Canfield Community Briefs

November 10, 2017 at 12:00a.m.

Food drive at Canfield Village Middle School

The Canfield Village Middle School student council is sponsoring a food drive to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank. Non-perishable food items will be collected in homerooms from Nov. 8-30. Last year, CVMS families donated 2,733 pounds of food for Second Harvest Food Bank. There are donation boxes in the school lobby. The most needed items year-round are peanut butter, cereal, canned vegetables, canned fruit, tuna fish, dry pasta, canned soup, macaroni and cheese, boxed stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, gravy mix and canned yams.

Local church to host Gathering Place event

There will be a Gathering Place even at Lord of Life Church, located at 550 N. Broad Street in Canfield, in Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. This Gathering Place program will recognize and honor veterans who have previously signed up at Lord of Life Church office at 330-533-3531 prior to Nov. 6. The program will inform veterans of the many services that are available to them. Lunch will be provided following the program. Arrive promptly at 11 a.m. This is a free community outreach social program offered to all senior citizens that is offered on the second Monday of the month every month. Different games and activities are also offered each month. The contact person for these events is Bernadette Beler at 330-533-6045 or the church at 330-533-3531.

Newcomers group to meet on Nov. 15

The Newcomers of Mahoning Valley will meet on Nov. 15 at Johnny’s restaurant, located at 7807 Market St. Carol Gregg and Helen Laenen are hostesses. Because the topic of immigration is very popular right now, Helen is going to share her experiences leaving her home country and coming to America during WWII. For more information about the organization or reservations, call Jorine at 330-757-7212 or Barbara at 330-758-3934.

High-tea fundraiser to be Nov. 19

The Hopewell Theatre (formerly the Victorian Players) will host a Victorian High-Tea Fundraiser on Nov. 19 from 3-6 p.m. at the Piccadilly Parlour, located at 114 S. Broad St. in Canfield. Proceeds from this fundraiser will support the theater’s handicap accessibility project. A luncheon will be served, beginning at 3:30 p.m., and will consist of a cup of soup (your choice), tea sandwiches, sweets and tea or coffee. Entertainment will be provided. A vendor, who specializes in jewelry made from silverware, will be on the premises with hand-made jewelry items for sale. There will be a live auction of unique, vintage items and a 50/50 raffle, all proceeds going to the handicap accessibility project. Door prizes will be awarded. Victorian dress is encouraged, but not necessary. Due to limited seating, reservations are required. The cost is $30 per person, and $15 of the ticket price is tax deductible. Checks may be sent, payable to the Hopewell Theatre, c/o 17B Hunters Woods Bld., Canfield, OH 44406. Your check is your receipt. For further information, or to make a reservation, call 330-533-8789 and ask for Marlene.

Audubon Society to talk turkey at Nov. 28 meeting

Join the Niles SCOPE for square dancing

The Friendly Squares will host their monthly square dance on Nov. 11 from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Niles SCOPE Center, located at 14 E. State St. in Niles. Gene Hammond will be the caller and Frankie Hammond will be calling line dances. The theme for the dance is Gospel Night. This will be a high/low dance with alternating tips for new dancers currently taking lessons and tips for more experienced dancers. Dress is casual and light refreshments will be served. There is a $6 donation per person at the door. For additional information, call Gene Hammond at 330-506-3370.

Canfield High School presents “Singin’ in the Rain”

“Singin’ in the Rain” will be performed as the fall musical at Canfield High School on Nov. 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a matinee performance on Nov. 19 at 2:30 p.m. The show will feature about 50 students from the Canfield Players Drama Club. Ticket costs are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Reserved seating tickets are available by calling the ticket line at 330-702-7128. A special discount of $10 per seat is available to groups of ten or more for the Sunday matinee performance. In the event that the Canfield football team is in a playoff game on Nov. 17, the opening night will be moved to Nov. 16 and all tickets for the Friday performance will be honored on Thursday. Patrons can check the status on Nov. 13 by calling the ticket line at 330-702-7128.

Canfield church offers holiday grief workshop

Canfield United Methodist Church is offering a one-time workshop for people struggling with grief this holiday season. To assist grieving members of the community in coping during this time, “Getting through the Holidays after Facing Loss” will be offered Nov. 19 from 11:45 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. A light lunch will be served and donations for lunch are appreciated. Reservations are requested by Nov. 13 to the church office at 330-533-9801, and the community is welcome.

