SUMMER FUN: Area events, concerts and more, July

By Guy D'Astolfo | May 26, 2016 at 12:00a.m.

JULY 1

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Noon in the Park: Top Notes, noon-1:30 p.m., courthouse square, downtown Warren.

• Wright Brass, 6:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Buhl Farm Park, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa. 724-981-5522.

• Mercer Community Band “An American Celebration”, 7:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Square, Mercer, Pa. Mercer Band Boosters ice cream social held in conjunction with concert, 6-9 p.m. mercercommunityband.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Chalk on the Walk, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Courthouse Square, downtown Warren. FACT will provide chalk to kids to end Summer Fest in conjunction with Trumbull Art Gallery.

• Family Fun Fridays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, Youngstown. Take part in drop-in activities at the family garden, special guests each week offer yoga, storytelling and more. Free.

• On Your Mark- Get Set- Recycle, 11 a.m., Struthers library, 95 Poland Ave. Peg Flynn and Kim Lewis of the Mahoning County Green Team will read a story, make a recycled craft with guest, and get an environmental action activity book and information for parents.

JULY 1-4

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Grateful Fest, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 Nelson Ledge Road, Garrettsville. Performances from Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Keller Williams, Rusted Root and more. Admission is $150 for July 1-3, pre-sale only. www.nlqp.com or 440-548-2716.

JULY 2

DANCES

• Val’s Birthday Bash featuring Del Sinchak Band and Micky Dee Band, SPNJ Rec Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pa., 2-8 p.m. Food and refreshments available. Polkas, waltzes and ballroom music.

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• The Big Band Sound of Packard, 7:30 p.m., South Lawn Band Shell, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, free admission.

• Bruce in the USA (Springsteen and E Street Band tribute) and Huckin’ Fillbilies, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheater, 321 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. $8, children under 12 admitted free with adult. riverrockattheamp.com.

• Wright Brass/Air Force Band of Flight, 7-8:30 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road.

• American Ride Band, 5-9 p.m., Mosquito Lake Marina, 1439 state Route 305, Cortland, free admission.

JULY 3

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Sunday Jazz Series featuring John Reese Project, 2-4 p.m., Warren Amphitheater, 321 Mahoning Ave. In coordination with The Basement Ministries and People Helping People.

• Packard Dixieland Band Concert, 1 p.m., South Lawn Band Shell, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, free admission.

• Rex Taneri Orchestra, 6-8 p.m., Harding Park, 249 Roosevelt Drive, Hubbard. Free.

• Salem Quaker City Band, 6 p.m., Orashan Memorial Civic Center band shell, Waterworth Memorial Park, Salem.

• 2nd Avenue Project, 6 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Buhl Farm Park, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa. 724-981-5522.

JULY 4

DANCES

• Del Sinchak Band and Frank Stanger Band, SPNJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland, Ohio, 1-7 p.m. Food and refreshments available. Polkas, waltzes and ballroom music is performed.

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Canfield Community Concert Band, 5 p.m., Firestone Park, 338 E. Park Ave., Columbiana.

• Packard Band’s Concert and Fireworks, 8 p.m., South Lawn Band Shell, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, free admission.

JULY 5

MOVIES

• Outdoor Movie Series: “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954), dusk, Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. In the case of rain, movies will be shown the next day at dusk.

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• U.S. Army Field Band and Fireworks, 8 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman- Poland Road. Take seating. Sponsored by Phantom Fireworks and Aqua. In case of rain, performance will be moved to Boardman High School Performing Arts Center.

• Sunshine Riders, 7-8:30 p.m., Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road.

SALES, SHOWS

• Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club Car Cruise, 5-9 p.m, Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• 125th Anniversary Trolley Tours, 2-3 and 3:30-4:30 p.m., meet at Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek Park. Enjoy views of the park in this tour on the Cohasset Express. Cost is $7 for Mahoning residents, $10 for nonresidents. 330-740-7112.

JULY 6

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• The Dorals, 7-8:30 p.m., Woodworth Park, 255 Warren Ave., Poland.

• Modern Roots, 7-8:30 p.m., Morley Pavilion lawn, Mill Creek Park.

• County Mayo, 6:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Buhl Farm Park, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa. 724-981-5522.

• Tim Zimmerman and the King’s Brass, 7 p.m., community plaza, Ellwood City, Pa. Free. Moved to auditorium at Lincoln High School in the event of rain.

