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YSU Corridor - Price Reduction downtown Youngstown, Routes 680 and 422. Selling as is. Looking at all offers. Will package with other investment property in the area. MLS #3042527. $7,200

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Commercial building. YSU corridor area. Will need work. Approved buyers, please. Elm St., 2 stories, 4,040 s.f. Close to intersection of Elm and Madison. Building is within about a half block from the new YSU student apartments being built on Elm St. in the vicinity of Cafaro Dormitory and YSU. Quick access to grocery, routes 680, 422, 193, downtown Youngstown, St. E’s, new Walmart, new CVS drug store. Will package with other investment property in the area. Selling as is. Looking at all offers now. MLS #3035655. $72,000

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Investment property opportunity! YSU corridor area. Will need WORK! Madison Ave., 2 stories, 3,164 s.f. Approved buyer, please. 3,164 s.f. Perfect location for off-campus student housing. Within walking (side walked) distance of YSU campus. Quick access to grocery, Wick Park, downtown Youngstown, St. E’s, new Walmart, new CVS drug store, Routes, 680, 422, 193. Selling as is. Will package with other investment property in the area. Looking at all offers now! MLS #3041630. $7,400

Investment property opportunity! YSU corridor area. Very rough condition. Will need WORK. Approved buyers, please. Woodbine Avenue, 2 stories, 2,146 sq. ft. Perfect for off campus student housing. Nearby access to YSU, grocery, downtown Youngstown, sidewalks for walking students, Wick Park, St. E’s, new Walmart, new CVS drug store, Routes 422. Will package with other investment property in the area. Selling as is. Looking at all offers. MLS #3035657. $3,000

Owner is agreeable to bundling properties for real estate investors, call to discuss. Investment opportunity! YSU corridor area. Very rough condition. Will need a lot of work. Approved buyers, please! Baldwin Ave., 2 stories, 1,810 s.f. Great location for off campus student housing. Fixer upper. Quick access to: YSU, grocery, Wick Park, downtown Youngstown, sidewalks for student travel, St. E’s, new Walmart, new CVS drug store, Routes 680, 422. No disclosures available. Selling as is. Will package with other investment property in the area. Looking at all offers now. MLS #3035652. $6,000 Owner is agreeable to bundling properties for real estate investors, call to discuss. Investment property! YSU corridor area. Will need a lot of work. Approved buyers, please. Woodbine Ave., 2 stories, 2,594 s.f. Great location for off campus student housing. Quick accesss to YSU, grocery, Wick Park, downtown Youngstown, St. E’s, routes 680 and 422, sidewalks for student travel, new Walmart, new CVS drug store. Selling as is. Will package with other investment property in the area. Looking at all offers. MLS #3035658. $11,000 Owner is agreeable to bundling properties for real estate investors, call to discuss. Great opportunity for off campus student housing. YSU corridor area. Rough condition. Will need work. Approved buyers, please. Bryson St. 2 stories, approx. 2,400 s.f. Quick access to YSU, grocery, Wick Park, Stambaugh Auditorium, downtown Youngstown, St. E’s, Routes 680, 193, 422, sidewalks for student travel, new Walmart, new CVS drug store.

Decent condition. Architect designed. Will package with other investment property in the area. Well worth a look. Looking at offers now. MLS #3035654. $10,000 Owner is agreeable to bundling properties for real estate investors, call to discuss. Investment opportunity! YSU corridor area. Very rough condition. Will need work. Approved buyers please. Ideal for off campus student housing. Illinois Ave., 2 stories, 2,500 s.f. Quick access to YSU, grocery, new Walmart, new CVS drug store, St. E’s, Wick Park, downtown Youngstown, Routes 680 & 422. Selling as is. Home has 15 year tenant in place. Looking at all offers. MLS #3035656. $12,500 Owner is agreeable to bundling properties for real estate investors, call to discuss. Commercial property. YSU corridor area. 3 adjoining vacant lots located at the corners of Elm St. and Park Ave. across from the updated Wick Park entrance. These 3 lots will be sold AS IS. Looking at all offers. Parking lot useful. MLS #3059164. $2,000 Owner is agreeable to bundling properties for real estate investors, call to discuss.

Investment opportunity! Will need work! Approved buyers, please. Lora Ave., 2 stories, 1,507 sf. Great location for YSU off campus student housing. Quick access to YSU campus, Wick Park, downtown Youngstown, grocery, routes 680, 193, 422, new Walmart, new CVS drug store St. E’s. Sidewalks for walking students. Selling as is. Looking at all offers now. MLS #3041628. Owner is agreeable to bundling properties

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VALLEY UDPATE Regional Chamber signs agreement with Chinese In late July, the Regional Chamber and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Shandong Province, signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement marks the beginning of the Chamber’s formal China strategy for Mahoning Valley companies.

Page 7 Progressive radio programming comes to WKTL in Struthers September marks 45 years since WKTL-90.7 FM, owned and operated by Struthers City Schools, first began broadcasting a signal of 12,000 watts (and a variety of student- and community-run programming) throughout the Mahoning Valley. But beginning last January, WKTL began broadcasting an Internet feed from a commercial-free, adult album alternative (or triple-A) format radio station based in Akron — WAPS-91.3 FM (also known as The Summit) — when students and others weren’t on the air, mostly during evenings and weekends. Then, on the first day of summer vacation in early June, the WAPS stream made the transition to 24 hours a day, six days a week.

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MAHONING VALLEY Artists of the Rust Belt photo series captures creators in their workspaces Although it started as a feature on Facebook, a project by photographer Tony Nicholas is rapidly becoming an important chronicle of the creative people of the Mahoning Valley. All photos by Tony Nicholas. Interview by Metro Publisher Mark C. Peyko.

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Museums, galleries for the region

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Regional Chamber signs agreement with Chinese

n late July, the Regional Chamber and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Shandong Province, signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement marks the beginning of the Chamber’s formal China strategy for Mahoning Valley companies. Tom Humphries, president and CEO of the Regional Chamber, and Liu Fanghui, chairman of CCPIT, participated in the signing ceremony. CCPIT is the main body in the Shandong government for international economic cooperation. The MOU signing is a direct result of international initiatives that the Regional Chamber started in 2009 that included a Chamber business trip to China and Taiwan. During visits to the city of Shanghai, Shandong Province and Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, Chamber executives had 11 business-to-business meetings, eight meetings with industry and trade consultants and two with government officials, including a meeting with the vice governor of Shandong Province, who suggested an MOU to formalize trade and economic exchange. Shandong has the second highest gross domestic product in China at about $450 billion (about the size of Ohio’s GDP) and a population of 90 million people. “By having an MOU with Shandong Province, the Regional Chamber wants to create a sound entrance strategy for Valley companies that, due to their size, may not have all the resources needed on going it alone when entering the Chinese market,” Humphries said. “Such matters to consider are access to experts for incorporation, legal protections, tax and accountancy issues,” he said. The Regional Chamber and CCPIT will work cooperatively on trade and investments opportunities for companies both in Shandong and Ohio, Humphries said. Eric Planey, the Regional Chamber’s vice president for International Business Attraction, said, “CCPIT Shandong is an ideal partner for the Chamber to engage with. Shandong Province and the state of Ohio are almost identical in the size of their economies and their key industries. Both are striving to increase their ability to compete in the global economy with innovations in renewable energy development, advanced manufacturing, modern materials production and technology.” Planey added that CCPIT “understand[s]” the importance of mutually beneficial collaboration.” “We at the Chamber also want to provide a safe roadmap for Valley companies, as we have several that have approached us

was awarded to Joshua Gore, YSU. The Fund benefits students attending Campbell Memorial High School. Scholarship recipients are selected on a competitive basis, considering academic and non-academic factors as well as demonstrated financial need. Some of the funds target students from specific areas of interest to the donor, including high school attended, community service and academic/career focus.

Bishop announces priest appointments in Diocese

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The Kalymnian Benevolent Society is seeking to obtain information (stories and photos or articles) documenting the life of the early Greeks who migrated in the East Youngstown/Campbell, Ohio area dating back to early 1900s. A commemorative album is under way to document the history of the Kalymnians who settled in the East Youngstown/Campbell area. Researchers are looking for photos, documents and stories relating to fraternal outings, religious services and other events depicting the stories of their struggles, celebrations and achievements. Researchers are willing to arrange to copy materials and take photos of items. If you would like to email any information or photos, contact eventsrememberedllc@gmail.com or send infomation to the attention of Mary J. Hazimihalis, P.O Box 635, Campbell, Ohio 44405.

The scholarships and recipients are as follows: The Athena Scholarship Fund recipient was Lyndsie Hall, YSU. The Athena Scholarship is awarded annually to a woman attending Youngstown State University or Kent State Trumbull, East Liverpool or Salem branches.

about entering the greater China market,” Planey said. The five-year agreement also will work to foster collaborations for research at universities, including Youngstown State University and the universities in Shandong province. The Chamber had formal meetings with CCPIT Shandong in November during the China trip. The introduction to CCPIT came through Florence Wang of Canfield, a Regional Chamber board member. Wang has worked extensively with the International Red Cross in Shandong. The Chamber is in discussion on six business attraction leads involving China and Taiwan. CCPIT Shandong is directly involved in two of them.

Robert T. White School of Nursing; Megan A. Klemann, University of Akron; Brian Matthew Anderson, YSU; Megan Smith, Baldwin Wallace College; and Nick Timko, Kent State University. The Fund, established in memory of Jerry Collins, benefits employees or family members of Copeland Oaks or Crandall Medical Center.

Community Foundation awards scholarships

The Gail T. Dennison Mahoning County Saddle Horse Committee Scholarship Fund awarded scholarships to Kirsten Pesa,

cholarships ranging from $1,000 to $1,500 were recently awarded to area high school and college students by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley. A total of $10,600 was distributed from four separate component funds established at the Community Foundation, as well as a fund established by a Foundation donor administered through the Youngstown State University Foundation.

The C.M. (Jerry) Collins Memorial Scholarship Fund was awarded to Kimberly Carr,

YSU, and Emma Stahl, Mount Union College. The Fund provides scholarships for exemplary 4-H students. The Thomas H. Kennedy Entrepreneurial Scholarship Fund (administered

through the YSU Foundation) awarded scholarships to Joncquil Hope and Alex Sanchez, both attending the Williamson College of Business at YSU. The Dr. Robert R. Ricchiuti Scholarship

ishop George V. Murry has made the following appointments for St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Canton: The Rev. Donald King is appointed pastor, and the Rev. Brian Cline is appointed associate pastor. The appointments are effective Aug. 7. The Rev. Matthew Albright, currently associate pastor at St. Michael Parish, has been appointed to the faculty at John F. Kennedy High School in Warren, effective Aug. 16. At the same time, Murry accepted the retirement of the Rev. Bradford Helman, current pastor of St. Michael Parish, effective August 1. Helman has served as St. Michael’s pastor since July 1, 1995. King was ordained June 27, 1974. He has served as associate pastor at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Canton, St. Paul Parish in Canton, St. Mary Parish in Warren and Holy Family Parish in Poland. King was director of the office of vocations and the office of the permanent diaconate for the diocese. He was a member of the Formation Faculty at North American College in Rome for four years. His most recent assignment was pastor at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Warren. Father King is a member of the priests’ council and the diocesan priests’ personnel board. He has served as dean of Trumbull County deanery. Albright was ordained June 2, 2007. Following ordination, he was appointed associate pastor at St. Michael Parish, Canton. Albright is a member of the Vocations Director Advisory Committee. Cline was ordained May 29. This is his first priest assignment.

Sparkle on Gypsy closes

n late July, the owner of the Sparkle Supermarket located in the Union Square Plaza in Youngstown, notified his employees that the store would close on July 31, after nearly 40 years of serving Youngstown’s North Side and Liberty Township. The owner, Charles Zander, indicated there were several factors that forced his decision to announce the closure. Most significantly, the recent opening of a WalMart Super Center nearby created enormous pressure within the competitive environment of the Belmont Avenue area. Despite concessions from his landlord and the union representing his workers, Zander reached the conclusion that he was unable to maintain a profitable business.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Positions for volunteers available in community ◆ Lien Forward Brier Hill Project – Join Lien Forward in cleaning and greening the Brier Hill area in preparation for the V&M Star expansion. Scheduled events include Jubilee Gardens maintenance on Aug. 2 and litter cleanup in Brier Hill on Aug. 9. For more information, contact Corrie at 330-782-5877 or cadams@hovn.org or register online. ◆ Storm Drain Marking-Protect Your Water Sources – Join Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District and HandsOn in a neighborhood project marking storm drains. The group will mark drains in Kinsman from Aug. 9-11. Individuals or groups can volunteer to place markers along streets to remind everyone not to dump things down the storm drains. If you want to help, contact Kristen Gallagher at kgallagher@hovn.org. ◆ Buddy Walk of the Valley – The Buddy Walk is the largest fundraising event for the Down Syndrome Association of the Valley. The 1-mile walk occurs on Saturday, Aug. 14 at the Shops at Boardman Park. Volunteers are needed to help with registration, parking, refreshments, tables, activity areas, and set up and tear down. Visit the Buddy Walk Web site for more information or call 330.726.3728.

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◆ Clerical Assistance at Veteran's Outreach – This position requires clerical ability both on the computer and by hand entering data to logs. You don't need to have an extensive knowledge of computers but some familiarity is helpful. Clear legible handwriting, organizational skills, and a pleasant and compassionate nature both over the phone and in person is a must. Ability to maintain confidentaility is a must. The Veteran's Outreach is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The position would start out volunteering one day per week and may advance to three days depending on ability and the needs of the organization. Anyone interested in the position should contact Kelly Noyes at HandsOn Volunteer Network at 330-782-5877. ◆ Music, Dance and Fitness Instructors – Help Hotline's Community Center seeks volunteers with experience and passion for music, dance, and physical fitness. Volunteers are needed to play a musical instrument (any kind) and/or provide education on how the instrument is played. Also needed are volunteers to perform dance (any style) recitals and perform low-maintenance exercise routines. The monthly time commitment is 30-60 minutes. For more information, contact Diane Jones, Activities Coordinator, at 330-746-7221, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. any weekday except Wednesday. ◆ Call-to-Action Volunteer – The HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley Center for Nonprofit Innovation and Leadership is seeking a volunteer with computer and personal-communication skills for its A Call-to-Action (CTA) initiative. The program is designed to raise awareness of existing services to reduce poverty in Ohio. Volunteers will assist staff members with outreach efforts by setting up information tables, communicating with nonprofit staff and clergy during outreach events, making follow-up phone calls, and entering data. We are looking for a volunteer over the age of 18 who is willing to serve on an as needed basis (approximately 5-10 hours per month) until June 2011. Call Kristy Boyles or Kelly Noyes at 330-782-5877 for more information. For more information about these or any other volunteer opportunities, contact the Hands On Volunteer Network’s office at 330-782-5877 or visit the organization’s Web site at www.hovn.org.

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Readers respond to family vacation article Dear Editor: just read your article in the June/July issue about traveling to Wildwood, N.J. Our family was originally from the Philly area. I was introduced at the ripe old age of three weeks to Wildwood’s wonderfulness (not that I remember it). We went there every year, even after moving to Youngstown in 1956. We were motel people and stayed on the beach (My mom insisted on not cleaning and cooking for a week as she was on vacation, too.). Thanks for your article. I enjoy going back in time. We did pretty much the same as your family on rainy days. It was Cape May or the Atlantic City beach at daytime, boardwalk at night. I’ve been spreading the word about Wildwood for years. I enjoy the Metro Monthly. Your article will certainly get a few more families to travel to the Jersey Shore and make some memories like you and I had of a great vacation. Thanks again. Bob Newbery, Austintown (via e-mail)

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in the June/July 2010 issue of Metro Monthly. Loved every word. Well-written and I had a smile on my face for an hour. I too experienced fun vacations and “day trips” as a kid in the 60s. Peace. Ed, Austintown Fitch, Class of 1976. P.S.: I read Metro Monthly every issue here in northern California. – Edward J. Schanz, Sacramento, Calif. (via postcard)

Adhere to immigration laws Dear Editor: he federal government, working with the border states, should provide the personnel and resources to secure our borders. Over the years tens of millions of immigrants from Europe and other continents entered the U.S. legally through Ellis Island and other locations. They learned English, studied U.S. history, and took a citizenship examination to qualify to become citizens. Currently we have approximately 11 million illegal immigrants in this country who do not qualify for citizenship. They committed an illegal act when entering this country. We are a country of laws, and the 11 million illegal immigrants broke our laws, and should be deported over an extended period of time to their native countries. These potential immigrants can then go through the established application process, become proficient in English, and obtain knowledge of U.S. history and our government, and then qualify for citizenship. By following our current immigration laws the immigrants will find it easier to be assimilated, and our country will be stronger. Donald A. Moskowitz Londonderry, N.H. (via e-mail)

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Photographer chronicles working artists of the Valley Daniel Horne. He’s a local sculptor and he started Artists of the Rust Belt Festivals at the B&O Station. . . . It’s a marketable term that people can relate to. This is where we’re from and this is who we are.

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lthough it started as a feature on Facebook, a project by Youngstown photographer Tony Nicholas is rapidly becoming an important chronicle of the creative culture of the Mahoning Valley. Nicholas, who earned his master’s degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2005, didn’t plan on staying in the Mahoning Valley after graduation. He said he returned temporarily to teach part-time, but “one thing led to another.” “The more I was here, the more I got involved with the local arts scene, the more I wanted to stay,” Nicholas recalled. “And now I feel like I’m so entrenched, and I feel all these good things going on, and things evolving in a good way. And, you know, I just want to be a person here, pushing that along. Just try to help that.” The Metro Monthly recently interviewed Nicholas about his ongoing project. It appears below. Metro Monthly: Tell me a little bit about how the project started. Tony Nicholas: . . . I actually woke up one morning, at about 4:30 in the morning, and I had a couple of other projects that were ongoing and this thing just hit me. I was working with all these other local artists, getting ready for these local festivals at the B&O Station and so forth. And it’s always overwhelming to me how many talented artists there are in the area. A lot of them are friends of mine, and they’re struggling to gain a bigger audience. That was one aspect, just trying to put a face with a lot of these people’s work and create something of it to draw attention to the area about the talent that’s here in the arts. And the other aspect is that photography is my education. I have a master’s degree . . . , but it was just a document for historical reference of the people who are here working in the arts at this period in time. I had seen photos and done studies in school of . . . artists in their workspace and it always intrigued me to see people in their own environment, comfortable working in their own environment, and I thought it was something that had to be done. And I’m surprised it hasn’t been done before. . . . I just thought this was needed and something that had to be done just as a record. Metro Monthly: Are the portraits only available on Facebook or do you have a Web site where people can see them, too? Nicholas: I actually do a blog sometimes, but I haven’t posted anything about

this. I haven’t actually posted anything in

Metro Monthly: The thing that’s interesting about it is that you’re taking [and using] something that has been – for about 25 or so years – a pejorative way to describe the region. Everyone knows what Rust Belt means, but your group has

redefined it in a way where you’re using the recognition that Rust Belt has but really creating a new identity for it.

Nicholas: Absolutely. That’s part of it. That’s part of the motivation – to show people that we are, in a sense, the Rust Belt. We are from here. This is who we are. But, at the same time, we’re trying to change people’s perceptions, their attitudes about the area that has evolved so much, and is always evolving to a more positive light. To show people. . . . You don’t know what you’re missing if you don’t come to these [art] shows and see what’s going on. I’m trying to use this as a tool to show people that this is not just what you read 20 years ago. Youngstown is a different place. There’s a group of people here that choose to be here and they live their lives in a really interesting way and they make art that speaks about the area in more ways than I can even explain. Metro Monthly: One thing I found interesting about the [photography] profiles is [that] you’re seeing the artists. With a lot

of these people, you’re usually only seeing their art. And so you’re really giving identities to a lot of the art that’s out there. The people who created the art. Nicholas: Right, right. And that’s exactly it. There’s a lot of times where I’ve seen a lot of these people’s work. Some of them, a few that I’ve already photographed ELECTRONIC IMAGE COURTESY OF TONY NICHOLAS

One of photographer Tony Nicholas’ subjects: sculptor/blacksmith Charles Hughes

a couple of months. I was going to put them there. The only place there is right now is Facebook and it’s really an edited-down version of just a couple shots of the ones that I’ve done so far. If I would photograph somebody, I’ll probably post four or five from that session and that’s about it. But, at this point, that’s about it. There is no other place to see them at this point. Metro Monthly: Who is your intended audience for this? Facebook is really friend-to-friend in a lot of ways. Are you getting some people who may not be familiar with some of these artists who are kind of linked peripherally to other people who are seeing this? Nicholas: Somewhat, but to me it’s not

enough. Part of the motivation for me was

to draw a bigger audience, to show people all these artists right here from the Mahoning Valley, and to try to bring attention to them because I do a lot of these art festivals in the area. . . . A lot of times you’re in the same crowd of people and you talk to them about their struggle to draw people in and make people aware because a lot of people aren’t even aware of the talent that’s right here underneath them. Metro Monthly: There’s a small group of people using “Rust Belt” as a brand. I was wondering what the thinking was behind that and are all these groups of people affiliated? Nicholas: It’s an identifiable term that can be used to group a lot of different things together. . . . I’ve worked on shows with

– I never really knew them personally, other than to see them socially here and there. You might chit-chat for a second but the time spent photographing them might be a couple hours here or there. You sit and get comfortable with them. . . . It’s just a valuable tool to put a face with this work. I’m hoping to evolve it into some type of book form where I can have the photo, a portrait, and maybe an example of their work, and maybe some type of bio. I’m not really sure at this point. It’s [at] such an early stage, but I’d love to see a book that could be marketed to a much broader audience - to introduce people to who these people are to shed light on this area in a positive manner. Metro Monthly: The portraits are very striking. They seem to capture what the people are about. Like you said, they’re SEE ARTISTS, PAGE 12

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MAHONING VALLEY same time, it brought joy to them because you can see that in their interaction. You’ll see a couple of photos where they’ll start to relax and show themselves a bit of a smile. But it’s a real workmen’s kind of mentality that pushes them.

