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Acupuncture happy hour to be Jan. 19
Improve your physical and mental well-being for the new year by joining Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center’s monthly Thursday night acupuncture “happy hour” on Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Wind down from the work week and holiday hustle with a relaxing acupuncture session with Valentina Khoury Dubasik, ND, LOM. Call 330-729-1350 or go to OhioND.com to reserve your spot. The cost is $20. Seating is limited. The center’s address is 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite D3, in Boardman (Southbridge West Complex).
Essential oil class to take place in January and February
Naturopathic Doctor Dannielle MacDuff is offering a four-week course on how and when to use essential oils and how to include them in your first aid kit. The course is of particular interest to individuals who prefer holistic health remedies rather than prescription medication. This course takes place at ETI Technical College, located at 2076 Youngstown-Warren Road in Niles, on Jan. 19 and 26, and Feb. 2 and 9. Classes begin at 7 p.m. and last until 8:30 p.m. The entire course costs a $65 donation to the Phoenix House Building Fund and includes all costs and materials associated with the class. Interested parties can register online at drdanni.eventbrite.com or call 330-758-9567. Call Dr. MacDuff with any questions.
International Torch Club to meet on Jan. 16
Club Member Thomas G. Welsh, PhD will present his paper “Dining Out Youngstown Style” at the Youngstown Chapter of International Torch Clubs dinner-discussion meeting at 6 p.m. on Jan. 16. The meeting will be in Kilcawley Center at the Chick Fil-A Restaurant, on the campus of Youngstown State University. The public is invited to attend. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. and the lecture at 7 p.m. Attending only the lecture is free of charge. Dinner for nonmembers is $20. Call 330-757-4148 for reservations and for club information, call 330-792-7351.
Friendly Squares to host January dance and chili night
The Niles Friendly Squares will host their monthly square dance on Jan. 14 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 is a high/low dance with alternating tips for new dancers currently taking lessons and tips for more experienced dancers. January is “Chili Night,” with chili and light refreshments being served midway through the evening. Gene Hammond will be the caller. For more information, call Hammond at 330-534-4426 or 330-506-3370.
Start the New Year in stitches with TQGIBT
TQGIBT – That Quilt Group I Belong To – will be stitching a stunning table topper/wall hanging at the January meeting on Jan. 17. Led by members Mida Delaney and Mary Rose Nordquist, participants will be sewing a foundation paper pieced project called Paddlewheel. Participants are asked to bring their sewing machine and basic sewing supplies, as well as a rotary cutter and mat, ironing surface and iron. A water soluble glue stick and add-a-quarter ruler would also be helpful. As always, guests are welcome – it’s a great opportunity to visit the guild and watch as members work on their projects. The event begins at 1 p.m. for those anxious to start sewing, whether stitching your Paddlewheel or a charity quilt. After a break at 5 p.m. for dinner at Broad Street Diner, the meeting will commence at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. TQGIBT meets at Fair Park in Canfield on the third Tuesday of each month, with some exceptions, and is open to all quilters in the Mahoning Valley, at all skill levels. For information on membership, contact president Helen Lewis at HMLrutgers@icloud.com or by calling 330-286-3966.
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled for Jan. 23
The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will be Jan. 23 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.’ For more information, contact Christie at nancy@nancychristie.com.
APA shoe drive taking place
In the spirit of the holidays, Austintown Podiatry Associates recently announced its annual shoe drive. They are accepting new and gently used shoes at all three offices. The shoes will then be delivered to those who are less fortunate. Shoes can be dropped off at any of the three locations during business hours. The Austintown office is located at 1300 S Canfield-Niles Road in Austintown, the Warren location is 3802 Elm Road N.E. in Warren and the Boardman location is 7010 South Ave., Suite 3.
Teen Advisory Board meeting
Join the Canfield library’s Teen Advisory Board and get to know the new Canfield library, take a look at some new teen books and share ideas on Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. Snacks will be provided. This event is for teens in grades 7-12.
Coloring for grown-ups
Join the Canfield library on Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. and tap into your creative side with the newest relaxation craze: coloring for grown-ups. Colored pencils and markers will be provided along with intricate abstract and themed design sheets. This program is for teens and adults only.
Mason jar snow globes
Bottle up the winter. Join the Canfield library on Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. to make Mason jar snow globes. They provide the trees and snow to make a tiny winter wonderland, no water necessary. You must register so they have enough supplies for everyone. This is for adults.
Valentine’s Day wreath
Join the Canfield library in creating your own Valentine’s Day Wreath on Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 330-744-8636 to register. This event is for adults and teens.
Basic Microsoft Word
Learn very basic computer skills involving the Microsoft Office Word program at the Canfield library on Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. This is a beginner’s class that will cover cut and paste and the Word menus. Space is limited to five. Call 330-744-8636 to register and specify branch and Basic Word Computer Class. This event is for adults.
Off the Shelves...
This is a monthly book club to discuss titles chosen “off the shelves” of the Canfield library’s Book Club room. January will feature “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt. Join the fun on Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m.
GA to meet twice this week
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 is offered every Friday at Westminster Church, located at 119 Stadium Drive in Boardman, and another is offered 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. For more information, call the local Gamblers Anonymous hotline at 330-505-5060.
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.
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 Canfield library to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons. This event is for adults.
Overeaters Anonymous to have local meetings
Overeaters Anonymous is offering meetings at several local locations and on a variety of days. On Saturdays at 10 a.m., there will be a meeting at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in the Church Hall, Room 2, located at 4453 Warren-Sharon Road in Vienna, Ohio. This location is handicapped accessible. On Sundays at 7 p.m., there will be a meeting at Shenango Presbyterian Church, located at 3144 Wilmington Road (Route 18) in New Castle, Pa. This location is handicapped accessible. On Mondays, a meeting will take place at 1 p.m. at the Girard Multigenerational Center, located at 443 Trumbull Avenue in Girard. This location is handicapped accessible. On Wednesdays, a meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Valley Care - Northside Medical Center in the Medical Education Building, auditorium A, located at 500 Gypsy Lane in Youngstown. This location is handicapped accessible. On Thursdays at 6 p.m., a meeting will take place in Faith Chapel Fellowship Church, located at 511 E. Pershing St. in Salem, while at 7:30 p.m. a meeting will take place at New Life Lutheran Church, located at 1181 Churchill-Hubbard Road in Youngstown. Both of these locations are handicapped accessible. For more information on OA or meetings, go to www.oa.org or call one of the following Help Hotlines: Mahoning or Trumbull Counties - 330-747-2696; Columbiana County - 330-424-7767; Lawrence County - 724-674-3697.
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.