Poland Community Briefs

September 15, 2017 at 12:00a.m.

Kravitz Deli celebrates owner’s birthday with $6 corned beef

Kravitz Delicatessen is celebrating owner Jack Kravitz’s 60th birthday with corned beef sandwiches for $6 on Sept. 19 while supplies last. The sale will begin at 10 a.m. at Kravitz locations in the Poland library, the Garden Caf at Fellows Riverside Gardens and in Liberty, located at 3135 Belmont Avenue. In 2014, Kravitz Delicatessen was recognized by Case Western Reserve University as one of the Weatherhead 100 fastest growing businesses in Northeast Ohio. It was the only food business to earn the award that year, and one of only two businesses recognized from the Mahoning Valley. Learn more about Kravitz Delicatessen by visiting its website at www.kravitzdeli.com, or follow them on Facebook.

Prince of Peace has change in Sunday morning schedule

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located at 2985 Center Road in Poland, is changing its Sunday morning schedule, beginning on Rally Day, Sept. 17. Sunday School classes for pre-K through third grade, and for adults, will be offered beginning at 9:15 a.m. and worship with Holy Communion begins at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 330-757-3272 during office hours, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Dobbins raises money for hurricane relief

Some of the smallest Poland Bulldogs are coming together with older Bulldogs to raise money for hurricane relief. The PTO at Dobbins Elementary is selling raffle tickets for “Lunch with a Bulldog.” Raffle winners will get to sit on the stage with varsity football players and cheerleaders for lunch on Sept. 22. Raffle tickets are on sale at lunch through Sept. 21. One ticket costs $1 or you can buy six tickets for $5. Dobbins PTO is donating all of the money raised to the Red Cross for hurricane relief.

PSHS hosts financial aid workshop

There will be a financial aid workshop at Poland Seminary High School on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. This workshop is geared to parents of graduating seniors and is intended to answer the many questions concerning the financial aid process. Parents of juniors are also welcome to attend to get an idea of what is forthcoming. Speakers at the workshop will be Gina McHenry from YSU’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship, along with Poland High School’s Guidance Counselors, Mike Vagas and Judy Volosin. Specific topics to be addressed include types of financial aid, how the financial aid process works, completing the FAFSA, alternative funding sources for higher education and a questions and answers session.

Holy Family seniors to meet

The Holy Family Seniors Group will meet on Sept. 18 at 11:30 a.m. in Holy Family Parish Hall, located at 2729 Center Road in Poland. Hostesses for this meeting will be Martha Antol, Loretta Bodnark and Carol Huck. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by Bingo and card games. Questions should be directed to Ruth Burns, President, at 330-757-1334 or to Laurie Fox, Secretary/Treasurer, at 330-536-8850.

Historical society to have meeting and bus trip

The Poland Historical Society will host its next meeting on Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Little Red Schoolhouse, located at 4515 Center Road (State Route 224) in Poland Township. Following the meeting at 7:30 p.m., there will be a program about the history of Poland churches. Earlier this year, the Society had representatives from the four oldest churches in Poland talk about their history. This month, the focus will be on the next four oldest churches in Poland: Holy Family Catholic Church, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Poland Village Baptist Church and Bethel Friends Church. The Society has announced plans for a fundraiser bus trip to Cambridge, Ohio to visit Charles Dickens Village on Nov. 15. The bus departs from Poland Methodist Church, located at 1940 Boardman-Poland Road (State Route 224) at 8:30 a.m. and arrives in Cambridge at 11 a.m. The day’s schedule includes a guided tour of the Dickens Historical Village mannequins; Kennedy’s Bakery; Guernsey County Historical Society; lunch on your own at Theo’s, a home-cooking style restaurant; downtown shopping in unique shops; Cambridge Glass Museum and Dickens Courthouse Light Show. The bus departs for home at 6 p.m. The cost is $85 per person and includes bus and all admissions, lunch not included. Proceeds will benefit the efforts of the Poland Historical Society in preserving the history of Poland. Reservations can be made by sending your name, address, phone number and email address, along with check made payable to Poland Historical Society, and mail to the Historical Society, PO Box 5052, Poland, OH 44514 before Oct. 13. Questions should be directed to Larry Bartos at 330-757-4223.

Yoga class

Friends of PLYMC is sponsoring a Yoga Class every Wednesday in September from 5-6 p.m. at the Poland branch library in the meeting room. Pay as you attend at $10 per session. This event is for adults.

