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MAHONING VALLEY Researching your family history Each year, hundreds of Mahoning Valley residents join thousands from across the country starting their own personal quest to reach out to their past. Genealogy is a fast-growing hobby that provides a wealth of family history and uncovers, oftentimes, unexpected glimpses into the past. But where do you start?

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YSU drops Pennsylvania surcharge The cost to attend Youngstown State University will be drastically reduced for students from western Pennsylvania under a new initiative aimed at making YSU more accessible and affordable.| Page 13

HEALTH & FITNESS Winter recreation guide The Youngstown-Warren area offers a number of natural areas and facilities where residents can enjoy wintertime activities. See our comprehensive guide to winter activities and recreation.

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MAHONING VALLEY Motown hits 50 During the heady days of the civil rights movement, many viewed Motown as a triumph of black achievement. This degree of success was unprecedented for a minority-owned enterprise. As Motown marks its fiftieth anniversary in 2009, the legendary Detroit label continues to inspire dreams and imaginations. Motown challenged seemingly insurmountable odds. Esther Gordy Edwards, sister to founder Berry Gordy Jr., attributed the company’s success to the family’s drive which was also a core philosophy: “to make a better product.”

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RESTAURANTS The Wine Guy Chilean importer to introduce smaller wineries to the Mahoning Valley market.

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BBB re-elects Downard as chairman; board set

eith Downard will serve as chairman of the Better Business Bureau’s board of directors through 2009 said Patricia Rose, president. Other elected officers included Frank Dixon of Cohen & Company as vice-chairman, Thomas Hutch of Aerolite Extrusion as vice-chairman, Barbara Kolesar of Envelope 1 as treasurer, Daryl Morrison of Time Warner Cable as secretary. Bruce Zoldan of B.J. Alan Fireworks, Inc. will continue to serve on the executive committee as immediate past chairman. Christopher Newman of Henderson, Covington, Messenger, Newman & Thomas Co. L.P.A. was reelected as the BBB counsel and will also serve on the executive committee. Four newly elected directors were set to assume their seats in January: Thomas Cianiello of Casal’s de Spa and Salon, Terry DiMascio of AIM National Lease, JD Mirto of Rhiel Supply and Gregg Strollo of Strollo Architects. The BBB board of directors also honored Bruce Gordon, founding member of BBB board of directors and past chairman, with the title of emeritus. Other directors that were elected for a three-year term included: Ron DiTullio of Donnell Ford; Scott Lewis of Edward J. Lewis, Inc.; Dr. Betty Jo Licata of Youngstown State University; Michael Madsen of Huntington National Bank; John Moliterno of Pegasus Printing & Imaging; Mark Munroe of Compco Metal Products Co.; Eric Ryan of the Chevrolet Centre; Herb Schuler Jr. of General Extrusions, Inc.; Teri Storey of Masonry Materials Plus; and Dave Yerian of First Place Insurance Co. Rose said that the BBB’s goals for 2009 included “enhancing and expanding our ability to drive consumers to Accredited Businesses in the Mahoning Valley and also work closely with local organizations which offer education and training to the youth of this Valley so this area can continue to offer a workforce with salable skills and a work ethic any current or new company would welcome.”

Ryan adds ‘Buy American’ provision to Recovery plan U.S. REP. TIM RYAN (OH-17), MEMBER OF the Appropriations Committee, announced that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan, also known as the economic stimulus bill, contains a buy American provision to ensure that U.S. public roads and waterways will be built with Americanmade steel and iron. This banner piece of legislation, one of the cornerstones of Democratic plans for rebuilding the American economy is expected to help workers who

have been hurt by the economic policies of the past and improve the business climate in the United States. “This bill is specifically written to benefit American workers, the middle class and create private sector jobs. We are going to spend this money in Youngstown, Warren, Akron and throughout the 17th District, not Beijing, Mumbai or Dubai,” Ryan. “The Buy American provision on steel and iron that I fought to include in this bill is more proof that change has come to Washington.” The bill contains $64 billion for roads, bridges and waterways. Nearly 800,000 jobs would be created through investment in transportation with monies for these needed projects to be made available in 180 days. Ryan helped organize support for the successful “Buy American” amendment to the bill. The amendment covers airports, bridges, canals, dams, dikes, pipelines, railroads, multi-line mass transit systems, roads, tunnels, harbors, and piers. “According to the United Steelworkers of America, 16 out of 29 blast furnaces in America are currently idle and monthly steel shipments are down 33 percent while new steel orders are down 58 percent,” said Ryan. “The Buy American provision in this bill will go a long way to putting steel workers back to work and help rebuild America’s steel industry.”

Area non-profits to learn about social enterprise SIX AREA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WILL have the opportunity to learn about social enterprise due to six area foundations and Community Wealth Ventures, Inc. The six-month social enterprise series began in mid-January. Participating organizations include Beatitude House, Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley, HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, Lien Forward Ohio, Meridian Services and Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries, Inc. The six-month series will coach the groups to develop social enterprises – the practice of creating mission-related businesses or money earning efforts. The organizations will learn about market research, financial planning and strategy techniques. The culmination of the series will be a business plan presentation to the community in the spring. Community Wealth Ventures, Inc. began the workshop series in 2000 and has conducted them at 12 locations around the United States. Two consultants will be on hand to lead the sessions. The first sessions were held in midJanuary at the Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley. Other scheduled speakers and sessions include: March 10, Michael Lowstetter, Shepherd Ministries; April 7, Martin Schwartz, Vehicles for Change; and June 16, Business plan

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Dr. Cornel West, professor of Religion and African Studies at Princeton University, will speak at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26 as part of YSU’s Skeggs Lecture Series. West is the recipient of more than 20 honorary degrees and a National Book Award. The free lecture occurs at Stambaugh Auditorium. For more information, call the Africana Studies Program at 330–941–3097.

presentations to area business leaders. Local underwriters for the sessions include the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, Dominion, the Raymond John Wean Foundation, the Youngstown Foundation and trusts held at Huntington Bank and National City Bank. For more information on the sessions, contact Joel Ratner, president of the Raymond John Wean Foundation, at 330394-3213.

Health insurers to disclose changes to policyholders T O ENSURE THAT POLICYHOLDERS ARE properly informed and treated fairly when a health care provider leaves an insurance company’s network, health insurers will now report significant changes to their medical provider networks to the Ohio Department of Insurance. They will also share with the department how they will communicate with their policyholders when such instances occur, said Mary Jo Hudson, director. The department issued a bulletin last month that directs certain health insurers and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) to report significant changes to their medical provider networks to the department within 15 days prior to contacting policyholders about the expiration of a contract with a hospital or major physician group. The bulletin does not apply to HMOs that cover recipients of assistance under the Medicaid program and specialty or supplemental health care services-only providers. “The bulletin is a step to assure that insur-

ers proactively inform their policyholders when provider networks change so they can make timely adjustments regarding who they see for medical care and where they go for treatment,” Hudson said. The insurance entities are to provide the department with the process and procedures by which policyholders and any affected participating providers will be notified of any impending contract termination and resulting change in the health plan provider network. In addition, policyholders are to be provided information about their options and rights and a list of company contacts for information and assistance, which is also to be given to any affected participating providers. Anyone with questions about the bulletin should call the department’s consumer hotline at 1-800-686-1526 and visit the bulletins section at www.ohioinsurance.gov to review the document.

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VALLEY UPDATE, FROM PAGE 6 help for home foreclosures, natural disasters or job loss. TurboTax customers won’t miss important credits such as the earned income tax credit. In 2007, an estimated 5.6 million eligible taxpayers failed to claim this credit, potentially missing out on $4,600 or more. Faster filing: An estimated 80 million Americans with simple tax returns may be able to complete their taxes in less than an hour and be confident they’re getting every refund dollar they deserve. TurboTax asks a few simple questions, such as: “How much did you give to charity?” or “How much did you pay in medical expenses?” Customers can simply estimate their answer to the nearest $1,000 and based on those responses, TurboTax recommends either itemizing or taking the standard deduction to provide the biggest tax refund possible. Free and easy: For taxpayers filing simple returns, the TurboTax Online Free Edition lets customers prepare and electronically file a federal tax return at no cost. New this year, TurboTax Online Free Edition provides more help with chat and e-mail support, and the ability to get instant answers from other TurboTax users or tax experts online. Additionally, TurboTax Online Free Edition includes downloadable support in the event of an audit. Home Savings currently operates 39 full-service branches and six loan production offices located throughout Ohio and western Pennsylvania, employing more than 600 people.

Fine art photographer sets model shoot in warehouse APPROXIMATELY 70 MODELS WERE SCHEDuled to meet at Allstate Public Warehouse in downtown Youngstown for a local photography project in late January. Models are prim a r i l y f ro m t h e Youngstown area, but some are set to come from as far away as Denver. MELANIE RAE The shoot, under the direction of local photographer Melanie Rae, is titled “My Extended Network.” The photographer, a 2005 graduate of Hallmark Institute of Photography, said she chose Youngstown specifically for “its rich history and the density of college age populace.” She plans to package the results of the shoot in hand-bound books and sell them “to promote Youngstown’s growing arts community.” The artist said gallery showings of the finished project are scheduled for the downtown this summer. For more information on the project, email melanie_rae_@hotmail.com

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Youngstowner laments Crandall Park condition DEAR EDITOR: Poor Crandall Park. The most elegant of all the city parks, now a playground for gang members. Why? There is no caretaker during the day, and, I suspect, no security guard at night. The park has been going downhill for a long time, areas surrounding the pond not raked or mowed in years, the fence across the pond in disrepair and the ducks not properly cared for. Now, the final indignity has been committed upon it. Yesterday, Sunday, Jan. 4, I found the beautiful, historic house covered in graffiti, the sidewalks littered with beer cans, that will probably remain, like the leaves and other litter, that are rarely picked up, except for myself and other conscientious citizens. I have overheard park workers say they were told, by the Park Department, that only Park properties that earn money are worth maintaining. Beauty and nature to not have to justify themselves by earning money. They are a necessity, like art, to and for the well-being of the people. The Park House is an historic building. I hope it is not being let go, like the original North Side Pool was, so politicians can have it torn down to rebuild an unnecessary and much less attractive new building. Mayor Williams has boasted on television about the city’s financial surplus. Mr. Mayor, you do not have a legitimate surplus when public facilities are neglected. You may ask why I haven’t complained to the Park Department or the Mayor’s Office. I have. This is the most impregnable regime the city has ever had. I was allowed to speak to no one. At least George McKelvey called citizens back and took care of Park problems when informed. Lastly, without an official presence in Crandall Park, day and night, it is unsafe for citizens to enjoy and unsafe for the residents who live near it. People of Youngstown, I beg you, do not let beautiful Crandall Park go the way of the rest of our city, to the gangs and the wrecking ball. NANCY BIZZARRI Youngstown

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Suggestions for researching your family history BY STACEY ADGER

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ach year, hundreds of Mahoning Valley residents join thousands from across the country starting their own personal quest to reach out to their past. Genealogy is a fast-growing hobby that provides a wealth of family history and uncovers, oftentimes, unexpected glimpses into the past. But where do you start? “One mistake many new genealogists make is by not beginning with themselves and working backwards,” said Judy Williams, a member of the Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio genealogical society. “You should research information concerning your parents before you research your great-great-great-greatgrandmother. Also, don’t take all family lore as fact. Try to find documents to either prove or disprove family legends.” Once armed with some of the basics – names, birth and death dates, Social Security numbers, hometowns or cities – you are ready to begin. With the proliferation of many family history records and sites available online, you can start the search from the comfort of your home. Just Googling your name, or the name of an ancestor, may give you some idea if there is any information out there and if someone may be looking for you. The main branches of public library systems in our region are wonderful places to start. With books, microfilm of old newspapers and phone books, and land maps showing streets and locales that may or may not still exist today, you can find a wealth of basic information. Most libraries have computers dedicated to genealogical research, which provide free access to sites like Ancestry.com, Heritagequest. com, FamilySearch.org, plus Ohio death certificates and other sources. A first stop is usually the 1790 to 1930 U.S. Federal Census records, along with international census data. These pages provide information on each individual family: city, state, who is in the household and the relationship, sex, age, and, in some cases, occupation and the value of what they own. This data can be used to determine if you have found your ancestors. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that the 1890 census was destroyed in a fire. Other records such as property documents, marriage licenses, and other sources can be used to fill in the gaps.

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The photo collection of turn-of-the-century photographer J.G. Megown yielded this rare image of the Lulu Johnson family of Glenwood Avenue in Youngstown.

For African Americans, research often slows down tremendously prior to 1870. That Census decade was the first to list all households regardless of race. From 1860 and before, the Census counted primarily white Americans, and blacks, if slaves, were often indicated as a mark under the owner’s name and only identified by sex and age range. Emily Davis, past president and current treasurer of the Pittsburgh chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, believes that although slave research is at times difficult, it is not impossible. “It becomes more challenging because many of our ancestors were slaves, and, depending on the state, public records were not always kept. And if they were, they are not always easy to identify or find.” For researchers who go in knowing the name of the plantation their family was from or the name of the owner of their ancestors, their search may be a little easier. Records that can be searched that may hold clues include: owner wills, property ledgers and diaries. If these records exist, they may be housed in the county courthouse where the owner lived, in special collections donated to libraries, or privately held by descendants of the owner. It helps to know going in that there are

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The Clark family of 329 W. Federal St. was photographed on Jan. 24, 1907.

research, copying and postage fees that can become quite expensive. Not all blacks were slaves. Some were termed Free People of Color and may exist on a separate Census. They were often freed due to old age, in return for some act or service rendered to the owner, or they were the offspring of an owner/slave relationship. Davis points to a high-tech tool that has become a more-affordable option for family research – DNA testing. “There are a number of persons other than Alex Haley who have been able to trace their ancestors back to Africa. Others may not have traced their families using documented

records and resources, but have chosen instead to do a DNA test to determine the region or origin of their ancestors.” Since this scientific sleuthing method has been available to the general public, it has become less costly. A simple mouth swab that will lead to some basic information is available for about $100. Naturally, a more extensive the test will be more costly. Many companies now offer the service, but do your homework. Ask what may be the best test – the one that will give you reliable information at a price you can afford. Independent contracted researchers are available for hire and will likely take on your individual case, but be willing to pay. With minimum fees as little as $10 per hour to hundreds of dollars per hour, many may find the service out of their reach and there are no guaranteed results. Subcontracting the work also takes away some of the thrill of making contact with a relative you may have never met as a result of your own research efforts. Services based on donations, such as Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness, are good for getting obituaries and other information at minimum expense, but you have to follow the guidelines for making a request. Funeral programs, obituaries, cemetery records, birth records (after 1908 in Ohio), military records and family Bibles often hold valuable information as well. Making audio or video recordings of the older members of your family is also key. It provides a valuable family history record or a precious keepsake for those who come after you. Both Williams and Davis agree that while it is not mandatory, joining a genealogy group is important. Such organizations provide a support network of other researchers who may be able to give you guidance on ways to search and things to consider, in order to take your research farther.

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Curiosity about medical history unlocks family’s past BY STACEY ADGER SPECIAL TO THE METRO MONTHLY

hen I started doing genealogical research just over two years ago, it was for a practical purpose. Being the eldest of four girls, I wanted to know what health issues were coming our way. After losing my mother, Geraldine Jackson Adger, to cancer, I thought about her mother, and her mother’s mother, who all died from what I somewhat correctly assumed were stomach-related illnesses. As I saw it, knowledge is power and I was going searching for it. But a funny thing happened. Ancestors I had heard about or never knew of seemed to come to the forefront – as if wanting to share their story. I had grown up knowing that I was a descendant of the Rev. Pleasant Tucker, who founded Third Baptist Church in 1874. The congregation, which now is located on Park Hill Drive in Youngstown, is the oldest black Baptist church in the city. That was nice, but that was the extend of it. It wasn’t until I got older and found the March 24, 1915 Youngstown Telegram obituary – complete with a picture of Rev. Tucker – did this search become so much more. That obit contained a wealth of clues: “. . . born a slave in Fluvanna, Va. . . . reared by a member of the famous

Randolph family . . . founder of churches in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio (and Pennsylvania).” I will be forever indebted to Pamela Burgess, Georgene Fry and Judy Williams for their deep rivers of patience and guidance during my search. They walked me through some of the steps that genealogists must take to find, prove, disprove, and identify pieces of the past. They got me to understand (after some time) that this can be a long process. When I seriously began doing my family’s history, I had no idea that one obituary would turn into mounds of newspaper articles, copies of marriage licenses, death certificates, Census pages and the like. But it also produced something I never expected to find. Williams encouraged me to post something on Afrigeneas.com, which primarily deals with African-American genealogy. I put as much as I could into that posting. I prayed that someone with information on all of my ancestors would see it, and, poof, I would have all the answers to all of my burning questions. A short while later, a posting led me to a previously unknown cousin and research partner. “Kim C” wrote that some of my information might match what she had found in her search. It turned out that one of Rev. Tucker’s eight daughters was her

Research has led to a wealth of relatives on multiple sides of my family. ancestor. The first time we talked on the phone, well, we cried like girls. When she drove up from Virginia and we met at Main Library in Youngstown, we cried like girls again. Maybe it’s due to a bond forged by family and research, but we have become like two peas in a pod ever since. I also have connected with descendants of Rev. Tucker’s second wife (previously unknown to my family) that live in Struthers. It’s amazing and engrossing. The more you learn about someone, the more you want to know. Who would have thought I could find information on my great-greatgrandfather, his brother and their mother all in the pages of the Youngstown Vindicator and the Youngstown Telegram? In those days, it was not common to have anything outside of brief “colored” news reported. I realize how lucky I am to have this information as a tool to trace my family. Some of the subsequent items I’ve found, I call my gems: an excerpt from an early City Council meeting where Rev. Tucker was awarded a contact for the bid of 16 cents to grade Phelps Street; a series of newspaper articles in 1902 where Rev. Tucker charged the

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health commissioner with discriminating against him over the awarding of an outhouse waste-removal contract; or the 1889 article describing a Sept. 23 baptism in the Mahoning River that drew 15,000 spectators and introduced me to yet another church my great-great-grandfather was involved in, Union Baptist (not the same one as the present-day church). In addition, my historical research has led to a wealth of relatives on multiple sides of my family. I’ve found another minister, a Tuskeegee Airman, a Civil War veteran, a young woman killed in a street car accident, and an old woman suffering from dementia who was found in a construction trench at the corner of Elm and Madison. My research has given me insight into something I never had really thought about – a one-time, so-called “colored high society” (as one article alluded to), right here in Youngstown. Who knows where all of this research will lead? A book? Or maybe it will be a pile of notes collecting dust, until someone after me comes along and picks it up again. But I do know this: if my family is this interesting – in all of its joys and sorrows – just think about all of the other ancestors who are patiently waiting for someone to come along and look them up.

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Lift Every Voice and Sing The following article was originally published in the Ann Arbor News following the sale of Motown Records to MCA Inc. in 1988. The article was subsequently cited in the bibliography of Gerald Posner’s 2003 book “Motown: Music, Money, Sex, and Power.”

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uring the heady days of the civil rights movement, many viewed Motown as a triumph of black achievement. This degree of success was unprecedented for a minority-owned enterprise. As Motown marks its fiftieth anniversary in 2009, the legendary Detroit label continues to inspire dreams and imaginations. Much of the lure of Motown stemmed from the meteoric rise of its stars and the company’s phenomenal growth, despite social conditions that said success of this magnitude was impossible. As singer Sam Cooke discovered when he formed his own publishing company, the industry was simply a microcosm of the nation’s racism, with discrimination and outright thievery preventing many artists from attaining even a fraction of their fair share. Motown challenged these seemingly insurmountable odds. Esther Gordy Edwards, sister to founder Berry Gordy Jr., attributed the company’s success to the family’s drive which was also a core philosophy: “to make a better product.” “One time Berry called Smokey at three in the morning, Edwards recalled, “and told him to come in and recut ‘Shop Around.’ ” Gordy thought the song’s tempo was too slow, and in the days of Motown’s rudimentary two-track studios, that meant everyone was needed to recut the single. The revised track reached number one in Cashbox’s listings. “Berry was making a commercial product, and young people was the market he was trying to reach,” Edwards noted. “He knew what young people wanted to hear. If small stations played one of our songs, then you could turn your dial to that station. The airwaves were free.” Edwards was vice president of management and international relations for the company in the 1960s. She negotiated engagement contracts, determined where acts appeared, and who accompanied them. It was Edwards who convinced Dick Clark to accept a struggling vocal group for an upcoming package tour. The “no-hit Supremes” broke during the tour when “Where Do Our Love Go” climbed to number one. Led by the theatrical and style conscious Diane Ross, the group embodied the aspirations of the company: total pop music crossover and unending upward mobility. Although Detroit was brimming with extraordinary musical talent in the 1950s and 60s, aspiring artists had few commercial outlets. Consequently, when Motown got up and running, Gordy had his pick of some of Detroit’s best talent. William “Mickey” Stevenson, Motown’s A&R chief,

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Remembering the Label that Changed America aided the effort by combing Detroit nightclubs in pursuit of musicians. One session musician, Carol Coleman-Cunningham, even came from Bethel A.M.E., the Detroit church where the Gordys were members. “Mrs. (Bertha) Gordy and my mother were friends and attended the same church,” Coleman-Cunningham recalled. “Mrs. Gordy told my mother: ‘Your daughter is a musician; why doesn’t she try out at the company?’ ” She did. From 1963 through 1966, Coleman-Cunningham’s classical harp embellishments helped “sweeten” the hits being recorded in Studio A. She performed on the Supremes’ “I Hear a Symphony” album, and in sessions for Billy Eckstine, Barbara McNair, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell and most of the major Motown acts of the period. Although the music pouring out of Hitsville was soulful, exciting and original, the songs relied on a few formulas. Lyrics were written in the present tense to intensify a song’s emotional impact. Like gospel, songs

told a story from beginning to end. Loop melodies pulled in a listener regardless of when they tuned in on the radio. Songs were kept under three minutes to ensure greater airplay. And conflicts, as a competitor at Stax records astutely observed, were rarely resolved when a song ended. Motown’s success had other artists making pilgrimages to the Motor City thinking they could duplicate the music’s feeling and sound by being in Detroit. Others tried to crack the label’s Rosetta Stone by concentrating on its individual components. The Motown Sound was difficult to distill since it was essentially a hybrid. It wasn’t one sound but rather a synthesis of gospel, soul, rock and roll, pop, jazz, African rhythms, pre-rock standards, plus occasional dashes of show-business schmaltz. The musical influences were far-reaching and sometimes obscure. Session musician James Jamerson once said he came up with a bass line based on the way a woman walked. During one session in the 1960s,

As Motown marks its fiftieth anniversary in 2009, the legendary Detroit label continues to inspire dreams and imaginations. Gordy asked Coleman-Cunningham to play her harp like a sitar. The Sound of Young America – in all its youthful exuberance – had Motown’s competitors confused. Sometimes there was so much buried in the musical mix that even after repeated listenings Motown’s competitors and fans were perplexed. At one party in the 1960s, John Lennon of the Beatles was heard shouting over the din to a Motown artist: “How do you get that backbeat on the drums? By using a tree or what? Amhet Ertegun, founder of Atlantic Records, said the Motown Sound was one he couldn’t imitate, although he did with artists like Barbara Lewis. Berry Gordy Jr. rolled out the hits with a precision much like you’d expect from the Big Three. Quality control, an auto industry concept learned by Gordy during his brief tenure as a chrome trimmer at Ford, meant that Friday mornings were reserved for staff meetings to discuss which singles should be released. Other times, the company president would treat neighborhood kids to snacks and Cokes in exchange for their opinions on records. And Gordy, a successful songwriter himself, was blessed with an uncanny ability for sensing top 10 material. “Berry is a creative genius, a God-given talent. He could write songs on the spur of the moment,” said Edwards. Pausing briefly, she glanced out the window onto West Grand Boulevard and uttered the word “traffic.” “He could write a song about traffic, put it into the context of a boy-girl relationship and make it a hit song.” As the homegrown label became more successful, Gordy heightened the level of his aspirations. Like scores of others, he had established an independent label, but the vision was grander, the goals more complex, the game plan more long-term. Unlike his rivals, Gordy looked beyond the temporary gain of a top ten smash and sought to create long-term careers for his artists. “Each plateau was to get to the next plateau,” Edwards recalled. Part of this evolution included the creation of Motown’s fabled Artist Development department. Gordy took unpolished, yet talented, performers and groomed them to play any venue in the world. Almost from the onset, Gordy had looked beyond the grueling Motortown Revues and toward the more lucrative supper club and Las Vegas engagements. These venues not only meant higher earnings for the company, but helped establish an artist’s across-the-board credibility and longevity. Before Motown, most African Americans were relegated SEE MOTOWN, PAGE 12