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in their environment. There are examples of their work, in some cases, or they’re in very casual settings. I’m just wondering if there’s a common thread that runs through the profiles. What are you trying to convey, I guess, with each person?

Metro Monthly: You said that you wanted people to be comfortable in their own environment and really try to capture them in a very relaxed state. How long is a session and how long does it take to get people to that place of being comfortable? Nicholas: Well, usually the sessions aren’t

Nicholas: I guess I’m just trying to show them in their more comfortable environment and show them that they’re just people like anyone else, but at the

same time they convey their creativity in such a way. It’s hard to explain. When I come to photograph them I tell them, “Don’t dress up; just be yourself and show people who and what you are.” I always try to start photographing them with their art in the space where we’re photographing, but it seems like the best photos end up being the photos of them where we almost seem to be having a conversation more about what it is. Just giving them the opportunity to relax because some of them don’t know me that well. Some do, but that interaction is really key to getting them to relax and kind of just sit there or whatever and capture them as they really are. A lot of times when you’re photographed, you put up a shield. You put on your best look and your best shirt. My only stipulation was to not dress up and don’t clean up your space. Don’t clean your studio; just leave it as if it’s another day at the office. Metro Monthly: You mentioned Daniel Horne as a subject, but could you

name other artists you’ve photographed and the art that they create? Nicholas: Mary Farragher Evans. She does paintings and she also helps organize a lot of shows in the area. In fact, she just had a show at the Old North Church in Canfield. Fascinating work. Fred Shepherd is a guy who has a studio in the Ward Bakery Building and he does it all. He makes these beautiful Christmas bulbs. They are all unique to themselves. He does photography. He did one of the “Goddess of Speed” statues a year or two ago in Trumbull County. Multi-talented guy. Marcie Applegate is a jewelry maker. She’s been at this for a long time and she’s one of the driving forces behind the Artists of the Rust Belt movement. Her and Daniel Horne, as well. And Daniel is a sculptor. He’s not traditionally-trained. It was something he wanted to do and he did it. His style is his own. It is really intriguing. Jenn Cole is an artist. I just met her last Saturday. I’ve seen here before a few times and she does this multi-media collage work that are basically one-of-a-kind originals that are just something else. She’s well-traveled; she gets around to shows throughout the summer. She’s one of those who are really out there making it happen. There’s just so many. And every one I meet, [leads to] getting introduced to five other ones.

Stephanie Moore | painter, furniture design some of the sculptors. Those guys like Charles Hughes. He’s basically a blacksmith. He and Daniel Horne, and even some of the painters and photographers. It’s the way they carry themselves, how they put themselves to work. It’s real working class. They put hours upon hours into it. It’s not, from what I gather, it’s not about the glitzy art shows. It’s more about, you know, the creativity to make these works and put it out there. Hopefully, people find it interesting. There are not a whole lot of big egos in the people I’ve met. It’s more down-to-earth, toiling away. Some people won’t even admit to some degree of being an artist. It’s just what they do, what they are. To me, there’s a real working class grit to it. In fact, [after] the first few that I photographed – some of the feedback I got back from others on Facebook was “how come no one’s smiling?” And that wasn’t something [I did]. I never directed anybody to smile. They only thing I told anybody was to look at me now and then. But I think that said something about their mentality. They were serious about their work. But at the

that long. It varies. I’ve had a couple where they’re an hour-and-a-half. I want to say that’s probably the average time and some others it’s two hours, three hours. Like Daniel Horne and I; we hit it off. I go a little bit and we start talking and you’re going on and on and on and as you’re doing that you’re just photographing. They key for me is just to get them to relax. And I want to say the first five or 10 shots are just kind of warmups. I can sense in their face that they’re uncomfortable. A lot of them don’t like to be photographed, and a lot of people are that way. They don’t want to show themselves too much. I think maybe it’s just my nature to talk to them. I want them to know that this is a painless effort. It’s something that’s going to be taken in a positive light. It’s not something where I’m trying to take advantage of them. It’s to show them at their best and get them to relax. I want to say I take five or 10 shots before I start to see that smile in their face. It’ll soften. The key is to get that genuine response. Metro Monthly: You said that when you met someone it led to you meeting maybe five more people. I have a few questions. How many portraits do you plan on doing and what is the area that you’ll cover geographically? How far out do you consider the Rust Belt to be? Nicholas: Well, I try not to be too limited

because it can be a vast area. . . . But, at this point, it seems that most are in the Mahoning Valley, the Youngstown area. Jenn Cole lives in Liberty. That’s probably the furthest north I’ve gone, actually. But if you live from here to almost to Cleveland and to Pittsburgh - in-between that. To me, that’s the heart of the Rust Belt. It [the project] has become such a big thing already. . . . I don’t want to say I’ll limit how many I will shoot. It’s more who’s willing to let me photograph. . . . The more the merrier, is what I say. I had to turn away a few musicians who wanted to do it. I’m happy to photograph them, but this has got to be more or less the visual artists. I just had to narrow the focus. It’s just too vast already.

Metro Monthly: The impression I have –

Metro Monthly: One thing I’ve been wondering. Are you considering doing a self portrait? Are you considering including yourself in the series? Nicholas: I’ve been asked by a few of the other people I’ve photographed and I guess so, yeah. . . . I probably will at some point. I

because this area has an industrial heritage and a blue-collar heritage – is that you see that bluecollar work ethic being infused into the work and the creativity of the people. Nicholas: Yeah, absolutely, especially

don’t know if I’ll do it myself. . . . I haven’t really figured that out how I’ll do that. But I would because I feel I’m in tune. I feel, as humans, we always want to be included in some type of group or something like that.

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METRO MONTHLY | AUGUST 2010 And a lot of artists feel that you never really fit in. To me, this is really a type of group where I really fit in. Metro Monthly: O.K. Getting back to the Rust Belt thing. You have the Chamber of Commerce and other business organizations and a lot of time they try to distance themselves from the past and they always look toward the future. Does the business community at large understand what the Rust Belt thing is? Are they embracing it at all? Do you see that in any way? Nicholas: I want to say they’re starting to embrace it. I don’t see it on a wide scale by any means. But at the same point, it’s more, basically, this vision of

Daniel Horne’s making this. He has an Artists of the Rust Belt community Web site and the shows he does – two or three a summer – the Blues Festival is all part of his vision – with a few other people involved, of course. I think the more you see that term, the Rust Belt, put on these kind of positive things, I think the business community will start to see that the past is where it is and we’re looking forward. Let’s try to make it a positive, an asset to our history. It’s part of our history. It’s who we are. At the same time, it can be shown in a new light - this is part of that light. Metro Monthly: Just to give proper credit to the person or persons who came up with Rust Belt name. Was it Daniel Horne or was it someone else? Or was it a group of people brainstorming? Do you know? Nicholas: Not positive on that, but I

want to say that Daniel Horne, Marcie Applegate, and probably a couple others came up with Artists of the Rust Belt and were instrumental in getting it started and having a venue like the B&O Station where they could regularly have shows as a group. But at the same time, they don’t exclude anybody. If you want to partake in one of the shows, they’re all for it. They send out invitations or applications to show samples of your work. What you do if you want to set up a booth. They don’t exclude anyone. They’re an inclusive kind of a group. But I want to say it was their origination, this Artists of the Rust Belt. Metro Monthly: Ten years from now, when someone’s looking at these portraits, what do you hope they come away with? Or even five years or even in a couple years. What would you hope they come away with when they see your work? Nicholas: Well, I would hope they

would see that things are changing a lot in the area in a good way. And the arts are a big part of that - to help show the changes. I would hope that, in five years, people will look at those pictures and say, “These are some of the people who helped this move along and bring the arts to a higher level of attention and respect in the area.” And that’s all I can hope for. For myself, it’s just something I felt I needed to do. And, in the same manner, it helps me. It’s just a way for me to work and do what I love to do. I’m hoping people see it as a historical document and at the same time show the people who helped bring the arts to a higher level in the area, a higher level of respect.

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At left: Daniel Horne, sculptor Below: Marcie Roepke-Applegate, jewelry designer/painter

Top left: Stephanie Moore, painter/ furniture design Above: Nea Bristol, photographer

Above: Pat Hyland, photographer

Above: Jenn Cole, artist/mixed media Above: Charles Hughes, sculptor/blacksmith

All portraits by Tony Nicholas

Although it started as a feature on Facebook, a project by photographer Tony Nicholas is rapidly becoming an important chronicle of the creative culture of the Mahoning Valley. Visit www. metromonthly.net for an interview with Nicholas by Metro Monthly Publisher Mark C. Peyko. Left: Jason R. Van Hoose, painter

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Cultural districts encompass university area, downtown, West Side BY EMMALEE C. TORISK METRO MONTHLY STAFF WRITER

◆ Next month: Exploring Stambaugh Auditorium

oungstown was once known primarily for steel: for its robust industry and for its decimating decline. In recent decades, though, the city has forged a new identity, an identity based on a mixture of old and new, of business and culture. Through this process, specific areas of the city have emerged as cohesive centers, or districts, of artistic expression and culture: among these are downtown Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue (or the Mahoning Commons) and Wick Avenue. While some of these cultural districts are well-established, others are more recent and still finding their niche and audience. Join The Metro Monthly as we explore some of these areas and see what they have to offer. WICK AVENUE DISTRICT

Traditional culture, new forms of expression

y the late 19th century, Wick Avenue could be described as Youngstown’s “Millionaire’s Row.” Once the city began to stretch beyond its downtown, Youngstown’s most established families moved north of the business district and began building lavish mansions on Wick Avenue — named for one of the city’s most important early families — and adjacent streets. Over the years, other cultural structures sprung up along the street, including churches, museums and several YSU buildings. Today, Wick Avenue is a mix of old and new, of private and public institutions. Notable facilities include the following: ◆ Arms Family Museum of Local History, 648 Wick Ave.; 330-743-2589. Web site: www.mahoninghistory.org. Located in an Arts-and-Crafts style residence, the Arms Family Museum of Local History features a variety of local-interest exhibits, an archival and research library and the periodfurnished rooms of Wilford P. and Olive A. Arms, the home’s original owners. The first floor explores the Arms’ passion for the natural environment, craftsmanship and medieval architecture, while the lower level and second floor include a hands-on history room and changing galleries focusing on the history of those who lived in the Mahoning Valley. The museum is open TuesdaySunday from 1-5 p.m. Admission for adults is $4, $3 for seniors (60+) and college students and $2 for visitors under 18. Visitors under 3 years of age and Mahoning Valley Historical Society members are admitted for free. ◆ Bliss Hall, YSU campus; 330-941-3625. Web site: web.ysu.edu/fpa. Situated across the street from the Butler Institute of American Art, YSU’s Bliss Hall is the site of many YSU School of Fine and Performing Arts’ performances and exhibitions. Bliss Hall houses Bliss Hall Gallery, the college’s gallery space; Bliss Recital Hall, which offers 237 seats and presents Dana School of Music ensembles, recitals and other performances; Ford Theater, a 400-seat proscenium stage on the lower level of Bliss Hall; and Spotlight Arena Theater, which features flexible seating capacity. The Ford and Spotlight Arena theaters host University Theater productions; University Theater, a division of the department of theater and dance, stages five main-stage productions each year, including a musical, an opera and various student-directed one-acts. University Theater’s Blackbox Productions offers approximately two smaller, less-traditional and student-directed dramatic performances yearly. For more information, contact the University Theater Box Office at 330-941-3105. ◆ Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick

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Although it’s primarily a workspace for artists, the Ward Bakery Building also hosts art sales at various times throughout the year.

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A more-recent addition to the Spring Commons district includes Calvin Center on Mahoning Avenue. A spring open house introduced the venue to the community. Ave.; 330-743-1107. Web site: www.butlerart.com. Known as “America’s museum” for being the first dedicated to American art, the Butler Institute of American Art features art from four centuries presented in chronological order according to the history of America. Among the museum’s more than 20,000 individual holdings are works by

American artists like Winslow Homer, Mary Cassatt and John Singer Sargent. The museum also offers art classes, a museum shop, a cafe, musical performances and a holiday arts and crafts show. Architects McKim, Mead and White designed the Institute’s original structure, which was dedicated in 1919 and is listed on the National Register of

Historic Places. Several expansions have been undertaken since its construction. The Institute is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from noon-4 p.m. Admission is free. ◆ First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave.; 330-744-4307. Web site: www.fpcyo.org. Founded in September 1799, First Presbyterian Church is the oldest in the Western Reserve. The church’s present location on Wick Avenue was dedicated in September 1960. First Presbyterian Church offers occasional live musical performances throughout the year. ◆ Maag Library, YSU campus; 330-941-3675. Web site: www.maag.ysu.edu. Constructed in 1976 and named for William F. Maag Jr., longtime editor and publisher of The Vindicator, YSU’s Maag Library is open to the public (with the exception of computer labs, which can only be used by current YSU students, faculty and staff ) and features a variety of resources. These include reference materials, research databases, periodicals, microforms, archives, special collections, government documents, multimedia and more. Jazzman’s Cafe, which offers snacks and both hot and cold beverages, is located on the library’s third floor; a musician performs live jazz music during the noon hour. ◆ Main Library, Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, 305 Wick Ave.; 330-7448636. Web site: www.libraryvisit.org. Main Library is located at the corner of Wick and Rayen avenues. Designed by architect Charles F. Owsley in the early-20th century, and with extensive renovations in the mid-1950s and mid-1990s, the library boasts a large collection of materials consisting of fiction and nonfiction books, videos, music, audio books and more. The library also occasionally offers programs and events for children (from infants to teenagers), parents, teachers, caregivers, senior citizens and others. Additionally, Main Library’s second floor houses the Information Services Department, which contains a genealogy room, periodicals, microforms, government documents, a computer area, a grant center and other resources and information. The library is open Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and closed Sunday. ◆ McDonough Museum of Art, 525 Wick Ave.; 330-941-1400. Web site: mcdonoughmuseum.ysu.edu. The McDonough Museum of Art, a 20,000-square-foot modernist structure designed by internationally known architects Gwathmey Siegel, hosts graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts shows and annual juried student exhibitions. Additionally, as a center for contemporary art, the museum offers a variety of changing exhibitions, installations, performances and lectures by YSU students, faculty and alumni, but also by other regional, national and international artists. The museum is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free. ◆ Melnick Medical Museum, 655 Wick Ave.; 330-941-4661. Web site: melnick-museum.ysu. edu. In 1985, Youngstown radiologist John C. Melnick founded the Rose Melnick Medical Museum, named for his mother who inspired him to pursue a medical career. Aside from documenting the history of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing and other disciplines — often with a local focus — the museum also contains a vast selection of medical artifacts, like instruments, equipment and research materials, and a variety of permanent and changing exhibits. The museum also offers lectures and the use of its collections for research purposes. The museum is open to the public by appointment only; admission is free. ◆ St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave.; 330-743-3175. Web site: www.stjohnohio. org. After a fire destroyed their original woodframe church, the leaders of Youngstown’s St. John’s Episcopal Church selected a new worship site on Wick Avenue. Dedicated in 1898 and consecrated in 1900, the present structure is characterized by a medieval-inspired rough stone interior and exterior, handcrafted elements and several stained glass windows, including a few designed and executed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Additionally, two of the church’s stained glass windows were saved from the original structure, while others that were designed and installed in SEE CULTURAL DISTRICTS, PAGE 15

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CULTURAL DISTRICTS, FROM PAGE 14 the 1950s feature biblical quotations accompanied by depictions of steel mill work. The church’s musical program consists of traditional organ and choral and Anglican repertory; students and faculty from YSU’s Dana School of Music also participate in church services. Since 1961, St. John’s Episcopal has hosted the Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival every year on the Sunday closest to Epiphany. The festival, which features a roast beef dinner followed by a performance with costumes and Christmas music, involves more than 100 parishioners and several professional and volunteer musicians. On Wednesdays from mid-September to mid-May, the church offers chicken dinners during the Boar’s Head Luncheon. St. John’s Episcopal also participates in First Night Youngstown and holds a rummage sale during the YSU Summer Festival of the Arts. ◆ Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus; 330-941-1370. Web site: www.cc.ysu.edu/physicsastro/planet.htm. Located in Ward Beecher Hall, across from Campus Book and Supply on Lincoln Avenue, the Ward Beecher Planetarium is open to the public. All planetarium shows and programs are free, except for First Night Under the Stars, which is part of First Night Youngstown. Most programs are appropriate for general audiences and accessible to first-grade and older children. However, as the planetarium’s Web site cautions, the subject matter and darkness may be suited for older children. The planetarium also offers field trips and summer camps; a complete program schedule is available on the facility’s Web site.

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

New creative venues, and expanded offerings

istorically, the downtown area — with its blocks of banks, government buildings, theaters, stores, restaurants and hotels — functioned as the center of community and life in Youngstown. However, following the collapse of the steel industry, and in the decades afterward, only traces and remnants of the downtown’s former life remained. In recent years, though, downtown Youngstown has experienced signs of renewal, thanks to emerging entertainment venues and other businesses popping up and occupying oncevacant storefronts and structures. More established, time-honored destinations have also benefited from this new flood of traffic to downtown, which is located just south of the YSU campus. In addition, a number of restaurants and bars have opened in recent years after the adoption of an entertainmentdistrict designation. Besides some of the eateries profiled below, other full-service restaurants downtown include Buffalo Wild Wings, Cafe Cimmento, Coyacan, Inner Circle Pizza, Jorgine’s Delicatessen, the MVR, the Rosetta Stone and University Pizzeria. ◆ Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St.; 330-7436560. Web site: www.myspace.com/cedarslounge. Staging original music for nearly four decades, Cedars Lounge is a downtown institution that has been family owned and operated since its inception. The venue offers an outdoor patio and a diverse selection of entertainment, from live musical acts of all genres, to Swing Night on Thursdays, to art and music festivals. ◆ Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St.; 330-746-5600. Web site: www.covellicentre.com. Since opening in 2005, the 169,000-square-foot Covelli Centre hosts a variety of first-rate events and entertainment, including circuses, concerts, family shows, sporting events, outdoor movie nights and more. ◆ DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St.; 330-744-0264. Web site: www. youngstownsymphony.com. The DeYor Performing Arts Center encompasses several venues: Edward W. Powers Auditorium, a historic, opulent cinema house and home of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra; Ford Family Recital Hall in the Eleanor Beecher Flad Pavilion, an intimate hall for live orchestral music, musical ensembles and choral performances; Adler Art Academy; YSU’s SMARTS (Students Motivated by the Arts) Program; and Overture, a location for sophisticated dining with food prepared by Chef Jeffrey Chrystal. The restaurant is open for lunch Mon-

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Wick Avenue’s Butler Institute (above) specializes in American art, while the nearby McDonough Museum of Art focuses on contemporary works. day-Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and also before and after all performances at DeYor. ◆ Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St.; 330-744-7683. Website: www.lemongrovecafe.com. Most days (and nights) of the week, the Lemon Grove Cafe hosts a diverse assortment of events and entertainment. From movie nights, to discussion series, to karaoke, to art displays, to countless genres of live music, the Lemon Grove Cafe functions as a center of culture (and also food and drink) downtown. The kitchen serves food supplied by local and organic sources, while the bar features an ever-changing selection of local, import and craft beer. Additionally, a variety of coffee drinks — made using organic and Fair Trade coffee roasted weekly in Cleveland — are available. The Lemon Grove is open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-4 a.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 a.m. ◆ Mahoning County Courthouse, 120 Market St. The Mahoning County Courthouse — completed in 1910, modernized in the 1950s and restored in the mid-1980s and early-1990s — houses several resources, including county birth, death, marriage, divorce and land records, that may be helpful to amateur and professional genealogists. The courthouse is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and is closed all legal holidays. ◆ Mahoning Valley History Center, 325 W. Federal St.; 330-743-2589. Web site: www.mahoninghistory.org. The Mahoning Valley Historical Society plans to adaptively reuse the Burt Building — constructed between 1917-1919 and remodeled in 1921 by inventor of the Good Humor Bar, Harry B. Burt — to house the new Mahoning Valley History Center. The building, which was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places, offers 22,100 square feet of space that will be used as galleries for permanent and changing exhibits, an archival library and public reading room, education space, administrative offices, a museum store and more. While a majority of the first floor will consist of the relocated Mahoning Valley experience exhibit, the second-floor ballroom will be restored as such and will be the setting of both public and historical society events. The total campaign goal is $6 million; almost 70 percent has been allocated. Although completion of the history center depends on the campaign’s pace, the museum will likely open in late-2011 or early-2012.

◆ Oakland Center for the Arts/Ballet Western Reserve, 220 W. Boardman St.; 330746-0404. Web site: theoaklandstage.blogspot. com.; Ballet Western Reserve, 218 W. Boardman St.; 330-744-1934. Web site: www.balletwesternreserve.org. The Oakland Center for the Arts, founded in 1986 as a resource center for local artists of all varieties, functions as a community theater and art gallery. The Oakland is dedicated to providing alternative entertainment in music, theater, visual art, literature and dance. Originally housed in a structure built for the Oakland automobile next to Star Supply Bargain Outlet on Mahoning Avenue, the Oakland ultimately moved to the former Elks Building downtown, which it shares with the Ballet Western Reserve; the building is known as

the Morley Center for the Arts. The Ballet Western Reserve is a non-profit organization that provides training for aspiring dancers of all ages.

