Friday, September 29, 2017
Mill Creek ABWA chapter to meet on Oct. 10
The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) will host its Oct. 10 meeting at A La Cart Catering in Canfield. Networking will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The speaker for the evening will be Cindy Best from Howard Hanna Realtors. She will speak about how she got started in the business and the current trends in the real estate world. The menu will include Southern baked chicken, Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, salad, Jello, applesauce and apple cake for dessert. The cost is $18. Reservations may be made by calling Marilyn Abramski at 330-726-2507 or Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089 by Sept. 30. The public is welcome.
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.
Get help with your resume
If you are getting ready to apply for a job or wondering how can you present yourself to prospective employers, a well-written resume is an effective way to market yourself and highlight your unique job qualifications. This class, which will take place on Oct. 7 at 3:30 p.m. at the Austintown library, will introduce you to resume writing resources that will help you achieve that goal. Class size is limited and registration is required.
The flower shop at MCCTC opens for business
The student-run flower shop at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will opened for its fall open house beginning on Sept. 22 and will be open throughout the month of October. A variety of fall silk floral arrangements and wreaths will be available. Fall mums are also available for sale and can be dressed for a gift or planted outside. The shop will be decorated and open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. during this time. Extended hours are available upon request. Choose from the selection of pre-made items or purchase materials elsewhere and the students can create a beautiful piece for you. Fresh arrangements for any occasion can be made to order with a few days notice. Also they are taking orders for homecoming corsages. For more information, call 330-729-4000, ext. 1672 or ext. 1671.
Tea and Mystery book club
Join the Austintown library on Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. to sip tea and discuss your latest mystery novel find. This event is for adults.
Finish the scary story
If you enjoy writing and creating or just love horror and anything scary, show the Austintown library what your imagination can do by finishing off its scary story. You can find the beginning of the story and full details/directions at the Austintown library during the month of October, or on its Facebook page (Library Mahoning County). Submissions can be sent via email to finishthescarystory@gmail.com or cab be dropped off at the Austintown library. One winner will be announced at the end of the month. This event is for adults.
Sausage and pancake breakfast
Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of Columbus 3930 are sponsoring a sausage and pancake breakfast on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the parish center, located at 4500 Norquest Blvd. in Austintown. The menu consists of sausage, a variety of pancakes and beverages. The cost for adults is $5 and $3 for children, ages 12 and younger.
Turn the page with other book lovers
If you love books or are looking for a good read, hear what others are reading and share your favorite read at the Austintown library on Oct. 18 at 6 p.m., or just come in and join the fun at the Page Turners book club. This event is for adults.
Join the chit chat with chapter chat
Love books? Come to the Chapter Chat Book Club where we will be reading and discussing a book together every month! Each month will be a new genre. Call the Austintown library at 330-744-8636 to find out this month’s exciting read. Light refreshments will be served. This event is for adults on Oct. 2 and 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Austintown library.
Friendly Squares have have Halloween dance on Oct. 14
The Friendly Squares will host its monthly square dance on Oct. 14 from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Niles SCOPE Center, located at 14 E. State Street in Niles. Neil Harner will be the caller and Frankie Hammond will be calling line dances. The theme for the dance is Halloween. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Cider and donuts will be served by the refreshment committee. There is a $6 donation per person at the door. For additional information, call Gene Hammond at 330-506-3370.
The rest is history book club to meet
Join ...And the Rest is History book club for lively discussions of the group’s latest readings in history and historical fiction on Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. at the Austintown library. There are no assigned titles. Pick a subject that sparks your interest, and share your thoughts on your selection. All areas of history and historical fiction are welcome. This event is for adults.
Book a librarian
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, 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, the internet, downloading e-books and audiobooks, researching a topic, discovering new books and authors and 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 for library hours at any library.
Connect with digital media
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, this event at the Austintown library on Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. is for you. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the specific branch to register. This event is for adults and teens. No registration is required.
Word for beginners
Learn very basic computer skills involving the Microsoft Office Word program on Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Austintown library. This is a beginner’s class that will cover cut and paste and the Word menus. Space is limited. Call 330-744-8636 to register and specify library and Basic Microsoft Word Class. This event is for adults.
Create paper crafts at the library
Join the Austintown library every month for Paper Crafting Corner to learn how to create a different paper craft. The next event will be Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. Register with the library to join.
Join Art with Andrea
If you have always wanted to create your very own painting, join the Austintown library on Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. and they will take you step-by-step to create your very own work of art. Space is limited. Call 330-744-8636 to register. This event is for adults and teens.
