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PDC GRADUATES: The Professional Development Center, a division of Flying HIGH Inc., will hold its spring graduation at 2 p.m. today at its main offices in Youngstown, 6 W. Federal St. Forty individuals earned credentials in several vocational tracks including chemical dependency counseling, nursing, welding, machining, and commercial truck driving.
At the ceremony, Guy Coviello, president and CEO of Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, will be the recipient of the Eagle Award, which recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary efforts to provide opportunities for people to make their lives better and to help community members work together.
The PDC operates Job Placement Welcome Centers at 6 West Federal St., Youngstown and at 237 Main Ave. SW, Warren, where valley residents can walk in and have access to immediate job opportunities. The welcome centers are open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. The PDC, recognized by the Ohio Board of Career Colleges and Schools, has also offered vocational training since 2011.
LIBRARY STROLL: Lepper Library presents Story Stroll along the Greenway Bike trail — Planting a Rainbow by Lois Elhert through Friday. The Story Stroll is daily and starts near the Lisbon Trailhead on the Greenway Bike Trail just past mile marker ‘0’. The program is made possible due to a grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS: The Board of the Mahoning County Agricultural Society (Canfield Fair) is seeking applications for the Mahoning County Agricultural Hall of Fame for 2023.
There have been many individuals who have provided their time and talents to enhance the agricultural industry and develop the agricultural community through education and service.
This program strives to identify and recognize those individuals, be they farmers, farm couples, educators or agricultural leaders who have had a positive effect on the growth and advancement of Mahoning County agriculture and beyond.
Nomination forms are available through the Canfield Fair office and at www.canfieldfair.com. Nominations will be due by Friday to the Canfield Fair office.
Upon selection by the Board of the Mahoning County Agricultural Society, the recipients will be announced and awarded at a ceremony during the 177th Canfield Fair.
Any questions can be directed to the Canfield Fair office at P.O. Box 250, Canfield, Ohio 44406 or by phone at 330-533-4107.
PRESS CLUB TO MEET: The Youngstown Press Club will meet for a summer winery event from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Lowellville. Owners Marisa Sergi and her husband, Evan Schumann, will explain how their local winery grew into distribution of their products across nine states with their innovative marketing strategy.
Within three years after acquiring the business, Sergi and Schumann were named to this year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 list of young entrepreneurs.
For information and registration, visit www.youngstownpressclub.com. The Youngstown Press Club was re-established in 2018 to promote journalism and other communication-related professions in the Mahoning Valley.
GIRARD LIBRARY MEETING: The Friends of the Girard Free Library will host its annual meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the library’s community room. Current Friends members and those wanting to be a member are welcome. Library Director Pam Saganich will discuss latest news about the library and the opportunities the Friends provide supporting the library.
FOOD GIVEAWAY: Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3147 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, will host a food giveaway every other Wednesday starting at noon. For information, visit the church’s Facebook page.
HEALTHSOURCE OFFERS SHRED-A-THON: Dr. Ashley Rice, a veteran of the United States Air Force, is owner and operator of Healthsource of Boardman, a chiropractic office located at 6775 Applewood Blvd., Boardman.
Rice and her staff have organized a community event to feature other local small businesses in an effort to build a strong community of entrepreneurs and community-based organizations.
In order to reach all locals, the event will feature a Protect-N-Shred truck that locals can use to shred unwanted papers for free. The Shred-a-thon and Community Event will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at HealthSource of Boardman.
HELPING HANDS: Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield has new and gently used clothing. It is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday.
STREETSCAPE 2023: Youngstown CityScape is hosting Streetscape 2023 and its 26th annual Planting Day at 9 a.m. on Saturday in downtown Youngstown.
There will be some changes to where those attending will meet for breakfast and lunch because of the construction downtown.
This year, the group will meet at Penguin City Brewing.
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LITTLE BLACK DRESSES: The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will be one of the sponsors of the Ladies in Little Black Dresses for Literacy fundraiser. The event, organized by the Literacy Society, will be at 6 p.m. June 1 at The Lake Club in Poland.
Women are asked to wear their favorite little black dress to this event, while men who are attending are asked to wear a black suit. Event organizers say the black symbolizes the print in books — the written word.
Guests also are asked to bring a copy of a book by their favorite author to swap with other attendees. Also, guests can donate gently used or brand new children’s books. Various shops will be selling accessories.
The ticket price is $40 each.