◆ “OH WOW!” The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology, 17 Central Square; 330-744-5914. Web site: www.valleykids.org. Set to open in September, “OH WOW!” The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology will feature two floors of interactive, high-tech and professionally crafted exhibits. The Center, formerly known as the Children’s Museum of the Valley and located on East Boardman Street, will now be housed in the historic McCrory Building. Annual memberships are available; they will become effective once the Center opens. Call for more information. ◆ SMARTS Center, 258 W. Federal St.; 330941-2787. Web site: www.fpa.ysu.edu/smarts. The SMARTS (Students Motivated by the Arts) Center, a YSU facility located in the DeYor Performing Arts Center, houses a public gallery, a visual arts classroom, private practice rooms, music ensemble rooms, a dance workshop area, administrative offices and a gift shop featuring one-of-a-kind and handmade items. The two-story, brick-walled space is the central location for the SMARTS program, an artseducation partnership through the Youngstown State University College of Fine and Performing Arts, the Beeghly College of Education, Youngstown City Schools and community arts organizations; SMARTS participants are exposed to music, dance, visual arts, creative writing and theater programs. The gallery is open Tuesday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and also by appointment. ◆ Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor, 151 W. Wood St.; 330-743-5934. Using a combination of artifacts, photographs, videos and other tools, the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor, more commonly known as the steel museum, tells the story of the industry that dominated the Mahoning Valley for most of the 20th century. The museum, which opened in 1992 in a building designed by architect Michael Graves, features life-size reproductions of workers’ locker rooms and company-built worker housing, models of the plants and more. The museum is managed by YSU, specifically YSU’s Center for Applied History; YSU is responsible for day-to-day operations of the museum.

MAHONING AVENUE DISTRICT

Funky, freestyle, breaking new ground

n lower Mahoning Avenue, between the Mahoning Avenue and Spring Commons bridges, is a creative section of the city known as the Mahoning Commons. On this stretch of street directly adjacent to the downtown, the arts have taken center stage. From art organizations like the Artists of the Mahoning Commons and the Artists of the Rust Belt, to independent small businesses like the Rust Belt

WWW.METROMONTHLY.NET 15 Brewing Company and Star Supply Bargain Outlet, to theater companies like Easy Street Productions and the Victorian Players, this portion of Mahoning Avenue has become a hub for DIY art and culture. ◆ Calvin Center Idea Incubator, 755 Mahoning Ave. Earlier this year, a turn-of-thecentury, red-brick former public school building found a new purpose as a local arts venue. Aside from being the home of the Rust Belt Theater Company and the Artists of the Rust Belt, the Calvin Center welcomes all types of art, including live music, artists and theater. The structure features an open gymnasium with a balcony, large stage and no fixed seating. ◆ Easy Street Productions, 865 Mahoning Ave.; 330-743-8555. Founded 20-something years ago and housed in the Uptown Theater, Easy Street Productions is now centered in a building near the squiggly yellow industrial tubing of Star Supply Bargain Outlet. Today, after outgrowing its first location, Easy Street stages both well-known and original productions primarily in Powers and Stambaugh auditoriums. The local professional stock theater company has become known for its Christmas spectacular,“Miracle on Easy Street,” which features more than 100 local performers, and its performances of favorites like “Annie,” “Hello, Dolly” and “The Music Man.” ◆ Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave.; 330-740-7116. Web site: www.millcreekmetroparks.com. Open from dawn to dusk, Fellows Riverside Gardens is a 6-acre garden complex that includes a bevy of annual and perennial flowers, a rose garden with 1,300 individual rose bushes, a reflecting pool and fountain, a gazebo and flagstone terraces overlooking Youngstown and Lake Glacier. The 25,000-square-foot D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., features a library, observation area, gift shop, art gallery, auditorium, cafe and changing exhibits. ◆ Rust Belt Brewing Company, 530 Mahoning Ave., Suite A; 330-318-9563. Web site: www.rustybrew.blogspot.com. Centered in the early-20th century B&O railroad station, the Rust Belt Brewing Company produces several brews made with unfiltered Youngstown tap water, including Coke Oven Stout, Old Man Hopper’s IPA and Rusted River Irish Red. The brewery offers tours and tastings and is open on Saturdays from noon-5 p.m. The Boxcar Lounge is open Thursday-Saturday from 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Scheduled for the rest of the year are summer bike nights, karaoke, art and music festivals, a rib burn off, a chili cook off and an Oktoberfest. ◆ Star Supply Bargain Outlet, 875 Mahoning Ave.; 330-746-2969. Web site: www. starsbars.com. A presence in the Mahoning Valley for more than 40 years, Star Supply is a longtime supporter of the arts and a mecca for bargain hunters. This closeout store, complete with distinctive signs and decor both inside and out, sells a variety of constantly changing closeout items — for home, industry, farm, artistic or recreational purposes — purchased from regional manufacturers and businesses. ◆ The Victorian Players, 702 Mahoning Ave.; 330-746-5455. Web site: victorianplayers. org. Known as the “Little Theater off Spring Commons,” the Victorian Players offer family-oriented community theater in a small, intimate theater venue: an 1890s-era church, complete with stained glass windows and seating for 125. In the past, the Victorian Players have performed “A Tale of Two Cities,” “Anne of Green Gables,” “Jane Eyre,” “On Golden Pond” and “Our Town,” among many others. All play selections shun obscenity, hard profanity and on-stage violence; the Victorian Players instead favor Victorian values and ideals, such as the victory of good over evil. Tickets for adults are $10, while seniors and students are admitted for $8. Season tickets are also available. Additionally, the Victorian Players seek actors; stage crew; costumers; volunteers to work with props, makeup, sets and sound; ticket takers; raffle ticket sellers and refreshment sellers. ◆ Ward Bakery Building, 1024 Mahoning Ave. Web site: amcyoungstown.blogspot.org. The historic Ward Bakery Building, home to the Artists of the Mahoning Commons and more than 30 artists, frequently offers open studios and art sales for browsing, demonstrations and shopping. The warehouse accommodates a variety of artistic mediums, including painting, jewelry, sculpture, fiber art, photography, drawing and woodworking.

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eptember marks 45 years since WKTL-90.7 FM, owned and operated by Struthers City Schools, first began broadcasting a signal of 12,000 watts (and a variety of student- and community-run programming) throughout the Mahoning Valley from the high school field house. But only recently have area listeners been able to hear artists like The Dave Matthews Band, Devo, Jack Johnson, John Mayer and Vampire Weekend streaming over the airwaves from a station known primarily for its oldies tunes, polka programs and ethnic hours. Beginning in January, WKTL began broadcasting an Internet feed from a commercial-free, adult album alternative (or triple-A) format radio station based in Akron — WAPS-91.3 FM (also known as The Summit) — when students and others weren’t on the air, mostly during evenings and weekends. Then, on the first day of summer vacation in early June, the WAPS stream made the transition to 24 hours a day, six days a week. When school resumes in late August, so will WKTL’s regular schedule, albeit with limited hours. Instead of 8:15 a.m.-6:45 p.m., students will operate the station until 3 p.m. on school days, said Struthers Superintendent Robert Rostan. And, after this academic year, student programming will cease altogether. The resulting hours of empty airtime will likely be filled with the WAPS feed, except for Saturday’s ethnic programming. “The radio class [sizes] are dwindling,” Rostan said. “Students just aren’t taking radio anymore. Teenagers don’t listen to radio as much anymore. It’s the nature of where radio is going.” At one time, Struthers High School students struggled to reserve spots in the popular (and crowded) radio classes. Now, it’s challenging to find enough students to participate and fill a minimal amount of airtime. Student interest has diminished every year, Rostan said, but it isn’t the only problem. Such high school vocational radio programs just aren’t as viable or relevant as they once were. “The intent was to give kids the experience and the skill base to go out into the world and get jobs in radio,” Rostan said. “But radio programs have become computerized and formatted.” The number of state-mandated high school classes has also increased, causing less flexibility in students’ schedules and, therefore, less time for electives, including vocational radio, Rostan said. Additionally, Thomas Krestel, the radio instructor at Struthers, will retire at the end of the 2010-2011 school year.

Artists like Jack Johnson can now be heard locally on WKTL, due to a partnership with Akron-based WAPS-FM.

“The radio class [sizes] are dwindling. Students just aren’t taking radio anymore. Teenagers don’t listen to radio as much anymore. It’s the nature of where radio is going.” – Robert Rostan, Struthers superintendent

WAPS General Manager Tommy Bruno approached Struthers City Schools last year about simulcasting WAPS programming when WKTL wasn’t on the air. At that time, Bruno said, the necessary technologies had been developed and tested. The agreement has no set end date and didn’t cost the school district anything. “All they have to do is flip a switch and put us on. It’s very streamlined. When they’re off-air, we’re on-air,” Bruno said. “We filled a void in programming, and it’s a nice fit. We wanted to share our product with Youngstown. We’re about Akron and Canton, and we hope we’re embraced by the Youngstown community as well.” Like WKTL, WAPS — once owned by the Akron public schools — received its license along with several other Ohio

schools as part of a radio learning project. About a decade ago, the nonprofit WAPS switched to its current format, which, as Bruno said, said “fills the niche below 92 on the dial.” WAPS plays several genres of new and old music, including rock, pop, acoustic, folk, reggae and local, and hosts specialty international and foreign language programs on Sundays. The station also features professional disc jockeys and is funded by support from members, along with local and regional businesses and organizations. “It’s a unique environment,” Bruno said. “[We play] music for people who still really love music.” Rostan said the partnership is “a positive thing for the school district and community,” and that interest in the station and its programming is growing, though slowly. “It really is a different format that anything else you’re hearing in the Youngstown market,” Rostan said. “The station’s there; it’s available. This is something different to listen to, other than the conglomerates and canned programming. There’s a fresh sound here.”

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n 1993, the Food and Drug Administration proposed new regulations for sunscreens. Significant delays have occurred as the FDA wrestled with changing science, the finer points of testing and labeling requirements and a flood of public comments. New rules were scheduled to go into effect in May, but the FDA postponed the target date to October. Here are a few of the proposed changes:

Companies would test and rank UVA protection, not just UVB. The invisible

ultraviolet light that affects the skin is divided into two categories, ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B. UVB is the main cause of sunburn and the more carcinogenic of the two, although both contribute to skin cancer. UVA, which moves at a longer wavelength and is more penetrating, is responsible for tanning and contributes to skin aging. Many sunscreens on the market promise “broad spectrum” protection against both UVA and UVB, but the manufacturers can use whatever tests they want to back up that claim. Under the new rules, sunscreens would be required to undergo two types of assessments of their UVA-blocking power: a test of the sunscreen itself and another one that compares how fast skin tans with and without the product on. There would be no SPF-like rating. Instead, sunscreens would be ranked as providing low, medium, high or highest UVA protection, with corresponding stars (one for low, two for medium and so on). Sunscreens won’t be required to block UVA, but the label would have to say “No UVA protection” if the product didn’t. SPF tops out at 50+. The sun protection factor is a comparison between the time it takes the skin to turn red with and without sunscreen. The number is calculated like this: if a person normally experiences the onset of redness on unprotected skin after 10 minutes of exposure, an SPF-15 sunscreen would provide protection for 150 minutes. Several years ago the FDA said the data it had received supported SPFs up to 50, so it proposed a cap of 50+. That cap may go up in the final rules. Originally the agency was going to draw the line at 30+. SPF gets a new name. The term “sun protection factor” is misleading because it’s a measure only of sunburn and UVB protection, not protection against the entire UV spectrum. The proposed rules acknowledge the misnomer and would change the name to sunburn protection factor. UVA and UVB get equal billing. The FDA is proposing to require that the

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Under the new rules, sunscreens would be required to undergo two types of assessments of their UVAblocking power: a test of the sunscreen itself and another one that compares how fast skin tans with and without the product on. sunscreen label have a statement that mentions the importance of both UVA and UVB protection. In addition to the SPF number, UVB protection will be described as low, medium, high and highest, so it matches the new UVA rating system. The agency is also proposing that the information about UVA and UVB be printed in the same font and type size. Generous and liberal use still encouraged. Most people use less than half the

amount of the sunscreen required to get the SPF protection on the label. So far, the FDA has rejected suggestions that would change SPF testing so it would reflect more realistic amounts of sunscreen. Another suggestion was to have the label on the bottle spell out quantities per application. But under the rules as proposed, the label would continue to say that sunscreen should be applied “liberally” or “generously” before sun exposure. Reapplication emphasized. Even a fair-

ly weak sunscreen can provide protection in intense sunlight if it’s reapplied often. The new rules would tighten up the reapplication language. The label on many sunscreens would suggest reapplying sunscreen at least every two hours and after swimming, sweating or drying off with a towel. Consumers get a new warning. The FDA wants to get rid of an optional “sun alert” and replace it with a mandatory one that will be labeled as a warning. This is the proposed wording: “UV exposure from the sun increases the risk of skin cancer, premature aging and other skin damage. It is important to decrease UV exposure by limiting time in the sun, wearing protective clothing and using a sunscreen.” No skin aging or skin cancer claims allowed. Despite the new warning, sun-

screen makers would not be allowed to claim their products reduce skin aging or prevent skin cancer. As of this writing, the FDA had taken the position that such claims would be misleading because of the lack of data showing that sunscreen alone prevents skin aging or cancer. The agency has also said prevention of sunburn or certain kinds of cellular damage can’t be extrapolated to prevention of skin cancer.

he Consortium of Food Allergy Research (CoFAR), established in 2005, will be funded for five more years due to a five-year, $29.9 million grant. CoFAR will continue to foster new approaches to prevent and treat food allergies and also expand in scope to include research on the genetic causes underlying food allergy and studies of food allergy-associated eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (EGIDs). Funding for CoFAR is provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, components of the National Institutes of Health. “Food allergies are difficult to manage because even when one strictly avoids allergenic foods, people with food allergies are still at risk of potentially life-threatening accidental exposures,” says NIAID Director Anthony S. Fauci. “We need to find better ways to treat and prevent food allergy and improve the quality of life of those with the disease.” Food allergy occurs in an estimated 5 percent of children and 4 percent of adults in the United States. The hallmark of this disorder is production of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies in response to a specific food. Once IgE antibody is made, further exposure to the food triggers an allergic response. Symptoms of food allergy can range from hives or stomach cramps to swelling of the larynx, fainting from low blood pressure or anaphylaxis, a lifethreatening allergic response to food. EGIDs are a group of recently recognized allergic diseases that also are associated with production of IgE antibodies as well as other immune responses to food. The most common EGID is eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), which is characterized by inflammation and accumulation of eosinophils, a subset of immune cells, in the esophagus. The primary symptoms of EoE in children include nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain after eating, while in adults, the primary symptom is difficulty swallowing. “Key research on eosinophils has confirmed the important role they play in inflammatory diseases of the upper GI tract,” says Griffin P. Rodgers, director of NIDDK, co-sponsor of CoFAR. “We hope that the new genetic studies involving EGIDs will help researchers identify and develop novel treatments.” The causes of food allergy and EGIDs are unknown. Although these diseases seem to have a genetic component, the genes responsible have yet to be identified. Additionally, some people outgrow their childhood allergies, whereas others develop new ones. When NIAID established CoFAR in SEE FOOD ALLERGIES, PAGE 19

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2005 with five clinical sites, the goal was to help improve understanding of why food allergy develops and how can it be treated or prevented. During this first phase, CoFAR investigators initiated three clinical trials. One clinical trial is testing if drops containing gradually increasing amounts of peanut protein, given under the tongue, can effectively treat people with peanut allergy. The second trial is evaluating gradually increasing doses of a modified peanut protein, given in a suppository, to treat peanut allergy. In the third clinical trial, volunteers receive egg protein by mouth in gradually increasing doses to treat egg allergy. CoFAR investigators also initiated an observational study to determine what factors correlate with their allergy continuing or resolving. The study also aims to determine what factors correlate with developing or not developing a new allergy to peanuts. The study has enrolled more than 500 infants, ages 3-15 months, with known egg or milk allergy. All of these studies will continue under the new initiative. In addition, CoFAR will add a new clinical trial to treat peanut allergy, using peanut protein that will be applied on the skin. As part of the program expansion, there will be two new research sites looking for genes associated with food allergy and three consulting sites conducting studies to understand EoE. “We are pleased to continue our support of CoFAR, NIAID’s major program dedicated to exploring the causes of food allergy and developing new treatment and prevention strategies,” says Daniel Rotrosen, director of the Division of Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation at NIAID. “By expanding CoFAR’s research goals to include studies of the genetic components of food allergy and broadening the research to include food allergy-associated diseases like EoE, we expect that its work will continue to increase our understanding of how food elicits an allergic reaction in certain people.” Two principal investigators will receive funding under the new CoFAR grant: Hugh Sampson of Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City and Xiaobin Wang of Children’s Memorial Research Center, Chicago. The five original CoFAR clinical sites — located at Mount Sinai Medical Center; Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.; Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore; National Jewish Health, Denver; and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock — will be led by Sampson and continue to receive support under the new grant. Joining this group will be the investigators conducting the EGID studies at Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center Hospital, University of Colorado Denver and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Wang will lead the CoFAR genetics studies, which will include investigators at Boston University. The EMMES Corp. in Rockville, Md., will be the statistical and clinical coordinating center for CoFAR. Donald Stablein is the principal investigator.

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uly marked the beginning of midsummer, with lots of wine-tasting activities kicking in. Last month, I was invited to the Edward J. DeBartolo

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fundraising dinner at Leo’s Ristorante in Howland. Bennett Lane Winery, FerrariCarano Vineyards, and Ahnfeldt Winery of Napa Valley were pouring their wines for the eager crowd. Ferrari-Carano’s regional manager Bob Leja started me off with their 2007 Tre Terre Russian River Chardonnay. This was definitely Russian River Chard at its finest. Ripe citrus flavors followed by a supple Burgundianstyle finish made this a great match for Leo’s delicious appetizer selections. My next wine sampling took me to the Bennett Lane table. Here, I was offered a glass of their Maximus 2009 White Feasting Wine from Napa Valley. This interesting blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat (two percent) features supple citrus and gooseberry flavors followed by a floral spice-tinged (Muscat) finish that is very appealing. Leo’s vast selection of imported cheeses and fruit was a natural choice for this outstanding white wine. The 2005 Ahnfeldt Napa Valley Merlot was my final pick. If you are a fan of great Napa Merlot, this lush blend of 89 percent Hardman Vineyard Merlot and 11 percent Cabernet Sauvignon will make you sit up and pay attention. Bold ripe black cherry flavors and a round crisp finish set this Merlot apart from the rest of the pack. I kept coming back for more, and once you try it, so will you. Bruce Ahnfeldt’s wines are new to our area, but ask your local wine shop about them, and they will gladly get them for you. Thanks to the evening’s hosts John and Denise York as well as the Leo’s staff for a chance to sample some very interesting and delicious wines, while benefiting a great cause. My next destination was Alberini’s Restaurant in Niles for a tasting sponsored by Mike Lapmardo of Charlie’s Premier Wines of Howland. The special format of this tasting gave attendees a chance to sample exclusive wines and order a fine meal from Alberini’s great menu. The 2006 Fiddlehead Pinot Noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley was my first pick of the evening. Bright yet round red fruit flavors made this Cote du Beaunestyle Pinot a real standout. If you’re a fan of supple creamy Pinots, this should be a sure choice for your next special occasion. My next pick was the 2003 Valchiaro Merlot from Italy’s Friuli region. Cool-

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wine guy By John Webster climate dark cherry and spice flavors made this supple Merlot a real treat with the tasty chicken from Alberini’s kitchen. The 2006 Cigliuti Serraboella Barbera d’Alba from the Piedmont region of Italy was my final pick. Lush dark fruit flavors and a smoky licorice-tinged finish set this wine apart from the rest. Thanks to Lapmardo as well as Chookie Alberini and his excellent Alberini’s staff for a memorable evening. The Mahoning Valley Wine and Food Lovers’ Club first tasting for July was held at Shakers Bar and Grille’s fabulous outdoor patio. Owner Dan Crump had his outdoor grill fired up and filled with delicious barbecued chickens and racks of ribs for the more than 50 attendees who came to sample a selection of 10 different Ohiomade wines. Ferrante’s 2007 Vidal Blanc seemed to please everyone with its slightly off-dry citrus flavors and appealing smoky finish. It was a fine match to Shakers’ scrump-

Bruce Ahnfeldt’s Napa Valley wines are new to the Mahoning Valley market , but ask your local wine shop about them, and they will gladly get them for you. tious shrimp kabobs. For someone seeking a drier-style wine, the Ferrante 2008 Signature Chardonnay with its supple creamy finish or the Wolf Creek Vineyards’ Chardonnay with its crisp Chablis style would be hard to beat. Shakers’ grilled chicken and their fruit kabobs were fine matches for these classic Chardonnays. For the rib lovers in the crowd, the Ferrante 2006 Cabernet Franc from the Grand River Valley of Ashtabula was a natural choice. The silky plush fruit flavors of this red were a fine companion for the rich savory ribs. A surprise hit of the gathering was the Mantey Vineyards’ Blackberry fruit wine served in a tall tumbler filled with a touch of soda and a twist of lemon. Crump and his great staff should be complimented for a job well done in showcasing Ohio’s emerging fine wine selections. Our club’s next stop was a return visit to Station Square Ristorante in Liberty. Once

