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Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled
The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will be July 17 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, 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 Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend.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” and “Rut-Busting Book for Writers (release date: Fall 2017),” the two-hour sessions offer an opportunity for members to get group feedback on ‘works-in-progress.’ For more information, contact Nancy Christie at nancy@nancychristie.com.
Redeemer Vacation Bible School to be Aug. 2-4
Redeemer Lutheran Church will be offering its free Vacation Bible School program on Aug. 2-4 from 9 a.m. until noon for each day and is open to all children of the community who are ages 3-12. The program will take place at the Pogany Pavilion in Austintown Township Park on Kirk Road on Aug. 2 and 3. The final day’s program will take place at Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 2305 S. Canfield-Niles Road, with a luncheon for all children and parents at noon. The theme for the 2017 program is “Creation Camp.” Young people will learn of God’s creation, sing campfire songs, go on a nature scavenger hunt, watch a puppet show, get a free T-shirt they design themselves, plant seeds in a terrarium and enjoy Christian fellowship and snacks. For more information and to register, call the church at 330-799-7823. Leave your child’s name, age and shirt size.
Music for children and families with Chip Richter
Singer-Songwriter Chip Richter will serve up stories, songs and smiles “family style” on Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. at the Canfield library. It a recipe for “more fun than a kids should be allowed to have.” Bring the whole family for this special musical treat. No reservations are needed.
Parliamo L’Italiano!
This event is a lesson on Italian for bigger children. Children in grades 1-4 are invited to learn the Italian language and culture through games and interactive activities taught by Chessie Donini at 6 p.m. on Aug. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at the Canfield library. Space is limited for this program series. To make reservations, call the library at 330-744-8636 and ask for the Canfield library. Preference will be given to participants who can attend all four sessions.
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 Canfield library every Thursday in August at 10 a.m.
Tales and talk for 2’s and 3’s
Join the Canfield 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 Tuesday in August at 10 a.m.
Gotta Move story time
This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a care-giver. Join the Canfield library every Wednesday in August at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. for a variety of musical and movement activities that appeal to the “young and restless,” stimulate brain development and motivate language learning. Adults and children, get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, talk and play.
Emoji party
Get “emojinal” as the Canfield library celebrates the newly released “Emoji Movie” with games, activities and craft on Aug. 12 at 11:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is for school-age children and tweens.
Tales to tails
Go to the Canfield library on Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. and read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Readers of all levels and abilities are welcome. This program helps develop reading skills, promotes confidence and encourages a love of reading. Bring a book of your choice. This event is for children in grades K and up. Dogs are provided by K9’s for Compassion, a community partner of Pet Partners.
Lego my library
Meet at the Canfield library on Aug. 12 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. or Aug. 16 from 6-7 p.m. and enjoy creating Lego designs. Legos will be provided. This event is for children who are ages 6 and older.
The Oakland Center for the Arts presents…
Join professional musicians for musical performances at the Canfield library on July 20 at 7 p.m. The theme will be “A History of Country Music.” This event is for adults.
“The Princess and the Pea” performance
Join the Canfield library on July 25 at 1 p.m. for a special performance of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea,” presented by the Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre. This event is for children of all ages.
The Wave Foundation presents African penguins
Not all penguins live in the deep, deep cold. Go to the Canfield library on July 21 at 12 p.m. and meet a live African Penguin from the Wave Foundation and learn about their specific adaptations, natural history, predators and all things penguin. This event is for children of all ages.
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 Canfield library every Thursday in July at 10 a.m.
Tales and talk for 2’s and 3’s
Join the Canfield library on July 18 and 25 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.
Build and go craft
Make a craft at the Canfield library during regular hours in June through August to take home. This event is for children of all ages.
Build a better mousetrap
Join the Canfield library on July 31 at 11 a.m. as they play the classic game of Mousetrap on a larger scale. Move around the “board,” collecting parts to build the trap, piece by crazy piece, but make sure to keep your mouse from falling for the trap in the end. This event is for school-age children and up only.
Engineering extravaganza
Test your building and design skills using Dominoes, Q-BA-Mazes, Zoobs and more at the Canfield library on July 18 from 2-4 p.m. Go to the library to create different structures that can survive challenges. This event is for those in grades K-2.
Gotta Move story time
This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a care-giver. Join the Canfield library every Wednesday in July at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. for a variety of musical and movement activities that appeal to the “young and restless,” stimulate brain development and motivate language learning. Adults and children, get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, talk and play.
“High five” to the dogs
Get to know some of the Canfield library’s favorite therapy dogs on July 15 at 11 a.m. These dogs are reading buddies at the monthly “Tales to Tails” program. Meet and greet the friendly, furry faces and give them a “high five” to welcome them to the library. Therapy dogs are from “K9s for Compassion,” a community partner of Pet Partners.
