Library takes requests for proposals for operation of caf in Poland library
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is taking proposals to lease and operate the caf space in the ground floor lobby of the Poland library, located at 311 South Main Street in Poland. The deadline for submitting proposals is 5 p.m. on July 11. For more information, go to www.libraryvisit.org/polandcafe. The space can be available for a new tenant as early as July 15. Interested parties should provide the following information: a business plan with sample menu, hours of operation and caf name; proprietor resume, indicating experience in the restaurant industry; a financial plan, indicating sufficient funding to cover startup costs; proof of (or of the ability to obtain) liability insurance of $1 million minimum and a copy of catering/food service license. Those interested should send all correspondence to: Attn: Poland Library Caf Selection Committee, Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, 305 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44503. The selection committee will review all proposals and offer the lease opportunity based on determination of quality, viability and sustainability. Questions about the requirements or selection process may be directed to inquiries@libraryvisit.org. Responses to all questions will be posted at www.libraryvisit.org/polandcafe for all interested parties to access.
Historical society plans fundraising bus trip
The Poland Historical Society is planning a fundraiser bus trip to Pittsburgh on Sept. 19. The trip includes a visit at the Heinz Memorial Chapel, the National Rooms in the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh, lunch at the Church Brew Works, tour of the Strip District and Downtown and a two hour cruise on the Explorer riverboat. The cost of the trip is $105 per person includes the bus transportation, admission fees and lunch. The bus will depart from Poland Methodist Church, located at 1940 Boardman-Poland Road in Poland, promptly at 8:30 a.m. and attendees are asked to arrive at the church by 8:15 a.m. The bus will leave Pittsburgh at 5 p.m. and should arrive back in Poland at approximately 6:30 p.m. Questions should be directed to Larry Bartos, 330-757-4223. The deadline to sign-up for the trip is Aug. 11. There will be no refunds after Aug. 11. Make checks payable to the “Poland Historical Society” and mail to The Poland Historical Society, P.O. Box 5052, Poland, Oh 44514, along with the following information: name, address, phone number, email address and check number. Also indicate your choice for lunch: chicken breast, chef’s salad, tilapia or pasta primavera. In addition to your selected entree, you will also be served a pierogi, house ciabbata bread and a beverage (coffee, tea, iced tea or soft drink). Forms for the trip will be available at the society’s tent near Poland Village Town Hall during “Celebrate Poland.” You will also be asked to sign an “Emergency Contact Information” form which includes information of a contact person should an emergency arise.
Mill Creek ABWA to meet on July 10
The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) will host its July 10 meeting at the Georgeanne Parker Pavilion in Boardman Park. The meeting will begin with networking at 6 p.m. and a picnic style dinner will start at 6:30 p.m. The menu will include chicken, provided by the Chapter, and an assortment of casseroles brought by each member. The cost is $7. Reservations may be made by calling Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089 or Marilyn Abramski at 330-726-2527 by June 30. The program for the evening will be the installation of the 2018-2019 officers. The public is welcome.
Historical society announces summer schedule
The Poland Historical Society will offer the following schedule of events this summer: on July 8 and Aug. 12 - open house at the Little Red Schoolhouse, located at 4515 Center Road in Poland, from 1-3 p.m; on Aug. 21 - business meeting at the Little Red Schoolhouse at 6:30 p.m.
Get connected with digital media at your library
Learn how to download free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, complete issues of magazines and more to your computer and mobile devices at the Poland library on July 31 at 6 p.m. This event is for adults and teens. Registration is recommended. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland library to register.
Learn the library catalog
Learn how to use the library catalog and manage your account online at this program at the Poland library on July 24 at 10 a.m. Find items to borrow and send them to the branch of your choice ... or send to your home. Home delivery is free for seniors. There is a $3 charge for others. This event is for adults.
Pop-Up library
There will be a pop-up library at Kid Fun and Safety Day at Woodworth Park, located at 255 Warren Ave in Poland, from 6-9 p.m. on July 20.
Yoga class
Friends of PLYMC is sponsoring a Yoga class every Wednesday in July from 5-6 p.m. at the Poland library in the meeting room. Pay as you attend. The cost is $10 per session. For more information, call 330-740-6086.
Bonding with babies and books
This event is 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 on July 11 and 25 at 10 a.m. at the Poland library.
Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s
Join the Poland library on July 12 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.
Blood drive
There will be a blood drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross on July 6 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Poland library. For appointments, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Nominations sought for Italian Fest
The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest 2018 is seeking nominations for the Italian Man and the Italian Woman of the year. The nominee would be considered for the highest honor and if selected would be introduced in person at the festival opening ceremonies on Aug. 3 at 5 p.m. in downtown Youngstown. Applications are available to be retrieved from the event’s website: http://www.youngstownitalianfest.org/italian-man-woman-year/ or email caramia822@aol.com or lindailich@ymail.com.