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again, they proved to be perfect hosts to our club members. The first wine presented was the Podere del Giuggiolo 2008 Toscano Bianco IGT from Italy. A juicy blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc (Bianco in Italy), it was just the answer for the patrons ordering the Chilean sea bass drenched in a creamy pink crab sauce. Joseph Drouhin’s 2008 St. Veran from Burgundy, France was next in line for the club’s approval. Crisp Chardonnay fruit flavors and a toasty finish were a fine match for the Drunken Fettuccine’s Parmesan cream sauce over shrimp and jumbo scallops. Our first red offering was the 2006 Chateau Bonnet from the region of Entre-Deux-Mers (Bordeaux, France). A textbook blend of 50 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 50 percent Merlot, it exudes ripe cherry and berry flavors that lead to a subtle, spice-tinged finish. The charred ribeye seemed to be the entrée of choice for this inexpensive French red. The Peirano Estate Vineyards’ 2008 Immortal Zin from Lodi, Calif. was our fourth wine choice. Coming from ungrafted old vines, this Zin developed deep lush dark berry fruit flavors that made it a natural choice for the grassfed Italian porterhouse drenched in wild mushrooms. This tasty red was our most popular wine at the tasting. Our final wine was the Malvasia di Casteln uovo Don Bosco DOC from the Piedmont region of Italy. Truly dessert by itself, this reddish pink sparkler features upfront berry fruit flavors and a crisp tangy finish that just screams for chocolate. A club member’s birthday cake was just the answer. Once again, many thanks to the crew at Station Square for a perfect dinner experience for our selection of wines. My final sit-down wine dinner took me to the Springfield Grille for their monthly wine dinner featuring Chateau St. Jean Winery of Sonoma County. Chef Nick Mileto started us off with a pineapple-peanut-shrimp vegetable roll with blood orange dipping sauce. This tasty entrée was paired to Chateau St. Jean’s 2008 Fumee Blanc. Partially barrel fermented, this Sauvignon Blanc presented bright citrus flavors followed by a supple flint-tinged finish that went nicely with the spicy blood orange sauce. St. Jean’s delicious 2008 Sonoma Chardonnay was paired to a HawaiSEE THE WINE GUY, PAGE 22

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ian Poky Tuna Tower (stacked marinated tuna thinly sliced, combined with sticky rice) for course number two. St. Jean’s multi-vineyard blend (some of California’s finest) stood up very well to the vinegarglazed tuna and rice tower. The textured fruit and crisp finish of this Chardonnay would also work well with dishes having creamy sauces. The salad course, consisting of arugula and beets drenched in a pistachio balsamic honey vinaigrette, was served with St. Jean’s fabulous 2006 Merlot. The upfront berry and mocha-tinged flavors were a perfect backdrop to this signature salad. St. Jean’s 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon was served with a slow-cooked St. Louis beef brisket with a poblano pepper stuffed with white beans and Asiago cheese for course number four. This tour de force entrée was fabulous with the St. Jean Cabernet. A bold blend of 91 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 2 percent Cabernet Franc, 6 percent Petite Sirah, and 1 percent Syrah, it was more than enough for the tasty beef brisket. For a change of pace, the dessert course featuring a lattice-top cashew and fig dark chocolate tart was paired to Nutty Irishman Coffee. This Bailey’s- and Frangelicalaced coffee topped with whipped cream was a perfect conclusion to a fine dinner party provided by the Springfield staff. My first store tasting took me to Charlie’s Premier Wines of Howland for their biweekly Saturday taste. The first wine I sampled was the 2008 Botani Moscatel Seco from Malaga, Spain. This Jorge Ordonez selection is bone dry with exotic fruit flavors and a finish lush with the scent of tamarind oranges and spring flowers. If you are looking for something different than cookie-cutter Chardonnays, this is the wine for you. My next pick was the 2004 Italo Cescon Raboso from Piave, Italy. Structured dark red fruit flavors and a firm finish will make this scarce indigenous red a good candidate for aging. Grilled meats and simmering stews would make fine matches for this hearty red. If you’re looking for an inexpensive Italian Barbera, try the new-to-the-area Veglio 2006 Barbera d’Alba DOC. Medium red in color, with soft, pliant flavors, this easydrinking red should make everyone happy. My last pick was the 2006 Tiera Zinfandel from Sonoma County. This perfumed Bordeaux-style Zin is just the answer for someone looking for a subtle crisp style of Zin that seems to be getting harder to find now. Try it with teriyaki-glazed salmon for a real treat. My next stop took me to Wine Styles of Howland for their weekly wine taste. Two distinct Zinfandels really stood out. One was from south of Italy, and one was from Lodi, Calif. The Masserie Pisari 2008 Primitivo Salento Rosso IGT produced lush but defined berry fruit flavors and a structured finish that went on forever. I

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For summer cookouts, a great substitute for Zinfandel would be the Tarima 2009 Monastrell from Jumilla, Spain. With no oak aging, this medium- to full-bodied red reveals lush blueberries and plum flavors and a structured finish that would complement meals hot off the grill. found this California-style Italian red to be a great counterpoint to the wine I tried its American cousin next, the 2007 Lucky Star Zinfandel from Lodi. Bold layers of juicy blackberries and a spicy toast-tinged finish set this red apart from its Italian cousin, but you will certainly notice the similarities, since Primitivo is genetically identical to the Zinfandel grape. Try them side by side for a real treat. My next tasting took me to Michael Charles Premier Wines on Elm Road for their second Saturday wine gathering. My first pick was the 2008 Columbia Crest Horse Heaven Hills Chardonnay. Fullbodied with rich citrusy flavors, this coolclimate Chardonnay is very Burgundian in style, but not in price. Try it with tilapia in a creamy butter sauce for a real treat. For a red pick, I chose the 2008 Heartland Stickleback Red from South Australia. This unusual blend of 61 percent Shiraz, 20 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 14 percent Dolcetta, and 5 percent Lagrein is wonderful to sample over a period of time. Very floral with complex aromas coming in and out of play, this is a wine for those looking for something different. At Boardman’s Vintage Estate Wine and Beer’s third Saturday tasting, I tried an unusual white. The 2007 Murfatiar Muscat Ottonel ($9.99) from Romania featured a deep golden color and an incredible floral nose with hints of ripe melon and peaches on the palate. Muscat Ottonel is somewhat rare on the market today, and this Romanian addition is a fine example. For summer cookouts, a great substitute for Zinfandel would be the Tarima 2009 Monastrell from Jumilla, Spain. With no oak aging, this medium- to full-bodied red reveals lush blueberries and plum flavors and a structured finish that would complement meals hot off the grill. Upcoming tastings include Wine Styles, every Thursday and Friday; Charlie’s Premier Wines of Howland, biweekly Saturday tastings, Vintage Estate, third Saturday tasting; Michael Charles Premier Wines on Elm Road, second Saturday tasting. Springfield Grille will hold their monthly wine dinner on Tuesday, Aug. 24. Watch for e-mails from the Mahoning Valley Wine and Food Lovers Club for our next event, and contact Brian Fry at brianfrywineguy@juno.com to be added to the e-mail list. I look forward to seeing you at wine events around the Valley. If you have a wine event you would like listed in this column, please send your information to thewineguy@metromonthly.net.

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A burger from the Steel Trolley Diner

Steel Trolley Diner serves up award-winning burgers BY ANTHONY M. FUDA SPECIAL TO THE METRO MONTHLY

he Mahoning Valley Burger Review Board (MVBRB) celebrated its oneyear anniversary by traveling down Route 11 to rate some award-winning burgers at the historic Steel Trolley Diner in Lisbon. The diner, built in 1954, was one of the last produced by the Jerry O’Mahoney Company, once one of the largest diner manufacturers in the United States. It operated for 24 years in Salem as Aldom’s Diner before ending up in Lisbon in 1979. The STD, as it is known, has been open continuously ever since and is one of the last surviving original diners in the nation. When we walked in to the packed trolley car, we noticed the shiny decor and were greeted with a 1950s diner atmosphere – complete with servers in poodle skirts. Patrons may sit in booths and tables or at the

counter where you can watch while cooks prepare your food. There are more than 30 burgers on the menu and you can’t go wrong. The restaurant’s National Hamburger Festival awardwinning burgers include: Marley (Jamaican jerk sauce, orange chipotle mayo, lettuce and tomato); Johnny Appleseed (grilled onions, shredded cheddar and homemade apple pie jam); Elvis (bacon, peanut butter, and banana jam and served on a buttered grilled bun); and BBQ (barbecue sauce, onions and lots of shredded cheddar cheese). In additon, there is another page-and-a-half of burgers on the menu. Burgers are brought out with the buns branded with the “STD” monogram and are complemented with an overflowing basket of original fries. You can even choose sweet potato fries, if you like. We had to try the award-winners (two of us had a Marley and one had a barbecue burger.) And we all agreed the sauces, combined with the lightly seasoned beef and fresh toppings, were mouthwatering. “The burgers are well worthy of the awards and you won’t go away hungry,” said Scott Long. “The Trolley has a great atmosphere.” The Steel Trolley Diner is open 24 hours. If you’re craving a late-night burger and some award-winning pie, then the Steel Trolley is the place for you. Our special guest (and favorite freelance writer) Sue Mellish noted that the crowd thins out a little later in the day. Enjoy the original diner atmosphere and have a great burger Rating: 4 stars. Steel Trolley Diner, 140 E. Lincolnway,

Lisbon, Ohio; 330-424-3663. Drop the Mahoning Valley a line at mvbrb@ hotmail.com and tell us where you think the best burger is.

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ome Savings Charitable Foundation awarded Second Harvest Food Bank $10,000 to fund capital improvements to its facility on Salt Springs Road. Terrie Bennett, branch sales manager of the Home Savings Kirk Road office and Second Harvest board member, visited the Food Bank in mid -July to present the check. Darlene Pavlock, executive director of the Home Savings Charitable Foundation, said the organization is proud to support Second Harvest. “We share the same belief that no one should go hungry and are dedicated to helping to build a community that makes food accessible to all people,” Pavlock said. The funds will be used to help purchase a new electric tow motor for the food bank. This new tow motor will enable donated product to be moved quickly and proficiently throughout the

warehouse for distribution to member agencies. The tow motor will also run cleaner and represent a long term costsavings on fuel. “This gift comes at a time when we are being called upon to feed more people than ever before,” said Michael Iberis, Second Harvest executive director. “We are humbled by the continued generosity of Home Savings, and we thank them again for their support.” Second Harvest Food Bank provides food to 153 hunger relief organizations in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties. These organizations include church pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, shelters for battered woman and after-school programs. In 2009, Second Harvest distributed 7.4 million pounds of food, including 2.3 million pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. Visit www. mahoningvalleysecondharvest.org for more information.

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NEXT DEADLINE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 15. SUNDAY 1 Buried in the Sand, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Find the hidden treasure and get a hand stamp or a sticker. For children of all ages. The program is held during library hours through August. TNR, Cats are People Too and Friends for Paws Fundraiser, Ponderosa Steakhouse, Elm Road, Warren; for more information call TNR of Warren at 330-3308166, CAPT at 330-847-6134 or Friends for Paws at 330-652-7160. Dine at Ponderosa Steakhouse anytime during August and tell the cashier you would like to support the animals. Ten percent of your bill will be donated to help the charities. There will also be featured events Aug. 7, 14, and 21. Call for more information. Fundraiser for Youngstown Four-Legged Friends, T.G.I. Friday’s, State Route 224, Boardman; for more information visit twitter.com/EatAtTGIFRidays or facebook.com/EatAtTGIFridays or BistroGroup.com. T.G.I. Friday’s is collecting nonperishable pet food, toys, treats, and accessories and awarding each donor with a coupon for a free appetizer to use that day. Donations will be accepted through Aug. 31. Guess ‘N’ Go: Buried Treasure, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330-792-6982. Children of all ages can guess what is buried in the jar. The contest is held during library hours through August. Guess ‘N’ Go: Do You Know? Public Library, Canfield Branch, 43 W. Main St., Canfield; 330-533-5631; Sebring Branch, 195 W. Ohio Ave., Sebring; 330-938-6119.. Guess the correct number of items for a chance to win a prize. For kids of all ages. The program is held through August. Northeast Ohio Labrador Retriever Rescue’s Summer Food Drive, various drop off locations include First Federated Church on Mahoning Avenue and Gem-Young Insurance on State Route 45 in North Jackson. Help the homeless dogs by donating food and other supplies at any drop-off location. Anyone that donates will be eligible to win a gift basket. Donations will be accepted through Sept. 1, which is when the winner of the basket will be decided. Supplies needed include food, treats, toys, blankets, towels, and laundry detergent. For additional information call 330-5382215 or e-mail dcpress@cboss.com. A Raft of Crafts, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Make a craft during library hours. For kids of all ages. Program is held during library hours through August. St. Patrick Parish Festival, 357 N. Main St., Hubbard. The festival is held through Aug. 3. St. Rose de Lima Parish Festival, 394 Tenney Ave., Campbell. An annual festival that features Spanish foods, live entertainment, a talent contest, children’s activities, games, and more. The fest is held through Aug. 2.

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available seven days a week. Signups will be held each Sunday. 1-4 p.m. Mushroom Mania, Columbiana County Park District, 130 Maple St., Lisbon; 330-424-9078. This program features a search for wild mushrooms in the park and a program on various types of mushrooms native to our area. Visit www.ohiomushroom.org for more information. 1-2 p.m. Monthly: John Stark Edwards Home Viewing, 303 Monroe St., N.W., Warren; for more information call the Trumbull County Historical Society at 330-3944653. The museum is open the first Sunday of the month. 2-5 p.m. Open House: Upton House, Harriet Taylor Upton, 308 Monroe, N.W., Warren; 330-399-7911 or 330-538-3182 or visit www.uptonhouse.org.Take a look at the recent collection of wedding gowns. 2-5 p.m. Free. Monthly: Ward-Thomas House Tours, 503 Brown St., Niles; 330-544-2143. Volunteer guides from the Niles Historical Society will be on hand to answer questions from visitors. The house, built in 1862, is a stately mansion in the Italianate style of architecture. Tours run the first Sunday of the month. 2-5 p.m. Bluegrass Concert, Columbiana County Park District, 130 Maple St., Lisbon; 330-424-9078. Featuring Get Out and Push. 4-6 p.m. Dancin on Sunshine Recital, Lake Milton State Park, amphitheater; for more information visit www. LakeMiltonInfo.com or call 330-654-4989. This event is for the whole family. 5-7 p.m. Free.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedars, DJ Martini. Lemon Grove, Psychic Assassins, Datus, JP and The Gilberts, Communipaw (2 a.m.), Stitch’n Bitch Knit and Crochet Circle (6 p.m.), Sunday Film Series (8 p.m.), Archeology. 10 p.m. Up a Creek, Guys Without Ties. 6:30 p.m.

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Backstreet Boys: Friday, Aug. 27 at Nautica Pavilion Trim a Tree for August, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-757-1852; Springfield Branch, 10719 Main St., Springfield; 330-542-2715; Newport Branch Library, 3730 Market, Youngstown; 330-747-6424. Decorate an ornament for the all-seasons tree. For children of all ages. The program is held during library hours. Bug Day, MetroParks Farm, 7574 Col-Canfield Road (State Route 46), Canfield; 330-533-7572. This is an event for the whole family that is devoted to insects and their relatives. There will be bug games, races, hunts, and more. Call Ford Nature Center at 330-7407107 for more information. Noon-4 p.m. Free. Museum Tour, The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology, 11 West Federal St., Downtown Youngstown; 330-744-5914. The

museum, formerly known as The Children’s Museum of the Valley, will be open during the Italian Fest for those interested in seeing the new location. Noon-4 p.m. Free. Monthly: Austin Log Cabin Tour and Open House, 3797 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-792-1129. The Austintown Historical Society hosts its open house every first Sunday. 1-4 p.m. Free. Monthly: Strock Stone House Open House, 7171 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-792-1129. The Austintown Historical Society host its monthly open house and tour every first Sunday. 1-4 p.m. Free. Weekly: New Volunteer Signup, Angels for Animals, 4750 State Route 165, Canfield; 330-549-1111, ext. 316. Animal care, office duties and other assignments are

Creation Station: Week II, Public Library, Springfield Branch, 10418 Main St., New Middletown; 330-542-2715. Make and take a craft during library hours. The program is for kids of all ages and is held through Aug. 7. Patio Pals, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-399-8807. Children ages 6-12 will learn about gardening through stories, crafts, hands on gardening, science and observation, and more. Call extension 401 to register. 11 a.m. Family Service Agency’s 4th Annual Golf Outing, Tippecanoe Country Club, 5870 Tippecanoe Road, Canfield; for more information call 330-782-5664, ext. 116 or e-mail kbarrett@familyserviceagency.com. 11:30 a.m. (registration), 1 p.m. (shotgun start), 6 p.m. (dinner). Call for costs. Blood Pressure Screening, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-7581414. Held by the American Red Cross. 12:30-3 p.m. How to Help Yourself Through Grief, Catholic Charities Regional Agency’s Office, 175 Laird Ave., N.E., Warren; 330-393-4254. Sessions are open to the public and topics include the grief process and journey, stages and emotions of grief, circumstances that affect grief, self help strategies and more. There will be another workshop Aug. 9. 1 p.m. Free. I Got Hooked on a Book, Public Library, East Branch, 6 N. Jackson St., Youngstown; 330-744-2790. Featuring a science experiment for children of all ages. 2 p.m. Pups and Pages, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-399-8807, ext. 401. Children in kindergarten through grade 6 may sign up for 15-minute sessions to read aloud to a registered therapy dog at the library. Call to register. 6-7:30 p.m. Mad Hot Monday Ballroom Boogie, Kuzman’s Dance Hall, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8521 or 330-545-8995. Featuring ballroom, Latin, swing and hustle. 6-9 p.m. Free. Opera Western Reserve Young Artists Program, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1105 Elm St., Youngstown; 330-743-3067. Several members of OWR will give a preview performance of the arias and other music from “La Traviata” to be staged Nov. 12 at Stambaugh Auditorium. There will also be an improvisation segment and chat. 6:30 p.m. (doors open), 7 p.m. (program begins). $10, $8 (students).

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Weekly: Warren Children’s Group, 5000 E. Market St., Suite 19, Warren; for more information, an interview and registration, call Kim Calhoun at the Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 800-640-5180. The group meets each Tuesday. Call for times. Tennis Camp, Mill Creek Metro Parks,Youngstown; 330702-3000. Children ages 6-12 will learn fundamentals of tennis. Call 330-740-7100 to register. The camp is held again Aug. 5. and meets both days at Yellow Creek Park. 9-11 a.m. Free. Weekly: Yoga in the Gardens, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Learn the basics of energizing yoga movements taught by Heidi Suraci. Classes meet each Tuesday and Thursday (all levels welcome on Thursdays). Call Fellows to register. 9:30-11 a.m. (beginner level on Tuesdays), 5:30-7 p.m. (intermediate level on Tuesdays). $10 each session. Coffee and Contemplation Series: Essences of Spirituality — Sabbath, Villa Maria Community Center, 1 mile east of the Ohio state line, south of State Route 422 on Evergreen Road, Villa Maria, Pa.; 724-9648920 or visit villamaria.org. The series focuses on a variety of spiritual and holistic topics. 9:30-11:30 a.m. $13.70 (program and lunch), $7 (program only). Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group, Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; for more information call the Alzheimer’s Association at 330-533-3300 or 800-272-3900. 10 a.m. Got Hooked on a Book, Public Library, Canfield Branch, 43 W. Main St., Canfield; 330-533-5631. It’s a beach party at the library with stories, games, and a craft for kids of all ages. 10 a.m. Weekly: Job Training Information, Mahoning Senior Center, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-782-0978. A representative from Senior Employment Center will be on hand every Tuesday. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lupus Support Group Meeting, Oakhill Renaissance Center, 345 Oakhill Ave., Youngstown; for more information call Patricia Phillips at the YWCA at 330746-6361. The group meets the first Tuesday of the month. Noon-2 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening, Public Library, East Branch, 6 N. Jackson St., Youngstown; 330-744-2790. Held by the “Original” Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning County. 1-2 p.m. Summer Reading Program, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-399-8807. Snacks and prizes to mark the end of the Summer Reading Program. 2 p.m. Take the Plunge, Public Library, Brownlee Woods, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown; 330-782-2512. Join Jocko the Clown for magic, mime, music, and more. For children of all ages. 2 p.m. Weekly: Watercolor Painting Class, Kinsman Free Public Library, 6420 Church St., Kinsman; 330-876-2416 or visit www.kinsmanlibrary.org. An adult class for all skill levels. Class registration is preferred. Materials are provided for beginners or participants may bring

their own. Classes meet each Tuesday. 2-4 p.m. $5 (per session). Weekly: Parent’s Group, Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland; for more information, an interview and registration, call Karen Lewis at the Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 800-6405180. The group meets each Monday. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Health and Wellness Walk, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Meet at golf course Overflow Parking lot on West Golf Drive for a 1-3 mile hike. 6 p.m. ASG, JoAnn, Etc., 7386 Market St., Boardman; for more information call Barbara Tryon at 330-7591211 or e-mail dtbsbarb@aol.com. This is a handson workshop to make fleece caps and mittens for children. 6:30 p.m. Grant Center: Proposal Writing Basics, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. This is an introductory overview of the proposal writing process. It provides basics of writing a proposal for a nonprofit organization. 6:30 p.m. Fall Vegetable Gardening, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Learn about vegetables that can be grown during the fall and winter. Call to register. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $15 (non resident), $10. Zumba Classes, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 5090 Market St., Boardman; 330-788-3200. Classes are held each Tuesday and Thursday, and Saturday. 6:45 p.m. (Tuesday and Thursday), 11 a.m. (Saturday). $8. Weekly: Canfield Community Band, Canfield High School, 100 Cardinal Drive, Canfield; for more information call 330-542-3313. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to join the group, which meets each Tuesday. 7 p.m. Music in the Park, Boardman Township Park, Maag Arts Theater, Boardman; for more information call 330-726-8105 or visit boardmanpark.com. Featuring Boardman Jazz Ensemble. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 7 p.m. Free. Weekly: Sounds of Square County, Trinity Lutheran Church, 56 N. Chestnut St., Niles; for more information call Doris at 330-544-2252 or Terry at 330-544-0242. This is a female barbershop chorus for females ages eleven and older. 7 p.m. Weekly: Dance Lessons, Judy Conti Dance Studio, Wedgewood Plaza, Austintown; 330-727-6312 or 330-788-7474. Swing, cha-cha, and waltz lessons will be featured every Tuesday and Wednesday. 7-8 p.m. or 8-9 p.m. Call for admission information. Weekly: Valley Bible Study, St. Brendan Parish, Room 103, 2800 Oakwood, Youngstown; for more information call Joan Lawson at 330-792-3875 or Jim Merhaut at 330-743-2308. The group meets each Tuesday. 7-8:30 p.m. Beginner Ballroom Classes, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 5090 Market St., Boardman; 330-788-3200. Classes are held each Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday in June. 7:30 p.m. (Tuesday), 6:45 p.m. (Friday), 12:45 p.m. (Saturday). $10. Weekly: Stephen Foster Chorus, SCOPE Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren; for more information call Jerry at 330-652-5739. If you enjoy singing you are welcome to walk in and join the chorus, which meets each Tuesday. 7:30 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedars, Live Jazz and Blues. Lemon Grove, Kinda Blue Night. 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 4 Carotid or AAA Screening, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. The screenings are for those at risk only and are by appointment. 8:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Weekly: Valley Bible Study, St. Brendan Parish, Room 103, 2800 Oakwood, Youngstown; for more information call Joan Lawson at 330-792-3875 or Jim Merhaut at 330-743-2308. The group meets each Wednesday. 9:30-11 a.m. Weekly: Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-757-1852. Developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and more for children ages 6-23 months. The program is held each Wednesday. 10 a.m. Fun Time for 4s and 5s, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Children ages 4-5 will participate in this reading program that features developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and more. 10 a.m.

