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KITE FESTIVAL: The annual Kite Festival will be held 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday in the Stacey Pavilion at the Austintown Township Park. Each child who attends will get a free kite. Other activities include face painting, a basket raffle, a 50/50 raffle, Austintown police drones, Austintown fire ambulance and more. All of the proceeds from this event will go towards getting a new Americans with Disabilities Act playground at the Leonard Kirtz school.
MAY DAY FESTIVAL: The third annual Youngstown May Day Festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Calvin Center for the Arts, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. This expanded celebration includes two days packed with talks, music, food, vendors, and arts and crafts. The event will go on rain or shine.
The weekend’s speakers and roundtables will include: Community concerns about SOBE Energy, How to Support East Palestine and Fight Norfolk Southern’s negligence, local author and historian Sean Posey on the history of popular resistance to the railroad companies from the Great Railroad strike of 1877 to East Palestine.
The event also will include more than 50 tables of local community organizations and vendors. For information visit tinyurl.com/MayDay2023
DARE GROUP: DARE (Divorce and Death Aren’t Really the Answer) Singles Group, 6625 Mill Creek Blvd. Youngstown, will meet 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at the Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St. Call 330-729-0127 for more information. (Do not call the church). Events are breakfast at 10 a.m. Sundays at Charly’s Family Restaurant, Kirk Road in Austintown. Walking at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the food court at the Southern Park Mall. Card night at Perkins in Boardman is 5 p.m. today and bowling at Boardman Lanes is 7 p.m. Saturday.
WILDFLOWER WALK: The Friends of Poland Forest invite the public to their Spring Wildflower Walk, beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, at the College Street entrance to the Forest. Ecologist Kyle Filicky and his colleagues will host a leisurely walking tour to discuss the Forest’s wildflowers. Bring binoculars for spring warblers too. For information, call 330-770-4364.
SPRING TEA: The Austintown Historical Society is planning its annual Spring Tea to be held Sunday at the Strock Stone House, 7217 Mahoning Ave. There are three Tea Times available: 11:30 a.m., 2 and 4:30 p.m. and reservations are a must. For more information and reservations, call 330-792-1129.
There will also be a basket raffle and a tour of the Strock Stone House after each Tea Time.
Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children under age 12.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION: Youngstown Councilwoman Anita Davis will hold a Coffee and Conversation session 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Flambeau’s Restaurant, 2308 Market St., Youngstown. Topics include citizen input on Market Street Park, playground and community center.
JA CHALLENGE: The JA Innovation Challenge Virtual immerses middle school students in grades 5 through 7 in the world of business by challenging them to develop a pitch for a new flavor of pizza for Pizza Joe’s, targeted for a market of their peers. Students work together in teams of three to five to practice entrepreneurial thinking and experience the creativity, sense of accomplishment and excitement that comes with solving a real-world business challenge.
JA Innovation Challenge teaches essential workforce readiness skills and helps kids develop a mindset for 21st century careers. All activities are student self-guided, with materials accessible online. The program is suited to both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments. The challenge concludes with a video pitch competition to “Pizza Joe” Seminara, corporate representatives and local Pizza Joe’s franchisees.
To register, go to www.easterohio.ja.org.
POP-UP SHOP: Youngstown CityScape invites you to join us at our first Nature’s Blossoms Florist pop-up shop. Shop hours will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through May 13, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mother’s Day on May 14, at the greenhouse location, CityScape at Briel’s, 23 S. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown.
Twin sisters Daccine Benson and Danielle Harrell, both Choffin career horticulture students, are hosting this floral adventure just in time for Mother’s Day. Founded in 1998, Youngstown CityScape is a non-profit community development organization dedicated to the revitalization of the greater downtown Youngstown area.
BOUTIQUE POP UP: Penny Pinchers, your local cancer charity, will host Ruth’s Boutique pop up event from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Penny Pinchers, 6826 Market St., Boardman. There will be free feminine products, shampoo, lotion, jewelry, scarves and more to all who attend.
DOCENT WORKSHOP: The Butler in collaboration with the Youngstown Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, and neighboring Youngstown Schools hosted a Young Docent student workshop in February during Black History Month.
The Butler and the Youngstown Chapter of the Links invite the community to the museum 2 p.m. on Sunday. Students will share a selected painting from the museum’s collection with family and friends.
POURS FOR POTENTIAL: Birdfish Brewing has teamed up with Potential Development for an upcoming fundraiser, “Pours for Potential,” from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
The free family event includes music, raffles, games, food and dessert trucks, and craft beer. Birdfish Brewing, 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, will donate $1 from every beer poured during the event.
