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Seniors group to meet on Oct. 17
The Holy Family Seniors Group will meet on Oct. 17 at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Family Parish Hall, located at 2729 Center Road in Poland. Sister Pat Fesler, Higgins Reardon Funeral Home Grief Support Coordinator, will be a guest speaker to share information on dealing with grief and the stepping stones of healing after a loss. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by Bingo and card games. Questions should be directed to Ruth Burns, President, at 330-757-1334 or to Laurie Fox, Treasurer, at 330-536-8850.
Poland Lions sponsor blanket drive
The Poland Lions Club is sponsoring a Blanket of Kindness drive Nov. 1-30. The group is collecting new and gently used blankets and comforters in sizes twin, full and queen for those children and families in need. Consider donating a blanket to help those in need in your community keep warm this winter. Blanket donation drop-off locations are Poland Methodist Church, Poland Home Savings, Wittenauer’s Cafe, Farmers National Bank, Town and Country Dry Cleaners, and Hair Together Salon, located at 5500 Market Street in Boardman (across from Market Street School). Monetary donations can be mailed to: Poland Lions Blanket Drive, P.O. Box 5424, Poland, Ohio 44514.
Lions club hosts poster contest
The Poland Lions Club is sponsoring the Lions International Peace Poster Contest to students ages 11, 12 and 13 as of the date of Nov. 15, 2016. The theme this year is “A Celebration of Peace.“ Artwork must be no smaller than 13 inches by 20 inches and no bigger than 20 inches by 24 inches. Each entry must be the work of one student and original work of the student. An entry pack may be obtained at their school or by contacting the Poland Lions at 330-360-3641. A look at previous winning posters and a video about the contest can be found at the International Web site of www.lionsclubs.org. The local deadline for poster submission is Nov. 10.
Knitting guild to have Oct. 22 meeting
The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will meet on Oct. 22 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canfield library, located at 43 W. Main Street in Canfield. The purpose of this meeting is to join knitted and crocheted sections to form blankets for the Warm Up America campaign. All wishing to help with this project are to bring scissors, darning needles and any washable acrylic yarn they wish to donate. To learn more about joining the guild or to donate yarn for its charitable work, contact wrkg.ohio@aol.com.
Newcomers of Mahoning Valley to have luncheon
Newcomers of Mahoning Valley will have its monthly luncheon meeting on Oct. 26 at O’Charley’s in Boardman. The social gathering will start at 11:30 a.m. with lunch following at 12 p.m. The speaker will be Victoria Korb from Smart Body, who will be speaking about how different physical therapy techniques can lead to a healthier life. The group is back to an active calendar with Needlework, Roundtowners, Movie Club, Book Club and Birthday Club all scheduled for this month. For more information about the organization and/or the monthly luncheon, call Amy at 330-953-3349 or Jorine at 330-757-7212.
Monday Night Writers club meeting
The next meeting of the Monday Night Writers will be on Oct. 17 from 6-8 p.m. in the small meeting room at the Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, located at 43 W 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.
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Good grief! It’s Thanksgiving! Join the Poland library on Nov. 19 at 2:30 p.m. as they celebrate with the traditional Charlie Brown Thanksgiving dinner: jelly beans, pretzels, toast and more. You’ll play games, make a craft and have some treats. This is for children of all ages.
A children’s holiday journey
Participate and explore the true meaning of this special season at the Poland library on Nov. 26 at 10 a.m. This festive performance by Learning Station will share a heartwarming, celebratory message of caring, sharing and joyful cheer. Join Don Monopoli and celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah. A treat for the entire family. No reservations are needed.
Prepare for Kindergarten through play at the Poland library on Nov. 15 at 6 p.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.
