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DUCK RACE: The Struthers Rotary will hold its annual Lucky Duck Race 11 a.m. Sept. 11 at Yellow Creek Park in Struthers. First place wins $500, second place $200 and third place $100. There will be 10 $20 winners. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased from any Rotarian. Visit Stuthers Rotary Facebook page.
3D ARCHERY: Hubbard Conservation Club, 1760 Wick Campbell Road, Hubbard, will host 3D archery shoots Sundays on Sept. 5 and 12. Registration is between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. with adults $10 and youths 17 and under $5. Call 330-301-2482.
Basic and advanced rifle and pistol-shooting skills will be offered 10 a.m. to 2 p,m. Saturday. All COVID-19 protocols will be followed. All ammunition and guns are provided. Food and drinks will be served. Call 330-501-7650 for more information.
CLOTHING OFFERED: The Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays for clothing items. For information, call 330-318-7952.
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GREEK FESTIVAL: The Greek Festival will be noon to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sept. 5 at the Archangel Michael Community Center, 401 12th St., Campbell. The festival will take place between Porter and Blossom streets. Admission is free. There will be events for the entire family, Greek music, folk dancers, religious items and food. For information, call the center at 330-755-9072 or the church at 330-755-3596.
DISCUSSION ON YOUNGSTOWN ARS MIS PROJECT: A hybrid in-person / virtual public meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mathews High School cafeteria, Vienna, to discuss the Youngstown Air Reserve Station Military Installation Sustainability (MIS) project. Zoom meeting ID is: 711 400 4735.
The Youngstown ARS MIS project is the first phase of implementation of the Youngstown ARS Joint Land Use Study completed in 2019, to enhance military and community compatibility surrounding Youngstown ARS.
For information, contact Julie Green, director, Trumbull County Planning Commission at 330-675-6620.
COUNTRY FAIR: The Youngstown South Christian Women’s Connection will host a luncheon and auction 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept 8 at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield. Marty Campana will be the auctioneer and guest speaker will be Mary Boling of Avon, Ind., who will speak on “Joy Through the Journey.” Donations for the auction are due at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $14, which includes lunch. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for the auction preview. Reservations are due by Wednesday by calling Connie at 330-788-2340, Patty at 330-332-2789 or Gloria at 330-360-2044. All proceeds benefit Stonecroft Ministries, which is the umbrella organization for YSCWC.
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WEINGART RECEIVES FULBRIGHT: The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board are announcing that Valerie Weingart, a Ball State University graduate (MA 2020) and Salem resident, has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to the Republic of Poland to teach for the 2021-22 academic year. Weingart will support the teaching of English at the Koszalin University of Technology as part of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship.
As a Fulbright participant, Weingart will teach English, share knowledge and foster meaningful connections across communities in the United States and Poland. Recipients of Fulbright awards are selected in an open, merit-based competition that considers leadership potential, academic and / or professional achievement, and record of service.
FRANK GRADUATES: Abbie Frank, a 2012 graduate of Poland High School, graduated magna cum laude with a Master of Art degree in media and communications from Bowling Green Sate University. She attained a 4.0 GPA while working full time.
She is an alumni of Youngstown State University graduating magna cum laude in 2016 with dual degrees in organizational communications and psychology. She was an associate producer for the Ohio Lottery Cash Explosion show while studying for her master’s degree and living in Cleveland.
Frank recently accepted a new position in the social media field and resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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VETERANS OFFICE CLOSED: The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission Office will be closed today. Questions may be addressed to Susan Krawchyk, executive director, at 330-740-2450.
HORTICULTURAL SHOW: The Gardeners of Greater Youngstown, formerly The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown, is hosting the 56th Annual Horticultural Show on Saturday and Sunday. Entries must be received between 7 and 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Late entries will be displayed but not judged. Two sections are available ranging from vegetables to annuals.
Entries for each section of the competition will receive a Sectional Award; Best of Show Award will be chosen from all sectional winners.
For information, call Rodney Toth at 330-759-1993.
ARTISANS AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Walk in Their Shoes is the theme for the sixth annual Artisans Against Domestic Violence art exhibit 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the East Palestine Country Club, 50834 Carmel Achor Road, Negley.