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to the “chitlin circuit,” an archipelago of black clubs, theaters and auditoriums in the East and South – with little chance for success in mainstream America. To achieve Gordy’s crossover goals, intense preparation was needed and Artist Development provided the elements of style. A small, in-house staff schooled artists and groups in choreography, voice, etiquette, interview techniques, and all the other basics Motown deemed necessary for presenting a polished image. The department was headed by Gordy’s sister, Gwen Gordy Fuqua. Cholly Atkins, a noted dancer and choreographer, translated a group’s latest hit into a coherent and convincing stage routine. Maxine Powell, owner of a Detroit modeling agency and finishing school, taught grooming techniques to the female acts. Bandleader Maurice King prepared acts like the Supremes for major venues like the Copacabana in New York. The department scrutinized every aspect of a performance and tailored it to maintain a consistent and prescribed image. The choreography of the Temptations was athletic and exciting. The Supremes, due to the restrictions of floor-length gowns, were more demure: movement was often confined to stylized hand gestures and sexy over-the-shoulder glances. Image was everything. When the Supremes returned to Detroit to play a triumphant club date at the Roostertail, Motown had the scent of gardenias floated through the room via the nightclub’s ventilation system. Martha and the Vandellas – like the Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5 and others – went through Motown’s star-making machine. Reeves said she still found herself relying on the lessons of Motown’s “charm school” and called it “her degree from college.” Most recently, Reeves has served on Detroit City Council, after winning elective office in 2005. Motown’s early successes let to phenomenal growth for the company and the restless music that poured out of the two-story house on West Grand Boulevard soon became a cross-cultural phenomenon. The late Doris Holland worked in the billings and collections department under Louyce Gordy Wakefield in the sixties. During a 1988 interview when she was secretary to Edwards at the Motown Historical Museum, she recalled that the company “grew very fast. Faster than management thought it would. It just kept growing, growing, growing.” Katherine Anderson Schaffner, an original member of the Marvelettes, was astounded by the growth too. “We did not expect the single [“Please Mister Postman”] to be a million seller. Today, you’re a high school student and the next day you’re stars.” Although Motown’s music was never overtly political, the company’s influ-

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The Temptations in the 1960s (left to right): Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, Otis Williams, Paul Williams and David Ruffin.

ence on American culture was profound. Motown created a form of black music that crossed virtually all racial and cultural barriers. And repeated images of its beautiful and poised artists on network TV helped alter white America’s perception of African-Americans. And the company’s success sent a strong message to countless young African-Americans to do the same. In retrospect, it’s easy to praise Motown’s achievements, but Gordy’s accomplishments often ended up at odds with the political and social movements of the 1960s. While magazines and news programs of the day heralded Motown’s achievements in glossy photo spreads and splashy features, success was not without censure. As the civil rights movement grew increasingly militant in the late 1960s, some charged that the company’s success was at the expense of its ethnicity. In “Where Did Our Love Go,” author Nelson George said there was a point – after seeing the Temptations in synchronized dance routines – that it wasn’t to hard to think “Uncle Tom.” Author Gerri Hirshey theorized in her book “Nowhere to Run” that Motown’s upwardly mobile blacks were criticized because such desires were out of sync with the times. “In the late sixties, as the civil rights and anti-war protests grew, Berry Gordy Jr. and his employees found themselves in the peculiar position of visibly enjoying the good life while the ashes fell around them,” she wrote. Yet despite challenging times, Motown survived and prospered. Hitsville adapted and offered challenging material, yet it was clear that times were changing. As Motown marks its 50th anniversary in 2009, the public’s fascination is largely confined to the company’s undisputed golden age – the Detroit era of the 1960s. Motown realizes the lure of the era. The company’s Web site (http://www.motown.com/) di-

vides the label’s relevance into two distinct sections: “Universal Motown” and “Classic Motown.” However, Motown trades heavily on the legacy years with repackaged and remastered albums and rare and unreleased material. But how did Motown go from being a musical trend-setter to a company whose legacy is often more important and significant than its present-day output? Despite earlier successes, changing times appeared to be Motown’s greatest enemy. Like the music of the Brill Building or Phil Spector, Motown was a producerdriven company. Producers shaped the sound and style of the company’s groups and artists. Although being a producercontrolled company afforded Motown an instantly recognizable sound, the advent of the self-contained groups [ones that could write and perform their own music] forced the company to broaden its approach. Although artists like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson enjoyed continued success, groups whose songs and styles had been created for them faltered. And by the late sixties, the counter-culture came knocking. While the Supremes were staples on network television and the Tempts were wowing the highball set at the Copa, the world was changing – and fast. Anti-war sentiment was growing across the U.S. and popular music was getting funky, hard-edged and socially relevant. Music was embracing a wider spectrum of themes and stretching beyond the three-minute structure that Hitsville had traded on so heavily. Although producers like Norman Whitfield introduced trippy, psychedelic elements to the music of the Temptations and heretics like Marvin Gaye fought to modernize the company’s sound with socially relevant themes, sometimes the changes were met with resistance. In the Marvin Gaye biography “Troubled Soul,” author David Ritz claimed Gordy refused to release Gaye’s “What’s Going On,”

because its jazzy, rambling arrangement strayed too far from the Motown formula. Gordy allegedly relented after Gaye threatened a work boycott. Upon release, the album went on to enjoy widespread critical acclaim and commercial success. Despite such successes, the Detroit era was nearing its end. Two years prior, in 1968, large sections of the city were in ruin following the worst riots in U.S. history. Although Motown was spared, Twelfth Street, the epicenter of the destruction, was only a few blocks away. By 1972, Gordy had officially relocated the company to Hollywood. On the West Coast were future goals – particularly an interest in film production. For some, this move and the launching of Diana Ross’ solo career, signaled the decline of individual careers as well as the label. “When Motown moved, my life was torn apart,” said Martha Reeves in a 1988 interview. Nineteen seventy. The company was sold in 1970 as far as I’m concerned.” Reeves said she “was put on hold” many times in those days and learned of the company’s relocation to Los Angeles “six months after the move. . . . They told who they wanted to tell. I had to start fresh with MCA records.” Others, simply disappointed by the move, theorized that the company simply faltered with the move west. Some said that Motown, like many homegrown businesses, grew too big and too fast or that Motown channeled itself into areas where it had too little expertise. “I was disappointed when Motown moved to California,” Schaffner recalled. “Disappointed in the way that you hate to see things change. But change has to occur. Business is business. You were family. Many people were friends that you saw move.” When Motown relocated, the careers of many of the company’s founding artists were essentially over. Other artists with more sustainable careers, left the company for the major labels. Still others brought suit against the company, claiming lost royalties and earnings. Yet despite bruised egos and contentious litigation, even many of Gordy’s harshest critics acknowledge that Motown made their lives better. Reeves said that Motown meant being “part of something of a creative nature,” something “internationally renowned.” Another figure from the Detroit era defended the company: “People always want to talk about what Motown did to them instead of what Motown did for them.” Schaffner put Motown’s legacy into perspective following a ceremony marking the company’s historical significance to the state of Michigan. “I encountered a person at the Motown dedication ceremonies that made for an unpleasant experience. It made me angry. Then I realized that some of these people were trying to be somebody. I knew I was somebody. I was blessed with my name in stone – in black history.”

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he cost to attend Youngstown State University will be drastically reduced for students from western Pennsylvania under a new initiative aimed at making YSU more accessible and affordable to Keystone State residents. The Western Pennsylvania Advantage, which starts in fall semester 2009, reduces the out-of-state surcharge paid by residents in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Crawford, Erie, Lawrence, Mercer and Venango counties. The result is a tuition reduction of nearly $2,500 a year for students in those counties. “This plan puts Youngstown State University’s tuition at or below those at universities in western Pennsylvania,” YSU President David C. Sweet said. “It makes YSU, our quality programs and faculty more accessible to our neighbors in western Pennsylvania and gives students and their parents more options when considering their educational needs.” “We also believe that this initiative will further help connect Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, advancing the educational, cultural and technological future of the emerging Cleveland-YoungstownPittsburgh economic corridor.” Currently, full-time YSU students from the eight-county western Pennsylvania region pay a surcharge $2,692 per academic year, on top of the $6,721 tuition charged to Ohio residents. That’s a total cost of $9,413 per academic year. Under the Western Pennsylvania Advantage, the surcharge will be cut to $200 per academic year. Based on current tuition rates, students would pay $6,921 per academic year, a savings of nearly $2,500 per academic year, or 26 percent. “YSU is thrilled to be able to nearly eliminate our out-of-state surcharge for students in these eight counties,” said Cynthia Anderson, vice president for student affairs. Roshelle Green, a guidance counselor at Hickory High School in Hermitage, Pa., said YSU’s tuition reduction plan is a very

Jones Hall on the campus of Youngstown State University

Currently, nearly 650 students from the eight-county Western Pennsylvania Advantage region attend YSU. positive development for students and parents in western Pennsylvania. “Youngstown State has always been a quality educational option for students in Mercer County,” said Green, who previously taught 10 years and was a guidance counselor for two years in the Farrell Area School District. “With this new tuition plan, especially during these tough economic times, I think YSU will become an even more attractive choice.” Currently, nearly 650 students from the eight-county Western Pennsylvania Advantage region attend YSU. Starting in the fall, those students will experience an immediate drastic drop in their tuition costs. Mackenzie Greenert of Butler, Pa., is one of those students. Greenert, a 2008 graduate of Butler High School, said she will save nearly $2,500 in tuition next year under the new tuition plan. “I’m sure that this is going to be a really

great thing for people in Pennsylvania and will draw more students to Youngstown State,” said Greenert, a freshman dental hygiene major. Sweet, president of YSU since 2000, said the Western Pennsylvania Advantage is part of the larger initiative by leaders on both sides of the state line – including U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, Ohio, and U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire of McCandless, Pa. – to pull the region together toward a shared vision of the future. “In the 21st century global economy, we cannot allow political boundaries and state lines to stand in the way of progress,” Sweet said. “This initiative serves to help erase that line in order to provide the best educational opportunities to residents on both sides of the border.” For more information on the Western Pennsylvania Advantage, contact the YSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 330-941-2000 or visit the YSU WPA Web site at www.wpa.ysu.edu.

Q&A explains new Pennsylvania tuition surcharge reduction What is the YSU Western Pennsylvania Advantage? The Western Pennsylvania Advan-

demic year. Based on current tuition rates, students would pay $6,920.96 per academic year.

ition out of pocket.

tage is an initiative to make Youngstown State University, its programs and faculty more accessible and affordable to residents of Western Pennsylvania. YSU WPA drastically reduces the cost for western Pennsylvania residents to attend YSU.

When does the Western Pennsylvania Advantage initiative go into effect? Current

Yes. Recognizing the legislative cap on Pennsylvania grants to Pennsylvania residents attending Ohio universities, YSU has increased the funding for the supplemental grant program that was initiated and funded by the YSU Foundation. This grant will automatically be awarded to YSU students who are awarded a PHEAA grant. The supplemental grant will be awarded in amounts up to $1,200 per year to all students who receive the PHEAA grant, subject to availability of funds.

What areas are covered by the YSU WPA? The initiative applies to residents in eight western Pennsylvania counties: Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Crawford, Erie, Lawrence, Mercer and Venango. How does the YSU WPA work? Currently, residents of these eight counties attending YSU on a full-time basis pay a surcharge $2,692.56 per academic year (two semesters), in addition to the $6,720.96 tuition charged to Ohio residents. That’s a total cost of $9,413.52 per academic year. Under the Western Pennsylvania Advantage, which starts fall 2009, the surcharge for residents in the eight counties will be reduced to $200 per aca-

and new students from the above eight counties in Western Pennsylvania will be able to take advantage of the tuition discount starting in the Fall Semester 2009, which begins Aug. 24, 2009.

What if I live in Western Pennsylvania but outside of the eight counties listed above? Students residing in Armstrong, Clarion, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Washington and Westmoreland counties will qualify for the Regional Services Area Tuition reduction, which is still significantly lower than the usual out-of-state tuition surcharge. What about financial aid? YSU offers a number of financial aid packages. The university provides millions of dollars annually in needs-based and academic-based scholarships. On average, after financial aid, YSU students pay less than half of the stated tu-

Does the PHEAA grant transfer to YSU?

How many students from Western Pennsylvania attend Youngstown State University? Currently, approximately 650 students from the eight-county YSU Western Pennsylvania Advantage region attend YSU. In addition, more than 100 YSU faculty and staff live in the eight-county western Pennsylvania region and work at YSU.

he Ohio State University Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for its 2009 Alumni Awards. To nominate an alumnus for an award, visit the Association Web site at www.ohiostatealumni.org/ awards/history.php and click on the 2009 nomination form link located on the right side of the page. This form includes all details needed to nominate an alumnus. All nominations must be postmarked by March 31, 2009. This is the 51st annual Alumni Awards. Past winners include: Erin Moriarty, a television journalist with CBS News; Tom Wheeler, a member of President Barack Obama’s transition team; and Dr. Samella S. Lewis, the first woman in America to receive a Ph.D in art and art history. The 2009 Alumni Awards ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 25, at the Hyatt Regency, 350 N. High St., Columbus. The Alumni Association is a dues-supported organization of graduates, former students, and friends of the university with more than 125,000 members.

Award honors Westminster prof

he International Eliade, edited by Westminster College’s Dr. Bryan Rennie, earned a Choice award from the American Library Association as an Outstanding Academic Title of 2008. Rennie is chairman of Westminster’s department of religion, history, phiRENNIE losophy and classics. He has been with Westminster since 1992, earned an undergraduate degree, master’s and Ph.D. from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Rennie has authored four books and numerous articles on Eliade. Every year the subject editors of Choice magazine, a publication of the ALA, recognize the most significant print and electronic works reviewed in the magazine in the previous year. Appearing annually in the January issue, the list reflects the best in scholarly titles and attracts particular attention from the academic library community. Among the criteria used are overall excellence in presentation and scholarship; importance relative to other literature in the field; originality and uniqueness of treatment; value to undergraduate students; and importance in building undergraduate library collections.

Compiled from local reports.

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Variety of analytical methods help determine extent, risks of obesity FROM HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL

ost of us have our private ways of assessing how fat we are. We feel our pants getting snug – or loose, if we’re lucky. We take a glance in the mirror or at our reflection in a storefront window. Of course, there are more objective ways of answering the question. Plain old weight is a good clue, but it’s a total that includes bones, muscles, organs, and hair – not just fat. The tried-and-true way of measuring just fat involves getting weighed while fully submerged in water. The difference between your weight in water and your regular weight is used to calculate body density, and from that, the proportion of the body made up of fat. But few of us are going to subject ourselves to regular dunking. There are other, easier tests: bioelectric impedance, skinfold testing with calipers, dualenergy X-ray absorptiometry (the same technology used to measure bone density). Gyms and fitness centers are beginning to offer some of these. They’ll satisfy the curious, but they’re neither necessary nor practical for routine use. That leaves us with three more common options. By now, most people are familiar with the calculation known as body mass index. Waist circumference is a hot topic as it becomes clear that it’s the fat we carry inside our abdomens that’s most metabolically active and harmful. And waist-to-hip ratio is getting a second look because of research showing that the fat under our skin – subcutaneous fat – may have some benefits. Here is a guide of these three measures of our fatness, or adiposity. Body mass index, or BMI, is computed by taking your weight in kilograms and dividing it by the square of your height in meters. The BMI is easy to calculate, and in most people, it correlates reasonably well with overall body fat. It’s also a good measure of health risk: as a rule, when BMIs go up, so do deaths, particularly from cardiovascular disease. But BMI doesn’t distinguish whether the pounds are from fat or from fat-free tissue like muscle and bone. BMI also doesn’t tell us about the type of fat we’re carrying—a significant shortcoming, as the type of fat that builds up in the abdomen is believed to be particularly unhealthful. Cutoffs and categories are another problem. People with BMIs of 25 to 29.9 are classified as being overweight and those with BMIs of 30 or over as obese. But risk accrues more gradually than those sharp distinctions might suggest. There’s also a question whether the cutoffs ought to be different for some ethnic groups. Researchers have found, for example, that Asians develop cardiovascular risk factors at lower BMIs than whites, so the overweight category for Asians might

Waist circumference is a better predictor of diabetes than body mass index and a good indicator of heart disease risk.

Body mass index is computed by taking your weight in kilograms and dividing it by the square of your height in meters. start at a BMI of 23 instead of 25. Waist measurement puts a different spin on obesity: it’s no longer about weight or total body fat, but about the metabolically active fat that collects around the organs in our abdomens. Waist circumference is a better predictor of diabetes than BMI and a good indicator of heart disease risk. Measuring it identifies the sizable group of people who pass muster when it comes to BMI but whose large waists put them at higher risk. Still, waist measurement hasn’t become part of routine medical practice for several reasons. For one thing, there’s some uncertainty about exactly where the waist should be measured, although navel-level is widely accepted. Moreover, the definition of too large a waist may need revision: some studies show that health risks start well before the current cutoffs of 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women. Finally, given all the other information that’s collected on patients – blood pressure, cholesterol levels, BMI – it’s not certain that adding a waist measurement to the mix

would affect treatment decisions. The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is a simple calculation: waist circumference divided by hip circumference. A small waist combined with big hips yields a smaller number than a big waist with small hips – and smaller is better when it comes to WHR. For women, the risk for heart disease, stroke, and other health problems starts to climb at a ratio of about 0.85, so that is often set as the cutoff for a “good” ratio. For men, the cutoff seems to be about 0.90. Waist circumference has eclipsed WHR, but the WHR may be ready for a comeback. Research shows that WHR is more strongly associated with heart disease than waist circumference alone. It would be great if there were a magic bullet for instant weight loss. But, the truth is that watching what you eat, reducing calories, and exercising more is the only tried and true way to change your weight and reduce the health risks associated with abdominal obesity. For more information on achieving a healthy weight, order the special health report, “Healthy Solutions to Lose Weight and Keep it Off,” at www.health. harvard.edu/WL. © 2009, The Harvard Medical School. Used with permission.

Peanut butter recall includes pet foods he Food and Drug Administration continues to investigate potential Salmonella contamination of peanut butter and paste made at the Blakely, Ga. facility of Peanut Corporation of America, and is informing pet owners that the recall also includes some pet food products. Many companies that received peanut butter or peanut paste from PCA have in turn issued recalls. A searchable list of all products being recalled can be found at http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/ scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index. cfm, which includes a separate category of pet food product recalls http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/ scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index. cfm#PetFood. As the investigation continues and new information becomes available, FDA will update its list of recalled products. In addition, FDA is reminding consumers of steps they can take to help prevent food-borne illness, including Salmonella-related illness, when handling pet foods and treats. These include hand washing with hot water and soap before and after handling pet foods and treats and washing pet food bowls and utensils after each use. For more steps to prevent food borne illness from pet food products, go to http:///www.fda.gov/ cvm/CVM_Updates/foodbornetips. htm. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Well animals can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, contact your veterinarian. The FDA has not received any reports of illness associated with the pet food products. For more information related to this Salmonella outbreak, visit http://://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/ hottopics/Salmonellatyph.html.

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HEALTH WATCH Older people vulnerable to effects of hypothermia FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

lmost everyone knows about winter dangers such as broken bones from falls on icy steps, sidewalks or streets. But cold weather also can cause an important, less obvious danger that can affect older people. Older adults are especially vulnerable to hypothermia, which can be deadly if not treated quickly. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has some advice to help older people avoid hypothermia. Hypothermia occurs when a person’s body temperature drops below normal and stays low for a prolonged period of time. With advancing age, the body’s ability to endure long periods of exposure to cold is lowered. Older people also are at risk for hypothermia because their body’s response to cold can be diminished by certain illnesses such as diabetes and some medicines, including over-the-counter cold remedies. In addition, older adults may be less active and generate less body heat. As a result, they can develop hypothermia even after exposure to relatively mild cold weather or a small drop in temperature. The best way to identify someone with hypothermia is to look for confusion or sleepiness, slowed or slurred speech, shivering or stiffness in the arms and legs, weak pulse or low blood pressure, poor control over body movements or slow reactions. If you suspect that someone is suffering from the cold and you have a thermometer available, take his or her temperature. If it’s 96 degrees or lower, call 911 for emergency help. The NIA has information to help you prevent hypothermia. Here are a few tips: ◆ Wear several layers of loose clothing when it is cold. The layers will trap warm air between them. Tight clothing can keep blood from flowing freely and lead to loss of body heat. ◆ Wear a hat, scarf, gloves or mittens, and warm clothes when you go outside in cold weather. A significant amount of your body heat can be lost through your head, and hands and feet are the first body parts to get cold. ◆ To keep warm at home, wear long underwear under your clothes, along with socks and slippers. Use a blanket or afghan to keep legs and shoulders warm and wear a hat or cap indoors. ◆ Make sure your home is warm enough. Set your thermostat to at least 68 to 70 degrees. Even mildly cool homes with temperatures from 60 to 65 degrees can trigger hypothermia in older people. ◆ Check with your doctor to see if any medications (prescription or over the counter) you are taking may increase your risk for hypothermia. Because heating costs are high, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has funds to help low-income families pay their heating bills. For more information, contact the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (1-866-6746327) or the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116). The NIA has free information about hypothermia. To order the fact sheet, Hypothermia: A Cold Weather Hazard, or the brochure, Stay Safe in Cold Weather, call toll free 1-800-222-2225. Hipotermia: El Peligro de las Bajas Temperaturas is also available. These and other free publications on healthy aging can be downloaded from the NIA Web site at www.nia.nih.gov. The NIA leads the federal effort supporting and conducting research on aging and the medical, social and behavioral issues of older people. For more information on research and aging, go to www.nia.nih.gov.

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Snow-filled winter offers opportunities for regional recreation BY MARK C. PEYKO METRO MONTHLY EDITOR

he Youngstown-Warren area offers a number of natural areas and facilities where residents can enjoy wintertime activities. Recreational opportunities range from leisurely outdoor walks to competitive team sports. Many city, township and village parks offer league play, hikes and other structured recreational activities this time of year. Natural beauty abounds in the area and access to much of it is free. Consult the Metro Monthly calendar for additional information on wintertime hikes and activities. The following directory lists local outdoor facilities and places that offer indoor fitness and recreation.

IN THIS SECTION PARKS & NATURE AREAS FITNESS & COMMUNITY CENTERS INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES/SPORTS TEAM SPORTS FITNESS CLASSES PARKS & REC DEPARTMENTS City of Warren Parks and Recreation Department, 521 Main Ave., S.W., Warren; 330-841-2641. Parks are open from 7 a.m. until dark. Call for facility rentals at Packard and Perkins parks and the Log Cabin. City of Youngstown Parks and Recreation Department, Youngstown City Hall, 26 S. Phelps St., Youngstown; 330-742-8711. Parks are open 7 a.m. until dark. Call 330-7428711 for facility rentals or information. Mill Creek MetroParks, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-702-3000. Visit www.millcreekmetroparks.com for more information.

PARKS & NATURE AREAS Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown; 330-799-6989. Offers a metered walking trail, a wooded nature trail and the “Braille Trail,” a guided trail for the visually-impaired. Closes after dark. Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-8105. Offers a walking trail in a young forest with various trail off-shoots. Geneva State Park, 4499 Padanarum Road, Geneva, Ohio; 440-466-8400 (park office), 440-466-7565 (marina). Lodge reservations: 1-800-801-9982 or www.thelodgeatgeneva.com. Situated on Lake Erie, Geneva State Park offers hiking trails and lodging. The Lodge and Conference Center, a $12 million facility, features 109 guest rooms, a restaurant, indoor pool, gift shop and wine-tasting room. Pets are permitted in the park. Guilford Lake State Park, 6835 East Lake Road, Lisbon; 330-222-1712. Guilford Lake State Park is located on the west fork of the Little Beaver Creek. Park offerings include a

Mill Creek Metroparks is a 2,530-acre facility offering trails, recreation facilities and natural areas. 518-acre wildlife area and a half-mile hiking trail. Pets permitted. Lake Milton State Park, 16801 Mahoning Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-4989. Lake Milton State Park features over 1,000 land and 1,685 water acres. The reservoir is home to all types of waterfowl and shorebirds. Pets are permitted in the park, but must be on a leash. Mill Creek MetroParks, 7574 ColumbianaCanfield Road, Canfield; 330-702-3000. Mill Creek Park is a 2,530-acre facility that courses through western and southern Youngstown and portions of Boardman. The facility features 21 miles of drives, 15 miles of trails, sports and recreational facilities and natural areas. In addition, the park system maintains the Vickers Nature Area and the McGuffey farm and estate on the East Side of Youngstown. Mosquito Lake State Park, 1439 State Route 305, Cortland; 330-637-2856 (park office), 330- 638-5700 (campground office). Mosquito Lake State Park includes a 7,850acre lake. Recreational offerings include fishing, 20 miles of hiking trails and 10 miles of bridle trails. Pets permitted. Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park, State Route 282, Nelson Township, Ohio; 440564-2279. This 167-acre state park offers hiking trails through outcroppings of glacial stone. Rock formations include the “Devil’s Icebox,” “Indian Pass,” and “Old Maid’s Kitchen.” Visitors must remain on designated trails due to sometimes rugged terrain. Pets permitted. Pymatuning State Park, 6260 Pymatun-

ing Lake Road, Andover, Ohio. Park office: 440-293-6030; camp office: 440-293-6684. Pymatuning State Park offers winter camping in select areas. Offers family-style and standard cottages. Pets permitted. West Branch State Park, 5708 Esworthy Road, Ravenna; 330-296-3239. Offers 41 miles of hiking trails, 20 miles of bridle trails and a 7-mile cycling trail. Pets are permitted.

Sheltered pavilions & spaces Bears Den Cabin, Mill Creek Metroparks, between New Cross and Bears Den, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. By reservation. One-room, allenclosed facility seats 36. Small kitchen offers sink, four-burner gas stove (with oven/griddle) and electricity. Parking: nine spaces. Call for rental fees and reservations. Birch Hill Cabin, Mill Creek Metroparks, West Drive; 330-702-3000. By reservation. Kitchen has gas stove, refrigerator, sink and electricity. Seats 48. Parking: 26 spaces. Call for rental fees and reservations. D.D. Davis Education and Visitor Center, Mill Creek Metroparks, Youngstown; 330740-7116. This 25,000 square foot complex at Fellows Riverside Gardens includes classrooms, a gift shop, art gallery, auditorium and cafe. The facility features flagstone terraces and dramatic views of the gardens and park. A large parking lot can accommodate buses and all facilities are barrier free. Offers classrooms, meeting spaces and an auditorium. Call for rental fees and reservations.

