F.Y.I.

Packard band to mark its 62nd anniversary with a free concert

WARREN

The Packard Band’s 62nd anniversary concert will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, featuring the premiere performance of “The Packard Legacy,” composed by Charles Sayre.

A professor of composition at Reinhardt University, Sayre was commissioned to write the two-part piece. Admission is free.

The program also will feature several marches and a Broadway overture. Stephen L. Gage is the conductor, and Thomas A. Groth will be the announcer for Sunday’s concert.

Parto’s Golf Center Halloween party

YOUNGSTOWN

Parto’s Golf Center, 2231 Coitsville-Hubbard Road, will present its annual Halloween party for children Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. Admission is $5 and includes face painting, an obstacle course, games, cupcakes, pumpkin decorating, mini-hay-wagon rides and more. Call 330-743-6718 for information.

Trunk or Treat for families at church

GIRARD

The First Presbyterian Church, 890 Churchill Road, will present Trunk or Treat on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. This all-ages event will include games, music, refreshments, pumpkins and candy distribution. In case of rain, the event will be held inside. For information, call 330-505-1192.

‘Preserving History’ lecture at Bond House

CANFIELD

The Canfield Historical Society’s fall lecture series will begin today at 7 p.m. when William Lawson, director of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, speaks on “Preserving History.” The lecture will be at the Bond House, 44 W. Main St. Admission is free.

Guests are encouraged to bring photos or documents relating to Canfield History to be scanned by the CHS to add to its collection. Call 330-533-3458 for information.

‘Momma’s Boy’ play starring Robin Givens coming to Powers

YOUNGSTOWN

The stage play “Momma’s Boy,” starring Johnny Gill, Robin Givens, Nephew Tommy, Jackee and Anthony Brown, will come to Powers Auditorium on Nov. 28 for a 7:30 p.m. performance.

Tickets range from $43.50 to $73.50 and are available at youngstownsymphony.com, by phone at 330-744-0264 and at the DeYor Performing Arts Center box office, 260 W. Federal St., downtown

The play asks the question, “What happens when a mother hangs on to her son too long?”

Set in the inner city, the play follows Aaron and Autumn, who are police officers in a town plagued by violence.

Autumn is forced to move into Aaron’s home with her sons, whom she has spoiled. She decides to confront Aaron about his own relationship with his mother, who has resided with him for the past 10 years.