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Event celebrates first flight of Neil Armstrong
A 90th anniversary celebration of astronaut Neil Armstong's first airplane ride is planned from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the First Flight & Lunar Module site, 2553 Parkman Road NW, Warren.
Attendees can design and fold a paper airplane and enjoy space-themed refreshments.
Remarks honoring Armstrong's first flight, which occurred July 26, 1936, at Warren Airways in a Ford Tri-Motor airplane will start at 3 p.m., followed by a paper airplane flying competition in different age groups.
Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969. Admission is free.
Penguin City Brewing to host Summer of '89 event
A Summer of '89 concert/party is scheduled Saturday at Penguin City Brewing Company's live music stage, 460 E. Federal St., Youngstown.
The Ellis Music Events show will feature the Poison tribute act Say Ahh and Steel Reserve playing late '80s rock.
Doors open at 6 p.m., and the music starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
A limited number of VIP tables are available for $165, seating up to six people. For more information, go to penguincity.beer/events-1.
JCC plans to present The Klezmer Orchestra
The Klezmer Orchestra will perform at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, as part of its J. Newman Levy Speaker Series.
Performing in Northeast Ohio since 1995, the ensemble features traditional contemporary songs from around the world in Yiddish, English, Russian and Hebrew celebrating the rich spirit and heritage of Klezmer music.
The event, which includes dinner, is free, but advance registration is required by July 30 at jccyoungstown.org/newmanlevyseries.
MVHS series focuses on African-American culture
African-American culture will be the focus of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society's next dinner/program in its Stories of Immigrants of the Mahoning Valley series.
Speaking at the event will be Sarah Brown-Clark. Cultural enrichment will be provided by Janis Jones, who will sing a selection of music related to African American heritage.
A meal prepared by AVI Catering will include fried chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, cornbread and assorted desserts.
It starts at 5 p.m. Aug. 3 at Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown.
The cost is $35 for MVHS members and $40 for nonmembers. The deadline for reservations is Monday by calling 330-743-2589 or online at mahoninghistory.org.
Hartford author releases third novel
Hartford author Doug Emery released "Into the Black," the third installment in his Trevor McGowan series.
The series follows tactical operators, private security professionals and military veterans navigating high-risk missions, leadership challenges and morally gray situations in fast-paced, action-driven storylines.
Emery works as a financial adviser and is involved in training opportunities for local law enforcement.
Proceeds from book sales help fund scholarships for local officers' training programs. The books are available through his website, www.dougemeryauthor.com.
Ursuline graduate writes children's book
Nancy Menaldi-Scanlan, a Youngstown native and Ursuline High School graduate, is the author of the historical picture book "The Root that Ate Roger Williams."
The book is geared toward children ages 5 to 10 and tells the story of Roger Williams, a man who defied tradition, befriended Native Americans and was the first to settle the "biggest little state" in the Union (Rhode Island).
Menaldi-Scanlan served as a librarian and educator in Rhode Island schools for more than 25 years and splits her time between Venice, Florida, and Providence, Rhode Island.
The book is available at www.nancymenaldiscanlan.com.
East Palestine High School graduate releases book
Roger Hart, an East Palestine High School and Mount Union College graduate, released his third book.
"Feather & Sel" is the story of an 80-year old Marine longing for the past and an 18-year-old nursing aide looking for the future. But before they can pursue their dreams, they must first escape Shady Shores, an assisted care facility in Florida.
The book is the winner of the 2026 Thomas E. Kennedy Novel Award and is published by Serving House Books.
Hart, whose stories and essays have been published in more than 30 magazines and journals, now lives in Havre, Montana.