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ABWA meeting to be April 11
The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will meet on April 11 at 6:30 p.m. at A La Cart in Canfield. Dinner will be southern baked chicken, roast beef, potato au gratin, peas and carrots, salad, Jello, cole slaw and dessert. The cost is $18. The speaker for the evening will be Chief Don Hutchinson of the Cardinal Fire Department, to speak on the drug problem in Ohio.
BPJWL April meeting to be April 3
The next meeting of the GFWC Ohio Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will take place on April 3 at 7 p.m. at Glenellen, located at 9661 Market St. in North Lima. League members will be preparing for a raffle based on the Ohio Lottery. Tickets are $5 and are available from any league member. Kirsten Weaver will be the guest speaker that evening. Her program will be about her trip to Jamaica with Therapy Missions – USA Mission Team. They are going to a Mustard Seed Community in Jamaica to do Occupational Therapy work with adults with Developmental Disabilities. Hostesses for the month are Joyce Martin, Sperry Rongone and Chery Smaldino.
Knitting Guild meeting to be April 11
The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will meet on April 11 at 7 p.m. at the Rotary Community Building in Fair Park in Canfield. A brief program on Knitting Slang will be presented and members are encouraged to bring and show their knitted Herringbone Stitch pillows. Anyone interested in information about the guild, joining the guild or donating towards the guild’s charity work can contact wrkg.ohio@gmail.com.
Smart Money Picture Bingo
Celebrate Smart Money Week at the Boardman library on April 25 at 7 p.m. and April 26 at 10 a.m. with fun and prizes for the whole family. Picture Bingo for all ages. Each child will receive a piggy bank. Children must be accompanied by an adult to this half-hour program. This is for the family.
Lego mindstorms robots, part one
Discover how to build, program and test Lego Mindstorms Robots at the Boardman library on April 13 at from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Children will work through the stages of building and programming the robots. There will be a break to eat, and pizza will be provided. This event is for children in grades 3-7. Call 330-744-8636 to register and ask for the Boardman library, as space is limited.
Playtime at your library
Prepare for kindergarten through play at the Boardman library on April 12 at 10 a.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 is for children ages 2-6. All children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult to this one-hour program.
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 Boardman library every Tuesday in April at 10 a.m.
Tales and talk for 2s and 3s
Join the Boardman library on April 5 and 19 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.
Boats that float
Hear stories and launch your boat in a one-hour story time for children of all ages at the Boardman library on April 18 at 7 p.m. The boats will be launched outside in the outdoor play area, or indoors if raining. A family program for children of all ages; preschoolers must attend with an adult.
Read to some bunny
Come be a book buddy and read to a licensed therapy rabbit from the Ohio Affiliate of the Bunnies in Baskets at the Boardman library on April 8 at 10 a.m. School-age children are welcome to sit and read out loud for 20 minutes.
Fiction writing workshop
Join the Boardman library on April 19 at 7 p.m. to learn about personal narratives and what the difference is between telling a story and showing a story. Then write your own personal narrative and share it. This event is for teens in grades 7-12.
Teen Advisory Board
Check out the monthly TAB meeting. They meet the first Wednesday of the month at the Boardman library. Help plan and support teen activities at the library on April 5 at 6:30 p.m. Meet new people and have fun. Newcomers are always welcome. This club is for teens in grades 7-12.
Check into chess
Join the Boardman library on April 2 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. as they play chess that afternoon. A family program for all ages. If you would like to learn to play, they’ll be happy to teach you.
It’s all about yarn
Bring in your crochet, knitting, plastic canvas or “anything with yarn” project and learn from one another at the Boardman library on April 21 at 11 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring all yarn UFOs (unfinished objects). This event is for adults.
Google Drive
Learn to use one of the prominent tools in scheduling today at the Boardman library on April 22 at 9:30 a.m. Learn the basics of using Google Calendar including adding events, linking documents, adding and sharing calendars, printing calendars, sending/accepting/declining invitations and color coding. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for information services or register online using the events calendar. This program is for adults.
Research before you buy
Learn how to locate consumer reviews for many different products using library resources at the Boardman library on April 24 at 6:30 p.m. Technology, housewares, automobiles and other products will all be included. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for information services or register online using the events calendar. This event is for adults.
I Read YA! book club
This club is for adult fans of Young Adult literature who are ages 18 and up. Talk about why you like YA at the Boardman library on April 17 at 6:30 p.m. Read and discuss. This month you will be discussing “A Thousand Boy Kisses” by Tillie Cole. This club is for adults.
Reader’s Choice book club
You will discuss “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper” by Phaedra Patrick. Share your favorite books and find out what new ones are being published at the Boardman library on April 10 at 7 p.m. They will preview May’s book, “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith.
Library closings
All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system will be closed on April 15 and 16.
Brunch and Egg Hunt at Greenbriar
Greenbriar Healthcare Center will be hosting Brunch with The Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt on April 1 at 10 a.m. This event is free and open to the public. The brunch will begin at 10 a.m. at the Greenbriar Healthcare Center and the egg hunt will begin at 11 a.m. The egg hunt will be for children up to age 12. To Attend the free brunch, RSVP to Meghan Miller, Activity Director at 330-726-3700.
Ham loaf sale
Boardman United Methodist Church, located at 6809 Market St, in Boardman, will once again be selling their delicious ham loaves on April 4 starting at 1 p.m. and lasting until they are sold out. The loaves will be sold in packages of six for $15. There will be no pre-orders.
Pulled pork dinner to be April 1
Bethel Lutheran Church will be hosting a fundraising pulled pork dinner on April 1 from 4-7 p.m. This is to benefit the Mikey Schuster Scholarship Fund. Tickets for adults are $10 and $4 for children. The menu includes pulled pork, baked beans, cheesy potatoes, cole slaw, buns, drink and desserts. There is also an alternate menu for children including hot dogs, tater tots and applesauce. Tickets go on sale on March 5.
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.
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 & audiobooks, researching a topic, discovering new books & authors to read & 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 event is for teens and adults.