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Newcomers of Mahoning Valley to have luncheon
Newcomers of Mahoning Valley is having its November luncheon on Nov. 28 at 11:30 a.m. at A La Carte Catering in Canfield. Lori Factor will be talking about special events coming up at Youngstown State University and Stambaugh Auditorium. They are also having a holiday gathering on Dec. 11 at Johnny’s Restaurant, located at 7807 Market St. in Boardman, at 11:30 a.m. Members and guests will be playing a game to win prizes of goodies. To participate in the game, you need to bring something to eat or drink that would be enjoyed in the coming season. The birthday group will be celebrating on Dec. 17 at Longhorns at 11:30 a.m. and Round Towners will be going to Caffe Capri on Dec. 19 at 5:30 p.m. For more information about the December gatherings, call Ilona at 3330-704-0236 or Jorine at 330-757-7212.
Holiday craft and vendor show offered at senior center
The 20/9 Radio club will be hosting its sixth annual holiday craft and vendor show on Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Austintown Senior Center, location at 112 Westchester Dr. in Austintown. This event is a fundraiser. Admission and parking are free and the event is handicap and stroller accessible. There will be drawings for basket raffles and special gifts. Participants can also have pictures taken with Santa by a professional photographer at an additional expense. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, visit the radio club’s website at www.20over9.org, call them at 330-651-8420 or email craftshow@20over9.org. Find them on Facebook at 20/9 Radio Club Craft and Vendor Show.
Santa at the library
See Santa and a live reindeer at the Austintown library on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. Although Rudolph doesn’t have a shiny nose, he’ll be at the library with Santa and Santa’s sleigh. Take your picture with Santa, see his reindeer and enjoy hot cocoa and snacks in the meeting room. You can make a reindeer craft, play games and listen to a reindeer story or two. This event is for the family.
Candy calendar
Visit the Austintown library every day from Dec. 1-22 for a treat from the library’s candy calendar. This event is for children of all ages and is a holiday program.
Christmas tree engineering
Have fun creating different types of Christmas trees using a variety of materials at the Austintown library on Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. This event is for school-age children and is a holiday program.
Imagine with us at the library
Parents can learn to read to children who are ages 3 and 4 while their children enjoy a story and an activity at this event on Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Austintown library. The library’s Early Learning Specialist will show you how to share books with your little ones so that they will become proficient readers. Sign up for a library card and check out books. The event will feature food, raffles, giveaways and more. Dinner will be provided by Panera Bread. Raffles and giveaways are provided by the library and the United Way. This program is part of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Initiative. Registration is required by calling 330-744-8636 or online at www.libaryvisit.org/programs. This event is for adults and preschoolers.
Pre-kindergarten story time
This program, which is offered every Wednesday in December at 11:30 a.m. at the Austintown library, is for children ages 4 and 5 to help develop pre-literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. The will use books, stories, rhymes, music, movement and crafts to help your child get ready for kindergarten.
Playtime at your library
Prepare for kindergarten through play at the Austintown library on Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. 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. This event is for ages 2-6.
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 at 10 a.m. on Dec. 4, 11 and 18 at the Austintown library.
Tales and talk for 2s and 3s
Join the Austintown library every Wednesday in December 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.
Gotta Move story time
This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a care giver. Join the Austintown library every Thursday in December at 10 a.m. 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 and dance, talk and play.
Guess the picture book
Guess the picture book from the cut-up cover during regular hours at the Austintown library during December. One winner chosen at random from correct entries. This event is for children of all ages.
Make a gingerbread man
Join the Austintown library on Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. at the library to create and eat your very own gingerbread man. Enjoy other gingerbread crafts and activities and even build a graham cracker house for your gingerbread man. A drawing will take place, and the winner will receive a book. Registration is required. This event is for children of all ages.
Lego my library
Meet at the Austintown library on Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. and enjoy creating Lego designs. Legos will be provided. This event is for children who are ages 6 and up.
Read to Reese
On the second Saturday of each month, come and read to Reese, a therapy dog from Pet Partners, at the Austintown library. The next event will be Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. 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.
Strategy board games at the library
If you like to play strategy board game, go to the Austintown library on Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. to play games like “Ticket to Ride,” “Settlers of Catan” and “Carcassonne.” Play what’s there or bring your own to share. Light refreshments will be served. This event is for adults and teens.
Art with Andrea
Join the Austintown library on Dec. 11 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 teens and adults.
Portrait drawing 2
Join the Austintown library on Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. and they will teach you how to use a grid to copy a photograph and draw a portrail. Participation in the first program is required to attend this program. Space is limited. Call 330-744-8636 to register. This event is for teens and adults.
Get connected 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 program at the Austintown library on Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required. This event is for adults.
DIY gift tags
Join the Austintown library at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 in creating unique gift tags to customize your gift-giving this holiday season. Registration is required and space is limited. This event is for adults and teens. Call 330-744-8636 to register.
