Artist seeks information

Artist seeks information

Robert Kroeger of Cincinnati is seeking information about old local barns in Mahoning County for The Ohio Barn Project in which he does oil paintings of the barns and writes essays about them. Kroeger plans to include Ohio’s 88 counties and has 27 left. He is seeking information and plans to tour the southern aspect of Mahoning County, specifically around Western Reserve Road.

Any barn owner interested can visit www.barnart.weebly.com.

Dahlia society to host show

ALLIANCE

The Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will sponsor its 16th annual dahlia show from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in the center concourse at the Carnation Mall, 2500 W. State St. All entries must be in place by 9 a.m. Saturday. Society members will be available to answer questions. For information, call Harriet, dahlia show chairwoman, at 330-550-6342.

Author to visit school Friday

SEBRING

Alex Sheen, founder of “Because I Said I Would” movement, author and speaker, will present a speech at 9 a.m. Friday at Sebring McKinley Junior/Senior High School, 225 E. Indiana Ave. For information about the movement, visit www.becauseisaidiwould.com.

YBP to host artist at gardens

YOUNGSTOWN

Yellow Brick Place will host Walter Herman, an earthworks artist, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek MetroParks. The event is free to children age 8 and older. Herman will create a unique structure built from natural materials from the environment. To register, call YBP at 234-228-9550.

Association to host Alzheimer’s program

EAST PALESTINE

The Alzheimer’s Association will present a Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers program at 6 p.m. Aug. 28 at East Palestine Memorial Public Library, 309 N. Market St. Caregivers can learn what changes to expect as the condition progresses including effective communication tips, care options for the future, coping with relationship changes, and ways to maintain their health as a caregiver. Registration is necessary and can be done by calling the library at 330-426-3778.

Dancing lessons

CANFIELD

The Niles Friendly Squares will be performing square dance demonstrations at the Canfield Fair from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29 on the stage in front of the International Building. A new year of weekly square dance lessons will begin Sept. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Tuesday evening sessions will run through April 14, 2020. There is a nominal fee of $6 per person per lesson. To sign up for lessons, contact Gene or Frankie Hammond at 330-506-3370.

Literary society to host best-selling author

YOUNGSTOWN

The Literacy Society of Youngstown will host its 16th Literacy Society event Sept. 26 at the Main Library, 305 Wick Ave. The event will feature Andrew Gross, best-selling author of “No Way Back,” “Everything to Lose” and “One Mile Under” and more. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for cocktails and appetizer and dessert reception. The presentation will take place at 7. Tickets are $65 per person and includes membership in the Literacy Society, and autographed copy of “The Fifth Column” and a complimentary glass of wine. Proceeds benefit the Carol A. Bacon Literary Society Fund. The event is sponsored by Denise DeBartolo York, Huntington Bank Trust – The Frank & Pearl Gelbman Charitable Trust and The Muransky Cos. For information, call the library development office at 330-740-6086. To attend, mail a check payable to Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County – Literacy Society to Attn. Mark Mrofchak-Fiscal Officer, Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44503. The library will be closed that day in preparation of the event.