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CVMS Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
Everyone has been touched in some way by cancer. Pancreatic Cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer as 75 percent of people diagnosed pass away within the first year of diagnosis. Students and staff at Canfield Village Middle School are hoping to raise awareness of this deadly diagnosis. November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and during the week of Nov. 14, CVMS is selling purple bead necklaces during all lunch periods for $1 each. In addition, Nov. 17 is World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day and the school will have a purple out.
Gorant food drive
Gorant Chocolatier is “Lending a Hand to Stop Hunger” in the Mahoning Valley this holiday season by hosting their 2nd annual food drive. Starting Nov. 1, customers can donate non-perishable food items and receive 5 percent off their purchase for each item donated (up to 25 percent). The food drive continues through Nov. 17. Participating locations include their Boardman Factory location (8301 Market Street), and their Canfield/Westford Commons location (4259 Boardman-Canfield Road) The most needed food items for this holiday season include boxed stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, canned yams, canned vegetables and gravy mix.
Canfield Historical Society lecture
The Canfield Historical Society’s Fall Lecture Series concludes on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. with a lecture by Larry Baughman from the Poland Historical Society. Baughman will be speaking on “Following the Fowlers: From Connecticut to Poland to Canfield.” The free lecture takes place at the Canfield Historical Society Bond House, located at 44 West Main Street in Canfield, across from the Canfield library. No pre-registration is necessary. If you require more information on the lecture, call the Canfield Historical Society at 330-533-3458.
Headache relief seminar
There will be a free seminar presented by a local leading authority on natural ways to address the root cause of headaches. Join Dr. Ted Suzelis, ND as he presents drug free options for many types of headaches, including migraines, menstrual migraines, tension headaches and cluster headaches. Learn how to control the headaches. Call 330-729-1350 or go to OhioND.com to reserve your spot for this free seminar. Seating will be limited. The seminar will take place at the Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center in Boardman on Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. The address is 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite D3, in Boardman.
Celebrate Short Fiction Day
Space is still available for area fiction writers who want to be part of the upcoming “Celebrate Short Fiction” Day. The annual literary event is scheduled for Dec. 21 from 6-9 p.m. at Courtyard Square, located at 645 E. State Street in Salem. The public event, now in its third year, provides local writers with the opportunity to share their work with area fans, participants and other authors able to sell their own books during the event. A limited number of spaces at $10 each are available for those authors who aren’t reading but would like to make their books available for sale. Sellers must bring their own tables — no larger than 6 feet. Space reservations are required and must be paid in advance. To reserve a space or for more info, contact Courtyard Square at 804-513-8027 or lisacahill@mac.com. Checks are to be made out to CI Ohio LTD and authors will be responsible for their own sales. More information is available online at http://tinyurl.com/CSFDay2016.
Newcomers Club meeting
The November meeting of the Newcomers Club of Canfield will take place on Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Salt Sensations, located at 1449 Boardman-Canfield Road in Boardman. Join in for a simple “guided meditation” session. The experience lasts 45 minutes with the added pleasure of dipping your toes in the sand, seeing the waves lap onto the beach and hearing the surf spill onto the beach. The cost of this meeting is $10. Bring an appetizer or a bottle of wine to share. Water and Mai Tai cocktails will be provided. Feel free to wear your favorite island tropical shirt. Best dressed Hawaiian gal will win a prize. They will also be collecting items for the children at Beatitude House to give to their mothers for Christmas. The December meeting will be the annual Christmas Party on Dec. 13.
Victorian Players hosts auditions
The Victorian Players recently announced auditions for “Greetings,” a warmhearted, touching comedy for all seasons, in which an entire family’s belief system is turned upside down. The audition dates are Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. and Nov. 7 at 6 p.m., at the theatre, located at 702 Mahoning Ave. in Youngstown. Greetings has the following cast requirements: 1 female to play a sweet Catholic mother, age 55-65; 1 male to play a sour Catholic father, age 55-65; 1 male to play the son, age 20-30; 1 male, age 18-25, to play the intellectually disabled younger brother; and 1 female to play the Jewish fianc e, age 25-30. Directing is Nick Mulichak. Performance dates are Jan. 13-22, 2017. If you have any questions, call 330-746-5455.
