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COFFEE AND CONVERSATION: Youngstown Councilwoman Anita Davis, D-6th Ward, will host a Coffee and Conversation 10 a.m. to noon today at Flambeau’s Restaurant, 2308 Market St. Discussion will be on new community police officer Kylie Simmons and American Rescue Plan funding. Refreshments will be served.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley will have a booth at the Canfield Fair Aug. 31 to Sept. 5. Volunteers are needed to staff the DSAV booth in the Medical Health Building during the fair. Volunteers will receive a free admission ticket to the fair on the day they volunteer. Two volunteers are needed per shift. Volunteers will ask interested visitors to sign the inclusion banner, invite them to win a prize with “Spin & Win” wheel and hand out DSAV information. Shift times are 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 5 p.m. This is also an opportunity for DSAV families and high school students needing volunteer hours. Email office@dsav.org with any questions.
REVERSE RAFFLE: Boardman Gridiron Club’s 24th annual Reverse Raffle will be 7 p.m. Friday at the Youngstown Shrine Club Pavilion, 1735 S. Rand Road. Total cash prizes are $3,000, including a grand prize of $1,500 in cash. Winners need not be present. Also included will be a silent auction and a Chinese auction.
Tickets are $35. For tickets, contact Chad at 330-717-6981. All proceeds go to the Boardman High School football program.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The Mahoning County District of St. Vincent De Paul and Christ Dwelling Place Ministry are holding a community outreach from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today at 3048 Gerwig Ave., Youngstown. The purpose of the outreach is to help feed and provide essential items to the most vulnerable in the community. At least 100 bags of food, hot meals and bags of important items for living and survival will be provided. For information, contact Michael Stepp at 202-329-4073 michaelfstepp@gmail.com.
FOOD GIVEAWAY: Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3147 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, will hold a free food giveaway at noon today.
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IRISH FESTIVAL: The inaugural Mahoning Valley Irish Festival will be Friday and Saturday at Community Alley and Wean Park in downtown Youngstown. Funds raised will benefit local organizations as well as the Mahoning Valley Gaelic Society. The festival will offer crafts, vendors, food, music, a basket raffle and other activities. Information is available on the website (mvirishfestival.com) in regard to sponsorship, donations, collaborations, vending and other ways to be involved. Interested parties can contact mvirishfestival
@gmail.com or contact Shannon at 330-770-6785.
OPEN HOUSE: The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center off Palmyra Road, Canfield, will host an open house 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 1. There will be campus tours throughout the event. The public will be able to see different career training programs. For information, call 330-729-4100.
BLOOD DRIVE: The American Red Cross will host a blood drive 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. To schedule an appointment, visit redcross.blood.org
LYRIC CENTER: The Liberty Youth Recreation and Impact Center in Liberty offers free healthy activities 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the center, 317 Churchill Road. Activities include walking, bocce, pickleball and yoga.
CAR AND BIKE SHOW: Armstrong is proud to team with The American Heart Association to bring the 10th Annual Street Scene Car & Custom Bike Show today, at Austintown Park, 6000 Kirk Road in Austintown. Registration to enter a car, truck or motorcycle is $10, spectators are free and every penny goes to The American Heart Association. Registration is 10 a.m. to noon, and the show is from noon to 3:30 p.m.
The Street Scene Car & Custom Bike Show will have Youngstown’s Vegas Band playing live from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., DJ Thomas John taking over spinning the tunes and announcing door prize winners during the afternoon. The show also features tons of door prizes and raffle items.
Molnar’s Concessions serves the food plus One Hot Cookie with desserts and many more vendors.
Not only is this a car and motorcycle show, Street Scene TV host Rick Gurrera and co-host Krysta Sylvester will be recording a special episode of the Armstrong Neighborhood Channel Street Scene Show featuring many of people’s rides.
For more information on the 10th Annual Street Scene Car & Custom Bike Show, visit us on Facebook at Armstrong Street Scene or contact Armstrong Community Marketing and Local Programming Manager Greg Rhoton at grhoton@agoc.com 330-953-0653.
FITCH 1977: Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1977 will hold its 45th class reunion 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 3, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center. Cost is $40 per person.