Potential Development students participated in a coloring contest featuring a commemorative Birdfish coloring page. All artwork will be displayed at the event.
SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA: The Niles Chapter of the American Sewing Guild will be holding their annual Spring Extravaganza Style and Creativity Show from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at A La Carte Catering in Canfield. In addition to the show, there will be a judged “Pin Cushion” sewing challenge for members. Cost is $22 for members and $25 for nonmembers and includes a full course lunch. Contact Karen at 330-240-8775.
DESIGNER PURSE BINGO: The Boardman Gridiron Club is hosting a Designer Purse Bingo event from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday at St. Nicholas Hall, 754 5th Ave., Struthers.
Tickets for this BYOB event are $35 and includes dinner and dessert, one three strip Bingo card and dabber. Event includes 20 bingo games, a basket raffle & 50/50 raffle.
For tickets contact Chad, 330-717-6981 or Arielle, 561-312-3337.
All proceeds go to the Boardman High School Football Program.
HUBBARD 1973: Hubbard High School Class of 1973 will hold its 50th reunion weekend starting with a mixer at 6 p.m. May 27, at the Manhattan Bar in Hubbard; followed by a buffet dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. May 28, at Hubbard Lion’s Club. Cost is $25 per person with reservations required and bring your own beverage. Reservation Deadline is May 5. For information, contact Patti Delbane Smith at 330-550-1978 or Rick or Chris Letro Hanrahan at 330-533-4712.
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STEELWORKERS RETIREES TO MEET: SOAR 27-2 and 27-6, Local Union 1330 and 1331, will meet 1 p.m. today at Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Niles Canfield Road, Austintown. Refreshments will be served. New members are welcome.
HELPING HANDS CLOSET: Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, offers new and gently used clothing for the entire family. Open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Tuesday but will be closed on May 2 to set up for a garage sale later that week. For information, call Jo Ann at 330-318-7952.
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WORLD WAR I PRESENTATION: A presentation on World War I soldier Eugene Bullard, the first black American pilot to fly in combat for France, will be 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Youngstown Public Main Library, 305 Wick Ave. The event is free.
FOOD PANTRY: Immaculate Heart of Mary, 4490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown, will host its monthly food pantry 1 to 4 p.m. Friday.
WILDFLOWER WALK: The Friends of Poland Forest will host a Spring Wildflower Walk at 1 p.m. Saturday at the College Street entrance to the forest. Ecologist Kyle Filicky and his colleagues will host a walking tour to discuss the forest’s wildflowers. Bring binoculars to see spring warblers.
HELP PLANT TREES: Youngstown CityScape and other members of the Healthy Community Partnership will plant trees this spring on the North Side starting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Wick Park, 260 Park Ave., Youngstown, and a few other nearby locations.
Trees will be delivered and unloaded between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. Help also will be needed moving them.
BAGS AND BAUBLES 2023: The Mahoning County Juvenile Court community advisory board will host Bags and Baubles 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at Mr. Anthony’s, Boardman. The event benefits the many programs at the Mahoning County Juvenile Court for abused, neglected, and at-risk youth and families. Reserved tables of eight are $360, and individual tickets are $45 per person. Purse sponsorships are $500 and include a table for eight. Admission includes a dinner buffet and dessert. A full cash bar is available.
This year’s grand prize is two Louis Vuitton purses. To participate free, to purchase raffle tickets, or for event admission tickets, visit https://bidpal.net/bagsandbaubles2023.
FUNDRAISER FOR UNITED WAY: The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley is partnering with Belleria, 8485 Market St., Boardman, for its Dine United fundraiser 4 to 9 p.m today.
LEARNING SERVICES: Girard Free Library has launched two new online learning services — Brainfuse HelpNow and Brainfuse JobNow. Access to them is free in the library, at home or on the go with your Girard Free Library card number. To use HelpNow on your smartphone or tablet, download the Brainfuse app. HelpNow offers live tutors from 2 to 11 p.m. and JobNow is anytime job assistance. Call 330-545-2508 for more information.
FUSED GLASS: The Paul and Yetta Gluck School of Visual Arts will offer a fused glass jewelry class 5 to 6:30 p.m. May 2 for ages 8 and older. Registration is needed by Tuesday at www.jewishyoungstown.org. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Build Your Own Flowerpot for ages 14 and older will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday. Participants will create their own unique flowerpot using ceramics.
ROMANIAN CULTURE: The Mahoning Valley Cultural Alliance will host a Romanian culture and cuisine event at 5 p.m. May 1 at Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church, 626 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Cost is $30 for Mahoning Valley Historical Society members and $35 for non members. Reservations are needed by Tuesday at 330-743-1589.
