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DANA SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Youth Orchestra YSU

Concert

The YSU Youth Orchestra and Symphonette will perform their first concert of the season. Comprised of music students ages 13-18 who have auditioned to perform, the YSUYO presents two concerts annually.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2021 7:00PM

STAMBAUGH AUDITORIUM, YOUNGSTOWN, OH

DR. MICHAEL BUTLER, ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR MICHELE PROKOP, SYMPHONETTE DIRECTOR RICHARD SMREK, ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

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FEATURING MUSIC BY: Day, Meyer, Rossini, Pilsner, Dvorak, and more.

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$5 or free for children under 12 and those with a valid YSU ID

The Holidays Begin with the Cliffe College of Creative Arts

Carols & WED., DEC. 8, 7:00 PM Cocoa

Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, OH

The Dana School of Music will present its annual holiday music extravaganza, including seasonal favorites and featuring Vivaldi’s Gloria, with cocoa in the upper lobby. Tickets at stambaughauditorium.com.

FRI., DEC. 10, 6:30 PM

B&O Station Banquet Hall 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, OH

The Department of Visual and Dramatic Arts presents The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Musical Theatre Cabaret, including Jazz, Country & Delta Blues holiday themed music. General admission tickets are $25 at ysu.edu/theatertickets.

SAT., DEC. 11, 1:00 PM St. John’s Episcopal Church 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH

Horns A Carolin’ invites area horn players to bring their instruments to perform traditional seasonal tunes with Dana horn students.

Spring 2022 Event Highlights Phyllis Chen

THE DANA ENSEMBLE

EXHIBITION: Matthew Kolodziej

THE MUSIC MAN (Concert Version)

January 29, 7:30 PM McDonough Museum of Art, YSU Tickets: www.deyorpac.org

Open Storage January 21 - March 5 McDonough Museum of Art, YSU

Opening Reception: Fri., Jan. 21, 5:00-7:00 PM

Wednesday, February 9, 7:30 PM Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU

Museum Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00-4:00 PM

February 25, 26, 7:30 PM & February 27, 2:00 PM Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU Tickets: www.ysu.tix.com

VIEW MORE CLIFFE COLLEGE EVENTS BY SCANNING THE QR CODE OR FOLLOWING THE LINK: YSU.EDU/CLIFFE-COLLEGE-CREATIVE-ARTS/EVENTS

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MARK C . PEYKO EDITOR & PUBLISHER

The night before Thanksgiving, after

Strouss’ Department Store had closed for the day, all the display windows on the West Federal side were covered and would remain that way overnight while window dressers put together the most beautiful Christmastime displays.

St. Patrick’s will be one of many local landmarks featured during ‘Miracle on Easy Street’ on WFMJ.

BY JOYCE LYNN FARRELL PAGE 6

Personal Finance

For customers and families experiencing financial hardship, Dominion Energy Ohio offers various company payment plans and government energy assistance programs. PAGE 11

Sections

Mahoning Valley 5 Personal Finance 11 Winter Rec Guide 12 Homeplate 15 Wine Guy 16 Calendar 25 Major Events 35 Regional Radio 37 Museums 38

Winter Rec Guide

The area offers natural areas and recreational facilities where residents can enjoy winter activities. Recreation ranges from outdoor walks and hikes to individual and team sports. PAGE 12

The Wine Guy shares his picks in a handy clip-and-save chart. BY JOHN WEBSTER PAGE 16

A season for giving

hen you’re a kid, Christmas is all about you. But as you get older, you become more aware of the needs of others. It’s still a season of joy, but the happiness comes from letting things flow outward. In this issue, we’ve left little gifts everywhere. Our calendar has exceptional family and holiday events. Our updated radio listings herald the return WKTL’s ethnic music programs. We remember Strouss’ at Christmastime. There’s also a guide to winter recreation. But as we enter a new year, we also realize that many Valley families are still struggling with the lingering effects of the pandemic. In response, we’ve also included information on food banks and energy assistance. And our website (www.metromonthly. net) continues to offer a Community Resource Guide with links to food banks, heating-assistance programs and mental-health resources. We think it’s important to provide this information. In fact, it’s our duty. Stay safe and be well. See you next issue. Mark C. Peyko, Editor & Publisher

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MAHONING VALLEY Arnett fund to match gifts to Community Foundation

hanks to a gift from the Arnett Family Fund, the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley will match all donations made to agency funds between Giving Tuesday on Nov. 30 and the end of the year. The Community Foundation houses operational and endowment funds for 34 local organizations across all sectors, from health care to history and education to entertainment. For every gift made to these funds by the end of Dec. 31, the Arnett Family Fund will match the giving dollar for dollar, up to $5,000 per fund. “We are so grateful that the Arnett Family Fund is directly supporting the capacity and long-term sustainability of the agencies under our umbrella,” said President Shari Harrell. “This donation match is a wonderful gift for both donors and the recipient organizations this Giving Tuesday.” Agency funds, created by the nonprofit organizations, provide a steady source of income and support the organization’s longterm work, such as continued operations, special projects or capital improvements. Opened in 2018, the Arnett Family Fund was created by the estate of Diana R. Arnett and is the largest fund ever established at the Community Foundation. For Diana and her siblings, a philanthropic duty was instilled from an early age by her parents, who created trusts for the children. She left $9.5 million to the Community Foundation. Advised by Atty. Joseph Houser, a longtime friend of the Arnett family, the fund generally focuses on three areas: the arts, education and underserved populations in the Valley. Donations can be made online at www. cfmv.org/agency-endowment-funds or by mailing a check to the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley at 201 E. Commerce St. Suite 150 Youngstown Ohio 44503 with the agency fund’s name in the memo line. The agency funds housed at the Community Foundation are: n Mahoning County Saddle Horse 4-H Committee Endowment Fund. n Angels for Animals Endowment Fund. n Beatitude House Endowment Fund. n Big Reach Center for Hope Fund. n Doris Burdman Fund for Mental Health (COMPASS Family & Community Services).

Youngstown Foundation gives $100,000 for Main Library renovation The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County has received $100,000 from The Youngstown Foundation for Main Library’s lobby renovation. “We are proud to accept this generous donation on behalf of the Main Library and the patrons that we serve,” said Deborah Liptak, PLYMC development director. “This gift will help us to change the lives of the Valley residents who will walk through this grand lobby every day.” “This incredible donation showcases the great partnership between the Library and The Youngstown Foundation as we both commit to restoring the Main Library and enhancing services for our patrons,” said Aimee Fifarek, PLYMC director and CEO. The donation will support a new entrance and information hub which will serve as Main Library’s directional guide, ensuring that patrons are informed of the Library’s materials and services. It will be the first room that patrons will enter once Main Library’s renovation is completed next year. “The Youngstown Foundation has been a longtime advocate of Universal Design – promoting the accessibility of buildings by all people regardless of their age, size, ability or disability. We are proud to contribute to Main Library’s renovation project and support its next chapter of providing accessible services to residents across the Mahoning Valley,” said Lynnette Forde, president of The Youngstown Foundation. “The Board of Trustees of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning n Youngstown CityScape Fund. n Community Living Endowment Fund. n Easter Seals Building Tomorrows Fund. n Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries Fund. n The William and Arden Farragher Endowment Fund for Help Hotline Crisis Center, Inc. n Interfaith Home Maintenance Service Fund (Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp.). n Junior League of the Mahoning Valley Endowment Fund. n The Kiwanis Club of Youngstown Endowment Fund. n Meridian Community Care Endowment Fund. n Millcreek Children's Center Fund. n Making Kids Count Endowment Fund.

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY

Deborah Liptak, Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County development director (left), Lynnette Forde, president of The Youngstown Foundation and Aimee Fifarek, PLYMC director and CEO.

County is grateful for The Youngstown Foundation’s gift, which will significantly enhance the entrance to the renovated Main Library and continue to ensure that all patrons are provided the top quality services that the Library provides every day,” said Carole Weimer, president of the PLYMC Board of Trustees. Main Library will reopen to the public on Jan. 3. During the continuing construction project, all public services will take place on the second floor and in the recently opened Family Engagement Area.

Renovations on the Main Library began in August of 2020 and are expected to be completed in early 2022. Main Library will be closed to the public through the end of the year to allow staff the time to move materials from the Grand Reading Room and to prepare the second floor for public service. During this temporary closure, curbside dropoff at Main Library will not be available. Patrons can return materials at any other open Library branch and access online services on the Library website.

n Ohio North East Health Systems Endowment Fund (ONE Health Ohio). n Opera Western Reserve Endowment Fund.

James Meeting House (Boardman Park). n Trumbull County Coaches Association Fund.

n Potential Development Endowment Fund.

n The Trumbull County Historical Society Operating Fund.

n Joseph E. Scarvell Youth Threatre Endowment Fund (The Youngstown Playhouse).

n The Trumbull County Historical Society Agency Endowment Fund.

n Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley Fund.

n United Way of Trumbull County Endowment Fund.

n Mary B. Smith Fund - Altrusa International of Youngstown, OH, Inc.

n The Warren Civic Music Endowment Fund.

n Sojourner House Domestic Violence Program Fund (COMPASS Family & Community Services). n Someplace Safe Endowment Fund. n W. Fenton Meredith Memorial Fund FBO St.

n Valley Community Mental Health Fund. n Youngstown Hearing & Speech Center Capital Fund. n Mahoning Valley College Access Program Fund. n Warren City Schools Foundation Fund.

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Objects to new Ohio redistricting maps Dear Editor,

In May 2018 Ohio citizens voted on Issue One, amending the Ohio Constitution, to adopt new procedures for drawing legislative districts that will not favor one party over the other. Of all Ohio voters that year, 74.9 percent marked their ballots in favor of ending partisan gerrymandering. That statistic assures us that a majority of Ohioans approved the amendment, regardless of party affiliation. The people of Ohio just wanted it to be fair. Unfortunately, the Ohio Redistricting Commission has not lived up to that expectation. The people on the Commission don’t care about what’s fair. They listened politely to all the comments by citizens and then they drew their map revisions but ultimately, they did not care what anybody said. Now at the end of the process, the Commission has decided to eliminate comments from any more citizens. They simply don’t care what voters want. For our 99 house districts and 33 senate districts, plus the 16 districts that send representation to Washington, how do we determine the correct proportion of Republicans to Democrats? We determine that proportion by referring to our past votes. In 2020, Trump beat Biden in Ohio in a vote of 53.3 to 43.3 percent. In 2018, Mike DeWine beat Rich Cordray, 50.4 to 46.7 percent. In 2016, Trump beat Clinton in Ohio, 51.3 to 43.2 percent. Considering those statistics, no more than 54 percent of our legislative districts should be Republican-dominant, with 43 percent as Democratic-dominant and 3 percent reflecting minority parties. Unfortunately, over 70 percent of the districts are now dominated by Republicans. As an Ohio voter, I am chastising the Redistricting Commission for blatantly ignoring the voice of the voters who spoke in 2018, producing new district maps that are even worse than before. The Commission members should universally resign from public office. Sincerely, Linda Cocuzzi Richter

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ELECTRONIC IMAGE COURTESY OF JOHN HARRIS

Strouss’ Christmas windows in an undated image

Christmas window magic at Strouss’ downtown n Editor’s note: Joyce Lynn Farrell of Youngstown recalls when Christmas displays at Strouss’ delighted young and old in the Mahoning Valley. Joyce, who had a particular interest in the theaters of downtown Youngstown, died in 2018. BY JOYCE LYNN FARRELL

he night before Thanksgiving, after Strouss’ Department Store had closed for the day, all the display windows on the West Federal side were covered and would remain that way overnight while window dressers put together the most beautiful Christmastime displays. There were six large display windows to decorate, and the window dressers had to be done by Thanksgiving morning for they knew that there would be a crowd waiting outside for the grand reveal. Two windows would draw the most attention: the window with the Nativity scene and the Toyland display. The Toyland window was a favorite with both adults and children, and almost everyone agreed that the window at Strouss’ was superior to McKelvey’s. A team of window dressers worked all year preparing for the displays, while tending to their weekly windows, for the policy was that no Christmas dis-

A team of window dressers worked all year preparing for the displays. play should be repeated. Window dressers were posted at each window on Thanksgiving morning – ready to open the curtains – and all six were opened simultaneously, to the cheers of onlookers outside. It was official as far as the people were concerned. Many burst into singing “White Christmas” as the countdown to Christmas began. Tucked away in one of the windows was a small easel stand with a “Countdown to Christmas.” The display would mark the days until Christmas Day, with the last card reading “MERRY CHRISTMAS.” Other stores counted remaining shopping days, but not Strouss’. In that same window was a “Keep-Christin-Christmas” display, which was sponsored by the Council of Churches. In the days leading up to Christmas week, the display windows at Strouss’ would remain unchanged – until the last five. Then, the display window that I remember as the Nativity window, went dark once again as the curtain was closed and window dressers worked to transform

it into a thing of pure beauty. This window was Strouss’ annual Christmas card to all of Youngstown, a spiritual card of the purest beauty – and the Nativity scene was front and center. It was a work of art, worthy of the Butler Institute of American Art. There was one rule for this display: no commercial message. And it must be worthy of a place in any church. Of all the stores downtown, this was the only window that had such a display of sublime, spiritual beauty. As if by some signal, another large crowd gathered outside to see the display on the morning of the window’s unveiling. Afterward, the crowds made their way into the store for last-minute shopping. Indeed, after all the stores moved out of the downtown area, there would never again be that kind of response to Christmas window displays. An era was gone, but not forgotten. Visit www.thedepartmentstoremuseum.org/2010/11/strouss-hirshbergco-youngstown-ohio.html to see for a floor-by-floor listing of the downtown store. The directory is courtesy of The Department Store Museum.

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ODOT updates for regional roads

n The Ohio Department of Transportation is announcing the following road-construction updates in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties for December and beyond. ODOT will not issue weekly construction updates during winter months. When the construction season begins in spring 2022, updates will resume. MAHONING COUNTY Ongoing: State Route 7 resurfacing, Beaver Township. State Route 7, between the Columbiana County line and state Route 164, has various lane restrictions. Estimated completion is early December 2021. TRUMBULL COUNTY New: State Route 7 retaining wall, Kinsman Township. State Route 7, between state Route 87 and the Ashtabula County line, is now open. New: Warner Road bridge replacement, Fowler and Hartford townships. Warner Road, between Cadwallader Sonk Road and state Route 305, is closed through mid-December for a bridge replacement. The detour is King Graves Road, to Sodom Hutchings Road, to Wilson Sharpsville Road. Estimated completion is early December 2021. COLUMBIANA COUNTY Ongoing: U.S. 30/state Route 7 interchange ramp closure. The state Route 7 south/state Route 39 west ramp, from U.S. Route 30 east, is closed for 45 days. The detour is east on U.S. 30 to Jackson Street, Jackson Street to U.S. 30 west, and U.S. 30 west to the state Route 7 south/state Route 39 west ramp. The completion date is Oct. 31, 2022. Ongoing: U.S. 30/state Route 39 westbound utility bridge rehabilitation. The bridge rehabilitation is

located at the Ohio/West Virginia state line. Two, 12-foot lanes of traffic are maintained. The scheduled completion date is Nov. 30, 2021. Ongoing: Elizabeth Street bridge replacement in East Liverpool. The completion date is July 31, 2022.