Kenneth F. McMahon Hall, MetroParks Farm, Route 46, Canfield; 330-702-3000. Facility is barrier-free and includes restrooms, kitchen facilities and a large parking lot. Call for rental fees and reservations. Old Log Cabin, Mill Creek Metroparks, Price Road near Lake Glacier, Youngstown; 330-7023000. Kitchen has stove, sink and electricity. Seats 25-30. Parking: five spaces – with more nearby. Call for fees and reservations. Packard Park, Perkins Park, Log Cabin, 521 Main Ave., S.W., Warren; 330-841-2641. Call for information on (sheltered) facility rentals at Packard and Perkins parks and the Log Cabin. Parks are open from 7 a.m. till dark. Pioneer Pavilion, Mill Creek Metroparks, between East and West Cohasset drives, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Facility has a capacity of 100. Downstairs seats 60; upstairs offers a large dance floor, electricity, and fireplace. Kitchen has six-burner gas stove/oven, sink, refrigerator. Site equipped with electricity, heat, restrooms and coatrooms. Alcohol is allowed in the pavilion and adjoining terrace. Parking: 39 spaces. Call for rental fees and reservations. Wick Park Pavilion, Youngstown City Hall, 26 S. Phelps St., Youngstown; 330-742-8711. Features an indoor meeting area and Great Room with kitchen facilities and bathrooms. Call for rental fees or more information. SEE WINTER RECREATION, PAGE 17

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FITNESS & COMMUNITY CENTERS The Youngstown-Warren area has many private, membership-based fitness facilities. Consult the Yellow Pages for listings. Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center, YSU Campus, Fifth Avenue near Spring Street, Youngstown; 330-941-3488. Features over 140 pieces of strength and conditioning equipment, a 53-foot rock wall (for climbing), a multi-purpose sports area with four courts for basketball and volleyball, a jogging track, and aerobics areas for exercise classes. Participants must have a valid YSU I.D. to use the facilities, equipment and programs. Joe Conroy is coordinator of facilities/programs. Associated Neighborhood Centers McGuffey Centre Inc., 1649 Jacobs Road, Youngstown; 330-744-4377. Offers social activities and health and wellness programming; senior, teen and youth programming; family education and support programs; and classes in computers and fiscal management. Jennifer Miller is executive director. Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown, 2105 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown; 330-782-2714. Web site: ytownbgc.org. The Boys & Girls Club offers a variety of fitness, social service and character-building programs. The facility features a gymnasium for basketball and volleyball; a multipurpose room for air hockey, foosball, bumper pool, billiards and jump rope; computer labs; karate; and programs in art, dance and nutrition. Robert Marchese is executive director. Eos Whole Fitness Center, 1931 Belmont Ave., Youngstown; 330-318-7210. Web site: www.thedanceofeos.com. Youngstown-based ﬁtness and health center oﬀers classes in yoga, Pilates, belly dancing and “Yogilates,” which combines the elements of yoga and Pilates. Buckeye Elks Youth Center, 421 North Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-1115. Buckeye Elks operates a youth center that houses recreational and sports programs, a day-care facility and community activities. Ralph A. Infante Wellness Center, Waddell Park, Niles; 330-553-6280. The Infante Wellness Center, set to open in February 2009 after construction delays, is scheduled to offer all-ages athletic and fitness programming, recreation and educational programs. The membership-fee based facility also will offer batting cages, basketball and tennis courts, and fitness and aerobics areas. Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown; 330746-3251. Web site: www.jccyoungstown.org. Offers a membership-based fitness facility with health, wellness and fitness classes. Features a 25 meter indoor swimming pool, racquetball courts, basketball courts, tennis courts, men’s and women’s locker rooms (sauna, steam and whirlpool) and children’s locker rooms. Members receive discounts on classes and programs, including water exercise, youth and adult leagues and swimming lessons. Sanford Kessler is executive director. Organizacion Civica y Cultural Hispana Americana Inc. (OCCHA), 3660 Shirley Road, Youngstown; 330-781-1808. Web site: www.youngstownoccha.org In addition to offering social services, emergency assistance and referrals, OCCHA features youth programs, after-school tutoring, parenting, and cultural

HEALTH & FITNESS: WINTER RECREATION GUIDE and senior programs. Mary Isa Garayua is executive director. Salvation Army (various locations). Web site: www.use.salvationarmy.org/neo. 45 Idlewood Ave., Austintown; 330-270-5999. Majors James and Sue Foley, coordinators; Jean L. Malandro, director of social services. 1501 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-8403. Captains Ivan and Patricia Musgrove, directors. 10 S. Fruit St., Youngstown; 330-7473388. Captains Elias and Isabel Goiz, directors. In addition to offering social services, the Salvation Army provides educational, social, developmental, and recreational programing for children, teens and adults. United Methodist Community Center, 334 North Pearl St., Youngstown; 330-7435149. Web site: www.gbgm-umc.org/umcc. Non-profit organization serves youths in crisis and their families in the greater Youngstown area. Programs focus on education, health and fitness, mentoring, and family stabilization. Millicent S. Counts is executive director. Rebecca Williams Community Center, 760 Main Ave., S.W., Warren; 330-399-2582. Call for information on programs. YMCA (Warren Family Branch), 210 High St. N.W., Warren; 330-394-1565. Membership-based facility offers a fitness center, freeweight room, gym, general-purpose room, swimming pools, and aerobics and fitness studios. Specialties include health and fitness programs, aquatics and individual and team sports. Steve Alexander is executive director. YMCA (Youngstown Central Branch), 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown; 330-744-8411. Web site: www.youngstownymca.org. Membership-based, all-ages facility offers fitness and wellness programming, individual and team sports and fee-based recreational, fitness and enrichment programming. Some offerings include personal training, water fitness, aquatics, swimming lessons, senior-fitness programs, and a leagues for volleyball, basketball and baseball. Mike Shaffer is branch director. YMCA (Davis Branch), 45 McClurg Road, Boardman; 330-480-5656. Web site: www. youngstownymca.org. Membership-based, all-ages facility offers fitness and wellness programming, individual and team sports, a therapy pool, and fee-based recreational, fitness and enrichment programming. Some of-

ferings include organized water fitness classes, aquatics, swimming lessons, computer classes, enrichment programming and lifeguard training. Tom Grantonic is branch director. YWCA of Warren, 375 N. Park Ave., Warren; 330-373-1010. Web site: www.ywcaofwarren.org. Offers health and wellness programs. Visit the Web site for program schedules. YWCA of Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-6361. Web site: www. ywca.org/youngstown. Provides childcare, housing, and wellness programs for women and children; after-school programs for schoolage children; breast-cancer screenings and educational programming. Constance Shaffer is executive director.

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Bicycling (associations) Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen Bicycle Club; e-mail: info@outspokinwheelmen.com. Web site: www.outspokinwheelmen.com. This recreational cycling club is comprised of over 500 members from Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana and Lawrence counties. The club operates throughout the year. (Visit their Web site for a current schedule of activities.) The organization’s activities also include mountain bike rides, hiking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, skating and sledding. Meetings occur at 7:30 p.m., the second Wednesday of the month at the Mill Creek Farm in Canfield. John McCormick is group president.

Bicycling trails Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail, Columbiana County. The Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail runs 11 miles along Little Beaver Creek. The trail begins in Lisbon and courses to Leetonia along the rail bed of the former Erie Lackawanna Railroad. The trail offers scenic views of Little Beaver Creek. MetroParks Bikeway, Mahoning County. This trail runs from Western Reserve Road in Canfield to the Trumbull County border. The paved trail opened in 200 and is 11 miles. Parking is available at MetroParks Farm (Canfield) and the Kirk Road Trailhead in Austintown. Stavich Bicycle Trail, Mahoning and Lawrence counties. This 10-mile trail runs from

WWW.METROMONTHLY.NET 17 Struthers and Lowellville to New Castle. Along the way, riders will see the Mahoning River, downtown Lowellville and a beaver pond. Western Reserve Greenway, Ashtabula County. This 43-mile trail extends from Ashtabula to Warren.

Bowling (associations) Youngstown Men’s Bowling Association, 7255 Glendale, Boardman; 330-758-8367. Youngstown Women’s Bowling Association, 2703 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-799-7999.

Bowling The Youngstown-Warren area has many ongoing bowling leagues during the winter months. Consult any of the following bowling alleys or associations for league information. Amron Lanes, 492 W. Main St., Canfield; 330-533-3339. Bell-Wick Bowl, 6105 W. Liberty St., Hubbard; 330-534-1179. Boardman Lanes, 7524 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-6626. Bowladrome Lanes, 56 S. State St., Struthers; 330-750-1551. Camelot Lanes, 628 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-6626. Cortland Lanes, 3684 Warren-Meadville Road, Cortland; 330-637-2961. Crest Lanes, 3390 Youngstown Road, Warren; 330-369-6218. Echo Lanes, 2592 Elm Road, Warren; 330372-1378. Freeway Lanes of Warren, 2700 Parkman Road, N.W., Warren; 330-898-2866. Holiday Bowl, 777 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; 330-755-1444. Kay Lanes, 841 S. State St., Girard; 330545-2539. McKinley Lanes, 2666 Robbins Ave., Niles; 330-652-7111. Niles Lanes, 1581 State Route 169, Niles; 330-652-3348. Wedgewood Lanes, 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-792-1949. West Side Bowling Alleys, 3320 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-793-0947.

Dancing (ballroom, bellydancing) The Youngstown-Warren area has many groups offering dance classes and instruction. Consult the Yellow Pages for listings. Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; 330-545-4882. Offers weekly ballroom dances and instruction. Call for more information or visit www.avonoaksballroom.com. Eos Whole Fitness Center, 1931 Belmont Ave., Youngstown; 330-318-7210. Web site: www.thedanceofeos.com. Youngstown-based fitness and health center offers classes in yoga, Pilates, belly dancing and “Yogilates,” which combines the elements of yoga and Pilates. Just Got to Dance, Elks Lodge, 3581 Youngstown Road (State Route 422), Warren. Offers monthly ballroom dance sessions. Visit www.youngstowndance.org for information. Meet Me on the Dance Floor, 330-7276312. Offers ballroom dancing and instruction for singles, couples and groups. No partner necessary; private instruction is available. Dances occur throughout the month at Judy Conti studios in Austintown, Boardman and

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Poland. Call 330-727-6312 or visit www. meetmeonthedancefloor.com for information. Y-Dance Club, Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown; for information, call 330-482-9064 or visit www.ydance.org. Offers lessons and open dances. YMCA (Davis Branch), 45 McClurg Road, Boardman; 330-480-5656. Web site: www. youngstownymca.org. Facility offers ongoing ballroom dancing classes on Friday evenings in the Group Fitness Studio.

Creekside Golf Dome, 1300 N. State St., Girard; 330-545-5000. Offers an indoor practice range and group and private golf lessons. Glow Fore It, 8414 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-4569. Offers an indoor miniature 18hole golf course in a glow-in-the-dark setting.

Racquetball, handball, squash The Youngstown-Warren area has many private, membership-based racquetball facilities. Consult the Yellow Pages for listings. Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown; 330-746-3251. Web site: www.jccyoungstown. org. Offers a membership-based fitness facility with racquetball courts. YMCA (Warren Family Branch), 210 High St. N.W., Warren; 330-394-1565. Offers courts for individuals, groups and leagues. Call for information. YMCA (Youngstown Central Branch), 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown; 330-744-8411. Web site: www.youngstownymca.org. Offers courts for individual, group and league play.

Exercise and walking trails Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown; 330-799-6989. Offers a metered walking trail, a wooded nature trail and the “Braille Trail,” a guided trail for the visually impaired. This quarter- mile trail includes a rope guide and signage explaining park wildlife and vegetation. Closes after dark. Beaver Creek State Park, Columbiana County; 330-385-3091. This 3,038-acre park offers 16 miles of hiking trails. Boardman Township Park, 375 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman; 330-726-8105. Offers a walking trail and various trail off-shoots. Fo r d N a t u r e E d u c a t i o n Ce n t e r , Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Features the “Virginia J. Axtmann Nature Trail for All People,” a barrier-free 1,635 foot nature trail. The trail has signage pointing out the various plants and trees along the way. Grand River Wildlife Area, 6686 state Route 534, West Farmington, Trumbull County; 330-889-3280. This 7,000-acre facility features wetlands, lakes and ponds. Howland Trustees Wildlife Preserve, 2000 Rosegarden, Howland; 330-856-9707. This 169-acre park features a lake and a 200-acre natural area/wildlife sanctuary. Main Park No. 1, 2000 Rosegarden, Howland; 330-856-9707. This 169-acre park offers hiking trails, a 200-acre natural area and a wildlife sanctuary. McGuffey Nature Preserve, McGuffey Road, Coitsville Township. This 78-acre nature preserve permits hiking. Onsite parking. Mill Creek MetroParks, 7574 ColumbianaCanfield Road, Canfield; 330-702-3000. Mill Creek Park, established in 1891 by Volney Rogers, is a 2,530-acre park that courses through western and southern Youngstown and portions of Boardman. The facility features 21 miles of drives, 15 miles of trails, sports and recreational facilities, gardens, natural areas and picnic facilities. (In addition, the park system maintains the Vickers Nature Area and the McGuffey farm and estate on the East Side of Youngstown.) The park contains an extensive network of trails. The Gorge Trail Boardwalk offers a 2-mile all-weather walkway along Mill Creek. Not all trails may be open in winter, due to weather conditions. Hiking trails appear below. Artist’s Trail. Scenic trail takes in a WPA wall built during the Depression. Level of difficulty: easy. Distance: 1/4 mile. Virginia J. Axtmann Nature Trail for All People. Trail takes in scenic and natural views. Level of difficulty: easy. Access: barrier-free. Distance: 1/4 mile. East Channel and Islands Trail. Covers a flat terrain through a wetland and wildflower area. Distance: 1 mile. West Channel and Islands Trail. Level of difficulty: fairly easy with slight grades. Distance: 1 mile. East

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Rock climbing Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center, YSU Campus, Fifth Avenue near Spring Street, Youngstown; 330-941-3488. Facility features a 53-foot rock wall. Participants must have a valid YSU I.D. to use the facilities, equipment and programs.

Running tracks, circuit training

The region offers a number of ski resorts within a comfortable driving distance. Cohasset Trail. Courses along Lake Cohasset and the historic Suspension Bridge. Level of difficulty: moderately difficult. Distance: 1.5 miles. West Cohasset Walk. Trail takes in the park’s hemlocks and Lake Cohasset. Level of difficulty: moderately difficult with steps and slight grades. Distance: 1 mile. Davies Wetland Trail. Trail courses through wetlands habitat. Level of difficulty: easy. Access: barrierfree. Distance: 1/4 mile. East Glacier Trail. Trail takes in wildlife and the Parapet Bridge. Level of difficulty: fairly easy, with a flat terrain. Distance: 1/2 mile. East Golf Hike/Bike Trail. Popular trail is heavily used my cyclists, joggers, walkers, and in-line skaters. Level of difficulty: easy with a flat surface. Access: barrier-free. Distance: 1.5 miles. East Gorge Walk. Trail takes in stone outcroppings, lush evergreens and Lanterman’s Falls. Level of difficulty: moderately difficult with steps and a boardwalk. Distance: 1/2 mile. West Gorge Trail. Trail takes in Lake Newport Dam. Level of difficulty: moderately difficult with some hills. Distance: 1 mile. Lily Pond Circle Trail. Loops around the Lily Pond, with lots of wildlife viewing. Level of difficulty: Easy, with flat terrain. Distance: 1/4 mile. East Newport Hike/Bike Trail. Trail takes in views of the Daffodil Meadow and Lake Newport. Level of difficulty: relatively easy, with some slight hills.

Distance: 1.75 miles. West Newport Trail. Trail has a view of Lake Newport and the park’s wetland area. Level of difficulty: moderately difficult with some hills. Distance: 1 mile. Old Tree Trail. Trail takes in panoramic views of Lake Glacier. Level of difficulty: fairly difficult, with hills. Distance: 1 mile. Mosquito Lake State Park, Trumbull County; 330-637-2856. State park offers 3,961 land acres and 7,850 water acres, including 2 miles of hiking trails. Visitors may pick up trail maps at the park office. Packard Park, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-841-2641. Offers exercise trails around the perimeter of the park. Perkins Park, Perkins Drive at Mahoning Avenue, Warren; 330-841-2641. Features an asphalt path of varying grades (for jogging and inline skating) that courses through the park. Poland Municipal Forest, Poland Township. Offers trails through a mature wooded area. Wick Park, 260 Park Ave., North Side; 330-742-8711. This 34.14 acre park features a jogging path and various exercise stations. A popular place for walking in morning and throughout the day. Yellow Creek Park, Mill Creek MetroParks, Bridge Street at Lowellville Road, Struthers;

The Youngstown-Warren area has many private, membership-based fitness facilities. Consult the Yellow Pages for listings. Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center, YSU Campus, Fifth Avenue near Spring Street, Youngstown; 330-941-3488. Features offers an indoor track, treadmills bicycles and circuit-training equipment Must have a valid YSU I.D. to use the facilities, equipment and programs. Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown; 330-746-3251. Web site: www.jccyoungstown. org. Membership-based fitness facility has treadmills and circuit-training equipment. YMCA (Warren Family Branch), 210 High St. N.W., Warren; 330-394-1565. Membership-based facility offers an indoor track, treadmills bicycles, stair-steppers, and circuittraining equipment. YMCA (Youngstown Central Branch), 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown; 330-744-8411. Web site: www.youngstownymca.org. Membership-based, all-ages facility offers an indoor track, treadmills bicycles, stair-steppers, and circuit-training equipment. YMCA (Davis Branch), 45 McClurg Road, Boardman; 330-480-5656. Web site: www. youngstownymca.org. Membership-based, allages facility offers an indoor track, treadmills bicycles, and circuit-training equipment.

Skating (ice) Courthouse Square Park Ice Rink, downtown Warren; 330-841-2641. Downtown urban square offers an ice skating rink in winter. The 2008-09 season ended last month. Ice Zone, 360 McClurg Road, Boardman; 330-965-1423. Double rink arena and multiSEE WINTER RECREATION, PAGE 20

20 WWW.METROMONTHLY.NET WINTER RECREATION, FROM PAGE 19 purpose facility offers public skating, hockey, a learn-to-skate academy, a figure-skating club and open figure skating.

Skating (inline) Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown; 330-799-6989. Offers a metered walking trail. Closes after dark. Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-8105. Offers a paved driveway area. Mill Creek MetroParks, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-702-3000. Mill Creek Park is a 2,530-acre park that courses through western and southern Youngstown and portions of Boardman. Offers 21 miles of roads and designated areas for inline skating. Mosquito Lake State Park, 1439 State Route 305, Cortland; 330-637-2856 (park office), 330- 638-5700 (campground office). Offers paved roadways for inline skating. Perkins Park, Perkins Drive at Mahoning Avenue, Warren; 330-841-2641. Features an asphalt path of varying grades (for jogging and inline skating) that courses through the park. Wick Park, 260 Park Ave., North Side; 330742-8711. This 34.14 acre park features an asphalt path around the perimeter for the park. Also a popular place for walkers and joggers.

HEALTH & FITNESS: WINTER RECREATION GUIDE Mosquito Lake State Park, Trumbull County; 330-637-2856. State park offers marked cross-country skiing areas. Visitors may pick up trail maps at the park office. Roosevelt Park, 800 Struthers-Liberty Road, Campbell; 330-755-7445. Roosevelt offers self-guided, cross-country skiing. Stambaugh Golf Course, 202 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown; 330-743-5370. Permits crosscountry skiing in designated areas.

Skiing (associations) Warren Ski Club. We b s i t e : w w w. warrenskiclub.org. The Warren Ski Club is a membership-based organization established in 1956. The group hosts ski trips throughout winter. Visit the Web site for schedules. In addition, the Warren Ski Club hosts a monthly meeting for new and prospective members. Youngstown Ski Club. Web site: www. youngstownskiclub.org. The Youngstown Ski Club is a membership-based organization established in 1958. In addition to hosting ski trips, the organization offers recreational and social activities throughout the year. (One day ski trips are open to non-members. Visit the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web site for a current schedule.) Brian Hinchcliffe is president.

Skiing: downhill, snowboarding Alpine Valley, Chesterland, Ohio; 440285-2211, 440-729-9775. Web site: www. alpinevalleyohio.com. Skiing and snowboarding. Vertical Drop: 230 ft. Lifts: 7. Trails: 11. Lessons: Group and private. Lodging: hotels and bed and breakfasts. Blue Knob, Claysburg, Pa.; 800-458-3403. Web site: www.blueknob.com. Offers skiing and snowboarding. Vertical drop: 1,072 ft. Trails: 34. Lifts: 5. Lessons: private and group. Lodging: condominiums, motels and hotels. Boston Mills and Brandywine; 800875-4241. Web site: www.bmbw.com. Offers downhill skiing and snowboarding. Vertical Drop: 240 ft. Trails: 18. Lifts: 15. Lessons: group and private. Lodging: hotels, hostel, bed and breakfast. Canaan Valley, Davis, W. Va.; 304-8664121. Web site: www.canaanresort.com. Offers skiing and snowboarding. Vertical Drop: 850 ft. Trails: 39. Lifts: 3. Lessons: group and private. Lodging: lodges, cabins and a campground. Cockaigne, Cherry Creek, N.Y.; 716-2873223, (snow) 716-287-3545. Web site:www. cockaigne.com. Offers skiing and snowboarding. Vertical Drop: 430 ft. Trails: 15. Lifts: 3. Les-

sons: group and private. Lodging: hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and cabins. Hidden Valley; www.myhiddenvalleyresort. com. Offers skiing and snowboarding. Holiday Valley, Ellicotville, N.Y.; 716-6992345, show phone: 800-367-9691. Offers skiing and snowboarding. Web site: www. holidayvalley.com. Vertical drop: 750 ft. Trails: 56 day trails, 37 night trails. Lifts: 13. Lessons: group and private. Lodging: hotels, motels, condominiums, bed and breakfasts. Kissing Bridge, Glenwood, N.Y.; 716-5924963. Web site: www.kbski.com. Offers skiing and snowboarding. Vertical Drop: 550 ft. Trails: 36. Lifts: 9. Lodging: hotels and bed and breakfasts. Lessons: group and private. Peakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;N Peak, Clymer, N.Y.; 716-3554141. Web site: www.pknpk.com. Skiing and snowboarding. Vertical drop: 400 ft. Trails: 27. Lifts: 8. Lessons: group and private. Lodging: motels and hotels. Seven Springs; 800-452-2223. Web site: www.7springs.com. Skiing and snowboarding. Vertical drop: 750 ft. Trails: 35. Lifts: 9. Lessons: group and private. Lodging: hotels, condominiums and chalets.

Sledding Crandall Park, Tod Lane at Redondo Road, Youngstown; 330-742-8711. This 41.55-acre park allows sledding at various sites in the park. Great hills, but watch out for the trees! James L. Wick Jr. Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Offers a lighted sledding hill and a warm-up shelter in the former ice skating rink building. A family-friendly site with a concessions area.

Skating (rollerskating) Champion Rollarena, 5040 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Champion; 330-847-0480. Cortland Roller Rink, 290 S. High, Cortland; 330-637-4078. Skate Zone, 5420 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-270-4386.

Swimming The Youngstown-Warren area has many private, membership-based swimming facilities. Consult the Yellow Pages for listings. Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown; 330746-3251. Web site: www.jccyoungstown.org. Membership-based facility offers a 25 meter indoor swimming pool. YMCA (Warren Family Branch), 210 High St. N.W., Warren; 330-394-1565. Membership-based facility offers aquatics classes, lessons and individual and team activities. YMCA (Youngstown Central), 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown; 330-744-8411. Web site: www.youngstownymca.org. Membershipbased facility offers aquatics classes, swimming lessons, individual/team activities, water-based rehabilitation, and senior water programs. YMCA (Davis Branch), 45 McClurg Road, Boardman; 330-480-5656. Web site: www. youngstownymca.org. Membership-based, all-ages facility offers aquatics classes, lessons, individual and team activities, water-based rehabilitation, and senior-fitness programs.

Skating (skateboarding) Liberty Township Skatepark, Liberty Center Park, 1315 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty Township; 330-759-1315. Features a skate park behind the township police station. Stomping Grounds, 1739 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-793-8758.

Skiing (cross country) Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown; 330-799-6989. Permits cross-country skiing on self-guided trails. Closes after dark. Beaver Creek State Park, Columbiana County; 330-385-3091. This 3,038-acre park offers limited cross-country skiing. Due to steep trails, activity is confined to the picnic area. Boardman Township Park, 375 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman; 330-726-8105. Park permits cross-country skiing on the hiking and bicycle trails. Geneva State Park, Ashtabula County; 330-466-8400. This 696-acre park permits cross-country skiing in designated areas. Grand River Wildlife Area, 6686 state Route 534, West Farmington, Trumbull County; 330-889-3280. Offers cross-country skiing on a 20-foot wide swath surrounded by woods. Main Park No. 1, 2000 Rosegarden, Howland; 330-856-9707. This 169-acre park permits cross-country skiing in a self-guided, make-your-own-trail setting. Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown, Boardman Township; 330-702-3000. The Mill Creek Golf Course double as self-guided, crosscountry ski trails in winter. Skiers must avoid roped-off areas.

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Walking (indoor) Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown Road, Niles; 652-6980. Individuals and small groups meet here daily (prior to store openings) to walk on the carpeted and terrazzo concourses. Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-4511. Individuals and small groups meet here daily (prior to store openings) to walk on the carpeted concourses.

Yoga The Youngstown-Warren area has many fitness facilities and health-care providers that offer yoga classes. Consult the Yellow Pages.

Regional resorts offer trails for downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing and snowshoes.

Eos Whole Fitness Center, 1931 Belmont Ave., Youngstown; 330-318-7210. Web site: SEE WINTER RECREATION, PAGE 21

METRO MONTHLY | FEBRUARY 2009 WINTER RECREATION, FROM PAGE 20 www.thedanceofeos.com. Youngstown-based fitness and health center offers classes in yoga, Pilates, belly dancing and “Yogilates,” which combines the elements of yoga and Pilates. Visit the Web site for classes and schedules.

Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown, 2105 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown; 330-782-2714. Offers a gym for basketball and volleyball. Ralph A. Infante Wellness Center, Waddell Park, Niles; 330-553-6280. The Infante Wellness Center, set to open in February 2009 after delays, is set to offer basketball courts. Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown; 330746-3251. Web site: www.jccyoungstown.org. Membership-based fitness facility offers indoor and outdoor basketball courts. YMCA (Warren Family Branch), 210 High St., N.W., Warren; 330-394-1565. Membership-based facility has two basketball courts. YMCA (Youngstown Central Branch), 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown; 330-744-8411. Web site: www.youngstownymca.org. Membership-based facility offers youth basketball leagues. The YMCA will offer Winter Youth Basketball Leagues on Saturdays and Sundays. The Saturday league occurs from Jan. 31 through March 14 and Sunday league occurs from Feb. 1 through March 22. YMCA (Davis Branch), 45 McClurg Road, Boardman; 330-480-5656. Web site: www. youngstownymca.org. Membership-based, allages facility offers two basketball courts.

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Soccer Valley Sports Ltd., 276 State St., Struthers, Ohio. 330-755-1661. Web site: www. valleysports.com. An indoor soccer center.

Volleyball Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center, YSU Campus, Fifth near Spring Street, Youngstown; 330-941-3488. Offers four courts for basketball and volleyball. Must have a YSU I.D. to use the facilities. Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown, 2105 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown; 330-782-2714. Offers a gym for basketball and volleyball. YMCA (Youngstown Central Branch), 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown; 330-744-8411. Web site: www.youngstownymca.org. Membership-based, all-ages facility will offer open volleyball on Thursdays from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Community Gym. YMCA (Davis Branch), 45 McClurg Road, Boardman; 330-480-5656. Web site: www. youngstownymca.org. Membership-based, allages facility will offer a class on volleyball skills in the spring for ages 6-13. A volleyball class for girls 13-18 will occur in the spring.

FITNESS CLASSES The Youngstown-Warren area has many private, membership-based fitness facilities. Consult the Yellow Pages for listings. © 2009, The Metro Monthly. All rights reserved. Krystle Hively contributed to this report.

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anuary proved to be quite a surprise in the number of wine events offered in our Valley. My first stop was the Springfield Grille for their monthly wine dinner tasting. Local distributor Ohio Wines, Inc. hosted the event, and owner Joe Blumenti brought along an interesting array of wines to sample. Raymond Vineyards 2006 Sauvignon Blanc was paired to Chef B.J. Sulka’s signa-

ture spring rolls stuffed with jumbo lump crab meat. The Meyer lemon dipping sauce paired very nicely with the crisp and refreshing fruit-driven Sauvignon Blanc. Chef Sulka’s salad course is always a favorite of mine – the handcrafted vinaigrettes are always unique, and this dinner was no exception. The Talus 2007 Chardonnay from Lodi, Calif. was a fine match for the heirloom tomato, mozzarella, and asparagus stack drizzled in a basil vinaigrette. Lightly oaked with smooth fruit flavors, this is a fine inexpensive Chardonnay that goes well with a number of dishes. The third course of homemade spinach ravioli with Mission figs was paired to Merryvale Vineyards 2003 Starmont Napa Valley Syrah. A juicy blend of 97 percent Syrah and 3 percent Viognier, it offers gobs of fresh berry and plum fruit flavors followed by a spicy textured finish. The next entrée was a carnivore’s dream. Filet mignon wrapped in maple pepper bacon on a bed of barley and Portobello duxelle was paired to Ohio Wines’ premier Adobe Road 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. This full-bodied Cab is a textbook example of Napa’s best. At $46, this red wine is incredibly undervalued, in my opinion. The Grille’s last course was rum-soaked pound cake topped with charred pineapple and imported lingonberry glaze. Sandeman’s Fine Ruby Port was given the job of complementing this outstanding dessert. A finer match couldn’t have been made. The lingonberry glaze was near perfect with the supple fruit flavors of the port. A special guest attending the wine dinner was Carlos Figueroa of JC Import Company, who represents smaller boutique-style wineries from his native Chile, as well as Argentina and Uruguay. Earlier in the day, we traveled to several local restaurants and wine shops together, and he was favorably impressed. Figueroa soon will be bringing his fine wines to our Valley, so two wines you may want to start asking about in April are the Vina Santa Cruz Chaman Reserva 2007 blend of Cabernet and Carmenere and the DeLucca 2006 Reserva Tannat from Uruguay. Both these wines should retail under $15. My next event took me to the Maronite Center for St. Maron’s Wines of the World wine taste on Jan. 24. Mr. Anthony’s of

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Boardman once again provided a wonderful array of food offerings, and Ohio Wines was once again the vendor. Brix “the chocolate for wine lovers,” also had a table sampling all their fine chocolate products. George and Gerri Rohan were kind enough to invite me again to this great mid-winter event that attracted 375 attendees. Mr. Anthony’s provided Monterey chicken, carved lollipop New Zealand lamb chops (the best I’ve ever had), eggplant rollatine in marinara sauce, pork tenderloin, Italian risotto balls, and bowtie pasta with white clam sauce. These delicious entrees were matched with 12 different wines from around the world. My first pick of the evening was the Raymond Vineyards 2006 Reserve Chardonnay. This is Napa Chardonnay at its best. The Monterey chicken worked very well with the citrusy tropical fruit flavors this wine exhibited. To complement the New Zealand lamb chops, the Brancott 2007 Pinot Noir, also from New Zealand, was a natural choice for me. I simply can’t believe this Pinot still sells for under $15 a bottle. Bright juicy fruit flavors in a classic Cote de Beaune style made for a wonderful food and wine pairing. Another red I found to be very nice was the Masi 2005 Campoforin Red from the Veneto region of Italy. This Rippasso- style wine was delicious with the sliced pork

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wine guy BY JOHN WEBSTER loin smothered with peppers and onion. Next, I sampled the Vietti 2007 Moscato d’Asti from Italy’s Piedmont region. This sparkler was a perfect dessert just by itself, or accompanied by a trip to the dessert table for a sampling of treats. If you are suffering from a mid-winter funk, I can’t think of a better cure than to attend St. Maron’s January wine taste next year (I’ve already marked my calendar). My first monthly store tasting found me at Wine Styles in Howland for a sampling of wines from European Wine Imports of Cleveland. Wine representative Frank Savelli always has something new for me to try, and this tasting was no different. His 2007 Les Acanthes Viognier from the south of France is simply outstanding at $10.99 at a bottle. Honeysuckle on the nose with ripe apricot fruit flavors, this super-valued white wine would be great with grilled chicken or fish hot off the grill. The Heavyweight Red 2005 ($10.99) Cabernet Sauvignon from Lodi, Calif. is another great value for someone looking for a rich full-bodied red that won’t punish

your checkbook. A blend of 76 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 14 percent Syrah, and 10 percent Zinfandel, it features upfront dark fruit flavors and a long, supple finish that is hard to find at this price point. Steak sizzling off the grill would work nicely with this fine red. Vintage Estate Wines and Beer in Boardman was my last destination for their “third Saturday” monthly tasting. My first pick from this tasting was the southeastern Australian 2007 Bulletin Place Chardonnay. Vibrant citrus fruit flavors with a crisp, lightly oaked finish made this a crowd favorite. With only 13 percent alcohol, this should be a great choice for upcoming summer barbecues and cookouts. My next pick hails from the Mendoza region of Argentina. The award-winning Dona Paula Malbec ($15.99) features dark, creamy red fruit flavors and a fleshy, textured finish that goes on forever. Prime rib would be my first choice for this South American winner. February will offer a lot of great wine events to attend, and one of my personal favorites is the Children’s Rehab wine event which will be held this year on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Avalon Golf and Country Club at 761 YoungstownKingsville Road (Rt. 193) in Vienna. Once again, Michael Scannell is in charge of choosing the many fine wines that will be available at this event. Scannell has volunteered in this capacity for the past five years, and he always seems to outdo himself. This year, 13 different wine companies featuring 50 to 60 wines in the $10-50 range will be available for sample and sale. The admission price has remained at $50 for this good cause. Other events include Feb. 19, Scacchetti’s first wine taste (call restaurant for details); Feb. 20, Mad About the Arts in support of the McDonough Museum and SMARTS; Feb. 21, Vintage Estates Wine and Beer Third Saturday taste ($10); Feb. 24, Vernon’s annual Fat Tuesday wine taste ($40). At Wine Styles in Howland: Feb. 9, Stamp, Stomp and Wine; Feb. 12, Wine and Chocolate; Feb. 21, Art Show and Wine Taste featuring Sally Kowalski; Feb. 23, Springfield Grille wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. with Fess Parker wines; Feb. 25, Women Gone Wine. I look forward to seeing readers this month at these great wine events across the Valley. Let us know about your event: 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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DINING GUIDE CAFES Canfield; 330-726-4766. Vegan café offers a coffee and juice bar. FRENCH STREET CAFÉ, 1195 NilesCortland Road, Howland; 330-6095100. Howland café offers pastries, cakes, soups, deli-style sandwiches, and specialty coffees. FRIENDS ROASTERY, 474 E. State St., Salem; 330-337-6962. Independent coffee house restaurant features made-from-scratch sandwiches, baked goods, specialty coffees and teas. Coffee beans are roasted in-house. B,L,D. Monday through Friday, B,L. Saturday and Sunday. MAGGIE’S MAGIC MUFFIN HOUSE, 7932 Southern Blvd., Boardman; 330-965-7400. Locally-owned cafe serves muffins, sandwiches and specialty coffees. B,L. MOCHA HOUSE, 467 High St., Warren; 330-392-3020; 7141 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman; 965-0890. Locally owned restaurant/cafe serves specialty coffee drinks, teas, desserts (pastries, cheesecake, pies, layer cakes), soups, sandwiches, salads. B,L,D seven days. PANERA BREAD, 5533 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-259-0078. 377 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-965-9997. 3641 Elm Road NE, Warren; 330-3723390. M issouri-based chain operates 825 bakery/restaurants in 35 states. Offers sandwiches, muffins, breads, soups, salads and desserts. B,L,D. Seven days. MC, V. PEABERRY’S, Kilcawley Center, YSU, Youngstown. Campus eatery serves coffee drinks, pastries, sandwiches and appetizers. L. Monday through Friday. PEABERRY’S CAFE, 4350 BoardmanCanfield Road, Canfield; 330-7029230. Serves pastries, sandwiches, specialty coffee drinks and teas. PICCADILLY PARLOUR, 114 S. Broad St., Canfield; 330-533-4749. Victorian-style tea room serves delicate miniature tea sandwiches, luncheon items, baked goods, and

teas and coffees. L. R O S E T TA S TO N E C A F E & WINE BAR, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-480-0884. Locally owned restaurant/cafe serves specialty coffees, teas, baked goods and pastries. Wireless Internet for students and business clientele. SELAH, 130 S. Bridge St., Struthers; 330-755-2759. Bistro-style menu focuses on French-American food. An in-house bakery and coffee bar features specialty coffees, teas and baked goods. L,D. Major credit cards. S TA R B U C K S , B o a r d m a n Poland Road at Tiffany South, Boardman; 330-726-0300. 851 Niles-Canfield Road, Austintown; 330-544-1431. Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 33-544-1620. 1926 Niles-Cortland Road, Niles; 330544-7962. Seattle-based chain features coffee drinks, teas, pastries and baked goods. STEINBECK’S GOURMET COFFEE, TEA AND SANDWICHES, 584 E. Main St., Suite 10, Canfield; 330533-4660. Breakfast, sandwiches, salads and coffee. Monday through Saturday. B,L,D. TBC COFFEE CO., 6541 Clingan Road, Poland; 330-318-8189. Features gourmet blends of specialty coffees and teas, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, knishes, and some deli items. Monday through Saturday. UNIVERSIT Y PIZZERIA AND ITALIAN EATERY, 133 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown; 330-7439244. Off-campus eatery serves Italian specialties and pizza, salads, soups, and specialty coffee drinks. The restaurant also offers wireless Internet connections. Monday through Saturday. Full bar. WINSLOW’S CAFE, Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-8600. Serves deli sandwiches, salads, coffees and teas, pastries and gourmet baked goods. B,L,D. Seven days. © 2009, The Metro Monthly. All rights reserved.

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DINING GUIDE BY CUISINE AMERICAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A&W, Aceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wild Wings, Amen Corner, AngeNettaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Arthur Treacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Atmosphere Cafe, BV II Go, Barbaraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cozy Corner, Barneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deli, Barry Dyngles, Beat Coffeehouse, Belly Buster, Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place, Bloomingdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Point Restaurant, Blue Iris, Blue Wolf Tavern, Bob Evans, Bone Bucket, Boston Market, Boxcar Lounge and CafĂŠ, Brew Basket Cafe, Brookfield Diner, (Brown Derby) Roadhouse, Budâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Suds and Pub, Buffalo Wild Wings, Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Waffle House, Cafe Olgun, Chapters, Charlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Chik-Fil-A, Chiliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, The Chophouse, Chuck E. Cheese, City Limits, Coconut Grove, Country Corner, Country Market, Covered Bridge Inn, Crispy Chicken, Cracker Barrel, Davidsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Downtown Draught House, Eatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Park, Edieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Emerald Diner, Fifth Season, Fractured Prune, Frankieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Main Street Cafe, Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Friendlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Friends Roastery, Garden Cafe, Gasoline Alley, Globe, Golden Dawn, Golden Stallion, Grandma Rossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Country Kitchen, Great Harvest Bread, Harry and Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Hickory Grille, Home Cooking, Hometown Buffet, Ice House Inn, International House of Pancakes, Iron Bridge Inn, Janos, Jayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Famous Hot Dogs, Jeremiah Bullfrogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Jillianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Jib-Jab, Johnnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Jorgineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Jumpinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chicken Shack, the Korner, Kountry Kupboard, Lakeside, Lake Tavern, Landmark, Little Johnnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Log Cabin Inn, Lone Star, Longhorn, M&P Coney Island, MVR, McMenamyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Mahoning Valley Lanes, Manor, Max and Ermaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State Line Diner, Mighty Moeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Mocha House, Mollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Montyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Nicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Light Cafe, Original Roadhouse, Outback Steakhouse, Overture, Pageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Ages, Panera, Parkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Frozen Custard, Peaberryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Perkins, Phillyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All-American Cheese Steaks, Ponderosa, Popeyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Quaker Steak & Lube, Quiznos, Rachelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Raptis, Red Lobster, Roadhouse, Rockneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Rosetta Stone Cafe & Wine Bar, Royal Oaks, Ruby Tuesday, Rustyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Side Grill, Salty Grogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Shakers Bar and Grille, Smokey Bones, Spinners, Spread Eagle Tavern, Springfield Grille, Station Square, Steak-n-Shake, Summit Pizza & Subs, Sunrise Inn, T.J.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Teddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Three Sisters Cafe, Tiffanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Timberlanes, Times Square, Top Notch Diner, Trax Restaurant, Tullyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe, Wayside, Westfork, West Glen Ristorante, Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cookinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Winstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Winslowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe, Wooden Angel, Wranglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Olde Country Restaurant, Yankee Kitchen, Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Youngstown Crab Co., Youngstown Roadhouse, Youngstown Sports Grille. BARBECUE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, (Brown Derby) Roadhouse, the Bone Bucket, Buena Vista, Charlie Stapleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Eliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Famous Barbecue, Garlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Hickory Rib, Longhorn Steakhouse, Original Roadhouse, Palm CafĂŠ, Royal Oaks, Quaker Steak & Lube, Smokey Bones, Tullyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, West Fork Steakhouse. BUFFET â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Asian Buffet, Grand Buffet (Chinese), China Garden Buffet, Country Market, Golden Corral, Great China Buffet, Hometown Buffet, International Buffet (Chinese), Shangri La, Sunshine Buffet (Chinese). CAJUN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Blue Wolf Tavern.

CHINESE/ASIAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Asian Chao, Bamboo Garden, Chef Peng, China Buffet, China Express, China Garden, China Hing, China Star, China Wok, Chung Chinese, Dragon Palace, East Wind, Evergreen, Fortune Garden, Girard Wok, Golden Hunan, Grand Buffet, Great China Buffet, Great Wall, Harvest Buffet and Grille, House of China, Hunan Express, Hung Fung, Little Hunan, Main Loon, Main Moon, Panda Garden, Sakura, Sunshine Chinese Buffet, Yamato. COFFEE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Barnes & Noble, Beat, Brew Basket, Chapters, Downtown Coffee CafĂŠ, French Street, Fractured Prune, Friends Roastery, Gloria Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Great Harvest Bread, Maggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Magic Muffins, Mocha House, Panera, Peaberryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Rosetta Stone Cafe & Wine Bar, Starbucks, TBC Coffee Co., Winslowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe. CUBAN/SPANISH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saborico Market and CafĂŠ. DELICATESSEN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Barneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Beat, Chapters, Charleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Downtown Coffee Cafe, French Street, Garden Cafe, Great Harvest Bread, Kravitzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Delicatessen, Panera, Peaberryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe, Sandwich Factory, Spinners, TBC Coffee Co., Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Wrap, Winslowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe. EASTERN EUROPEAN/SLOVAK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ripâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ. FRENCH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; French Street CafĂŠ, Reneeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Selah. GERMAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Youngstown Maennerchor. GREEK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Buena Vista, Grecian Gourmet, Grecian Hut, Greek Place, Our Place, Raptis, Stephanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. HUNGARIAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Paprika Cafe. IRISH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; County Maigh Eo. ITALIAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CafĂŠ 422, Alberiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, AngeNettaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Antenucciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on-the-River, Antoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Armandoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Aulisioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Avalon Gardens, Belleria, Bistro GQ, Boulevard Tavern, Brunoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Buena Vista, Caesarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Carmelloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Carrabbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Grille, CafĂŠ 422, Cafe Cimmento, Caffe Capri, Carchediâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Carmeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Cestaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golden Gate, Combine Bros., Davidsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, DeChellis Italian Cafe, DeMarcoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Diluciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Dinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Dirussoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, DonaVitoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ezioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Enzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Fazoliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Gampetroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Genoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Golden Gate, Gonataâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Inner Circle, Jimmyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Famous Take Out, JoĂŠ, La Roccaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, La Villa, Leoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Luciannoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, MVR, Manlioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Marinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Nicolinniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Nonniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ristorante, Olive Garden, Papa Louieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Salvatoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Scarsellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Scacchettiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Smaldinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Station Square, Sunrise, Tomasinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Tuscany Square, Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe, West Glen Eatery, White Rose Spaghetti House. ITALIAN (PIZZA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Amendolara, Angeleaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Angeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Avalon Gardens, Belleria, Bleggiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Bravoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Brier Hill Pizza and Wings, Brothers, Buena Vista, Caesarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Carmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ciciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Coccaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Cornersburg, Duffyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, East of Chicago, Elmton, Ezioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Enzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Fast Eddieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, First Class, Francescoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza World, Gaetanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Giuseppeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Gonataâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Hilltop Pizza, Ianazoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Inner Circle, Jabâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Julioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Kennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, La Roccaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, La Villa, Leoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Little Millyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Little Peppinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Mahoning Valley Pizza, Manfrediâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Manlioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Mariaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Nickyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Noble Romanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Nodayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, North Lima Pizza Shop, Oven Fresh, Paisanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Papa Aldoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Papa Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Papa Louieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Parkman Road Pizza, Pascarellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Pasqualeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Pastinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Pegâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza Plus, Petrilloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Pizza Express, Pizza Hut, Pizza Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Pizza Outlet, Pizza Works, Point Pizza, Princeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ridgeview, Risi Bros., Robbins, Rotelli, Salvatoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,

Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Sbarro, Scarsellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Scotto, Severinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Smaldinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunrise Deli, Sorrento, Southgate, Sunrise, Tangier, Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Amore, Tomasinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Uptown, Vasilioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Wedgewood Fernandoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza, West Gate, Youngstown Pizza Co.

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SPANISH/CUBAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saborico Market and CafĂŠ. STEAK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Alberiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s onthe-River, CafĂŠ 422, Chophouse, Fifth Season, Lone Star, Longhorn, Oscarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Outback, Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chophouse, Ponderosa, Quaker Steak & Lube, Rachelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Roadhouse, Scacchettiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Springfield Grille, T.J.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Teddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Timberlanes, Tullyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe, Winstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Wooden Angel. SUSHI â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sakura, Shangri La, Yamato. VEGAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Flaming Ice Cube. VIETNAMESE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pho Siagon, Yamato.

DINING GUIDE BY LOCATION MAHONING AUSTINTOWN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Angeleaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Antoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, BW-3, Bamboo Garden, Bob Evans, Chapters, Charlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ciciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Crispyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Coccaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza, Cornersburg Pizza, Cosmoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Cracker Barrel, Dinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Eatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Park, Fast Eddieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Fifth Season, Gatsby, Ice House, Inner Circle, International Buffet, Iron Skillet, Jayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Little Hunan, Luciannoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Manor, Marinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Nicolinniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Original Roadhouse, Panera, Papa Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Popeyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Quaker Steak and Lube, Rachelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Rotelli, Ruby Tuesday, Salsitaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Salvatoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Sandwich Factory, Smaldinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Starbucks, Spinners, Trax, Upstairs, Wedgewood Fernandoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza, West Gate Pizza, Winstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern. BERLIN CENTER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Benâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza World. BOARDMAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A&W, Aladdinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Amendolaraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Antoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Asian Chao, Asuka Japanese Cuisine, Belleria, Blue Wolf, Bob Evans, the Bone Bucket, Boston Market, Brunoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Buffalo Wild Wings, CaffĂŠ Capri, Carrabbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Grille, Charleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steakery, Chick-Fil-A, Chiliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Chinatown, Coccaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Cornersburg Pizza, Dennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, East of Chicago Pizza, Eatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Park, Evergreen Chinese Takeout, Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Gampetroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Gloria Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Grand Buffet, Great China Buffet, Great Harvest Bread, Grecian Gourmet, Greek Place, Gyro City, Harvest Buffet and Grille, House of China, Inner Circle, International House of Pancakes, Jayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Jeremiah Bullfrogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Jillianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Johnnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Landmark, Longhorn, M&P Coney Island, Main Moon, Mocha House,

Everyone loves a parade! Would you like to participate in the

31st Annual Mahoning Valley St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Parade

Sunday, March 15, 2009 - 1 p.m. - Market Street - Boardman, Ohio

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Grand Marshal - Ursuline High School Coach - Dan Reardon and the Division V State Champs - The Fighting Irish Football Team Ockerman Award Winner - Patrick Chrystal Lord Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Kilkenny - Dave and Doug Sweeney Patrick Chrystal Youth Award - Lauren Kepley If your group or organization would like to participate in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parade, please contact 330-501-1165 or 330-726-3351 or email joycekp@aol.com DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS MARCH 1, 2009

JOIN US FOR DINNER! Or breakfast, or lunch! TRY GRANDMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TUESDAY SPECIALS! Just like grandma used to make!

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DINING GUIDE BY LOCATION Olive Garden, Outback, Panda Garden, Panera, Papa John’s, Park Diner, Parker’s Frozen Custard, Perkins, Philly’s, Quiznos, Pho Siagon, Red Lobster, Rockne’s, Rotelli, Rusty’s South Side Grill, Salty Grog’s, Sandwich Factory, Sawa, Scacchetti’s, Scarsella’s, Scotto Pizza, Smokey Bones, Southgate, Springfield Grille, Stagecoach, Starbucks, Steak-n-Shake, T.J.’s, That’s a Wrap, Tiffany’s, Townhouse, Uptown Pizza, West Glen Ristorante, What’s Cookin’, Wedgewood Pizza, Yankee Kitchen, Youngstown Sports Grille. CAMPBELL – Angelo’s, City Limits, Clarencedale Cake, Jay’s, Main Moon, Nicky’s, Our Place. CANFIELD – AngeNetta’s, Barney’s Deli, Belleria, Bistro GQ, Bob Evans, China Hing, Harry and Jean’s, Janos, Manlio’s, Peaberry’s Cafe, Piccadilly Parlour, Pizza Joe’s, Quiznos, Young’s Restaurant. COITSVILLE – May’s, Sandy’s Diner. CORNERSBURG – Belleria, Chung Chinese, Cornersburg Pizza, Davidson’s, Three Sisters Cafe. LAKE MILTON – El Carlos Mexican Restaurant. LOWELLVILLE – Carchedi’s, DeMarco’s, Geno’s, Gonata’s, Kenny’s.

WESTERN PA. BEAVER – Wooden Angel.

TRUMBULL BROOKFIELD – Bellybuster, Brookfield Diner, Hilltop Pizza, Papa Louie’s.

NORTH JACKSON – Dino’s, Jab’s Pizza, the Korner, Wrangler’s Olde Country Restaurant.

GIRARD – Amen Corner, Belleria at the Dome, Café Olgun, Girard Wok, Jib-Jab.

NORTH LIMA – Bloomingdale’s, Giuseppe’s, Jumpin’ Jack’s Chicken Shack, Steamers Stonewall Tavern.

HOWLAND – Bailey’s, The Chophouse, Fractured Prune, French Street Café, Great Harvest, Leo’s Ristorante, Main Moon, Perkins, the Rig, Salvatore’s, Sunrise Express, Up a Creek, Wedgewood Fernando’s Pizza.

