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COIN CLUB: The Wheatland Mercer County Coin Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Wheatland Community Center, formally called the Wheatland Borough Building, 71 Broadway Ave., in the Wheatland neighborhood of Hermitage.

All are invited, and there is light food and beverages. Monthly meetings include a special raffle, main raffle, coin auction, door prizes, birthday prizes and much more.

This month’s special raffle is a 1999 tenth-ounce gold piece in uncirculated condition. There are 20 coins in the regular raffle.

Every member will be awarded one free coin and may participate in the raffles. More information is available on the club’s website.

GENEALOGY SOCIETY TO MEET: The Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Ministry Building of St. Charles Church. The group will hold their annual show and tell, where members are asked to bring a family artifact and share about its significance relating to their ancestors and history.

The public is welcome. Visitors are encouraged to bring an item to share.

CENTER CLOSED: The Tyler History Center will be closed until further notice due to a heating issue.

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PUMPKIN GROWING: The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers Club is offering its annual Beginners Giant Pumpkin Growers seminar 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Parks Garden Center in Canfield. The free seminar will be led by Tim Parks, who will discuss the arts and sciences of growing giant pumpkins. Club members will be on hand to help get you started on your journey to becoming a grower. Preregister at the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers website, www.ovgpg.com, or by calling Parks Garden Center at 330-533-7278.

EVENT POSTPONED: The Inspiring Minds Youngstown chapter’s annual Scholars Award ceremony has been postponed because of the weather. A new date has not been set.

ALZHEIMER NETWORK MEETING: The Alzheimer Network support group will meet at 10 a.m. on Friday at the Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St.

Due to winter weather, dangerous road conditions and a recently announced flu variant, the group is initiating a “call-in reservation policy” for those who wish to attend one of the regularly announced support groups. The alternative method to reach the Alzheimer Network is to call 330-788-9755 anytime to speak about concerns.

HELPING HANDS: Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church,

4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, has new and gently used clothing for the entire family. January specials are Buy one item and get a second one free (lesser price). There are children’s and adult’s winter coats, and etc. Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday.

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WHERE ARE BEARS?: Mill Creek MetroParks Educator Emily Greve will present “Where Are The Bears?” for the Audubon Society of the Mahoning Valley at 7 p.m. today at the Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. Greve will discuss the ecology of black bears, the history of their extirpation from the state and their potential for return to Northeast Ohio. The program is free to the public. For information, call Elizabeth Glasgow at 330-883-9437.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES: The Girard Free Library Trivia Night will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Participants can answer a variety of questions from pop culture to literature and history.

To register, call 330-545-2508.

CELEBRATION OF SCHOLARS: Inspiring Minds Youngstown will host its annual Celebration of Scholars awards ceremony 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Eugenia Atkinson Center in Youngstown.

Over the past 10 years Inspiring Minds has provided an after school program and summer enrichment program to over 1,000 Youngstown youth.

NEWCOMERS TO MEET: Newcomers of the Mahoning Valley will next meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Perkins Restaurant, 804 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman. Sgt. Kyle Young of the Canfield Police Department will discuss the city’s use and value of a canine officer for community safety. Newcomers of the Mahoning Valley was established in the 1970s to help new community members or anyone develop friendships and learn more about the community. For information, call Lorie at 330-707-9022 or Bonnie at 330-501-2738.

HELPING HANDS: The Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and has new and gently used clothing for the entire family. Buy one item and get the second free at a lesser price. Located at the back of the church.

RETIREES TO MEET: The Public Employee Retirees of Mahoning County Chapter 18 will meet at noon Feb. 3 at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 Western Reserve Road, Canfield. Cost to attend is $20. Reservations are needed by calling Janice at 330-360-7239 or Carol at 330-758-5239.

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FAMILY DAY: The Early Childhood Resource Center, 6414 Market St., Boardman, will host a free family day event 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The event will include storytime, crafts, a raffle and refreshments. There will be free infant and toddler clothing from a local children’s retail store. Children ages 1 to 6 are encouraged to come in their pajamas. Parents will be able to meet community partners and learn of local resources to help families. Space is limited, so register by calling Jennifer at 330-903-0843.