Close to 50 pieces of artwork, poetry, and writings by several artists will be on display, some of which will be available for sale. Raffles for themed baskets containing various gift cards and certificates will be held. This event will be a walk-through exhibit with a gift bag, including refreshments, offered at the exit. For more information, call 330-426-2147.
HUBBARD CONCERT: The Hubbard park summer concert series will conclude with Rock Jazz at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Harding Park’s Bandstand, 249 Roosevelt Drive.
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LYRIC CENTER KICK OFF: The Liberty Youth Recreation and Impact Center (LYRIC), 317 Churchill Road, will host a kickoff event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for the opening of the center. Free community activities will be offered to promote healthy lifestyles and safety. Activities include a free yoga class, school bus safety, safety vehicle displays, and pickleball, bocce and cornhole demonstrations. The LYRIC will be open on Tuesdays for free community activities starting Sept. 7. The center is located in the former Liberty High School gymnasium.
FOOD PANTRY: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Austintown, will host a food pantry 2 to 5 p.m. Friday.
HUNTER EDUCATION: Hubbard Conservation Club, 1760 Wick Campbell Road, will host an Ohio hunter education class 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Individuals, families, and new and experienced hunters are invited to attend and learn about responsibility, firearms and ammunition, wildlife management, shooting, bow hunting, personal safety and survival, and care of game. To register, call 330-501-7650 or 330-261-5987.
FESTIVAL WEEKENDS: The Shaker Woods Festival is being held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Aug. 28 and 29 at 4437 Countyline Road, Columbiana. The event showcases crafts, food and entertainment. The festival has been held for more than 40 years.
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FOOD PANTRY: God’s Warehouse food pantry at New Life Church, 2250 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, will host its monthly food giveaway 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. There will be nonperishables, meat, pepperoni rolls and a selection of fresh produce. It will be a drive-thru distribution. People are asked to have their vehicle trunks empty.
PATCH BLAST: The Camp Stambaugh Properties Committee will be hosting a Patch Blast Trade-O-Ree 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Great Trail Council, BSA Camp Stambaugh, 3712 Leffingwell Road, Canfield. The event is open to the public.
Proceeds will be used to raise funds for improving and maintaining the outdoor program for the local Boy Scouts of America.
OPEN HOUSE: The Girard Historical Society will host the last open house of the summer at the Barnhisel House and museum 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Docents will be available to guide guests through the home and gardens at 1011 N. State St. in Girard.
The usual week of school visits is canceled with a Trash and Treasure Sale scheduled Sept. 16,17 and 18. The group needs docents for future events.
For more information, call Joe Spano at 330-314-2345.
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AWARENESS MONTH: August is “Breastfeeding Awareness Month”and Ohio Women-Infants-Children and Mahoning County WIC program, a division of Mahoning County Public Health, are promoting the month to bring awareness to health benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby.
The theme is “Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility,” which focuses on how breastfeeding contributes to the survival, health and well-being of all, and the work to protect breastfeeding worldwide.
To help raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding, the Mahoning County WIC program is sponsoring a BAM open house from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Friday at Fellows Riverside Gardens; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Boardman WIC Office, 3910 Hillman Way, Youngstown; and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Austintown WIC Office, 50 Westchester Drive.
For information call Ohio Statewide Breastfeeding Hotline at 1-888-588-3423 or the Mahoning County Public Health WIC office at 330-788-1485 Ext. 104.
D-DAY RE-ENACTMENT: A D-Day re-enactment will be held on Friday in Conneaut. Transportation for veterans will be provided by Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission. For transportation reservations on the chartered bus, contact Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission at 330-740-2450 by today.
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TENNIS SHOE DISTRIBUTION: Chestnut Ridge Church of God, 7215 Chestnut Ridge Road, Hubbard, is hosting a free tennis shoe distribution for children in grades kindergarten to 12th. The children must be a resident of / or attending school in Hubbard, Masury, Brookfield, Liberty, Girard, or Sharon, Hermitage, Farrell or West Middlesex, Pa. Distribution will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday. There will be a limited amount of different sizes, and only one pair of shoes will be given per child Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian who need to show proof of residency. For information, call 330-534-0084.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, will host a clothing and school supply giveaway 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday The event will be in fellowship hall. Call 330-318-7952.