Poland Historical Society has upcoming events
The next regular meeting of the Poland Historical Society will take place on Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Little Red Schoolhouse, located at 4515 Center Road (Route 224 and Struthers Road intersection) in Poland Township. Suzie McCabe, President of the Canfield Historical Society, will present a program at 7:30 p.m. about the history of the “Mahoning Dispatch” newspaper. Seats are still available on the bus for the Historical Society’s Fall Fundraiser to the Western Reserve Historical Society and the Cleveland Art Museum on Oct. 22. The cost is $60 per person. Send check made payable to the Poland Historical Society to PO Box 5052, Poland, OH 44514 along with your name, address, phone number and email address. The bus will depart from the Poland Seminary High School parking lot at 8:30 a.m. (be sure to arrive 15 minutes before departure time). The bus will leave Cleveland for the return trip at 4 p.m. Contact Larry Bartos for complete itinerary or questions at 330-757-4223. The Little Red Schoolhouse (4515 Center Road) will be open to public from 1–3 p.m. on Oct. 23. Fall crafts and pumpkin painting will be available for children. This is a free event. The Historical Society would like to complete their collection of Poland Seminary High School yearbooks. Missing from the collection are: 1936, 1937, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1970 to the present. They are also looking to complete a collection of the Firemen’s phone directories from the 1960’s up to and including 1971. If anyone would like to help by donating their old Pioneer or early editions of the phone directories, leave a message at the Schoolhouse at 330-536-6877 or send an email to phs@polandtownship.com.
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 Poland library at 10 a.m. every Wednesday in November. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tales and talk for 2’s and 3’s
Join the Poland library on Nov. 3 and 10 at 10:30 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.
Macaroni and please
Join the Poland library on Nov. 17 at 10:30 a.m. for a special edition of Toddler Story Time. One-minute manners will be presented to youngsters, including “please and thank you,” “excuse me,” how to set the table and the proper way to eat soup. Includes developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children will receive a special place mat and must be accompanied by an adult.
Fun time for 4’s and 5’s
Join the Canfield library on Nov. 8 at 11:30 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.
Lego my library
Meet and enjoy creating Lego designs at the Poland library on Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. Legos will be provided. This event is for children, ages 6 and up.
Listen and Lego
Listen to a story and then have fun building with Legos at the Poland library on Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. Legos will be provided. This is for children ages 4-7.
Read to Roxie
Relax and read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International at the Poland library on Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session while spots remain. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland library to register. This is for children in grades 1-4.
Trim a tree for November
Decorate an ornament for the all-seasons tree at the Poland library during library hours in November. This is for children of all ages.
Hogwarts potions class
Dress as your favorite wizard and join the Poland library on Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. for Potions 101. You will be sorted into houses and each group will visit the hands-on laboratory stations. The children’s concoctions are sure to please budding chemists. Registration is required so call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland library to register. This is for tweens and teens grades 5 and up.
Fall Foliage Hike
The Friends of Poland Forest invite the public to their Fall Foliage Hike on Oct. 16, beginning at 10 a.m. at the College Street entrance to the Forest. The leisurely hike will explore this beautiful nature preserve for approximately two hours. For more information, call 330-757-9057.
Yoga class
Friends of PLYMC is sponsoring a Yoga Class every Wednesday in the Poland library meeting room from 5-6 p.m. Pay as you attend at $10 per session.
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group
If you or anyone you know is interested in joining the free Youngstown Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group on Facebook, do so at https://www.facebook.com/groups/176949576044725/ . The group is made of patients and families with fibromyalgia and/or chronic fatigue syndrome, and are there to support, inform and help you to deal with these serious illnesses. The group was created by John Porterfield, M.Ed., who is a Certified Holistic Life Coach and Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Wellness Coach.
MCCTC flower shop opens
The student-run flower shop at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will open for its fall open house, beginning on Sept. 16 and running throughout the month of October. A variety of fall silk floral arrangements and wreaths will be available. Fall mums are also available for sale and can be dressed for a gift or planted outside.The shop will be decorated and open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. during this time. Extended hours are available upon request.Choose from a selection of pre-made items or purchase materials elsewhere and the students can create a beautiful piece for you. Fresh arrangements for any occasion can be made to order with a few days notice. Also they are taking orders for homecoming corsages.