Library hosts annual memorial contest
The ninth annual Danielle Scott Memorial Writing Contest is running from Oct. 1-31 this year. Danielle Scott was a beloved Teen Advisory Board member who lost her battle to cancer. The libraries are sponsoring the ninth annual Danielle Scott Memorial Writing Contest to honor Danielle and her love of writing. The format of the writing contest this year is a six-word memoir. A Six-Word Memoir Æ is the story of your life—some part of it or all of it—told in exactly six words. Entries may be submitted online at http://www.libraryvisit.org/danielle or on standard 8 inch by 11 inch paper to any public library in Mahoning County by Oct. 31. If you submit your entry online, select the writing type (poem) and be sure to include your phone number. Hard copies must be typed. Be sure to include your name, telephone number, grade and school on your entry. Entries are not returnable. One winner will be chosen and will be awarded a plaque and a monetary prize. Eligibility: All entrants must be in grades 7-12 and either live in or attend school in Mahoning County.
Finish the Scary Story
If you enjoy writing and creating or just love horror and anything scary, show the Austintown library what your imagination can do by finishing off its scary story. You can find the beginning of the story and full details/directions at the Austintown library, or on the library’s Facebook page (Library Mahoning County). Submissions can be sent via email to finishthescarystory@gmail.com or can be dropped off at the Austintown library during the month of October. One winner will be announced at the end of the month. This event is for teens.
Build a robot at the library
Learn about Lego WeDo Robots on Oct. 13 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Austintown library. Children will work through the stages of building and programming a robot that will pull objects. This is for those in grades 1-4. Call 330-744-8636 to register. Space is limited.
Lego my library
Meet and enjoy creating Lego designs at the Austintown library on Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. Legos will be provided. This event is for children who are ages 6 and up.
Quarter auction presented to benefit local charities
The GFWC/Ohio Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League is hosting its second Quarter Auction on Oct. 21 at Saint Nicholas Social Hall, located at 764 Fifth Street in Struthers. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bidding starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and the proceeds will benefit local charities. Chips, popcorn, water and soda will be available for purchase. Bring your quarters, friends and have some fun. For questions or tickets, call RoseAnn Winner or Tina Bellino at 330-314-4858, Quarter Auction Chairwomen. Tickets are also available from league members.
On Sept. 30, the North Bloomfield Historical Society will host a Square Dance at the Town Hall, located at state routes 45 and 87, from 7-9:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The admission is $5 per person. For more information, call 330-506-3370.
Austintown Fitch hosts financial aid night
On Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Fitch High School cafeteria, the Guidance Department will host a financial aid night for college bound students and their parent/guardians. Gina McHenry, Financial Aid representative for Youngstown State University, will inform students and parents about the FAFSA and the financial aid process when applying to colleges and universities.
Fitch orchestra in need of instrument donations
The Fitch High School orchestra program is asking the community for instrument donations for students unable to rent or buy their own. Orchestra Instructor Sara Eliser said she is specifically looking for violins, violas, cellos and double basses to grow the orchestra program. All donations can be brought to Fitch High School and would be greatly appreciated by the students of the program.
Night at the Races event announced
Friends of Fido and Legacy Dog Rescue will host a Night at the Races on Oct. 14 at the Saxon Club, located at 710 S. Meridian Road in Youngstown. The doors will open at 6 p.m., with the first race running at 7 p.m. Admission is $10. In addition to the Chinese Auction, there will be a 50/50 raffle, lottery tree, food and alcohol for sale. Pre sale tickets are available now. Call Jenn at 330-719-5569 or Shirley at 330-720-7216 if you would like to purchase yours early. Friends of Fido and Legacy Dog Rescue are both 501 (3) nonprofit organizations. All contributions to either organization are tax deductible.
Bring the family to Halloween story time
Enjoy Halloween stories, activities and snacks. Come in costume and you will trick or treat throughout the library. This event is for children of all ages at the Austintown library and will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 24.
Read to Reese
On the second Saturday of each month, go to the Austintown library and read to Reese, a therapy dog from Pet Partners. Bring your own book, or the librarians will find one for you, and read to a furry friend. Registration is required. Space is limited. Register online or by calling 330-744-8636 and ask for the Austintown library. This event is for school-age children, and this month’s event will take place at 11 a.m. on Oct. 14.
Use your thinking skills
Can you guess the picture book from the cut up cover at the Austintown library? One winner chosen at random from correct entries. This event is for children of all ages during library hours for the month of October.
October is grab and go
Make a craft at the Austintown library to take home. Crafts are for children of all ages. Crafts will be available during library hours for the month of October.
Get up and move at the library
Gotta Move Story Time is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. Join the Austintown library 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, dance, talk and play every Thursday in October at 10 a.m.
Celebrate Goosebumps’ 25th anniversary
Join the Austintown library for thrills and chills as they celebrate the series written by R.L. Stine on Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. It will be a monstrous good time with games, activities and spooky treats. Come...if you dare! This event is for school-age children.