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METRO MONTHLY | AUGUST 2010 Make a Splash with Us at the Library, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414.The Green Team and Youngstown Litter Control and Recycling will present this program based on the book “One Less Fish,” by Kim Michelle Toft. For children in grades pre-K-5. 10 a.m. Kinder Kritters, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Children will learn about a variety of animals through stories, crafts, rhymes, games, and hikes. The program is held again Aug. 5. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (both days). $30 (non resident), $25. I Got Hooked on a Book, Join in for stories, crafts, and more for kids in grades K-3. 11 a.m. Bi-weekly: Art Outreach Gallery’s Youth Summer Workshop Fundraiser, Applebee’s, 904 Great East Plaza, Niles; 330-394-3384 or visit artoutreach.org. Applebee’s will donate 10 percent of their sales to the program during every Wednesday and Thursday of August. 11 a.m.-close. How to Help Yourself Through Grief, Catholic Charities Regional Agency’s Office, 2401 Belmont Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-3320. Sessions are open to the public and topics include the grief process and journey, stages and emotions of grief, circumstances that affect grief, self help strategies and more. There will be another workshop Aug. 11. Noon. Free. Weekly: T’ai Chi in the Gardens, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Ease stress and improve health using warm-ups, breathing exercises and selected movements from T’ai Chi. Class is held each Wednesday. Noon-1 p.m. $10. 10 Minute Chair Massage, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. No appointment necessary. Noon-2 p.m. Bi-Monthly: Widowers Group, Bereavement Resource Center, 3736 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; for more information call Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 1-800-640-5180. The group meets the first and third Wednesday. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Summer Reading Program Party, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-399-8807, ext. 401. Games, crafts, snacks, and more for children ages 3-12. Call to register. 2 p.m. On the Terrace at 5, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. View the surroundings and hear music by FireSign. For a cost, participants can get appetizers accompanied by a glass or two of beer or wine. 5-7 p.m. $15 (food and drink). Weekly: Mixed Grievers’ Group, Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland; for more information, an interview and registration, call Karen Lewis at the Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 800-6405180. The group meets each Wednesday1. 5:30--7:30 p.m. Warriors Inc. Chess Club, Warriors Inc., 2733 Market St., Youngstown; 330-783-3276. Anyone who wants to learn chess, help, or just play may come. The group is for those ages 12 and older, and it meets each Wednesday. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monthly: Family Financial Education Services, Family Service Agency, 535 Marmion Ave.,Youngstown; to register call 330-782-5664. A workshop for potential home buyers. The workshop meets the first Wednesday of each month. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Car Cruise-In, 3179 Belmont Ave., Liberty; for information call 330-759-0123. Sponsored by Advanced Auto Parts and it includes cornhole competitions and trivia awards. 6-9 p.m. $3. Teen Advisory Board, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-7581414. The program is for teens in grades 7-12 who have ideas for the library or want to socialize with other teens. Newcomers welcome. 6:30 p.m. Bimonthly: Girard Community Band, Girard High School, 31 N. Ward Ave., Girard; 330-539-1453. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to join. Rehearsals are the first and third Wednesday. 7 p.m. 7Up Summerfest Spectacular, Judge Morley Pavilion, Mill Creek Metro Parks,Youngstown; 330-7023000. Lawn seating. Featuring The Rage. 7 p.m. Free. Weekly: Dance Lessons, Judy Conti Dance Studio, Wedgewood Plaza, Austintown; 330-727-6312 or 330-788-7474. Swing, cha-cha, and waltz lessons will be featured every Tuesday and Wednesday. 7-8 p.m. or 8-9 p.m. Call for admission information. Weekly: Cortland Community Band Practice, Lakeview Middle School, 640 Wakefield Drive, Cortland; for more information call Pat at 330-6522424 or visit www.cortlandcommunityband.org.

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Musicians are welcome to attend the practices, which are held each Wednesday of the month. 7-9 p.m. Monthly: Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown, Davis Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116 or for more information call 330-757-4727. Meetings include an educational speaker, and are held the first Wednesday of the month. 7:30 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedars, Garage Rockin. Lemon Grove, Katie O’Neill Dinner Show (7 p.m.), Lemonaoke. Quaker Steak and Lube — Austintown, Artie Gras.

THURSDAY 5 Weekly: Men’s Fellowship Bible Study, Central YMCA, 17 N. Champion St., Downtown Youngstown; 330-744-8411 or visit www.youngstownymca.org. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Rummage Sale, St.William Church, North of Warren on State Route 45, south of State Route 305 in Champion. The sale is held through Aug. 7. Saturday features the “bag day, all day” sale. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (Thursday), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Friday), 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (Saturday). Weekly: Walk and Chat, Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman; for more information call Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 1-800-6405180. The group meets each Thursday for walking and socializing. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and more for children ages 6-23 months. 10 a.m. Family Farm Tours, MetroParks Farm, 7574 ColCanfield Road (State Route 46), Canfield; 330-533-7572. Bring the family for a tractor-wagon tour of the farm. Reservations are suggested. The tour is approximately one hour. Tours are held each Thursday. 10 a.m. Genealogy Workshop for Beginners, WarrenTrumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-399-8807, ext. 402 . Learn the resources available at the Local History & Genealogy Center in the library. Registration is required. 10 a.m. I Got Hooked on a Book, Public Library, Sebring Branch, 195 W. Ohio Ave., Sebring; 330-938-6119. It’s a beach party with stories, games, and a craft for kids of all ages. 10 a.m. Niles Silver Thimbles, Viking-White Sewing Center, 40 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; for more information call Barbara Tryon at 330-759-1211 or e-mail dtbsbarb@aol.com. There will be a crocheted necklace demo by Joanne Fowler. 10 a.m. Tales for Twos: Dragonfly, Dragonfly, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-7407107. Two-year-olds with an adult will learn bout the dragonfly through stories, exploration, and roleplaying games. Call to register and meet at Birch Hill Cabin. 10, 10:45 or 11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Screenings, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, Howland Branch, 9095 East Market St., Warren; 330-856-2011. Provided by Concord Care Center of Hartford. 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-7571852. Featuring developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays, and other activities that will help children ages 2-3 become a successful reader. The program is held each Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. First Friday Club of Youngstown, Antone’s Banquet Center, 8578 Market Street, Boardman; for more information visit firstfridayofgreateryoungstown. org. Featuring Sr. Nonie Gutzler, adjunct professor of Theology, will present “The Church in Asia.” 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $15. Fun Time for 4s and 5s, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-757-1852. Children ages 4-5 will participate in this reading program that features developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and more. 1 p.m. Warriors Inc.: Hooked on Fishing Not On Drugs, Warriors Inc., 2733 Market St., Youngstown; 330-7833276. This is a weekly, state certified program that focuses on preventing drug use through fishing and aquatic resource education. 5-6 p.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, United methodist Community Center, 139 East Boardman St., Youngstown. Celebrate the opening of this new location. 5:05 p.m. Art Youngstown Inc. Advisory Board Meeting, Rosetta Stone Restaurant, 110 West Federal St.,

THE YOUNGSTOWN CHAPTER MEETS AT THE DUBLIN GRANGE 6571 FAIRGROUNDS BLVD., CANFIELD, OHIO 44406 You are warmly invited to meet Rosicrucian students at our open meetings and learn more about the Rosicrucian Order, an ancient and fraternal group of men and women who study topics of science, mysticism and history. See schedule.

WHO ARE THE ROSICRUCIANS? All Rosicrucian students, their guests and interested speakers are encouraged to attend these free meetings. Join us for interesting discussions and refreshments. Our system serves as a catalyst, enabling you to translate knowledge into increasingly focused, skillful action and attainment in life. You’ll learn techniques you can use on a daily basis to awaken your higher faculties leading to improved health, more harmonious personal relationships and an increased sense of happiness and peace. MEETING DATE SUNDAY AUGUST 8, 2010 SUNDAY SEPT. 12, 2010 SUNDAY OCT. 10, 2010

TOPIC OF DISCUSSION “MYSTICAL AWAKENING” presented by HAROLD DENNY..............................................1 p.m. REFRESHMENTS..............................................................................................................2 p.m. “THE ESSENCE” presented by HAROLD DENNY.........................................................2:45 p.m. “SELF HEALING” presented by ROSE DAILEY..................................................................1 p.m. REFRESHMENTS..............................................................................................................2 p.m. “MEMORIAL CEREMONY” presented by SUNDAY PITINII..........................................2:45 p.m. “MEET THE ROSICRUCIANS: A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION”............................................1 p.m. “THE SOUL PERSONALITY: INTROSPECTIVE AWARENESS” REFRESHMENTS........................................................................................................................3:00 p.m.

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Downtown Youngstown; for more information or to RSVP e-mail rbatywillcox@zoominternet.net or call RoseMary Baty-Willcox at 330-233-0542. Art Youngstown is putting together the advisory board to aid in the progression of the organization. They have recently finished two projects (“The Three Letters Project” and “The Vault”) and hope to begin new projects in the area. 6 p.m. Bi-monthly: Canfield Widow/ers Group, Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., Canfield; for more information, an interview and registration, call Jane Peachey at the Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 800-640-5180. The group meets the first and third Thursday of the month. 6-8 p.m. Dance Classes with “Dancing with the Star’s” Finalist, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 5090 Market St., Youngstown; 330-788-3200. Classes will be led by Anna Trebunskaya, professional ballroom dancer who was paired with “Dancing with the Star’s” finalist Evan Lysacek. Her partner, Jonathan Roberts, will be joining her. 6:45 and 7:30 p.m. $50 (both classes), $30 (one class). Bimonthly: Recovery, Inc., Christ Church Presbyterian Church, 1933 Canfield Road; 330-747-1176. Selfhelp mental health group meets the first and third Thursdays of the month. 7 p.m. Music in the Park, Boardman Township Park, Maag Arts Theater, Boardman; for more information call 330726-8105 or visit boardmanpark.com. Featuring EV2 Band. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 7 p.m. Free. Weekly: Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, YSU Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown; 330-542-3313. New members are welcome. Bring your instrument to practice; held each Thursday. 7 p.m. Struthers Concert Series, Mauthe Park, Struthers. Featuring The Jim Frank Combo. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Bi-Monthly: Night of the Poets, The B & O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. There will be poetry readings the first and third Thursday of the month. 7-10 p.m. $2.

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B & O Station, Makayla Dawn, Second Sunday. Cedars, Swing Night. Lemon Grove, Mime Game, You Me and Apollo. 9 p.m. McMenamy’s, Bike Night. Quaker Steak and Lube — Sharon, Artie Gras. Up a Creek, Simply Ed.

FRIDAY 6 Meshuggah-Nuns! The Ecumenical Nunsense, Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688. Featuring the story of a cruise shop that runs into a storm causing many to become ill including all the entertainers, so the captain of the ship requests the Sisters and Tevye to put on a revue. The show runs through Aug. 15. Call for show times. A Loose Knit Group, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Enjoy the view of the Gardens while you participate in “Warm Up America” by making afghans and other projects to donate locally. All helping hands are welcome. Beginners can learn how to knit or crochet from experienced crafters. Donations of yarn and needles are appreciated at any time. Call for more information. The group meets again Aug. 20. 10 a.m.-noon. Weekly: Visit the Family Garden, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Plant and water flowers or read a book. Learn about plants and participate in activities for the whole family. Call for more information. The program is held each Friday through Aug. 27. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The 21st Annual Community Cup‘s Banner Competition, held on the sidewalks of Downtown Youngstown. Teams will have one hour to create their team banner in front of the Realty Tower Apartments located on the corner of East Federal and Market Street. Watch as the banners are being created and vote for a favorite. Call Jennifer Quinlan, Community Cup director, at 330-742-4794 or e-mail cup@ youngstownymca.org for more information. 6 p.m. Summer Series, B & O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; for reservations call 330-507-2358. The Rust Belt Theater Company will present modern adaptations of ancient Greek plays juxtaposed with the work of local artists. “Medea,” starring Molly Galano and featuring the work of Marcie RoepkeApplegate, will be featured Aug. 6-7 and “Antigone” starring Candy DiLullo and featuring the work of

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MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Barley’s, Rosella, Cease 2 Exist, Triple Threat. $5. Buffalo Wild Wings/Youngstown, Party on the Plaza. Lemon Grove, Lunch with Julius Veal (11:30 a.m.), Dolson, The Zou. 9 p.m. Mastropietro Winery, Murphy Morgan. McMenamy’s, Polka Jam. 5:30 p.m. O’Donald’s, Guys Without Ties. 7 p.m. Quaker Steak and Lube — Austintown, Kowboy Karaoke. Rosetta Stone, House Band.

SATURDAY 7 Homemade Donuts, First United Methodist Church, 3711 State Route 46, Mineral Ridge; to place an order call 330-652-9554. Orders must be placed by the last Friday of the previous month and can be picked up the first Saturday of each month. Choices include cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, and plain cake. Bird Walk, MetroParks Farm, 7574 Col-Canfield Road (State Route 46), Canfield; 330-533-7572. Walk along the Mindy Henning Memorial Trail. Meet at kiosk at the Farm for a 1.5 mile hike. 8 a.m. In the Middle, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Kayak around the Park’s middle lake. Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107 to register. Meet at Lake Glacier Boathouse. The second person in a tandem kayak pays half price. 10 a.m.-noon. $15, $12. Canine Carnival, Conneaut Lake Bark Park, 12810 Foust Road, Conneaut Lake, Pa.; for information or to register call 814-547-8091. Featuring contests, games, and networking.There will also be a “2010 CLBP Queen and King” pageant. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mahoning County Senior Fair, Emmanuel Community Church, 6512 Kirk Road, Canfield; 330799-6187.The event benefits the Seniors of Mahoning County and features bingo, music, and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friends of the Warren Library Book Sale, WarrenTrumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-399-8807. The sale will be held through Aug. 8. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Saturday), 1-3 p.m. (Sunday). Summer Sizzle-Family Fun Day, Trumbull County Agriculture and Family Education Center, 520 West Main St., Cortland; for more information call Mike Wilson at 330-637-2056, ext. 108. The day features activities, games, a petting zoo, children’s balloon race, corn hole toss, 5-K run, agriculture and horticulture displays, and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Weekly: Back to Basics, Radio Station WGFT, 1330 AM dial. A poetry program with Tom Gilmartin, Sr. and Elizabeth Repko. The poetry program will air each Saturday. Noon. I Got Hooked on a Book, Public Library, Campbell Branch, 374 Sanderson, Campbell; 330-755-4227. Pirate themed music, tales, games, and more for children of all ages. 2 p.m. Softball Game of Hope, Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles. Sponsored by The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and Valley Home Health Center. The game benefits and supports chronically/terminally ill children in the Valley. UAW Local 1112 and 1714 from GM- Lordstown, Buffalo Wild Wings and the Scrappers are also sponsoring this event. Following the event is a Scrappers baseball game. 4 p.m. (first pitch). Conscious Crib’s Love Connection, DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., Downtown Youngstown; 330-744-0264. Find out who the eligible singles are in the area at this event for area singles. Call Jan at 330330-3031 for additional information. 6-10 p.m. $20. River Rock at the Amp, Warren Community Amphitheater, 321 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; 330-841-2601. Concerts will be held every Saturday in July; and Aug. 7, 21 and 28. Tonight features Custard Pie and Full Moon Fever, a tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. 6-11 p.m. $5. Outdoor Summer Dinner Concert, Selah, 130 S. Bridge St., Struthers; for reservations call 330-755-2759. Featuring Julie Palumbo. 6:30 p.m. Concert, Lake Milton State Park, amphitheater; for more information visit www.LakeMiltonInfo.com or call 330-654-4989. Featuring Rudy and the Professionals sponsored by MillerLite Barefoot Wine, and Fifth Season. This is an annual fundraiser. Tickets are on sale at Lake Milton Pharmacy. 6:30-10 p.m. $5, $3 (kids).

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The Rust Belt Theater Company continues to present modern adaptations of ancient Greek plays juxtaposed with the work of local artists at the B&O Station. ‘Medea,’ starring Molly Galano and featuring the work of Marcie Roepke-Applegate, will continue its run on Aug. 6-7. MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Barley’s, Moe Money McCoy, Realistik, Elevate. Lemon Grove, Geo C and tha Storm. 9 p.m. Mastropietro Winery, Jim Golen. Metters, Guys Without Ties. 9 p.m. Rosetta Stone, Rhythm Nation. The Royal Oaks, Johnie 3. Selah, Julie Palumbo. 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY 8 Bridal Fair: A Garden Wedding, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Experience the Gardens and the Davis Center decorated for a wedding day. Meet area bridal vendors and get ideas for a ceremony and reception. There will also be a wedding fashion show. Noon-4 p.m. Italian-American Heritage Festival, Courthouse Square, Downtown Warren; 330-898-0562. Featuring Italian food, cultural displays and more. The fest runs through Aug. 11. Slovak Fest, St. Matthias, 915 Cornell St., Youngstown. The fest features music by Del Sinchak Band. Noon-9 p.m. The 84th Annual Hungarian Day Festival, Youngstown Hungarian Club House, 2219 Donald Ave., Youngstown; for more information call Kathy Novak at 330-746-7704. Featuring entertainment by Steve Pal, Youngstown Hungarian dance group and more. 1-6 p.m. $3. Summer Botany, Mill Creek Metro Parks,Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Look for what is blooming with an emphasis on Poaceae. Meet at McGuffey Wildlife Preserve for a 1 mile hike. 2 p.m. Monthly: Hubbard Historical Society Tour, 27 Hager St., Hubbard. The museum is open to the public the second Sunday of each month. 2-5 p.m. Monthly: The Philosophy Group (Socrates Cafe), Barnes and Noble, 381 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; for more information call Joe at 330-7880315. The group meets the second Sunday of the month and discusses philosophical topics, questions, ideas, concepts, books and philosophers. 4 p.m. Veggie Bingo, The Lemon Grove, 122 Federal Plaza West, Downtown Youngstown; 330-744-7683. Network with gardeners. Hosted by Chicago-based Veggie Bingo founder, Martha Bayne. Mayor Jay Williams will call this game. 5-8 p.m. $10. Concert, Packard Music Hall, South Lawn Band Shell, 1703 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; 330-841-2619. The concert features the W.D. Packard Concert Band with guest conductor, Dr. Frank Tracz. 7 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedars, DJ Martini. Lemon Grove, Stitch’n Bitch Knit and Crochet Circle

American Cancer Society Tri County Golf Classic, The Lake Club, 1140 Paulin Road, Poland; for times and cost information call Al Stabilito at 1-888-227-6446, ext. 2600 or e-mail alfred.stabilito@cancer.org. Know Your Numbers Class, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. Learn about your blood pressure, your blood sugar and your cholesterol. Call to register. 9-10:30 a.m. Monthly: Mothers of Preschoolers, First Christian Church, 1151 E. Sixth St., Salem; for more information call Amy Zimmerman at 330-337-0939. A support group for any woman with children around the kindergarten age or younger. Speakers and crafts usually alternate. Childcare is available for preschoolers. The group meets the second Monday of each month. 9:15-11:15 a.m. Blood Pressure Screenings, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-399-8807. Provided by Concord Care Center of Hartford. 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Acres of Adventures, MetroParks Farm, 7574 ColCanfield Road (State Route 46), Canfield; 330-5337572. Take a guided, tractor-wagon tour to see the 400 acres at the Farm. Wagon tours leave every half hour. Children can make a craft to take home. 1-4 p.m. I Got Hooked on a Book, Public Library, West Branch, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-799-7171. Featuring a splashy puppet show and more for kids of all ages. 2 p.m. Social Entrepreneurship Workshop: Impact and Innovation, Kent State University’s Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave., NW, Warren; 330-675-8866 or e-mail rguerrie@kent.edu. Learn new knowledge and strategies regarding measuring social impact and how it pertains to the social capital market. The workshop is held by Warren Strengthening Community. Call them at 330-549-0082 to register or e-mail info@ warrenstrengtheningcommunity.com. 2-4 p.m. Free. Business and Investment Center: Tour for Entrepreneurs, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Learn how to grow your business. Call to register. 6:30 p.m. Political Protest from Kent State to the Tea Party, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1105 Elm St., Youngstown; 330-743-3067. Steve Oravacz will moderate this event. 6:30 p.m. (doors open), 7 p.m. (program begins). $10, $8 (students). Book Signing, The Lemon Grove, 122 Federal Plaza West, Downtown Youngstown; 330-744-7683. Featuring Maria V. Ciletti who will be signing copies of the new book “Collide.” 7-9 p.m. Pepsi Outdoor Movie, The Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; for more information e-mail Lyndsey at lhughes@cityofyoungstownoh.com or call 330-7428710. Featuring “Casablanca.” 9 p.m. Free.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Lemon Grove, Monday Discussion Series. 7 p.m. Manor Restaurant, Open Mic with NotYet. 8-11 p.m.