SALES, SHOWS

• Lowellville Car Cruise and Bike Night, 5-8 p.m., E. Water St., Lowellville. Car show featuring raffles, prizes, food, dancing and music. July 4th celebration with opening ceremony from Lowellville VFW Post 247 color guard, and doughnut eating contest.

JULY 7

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Steve Fazzini, 7-8:30 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman- Poland Road. Take seating. Concessions available.

SALES, SHOWS

• Thursday Night Car Cruise, 5-8 p.m., Fireplace Restaurant, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Entertainment from DJ Richie D, weekly awards, 50-50 raffle, basket auction, prizes.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Family Tours, 10-11:30 a.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, Canfield. Explore the farm with tractor-wagon rides, guided barn tours, playroom time (register, space is limited) and walks in the MetroParks Bike Trail.

• On Your Mark- Get Set- Recycle, 2 p.m., East branch library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown. Peg Flynn and Kim Lewis of the Mahoning County Green Team will read a story, make a recycled craft with guest, and get an environmental action activity book and information for parents. 330-744-8636.

• Dance Party, 11 a.m., Youngstown library, 305 Wick Ave. Music, motion and fun for all ages. 330-744+8636.

• Thursday Art Series: Literary Reading, 6-7 p.m., YWCA of Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown. Creative reading by Kelly Bancroft and Colleen Layton of Lit Youngstown. Free.

JULY 8

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Noon in the Park: Richie Wilken Trio, noon-1:30 p.m., courthouse square, downtown Warren.

• Wounded Warriors of Pennsylvania, 5-10 p.m., Riverwalk Park, New Castle, Pa. In the event of rain, moves to The Confluence, 214 E. Washington St.

• Mercer Community Band “A Special Concert,” 7:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Square, Mercer, Pa. Friends of Mercer Rotary Club ice cream social held in conjunction with concert, 6-9 p.m. mercercommunityband.com.

• Downtown Shutdown with The Clarks, 7-11 p.m. in the parking lot of 111 W. Federal St., Youngstown. $10 admission. Pre-party from 4-6 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Campfire Fun, 8:30-9:30 p.m., Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks. Celebrate the 125th anniversary of the park by learning about the history of the park. Share memories and stories, and roast marshmallows. 330-740-7112.

• Read to Reese, 2 p.m., Austintown library, 600 S. Raccoon Road. Read to a registered therapy dog from Pet Partners. Registration required, 330-744-8636. For children.

• Cupcake Wars, 2 p.m., Canfield library, 43 W. Main St. Test cupcake decorating skills against others to win top Cupcake Froster title. Registration required. For tweens/teens. 330-744-8636.

JULY 9

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd tribute) and Time Traveller (Moody Blues tribute), 5:30-8:30 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheater, 321 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. $9, children under 12 admitted free with adult. riverrockattheamp.com.

• Out of Eden (Eagles tribute), 5-9 p.m., Mosquito Lake Marina, 1439 state Route 305, Cortland, free admission.

JULY 10

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Jim Frank Combo, 6-8 p.m., Harding Park, 249 Roosevelt Drive, Hubbard. Free.

• The Sensations, 6 p.m., Orashan Memorial Civic Center band shell, Waterworth Memorial Park, Salem.

• Del Sinchak Big Band, 6 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Buhl Farm Park, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa. 724-981-5522.

• Guys Without Ties, 6 p.m., Vienna Township Gazebo, Warren Sharon Road (west of Vienna Center.)

SPECIAL EVENTS

• 125th Anniversary Trolley Tours, 2-3 and 3:30-4:30 p.m., meet at Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek Park. Enjoy views of the park in this tour on the Cohasset Express. ; Cost is $7 for Mahoning residents, $10 for nonresidents. 330-740-7112.

JULY 11

MOVIES

• Outdoor Movie Series: Howl’s Moving Castle (2004), dusk, Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. In the case of rain, movies will be shown the next day at dusk.

SALES, SHOWS

• Lowellville Car Cruise and Bike Night, 5-8 p.m., E. Water St., Lowellville. Car show featuring raffles, prizes, food, dancing and music.

JULY 12

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• The Wrangler Band, 7-8:30 p.m., Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road.

• Youngstown Community Concert Band, 6:30 p.m., Park Vista, 1216 5th Ave., Youngstown.