YOUNGSTOWN (downtown) – Anthony’s on-the-River, Beat, Boxcar Lounge and Café, Buffalo Wild Wings, Café Cimmento, Cassese’s MVR, Cedar’s, Downtown Draught House, Inner Circle, Jay’s, Jorgine’s Deli, Mighty Moe’s, Old Precinct, Overture, Rosetta Stone Cafe & Wine Bar, Royal Oaks, Subway, Tomasino’s, University Pizzeria, Winslow’s, Youngstown Club. EAST SIDE – Bud’s, City Limits, Jay’s, Royal Oaks, Saborico Market and Café. NORTH SIDE – Avalon Gardens, Beat Coffeehouse, Belleria, Cassese’s MVR, Charlie Staples, Coyoacan, Garland’s Barbecue, Golden Dawn, Inner Circle, Main Moon, Mighty Moe’s, Pizza Joe’s, Phoenician Grill, Subway, University Pizzeria, Winslow’s Cafe. SOUTH SIDE – Angelo’s, Boulevard Tavern, China Star, Crispy’s Chicken, Coconut Grove, Dragon Palace, East Wind, Irish Bob’s, Scarsella’s, Tokyo House. WEST SIDE – Boxcar Lounge and Café, Casa Ramirez, County Maigh Eo, East of Chicago Pizza, Garden Cafe, Giachetta’s,

WARREN – Belleria Pizzeria, Blue Iris Café, Brothers Pizza, Buena Vista Cafe, Caesar’s, Café 422, Carmelo’s, Carmen’s Pizza, Cesta’s Golden Gate, China Garden, Chat-n-Chew, Chung Chinese, Dilucia, East Wind, Eat’n Park, Eli’s Famous Barbecue, Enzo’s, Fiesta at the Waterworks, Golden Gate, Great Wall, Hot Dog Shoppe, Hung Lung Chinese Food, Lakeside, Mahoning Valley Pizza, Mary M’s, Mocha House, Papa John’s, Panera Bread, Parkman Road Pizza, Perkins, Pizza Express, Pizza Joe’s, Pizza Works, Prince’s, Ridgeview Pizza, Sakura Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, Sandwich Factory, Saratoga, Sorrento Pizzeria, Stephano’s Diner, Sunrise Inn, Wayside,Yanni’s.

COLUMBIANA – Das Dutch Haus. HANOVERTON – Spread Eagle Tavern. SALEM – Friends Roastery, Hickory Rib, Timberlanes.

CORTLAND – Golden Stallion, Monty’s Mosquito Lake CarryOut, Top Notch Diner.

STRUTHERS – Belleria, Brier Hill Pizza, China Garden, DonaVito’s, Elmton, Fat E’s Attic, La Villa, Rip’s Cafe, Sandwich World, Tangier, Selah.

VIENNA – Brothers, Diggins Airport Inn, Yankee Kitchen.

COLUMBIANA

NEW MIDDLETOWN – DeChellis Italian Cafe.

POLAND – Chapters, Cornersburg, Ezio’s, Fireplace, Five Points Wine and Bar, Friendly, Inner Circle, LaRocca’s, Noble Roman’s, Pascarella’s, Point, LaRocca’s, TBC Coffee Co.

Hometown Buffet, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Papa John’s, Quiznos, Red Lobster, (Brown Derby) Roadhouse, Robbins Pizza, Salvatore’s, Spinners Subs, Steak-n-Shake, Sunshine Chinese Buffet, Vernon’s Cafe.

HUBBARD – Antenucci’s, Belleria, C’s Waffle House, Country Market, Downtown Coffee Café, Emerald Diner, Frankie’s Main Street Cafe, Paul’s Place, Main Moon, Tony’s Sandwich Shop, Wings Express. KINSMAN – Times Square. LEAVITTSBURG – Country Kupboard. LIBERTY – Antone’s, Armando’s, Bob Evans, Cancun Mexican Restaurant, China Express, Charley’s, Denny’s, Fortune Garden, Golden Hunan, Joé, Inner Circle, Jimmy’s, Kravitz’s Delicatessen, Nonni’s Ristorante and Bar, Page’s, Paisano’s, Rotelli, Shakers, Station Square, Subway, Summit Pizza & Subs, Uptown Pizza, West Fork Steakhouse, Youngstown Crab Co., Youngstown Pizza Co. MASURY – White Rose Spaghetti House. MINERAL RIDGE – China Garden. NEWTON FALLS – Brew Basket Cafe, Covered Bridge Inn, Oven Fresh, Sam’s. NILES – Alberini’s, Applebee’s, Asian Chao, Atmosphere Café, BV II Go, Bob Evans, Brothers Pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings, Charley’s Steakery, Chef Peng, China Wok, Chipoltle, Chuck E. Cheese, El Rodeo, Frankie’s, Gasoline Alley, International House of Pancakes, Kenny’s Pizza, Lone Star, Main Loon, Manfredi’s, Maria’s, McMenamy’s, Max and Erma’s,

HERMITAGE – Applebee’s, C’s Waffles, C.W. Dandy’s, Chiccarino’s, China Wok, Combine Bros., Denny’s, Eat’N Park, Elham Restaurant, Four Star Pizza, Hermes Gyro Pizza Pasta and Sandwiches, Hickory Grille, Jai-Alai, Jess’, Panera Bread, Perkins, Pizza Hut, Ponderosa, Quaker Steak & Lube Express, Quiznos, Red Lobster, Ruby Tuesday, Starlite Lounge and Dining, Subway. NEW CASTLE – Alcham, Augustine’s Italian Village, B&B Charcoal Grille, Bill’s Sandwich Shop, Bingo’s Restaurant and Lounge, Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe, China Banquet, Coney Island, Crane Room Grille, Coverts Restaurant & Lounge, China Banquet Buffet, Chuck Tanner’s, Crane Room Bar & Grille, Deno’s, The Diner, East of Chicago Pizza, East Wind, Eat’n Park, Edward’s Restaurant and Lounge, Ellis Island Cafe D’art, Fifties Diner, Fleeger’s Soup Bowl, Four Star Pizza, Gallo’s Italian Villa, Great Wall, Hazel’s Restaurant, Heavenly Drive-In, Hill House, Hoss’ Steak House, Hudson Lunch, Italian Village, JJ’s Eatery, Jamie’s Arizona Grille, King Buffet, Little Johnny’s Pizza, Mama Maria’s Restaurant & Bakery, Mary’s Restaurant & Bakery, Mr. B’s, Mr. Pizza, M&P Coney Island, Mill Street Cafe, Mulligan’s, Nahla’s Middle Eastern Food Restaurant, New Bailey’s Diner, New Mandarin Inn, Pagley’s Pasta and More, Paradise Bar & Grille, Parkstown Lounge and Restaurant, Pepe & Mal’s, Pizza Joe’s, Pizzas by Marcelloni, Ponderosa, Post Office Lunch, Relics Main Street Cafe, Starwood Rib & Steak House, Swihart’s Harbor Landing, Theodorou’s Restaurant, Travelers Inn, Tuscany Square, Villa Banquet Center & Restaurant, Village Inn, Villanova Inn, Wise Guyz. SHARON – Billy’s Black and Gold, Chestnut Street Café, Coney Island Niko Lou’s, Echoes, Eli’s Famous Barbecue, Golden Chinese Buffet, Golden Lion, Inn 62, Main Moon, Marigold, Monte Cello’s, Nittany Pub, Phoenix, Pizza Joe’s, Quaker Steak & Lube, Rib Connection, Sharon Hotdog Shop, Side Pocket Cafe, Tastebuds, Tully’s, Wave. WEST MIDDLESEX – Raddison.

DINING GUIDE DIRECTORY A&W, 680 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-8901. Chain restaurant features A&W favorites like floats, sodas, burgers and fries, plus 50s-style car hops. L,D. ACE’S WILD WINGS, 227 BoardmanCanfield Road, Boardman; 330758-8404. ALADDIN’S, 7325 South Ave., Boardman; 330-629-6450. Features Middle Eastern and Lebanese cuisine. Includes chicken and beef entrees, salads, homemade soups, vegetarian dishes, wrapped sandwiches, organic coffees and teas, and freshly squeezed juices. ALBERINI’S, 1201 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles; 330-6525895. It’s easy to understand why this landmark Italian restaurant is a destination. The pasta, steaks, seafood, service and award-winning wine cellar are exceptional. L,D. Full bar. Major credit cards. AMEN CORNER, 20 W. Main St., Girard; 330-545-5694. Bar/restaurant with a sports bar atmosphere serves soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrees. Full bar. ANGENETTA’S CAFE AND BAKERY, 31 Cardinal Drive, Canfield; 330533-6090. Features Italian cuisine. ANTENUCCI’S, 245 W. Liberty St., Hubbard; 330-534-5789. Italian cuisine, including pasta, soups, salads. ANTHONY’S ON-THE-RIVER, 15 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown; 330-7447888. Downtown Youngstown restaurant overlook ing the Mahoning River serves American and Italian cuisine. L,D. Full bar. ANTONE’S, 4837 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-793-0707. 3551 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 759-1561. Local chain serves Italian and American cuisine. ANTONE’S PANINOS AND PASTA, 720 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-965-0333. Locally owned restaurant serves ItalianAmerican cuisine. L,D. APPLEBEE’S, 904 Great East Plaza, Niles; 330-544-0780. 6691 South Ave., Boardman; 965-0460. This Kansas-based chain operates 1,600 “neighborhood” restaurants in 49 states. Serves dinner entrees, soups, salads, and appetizers. L,D seven days. ARMANDO’S, 3807 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-759-8989.The number of selections at this locally owned Italian restaurant is staggering. Selections include steaks, seafood, veal, pasta, chicken and more. MC,V. ASIAN CHAO, Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman; 330965-9859. Eastwood Mall; 5051792. Asian cuisine with a fastfood presentation. ASUKA JAPANESE CUISINE, 7381 Market St., Boardman; 330-6298088. Japanese steak house. AT M O S P H E R E C A F É , 8 1 5 Yo u n g s tow n - Wa r re n , N i l e s ; 330-652-6929. Italian-American cuisine. Specialties include Roma Pomodoro, soups and salads. B,L,D. Seven days. Offers live entertainment on Friday. BV II GO, 760 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-544-2844. The Buena Vista menu in a takeout format. BAMBOO GARDEN, 5468 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-793-8665. Chinese.

METRO MONTHLY | FEBRUARY 2009 BARBARA’S COZY CORNER, 3671 McCartney Road, Campbell; 330536-8999. Family-style. BARNEY’S DELI, 132 S. Broad St., Canfield; 330-533-7408. Locallyowned, independent restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, soup, salads, grillers, sandwich platters, traditional and contemporary deli sandwiches. BEAT COFFEEHOUSE, 215 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-4227. Independent coffeehouse near the YSU campus features specialty coffees, salads, sandwiches, and baked goods. B,L,D. Monday through Saturday. BELLY BUSTER, 6949 WarrenSharon Road, Brookfield; 330448-2145. Offers 25 varieties of sub sandwiches. BEN’S RESTAURANT AND BAR, 17729 Akron-Canfield Road, Berlin Center; 330-547-7633. Longtime eatery specializes in steaks, entrees and seafood.

pannini sandwiches, salads. B,L. Monday though Saturday. BROOKFIELD DINER, 524 state Route 7, Brookfield; 330-448-2838. Family-style eatery serves dinner entrees, sandwiches, soups, salads and breakfast. B,L,D. BROTHER’S SUB SHOP, 710 E. Market St., Warren; 330-393-4111. Locally-owned, independent serves pizza, sandwiches, salads, and various sides. L,D. Seven days. (BROWN DERBY) ROADHOUSE, 1231 Youngstown Road, Niles; 505-9881. Features wood fire grilled steaks, chicken, burgers and seafood. Butcher paper tablecloths give the restaurant an informal air. MC,V,AE,D. Full bar. BRUNO’S, 1984 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-757-0840. Locally-owned restaurant offers Italian-style cuisine. B,L,D. Major credit cards.

BLOOMINGDALE’S POINT R E S TAU R A N T , 9 8 3 5 S o u t h Ave., North Lima; 330-549-5445. Features homecooked meals and daily specials. Seven days.

BUD’S PUB AND SUBS, 28 Jacobs Road, Youngstown; 330-740-2837. Locally owned restaurant/bar may be tucked beside the Lincoln Knolls Plaza, but the regulars know where to find it. Comfort food, plus sandwiches, soups, and sides. Nice bar/restaurant atmosphere.

BLUE IRIS CAFÉ, 176 North Park Ave., Warren; 330-372-4747. Deli and bakery serves a varied menu. Specialties include a Cuban sandwich and homemade baked goods. B,L,D Monday through Saturday. V, MC.

BUENA VISTA CAFÉ, 1305 Buena Vista, Warren; 330-372-4493. Uncle Nick’s Greek fried chicken is the restaurant’s claim to fame. Casual eatery features Italian, ribs, pizza and various dinner entrees. Open seven days. Full bar.

BLUE WOLF TAVERN, 1295 Fawn Plaza/Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-8137. Boardman restaurant serves Italian, Southwestern, Mediterranean and American cuisine and offers a bake shop and cafe in an adjoining area. L,D. Full bar.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS, Stambaugh Building, downtown Youngstown; 330-744-2999. Southern Park Mall, Boardman; 726-1313. 950 Great East Plaza, Niles; 505-2999; 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-779-0201. Features a casual sports-bar atmosphere, complete with TVs, trivia, burgers, wings and 20 beers on tap. Full bar.

BISTRO GQ, 5231 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Canfield; 330-533-2999. Steaks, seafood, pasta and Italian.

BOB EVANS. Ohio-based chain offers Sunday-style dinners and farmstyle breakfasts. On the breakfast side: omelets, egg-and-breakfastmeat combinations, plus country favorites like buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy and flapjacks. For dinner, it’s a mixture of new and old: turkey dinners share the spotlight with grilled fish, stir fries and other contemporary fare. B,L,D. BONE BUCKET, 714 BoardmanCanfield Road, Boardman; 330729-9622. Memphis-style barbecue. Dine in or carry out. Monday through Saturday. BOSTON MARKET, 435 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman; 330726-4006. Features homestyle dinners and accompanying sides, deli-style sandwiches, desserts and soft drinks. L,D. Dine in or carry out. B O U L E VA R D TAV E R N , 3 5 0 3 Southern Blvd., Youngstown; 330788-0931. Landmark restaurant serves Italian-American. On Friday, there’s a popular fish fry. Photos of old Youngstown complement a comfor table setting. A Youngstown institution. Full bar. L,D Monday-Saturday. BOXCAR LOUNGE AND CAFÉ, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330743-1452. This downtown eatery features Italian and deli-style cuisine. Specialties include pasta and sandwiches. The Boxcar is open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Dine in or carry out. Delivery is available to downtown Youngstown, YSU and the Mahoning Commons business district (with a minimum order of $10). Full bar. The restaurant accepts Visa and MasterCard. BREW BASKET CAFE, 44 W. Broad St., Newton Falls; 330-872-7144. Deli-style. Specializes in coffees,

C’S WAFFLE HOUSE, 920 W. Liberty St., Hubbard; 330-534-7631. Family style cooking. B,L,D. CAESAR’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 2801 W. Market, Warren; 330-8981555. Italian. L,D seven days. CAFÉ 422, 4422 Youngstown Road, Warren; 330-369-2422. Landmark Italian restaurant offers signature dishes like eggplant parmesean and homemade pasta, plus steaks, seafood and chicken. L,D. Full bar. MC,V,AE,D. CAFÉ CIMMENTO, 120 E. Boardman St., downtown Youngstown; 330740-0166. Features Italian cuisine. Open Monday through Saturday. Full bar. B,L,D. MC,V. CAFÉ OLGUN, 9 W. Liberty St., Girard; 330-545-6015. Homestyle meals in a diner-style atmosphere. B,L. CAFFE CAPRI, 8000 Market St., Boardman; 330-726-9900.Features upscale Italian cuisine, soups, salads, appetizers and sandwiches. One of the restaurant’s calling cards is Mama Q’s memorable red sauce over homemade pasta. L,D. Full bar. Major credit cards. CAFFE DARS, 7 Lisbon St., Canfield; 330-702-0820. Sandwiches, soups, salads, biscotti, wedding soup and coffees. L. Monday through Saturday. CANCUN MEXICAN RESTAURANT, Belmont at I-80, Liberty; 330-7593301. Mexican. Seven days. CARCHEDI’S, 30 E. Water St., Lowellville; 330-536-8128.Features homestyle Italian food in a casual atmosphere. L,D Monday through Saturday. CARMELO’S, 2635 Youngstown Road, Warren; 330-369-6262. Italian, pizza, and steaks. Seven days. MC,V,GB.

METRO MONTHLY | FEBRUARY 2009 CASA RAMIREZ, 1578 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-792-9920. Family-owned eatery features Mexican in a casual setting. L,D Monday through Saturday. CASSESE’S MVR, 410 N. Walnut S t . , Yo u n g s t o w n ; 3 3 0 - 7 4 6 7067. Italian-American cuisine. Specialties include homemade soups and sauces. L,D Monday through Saturday. Full bar. All major credit cards. CESTA’S GOLDEN GATE, 2186 Parkman Road, Warren; 330-3998971. Italian-American cuisine. CHAPTERS CAFE, 311 S. Main St., Poland; 330-707-9860. 600 Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330793-7408. Deli-style restaurant in the Poland and Austintown branches of the Public Library features specialty coffees and teas, soups, salads, and sandwiches, plus a fine selection of homemade desserts and pastries. CHARLY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT BY MR. B., 4455 Kirk Road, Austintown, 330-799-5569. Family-style food. CHARLEY’S STEAKERY, 7401 Market St., Boardman; 330-726-7171. 5555 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; 330-544-3300. Columbus-based chain features grilled steak and chicken, fresh-cut french fries and soft drinks. CHAT-N-CHEW, 2600 W. Market S t . , Wa r r e n ; 3 3 0 - 8 9 8 - 7 9 4 0 . Family-style cooking in a casual atmosphere. B,L,D. CHEF PENG CHINESE RESTAURANT, 517 N. Main St., Niles; 330-5448132. Specialties include General Tso’s chicken, sesame chicken, chicken fried rice and fresh egg rolls. L,D. Monday though Saturday. V,MC,D. CHESTNUT STREET CAFÉ, 23 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-3461414. Restaurant with a pub-style atmosphere features appetizers, dinner entrees, sandwiches, soups, and various sides. L,D. Full bar. MC,V,D,AE. CHICK-FIL-A,1051 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-7205. Southern Park Mall, Boardman, 758-7391. Founded in 1967, the restaurant credits itself for offering the first boneless chicken breast sandwich in the country. Monday through Saturday. CHILI’S GRILL AND BAR,7403 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-4117. Casual, pub-style atmosphere and signature items like baby back ribs. L,D seven days. MC,V,D. CHINA BUFFET, 1739 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-797-8763. Chinese food in a buffet format. CHINA EXPRESS, 2899 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-759-3022. Asian cuisine. Dine in and carry out. CHINA GARDEN, 3971 State Route 46, Mineral Ridge; 330-505-1188. Chinese. Dine in, carry out. CHINA GARDEN, 1010 5th St., Struthers; 330-750-9818. Chinese cuisine. Eat-in, carry out. L,D. CHINA GARDEN, 2077 Rlm Road, NE, Warren; 330-372-9998. Chinese buffet. Dine in, carry out. CHINA HING, 423 E. Main St., Canfield; 330- 533-8989. Asian cuisine. Eatin, carry out. CHINA STAR, 3911 Market St., Youngstown; 330-788-5813. Chinese. Dine in, carry out. Seven days. Delivers to Youngstown, Boardman and Struthers. V,D, MC. CHINA WOK, 39 Vienna, Niles; 330544-6969. Chinese. CHINATOWN, 8600 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-965-9818. Chinese cuisine. L,D.

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SALVATORE’S PIZZERIA, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-544-5333. Offers traditional and N.Y.-style pizza varieties.

PIZZERIAS ANGELO’S PIZZA SHOP, 3215 South Ave., Youngstown; 330788-3754; 671 McCar tney, Youngstown; 330-743-2244. Pizza, sandwiches and pepperoni rolls.

SAMMY B’S HOMESTYLE PIZZA, 104 S. State St., Girard; 330545-8300. SAM’S PIZZA SHOP, 2228 S. Canal, Newton Falls; 330-872-0721; 5115 Taylor, Newton Falls; 330872-0721.

AVALON GARDENS, 1719 Belmont Ave., Youngstown; 330-7477800. North Side restaurant/ bar serves an incomparable pizza, including regular, white, spinach, Italian greens, chicken, vegetable and Brier Hill. BELLERIA PIZZERIA, 5625 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-797-1787. 8485 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-8181. 221 12th St., Campbell; 330-7556755. 584 E. Main St., Canfield; 330-533-0216. 3460 S. Meridian Road, Cornersburg; 330-7920338. 417 S. High St., Cortland; 330-638-1226. 1300 N. State St., Girard; 330-545-4515. 20 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-534-0700. 3187 Center Road, Poland; 330-7579910. 1010 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; 330-755-4667. 3511 Youngstown Road SE, Warren; 330-369-6688. 789 Wick Ave.,Youngstown; 330-744-4085. Belleria was founded by Lena Bell in 1953. Today, Belleria has a number of franchise locations, including restaurants in the Columbus area. A towering figure among Youngstownbased pizzerias. BRIER HILL PIZZA & WINGS, 50 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown; 330-793-6465. 587 5th St., Struthers; 330-750-1997. Pizza, wings and salads. BROTHER’S PIZZA, 760 E. Market St., Warren; 330-392-6000. Pizza and a number of Italian items. BROTHERS PIZZA & RESTAURANT, 187 Folsom St. NW, Champion; 330-847-0755. 144 S. High St., Cortland; 330-638-6555. 4357 Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna; 330-394-2733. Pizza and Italian cuisine. BUENA VISTA CAFÉ, 1305 Buena Vista Ave., Warren; 330-3724493. Offers a number of pizza varieties, including traditional, white and Grecian. CAESAR’S PIZZA, 2801 W. Market St., Warren; 330-898-1555. CALIFORNIA PIZZA AND WINGS, 6100 Tod Ave., Warren; 330824-8802. CARMELO’S, 2635 Youngstown Road, Warren; 330-369-6262. Italian, pizza, steaks, chops. CAPIRANO’S PIZZA AND CATERING, 119 Ridge Road, Newton Falls; 330-872-3777. CARMEN’S PIZZA, 1861 Youngstown Road SE, Warren; 330-369-2125. Sheet/round pizza. CHAMPION CHICKEN & PIZZA, 830 State Road W, Warren; 330847-7232. CHUCK E. CHEESE, 521 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman; 330629-9929. 2082 Niles-Cortland Road SE, Niles; 652-0740. Pizza for kids. CICI’S PIZZA, 463 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman; 330629-8890. 1920 Niles-Cortland Road, Niles; 330-544-5880. Pizza buffet. COCCA’S PIZZA, 7185 Market St.,

SCARSELLA’S PIZZA & CARRYOUT, 8252 Market, Boardman; 330758-0837. Italian, sandwiches, pepperoni rolls, wedding soup. SORRENTO, 2488 Parkman,Warren; 330-393-4076. S O U T H G AT E P I Z Z A , 5 1 5 2 Southern Blvd., Boardman; 330788-0274. Pizza. METRO MONTHLY ELECTRONIC IMAGE | RON FLAVIANO

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CO R N E R S B U R G P I Z Z A , 4 7 5 0 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330793-9797. 234 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-4501. 3518 Canfield Road, Cornersburg; 330-792-1655. 1 N. Main St., Poland; 330-757-1557.

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DINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND PIZZA, 10941 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson; 330-538-2263. Italian, pizza, fish and pasta. DOMINO’S, 1305 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-793-6464. 4602 Mahoning Ave. NW, Champion; 330-847-2007. 435 Robbins Ave., Niles; 330-544-4343. 4013 E. Market, Warren, 330-609-8686. DUFFY’S, 1436 W. Market St., Warren; 330-394-9115. EAST OF CHIC AGO PIZZ A, 92 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-965-6600. 2959 Canfield Road, Youngstown; 330792-7613. FOX’S PIZZA, 1112 Niles-Cortland Road, Niles; 330-652-8646. FRANCESCO PIZZERIA, 617 W. Liberty St., Hubbard; 330-5348811.

Mail: Metro Monthly, P.O. Box 663, Youngstown, Ohio 445010663. E: info@metromonthly.net Restaurant Guide deadline: Monday, Feb. 16, 2009. Advertising: 330-259-0435. 330-793-3819; 3570 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 759-7896. 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-544-8700. 1816 BoardmanPoland Road, Poland; 757-3719 2715 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 799-7809. 318 Elm St.,Youngstown; 330-744-5448. Besides excellent pizza with a light, crunchy crust, also serves wings, sandwiches, salads and Italian cuisine. JAB’S PIZZA, 13484 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson; 330-538-2815. JEAN’S PIZZA, 501 W. Market,Warren; 330-399-2533. JIMMY GREEN’S, 156 N. Main St., Niles; 330-544-9994. LA ROCCA’S PIZZA & PASTA, 6505 Clingan, Poland; 330-757-1212.

G.’S PIZZA WORLD, 15161 Berlin Station, Berlin Center; 330-5470088.

LA VILLA SPORTS BAR & GRILLE, 812 Youngstown-Poland, Struthers; 330-755-8744.

GAETANO’S PIZZA AND WINGS, 757 McCartney Road, Campbell; 330-746-8556. Pizza, wings, subs.

LITTLE MILLY’S FAMOUS OVEN FRESH PIZZA, 1960 Elm Road, Warren; 330-372-2040.

HILLTOP PIZZA SHOP, 8218 WarrenSharon Road, Brookfield; 330448-8183. IANAZONE’S PIZZA, 8590 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-965-0759. 7271 West Blvd., Boardman; 330-729-9600. 8048 E. Market St., Howland; 330-856-9263. 111. N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-5341005. 328 Southern Blvd. NW, Leavittsburg; 330-898-2772. 4036 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330759-3060. 207 E. Marshall Road, McDonald; 330-530-0620. Niles Park Plaza, Niles; 330-544-5252. 9056 North Lima Road, Poland; 330549-9006. 119 Ridge Road, Warren; 330-872-3777. 4903 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-847-8858.

