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Interim acupuncturist begins at wellness center
The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center in Boardman recently announced that they are bringing in Lauren Berendt M.Ac.O.M., L.Ac. to continue acupuncture services while Valentina Khoury Dubasik, ND, LAc, LOM goes on maternity leave. Lauren Berendt M.Ac.O.M., L.Ac. began seeing patients on Oct. 25 at Ohio Naturopathic, located at 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite D3, in Boardman. For more information about scheduling an acupuncture or naturopathic medicine consultation, call 330-729-1350 or go to OhioND.com.
Knitting guild to meet on Nov. 14
The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will meet on Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rotary Community Building in Fair Park in Canfield. The guild will have its annual fall potluck. This will be followed by the hat contest for “Lids for Kids” and prizes will be awarded. Anyone interested in joining the group or donating yarn for their charity work can contact wrkg.ohio@gmail.com.
November is diabetes awareness month
Austintown Podiatry Associates, located at 1300 South Canfield-Niles Road in Austintown, is providing a free vascular, neurological and diabetic foot screening exams to all patients without insurance for the entire month of November. Physician’s on site are Drs. Larry and Catherine Karlock, Dr. Flauto, Dr. Arters and Dr. Abadco. For questions or to book an appointment, call 330-792-6519.
Book-a-Librarian offers additional help
If you would like a personal introduction to resources available at the library or need more time with a librarian than you can get over the phone or if you just walk in, this program is for you. 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 or the internet; downloading e-books and audiobooks, researching a topic, discovering new books and authors, 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 to book a librarian at ay of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.
Library holiday closing
All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system will be closed on Nov. 23 for Thanksgiving.
Carve Out winners
Boardman Township Park thanks all the participants who carved pumpkins for its Pumpkin Carve Out Contest. All the pumpkins are on display at the Park through Oct. 31. This year’s winners were, in the preschool division - Aris Lee Garrett (first place), Issa Rafeedie (second place); kindergarten through fourth-grade division - Hunter Davanzo (first place), Spencer Baulo (second place); fifth- through eighth-grade division - Ava Davanzo (first place), Louie Bayo (second place); and ninth-grade through adult - Emily Rutledge and Anne Rutledge (tied for first place) and Amy Rigby (second place). Boardman Park thanks the following local businesses who donated prizes and their time to making the Pumpkin Carve-Out Contest and Boo Thru the Woods events a success: Advanced America, Armstrong, Bare Root Landscaping, Boardman Fire Department, Boardman Bounce, Burgan Real Estate, Camelot Lanes, Chick-Fil-A, Coaches (Boardman), Dairy Queen (Boardman), Dunkin’ Donuts (Boardman-Canfield Road and Struthers Locations), Eat’n Park, Elite Little Talents Daycare, Home Savings Bank, iHeart Media, Italian Village Pizza, Little Paws Apparel, Pepsi, Pizza Joe’s (Boardman), Primanti Brothers, Quaker Steak and Lube, Sarah’s Cleaning, Sport Clips, State Farm Paul Gillern Agent, Tinseltown7, Walmart and Western and Southern Life.
Getting a restful night’s sleep seminar
The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center in Boardman will be hosting a free natural health seminar titled, “Getting a Restful Night’s Sleep,” on Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. If you have ever found yourself frustrated and awake in the middle of the night, asking, “why can’t I sleep,” you’re not alone. An estimated 50-70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders or sleep deprivation. Join Dr. Ted Suzelis, ND to discover the simple, natural things you can do to help you get the restful, restorative sleep you need every night. The seminar will take place at the Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, located at 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite D3, in Boardman (Southbridge West Complex). For more information or to reserve your seat, call 330-729-1350 or go to OhioND.com. The event is free, but RSVP is required.
Mahoning County Red Cross visits the library
There will be a blood drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross, which proudly serves the needs of St. Elizabeth Hospital, at the Boardman library on Nov. 24 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. For appointments, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Blood pressure screening offered at the library
The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross will be at the Boardman library on Nov. 6 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Tales and talk offered at the library
Join the Boardman library every Wednesday at 10 a.m. for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader. This program is catered to children ages 2-3.
Bond with babies and books
Every Tuesday at the Boardman library at 10 a.m., caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months will have 20 minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize.
Listen to presentation with Jessie McClain
The Friends of the Boardman library will present “The Power of Words and the Holocaust” with Jessie McClain on Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Boardman library. This program is for adults.
Local authors to meet at the library
Meet local authors and have a book signed. This meet-and-greet and book-signing for local authors will take place on Nov. 30, from 6-8 p.m. at the Boardman library. Authors interested in participating should call the Development Office at 330-740-6086. This event is free and open to the public.