SALES, SHOWS

• Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club Car Cruise, 5-9 p.m, Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• On Your Mark- Get Set- Recycle, 11 a.m., Brownlee Woods branch library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown. Peg Flynn and Kim Lewis of the Mahoning County Green Team will read a story, make a recycled craft with guest, and get an environmental action activity book and information for parents.

• A Box Full of Myths, 10 a.m., Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. A special performance by local high school students will cover famous tales from Greek mythology. 330-744-8636.

JULY 13

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Harvest Band, 7-8:30 p.m., Woodworth Park, 255 Warren Ave., Poland.

• Cortland Community Band, 7 p.m., Howland S.C.O.P.E.

• Labra Brothers, 7-8:30 p.m., Morley Pavilion lawn, Mill Creek Park.

• Barefoot Sally, 6:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Buhl Farm Park, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa. 724-981-5522.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Matt Jergens Comedy and Juggling, 11 a.m., Canfield library, 43 W. Main St. Comedy, music and juggling.

• Carnival: Come One Come All, 11:30 a.m., Austintown library, 600 S. Raccoon Road. A variety of indoor/outdoor carnival and Olympic Style games, activities, snacks and more will be offered.

JULY 14

CHILDREN

• Sprout Club, 1-2 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek Park. Learn about ladybugs, sunflowers and mud pies during 3 summer events. Register/ pay by 7/12, $15 for series, $7 a class. 330-744-8636.

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Youngstown Area Community Band, 7-8:30 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman- Poland Road. Take seating. Concessions available.

• Richie Wilkins Trio, 7-8:30 p.m., McKinley Memorial library lawn, N. Main St., Niles.

SALES, SHOWS

• Thursday Night Car Cruise, 5-8 p.m., Fireplace Restaurant, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Entertainment from DJ Richie D, weekly awards, 50-50 raffle, basket auction, prizes.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Olympic Dreams with National Taekwondo Champion Natalie Hershberger, 11 a.m. at Austintown library, 600 S. Racoon Road, and 6 p.m. at Poland library, 311 S. Main St. Learn what is takes to be an Olympic hopeful from Natalie. She’ll share her experience and demonstrate her talent.

• Summer Learning Day, 4 p.m., Struthers library, 95 Poland Ave. Story and activties to keep kids learning through the summer months. For K-2 children.

• Thursday Art Series: Art Crawl, 4-7 p.m., YWCA of Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown. Guests will visit McDonough Museum, The M Gallery, Soap Gallery and YWCA of Youngstown. Refreshments and music will be available at the YWCA.

JULY 15

CHILDREN

• Nature’s Highlights, 8-9:30 p.m., Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks. Ages 2 and older with a parent will discover the world of fireflies, go outside to catch lightning bugs and enjoy s’mores by the campfire. Take a flashlight. Register/pay by 7/14. Cost is $6 for Mahoning resident, $8 for nonresident. 330-740-7112.

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Noon in the Park: Greg “Dr. G” Johnson, noon-1:30 p.m., courthouse square, downtown Warren.

• JD Eicher and the Goodnights, 7 p.m., Orashan Memorial Civic Center band shell, Waterworth Memorial Park, Salem.

• Mercer Community Band “Pops on Broadway,” 7:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Square, Mercer, Pa. Friends of Mercer Library ice cream social held in conjunction with concert, 6-9 p.m. mercercommunityband.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Cow Appreciation Day, 4-7 p.m., MetroParks Farm, Canfield. Cow facts, games, crafts and making ice cream sundae ($3).

• On Your Mark- Get Set- Recycle, 10 a.m., Youngstown library, 305 Wick Ave. Peg Flynn and Kim Lewis of the Mahoning County Green Team will read a story, make a recycled craft with guest, and get an environmental action activity book and information for parents. 330-744-8636.

• Our Zoo to You, 2 p.m., Newport branch library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown. Kids will be able to see and touch a variety of exotic animals during this traveling petting zoo.

• Cupcake Wars, 11 a.m., Sebring library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. Test cupcake decorating skills against others to win top Cupcake Froster title. Registration required. For tweens/teens.

• YWCA Women Artists: A Celebration! People’s choice award presentation and artists talk, 5-7 p.m., YWCA of Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave. 330-746-6361, ext. 102 for reservations (required). Free.