LUIGI’S PIZZERIA AND GRILL, 2645 W. Market St., NW, Warren; 330898-3000.

INNER CIRCLE PIZZA, 4520 Mahoning Ave., Austintown;

MAHONING VALLEY PIZZA, 7 N. Lakeview Ave., Warren; 330-2705800. Pizza, wings, salads, subs. MANFREDI’S PIZZA, 41 Vienna Ave., Niles; 330-652-5888. Regular, vegetable, white, and sheet pizzas. MONTE’S PIZZA, 136 E. Federal St., Niles; 330-652-8342. NICKY’S PIZZERIA, 1916 McCartney Road, Campbell; 330-747-0381. NODAY’S PIZZA & DELI, 5229 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330792-5822. NORTH LIMA PIZZA SHOP, 11681 South Ave., North Lima; 330-549-

9859. PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA, 1502 S.Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-793-3400. 1393 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-4333. 1307 Tiffany South, Boardman; 330-7587272. 3175 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-759-5500. 404 Vienna Ave., Niles; 330-652-9099. 1015 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-2700. 1976 Elm Road, Warren; 330-372-9498. PAPA’S, 980 Mathews, Boardman; 330-781-0622. PA S Q U A L E ’ S P I Z Z A , 4 0 1 Vienna, Niles; 330-652-2000. Pizza, sandwiches, salads, and appetizers. PIZZA HUT, various locations. Pizza and Italian. PIZZA JOE’S, 6810 Market St., Boardman; 330-965-8888; 284 12th St., Campbell; 330-755-2555. 400 W. Main St., Canfield; 330-533-4400. 4437 Mahoning Ave., Champion; 330-847-7244. 2000 Canfield Road, Cornersburg; 330-799-6868. 222 W. Main St., Cortland; 330-6381222. 19 Sycamore Drive, New Middletown; 330-542-2856. 621 N. State St., Girard; 330-545-5550. 982 5th St., Struthers; 330-755-3636. 542 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown; 330744-0099; 3506 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-270-0116; 20 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown. PIZZA PAN, 4218 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-270-9988. 2014 North Road, Warren; 330-6522227. PIZZA PARLOR, 500 ChurchillHubbard Road, Girard; 330-5452722. Pizza. PIZZA PASQUALE’S, 401 Vienna, Niles; 330-505-4492. PIZZA WORKS, 7091 E. Market St., Howland; 330-856-1300. 433 N. Main St., Hubbard; 534-1000. Specialty pizzas, soups, salads, calzones and sandwiches. PRINCE’S PIZZA & SUBS, 817 Elm Road, Warren; 330-399-2247. Pizza, Italian. RIDGEVIEW PIZZA & MORE, 2480 Youngstown Road, Warren; 330369-6008. Pizza. ROTELLI, 5553 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-270-8349. 6540 South Ave., Boardman; 330758-1914. 4698 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-759-7978. Pizza, pasta, calzones, salads and wraps. SALVATORE’S, 8720 E. Market, Howland; 330-609-7777. 4831

SUMMIT PIZZA & SUBS, 2695 W. Liberty St., Girard; 330-5305555. SUNRISE INN, 510 E. Market St., Warren; 330-392-5176. Features deep-dish and traditional varieties for dine-in, carry-out. SUNRISE INN EXPRESS, 132 NilesCortland Road, Howland; 330609-7473. Features deep-dish and traditional varieties for carry-out. T.G.’S PIZZA, 400 N. State, Girard; 330-545-2544. TANGIER PIZZ A SHOP, 880 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; 330-755-2482. Pizza. THAT’S AMORE, 17794 Mahoning Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-9292. 700 W. Ohio, Sebring; 330-9380888. TOMASINO’S PIZZA, 103 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330740-0000. Pizza, calzones, subs and salads. TOMMY’S BROTHER’S SUB SHOP, 710 E. Market St., Warren; 330392-5640. UNIVERSITY PIZZERIA & ITALIAN EATERY, 133 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-9244. New York-style pizza, paninis, Italian and coffee drinks. UPTOWN PIZZA, 4605 Market, Boardman; 330-788-5666. 2940 Belmont, Liberty; 759-6907. Italian, pizza, soups and salads. VA S I L I O R E S TA U R A N T & PIZZERIA, 500 Trumbull Ave., Cortland; 330-638-3718. WEDGEWOOD FERNANDO’S PIZZA, 1622 Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-799-2102. 6200 South Ave., Boardman; 726-2010. 8250 Howland; 330-609-6699. Features one the area’s mostbeloved pizzas. W E S T G AT E P I Z Z A , 4 4 0 1 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-799-3900. Pizza. WEST GLEN ITALIAN EATERY, 8600 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-2388. YOUNGSTOWN PIZZA CO., 3225 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-7599000. Traditional brick oven pizzeria serves pizza, subs, wings and stromboli. © 2009, The Metro Monthly. All rights reserved.

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COMBINE BROS., Routes 18 and 518, Hermitage, Pa.; 724-983-1057. Family-owned restaurant features modern Italian. L,D. Full bar. Major credit cards. COUNTRY CORNER CAFÉ, 4551 Mahoning Ave., Champion; 330-8477100. Serves American-style food with a smattering of Italian dishes like chicken and veal parmeseans. Daily specials. Seven days. COUNTRY MARKET, 2226 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-534-4856. Restaurant and buffet in the Flying B complex serves familystyle meals. Seven days, 24 hours. B,L,D. COUNTY MAIGH EO, 706 Steel S t . , Yo u n g s t o w n ; 3 3 0 - 7 9 2 7077. Irish pub and restaurant serves traditional fare, including shepherd’s pie, corned beef and cabbage, and reubens. In addition, the restaurant serves burgers, fried sides, soups and salads. COVERED BRIDGE INN, 22 W. Broad St., Newton Falls; 330-872-5556. American cuisine, including steaks, chops, seafood, sandwiches and appetizers. B,L,D. Seven days. COYOACAN MEXICAN GRILL, 137 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown; 330744-2444. Offers ala carte burritos and tacos in an assembly-line format. Patrons select among chicken, beef, pork and vegetarian bases and build their sandwiches. L,D. V,MC,AE. CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, 5600 Interstate Blvd., Austintown; 330-652-7227. This Lebanon, Tenn.-based chain has 535 restaurants in 41 states.

METRO MONTHLY | FEBRUARY 2009 Country-style food and a gift shop selling country items. B,L,D. Seven days. Major credit cards. CRISPY CHICKEN, 5188 YoungstownPoland Road, Struthers; 330750-6199. 1651 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-799-6099. CRYSTAL ROOM, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; 724-5282501. Restaurant at the Radisson serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Full bar. All major credit cards.

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DAVIDSON’S RESTAURANT, 3636 Canfield Road, Cornersburg; 330-793-0033. Italian-American. Specialties include fish and prime rib. B,L,D. Seven days. MC,V,D. DEMARCO’S, 3535 Upland Ave., Lowellville; 330-750-9691. Italian and American. Specialties include Italian dishes. Seven days. L,D. Full bar. All major credit cards. DIGGIN’S AIRPORT INN, 1749 Youngstown-Kingsville Road, Vienna; 330-394-2099. Family-style meals. B,L,D. DILUCIA’S, 2610 Elm Road, Warren; 330-372-3813. Serves homestyle lunch and dinner. MC,V. DINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND PIZZA, 10941 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson; 330-538-2263. Locally owned restaurant serves Italian-American food. B,L,D. DONAVITO’S ITALIAN CAFÉ, 139 S. Bridge St., Struthers; 330-755-3456. Italian. Specialties include vacatelli, Pollo del Padrone and Shrimp Diablo. L,D. Seven days. Full bar. All major credit cards. DOWNTOWN COFFEE CAFE, 29 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-5341199. Hubbard cafe serves dinner entrees, soups, salads, sandwiches, specialty coffees, desserts and breakfast. B,L,D. Seven days. DOWNTOWN DRAUGHT HOUSE, 219 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-746-9722. Serves burgers, pasta, soups, salads. L Monday through Friday. Full bar. DRAGON PALACE, 3501 South Ave., Youngstown; 330-788-2949. Chinese cuisine. EAST WIND, 2841 Market St., Youngstown; 330-782-4516. 865 Elm Road, Warren; 395-7117. Uptown restaurant serves Chinese cuisine. Eat-in or carry out. EAT’N PARK, 8049 Market, Boardman; 330-758-1307. 2057 Wal-Mart Drive, Warren; 372-6610; 5459 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 7790411. Pittsburgh-based chain offers a contemporary take on classic diner fare with breakfast and lunch buffets and a fullservice menu. B,L,D. EDIE’S, 2033 Elm Road, Warren; 330-372-3062. Homestyle. B,L,D Monday through Saturday. EL RODEO, 5400 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles; 330-5051093. Authentic Mexican cuisine. Features a great number of entrees, including chicken, beef, seafood, pork, and vegetarian selections. L,D. ELHAM RESTAURANT, 2650 Ellwood Road, New Castle, Pa.; 724-6526611. Middle Eastern. Specialties include lamb on the rod. Monday through Saturday. L,D. Delivers to greater New Castle area ($25 minimum). V,MC. ELI’S FAMOUS BAR-B-QUE, 4284 New Road, Austintown; 330-2702503. 1407 Niles Road, Warren; 330-369-5457. Locally owned restaurant serves ribs, chicken, fish, greens, candied yams, cornbread and southern treats like sweet potato pie and pound cake. L,D. THE ELMTON, 584 5th St., Struthers;

ENZO’S, 2918 Elm Road, Warren; 330-372-3314. Italian, seafood, sandwiches, steaks, and pizza. L,D. Tuesday through Saturday. MC,V,AE,D. EVERGREEN CHINESE TAKEOUT, 1393 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-8848. Chinese. FAT E’S ATTIC BAR & GRILLE, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; 330-7553281. Sandwiches, wraps, pizza, pasta, wings, burgers and various sides. Full bar. FAT E’S ATTIC BAR & GRILLE, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-3281. Sandwiches, wraps, pizza, pasta, wings, burgers and various sides. Full bar. FIFTH SEASON, 7098 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-799-3483. Restaurant on Meander specializes in steaks, chops and seafood. Full bar. Major credit cards. FIREPLACE, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; 330-757-4042. Longtime restaurant/bar serves Italian-American cuisine. Full bar. Live music on weekends. FIVE POINTS BAR, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; 330-549-2932. Poland business features a retail wine shop, specialty beers, and a variety of appetizers (salads, tapanades, cheese plates, soups, and flatbread pizzas). Open Monday through Saturday. The retail shop opens at 11 a.m. The kitchen is open Tuesday through Saturday. Wine and beer available on premises. Accepts major credit cards. FLAMING ICE CUBE,1449 BoardmanCanfield Road, Canfield; 330-7264766. The area’s only truly vegan cafe features vegetable wraps, burritos, pita pockets, salads, sandwiches, appetizers and dinner entrees. The eatery also offers a coffee and juice bar. Seven days. FORTUNE GARDEN, 4245 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 330-743-6688. Restaurant offers Hunan and Szechuan-style Chinese cuisine. FRACTURED PRUNE, 8254 High St., Howland and Warren; 330-856-1257. Made-to-order hot doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches, and Seattle’s Best Coffee. Breakfast items served all day every day. FRANKIE’S MAIN STREET CAFE, 368 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330534-9064. Bar/restaurant serves ribs, steaks, seafood, burgers and entrees. Tuesday through Sunday. Full bar. FRENCH STREET C AFÉ, 1 1 9 5 Niles-Cortland Road, Howland; 330-609-5100. French pastries, cakes, breads, soups, deli-style sandwiches, wraps and specialty coffee drinks and teas. B,L,D. Monday through Saturday. FRIDAY’S, 7165 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman; 330-629-2600. This Texas-based chain operates 924 restaurants in 47 states and 54 countries. Seafood, steaks, salads, pasta, appetizers, and southwestern specialties. Full bar. FRIENDLY’S, 3 McKinley Way, West,

METRO MONTHLY | FEBRUARY 2009 Poland; 330-757-8915. Offers soups, dinner entrees, sandwiches, salads and a number of classic ice cream and soda fountain treats. FRIENDS ROASTERY, 474 E. State St., Salem; 330-337-6962.Independent restaurant features made-fromscratch sandwiches, baked goods, specialty coffees and teas. Coffee beans are roasted in-house. B,L,D. Monday through Friday, B,L. Saturday and Sunday. G.’S GOLDEN GATE, 2186 Parkman Road, Warren; 330-399-8971. Features Italian-American food. GAMPETRO’S, 7332 Southern Blvd., Boardman; 330-758-4618. Italian, American and Southern-style food. GARDEN CAFE, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Restaurant at Fellows Riverside Gardens serves sandwiches, salads and soups. L. Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Monday. GARL AND ’S BARBECUE, 5 2 0 Belmont, Youngstown; 330-7469461. Southern-style chicken, ribs, and fish. GATSBY, 54 Westchester Drive, Austintown; 330-793-6299. Pasta, ribs, seafood, chops. Full bar. B,L,D seven days. GENO’S RESTAURANT, 224 E. Water St., Lowellville; 330-536-9009. Italian. GIRARD WOK, 44 W. Liberty, Girard; 330-545-4221. Chinese. Dine in/ carry out. L,D Monday through Saturday. GLOBE RESTAURANT, 6965 Truck World Blvd., Hubbard; 330-5349725. Lunch and dinner selections, trucker-hearty breakfasts and a Sunday buffet. B,L,D. GOLDEN DAWN, 1245 Logan Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-0393. North Side institution serves sandwiches, dinners, and a unique pizza. B,L,D Monday through Saturday. GOLDEN GATE, 2186 Parkman, Warren; 330-399-8971. GOLDEN HUNAN, 3111 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-759-7197. Serves Hunan/Szechuan cuisine. Features a Chinese buffet on Friday, L,D. Seven days. GOLDEN STALLION, 111 Market St., Cortland; 638-8837. L,D Monday through Saturday. GRAND BUFFET CHINESE RESTAURANT, 7690 Market St., Boardman; 330-629-8887. Cantonese, Szechuan and Hunan cuisine. L,D. Seven days. G R E AT C H I N A B U F F E T , 4 6 3 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-965-9222. Features a Chinese buffet. GREAT WALL, 2662 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-392-5008. Chinese cuisine. L,D. GREAT HARVEST BREAD, 8024 E. Market St., Howland; 330-6098500. 7684 Market St., Boardman; 330-629-9600. Features a number of whole-grain breads, rolls, sandwiches, bakery items (scones, fruit bars, biscotti, cookies, etc.) and special coffee drinks and teas. Howland location offers glutenfree bakery products. V,MC,D. GRECIAN GOURMET, 1235 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-9692. Features Greek specialties and pastries. L,D Monday through Saturday. GREEK PLACE, 7401 Market St., Boardman; 330-726-7625. Features Greek specialties. GREENFORD CUPBOARD, 11975 Lisbon Road, Canfield; 330-5339847. GREEN ROSE BISTRO, 148 Penn Ave., Salem; 330-337-6861. Features Italian, gourmet and specialty desserts. B,L,D Monday through

Saturday. Sunday open for private parties. All major credit cards. GYRO CITY & GRILL, Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman; 330-629-8090. Located in the food court at the Southern Park Mall. HARRY & JEAN’S, 6580 Ironwood Blvd., Canfield; 330-702-8700. American. Chicken, pork, seafood and pasta. Seven days. Major credit cards. HICKORY GRILLE, 1645 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage; 724-962-1775. Specializes in beef, chicken, seafood, pasta, sandwiches and appetizers. L,D. Full bar. HICKORY RIB, 377 S. Ellsworth Ave., Salem; 330-332-3330. Serves Texas-style barbecue. Full bar. L,D Tuesday through Saturday. Accepts all major credit cards. HOMETOWN BUFFET, 5 5 5 5 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 652-5752. This 360-location, Minnesota-based chain was founded in 1983 as Old Country Buffet. An update of the classic smorgasbord. Seven days. HOT DOG SHOPPE, 740 W. Market, Warren; 330-395-7057. West Side eatery serves coneys, sandwiches, shakes and a monster portion of french fries known as “family fries.” A Warren institution – just ask any Trumbull native. HOUSE OF CHINA, Boardman Plaza, Boardman; 330-758-2307. Cantonese and Mandarin-style. ICE HOUSE INN, Webb Road at Route 46, Austintown; 330-544-8800. Sandwiches, fish, spaghetti, and various entrees. L,D seven days. INNER CIRCLE PIZZA, 4520 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330793-3819; 3570 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 759-7896. 2715 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 799-7809. 318 Elm St., Youngstown; 330-7445448; 1816 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland; 757-3719. Locally owned pizzeria/restaurant/ bar serves pizza, wings, Italian specialties, sandwiches, soups and salads. Full bar. I N T E R N AT I O N A L H O U S E O F PANCAKES, 833 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman; 330-7588505; 1980 Niles-Cortland Road, Niles; 330-505-9480. B,L,D. ITALIAN TAKEOUT, 4277 U.S. 422, Pulaski,Pa.,724-964-0800. Specializes in all Italian foods, including pizza, subs, wings, stromboli, salads, and a variety of appetizers. L,D six days a week, excluding Tuesday (closed). JAY’S FAMOUS HOT DOGS, Various locations in the area. Serves coneys, fries, gyros and various sides. JEREMIAH BULLFROG’S, 1315 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-965-0800. Sports bar and grill. Full bar. MC,V,D,AE. JIB JAB HOT DOG SHOP, 313 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-1129. Sandwiches, soups and sides. JILLIAN’S, 7401 Market St. (Southern Park Mall), Boardman; 330-6298556. American. L,D. Full bar. JOÉ RESTAURANT, 2921 Belmont, Liberty; 330-759-8890. Italian cuisine. Features chicken, beef, fish, pasta, sandwiches, soups and salads. V,MC. JOHNNY’S, 7807 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-8262. Contemporary American cuisine. JORGINE’S DELI AND CATERING, 17 N. Champion St. (YMCA building), Youngstown; 330-743-0920. Home-style meals and soups. B,L,D. Monday through Friday. V, MC,D. JUMPIN’ JACK’S CHICKEN SHACK, 9159 Market St., North Lima; 330758-5225. THE KORNER, 9177 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson; 330-538-9963. Family-style cooking.

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KOUNTRY KUPBOARD, 6152 W. Market, Leavittsburg; 330-8987797. Diner-style. B,L,D. 24 hours. KRAVITZ’S DELICATESSEN, 3135 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-7597889. Longtime delicatessen (since 1939) serves deli sandwiches, soups, baked goods. B,L,D. LAKESIDE RESTAURANT, 238 W. Main St., Warren; 330-637-8817. Family-style. LAKE TAVERN, 6071 state Route 46, Cortland; 330-637-1971. Serves a complete menu, including salads, soups and sandwiches. LANDMARK RESTAURANT, 7424 Market St., Boardman; 330-9656199. Family-style cooking. LA ROCC A’S PIZZA & PASTA RISTORANTE, 6505 Clingan Road, Poland; 330-757-1212. Features I talian cuisine. L,D Monday through Saturday. Beer/wine available. V,MC,D,AE. LA VILLA SPORTS BAR AND GRILLE, 812 Youngstown-Poland, Struthers; 330-755-8744. Italian-American wigs, burgers and various sides. Monday through Saturday. LEO’S RISTORANTE, 7042 E. Market, Howland; 330-856-5291. Modern Italian cuisine: beef, chicken, veal, pasta, Italian greens, pizza, and various sides. L,D Monday through Saturday. LITTLE HUNAN, 4748 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-792-4411. Chinese. L,D daily. LITTLE JOHNNY’S LUNCHTIME CAFE, 187 W. Market St., Warren; 369-2233. Italian restaurant on Courthouse Square serves homemade specials. V,D,MC. LONE STAR STEAKHOUSE, 1738 Boardman-Poland, Boardman; 330757-7133. Eastwood Mall, Niles; 544-7000. Steakhouse features steaks, seafood, burgers, chicken, soups, salads and appetizers. LO N G H O R N S T E A K H O U S E , 953 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-729-9730. Serves steaks, ribs, chicken, salmon, soups, salads, sandwiches. Full bar. LOS GALLOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 685 BoardmanCanfield Road. Boardman; 330- Full service restaurant/steakhouse serves Mexican food. Seven days. LUCIANNO’S, 1732 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-792-5975. ItalianAmerican. MR. R.’S FOOD CARRY-OUT, 2727 Youngstown Road, Warren; 330369-4370. Italian, pizza, chicken, parmeseans, etc. L,D Tuesday through Sunday. MAGGIE’S MAGIC MUFFIN HOUSE, 7932 Southern Blvd., Boardman; 330-965-7400. Locally-owned cafe serves muffins, sandwiches and specialty coffee drinks. B,L. MAHONING VALLEY LANES, 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330792-7675. Specialties include burgers, salads, wraps, pasta, and pizza. L,D seven days. Full bar. MANLIO’S PIZZ A & ITALIAN EATERY, 3620 Starr Centre Drive, Canfield; 330-533-3929. Features a wide variety of gourmet and rustic pizzas, pasta, hot and cold sandwiches, calzones, soups and specialty salads. MARGHERITA’S GRILLE, 728 N. State St., Girard; 330-545-2424. Italian. Specialties include a Margherita’s pizza and a Friday fish fry. L,D Monday through Saturday. Full bar. Major credit cards. MAIN LOON RESTAURANT, 26 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-9682. Chinese. MAIN MOON, 8218 E. M ark et, Howland; 330-856-9388. 607 W. Liberty, Hubbard; 534-8880. 671 McCartney; 746-0008. 1760

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DINING GUIDE DIRECTORY Belmont, Youngstown; 330-7431638. Chinese. L,D. (THE) MANOR, 3104 S. Canfield Niles Road, Austintown; 330-318-8060. American and Italian cuisine. MAX & ERMA’S, 5792 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles; 330-544-4447. Pub-style cuisine. Full bar. McMENAMY’S, 325 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles; 330-544-1732. Serves specials, dinner entrees, s o u p s, s a l a d s, s a n d w i c h e s, appetizers. Full bar. MIGHT Y MOE’S, 315 Elm St., Youngstown; 330-742-9292. Offcampus eatery serves American, I talian, M iddle Eastern and vegetarian. B,L,D. Monday through Saturday. MOCHA HOUSE, 467 High St.,Warren; 330-392-3020; 7141 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman; 965-0890. Locally owned cafe serves specialty coffee drinks, teas, desserts (pastries, cheesecake, pies, cakes), lunch/ dinner, soups, sandwiches, salads. B,L,D seven days. M O L LY ’ S , 1 3 0 9 S a l t S p r i n g s, Youngstown; 330-799-0038. Burgers, wings, chicken, sandwiches. L,D. MONTY’S, 1241 Greenville, Cortland; 330-638-5598. Sandwiches, dinner entrees, various sides. Seven days. NIC’S FIRST LIGHT CAFE AND SPECIALTY CATERING, 407 South Main St., Niles; 330-652-9149. Breakfast, brunch and lunch and beer-battered fish on Friday. NICOLINNI’S, 1912 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330-799-8294. ItalianAmerican. Tuesday through Saturday. NICOLINNI’S RISTORANTE II, 1247 Boardman- Poland Road, Poland; 330259-3343. Italian. L,D seven days. NONNI’S RISTORANTE AND BAR, 4042 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330759-0300. Restaurant/bar serves Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, pasta, chicken, salads and appetizers. Serves lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. O’DONOLD’S IRISH PUB & GRILLE, 5154 Youngstown Road, Niles; 330349-4500. 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-270-2800. Steak, lamb and fish. All major credit cards. L,D seven days. Full bar. OLD PRECINCT, 32 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown; 330743-9699. Downtown eatery serves sandwiches and dinner specials. Delivery available in the downtown. Open Monday through Friday. Full bar. B,L,D. MC,V,D. OLGUN’S CAFE, 11 West Liberty St., Girard; 330-545-6015. Mediterranean cuisine. B,L,D seven days. V,D, MC. OLIVE GARDEN, 853 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman; 330-7268380. 5740 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 652-2014. Italian, seafood and salads. ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE, 920 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, 330-544-3990. Ribs, chicken, sandwiches, soups and salads. OUR PLACE, 725 McCartney Road, Campbell; 330-743-7954. Locally owned restaurant serves Greek and American food. B,L,D Monday through Saturday. OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, 7000 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman; 330-6292775. 5553 Youngstown Road, Niles; 544-6774. Tampa-based chain serves steaks, beef, ribs, seafood and pasta. Major credit

OVERTURE, 260 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown; 330-7438062. Restaurant at DeYor features seasonal cuisine. Jeff Chrystal is chef. L,D. Major credit cards. PAGZ BAR AND GRILL, 119 North Main, Hubbard; 330-534-2215. Specialties include homestyle entreés and wings. D seven days. Full bar. (DUBIC’S) PALM CAFE, 301 Steel St., Youngstown; 330-799-8889. Saturday is a special day at the Palm. That’s when proprietor George Dubic fires up the smokehouse. Hours later, the town (and beyond) lines up for Dubic’s outstanding cherry-smoked chicken, pork and lamb. Full bar. PANDA GARDEN, 5122 Market, Boardman; 330-788-1202. Chinese cuisine. Eat in or carry out. PANERA BREAD, 5533 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-259-0078. 377 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-965-9997. 3641 Elm Road NE, Warren; 330-3723390. M issouri-based chain operates 825 bakery/restaurants in 35 states. Sandwiches, muffins, breads, soups, salads and desserts. B,L,D. Seven days. MC, V. PAPRIKA CAFE, 2626 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-799-2105. This Hungarian restaurant and deli features lunch and dinner. S elec tions include chick en paprikas, pork and sauerkraut, stuffed peppers, stuffed cabbage, beef and dumplings, cabbage and noodles, and various tortes, cookies and pastries. PARKER’S FROZEN CUSTARD, 813 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-797-5000. Features frozen custard treats. PASCARELLA’S, 3032 Center Road, Poland; 330-757-0738. Italian and American. Specialties include homemade pasta and sauce and lamb on the rod. L,D, Seven days. Delivers to business. Full bar. Major credit cards. PAUL’S PLACE, 862 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-534-9096. Eatery serves burgers, pizza, wings and various sides. PEABERRY’S CAFE, Kilcawley Center, YSU, Youngstown. Campus eatery serves coffee drinks, pastries, sandwiches and appetizers. L. Monday through Friday. PEABERRY’S CAFE, 4350 BoardmanCanfield Road, Canfield; 330702-9230. Cafe serves pastries, sandwiches, specialty coffee drinks and teas. PERISCOOP SUBMARINE, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330793-9162. Submarine sandwiches and various sides. Full-service bar adjoins the restaurant. PERKINS FAMILY RESTAURANTS. Multi-unit chain offers family fare, salads, desserts. B,L,D. Open 24 hours. PHILLY’S ALL AMERICAN CHEESE STEAK, 8414 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-8100. Philly cheesesteaks. PHOENICIAN GRILL, 2545 Belmont Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-5777. This locally owned and operated restaurant features authentic Lebanese cuisine. (See sidebar in this section.) The restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday and serves lunch and dinner. Dine in or carry out. V,MC,D. PHO SAIGON, 6532 South Ave., Boardman; 330-729-9588. This recently opened restaurant offers Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Dine in or carry out. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a..m.

