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IHM Run Festival to be June 8
This is the annual 5K run that gets the local community festival off to a great running start. The date is set for June 8. The start time is 7 p.m. Runners, be sure to mark your calendar now so you don’t miss out on one of the longest standing 5K runs in the area. For a $10 entry fee, runners can run through local neighborhood roads and finish near the festival grounds. All runners must be registered to participate. Online registration is available at runsignup.com/race/oh/austintown/ihmfestival5k. Race day registration will start at 5 p.m. in front of the education building at 4490 Norquest Blvd. in Austintown. Visit the Facebook page for this event (Immaculate Heart of Mary Festival 5K). There are numerous photos from the past 5K runs.
Easter egg hunt
There will be an indoor Easter Egg Hunt on April 8 at 11 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 2305 S. Canfield-Niles Road in Austintown. There will be candy, crafts, a gift bag of gospel eggs and a video presentation. It is open to all kids in the community between the ages of 2 and 12.
Acupuncture happy hour
Improve your physical and mental well-being by joining Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center’s monthly Thursday night acupuncture “happy hour” on March 23 at 6:30 p.m. Wind down from the work week and everyday hustle with a relaxing acupuncture session with Valentina Khoury Dubasik, ND, LOM. Call 330-729-1350 or go to OhioND.com to reserve your spot. The cost is $20. Seating is limited. The center’s address is 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite D3, in Boardman (Southbridge West Complex).
Newcomers Club meeting to be March 22
A March luncheon is being planned by Newcomers of Mahoning Valley. They will be meeting on March 22 at Davidson’s Restaurant in Austintown at 11:30 a.m. for greeting and socializing. Someone from the Veteran’s Administration will be speaking about what they do to help the veterans of this country. The members will be donating toiletries and non-perishable food to be given and distributed to needy veterans by the VA. They will also be presenting the nomination of officers for 2017-18 to be voted on next month. Other activities planned for the membership is a birthday luncheon, needlework, book club, movie group and Roundtowners. They welcome anyone who is looking to learn more about the community and interested in forming new friendships. Anyone may join, especially if you’ve had a change in your life and would like to try something that can be stimulating and worthwhile. For information about the club and luncheon, call Amy at 330-953-3349 or Jorine at 330-757-7212.
JV Academic team takes first place
The Austintown JV Academic team was awarded first place at a tournament on Feb. 25 at Youngstown State University. Students Tim Gay (senior), Katrina Neff (junior) and Nathan Clark (junior) competed against 20 other JV teams. In addition to placing first in their division, they also placed third overall.
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.
Watercolor with Andrea
Have you always wanted to paint with watercolors? Join the Austintown library on March 21 at 6:30 p.m. and they’ll take you step by step to create your very own work of art. Space is limited. Call 330-744-8636 to register. This class is for teens and adults.
Paper Crafting Corner
Join the Austintown library on March 31 at 11 a.m. and every month to learn how to create a different paper craft. Registration is required. This program is for adults.
Library to host movies
Bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the movie to movie night on March 28 at 6 p.m. at the Austintown library. The movie will be a newly released DVD rated PG or G. This is for the family. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Chapter Chat book club
Love books? Come to the Chapter Chat Book Club where they will be reading and discussing a book together every month. Each month will be on March 29 at 6 p.m. and will feature a new genre. Call the Austintown library at 330-744-8636 to find out this month’s exciting read. This club is for adults.
Socrates Caf Philosophy group
If you love philosophy and want to discuss philosophical topics, join the Austintown library on March 20 at 6:30 p.m. for Socrates Caf Philosophy Group. This is open to the public, and is sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC.
Free Cone Day at DQ
March 20 from 4-7 p.m. is Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen. Celebrate spring at the DQ. Consider making a small donation to Akron Children’s Hospital, Boardman Campus, the chosen charity of this event. Participating stores include the Cornersburg DQ, located at 3555 S. Meridian Road. in Youngtown, and the Austintown DQ, located at 146 N. Canfield Niles Road in Austitnown.
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.
Saxon club to have benefit dinner
The Youngstown Saxon Club’s 41st annual President’s Benefit Goulash dinner will take place on March 18 and is open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m. and a family style dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. A donation of $16 for adults and $7.50 for children is the cost of the dinner and that includes coffee and strudel and free refreshments. There will be music, awards and raffles. Reservations are needed by March 13 and can be made by calling the Saxon Club office at 330-792-7973.
“Beauty and the Beast” scavenger hunt
Be their guest at the Austintown library during library hours in March and use clues to find your favorite characters from the up-and-coming release of the “Beauty and the Beast” movie. All participants who finish the scavenger hunt will receive a prize, and one lucky winner will be awarded a grand prize of two tickets to see the new “Beauty and the Beast” film starring Emma Watson. FThis event is for children of all ages and teens through grade 12.
Gotta move story time
Join the Austintown library every Thursday in March at 10 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. This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver.
Grab and go craft for March
Make a craft to take home during library hours at the Austintown library. This is for children of all ages.
Guess the picture book
Can you guess the picture book from the cut up cover? Give it a try at the Austintown library during library hours in March. One winner chosen at random from correct entries. This event is for children of all ages.
Library host informational presentation
Join the Austintown library for an informational presentation about guns on March 25 at 10 a.m. Sergeant Steven Lindow of the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office will be on hand to speak about relevant laws concerning concealed carry, firearms vocabulary, gun safety and will present different types of guns and parts of a gun. Note that there will be no ammunition on site for any of the weapons. This program is for adults 18 years and over only.
Playtime at your library
Prepare for Kindergarten through play at the Austintown library on March 20 at 6:30 p.m. 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. This event is for children ages 2-6. All children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult to this one hour program.
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.
LDR to have reverse raffle
Legacy Dog Rescue of Ohio (LDR) will host it’s first reverse raffle on April 1 at Avion on the Lake, located at 2177 W. Western Reserve Road in Canfield. The doors will open at 5 p.m. for games, giveaways and a huge basket auction. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with the reverse raffle to follow. The grand prize is $1,200. Tickets are $55 for two dinners and a chance to win the grand prize. One hundred tickets will be sold. For reservations, call Heather at 330-717-0635 or email legacy_jenn@aol.com, send payment to LDR, P.O. Box 3643, Youngstown, OH 44513. LDR is a 501c3 non-profit animal welfare organization. For more information on Legacy, visit their website at www.ldrofohio.org or follow them on Facebook.
Trash and Treasure sale to be May 20
The Austintown Night Out Committee is hosting a Trash and Treasure sale on May 20 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Austintown Township Park. Spaces are $10 each. The event is outside and is rain or shine. Vendors are welcome to bring canopies. For more information, contact Shawne Wilfong at 330-774-1803 or email AustintownNightOut@gmail.com. More information can also be found on Austintown Night Out’s Facebook page.
Lego my library
Meet and enjoy creating Lego designs at the Austintown library on March 18 at 3 p.m. Legos will be provided. This event is for children, ages 6 and up.
Get one-on-one assistance from library
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 wide 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.