Commission OKs $130k grant to YSRR

The Ohio Rail Development Commission on Wednesday approved a $130,000 grant to the Youngstown and Southeastern Railroad to stabilize a railroad embankment in Columbiana County. The project involves engineering and permit coordination, restoration of a stream to its previous location, embankment stabilization and related work. The Youngstown and Southeastern Railroad is a subsidiary of the Midwest and Bluegrass Rail. Over the past several years, the course of Little Bull Creek, adjacent to YSRR’s line near Rogers in Columbiana County, changed course. The stream was directly against a YSRR embankment, which caused erosion. YSRR’s previous owner had attempted to prevent continued erosion by placing large concrete blocks against the embankment and partially in the new channel of the stream. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers became aware of this activity, which is considered an unauthorized fill in a regulated waterway and thus a violation of the Clean Water Act. The Corps of Engineers ordered the railroad to remove the unauthorized fill, which necessitated a long-term solution that would comply with applicable regulations. “The YSRR is grateful for Ohio Rail Development Commission assistance in resolving the Little Bull Creek embankment issue in Rogers, Ohio,” said Brendan Keener, Business Development Manager and Government

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Students in YSU professor Dragana Crnjak’s Mural and Site-Specific Painting class last month completed painting the Andrews Avenue Memory Mural Project, a collaborative partnership between Lit Youngstown and the YSU Department of Art. The public art project, also supported by Youngstown Cityscape and the Andrews Avenue Business Group, is located in the Andrews Avenue corridor. A Neighborhood SUCCESS Grant from the Raymond J. Wean Foundation supports the project. Affairs, Midwest and Bluegrass Rail. “Addressing this situation will mitigate the possibility of a service outage and ensure YSRR’s continued operation to serve customers across the southern portion of its system from Rogers, Ohio to Darlington, Pennsylvania.” “This project is an excellent example of how investments in shortline railroads in the state have positive impacts on the region. By improving the rail infrastructure, ORDC is not only leveraging railroad investment but also increasing safety on the line and continuing service to the railroad’s customers who depend on it,” said Matthew Dietrich, executive director of the Ohio Rail Development Commission. For Information regarding this project or for information on ORDC, contact Wende Jourdan at 614-728-9497.

Scrappers seek host families for 2022

n The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are looking for families interested in hosting a player during the 2022 Scrappers season. Since the Scrappers’ inaugural season in 1999, families in the Mahoning Valley hosted and provided a supportive atmosphere for players. In addition to life-long memories, host families receive the following: • Complimentary season tickets. • Parking pass. • Use of a suite for a game. • Discounts on concessions and merchandise. • On-field recognition at a game. • Eastwood Mall gift card.

If you are interested and would like to more information, contact Roxanne Polichetti at 330-505-0000 or email rherrington@mvscrappers.com. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are set to open the 2022 season at Eastwood Field on June 2 against the West Virginia Black Bears. Opening Night will feature post-game fireworks and Buck Night. Scrappers ticket packages and sponsorship opportunities are on sale now. To stay up to date with the Scrappers in the off-season or for more information, visit Visit mvscrapmetromonthly.net pers.com or or follow us contact the on Facebook front office for more at 330-505news and photos. 0000.

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Where to find food pantries in Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana counties

econd Harvest Food Bank distributes food to member agencies in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties. To find the pantry nearest to you, visit http:// hhcc.bowmansystems.com to see agency listings. You may also call the Help Network at 211 or call the numbers below: n Columbiana County: 330-747-2696 or 330-424-7767; n Mahoning County: 330-747-2696; n Trumbull County: 330-393-1565. Second Harvest Food Bank also operates mobile pantries. The Mobile Pantry Program brings truckloads of food directly to people living in rural areas who would oth-

erwise go hungry. Each county has links to pantry locations and hours. Visit https:// mahoningvalleysecondharvest.org/programsand-services/need-food-assistance for information. Pantries are listed below. Monthly rural pantries n

Hanoverton/Columbiana

County

Fellowship of the Beloved, 13696 Bethesda Road, Hanoverton, Ohio 44423. 10 a.m.-noon, the second Thursday of each month. Bring a photo I.D. n Goshen Township/Mahoning County

Bunker Hill United Methodist Church, 15096 W. Middletown Road, Beloit, Ohio 44609. 10 a.m.-noon, the second

mestic hunger-relief charity. Second Harvest solicits, stores, and distributes food to hunger-relief organizations in Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties and provides education and advocacy. Second Harvest is a storehouse for large quantities of donated food and USDA commodities that are distributed to 160 hunger-relief organizations and programs located throughout its tri-county service area. Member agencies include church pantries, homeless shelters and soup kitchens, shelters for battered women and afterschool programs. To make a financial contribution, visit https://mahoningvalleysecondharvest.org/.

Friday of each month. Bring a photo I.D. n Mecca/Trumbull County. Mecca Community Church, 5920 Phillips-Rice Road, Cortland, Ohio 44410. 10 a.m.noon, the second Tuesday of each month. Bring a photo I.D. About Second Harvest – Second Harvest Food Bank is a member food bank of Feeding America, the nation’s leading doDECEMBER/JANUARY 2022 METROMONTHLY.NET 9

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Dominion offers customers energy-assistance programs, payment plans A s Dominion Energy Ohio customers prepare for winter weather, they may also plan for possible increased costs to their monthly gas bills. This increase is due to greater demand with the economic recovery and nation-wide lower storage levels of natural gas heading into the heating season. Dominion seeks to help customers manage their bills and provide assistance for those in need. For billing and payment assistance information, see the programs listed in this article or visit Dominion’s website: DominionEnergy. com. Customers may also manage their bills by exploring other supplier options through the company’s Energy Choice program, if eligible. “Dominion Energy Ohio customers have access to some of the lowest prices in the market, and while there is no U.S. shortage of natural gas, this uptick is a response to tightening supplies and market uncertainty,” said Jim Eck, vice president and general manager, Dominion Energy Ohio. “The economy is seeing a resurgence from last year’s downturn and with that recovery is increased demand for energy, both domestically and globally. Demand for natural gas has increased significantly during the hottest summer on record to support electric power generation. The federal government’s Energy Information Administration is projecting an increase in drilling activity for 2022, which could ease prices,” Eck said. National gas inventories are below the fiveyear average heading into winter. Contributing to the low levels of storage were above average withdrawals from storage last winter due to cold weather. However, Dominion Energy Ohio says customers can be assured of sufficient natural gas supplies for this coming winter. In addition, hot weather over the summer increased cooling demand, which increased gas consumption, while U.S natural gas production has been relatively flat. Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico also contributed to the production downturn. The upcoming winter demand for natural gas could support continued price increases given these factors. Dominion Energy Ohio customers are also encouraged to explore their options through the company’s Energy Choice Program. Compare natural gas price offers by approved suppliers at the PUCO website’s Apples to Apples chart at www. energychoice.ohio.gov. or call 800-686-7826. For customers and families experiencing financial hardship, Dominion Energy Ohio offers various company payment plans and government energy assistance programs. Customers who may not be able to afford their heating bills are urged to contact Dominion Energy Ohio immediately about payment plans and energy assistance programs. For more information, visit DominionEnergy.com. To speak directly to an agent, call Dominion Energy Ohio at 1-800-362-7557. Hearing-impaired customers with Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf can call 711. Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Winter Reconnection Order: Dominion reminds customers of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio’s annual Winter Reconnection Order, which took effect Oct. 18. All residential customers, regardless of income, may avoid a shutoff or restore gas service once during the heating season, between Oct. 18, 2021, through April 15, 2022 by

paying the lesser of: the entire past-due balance on your gas bill; the past-due payments if you are on a special payment plan; or $175. If service has been disconnected, a reconnect fee of $33, plus applicable taxes, will be billed to the account. Customers will be enrolled automatically in the One-Ninth Payment Plan when using the Winter Reconnection Order to help pay off any additional past-due balances. Dominion Energy Payment Plans: If customers are having trouble paying their bills, Dominion offers both short-term payment extensions and long-term payment plans to help residential and commercial customers manage their balances and catch up over time. Customers may qualify for one of several Dominion Energy or State of Ohio programs. Dominion offerings include: n Budget Billing: Allows customers to pay a fixed budget amount each month, based on annual gas usage. Dominion Energy Ohio periodically reviews the budget amount and adjusts it, if necessary, so that the customer will not have a high balance or large credit at the end of the budget year. Customers should call Dominion for more information. n Budget Plus: Dominion offers additional flexibility for customers who enroll in its Budget Plus payment plan. Under Budget Plus, Dominion is now allowing customers to pay their calculated budget payment, plus an amount against their past-due balance over a period of seven to 12 months. n Current-Plus Plan: Customers with a past-due balance can pay their current monthly bill, plus an installment of the total account balance at the time they enroll in the plan that spreads the balance over multiple months. n The One-Ninth Plan allows customers to pay a special budget amount, plus one of nine equal payments of their past-due amount, each month. n Under the One-Third Winter Heating Plan, customers pay one-third of their total account balance each month for bills that include gas used from Nov. 1, 2021, through April 15, 2022. n Short-Term Extension grants up to five additional days to pay before the next bill date. EnergyShare: Dominion Energy offers direct help through EnergyShare, its program for those facing financial hardships, who have exhausted all other forms of energy assistance. The Salvation Army administers the program. EnergyShare is funded with company contributions and supplemented with donations from customers and employees. Customers who are not eligible to participate in Ohio’s Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus) program may apply for EnergyShare assistance between Oct. 1, 2021, and May 31, 2022, or until funds run out, to receive a maximum payment of $500. To qualify, a customer’s yearly gross household income must be at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines for eligibility or the head of household is unemployed, or the applicant is experiencing financial hardship. Other customers may apply for EnergyShare between Dec. 1, 2021, and May 31, 2022, or until funds run out, for a maximum payment of $300. Note: PIPP Plus customers must first use Winter Crisis Program (Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program) funds before being eligible for EnergyShare assistance, to ensure that this program is

• Government Assistance Programs: The following programs are available for income-eligible customers. Customers can apply for all programs with one application at www.energyhelp.ohio.gov, which provides income guidelines as well. Applications also are available at libraries, some banks and your local home energy assistance provider, or by calling the Ohio Department of Development at 1-800-2820880. Hearing-impaired customers with Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf can call 711. • Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus): To qualify for this special payment plan, developed by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, a customer’s yearly gross household income can be up to 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Under PIPP Plus, effective Nov. 1, 2021, participating customers may maintain their natural gas service by paying 5 percent of their total gross monthly household income, or $10, whichever is greater. PIPP Plus has special benefits for participating customers. Each time Dominion customers make their required PIPP Plus monthly payment in full by the due date, Dominion Energy Ohio will credit their account for the rest of that month’s current charges, plus a one-twenty-fourth credit toward their prior account balances. After 24 months of on-time and in-full PIPP Plus payments, their accounts will become current. The new PIPP Plus maximum yearly household gross income levels for the 2021-2022 program year are: $19,320 for one person; $26,130 for two people; used as a last resort option to avoid disconnection. $32,940 for three; $39,750 for four; $46,560 for five; Other important EnergyShare details: $53,370 for six; $60,180 for seven; and $66,990 for • Participants must be Dominion Energy Ohio reseight. Add $6,810 for each additional person. idential customers. • Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) pro• To qualify, a customer’s yearly gross household income must be at or below 300 percent of the vides a one-time heating bill credit during the winter heating season. HEAP is available to customers federal poverty guidelines. Those income levels are $38,640 for one person; $52,260 for two people; whose yearly gross household income is up to 175 $65,880 for three; $79,500 for four; $93,120 for five; percent of the federal poverty guidelines: $22,540 $106,740 for six; $120,360, for seven; and $133,980 for one person; $30,485 for two people; $38,430 for three; $46,375 for four; $54,320 for five; $62,265 for for eight. Add $13,620 for each additional person. six; $70,210 for seven; and $78,155 for eight. Add Customers may contact the Salvation Army for more information or see if they qualify at: https:// $7,945 for each additional person. • The Winter Crisis Program, previously known easternusa.salvationarmy.org/. as Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program Conservation programs (E-HEAP), provides a one-time grant to help avoid Dominion Energy also offers multiple no-cost or low-cost energy conservation programs to help a shutoff or to restore service once between Nov. 1, 2021, and March 31, 2022. E-HEAP and WCP are customers lower their bills: available to customers whose yearly gross income n Dominion Energy Ohio’s Housewarming is up to 175 percent of the federal poverty guideProgram provides weatherization assistance to lines: $22,540 for one person; $30,485 for two peohelp income-eligible customers reduce their energy ple; $38,430 for three; $46,375 for four; $54,320 for usage. For information, call CHN Housing Partners (formerly Cleveland Housing Network), at 216-325- five; $62,265 for six; $70,210 for seven; and $78,155 1149, or go to https://chnhousingpartners.org/ener- for eight. Add $7,945 for each additional person. Local community action agencies can assist with gyservices/. This program is available to all Ohioans. emergency payments to help avoid disconnection. n Dominion Energy Ohio’s Home Performance You can find available resources in your community with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) Program through -- dial 2-1-1 or visit http://ouw.org/211-map/. CLEAResult has been designed to help its residential • Home Weatherization Assistance Program is customers improve their homes’ energy efficiency. It starts with a home energy assessment, now available a federally funded program that provides grants for home weatherization projects to customers whose for the discounted price of $25. Whether customers are making energy-efficient improvements to their incomes are no more than 200 percent of federal poverty guidelines. To qualify, a customer’s yearly current home or recently purchased a new home, they can benefit from having a home energy assess- gross household income can be up to $25,760 for one person; $34,840 for two people; $43,920 for ment. Rebates up to $1,250 are available for eligible three; $53,000 for four; $62,080 for five; $71,160 for improvements. Customers may call 1-877-287-3416 six; $80,240 for seven; and $89,320 for eight. Add to schedule an assessment or visit www.deohpwes. $9,080 for each additional person. com for program details and eligibility information. DECEMBER/JANUARY 2022 METROMONTHLY.NET 11

HEALTH & FITNESS

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Keep your fitness on track with our Winter Rec Guide

he Youngstown-Warren area offers natural areas and recreational facilities where residents can enjoy wintertime activities. Recreation ranges from outdoor walks and hikes to individual and team sports.

PARKS & REC DEPARTMENTS City of Warren Parks and Recreation Department. 521 Main Ave., S.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2641. Parks are open 7 a.m. until dark. City of Youngstown Parks and Recreation Department. Youngstown City Hall, 26 S. Phelps St., Youngstown 44503. 330-742-8711. Parks are open 7 a.m. until dark. Mill Creek MetroParks. 7574 ColumbianaCanfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-702-3000. www.millcreekmetroparks.com.

PARKS & NATURE AREAS Austintown Township Park. 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. 330-799-6989. Metered walking trail, nature trail and the “Braille Trail,” a course for visually-impaired. Park closes after dark. Boardman Township Park. 375 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman 44512. 330-726-8105. Offers a walking trail with various offshoots. Geneva State Park. 4499 Padanarum Road, Geneva 44041. 440-466-8400 (office), 440-4667565 (marina). www.thelodgeatgeneva.com. Offers hiking trails. Pets permitted. Guilford Lake State Park. 6835 East Lake Road, Lisbon 44432. 330-222-1712. Sited on the west fork of Little Beaver Creek. Includes a 518-acre wildlife area and a half-mile hiking trail. Pets permitted. Lake Milton State Park. 16801 Mahoning Ave., Lake Milton 44429. 330-654-4989. Over 1,000 land and 1,685 water acres. Reservoir is home to waterfowl and shorebirds. Pets must be on a leash. Mill Creek MetroParks. 7574 ColumbianaCanfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-702-3000. This 2,530-acre facility courses through western and southern Youngstown and parts of Boardman. Features 21 miles of drives, 15 miles of trails, sports and recreational facilities and natural areas. The park system maintains the Vickers Nature Area and the McGuffey farm and estate inYoungstown. Mosquito Lake State Park. 1439 state Route 305, Cortland 44410. 330-637-2856 (office). This 7,850-acre lake offers fishing, 20 miles of hiking trails, and 10 miles of bridle trails. Permits pets. Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park. State Route 282, Garrettsville 44231. 440-564-2279. This 167-acre state park offers trails through outcroppings of glacial stone. Rock formations include the “Devil’s Icebox,” “Indian Pass,” and “Old Maid’s Kitchen.” Visitors must remain on designated trails. Pets permitted. Pymatuning State Park. 6260 Pymatuning Lake Road, Andover 44003. Park: 440-293-6030; camp office: 440-293-6684. Winter camping in select areas. Family-style, standard cottages. Pets permitted. West Branch State Park. 5708 Esworthy Road, Ravenna 44266. 330-296-3239. Offers 41 miles of hiking trails, 20 miles of bridle trails and a 7-mile cycling trail. Pets permitted.

