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Montessori students support local animal rescue
Students from the Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley recently collected donations for New Lease on Life Animal Rescue in Struthers. On March 9, student and parent volunteers delivered the donations and spent time walking dogs, playing with puppies and assisting with other tasks to support New Lease on Life’s mission to secure a safe and caring home for all pets in need. Through a number of community service projects throughout the school year, MSMV students learn practical life skills through volunteer experiences that foster compassion and empathy. Founded in 1976, The Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley is committed to providing a high-quality Montessori educational environment that nurtures independent, life-long learning while instilling respect, responsibility and resourcefulness. For more information, visit www.msmv.org.
ABWA’s Mill Creek Chapter has April 9 meeting
The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) will host its April 9 meeting at A La Cart Catering in Canfield, beginning with networking at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The menu for the evening will include southern baked chicken, Swiss steak, buttered parsley potatoes, peas and carrots, tossed salad, apple sauce, Jell-O, dessert, coffee and tea. The cost is $18 per person. Reservations may be made by calling Marilyn Abramski at 330-726-2527 or Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089 by March 31. The speaker for the evening will be Jeanie Steves from Damsel in Distress. The public is welcome.
Check out hunger at Sparkle Markets
Through April 20, customers of Sparkle Markets will have the opportunity to Check Out Hunger and feed hungry families in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties. Customers may tear off a $1, $5 or $10 coupon available at the register that will be added to their grocery bill. Customers may also donate non-perishable food items by placing them in the collection bin at the front of the stores. Last year, Sparkle Markets raised $11,518 through the donation coupons, which enabled the Food Bank to distribute $126,698 worth of food to people right here in the Mahoning Valley. Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley, a member of Feeding America, provides food to those in need in the tri-county area through 160 programs provided by hunger-relief organizations, which include church pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, shelters for battered women and after-school programs. In 2018, the food bank distributed more than 10 million pounds of food, including 3 million pounds of produce. For more information on the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley, visit www.mahoningvalleysecondharvest.org or call 330-792-5522.
St. Christine Scout Troop 22 hosts pancake breakfast
St. Christine Scout Troop 22 is hosting a pancake breakfast on April 14 at the St. Christine Parish Center, located at 3165 S. Schenley Ave. in Youngstown, from 7:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. This pancake breakfast benefits Scout Troop 22 for summer camp/activities and other year-round program costs. The breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes with a variety of fruit toppings, sausage, scrambled eggs, milk, orange juice and coffee, and costs $7 per person, children 6 and under free. Tickets can be purchased at the door and carry out is available.
CTW Development Corp. wins Boardman Civic Association award for Tiffany Crossings
The Boardman Civic Association awarded CTW Development Corp. the 2019 New Construction Building Award for its Tiffany Crossings project during the association’s annual awards dinner on March 18 at the Boardman Township Park Community Center. At 19,700 square feet, Tiffany Crossings features local, regional and national businesses, including Dunkin’ Donuts, Subway, Papa Johns, Tax 29, Hometown Urgent Care, The Social Studio, Express Mart, Eyemart Express and NovaCare Rehabilitation. New tenants are scheduled to join as the year progresses, bringing the plaza to full occupancy.
TeenXTreme blackout poetry contest
April is National Poetry Month, so indulge in some ‘creative destruction’ and express your inner poet during Boardman library hours. Create a poem by eliminating - blacking out - the words you don’t want from newspaper and magazine articles (or book pages) which are provided. Three winners will be chosen from entries throughout the county and awarded cash prizes. Contact a librarian for details. This program is for teens in grades seven through 12.
Kindergarten readiness stations
The library’s kindergarten readiness stations are in every library branch and feature fun activities for you and your preschool child to complete together. For the month of April, stations feature preschool board games. Playing games is an easy and fun way to spend time together and they are also rich in learning opportunities. Board games can teach important social skills, such as communicating verbally, sharing, waiting, taking turns and enjoying interaction with others. These skills are part of the social emotional domain of early learning. Stop by the Boardman branch to visit a kindergarten readiness station, play a game and help your child build these important skills.