TUESDAY 10 Concert, The Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St.,Youngstown; for show information and tickets call 330-746-5600. Featuring Saving Abel. High Tech History Summer Camp, Mahoning Valley Historical Society, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-7432589. Children ages 11-13 will make video documentaries about local historical topics. Family and friends are invited on the last day of camp for the video premiere. Call to register. 9 a.m.-noon. $20. Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s, Public Library, Newport Branch Library, 3730 Market, Youngstown; 330-747-6424. Featuring developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays, and other activities that will help children ages 2-3 become a successful reader. The program is held again Aug. 24. 10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Screening, Public Library, Newport Branch Library, 3730 Market, Youngstown; 330-7476424. Held by the “Original”Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning County. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monthly: Wellness Clinic, Grace Lutheran Church, 162 South Raccoon Road, Austintown; for more information call Beth Stricko at 330-530-4038, ext. 2031 or e-mail bstrick@shepherdofthevalley.com. The meeting, held by Shepherd of the Valley Home

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Health, will be held the second Tuesday of each month. Information about diabetes and glucose testing will be provided. 10:30 a.m.-noon. I Got Hooked on a Book, Public Library, Newport Branch Library, 3730 Market, Youngstown; 330-7476424. Featuring a splashy puppet show and more for kids of all ages. 2 p.m. I Got Hooked on a Book, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Featuring a splashy puppet show and more for kids of all ages. 6:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group, Howland United Methodist Church, 730 Howland-Wilson Road, Howland; for more information call the Alzheimer’s Association at 330-533-3300 or 800-272-3900. 7 p.m. Monthly: La Leche League, Columbiana County WIC office, 7876 Lincole Place, Lisbon; 330-427-2155. All pregnant or nursing mothers and their babies are welcome. The group meets the second Tuesday of the month. 7 p.m. Music in the Park, Boardman Township Park, Maag Arts Theater, Boardman; for more information call 330-726-8105 or visit boardmanpark.com. Featuring Canfield Community Concert Band . Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 7 p.m. Free. Summer Concert Series, Shepherd of the Valley, 1500 McKinley Ave., Niles; 330-544-0771, ext. 2814. Featuring Jim Frank Trio. Concerts are open to the public. 7 p.m. Free. Summer Concert Series, Shepherd of the Valley, 301 W. Western Reserve Road, Poland; for more information or to register, call 330-726-7110, ext. 0. Featuring Steve Fazzini. Concerts are open to the public. 7 p.m. Free. Second Tuesday Open Poetry Reading, Pig Iron Press, 26 North Phelps Street, Downtown Youngstown; 330-747-6932. All readers are invited. The event is held in the AMPCO parking lot or inside Pig Iron Press in the event of rain. 7:15 p.m. (sign up), 7:30 p.m. (readings begin).

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CPR/AED Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Course, National Safety Council, Northern Ohio Chapter, Ohio One Building, 25 E. Boardman St., Suite 343, Downtown Youngstown; to register call 330-747-8657. Participants may receive an adult/child/infant 2 year certificate. Instructor courses are also available by calling. 8 a.m.-noon. $32. Health and Wellness Walk, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Meet at Ford Nature Center for a 4 mile hike. 9 a.m. Notary Public Services, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. Bring in any items that need notarized, get help creating a living will, and get information about durable power of attorney for healthcare. Bring names, addresses, and phone numbers of 2-3 people that you wish to designate. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Family Story Time, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Stories and more for the whole family. The program is held again Aug. 18. 10 a.m. I Got Hooked on a Book, Public Library, Brownlee Woods, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown; 330-7822512. A science experiment for children of all ages. 11 a.m. Standard First Aid Course, National Safety Council, Northern Ohio Chapter, Ohio One Building, 25 E. Boardman St., Suite 343, Downtown Youngstown; to register call 330-747-8657. Participants may receive a 3 year certificate. Instructor courses are also available by calling. 1-4 p.m. $32. Fall Prevention Class, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. Falls are the leading cause of death and injury among older adults. Learn how to fall-proof yourself and your environment. Call to register. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3:30-5 p.m. Mill Creek Pro-Am, Mill Creek Golf Course, 1 West Golf Drive, Youngstown; 330-740-7112. Join NOPGA Golf Professionals. Foursomes include 1 Pro and 3 Ams. Held at Mill Creek Golf Course and Davis Center. Call to register. Cost includes golf, lunch, prizes, cocktails, and dinner. 1 p.m. (shotgun start). $125. Blood Drive, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-757-1852. Held by the Mahoning

Chapter of the American Red Cross. 1-7 p.m. Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens Course, National Safety Council, Northern Ohio Chapter, Ohio One Building, 25 E. Boardman St., Suite 343, Downtown Youngstown; to register call 330-747-8657. Participants may receive a 1 year certificate. Instructor courses are also available by calling. 4-6 p.m. $25. Monthly: Book Club, Villa Maria Community Center, 1 mile east of the Ohio state line, south of State Route 422 on Evergreen Road, Villa Maria, Pa.; 724-964-8920, ext. 3223. This monthly series will focus on books from the New York Time’s best seller list. The group meets the second Wednesday of the month. 6:30-8 p.m. 7Up Summerfest Spectacular, Judge Morley Pavilion, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Lawn seating. Featuring Don Burns. 7 p.m. Free. Monthly: Mothers of Twins, Davidson Becker Family Center, Struthers; for more information call Michele at 330-530-2128 or visit www.orgssites.com/oh/twins. The group meets the second Wednesday. 8 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedars, Garage Rockin. Lemon Grove, Katie O’Neill Dinner Show (7 p.m.), Lemonaoke. Quaker Steak and Lube — Austintown, Artie Gras. Rosetta Stone, Uptown Cats.

THURSDAY 12 Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330-792-6982. Developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and more for children ages 6-23 months. The program will be held again Aug. 26. 10 a.m. Sit-N-Sew, Central Christian Church, 2051 E. Market St., Warren; for more information call Virginia at 330-8477549. Sponsored by the Niles Chapter of the American Sewing Guild. Bring a machine, cutting mats, fleece scraps, and basic sewing supplies to make mittens, hats and scarves that will be distributed at Christmas to the needy. Please bring a covered dish to share. Non-members are welcome as well as any skill level. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Gotta Move Story Time, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330-792-6982. An active story time for children ages 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The program is held again Aug. 26. 11 a.m. I Got Hooked on a Book, Public Library, Struthers Branch, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers; 330-755-3322. Featuring a splashy puppet show and more for kids of all ages. 11 a.m. Talk with the Dentist, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. Call to register for this program with Dr. S. Sheth-Nadler. Noon-1 p.m. Book Discussion Group, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330399-8807. Read “Let the Great World Spin” by Colum McCann and join in a discussion led by a reference librarian. 2 p.m. Teen Gaming Tournament for Teens, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-757-1852. Enter a gaming tournament. If you are the winner, you will battle the winning gamers from five other branches in a double elimination finale to be held Aug. 19 at Boardman Library. For teens in grades 7-12. 2:30 p.m. Movie Night at the Library, Public Library, Newport Branch Library, 3730 Market, Youngstown; 330-7476424. Teens in grades 7-12 can bring a friend and view a movie. 5 p.m. Monthly: Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30 Club Individual Committee Meeting, Peaberry’s, 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; for information, e-mail social@mvp2030club.org. The group meets the second Thursday of the month. 5:30 p.m. Polish Happy Hour Youngstown, to find out where the event will be located, visit polishyoungstown.com or call 330-646-4082. The event is held the second Thursday of the month and features an evening of food, cultural learning, and more. 5:30-9 p.m. Material Girls Picnic, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 490 N. High, Cortland; for more information call Barbara Tryon at 330-759-1211 or e-mail dtbsbarb@ aol.com. This is an annual picnic for the Sewing Guild. Bring a covered dish to share. 6 p.m. Book Chat, McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704, ext. 214. Discuss “Birth of Venus” by Sarah Dunant. Although the group is currently full, patrons who would like to be added to the waiting

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list may call. 6:30 p.m. Bimonthly: Schizophrenics Anonymous, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown; for more information call Advocacy Through Education at 724-342-5914 or e-mail vajadvocate@hotmail.com. The group is designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with a schizophrenic disorder, and it meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month. 6:30-8 p.m. Be a Shining Star, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. A talent show for kids of all ages. 7 p.m. Music in the Park, Boardman Township Park, Maag Arts Theater, Boardman; for more information call 330-726-8105 or visit boardmanpark.com. Featuring The Jim Frank Combo. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 7 p.m. Free. The Police & Fire Retirees of Ohio District 2 — Chapter 10 Meeting, Brandywine Clubhouse, 3390 Flo-Lor Drive, Youngstown; for more information call Rich Holzsehuh at 330-743-5502. All retirees and DROP participants of the Ohio Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund living in Mahoning and Columbiana Counties along with their spouses or survivors are encouraged to attend. 7 p.m. Monthly: Messies Anonymous Support Group, Pleasant Valley Church, 2055 Pleasant Valley Road, Niles; 330-544-4846. Meetings are based on the 12 steps and traditions of the Messies Anonymous for Household Organization. The organization meets the second Thursday of each month. 7-8:30 p.m. Struthers Concert Series, Yellow Creek Park, Struthers. Featuring The Mahoning Valley Button Box Club. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Square Dancing, The Senior Citizens Center, E. 4th Street, East Liverpool; for more information call the Catholic Charities Regional Agency’s Senior Center at 330-744-3320. The program is for individuals who want heart healthy exercise. The program runs the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Dances are open to the public of all ages. 8-11 p.m. Free. MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedars, Swing Night. McMenamy’s, Bike Night. Quaker Steak and Lube — Sharon, Artie Gras. Up a Creek, Simply Ed.

FRIDAY 13 Designing Women Machine Embroidery Group Meeting, Interiors & Sew On, 244 S. Salem-Warren, North Jackson; for more information call Barbara Tryon at 330-759-1211 or e-mail dtbsbarb@aol.com. There will be a demonstration on a professional embroidery machine. 10 a.m. Fitness Time, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. Jason Kelly will talk about improving fitness. Call to register. 10-11 a.m. The Civil War Unveiled, Hale Farm and Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath; 330-666-3711. A behind-thescenes look at set up and installation to create the annual civil war reenactment. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10, $5, free (members). Monthly: Storytime for Adults and Children with Special Needs, Barnes and Noble, 381 BoardmanCanfield Road, Boardman. Join the group the second Friday for a low-key, easily accessible storytime for adults and children with special needs. 11 a.m. Monthly Pinochle Game, The Senior Citizens Center, E. 4th Street, East Liverpool; 330-385-4732. The public is invited to attend. Games are held the second Friday of each month. 1-3 p.m. Free. BYOK International Left Hander’s Day, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. All experienced left handed kayakers are invited to bring their own kayak to celebrate this day. Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107 to register. Meet at East Newport Boat Launch. 8-10 p.m. Free. Into the Woods, Academy Theatre, 275 Chestnut St., Meadville, Pa.; 814-337-8211. Featuring fractured fairy tales directed by Jessica Surdyk. The show is held through Aug. 22. 8:15 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday). $14.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Lemon Grove, Smoke Stack Horizon, Modern Life, Lunch with Julius Veal (11:30 a.m.) Mastropietro Winery, Jim Moran. McMenamy’s, Polka Jam. 5:30 p.m. Quaker Steak and Lube — Austintown, Kowboy Karaoke.

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Akron Art Museum, One S. High, Akron; 330-3769185. www.akronartmuseum.org. $7, $6, $5, free. Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh, Pa.; 412-237-8300. www.warhol.org.“I Just Want to Watch: Andy Warhol’s Film, V ideo and Television.” Through March, 26, 2017. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday. Arms Family Museum of Local History, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-2589. www.mahoninghistory. org.Exhibits of local interest, an archival and research library and the private furnishings of Wilford and Olive Arms. Permanent Exhibits: “Greystone Centennial Exhibit,” the period-furnished rooms of the Arms family home. Featuring “Megown Photography Exhibit” and “Life on Film: Photography of Paul Schell.” 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. $4-$2. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-1711. www.butlerart.com. “The 74th National Midyear Show,” Through Aug. 22. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday; noon-4 p.m., Sunday. Butler Institute of American Art/Salem, 343 E. State, Salem; 330-332-8213. www.butlerart.com. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Free. Butler Institute of American Art/Trumbull, 9350 E. Market St., Howland; 330-609-9900. www.butlerart. com. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes, Pittsburgh; 412-622-3131. www.cmoa.org. “Caricature, Satire, and Comedy of Manners: Works on Paper from the 18th through 20th Centuries.”Through Aug. 15. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $10, $7, $6. Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes, Pittsburgh; 412-622-3131. www.carnegiemnh.org. “Lord of the Crane Flies.” Through Oct. 10; “Life: A Journey Through Time,” Through Jan. 9, 2011. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. $10, $7, $6, free. Carnegie Science Center, One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh; 412-237-3400. www.carnegiesciencecenter. org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday through Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday. $14, $10. Children’s Museum: Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh, Pa.; 412-322-5058. www.pittsburghkids. org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; Noon-5 p.m., Sunday. $11, $10, $9, free. Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland; 216-421-7340. www.clevelandart.org. For ticket and event information call 1-888-CMA-0033. Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland; 1-800-317-9155. www.cmnh.org. “The Genographic Project: A Landmark Study of the Human Journey.”Through Nov. 7;“Wild Music: Sounds and Songs of Life.” Through Aug. 29. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Wednesday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. $7-$4. Cortland-Bazetta Historical Museum, Viets House, 224 N. High St., Cortland; 330-638-3467. 1-4 p.m., Sunday (except January/ holidays). $5. John Stark Edwards House, 303 Monroe St., N.W., Warren; 330-394-4653. Focuses on the early history of the Connecticut Western Reserve. Vintage jewelry and purses on display through May. Open for tours the first Sunday of every month from 2-5 p.m. Free. Frick Art & Historical Center, 7227 Reynolds St., Pittsburgh; 412-371-0600. www.frickart.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. $10 for adults, $8 for students/seniors. Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh; 412-454-6000. www. pghhistory.org. . Complex is dedicated to regional history, local sports history, and rural life. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. $7.50 adults; $6 seniors; $5 students; $3.50 children 6-18; free to members/children under 6. Henry Barnhisel House, 1011 North State St., Girard; 330-545-6162. Home of the Girard Historical Society. 1-4 p.m. the second and fourth weekends. Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-652-2882. www.hoytartcenter.org. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, Wick Avenue, Youngstown; 330-941-1400. www.mcdonoughmuseum. ysu.edu. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday through

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The McDonough Museum of Art will mark its 20th anniversary with a series of exhibits and public events in 2010-11. Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday), Noon-5 p.m. (Sunday). Free. Museum of Ceramics, 400 E. 5th, East Liverpool; 330386-6001. www.ohiohistory.org/places/ceramics. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The rise and fall of East Liverpool’s potteries. $3, $2.40, $1. Museum of Contemporary Art, 8501 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland; 216-421-8671. www.mocacleveland.org. 1“Marilyn Minter,”Through Aug. 15. 1 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. $4, $3, free. National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-394-1899. www.packardmuseum.org. Historical/thematic exhibits on Packard. Noon-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. $5, $3, free. Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Drive, Canton; 330-456-8207. www.profootballhof.com. Exhibits, library, theater and museum shop. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., daily (Memorial Day-Labor Day), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $18, $15, $12, free. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 1 Key Plaza, Cleveland; 216-781-7625. www.rockhall.com. “Celebrating 35 Years of Austin City Limits.”Through Sept. 6;“Motown: The Sound of Young America.”Through Summer 2010. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., daily; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday. $20, $14, $11, free. Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology, 11 West Federal St., Downtown Youngstown; 330-744-5914. Featuring interactive exhibits and programs rooted in science, technology, engineering and math. Struthers Historical Society Museum, 50 Terrace St., Struthers; 330-755-7189. 2-4 p.m., the first Sunday. Sutliff Museum, Warren Public Library, 444 Mahoning, Warren; 330-399-8807, ext. 121. A collection of Occupied Japan figurines, doll dishes, toys and teapots will be on display through August. 2-4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Free. War Vet Museum, 23 E. Main St., Canfield; 330-533-6311.

Artifacts from the Revolution through the Persian Gulf War. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., daily. Free.

GALLERIES Art Outreach Gallery, Eastwood Mall,5555 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles; 330-219-7833. Featuring artwork by art students from Kent State University’s Trumbull Campus. Featuring “Mosaic Masterpiece.” Till Aug. 31; “Students of Kathy Young’s Art Exhibit.” Through Aug. 1. 5-9 p.m., Friday; 1-9 p.m., Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Free. The Coy Cornelius Art Gallery, 1931 Belmont Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-7647 Featuring the works of Jack Carlton. Noon-3 p.m., Monday and Wednesday; 4-7 p.m., Friday and Saturday. SMARTS Center Gallery, 258 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown; 330-941-2787. www.fpa.ysu.edu/smarts. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; other times by appointment. Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-4876. www.trumbullartgallery.com.“Mary Kay Buckley D’Isa and Frank A. D’Isa.” Through Aug. 14;“The 46th Annual Juried Art Exhibition.” Aug. 14-Sept. 24. There will be an opening reception Aug. 14 from 7-9 p.m. that includes awards. The reception is open to the public. Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.

GARDENS/NATURE Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. www.millcreekmetroparks. com. “The Best Drive in the Park.” Features original drawings, vintage photos and equipment. Through Dec. 2010; “Nature Illuminated,” Through Aug. 22; “Nature’s Inspirations.” Aug. 27-Oct. 10. There will be a Meet the Artist Reception Aug. 29 from Noon-3 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday.

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Rosetta Stone, Uptown Cats. The Royal Oaks, The Undercover Saints.

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DOWNTOWN ARCHITECTURAL TOUR Explore the history and culture of the downtown area with tour guide Mark Peyko, publisher of The Metro Monthly. Tours are free and open to the public.

Concert, The Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St.,Youngstown; for show information and tickets call 330-746-5600. Featuring Wiz Khalifia. Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-757-1852. This is a fundraising event for anyone interested. The tournament is held during library hours. 2010 Recycling Regatta, Lake Milton State Park; for more information call the Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District at 330-740-7995. Build and race a recycled boat. Call for times and admission information. The 6th Annual Clothing Giveaway, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2205 Tibbetts Wick Road, Girard; for more information e-mail Eunice Miller at imeunice@neo.rr.com.There will be adult and children’s clothing in varying sizes. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Civil War Re-enactment, Hale Farm and Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath; 330-666-3711. Witness a civil war re-enactment with 1860s fashion, soldiers, cavalry, artillery, and more. The event is held again Aug. 15. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15, $7.50. Girard End of Summer Celebration, Girard City Building, Downtown Girard; for those interested in vending food call Suzan McAllister at 330-307-4966; craft vendors call Mindy Bindas at 330-545-5841; and for general questions or non profit information call Deb McNicholas at 330-727-6226. There will be a car show (noon-6 p.m.), arts and crafts (10 a.m.-4 p.m.), bingo (noon-10 p.m.), a parade (7 p.m.) and musical entertainment by First Degree (8-11 p.m.). Noon-11 p.m. Photo Walk: Lepidoptera, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Meet at Bears Den Meadow parking lot and bring a camera and equipment for this butterfly shoot. Call FNC to register by Aug. 13. 2 p.m. Saturday Author Chat, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-3998807. Meet Mary Claire Mahaney, author of “Osaka Heat.” She will read from her work and discuss the writing process. 2 p.m. The 7th Annual Marquee Awards, Family Life Center, St. Michael Catholic Church, North Broad Street, Canfield; for more information call Youngstown Area Community Theatre Awards at 330-799-6167. Scott Schneider will emcee this event that honors excellence in community theater. Call for reservations. 6 p.m. (cocktail hour), 7 p.m. (dinner), 8 p.m. (awards ceremony). Hale & Hearty Dinner Series, Hale Farm and Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath; 330-666-3711. Featuring music and food presented by the Hale Farm and Village Historic Foodways Program. Call for reservations or e-mail halereservations@wrhs.org. 6-9 p.m. $45, $40 (WRHS members). Benefit Concert: The Greatest Legends of Gospel Music, Bridge of Hope Church, 7580 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; for ticket information call 330-519-7720, 330-726-8141, 330-758-1774 or 330-774-3356 or e-mail donnie9933@att.net. Featuring The Blackwood Brothers. 6:30 p.m. (doors open). $20. Oopening Reception, Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-4876 or visit www. trumbullartgallery.com. There will be an opening reception for the 46th TAG Annual Juried Art Exhibition. Those interested in entering may do so by Aug. 7 for $20-30 ($20 for TAG members). There will also be an award ceremony at the reception, which is open to the public. 7-9 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Barley’s, K-Awake. $5. Cedars, Fillmore Jive and Album. Lemon Grove, David Allen and the Roadwork Band. Mastropietro Winery, Sweaty Betty Blues Band.