JULY 16

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• 7 Bridges (Eagles tribute) and Chris Higbee, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheater, 321 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. $8, children under 12 admitted free with adult. riverrockattheamp.com.

• 80’s Proof, 5-9 p.m., Mosquito Lake Marina, 1439 state Route 305, Cortland, free admission.

• Dixieband, 7 p.m., community plaza, Ellwood City, Pa. Free. Moved to auditorium at Lincoln High School in the event of rain.

OUTDOORS

• MetroMutts Gorge-ous hike, 10 a.m.-noon, meet at Lanterman’s Mill parking lot, Mill Creek MetroParks. Hike the East Gorge and West Gorge trails, and the suspension bridge with your dog. Moderate, 2 miles.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Family Night in the Park, 6-10 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road. Jocko the Clown, bounce arounds and hay rides starting 6 p.m.; entertainment from Backbeat 6:30; entertainer 8:15; movie (at dark), Star Wars: The Force Awakens (movie rated PG-13). Bring seating. Concessions available.

JULY 17

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Sunday Jazz Series featuring Gordon James Blues Brother Band, 2-4 p.m., Warren Amphitheater, 321 Mahoning Ave. In coordination with The Basement Ministries and People Helping People.

• Packard Band’s Summer Band Concert, 7 p.m., South Lawn Band Shell, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, free admission.

• Steve & Diane, 6-8 p.m., Harding Park, 249 Roosevelt Drive, Hubbard. Free.

• Boardman Summer Jazz Ensemble, 6 p.m., Orashan Memorial Civic Center band shell, Waterworth Memorial Park, Salem.

• Mercer Community Band, 6 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Buhl Farm Park, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa. 724-981-5522.

• Sara Warner and Friends, 6 p.m., Vienna Township Gazebo, Warren Sharon Road (west of Vienna Center.)

OUTDOORS

• Introduction to Tree ID hike, noon-2 p.m., Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek Metroparks. Learn to identify tree species and their importance. Moderate, 1.5 miles.

JULY 18

MOVIES

• Outdoor Movie Series: “Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014), dusk, Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. In the case of rain, movies will be shown the next day at dusk.

SALES, SHOWS

• Lowellville Car Cruise and Bike Night, 5-8 p.m., E. Water St., Lowellville. Car show featuring raffles, prizes, food, dancing and music. Italian night.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Jungle Bob’s Animal Show, 2 p.m., Sebring library, 195 W. Ohio Ave.

• On Your Mark- Get Set- Recycle, 2 p.m., Newport branch library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown. Peg Flynn and Kim Lewis of the Mahoning County Green Team will read a story, make a recycled craft with guest, and get an environmental action activity book and information for parents.

• Beach Party, 6 p.m., Poland library, 311 S. Main St. A beach will be recreated and there will be games, crafts and snacks provided. 330-744-8636.

JULY 19

MUSIC

• Alice in Chains, 8 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren.

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Train Wreck, 7-8:30 p.m., Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road.

SALES, SHOWS

• Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club Car Cruise, 5-9 p.m, Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Hero Magic with Rory Rennick, 2 p.m., Struthers library, 95 Poland Ave. A fun, magical program that highlights the heroics of reading.

• Leaping Lizards! It’s Outback Ray, 3 p.m., Austintown library, 600 S. Raccon Road. Ray will share his knowledge of animals in his Amazing Animal Show. Guests will be able to hold and touch the animals.

• A Box Full of Myths, 10 a.m., Poland library, 311 S. Main St. A special performance by local high school students will cover famous tales from Greek mythology. 330-744-8636.

JULY 20

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Salem Quaker City Band, 7 p.m., Orashan Memorial Civic Center band shell, Waterworth Memorial Park, Salem.

• Vegas, 7-8:30 p.m., Woodworth Park, 255 Warren Ave., Poland.

• Cortland Community Band, 6 p.m., during Strawberry Festival at Cortland Ag Center.

• Canfield Community Concert Band, 7-8:30 p.m., Morley Pavilion lawn, Mill Creek Park.

• Square Roots, 6:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Buhl Farm Park, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa. 724-981-5522.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Lori’s Lovely Butterflies, 2 p.m., Brownlee Woods branch library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown. Get up close and personal with butterflies and learn about their anatomy.

