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Audition for local play
The Victorian Players will host auditions for “Clue, the Musical” on March 12 at 5 p.m. at the theatre, located at 702 Mahoning Ave. in Youngstown. Note: this is a change in time from what was originally announced. Auditioners are asked to come prepared to sing a refrain from a show tune; bring sheet music. Dress comfortably for dance movement. Needed are four men and four women who can play ages 20-60. Performance dates are May 19-28. Call 330-533-8789 with questions or to arrange a different time. Directors are Marlene Menaldi Strollo and Nick Mulichak. Choreographer is Nick Opritza.
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.
ABWA Woman of the Year event March 14
The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will celebrate its annual Woman of the Year event on March 14 at Rachel’s Restaurant, located at 54 Westchester Drive in Austintown. A social event will take place from 6-6:30 p.m. when the new Woman of the Year will be crowned and the family and friends of this member will join for dinner. The menu is mixed garden salad, vegetable medley, oven roasted potatoes, baked chicken Italiano, roasted pork loin with Robert sauce and dessert. The cost is $22 and no reservations will be taken after March 6. Call Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089 by March 6. The speaker for the evening is Randi Russell, Unit Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown. The organization is preparing for its annual basket raffle at the Ursuline Education Center on Shields Road on April 30. Watch for more information on this event to come in the coming months.
Pi Day Trail Run to be March 18
The Academy of the Arts students at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will host the first PI Day Trail Run Challenge on the school campus on March 18. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and the race will kick off at 10 a.m. The cost is $25 if you register before and $30 the day of the race. T-Shirts are guaranteed to all participants pre-registered by March 4 and a free pie will be given to every runner that finishes. You can find all of the advance registration and information at http://www.runsignup.com.
Lego mindstorms robots part 1
Discover how to build, program and test Lego Mindstorms Robots at the Poland library on March 29 from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Bring a packed lunch. Children will work through the stages of building and programming the robots with a break to eat. This event is for those in grades 3-7. Call 330-744-8636 to register. Space is limited.
Read to Roxie
Relax and read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International at the Poland library on March 22 at 6 p.m. 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 those in grades 1-4.
Lego my library
Meet and enjoy creating Lego designs at the Poland library on March 21 at 6 p.m. Legos will be provided. This event is for children, ages 6 and up.
Friendly Squares monthly dance
The Niles Friendly Squares will host their monthly square dance on March 11 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 will be a high/low dance with alternating tips for new dancers currently taking lessons and tips for more experienced dancers. The the theme for the night is the 50’s, so don your 50’s era apparel, if you so desire and come join the fun. For additional information, call Gene Hammond at 330-534-4426 or 330-506-3370.
Trim a Tree for March
Decorate an ornament for the all-seasons tree at the Poland library during library hours. This event is for children of all ages.
Tie-dye party
Make your very own tie-dye creations at the Poland library on March 23 at 6:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland library to register. This event is for tweens and teens, in grades 5-12.
Color your world
Join the Poland library on March 29 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. Colorful light refreshments will be served. This event is for teens and adults.
Celebrate with Irish music
Local professional musicians play Irish chamber music to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 14 at 7 p.m. at the Poland library. No reservations are needed for this special program. This program is for adults.
Junior Women’s League hosts “Step Back in Thyme Tea”
The GFWC Ohio Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League will host a “Step Back in Thyme Tea” that will benefit Mahoning County Women And Children’s Shelters. The “Step Back in Thyme Tea” will take place at The Poland Presbyterian Church, located at 2 Poland Manor Dr. in Poland, on March 11 at 1 p.m. The cost is $20 per person. The tea includes lunch, special herbal teas, a basket auction and more. Ellen Speicher will present “English Gardens” - A pictorial visit to several spectacular gardens in England along with scenes from the world-famous Chelsea Flower Show. For tickets, donations or more information, contact Linda Crish at 330-727-9321, Yvonne Ford at 330-718-2013 and Cheryl Smaldino at 330–717-4088. A limited amount of tickets will be available.
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.
Lions host Treasures of the Trunk Sale
The Poland Lions will host a “Treasures of the Trunk Sale” to benefit the Poland Lions Scholarship and Community Funds on June 10 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Poland High School stadium parking lot. The Lions are currently looking for venders for the one-day sale, including crafters, home goods, furniture, toys, specialty items and venders with garage sale items. There is a limit of 100 spaces, so reserve your space early. Registration is $10 per one parking space prior to May 1. After May 1, the cost is $15 per space. Venders must bring their own tables. If there are any questions, contact Judy at 330-360-3641 or Lori at 330-506-9611.
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.
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.
Bonding with babies, books and signs
Learn how to use American Sign Language (ASL) with your child through rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize at the Poland library on March 29 at 10 a.m. Learn easy corresponding signs to learn and share with your little ones.