Raptors: birds of prey (Mahoning County Extension)

Join the Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists on Nov. 15 to learn about many issues surrounding birds of prey, including environmental concerns, license requirements and rescue suggestions. Heather Merritt, from Birds in Flight Sanctuary, will speak on her past experiences, and share some interesting facts about raptors. This event will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Canfield library, located at 43 W. Main Street in Canfield. Registration is free, but space is limited so reservations are required. To register, stop in at the Mahoning County Extension Office, call at 330-533-5538 or visit go.osu.edu/Raptor.

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.

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.

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.

Check blood pressure at the library

A Salem area nurse will be visiting the Canfield library on Nov. 15 from 1-2 p.m. to check blood pressure.

Swap coupons at the library

Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Drop in during library hours to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons

Get up and move during story time

“Gotta Move Story Time” is for children who are ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a care-giver. Join the Canfield library every Thursday at 10 a.m. and at 11:30 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.

Tales and talk offered at the library

Join the Canfield library every Tuesday 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 Thursday at the Canfield library at 10 a.m., caregivers and their little ones who are ages 6-23 months will have 20 minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize.

Join the November book club meeting

The Canfield library’s monthly book club, “Off the Shleves,” will be discussing “News of the World” by Paulette Jiles on Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. and Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. “Britt-Marie Was here” by Fredrik Backman will be December’s read, and “The Widow” by Fiona Barton will be discussed in January.

Join a chair yoga class

Sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC, Chair Yoga classes are offered every Friday in November at the Canfield library at 10 a.m. Pay as you attend at $10 per class. Be sure to dress comfortably. For more information, call the Development Office at 330-740-6086

Mah-Jongg Mondays at the library

Drop in to play Mah-Jongg with others who love the game every Monday during November at the Canfield library. Games begin at 1 p.m. Bring your own Mah-Jongg set or share with a friend. Mah-Jongg sets are not provided in this program for adults and teens.

Join the Forever Young book club

If you love reading young adult books, join the Canfield library where the group will be reading and discussing a different young adult book every month. November’s meeting with be the 14th at 6:30 p.m. This month, the group will be discussing “Scythe” by Neal Shusterman. This program is for adults.

Pinterest for beginners

Join the Canfield library on Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. in this beginner’s class on how to set up a Pinterest account, search for items (like recipes or craft ideas), create boards and save pins. Space is limited, and registration is required. This event is for adults. An email account is required before attending. Call 330-744-8636 to register.

Basic Microsoft Word class offered at Canfield

Learn very basic computer skills involving the Microsoft Office Word program at the Canfield library on Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. This is a beginner’s class for adults that will cover cut and paste and the Word menus. Space is limited, so call 330-744-8636 to register.

Build a clay-bot

Model your own clay-bot on a wind-up walker at the Canfield library on Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. Whether cute, crazy or ghastly, it’s your creation, so go for it. Snacks provided are provided at this program for tweens who are ages 9-12.

Color for grown ups

Join the Canfield library on Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. and tap into your creative side with the newest relaxation craze - coloring for grown-ups. Colored pencils and markers will be provided, along with intricate abstract and themed design sheets. This program is for teens and adults only.

Read to a therapy dog

Read to the Canfield library’s favorite therapy dogs. Bring your own book, or the library will find one for you. This program is the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. and is for children in grades kindergarten and up. The therapy dogs are provided by Pawz for People, a Community Partner of Pet Partners, a local Pet Therapy group.

Santa Claus is coming to the library

You’d better not pout on Nov. 25 at 11 a.m. when Santa comes down the book stacks at the Canfield library and listens to every wish. Meet Santa, and afterwards have fun making chocolate-covered pretzels with frosting and sprinkles. Children of all ages can play games and make a craft

Hoarding: a simple look at a complex disorder

Molly Suehr and Rachel Cline, trained under the direction of Cory Chalmers, host of A&E’s “Hoarders” TV show will help participants understand hoarding disorder at the Canfield library on Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will provide a definition, an idea of the prevalence of hoarders, the varying levels of hoarding and the differing hoarding types. What type of person hoards? You may be surprised. This event is for adults.

Coupon Swap at the library

Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Drop in during library hours to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons.

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.

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.