Free tax preparation and electronic filing sites
Free tax preparation is available at the Boardman library, located at 7680 Glenwood Ave., from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from April 2-10. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 330-540-1947 or email vita@ccregional.org. All sites are staffed by volunteers who have been trained and certified by the IRS. For additional tax preparation sites, go to https://www.libraryvisit.org/tax-information.
Bonding with babies and books
Join the Boardman library at 10 a.m. every Tuesday in April for 20 minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. For caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months.
Tales and talk for 2s and 3s
Visit the Boardman library at 10 a.m. on April 3, for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader.
Teen Advisory Board
Visit the library to help plan and support teen activities at the Boardman library at 6:30 p.m. on April 3. Meet new people and have fun. Refreshments and snacks are provided.
Reader’s choice book club
Visit the Boardman library at 7 p.m. on April 8, to discuss “Educated: a Memoir” by Tara Westover. Share your favorite books and find out what new ones are being published. They will preview May’s book, “Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly. This program is for adults.
Friends of the Boardman Library presentation
Visit the Boardman library at 10 a.m. on April 8, for the Friends of the Boardman Library meeting and presentation. The presentation will be “What’s New and Upcoming at Mill Creek Park” with Steve Avery.
Friends of PLYMC puzzle swap
Bring up to six of your once-done jigsaw puzzles to the Boardman library and trade with others at 4 p.m. on April 10.
Tales and talk for 2s and 3s
Visit the Boardman library at 10 a.m. on April 10, for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader.
Night owl story time
Visit the Boardman library at 6:30 p.m. on April 11, for spring stories and a craft for children ages 4-5. Preschoolers must attend this 30-minute story time with an adult.
Lego my library
Visit the Boardman library at 10 a.m. on April 13, to enjoy creating Lego designs. Legos will be provided. This program is for children ages 6 and up.
Blood drive
There will be a blood drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross at the Boardman library on April 13 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. (Red Cross bus will be in parking lot accepting donations). For appointments, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or register online at www.RedCrossBlood.org.
Playtime at your library
Visit the Boardman library at 10 a.m. on April 17, to 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. Activities will vary at each program. This program is for children ages 2-6.
Apprentice’s Inn
Visit the Boardman library at 6:30 p.m. on April 17, to join the beginners Dungeons and Dragons club and take part in an adventure. Go on dangerous quests with daring fights and hopefully roll a D20 to save the day. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. This program is for teens.
Smart voice assistants
Visit the Boardman library April 18 at 6 p.m. to learn about smart voice assistants. Learn what they are and what makes them so smart. With plenty of hands-on practice, this program will give ideas to use one. A light snack will be served. This program is for adults.
Felt fun for the family
Visit the Boardman library from 10 a.m. until noon on April 19, for felt stories and a craft for school age children during this workshop. Attendees will make a portable flannel board that will house pieces for felt dolls, a race track or a favorite fairy tale. Space is limited. Registration is required for kids in grades kindergarten through six by calling 330-744-8636 and asking for the Boardman library or online at www.libraryvisit.org.
Tales and talk for 2s, 3s
Visit the Boardman library at 10 a.m. on April 24, for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader.
Social Security speaker
April is National Social Security Month. Visit the Boardman library at 6:30 p.m. on April 25, to learn about Social Security from Public Affairs Specialist Robert Fenn of the SSA. This informational session will touch on programs, benefits and services. This program is for adults.
Genealogy and local history workshop
This informal workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on April 27 at the Boardman library, is a way to receive answers to specific questions and learn about basic and specialized research techniques. The librarian will feature familiar and emerging resources to foster group discussion. Attendees may present individual challenges for problem solving. Registration is required by calling 330-744-8636 or online via the events calendar. This program is for adults and teens.
Pasta dinner benefits scholarship fund
There will be a pasta dinner to benefit the Mickey Schuster Scholarship Fund on March 30 from 4-7 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, located at 425 Crestview Dr. in Boardman. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Carry-outs will be available.