Local chapter of Military Officers Association to meet

The Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter of the Military Officers Association (MSVC-MOAA) will host the 2017 Ohio Council of Chapters Convention to take place at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station (YARS) in Vienna on Sept. 22 and 23. This is the first time the state-wide convention will be hosted by the local chapter and the first time it is taking place in the Youngstown-Warren area. MOAA members from chapters all across the state representing seven regional councils will converge at the Consolidated Activities Center at the Youngstown Air Base on Sept. 22 with registration and a meet-and-greet social starting at 6 p.m.

Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled for Sept. 18

The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will be on Sept. 18 from 6-8 p.m. in the small meeting room at the Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, located at 43 W. Main St. in Canfield. Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend. Led by professional writer Nancy Christie, author of “Traveling Left Of Center And Other Stories” and “Rut-Busting Book for Writers,” the two-hour sessions offer an opportunity for members to get group feedback on ‘works-in-progress.’ Christie will also be discussing plans for the upcoming “Celebrate Short Fiction” Day event in December. For more information, contact Nancy Christie at nancy@nancychristie.com.

ABWA network council to have fall event on Sept. 24

The Network Council of Mahoning Valley ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) is sponsoring it’s fall event celebrating the founding of the organization. The function will take place on Sept. 24 at A La Cart Catering in Canfield. Area women are invited to attend this event. Doors will open at noon. The meal will be served at 1 p.m., consisting of a buffet of stuffed chicken, stuffed shells, roast pork, au gratin potatoes, California medley vegetables, assorted salads and an apple dumpling with ice cream for dessert. The speaker for this occasion will be Kara White-Peska, the innkeeper of the historical Peter Allen Inn and event center in Kinsman. Tickets are $20 per person. Tickets can be purchased in advance only by calling Shirley Pappagallo at 330-270-9779. The deadline for reservations is Sept. 18.

Blood drive

There will be a blood drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross at the Poland library on Sept. 26 from 12:30-6:30 p.m., proudly serving the needs of St. Elizabeth Hospital. For appointments, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). This event is for adults.

Yoga class

Bonding with babies and books

This event, taking place on every Wednesday in September at 10 a.m. at the Poland library, is for caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months-old. There will be 20 minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize.

Tales and talk for 2’s and 3’s

Join the Poland library every Thursday in September at 10:30 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

“Dragons Love Tacos”

Go to the Poland library on Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. for a program on “Dragons Love Tacos.” Based on the best-selling books by Adam Rubin, the library’s fiesta includes story time, games and a taco craft bar. This is nacho average program, so bring the whole family. Snacks will be served. This event is for children of all ages.

Classic book has 50th anniversary

The classic children’s book “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?,” written by Bill Martin, Jr. and illustrated by Eric Carle, is 50-years-old. Help the Poland library celebrate with stories, games, crafts and snacks on Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. This event is for children of all ages.

Listen and create

Listen to a story and then create something special at the Poland library on Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. For September, listen to the story, “Fall is Not Easy,” by Marty Kelley, and then make your own tree. This event is for children of all ages.

Trim a tree for September

Decorate an ornament during regular hours in September for the Poland library’s all-seasons tree. This event is for children of all ages.

Read to Roxie

Relax and read to Roxie on Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Poland library. Roxie is a registered therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session while spots remain. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland library to register. This event is for grades 1-4.

Banned book bingo and pop trivia

Celebrate banned book week by playing bingo featuring covers of some of the most banned books on Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Poland library. You will also play some pop trivia games. Prizes will be awarded and snacks will be served. This event is for grades 5-12.

Snack and learn sign language

This event is for fifth-eighth graders: go to the Poland library on Sept. 29 at 3:30 p.m. to learn sign language and about Deaf culture through fun, interactive games and activities. A snack will be provided.

Marketing with statistics

Join Stuart Gibbs, the Business and Investment Center librarian, on Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Poland library for a seminar that is geared for entrepreneurs, business leaders and anyone interested in learning about competitors, potential clients, industry-specific economic forecasts, targeting new markets and market research. The featured databases, DemographicsNow - Library Edition, Neilson Segmentation and Market Solutions and ReferenceUSA’s U.S. Consumers/Lifestyles, bring timely and authoritative data and insights for your marketing plan. Other sources, including American FactFinder and trade associations for statistics, will also be discussed. Companies pay thousands for this type of information and it is available to everyone for free, right in their local library branch. This seminar will demonstrate access from your phone and computer. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for Information Services or register online using the events calendar. This event is for adults.

Connect with digital media at the library

If you would like to learn how to download free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, complete issues of magazines and more to your computer and mobile devices, attend this class at the Poland library on Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland branch to register. This event is for adults.

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 Thursdays 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