For reservations and information, contact Tom Baringer at 330-757-1136 Or AFHSClass77@gmail.com.
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REVERSERAFFLE: Boardman Gridiron Club’s 24th annual Reverse Raffle will be 7 p.m. Aug. 5, at the Youngstown Shrine Club Pavilion, 1735 S. Rand Road.
Total cash prizes are $3,000. Grand prize is $1,500 in cash. Winners need not be present. Also included will be a silent auction and a Chinese auction.
Tickets are $35 (includes entry for cash prizes, soft drinks, dinner, and bring your own drinks). For tickets, contact Chad at 330-717-6981. All proceeds go to the Boardman High School football program.
URSULINE 1958: Ursuline High School Class of 1958 is holding its 64th class reunion at 4 p.m. Aug. 7, at AlaCart in Canfield. Cost is $30 per person. To register, call Sister Dorothy at 330-885-5141.
STRUTHERS HIGH 1972: Struthers High School Class of 1972 will hold its 50th class reunion 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 3, at Bogey’s Riverside Banquet Hall, 3404 New Castle Road, Lowellville.
Cost is $40 per person with bring your own drink (mixes will be provided). The band Vintage Vinyl will perform.
Reservations are due Aug. 6. Make checks payable to Eleanor Polis and mail to 394 Geneva Ave., Struthers, OH 44471. For more information, call Lee Polis at 330-757-8085.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES / CLOTHING: Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield is having a family clothing and school supply give away, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 20, in the fellowship hall at the church. For information or donations, call 330-318-7952.
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CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP: Camp Stambaugh, 3712 Leffingwell Road, Canfield, will host a Cub Scout Day Camp from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday at the camp. The theme this year is Weird Science, and the Scouts will get the opportunity to experience all kinds of things involving weird science through activities.
The Great Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America serving Scouting families in Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Summit, Trumbull, and northern Wayne counties in Ohio, will attend.
Youth in grades kindergarten to fourth in the Cub Scouting program will have the opportunities to learn, test, experience and have fun with many weird science activities.
POST 51 TO MEET: The Hubbard American Legion Post 51 will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. today in the social hall of the First Presbyterian Church, 22 Westview Ave. Special guest speaker will be Capt. Nick Hendrix of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Refreshments will be provided.
NIGHT MARKET: The B&O Night Market, hosted by B&O Station and Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, has returned this year in partnership with Youngstown CityScape. The Night Market will help to provide access to local foods and artisan made products. The market is from 4 to 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month through September, and is SNAP eligible and working to become a produce perks location to further expand access to healthy locally grown food. Today 15 vendors are scheduled.
THIRD FRIDAY FUN: The Lisbon Area Chamber of Commerce and Continuing Healthcare of Lisbon will host 3rd Fridays in downtown Lisbon 6 to 9 p.m. Friday with Gary Shreve performing an Elvis tribute at the gazebo, live music, food trucks, vendors and free face painting. The Shops at the Square will be open. Bring a lawn chair for the summer concert.
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MOUNT CARMEL FESTIVAL: The Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday to July 24 at the church grounds, 343 Via Mount Carmel Avenue in Youngstown. There will be food vendors, crafts, games and entertainment.
SENIOR WATCH PROGRAM: The Liberty Township Senior Watch Program is inviting Liberty seniors ages 60 and older to an open house 11 a.m. Wednesday at the township administration building. Pizza and refreshments will be served. Different agencies will attend to provide information for older residents. Liberty safety forces also will attend to discuss wellness checks and daily phone calls. For information call 330-759-1315, Ext. 1018.
SUMMER SIZZLE: Hubbard Community Pool will hold the annual Summer Sizzle fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the pool, 200 Hall Ave. The event will include free swimming, a basket raffle and food. Special guest is the Hubbard Eagle mascot.
CEMETERY FLAGS: A local group is seeking volunteers to help with placement of flags on veterans’ graves at Oak Hill Cemetery, Youngstown. Those interested in helping to guide and oversee. For information call Steffon Jones at 330-301-7365.