“Code Blue” documentary screening offered on April 7
The National Health Association will present a free screening of the new “Code Blue” documentary, which draws attention to the life-changing benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet, at the Ohev Tzedek Temple Social Hall, located at 5245 Glenwood Ave. in Boardman, on April 7 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. “Code Blu”e follows physician Dr. Saray Stancic as she reflects upon her journey from a multiple sclerosis diagnosis to wellness through her own adoption of lifestyle medicine. Dr. Stancic introduces the audience to expert physicians and scientists who are paving the way to make meaningful and necessary change in the healthcare environment, and in turn, empowering audiences to stand up and reclaim control of their health. There will be a question and answer session to follow with Dr. Kathy Padgitt and NHA President Mark Huberman. For more information or to obtain tickets, visit the NHA Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1264452773692894/ or contact Wanda Huberman at whuberman@healthscience.org or the NHA at 330-953-1002.
Healthy Active Living program available at Akron Children’s Hospital in Boardman
Akron Children’s Hospital’s program to help children and teens better manage their weight is now offered in the Mahoning Valley. Healthy Active Living was designed to help children learn healthier eating habits and become more active. Dr. Michelle Levitt, a pediatrician who is board certified in obesity medicine, works with patients and families to help them make healthy lifestyle changes. The program will be offered at Akron Children’s Hospital in Boardman, located at 6505 Market St., in Building C, Suite 2100. Appointments are available on Thursdays. Appointments are billed to insurance like regular pediatrician visits. The program is open to all children, not just current Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics patients. For more information on the Healthy Active Living program or to make an appointment, call 330-543-5673.
Local church hosts spaghetti dinner event
St. Angela Merici, located at 397 South Jackson Street in Youngstown, will host its eighth annual spaghetti dinner and Chinese auction event on April 14 from 12-4 p.m. The cost is $9 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under. Takeout dinners available for $9; containers will be provided. For more info or to purchase tickets in advance, call the parish office at 330-747-6080.
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.
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.
Pinwheels for Prevention community event set for April 4
The 14th annual Pinwheels for Prevention community event is scheduled for April 4 at 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Boardman, located at 7410 South Ave. Pinwheels for Prevention is offered in conjunction with National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in April. It aims to raise awareness of the importance and need for families and communities to work together to be vigilant and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. The event is coordinated by Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley’s Child Advocacy Center and Mahoning County Children Services. The program features keynote speaker Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene, a performance by the Boardman High School jazz ensemble 2 and the awarding of the annual Community Spotlight Award. The Spotlight Award is presented to an individual or organization who has demonstrated continued commitment and community service to Mahoning County children. The event is free, but reservations are required by emailing Andrea Mistovich at amistovich@akronchildrens.org or Jennifer Kollar at jennifer.kollar@jfs.ohio.gov. The event is funded in part by the Carter and Carole Lewis Family Child Advocacy fund. Also in observation National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month, a pinwheel garden will be planted April 1 in Boardman Park in front of St. James Meeting Place by students in East High School’s Junior Army ROTC program. Each pinwheel represents an individual adult who advocated on behalf of an abused or neglected child in Mahoning County.
Area business participates in health expo
Advanced Chiropractic & Rehab Inc. announced their participation in the Valley Health & Wellness Expo, for the second consecutive year. The Valley Health & Wellness Expo will take place on March 30 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Covelli Centre in downtown Youngstown. Advanced Chiropractic & Rehab Inc. has locations in Boardman, Hubbard and Kinsman.
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.
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.
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.
Free tax preparation and electronic filing sites
Free tax preparation is available at the Boardman library, located at 7680 Glenwood Ave., from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from March 5 through April 10. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 330-540-1947 or email vita@ccregional.org. All sites are staffed by volunteers who have been trained and certified by the IRS. For additional tax preparation sites, go to https://www.libraryvisit.org/tax-information.
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.