Take your tot to Tales and Talk
Join the Austintown library for a Baby Brilliant program with developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays, and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. This program runs every Wednesday at the library at 10 a.m.
Take your tot to Tales and Talk
Join this Baby Brilliant program on Oct. 4, 11 and 25 at 10 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.
Bond with babies and books
Join the Austintown library for Baby Brilliant, a program for caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months. There will be 20 minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. This event is for babies at the Austintown library, every Tuesday in October at 10 a.m.
Join the library for pre-k story time
This program is for 4- and 5-years-olds to help develop pre-literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. You will use books, stories, rhymes, music, movement and crafts to help your child get ready for kindergarten every Wednesday in October at 11:30 a.m.
Prepare for kindergarten through play
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 at the Austintown library on Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Activities will vary at each program. This is for ages 2-6 and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Geneology discussion at the library
We are descendants of adventurers, travelers and slaves. Our ancestors came to America willingly or by force, seeking escape from oppression or to become, for a time, the oppressed. Some came for opportunity and the rule of law, some for religious freedom and the right to own property. Whether they came as colonists or as 21st Century New Americans, many left documented “footprints” that serve as our passport back through time to our ancestors’ origins. This crucial part of genealogical research involves careful examination of historical records. Records discussed include passenger lists, citizenship and naturalization records, border crossings and passports, crew lists, immigration and emigration books, slave manifests, border crossings and passport applications. This event is for adults and teens on Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Austintown library.
Win a tickets to Disney Live at Covelli Center
Go to any PLYMC library to color a picture and enter a drawing to win four tickets (a family pack) to the 5 p.m. on Oct. 29 performance of Disney Live’s “Mickey & Minnie’s Doorway to Magic.” The contest runs from Oct. 2-19. Each library in the system will have its own drawing during regular library hours.
Get the latest in e-health technology
If you have questions about a fitness tracker, a Bluetooth blood pressure cuff or a mobile EKG, try out the latest devices before you invest at the Austintown library on Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. Holly Klingler will demonstrate the latest e-health technology, discuss current findings and articles about their effectiveness and show free apps that can help you get and stay healthy. This program is for adults.
Tune up utilities with the PUCO
Here’s your chance to ask Luka Papalko, of the Public Utilities Comission of Ohio, all of your questions about Energy Choice, aggregation, energy efficiency, the Apples to Apples chart and more. Be sure to bring your utility bills and get those questions answered as well. This meeting will take place at the library on Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Become a safe consumer
Melissa Ames from the Better Business Bureau will be on hand to educate us concerning frauds and scams and to teach us how to be safer consumers. This event is for adults at the Austintown library on Oct. 6 at 10 a.m.
Spot internet romance scams with Sisterhood Hunters
Does that special someone you connect with online seem too good to be true? Is your family member or friend considering sending money to a “soul mate” that they met on the internet? Join the Austintown library on Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. and welcome the Sisterhood Hunters, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending 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.
Solve a murder mystery at the library
“Real Murders” are occurring at the library. The latest is the murder of Charlaine Schulz. “Last Scene Alive” at “the Julius House” and later found dead at the Austintown library. Someone clearly had “a Bone to Pick” with her, but who? Prizes awarded to the Best Guess and Best Dressed, so put on your thinking caps and “Teagarden” party hats. Registration is required. (Knowledge of the Aurora Teagarden Mystery books is not necessary; all information needed to solve the crime will be provided). This event is for adults and will take place on Oct. 30 at 6 p.m.
Author and Youtube sensation Paige McKenzie to appear at the library
Help celebrate Teen Read Week with YouTube star, Paige McKenzie. McKenzie is the face of “The Haunting of Sunshine Girl” Network, now boasting a viewership of 230 million and author of the best-selling young adult trilogy of the same name. Praised by R.L. Stine and Wes Craven, “The Haunting of Sunshine Girl” book series is soon to be a TV series with the Weinstein Company. McKenzie will be speaking about what it’s like to be a triple threat: YouTuber, author and actress, beginning when she was still in high school. This event is for teens and adults. Meet McKenzie at the Austintown library on Oct. 10 at 9 a.m.
Something new for the Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus #3930 will be sponsoring a Swiss Steak dinner on Oct. 15 in the Parish Center, located at 4500 Norquest Blvd. in Austintown, from 12-6 p.m. All dinners include Swiss steak, real mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, salad, bread and butter, desserts and beverages. Dinners cost $8 for a 5 ounce steak and $10 for a 10 ounce steak. Choose dine-in or surbside service. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction. To pre-order or for more information, contact Erick at 330-953-1088.
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
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.