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CLEANUP RESCHEDULED: The Austintown Beautification Committee has rescheduled its annual 9/11 Memorial Park Cleanup Day from this week to 9 a.m. April 29 at the Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial Park, 1055 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. The change was made due to the weather forecast. For information call Sam Swoger III at 330-509-5269 or Committee Secretary / Treasurer Katie Guzzo at 330-799-8502 Ext. 2111 or kguzzo@austintowntwp.com.
“MAKING THINGS NEW” ART SHOW: Fifty works of art by 20 local artists will be on display at the Long’s Run Trinity Church art show. The show is having two openings — one immediately after the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday and the other at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church, 15851 Long’s Church Road, East Liverpool. Refreshments will be provided by the church’s Unity Circle women’s group and the public is invited.
The show, titled “Celebrating the Easter Season: Making Things New,” will feature a painting by John Kotsch. He was the director of surgical services at East Liverpool City Hospital and a 1982 Beaver Local High School graduate. The oil painting titled “Sunset” was completed by Kotsch while he was a student at Beaver Local. He died suddenly in 2015 and is missed by his family and the community.
The show is free to attend and will remain open during regular church business hours through May 14.
STARS AND STRIKES: Veterans’ Outreach is hosting the “Stars and Strikes” Bowling Tournament on Sunday at Camelot Lanes, 628 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman. The event will benefit Veterans’ Outreach programs.
Two sessions will be held: Session 1 registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., bowling at 11:30 a.m. and pizza and salad buffet, awards and basket drawings will begin at 2 p.m. Session 2 will begin at 3:15 with registration, followed by bowling at 4 p.m. and pizza and salad buffet, awards and basket drawings beginning at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $50 per player.
Reservations can be made online at: www.veteransoutrach.org/starsandstrikes or mail to: 7 Belgrade Ave., Youngstown. For information, call 330-755-5792 Ext. 5 or 330-716-5475.
DRUG TAKEBACK: Liberty Township Police Department will be sponsoring a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the township administration building lobby, 1315 Churchill Hubbard Road. No liquids, needles or sharp objects will be accepted.
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EARTH DAY CLEANUP: The Austintown Beautification Committee will host its annual 9/11 Memorial Park CleanUp Day at 9 a.m. Saturday, which is Earth Day, at the Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial Park, 1055 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown.
For further details contact Committee Co-Chairman Sam Swoger III at 330-509-5269, or Committee Secretary / Treasurer Katie Guzzo at 330-799-8502 ext. 2111 or kguzzo@austintowntwp.com.
MILL CREEK PARK: Volunteers are needed for the 41st annual Mill Creek MetroParks Earth Day cleanup on Saturday throughout the park. There are more than 40 locations in the park system needing attention. More than 300 Scouts and volunteers are expected. The event is part of the Great American Cleanup 25th year. For information, call 330-740-7114.
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL: The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation will host the annual Holocaust commemoration programs for Holocaust Remembrance on Tuesday and Sunday.
The 30th annual community Holocaust commemoration will be at noon Tuesday at the rotunda of the Mahoning County Courthouse. The annual Shoah Memorial Ceremony will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane.
This year’s theme is “Stars Without a Heaven — Children in the Holocaust.”
Both programs are free to the public.
AUTISM PARADE: The Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley will host a drive-thru second annual reverse parade 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities and Leonard Kirtz School parking lot. There will be giveaways, treats, music and various activities.
DARE TO MEET: Divorce / Deaths Aren’t Really the End (DARE), will meet 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays at the Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St., Youngstown.
The group meets for breakfast each Sunday at 10 a.m. at Charly’s Family Restaurant on Kirk Road in Austintown. For information call 330-729-0127 (do not call the church).
HUBBARD LIBRARY: National Library Week is being celebrated at the Hubbard Public Library Sunday through April 29. The week will be celebrated with the theme “There’s More to the Story.” There will be a book sale and other library activities.
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SOCIETY TO MEET: The Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will meet at 1 p.m. Sunday in Boardman Park’s Georgiana Parker Room. Society members will answer questions about and demonstrate care of their favorite flower. At the beginning of the 2023 season, it’s time to “wake up” tubers stored over the winter and get them ready to plant in the flower beds in May.
TORELLA DISCUSS GRETNA GREEN: Local author and historian Roselyn Torella will discuss Youngstown as a Gretna Green, for Pennsylvania lovers, at 10 a.m. Saturday at Denny’s Restaurant Meeting Room, 4020 Belmont Ave., Liberty, for the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society’s Memories of a Lifetime program series.