RESTAURANTS to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday. Closed on Monday. PICCADILLY PARLOUR, 114 S. Broad St., Canfield; 330-5334749. Victorian-style tea room serves sandwiches, salads, various luncheon items and a variety of teas. L. QUAKER STEAK AND LUBE, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-981WING. 7530 Market St., Boardman; 330-726-6620. Locally-owned chain serves wings, sandwiches, appetizers and burgers. Full bar. QUIZNOS, 440 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-758-8455. 7105 Lockwood Blvd., Canfield; 330-965-2466. 1968 E. State St., Hermitage; 724-342-6150; 2488 Niles-Cortland Road, Howland; 330-544-6565. Denver-based chain operates over 3,000 restaurants worldwide. Features toasted sub sandwiches (steak, turkey, chicken, beef and vegetarian), plus salads and soups. L,D. R A C H E L’ S , 3 6 5 7 M a h o n i n g , Austintown; 330-799-1700. Steaks, seafood, chops, appetizers. Full bar. RAPTIS FAMILY RESTAURANT, 1939 Niles-Cortland Road, Warren; 330856-3237. Serves American food with some Greek specialties on the menu. B,L,D. RED LOBSTER, 1410 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman; 330-7580979. 5701 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 544-1321. Specialties include fish (grilled, roasted and fried), salads and appetizers. L,D. Seven days. Full bar. RIP’S CAFÉ, 614 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; 330-755-0057. Slovak cuisine. ROCKNE’S PUB, 1497 BoardmanCanfield Road, Boardman; 330629-9730. Entrees, sandwiches, pasta, soups and salads. Full bar. Seven days. ROSETTA STONE CAFE & WINE BAR, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-480-0884. Restaurant and cafe serves modern American cuisine. Features patio seating, live entertainment, and wines by the glass. Full bar. L,D. ROTELLI PIZZA AND PASTA, 5553 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-270-8349. 6540 South Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1914. 4698 Belmont, Liberty; 330-759-7978. Italian cuisine, including pizza, pasta and calzones. R OYA L O A K S , 9 2 4 O a k S t . , Youngstown; 330-744-5501. Locally owned and operated restaurant/bar serves woodsmoked barbecue ribs, chicken and pork, wings, salads and sandwiches. L,D. Full bar. RUBY TUESDAY, 5555 Mahoning, Austintown; 330-779-3640. Entrees, soups, salads, sandwiches. RUSTY’S SOUTHSIDE GRILL, 8586 South Ave., Boardman; 330-7299021. Steaks, chicken and brickoven pizza. L,D. Dine in, carry out. SABORICO MARKET & CAFE, 1361 Shehy St., Youngstown; 330-7467865. Spanish food, steak, Cuban and sandwiche. Seven days. SALSITA’S, 5495 Clarkins, Austintown; 330-270-9133. 3031 Mahoning, Youngstown; 330-270-9133. Mexican. L,D. Seven days. Full bar. SALVATORE’S, 8720 E. Market St., Howland; 330-609-7777. 4831 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330799-2285. Locally owned and operated restaurant serves ItalianAmerican cuisine, including pasta, sandwiches, soups and salads. SANDWICH FACTORY, 15 N.CanfieldNiles Road, Austintown; 330-7934084. 6128 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-0400. Subs (plus other varieties), salads, soup and various sides. L,D. Seven days.

SANDY’S DINER, 6922 McCartney Road, Coitsville; 330-536-8483. Homestyle cooking. B,L,D. SANTA FE ROAST BEEF CO., 20 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown; 330-746-5633. Southwestern style steak and chicken, including quesadillas, burritos and tacos. SARATOGA, 129 E. Market St., Warren; 330-393-6646. B,L. SAWA STEAK HOUSE, 7401 Market St., Boardman; 330-726-1888. Japanese steakhouse and sushi. L,D. SCACCHETTI’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-629-8100. Although Scacchetti’s was established in 1995 in Austintown, the restaurant recently relocated and expanded to a much larger site in Boardman. Features Italian cuisine, steaks and seafood. Specialties of the house include a charcoal-seasoned rib steak, stuffed fish and pasta. The restaurant is open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. SCARSELLA’S, 4151 Market St., Youngstown; 330-788-0806. Family-owned, independent serves Italian cuisine. Homemade and regular pasta, Italian specialties and an Italian-style fish on Friday. The red sauce is among the best in the area. L,D. MC, V, AE. SCARSELLA’S PIZZA & CARRYOUT, 8252 Market St., Boardman; 330758-0837. Italian specialties. SCENNA’S FAMILY RESTAURANT, 1901 N. State St., Girard; 330-5458984. Family-style. B,L,D. SELAH, 130 S. Bridge St., Struthers; 330-755-2759. Bistro-style menu specializes in French-American food. Specialties include Selah Chicken and vegetable pasta. Features on in-house bakery. L,D. Major credit cards. SHANGRI LA SUSHI GRILL AND BUFFET, 337 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-758-7788. SMOKEY BONES BBQ, 6651 South Ave., Boardman; 330-965-1554. Chain with hickor y-smoked barbecue. L,D. SPINNERS SUB SHOP, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-505-0500. Subs in a variety of styles, including traditional Italian, turkey, beef, and chicken, etc. SPREAD EAGLE TAVERN, 10150 Plymouth, Hanoverton; 330-2231583. Regional and American. L,D. Monday through Sunday. MC, V, D. SPRINGFIELD GRILLE, 7413 Tiffany South, Boardman; 330-7260895. 1226 Perry Highway (Rt. 19), Mercer, Pa.; 724-748-3589. Regional chain features steaks, chops, seafood, soups, salads and sides in a clubby, neo-Victorian atmosphere. L,D. Full bar. STAGECOACH RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, 10300 Market St., Boardman; 330-549-3470. (CHARLIE) STAPLES ORIGINAL FAMOUS BAR-B-Q RESTAURANT, 372 W. Rayen, Youngstown; 330743-7427. Charlie Staples moved to the corner of Belmont and Rayen where he retooled and upgraded. Although the decor suggests New Orleans, the signature barbecue is pure Youngstown. Monday through Saturday. STARBUCKS, Boardman-Poland Road at Tiffany South, Boardman; 330-726-0300. I-80 at State Route 46, Austintown. Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Seattle-based chain features specialty coffee drinks, teas, pastries, cookies, and baked goods. STATION SQUARE, 4250 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-759-8802. Locally owned independent serves Italian and American cuisine. L,D daily. Full bar. MV, V, AE. STEAMERS STONEWALL TAVERN, 10078 Market St., North Lima;

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GETTING IN THE GUIDE Your listing is free! Send us your information or menu. Mail: Metro Monthly, P.O. Box 663, Youngstown, Ohio 44501-0663. Fax: 330-259-0437. E: info@metromonthly.net Restaurant Guide deadline: 15th day of the month prior. Advertising: 330-259-0435 Restaurant Guide deadline: Monday, Feb. 16, 2009. 330-549-9041. Locally-owned, independent restaurant serves steaks, seafood, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, appetizers and desserts. STEAK-N-SHAKE, 6786 Applewood Blvd., Boardman; 330-965-0753. 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-505-3599. This 430-unit, Indianapolis-based chain serves steakburgers, shakes and soda fountain items plus salads and melts. B,L,D. Open 24 hours. SUNRISE EXPRESS, 132 NilesCortland Road, Howland; 330609-7474. Carryout pizza, wings and sandwiches. SUNRISE INN, 510 E. Market St., Warren; 330-392-5176. Longtime Warren restaurant serves ItalianAmerican. Features deep-dish, Chicago-style, Sicilian and sheet pizza varieties. Dine in or carry out. Full bar. B,L,D. SUNSHINE CHINESE BUFFET, 1212 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-505-1488. Chinese cuisine in a buffet. TBC COFFEE CO., 6541 Clingan Road, Poland; 330-318-8189. Features gourmet blends of specialty coffees and teas, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, knishes, and some deli items. Monday through Saturday. T.J.’S, 7410 South Ave., Boardman; 330-726-1611. Soups, salads, entrees. B,L,D seven days. THAT’S A WRAP AND PIZZA CAFE, 343 Boardman-Canfield Road; 330-726-0011. Serves wrapped sandwiches, soups, salads, pizza and various sides. THREE SISTERS CAFE, 3649 Canfield Road, Cornersburg; 330-793-7835. Sandwiches, salads, hot food. B,L,D. Unlimited delivery area: $10 minimum. V,MC,AE. TOKYO HOUSE, 1907 South Ave., Youngstown; 330-747-2231. Japanese steakhouse. D Monday through Saturday. TONY’S SANDWICH SHOP, 778 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-534-4395. Subs, sandwiches, various sides. L. TOP NOTCH DINER, 682 S. High St., Cor tland; 330-638-0077. Specialties include Reubens, stuffed peppers, stuffed cabbage, chicken parmesean, chicken Alfredo and a popular burger. 24 hours. Delivers locally ($15 minimum order). B,L,D. V,MC,D. TOWNHOUSE, 8398 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-5450. ItalianAmerican. Seven days. TRAX LOUNGE, 4250 New Road, Au s t i n t ow n ; 3 3 0 - 7 9 9 - 2 2 4 9 . Italian-American cuisine. Entrees, sandwiches, chicken, steaks, fish (Friday), soups, salads and sides. L,D. Seven days. Full bar. V, MC. T U L LY ’ S S T E A K H O U S E , 1 0 1 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; 724981-3123. Steaks, seafood and various sides. TUSCANY SQUARE RISTORANTE, 3470 Wilmington Road, New Castle; 724-654-0365. Items include pasta dishes; chicken and veal; barbecued ribs; a grilled steak; barbecue chicken; and pizzas and sandwiches made in a large wood-fired oven. Tuesday through Sunday. UNIVERSITY PIZZERIA AND ITALIAN EATERY, 133 Lincoln

Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-9244. Off-campus eatery serves Italian specialties and pizza, salads, soups, and coffee drinks Monday through Saturday. Full bar. UPSTAIRS LOUNGE, 4500 Mahoning, Austintown; 330-793-5577. Lebanese-American. Mondays feature Middle Eastern, but the menu also includes grilled salmon, steaks and pasta. L,D Monday through Saturday. MC, V, AE. VASILIO’S RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA, 500 Trumbull Ave., Cortland; 330-638-3718. ItalianAmerican and some Greek foods. Specialties include veal, eggplant, and homemade pizza. L, D Monday through Saturday. VERNON’S CAFÉ, 720 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles; 330-652-1381. Italian cuisine. Full bar. L,D. WESTFORK STEAKHOUSE, 3850 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-7598666. Casual dining: beef, chicken, ribs, etc. WEST GLEN ITALIAN EATERY, 8600 Glenwood, Boardman; 330-7582388. Italian-American food. 11 a.m.- 1 a.m., Monday through Saturday. MC, V. WHAT’S COOKIN’, 6007 South Ave., Boardman; 330-726-1622. B,L,D. Homestyle cooking. WHITE ROSE SPAGHETTI HOUSE, 802 Standard, Masury; 330-4488823. Local restaurant serves Italian specialties. The restaurant/ bar is a gem - straight out of the 1940s and one of those places virtually untouched by time, but known to all the regulars. WINSLOW’S CAFE, Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-8600. Locally owned restaurant serves deli sandwiches, salads, coffees and teas, pastries and baked goods. B,L,D. Seven days. W I N S TO N ’ S TAV E R N , 8 7 0 N . Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown; 330-544-2378. Eater y in the Best Western Inn serves ItalianAmerican, steaks, seafood, and sandwiches. D. Monday through Saturday. Full bar. WOODEN ANGEL, Leopard Lane, B e a v e r, Pa . ; 7 2 4 - 7 7 4 - 7 8 8 0 . Upscale restaurant/cafe/wine and cocktail bar serves contemporary American and regional cuisine.The wait staff is knowledgeable, welltrained and efficient. L,D Tuesday through Friday; D Saturday, Full bar, extensive selection of wines. Major credit cards. WRANGLER’S OLDE COUNTRY RESTAURANT, 106 N. SalemWarren Road, North Jackson; 330538-2275. Local independent serves homestyle meals. B,L,D. YAMATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT, 1225 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren; 330-544-1800. Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine. L,D. Full bar. YANKEE KITCHEN, 6635 Market St., Boardman; 330-726-1300. 484 Youngstown-Kingsville Road, Vienna; 394-1116. Family-owned independent serves homestyle breakfasts, burgers, entrees, and arguably the best home fries in the area. B,L,D. Seven days. YANNI’S DINER, 2723 Elm Road, Warren; 330-372-1252. Home-style and Greek. B,L,D. Seven days. THE YOUNGSTOWN CLUB, 201 East Commerce St., Youngstown; 330744-2177. Cuisine is described as “a creative fusion.” L Monday through Friday. D Thursday through Saturday. Full bar. Major credit cards. YOUNGSTOWN CRAB CO., 3917 Belmont, Liberty; 330-759-5480. Locally owned restaurant serves seafood, soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees. D. Full bar. YOUNGSTOWN MAENNERCHOR, 831 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330746-9322. German-American food. YOUNGSTOWN SPORTS GRILLE, 7463 South Ave., Boardman; 330758-7043. Specialties include a chicken-and-greens sandwich and loaded bacon ranch fries. L,D. Seven days. Full bar. Major credit cards. © 2009, The Metro Monthly.

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February 4th

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SERIES Lakeview vs. Liberty Girls 4:30 p.m. Salem vs. Liberty Boys 6:00 p.m. Girard vs. Newton Falls Boys 7:45 p.m.

February 6th & 7th FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS Adults - $20 Kids 2-12 - $5 7:30 p.m.each night

February 11th

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SERIES Bristol vs. Lordstown Boys 6:00 p.m. Southington vs. Mathews Boys 7:45 p.m.

February 19th

MAHONING VALLEY PHANTOMS vs. the Motor City Machine - 7:15 p.m.

February 20th

MAHONING VALLEY PHANTOMS vs. the Motor City Machine - 7:15 p.m.

February 21st

KELLY PAVLIK Defends his title against MARCO ANTONIO RUBIO $500/$300/$200 First Bell - 7:30 p.m.

February 24th

MAHONING VALLEY PHANTOMS vs. the USA National Team - 7:15 p.m.

February 27th & 28th MONSTER TRUCK NATIONALS Adults - $25/$20 Kids 2-12 - $5 7:30 p.m.each night

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SUNDAY 1 Trim a Tree, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-757-1852; Springfield Branch, 10719 Main St., Springfield; 330-542-2715; Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. . Decorate an ornament for an all-seasons tree. For children of all ages. The program runs during library hours through February. Presidential Portrait Puzzle, Public Library, Canfield Branch, 43 W. Main St., Canfield; 330-533-5631; Sebring Branch, 195 W. Ohio Ave., Sebring; 330-9386119. Celebrate President’s Day by trying to match the presidents to their official White House portraits for a chance to win a prize. For teens in grades 7-12. The contest is held during library hours through February. Guess ‘N’ Go, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330-792-6982. Guess the number of items in the jar. For grades 6 and below. The contest is held during library hours through February. Guess ‘N’ Go, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-757-1852; Public Library, Springfield Branch, 10719 Main St., Springfield; 330-542-2715. Guess the number of items in the jar. For grades 6 and below. The contest is held during library hours through Feb. 15. Scholarship Applications, submitted by Thomas J. Seefred Trust Fund; for more information call Karen Leetch at 330-533-9900. Scholarships are for 18-25 year olds who are suffering from Juvenile Diabetes. Applications can be printed from www.seefredtrust. org. The deadline is April 1. Winners will be contacted after July 1. Celebrity Guess-Who, Public Library, Brownlee Woods branch, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown; 330-782-2512; Campbell Branch, 374 Sanderson Ave., Campbell; 330-755-4227; Struthers Branch, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers; 330-755-3322. Identify the celebrities based on photos or clues for a chance to win a prize. For teens in grades 7-12. The contest is held during library hours through February. Candy Heart Contest, Public Library,Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Make a virtual candy heart to pub on valentine letters, post on your website or to e-mail. For teens in grades 7-12. The event is held during library hours through Feb. 14. Weekly: Rust Belt Brewing’s Craft Beer Tasting, B & O Banquet Hall, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; for more information call Rust Belt Brewing at 330318-9563. The day will feature various vendors, live music, home brewers meetings, pub food, and more. 11 a.m.-close. Free. Spaghetti Dinner, St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-1109. The dinner includes main entree, salad, bread, dessert, and beverage. Carryouts are available. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $6.50, $3.50

Laughter on the 23rd Floor, New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437 or visit www.newcastleplayhouse.org. 2 p.m. Call for ticket information. 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. Romantic Interlude, Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-841-2619 or visit www. packardmusichall.com. Featuring the W.D. Packard Concert Band with guest conductor, Stephen L. Gage. 3 p.m. Hike: Groundhog Meet and Greet, MetroParks Farm, State Route 46, Canfield; 330-702-3000. Meet Lake MetroParks’ live tame groundhog, Doppler Dilbert. 4:30 p.m.

Koebel: Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Downtown Coffee Cafe in Hubbard.

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‘Monster Truck Nationals’: Feb. 27-28 at the Chevrolet Centre in Youngstown.

(children eight and under). Sundays at Stambaugh, Stambaugh Auditorium, Christman Hall, 1000 Fifth,Youngstown; 330-747-5175. Featuring “Musical Valentines,” with Nancy Peterson, harpist and Linda Madsen, flutist. Reservations are due Jan. 29. For more information visit www. stambaughauditorium.com. 12:30 p.m. (lunch), 1 p.m. (concert). Annual Ursuline High School Open House, Ursuline High School, 750 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-4563. All academic departments and school organizations will prepare booths and displays for the event. 1-3:30 p.m. 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 available seven days a week. Signups will be held each Sunday. 1-4 p.m. Hike: Where’s Morton? Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Join the search for the elusive Morton, the Mill Creek Marmot. Meet at MetroParks Farm for a 2 mile hike. 1:30 p.m.

My Bloody Valentine, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick, Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Try this quiz about the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre for the chance to win a prize. For teens in grades 7-12. The contest is held during library hours through Feb. 12. Business Start-Up Basics, YSU Metro College, Southwoods Commons, 100 DeBartolo Place, Youngstown; to register call 330-941-2140 or e-mail rsulik@ysu.edu. Presented by Ohio Small Business Development Center at YSU. 9 a.m.-noon. $10. Weekly: Mixed Grievers Group, Howland United Methodist Church, 730 Howland Wilson Road N.E., Warren; for more information call Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 1-800-640-5180. Call to register. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-7581414. Held by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. 12:30-3 p.m. Free. Diabetes Day Group Class, Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Diabetes Room 905, 1350 E. Market St., Warren; for more information call 330-841-9689. A physical referral is required. Call to register. Classes are held Feb. 2 and 3 from 2-3 p.m., and Feb. 4-5 from 1:30-3 p.m. Yoga Classes/Series, 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. 3387. 5-6:15 p.m. $5 (per class). Mahoning Valley Warriors Boys and Girls AAU Basketball’s Parent and Players Meeting, Warriors Inc., 2733 Market St., Youngstown; for more information call Wendy Robinson at 330-783-5440. 6 p.m. Ohio Cultural Alliance Meeting, Saxon Club, 710 South Meridian Road, Austintown; for more information visit www.ohioculturalalliance.org. Participants will hear Dr. Ikram Khawaja; cultural enrichment will be provided by members of the Pakistan and Muslim community. Participants are asked to bring items of canned or boxed food, which will be donated to the Rescue Mission. 6 p.m. $18, $13 (members). Auditions: 101 Dalmatians, New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437 or visit www.newcastleplayhouse.org. Auditions will be held again Tuesday, Feb. 3. 6-7:30 p.m. Adults and lots of youth are asked to audition. No one will be required to sing. The play will be held in April. Weekly: Sweet Adelines’ Spirit of the Valley Chorus, Faith Community Church, 1919 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown; 866-436-6547. New members are welcome to join the chorus, which meets each Monday. 7:15 p.m. Weekly: Co-Dependents Anonymous, Prince of Peace Church, 2985 Center Road, Poland; 330-7433768. This 12-step recovery program for individuals in codependent relationships meets every Monday. Call for more information. 7:30 p.m.

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Bi-Monthly: The Youngstown Camera Club, Christ’s Church, 7155 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; for more information e-mail Rjmpinc@aol.com. The group will meet the first and third Monday of the month through April. 7:30 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Blue Magoo’s, Rick Cameron. Irish Bob’s, Simply Ed.

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Spend a few hours with family enjoying crafts, music and lunch. Come in your favorite fantasy and fairy tales character costume. Children 3 and over accompanied by an adult. DeYor Performing Arts Center.

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS Call 330.744.0264 online at www.youngstownsymphony.com Child’s Play is brought to you by The Youngstown Symphony Guild

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Romantic Interlude Stephen L. Gage, Guest Conductor Ellen Wakeford-Banks, Vocalist Sunday, February 1, 2009, 3:00 PM

big band sound of packard Daniel Carioti, Director

“Valentine’s Day Dance” Thursday, February 12, 2009 7:00 to 9:00 PM W.D. Packard Music Hall Warren, Ohio All concerts are free and open to the public courtesy of the W.D. Packard Trust. For updated information, call 330.841.2619 or visit us on the web: www.packardmusichall.com

Weekly: Yoga in the Gardens, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks,Youngstown; 330-7407116. Learn the basics of energizing yoga movements taught by Heidi Suraci. Classes meet each Tuesday and Thursday. Call Fellows to register. 8:30-10 a.m. (beginner level), 5:30-7 p.m. $10 each session. Weekly: Silver Sneakers, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Meet at Classroom A at the MetroParks Farm. Move to music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and more. The class meets each Tuesday and Thursday. 9 -10 a.m. (Tuesdays), 10-11 a.m. (Thursdays). Weekly: Blood Pressure Screenings, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. Screenings are held each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Friends of the Library Meeting, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-757-1852. To join or for more information call 330-744-8636, ext. 118. 9:30 a.m. Coffee and Contemplation Series: Love Makes the World Go Round, Really?, Villa Maria Community Center, 1 mile east of the Ohio state line, south of State Route 422 on Evergreen Road, Villa Maria, Pa.; 724964-8920, ext. 3241. Facilitated by Rose Anne Hanlon, HM. 9:30-11:30 a.m. $11.75 (program and lunch), $5 (program only). Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Meeting, Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; for more information call the Greater East Ohio Area Alzheimer’s Association at 330-5333300 or 800-272-3900. 10 a.m. Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s, Public Library, Canfield Branch, 43 W. Main St., Canfield; 330-533-5631. Developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and more for children ages 2-3. The group meets each Tuesday of the month. 10 a.m. Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-7571852. Developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and more for children ages 2-3. The group meets each Tuesday. 10 a.m. Fun Time for 4s and 5s, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330-792-6982. Join in for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays, and more that will help children ages 4-5 become a successful reader. The program runs each Tuesday. 10 a.m. Fun Time for 4s and 5s, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-7581414. Join in for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays, and more that will help children ages 4-5 become a successful reader. The program runs each Tuesday. 10 a.m. StoryTimes, McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main, Niles; 330-652-1704. StoryTimes are for children ages 4 and 5 with an adult. They will listen to a story, sing songs, and complete an activity based on the week’s theme. Call to register. The group will meet each Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening, Public Library, East Branch, 6 N. Jackson St., Youngstown; 330-744-2790. Held by the Visiting Nurse Association. 10:30-11:30 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. Support Meal Luncheon, Good Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12030 Market St., North Lima; for more information call Hospice of the Valley at 330788-1992 or 1-800-640-5180. The luncheons are held the first Tuesday of the month. Meals are open to all grievers looking for supportive friends. Please bring a food item of your choice and join in the meal. Noon-2 p.m. Lupus Support Group Meeting, YWCA, 25 W. Rayen Ave.,Youngstown; 330-746-6361.The group meets the first Tuesday of the month. Noon-2 p.m.