Masks, mime and imagination with Reed Steele
Join Reed Steele on July 10 at 11 a.m. at the Poland library as he introduces participants to the art of mime and the potential of expression and imagination. This humor-filled presentation is full of mime, sign language and audience participation. This event is for children of all ages.
Decades rewind party
Local teens can celebrate the hits of the past at the Poland library’s music decades party on July 12 at 6 p.m. Feel free to go in costume and dance the night away.
Lava stone necklace DIY
Make a beautiful necklace that is also functional - an essential oil diffuser - on July 10 at 6 p.m. at the Poland library. All materials will be provided. This event is for tweens, teens and adults. Registration is recommended. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland library.
Tales of King Arthur
Be swept away by tales of gallant knights in shining armor, elegant ladies in medieval castles and the court of Camelot as high school actors perform Arthurian Legends at the Poland library on July 30 at 2 p.m. This event is for school-age children, tweens and teens.
Bonding with babies and books and signs
Learn how to use American Sign Language (ASL) with your child through rhymes, songs and stories, with a rock and roll theme that’s followed by time to play and socialize on July 18 at 10 a.m. at the Poland library. Learn easy corresponding signs to learn and share with your little ones. This event is for babies.
Playtime at your library
Prepare for kindergarten through play. Read a story and have fun on July 17 at 10 a.m. at the Poland library with developmentally appropriate games and activities that you can do with your child to help them get ready for kindergarten. Activities will vary at each program. This event is for children who are ages 2-6. All children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Shake, shimmy and make
Make a musical instrument and more on July 23 at 2 p.m. at the Poland library during July. This event is for rock and rollers of all ages.
Read to Roxie
Relax and read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International, at the Poland library on July 24 at 6 p.m. 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.
Sign language camp
All students entering fourth through eighth-grades who want to learn a new language and want to be able to communicate with people who are deaf should join in this camp on July 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Poland library. Join in for two mornings of fun, games, activities and crafts while learning sign language and about Deaf culture. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration is required.
Escape from Hogwarts
Someone has used a Time-Turner to steal one of Voldemort’s horcruxes to prevent him from being destroyed. Can you and your fellow Hogwarts students find the horcrux and escape before time is up? This event is for adults and teens in grades 7-12 and will take place on July 19 at 2 p.m. at the Poland library. Call the library to register.
Color your world
Join the Poland library on July 17 from 7-8 p.m. for a relaxing evening of coloring for teens and adults. Coloring sheets and materials will be provided, or you’re welcome to bring your own.
Holiday closings
All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system will be closed for Independence Day on July 4.
Appy hour
Learn all about popular apps for smartphones and mobile devices at this event on July 28 at 10 a.m. at the Poland library. See a variety of apps that will help you connect to your library, find a good place to eat, keep you entertained in a long grocery line, find a great new recipe or find great music to listen to on your walk. Registration is recommended and can be made by calling 330-744-8636 and asking for Poland.
Camp F.R.I.E.N.D. announced for summer
The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley recently announce that it is bringing back and tripling its summer day camp options for children with special needs and their neurotypical friends. Three weeks of two styles of camp will be offered. Dates include June 18-22 (integrated camp for ages 6-13), July 30 until Aug. 3 (full camp and integrated camp for ages 3-22) and Aug. 13-17 (integrated camp for ages 6-13). Camp Friend is unique because the student-to-counselor ratio is extremely low and unmatched to address the intense needs of children and teens on the autism spectrum. As a result, every year interested applicants had to be turned away for lack of enough space. The addition of integrated camp will allow ASMV to serve more families by offering more camper spots. Integrated camp will provide the opportunity for higher-functioning individuals to attend a traditional day camp with our counselors there to assist as they have ideal chance to strengthen their social skills. Camp F.R.I.E.N.D.’s full camp will bring back a model of daily activities structured around social skill building themes to provide evidence based instructional opportunities in a fun setting. This, plus traditional summer camp activities like swimming, sports and crafts supported by an autism-qualified staff, provide a supported environment while ensuring an equitable experience. Camp costs $150 per student per week and numerous scholarships are available. Registration forms are available for download at http://www.autismmv.org/campfriend and can be mailed by request to ASMV at 330-333-9607. For more information or media inquiries, call Camp Coordinator Tracy Marciano at 330-333-9609, email camp@autismmv.org or go to www.autismmv.org/campfriend.
Trim a tree for August
Decorate an ornament for the Poland library’s all-seasons tree throughout July and August. This event is for children of all ages.
Poland class of 1968 to host reunion
The Poland Seminary High School class of 1968 is having a 50-year reunion on Sept. 15 at the Magic Tree, located on South Avenue in Boardman. For more information, call Jay at 330-953-0953.
Pink Ribbon Golf Classic to be in July
The annual Pink Ribbon Golf Classic will take place at Avalon Lakes Golf and Country Club on July 16. All proceeds from this event will go directly to the American Cancer Society. The 18-hole scramble will be followed by lunch and a Chinese auction and raffle. For further details, contact Donna Mowrey at 330-207-9630 or Nancy Felton at 330-533-2712.
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.
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.