Writing from ife: Question Me workshop offered at the library
On Nov. 28 at 10. a.m. at the Boardman library, learn to use the interview format as a way to invoke stories. Have you ever had a terrible haircut? What would you say to a young person whose heart is freshly broken? The group will use questions like these as a way into intriguing story writing. To reserve a spot, call the library at 330-744-8636 or register using the library’s online calendar. This event is for adults.
Join the Reader’s Choice book club
This adult book club will meet on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Boardman library. The discussion will be about “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly. Share your favorite books and find out what new ones are being published. The group will preview December’s book, “After the Fall” by Noah Hawley.
Jewel with safety pins
Create fun and fashionable jewelry from beads and safety pin at the Boardman library on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. This programs is offered for tweens and teens.
Join an introduction to proposal writing workshop
This newly revised class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation at the Boardman library on Nov. 4 at 9:30 a.m. It will include: the basic elements of a proposal; the “do’s” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal; and how to follow up, whether the answer is yes or no. This program is offered for adults.
Explore the records of the armed forces
Join the Boardman library on Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. for “Leave No Soldier Behind: Finding Our Family Members in Uniform.” Learn how to pursue personnel files and unit histories in order to understand your ancestor’s role in defending this nation’s heritage in this program for teens and adults.
Join a rag rug project at the library
Bring in your crochet, knitting or anything with yarn project and learn from one another at the Boardman library on Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. Watch a rag rug demonstration as they cut old T-shirts and make yarn from fabric. Supplies needed to make a rag rug include: 4-6 old T-shirts or 2-3 yards of cotton fabric, sewing scissors, size I or J crochet hook, and a yard stick.
Join the teen advisory board meeting
The Teen Avdisory Board meeting takes place on the first Wednesday of the month at the Boardman library at 6:30 p.m. Help plan and support teen activities at the library, meet new people and have fun. Newcomers are always welcome, and snacks and refreshments will be provided for teens in grades 7-12.
Learn the science of sports
Join the Boardman library and learn the science behind some of your favorite sports on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. There may be running, jumping or throwing involved. This program is for children of all ages, and pre-school children must be accompanied by an adult.
Prepare for Kindergarten through play
At the Baby Brilliant: Playtime at Your Library program on Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. at the Boardman library, patrons will 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 Baby Brilliant program is for children who are ages 2-6 and all children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
“Brown Bear, Brown Bear” celebrates it’s 50th anniversary
Celebrate National Picture Book Month and the 50th Anniversary of the beloved classic “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by Bill Martin Jr. and illustrated by Eric Carle on Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Boardman library. Enjoy activity stations and a snack. This celebration is for children of all ages.
Learn the history of cinema at the Boardman library
Nov. 7, Urban explorer and historian Sean T. Posey traces the evolution of modern cinema through the rich local history of the Mahoning Valley at 7 p.m. at the Boardman library. Books will be available for sale and no reservations will be needed.
Fundraise and shop with softball booster bus trip
The Canfield High School Softball Boosters are hosting their third annual New York City Holiday Shopping and Tourist Site Blitz Dec. 15-17. Spend the day as you wish or join the group at the scheduled bus drop-off and pick-up points (approximate 2.5 hour intervals), including Rockefeller Center, Battery Park (9/11 Memorial), Union Square, Garment District and Times Square. The cost is $139 per person if paid in full by Oct. 21, $134 per person for repeat travelers and $149 per person without a discount. All payments are due by Nov. 15 and no refunds will be issued after this date. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. This is a round-trip from Canfield High School to New York City. For more information and reservations, contact Treasurer John Gomez at 330-402-4784 or jgome@aol.com.
Shoe donation aims to help hurricane victims
Doctors Lawrence Karlock, Catherine Karlock, John Flauto, Joseph Arters and Darleen Abadco, and the staff at Austintown Podiatry Associates are looking to help the victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. They are collecting shoes to donate to the victims who have lost their footwear. If you would like to participate, donate shoes at one of the three offices: 1300 South Canfield-Niles Road, Suite 1, in Austintown; 7010 South Ave., Suite 3, in Boardman or 3802 Elm Road in Warren.
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 Tuesdays at 6 p.m., a meeting will take place at the Oxford House, located at 30 Benton Road in Salem. This location is handicapped accessible. On Thursdays, a meeting will take place 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. At 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, a meeting will take place at New Life Lutheran Church, located at 1181 Churchill-Hubbard Road in Youngstown. This location is also 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.