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VexFest 7, Downtown Youngstown. An arts and music fest featuring 50 acts on multiple stages within the area of West Federal Street in Downtown Youngstown. Free. Firehouse Poker Run, Pronio Spor ts, 2420 Wedgewood Drive, Akron; for information call Mark Harper at 330-813-0585 or e-mail pubed2@aol. com. Proceeds will benefit ACBC and the patients of Akron Children’s Hospital’s Burn Center. The event

also includes a concert, door prizes, raffles, and more. Stops include the Beach City Fire Department, the Nimishillen Township Fire Department, TGI Friday’s in Green, and the Stow Fire Department. Musical entertainment will include Shaffer Brothers, Bringing Benatar, TH & C and Lock 4. 9 a.m. (registration). Advanced prices are $30 (double riders), $20 (single) or $35 (double riders) and $25 (single) for the day of the event. Restoration Yoga, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Heighten your awareness and selfhealing through specialized breathing techniques and postures. Call to register. 9-11 a.m. $20. ABCs of the Farm, MetroParks Farm, 7574 ColCanfield Road (State Route 46), Canfield; 330-5337572. A wagon tour centered around the ABCs of farming. Tours leave every half hour and children can make a craft to take home. 1-4 p.m. Family Garden Day: Butterfly Fun, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Families are invited to participate in activities and snacks in the Family Garden. Participants can pot a plant, design in the digging garden, weave plants, and listen to a story with puppets. 1-4 p.m. Dogs Day, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Commemorate Dog Days of August with a walk in the park. Bring a canine friend that is non aggressive and leashed at all times. Call to register by Aug. 14. Meet at FNC for a 2 mile hike. 2 p.m. Holy Ghost Macedonian Orthodox Church’s Annual Picnic, Serbian Orthodox Center, 420 N. Raccoon Road, Austintown; for more information e-mail Jeff Mentzer at jamentzer@gmail.com. There will be musical entertainment starting at 4 p.m., a magic act by Matt Stevens, and more. 3 p.m. $2. Monthly: PFLAG, Mahoning Valley Pride Center, 1523 Poland Ave., Youngstown; 330-747-2696. The Youngstown area’s Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, is a local chapter of the national support, education, and advocacy organization. Meets the third Sunday. PFLAG provides the opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and strives to create a society respectful of human diversity. 3-5 p.m. Free. Monthly: Irish Music, Quinlan’s Irish Pub, 5154 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; for more information call 330-757-9057 or 330-349-4500. Irish music enthusiasts from the area get together every third Sunday of the month to play traditional Irish tunes. The event is open to the public. 6-8 p.m. Free.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedars, DJ Martini. Lemon Grove, Stitch’n Bitch Knit and Crochet Circle (6 p.m.), Sunday Film Series (8 p.m.), David Allen and the Roadwork Band.

MONDAY 16 Cast Off with Crafts, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330-792-6982. Children of all ages will make a craft during library hours. The program is held through Aug. 21. Blood Sugar Screenings, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. A free foot screening for those at risk with Dr. C. Reyes. 9-10 a.m. Social Entrepreneurship Workshop: Strategic Planning 101, Kent State University’s Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave., NW,Warren; 330-675-8866 or e-mail rguerrie@kent.edu. Learn the who, what, when, and why of strategic planning. The workshop is held by Warren Strengthening Community. Call them at 330-549-0082 to register or e-mail info@warrenstrengtheningcommunity. com. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Monthly: Hospice of the Valley Common Bond, Vienna United Methodist Church, 4265 Warren-Sharon Road; for more information call Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 1-800-640-5180. The group focuses on one grief topic a year, and it meets the third Monday of the month. 10:30 a.m.-noon. I Got Hooked on a Book, Public Library, Springfield Branch, 10418 Main St., New Middletown; 330-5422715. Join in for pirate tales, games, crafts, and more for children of all ages. 11 a.m. Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group, Antonine Sister’s Adult Day Center, 2691 North Lipkey Road, North Jackson; for information call the Alzheimer’s Association at 330-533-3300 or 800-272-3900. 2 p.m. Time Bank’s Dinner Learn and Earn, Rotelli’s, 4698

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MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Barley’s, VexFest. Lemon Grove, Monday Discussion Series. 7 p.m. Manor Restaurant, Open Mic with NotYet. 8-11 p.m.

TUESDAY 17 Howland Happy Stitchers, Living Lord Lutheran Church, 851 Niles-Cortland Road, Warren; for more information call Margaret at 330-847-9813 or Jane at 330-638-2916. Meets the third Tuesday. 10 a.m. Kindergarten, Here I Come, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330399-8807. A special storytime program for children entering kindergarten this fall. There will be music, stories, crafts, and more. An informational session for parents will be offered at the same time. Registration is required. 1 p.m. Hospice of the Valley’s Craft and Chat, Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland; for more information call Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 800-640-5180. Establishing a “new normal” requires being social and meeting new friends. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month. 1-3 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening, Public Library, Struthers Branch, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers; 330-755-3322. Held by the American Red Cross. 1-4 p.m. A Celebration of Education, Squaw Creek Country Club, 761 Youngstown-Kingsville Road, S.E., Vienna; for more information or to register call Kim Foy at 330-394-5600, ext. 105 or e-mail info@easternohiop16. org. Sponsored by Turning Technologies.The program includes information on Turning Technologies’ goals for developing a seamless system of education in the four-county area. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Movie Night at the Library, Public Library, East Branch, 6 N. Jackson St., Youngstown; 330-744-2790. Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to enjoy the show. 5 p.m. Health and Wellness Walk, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at MetroParks Farm for a 2-4 mile hike. 6 p.m. Kindergarten, Here I Come, A special storytime program for children entering kindergarten this fall. There will be music, stories, crafts, and more. An informational session for parents will be offered at the same time. Registration is required. 6 p.m. Monthly: Mahoning County Computer Club, Canfield Presbyterian Church, 104 Main St., Canfield; for more information call 330-757-9854 or 330-7991676. Many computer related subjects are discussed. Visitors are welcome. The group meets every third Tuesday of the month. 7-9 p.m. Monthly: RTS Bereavement Support Group, Beeghly Medical Park, Community Learning Center, 6505 Market St., Youngstown; 330-884-2911. The group is for people who are dealing with grief from miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn loss. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month. 7-9 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedars, Live Jazz and Blues. Lemon Grove, Kinda Blue Night (8 p.m.), Angie DeNicholas and Doby Watson (10:30 a.m.), Chris Darby

Tuesday, Aug. 24: The Cleveland Indians play Oakland at home. and Angie DeNicholas (9 p.m.).

WEDNESDAY 18 The Continuity Between Soil and Life, Villa Maria Community Center, 1 mile east of the Ohio state line, south of State Route 422 on Evergreen Road, Villa Maria, Pa.; 724-964-8920, ext. 3350. Featuring an opportunity to reflect on ecological diversity, beauty and simple living. Participants will explore the 726-acre property learning about soil, the seasons and harvest for the continuity of life. The program is held through Aug. 21. Bring casual clothing including good walking shoes and a hat. Call to register. Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group, Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Conference Room 1,2,3, 1350 E. Market St., Warren; for information call the Alzheimer’s Association at 330-533-3300 or 800-272-3900. 10 a.m. Sharing & Caring: Grief and Bereavement Support Group, Mahoning Senior Center, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; for more information call the Bereavement Coordinator at 330-770-0502.The group meets the third Wednesday of the month, and is a topical support group for those experiencing grief and bereavement issues. 11 a.m. Free. Talk with the Doc Program, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-6527542. Featuring a program about adult Macular Degeneration. Call to register. Noon-1 p.m. $2 (includes a light lunch). Blood Pressure Screening, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330-792-6982. Held by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. 1-3 p.m. Monthly: Blood Type Diet Support Group, St. Joe’s Parish Center, 131 W. Quarry St., Newton Falls; for more information call Health Advocate Services at 330-872-1577. The group meets the third Wednesday of every month. 6:30 p.m. $10, $5 (with a blood type friendly dish). Guided Labyrinth Walks, Villa Maria Community Center, 1 mile east of the Ohio state line, south of State Route 422 on Evergreen Road, Villa Maria, Pa.; 724-9648920. Facilitated by Therese Pavilonis, HM. The theme is “Hope.” 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7Up Summerfest Spectacular, Judge Morley Pavilion, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330702-3000. Lawn seating. Featuring Del Sinchak and Jack Vasko. 7 p.m. Free.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedars, Garage Rockin. Lemon Grove, Katie O’Neill Dinner Show (7 p.m.), Lemonaoke. Quaker Steak and Lube — Austintown, Artie Gras.

THURSDAY 19 Adult Hearing Screening, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. By appointment only. 9-11 a.m. Austintown Stitch and Share, Humanity House, 755

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Ohltown Road, Austintown; for more information call Theresa at 330-793-1619. The group meets the third Thursday of the month. 10 a.m. Sharing & Caring: Grief and Bereavement Book Club, Borders Books, Cafe, 2102 Niles-Cortland Road, Niles; for more information call the Bereavement Coordinator at 330-770-0502. The group meets the third Thursday of the month, and is a topical support group, sponsored by Senior Independence Hospice, for those experiencing grief and bereavement issues. Noon. Free. Kindergarten, Here I Come, A special storytime program for children entering kindergarten this fall. There will be music, stories, crafts, and more. An informational session for parents will be offered at the same time. Registration is required. 1 p.m. I Got Hooked on a Book, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-757-1852. Join in for pirate tales, games, crafts, and more for children of all ages. 2 p.m Got Game? Double Elimination Finale for Teens, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Compete against other branch winners in a double elimination finale. Only one gamer will win the grand prize. 4 p.m. Wardrobe: Young Business Professional’s Mixer, Alberini’s, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland; 330-965-2524. This is a networking event for area professionals. They will meet the staff of the hosts, Wardrobe. For advance tickets visit www. wardrobeclothing.com. 6-10 p.m. $15 (at door), $12 (advance tickets). Monthly: The Mahoning Valley Rose Society Meeting, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. The society meets every third Thursday. Various programs will include: back to basics of growing roses, rose arranging, garden tours, speakers, slide presentations and more. 6:30 p.m. Romance Readers’ Book Club, McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704, ext. 205. For those who love to read romance novels. 6:30 p.m. Music in the Park, Boardman Township Park, Maag Arts Theater, Boardman; for more information call 330-726-8105 or visit boardmanpark.com. Featuring Carmen Mico Orchestra. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 7 p.m. Free. Struthers Concert Series, Mauthe Park, Struthers. Featuring Bob Noble. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Monthly: Angelic Support, Davis Family YMCA, Conference Room, 45 McClurg Road, Boardman. The support group is for those with acute or chronic health concerns as well as their family and friends. The group meets the third Thursday of every month. 7-9 p.m. Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30 Club’s Scrapper’s Outing, Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles. 7:05 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedars, Swing Night. McMenamy’s, Bike Night. Quaker Steak and Lube — Sharon, Artie Gras. Up a Creek, Simply Ed.

FRIDAY 20 Bone Density Screening for Osteoporosis, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. Walk in and get screened for osteoporosis any time during business hours. Free. The 16th Annual Tractor Show, The Tractor Club, 1653 Ridge Road, Vienna; for vending information call Joe Toth at 330-240-6407 or Terry Taylor at 330442-2430. The show runs through Aug. 22. The show features displays, vendors, and more. 8 a.m.-dark. $3, free (Saturday and Sunday). AHA-ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support Recertification, National Safety Council, Northern Ohio Chapter, Ohio One Building, 25 E. Boardman St., Suite 343, Downtown Youngstown; to register call 330-747-8657. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. Preschool Nature Hour: In the Tall Grass, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Children ages 3-5 will learn about small creatures that live in fields through a story, craft, and outdoor exploration. The program is held again Aug. 21. 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m. (Saturday). $3 (non resident), $2. Glendi, St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church, 4955 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-788-5257. Featuring Greek food, music, games, and entertainment. The fest runs through Aug. 21. Noon-9 p.m.

An apology. Last month, our literary society, the Ancient Order of Bibliophiles, ran print and TV advertisements announcing our Oct. 5 program and luncheon. Unfortunately, the ad should have read “History in the Bluff.” This program on literary spoof writings will take guests on a delightful literary journey ranging from Jonathan Swift’s Restoration-era satire all the way to a publication called The Onion. We apologize to all of our sponsors, advertisers and benefactors, including the Rev. Winston Mapplethorpe.

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HMHP Cancer Survivor Picnic, Boardman Park Community Center, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; to register call the Humility of Mary Healthline at 330-480-3151 or 1-877-700-4647. Enjoy lunch, games, music, crafts, prizes and giveaways. There will be another picnic Aug. 27 at St. Demetrios Pavilion in Warren. 12:30-3 p.m. Monthly Euchre Game, The Senior Citizens Center, E. 4th Street, East Liverpool; 330-385-4732. The public is invited to attend. Games are held the third Friday of each month. 1-3 p.m. Free. Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Course, National Safety Council, Northern Ohio Chapter, Ohio One Building, 25 E. Boardman St., Suite 343, Downtown Youngstown; to register call 330-747-8657. The course is for beginners and those in need of a refresher (a copy of certificate is required). The course includes a 2 year certification. 1-4:30 p.m. $50 (initial), $20 (refresher). Penn-Ohio Polka Festival, Conneaut Lake Park, 12382 Center St., Conneaut Lake, Pa.; for more information call 814-382-5115 or visit www.conneautlakepark. com.The fest runs through Aug. 22. Featuring Stephanie & Li’l John’s ATM on Friday, Polka Country Musicians, Tony Blazonczyk, New Phaze, Ray Jay, and more on Saturday; and a polka mass, Lenny Gomulka & Honkey Express on Sunday. 6 p.m.-midnight (Friday), 3 p.m.- midnight (Saturday), 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Sunday).

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Buffalo Wild Wings/Youngstown, Party on the Plaza. Lemon Grove, Lunch with Julius Veal (11:30 a.m.) Mastropietro Winery, Doug. McMenamy’s, Polka Jam. 5:30 p.m. Quaker Steak and Lube — Austintown, Kowboy Karaoke.

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Jim Miller’s Lazy Daisy Fest, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 Nelson Ledge Road, Garrettsville; for more information call Ethan Kelley at 440-548-2716 or e-mail nlqp@modex.com. Featuring The Jimiller Band, Into the Blue, Terrapin Moon, The Rumpke Mountain Boys, and more. The fest is held through Aug. 22 and there is no extra charge for camping. $25 (for both days), free for kids. Lake Milton Event, Lake Milton State Park, amphitheater; for more information visit www. LakeMiltonInfo.com or call 330-654-4989. Featuring a food, wine and beer event and entertainment by YSU Dana School of Music. Business and Investment Center: Creating a Business Plan, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Learn about writing and revising a business plan for a new or established business with a member of SCORE. Call to register. 10 a.m. Introduction to Archery, Columbiana County Park District, 130 Maple St., Lisbon; 330-424-9078. Bows and arrows will be available for use during this workshop conducted by certified archery instructors. Call Bill Bookman at 330-424-4681 for more information. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. End of Summer Charity Fest, Austintown Plaza, Mahoning Avenue, Austintown. Featuring music by Sun Kings, RoCck Children’s Choir, Key West Express, and more. 1 p.m.-1 a.m. Family Fun Flick, Public Library, East Branch, 6 N. Jackson St., Youngstown; 330-744-2790. An afternoon movie for the whole family. 1:30 p.m. Back to School: A Healthy You, McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704, ext. 214. Children ages 5-12 and their families are invited to this program for kids interested in starting the school year on a healthy note. 2 p.m. Book Signing, Border’s Book Store, 2102 NilesCortland Road, Warren; 330-544-1761. Maria Ciletti will be hosting a book signing for her third book “Collide.” The proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Charity and Alzheimer’s Association. 2-4 p.m. The Hubbard High School Class of 1973’s Summer Fun Picnic, at the home of Marlene Lesnak Wise in Hubbard. For information and to RSVP call Rick and Chris Letro Hanrahan at 330-533-4712 by Aug. 7. The class fund will provide burgers and hot dogs. Please bring a dish to share along with your beverage of choice. 3 p.m. Beaver Revisited, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Call FNC for directions around Beaver Township’s nature preserve. Meet at the pavilion located in the preserve on State

Route 165 for this 1.5 mile hike. 6 p.m. River Rock at the Amp, Warren Community Amphitheater, 321 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; 330-841-2601. Concerts will be held every Saturday in July; and Aug. 7, 21 and 28. Tonight features The Girls Band and Pink Floyd tribute, Wish You Were Here. 6-11 p.m. $5. Outdoor Summer Dinner Concert, Selah, 130 S. Bridge St., Struthers; for reservations call 330-755-2759. Featuring String Theory. 6:30 p.m. Monthly: Coast to Coast AM Study Group of Austintown, Denny’s Restaurant, 4927 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-781-0030. The Group meets the third Saturday of every month. Topics for discussion include spirituality, metaphysics, holistic health, and the paranormal. Meetings include speakers and topics featured on past shows. 7 p.m. Free. Dreams and Other Pools of Light, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1105 Elm St., Youngstown; 330-743-3067. An evening of poetry, dance, music and visual/video art, and more. 7:30 p.m. $10, $8 (students).

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Barley’s, Lethal FX, Fresh n Fly, Throwback, Th3ory, D-Rae, Sky High Jets, Steve the Recruit, and The Fam Boys. Mastropietro Winery, John Tumbri. The Royal Oaks, The Dead Enders. Selah, String Theory. 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY 22 Compost Seminar, MetroParks Farm, 7574 ColCanfield Road (State Route 46), Canfield; 330-5337572. The Green Team will host a compost class at 1 and 3 p.m. Call 330-740-2060 to register. Tractorwagon tours will be given every half hour. 1-4 p.m. $10 (includes compost bin). Hopewell Hike, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Take a hike to the historic landmark, Hopewell Furnace. Meet at Yellow Creek Park Office for a 3 mile hike. 2 p.m. Guided Tour of Fellows Riverside Gardens, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Take a leisurely walk in the Gardens. A guide will point out highlights while sharing anecdotes and history. Sign in at the information desk on the afternoon of the tour. 2-3:30 p.m. USA Dance Event, The Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown; for more information call USA Dance at 330-793-1962. Featuring Minas Katsantouris, ballroom dance champion, and Rachel Neilson. Also included is “The Taste of Greece,” a sit down dinner with Jim Economus. 2:30 p.m. (doors open), 3-3:0 p.m. (Rumba Lesson), 4-4:30 p.m. (Greek Dance lessons). $40, $30 (students). Concert, Packard Music Hall, South Lawn Band Shell, 1703 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; 330-841-2619. The concert features the W.D. Packard Concert Band with guest conductor, Dr. Stephen L. Gage and vocalist, Helen Welch . 7 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedars, DJ Martini. Lemon Grove, Stitch’n Bitch Knit and Crochet Circle (6 p.m.), Sunday Film Series (8 p.m.)

MONDAY 23 Southing So-Sews Meeting, Southington Christian Church, 3285 State Route 534, Southington; for more information call Barbara Tryon at 330-759-1211 or e-mail dtbsbarb@aol.com. There will be a travel sewing kit demonstration. 9:30 a.m. Golf Outing, Avalon Golf and Country Club at Squaw Creek, 761 Youngstown-Kingsville Road, Vienna; 330-539-5011 or for information call Maureen A. Drummond or Jeff Williamson at 330-782-5877 or e-mail mdrummond@hovn.org or jwilliamson@hovn.org. The outing is hosted by HandsOn Volunteer Network, which receives the proceeds from registration and other activities at the golf outing. 11 a.m. (registration), 11:30 a.m. (lunch), 1 p.m. (shotgun start). Call for costs. Genealogy Research: An Introduction, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-7448636. A basic introduction to genealogy research including book and computer sources. Call to register. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Pepsi Outdoor Movie, The Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; for more information e-mail Lyndsey at lhughes@cityofyoungstownoh.com or call 330-742-

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MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Lemon Grove, Monday Discussion Series. 7 p.m. Manor Restaurant, Open Mic with NotYet. 8-11 p.m.