FOOD PANTRY: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 4490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown will hold a food pantry distribution from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday for anyone needing assistance.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Barnhisel House, 1011 N. State St., Girard, will hold an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. July 24. There will be a display of vintage postcards.
SPACE CAMP: The Ohio State University Extension will hold a Space Camp for Kids, “Blast Off,” with 4-H at the Cloverbud Day Camp at the Mahoning County OSU Extension office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. The program will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday for ages 5 to 8. 4-H membership is not required. Campers will experience space through hands-on STEM activities. Registration is $15 per camper by calling 330-533-5538.
COLLECTION EFFORT: A food and toiletries drive to benefit the Youngstown City School District is being held through July 26 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily at the Mahoning County 4-H and OSU Extension Mahoning County, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. The event organized by the 4-H will get food for the Youngstown school pantries. Various canned goods and nonperishables and hygiene items are needed. For information call 330-533-5538.
BLOCK WATCH TO MEET: The Girard 2nd and 3rd Wards Block Watch will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Girard Free Library with guest speaker, Girard Police Chief John Norman.
LIBRARY PROGRAMS: The Girard Free Library will offer programs for its summer “Oceans of Possibilities” series for children. Upcoming programs include All Hands on Deck art and activities 1 p.m. Friday and the Akron Zoo Mobile 11 a.m. July 27.
NATURALIST SERIES: The Ohio State University Extension Office Mahoning County will host a naturalist series “The Secret of Tree Identification” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday with Kathy Smith, director of forestry at OSU School of Environmental and Natural Resources. The program is free. To register, call 330-533-5538 or visit osu.edu/mnaturialistseries2022.
IRISH FESTIVAL: The inaugural Mahoning Valley Irish Festival will be July 29 and 30 at Community Alley and Wean Park in downtown Youngstown. Funds raised will benefit local organizations as well as the Mahoning Valley Gaelic Society. The festival will offer crafts, vendors, food, music and activities.
The community is invited to join in the planning and support of this event. Information is available on the website mvirishfestival.com in regard to sponsorship, donations, collaborations, vending and other ways to be involved.
Interested parties also can contact mvirishfestival@gmail.com or contact Shannon at 330-770-6785.
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DARE SINGLES GROUP: Divorce / Death Aren’t Really the End meets 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at the Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St., Youngstown.
Call 330-729-0127 for more information.
July events:
• Breakfast on Sundays will be at 10 a.m. at Charly’s Family Restaurant, Kirk Road in Austintown;
• Bocce at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Boardman Park;
• Music at Woodworth Park at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays;
• Music at Boardman Park at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays;
• Today — Music at Firestone Farms at 6:30 p.m.;
• Monday — Meet at 7 p.m. at the DQ in Cornersburg for dessert;
• Thursday — Birthday Night 7 p.m. at the church;
• Thursday — Card Night 5 p.m. at Perkins in Boardman;
• July 23 — Bowling 7 p.m. at Boardman Lanes
FRIENDS PICNIC: Friends of the McKinley Memorial Library Annual Picnic with Cin City & the Saints, will be 5 to 8 p.m. July 28, on the Memorial Grounds, 40 N. Main St., Niles. Join the Friends of the Library for food, basket raffles, music, and fun. Cin City & the Saints will perform at 6:30 p.m.
NIGHT MARKET: The B&O Night Market, hosted by B&O Station and Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, has returned this year in partnership with Youngstown CityScape. The market takes place 4 to 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month through September, and is SNAP eligible and working to become a produce perks location. The next market is Thursday, and more than 15 vendors are expected.
POOL FUNDRAISER: The Hubbard Community Pool, 200 Hall Ave., will host its free swimming for everyone and basket auction fundraiser noon to 5 p.m. July 23. The auction will include food certificates, Scrapper and Cleveland baseball tickets, rounds of golf, beauty shops, oil changes, grocery stores, gas cards, kids toys and games, plus much more. Food can be purchased for $1 and beverages are free.
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GREEN TEAM MEETS SENIORS: The Green Team will present an Earth-friendly zero-waste event 11 a.m. today at the Gathering Place at Canfield Presbyterian Church, 140 W. Main St. Discussion will be on recycling for Mahoning County and curbside collection. The event is free. For information, call 330-360-0419.
