Canfield Community Briefs

Quilt group to meet May 17

Members and guests of TQGIBT – That Quilt Group I Belong To - are urged to bring antique quilts to show and share at the next meeting, which will take place on May 17. Whether you have a family heirloom that has been handed down through the years or have an antique quilt you discovered at a garage sale, every quilt has a story. Bring your quilts and their stories to this special evening. An afternoon of sewing at the Fair Park meeting room will begin at 1 p.m. with dinner to follow at 5 p.m. Doors for the meeting will open at 6:30 p.m. with the regular meeting at 7 p.m., followed by the showing – and telling – of your precious quilts. If you have been thinking about joining a local guild, now is a great time to take that first step. TQGIBT welcomes quilters of all skill levels, members are more than willing to share their knowledge and stitching tips. TQGIBT meets at Fair Park in Canfield on the third Tuesday of each month, with some exceptions. TQGIBT is open to all quilters in the Mahoning Valley. For information on membership, contact President Helen Lewis at HMLrutgers@icloud.com or by calling 330-286-3966.

Monday Night Writers to meet

Monday Night Writers will meet on May 16 from 6-8 p.m. at Tequila Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, located at 583 E. Main St. in Canfield. Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend. Led by professional writer Nancy Christie, author of “Traveling Left Of Center And Other Stories,” the two-hour sessions offer an opportunity for members to get group feedback on ‘works-in-progress.’ For more information, contact Nancy Christie at nancy@nancychristie.com.

Canfield Historical Society to present open house

The Canfield Historical Society will be presenting the Fowler Ford Open House at the Mahoning Dispatch Museum on the Green on June 25 from 2-6 p.m. The open house will showcase automobile advertising in the Mahoning Dispatch historic newspapers and will include guided tours of the museum itself. Antique car owners are invited to park their cars across the street and enjoy free admission to the Mahoning Dispatch Museum open house. A donation of $5 per person is requested for all others attending the open house and goes toward supporting the non-profit Canfield Historical Society. If you require more information on the open house, call the Canfield Historical Society at 330-533-3458.

Canfield’s Karly Johnson joins law firm

Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC, a boutique labor and employment law firm representing management exclusively, hired Canfield native and Austintown resident Karly B. Johnson as an associate attorney. Johnson is a December 2015 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Akron School of Law. She was just admitted to the practice of law after passing the February 2016 Ohio bar exam. Her practice will focus on defending employers in an array of employment litigation matters. She will also proactively counsel clients on the development of human resources policies and practices that help protect them from potential legal liability. Johnson, a Canfield High School graduate, previously earned a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from Kent State University.

Quilt in a Day show

Stitching Sisters of Austintown are sponsoring a Quilt demo on May 17 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Tabernacle E. Presbyterian Church, located at 2432 Raccoon Road. Entry to the event is in the back of the church, where the large parking area is. Quilt in a Day demo to be presented by Pat Knoechel, Eleanor Burns’ sister, who is nationally known for her quilting books, which have been published for more than 25 years. Quilts presented will be from her new book, titled “El’s Attic.” Lunch is a donation of $6 at the door prizes included. For more information, call 330-507-5333.

Torch Club to meet on May 16

Club member Marian L. Wilson will deliver the talk at the Youngstown Chapter of International Torch Clubs dinner-discussion meeting at 7 p.m. on May 16. Her topic will be “1963: Reflections Through the Eyes of a Ten-Year Old African-American Girl.” The meeting will be in Kilcawley Center, Bresnahan Rooms I and II, on the campus of Youngstown State University. The public is invited to attend. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. and the lecture at 7 p.m. Attending only the lecture is free of charge. Dinner for nonmembers is $20. Call 330-757-4148 for reservations. For club information, call 330-792-7351.

Live acupuncture demo and seminar

The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center in Boardman will be hosting a free natural health demo and seminar titled “Live Acupuncture Demo” on May 12 at 6:30 p.m. Join Valentina Khoury Dubasic, ND, LAc, who will discuss acupuncture, including what is acupuncture and what types of health issues can benefit by acupuncture. She will also do a live demonstration of what it looks like to receive acupuncture. If you’ve ever been curious about acupuncture and whether it could benefit you, this is a must attend seminar. The seminar will take place at the center, located at 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite D3, in Boardman (Southbridge West Complex). For more information or to reserve your seat, call 330-729-1350 or go to OhioND.com. Free, RSVP is required.

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.

Friendly Squares to host monthly dance

The Niles Friendly Squares will host its monthly square dance on May 14 from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Niles Senior SCOPE Center, located at 14 E. State St. in Niles. For additional information, call Gene Hammond at 330-534-4426 or 330-506-3370.

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.

MCCTC horticulture student 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.

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.

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. June 8 (the day before 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Library closings

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

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.

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.

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 May 19. Registration has passed.

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.