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Veterans group changes meeting

The Seeing Eye

VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION: The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission is changing its meeting to 9 a.m. Tuesday. For information, call Susan at 330-740-2450.

SWIM TEAM LESSONS: The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is accepting participants for its Logan Ducks Swim Team. This summer-long youth program is for those who can swim at least the length of the swimming pool. The Swim Team is a stroke based program that works on the skills and techniques necessary to be successful in the sport of swimming. Swim practice is held Monday through Friday mornings, and led by experienced coaching staff. Practices will run through the first week of August. Daily attendance is not mandatory, but is encouraged.

Private or semi-private swim lessons are also available. Days and times are flexible and can be held outdoors at the JCC Logan Campus, or indoors at the JCC Main Campus. Scholarships are available.

Visit jccyoungstown.org to register for swim team or swim lessons.

SIMPLY SLAVIC GOES VIRTUAL: The Simply Slavic 10th anniversary celebration will take place virtually. The virtual festival will allow the community to celebrate ethnic heritage programming in their homes. The celebration will be shown 6 p.m. Saturday on Facebook and Youtube because of a partnership with Cleveland International Records. The program will include performances by past music and dance favorites including Harmonia, Chardon Polka Band and others who have contributed in the past to the celebration. At 7 p.m. will be the commencement of the Global Toast with people at Simply Slavic events from around the world sending their good wishes and cheers. Those wishing to donate to help offset costs can visit www.SimplySlavic.org/donate.

HELPING VETERANS: Mahoning County Veterans Services Commission offers free services to veterans. As part of the stay at home order guidelines due to COVID-19, the office is closed to the public. But, staff is conducting business by phone. Services include utility assistance, van transportation to VA medical appointments, VA services, connected disability claims and burial benefits, VA pensions for nursing homes, assisted living, or home health aides. Call 330-740-2450. The office located at 345 Oak Hil Ave., Youngstown is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Today

• Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter Support Groups — 2 p.m., Antonine Sisters Adult Day Center, 2675 N. Lipkey Road. 800-272-3900.

• Monday Night Miracles — 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall, 2555 Rush Blvd., Youngstown.

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