• On Your Mark- Get Set- Recycle, 11 a.m., Campbell library, 374 Sanderson Ave. Peg Flynn and Kim Lewis of the Mahoning County Green Team will read a story, make a recycled craft with guest, and get an environmental action activity book and information for parents.

• Carnival: Come One Come All, 11:30 a.m., Tri-Lakes branch library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson. A variety of indoor/outdoor carnival and Olympic Style games, activities, snacks and more will be offered.

• Team Read Balloon Show, 11 a.m., Springfield library, 10418 Main St., New Middletown. Balloon characters, magic show and stories.

JULY 21

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Bands at the Baugh: Howard and Point Five Band, 6 p.m., formal garden, south side of Stambaugh Auditorium, 330-259-0555.

• Chardon Polka Band, 7-8:30 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman- Poland Road. Take seating. Concessions available.

• Guys Without Ties, 7-8:30 p.m., McKinley Memorial library lawn, N. Main St., Niles. Friends of the Library summer lawn picnic, featuring music, food and giveways.

• Youngstown Community Concert Band, 7 p.m., Murphy Auditorium, Copeland Oaks, Sebring.

• Following June, 6-7 p.m., Beagley Oaks, 6505 Market St., Boardman.

SALES, SHOWS

• Thursday Night Car Cruise, 5-8 p.m., Fireplace Restaurant, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Entertainment from DJ Richie D, weekly awards, 50-50 raffle, basket auction, prizes.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• The Great Escape, 6 p.m., Canfield library, 43 W. Main St. Solve a series of riddles and puzzles, decipher the clues and find a key to free yourself from the escape room. For teens in grades 7-12 and adults. 330-744-8636.

• On Your Mark- Get Set- Recycle, 2 p.m., Poland library, 311 S. Main St. Peg Flynn and Kim Lewis of the Mahoning County Green Team will read a story, make a recycled craft with guest, and get an environmental action activity book and information for parents.

• A Box Full of Myths, 11 a.m., Canfield library, 43 W. Main St. A special performance by local high school students will cover famous tales from Greek mythology.

• Senior Fun Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road. Exercise, crafts, bingo and lunch at the park for seniors with a luau theme for $1 fee. RSVP 330-726-8107.

JULY 22

MUSIC

• Easy Street Cabaret Night: James and Eric McClellan and Janeen Williams, 7:30 p.m., Overture Restaurant at DeYor Performing Arts Center, 206 W. Federal St., Youngstown. 330-744-0264.

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• US4Now, 6-9 p.m., Riverwalk Park, New Castle, Pa. In the event of rain, moves to The Confluence, 214 E. Washington St.

• Mercer Community Band “That’s Entertainment”, 7:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Square, Mercer, Pa. Eastern Star Chapter 180 ice cream social held in conjunction with concert, 6-9 p.m. mercercommunityband.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Armstrong Air and Space Museum, 3 p.m., Boardman library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. Learn how astronauts train for missions, maintain their health in space and the difficulties of navigating in a space suit.

JULY 22-24

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Midwest Mardi Gras, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 Nelson Ledge Road, Garrettsville. Performances from The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Wild Magnolias and more. Admission is $75 for July 22-24 ($60 pre-sale); $55 for July 23-24 ($45 pre-sale). www.nlqp.com or 440-548-2716.

JULY 23

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Natural Wonder (Stevie Wonder tribute) and Evil Ways (Santana tribute), 5:30-8:30 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheater, 321 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. $8, children under 12 admitted free with adult. riverrockattheamp.com.

• Amanda Jones and the Family Band, 5-8 p.m., Mosquito Lake Marina, 1439 state Route 305, Cortland, free admission.

• Beaver Valley Brass, 7 p.m., community plaza, Ellwood City, Pa. Free. Moved to auditorium at Lincoln High School in the event of rain.

OUTDOORS

• Scavenger Hunt Hike, 7-9 p.m., Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek Metroparks. Guests will look for Mother Nature’s hidden treasures in a hike down to the Lily Pond. Meet at Wick Recreation Area kiosk. Moderate, 2 miles.

SALES, SHOWS

• Youngstown Flea Market for Makers, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 110 Freeman Alley, Youngstown. Dedicated to local/regional vendors of handmade, antique or repurposed goods. 330-565-5483 or youngstownflea.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Across the Finish Line with Pete the Cat, 10 a.m., Poland library, 311 S. Main St. Stories, games, and a photo opportunity with Pete.