Proceeds will benefit the Carol A. Bacon Literary Society Fund and the Martha Muransky Children’s Literacy Fund. A portion of the proceeds from the participating boutiques also will benefit this fund.
For information and preregistration, contact the library’s development director Deborah Liptak at 330-740-6086.
CLICK IT OR TICKET: Trumbull County Safe Communities, 3362 Youngstown Kingsville Road, Fowler, in coordination with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Ohio Department of Transportation, is announcing this year’s Click It or Ticket campaign, which runs through June 4, with extra enforcement planned starting today. For questions, call grant coordinator Kevin Kuriatnyk at 330-727-2242 or email: kkuriatnyk@fowler township.org.
FOOD GIVEAWAY: Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3147 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, hosts a food giveaway every other Wednesday at noon, until supplies last. For more information, visit: www.m.facebook.com/azusastreet2022/.
NAMI TO MEET: NAMI Mahoning Valley will host a tea and talk open house 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Guests are invited to see how NAMI operates and talk about mental health issues.
GARDENING PROGRAM: Girard Free Library will offer a gardening program for people who want to add some whimsy and charm to their garden at 11 a.m. Thursday. Instructional materials will be provided. Call 330-545-2508 to register.
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VOLUNTEERS FOR FLAGS: The Broadhead and Wydell Memorial Team is looking for volunteers to place flags before Memorial Day at Oak Hill Cemetery, 344 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown. Flags will be placed from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday with the rain date Sunday. If interested, call Danelle at 330-402-4728 and Steffon at 330 -301 -7365.
GREAT STRIDES WALK: The northern Ohio chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host the 24th annual Mahoning / Trumbull Great Strides walk Sunday at Boardman Park’s Masters Pavilion. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and the walk begins at 2 p.m.
This walk is held to raise money and awareness for cystic fibrosis, a rare, genetic disease that progressively limits the ability to breathe and ultimately causes premature death. No admission cost. Donations are welcome.
Contact Samantha Basile Lewis at 216-901-2873 or slewis@cff.org.
HERB SALE: The Holborn Herb Growers Guild will host a plant sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the vegetable building at the Canfield Fairgrounds. A variety of herbs, perennials, annuals, twice- loved plants and twice-loved gardening books will be available.
GARDEN CLUB: The Green Thumb Garden Club of the Columbiana Women’s Club will be “Planting the Square” in downtown Columbiana at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Individuals interested in helping plant seasonal flowers should bring their own gardening tools and RSVP to the women’s club at 330-482-2832.
DAHLIA TUBER SALE: The Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will hold its annual Dahlia Tuber Sale from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Boardman Park’s Georgiana Parker Room. All sizes, colors, and shapes of Dahlias. Assistance with selection of tubers as well as planting and growing instructions will be available.
HERITAGE OF STONEWALL JACKSON: Author and historian Ron Rissler will trace the family heritage of Stonewall Jackson for members of the World War II Heritage Group when it meets 6:15 p.m. Monday at A La Cart Catering, Canfield. A buffet dinner will precede the talk. Reservations are required through Dave Frank at 330 757-0515.
CORONATION TEA: The Salem Federation of Women’s Clubs is hosting a coronation tea 11 a.m. Saturday at the Smucker House, 271 S. Broadway, Salem.
The high tea is to honor the historic crowning of the British Monarch King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla.
Drawings will be held for baskets and two tickets to the Star Theater in Sugar Creek. Reservations can be made by email at smuckerhousesalem@gmail.com or by phone at 330-207-6031.
GLENBEIGH WELLNESS TRAINING: Glenbeigh Outpatient Center of Niles, 29 North Road, is offering a free training seminar Saturday on crisis awareness for first responders, including firefighters, emergency medical services, police, dispatch and corrections.
Registration is required and open online at www.glenbeigh.com/events.
CWC RESCHEDULES LUNCH: The Lunch and Learn hosted by the Columbiana Women’s Club is rescheduled to Monday.
Guests will join Maria Matthews for “Venezuelan Cooking & Customs” at 121 N. Main St. A native of Venezuela, Matthews is a beekeeper who lives on a local farm with her husband and son.
Seating is limited. Cost is $15 per person at the door and includes catered lunch.
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THIRD WARD MEETS: A Youngstown 3rd Ward meeting will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane. Guest speakers will discuss the Youngstown and Mahoning County Public Library and JCC, which will raffle off a free membership.
