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Off the beaten path in Costa Rica
The Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley invites the public to “Off the Beaten Path in Costa Rica” at 7 p.m. on March 26 at the Canfield library. Costa Rica has less than half the land area of Ohio, but it boasts a biological diversity similar to that of the entire United States. The group will explore the diversity of Costa Rican ecosystems and their wildlife by visiting six sites including several biological field stations seldom seen by tourists. This program will be presented by Dr. Charles McClaugherty based on field trips taken to Costa Rica by Dr. McClaugherty and his students at Mount Union during a period of 25 years. McClaugherty retired last year after 30 years at the University of Mount Union in Alliance as professor of biology and director of the Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center.
Valley STEM holding open house
The Valley STEM + Me2 Academy will host an open house from 6-8 p.m. on March 27. Parents of incoming ninth- and tenth-grade students, and students interested in attending, are invited to visit and learn more about the opportunities at the school. During the event, parents and students will have an opportunity to tour the lab, meet with instructors and current students and apply for next year. The Valley STEM + ME2 Academy provides the ideal setting for students to receive problem-based education, based on mastery of skills. The Academy has a STEM-designation from the Ohio Department of Education. Students in Mahoning County, and surrounding areas, can apply through open-enrollment. To RSVP for the event or for more information, visit https://mahoningctc.com/stemme2/ or call 330-729-4000, ext 1114.
Mercy Health Foundation offers scholarships
Students enrolled at Mercy College of Ohio – St. Elizabeth Campus, and Mercy Health employees, their spouses and children have until March 29 to apply for nursing scholarships provided by Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley for the 2019-2020 academic year. Last year, Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley awarded more than $87,000 in scholarships to 47 students. To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree in nursing, or be a nurse pursuing a degree in hospital or healthcare administration. Since the program began, more than $1.2 million in scholarships has been awarded to deserving students planning careers in healthcare. For information, call Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley at 330-729-1180.
Gamblers Anonymous meetings
If you or someone you love has a gambling addiction, Gamblers Anonymous may be able to help. Gamblers Anonymous meetings will take place on Tuesday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, located at 119 Stadium Drive in Boardman. Another G.A. meeting is offered on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Christ Presbyterian Church, located 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 1.5 hours and are both closed meetings, or, you must have suffered from a gambling addiction to attend.
Tri-Gold chapter of ABWA to have 15th anniversary
The Tri-Gold chapter of ABWA will host its 15th anniversary with the theme Crystal Showers Sprinkle Flowers. The event will take place on April 10 at A La Carte Catering in Canfield. This is an evening dinner meeting with a social period beginning at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Reservations are due by April and can be made by contacting Sharon Pasquale at 330-793-6208. Entertainment will be announced. The cost to attend is $21.50 with the choice of stuffed flounder or chicken francaise, swiss steak jardinere, tossed salad, red skin potatoes and a dessert of cake and ice cream.
Spring fundraiser to support ERKF
The Eastern Regional Kidney Foundation is having a spring fundraiser, selling raffle tickets giving the chance for one lucky person to win one-half of a grass fed Angus beef steer that was grown locally. Tickets are $25 each or five for $100 (200 tickets total are being sold). The winner will receive federally inspected beef, butchered as desired and wrapped and packaged for easy transportation and freezing. The beef is being generously donated by Mathews Cattle Company, LLC in Canfield at 330-518-5661. The company’s owners, Joel and Dr.Maureen Mathews, have been generous in supporting ERKF. The Eastern Regional Kidney Foundation is a “stand alone” 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping needy kidney patients in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties. The group receives no funds from the American Kidney Foundation or any government agency, and depend solely on contributions from the community. All the money raised stays to help local patients. They give out approximately $30,000 annually in transportation and medication grants. Those interested in purchasing a raffle ticket can contact call 330-757-7212.
Friendly Squares host April square dance
The Friendly Squares will host their monthly local square dance on April 13 from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Niles SCOPE Center, located at 14 E. State St. in Niles. Gene Hammond will be the caller and Frankie Hammond will be cuing line dances. 1970’s Disco will be the theme. This will be a high/low dance with alternating tips for new dancers currently taking lessons and tips for more experienced dancers. Dress is casual and light refreshments will be served. There is a $6 donation per person at the door. For additional information, call Gene Hammond at 330-506-3370.
Local church hosts dinner event
Lord of Life Church, located at 550 N. Broad St. in Canfield, will offer drive-through spaghetti dinners on March 28 from 3-6 p.m. The menu includes spaghetti featuring the church’s famous meat sauce, tossed salad, roll and butter and dessert. The cost is $8 per dinner (cash only), and proceeds will help with ministry expenses. Pull up to the back door for service. Call the church office at 330-533-3531 with questions.
New read for spiritual book club
The Ursuline Education and Wellness Center Spiritual Book Club invites book lovers of faith to join as it begins reflection of “Quest for the Living God.” The group will discuss Chapter 1 on March 25, Chapter 2 on April 29 and Chapter 3 on May 20. All gatherings are from 6-7:30 p.m. at 4280 Shields Road in Canfield. The book can be purchased at major booksellers and is available through the Search Ohio feature of the Public Library of Youngtown and Mahoning County. For info/registration, contact facilitator Eileen W. Novotny at 330-533-3831 or ewalshnovotony@zoominternet.net. There is no cost to attend but freewill offerings will be accepted. The Ursuline Education & Wellness Center is sponsored by Ursuline Ministries and furthers the mission of the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown.