• You Scream I Scream, 2 p.m., Newport branch library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown. Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with activities. Registration required. 330-744-8636.

JULY 23-24

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Family Camp in the Park, 9 a.m. July 23 through 1 p.m. July 24, Judge Morley Pavilion, Mill Creek Park. A family camping experience in Mill Creek. Marshmallow roasting, hikes, nature exploration and more. Register by July 16. Cost for reserved camping spaces and each participant. 330-740-7107.

• Incredible Unforgettable Bug Lab Experience with Dr. Insecta, 2 p.m. Canfield library, 43 W. Main St. The doctor will display an array of live insects in his informative show. 330-744-8636.

JULY 24

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Sunday Jazz Series featuring Dixieland Band, 2-4 p.m., Warren Amphitheater, 321 Mahoning Ave. In coordination with The Basement Ministries and People Helping People.

• Rudy and the Professionals, 6 p.m., Orashan Memorial Civic Center band shell, Waterworth Memorial Park, Salem.

• Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 2-4 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheater. Free.

• Dixie Dudes, 6-8 p.m., Harding Park, 249 Roosevelt Drive, Hubbard. Free.

• Canfield Community Band, 6 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Buhl Farm Park, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa. 724-981-5522.

• Take II, 6 p.m., Vienna Township Gazebo, Warren Sharon Road (west of Vienna Center.)

• Silver and Gold, 2-4 p.m., Firestone Park, Columbiana.

SPECIAL EVENTS

JULY 25

MOVIES

• Outdoor Movie Series: “Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993), dusk, Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. In the case of rain, movies will be shown the next day at dusk.

SALES, SHOWS

• Lowellville Car Cruise and Bike Night, 5-8 p.m., Mt. Carmel Festival grounds, Lowellville. Car show featuring raffles, prizes, food, dancing and music.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Across the Finish Line with Pete the Cat, 11 a.m. at Youngstown library, 305 Wick Ave., and 4 p.m. at Newport, 3730 Market St., Youngstown. Stories, games, and a photo opportunity with Pete.

• On Your Mark- Get Set- Recycle, 10 a.m., Canfield library, 43 W. Main St. Peg Flynn and Kim Lewis of the Mahoning County Green Team will read a story, make a recycled craft with guest, and get an environmental action activity book and information for parents.

• Beach Party, 11 a.m., Springfield library, 10418 Main St., New Middletown. A beach will be recreated and there will be games, crafts and snacks provided.

JULY 25-29

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Summer Manufacturing Institute Camp: Avionics, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., YWCA of Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave. Innovative summer workshops for youth entering grades 4-6 in the fall. Students will explore aviation with hands-on activities. Cost is $150 per week. Scholarships available. Breakfast and lunch included. Register by July 1, 330-746-6361, ext. 125.

JULY 26

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Border Ride, 7-8:30 p.m., Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road.

SALES, SHOWS

• Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club Car Cruise, 5-9 p.m, Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Madcap Puppets present Monsters of Baseball, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Youngstown library, 305 Wick Ave. Giant puppets explore baseball through songs, stories and poems.

• Across the Finish Line with Pete the Cat, 10 a.m., Canfield library, 43 W. Main St. Stories, games, and a photo opportunity with Pete. Refreshments will be served.

• On Your Mark- Get Set- Draw! with Jeff Nicholas, 11 a.m., Tri-Lakes branch library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson. Enjoy step-by-step drawing instruction with Jeff as he shares cartoon sidekicks and original stories. 330-744-8636.

• Stevens Puppets, 10 a.m., “Aladdin” at Poland library, 33 S. Main St., and 2 p.m., “Beauty and the Beast” at East Branch library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown. Puppets bring each tale to life with hand-carved wooden marionettes and a musical score. 330-744-8636.

JULY 27

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Ohio Little Rock Band, 7-8:30 p.m., Woodworth Park, 255 Warren Ave., Poland.

• Cortland Community Band, 7 p.m., Howland United Methodist Church.

• Scammin’ Jones, 7-8:30 p.m., Morley Pavilion lawn, Mill Creek Park.

• Youngstown Fine Brass Quintet, 6:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Buhl Farm Park, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa. 724-981-5522.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Across the Finish Line with Pete the Cat, 10 a.m., Austintown library, 600 S. Raccoon Road. Stories, games, and a photo opportunity with Pete.