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the Trumbull County border near Salt Springs Road. Parking is available at MetroParks Farm (Canfield) and the Kirk Road Trailhead in Austintown. Niles Greenway Bike Trail. County Line Road to Robbins Avenue and State Street, Niles 44446. Scenic ride (4.5 miles) takes in the Mahoning River, Mosquito Creek and Meander Reservoir. Stavich Bicycle Trail. Mahoning and Lawrence counties. This 10-mile trail runs from Struthers and Lowellville to New Castle. Sights include the Mahoning River, Lowellville and a beaver pond. Western Reserve Greenway. Ashtabula County. Trail (43 miles) extends from Ashtabula to Warren.

FITNESS & COMMUNITY CENTERS The Youngstown-Warren area has many private, membership-based fitness facilities. Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center. YSU campus, Fifth Avenue at Veterans Boulevard, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3488. Must have a valid YSU I.D. Associated Neighborhood Centers - McGuffey Centre Inc. 1649 Jacobs Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-4377. Offers social activities, health/ wellness programs; programs for seniors, teens and youth; and family education/support. Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown. 2105 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown 44507. 330-782-2714. ytownbgc.org. Offers a variety of fitness, social service and character-building programs. Buckeye Elks Youth Center. 421 North Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-1115. Operates a youth center, day-care facility and community activities. Niles Wellness Center. 213 Sharkey Drive, Niles 44446. 330-553-6280. All-ages athletic, recreational and fitness programming. Membership fee. Jewish Community Center of Youngstown. 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 330-7463251. www.jccyoungstown.org. Membershipbased facility offers health, wellness and fitness programs. Offers organized and individual sports. Organizacion Civica y Cultural Hispana Americana Inc. (OCCHA). 3660 Shirley Road, Youngstown 44502. 330-781-1808. www. youngstownoccha.org. Offers social services, emergency assistance/referrals, youth programs, tutoring, parenting, cultural and senior programs. YMCA (Youngstown Central Branch). 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8411. www.youngstownymca.org. Membership-based facility offers fitness and wellness programming, and fee-based recreation, fitness and enrichment programs. Offers personal training, water fitness, aquatics, swimming lessons, senior programs. YMCA (Davis Branch). 45 McClurg Road, B o a rd m a n 4 4 5 1 2 . 3 3 0 - 4 8 0 - 5 6 5 6 . w w w. youngstownymca.org. Membership-based, allages facility offers fitness/wellness programming and fee-based recreational, fitness and enrichment. YWCA of Youngstown. 25 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-746-6361. www.ywca. org/youngstown. Provides childcare, housing, and wellness programs for women and children; breast-cancer screenings, and education.

SPORTS & ACTIVITIES

Basketball Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown. 2105 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown 44507. 330-782-2714. Offers

gym for basketball and volleyball.

Niles Wellness Center. Waddell Park, Niles 44446; 330-553-6280. Offers basketball courts. Jewish Community Center of Youngstown. 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 330-746-3251.

jccyoungstown.org. Offers indoor and outdoor basketball courts.

Disc (Frisbee) golf Austintown Township Park Disc Golf Course. 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. 330-799-6989.

18 holes. Flat with some wooded areas.

Birdie Hill Disc Golf Course. Lakeview Recreation Area, 3001 Warren Meadville Road, Cortland 44410.

18 holes. Mostly flat with some wooded areas.

Boardman Park Disc Golf Course. 375 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman 44512. 18 holes. Flat and

moderately wooded.

Buhl Park Disc Golf Course. 715 Hazen Road,

Hermitage, Pa. 16148. 18 holes. Hills and woods. Mauthe Park. 156 Smithfield St., Struthers 44471. 9 holes. Moderate hills, lightly wooded.

Mill Creek MetroParks Farm Disc Golf Courses. 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 9

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The area offers great opportunities winter recreation. See our listings for ideas.

YMCA (Youngstown Central Branch). 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8411.

www.youngstownymca.org. Member-based facility offers youth leagues at various times of the year. YMCA (Davis Branch). 45 McClurg Road, Boardman 44512. 330-480-5656. www.youngstownymca.org. Member-based facility has two basketball courts.

Bicycling (associations) O u t - S p o k i n’ W h e e l m e n B i c yc l e C l u b . e-mail: info@outspokinwheelmen.com. www. outspokinwheelmen.com. Recreational cycling club has members from Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana and Lawrence counties. Visit website for activities.

Bicycling trails East Golf Hike and Bike Trail. 641 Plymouth

Drive, Boardman 44512.

Lake Milton Mountain Bike Trailhead. 16525 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center 44401. Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail. Lisbon to Washingtonville. Asphalt trail runs 12.5 miles. Originates at Route 164/S. Lincoln Avenue in Lisbon and runs along Little Beaver Creek on the bed of the former Erie Lackawanna Railroad. Offers scenic views of Little Beaver Creek. MetroParks Bikeway. Canfield. Asphalt trail runs 11 miles – from W. Western Reserve Road to

holes, 18 holes. The Field Course (9 holes) is flat with some woods. The Forest Course (18 holes) is wooded. The courses are located near the Bikeway spur trail. Parking available at the MetroParks Farm. Squirrel Run Disc Golf Course. Mosquito Lake State Park, 1439 Wilson Sharpsville Road, Cortland

44410. 18 holes. Flat with wooded areas. Designed by Bill Flynn.

Titan Disc Golf Course. Kent State Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 9

holes. Flat, some woods. Designed by Bill Flynn. Wick Park Disc Golf Course. 260 Park Ave., Youngstown 44505. 18 holes. Flat course, mature trees, located in interior of the park. Young’s Run Disc Golf Course. Educational Highway, adjacent to Kent State Trumbull Campus, Route 45, Champion 44483. Features an 18-hole disc course in open and wooded areas.

Exercise and walking trails Austintown Township Park. 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. 330-799-6989. Offers a metered walking trail, a wooded trail and the “Braille Trail” (for the visually impaired). This quarter-mile trail includes a rope guide and signage explaining park wildlife and vegetation. Closes after dark. Beaver Creek State Park. 12021 Echo Dell Road, East Liverpool 43920. 330-385-3091. This 3,038acre park offers 16 miles of hiking trails. Boardman Township Park. 375 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman 44512. 330-726-8105. Offers a walking trail with various trail offshoots. Ford Nature Education Center. 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107.

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Features the “Virginia J. Axtmann Nature Trail for All People,” a barrier-free 1,635 foot nature trail with signage pointing out plants and trees. Grand River Wildlife Area. 6686 state Route 534, West Farmington 44491. 330-889-3280. This 7,000-acre facility offers wetlands, lakes and ponds. Howland Community Park. 2000 Rosegarden, Howland 44484. 330-856-9707. This 169-acre park offers sports and recreational facilities.

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McGuffey Wildlife Preserve. 4448 McGuffey Road, Lowellville 44436. This 78-acre nature preserve permits hiking. Onsite parking.

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Mill Creek MetroParks. 7574 ColumbianaCanfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-702-3000. Mill Creek Park, established in 1891 by Volney Rogers, is a 2,530-acre park that courses through western and southern Youngstown and portions of Boardman. Features 21 miles of drives, 15 miles of trails, sports and recreational facilities, gardens, natural areas and picnic facilities. In addition, the park system maintains the Vickers Nature Area and the McGuffey Wildlife Preserve. The park contains an extensive network of trails.

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Mosquito Lake State Park. 1439 Wilson Sharpsville Road, Cortland 44410. 330-637-2856. Offers 3,961 land acres and 7,850 water acres, including 2 miles of hiking trails. Visitors can pick up trail maps at the park office. Packard Park. 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-841-2641. Offers exercise trails around the perimeter of the park. Perkins Park. 680 Perkins Drive N.W., Warren, 44483. 330-841-2641. Has an asphalt path of varying grades (for jogging/inline skating).

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Poland Municipal Forest. College Lane, Poland, 44514. Offers trails through a mature wooded area. Wick Park. 260 Park Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-742-8711. This 34.14 acre city park features a jogging path and exercise stations. A popular place for walking in morning and throughout the day. The city recently added a disk-golf course. Yellow Creek Park. 17 Lowellville Road, Struthers 44471. 330-755-7275. Offers hiking trails in a scenic glacial valley.

Hiking Trails Mill Creek Metroparks – Mill Creek Metroparks contains a network of trails. The Gorge Trail Boardwalk is a 2-mile all-weather walkway along Mill Creek. Additional hiking trails appear below. Artist’s Trail. Scenic trail takes in a stone wall built in the 1930s by the Works Progress Administration. Easy. Distance: 1/4 mile. Virginia J. Axtmann Nature Trail for All People. Trail takes in scenic and natural views. Easy, barrier-free. Distance: 1/4 mile. East Channel and Islands Trail. Flat terrain through wetland/wildflower area. 1 mile. West Channel and Islands Trail. Fairly easy with slight grades. Distance: 1 mile. East Cohasset Trail. Courses along Lake Cohasset and the Suspension Bridge. Moderately difficult. 1.5 miles. West Cohasset Walk. Takes in the park’s hemlocks and Lake Cohasset. Moderately difficult with steps and slight grades. 1 mile. Davies Wetland Trail. Courses through wetlands. Easy. Barrier-free. Distance: 1/4 mile.

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WINTER RECREATION, From Page 13 East Glacier Trail. Trail takes in wildlife and the Parapet Bridge. Fairly easy, with flat terrain. Distance: 1/2 mile. East Golf Hike/Bike Trail. Heavily used by cyclists, joggers, walkers and in-line skaters. Easy with a flat surface. Barrier-free. 1.5 miles. East Gorge Walk. Takes in stone outcroppings, lush vegetation and Lanterman’s Falls. Moderately difficult (steps and boardwalk). Distance: 1/2 mile. West Gorge Trail. Takes in Lake Newport Dam. Moderately difficult, some hills. 1 mile. Lily Pond Circle Trail. Loops around the Lily Pond, with lots of wildlife viewing. Easy, with flat terrain. Distance: 1/4 mile. East Newport Hike/Bike Trail. Takes in Daffodil Meadow and Lake Newport. Relatively easy, with slight hills. 1.75 miles. West Newport Trail. Views of Lake Newport and wetland area. Moderately difficult with hills. 1 mile. Old Tree Trail. Takes in views of Lake Glacier. Fairly difficult, with hills. 1 mile. Vickers Nature Preserve. 10334 W. AkronCanfield Road, Canfield 44406. This 262-acre nature preserve spans meadowlands, woodlands, wetlands and ponds. Dress for wild, wet terrain.

Hockey (Dek Hockey) Dek Hockey Rink. Wick Recreation Area,

Mill Creek Metroparks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. Dek hockey is a variation of ice hockey and is played with a ball on foot or with inline skates. Rink is available hourly on a first-come, first-served basis.

Skating (ice) Deep Freeze Ice Arena. 360 McClurg Road, Boardman 44512. 330-953-3104. Full-service ice rink offers figure skating, learn-to-skate programs and youth and adult hockey leagues. Hess Ice Rink Ice Skating Rink. 3365 Mitchell Road, New Castle, Pa. 16105. 724-658-6332. Hess opened in 1996. Offers public skating, figure skating and ice-skating lessons, adult skating lessons for beginners and more-advanced skaters.

Skating (inline) Austintown Township Park. 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. 330-799-6989. Offers a metered walking trail. Closes after dark. Boardman Township Park. 375 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman 44512. 330-726-8105. Offers a paved driveway area. Mill Creek MetroParks. 7574 ColumbianaCanfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-702-3000. Mill Creek Park is a 2,530-acre park that courses through western and southern Youngstown and portions of Boardman. Offers 21 miles of roads and designated areas for inline skating. Mosquito Lake State Park. 1439 Wilson Sharpsville Road, Cortland 44410. 330-637-2856 (park office), 330- 638-5700 (campground office). Offers paved roadways for inline skating. Niles Greenway. County Line Road at the MetroParks Bikeway to State Street and Robbins Avenue in Niles. Asphalt, multi-use path (4.5 miles).

Includes scenic natural and industrial areas. Perkins Park. 680 Perkins Drive N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2641. Features an asphalt path of varying grades (for jogging and inline skating). Stavich Bicycle Trail. This asphalt, 10-mile trail

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tubing park. Family-friendly resort is surrounded by state forests and parklands. Lodging and dining. Holiday Valley Resort. 6557 Holiday Valley Road, Ellicottville, N.Y. 14731. 716-699-2345. Snow phone: 800-367-9691. holidayvalley.com. Skiing and snowboarding. Vertical drop: 750 ft. Trails: 56 day trails, 37 night trails. Lifts: 13. Lessons: group/private. Hotels, motels, condos and bed and breakfasts. Kissing Bridge Snow Sports. 10296 State Road Peak’N Peak. 1405 Old Road, Clymer, N.Y. 14724. 716355-4141. pknpk.com. Skiing and snowboarding. Vertical drop: 400 ft. Trails: 27. Lifts: 8. Lessons: group and private. Lodging: motels and hotels. Seven Springs Mountain Resort. 777 Water Wheel Drive Champion, Pa. 15622. 800-452-2223. 7springs.com. Skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Resort offers 35 trails and the complex covers 5,500 acres. Hotels, condos and chalets.

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Contact individual fitness facilities for more information on COVID-19 protocols. runs from Struthers to New Castle (state Route 289/ Broad Street and Coit Road to West Washington Street in New Castle. Inline skating, cycling and walking. Path is wheelchair accessible. Wick Park. 260 Park Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-742-8711. This 34.14 acre city park features an asphalt path around the perimeter. Also popular with walkers and joggers.

Youngstown 44504. 330-743-5370. Permits crosscountry skiing in designated areas.

Skiing (associations)

Olympic Fun Center. 4070 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa. 16148; 724-981-3374. olympicfuncenter.com. Offers roller skating, laser tag and recreation. Youngstown Skate. 7080 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman 44512; 330-758-8711. youngstownskates.com.

Warren Ski Club. www.warrenskiclub.org. E-mail: president@warrenskiclub.org. This membership-based organization was established in 1956. The group hosts ski trips throughout winter. Visit the website for 2021-22 information. Youngstown Ski Club. www.youngstownskiclub. org. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Youngstown-Ski-Club/147642933854. This membership-based organization was established in 1958. Visit website and Facebook page for 202122 information.