LEGION 51 TO MEET: Hubbard American Legion Post 51 will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m. today in the Social Hall of the First Presbyterian Church, 22 Westview Ave. Election of officers for 2023-24 will be held. Also, members will discuss the Purple Heart Bridge Dedication and Memorial Day Weekend.
Parking to access the social hall is at the lower level parking lot of the church.
DARE SCHEDULE: Divorce / Death Aren’t Really the End (DARE) meets 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St., Youngstown. For information, call DARE Singles Group, 6625 Mill Creek Blvd., Youngstown, at 330-729-0127. Do not call the church.
May 2023 Calendar
• Breakfast on Sundays — 10 a.m. at Charly’s Family Restaurant, Kirk Road, Austintown;
• Today — Speaker Night, at the church, 7 p.m.;
• Friday — Movie Night, movie and time to be announced today;
• May 25 — Birthday Night, at the church, 7 p.m.
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SOCIETY TO MEET: The Poland Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Little Red Schoolhouse, 4515 Center Road (Route 224) in Poland Township. The program at 7:30 will be a series of mini-talks presented by Historical Society members: Poland’s Libraries — Regina Rees; Why Town One Range One? — Dave Smith; White Saddle — Diane Baughman; Poland’s Oldest Schools — Larry Baughman; Poland Fire Department — Dick Dale; Who was Baird Mitchell? — Chuck Gilbert; Farmer’s Deposit and Savings Bank — Melanie Noble; Poland in the 1960’s and 1970’s — Dave Smith.
K9’S FOR COMPASSION AT LIBRARY: The Girard Free Library will welcome K9’s for Compassion at 6 p.m. Tuesday so children may read to them. This is for ages up to 12. RSVP by calling the library at 330-545-2508.
WRITERS GROUP: The Monday Night Writers Group will meet 5 to 6:30 p.m. today at Leana’s Books and More, 4317 Kirk Road, Youngstown.
RAILROADERS BREAKFAST: All railroaders are invited to a breakfast meeting at EJ’s Restaurant, Chester, W.Va. at 11 a.m. Thursday. Any questions, contact Rocco at 330-853-3045.
YAFWC PLANS PRESENTATIONS: The Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Club will host an awards luncheon at noon Wednesday at The Upstairs Lounge, 4500 Mahoning Ave., Austintown.
The Scholarship ward, Community Service award and the Club Woman of the Year award will be presented. Both members and nonmembers are welcome to attend by making a reservation by calling Pat Marsico at 330-518-7441 or Betty Cmil at 330-506-6979. Cost is $25.
RUMMAGE SALE: The Ladies in Service at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2305 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, will host a rummage sale to benefit Stability in Crisis Ministries of Mahoning Valley. The sale will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Featured will be a bake sale, clothing and items for all ages, small furniture, books and much more.
JA CHALLENGE: Junior Achievement of Eastern Ohio’s Pizza Joe’s Innovation Challenge Virtual winner has been selected.
On May 5, a panel of pizza experts met to discuss and select a winning pitch from area fifth-, sixth- and seveneth-grade students, who worked in teams to create a brand new flavor of pizza targeted to a market of their peers.
Team MM&A from Liberty Local Schools created The BBQ Bacon Wing Deluxe, which features crispy bacon, boneless wings, cheese and barbeque sauce on a garlic crust.
Students will have the opportunity to taste test their creation on Friday and finalize the details before setting a release date and organizing a Community Day event to premiere their specialty pizza.
HERITAGE OF STONEWALL JACKSON: Author and historian Ron Rissler will trace the family heritage of Stonewall Jackson for members of the World War II Heritage Group when they meet at A La Cart Catering in Canfield at 6:15 p.m. Friday. A buffet dinner will precede the talk, with reservations required through Dave Frank at 330 757-0515.
Rissler and his wife Tracy live in Jefferson County, W.Va., on a farm owned by his family since 1885. In addition to working his farm, Ron served in the U.S. Navy prior to being employed as a paralegal for over 20 years before retiring in 2011.
STRUTHERS 1956: Struthers High School Class of 1956 will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. on Saturday at TJ’s in the Holiday Inn on South Avenue.
5K RACE: Hubbard Police Department Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 132 will host a 5K donut dash run or walk on Saturday starting at Hubbrard Elementary School. All proceeds will benefit the FOP’s events throughout the year, including Shop with a Cop. For information and sponsorships, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Hubbard/HubbardPoliceDonutDash.