WEAVERS GUILD TO MEET: The Youngstown East Ohio Weavers Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Canfield library small meeting room. There will be a short business meeting and then a workshop, “Weave Drafting.” All new members and any guests who would like to learn more about weaving are welcome. Members should bring current projects for show and tell. Call Marilyn at 330-799-5836 or Marty at 330-314-4521 for more information.

JCC OPEN HOUSE: Camp JCC will host an open house and pool party 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the JCC, 505 Gypsy Lane. Participants will have the opportunity to swim, as well as learn more about Camp JCC, which is for youth in grades K-8. Camp will be Monday through Friday June 1 through Aug. 7. A leader-in-training program is available for teens entering grades 9-10. Visit jccyoungstown.org/camp for more information and to register. Children attending the open house must be accompanied by an adult.

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WILLIAM McKINLEY PROGRAM: The Poland Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Little Red Schoolhouse, 4515 Center Road. At 7:30 p.m., local historian and Mahoning Valley native Paul Rohrbaugh will present a program on the life of William McKinley, highlighting the future president’s early ties to Poland Township. Rohrbaugh is the author of ”Favorite Son: The Life and Times of William McKinley.” The presentation is free. McKinley was born Jan. 29, 1843, in Niles.

The society is planning to install a statue of McKinley as a young man. Plans are for the statue to be located on the lawn of village town hall near Yellow Creek. The society is also preparing for a full year of programming around America250.

WEAVERS GUILD: The Youngstown East Ohio Weavers Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Canfield Library’s small meeting room. A short business meeting will take place, followed by a workshop on weave drafting. New members and guests who want to learn about weaving are welcome. Call Marilyn at 330-799-5836.

FUNDRAISER TO HELP MAN: A Youngstown family is turning to the community for support after a local man’s medical condition has changed their lives. Raffaele Mediati was recovering from a stroke when he had outpatient spinal surgery to help restore his mobility. But during the surgery, he suffered spinal cord damage, leaving him a quadriplegic. To help offset medical and care expenses, a fundraiser is planned Sunday at St. Luke Church hall in Boardman. Doctors tell the family the recovery will be 12 to 24 months. Donations can be made online at gofundme.com. For information, call 330-506-2332.

BINGO NIGHT: Bingo Night hosted by the Knights Knation Midwest will be played 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Metroplex Expo Center in Liberty The event will include an $1,800 Gucci purse raffle. There also will be a 50-50 raffle. Refreshments will be provided.

TOSHI THE DOG: The Girard Free Library will have Tom the librarian and Toshi the therapy dog at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Toshsi is part of Furever Friends Therapy Dogs, a nonprofit registered with the state.

OAKHILL RECRUITMENT: The Oakhill research team is looking for members to do research to compile information on Oakhill Cemetery history. The group does patron questionnaires, veterans replacement headstones and burial cards from the Oakhill Office. People who have a love for history and research skills are welcome, and will be trained to do research. If interested, call Steffon Wydell Jones, Oakhill historian, at 330-301-7365.

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LEAGUE SEEKS NOMINATIONS: The League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown’s Hall of Fame nominations are open. Nominations must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. Jan. 31. For nomination forms and additional information, visit https://.my.lwv.org/ohio/.greater-youngstown/womens-hall-fame or the group’s website at https://www.lwvgy.org.

The Hall of Fame celebration will be March 19 at the Jewish Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the dinner and program begin at 5:30 p.m. Questions about nominations / sponsorship may be directed to Suzanne Barbati at suzannebarbati@gmail.com.

CLUB DANCE: USA Dance Youngstown-Warren Chapter is sponsoring a dance on Sunday at the Avon Oakes Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard.