Skiing (cross country)

Skiing: downhill and snowboarding

Austintown Township Park. 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. 330-799-6989. Cross-country skiing on self-guided trails. Closes after dark. Beaver Creek State Park. 12021 Echo Dell Road, East Liverpool 43920. 330-385-3091. This 3,038-acre park offers limited cross-country skiing. Activity is confined to the picnic area. Boardman Township Park. 375 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman 44512. 330-726-8105. Cross-country skiing on hiking and bicycle trails. Geneva State Park. 4499 Padanarum Road, Geneva 44041. 330-466-8400. This 696-acre park permits cross-country skiing in designated areas. Grand River Wildlife Area. 6686 state Route 534, West Farmington 44491. 330-889-3280. Offers cross-country skiing on a 20-foot wide swath surrounded by woods. Howland Township Park. 2000 Rosegarden, Howland 44483. 330-856-9707. Permits crosscountry skiing in a make-your-own-trail setting. Mill Creek MetroParks. Youngstown, Boardman Township. 330-702-3000. The Mill Creek Golf Course double as self-guided, cross-country ski trails in winter. Skiers must avoid roped-off areas. Mosquito Lake State Park. 1439 Wilson Sharpsville Road, Cortland 44410. 330-637-2856. Offers marked cross-country skiing areas. Visitors can pick up trail maps at office. Roosevelt Park. 800 Struthers-Liberty Road, Campbell 44505. 330-755-7445. Allows crosscountry skiing. Stambaugh Golf Course. 202 Gypsy Lane,

Alpine Valley. 1 0 6 2 0 M ay f i e l d R o a d, Chesterland, Ohio 44026. 440-285-2211, 440729-9775. www.alpinevalleyohio.com. Skiing and snowboarding. Vertical drop: 230 ft. Lifts: 7. Trails: 11. Lessons: Group and private. Hotels, bed and breakfasts. Blue Knob All Seasons Resort. 1424 Overland Pass Road, Claysburg, Pa. 16625. 800-4583403. www.blueknob.com. Offers skiing and snowboarding. Vertical drop: 1,072 ft. Trails: 34. Lifts: 5. Lessons: private and group. Lodging: condominiums, motels and hotels. Boston Mills and Brandywine. 7100 Riverview Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264. 800-875-4241. www. bmbw.com. Downhill skiing and snowboarding. Vertical drop: 240 ft. Trails: 18. Lifts: 15. Lessons: group and private. Lodging: hotels, hostel, bed and breakfast. Canaan Valley Ski Resort. Park Road 826, Davis, W. Va. 26260. 304-866-4121. canaanresort.com. Offers skiing and snowboarding. Vertical drop: 850 ft. Trails: 39. Lifts: 3. Lessons: group and private. Lodging: lodges, cabins and a campground. Cockaigne Resort. 1493 Thornton Road, Cherry Creek, N.Y. 14723. 716-287-3223, (snow) 716-2873545. cockaigne.com. Skiing and snowboarding. Vertical drop: 430 ft. Trails: 15. Lifts: 3. Lessons: group and private. Hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and cabins. Hidden Valley Resort. 1 Craighead Road, H idden Valley, Pa. 15502. 814-443-8000. myhiddenvalleyresort.com. Offers 28 slopes and trails for skiing and snowboarding, plus a snow-

Skating (roller)

Crandall Park. Tod Lane at Redondo Road, Youngstown 44504. 330-742-8711. This 41.55-acre park allows sledding at various sites in the park. James L. Wick Jr. Recreation Area. Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7107. Offers a lighted sledding hill and warming shelter. A family-friendly site with a concessions area.

Swimming Jewish Community Center of Youngstown. 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 330-7463251. jccyoungstown.org. Membership-based facility offers a 25 meter indoor swimming pool. YM C A ( Yo u n g s t ow n Ce n t ra l ) . 1 7 N . Champion St., Youngstown 44503. 330-7448411. youngstownymca.org. Aquatics classes, swimming lessons, individual/team activities, water-based rehabilitation and senior programs. YMCA (Davis Branch). 45 McClurg Road, Boardman 44512. 330-480-5656. youngstownymca. org. Aquatics classes, lessons, individual/team activities, water-based rehab and senior fitness.

Walking (indoor) Eastwood Mall. 5555 Youngstown Road, Niles 44446. 330-652-6980. Prior to store openings, visitors walk on the carpeted and tiled concourses. Southern Park Mall. 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. 330-758-4511. Prior to store openings, visitors walk on the carpeted and tiled concourses.

Weight training/strength training Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center. YSU Campus, Fifth Avenue at Veterans Boulevard, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3488. Over 140 pieces of strength and conditioning equipment. Must have a valid YSU I.D. Niles Wellness Center. Waddell Park, Niles 44446. 330-553-6280. Athletic/fitness equipment. Jewish Community Center of Youngstown. 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 330-7463251. jccyoungstown.org. Offers a membershipbased fitness facility for health, wellness and fitness. YMCA (Youngstown Central Branch). 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown 44503. 330-7448411. youngstownymca.org. Membership-based facility. Strength-training equipment includes free weights, Cybex, Nautilus and aerobic equipment. YMCA (Davis Branch). 45 M cClurg R o a d, B o a rd m a n 4 4 5 1 2 . 3 3 0 - 4 8 0 - 5 6 5 6 . youngstownymca.org. Membership-based facility. Equipment includes free weights, Cybex and Nautilus machines and aerobic equipment. Listings compiled by the Metro Monthly staff.

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Almond Christmas Ale Cookies

Cranberry Orange Muffins

Recipe by Nichole George

Recipe submitted by Stacey Adger

Christmas ale makes these cookies wonderfully soft and fragrant. I recommend an ale that is 7.5% ALC or lower (like Great Lakes Christmas Ale). Higher alcohol content will affect the cookie’s ability to hold its shape. This recipe can be made without ale; simply use 1 egg, decrease the all-purpose flour to 1½ cups and increase the amount of cinnamon. INGREDIENTS ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature) 1 cup packed light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ cup Christmas ale (room temperature) 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup almond flour (if substituting to use only all-purpose flour, use only ¼ cup) 1 teaspoon cream of tartar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon For topping: 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon PREPARATION Cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, mix until combined. Add vanilla and Christmas ale and mix until combined. Add flours, cream of tartar, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until fully incorporated. Cover and refrigerate dough for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Remove dough from refrigerator and roll into ¼ inch balls (these cookies expand a lot, so start small!). Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle on cookies or roll the cookies in the mixture for a sweeter variety. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF ELIZABETH GLASGOW

On the set of Marjorie Mariner’s cooking program, ‘Kitchen Corner,’ which was broadcast on WFMJ. Photo dates from the 1960s. Mariner is seated on the rear left. Her great niece, Elizabeth Glasgow, is in front of her (looking toward camera). Elizabeth contributed another Mariner recipe below.

Marjorie Mariner’s Pineapple Squares Submitted by Louise Vett and Joan Yanchick

ouise Vett provided Marjorie Mariner’s recipe for Pineapple Squares (Une Torte De Chabecan), which was originally published in 1963. The recipe was transcribed by Joan Yanchick. Mariner was host of “Kitchen Corner,” which aired on WFMJ. Her recipes were also published i n T h e Yo u n g s t o w n Vindicator. The synergy of local TV and the daily paper made Mariner a popular local figure in the 1960s. INGREDIENTS & PREPARATION ½ lb. butter 1 cup sugar Cream together well Add 3 eggs Beat well

Spread half batter into well-greased 10x15 cookie sheet Spread pineapple filling over batter Spread rest of batter over pineapple filling Sprinkle with 1 cup chopped nuts Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes

Pineapple filling 1 #2 can crushed pineapple (2½ cups or 20 oz.) ½ cup sugar 4 tablespoon cornstarch Mix in pan and cook until thick.

Hungarian Cookies Nut Crescents Marjorie Mariner’s ‘Kitchen Corner’ Recipe for the Day. Guest: Margaret Hertok. Undated.

PHOTO BY NICHOLE GEORGE

Add together 3 cups flour Dash of salt Mix together wet and dry mixtures Add ½ cup sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla

INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour ½ cup sugar ½ pound butter ½ pound ground nuts 1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups all-purpose flour (plus 2 teaspoons for coating fresh cranberries) 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups fresh cranberries or 1 cup dried cranberries ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract zest of 1 orange ½ cup milk

Orange Glaze 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 cup confectioner’s sugar

PREPARATION Preheat oven to 375º F. Spray muffin tray or coat well with shortening or butter and flour; discard excess flour from tray. Sift and combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a separate bowl, toss fresh cranberries with 2 teaspoons of flour to coat. Set aside. (If using dried cranberries, skip this step.) Cream butter and sugar until light in color (about 3 minutes). Add one egg. Incorporate before adding second egg. Incorporate vanilla and orange zest. Gently fold in flour mixture, alternating with milk. Stir until just combined. Fold in cranberries and scoop mixture into prepared muffin tray, filling about 2/3 to 3/4 full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Prepare orange glaze topping while muffins are baking. When muffins are done, remove from oven and allow to cool slightly in muffin tin. Remove muffins and drizzle with orange glaze.

ABOUT STACEY – Stacey

PREPARATION • Cream sugar and butter. Add flour slowly. Add nuts and vanilla. Roll out on floured board and cut to 2-inch squares. • Roll from the corner down and make into crescent form. • Bake for 15 minutes in a 400°F oven. Roll in powdered sugar. – Submitted by Elizabeth Glasgow

Adger is a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley. Her great great grandfather, the Rev. Pleasant Tucker, founded Youngstown’s Third Baptist Church in 1874.

Almond Christmas Ale Cookies

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Wine Guy Recommendations This month, I’m highlighting red wines that I’ve recently tasted at wineries around Geneva on the Lake. These selections are a followup to my previous column on white and rose Geneva-area wines. I continue to be impressed with the strides made over the past decades that have led to many award-winning wines, and I look forward to future visits. — John M. Webster WINE

CHARACTERISTICS

A C C O M PA N I M E N T

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RED WINES Cask 307 Pinot Noir

Dark berry flavors with an enticing aroma, medium-bodied.

Roast pork

Approx $29

Cask 307 Essenza D’Amarone

Raisins and dried fruit characterize this rich, spicy wine, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ribs, rich desserts

Approx $40

Cask 307 Red Blend

Well-blended, good flavor, beautiful color, taste follows through from the nose. Reminiscent of wines produced in Loire, France.

Roast beef

Approx $25

Ferrante Cabernet Franc

Raspberry, spicy blackberry notes. Easy drinking, prominent berry flavors. Double Gold prizewinner.

Roast chicken

Approx $24

Ferrante Pinot Noir Reserva

Watch out, Burgundy! Unlike the Pinot Noirs produced in warmer climates, this one has the delicate flavors and aromas found only in cooler-climate Pinots. Gold prizewinner.

Chicken, salmon

Approx $22

Hundley Cellars Cabernet Franc

Bright fruit flavors, light and smooth with a touch of spice and leather on the finish.

Appetizers, full-bodied cheeses

Approx $23

Hundley Cellars “The Baron”

Characterized by cherries and a spicy dry citrus finish. Mildly tannic, not overdone. Interesting blend of 90 percent Pinot Noir, 10 percent Shiraz.

Pork, burgers

Approx $24

Hundley Cellars Merlot

Fruit-forward with aromas of cherries and a spicy finish.

Roast beef

Approx $24

Laurello Chambourcin

Smooth, well-balanced tannins, estate-grown. Silver Award Medal winner and an incredible value.

Roast chicken

Approx $15

M Cellars Pinot Noir

Lighter-style Pinot, smooth with no “elbows” in this wine. Lovely transparent color.

Chocolate, desserts

Approx $23

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Moxie Events MAGICAL POLAR EXPERIENCE (sold out) Fri., Dec. 3, 2021/ 7 p.m.

FIRST SNOW Tribute to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra Sat., Dec. 4, 2021 / 8 p.m.

Moxie Events MAGICAL POLAR EXPERIENCE Sun., Dec. 5, 2021/ 1 p.m.

HERMAN’S HERMITS Hits & Christmas Songs Thurs., Dec. 9, 2021 / 8 p.m.

WAYNE NEWTON Mr. Las Vegas Sat., Dec. 11 , 2021 / 8 p.m.

BLOOD SWEAT & TEARS 50+ Years of Timeless Music Fri., Dec. 17, 2021 / 8 p.m.

A VERY ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS Lightwire Theater Sat., Dec. 18, 2021 12:30 p.m. / 3:30 p.m. / 6:30 p.m.

THE NUTCRACKER Jordan School of Ballet Sun., Dec. 19, 2021 / 2 p.m.

Moxie Events KID’S NEW YEAR’S EVE Countdown to 2022 Fri., Dec. 31, 2021 / 5:30 p.m.

WHO’S BAD Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience Sat., Jan. 8, 2022 / 8 p.m.

WISH YOU WERE HERE

JEFFERSON STARSHIP Going to the Edge for 40 Years Thurs., March 3, 2022 / 8 p.m.

MARTY STUART

& His Fabulous Superlatives Fri.., Jan. 14, 2022 / 8 p.m.

HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS

The Bob Seger Experience Sat., Jan. 22, 2022 / 8 p.m.

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Michael Sonata / Dave Banks Big Band

Fri., Feb. 11, 2022 / 8 p.m.

The Sight and Sound of Pink Floyd Sat., Feb. 19, 2022 / 8 p.m.

JAN 5, 2022 8 p.m. ALLMAN BETTS BAND With the River Kittens Sat., March 5, 2022 / 8 p.m.

ACE FREHLEY Founding Member of KISS Thurs., March 31, 2022 / 8 p.m.

BRASS TRANSIT The Musical Legacy of Chicago Sat., May. 14, 2022 / 8 p.m.

AIR SUPPLY The Lost in Love Experience Fri., July 15, 2022 / 8 p.m.

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Wednesday 1 Dial-a-Story. Public Library, Virtual Library. Call 234-287-2020 to hear stories read aloud. Choose from picture books, a chapter book, teen and adult short stories, poems and more. All ages. All day. Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Pick up your free Take & Make Craft Kit. While supplies last. All day. Take & Make Craft Kits for Adults. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Stop by anytime this month to pick up your free Christmas-themed Take & Make Craft and activity kit. Includes a fact sheet, recipe, activity sheet and craft. While supplies last. All day. Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids. Campbell Library, 436 Struthers Coitsville Road, Lowellville 44436. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Pick up your free Take & Make Craft Kit. All day. Elf on the Bookshelf. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-7448636 or libraryvisit.org. A rascally elf has made their way to the library from the North Pole. Stop by during December to see their silly antics. All day. Kwanzaa-Take & Celebrate Activity Kits. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Pick up an activity kit filled with fun activities for kids to celebrate and help learn about Kwanzaa. During library hours. While supplies last. All day. Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Pick up your free Take & Make Craft Kit. While supplies last. All day. Elf on the Library Shelf. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Dewey the Elf is back at the Poland Library from Dec. 1-23. Can you find him? Tell the librarian where he’s hiding and get a Christmas sticker. For toddlers and kids through grade 4. All day. Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Pick up your Take & Make Craft Kit. Kindergarten Readiness Stations To Go. All Public Library branches. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Stop by any branch for a Kindergarten Readiness Station To Go Kit. Includes activities and information to help your preschooler prepare for kindergarten. All day. Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Pick up your free Take & Make Craft Kit. While supplies last. All day. Preschool Storytime @ Howland Library.

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‘Disney On Ice: Mickey and Friends’ Dec. 9-12 at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown Howland Branch Library, 9095 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-2011. Features stories, songs and movement reinforce the development of early literacy skills. For ages 3-5. Registration is required. 10 a.m. A Love Affair with Nature. Weller Gallery, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-7407116. Artist Tom Harwood has selected works featuring the relationships between light and color in landscape paintings. Tuesday-Sunday through Jan. 9. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Toddler Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Features stories, songs, rhymes and fun. Ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregiver. 10 a.m. Music and Movement @ Warren. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. Call 330-3998807 ext. 206. This weekly program features stories, music and hands-on activities. For toddlers ages 19 to 35 months old with a parent or caregiver. 11 a.m. Memories of Christmas Past: Back To Greystone. Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. 330-743-2589. The Arms Family Museum will be decorated with vintage holiday ornaments through Dec. 31. Find additional details and updates at mahoninghistory.org/mcp.2021. Masks required. Holiday admissions apply. Special dates and times: “Twilight Thursdays,” 4-7 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 27 (noon-4 p.m.) and Friday, Dec. 31 (noon-7 p.m.) Tuesdays-Sundays. Noon-4 p.m. T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens. Radius Room, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-7407116. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercises and selected movements from a classic Chen T’ai Chi form. Register/pay by two days prior, online or call 330-740-7116. Walk-ins welcome. Wednesdays, Dec. 1-29. Noon-1 p.m. $10/class. Virtual ASL Story Time. Virtual Library. Join librarians for a fun story time with American Sign Language. Find on Facebook at Library Mahoning County. 2 p.m. Decorate the Library. Liberty Branch Library,

415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty 44505. 330759-2589. Help the Liberty Library decorate for the holidays. For teens in grades 7-12. 2:30 p.m. The Wednesday Club @ Brookfield Library. Brookfield Branch Library, 7032 Grove St., Brookfield 44403. 330-448-8134. Drop in for stories and hands-on activities and crafts, For children in grades K-6. Registration is required. 3:30-6 p.m. Craft Corner. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Enjoy an evening at the library learning a new craft each month. Supplies provided. 5-6:30 p.m. Lit Youngstown: Poetry Reading. Soap Gallery, 117 S. Champion St., Youngstown 44503. Features a poetry reading with Andrew Rihn and R.C. Wilson. Gayle Catinella co-hosts. 7 p.m. Todd Cutshaw and Friends. Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren 44484. 330-395-9463. 7-10 p.m.