JCC LECTURE: As part of the Newman Lecture Series, the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown will host Rabbi Mitchell Kornspan at noon Wednesday at the center, 505 Gypsy Lane. Kornspan, a Youngstown native, has a career that spans 47 years, of which 20 of them were at Ohev Tsedek in Boardman. His last 15 years have been in Fort Wayne, Indiana. To register or for information, visit jccyoungstown.org.
LIBERTY APPAREL: A Liberty Leopard apparel event will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the main entrance of the Liberty football field, prior to the home football game opener. There will be used uniforms, practice jerseys and other Liberty schools apparel items.
LABYRINTH WALK: The Ursuline Education and Wellness Center, 4280 Shields Road, is offering its next guided labyrinth walk 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The theme will be “Respect in Relationships.” Each walk this season will be led by a different facilitator with the meditation centering on the assigned theme. All persons of faith are invited to participate in these free, weather-permitting events. Walks generally take about a half hour. The labyrinth is open year-round from dawn to dusk for all persons of faith. There is no cost to use the labyrinth, which is accessible for different physical abilities and offers ample parking. Printed guides provided at the Labyrinth’s entrance give suggestions for following the path, but there is no right or wrong way to experience the sacred walk. For information, call 330-799-4941 or visit theursulinecenter.org.
VACCINE CLINIC: Corner House Christian Church in Hubbard and Trumbull County Combined Health District will host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. Anyone who gets their first dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or the singular dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be eligible to receive a $100 gift card. Those interested in attending are strongly recommended to download, print and complete the COVID-19 administration record form and bring it with them along with their driver’s license and one other form of identification.
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RAILROAD SHOW TODAY: The Mahoning Valley RR Heritage Association will have the Jim Marter Yard, 1340 Poland Ave., Youngstown, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Besides having cars on display, there will be railroad memorabilia and souvenirs for sale. Admission is free.
YREC WELCOMES CLASSES: Youngstown Rayen Early College High School will welcome students back with opening festivities beginning 4 to 7:30 p.m. Monday.
The back-to-school block party will be in the Wood Street parking lot and feature a DJ, slide, dunking booth, bounce house, face painting, hot dogs, popcorn and other refreshments.
YREC students who haven’t already also will be able to pick up informational materials about the school year. Wood Street between Wick Avenue and Phelps Street will be blocked off for the event.
Classes start Wednesday at YREC, 20 W. Wood St., Youngstown.
STRUTHERS 1962: Struthers High School Class of 1962 will hold a reunion meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Fireplace on Western Reserve Road in Poland.
D-DAY RE-INACTMENT: A D-Day re-inactment will be Friday in Conneaut. Transportation for veterans will be provided by Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission. Veterans also will receive a box lunch and cold refreshments. For transportation reservations on the chartered bus, veterans must contact the office no later than Tuesday at 330-740-2450.
CRAFT AND FOOD SHOW: A Craft and Food Show is being offered 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 21 at Able Talent Academy, 7600 W. South Range Road, in the old Greenford School. Vendors are welcome and can start coming in at 7 a.m.
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH: New Covenant Church of the Nazarene, 304 Matta Ave., Youngstown, will have a back-to-school bash 6 to 8:30 p.m. today. The event will include water fun, food, fellowship and music.
FOOD AND CLOTHING: The Eastside Crimewatch will hold a food and clothing giveaway 10 a.m. Saturday at the old fire station, corner of Oak and Fruit streets.
BUS DRIVER MEET: Youngstown City School District students and their families will be able to meet their bus drivers and bus aides at a meet-and-greet 9 a.m. Saturday at the transportation offices, 1500 Teamster Drive.
This is the first time the district has hosted such an event to kick off the school year.
The first day of school is for Youngstown Rayen Early College High School and Rayen Early College Middle School students is Wednesday. For all other YCSD scholars, the first day of school is Sept. 7.
