting room. This event is for adults. This month, meet May 11 at 6:30 p.m.

A social evening with local book clubs

Calling all book clubs to attend a networking and social event at the Canfield library. Appetizers and soft drinks will be provided. The cost of the event is $10 a person and it is sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. All Friends of PLYMC attend free. Reservations are needed. This event is for adults on May 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Rape crisis center

The Canfield library will host “Sexual assault: protecting our children.” Jill Miller, Rape Program Family Advocate from the Rape Crisis Center, will talk about how to recognize signs of sexual assault, how to recognize perpetrators and how to seek help. No reservations are needed. This event is for adults at the Canfield library on May 16 at 5 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 Canfield library hours in May to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons. This event is for adults.

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 Canfield library on May 24 at 6 p.m.

Nonfiction book club

If you think “truth is stranger than fiction,” then drop in on the Canfield library’s 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 and will be hosted on May 9 at 6 p.m.

Library closings

All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system will be closed on May 8, May 29 and May 30.

First annual West Side Cats Father’s Day raffle

West Side cats will be hosting a Father’s Day raffle featuring a 48 inch Insignia LED TV. The drawing will be on June 18, and proceeds will be used for the group’s spay and neuter program. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. You can purchase your tickets beginning next week through any volunteer or at the shelter. West Side Cats is located at 2217 Mahoning Avenue in Youngstown. Call 330-792-4228 for details.

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.

MCCTC opens Summer Camp registration

The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center is giving students the chance to explore new careers this summer with its annual Summer Camp on June 20-22. This year’s camp offers students the opportunity to learn more about exciting career fields through fun, hands-on projects. Programs offered this year are Exercise Science, Culinary, Cosmetology, Mechanical Engineering, Truck and Diesel Mechanics and Welding and Auto Technology. MCCTC Summer Camp takes place every summer and is open to students in grades 6-8. For more information or to register a child, visit www.mahoningctc.com.

Playtime at your library

Prepare for Kindergarten through play. The librarian will read a story and have fun with developmentally appropriate games and activities that parents can do with your child to help them get ready for Kindergarten. This event is for 2-6 year-olds. All children must be accompanied by an adult to this one hour program. Join the Canfield library on May 13 at 10 a.m.

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. Join the Canfield library on Thursdays in May at 10 a.m.

Tales and talk for 2’s and 3’s

Join the Canfield library on Tuesdays in May at 10 a.m. for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (2-3 year-olds) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fun time for 4’s and 5’s

Join the Canfield library on May 17 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.

Family story time: a celebration

Celebrate the new Canfield library on May 18 at 6 p.m. Bring the whole family for stories, games, crafts and fun for all ages. Refreshments will be provided.

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. Go to the Canfield library on Wednesdays in May at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. for this event.

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 May 25 at 6 p.m.

STEAM Saturday

Join the Canfield library on May 21 at 11 a.m. for a fun program based on STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics) learning. This event is for grades 4-6.

TAB meeting

Check out 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 is for teens in grades 7-12 at the Canfield library on May 26 at 4 p.m.

Teen Tuesdays

Have a snack and join your friends to do some fun activities at the library. Topics will vary monthly. The program is for teens in grade 7 and up. This event will be hosted by the Canfield library on May 17 at 6 p.m.

Spring plant sale

Come to Fellows Riverside Gardens on May 7 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. for unique quality plants for the home garden. Perennials (sun and shade), annuals, herbs, fruits, vegetables, roses, trees, shrubs and more will add to your garden’s beauty.

Google Drive

Learn to share and access your files on one platform. Questions answered include: How do you use 15 GB of storage? What types of files can be used? Learn how to share and keep documents private. Demonstrations on Google Drive integration with other products will also be discussed. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for Information Services or register online using the events calendar. This event is for adults at the Canfield library on May 23 at 6:30 p.m.

Leave no soldier behind: finding our family members in uniform

Explore the records of our armed forces. Learn how to pursue personnel files and unit histories in order to understand your ancestor’s role in defending our nation’s heritage. This event is for adults and teens. Registration is required by phoning 330-744-8636 or online via the Canfield library’s events calendar. This event will be hosted on May 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Basic computer class

Learn very basic computer skills. This is a beginner’s class that will cover use of a mouse, computer terms and simple Internet use. Space is limited. Call 330-744-8636 to register and specify Canfield library Basic Computer Class. The event is hosted by the Canfield library on May 19 at 6:30 p.m.

OverDrive basics

Would you like to learn about all that OverDrive can do for you? Join the Canfield library in this beginners class where you will learn how to set up an OverDrive account, download materials and get an overview of the OverDrive features. Registration is required and space is limited for this May 25 event hosted at 6:30 p.m. This event is for Adults. Call 330-744-8636 to register.

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.

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.”

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. Class will be from 1-2 p.m. on and May 19. Registration has passed.

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.

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 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.