The evening features ballroom dance lessons with Sue Shardy and will start with a 5 p.m. Bachata Basics, a 5:30 p.m. intermediate lesson, followed by general dancing, from 6:15 to 9 p.m. A DJ will be playing a mix of ballroom, rhythm, Latin, swing and club dance music.

Fee is $10 for USA Dance members, $15 for nonmembers, $3 for students (full-time high school or college) is open to the public.

WRITERS TO MEET: The Monday Night Writers will meet from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at Leana’s Books and More, 4317 Kirk Road, Austintown. Area writers published and not published are invited to attend. The group is led by Nancy Christy and allows for members to get group feedback on works in progress. For information, contact Christy at nancy@nancychristy.com.

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LODGE DINNER NIGHT: The Negley Masonic Lodge, 722 Meadow Lane, Columbiana, will host its monthly dinner night 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday or until the food is gone. This month is Soup Night and is all-you-can-eat if dining in. Carryout will be available. There will be a variety of soups available. Half the proceeds are going to be donated toward Heroes and Halos, a nonprofit organization that provides awareness, education and outreach programs to the public regarding individuals with special needs and disabilities.There also will be a 50 / 50 raffle.

MVHS LUNCHTIME PROGRAM: The January “Bites and Bits of History” lunchtime program will be at noon Thursday at the Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown. The program kicks off America250 with “Made in the Mahoning Valley: Local Firsts,” presented by MVHS curator of education, Traci Manning. The event is free.​

WRITERS GROUP: The Monday Night Writers will meet at 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at Leana’s Books and More, 4317 Kirk Road, Austintown. Area writers both published and unpublished are invited to attend. The group is led by author Nancy Christy and allows for members to get group feedback on works in progress. For information, contact Christy at nancy@nancychristie.com.

QUILT GROUP: “The Quilt Group I Belong To” invites interested individuals to attend its meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Canfield Library on U.S. Route 224. The informational program will have materials available. Doors open at 6 p.m. The group makes items for children at Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley and the Salvation Army. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month mostly at Fair Park in Canfield. For information, call 330-507-4672.

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SOCIETY WELCOMES WALKER: Dave Walker from Van Wert will continue his series on aircraft of World War II, when he speaks about the “heavies” at the World War II Heritage Society’s Jan. 19 meeting at A La Cart Catering in Canfield.

The presentation will be preceded by a buffet meal, for which reservations are due by Thursday to Dave Frank, 330- 757-0515.

Walker has selected four heavy bombers to highlight his PowerPoint presentation. His father served with the 5th Air Force in the Pacific Southwestern Theater, which used B-25 bombers in their battles.

Walker was born, raised and graduated high school in Van Wert. He was included in the final draft call and joined the National Guard. His Military Occupation Specialty was Infantry during his six-year enlistment term.

SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET: Due to winter weather, dangerous road conditions and a recently announced flu variant, the Alzheimer Network Support group is initiating a “call-in reservation policy” for those who wish to attend one of the regularly announced support groups. The alternative method to reach the Alzheimer Network is to call 330-788-9755 anytime to speak about concerns.

The group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2305 S. Canfield Niles Road, Austintown.

A meeting also will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Charles Catholic Church in Boardman.

HELPING HANDS: Helping Hands Closet is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, and has new and gently used clothing for the entire family. Entry is at the back of the church.

COZY CRAFTERS: Girard Free Library will host the Cozy Crafters at 6 p.m. today for anyone who enjoys knitting, crocheting and embroidery. The group will share tips with one another while working on their projects,

The library will offer Kitchen Fundamentals at 11 a.m. Saturday. The program offers fun ways for kitchen creativity. A teen program will be offered at 5:30 p.m. Thursday where teens can take old magazines and make them into eye-catching works of art. All materials will be provided. Registration is needed for both programs at 330-545-2508.

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GATHERING PLACE EVENT: A Gathering Place event will be 11 a.m. Monday at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield. The program is “Graceful Aging with Dignity and Support,” with Helen Liptak from Home Instead. She will discuss home care, home health care, palliative care and hospice care. This free community outreach social program is the second Monday of each month and open to all senior citizens.