CLOVERBUD DAY CAMP: The Ohio State University Extension Office, Mahoning County, will offer 4-H Cloverbud day camps for children 5 to 8. The theme is space and will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 19 at the OSU Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. Lunch will be provided. Children will explore space through hands-on STEM activities. Camp cost is $15. For questions, call 330-533-5538 or register at goo.osu.edu/
cloverbuddaycamp 2022.
RESCUE MISSION MEALS: The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley is partnering with Swensons for the grand opening of its new location at 1247 Boardman Poland Road, Poland. Swensons will provide a lunch and dinner for those dining at the mission. Swensons will open at a new location at the former Nicoloini’s near Interstate 680 later this summer.
GAME NIGHT: The Unity Spiritual Centre, 1226 Naylor Lloyd Road, Liberty, is hosting a game night at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Anyone in the community is welcome. There will be board games, card decks, puzzles and retro video games. The next game night is July 19. Any questions, call the center at 330-539-0122.
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MOUNT CARMEL FESTIVAL: The Girard Mount Carmel Festival will be take place Tuesday to Saturday at the Italian Fraternal Home, 33 W. Wilson Ave. There will be food, games, bingo and nightly entertainment 8 to 11 p.m. On Saturday, the parade will be 10 a.m. with a march to St. Rose Parish for a service at 11 a.m. Fireworks by Zambelli will be at 11 p.m. Saturday by the Girard-McDonald viaduct.
During the fireworks presentation, East Liberty Street between U.S. Route 422 and Marshall Road at the bridge will be closed 8 p.m. to midnight. The detour is south on Route 422, west on Interstate 80, northwest on Salt Springs Road and northeast on West Liberty Street.
NILES FESTIVAL: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Robbins Avenue, Niles, will host the annual Mount Carmel Festival 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 17. There will be rides, games, bands, bocce and bingo. Live music will be 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday and July 17 and 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
OPEN HOUSE: The Poland Historical Society will host an open house 1 to 3 p.m. today at the Little Red School House, 4515 Center Road. Members of the society will be available to answer questions about Poland’s history.
CENTER OFFERS SUPPLIES: The Emmanuel Community Care Center, 2 N. State St., Girard, is hosting a school supply distribution for children whose parents are registered at the center. Those needing school supplies can contact the center at 330-545-4301 through Aug. 12. Families will be notified of when to pick up items.
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GREEK SUMMERFEST: St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church will host the 37th annual Summerfest Thursday to July 10 at the church grounds, 220 N. Walnut St., Youngstown, across from the Choffin Career Center. Festival hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and July 10 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Food is available daily. Friday and Saturday will have music and dancing with Fabulous Filarkia and July 10 will be Greek music with DJ Kosta Pazanias.
POLAND SOCIETY TO MEET: The Poland Historical Society will host an open house 1 to 3 p.m. July 10 at the Little Red Schoolhouse.
TRASH COLLECTION: Youngstown residential trash collection will be affected by the Independence Day holiday. Each day’s collection will be delayed by one day throughout the week. Monday collection has been moved to Tuesday.
COMMUNITY PANTRY: Churchill United Methodist Church will host a church pantry 10 a.m. to noon Friday serving residents of Liberty and families of the Liberty school district. Those needing items are asked to bring identification and their own boxes. For information, call 330-759-0118.
MEDICINE WHEEL: Unity Spiritual Centre, 1226 Naylor Lloyd Road in Liberty will host a medicine wheel ceremony 12:30 p.m. July 10. The ceremony will be facilitated by Kimberly Ford and is open to the public. The medicine wheel is a sacred stone circle where people gather in ceremony giving offerings and blessings. There will be opportunities for drumming. For information, call 330-539-0122.
SUPERHERO SATURDAY: A Superhero Comic Book show and Cosplay contest will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Andrews Hall at Angels for Animals. There will be toys and comic books. Free admission to cosplayers, pets, police, firefighters, nurses and emergency medical technicians. There will be free comic book and toy appraisals. For information, call 330-550-5503.
VETERAN SERVICES: The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission office will be closed Wednesday so members can attend a funeral service at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.