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SAVE THE DEER AUCTION: A Save The Deer in Mill Creek Park basket auction will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Davidson’s Restaurant, 3636 Canfield Road, Canfield. The auction will include gift certificates, cash and area businesses’ baskets. For information, email Deniseloboy@gmail.com.
JIM MARTER YARD OPEN: The Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association, 1340 Poland Ave., Youngstown, will have its Jim Marter Yard open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday with a donation of $2 per person for those age 5 and older. Visitors can see the group’s collection of railroad cars along with other railroad-related items, some of which can be purchased.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS: The 12th annual Special Olympics Trumbull County Invitational hosted by Girard City School District, Fairhaven School and the Girard-Liberty Rotary will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Nearly 300 athletes and hundreds of volunteers from Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties and Youngstown State University will take part.
LIBRARY CLOSED: The Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, is closed today through Saturday for work to replace the building’s entry doors and tilework in the vestibule. The library is scheduled to reopen at 9 a.m. Monday.
PLANT SALE: The Gardeners of Greater Youngstown’s annual spring plant sale will be today and Saturday at MASCO greenhouse at the corner of South Avenue and Bev Road. The sale is open to the public and funds the group’s scholarship program, providing funds to students pursuing a career in horticulture.
Many healthy plants are available and ready for planting.
Members will be on location and are able to describe the plants, how they were grown and the best planting tips for local gardeners.
COUNTRY FOR KIDS FEST: Northeast Ohio Adoption Services will hold a Country for Kids Music Festival featuring Chris Higbee from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Griffin-Sloas Airfield in Warren.
Karli Datish will serve as the evening’s emcee. The event will include food trucks, beverages, a 50/50 raffle and an auction. Human Way, a band from Roanoke, Va., opens the show, followed by Nashville country artist Alex Seier.
A general admission ticket costs $30 or four for $100, and a premium ticket costs $75. Tickets can be purchased at noas.com or by contacting Kathy Evans at 330-856-5582, Ext. 110 or kevans@noas.com.
MOSS HOME OPENS: The Moss Ancestral Home, and the Mineral Ridge and Surrounding Areas Showcase, will be open 1 to 4 p.m. the second Sunday of every month from May to November. The Moss Ancestral Home is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located at 1499 Burnett St., Mineral Ridge, and is an 1830s brick home with a Pennsylvania Bank-style architecture. The showcase is across the street filled with memorabilia and pictures.
BLACK BEARS IN OHIO: Black bears once were considered locally extinct. However, sightings in Ohio have been increasing since the 1990s. Learn about the biology, habitat, behavior and management of this endangered species from Amy Reeher of the Trumbull County Soil and Water Conservation District, who will speak at 6 p.m. Monday at the Girard Free Library. Free educational materials will be provided. Registration is required by calling the library at 330-545-2508.
DANCE LESSONS: USA Dance Youngstown — Warren Chapter 2015, a volunteer nonprofit dedicated to promoting the benefits of ballroom dancing, invites everyone to a May Dance Mania at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in May, for free lessons and a dance party, at Penguin City Brewing Company, 460 E. Federal St., Youngstown.
Learn salsa, Bachata and other Latin-inspired dances.
For information, visit www.usadance2015.com or on Facebook at USA-Dance-Chapter-2015-Youngstown-Warren-OH.
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LETTER CARRIERS FOOD DRIVE: Saturday marks the 31st anniversary of the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
Letter carriers walk through the community every day, often coming face to face with a sad reality for too many — hunger.
Each year, on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect non-perishable food donations from their customers. These donations go directly to local food pantries to provide food to people in the Trumbull-Mahoning county areas who need help.
Over the course of the 31-year history, the food drive has collected more than 1.88 billion pounds of food, thanks to a postal service universal delivery network that spans the nation.
Participating in this year’s NALC Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is simple: Just leave your non-perishable food donations in a bag by your mailbox on Saturday, and your letter carrier will do the rest.
FOOD GIVEAWAY: Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3147 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, will hold a free food giveaway at noon Wednesday while supplies last.
EASTERSEALS FASHION SHOW: Angels of Easterseals Fashion Show Fundraiser will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Eastwood Event Centre in Niles.
In coordinating with the spring theme, “Step into Spring,” umbrellas filled with flowers will be hanging from above with tulips in Welly Boots as centerpieces on the tables, which will be available for purchase. Angel Provisionals will sell “Spring and Summer Sips” booklets that have drink recipes donated by the Angels.