All programs are open to the public. Member admission is $5. Nonmember admission is $10. Refreshments will be served and a 50/50 raffle will be held to benefit the society’s education mission. Reservations are suggested. Walk-ins admitted, based upon limited seat availability.
For reservations or more information, phone 330-726-8277.
Torella grew up in Lowellville, where her family has lived for more than a century. A 1984 graduate of Lowellville High School, she holds degrees from Youngstown State University.
She recently returned to her hometown, after living in Maryland, where she worked as senior technical adviser for the federal government, for more than 30 years.
WWII HERITAGE TO MEET: Rick Tenhanko will speak to the World War II Heritage Group when it meets at 6:15 p.m. Monday at Ala Carte Catering in Canfield. He will share his father’s personal memories of service in the 83rd Infantry division in Europe, having visited the area three times to get a fuller understanding of the group’s sacrifice. A buffet dinner will precede the talk, costing $17 per person, with reservations made through David Frank at 330-757-0515. Tenhanko is an Austintown Fitch graduate, and worked for Schwebel Bakery before his retirement.
TASTE OF STRUTHERS: The Struthers Rotary will present the Seventh Annual “Taste of Struthers” from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at St. Nick’s Hall, 764 Fifth St., Struthers. The funds raised from the event will benefit local charities and community needs.
Raffles will be pulled at 7:30 p.m., with 50/50s at 8 p.m. The event is sold out with more than 400 tickets sold.
For information or questions, call or email Rotarian Tom Baringer, 330-728-3338 or struthersrotary@aol.com. The Struthers Rotary is a nonprofit 501-c3 organization.
SOCIETY TO MEET: The Poland Historical Society will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday with a program by Jessica Trickett of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society. She will present a program on the Arms Family Museum and its history.
A cleaning of historical markers in Poland will be April 28.
REPTILE SHOW: The Northeast Ohio Reptile Show will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Metroplex Expo Center, 1629 Motor Inn Drive, Liberty. Admission is $6 with children ages 10 and under free. There will be more than 100 tables of reptiles, amphibians and arachnids.
TEEN ART SHOW: The Davis Family YMCA, 45 McClurg Road, Boardman, will hold an art show “Speak Your Peace” 2:30 p.m. Sunday. “Speak Your Peace” gives teens a chance to share their perspective on issues of happiness, loneliness, depression, anger and hope. Prizes will be awarded in two categories: technical merit and creative adherence to theme. Visit youngstownymca.org
LIBERTY CLEANUP: Liberty Township will hold a community-wide cleanup from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Any clubs, groups, or families interested in cleaning an area are to meet at the administration building to be assigned a street to clean or clean your own street. Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District is organizing the event and providing bags, gloves and giveaways. For information call 330-759-1315, Ext. 1003.
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VALLEY’S HIDDEN HISTORY: The Canfield Historical Society’s lecture for April will be presented by Sean T. Posey at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Canfield library. Posey will also be signing books and have books available for purchase. Posey’s most recent book, and the subject of the lecture, “Hidden History of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley,” was released in 2022. The lecture will be presented in the large meeting room at the Canfield library.
GATHERING PLACE: A Gathering Place event will be 11 a.m. today at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield. Speaker is Sassy Pickard, owner and director of F5RS and animal rescue and sanctuary organization. The event is free.
THERAPY RABBITS: Therapy rabbits from Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies and Feathered Friends Rescue will be 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Girard Free Library for storytime.
Feathered Friends Family Funtime will be 6 p.m. today at the library. Participants will make bird feeders, have an outdoor scavenger hunt and hear stories about birds. Registration is needed.
EARTH DAY ART: The Paul and Yetta Gluck School of Visual Art at the Jewish Community Center in Youngstown will hold Earth Day art 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Participants will celebrate Earth Day by creating art using recycled materials. Registration is needed by Tuesday at jewishyoungstown. org.
GUEST SPEAKER: Boardman High School and Youngstown State University graduate Henry Gomez, senior national political reporter for NBC News, will be the keynote speaker for the Youngstown Press Club’s annual meeting and dinner April 26. Tickets are required for the event, which will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave. Gomez’s topic will be: “How Youngstown Prepared Me for a Career in Political Journalism.” Tickets are $50 per person. The deadline to register is Tuesday at youngstownpressclub.com.
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CHURCH HOLDS EGG HUNT: Youngstown Grace Church, 5253 W. Webb Road, will hold an egg hunt 1 p.m. Saturday. The free, age-specific egg hunts (with an allergy-friendly one) will be held, as well as bounce houses and pictures with the Easter Bunny and more activities.