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BEATITUDE HOUSE COLLECTS SUPPLIES: Beatitude House is preparing for back to school and is collecting school supplies for children and young adults served by the organization. A collection is being taken both online and in-person. An Amazon registry has been created to help maintain social distancing, but items also can be dropped off 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday until Aug. 16 at the Beatitude House administrative offices, 238 Tod Lane, Youngstown. The Amazon registry can be found on Beatitude House’s website and social media platforms. Donations of gift cards for Target and Walmart also are appreciated.
CONCERT ON THE GREEN: The Girard Community Swingtime Band will perform a Concert on the Green 7 p.m. today at the Canfield center green. Those attending can bring a lawn chair.
GUEST SPEAKER: The Hubbard Public Library will host Hubbard native Walter “Buzz” Pishkur at 6 p.m. Tuesday for a presentation “Reflections of a Pacesetter” in which he highlights leadership lessons gained from his 33 years in executive leadership. Following the presentation will be a question-and-answer session and book signing. A portion of the book signing will be given to the library to benefit the hot spot lending program. Registration is required by calling 330-534-3512, Ext. 2.
END OF SUMMER: The Girard End of Summer parade will be 7 p.m. Saturday along U.S. Route 422. The event will include bands, classic cars, dance groups, sports teams and organizations. For information on participating, call Frannie at 330-503-7667 or Chuck at 330-97905434, The parade will travel from Churchill Road to Market Street.
VETERANS HELPED: The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission offers free services to area veterans, including temporary emergency financial assistance, utility assistance, van transportation and burial benefits. For information, call 330-740-2450.
HELPING HANDS CLOSET: Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, is a complete family clothing store open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Tuesday. There will be a clothing and school supply giveaway 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Fellowship Hall. Call 330-318-7952 for information.
TODAY
• Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio Free and Accepted Masons, Covenant Lodge 59 — 7 p.m. at the lodge, 336 W. Wood St., Youngstown. 330-759-7274.
• TOPS Ohio 698, Girard — weigh-in 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., meeting 6:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 140 E. Broadway Ave., Girard. 330-545-4770 or 330-534-2618.
• Youngstown Executive Toastmasters — 6:45 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 301 Western Reserve Road, Boardman. www.speakingclub.org.
• Youngstown Toastmasters Executive 408 — 6:40 p.m., Adamas Square, 8131 Market St., Boardman.
• Monday Night Miracles — 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall, 2555 Rush Blvd., Youngstown.
• Ostomy Support Group — 6 to 7 p.m. Salem Regional Medical Center’s private dining room. Preregistration requested. Call nurse Tashia Watkins, 330-332-7607.
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JCC ART WORKSHOPS: The Paul and Yetta Gluck School of Visual Arts at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is offering a series of monthly art workshops at the JCC, 505 Gypsy Lane.
Crochet class will be 4 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 18. Participants will learn how to crochet table coasters. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Visit jccyoungstown.org/visualarts to register.
100th BIRTHDAY: Tena Green of Youngstown celebrated her 100th birthday on July 15.
She was born July 15, 1921.
In her golden years as a senior citizen, she worked as a tutor in Youngstown City Schools.
Green has lived in Boston and New York.
She was born and raised in Warren, where she attended school. She has served as a Mother in her local church and in earlier years she served as a Sunday School teacher. She has more than 50 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
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SHAKER WOODS FESTIVAL: The annual Shaker Woods Festival will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 14-15, 21-22, and 28-29 at the Shaker Woods grounds, 44337 County Line Road, Columbiana, featuring more than 200 craftspeople. Each craftsperson will be dressed in Shaker period clothing while demonstrating and selling their handmade wares. Various entertainment will take place throughout the day. General admission tickets will be on sale at the gate at $8 per day per adult. Children 12 and under are admitted free.
FAMILY NIGHT: The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown will host a Family Night today at its Logan Campus, 3245 Logan Way, Liberty. The event will include crafts and children friendly activities at 7:15 p.m. and the movie “Moana” at 8 p.m. Cost is $5 for nonmembers with JCC members admitted free.