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Yoga in the Gardens. Radius Room, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Join Marina Perdos for a blend of yoga styles. All levels. Bring a mat and a small blanket. Register/ pay by two days prior, online or call. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dec. 2-23. 9:30-11 a.m. $15/class. Baby Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Songs, stories and bounces. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m. Baby Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Songs, stories and bounces. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 11 a.m. Teen Central Gaming @ Warren. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. Call 330-3998807. For teens in grades 7-12. 3 p.m. Santa’s Special Night at the Joy of Christmas Light Show 2021. Harvey S. Firestone Park, 298 E. Park Ave. (entrance beside Regal Jewelers), Columbiana 44408. 330-482-2282, email info@ TourColumbianaOhio.org. Light show occurs 6-9

Family Story Time. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. For preschoolers, toddlers and caregivers. 10 a.m. Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. For appointments call 1-800-733-2767 or visit www. RedCrossBlood.org. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Preschool Storytime @ Warren Library. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. Call 330-399-8807 ext. 206. For ages 3 to 5. Registration is required each week. 11 a.m. Rust Belt Print Shop Pop-Up Shop. The Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. Through Dec. 19. 3-7 p.m., Fridays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays and noon-4 p.m., Sundays. Christmas Carols and Holiday Classics Live. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-7448636 or libraryvisit.org. Local guitarist Tyler Guerrieri plays favorite holiday carols. 3:30-5 p.m. 2021 Youngstown Light Up Night & Holiday Market. Central Square, N. Phelps, W. Commerce Street and W. Federal streets. The City of Youngstown, Youngstown CityScape and Premier Bank will present this year’s “Light Up Night,”“Flea on Phelps,” and “Tree Lighting Ceremony.” The event begins at 4 p.m. with the Flea on Phelps, which includes an outdoor night market on N. Phelps. The event also includes entertainment and music on the Commerce Stage nearby. The annual Tree Lighting begins at 6:15 p.m. 4-8 p.m. Opening Receptions: McDonough Museum of Art. YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. The McDonough will host opening receptions for five fall exhibits: “Fall 2021 Graduating BFA Exhibition,” “MFA Collaborative project 3,” “Talking with Mascots,” “Animation Hotline Shorts” and “Sabbatical Research Exhibition.” On display Dec. 3-18. 5-7 p.m. The Magical Polar Experience. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Presented by Moxie Events. 7 p.m. $22.50. Elf, The Musical. Youngstown Playhouse. “Elf: the Musical” is based on the 2003 movie starring Will Ferrell. Elf follows the story of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Nathan Beagle is director and Rosie Bresson is music director. Emelia Sherin is choreographer. The cast includes James Major Burns, Emelia Sherin, Terry Shears, Mikey Zoccali, James Matig, Ashley Milligan Smith, David Waldman, Denise Sculli, Eric Chevlen, Wayne Bonner III, Raquel Allison, Joanna Andrei, Lilly Andrei, Trudi Herrholtz, Eric McCrea, Patricia Shears, Brandi Valley, Georgie Zordich and Mekhi Dawson. Musicians include Anthony Ruggiero, John A. Smiley, Dave Wolbert, Jesse DeLorenzo, Brandon Ritchie, Robert Bo Violette, Jake Jeges and Summer Canter. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3-4; 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5; 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10-11 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12. $16,$13.

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Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: Let It Snow. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-9411370. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 3-4, 10-11, and 17-18 and 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 18. 8 p.m.

MUSIC & NIGHTSPOTS Chesty’s. Here/Jesse Matheson. 7:30 p.m. Dash Inn. Abe Diamond Band. 8 p.m. El Cowboy. The Scenic Route. 8 p.m. Ice House Inn. Simply Ed. 8 p.m. Poland Library. Carols and Holiday Music. 3:30 p.m. Rolling Mills. Country Night. 7 p.m. Smoky Martin’s. Danny Lopez. 7 p.m. Suzie’s/Downtown. Gypsy Lane. 9 p.m. Tobacco Tavern. R&B Fridays. 9 p.m. Valley Speakeasy. Dueling Pianos. 8 p.m. Westside Bowl. Quasi Kings, Joint Operation. 7 p.m. Whistle and Keg. Country Night. 8 p.m.

Saturday 4 Youngstown Flea - Holiday Flea. 365 E. Boardman St., Youngstown 44503. youngstownflea. com. Features a special holiday edition of the Youngstown Flea. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. American Holiday Craft Show. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. 234-228-8345 and 330-743-1107, ext. 1313. Email artsandcraftshow@butlerart.com. The Butler’s annual holiday show and sale will feature over 90 artists and artisans inside the museum. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5. Rust Belt Print Shop Pop-Up Shop. The Boxcar Lounge (near the B&O complex), 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. Through Dec. 19. 3-7 p.m., Fridays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays and noon-4 p.m., Sundays. Microsoft Excel Class 3. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Features Advanced Microsoft Excel. Covers inserting charts and graphs, sorting and continuing work with formulas. Call or register online. 10-11:30 a.m. Mixed Greens Live Holiday Wreath. Kidston Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Create a mixed greens live holiday wreath. Register/pay by Dec. 2 online or call 330-740-7116. 10 a.m.-noon. $28, resident; $32 nonresident. Winter Celebration. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Fellows Riverside Gardens will be display 60 holiday trees, decorated by area nonprofits. On display TuesdaySunday from Dec. 4 through Jan. 7. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Holiday Painting Party. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Create a holiday painting. Supplies provided. Registration required. For grades K-6. 10 a.m. Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. For appointments call 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. December Craft-A-Palooza. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-3998807. Children can stop in and make a holiday gift. For ages 5-12. Dec. 4, 11 and 18. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Design-A-Dreidel. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Celebrate Hanukkah by designing your own dreidel. 11 a.m. Holiday Painting Party. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Create a holiday painting. Supplies provided. Registration required. For grades K-6. 11 a.m. Traveling Naturalist at the Gardens. Outdoor Concourse, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Visit with a park educator at Fellows Riverside Gardens to learn about how winter affects the plants and animals in the Park. Call 330-740-7116 for details. Noon -2 p.m. Painting Class @ Liberty Library. Liberty Branch Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty 44505. 330-759-2589. Tim Milliner, a local artist and owner of the Party Art Café and Studio in Niles, will lead this class as participants paint a winter scene. For adults only. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required; call the library to sign up. Attendees will be asked to follow current library COVID-19 protocols. 1 p.m. Live Music in the Library. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive, Cortland 44410. 330-638-6335. Guitarist Tyler Guerrieri will play popular hits and holiday music. All ages. 2 p.m. Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: The Alien Who Stole Christmas. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. A tour of winter’s evening sky, followed by exploration of the solar system with Saint Nick and Mr. Freep. 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 and 11. 2 p.m. Winter Nights. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Take a frosty evening stroll in Fellows Riverside Gardens during this year’s “Winter Nights.” The grounds will be decorated with light displays. Inside the Davis Center, visitors will see 60 Winter Celebration trees and can purchase snacks and refreshments in the Garden Café. Holiday décor will be available for purchase in the Shop in the Gardens. 5-7 p.m., Dec. 4, 11, and 18. Christmas at River Valley. River Valley Community Resource Center, 320 Shenango St., Pulaski, Pa. www. rivervalleycomplex.com or 724-652-6183. Includes dinner and a live performance. Performers include pianist Irina Trenga, Joey Commisso and Joe Bandi’s Singing Group. 6:30-9 p.m. $35. The Midtown Men Holiday Hits. Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, Westminster Drive, New Wilmington, Pa. 16142. 724-946-7354 and www. westminster.edu/celebrity. This special holiday performance features stars from the original Broadway cast of “Jersey Boys.” 7:30 p.m. $45-$37. Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: Let It Snow. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-9411370. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 3-4, 10-11, and 17-18 and 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 18. 8 p.m.

MUSIC & NIGHTSPOTS Birdfish Brewing Co. Larry Elefante. 4 p.m. Buhl Park. Carols & Choirs. 5:30 p.m. Cortland Moose. Following June. 7 p.m. El Cowboy. Flannel Planet. 9 p.m. Flying Pig Saloon. Jay Byrd. 9 p.m. Frenchy’s Irish Pub. Geo C. 9 p.m. Georgia’s City Lights. Flannel 2.0, 2000s Hits. 9 p.m. Leon’s. Haymaker. 9 p.m.

Lieb Wein. Third Class. 8 p.m. Long Boyz. Epic. 8 p.m. Los Gallos. Disco Party. 9 p.m. Marguerita’s Grille. Dead Flowers. 7 p.m. New Manhattan. RDNA. 9 p.m. The Rig. Michael Smith Jr. 8 p.m. Robins Theatre. First Snow. 7 p.m. St. Luke. Parish Concert. 6 p.m. Sharon Slovenian Home. Moonlight DJ. 9 p.m. Tobacco Tavern. R&B Fridays. 9 p.m. Westside Bowl. A Very Merry Emo Night for the

Dogs. 8 p.m.

Sunday 5 American Holiday Craft Show. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. 234-228-8345 and 330-743-1107, ext. 1313. Email artsandcraftshow@butlerart.com. The Butler’s annual holiday show and sale will feature over 90 artists and artisans inside the museum. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec.5. Youngstown Flea - Holiday Flea. 365 E. Boardman St., Youngstown 44503. youngstownflea. com. Features a special holiday edition of the Youngstown Flea. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Rust Belt Print Shop Pop-Up Shop. The Boxcar Lounge (near the B&O complex), 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. Through Dec. 19. 3-7 p.m., Fridays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays and noon-4 p.m., Sundays. Noon-4 p.m. Tuba Christmas. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504.330-259-0555. “Tuba Christmas” features tuba players coming together to perform a variety of Christmas classics. In years past, the event has featured nearly 100 tuba players. The performance also will be available in a digital format. 3:30 p.m.

Monday 6 Babytime @ Howland. Howland Branch Library, 9095 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-2011. For infants 6 to 18 months old with a parent or caregiver. Features short stories, fingerplays, and simple songs. 10 a.m. Take a Walk @ the Library. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Join Poland Library staff for a 30 to 40 minute walk. Meets in the parking lot of the Poland library on Monday mornings. Registration is required. 10 a.m. Preschool Storytime @ Brookfield Library. Brookfield Branch Library, 7032 Grove St., Brookfield 44403. 330-448-8134. Stories, songs, and movement reinforce the development of early literacy skills. For ages 3-5. 11 a.m. Toddler Tales @ Cortland. Cortland Branch Library, 578 Lakeview Drive, Cortland 44410. 330638-6335. Storytime for toddlers 19-35 months old with a parent or caregiver. 11 a.m. Preschool Storytime @ Lordstown. Lordstown Branch Library, 1471 Salt Springs Road, Lordstown 44481. 330-824-2094. Features stories, songs and movement reinforce the development of early literacy skills. For ages 3-5. 1 p.m. Virtual Bilingual Story Time. Virtual Library. Join librarians for a fun bilingual story time, in both English and Spanish. Find on Facebook at Library Mahoning County. 2 p.m. Teen Game Night @ Liberty. Liberty Branch

Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty 44505. 330-759-2589. For teens in grades 7-12. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Bullet Journaling. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson 44451. 330-7448636 or libraryvisit.org. Create a personal Bullet Journal. Part planner, part diary. Make it as simple or elaborate as you like. Dot grid notebooks and fun supplies available and prompts provided for inspiration. 4 p.m. Monday FunDay @ Lordstown. Lordstown Branch Library, 1471 Salt Springs Road, Lordstown 44481. 330-824-2094. Create, discover and experiment through science, art, stories and more. For ages 5-12. Registration is required. 4:30 p.m. Very Merry Mondays. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Get into the holiday spirit every Monday with music by guitarist Tyler Guerrieri. 5-6:30 p.m. YSU Youth Orchestra. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-7475175. The concert will feature music by Day, Meyer, Rossini, Pilsner and Dvorak. The YSU Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Michael Butler and Richard Smrek and is comprised of music students ages 13-18 who have auditioned. 7 p.m.

Tuesday 7 Family Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers and their caregivers. 10 a.m. Bear Cub Art Club - Holiday Tree. Classroom A, MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7116. Ages 3-5, plus adult. Love creating masterpieces? Join Bear Cub Art Club. Learn about holiday trees and create a holiday tree collage. Register/pay by Dec. 3 online or call 330-740-7116. 10-11 a.m. $7. Babytime @ Warren. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. Call 330-3998807 ext. 206. For infants 6 to 18 months old with a caregiver. Short stories, fingerplays, and simple songs. Registration required each week. 11 a.m. Family Story Time. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Enjoy quality family time with books, songs, and fun activities for children and their caregivers. 11 a.m. Preschool Storytime @ Cortland Library. Cortland Branch Library, 578 Lakeview Drive, Cortland 44410. 330-638-6335. Features stories, songs and movement reinforce the development of early literacy skills. For ages 3-5. 11 a.m. Grants Research Lab. Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown 44514. 330-7448636 or libraryvisit.org. A two-hour computer lab providing staff assistance in using Foundation Center databases. Call or register online. 2-4 p.m. Craft Corner. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Make a new craft each month. 4-5:30 p.m. The Dave Kana Trio. Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren 44484. 330-395-9463. The Dave Kana Trio performs live jazz every Tuesday. 6-9 p.m. Friendly Squares Dance Lessons. Niles SCOPE Center, 375 N. Park Ave., Warren 44481. 330-3998846. Weekly dance lessons held through April 12, 2022. To sign up for lessons or for additional information about the lessons, contact Gene or Frankie Hammond at 330-506-3370. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays through April 12. $6.

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Mannheim Steamroller. DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. Box Office: 330-259-9651. deyorpac.org. Tickets also available at the Florence and Ward Beecher Box Office at Stambaugh Auditorium; 330-2590555. Presented by Stambaugh Auditorium and featuring Mannheim Steamroller on their 2021 holiday tour. 7:30 p.m. $46-106. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931 and www. Ticketmaster.com. 8 p.m. $77.75-$32.75.