Canfield Middle School presents “Beauty and the Beast Jr.”
A “tale as old as time” comes to Canfield Village Middle School as students present “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” The curtain goes up March 24 at 2 p.m. for a cast and crew of 40 seventh- and eighth-grade students. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors, children 4 and under are free. Concessions will also be available during the show.
Off the beaten path in Costa Rica
Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley invites the public to “Off the Beaten Path in Costa Rica” at 7 p.m. on March 26 at the Canfield library. Costa Rica has less than half the land area of Ohio, but it boasts a biological diversity similar to that of the entire United States. This program will explore the diversity of Costa Rican ecosystems and their wildlife by visiting six sites including several biological field stations seldom seen by tourists. This program will be presented by Dr. Charles McClaugherty based on field trips taken to Costa Rica by McClaugherty and his students at Mount Union over a period of 25 years. McClaugherty retired last year after 30 years at the University of Mount Union in Alliance as professor of biology and director of the Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center.
Evening with the Easter Bunny
Boardman Park will present an evening with the Easter Bunny from 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 10 and 11. Tickets will go on sale at the park office from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, starting March 11. Tickets may also be obtained by calling the park office at 330-726-8105 to pay by credit card, or online at www.boardmanpark.com. Tickets are $7 for Boardman residents and $9 for non-residents. Children 2 and under are free. The evening includes dinner, arts and crafts and a family photo with the Easter Bunny.
Paws Town at Boardman Park
Enjoy the benefits of the outdoors by joining the Marge Hartman’s Paws Town Dog Park at Boardman Park. The 3.25-acre fenced in dog park has separate fenced in areas for large and small dogs, water fountains, a dog wash station, benches, small shade trees and dog waste bags. One year memberships to Paws Town are available for 2019-20 and will be valid from date of purchase through March 31, 2020. Membership costs for Boardman residents are $40 for one dog and $10 for each additional dog. Non-Boardman resident fees are $65 for one dog and $10 for each additional dog. Membership packets may be picked up at the Boardman park office from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, in the outdoor literature boxes at the dog park or online at boardmanpark.com. One day passes are also available for $5. Bring your dog’s shot records on veterinarian letter head, rabies and county tag numbers. Trees may be purchased in honor of or in memory of your dog to be planted in Paws Town. Forms can be picked up at the park office. For more information on Paws Town, call 330-726-8105.
Cardinal Mooney High School announces 16th annual “Celebrate Mooney” auction
Cardinal Mooney High School has set the date for its 16th annual fundraising auction as April 13. The largest fundraising event of the year will take place at the school, located at 2545 Erie St, Youngstown, between 5:30 and 11 p.m. Cocktails and silent auction to begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. This year’s honorary chairwoman is CMHS teacher, mentor and Cardinals sports enthusiast, Nancy Shugart. Tickets are available by calling the school at 330-788-5007 or online through the school’s website at www.cardinalmooney.com/events. Sponsorship opportunities are also available with options to have your company’s logo featured at the event. Call Sue Brandenstein at 330-788-5113 for more information.
YWCA accepting entries for 37th annual Women’s Art Exhibition
YWCA Mahoning Valley is accepting entries for its 37th Annual Women Artists: A Celebration! Art Show to take place June 28 through July 26 at YWCA’s downtown Youngstown office, located at 25 W. Rayen Ave. The art exhibition showcases work by local, regional and national women artists. The juried show features all media, including paintings, drawings, photographs, fiber art, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, videography and metal work. Returning for a second time is a juried show for young women ages 14-17 from Mahoning and Trumbull counties. The show will feature seventeen works selected by jurors from the YWCA Women Artists Committee and will run in conjunction with the Women Artists show. Two-dimensional work is eligible for the 17 Under 17 show. Entry forms for both shows are available at YWCA’s offices in Youngstown and Warren and on the YWCA’s website at ywcamahoningvalley.org/women-artists. Entries are due by April 8. Priscilla Roggenkamp, Associate Professor of Art at Ashland University, will serve as the juror for the 2019 show. A ticketed Preview Party will take place on June 28 from 6-9 p.m. at the YWCA. Proceeds benefit YWCA Housing Programs. More than $2,000 in prize money will be awarded to artists at the party. For more information, contact Molly at mtoth@mvywca.org or 330-746-6361, ext. 109.
‘The Twilight Zone’ comes to Canfield
The Canfield Players will present “The Twilight Zone” at 7 p.m. on April 12-13 and at 2 p.m. April 14, at Canfield High School. The cast will enact four episodes of the original television series. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by contacting Regina Reynolds at 330-533-5507.