• Pony Rides, 10 a.m.-noon, Boardman library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. Ride bones, hear a story and make a craft. All activities outdoors, weather permitting.

JULY 28

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• John Reese Project, 7-8:30 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman- Poland Road. Take seating. Concessions available.

• Liverpool Lads (Beatles tribute), 7-8:30 p.m., McKinley Memorial library lawn, N. Main St., Niles.

• Mahoning Valley Button Box Club, 6-7 p.m., Beagley Oaks, 6505 Market St., Boardman.

SALES, SHOWS

• Thursday Night Car Cruise, 5-8 p.m., Fireplace Restaurant, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Entertainment from DJ Richie D, weekly awards, 50-50 raffle, basket auction, prizes.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Across the Finish Line with Pete the Cat, 11 a.m., Boardman library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. Stories, games, and a photo opportunity with Pete.

• Senior Fun Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road. Exercise, crafts, bingo and lunch at the park for seniors with a luau theme for $1 fee. RSVP 330-726-8107.

JULY 29

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Mercer Community Band “Big Band Bash,” 7:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Square, Mercer, Pa. Children’s Aid Society ice cream social held in conjunction with concert, 6-9 p.m. mercercommunityband.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• UFO’s: The Truth is Out There, 2 p.m., Boardman library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. UFO’s will be explored from a historical perspective with emphasis on the best investigated cases with Chris Parson of the Mutual UFO Network. For adults and teens. 330-744+8636.

• Cross the Finish Line: Celebrate the End of Summer Reading, 2 p.m., Brownlee Woods branch library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown. Play giant versions of popular games to celebrate summer reading. For tweens in grades 4-6.

JULY 30

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Almost Queen (Queen tribute) and Harvest (Neil Young tribute), 5:30-8:30 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheater, 321 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. $8, children under 12 admitted free with adult. riverrockattheamp.com.

• Northern Whiskey, 5-9 p.m., Mosquito Lake Marina, 1439 state Route 305, Cortland, free admission.

• Harmony Zeli Community Band, 7 p.m., community plaza, Ellwood City, Pa. Free. Moved to auditorium at Lincoln High School in the event of rain.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• National Dance Day, noon-6 p.m., Courthouse Square, downtown Warren.

• Cross the Finish Line: Library Olympics, 2 p.m., East branch library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown. Celebrate the end of summer reading with a Library Olympics that include games, activities and competitions. Outdoors, weather permitting. For children K-3.

• Doggy Meet and Greet, 11 a.m., Canfield library, 43 W. Main St. Meet the therapy dogs from K9’s for Compassion and greet the animals for an upcoming Reading to the Dogs program.

• Games Galore: Minute to Win It, 2:30 p.m., Youngstown library, 305 Wick Ave. Simple games that must be completed in 60 seconds. Challenge friends or family to minute face-offs. Prizes will be awarded. 330-744-8636.

• Family Night in the Park: Family Camp Out, 6 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road. Sleep over in the park; registration for camp out is $7 per family; check in and set up starts at 6. Continental breakfast provided. Call 330-965-0482. Jocko the Clown, bounce arounds and hay rides starting 6 p.m.; entertainment from Classic Cruisers 6:30; entertainer 8:15; movie (at dark), Disney’s Cars. Take seating. Concessions available.

JULY 31

OUTDOOR MUSIC

• Sunday Jazz Series featuring Greg “Dr. G” Johnson, 2-4 p.m., Warren Amphitheater, 321 Mahoning Ave. In coordination with The Basement Ministries and People Helping People.

• The Diamond Project, 6 p.m., Orashan Memorial Civic Center band shell, Waterworth Memorial Park, Salem.

• “Concert in the Park with Friends,” 4 p.m., Cortland Community Band and Youngstown Community Band at Maag Outdoor Theater, Boardman Park.

• Music at Madison, 6-8 p.m., Harding Park, 249 Roosevelt Drive, Hubbard. Free.

• Pipe Dreams, 6 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Buhl Farm Park, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa. 724-981-5522.

• Butch Nichols Band, 6 p.m., Vienna Township Gazebo, Warren Sharon Road (west of Vienna Center.)

• Donkey Engine, 2-4 p.m., Firestone Park, Columbiana.