Kitting Guild meeting
The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will meet on Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rotary Community Building in Fair Park in Canfield. A potluck dinner will take place and members are reminded to bring a covered dish to share, as well as their own table service. Any member wishing to sell their unwanted yarn stashes, as well as gently used notions, are asked to ticket them with their name and selling price. Anyone interested in joining the Guild or donating yarn for charity work can contact wrkg.ohio@gmail.com.
Contra dance
The Western Reserve Contra Dance will take place from 7-9:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the Dublin Grange Hall, located at 6571 Fairground Boulevard 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.
Spaghetti dinner
Lord of Life Church of Canfield will again serve their annual Election Day spaghetti dinner at Canfield High School cafeteria on Nov. 8. Dinner will be served from 4:30-8 p.m. The dinner includes spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, salad, rolls and butter, beverage and an assortment of homemade desserts. Take out orders are available. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling the church office at 330-533-3531. Tickets for adults are $8, students are $4 and children under age 4 are free. Join for great food and fellowship. For questions, contact Doris Puerner at 330-565-6784. Proceeds will be earmarked for various ministries at Lord of Life Church.
Gathering place event
There will be a Gathering Place event on Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. at the Lord of Life Church. The speaker will be a local counselor Kurt Beler and his topic will be stress. Lunch will be provided by the Woodlands at Hampton Woods. This is a free community outreach social program offered to all senior citizens that is held on the second Monday of the month every month. Different games and activities are also offered each month. Join in a fulfilling afternoon of fun and socialization. Spread the word and bring your friends. The contact person for these events is Bernadette Beler at 330-533-6045 or the church at 330-533-3531.
Fast and furriest
Join in on Nov. 12 for the fourth annual Fast and Furriest 5K Run / Walk at Waterworth Memorial Park-Pavilion 8 off Superior Ave in Salem. There will be a 500-meter dash with your dog at 8:45 a.m., followed by the 5k at 9:15 a.m. All proceeds from the race will benefit Legacy Dog Rescue. LDR is a 501c3 non-profit animal welfare organization helping dogs in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties and surrounding areas. Register at www.runsignup.com by Oct. 25 to be guaranteed a long sleeve t-shirt and customized running bib. The cost is $25. For more information on LDR or the Fast and Furriest 5K, visit the website www.ldrofohio.com or call Race Director Heather Pavlich at 330-406-8796.
Fantastic beasts
Come to the Canfield library on Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the new movie featuring the amazing creatures of Harry Potter’s world. There will be trivia, snacks and giveaways. This is for tweens and teens.
Playtime at your library
Prepare for Kindergarten through play at the Canfield library on Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. You’ll 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 children ages 2-6. All children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult to this one-hour program.
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 (in 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.
GFWC meeting to be Nov. 7
The next meeting of the GFWC Ohio Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League will take place on Nov. 7 at Glenellen Assisted Living, located at 9661 Market St. in Boardman, at 7 p.m. Members are to bring items for the shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The BPJWL Juniorettes will be putting the shoeboxes together on Nov. 13. Items collected for local Veterans will be organized and delivered. The final donation will be monetary. Judge Shirley Christian will be the guest speaker that evening. Hostesses for the meeting are Tina Bellino, Joyce Martin and Sperry Rongone. 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. Their mission is to provide a creative outlet for women interested in providing community service in areas of arts, conservation, education, home life, international affairs and public affairs. Women interested in joining or receiving more information can contact membership Chairwoman Linda Crish at 330-727-0321.
ABWA anniversary dinner
The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will celebrate their anniversary dinner at The Manor at the corner of Kirk Road and Route 46 at 6 p.m. on Nov. 6. There will be a buffet, including penne pasta and meatballs, chicken parmesan, roasted potatoes, Key West vegetable mix, coffee and tea for $19. For reservations, call Mandy Codespote at 330-314-8198 after 6 p.m. or mail your reservation to Mandy Codespote at 558 Shadydale Dr., Canfield, OH 44406. The guest speaker for the evening will be David Kohut, who is founder of “Talk is Cheap”. Reservations will be due by Oct. 27.
MCCTC salon open
The Salon at MCCTC, located in the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, is open for business. The student run salon will be open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. beginning on Oct. 18. The cosmetology students will offer haircuts, styling, hair color, manicures, pedicures, facials and hair removal. Services are performed by the students under the supervision of their licensed instructor with prices starting at $5. To make an appointment, call Cosmetology Instructor Lisa Argiro at 330-729-4000 ext. 1310.