Local church offers egg drop and hunt
There will be a free giant egg drop and Easter egg hunt at Canfield Presbyterian Church on March 30 from 10 a.m. until noon. This event is free and open to the public. Children will enjoy a puppet show, Easter egg hunt and can participate in building an egg protection unit to protect a raw egg from drops of 6, 15, and 40 feet. Light refreshments are also provided. Activities will take place indoors for cold weather. Visit canfieldpresbyterian.org or email jasonc@canfieldpresbyterian.org for details.
All Inclusive Egg Hunt offered on April 7
Rulli Bros. Market, located at 8025 South Ave. in Boardman, will be the location for the second annual All Inclusive Egg Hunt. The egg hunt will take place on April 7, beginning at 2 p.m. The egg hunt is open to children in the Mahoning County, and there will be an alternative egg hunt for children with special needs inside of the store. All are welcome. For more information, search for the event “2nd All Inclusive Egg Hunt” on Facebook.
Grab and go craft
Make a craft during Canfield library hours during the month of March to take home. This program is for children of all ages.
Coupon swap
Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Drop in during Canfield library hours for the month of March to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons. This program is for adults.
Friends of PLYMC chair yoga
Join the Friends of PLYMC for chair yoga at 10 a.m. every Friday in March at the Canfield library. Class is $10 a session and attendees can pay as they attend. This program is for adults.
Mah-Jongg Mondays
Practice your new skill to rattle the tiles and join the fun every Monday in March from 1-3 p.m. at the Canfield library. Bring your own Mah-Jongg set or share with a friend. Mah-Jongg sets are not provided. This program is for adults.
Gotta move story time
Join the Canfield library at 10 a.m. every Wednesday in March 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 may act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, talk and play. This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a care giver.
Tales and talk for 2s and 3s
Join the Canfield library at 10 a.m. every Tuesday in March for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader.
Bonding with babies and books
Join the Canfield library at 10 a.m. every Thursday in March for 20 minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. This event is for caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months.
Strategy board games
Come to the Canfield library at 2:30 p.m. on March 23, to play games like “Stratego,” “Chess,” “Ticket to Ride,” “Settlers of Catan” and “Carcassonne.” Play what’s there or bring your own to share. Light refreshments will be served. This program is for teens and adults.
Off the shelves book club
Come to the Canfield library’s monthly book club for a lively discussion of titles chosen ‘off the shelves’ of the library’s book club room. Join the fun with these upcoming reads: March - “Leaving Time” by Jodi Picoult and April - “The Immortalists” by Chloe Benjamin. Attend either the morning session at 11 a.m. on March 28, or the evening session at 6:30 p.m. on March 26, or come to both. This program is for adults.
Learn to line dance
Dance your way to good health at 6:30 p.m. on March 27 at the Canfield library. Line dances are easy to learn, mainly because the steps are straightforward, and you do not have to coordinate your movements with a partner. This class will combine low, moderate and high energy line dance routines and will help you burn calories at the same time.
Financial modeling and planning seminar
Spend an evening learning the ins and outs of small business with Serial Entrepreneur and the Director of YSU’s Entrepreneurship Center Joseph Angelo and some of his most promising students at 6:30 p.m. on March 28 at the Canfield library. Angelo and his students will present information about one of the most important aspects of business: finance. Learn valuable skills to plan, predict and document the lifeblood of your enterprise. Business and Investment Librarian Edward Koltonski will also be in attendance to show the numerous small business resources available through the public library. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for information services or register online using the events calendar. A laptop is recommended but not necessary. Light refreshments will be served. This program is for adults.
Magic Tree House adventures
Join the Canfield library at 11 a.m. on March 30, as they explore the many adventures of Jack and Annie with activities based upon books by Mary Pope Osborne. This program is for school-age children.
Volunteers needed for fine arts show
A juried fine arts show is being planned for August in Canfield and organizers are looking for additional help. Arts on the Commons is planned for Aug. 3-10. The committee is searching for enthusiastic, organized individuals, whether or not they have a background in fine arts. Arts on the Commons will be soliciting nationally for entrants for the show. Dr. Lou Zona, director of the Butler Institute of American Art, has agreed to be the juror and Nils Johnson has pledged the initial funds for prizes through the Johnson Foundation. For more information or to volunteer, contact Clare Neff by email at clare_neff@mac.com or by phone at 330-503-6988.
Golf classic to benefit American Cancer Society
The annual Pink Ribbon Golf Classic will take place at Avalon Lakes Golf and Country Club on July 15. 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.
Legacy Dog Rescue hosting reverse raffle
Legacy Dog Rescue is hosting its third annual Reverse Raffle on April 6 at the Avion on the Water in Canfield. A total of 125 tickets will be sold. The cost is $65 per ticket, which includes two dinners and one chance to win the grand prize of $1,500. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. and the raffle at 7 p.m. A Chinese auction, games of chance and 50/50 drawings will also be available. Reserve your ticket by emailing Jenn at legacy_jenn@aol.com, texting Heather at 330-717-0635 or by sending a check to Legacy Dog Rescue, P.O. Box 3643, Youngstown, OH 44513. Legacy Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) rescue dedicated to helping dogs in Mahoning and Trumbull counties and the surrounding areas. For more information, visit www.ldrofohio.org.
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 4:30 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.