Community news: March 16, 2026
CEMETERY CLEANUP: St. John the Baptist Cemetery, 3900 Villa Marie Road, Lowellville, is having its spring cleanup starting today. All Christmas, Valentine and other decorations that do not comply with the rules and regulations need to be removed or they will be discarded.
PRESS CLUB SPEAKER: The Youngstown Press Club Speaker Series will host “A Conversation with Journalist, Author and Autism Advocate Eric Garcia” with Sean Barron, local journalist, at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Tyler History Center in Youngstown. Garcia will host a book signing at the event.
SPRING EQUINOX: The Unity Spiritual Centre, 1226 Naylor Lloyd Road, Liberty, will host a spring equinox drumming session 5:30 to 8:20 p.m. Friday at the center, The Drums and Yums will be led by Dan Susany, who is a local drummer. Participants can bring their own drums or they will be made available. The event is free. For information, call 330-539-0122.
HELPING HANDS: The Helping Hands Closet at the Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, will have men and women’s coats and children’s coats in March. The Helping Hands Closet is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Clients should enter through the back door of the church.
GIRARD LIBRARY EVENTS: Girard Free Library, 105 E.Prospect St., will present Tuesday Tales with Toshi at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Enjoy a themed storytime with Toshi the therapy pug on the third Tuesday of every month. Toshi is part of Furever Friends Therapy Dogs. No registration is required.
Felt Flower Wreaths will be crafted 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the library for ages 10 and older. Make a floral wreath in anticipation of spring using an array of colored felts in an easy to follow introduction to felt art. Registration is needed at 330-545-2508.
RAILROADERS TO MEET: The National Association of Retired & Veteran Railway Employee’s Inc. welcomes all retired and active railroaders to a meeting at 11 a.m. on Thursday at JP’s Pizzeria, 15946 SR 170, Calcutta. Any questions contact Rocco at 330-853-3045.


