Poland Community Briefs

November 24, 2017 at 12:00a.m.

Junior League hosts membership recruitment

Since its founding in 1901 by social activist Mary Harriman, The Junior League has evolved into one of the oldest and largest women’s volunteer organizations in the world. The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) is now 160,000-plus members strong with 291 Leagues in four countries. In continuing that long tradition, the Junior League of Youngstown is hosting a membership recruitment event on Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Vintage Estate in Boardman. The group is inviting interested women from the Mahoning Valley to meet local members and to learn more about the league’s spirit in voluntarism, leadership development and opportunities and our impact in the community. The Junior League of Youngstown is partnering with Sassy Sisters Boutique on the go to have a pop up boutique at the event. They will bring the fashion and latest styles. Wardrobe items are handpicked by two Sassy Opposite which allows something for everyone. As a member of The Junior League, you will have opportunities with unique volunteer experiences, new friendships and a path to improve personal and professional skills. If you are interested in becoming a new member for the 2017-2018 League year or if you would like more information about the Junior League of Youngstown, visit www.jlyoungstown.org or contact the League office at 330-743-3200.

Friends of the Poland Library to meet on Dec. 5

There will be a Friends of the Poland Library meeting on Dec. 5 at 9:45 a.m. with a short business meeting. A celebration of “Cookies and Carolers” will follow the business meeting. The group will share Christmas stories, trivia and will listen to the Poland Seminary High School student choral group “harmonically speaking” under the direction of Shannon Nicholson. Hostesses will be Mary Lou Carbon, Philomena Mazzarino, Betty Maruschek and Ann Trefethern. Donations of books, magazines, CDs and DVDs are accepted at all meetings for the Poland Friends Book Cart. The meetings are open to the public. New members are welcome and membership dues are $10 for the year.

Carlozzi Financial Services to host funds drive

Carlozzi Financial Services is again helping local families in need this holiday season. The public is invited to join Carlozzi Financial Services and their clients to give a monetary donation to Second Harvest Food Bank. A monetary donation in the form of a check made payable to Second Harvest Food Bank will be accepted. The check can be mailed to Carlozzi Financial Services, 831 Southwestern Run, Suite 1, Poland, OH, 44514. For more information, visit www.CarlozziFinancialServices.com Last year, Carlozzi Financial Services collected $1,000 in monetary donations. Mark Carlozzi is hoping that this year will be even greater. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 2.

Audubon Society to talk turkey at Nov. 28 meeting

The Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley invites the public to “Let’s Talk Turkey” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 28 at the Canfield library. How did the turkey get its name? What is a group of turkeys called? How long do turkeys live? How fast can they run and fly? Find out the answers to these and other interesting “turkey facts” with Bob Coggeshall, including many photographs of turkeys taken in Mill Creek Park.

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.

Trim a tree for November

Children of all ages can decorate an ornament for the library’s all seasons tree during library hours in November.

Bond with babies and books

Every Wednesday at the Poland library at 10 a.m., caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months-old will have 20 minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize.

Join the library for a puzzle swap

Swap six of your once done jigsaw puzzles with others. This adult program takes place every second Wednesday of the month at the Boardman library at 4 p.m. For more information, call the Development Office at 330-740-6086.

Nutcracker sweets party at the library

Get the holidays crackin’ by attending the Nutcracker Sweets Party at the Poland library on Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Featuring activities and games inspired by the classic story, the music of Tchaikovsky and, of course, a candy bar, this program will surely satisfy your sweet tooth and is for children of all ages.

Join a yoga class

Friends of PLYMC is sponsoring a yoga class every Wednesday at the Poland library at 5 p.m. The fee is $10 per session, and you can pay as you attend. For more information, call the Development Office at 330-740-6086.

Relax and read to therapy dog, Roxie

Roxie is a registered therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International. She will be visiting the Poland library on Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. Each child in grades 1-4 will be given a 15-minute reading session while spots remain. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland library to register.

Nutcracker sweets party at the library

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.

Learn to spot internet romance scams

If that special someone you connect with online seems too good to be true or if your family member or friend is considering sending money to a “soul mate” that they met on the Internet, join the Poland library on Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. as they welcome the Sisterhood Hunters, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending internet romance scams by scouring the internet to expose scammers. Gain valuable information on how these individuals steal millions of dollars a year from unsuspecting victims and how the Sisterhood works to shut them down. This program is for adults only.

Bond 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 Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. Learn easy corresponding signs to learn and share with your little ones.

Tales and talk offered at the library

Join the Poland library every Thursday at 10:30 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.

Poland Lions sponsors “Blanket of Kindess” drive

The Poland Lions Club is collecting new and gently used washable blankets and comforters in all sizes for children and families in need. Donations are accepted Nov. 1-31. Drop off sites are Poland Methodist Church, Poland Home Savings and Loan, LA France Cleaners, Farmers National Bank, Wittenaures Cafe and First National Bank on Boardman Poland Road. Monetary donations can be mailed to: The Poland Lions Blanket Drive, PO Box 5424 Poland, OH 44514.

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 320 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.