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Balancing your thyroid naturally
Are you taking your thyroid medication, getting your TSH level checked and been told that “everything looks normal” and yet you still feel foggy, tired and overweight? There are some simple, natural things you can do to help yourself feel better. Join Dr. Ted Suzelis, ND a local leading authority on natural thyroid balance, for a free seminar at the Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center in Boardman on Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. The address is 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. These free seminars fill up quickly, so be sure to RSVP to claim your spot.
Greenbriar benefit concert
The Commons at Greenbriar will be hosting a concert to benefit Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana to help send Deanna to the Florida Theme Parks. This concert will feature Party of Two, an acoustic music duo, and will take place on Sept. 15 from 6:30-8 p.m. The cost will be $5 and includes refreshments. There will also be a basket raffle and a 50/50 auction. This will take place at the Commons at Greenbriar, located at 8060 South Ave. in Boardman. Contact Janette Neal at 330-413-5440 or Jennifer Roberts at 330-314-5152 for any questions.
Sing at the Canfield Fair
As has occurred for many years, on the Sunday morning of the Canfield Fair (Sept. 4 this year), singers are invited to assemble at the stage near the grandstand/concourse to sing during the 9:30 a.m. Canfield Fair Ecumenical worship service. A choir rehearsal will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the presentation of two anthems during the church service. Participants will be reimbursed their admission fee for that day. Musical direction and additional special music will be presented by Tom and Kelly Scurich, accompanied by Sherry Goddard.
Benefit concert
Join the Commons at Greenbriar for a benefit concert under the gazebo on Sept. 15 from 6:30-8 p.m. Performing will be Party of Two, an acoustic duo. Tickets are $5 each, which includes refreshments. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and a basket raffle. Net proceeds to benefit Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. For questions, contact Janette Neal at 330-413-5440 or Jennifer Roberts at 330-314-5152.
Bonding with babies and books
The Boardman library will host an event for caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months every Tuesday in September at 10 a.m. There will be 20 minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Square Dancing
On Sept. 13 the Friendly Squares of Niles are hosting an introduction to Modern Square Dancing. This will be at the Niles Senior Center (Scope). The time is from 7-9 p.m. If you have been looking for something else to tone your body and mind, give this a try. For more information about the new class, call 330-506-3370.
Greenbriar cat adoption
Greenbriar Healthcare Center will be hosting an event on Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. to help the Animal Charity Humane Society find loving homes for the adoptable cats and kittens featured. This will take place at 8064 South Ave. in Boardman.
Murder in the Library: “Pasta, Passion and Pistols”
The succulent aroma of home cooked pasta is drifting from New York City’s most popular Italian eatery, La Speranza, but something else is heating up the kitchen... cold-blooded murder! Restaurateur Pepi Roni has been shot in the back with his own pistol. Tonight his family and friends will gather to pay their respects to poor Pepi, but one of the guests won’t be shedding any tears. You must solve the murder before the killer strikes again. Listen carefully to the suspects, study the crime scene and watch for any unusual circumstances. Only the sleuth with the most correct answers will win the prize. Light refreshments will be served. This event is for adults at the Boardman library on Sept. 29 at 6 p.m.
PLYMC libraries are Pok Stops
Pok mon trainers up to grade 12 are invited to stop in and get a free gift at any local library from Sept. 6-17 during regular library hours. Tell the library staff that you’re there to hunt for Pok mon and you will receive a prize. Check out library materials that day or get a library card and you can receive an additional prize (both prizes are limited to one of each per participant). Your library has always been the place to get your favorite books, DVDs and music CDs and now you can get your Pok mon gear as well. The Pok mon Library project is for children through grade 12.
“Star Trek” celebrates birthday
Celebrate 50 years of “Star Trek” at the Boardman library on Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. View some of the best episodes of the original series. Enjoy light refreshments while you play themed games. Meet the crew of the USS Navigator. This event is for the family.
Playtime at your library
Prepare for kindergarten through play at the Boardman library on Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. 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 those ages 2-6. All children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
Tales and talk for 2’s and 3’s
Join the Boardman library for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader every Wednesday in September at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Lego my library
Meet and enjoy creating Lego designs at the Boardman library on Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. Legos will be provided. This event is for children, age 6 and up.