Reservations are not required. For questions, call Woody Gingery at 330-360-0419 or the church at 330-533-3531.

RECOVERY BOARD MEETING: The Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board will host a community relations and marketing committee meeting 5 p.m. Monday at the Children Services Building, 222 W. Federal St., Youngstown. A board meeting will be 5 p.m. Jan. 26, also at the CSB.

For questions or comments, contact the board office at 330-746-2959.

CHS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: The Canfield Historical Society is looking for members to help in preserving Canfield’s history for future generations. Annual membership dues are $30 for singles and $50 for families. Make checks to the Canfield Historical Society and send them to P.O. Box 3, Canfield, OH 44406.

HYDROPONICS PROGRAM: Learn how to grow anything, anywhere, any time of the year at a presentation 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Hubbard Public Library. Andrew Beers will present “Hands-on Hydroponics with the Forge of Creation.”

Registration is required for the free presentation at 330-534-3512, Ext. 2.

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COIN CLUB TO MEET: The Wheatland Mercer County Coin Club will have its monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of every month. The first meeting of 2026 is Wednesday at the Wheatland Community Center, 71 Broadway Ave., Hermitage.

All are invited and there is light food and beverage. Monthly meetings include a special raffle, main raffle, coin auction, door prizes, birthday prizes and more.

The special raffle this month is a 1954 proof set that is unopened and in the original government packaging.

Every member will be awarded one free coin and may participate in the raffles.

BOARDMAN SOCIETY: The Boardman Historical Society is a non-profit organization based in Boardman, dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the community. Founded in 1969, the society operates out of a historic building known as the “Old Toll Gate,” which was originally constructed in 1828 and served as a toll booth for the turnpike that ran through Boardman.

The society’s collection includes thousands of artifacts, photographs, documents and other materials related to the history of Boardman and the surrounding region. These items are used to support the society’s mission of educating the public about the area’s past and promoting an appreciation for local history.

The Boardman Historical Society also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and historical reenactments. These events provide opportunities for community members to learn more about the area’s rich history and to connect with others who share an interest in preserving and celebrating it.

To reach the society call 330-726-7790 or send to P.O. Box 3134, Boardman, OH 44512.

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SUPPORT GROUP MEET: The Youngstown Area Scleroderma Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. today by Zoom. The meeting is open to the public and focuses on issues of people affected in all ways by scleroderma.

For more information and zoom numbers, contact the group leader Leni Schulz at 330-501-2401 or lenipenny1@neo.rr.com.

SOCIETY TO MEET: The Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Charles Parish ministry building off Route 224 in Boardman meeting building to discuss Slovakian genealogy research and

researching your Slovakian roots. Light refreshments will be served and the public is welcome to attend. The event is free.

TREE RECYCLING: The sixth annual community Christmas tree recycling event is being offered Thursday and Friday for residents of Mahoning and Trumbull counties. Express Junk Removal is providing the service. Registration is required online at https://expressjunkremoval.com/ freechristmastreepickup. Guidelines for pickup: trees must be placed at curbside the night before pickup and all decorations, lights, and ornaments must be removed from the tree. No artificial trees or wreaths.

GIRARD LIBRARY PROGRAMS: The Girard Free Library will welcome Angie Alberni, certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition expert, at noon Saturday to discuss healthy eating habits, including reading nutrition labels and planning balanced meals. All ages are welcome. Registration is required at the library or by calling 330-545-2508.

The library is offering a Dungeons and Dragons program at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Beginners are welcome. Call or visit the library to register.

GUEST SPEAKER: A Gathering Place event for seniors will be at 11 a.m. Jan. 12 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 Broad St., Canfield. Helen Liptak is the guest speaker and she will discuss home health care and hospice care. The free community outreach program is offered to all senior citizens on the second Monday of each month. For information call 330-360-0419 or 330-533-3531.

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