To purchase tickets online, visit: angelspring23.givesmart.com.
SETON III TO MEET: SETON III members will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday at A La Cart Catering in Canfield. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. As the end-of-year social, installation of officers will take place and Mary Ann Itts will present the prayer. Hostesses will be Pat Sullivan (chairperson), Georgianna De’Andrea and Mary Jo Wright.
CANFIELD TRIVIA: Come test your Canfield history knowledge and win some prizes. The Canfield Historical Society will host a Canfield trivia program at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Suzanne McCabe, the Canfield Historical Society’s president, will be the trivia master for the event. The event is free and no pre-registration is required. The program will be presented in the large meeting room at the Canfield library, across the street from the Canfield Historical Society Bond House, 44 W. Main St. Stop by the Bond House from 5 to 5:40 p.m. for socializing and brushing up on Canfield history prior to the program by touring the Canfield history displays.
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CHOCOLATE FEST: Piggyback Foundation of Youngstown is bringing back its signature fundraiser the Chocolate Fest with the 2023 event slated for 6 p.m. Thursday at the Embassy Banquet Center. All of the money from the fundraiser will benefit local children in families battling serious disease.
Each Chocolate Fest participant will receive a 12-inch platter with chocolate from various local bakeries and chocolatiers.
Tickets are $50 a person or $375 for a reserved table of eight. All tickets include a chocolate smorgasbord platter and pasta dinner. Cash bar will be available for adult beverages. The event also will feature basket raffles and a 50-50 drawing.
Tickets and information are available at: www.piggybackyoungstown.com.
AUXILIARY TO MEET: The Auxiliary of St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital / St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital will meet at noon today at Immaculate Heart of Mary Social Hall, Austintown. Guest speaker will be Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini. His topic will be “Road to Championship and Life.”
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PRESS CLUB FREEDOM DAY: The Youngstown Press Club will observe World Press Freedom Day on Wednesday by reading the names of journalists killed while practicing their profession during the past year. The event, which is part of a worldwide recognition, will begin at noon at St. Peter and St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown.
The year 2022 marked a notable increase in journalists in the line of fire worldwide, with 67 journalists and media workers killed, compared to 45 in 2021.
Last year’s death toll was the highest since 2018, according to the annual report of the Committee to Protect Journalists, an independent nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide.
After the reading, the church’s pastor, the Rev. Mykola Zomchak, will lead a short memorial service, followed by a coffee reception, hosted by the church.
There is no charge for this event, but those planning to attend are asked to register at youngstownpressclub.com.
SKILLED TRADES CELEBRATION: National Skilled Trades Day is celebrated the first Wednesday in May. This year, the celebration is Wednesday at Penguin City Brewery, 460 E. Federal St., Youngstown. CMT is teaming up with Penguin City for “Cheers to Beers and Careers.”
Show up in a skilled trades uniform and get $1 off a beer. Paige’s Deli food truck will be selling food and a kid-friendly beverage will be available.
Children can dress up as their favorite skilled trades worker (or in a career outfit of their choice) and they can trick-or-treat around the brewery. There will even be a skilled trades costume contest.
ABWA TO MEET: The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will host its May 9 meeting at A La Cart Catering in Canfield. Networking begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost will be $18. Reservations may be made by calling Marilyn at 330-726-2527 or Darlene at 330-755-9089. Mill Creek Chapter will be electing officers for 2023-24 at the meeting.
PLANT SALE: Copeland Oaks Retirement Community, 800 S. 15th St., Sebring, will host a plant sale 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Beeghly Fountain, to support its library.
Although Copeland Oaks provides the space for the library and the Friends of the Library provides some funds, this volunteer organization relies on the plant sale as its main source of operating income.
For information, visit www.copelandoaks.org or call 330-938-6126.
AAUW LEARNS OF FOOD DESERT: The American Association of University Women of Youngstown will host its meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Glenwood Fresh Market, 2915 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown. Speaker will be Susan Payton, local chef, caterer and manager of the market, speaking on the “Oasis in the Food Desert.” The Glenwood Fresh Market provides year-round access to free fresh fruits, vegetables and other healthy food items to residents of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley.
AAUW is a nonpartisan organization that supports and educates girls and women in STEAM programs, works against human trafficking and domestic violence, and promotes fair and equal pay and gender equity for women. For information, contact nalespaservices@aol.com or youngstownaauw@gmail.com.