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Knitting guild to meet on Sept. 13
The next meeting of the Western Reserve Knitting Guild will be Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Rotary Community Building in Fair Park in Canfield. Shawn Anderson will do a program on how to make t-shirt yarn and members will display their Canfield Fair entries, as well as other projects. All those attending the Tracy Jackson program on Sept. 24 need to have their money in by Sept. 17. Members wishing to join in on the Ways and Means Committee are to arrive at 5:30 p.m. For more information about joining the guild, the Tracy Jackson program or donating yarn for charity work, contact wrkg.ohio@gmail.com.
Niles Friendly Squares
The Niles Friendly Squares will host their monthly square dance on Sept. 10 from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Niles Senior SCOPE Center, located at 14 E. State St. in Niles. This month’s dance celebrates the Friendly Squares sixth anniversary. Gene Hammond will be the caller. For more information, call Gene at 330-534-4426 or 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.
Immaculate Heart trunk sale to be Sept. 10
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of Columbus #3930 will be having their annual Treasures in Your Trunk Sale on Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. It will take place in the church parking lot, located at 4490 Norquest Boulevard in Austintown. There will be a bake sale and 50/50 raffle. Also, food and drinks will be available.
Rally Day picnic at Redeemer
Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 2305 S. Canfield-Niles Road in Austintown, will kick off its fall program on Sept. 11 with Rally Day. This marks the beginning of the new Sunday School term. Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. There are classes available for children ages 3-18, as well as an adult Bible class. Pastor David Schinbeckler leads the Sunday morning Worship Service that begins at 10:30 a.m. A free picnic that is open to the public will begin immediately after the worship service on the church grounds. There will be music, games and prizes, and food for children and adults of all ages. Visitors are welcome to join for fun and fellowship. Call the church office for more information at 330-799-7823.
Tales and talk for 2’s and 3’s
Join the Austintown 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.
BPJWL to have welcome back picnic
The Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will have its annual welcome back picnic on Sept. 12 at the Beard Log Cabin in Boardman Park at 6 p.m. and general meeting at 7 p.m. All members are asked to bring a covered dish to enjoy and bring items to donate for local veterans. Women who are interested in joining, are invited to a new member tea that evening. Women who would like information about membership can contact Membership Chairwoman Linda Crish at 330-727-9321. Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League is open to all women, ages 18 and older, residing in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana counties, who are interested in friendship, fun and community involvement. The group’s 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.
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.
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.
Learn to square dance with Friendly Squares
Learn to square dance at the weekly square dance lessons being offered beginning Sept. 13 from 7-9 p.m. at the Niles Senior SCOPE Center, located at 14 E. State St. in Niles. The lessons are being offered by the Niles Friendly Squares. All age groups are welcome. There is a nominal fee of $6 per lesson. For additional information, contact Gene Hammond at 330-534-4426, 330-506-3370 or Ghfh67@aol.com.
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.
Pre-kindergarten story time
This program, which will take place every Wednesday in September at 11:30 a.m. at the Austintown library, is for 4- and 5-year-olds to help develop pre-literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. They will use books, stories, rhymes, music, movement and crafts to help your child get ready for kindergarten.
Playtime at your library
Prepare for kindergarten through play at the Austintown library on Sept. 15 at 10 a.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.
Bonding with babies and books
The Austintown 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.
Grab and go craft
Make a craft to take home during regular hours at the Austintown library for the month of September. This event is for children of all ages.
Chef’s battle to be Sept. 24
There will be a culinary competition at the Austintown library on Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. for school-aged children, tweens and teens, conducted by chefs from Cooking Caravan, that features audience members as sous chefs and judges.
Gotta Move story time
This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. Join the Austintown library for a variety of musical and movement activities that appeal to the “young and restless,” stimulate brain development and motivate language learning every Thursday in September at 10 a.m. Adults and children, get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, talk and play.