Wednesday 8 Recreational Hikes. Newport Wetlands, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-7407107. Meet at Newport Wetlands Parking Lot on W. Newport Drive. Moderate 1 or 3 miles. 9-10 a.m. Preschool Storytime @ Howland Library. Howland Branch Library, 9095 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-2011. Features stories, songs and movement reinforce the development of early literacy skills. For ages 3-5. 10 a.m. Baby Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Songs, stories and bounces with your baby. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m. Music and Movement @ Warren. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. Features stories, music and hands-on activities. For toddlers ages 19 to 35 months old with a parent or caregiver. Registration required each week. 11 a.m. Device Day Help. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Bring your device (smartphone, tablet, or laptop) to the library for an hour of one-on-one help with the Digital Services Specialist. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Preschool Storytime @ Liberty Library. Liberty Branch Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty 44505. 330-759-2589. Features stories, songs and movement reinforce the development of early literacy skills. For ages 3-5. 11 a.m. Virtual ASL Story Time. Virtual Library, Join librarians for a fun story time with American Sign Language. Find on Facebook at Library Mahoning County. 2 p.m. Winter Celebration Holiday Tree After Hours Photo Op. Weller Gallery, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Learn basic photo techniques, composition and ways to take the best holiday portraits. Family-friendly. Bring your camera and/or cell phone. Register/pay by Dec. 6, online or call 330-740-7116. 5:30-7 p.m. $5. Joy of Christmas 2021 Santa’s Special Night. Harvey S. Firestone Park, 298 E. Park Ave. (entrance beside Regal Jewelers), Columbiana 44408. 330482-2282, email info@TourColumbianaOhio.org. The Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau will host a special by-appointment-only holiday event for people with special needs. This all-inclusive, private event provides a welcoming environment for people with special needs and their families, including a visit with Santa (photos with Santa for donation) and special drive through more than one million lights. (The park is closed to outside guests during this night). 5:30-9 p.m. Online: A Celebration Presentation for Cleveland Indians Nation. The Indians rounded out their 2021 season, becoming the Guardians in 2022. Be a part of this historic end of an era. Take a fun and enlightening journey through Cleveland

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Indians history with Martin Gitlin, author of “The Ultimate Cleveland Indians Time Machine Book.” He will feature videos and photographs of the greatest and most fascinating players, teams, events, and moments in franchise history. This event will take place on Zoom. Call the Adult Services Department at the Warren Library at 330-399-8807 ext. 200 to register or email ref@ wtcpl.org. 6 p.m. YSU Carols & Cocoa and the Dana Holiday Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504.330-259-0555. YSU Carols & Cocoa and Dana Holiday Concert is a tradition that dates back more than 40 years and involves most of the Dana School of Music vocal and instrumental students. The event begins with Carols in the Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom. Cocoa will be available in the Concert Hall Lobby during intermission as the concert moves from the Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom to the Concert Hall for the Dana Holiday Concert. 7 p.m. $7 (general admission), $6 (senior), children (free).

Thursday 9 Holiday Decoration Swap. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Do you have holiday décor you need to swap out for something that is new to you? Bring something you don’t need or leave with something you want. Dec. 9-11, during library hours. All day. Toddler Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Stories, songs, rhymes and fun. Children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregiver. 10 a.m. Toddler Tales @ Howland. Howland Branch Library, 9095 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330856-2011. Storytime for toddlers 19 to 35 months old with a parent or caregiver. 10 a.m. Gotta Move Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Musical and movement activities. Includes stories, singing and dancing, and talking and playing. For children ages 2-5, accompanied by a caregiver. 11 a.m. or register on libraryvisit.org. Ohio Means Jobs. Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown 44514. 330744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Are you unemployed or looking for a better job? Learn how to navigate the Ohio Means Jobs website. 2 p.m. Teen Central Gaming @ Warren. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. Features a variety of games. For teens in grades 7-12. 3 p.m. Food For Thought Book Discussion with Lit Youngstown. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. This monthly book club focuses on the idea of the writer: biographies, memoirs and novels with a writer protagonist. 6 p.m. Matt Ferraro Quartet. Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren 44484. 330-395-9463. 7-9 p.m. Disney On Ice. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. “Disney On Ice” will present “Mickey and Friends” from Dec. 9-12. 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9. 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12. $54-$17. Dana @ McDonough: World Premieres by Dana School of Music Student Composers. Installation Gallery, McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-9411400. 7:30 p.m.

Friday 10 Preschool Storytime @ Warren Library. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. Features stories, songs and movement reinforce the development of early literacy skills. For ages 3 to 5. Registration is required each week. 11a.m. Protecting Your Data (Part 2). Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Learn practical steps to protect your information and yourself online. 4 p.m. Hometown Holidays. Courthouse Square/ downtown Warren. warrenhometownholidays@ gmail.com. Presented by the Trumbull County Historical Society and the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County. Features ice sculpture displays, live music, carriage rides, the Library bookmobile, hot chocolate and Santa. The event also includes a window and holiday decorating contest. Storefronts around Courthouse Square also will be offering special promotions. 5-7 p.m. Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-747-7825. Youngstownphantoms.com. The Phantoms will play Dubuque. 7:05 p.m. $15-24. Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. Edward W. Powers Auditorium in DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., Downtown Youngstown. 330-259-9651. Deyorpac.org. Featuring pianist Jim Brickman. 7:30 p.m. $42-62. Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: Let It Snow. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 3-4, 10-11, and 17-18 and 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 18. 8 p.m.

MUSIC & NIGHTSPOTS B&O Station. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Musical Theatre Cabaret. 6:30 p.m.

DeYor. The Gift of Christmas. 7:30 p.m. Ice House Inn. Simply Ed. 8 p.m. JRz Pub. 80s Proof. 9 p.m. Lemon Grove. YSU Dueling Pianos. 7 p.m. Living Room Tavern. Dead Flowers. 7 p.m. Los Gallos Along for the Ride. 8 p.m. MGM Northfield Park. Rick Springfield. 8 p.m. New Manhattan. JLN Acoustic. 9 p.m. Suzie’s/Downtown. Matt Jackson. 8 p.m. Tobacco Tavern. R&B Fridays. 9 p.m. Valley Speakeasy. Dueling Pianos. 8 p.m. Westside Bowl. Joe Buck Yourself, Gatlin. 8 p.m. Westside Bowl. Angela Perley, High Definitions. 8:30 p.m. Whistle & Keg. Country Night. 8 p.m.

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Breakfast with Santa. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Participants can celebrate the season with Santa with a child-friendly breakfast by Inspired Catering by Kravitz. Santa will be available to pose for family photographs throughout the event. Space is limited. All children must be accompanied by a registered adult. All participants, including children younger than 2, must be pre-registered. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens, 330-740-7116, to make reservations. 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $29 for adults, $16 for 12 and older, $10.50 for ages 2-11, and free for children under 2 years old.

Snow Fort Design Challenge. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Children will design and create their own “snow fort” out of marshmallows and test their strength with a marshmallow “snowball” launcher. For grades K-5. 9:30-11 a.m. Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. For appointments call 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Christmas Carols and Holiday Classics Live. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-7448636 or libraryvisit.org. Tyler Guerrieri will play holiday carols in the entryway. 10 a.m.-noon. Lego My Library. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Create Lego designs. For school children. 10 a.m. Pix in the Park – a Winter Day. Lanterman’s Mill, Mill Creek MetroParks, 980 Canfield Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7116. After learning basic photographic compositions, explore Lanterman’s Falls, the Covered Bridge, and East and West Cohasset trails. Bring a camera or cell phone, dress for the weather and wear boots. Call for details. Walk-ins welcome. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Marshmallow Stem Challenge. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. The Library provides the marshmallows, you build the structure. How big of a tower can you build? Will it stand up to a marshmallow catapult? For children grades K-6. 11 a.m. Polar Pajama Party. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Wear your most-comfortable pajamas for hot cocoa and a Christmas movie. 2-4 p.m. Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: The Alien Who Stole Christmas. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. A tour of the evening sky, followed by exploration of the solar system with Saint Nick and Mr. Freep. 2 p.m. Winter Thunderland. Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-7741951. Email: rustywatersapparel@gmail.com. Rusty Waters Apparel will host this all-day event. It features a vendors market, seasonal movies, bowling, pizza, a gift raffle (benefiting the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley) and, possibly, a visit from Santa. Rusty Waters is staging the event with Noble Creature Cask House. Live music includes Papers, Neighbor Dan, Shes in Pain and Greywalker (voted Pittsburgh’s favorite metal band by the Pittsburgh City Paper). “Winter Thunderland” seeks to “promote local businesses, artisans and musicians that inspire them.” Organizers describe the event as “a day filled with holiday havoc.” Rusty Waters Apparel was established in 2005. 3 p.m. (market), 8 p.m. (music). DIY Christmas Ornament. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Make your own personalized Christmas ornament. Supplies will be provided. Registration required. 4 p.m. Winter Nights. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Take a stroll in Fellows Riverside Gardens during this year’s “Winter Nights.” The grounds will be decorated with light displays. Inside the Davis Center, visitors will see 60 Winter Celebration trees. Holiday décor will be available for purchases. 5-7 p.m., Dec. 4, 11, and 18. MetroMutts: Ho, Ho, Ho Its Santa Paws. M c M a h o n H a l l. M e t ro Pa r k s Fa r m , 7 5 7 4

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600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Create magic shrinking ornaments to decorate a mini holiday tree. All materials will be provided. For kids ages 6 - 12. Register each child and adult that will attend. 5:30 p.m. A “Polar Express” Family Storytime. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and join the Library for a reading of “The Polar Express.” Ages 3-10 and with an adult. Registration is required; space is limited. 6 p.m. Rainbow Reads. Virtual Library - Zoom T. In this teen book club, Rainbow Reads, the group reads YA books and graphic novels featuring LGBTQ+ characters written by LGBTQ+ authors. Call or register online. 6:30 p.m. Joe Fritz. Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren 44484. 330-395-9463. Acoustic music. 7-9 p.m.

Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330740-7114. Join the MetroParks in making a paw print ornaments for the Christmas tree. For the entire family, including the family dog. Register by Dec. 8. 5-7 p.m. MetroMutts members, free; others, $5. The Gift of Christmas. River Valley Community Resource Center, 320 Shenango St., Pulaski, Pa. www.rivervalleycomplex.com or 724-652-6183. Local organizations, businesses and individuals will display hand-decorated Christmas trees and compete for a top prize. Kids can get pictures with Santa, make crafts and play games. Includes music and food. 6-8 p.m. Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-747-7825. Youngstownphantoms.com. The Phantoms will play Dubuque Fighting Saints. 7:05 p.m. $15-24. Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: Let It Snow. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-9411370. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 3-4, 10-11, and 17-18 and 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 18. 8 p.m.

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8636 or libraryvisit.org. Local guitarist Tyler Guerrieri will play favorite holiday carols in the entryway. 4-6 p.m. After School Movie Matinee. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Join the Library for a newer release movie for kids of all ages to enjoy after school. Movie will be rated G or PG. Call for details. Register in advance. 4-7 p.m. Perler Bead Creations. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Make holiday creations with beads and patterns. Children 6 and older. 4-5:30 p.m. Read to Ellie. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Relax and read to Ellie, a registered therapy dog with PAWS Therapy Team. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session while spots remain. For grades 1-4. 4:30-5:45 p.m. Laid Back Cooking: Strudels. Garden Cafe, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-7407116. Learn how to make strudels with Jack Kravitz. Create a variety of different strudels. Register/pay by Dec. 12 online or call 330-740-7116 ext. 230. 6-8 p.m. Resident, $30; nonresident, $34. The Dave Kana Trio. Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren 44484. 330-395-9463. The Dave Kana Trio performs live jazz every Tuesday. 6-9 p.m.

Baby Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Songs, stories and bounces with your baby. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m. Preschool Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Books, songs, rhymes and other fun activities with a focus on early literacy and school readiness. Children ages 3 to 6 years and their caregiver. 11 a.m. Sprout Club - the Scents of Christmas. Kidston Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Ages 3-5 with an adult. Join Sprout Club for learning, fun and hands-on activities with the scents of Christmas. Register/ pay by Dec. 14, online or call. 1-2 p.m. $7. Teen Central Gaming @ Warren. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. For teens in grades 7-12. 3 p.m. Holiday Guitar Music. Liberty Branch Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty 44505. 330759-2589. Guitarist Tyler Guerrieri will play holiday music. All ages. 5:30 p.m. Holiday Bath Bombs. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Need a last-minute gift? The group will be making holiday-themed bath bombs. For adults. 5:30 p.m. Virtual ASL Club. Virtual Library - Zoom F. Join Miss Jenni for a themed lesson to learn American Sign Language and about Deaf culture. Register with an email to receive a Zoom invite. 6 p.m. L i t Yo u n g s t o w n : Wr i t e r s C i r c l e. L i t Youngstown’s office, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. Writers give and receive feedback on new work. 6:30 p.m. Bare Bones. Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren 44484. 330-395-9463. Acoustic. 7-9 p.m.

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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Pick up your free Take & Make Craft Kit. While supplies last. All day. Toddler Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Holiday-themed stories, songs and rhymes. Ages 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver. 10 a.m. Shrink Fun Ornaments Austintown Library,

Act Sharpsville. Cookies, Carols and Cocktails. 7:30 p.m. Ice House Inn. Simply Ed. 8 p.m.

MUSIC & NIGHTSPOTS Birdfish Brewing Co. Gypsy Lane. 2 p.m. Cottage Gardens. Mercer Show Choir. 11 a.m. Fellows Riverside Gardens. Holiday music. 5 p.m. Flying Pig Saloon. Wrong Turn. 9 p.m. Frenchy’s Irish Pub. Silver Springs. 8 p.m. High Pointe. Dead Flowers. 7 p.m. Los Gallos. 3 Three Yo. 8 p.m. New Manhattan. The Zoo. 8 p.m. Poland Library. Carols and Holiday Classics. 10 a.m. Robins Theatre. Wayne Newton. 8 p.m. Rustic Lounge (Casa Ramirez). Phil N The Blanks. 7 p.m. Tobacco Tavern. R&B Fridays. 9 p.m. Triangle Inn. Lil Shady/Infamous Cobb CD release. 9 p.m. Westside Bowl. Winter Thunderland. 3 p.m.

Sunday 12 Stambaugh Chorus Holiday Concer t. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504.330-259-0555. Stambaugh Chorus along with the Youngstown Area Community Concert Band will host a Christmas concert benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. A goodwill offering will be accepted at the door with all proceeds going to the Food Bank. 4 p.m. Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-747-7825. Youngstownphantoms.com. The Phantoms will play Dubuque. 4:05 p.m. $15-24.

Monday 13 Microsoft Word Class 2. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Reviews the basics and cover how to enhance your document using formatting, layout, margins and spacing. 10 a.m. Virtual Bilingual Story Time. Virtual Library. Join librarians for a bilingual story time, in both English and Spanish. Find on Facebook at Library Mahoning County. 2 p.m. Teen Game Night @ Liberty. Liberty Branch, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty 44505. 330759-2589. For grades 7-12. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Cortland Holiday Program. Cortland Library,

‘The Midtown Men Holiday Hits’ - This special performance features stars from the original Broadway cast of ‘Jersey Boys.’ Saturday, Dec. 4 at Westminster College. 578 Lakeview Drive, Cortland 44410. 330-6386335. There’ll be a Christmas craft for children, a take-and-make ornament craft for adults and a live musical performance by The Berrys. 5 p.m. Very Merry Mondays. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Get into the holiday spirit every Monday with music by guitarist Tyler Guerrieri. 5-6:30 p.m. Reading with Rennie. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Children in grades K-4 can sign up for a 15-minute reading session with Rennie, a registered therapy dog. 5-6:30 p.m. Healthy Living: Healthy Holidays. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Join the Library as Dr. Marie Gerow talks about staying healthy during the holidays. Get the information you need to make good health choices. 5:30 p.m. Apprentices Inn- Virtual Gaming. Virtual Library - Zoom T. The Library’s beginners Dungeons and Dragons club is back. Join on Zoom. 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday 14 Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. For appointments call 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Family Story Time. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Stories and activities for preschoolers, toddlers and their caregivers. 11:30 a.m.-noon. Fun with Cards. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Come play cards with friends. You get to pick rummy or canasta. 2-3:30 p.m. Christmas Carols and Holiday Classics Live. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-

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New Manhattan. The Baked Fish Experience. 8 p.m. Salem H.S. Allegheny Wesleyan Christmas Concert. 6:45 p.m. Tobacco Tavern. R&B Fridays. 9 p.m. Valley Speakeasy. Dueling Pianos. 8 p.m. Westside Bowl. TSHM & Friends. 7 p.m. Whistle & Keg. Country Night. 8 p.m. Wickyards. Nervous Aggression, Neighbor Dan. 7:30 p.m.