TUESDAY 24 Howland Happy Stitchers, Living Lord Lutheran Church, 851 Niles-Cortland Road, Warren; for more information call Margaret at 330-847-9813 or Jane at 330-638-2916. Meets the third Tuesday. 10 a.m. MML’s First Annual Hunger Games, McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704, ext. 214. Come dressed as your favorite Hunger Games character to celebrate the release of “Mockingjay” by Suzanne Collins. 11 a.m.-noon. Blood Pressure Screening, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-757-1852. Held by the Mahoning Chapter of the Red Cross. 1-4 p.m. Slim Down, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. Featuring a six week class taught by dietitians on managing your weight. Call to register. 5:30-6:30 p.m. $40. Weekly: Warren Mixed Grievers’ Group, 5000 E. Market St., Suite 19, Warren; for more information, an interview and registration, call Kim Calhoun at the Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 800-6405180. The group meets each Tuesday. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monthly: Mahoning County Computer Club, Canfield Presbyterian Church, 104 Main St., Canfield; for more information call 330-757-9854 or 330-7991676. Many computer related subjects are discussed. Visitors are welcome. The group meets every third Tuesday of the month. 7-9 p.m. Monthly: RTS Bereavement Support Group, Beeghly Medical Park, Community Learning Center, 6505 Market St., Youngstown; 330-884-2911. The group is for people who are dealing with grief from miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn loss. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month. 7-9 p.m. Exploritas Day of Discovery Program, Park Vista Retirement Community, 1216 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-2944. Featuring “The White House and Marble Palace.” Examine the strategic relationship between the presidency and the Supreme Court as you follow a curriculum created by Patrick Wohlfarth, scholar of constitutional law at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 9:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedars, Live Jazz and Blues. Lemon Grove, Kinda Blue Night. 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 25 Health and Wellness Walk, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Meet at Ford Nature Center for a 4 mile hike. 9 a.m. Monthly Card Game, Shepherd of the Valley, 301 W. Western Reserve Road, Poland; for more information or to register, call 330-726-7110, ext. 0. 1-4 p.m. $5 (lunch). 7Up Summerfest Spectacular, Judge Morley Pavilion, Mill Creek Metro Parks,Youngstown; 330-7023000. Lawn seating. Featuring Blue Rays. 7 p.m. Free. Monthly: Write On, Write Now, Work in Process Creative Writing Workshop, Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., Youngstown; 330-747-6932. Pig Iron Literary and Art Works and Jim Villani, center director, continue their creative writing workshop the fourth Wednesday of each month. Sessions include readings of works and a discussion. Walk-ins or occasional visitors are welcome. 7-9 p.m. $3.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedars, Garage Rockin. Lemon Grove, Katie O’Neill Dinner Show (7 p.m.), Lemonaoke. Quaker Steak and Lube — Austintown, Artie Gras. Up a Creek, Guys Without Ties. 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY 26 Blood Pressure Screening, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Held by the “Original” Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning County. 10 a.m.-noon. Lectio, Lunch, and Labyrinth, Villa Maria Community Center, 1 mile east of the Ohio state line, south of State Route 422 on Evergreen Road, Villa Maria, Pa.; 724-964-8920. Participate in the tradition of Lectio Divina, followed by a luncheon fellowship, and ending

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MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedars, Swing Night. McMenamy’s, Bike Night. Quaker Steak and Lube — Sharon, Artie Gras. Up a Creek, Simply Ed.

FRIDAY 27 Breakfast Botany: The Oleander Family, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek

MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Today’s morning walk in the gardens will feature a lesson about plants in this family. The activity also includes a light breakfast. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. 8:30-10 a.m. $9 (non resident), $7 (resident). Hospice of the Valley: For Men Only, Hospice House, 9803 Sharrot Road, Poland; for more information or to register call Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 800-640-5180. The group, facilitated by Chaplain Jay Eastman, meets each fourth Friday of the month. 8:30-10 a.m. HMHP Cancer Survivor Picnic, St. Demetrios Pavilion, 3223 Atlantic St., Warren; to register call the Humility of Mary Healthline at 330-480-3151 or 1-877-7004647. Enjoy lunch, games, music, crafts, prizes and giveaways. 1-4 p.m. Pioneer Suppers, Hale Farm and Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath; 330-666-3711. A pioneer-era dining experience. Call for reservations. The dinner is held again Aug. 28. 6 p.m. Songs of Insects, MetroParks Farm, 7574 Col-Canfield Road (State Route 46), Canfield; 330-533-7572. Listen to and look for crickets, grasshoppers, and katydids. Meet at the Farm for an easy hike. 7 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Lemon Grove, Lunch with Julius Veal (11:30 a.m.), Maza Bharska, Abner Trio. Mastropietro Winery, Al-Ray Combo. McMenamy’s, Polka Jam. 5:30 p.m. Quaker Steak and Lube — Austintown, Kowboy Karaoke.

SATURDAY 28 Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society Show, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. View an array of color and form displayed in the many varieties of dahlias grown in local gardens. The show is held through Aug. 29. Noon-5 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday). Men’s Garden Club Horticulture Show and Mum Sale, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116.

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View summer’s bounty of flowers and vegetables at this show and sale. The show is held through Aug. 29. Noon-5 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday). Monthly: All Families Matter, Mahoning Valley Pride Center, 1523 Poland Ave., Youngstown; for more information visit www.allfamiliesmatter.org. This is a parenting group that will be held the fourth Saturday of the month. 2-5 p.m. River Rock at the Amp, Warren Community Amphitheater, 321 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; 330-841-2601. Concerts will be held every Saturday in July; and Aug. 7, 21 and 28.Tonight features Armstrong Bearcat, Damian Knapp, and Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute, Vicious Cycle. 6-11 p.m. $5. Evening Kayak, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Take an excursion on Lake Newport. Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107 to register. Meet at the Boat Launch. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Barley’s, Kenny Ali. Lemon Grove, Santah. Mastropietro Winery, Chasin’ The Blues.

SUNDAY 29 Falls Rediscovery Hike, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Retrace the steps of Isaac Powers and Phineas Hill who discovered what is now called Lanterman’s Falls. Meet at Fellows Riverside Gardens for a 7 mile hike. 9:30 a.m. Meditation in Movement, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Learn to focus on inner strengths through simple movements. Call to register. Noon-2 p.m. $10.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedars, DJ Martini. Lemon Grove, Stitch’n Bitch Knit and Crochet Circle (6 p.m.), Sunday Film Series (8 p.m.)

MONDAY 30 Business and Investment Center: Business Databases @ PLYMC/24/7, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave.,Youngstown; 330-744-8636.View demonstrations of various library databases that provide authoritative and timely information for a business or business career. Call to register. 6:30 p.m. Pepsi Outdoor Movie, The Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; for more information e-mail Lyndsey at lhughes@cityofyoungstownoh.com or call 330-7428710. Featuring “UP.” 9 p.m. Free.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Lemon Grove, Monday Discussion Series. 7 p.m. Manor, Open Mic with NotYet. 8-11 p.m.

TUESDAY 31 Weekly: Yoga in the Gardens, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Learn the basics of energizing yoga movements taught by Heidi Suraci. Classes meet each Tuesday and Thursday (all levels welcome on Thursdays). Call Fellows to register. 9:30-11 a.m. (beginner level on Tuesdays), 5:30-7 p.m. (intermediate level on Tuesdays). $10 each session. Weekly: Parent’s Group, Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland; for more information, an interview and registration, call Karen Lewis at the Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 800-6405180. The group meets each Monday. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Health and Wellness Walk, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Meet at Ford Nature Center for a 4 mile hike. 6 p.m. Zumba Classes, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 5090 Market St., Boardman; 330-788-3200. Classes are held each Tuesday and Thursday, and Saturday. 6:45 p.m. (Tuesday and Thursday), 11 a.m. (Saturday). $8. Weekly: Canfield Community Band, Canfield High School, 100 Cardinal Drive, Canfield; for more information call 330-542-3313. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to join the group, which meets each Tuesday. 7 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedars, Live Jazz and Blues. Lemon Grove, Kinda Blue Night. 8 p.m.

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AM STATIONS WKBN (570), Youngstown. Talk. WSOM (600). Salem. Standards. WLW (700). Cincinnati. Talk, sports, news. WPIC (790). Hermitage. Talk, sports.

WKTX (830), Cortland. Variety, ethnic. WAMO (860), Pittsburgh. Urban. KDKA (1020), Pittsburgh. Talk. WBZ (1030). Boston. News, sports.

WBUT (1050), Butler. News/talk. WTAM (1100). Cleveland. Talk, sports.

WKST (1200), New Castle. Variety. WBBW (1240). Youngstown. Sports.

WEAE (1250), Pittsburgh. Sports. WGFT (1330), Youngstown. Talk. WSTV (1340), Steubenville. Talk. WNIO (1390), Youngstown. Standards. WLKK (1400), Erie. News/talk. KQV (1410), Pittsburgh. News/talk. WRRO (1440). Warren. Religious.

WASN (1550), Youngstown. Talk/info. WRTK (1540), Youngstown. Oldies. WANR (1570), Warren. News/talk. WAKR (1590), Akron. News/talk.

FM STATIONS WRSK (88.1), Slippery Rock. Public radio. WZIP (88.1), Akron. Public radio. WRCT (88.3), Pittsburgh. Public radio. WYSU (88.5), Youngstown. Classical. WQED (89.3), Pittsburgh. Classical/jazz. WCSB (89.3), Cleveland. Public radio. WKSU (89.7), Kent. Public radio. WVMN (90.1), New Castle. Religious. WDUQ (90.5). Pittsburgh. Classical. WKTL (90.7). Struthers. Ethnic, oldies. WRUW (91.1). Cleveland. Public radio. WRMU (91.1). Alliance. Classical/jazz. WAPS (91.3). Akron. Public radio. WYEP (91.3) Pittsburgh. Public radio. WYTN (91.7). Youngstown. Religious. WPTS (92.1). Pittsburgh. Public radio. WZKL (92.5). Alliance. Nostalgia. WLTJ (92.9) Pittsburgh. Music variety. WNCD (93.3). Youngstown. Rock. WBZZ (93.7). Pittsburgh. Rock. WICT (95.1). Brookfield. Country. WCLV (95.5). Cleveland. Classical/jazz. WAKZ (95.9). Youngstown. Top 40. WPHH (96.1) Pittsburgh. Music variety. WKDD (96.5). Akron. Rock. WLLF (96.7). Mercer. Classical/jazz. WONE (97.5). Akron. Rock. WNCX (98.5). Cleveland. Rock. WMXY (98.9). Youngstown. Top 40. WGAR (99.5). Cleveland. Country. WSHH (99.7) Pittsburgh. Music variety. WNIR (100.1). Kent. News/talk. WMMS (100.7). Cleveland. Rock. WHOT (101.1) Youngstown. Top 40. WORD (101.5) Pittsburgh. Religious. WRBP (101.9). Youngstown. Urban. WDOK (102.1). Cleveland. Variety. WDVE (102.5). Pittsburgh. Rock. WYFM (102.9). Youngstown. Rock. WRKY (103.5). Steubenville. Country. WWIZ (103.9). Mercer. Country. WJJJ (104.7). Pittsburgh. Urban. WQXK (105.1). Youngstown. Country. WMJI (105.7). Cleveland. Oldies. WXDX (105.9). Pittsburgh. Alternative. WBBG (106.1). Youngstown. Oldies. WAMO (106.7). Beaver Falls. Urban. WNWV (107.3). Elyria. Classical/jazz. WDSY (107.9). Pittsburgh. Country.

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MONDAY– FRIDAY Newslink, WYSU (88.5 FM). 5-6 a.m., Monday-Friday. News and features. Morning Edition, WKSU (89.7 FM). 5-9 a.m., Monday-Friday. News from NPR. Morning Edition, WYSU (88.5 FM). 6-9 a.m., Monday-Friday. News from NPR. Bob & Tom Show, WNCD (93.3 FM). 5-10 a.m., Monday-Friday. Music and mayhem. Mangino,WKBN (570 AM). 6-10 a.m., Monday-Friday. Youngstown talk. Imus in the Morning, WGFT (1330 AM). 6-10 a.m., Monday-Friday. Don Imus hosts. Polka Programming, WKTL (90.7 FM). 8-9 a.m., Monday through Friday. Classical with Barbara Krauss, WYSU (88.5 FM). 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Friday. Classical with Mark Pennell, WKSU (89.7 FM). 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Friday. Laura Ingraham, WGFT (1330 AM). 10 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Ingraham skewers politics, the media, Hollywood. Dan Rivers, WKBN (570 AM). 10-11:45 a.m., Monday-Friday. Youngstown talk. Hot Lunch at Noon, WHOT (101.1 FM). Noon, Monday-Friday. Music requests. Rush Limbaugh, WKBN (570 AM). Noon-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Dave Ramsey, WGFT (1330 AM). Noon-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Financial matters. Spatz, WNCD (93.3 FM). 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Classic rock. Classical Music, WYSU (88.5 FM). 1-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Classical with Sylvia Docking, WKSU (89.7 FM). 1-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Sean Hannity, WGFT (1330 AM). 3-6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Conservative talk. Ron Verb Show, WKBN (570 AM). 3-6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Youngstown talk. Fresh Air With Terry Gross, WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 3 p.m., MondayFriday. Pop culture, the arts and politics. All Things Considered, WKSU (89.7 FM). 4-6 p.m., Monday-Friday. News and features from National Public Radio. All Things Considered, WYSU (88.5 FM). 4-6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. News from NPR. Mark Levin, WGFT (1330 AM). 6-8 p.m., Monday-Friday. Marketplace, WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Business news. Newslink, WYSU (88.5 FM). 7-8 p.m., Monday-Friday. News and features. Michael Savage, WKBN (570 AM). 7-10 p.m. Monday-Friday. Conservative talk. HOT 101 Hot 8 at 8, WHOT (101.1 FM). 8-9 p.m. Monday-Friday. Top hits. NPR World of Opera, WYSU (88.5 FM). 8-11 p.m., Monday. Operatic performances Performance Today, WYSU (88.5 FM). 8-10 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday. Phil Hendrie Show, WKBN (570 AM). 10 p.m.-midnight, Monday-Thursday; Midnight-1 a.m., Friday-Saturday. Provocative radio from a L.A.-based host. Left Right and Center, WYSU (88.5 FM). 7:30 p.m., Friday. Political talk.

FRIDAY EVENING American Routes, WKSU (89.7 FM). 7-9 p.m., Friday. Music, features and artist interviews. Nick Spitzer hosts. The Jazz Sofa With Rick Popovich, WYSU (88.5 FM). 8-11-p.m., Friday. Twiceweekly jazz program. Folk Music with Jim Blum, WKSU (89.7 FM). 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Friday. Folk music.

Conservative talk with Sean Hannity. 3-6 p.m. every Monday through Friday on WGFT (1330 AM). Rhythm Sweet and Hot, WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 p.m.-midnight, Friday. Musical culture from the 1920s to the 1940s. Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, WKBN (570 AM). 1-5 a.m., Monday-Friday; 5-6 a.m., Saturday; 1-6 a.m., Sunday. Program covers the paranormal.

SATURDAY Buckeye Sportsman,WKBN (570 AM). 6-7 a.m., Saturday. Outdoor sports. On the Media, WKSU (89.7 FM). 6 a.m., Saturday. Syndicated. Hearts of Space,WYSU (88.5 FM). 6-7 a.m., Saturday. Atmospheric music. On the Media,WYSU (88.5 FM). 7-8 a.m., Saturday. Syndicated. Living on Earth, WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 a.m., Saturday. Environmental programming. Polka Music, WKTX (830 AM). 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday. Polka Val hosts. Car Care, WKBN (570 AM). 9-11 a.m., Saturday. Advice and tips on auto care. Weekend Edition, WYSU (88.5 FM). 8-10 a.m., Saturday. News from NPR. Weekend Edition,WKSU (89.7 FM). 8-10 a.m., Saturday. News from NPR. Car Talk, WYSU (88.5 FM).10-11 a.m., Saturday. Tom and Ray Magliozzi host this irreverent program on car care. Irish Music, WKTL (90.7 FM). 10-11 a.m., Saturday. Music and culture. Home Care, WKBN (570 AM). 11 a.m.noon, Saturday. Advice and tips. What’Ya Know with Michael Feldman, WKSU (89.7 FM). 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday. German Hour, WKTL (90.7 FM). 11 a.m.noon, Saturday. Music and culture. Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me!, WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday. Peter Sagal hosts this weekly syndicated quiz show. All That Grows, WKBN (570 AM). Noon-1 p.m., Saturday. Gardening program. Hungarian Music, WKTL (90.7 FM). Noon1:30 p.m., Saturday. Music and culture. Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me!, WKSU (87.9 FM). 1-2 p.m.-noon, Saturday. Quiz show.

Greek Programming, WKTL (90.7 FM). 1:30-3 p.m., Saturday. Music and culture. Weekend America, WKSU (87.9 FM). 2-4 p.m., Saturday. News and analysis, interviews and features. The Splendid Table, WYSU (88.5 FM). 3-4 p.m., Saturday. Food appreciation. Italian Programming, WKTL (90.7 FM). 3-4 p.m., Saturday. Music and culture. Best of Sean Hannity, WKBN (570 AM). 4-7 p.m., Saturday. This American Life, WKSU (89.7 FM). 4 p.m., Saturday. Fresh Air Weekend, WYSU (88.5 FM). 4 p.m., Saturday. Terry Gross hosts. All Things Considered, WYSU (88.5 FM). 5-6 p.m., Saturday. News from NPR. Tamburitzans, WKTL (90.7 FM). 6-7 p.m., Saturday. Ethnic music from the Balkans.

SATURDAY EVENING A Prairie Home Companion, WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 6-8 p.m., Saturday. Garrison Keillor hosts this longrunning program that features musical guests and Keillor’s conversational style. Spanish Programming, WKTL (90.7 FM). 7-8 p.m., Saturday. Music and culture. Jazz Sofa With Rick Popovich, WYSU (88.5 FM). 8-11 p.m., Saturday. Twiceweekly jazz program. Folk Music with Jim Blum, WKSU (89.7 FM). 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday. Ukrainian Programming, WKTL (90.7 FM). 8 p.m., Saturday. Music and culture. The Other Side, WKBN (570 AM). 9 p.m.midnight, Saturday. Steve Godfrey hosts this program on the paranormal. Saturday Night Dance Party, WHOT (101.1 FM). 8 p.m.-midnight, Saturday. House, Euro and Top 40. Slovak Music, WKTL (90.7 FM). 9-11 p.m., Saturday. Slovak music and culture. Now’s the Time, WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 p.m.-midnight, Saturday. Martin Berger hosts this local jazz program. The Twilight Zone, WKBN (570 AM). Midnight-1 a.m., Saturday. This science-

SonRise, WHOT (101.1 FM). 5-7 a.m., Sunday. Contemporary Christian music. Legends of Success, WKBN (570 AM). 6-7 a.m., Sunday. Business leaders discuss their careers. John Resnick hosts. Alternative Radio, WYSU (88.5 FM). 6-7 a.m., Sunday. Public-affairs program. Speaking of Faith, WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 7-8 a.m., Sunday. Program on religion and ethics. Wine Skins,WKBN (570 AM). 7:30-8 a.m., Sunday. Religious programming. Weekend Edition, WKSU (89.7 FM). 8-10 a.m., Sunday. News from NPR. Weekend Edition, WYSU (88.5 FM). 8-11 a.m., Sunday. News from NPR. The Splendid Table, WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 a.m.-noon, Sunday. Food appreciation. Forum, WHOT (101.1 FM). 7:45 a.m., Sunday. Local public affairs program. Top 40 Countdown with Rick Dees, WHOT (101.1 FM). 8 a.m.-noon, Sunday. Serenade of Italy, WNIO (1390 AM). 8-11 a.m., Sunday. Vince Camp hosts. Health Programming, WKBN (570 AM). 8-9 a.m., Sunday. A Prairie Home Companion, WKSU (89.7 FM). 10 a.m.-noon, Sunday. Garrison Keillor hosts this long-running program with musical guests and Keillor’s conversational style. Sports Rap Sunday, WKBN (570 AM). 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday. Voices of the Croatian Fraternal Union (Croatian Hour), WNIO (1390 AM) 11 a.m.-noon. Music with Tim Komara. Baroque Era with David Roden, WKSU (89.7 FM). Noon-2 p.m., Sunday. Secular music from 1600 and 1750. A Prairie Home Companion, WYSU (88.5 FM). Noon-2 p.m., Sunday. Garrison Keillor hosts this long-running show with musical guests and a conversational style. Car Talk, WYSU (88.5 FM). 2-3 p.m., Sunday. Tom and Ray Magliozzi host. Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, WYSU (88.5 FM). 3-4 p.m., Sunday.Quiz show. Says You, WYSU (88.5 FM). 4-5 p.m., Sunday. Syndicated quiz show. In Performance, WKSU (89.7 FM). 4:30-6 p.m., Sunday. Symphonies, string quartets and other regional ensembles. All Things Considered, WYSU (88.5 FM). 5-6 p.m., Sunday. News from NPR.

SUNDAY EVENING Sunday Night Cruise, WBBG (106.1 FM). 6-11 p.m., Sunday. DooWop and early rock ‘n’ roll. Thomas John hosts. All Things Considered, WKSU (89.7 FM). 6-7 p.m., Sunday. News from NPR. Thistle and Shamrock, WYSU (88.5 FM). 7-8 p.m., Sunday. Irish music and culture. Tangled Up in the Blues, WNCD (93.3 FM). 7-9 p.m., Sunday. Cornell Bogdan hosts this weekly blues music program. Beyond the Beltway, WKBN (570 AM). 7-9 p.m., Sunday. Politics beyond D.C. Thistle and Shamrock, WKSU (89.7 FM). 7-8 p.m., Sunday. Irish music and culture. Folk Festival, WYSU (88.5 FM), 8-9:30 p.m., Sunday. Charles Darling hosts. Folk Music with Jim Blum, WKSU (89.7 FM). 8 p.m.-midnight, Sunday. Homegrown Show, WNCD (93.3 FM). 9 p.m., Sunday. Hosted by Viking Jim. Little Steven’s Underground Garage, WNCD (93.3 FM). 10 p.m.-midnight, Sunday. Hosted by Steven Van Zand. All Songs Considered, WYSU (88.5FM). 9:30-10 p.m., Sunday. Harmonia, WYSU (88.5FM). 10-11 p.m., Sunday. © 2010, Metro Monthly. All rights reserved.

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folk dance performances by Krakowiaki Polish Circle Living Traditions Piast Ensemble