Boardman Community Briefs

January 20, 2017 at 12:00a.m.

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.

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.

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.

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 Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend.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.

Pet sanctuary to have volunteer day

F5RS, LLC, a 501c3 nonprofit rescue and sanctuary for rabbits, pocket pets and parrots, will be having a volunteer day on Jan. 21 from 12-4 p.m. There will be various activities, including the popular treat and toy making event. The event will take place at the rescue, located at Bulding E of the Old School Market, 11836 South Ave. in North Lima. For questions or other information, contact the rescue at F5rescue@yahoo.com.

Rescue Mission benefit dinner

The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley will be hosting an annual benefit at Antone’s Banquet Centre in Boardman on Feb. 17 to support the general fund of the Rescue Mission. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the buffet will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by dessert and brief testimonies from clients who have received life-changing services from the Mission. This year, worship music will be featured after the meal and the Rescue Mission is excited to welcome local musicians Pastor Chris Drombetta and Lori Reighn Matta to the event. Reserved seating for this one night event is available now. Call the Mission’s Development Department weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 330-744-5485 for reservations. The dinner consists of baked haddock almondine, eggplant parmesan, Greek style baked chicken, rolls, Caesar salad, char grilled mixed medley garlic vegetables, rigatoni, roasted redskin potatoes, dessert, coffee and soft drinks. Seats are $50 per person and corporate sponsorships are available at the bronze level for $250, silver level $500 and gold level at $1,000 and above. All seats will be advance sale. Visit WWW.RescueMissionMV.org for more details and to download an order form.

Valentine’s Day music

A holiday concert sure to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day. Local professional musicians will treat you to chamber music guaranteed to put you in the holiday mood at the Boardman library on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. No reservations are needed for this special event. This is for adults.

Cardinal Mooney open house

On Jan. 29 between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Cardinal Mooney High School, located at 2545 Erie St. in Youngstown, will host an open house. Attendants will be treated to student guided tours, meet and greets with faculty, information sessions about curriculum, scheduling and financial assistance, on-site applications for admission and entering for a chance to win tuition discounts.

Meet and greet story time with the Youngstown Phantoms

Meet the Youngstown Phantoms, listen to stories, and get a special giveaway at the Boardman library on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. No reservations are needed for this special story time that will be fun for the whole family.

Playtime at your library

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 Boardman library on Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. Activities will vary at each program. This event is for ages 2-6. Children 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 Boardman library every Tuesday in February at 10 a.m.

Tales and talk for 2’s and 3’s

Join the Boardman library on Feb. 1, 15 and 22 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.

Lego Mindstorms Robots, part one

Discover how to build, program and test Lego Mindstorms Robots at the Boardman library on Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children will work through the stages of building and programming the robots with a break to eat. Pizza will be provided. This event is for grades 3-7. Sign up by calling 330-744-8636 and ask for the Boardman library. Space is limited.

Lego my library

Meet and enjoy creating Lego designs at the Boardman library on Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. Legos will be provided. This event is for children ages 6 and up.

Night owl

An evening story time for children ages 3-5 at the Boardman library on Feb. 7 and 28 at 7 p.m. Each child must be accompanied by an adult in this 30-minute program featuring finger plays, stories and a craft activity.

Puppet pals project

School’s out ...so come make a puppet, practice your lines and perform for family and friends at the Boardman library on Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. The two hour workshop starts at 2 p.m. for students in grades 1-6 and ends with a puppet show at 3:30 p.m. Parent volunteers are welcomed. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Boardman library to register. This event is for school-age children.

Valentine’s Day family story time

Bring the whole family for holiday stories, games, food and fun for all ages to this one hour program at the Boardman library on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. Children under the age of seven must be accompanied by an adult.

Make-A-Journal

Join the Boardman library on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. to create a journal using a cereal box, thread and some paper. It is a great way to start recording wonderful moments. Registration is required. This is for grades 7-12.

Teen Advisory Board

Join the Teen Advisory Board. Help plan and support teen activities at the library. Meet new people and have fun at the Boardman library on Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided. This event is for teens in grades 7-12.

Check into chess

Join the Boardman library on Feb. 12 at 1:30 p.m. as they play chess. This is a family program for all ages. If you would like to learn to play, they’ll be happy to teach you.

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 Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring all yarn UFOs (unfinished objects). This event is for teens and adults.

Essential oil class to take place

APA shoe drive taking place

A hat for you

Share the Book, “A Hat for Mrs. Goldman: A Story About Knitting and Love” by Michelle Edwards at the Boardman library on Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. Each family will decorate a hat to keep or give as a gift. Bring a hat of your choice to decorate. There is limited space, so pre-registration is required for adults, teens and children in grades 4-12. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Boardman library to register for this two-hour program.

Monday Night Writers meeting Jan. 23

I Read YA book club

This event is for adult fans of Young Adult Literature from ages 18 and up. Talk about why you like YA. Read and discuss. This month they will be discussing “This Is Where It Ends” by Marieke Nijkamp at the Boardman library on Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. This event is for adults.

‘Jack and the Beanstalk’

Back by popular demand: The Columbus Children’s Theater will present the story of Lonely Jack, a foolish trade and the giant who is ready for trouble at the Boardman library on Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. “Jack and the Beanstalk” was adapted by William Goldsmith. This event is fun for children of all ages.

Bonding with babies and books

Tales and talk for 2’s and 3’s

Join the Boardman library every Wednesday in January 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.

Night owl

An evening story time for children ages 3-5 at the Boardman library every Tuesday in January at 7 p.m. Each child must be accompanied by an adult in this 30-minute program featuring finger plays, stories and a craft activity.

Silly stories and stretches

Laugh out loud at these silly stories at the Boardman library on Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. Make a silly hat and stretch your imagination at this one-hour family program for all ages.

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.

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.

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.

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.