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Winter Bird Feeders for Children. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Build outdoor bird feeders while learning a few facts about birds. 10 a.m. A Very Electric Christmas. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-4300005. Lightwire Theater, recognized for their electroluminescent artistry and poignant story telling in complete darkness, will present. “A Very Electric Christmas” tells the story of a young bird, named Max, and his family, as they begin their journey south for the winter. When Max gets blown off course and ends up at the North Pole ... his adventure begins. Dancing toy soldiers, caroling worms and performing poinsettias light up the stage in Lightwire Theater’s production. For all ages. There will be two performances at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Doors will open an hour before each show. Saturday, Dec. 18. $55-$20 plus applicable fees. Online: Boredom Busters: Learning American Sign Language. Miss Crystal will teach common American Sign Language signs. Watch this prerecorded video when it premieres on the Library page on Facebook or watch any time after on the Library’s YouTube channel. 1 p.m. Holly Day Movie Matinee. Campbell Library, 436 Struthers Coitsville Road, Lowellville 44436. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Join the Library for a family-friendly holiday movie and a cup of cocoa. Registration required. 1-3 p.m. Lit Youngstown: Fantasy Book Club. Via Zoom. This month’s book to be announced. 1 p.m. Cold Case Murder Mystery @ the Library. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Want to solve a murder? The group will solve a crime with the Library’s Unsolved Case File Murder Mystery board game. This month’s cold case involves the murder of Buddy Edmunds. Space is limited for this all-afternoon event. For teens and adults. 1-5 p.m. 1-5 p.m. Online: Holiday Book Craft. Pick up a kit to make a holiday craft with upcycled books, and then join the Library on Zoom to make the craft. Kits will be available at the Call the Adult Services Department at the Warren Library at 330 399-8807 ext. 200 to register for an event or email ref@wtcpl.org. 2 p.m. Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: Let It Snow. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330941-1370. 2 p.m. Winter Nights. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Take a frosty evening stroll in Fellows Riverside Gardens during this year’s “Winter Nights.” The grounds will be decorated with light displays. Inside the Davis Center, visitors will see 60 Winter Celebration trees and can purchase snacks and refreshments in the Garden Café. Holiday décor will be available for purchase in the Shop in the Gardens. 5-7 p.m., Dec. 4, 11, and 18.

Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: Let It Snow. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330941-1370. 8 p.m.

MUSIC & NIGHTSPOTS Act Sharpsville. Cookies, Carols and Cocktails. 7:30 p.m. Casual Pint. The Tropiholics. 7 p.m. El Cowboy. Old Skool. 9 p.m. Fellows Riverside Gardens. Holiday music. 5 p.m. Flying Pig Saloon. Southern Draw. 9 p.m. New Manhattan. Haymaker. 8 p.m.

Sunday 19 Full Moon Hike. Newport Wetlands, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7107. Join a park educator for a full moon hike. Learn about the plants and animals of winter and enjoy the peacefulness of a winter night. Moderate, 2 miles. Register online or call 330-740-7116 for details. Walk-ins welcome. 5-6:30 p.m.

Monday 20 Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. For appointments call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1800-733-2767) or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Teen Game Night @ Liberty. Liberty Branch Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty 44505. 330-759-2589. For teens in grades 7-12. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Very Merry Mondays. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Get into the holiday spirit every Monday with music by guitarist Tyler Guerrieri. 5-6:30 p.m.

Tuesday 21 Family Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers and their caregivers. 10 a.m. Family Movie Night. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Join the Library for “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. For families with children. 4-5:30 p.m. Lucy Lu at the Library. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson 44451. 330-7448636 or libraryvisit.org. Lucy Lu is a registered therapy dog with PAWS Therapy Team. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session, while spots remain. 5:30 p.m. Lit Youngstown: Food for Thought Movie Night. Parlor at St. John’s Episcopal Church, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. Features biopics about writers. 6 p.m. The Dave Kana Trio. Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren 44484. 330-395-9463. The Dave Kana Trio performs live jazz every Tuesday. 6-9 p.m.

Wednesday 22 Recreational Hikes. Mill Creek MetroParks, W. Golf Drive Overflow Parking, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7122. Easy, 1 or 3 miles. 9-10 a.m. American Red Cross Holiday Blood Drive.

Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org for more information or to schedule an appointment. The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley presents its Holiday Blood Drive. Appointment required. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Baby Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Join the Library for songs, stories, and bounces with your baby. For babies up to 18 months on a caregiver’s lap. 10 a.m. Fiber Arts LIVE. Virtual Library - Facebook Live. Live discussion about all things FIBER ARTS. Watch and participate live on Facebook @ LibraryMahoningCounty. 11 a.m.

Thursday 23 Toddler Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Join the Library for stories, songs, rhymes and fun. Children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregiver. 10 a.m. Gotta Move Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Features a variety of musical and movement activities. For children ages 2-5, who are accompanied by a care giver. 11 a.m. Christmas Carols and Holiday Classics Live. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-7448636 or libraryvisit.org. Enjoy the musical stylings of local guitarist Tyler Guerrieri as he plays favorite holiday carols in the entryway. 4-6 p.m. Jay Byrd. Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren 44484. 330-395-9463. 7-9 p.m.

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Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. For appointments call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. School Break Movie Matinee. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Join the Library for a newer release movie for kids of all ages to enjoy while on break from school. Movie will be rated G or PG. Call for details. Register in advance. 4-7 p.m. The Dave Kana Trio. Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren 44484. 330-395-9463. The Dave Kana Trio performs live jazz every Tuesday. 6-9 p.m.

Youngstown State Alumni and Friends Virtual Book Club. Virtual Library - Zoom A. The YSU Alumni Book Club discusses a book each month on Zoom. 7 p.m.

Wednesday 29 Winter Tree I.D. Hike. Lily Pond Circle Trail, Mill Creek Metroparks, Youngstown 44509. 330-7407116. Got cabin fever during winter break? Bring the family out and learn how to identify trees during the winter while hiking around the Lily Pond with an educator. Easy, quarter of a mile. Register online or call 330-740-7116 for details. Walk-ins welcome. 1-2:30 p.m. Virtual ASL Story Time. Virtual Library. Join librarians for a fun story time with American Sign Language. Find on Facebook at Library Mahoning County. 2 p.m. Book Banter. Virtual Library - Facebook Live. Watch two librarians discuss and deconstruct a work of young adult fiction. Join the Library on Facebook and Instagram. 4 p.m.

Thursday 30 Teen Central Gaming @ Warren. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. Features a variety of games. For teens in grades 7-12. 3 p.m.

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Online: Virtual Noon Year’s Eve. Watch the Youth Services staff welcome in the new year with activities and a countdown to noon. View this prerecorded video when it premieres on the Library page on Facebook or watch any time after that on the Library’s YouTube channel. 11:45 a.m. Spectacular Kids New Year’s Eve Countdown to 2022. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Tickets can be purchased at www.robinstheatre.com and at the Robins Theatre Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by Moxie Events. Includes “Up” (2009 Pixar film), “The Big Fun Circus,”“Here We Glow Dance Show” and the “Dance Party Balloon Drop.” All seating is general admission. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. $22.

MUSIC & NIGHTSPOTS Cortland Moose. Back Road Karaoke. 7 p.m. The Jai Alai. NYE Karaoke. 9 p.m. Lieb Wein. The Berrys. 9 p.m. Shakers BackYard Bar. Driving Force. 8 p.m.

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HOLIDAY CHEER: UPCOMING MAJOR EVENTS DECEMBER The Magical Polar Experience. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. $22.50. Ballet Western Reserve Presents The Nutcracker. DeYor/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-2590555. For its 2021 production, Ballet Western Reserve welcomes alumnus Austin Dabney, formerly of The Boston Ballet and Ballet West. The Dana Ensemble will perform Tchaikovsky’s original score. 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5. $29-$19. The Midtown Men Holiday Hits. Or r Auditorium, Westminster College, Westminster Drive, New Wilmington, Pa. 16142. 724-946-7354 and www.westminster.edu/celebrity. This special holiday performance features stars from the original Broadway cast of “Jersey Boys.” $45-$37. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4. First Snow. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. A tribute to the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4. $30-$10. W.D. Packard Concert Band Christmas Concert. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5. Tuba Christmas. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504.330-259-0555. “Tuba Christmas” features tuba players coming together to perform a variety of Christmas classics. In years past, the event has featured nearly 100 tuba players. The performance also will be available in a digital format. 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5. YSU Youth Orchestra. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-7475175. The concert will feature music by Day, Meyer, Rossini, Pilsner and Dvorak. The YSU Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Michael Butler and Richard Smrek. The orchestra is comprised of music students ages 13-18 who have auditioned to perform. 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 6. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. DeYor/ Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-0555. GrammyAward winning Mannheim Steamroller has sold more than 41 million albums, including 30 million in the Christmas genre. This year’s show will feature favorite original classic Christmas hits from the first Mannheim Steamroller Christmas album. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 7. $106-$46. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931 and www. Ticketmaster.com. 8 p.m., Dec. 7. $77.75-$32.75. YSU Carols & Cocoa and the Dana Holiday Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504.330-259-0555. YSU Carols & Cocoa and Dana Holiday Concert is a tradition that dates back more than 40 years and involves most of the Dana School of Music vocal and instrumental students. The event begins with Carols in the Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom. Cocoa will be available in the Concert Hall Lobby during intermission as the concert moves from the Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom to the Concert Hall for the Dana Holiday Concert. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8. $7 (general admission), $6 (senior), children (free). Disney On Ice. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. “Disney On

44481. 234-430-0005. Tickets can be purchased at www.robinstheatre.com and at the Robins Theatre Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by Moxie Events. Includes “Up” (2009 Pixar film), “The Big Fun Circus,”“Here We Glow Dance Show” and the “Dance Party Balloon Drop.” All seating is general admission. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 31. $22.

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‘YSU Carols & Cocoa and the Dana Holiday Concert’: Wednesday, Dec. 8 at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown. Ice” will present “Mickey and Friends” from Dec. 9-12. 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9. 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12. $54-$17. Jim Brickman’s The Gift of Christmas. DeYor/ Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-0555. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10. The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will join Jim Brickman for “The Gift of Christmas,” an evening celebrating music, love and family. This pops concert blends yuletide memories, holiday favorites and Brickman’s hit songs. The concert will be conducted by Raffaele Ponti. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10. Herman’s Hermits (featuring Peter Noone). Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Peter Noone will be accompanied by his band, Herman’s Hermits. This pop group from the British Invasion is known for “I’m into Something Good,” “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat,” “Silhouettes,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” “Wonderful World,” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am” and others. 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9. $75-$25. The Brian McKnight Holiday Show. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330841-2931. Singer, songwriter and producer Brian McKnight comes to town for a holiday show. The concert is rescheduled from July 1. All tickets for the original date will be honored. 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11. $92-$42. Wayne Newton. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Recognized worldwide as “Mr. Las Vegas,” Wayne Newton is known for his signature song, “Danke Schoen,” plus many hits, including “Daddy, Don’t You Walk So Fast,”“Red Roses For a Blue Lady” and “Years.” He has recorded and released 165 albums to date. Newton has performed live to more than 40 million people and has performed over 25,000 shows in Las Vegas alone. 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11 and 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12. $99-$30. W.D. Packard Concert Band Jingle Bell Swing. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12.

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Stambaugh Chorus Holiday Concer t. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504.330-259-0555. Stambaugh Chorus along with the Youngstown Area Community Concert Band will host a Christmas concert benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. A goodwill offering will be accepted at the door with all proceeds going to the Food Bank. 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12. Kenny G: The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. 8 p.m., Monday, Dec.13. $85-$42.50. Ernie Haase and Signature Sound: Warren Civic Music. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 14. $40. Blood, Sweat and Tears. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. The hits include “You Made Me So Very Happy,” “Spinning Wheel” and “I Can’t Quit Her.” 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17. A Very Electric Christmas. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Lightwire Theater, recognized for their electroluminescent artistry and poignant story telling in complete darkness, will present. “A Very Electric Christmas” tells the story of a young bird, named Max, and his family, as they begin their journey south for the winter. When Max gets blown off course and ends up at the North Pole ... his adventure begins. Dancing toy soldiers, caroling worms and performing poinsettias light up the stage in Lightwire Theater’s production. For all ages. There will be two performances at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Doors will open an hour before each show. Saturday, Dec. 18. $55-$20 plus applicable fees. The Nutcracker. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. www.robinstheatre.com. Featuring the Jordan School of Ballet. To learn more about the Jordan School of Ballet, visit www.ljordanballet.com. 1 p.m. (doors open), 2 p.m. (performance). Sunday, Dec. 19. $18-25. Spectacular Kids New Year’s Eve Countdown to 2022. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren

Harlem Globetrotters “Spread Game Tour.” The Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngtown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. Saturday, Jan. 1. 2 p.m. Sunrise Entertainment Presents Stomp. DeYor/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-0555. From its beginnings as a street performance in the United Kingdom, “Stomp” has grown into an international sensation, having performed in more than 50 countries. 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 5. $79-49. Who’s Bad? Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren. 234-437-6246. www.robinstheatre. com. Features “a Michael Jackson experience.” “Who’s Bad” was founded and composed by Vamsi Tadepalli and includes choreography by Joseph Bell and Taalib York. The performance will include a six-piece band. 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. $30-10. Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Five time Grammy winner Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives come to the Robins for one show. 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 14. 7th annual Winter Wine Affair. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504.330-259-0555. Wineries from all regions of the state will be pouring wine samples. Bottles will also be available to purchase to take home. Two sessions (afternoon and evening) with preferred options (VIP) in each. Includes live music, food and craft vendors. Two sessions are available, afternoon and evening to pick from with a VIP option for both. Session one: 1-4 p.m.; VIP tasting. 2-4 p.m., general. Session two: 5-8 p.m.; VIP tasting. 6-8 p.m., general. Pre-sale tickets: $35 VIP; $25 general. Day of event: $40 VIP/$30 General. Saturday, Jan. 15. Ho lly wo o d N ig hts – The B o b S eg er Experience. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. This live tribute show covers the career of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. $35 and $15, plus applicable fees. 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22. 4th Annual Groundhog Craft Beer fest. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504.330-259-0555. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Youngstown. To purchase tickets, visit www. stambaughauditorium.com or call 330-259-0555. Session one: Noon-1 p.m. VIP admission; 1-4 p.m. (general admission).Session two: 5-6 p.m. VIP admission; 6-9 p.m. (general admission). VIP tickets are $65 and general admission is $45, plus a $5 service fee. Saturday, Jan. 29.

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Scotty McCreery. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931 and www.Ticketmaster.com. $75-$35. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12. Compiled by the Metro Monthly staff.

