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BPJWL to meet on Feb. 6
The next meeting of the GFWC/Ohio Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will take place on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at Three Sheep Gallery, located at 6010 Market St. in Boardman. Special Valentine cards will be made that evening for one of the BPJW Juniorettes family members. Members are to wear something red in recognition of Women’s Heart month. Preparations for the “Step Back in Time Tea” on March 11 at Poland Presbyterian Church from 1-3 p.m. will be finalized. Members are asked to bring a tea item for a beautiful tea basket that will be given away at a special drawing during the afternoon tea. Hostesses for the month are Linda Crish and Yvonne Ford. The Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League is open to all women older than 18, residing in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties who are interested in friendship, fun and community involvement. Their 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. Women interested in joining or receiving more information can contact our membership chairperson Linda Crish at 330-727-0321.
Holy Family open house
Holy Family School of Poland will host its annual open house to kick off the Catholic Schools Week celebration. Visitors and prospective families are welcome to stop by from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Jan. 29. Tours and information will be available, along with refreshments. Those interested in the opportunities that a Catholic education provides are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Essential oil class to take place
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.
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.
Newcomers meetings for January and February
Newcomers of Mahoning Valley Book Club will be meeting on Feb. 9 and will be discussing a book by David Baldacci, “The Camel Club.” The Movie Group saw La La Land in January and is looking forward to seeing another good movie on Feb. 15. Needlework will resume meeting in February on the 7th and a restaurant and date will be chosen for Roundtowners, also in February. The birthday luncheon will be announced at the luncheon in January. The luncheon in February will be on the 22nd at 11:30 a.m. at the Poland library. Lunch will be catered by Kravitz. Attorney and former judge Shirley Christian will be speaking. For more information about the group or meetings, contact Amy at 330-953-3349 or Jorine at 330-757-7212.
PLYMC offers online learning service
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) is offering a free service which connects library cardholders to the popular learning platform, Lynda.com. Library customers can get to the free Lynda.com offerings by using the PLYMC portal through a link on the LibraryVisit.org website. Look on the horizontal menu under “LEARN” for the link. Library customers can learn anytime, day or night. Lynda.com is available online 24/7. The learning resource offers more than 3,000 courses and 150,000 video tutorials taught by experts. Some available areas include 3-D, animation, audio, business, design, home computing, photography, video, the web, technical skills, business techniques, creative skills and more. Lynda.com is a paid service which is being provided free of charge to PLYMC cardholders through the library’s website: LibraryVisit.org. Ohio residents who don’t have a card will find it easy to sign up. With a digital card, online offerings such as Lynda.com can be used without worry about fines or fees. Sign up from home for a digital card at: www.libraryvisit.org/our-happenings/library-card-services.
ABWA meeting to be Feb. 14
The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will host its Feb. 14 meeting at A La Cart in Canfield. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and costs $18. The menu consists of city chicken and lemon chicken, red skin potatoes, California blend vegetables, tossed salad, cole slaw, Jello, rolls and beverages and dessert. The guest speaker for the evening will be owner of Mr. Darby’s, Bob Neapolitano. The new store is on Market Street, next to Antones. A short meeting will follow. The public is invited. Reservations are due no later than Jan. 31. Call Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089 or Marilyn Abramski at 330-726-2527. Plans are underway for the upcoming basket auction, to take place on April 30 at the Ursuline Motherhouse on Shields Road. For more information about the auction, call Judy Codespote at 330-797-1488. Profits from this fundraiser go into the Education Fund of the Chapter to educate students and send members to leadership conferences sponsored by our national offices of ABWA.
BPJWL hosts event
The Ohio GFWC Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League is having a Wine and Beer Taste on Jan. 29 at The Magic Tree Pub and Eatery from 2–5 p.m., which will benefit local charities. Tickets are $20 per person. There will be a 50/50 raffle, food for purchase and more. Tickets are available from league members. For more information, call BPJWL president Nina Lowery at 330-506-9437 or Tina Bellino at 333-314-4858.
Alternatives for managing anxiety, stress and depression
The use of antidepressants has skyrocketed over the past two decades. One in four women in their 40s and 50s takes an antidepressant. Too often the side effects of these medications leave people wondering if the cure is worse than the disease. You’re invited to a free seminar presented by the local leading authority on natural ways to address the genetic, environmental and dietary causes of these chemical imbalances. Call 330-729-1350 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 on Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. The address is 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite D3, in Boardman (Southbridge West Complex).
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.
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 Poland library on Feb. 7 at 6 p.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 and signs, oh my!
Come to the Poland library on Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. and learn how to use American Sign Language (ASL) with your child through rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. Learn easy corresponding signs to learn and share with your little ones.
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 Poland library on Feb. 1, 8 and 15 at 10 a.m.
Tales and talk for 2’s and 3’s
Join the Poland library every Thursday in February at 10:30 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.
Fun time for 4s and 5s
Join the Poland library on Feb. 14 at 10:30 a.m. for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes and finger plays, and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
How many kisses?
Guess how many Hershey’s kisses are in the jar at the Poland library during library hours Feb. 1-15. If your guess is the closest, you can take them all home. This is for children grades 1-6.
Lego my library
Meet and enjoy creating Lego designs at the Poland library on Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. Legos will be provided. This event is for children ages 6 and up.
Listen and Lego
Listen to a story and then have fun building with Legos at the Poland library on Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. Legos will be provided. This is for children ages 4-7.
Read to Roxie
Relax and read to Roxie at the Poland library on Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. Roxie is a registered therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International. Each child will be given a 15 minute reading session while spots remain. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland Library to register. This event is for children in grades 1-4.
Trim a tree for February
Decorate an ornament for the all-seasons tree at the Poland library during library hours in February. This event is for children of all ages.
Willy Wonka and the chocolate fountain
You don’t need a golden ticket to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a scrumdiddlyumptious way. Join the Poland library on Feb. 11 at 11:30 a.m. for games and treats inspired by Willy Wonka himself. Create a Valentine, take home some lickable wallpaper and of course, dip some goodies in the river of chocolate. This event is for children of all ages.
Candy sushi
Would you like to try sushi, but not crazy about raw fish? Try making sushi with candy. Drop in as they make the “rice” and assemble all the candy in to some yummy sushi at the Poland library on Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. This event is for teens in grades 7-12. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland library to register.
Color your world
Join the Poland library on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. for a relaxing evening of adult coloring. Coloring sheets and materials will be provided, or you’re welcome to bring your own. This event is for teens and adults.
Free Throw Competition to be Jan. 29
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship will take place on Jan. 29 at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Family School’s gym. All boys and girls that are between the ages of 9 and 14 are invited to participate in the local competition. This is the third year for the event.
Appy hour
What’s an app? What apps are right for me? Learn all about popular apps for smartphones and mobile devices at the Poland library on Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. See a variety of apps that will help you connect to your library, find a good place to eat, keep you entertained in a long grocery line, find a great new recipe or find great music to listen to on your walk. Registration is recommended, call 330-744-8636, and ask for Poland.
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 Poland library every Wednesday in January at 10 a.m.
Tales and talk for 2’s and 3’s
Join the Poland library every Thursday in January at 10:30 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.
Read to Roxie
Relax and read to Roxie at the Poland library on Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. Roxie is a registered therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session while spots remain. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland Library to register. This is for children in grades 1-4.
Trim a tree for January
Decorate an ornament for our all-seasons tree at the Poland library during library hours in January. This event is for children of 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.
Yoga class
Friends of PLYMC is sponsoring a Yoga Class every Wednesday in the Poland library meeting room from 5-6 p.m. Pay as you attend at $10 per session.
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.
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.