CHAIR YOGA: The Unity Spiritual Center, 1227 Naylor Lloyd Road, in Liberty will host chair yoga 11 a.m. to noon Fridays starting today. Facilitator Kimberly Ford will guide participants through breathing, meditation and gentle postures to improve movement. Suggested donation is $10. For reservations and information, call 330-539-0122.
FLASH GORDON: Renegade Toys, 9215 Market St., North Lima, will host actor Sam Jones from the “Flash Gordon” movie and other movies and television shows noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. He will sign autographs and take photos.
REPTILE SHOW: The Northeast Ohio Reptile Show will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Metroplex Expo Center, 1620 Motor Inn Drive, Liberty. A variety of reptiles and other creatures will be featured. Adult admission is $6 and children 10 and under are admitted free.
PARKING LOT BINGO: Girard FIRST Robotics Booster Club will host a parking lot bingo fundraiser 6 p.m. Wednesday at Brewster’s Ice Cream parking lot on U.S. Route 422, Girard. The parking lot opens at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds will help Girard High School FIRST Robotics Team #379. The event is one of several planned for fundraising for the team’s new season.
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PARISH FESTIVAL: The Hubbard St. Patrick Church’s 63rd annual parish festival will be Thursday to Aug. 8 at the church grounds, 225 N. Main St., Hubbard. The event will include food, games, rides, basket raffle and live nightly entertainment. Bands include RDNA Band 7 p.m. Thursday; Hern Brothers 7 p.m. Friday; Chris Higbee Band 8 p.m. Saturday; Burke School of Irish Dance 1 p.m., County Mayo Irish Band 2 p.m. and Old Skool Band 7 p.m. Aug. 8. Festival hours are 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 5 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 11 p.m. Aug. 8. On Aug. 8, a children’s matinee will take place 1 to 4 p.m. Grand prize raffle is a 2021 Trailblazer or $20,000. Admission is free. For information, call 330-534-1928 or www.saintpatsfestival.com.
CLASS TO MEET: Girard High School graduating class of 1950 will have its 71st class reunion 2 p.m. Saturday at Amen Corner, Girard. For information and to make reservations, call Harry “Bud” Davy at 330-880-9082.
STEEL VALLEY WOOFSTOCK: Steel Valley Woofstock 4 will be 5 to 11 p.m. Aug. 14 at Tiffany Banquet Hall in Brookfield with proceeds to benefit local animal charities. The event will include various musical performances, including The Clarks. Woofstock was started to help spay-neuter programs, community crisis programs, humane cases and pet food banks. The event has raised more than $40,000 to help animals in the Mahoning Valley. There will be a Rock and Roll Memorabilia silent auction. Tickets are $50 and available at Steel Valley Spay Neuter Clinic in Girard. For information, email steelvalleywoofstock.gmail.com
ALUMNI BANQUET: The 2021 Mineral Ridge scholarship banquet will be 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 14 at Ciminero’s Banquet Center in Niles. Cost is $40 per person. Reservations may be sent to P.O. Box 191, Mineral Ridge, Ohio 44440. All former students who attended Mineral Ridge schools, faculty, former faculty, employees, township officials and guests are welcome. The classes of 1970 and 1971 will be honored. All proceeds benefit the scholarship fund. Call Pam at 330-652-5784 or Dave at 330-307-8261.
CATFISH TOURNAMENT: Hubbard Conservation Club, Wick Campbell Road, will host a catfish tournament 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $10 to fish.
SCIENCE OF BREWING: The OH WOW! Center in Youngstown will host the Science of Brewing 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the center, 15 Central Square, Youngstown. There will be music and live entertainment. This is an adult-only event. Tickets are $75 per person or six-pack of tickets for $350. For information, visit the center’s website at https://ohwowkids.org.
LIBRARY HIATUS: The Campbell branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will close for a temporary summer hiatus Aug. 14 through Labor Day. The library branch is located inside the Campbell Community Literacy Workforce and Cultural Center, 436 Struthers-Coitsville Road.
During this time, the book drop will remain open and be maintained, and the book vending machine and the holds pickup locker in the lobby will remain open for patrons to obtain materials.
Patrons are reminded that they can use any library in the PLYMC system during this time for library materials and services.