Picture book bingo
Celebrate library card sign-up month by playing picture bingo based on favorite children’s book characters on Sept. 10 at 11:30 a.m. at the Austintown library. This program will be fun for the whole family. Win prizes, and if you don’t have a library card, now is the time to get one.
STEM stations available
There’s always something new to discover at the library. Look for its interactive STEM stations on display during the month of September during regular hours at the Austintown branch. With two new stations to explore each week, you’ll want to come back again and again. This event is for school-age children.
TAB (Teen Advisory Board) meeting
Join the Austintown area TAB (Teen Advisory Board) on Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. at the Austintown library. Help plan and support teen activities at the library. Meet new people and have fun. Snacks will be provided. This event is for teens in grades 7-12.
Learn about library databases
Need free homework help? What to take an online class? Doing research? Don’t want to pay for legal forms? Come and explore the library databases and learn how your library card can give you an abundance of free services and information on Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Austintown library. This event is for teens and adults.
Stamping with Cindy
Learn to create your own handmade cards using stamps, punches and other fun tools at the Austintown library on Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. and Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Sign up to create each month’s greeting card with matching envelope. Participation is limited to one session per person each month to accommodate demand, registration required. Call 330-744-8636 to register. This event is for adults.
Upcycled e-Reader book covers
Upcycle an old book into a cover to protect and transport your E-Reader device on Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Austintown library. Register by calling 330-744-8636. This event is for adults.
Chapter Chat book club
Love books? Come to the Chapter Chat Book Club where they will be reading and discussing a book together every month. Each month will be a new genre. Call the Austintown library at 330-744-8636 to find out this month’s exciting read and be prepared to discuss on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. 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 from 6-7 p.m. on Sept. 21 at the Austintown library. This event is for adults.
Tea and mystery book club
Join the Austintown library on Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. to sip tea and discuss your latest mystery novel find. This event is for adults.
Blood drives
There will be a blood drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross to serve the needs of St. Elizabeth Hospital on Sept. 13 from 1-6 p.m. and Sept. 17 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Austintown library. For appointments, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). This event is for adults.
Coupon swap at the library
Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Drop in during library hours throughout September to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons. This event is for adults.
Guess the book
Can you guess the book title from cut-up pages in a jar? One winner will be chosen at random from the correct entries. This event is for adults at the Austintown library during regular hours in September.
Austintown Friends meeting and presentation
What you can do to prevent falls? Learn from Ben Melnykovich, Trauma Outreach/Injury Prevention Coordinator, at the Austintown library on Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. Meeting to follow presentation. This event is for adults.
Socrates Philosophy Group
If you love philosophy and want to discuss philosophical topics, join the Austintown library for the Socrates Cafe` Philosophy Group on Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. This is open to the public, and is sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC. To join, contact the Development Office at 330-740-6086. This event is for adults.
Scholarship fundraiser plans finalized
The Austintown Alumni Association met recently to finalize preparations for this year’s scholarship fundraiser. Members are selling a book of six raffle tickets for $5 or individual tickets for $1 each. The first prize is $500 cash, second prize is gift certificates to local businesses worth at least $200 and third prize is dinner for two at Rachel’s Restaurant and dinner for two at The Manor. Profits from this project support the association’s scholarship fund, which awarded $6,000 to Austintown Fitch seniors who graduated in June 2016. The winners of this year’s raffle will be drawn at the Austintown Fitch Hall of Fame football game at Falcon Stadium on Sept. 16. Tickets will be on sale at the Hall of Fame game, or by contacting any member of the Alumni Association or its president, Lynn Larson, at 330-518-5727.
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.
Coupon swap at the library
Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Drop in during library hours at the Austintown library to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons. This program is for adults.
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.
Saxon flea market
The Saxon Club will host its Flea Market every Tuesday through October (weather permitting). The Flea Maket starts at 8 a.m. (vendors can set up early) and ends at 2 p.m. Large spaces are provided for $5 per space. A variety of items will be available such as household goods, books, tools and collectables. Refreshments are available. The Saxon Club is located at 710 S. Meridian Road, on the west side of Youngstown.
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.