East Class of 1962 to have fall dinner
East High School Class of 1962 classmates will have their fall dinner at 6 p.m. on Oct. 22 at Donavito’s in Struthers.
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.
Poland Historical Society’s fall fundraiser
Poland Historical Society’s fall fundraiser will take place on Oct. 22. It will feature a trip to the Western Reserve Historical Society and the Cleveland Art Museum. At 8:15 a.m., arrive at the Poland Seminary High School parking lot. Be prompt, they must stay on schedule. Cars can be left in the PSHS parking lot. At 8:30 a.m. the bus will leave for Cleveland. At 10 a.m. the bus will arrive at the Western Reserve Historical Society. You will be free to visit exhibits on your own. At 12 p.m. you will board the bus for short trip to Cleveland Art Museum. From 12:15-1:15 p.m. you can have lunch on your own at the museum cafe or restaurant. At 1:15 p.m. you will begin the tour of museum filled with wonderful exhibits. At 4 p.m., you will leave for home.
Teen Read Week will feature author Barry Lyga
Join the Poland library on Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. for a special presentation by Barry Lyga, author of “After the Red Rain” and the “I Hunt Killers” series. This event is for teens.
FAFSA workshop
Join on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at the PSHS auditorium to learn about earlier access to the FAFSA, as well as earlier deadlines for priority consideration at major schools. Attendance is strongly recommended, even if you have filed the FAFSA before. Junior and senior parents are welcome and the focus will be on the seniors getting ready to file the FAFSA now. Call 330-757-7036 if you have questions.
Playtime at your library
Prepare for kindergarten through play. 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 at the Poland library at 6 p.m. on Oct. 27. Activities will vary at each program. This is for ages 2-6. All children under 7 must be accompanied by 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 Poland library at 10 a.m. on every Wednesday in October. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tales and talk for 2’s and 3’s
Join the Poland library every Thursday in October at 10:30 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.
Halloween howls
Join the Poland library on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. for some spooky stories, games and more fun. Snacks will be provided. This event is for grades K-4. Children may attend in costume.
Read to Roxie
Relax and read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International, at the Poland library on Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session while spots remain. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland library to register. This is for grades 1-4.
Trim a tree for October
Decorate an ornament the our all-seasons tree at the Poland library during library hours in October.
3-D printing: an introduction
What is 3-D Printing? How does it work, and why is this technology becoming so popular? Find out in this class at the Poland library on Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. No experience is necessary and no computer skills are required. See a demonstration of loading a 3-D print job and watch the printer in action. This is for teens and adults.
Halloween painting party
Create your very own Halloween painting as you follow along step-by-step with a presenter at the Poland library on Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. for grades 5-12. Snacks will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland library to register.
Zombie Halloween dance party
Dress up as one of the walking dead or other creepy character and join the Poland library for food and fun with DJ-style music on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes in an array of categories. This is for grades 6 and up.
The eighth annual Danielle Scott Memorial Writing Contest
Danielle Scott was a beloved Teen Advisory Board member whom was lost to cancer. Local libraries are sponsoring the eighth annual Danielle Scott Memorial Writing Contest to honor Danielle and her love of writing. The format of the writing contest this year is a six word memoir. A Six-Word Memoir Æ is the story of your life — some part of it or all of it — told in exactly six words. Entries may be submitted online at http://www.libraryvisit.org/danielle or on standard 8.5 inch by 11 inch paper to any public library in Mahoning County by Oct. 31. If you submit your entry online, select the writing type (poem) and be sure to include your phone number. Hard copies must be typed. Be sure to include your name, telephone number, grade and school on your entry. Entries are not returnable. One winner will be chosen and will be awarded a plaque and a monetary prize. Eligibility: All entrants must be in grades 7-12 and either live in or attend school in Mahoning County. Contest runs from Oct. 1-31.
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.