For information, visit YoungstownGrace.org.
EGG HUNT: The East Palestine Egg Hunt will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the East Palestine city park. There will be areas of the park designated by age group.
SUIT DRIVE FOR VETERANS: The Agent Insurance Services will hold a Suit Drive for Veterans through April 28. Drop off gently used business professional attire to Boardman or Salem offices of AIS during the month of April. Items collected will be sent to Save a Suit, an organization that provides veterans and transitioning service members with business suits, professional attire and other clothing resources they need to achieve job security.
Unclean, damaged or ripped items will not be given to veterans.
Every item donated earns a one entry into the $100 Visa gift card raffle. Donations can be made at either office of The Agent Insurance Services, 6911 Bridgewood Drive, Boardman, or 620 Columbia St., Salem.
HELPING HANDS CLOSET: Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, will provide new and gently used clothing for the family. April’s Bargain Days have all coats, men or women at $2 each. All tickets will be $1 each, except white tickets, for summer items. It’s open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Tuesday.
For information, call Jo Ann at 330-318-7952.
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TO MEET: The Auxiliary of St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital / St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital will meet at noon Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Social Hall, Austintown. Guest speakers will be two representatives of the Mahoning County Board of Elections discussing safe elections and new law.
For more information, call Janet 330-652-5209.
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KIWANIS EGG HUNT: The Kiwanis Club of Boardman-Youngstown will hold the 71st annual Kiwanis Easter egg hunt 9 a.m. and noon Tuesday at Boardman Township Park Tot’s Town for Boardman schools kindergarten children. The eggs will be hidden throughout Tot’s Town with club members to assist children who may need help. Rain date is Wednesday.
CANFIELD PLANS EVENT: Canfield Local School District will hold a facility plan community event from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Canfield Middle School. The event will be for reviewing plan options and for people to ask questions and provide input.
MLK ANNIVERSARY: New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, will hold a special service 6 p.m. Tuesday for the 55th anniversary markimg the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
CHEVLEN TO SPEAK: Dorie Chevlen, a staff writer for the New York Times’ Wirecutter, a consumer product review website, will address a Youngstown Press Club gathering at 8 a.m. Tuesday at Eastern Gateway Community College, Thomas Humphries Hall, Room A108/109, 101 E. Federal St.
Chevlen, who grew up in Liberty Township, will appear in the club’s Breakfast Speaker Series. Her topic will be: “Who Cares? How to Write a Story That Gets Read.”
Chevlen, who is based in Los Angeles, has been a Wirecutter staff writer since 2018. In that role, she researches and tests products, interviews sources, writes product reviews and blogs, curates and writes gift guides and writes human interest stories.
She was a 2022 winner of the ScreenCraft TV Pilot Script Competition.
BICYCLING CLUB RIDES: The Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen Bicycling Club in Austintown has scheduled slow-paced group rides for every Tuesday in April.
The rides will begin at 10 a.m. April 4, 11, 18, and 25 at the Kirk Road Trailhead of the Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway, 6685 Kirk Road.
These events are for new riders, young and old riders, and those who just want to get outdoors and enjoy a leisurely activity. No reservations are needed. There will be no rides in the rain or if the temperature is below 45 degrees. Helmets are required.
For information, call 330-540-3154. The club’s complete events calendar can be viewed at outspokinwheelmen.com
COLLABORATIVE MEETING: The OneOhio Region 7 Collaborative of the OneOhio Foundation will hold its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. today at Direction Home of Eastern Ohio, 1030 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown.
MOBILE OFFICE: The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission Mobile Office is on site from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday, at the Carl Nunziato VA Orrtpatient Clinic, 1815 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. If you have questions regarding VA or Mahoning County Benefits, or need to fi16 a VA Claim, stop. Any questions, contact Susan Krawchyk, executive director, Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission at 330-740-250.
CWC BRIDGE LESSONS: The Columbiana Women’s Club will host complimentary Beginner Bridge Lessons with Master Player Sally Sabota, from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, starting Tuesday and continuing April 11, 18 and 25, at the CWC, 121 North Main St., Columbiana.
Free and open to both men and women, Beginner Bridge Lessons are for individuals new to bridge, as well as those interested in refreshing their game. Each 2-hour session includes a lecture, written exercises and actual play demonstrating tactics learned.
For information and to enroll, call 330-831-3491. To learn more about Columbiana Women’s Club membership and rentals, call 330-482-2832. On Facebook @Columbiana Women’s Club. To enroll in the Sally Sabota Beginner Bridge Lessons, please call 330-207-1470, or 330-831-3491.