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Cardinal Mooney hosts annual “Celebrate Mooney” auction
Cardinal Mooney High School has set the date for its 14th annual fundraising Auction as April 29. The largest fundraising event of the year will take place at the school, located at 2545 Erie St, in Youngstown, from 5:30-11 p.m. Cocktails and a silent auction will begin at 5 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are available by calling the school at 330-788-5007 or online through the Auction link on www.cardinalmooney.com Individual tickets are $75, which include dinner and open bar. RSVP by April 15. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Mooney: Embracing Our Past, Highlighting Our Present, and Building a Bright Future.” As part of the celebration, Mooney will be honoring Diane Mastro Nard, Honorary Chairwoman and former CMHS teacher and Speech Coach. Highlights this year include pre-event, online bidding through bipal.net. All auction items are available now for bidding at bidpal.net/mooney. Additional features are a 50/50 raffle, silent and Chinese auctions. Auction items include Dinner for Six with the Bishop, Autographed Sports Memorabilia, fine jewelry, travel packages, Mooney paraphernalia and more. Sponsorship opportunities are also available with options to have your company’s logo featured at the event. Call Sue Brandenstein at 330-788-5113 for more information. Last year’s auction raised more than $80,000 dollars to support the students and programs at Cardinal Mooney High School.
ABWA meeting to be April 11
The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will meet on April 11 at 6:30 p.m. at A La Cart in Canfield. Dinner will be southern baked chicken, roast beef, potato au gratin, peas and carrots, salad, Jello, cole slaw and dessert. The cost is $18. The speaker for the evening will be Chief Don Hutchinson of the Cardinal Fire Department, to speak on the drug problem in Ohio.
Balancing Your Thyroid Naturally Seminar to be April 13
If you are 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, the Balancing You Thyroid Naturally Seminar on April 13 at 6:30 p.m. is for you. There are some simple, natural things you can do to help yourself feel better that you won’t hear about anywhere else. 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. Call 330-729-1350 or go to OhioND.com today to reserve your spot for this free seminar. Seating is limited. The seminar will take place at the Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center in Boardman. The address is 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite D3 (Southbridge West Complex).
Friendly Squares to dance
The Niles Friendly Squares will host its monthly square dance on April 8 from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Niles SCOPE Center, located at 14 E. State St. in Niles. Dress is casual and there is a $6 donation per person at the door. This will be a high/low dance with alternating tips for new dancers currently taking lessons and tips for more experienced dancers. It’s “Team T-shirt Night,” a great time to wear that T-shirt and show your pride and support for your favorite team. Gene Hammond will be the caller. For additional information, call Hammond at 330-534-4426 or 330-506-3370.
Simione awarded Fourth Diamond
The National Speech and Debate Association recently announced the most recent winners of the Diamond Coach Award. Thirty-three speech and debate coaches have earned this prestigious award in the National Speech and Debate Association’s Honor Society. Because of these coaches, thousands of students have access to the life changing benefits of speech and debate. The National Speech and Debate Association’s Honor Society has been recognizing student and coach achievements in speech and debate since 1925. The prestigious diamond award recognizes a professional career that combines excellence and longevity in speech and debate. Boardman High School coach Eric Simione has been awarded the Fourth Diamond.
Trash and Treasure sale to be May 3 and 4
The Boardman United Methodist Church, located at 6809 Market St. in Boardman, will host a spring Trash and Treasure sale on May 3 and 4 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday is bargain bag day. Coffee, lunch and doughnuts will be available for purchase.
Knitting Guild meeting to be April 11
The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will meet on April 11 at 7 p.m. at the Rotary Community Building in Fair Park in Canfield. A brief program on Knitting Slang will be presented and members are encouraged to bring and show their knitted Herringbone Stitch pillows. Anyone interested in information about the guild, joining the guild or donating towards the guild’s charity work can contact wrkg.ohio@gmail.com.
Smart Money Picture Bingo
Celebrate Smart Money Week at the Boardman library on April 25 at 7 p.m. and April 26 at 10 a.m. with fun and prizes for the whole family. Picture Bingo for all ages. Each child will receive a piggy bank. Children must be accompanied by an adult to this half-hour program. This is for the family.
Playtime at your library
Prepare for kindergarten through play at the Boardman library on April 12 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 is for children ages 2-6. All children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult to this one-hour program.
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 Boardman library every Tuesday in April at 10 a.m.
Tales and talk for 2s and 3s
Join the Boardman library on April 19 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.
Boats that float
Hear stories and launch your boat in a one-hour story time for children of all ages at the Boardman library on April 18 at 7 p.m. The boats will be launched outside in the outdoor play area, or indoors if raining. A family program for children of all ages; preschoolers must attend with an adult.
Read to some bunny
Come be a book buddy and read to a licensed therapy rabbit from the Ohio Affiliate of the Bunnies in Baskets at the Boardman library on April 8 at 10 a.m. School-age children are welcome to sit and read out loud for 20 minutes.
Lego mindstorms robots, part one
Discover how to build, program and test Lego Mindstorms Robots at the Boardman library on April 13 at from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Children will work through the stages of building and programming the robots. There will be a break to eat, and pizza will be provided. This event is for children in grades 3-7. Call 330-744-8636 to register and ask for the Boardman library, as space is limited.
Fiction writing workshop
Join the Boardman library on April 19 at 7 p.m. to learn about personal narratives and what the difference is between telling a story and showing a story. Then write your own personal narrative and share it. This event is for teens in grades 7-12.
It’s all about yarn
Bring in your crochet, knitting, plastic canvas or “anything with yarn” project and learn from one another at the Boardman library on April 21 at 11 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring all yarn UFOs (unfinished objects). This event is for adults.
Google Drive
Learn to use one of the prominent tools in scheduling today at the Boardman library on April 22 at 9:30 a.m. Learn the basics of using Google Calendar including adding events, linking documents, adding and sharing calendars, printing calendars, sending/accepting/declining invitations and color coding. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for information services or register online using the events calendar. This program is for adults.
Research before you buy
Learn how to locate consumer reviews for many different products using library resources at the Boardman library on April 24 at 6:30 p.m. Technology, housewares, automobiles and other products will all be included. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for information services or register online using the events calendar. This event is for adults.
I Read YA! book club
This club is for adult fans of Young Adult literature who are ages 18 and up. Talk about why you like YA at the Boardman library on April 17 at 6:30 p.m. Read and discuss. This month you will be discussing “A Thousand Boy Kisses” by Tillie Cole. This club is for adults.
Reader’s Choice book club
You will discuss “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper” by Phaedra Patrick. Share your favorite books and find out what new ones are being published at the Boardman library on April 10 at 7 p.m. They will preview May’s book, “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith.
Library closings
All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system will be closed on April 15 and 16.
Pink Ribbon Golf Classic to be July 17
The annual Pink Ribbon Golf Classic will take place at Avalon Lakes Golf and Country Club on July 17. All proceeds from this event will go directly to the American Cancer Society. The 18-hole scramble will be followed by lunch and a Chinese auction and raffle. For further details, contact Donna Mowrey at 330-207-9630 or Nancy Felton at 330-533-2712.
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 & audiobooks, researching a topic, discovering new books & authors to read & 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 event is for teens and adults.