Bean bag bonanza family story time
Bring the family to the Canfield library on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. to enjoy a bounty of bean bag games and activities. You will share stories, make a craft and you can show off your skills on the bean bag battleground. It will be fun for all ages.
Canfield High School student is 2016 Outstanding Young Philanthropist
A Canfield High School student was selected by the Association of Fundraising Professionals as the 2016 Outstanding Young Philanthropist honoree for Mahoning and Shenango counties. Kate Jenkins, a junior, will be honored at the National Philanthropy Day Event on Nov. 18, during an awards ceremony at Mr. Anthony’s from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Jenkins was nominated by Becky Keck, Executive Director of the SMARTS program, with letters of support written by Craig Olson, Canfield School Board President, high school students and a member of the Youngstown Junior Women’s League. She was nominated for her fundraising efforts that led to the creation of the first ever Art Club at Canfield High School.
“Invisible” Ancestors: tips for finding the females in your family tree
Whether due to surname changes when they marry or because of legal and social conditions throughout history, finding the female members in your family tree often presents special problems and challenges. Attend this program at the Canfield library on Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. and acquire some tips and strategies for overcoming these limitations. Registration is required by phoning 330-744-8636 or online via the library’s events calendar. This event is for adults.
Bonding with babies and books and signs
Come and learn how to use American Sign Language (ASL) with your child through rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize at the Canfield library on Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. Learn easy corresponding signs to learn and share with your little ones. Babies must be accompanied with an adult.
Bonding with babies and books
This event is for caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months. There will be 20 minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize at the Canfield library at 10 a.m. on Nov. 10. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tales and talk for 2’s and 3’s
Join the Canfield library every Tuesday in November at 10 a.m. 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.
Fun time for 4’s and 5’s
Join the Poland library on Nov. 22 at 10:30 a.m. for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes and finger plays, and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Gotta move story time
This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a care-giver. Join the Canfield library every Wednesday in November at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. 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.
Grab and go craft for November
Make a craft to take home at the Canfield library during library hours in November. This event is for children of all ages.
Lego my library
Meet and enjoy creating Lego designs at the Canfield library on Nov. 5 at 2:30 p.m. and Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. Legos will be provided. This event is for children, ages 6 and up.
Tales to tails
Sign up to read aloud to a registered therapy dog at the Canfield library on Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. Readers of all levels and abilities are welcome. Helps develop reading skills, promotes confidence and encourages a love of reading. Each session is 15 minutes. Bring a book of your choice. This is for children grades K and up. Dogs are provided by K9’s for Compassion, a community partner of Pet Partners. Sign up is required by calling 330-744-8636 to register.
Take a guess
Guess the number of items in the jar at the Canfield library during library hours in November. Closest guess wins a small prize.
STEAM Saturday-Tessellation exploration
What is a tessellation? How is a tessellation created? You will use simple shapes to create amazing artwork at the Canfield library on Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. Interactive and fun and projects can be taken home. This event is for children in grades 4-6.
Pok ®mon 3-D program
Calling all Pok ®mon fans. Are you still trying to catch them all? Come to the Canfield library on Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. and create your own 3-D model of a Pok ®ball to add your collection. This is open for teens and tweens age 9-17. Registration is required and the program is limited to five participants. Call 330-744-8636 to sign up.
TAB meeting
Join the Canfield library’s Teen Advisory Board. Get to know the new Canfield library, take a look at some new teen books and share ideas on Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. Snacks will be provided. This is for teens in grades 7-12.
Favorite music jam
Come have a snack and share and play your favorite new tunes at the Canfield library on Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. This program is for teens, seventh grade and up.
Coupon swap
Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Drop in to the Canfield library during library hours to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons.
Chair yoga
Chair yoga is sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC. Pay as you attend at $10 per class. You should dress comfortably. Class will meet the first Friday of every month at the Canfield library at 10 a.m. This class is for adults.
Book-A-Librarian
Would you like a personal introduction to resources available at the library? Need more time with a librarian than you can get over the phone or if you just walk in? Book-a-Librarian sessions are tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual. A library staff member will give undivided attention to customers who want in-depth help with a variety of library services, such as: learning to use a computer, email, the Internet, downloading e-books and audiobooks, researching a topic, discovering new books and authors to read and enjoy, business, non-profit or Genealogy help. To schedule an appointment, visit any library, call 330-744-8636 or go online at www.LibraryVisit.org/Book-a-Librarian. This is for teens and adults.
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.