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METRO MONTHLY | APRIL 2013 operating officer. Call for more information. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $100, $80. Hospice of the Valley Volunteer Training Class, Hospice House, 9803 Sharrot Road, Poland, call 330788-1992. Volunteers will learn what Hospice of the Valley’s team of doctors, nurses, social workers and chaplains do for patients and their families and how volunteers fit into that team. Hospice volunteers serve in a variety of ways including companions for hospice patients at home or in nursing homes as well as helping at the Hospice House inpatient facility. New volunteers are needed for all areas of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties as well as western Pennsylvania. Although the training is at Hospice House this time, volunteers are assigned to patients closer to their homes. Classes are 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Friday for five weeks through May 10. Call for more information. 9 a.m. Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books (6-23 months),, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave.; 330-744-8636. For babies 6-23 months. Join the Library for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Occurs Friday, April 12, 26. 10 a.m. Free. Joe Negri: Guest Artist and Master Class, Room 2222, Bliss Recital Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown; 330-941-7448. Today features a master class conducted by veteran guitarist Joe Negri and will include performances by several Dana guitar students and duos. One of the most recognized names in Pittsburgh guitar circles, Joe Negri was known to millions of children as “Handyman Negri” on the PBS show “Mister Rogers Neighborhood.” As a composer, he has written music for many documentary film scores. Noon Free. 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. 1-3 p.m. Free. Below the Surface, Victorian Players, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-5455. The Victorian Players will present Craig R. May’s thriller from April 5-21. The play is directed by J.E. Ballantyne. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and matinees occur on Sundays at 2 p.m. 7:30 p.m. $10, 8. Stop Kiss, Theater Westminster, Beeghly Theater, Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.; 724946-6238. www.westminster.edu/drama Theatre Westminster will present “Stop Kiss” from April 11-14. “The play concerns two women, Sara and Callie, who meet, become friends, and eventually fall in love. Their world is turned upside down when they become victims of a hate crime. The play contains adult language and situations and is not appropriate for children. The play occurs at 7:30 p.m. from Thursday through Saturday. A 2:30 p.m. matinee occurs on Sunday. $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and nonWestminster students. 7:30 p.m. Family Reunion, Rust Belt Theater, Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; For reservations, call or text 330-507-2358. Rust Belt Theater Company will present “Family Reunion,” a comedy written by Brian Lee. Sam Luptak is director. The cast includes Joe Marshall, Joyce Jones, Chris Chaibi, Vinnie Dragos, David Cirelli, Donnette Bishop, Tom Ewen, Monica Beasley Martin, Jacinda Madison, John Courter, Jen Milligan, Kim Voeks, Tyler Norris, Brittiani McNeilKetcham. 8 p.m., April 5-6, 12-13. 8 p.m. Prelude To A Kiss, Oakland Centre For The Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404. www. oaklandcenter.com. The Oakland will stage Craig Lucas’s romantic fantasy at 8 p.m. from April 5-20. Call for reservations. 8 p.m. $15, $12, $10. April 5-20. Shakespeare in Hollywood, Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown Road, Niles; 330-652-1103. www. trumbullnewtheatre.com. It’s 1934 and two of Shakespeare’s characters, Oberon and Puck, have magically materialized on the Warner Bros. Hollywood set of Max Reinhardt’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Trumbull New Theatre will stage Ken Ludwig’s stage comedy from April 5-21. Evening shows begin at 8 p.m. and a Sunday matinee occurs at 3 p.m. 8 p.m. $12 adults, $10 students.
music @ night Cedars/West End. Vikemas, The Infidels, Robbie Jay Band. 10 p.m. $5. Izzy’s. Richard Boston. 7-10 p.m. Lemon Grove. Youngstown Culture Night: Films of Chris Strollo, art of Micahel Green, jazz. 7:30 p.m.
Raiders Backyard tavern. Matt Boser. Open mike. 9 p.m. Mastropietro Winery. Davis and McKay. Acoustic rock. 7-10 p.m. Vintage Estate. Live acoustic music. 8 p.m.
SATURDAY 13 Coupon Swap @ the Library, Public Library, Canfield branch; 43 W. Main St.; 330-744-8636 Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. and noon at the Public Library to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons or learning new tips from other coupon-clippers. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Getting Started With Foundation Grants to Individuals Online, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Learn effective strategies for finding funders that support individuals with the Foundation Center’s online funding database. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Information Services department or register online at http://www.libraryvisit.org/programs.aspx using the events calendar. 9:30 a.m. Free. Stressercise Class: Low Impact Exercise For The Body and Mind, YWCA of Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown; visit www.stressercise.com to register. Call for more information. Occurs 5-6 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturdays. 9:30-10:30 a.m. $2. Get Connected With Your eReader @ the Library, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main St.; 330744-8636. Bring your eReader to the Library and we’ll show you how to download eBooks from the Library’s Digital Catalog on the Library’s website. Space is limited. Call 330.744.8636 and ask for the branch by name to register. For adults. 10-11 a.m. Free. Weekly: Free Tax Return Assistance Preparation, Williamson Hall, 221 N. Hazel St. (between Rayen Avenue and Wood Street),YSU,Youngstown; 330-9413084. Trained YSU business students and professional volunteers will offer free income tax preparation from Saturday, Feb. 2 and at designated days and times until Saturday, April 13. Taxpayers should bring wage and earnings statements (Form W-2) from all employers, interest statements from banks (Forms 1099), a copy of last year’s tax return if available, and other relevant information about income and expenses. Walk-ins are welcome. If you would like to set up an appointment or to receive additional information, call the Lariccia School of Accounting & Finance at the Williamson College of Business Administration at 330-941-3084. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Golden Oldies Classic Movie Matinee, Public Library, Newport branch, 3730 Market St.,Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Popcorn and fun. Join the Library for a golden oldie movie matinee. They’ll provide the popcorn and the classic movie. You’ll bring your own covered beverage. For adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m. Free. Third Annual Youngstown Crossword Puzzle Challenge, Poland Public Library, 311 S. Main St., Poland; 330-744-8636. Registration is $10. Proceeds benefit the Public Library. Will Shortz will provide fresh puzzles for the tournament, ahead of their publication in The New York Times. Contestants with the most points after three rounds will compete in the final round for bragging rights and puzzle-related prizes. Stop by your local Public Library branch to register. All skill levels welcome. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $10. Getting Ready For Baby @ Your Library, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. You’re expecting a baby, a new bundle of joy, a very special gift, be it a girl or a boy. Parentsto-be come celebrate at the Public Library for the first ever library baby shower. Gia Ramsey from Safe Kids Mahoning Valley Coalition will be there to talk about car seat safety and infant safe sleep. The Library’s Assistant Children’s Services Specialist, Starr Jones, will speak about baby brain development and pre-literacy. There will be light refreshments and each family will leave with baby’s first book. One lucky family will also win a prize. For adults only. Registration is required. Call to register. 11 a.m. Free. Weekly: Zumba Classes, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 5090 Market St., Youngstown; 330-788-3200. Fred Astaire offers a Zumba class at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and at noon on Saturdays. The fees is $8 per class or discounts with class card. The center offers a special half-off price for the first class. Call for more information. Noon. $8. Earth Fest 2013, Penn State Shenango, downtown Sharon, Pa.; 724-983-2836. Adults and children of all ages are invited to join the fun as Penn State
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