Lego my library
Meet at the Canfield library on July 19 from 6-7 p.m. and enjoy creating Lego designs. Legos will be provided. This event is for children who are ages 6 and up.
Lego WeDo Robots
Learn about Lego WeDo Robots at the Canfield library on July 17 from 10 a.m. until noon. Children will work through the stages of building and programming the robots. This event is for grades 1-3. Call 330-744-8636 to register, space is limited.
Coloring for grown-ups
Join the Canfield library on July 17 from 10-11:30 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.
Basic Microsoft Word class
Learn very basic computer skills involving the Microsoft Office Word program at the Canfield library on July 26 at 6:30 p.m. This is a beginner’s class that will cover cut and paste and the Word menus. Space is limited. Call 330-744-8636 to register and specify library and Basic Word Class. This event is for adults.
Holocaust survivors
Holocaust Education Specialist Jess McClain will share the experiences of local holocaust survivors Henry Kinast and Bill Vegh on July 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Canfield library. This event is for teens and adults.
Facebook for beginners
See how you can connect with family and friends on Facebook with this program at the Canfield library on Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. They will help you set up your account so that you can start posting, sharing and liking right away. To register, call 330-744-8636. This event is for adults.
Introduction to Pinterest
If you are curious about Pinterest, join the Canfield library on July 17 at 6:30 p.m. in its beginner’s class on how to set up an account, search for items (like recipes or craft ideas), create boards and save pins. Space is limited and registration is required. This event is for adults. You must have an email account before attending. Call 330-744-8636 to register.
Off the shelves
This monthly book club will discuss titles chosen “off the shelves” of the Canfield library’s Book Club room. Join in with the fun with summer reads at the next meeting on July 25 at 6:30 p.m. The group will discuss “Pretty Girls” by Karin Slaughter. This event is for adults.
Blood pressure check
There will be a blood pressure check by Salem Area Visiting Nurse Association at the Canfield library on July 19 from 1-2 p.m.
Coupon swap at the library
If you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have, drop in during Canfield library hours during July to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons. This event is for adults.
Mah-Jongg at the library
The Canfield library is starting a Mah-Jongg club. Drop in on July 24 and Aug. 14 and 28 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. to play Mah-Jongg with others who love the game. A limited number of sets will be provided. Space may be limited. You must register so they know how many tables to set up. Call 330-744-8636. This event is for adults.
Chair yoga class
Friends of PLYMC sponsors a Chair Yoga class every Friday at the Canfield library. The class begins at 10 a.m. Pay as you attend at $10 a session. For more information, call 330-740-6086. This event is for adults.
The Ursuline Center offers women’s series on spiritual journaling
Ursuline Sister of Youngstown Eileen Kernan will host a series of women’s spirituality classes on keeping a journal at the Ursuline Motherhouse, located at 4250 Shields Road, on the Thursdays of Aug. 3 and Sept. 7 from 6:30-8 p.m. Through the ancient tradition of keeping a journal, Sister Eileen will help participants to dialogue with their inner wisdom, look at where their lives have been, gain wisdom from what is happening in their lives now and look at the movement of their lives for the future. Participants should bring supplies to journal with. Call 330-799-4941 for reservations. The sessions are free, but goodwill offerings will be accepted. The Ursuline Center is the education, health and wellness facility operated by the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown.
Build and go craft
Children of all ages can make a craft to take home during regular hours at the Canfield library from June through August.
Pink Ribbon Golf Classic to take place on July 17
The annual Pink Ribbon Golf Classic will take place at the Avalon Lakes Golf and Country Club on July 17. The cost is $110 per golfer. All proceeds from this event will go directly to the American Cancer Society. The 18 hole four-person scramble will be followed by lunch and a Chinese auction and raffle. The registration and continental breakfast begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. For further details, contact Donna Mowrey at 330-207-9630 or Nancy Felton at 330-533-2712.
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.
Italian man and woman to be honored at festival, applications accepted
The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest 2017 is seeking nominations from family members or friends regarding their favorite Italian man or Italian woman. The nominees would be considered for the highest honor and if selected would be introduced in person at the festival ceremony on Aug. 4 at 5 p.m. in downtown Youngstown. Applications are available to be retrieved from the festival website at http://www.youngstownitalianfest.org/italian-man-woman-year/ or submit an essay with details regarding your nominee. The following details are recommended: name, birth date and location of birth, spouse’s name, parents names and or grandparents, sisters and brothers names, favorite past times or hobbies, what part of Italy they were from originally and what they have accomplished during the span of their life. Submit your application and essay to: Deborah Mottle 212 N Cadillac Dr. Youngstown, OH 44512 or email: mottlesmurals@gmail.com.