Retired educators to meet in December
The Mahoning Retired Teachers Association will meet on Dec. 12 at Drake’s Landing in Canfield. The social hour will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch at 11:45 a.m., followed by the meeting and program. Susan Harris will preside. The Boardman High School jazz band will provide the entertainment. Carol Kinsey, regional liaison from ORTA, will present updates from STRS. The community service project is monetary donations and toys for the Salvation Army. Grilled chicken salad or the buffet lunch, which will feature baked ham, will be served. All area educators are invited to attend. For more information, visit www.mahoningcountyretiredteachers.com.
Movie night
Bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy during a movie at the Austintown library on Dec. 17 at 6 p.m., which will be a newly released DVD rated PG or G. This event is for the entire family. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Bottle cap snowmen
Make a snowman out of bottle caps at the Austintown library on Dec. 1 at 2:30 p.m. Materials will be provided. This event is for tweens in grades 5-8.
Choir boosters host Santa’s Workshop Craft Show
The Austintown Fitch Choir Boosters will host a Santa’s Workshop Craft Show in the Fitch High School cafeteria on Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The show will consist of crafts, consultants, a 50/50 raffle and a basket auction. The fundraiser will benefit the choir boosters, who are raising money for the choir’s trip to the Norfolk, Va. Navy base. The boosters are actively accepting vendors for the craft show until Nov. 30.
Santa at the library: reindeer games
Santa Claus is coming to the Austintown library on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. Come and see Santa and a live reindeer. Although Rudolph doesn’t have a shiny nose, he’ll be at the library with Santa and hiss sleigh. Take your picture with Santa, see his reindeer and enjoy hot cocoa and snacks in the meeting room. You can make a reindeer craft, play games and maybe listen to a reindeer story or two.
Pre-kindergarten story time
This program is for 4- and 5-year-olds to help develop pre-literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. Use books, stories, rhymes, music, movement and crafts to help your child get ready for kindergarten every Wednesday in November at 11:30 a.m. at the Austintown library.
Grab and Go craft for November
Make a craft to take home during regular hours at the Austintown library throughout November.
Guess the picture book
Guess the picture book from the cut up cover at the Austintown library during regular hours throughout November. One winner chosen at random from correct entries. This event is for children of all ages.
Financial Aid 101 with the Mahoning Valley College Access Program
This session, which will take place at the Austintown library on Nov. 26 at 6:30 p.m. will break down the FAFSA process into easy steps and answer questions about the application itself. Participants will learn the difference between three types of financial aid - grants, loans and scholarships - and how to access them. Call the library at 330-744-8636 to reserve your seat or sign up online via the library’s events calendar. This event is for teens and parents of teens.
Movie night
Bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the movie at the Austintown library on Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. The movie will be a newly released DVD rated PG or G. This event is for the entire family. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Chapter Chat book club
Attend the Chapter Chat book club on Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Austintown library where they will be reading and discussing a book together every month. Each month will be a new genre. This month’s book will be “Bossypants” by Tina Fey. Light refreshments will be served. This event is for adults.
Friends of the Austintown Library meeting and presentation
Dr. Robert Marcus, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, will present “Homeless Veterans: An Outreach Program” at the Austintown library on Nov. 26 at 10 a.m. He has developed a community resource and referral center for the purpose of accessing services to provide optimal care for our homeless veterans. The Austintown Friends take book donations on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10 a.m. until noon.
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 at the Austintown library every Tuesday in November at 10 a.m.
Tales and talk for 2s and 3s
Join the Austintown library every Wednesday in November 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.
Gotta Move story time
This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. Join the Austintown library on Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. 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 and dance, talk and play.
Gamblers Anonymous meetings
If you or someone you love has a gambling addiction, Gamblers Anonymous, the only known remedy for arresting such an illness, may be able to help. A meeting of Gamblers Anonymous will take place on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, located at 119 Stadium Drive in Boardman. Another G.A. meeting will take place on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. at the Christ Presbyterian Church, located at at 3425 Hopkins Road in Youngstown (Cornersburg). There is no charge for the meetings, although collections are taken up at each meeting to provide for coffee, sugar and creamer, treats and free literature. The average contribution given by members at most meetings is $2. Meetings last about one-and-a-half hours and are both closed meetings, or, you must have suffered from a gambling addiction to attend. The Youngstown-area G.A. groups are friendly and welcoming and established members love to see new members join the fold. They are more than happy to help suffering gamblers and are knowledgeable about how to stay clean from this dreadful disease.
The Hopewell Theatre announces a diverse 2018-19 season
The Hopewell Theatre recently announced its 2018-19 season, promising a lineup of contemporary, well-known shows, including two musicals. The Hopewell Theatre is located at 702 Mahoning Avenue in Youngstown. Upcoming shows are: Dec. 7-15 - “Snoopy, the Musical,” Jan. 4-13 - “Sea Horse,” Feb. 15-24 - “Raisin in the Sun,” March 29-April 7 - “Godspell,” May 10-19 - “Deathtrap” and June 7-16 - “On Golden Pond.” Flex passes are on sale for six shows for $60 for adults and $42 for seniors/students.
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 1451 Churchill Hubbard Road in Youngstown. 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.