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REGIONAL RADIO MONDAY-FRIDAY This Morning with Gordon Deal. WKBN (570 AM). 5 a.m. Morning Edition. WKSU (89.7 FM). 5-9 a.m. News from NPR. Doing Good. WYSU (88.5 FM). Gina Marinelli interviews area nonprofits. 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., Tuesday. Tim Francisco. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6:45 a.m. and 8:45 a.m., Wednesday. Interviews with people in local politics. Morning Edition. WYSU (88.5 FM). 5-9 a.m. News from NPR. Dan Rivers. WKBN (570 AM). 9 a.m.noon. Local talk. Classical. WYSU (88.5 FM). 9-11 a.m. Classical Music with Gary Sexton. WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Takeaway. WKSU (89.7 FM). 9 a.m. Conversations and reports in the field. 1A. WKSU (89.7 FM). 10 a.m.-noon. Show on video gaming. Rovers Morning Glory. WNCD (93.3 FM). 6-10 a.m. Here and Now. WKSU (89.7 FM). Noon-2 p.m. News and interviews. The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. WKBN (570 AM). Noon-3 p.m. Classical. WYSU (88.5 FM). 1 p.m. Fresh Air. WKSU (89.7 FM). 2 p.m., WYSU (88.5 FM). 3 p.m. Culture and politics with Terry Gross. Brian Price. WNCD (93.3 FM). 3-7 p.m. Classic rock. Ron Verb. WKBN (570 AM). 3-6 p.m. Local talk. The World. WKSU (89.7 FM). 3 p.m. International news. All Things Considered. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). News, features from NPR. 4-6 p.m. Marketplace. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6 p.m. Economic news. The Takeaway. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6 p.m. Conversations and reports in the field. Jon Arnold Wealth Management. WKBN (570 AM). 6 p.m. The Daily. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6:30 p.m. News with Michael Barbaro and The New York Times. Sean Hannity Show. WKBN (570 AM). 7-10 p.m. Political talk. The Moth Radio Hour. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Monday. True stories told live on stage without scripts or props. Performance Today. WYSU (88.5 FM). Classical. 6 p.m. Radio Lab. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Tuesday. Journalism and storytelling. Jad Abumrad, Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser. This American Life. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Wednesday. Mostly journalistic, non-fiction topics. Hosted by Ira Glass. Snap Judgment. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Thursday. Glynn Washington mixes real stories and music. Sound Opinions. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Friday. Greg Kot and Jim

‘It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders’ – 4 p.m., Saturday on WYSU (88.5 FM). Sanders explores pop culture, news and newsmakers. DeRogatis interview artists and talk about music. The Jazz Sofa With Rick Popovich. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7-11-p.m., Friday. Classic and contemporary jazz. The Joe Pags Show. WKBN (570 AM). 10 p.m.-midnight. Radio Deluxe. WYSU (88.5 FM). Themed programs featuring the Great American Songbook. 11 p.m., Friday. Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. WKBN (570 AM). 1-5 a.m., Monday-Saturday.

SATURDAY To the Best of Our Knowledge. WKSU (89.7 FM). 5 a.m., Saturday. Ideas from today’s great minds. Buckeye Sportsman. WKBN (570 AM). 6 a.m. Dan Armitage hosts. Inside Europe. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6 a.m. Hearts of Space. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6 a.m. Ambient and electronic music. On the Media. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7 a.m. Feature and investigative reporting. Living on Earth. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 a.m. Syndicated program features award-winning environmental news. Big Band Sound. WKTL (90.7). Big band. Terry Esarco hosts. 7-9 a.m. Car Care. WKBN (570 AM). 8-10 a.m. Weekend Edition. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 8-10 a.m. News and features from National Public Radio. Ukrainian Hour. WKTL (90.7). 9-10:30 a.m. Ukrainian music and culture with Mary Woloszyn and Ann Soroka. Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me!. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 10 a.m. Quiz show. At Home with Gary Sullivan. WKBN (570 AM). 10 a.m.-noon. German Melodies. WKTL (90.7). 10:30 a.m.-noon. Wolfgang Wengler,Helga Wengler and Rita Perrico host.

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The TED Radio Hour. WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 a.m. Speakers on various topics. It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders. WKSU (89.75 FM). 11 a.m. Conversations on pop culture. The Youngstown Small Business Show. WKBN (570 AM). Noon. Freakononics Radio. WYSU (88.5 FM). Noon. Talks with provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs. Souvenirs of Hungary. WKTL (90.7). Noon-1:30 p.m. Terry Check, Elizabeth Cibulas, Frank and Mary Schauer and Allen Szabo host. The Youngstown Computer Show. WKBN (570 AM). 1-3 p.m. Joe Danyi. Radio Lab. WYSU (88.5 FM). Journalism and storytelling. Jad Abumrad, Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser. 1 p.m. This American Life. WKSU (89.7 FM). Noon. Hosted by Ira Glass. Moth Radio Hour. WKSU (89.7 FM). 1 p.m. True stories told live on stage. Spanish Hour. WKTL (90.7). 1:30-3 p.m. Phil Gonzales hosts. The New Yorker Radio Hour. WYSU (88.5 FM). 2 p.m. Profiles, storytelling and conversations. Snap Judgment. WKSU (89.7 FM). 2 p.m. Dramatic tales, edgy storytelling. Italian Hour. WKTL (90.7). 3-4:30 p.m. Terry Mazzoca hosts. Radiolab. WKSU (89.7 FM). 3 p.m. Bullseye with Jesse Thorn. WYSU (88.5 FM). 3 p.m. Pop culture, comedy and interviews with creative people. It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders. WYSU (88.5 FM). 4 p.m. Explores pop culture, news and newsmakers. Polka Jukebox. WKTL (90.7). 4:30-6 p.m. John Ross hosts. All Things Considered. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 5 p.m.

Snap Judgment. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6 p.m. Mixes real stories with music to produce dramatic radio. Tamburitzan Hour. WKTL (90.7). 6-7:30 p.m. Kay Sefcik hosts. Sean Hannity Show. WKBN (570 AM). 6-9 p.m. Political talk. New Yorker Radio Hour. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6 p.m. Profiles, storytelling and conversations. Jazz Sofa With Rick Popovich. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7-10 p.m. Classic and contemporary jazz. Climate One. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m. Advocates and policymakers discuss climate change. Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. WKBN (570 AM). 9 p.m.midnight. Irish Hour. WKTL (90.7). 7:30-9 p.m. Noa Harzler hosts. Jazz with David Basse. WYSU (88.5 FM). 10 p.m. Classic and contemporary jazz – from rare cuts to new releases. Now’s the Time. WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 p.m.-midnight. Martin Berger hosts this long-running local jazz program.

SUNDAY To the Best of Our Knowledge. WKSU (89.7 FM). 5 a.m. Today’s great minds. Alternative Radio. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6 a.m. Analysis and views frequently ignored/distorted in other media. On Being. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7 a.m. Questions at the center of human life. Weekend Edition. WYSU (88.5 FM). 8-10 a.m. News and features from NPR. New Yorker Radio Hour. WKSU (89.7 FM). 10 a.m. Profiles, storytelling and conversations. The Takeaway. WYSU (88.5 FM). 10 a.m. Interviews and reports in the field. The Pulse. WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 a.m., Health, science and innovation. Sound Opinions. WKSU (89.7 FM). Noon. Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis interview artists and review releases. Latino USA. WYSU (88.5 FM). Noon. National Latino news and culture. Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 1 p.m. Quiz show. The Splendid Table. WKSU (89.7 FM). 2 p.m. WYSU (88.5 FM). 4 p.m. Food. Says You. WYSU (88.5 FM). 2 p.m. A Way With Words. WYSU (88.5 FM). 3 p.m. American language and its usage. Milk Street Radio. WKSU (89.7 FM). 3 p.m. Folk Alley. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6-8 p.m. Folk, roots, Americana, Celtic, contemporary, world and acoustic. Thistle and Shamrock. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6 p.m. Irish music and culture. Sunday Baroque. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7-11 p.m. Music from the Baroque period. Compiled by the Metro Monthly staff.

AM STATIONS WKBN (570), Youngstown. News, talk. WRQX (600), Salem. Country. WPIC (790), Sharon. News/talk. WKTX (830), Cortland. Ethnic. KDKA (1020), Pittsburgh. News/talk. WTAM (1100), Cleveland. News/talk. WKST (1200), New Castle. News/talk. WBBW (1240), Youngstown. Sports. WGFT (1330), Campbell. Classic hits. WNIO (1390), Youngstown. Sports. WHKZ (1440), Warren. Religious. WYCL (1540), Niles. Conservative talk. WHTX (1570), Warren. Urban/oldies.

FM STATIONS WZIP (88.1), Akron. College. WRCT (88.3), Pittsburgh. College. WYSU (88.5), Youngstown. Classical. WBJV (88.9), Steubenville. Religious.

WWNW (88.9), New Wilmington. College. WQED (89.3), Pittsburgh. Classical. WCSB (89.3), Cleveland. College. WILB (89.5), Boardman. Catholic. WKSU (89.7), Kent. College. WVMN (90.1), New Castle. Religious. WARC (90.3), Meadville. College. WCPN (90.3), Cleveland. Public radio. WESA (90.5), Pittsburgh. Public radio. WKTL (90.7). Struthers. Ethnic, alternative. WRUW (91.1), Cleveland. Variety. WRMU (91.1), Alliance. College. WSAJ (91.1), Grove City. College. WAPS (91.3), Akron. Alternative. WYEP (91.3), Pittsburgh. Alternative. WYTN (91.7), Youngstown. Religious. WPTS (92.1), Pittsburgh. College. WDJQ (92.5), Alliance. Top 40. WNCD (93.3), Youngstown. Rock. KDKA (93.7), Pittsburgh. Sports. WGFT (94.7), Girard. Urban contemporary. WONE (97.5), Akron. Classic rock. WNCX (98.5), Cleveland. Classic rock. WMXY (98.9), Youngstown. A.C. WGAR (99.5), Cleveland. Country. WSHH (99.7), Pittsburgh. Music variety. WMMS (100.7), Cleveland. Rock. WHOT (101.1), Youngstown. Top 40. WYLR (101.9), Hubbard. Christian. WDVE (102.5), Pittsburgh. Classic rock. WYFM (102.9), Sharon. Classic rock. WPGB (104.7), Pittsburgh. Country. WQXK (105.1), Salem. Country. WMJI (105.7), Cleveland. Oldies. WXDX (105.9), Pittsburgh. Alternative. WBBG (106.1), Niles. Country. WENZ (107.9), Cleveland. Hip Hop.

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES n Visitors are advised to contact museums for information on COVID-19 safety protocols. Akron Art Museum. 1 S. High, Akron 44308. 330376-9185. akronartmuseum.org. Contemporary art. “Afterimages: Geometric Abstraction and Perception,” through Jan. 9; “More is More: Visual Richness in Contemporary Art,” through March 27. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday. The Andy Warhol Museum. 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh. 412-237-8300. warhol.org. Andy Warhol’s paintings, sculpture, prints, photographs, drawings, commercial illustrations, sketchbooks and pop art. Offers exhibits by other artists. “Marisol and Warhol Take New York.” Charts the emergence of Marisol and Andy Warhol during the dawn of pop art in the early 1960s. Through Feb. 14. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday. Arms Family Museum of Local History. 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-743-2589. mahoninghistory.org. Houses private furnishings of Wilford and Olive Arms and local history exhibits. “Changing Views: Local Landmarks Over Time”; “Tod Family Treasures: 19th Century Heirlooms”; “Enchanted Evening: Formal Wear from the Jeanne D. Tyler Collection” and “MidCentury Modern in the Mahoning Valley.” Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. $7 (adults),$6 (senior and students),$5 (children 3-18), free (under 3). Butler Institute of American Art. 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-743-1711. butlerart. com. Founded by Youngstown industrialist Joseph Butler in 1919. Permanent and changing exhibits. “Regional Photography Exhibition: Dismissed Abilities.” Through Jan. 3. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., TuesdaySaturday; noon-4 p.m., Sunday. Carnegie Museum of Art. 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh 15213. 412-622-3131. cmoa. org. Painting, sculpture, prints, photographs, decorative arts, design, film, video and digital images. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday; closed Tuesday. Carnegie Museum of Natural History. 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh 15213. 412-622-3131. carnegiemnh.org. Artifacts documenting the history of human culture. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday; 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday and Saturday; noon- 5 p.m., Sunday; closed Tuesday. Carnegie Science Center. One Allegheny Ave. , Pi t t s b u r g h 1 5 2 1 2 . 4 1 2 - 2 3 7 - 3 4 0 0 . carnegiesciencecenter.org. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday through Monday; closed Tuesday. Cleveland Botanical Garden. 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland 44106. 216-721-1600. cbgarden.org. Features 20 gardens, including a rainforest and desert. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday; closed Monday. Cleveland Museum of Natural History. 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland 44106. 1-800-317-9155. cmnh.org. Permanent and changing exhibits covering anthropology, archaeology, botany, geology, paleontology and wildlife biology. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.,Tuesday-Sunday; closed Monday. Davis Education and Visitor Center. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116 Indoor and outdoor galleries by local artists.

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OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology features interactive, technology-based exhibits.

John Stark Edwards House. 303 Monroe St., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-394-4653. Artifacts from the Western Reserve. 2-5 p.m., the first Sunday. Great Lakes Science Center. 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland 44114. 216-694-2000. greatscience.com. Interactive science, space and tech. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m., Sunday. Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center. 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh 15222. 412454-6000. heinzhistorycenter.org. Includes the Heinz History Center, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Fort Pitt Museum, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Detre Library & Archives, and the Museum Conservation Center. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. Henry Barnhisel House. 1011 N. State St., Girard 44420. 330-545-6162. Girard and Trumbull artifacts. 1-4 p.m., second and fourth weekends. Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts. 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle 16101. 724-652-2882. hoytartcenter. org. Permanent and changing. “Coney Island: Visions of an American Dreamland,” through Jan. 7. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday and Saturday. McDonough Museum of Art. YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. http:// mcdonoughmuseum.ysu.edu/index2.php. Exhibits by YSU students, alumni, regional and national artists. “Diane Samuels.” “Patricia BellanGillen.” Through Oct. 30. Masks are required, regardless of vaccination status 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Medici Museum of Art. 9350 E. Market St., Warren 44484. 330-856-2120. medicimuseum. art. Works by noted painters and illustrators, including Walt Disney and Norman Rockwell. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday. Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland. 14000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 48106. 216-421-8671. mocacleveland.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., ThursdaySaturday. National Packard Museum. 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-394-1899. packardmuseum.org. Preserves the Packard legacy in transportation and industry. Noon-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones

Children’s Center for Science and Technology. 15 Central Square, Youngstown 44503. 330-7445914. ohwowkids.org. Interactive, technologybased exhibits for children. 9-11 a.m. and noon-2 p.m., Thursday-Sunday. Pro Football Hall of Fame. 2121 George Halas Drive, Canton 44708. 330-456-8207. profootballhof.com. History of pro football. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Sunday. $28, $24, $21. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd. (East 9th at Lake Erie), Cleveland 44114. 216781-7625. rockhall.com. History and development of rock and roll. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or later on many Saturdays. The Soap Gallery. 117 S. Champion St., Youngstown 44503. 330-240-0723. Hosts changing exhibits and a schedule of cultural events. Struthers Historical Society Museum. 50 Terrace, Struthers 44471. 330-755-7189. Open house 2-4 p.m., the first Sunday. Thomases Art Gallery. Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. Regional artists. Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Trumbull Art Gallery. 158-162 N. Park Ave., Warren 44481. 330-395-4876. trumbullartgallery. com. Noon-4 p.m., Thursday-Friday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday. Tyler Histor y Center. 325 W. Federal S t . , Yo u n g s t o w n 4 4 5 0 3 . 3 3 0 - 7 4 3 - 2 5 8 9 . mahoninghistory.org. Local history, archive and ballroom. “The People of the Mahoning Valley: Stories of Identity and Innovation,” “The Rayen Mural: Industry, Morality, Integrity” and “Woven Works of Art: 19th Century Coverlets.” TuesdaySunday. $7 (adults),$6 (senior/students),$5 (children 3-18), free (under 3). War Vet Museum. 23 E. Main St., Canfield 44406. 330-533-6311. warvetmuseum.org. Over 40,000 artifacts from the Revolutionary War to the Persian Gulf War. 10 a.m.-2 p.m, Saturday. Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor. 151 Wood St., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-1314. Exhibits, archive and presentations. Masks required, regardless of vaccination status. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m., Saturday. $7,$6, $3.

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