Night Owl story time
There will be an evening story time for children ages 3-5 at the Boardman library on Sept. 6, 20 and 27 at 6:30 p.m. Each child must be accompanied by an adult in this 30 minute program featuring finger plays, stories and a craft activity.
Boardman’s got talent
What’s your special talent - singing, dancing, being funny or something else? Show what you can do at the Boardman library’s talent show on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. This event is for children of all ages. Call 330-744-8636, and ask for the Boardman library to register.
TAB (Teen Advisory Board) meeting
Check out the Boardman library at the monthly TAB (Teen Advisory Board) meeting on Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m. The group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at the library. 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.
YA peculiar photographs
Ransom Rigg’s novel, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” will be a movie coming out at the end of the month, now is your chance to become a peculiar child. In this contest, take a black and white photograph of yourself that looks like you could be from the past. On the back of your picture describe what sort of talent you would have and how you incorporated it into the photograph. The winner will receive a gift card and the photographs will be on display in the teen section of the library. This event will take place at the Boardman library throughout regular hours in September for teens in grades 7-12.
It’s all about yarn
Bring in your crochet, knitting, plastic canvas or “anything with yarn” project to the Boardman library on Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. and learn from one another. Participants are encouraged to bring all yarn UFOs (unfinished objects). This event is for adults.
I Read YA! book club
This event is for adult fans of young adult literature from ages 18 and up, this book club is for you. Talk about why you like YA. Read and discuss. This month they will be discussing “Cinder” by Marissa Meyer. This event is for adults at the Boardman library on Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Reader’s Choice book club
The Boardman library will discuss “102 Minutes” by Jim Dwyer on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. Share your favorite books and find out what new ones are being published. They will preview October’s book, “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen. This event is for adults.
Blood Pressure Screening
There will be a Blood Pressure Screening by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross at the Boardman library from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Sept. 6
Friends of PLYMC - Opera presentation and meeting
This month’s Friends of PLYMC General Membership Meeting will be followed by a special presentation on “Opera and Carmen,” by David Vosburgh of Youngstown Opera. The event will take place on Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Boardman library. Refreshments will be provided. This event is for adults.
Friends of the Boardman Library program and meeting
This month’s program will be “Allegheny Arsenal Disaster” with presenter G. L. Mears, retired executive vice president of YSU. The event will take place on Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Boardman library. This event is for adults.
Puzzle swap
Swap six of your once-done jigsaw puzzles with others on Sept. 14. This event takes place every second Wednesday of the month at the Boardman library at 4 p.m. This event is for adults.
An evening at Talbot’s
Join the Boardman library at Talbots, located at 813 Boardman Poland Road in Boardman, on Sept. 22 from 5-7 p.m. for a charitable event sponsored by the Literary Society of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. There will be informal modeling and refreshments. A percentage of the sales that evening will go to the Library’s Literary Society for author events. To attend, contact the Development Office at 330-740-6086.
Holiday closing
All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system will be closed on Sept. 4 and Sept. 5. Happy Labor Day.
Friendly Squares to host dancing introduction
If you are looking for something to exercise your body and mind, the Friendly Squares of Niles are having an introduction to Modern Square Dancing on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. Join them at the Niles Senior Center, located at 14 E. State St. in Niles, on that night. For more information, call 330-506-3370.
Square Dancing
Do you like to dance? Listen to different kinds of music? On Sept. 13 at 7 p.m., the Friendly Squares of Niles are having an introduction to Square Dancing. Join them at the Niles Senior Center, located at 14 E. State St. in Niles on that night. For more information, call 330-506-3370.
Gold medal crafts: grab and go craft
This event is for crafty children of all ages at the Boardman library during library hours in the month of August.
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
Chaney Class of 1956 to have reunion
The Chaney High School Class of 1956 will host its 60th reunion on Sept. 24 from 5:30-10:30 p.m. at A La Carte Catering in Canfield (429 Lisbon St.). The cost to attend is $30 per person, and spouses and friends are welcome. Event organizers ask that the classmates who are planning to attend call and provide current addresses. For questions, or to provide current addresses, call Larry Probert at 330-799-1204 or Joan Fergus at 330-533-5972.
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.