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Trustees approve interim library director; committee hires search firm
At a regular meeting on June 8, in the Canfield library meeting room, Trustees of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) approved Susan Merriman to serve as interim director during the period that it takes to install a new director after the departure of Heidi M. Daniel, Library Executive Director, on July 21. Daniel is leaving to take the position of CEO at the Enoch Pratt Library in Baltimore, Md. She has been at PLYMC since July of 2012. Merriman, currently retired, had served for 23 years as the Library’s fiscal officer. Salary has not yet been determined for the interim director. The Trustee Search Committee, which met prior to the full board meeting, approved hiring the firm of Bradbury Miller Associates for the search for a new Library Executive Director at a fee of $20,000.
Historical Society participates in June events
The Poland Historical Society recently announced the following activities it will participate in during June: The Poland Historical Society will be offering guided walking tours of historic sites in Poland during the week of Celebrate Poland 2017. Dates and times for the tours are June 28 from 7-8 p.m. for the historic South Main Street (meet at Poland Village Town Hall, located at 308 S. Main St. in Poland), June 29 from 7–8 p.m. for the Old Graveyard Tour next to Presbyterian Church (located at 2 Poland Manor), June 30 from 6–7 p.m. for the Old Graveyard Tour next to Presbyterian Church (located at 2 Poland Manor), June 30 from 8-9 p.m. for the historic Poland Presbyterian Church (located at 2 Poland Manor) and July 1 from 1-2 p.m. for the historic South Main Street (meet at the Poland Historical Society Tent, located near the Village Town Hall). Also on July 1, the Historical Society will have a display tent set up near Village Town Hall.
Strawberry Festival to be on June 30
Poland Presbyterian Church’s annual Strawberry Festival will take place on June 30 from 5-8:30 p.m. on the church lawn, located at 2 Poland Manor in Youngstown. The event will feature strawberries, ice cream, short cake, hot dogs, sausage sandwiches, snacks and beverages. There will be live jazz and a summer basket raffle.
Activities for children at Celebrate Poland
Celebrate Poland offers activities for all ages. The fun begins on the evening of June 30 with the parade and the chance to gather up free candy tossed by marchers. Some of the many children’s offerings on July 1 include Bounce-A-Rounds, Touch a Truck, Poland Idol Contest, Chalk the Walk, children’s games, miniature golf and a reptile show. All of this, food and more are available throughout the day on July 1 at Poland Village Hall. A spectacular fireworks display will be enjoyed by all in the evening. Celebrate Poland is funded entirely through donations. Your support would be appreciated. Send your donation to Celebrate Poland, P.O. Box 14585, Poland Ohio, 44514.
Venders needed for Celebrate Poland event
Arts and crafts, non-profit organizations and small businesses needed for the annual Celebrate Poland festival on July 1 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The cost is $30 for an outdoor space. For more information and to sign up, call 330-757-4584
Learning to navigate Google Drive
Google Drive is a free service from Google that allows you to store files online and access them anywhere using the cloud. The Poland library invites you to come and learn how to navigate this program with them on June 19 at 11 a.m. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland branch to register.
Yoga class
Friends of PLYMC is sponsoring a Yoga Class every Wednesday at the Poland library from 5-6 p.m. Pay as you attend at $10 per session. For more information, call 330-740-6086. This event is for adults.
Pop Art Collage Workshop with Michael Albert
Join New York pop artist Michael Albert at the Poland library on June 27 at 10 a.m. for a collage workshop where you will create and take home your very own work of art and receive a signed sample from the artist. This event is for school-age children, teens and adults only. Registration is limited for this two-hour program. Call the library or sign up on the events calendar.
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 June at 10 a.m.
Gussy up your bike
At 4 p.m. at the Poland library, use crepe paper and other materials to get your bike beautiful for the Celebrate Poland parade taking place later on the evening of June 30. The program will be outside, weather permitting. Gather on the patio behind the library, outside the meeting room. This event is for children of all ages.
Read to Roxie
Relax and read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International, at 6 p.m. at the Poland library on June 28. 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 grades 1-4.
Trim a tree
Decorate an ornament for the Poland library’s all-seasons tree throughout library hours in June. This event is for children of all ages.
Disco Inferno to perform at Celebrate Poland
The popular disco retro group, Disco Inferno, will be performing at the annual Celebrate Poland festival on June 30 at 8 p.m. behind the Village Hall. Admission is free. The Cleveland area group is the number one disco tribute band in the midwest with more than 150 shows a year. Disco Inferno was formed in 1996 and has been seen at venues in several states. They play hits from the late 70’s and early 80’s such as “Burn Baby Burn,” “Stayin Alive,” “Saturday Night Fever” and “Boogie Nights.” Adding to the fun will be a disco dress theme contest. Join Celebrate Poland as they return to the disco era.
Summer reading begin
Visit a Mahoning County public library or sign up online for this year’s Summer Discovery Program. This year’s theme is “Build a Better World!” and runs through July 31. All who register will receive free coupons, just for signing up. Children can complete activities or read books to earn prizes (while supplies last) and to earn a chance to win a gift card. Children who complete the program by July 21 will also be invited to a breakfast in July, sponsored by Home Savings and Loan and Sweeney Chevy Buick GMC, featuring Rosemary Wells, best-selling author of the Max and Ruby books. Teens and adults can read books to earn prizes (while supplies last) too and earn a chance to win a gift card. For more information, visit https://www.libraryvisit.org/our-happenings/summer-discovery/.
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 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.
Local author event during Celebrate Poland
Local authors can register now for a table at the local author event at the Poland library in conjunction with Celebrate Poland on July 1 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Call the Development Office at 330-740-6086 for a table to sell and sign books.
Applications for Italian festival scholarship available
This year’s applications for a Youngstown State University Scholarship from The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest may be retrieved from the festival’s website http://www.youngstownitalianfest.org/ or by contacting Deborah Mottle at mottlesmurals@gmail.com. Applicants must attend Youngstown State University and be of Italian descent in order to be eligible. The deadline for applicants is June 15, 2017.
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.
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.