Fun Time for 4s and 5s, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-757-1852. Join in for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays, and more that will help children ages 4-5 become a successful reader. The program is held each Tuesday. 1 p.m. Heart Health Assessment, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-6527542. Learn your risk factors and prevention tips by completing a short questionnaire. 1-4 p.m. Free. Fun Time for 4s and 5s, Public Library, Canfield Branch, 43 W. Main St., Canfield; 330-533-5631. Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-757-1852. Join in for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays, and more that will help children ages 4-5 become a successful reader. The program is held each Tuesday. 1:30 p.m. Weekly: Parents Group, Bereavement Resource Center, 3736 Boardman Canfield Road, Canfield; for more information call Hospice of the Valley at 330788-1992 or 1-800-640-5180. Call to register. The group meets each Tuesday. 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Weekly: New Release Movie Nights, Trumbull County Library, Liberty Branch, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Youngstown; 330-759-2589. Watch a movie on the day it is released. A different movie will be shown each week. 5 p.m. TMH Mental Health Family Support Group, Trumbull Memorial Hospital, back of cafeteria, 1350 E. Market St., Warren; for more information call Trish Mikulan at 330-841-9629. The group meets each Tuesday. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Y-Dance Club, Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown; for information, call 330-482-9064 or visit www.y-dance.org. Offers lessons and open dances. 6:45-7:15 p.m. (beginners lesson), 7:20-8 p.m. (intermediate lesson), 8-10 p.m. (general dancing). $10, $6. Weekly: DARE Singles Group’s Dance Lessons, Judy Conti Dance Studio, Wedgewood Plaza, Austintown; for more information call 330-757-1440, 330-729-0127 or 330-793-1484. DARE Singles group is a social group for divorced, widowed or separated people that meets weekly. 7 p.m. $5. 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. 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. 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. Weekly: The Harvey Toady Show, Time Warner Cable Channel 15 (Warren area); 330-506-3688. This locally produced comedy show airs every Tuesday and Thursday on cable access television. 10:30 p.m. MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Barley’s, Open Stage. County Maigh Eo, Acoustic Open Mic Night. 7 p.m. Rosetta Stone, Julius Veal. 5:30 p.m. Shevies Pub, Cross-N-Eyed.

WEDNESDAY 4 Health and Wellness Walks, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at Kirk Road for a 2-4 mile hike. 9 a.m. 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. Baby Brilliant: Bonding With Babies and Books, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-757-1852. Developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhythms, finger plays and more for children 6-23 months old. The group meets each Wednesday of the month. 10 a.m.

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METRO MONTHLY | FEBRUARY 2009 Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and more for children ages 2-3. The group meets each Wednesday of the month. 10 a.m. Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330-792-6982. Developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and more for children ages 2-3. The group meets each Wednesday of the month. 10 or 11 a.m. Weekly: T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks,Youngstown; 330-740-7116. The class meets each Wednesday. Noon-1 p.m. $10 (per class). Take a Break, McKinley Birthplace Home, 40 South Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704, ext. 212. See and hear about the new books the Library has recently purchased. Bring a lunch or a light snack. 1-2 p.m. Free. Bi-Monthly: Widowers Group, Bereavement Resource Center, 120 West County Line Road, 1120 Village Plaza, Columbiana; for more information call Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 1-800-6405180. The group meets the first and third Wednesday. 1:30-3 p.m. Tween Scene: George Washington’s (Wooden) Teeth, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick, Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Learn unknown, gross, unusual and funny facts about our presidents through stories, games and a craft. For children in grades 4-6. 4 p.m. Won’t You Please Be My Valentine, Public Library, West branch, 2815 Mahoning, Youngstown; 330-7997171. Stories, songs and Valentine Day themed crafts for children ages 2-5 with an adult. Call to sign up.

The Royal Oaks will host a weekly open mike night every Wednesday this month. 4:30 p.m. Free. Warriors Inc. Chess Club, Warriors Inc., 2733 Market St., Youngstown; 330-783-5440. Anyone who wants to learn, help, or just play may attend every Wednesday. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monthly: Family Financial Education Services, Family Service Agency, 535 Marmion Ave.,Youngstown;

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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. Family Story Time, Trumbull County Library, Liberty Branch, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Youngstown; 330-759-2589. For children of all ages and their families. The program runs again Feb. 4 and11. 6 p.m. Free. Teen Advisory Board, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-7581414. A meeting or teens in grades 7-12 who want to meet new people and who have ideas for future teen events and programs and more. 6:30 p.m. African American History Month Celebration — Sherekea: The Black Heritage Festival, Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center, YSU Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown; for more information call the Africana Studies Program at 330-941-3097. Featuring traditions and talents rooted in South American, African, Caribbean, and American cultures. There will be musical performances, dancers, food, poetry readings, and more. 6:30 p.m. Book Chat, McKinley Birthplace Home, 40 South Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704, ext. 210. Adults who like to read and love to talk will discuss “The Secret of Lost Things,” by Sheridan Hay. 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. 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. Emotions Anonymous, Trumbull Memorial Hospital,

VENUES BOARDMAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-7511.

DEYOR CENTER, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com FAIRVIEW ARTS AND OUTREACH CENTER, 4220

ON STAGE UPCOMING THEATER PRODUCTIONS March 15. Times are 7:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Sunday).

Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; 330-750-0513.

FORD THEATER, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown; 330-941-3105. http:// fpa.ysu.edu/calendar.shtml.

SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE: THE SONGS OF LEIBER AND STOLLER, Fairview Arts and Outreach Center,

KENT TRUMBULL THEATRE, 4314 Mahoning Ave., NW; 330-6758887. www.trumbull.kent.edu. NEW CASTLE PLAYHOUSE, 212 E. Long, New Castle; 724-654-3437. www.newcastleplayhouse.org. OAKLAND CENTRE FOR THE ARTS, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404. www. oaklandcenter.com.

W.D. PACKARD MUSIC HALL, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330841-2619. www.packardmusichall. com. SALEM COMMUNITY THEATRE, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688. www. salemcommunitytheatre.com

STAGE LEFT PLAYERS, Outreach Center, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; 330-424-5093. stageleftplayers.org. STAMBAUGH AUDITORIUM, 1000 Fifth, Youngstown; 330-7475175. www.stambaughauditorium. com.

TRUMBULL NEW THEATRE, 5883 Youngstown Road, Niles; 330-6521103. www.trumbullnewtheatre. com.

VICTORIAN PLAYERS, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330746-5455. YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; 330-788-8739. The Youngstown Playhouse is closed for winter.

Top Hat will present ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller.’ The revue will feature classic songs from the duo, pictured above. MYSTERY DINNER THEATER, Byzantine Center at the Grove, 3601 Shady Run Road, Youngstown; for tickets call 330-788-4622 or visit www.montessoriyoungstown.com. This is part of the Third Annual Gala Fundraiser for The Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley. 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7. $45. THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS, Ford Theatre, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick

Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown; 330-941-3105. The play will run Feb. 12-14 and 20-21 at 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 15 and 22 at 3 p.m. BOYS, Pull Your Pants Up, Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center, YSU Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown; for more information call the Africana Studies Program at 330-941-3097. A theatrical performance based on a new book by Jewelene

Banks from Akron. It satirizes the current style among African American youth of wearing their pants below their waists. The impact of negative hip hop styles and videos is closely scrutinized. 5:45 p.m. , Friday, Feb. 14. SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL, New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437 or visit www.newcastleplayhouse. org. The show runs through

4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; 330-7500513. Top Hat Productions will present “Smokey Joe’s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller.” The legendary songwriting duo wrote for fifties rock ‘n’ roll artists like Elvis Presley, LaVern Baker, the Coasters, the Drifters and a host of other classic rock and R&B artists. Dinner theater performances occur Feb. 20-22, 27-28 and March 1. Doors open at 6 p.m., with a full-service dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. each performance night. Call 330-755-6412 for information and reservations. $27 per person. BUG, Oakland Centre for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-7460404. www.oaklandcenter. com. The Oakland will present Tracy Letts’ “Bug” from Feb. 20 to March 7. Robert Joki will direct this dramatic thriller. Call for reservations and ticket information.

Ground Floor, 1350 E. Market St., Warren; for more information call Dan at 330-469-5068. The group meets each Wednesday. 7-8:30 p.m. 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. 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. Weekly: Y-town Pride Meeting, Unitarian Church, 1105 Elm St., Youngstown; for more information call Tom at 330-793-5154.Y-Pride is a social support group that meets every Wednesday. 7:30-9 p.m. Weekly: Beer School, B & O Banquet Hall, 530 Mahoning Ave.,Youngstown. 8 p.m. Classes meet each Wednesday. $12. Weekly: Sounds of Square County Chorus, Trinity Lutheran Church, 56 N. Chestnut, Niles; for more information call Terry at 330-544-0242 or Doris at 330-544-2252. This group meets each Wednesday to practice four-part barbershop harmony. Meetings are open to females age 11-years-old and older. 8 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Boom Room, Open Mic. 8 p.m. Dash Inn, D.J. Dominic. Funny Farm, Comic and Karaoke. Metter’s, Open stage. O’Donald’s/Austintown, Drunken Mic Night w/ Khaled. Rosetta Stone, Lights Out Jazz. 6 p.m. Royal Oaks, Open Mic.

THURSDAY 5 YMCA Men’s Fellowship Bible Study, Youngstown YMCA, 17 N. Champion St., Downtown Youngstown; for more information call Mike Shaffer at 330-744-8411. The basics of Christianity and a biblical approach to life will be discussed. Open to the public.The program will be led by Rev. Gary Koerth. Free continental breakfast will be provided. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Weekly: Yoga in the Gardens, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks,Youngstown; 330-7407116. Learn the basics of energizing yoga movements taught by Heidi Suraci. Classes meet each Tuesday and Thursday. Call Fellows to register. 8:30-10 a.m. (beginner level), 5:30-7 p.m. $10 each session. Weekly: Silver Sneakers, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Meet at Classroom A at the MetroParks Farm. Move to music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and more. The class meets each Tuesday and Thursday. 9 -10 a.m. (Tuesdays), 10-11 a.m. (Thursdays). Weekly: Walk and Chat, Bereavement Resource Center, 3736 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; for more information call Hospice of the Valley at 330788-1992 or 1-800-640-5180. The group meets for coffee and a snack, and when weather permits, a walk in the park on each Thursday. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick, Youngstown; 330-7448636. Developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and more for children ages 2-3. 10 a.m. Baby Brilliant: Bonding With Babies and Books, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhythms, finger plays and more for children 6-23 months old. 10 a.m. Tales for Twos: I Love Animals, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Two-year-olds can bring a picture or a stuffed animal of their favorite pet or create to show to the class. Participants will also hear a story, meet a friendly snake, and make a holiday craft. Call to register. 10, 10:45 or 11:30 a.m. Fun Time for 4s and 5s, Public Library, Springfield Branch, 10719 Main St., Springfield; 330-542-2715. Join in for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays, and more that will help children ages 4-5 become a successful reader. 10:30 a.m. Weekly: Back Massages, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-6527542. Massages are available each Thursday or by

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appointment. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $15. Warren Republican Women’s Club, DiLucia’s Restaurant, Elm Road, Warren; for reservations call Cary Ann at 330-856-5228 by Feb. 2. Jim Luonusasuu, media officer from C.A.R.T. will guest speak. Noon. $12.50. Get Real! How to Avoid Finding Mr./Mrs. Wrong, Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.; for more information call Rachel Lantz at 724-946-7913 or e-mail GetReal@westminster.edu. Presented by Dr. William Evans. The program runs again Feb. 12. 12:40-1:50 p.m. Wooden Valentine, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Each preschooler age 3-5 will decorate a wooden ornament to place on the front of a valentine, listen to a story, and sample a tree-inspired snack. Call to register. 1-2 p.m. $6 (not registered), $4. TNT Thursdays, McKinley Birthplace Home, 40 South Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704, ext. 214. An after-school program for all school-age children. Bring your laptop, finish your homework, play Wii or just socialize with your peers. The program is held each Thursday. 2:304:30 p.m. Our Living with Stroke, Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, 8747 Squires Lane N.E., Warren; to register call Cindy Passek at 330-841-3891. For stroke survivors and care-givers. 2:30-4 p.m. Game On for Teens, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807. Board games, DDR, and more for teenagers. 3-4:30 p.m. Beginning Internet, McKinley Birthplace Home, 40 South Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704, ext. 212. All interested adults should call to register. 3-5 p.m. Be a Heart Hero, Mr. Anthony’s, 7440 South Ave., Boardman; for information call Humility of Mary Health Partners at 330-480-3151 or 1-877-700-4647. The program includes presentations regarding the vascular stenting and vascular disease, and “The Heart-Stroke Connection.” There will also be free health screenings and more. 4:30-8 p.m. $23 (for professionals desiring contact hours), $18 (per person for the public). Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs, Warriors Inc., 2733 Market St., Youngstown; 330-783-5440. A state certified sports fishing program for children and teens ages 1017. The class is held each Thursday. 5 p.m. African American History Month Celebration: Art Exhibition and Panel Discussion, YSU Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown; for more information call the Africana Studies Program at 330-941-3097. Featuring “Recreation: Green Art Forms.”There will be a reception in the McDonough at 5 p.m., followed by a panel discussion in Bliss Hall Gallery at 6 p.m. Bi-Monthly: Widowers Group, Bereavement Resource Center, 120 West County Line Road, 1120 Village Plaza, Columbiana; for more information call Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 1-800-6405180. The group meets the first and third Thursday. 6-8 p.m. Support Meal Dinner, Good Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12030 Market St., North Lima; for more information call Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 1-800-640-5180. The luncheons are held the first Thursday of the month. Meals are open to all grievers looking for supportive friends. Please bring a food item of your choice and join in the meal. 6-8 p.m. Bimonthly: Postpartum Support Group, D & E Counseling Center, 142 Javit Ct., Austintown; for more information call Jodi at 330-207-1385. PSI is a non profit organization that has been helping women cope with postpartum depression and anxiety. The group meets the first and third Thursday of the month. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monthly: MML Teen Anime Club, McKinley Birthplace Home, 40 South Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704.This club is open to all area teens from ages 13-17. Meetings will be held each Thursday. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 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. Community Meeting, Beeghly Campus, Akron Children’s Hospital of Mahoning Valley, Community Room, 6505 Market St., Boardman; 330-729-1387. Researchers will discuss an investigation about whether administering vitamin C through an IV to burn patients results in better outcomes. Questions or concerns can be directed to www.akronchildrens. org/burnstudy or you may call the coordinators at 330-543-3193. Registration is requested. 7 p.m. Weekly: Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss

METRO MONTHLY | FEBRUARY 2009 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. Worker Portraits: Faces of Strength, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick, Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Learn how work has changed in the Mahoning Valley, as well as the economy. The display and program is presented by Dr. Sherry Linkon. 7 p.m. Weekly: The Harvey Toady Show, Time Warner Cable Channel 15 (Warren area); 330-506-3688. This locally produced comedy show airs every Tuesday and Thursday on cable access television. 10:30 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Barley’s, Mr. Belvedere. 8 p.m. Cedar’s, Swing Night. 10 p.m. Downtown 36, D.J. Hooty. 9 p.m. Fireplace, Comedic Piano Man, Tod Cutshaw. 7 p.m. Harry and Jean’s, John Reese. Jazz. 7 p.m. Rosetta Stone, Steve Fazzini. 6 p.m. Salty Grog’s, D.J. Stan. $3. University Pizzeria, Open Mic. 9 p.m.

FRIDAY 6 Oxygen Saturation Level Screening, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Wooden Valentine, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Each preschooler age 3-5 will decorate a wooden ornament to place on the front of a valentine, listen to a story, and sample a tree-inspired snack. Call to register. 11 a.m.-noon. $6 (not registered), $4. Hike: Hunger Moon, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Join n the 2 mile moonlit hike. Meet at Lanterman’s Mill parking lot. 7 p.m. TMH Mental Health Support Group, Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Ground Floor, 1350 E. Market St., Warren; for more information call Trish Mikulan at 330841-9629. The group meets each Friday. 7-8:30 p.m. Hockey: Mahoning Valley Phantoms, The Ice Zone, 360 McClurg Road, Boardman; 330-965-1423. The Phantoms play Traverse City North Stars. 7:15 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Song Cycles of Contemporary American Composers Concert, Westminster College, Wallace Memorial Chapel, New Wilmington, Pa.; for more information call Dr. Daniel Perttu at 724-946-7024 or e-mail perttude@ westminster.edu. Featuring guest musicians Shawn Roy and Dr. Chan Kiat Lim. 7:30 p.m. Free.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Barley’s, Grand Fury. Album release party. Cedar’s, Matt Palka, Holy Ghost Tent Revival. Club Leon’s, Jammin’ Jeff. 10 p.m. Fifth Season, Ed Gorse. Acoustic guitar. 6 p.m. Harry and Jean’s, Joe Augustine. Piano. 7 p.m. Mastropietro Winery, Murphy Morgan. Quaker Steak and Lube, Simply Ed. Quaker Steak & Lube/Austintown, Kowboy Karaoke. Rosetta Stone, Rudy and the Professionals. 9 p.m. University Pizzeria, Dance Party.

SATURDAY 7 Equine Environment and Liability Awareness Program, Knights of Columbus Hall, 271 W. Chestnut St., Lisbon; for more information call 330-332-8732 or 1-877-345-1198. Call for times and presentation information. Liturgy Day, St. Charles Parish, 7345 Westview Drive, State Route 224, Boardman; 330-744-8451, ext. 304 or e-mail famer@youngstowndiocese.org. Featuring Rev. J-Glenn Murray, S.J. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $26 (includes lunch), $28 (late registration). Fourth Annual Dirty Dog 10K Trail Run, The race is held in Cortland on the West end of Main Street at the intersection of McCleary Jacoby and Main. Next to Mosquito Lake by the cemetery on the east side. The race is a benefit for the Lakeview Athletic Boosters. If you are interested in being a sponsor of the race contact Jim Harris at 330-638-0814. $16 (late entry fee), $11 (early entry). Visit www.TeamPR.info for course maps and more information. 9 a.m. The B oard Development and Non-Profit Leadership Development Series, Park Vista Retirement Community, 1216 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-2944. The series is for people who believe in the community and want to volunteer their time to

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Honest Abe, McKinley Birthplace Home, 40 South Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704, ext. 212. Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth with a presentation by Gerald Payn, who will perform as President Lincoln. 2 p.m. Free. We the People Program, Trumbull County Library, Liberty Branch, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Youngstown; 330-759-2589. An interactive presentation that will focus on Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation, and on AfricanAmericans who have made history. 2:30 p.m. Mystery Dinner Theater, Byzantine Center at the Grove, 3601 Shady Run Road, Youngstown; for tickets call 330-788-4622 or visit www.montessoriyoungstown.com. This is part of the Third Annual Gala Fundraiser for The Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley. 6:30 p.m. $45. Benefit Sock Hop, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center, 4500 Norquest Blvd., Austintown; for more information e-mail d_ande@msn.com. The event will benefit the Sullivan family who were seriously injured in a car accident last fall. The event is BYOB. 7-11 p.m. $10. Hockey: Mahoning Valley Phantoms, The Ice Zone, 360 McClurg Road, Boardman; 330-965-1423. The Phantoms play Traverse City North Stars. 7:15 p.m. Call for ticket prices.

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The Youngstown Club, top level of the Commerce Building, 201 E. Commerce Street Youngstown, OH 44503 (check out www.theyoungstownclub.com)

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For reservations call: 330-518-9963 or 330-259-1497 [ Reservation deadline is Feb.16th ]

This event is open to the public. Cash bar and dinner menu available beyond the sampling.

Dress is semi-formal

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MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS

make a difference in a local non-profit organization. The group meets again Feb. 21. 9 a.m.-noon. Hunting and Military Relic Show, Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330652-6980. For more information call 330-539-4247. The expo runs through Feb. 8. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Feb. 7), 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Feb. 8). Easter Seals’ Garage Sale Extravaganza, Ridgeview Plaza, State Route 422, Warren; for more information visit www.mtc.easterseals.com. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mixed Media Class, The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-3630. Try drawing, painting or printmaking. Use new media and techniques to achieve different effects. For children ages 7-11. The class is held again Feb. 14. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $36. We the People Program, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807. An interactive presentation that will focus on Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation, and on African-Americans who have made history. 11 a.m. Wooden Valentine, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Each preschooler age 3-5 will decorate a wooden ornament to place on the front of a valentine, listen to a story, and sample a tree-inspired snack. Call to register. 11 a.m.-noon. $6 (not registered), $4. Child’s Play: Fantasy and Fairytales, DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown; 330-744-0264. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Third Annual Spaghetti Dinner, Steelworkers Hall, 1265 North Main St., Niles; for more information visit www.lenamasonchristian.org. The event is held in memory of Lena Mason and baby Christian and will benefit the children in the community. It is held in conjunction with the Mahoning-Trumbull AFL-CIO Union Counselors. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $6 (adults), free (children 5 and under). 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. African American History Month Celebration: The African Marketplace, Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center,YSU Campus, One University Plaza,Youngstown; for more information call the Africana Studies Program at 330-941-3097.The Marketplace offers a wide variety of sights and objects to view, sample, and purchase. The goods and products represent the creativity of Africans and African Americans. Entertainment will be provided by Harambee Youth Group. Noon-6 p.m. With Love From the Family Garden, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks,Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Children 6 years and older will learn to arrange everlastings in a basket and create a matching valentine. Call to register. 1:30-3 p.m. $8 (not registered), $6.

SUNDAY 8

A panel presentation of community historians actively researching and disseminating information about important people, places and events in the Mahoning Valley’s African American community.

Saturday, February 21, 2009 4:00 p.m.

Panel will include Stacey Adger, Steffon Jones, Vince Shivers, Judy Williams and Bill Lawson as moderator.

MVHS Carriage House behind the Arms Family Museum

This free event is presented with support from the

Ruth H. Beecher Charitable Trust

648 Wick Avenue, Youngstown

330-743-2589 www.mahoninghistory.org mvhs@mahoninghistory.org

Free onsite parking

Restoration Yoga, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Restoration Yoga promotes heightened awareness and self-healing through specialized breathing techniques and postures. Call to register. 9-11 a.m. $20. Rosicrucian Order Meeting, Dublin Grange, 6571 Fairgrounds Blvd., Canfield; for more information call 330-755-0934 or 330-757-7579 or visit youngstown@ rosicrucian.org. Featuring “Rosicrucian Peace Garden” and “Music and You.” 1 p.m. Hike: Remembering Ernest Vickers, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Reminisce with Vickers photography in the Weller Gallery, and then take a 2 mile hike along Old Tree Trail and more. Meet at Fellows Riverside Gardens. 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. Hockey: Mahoning Valley Phantoms, The Ice Zone, 360 McClurg Road, Boardman; 330-965-1423. The Phantoms play Traverse City North Stars. 3 p.m. Call for ticket prices. The 3rd Annual Community Awards Banquet, McMenamy’s Banquet Hall, 1245 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; for more information call Roberta at 330-369-2350. The event includes entertainment by University Gospel Choir, keynote speaker Jim Whetstone, a silent auction, raffles, dinner, and more. 4 p.m. $30. 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.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedar’s, D.J. Martini. Up a Creek Tavern, Open Mic.

MONDAY 9 Stroke Screening, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. An RN will listen to your carotid arteries and assess your risk factors. Bring your cholesterol levels for a more accurate screening. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Monthly: Mothers of Preschoolers, First Christian

Historian Wendell Lauth will present ‘Portrait of Lincoln’ on Feb. 12 at Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, Main Library.

Cedar’s, Triggers. Cellar, 3 AP Presents: All Ages Metal Show. 6 p.m. Club Leon’s, No Excuse. 10 p.m. Downtown Coffee Cafe, Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven. 8 p.m. Funny Farm, Eric Thompson. Grist Mill, 4x Legal Limit. Harry and Jean’s, Joe Augustine. Piano. 7 p.m. Ice House, Edison’s Medicine. Mastropietro Winery, Jim Golen. Mocha House, Jeff Welsh. Rosetta Stone, Manhattan. 9 p.m.

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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. Friends of the Library Meetings, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. To join or to find out more call 330744-8636, ext. 118. Featuring “A Civil War Soldier,” by Steffon Jones. 10 a.m. Diabetes Support Group, Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Conference Room F, 1350 E. Market St., Warren; for information call 330-841-9689. 1-2 p.m. Hemp Bracelets, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330-792-6982. Make a hemp bracelet. For teens in grades 7-12. 3:30 p.m. Creation Station: A Make-and-Take Craft Program, Public Library, Struthers Branch, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers; 330-755-3322. For children in grades K-6. Featuring a Valentine Day craft. 4-7 p.m. Mahoning Valley Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, 8747 Squires Lane N.E., Warren; for more information call Rebecca LeBron at 330-841-3851. 5-7 p.m. Love Stinks Chocolate Fest, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807. Teens in grades 7-12 are invited for candy-making, games, prizes, and lots of chocolate. 6 p.m. Mahoning Valley Civil War Round Table, Antone’s Banquet Centre, Boardman; for directions or for more information call Gordy at 330-726-7603. Hugh Earnhart will present “The Supreme Court Case That Made Lincoln President.” Reservations are required. 6:30 p.m. $13. Celebrate the Arts, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Join the reception of the seventh annual art show featuring the work of area students in grades K-6. There will be musical entertainment by Two Signing Choir. The artwork will be on display through Feb. 16. 6:30-8 p.m. Business and Investment Center: Tour for Entrepreneurs, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick, Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Learn how the Library can help your business grow by joining a librarian from Main Library’s Information Services Department to view print and electronic sources useful for business start up and beyond. Registration is required by dialing “2” at the prompt. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Divorce Recovery Workshop, North-Mar Church, 3855 E. Market St., Warren; 330-856-3496 or visit www. northmarchurch.com. The workshop can benefit anyone who is divorced or separated. It will be held through March 30. People of all religious faiths or church affiliations may attend. 7-9 p.m. $30.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Blue Magoo’s, Rick Cameron. Irish Bob’s, Simply Ed.

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Final Day to Order Hungarian Hurka, The Youngstown American Hungarian Club, 2219 Donald Ave., Youngstown; to order call Dee at 330-799-7008. Cost is $3.25 per pound. Orders can be picked up Feb.21 from 3-6 p.m. Two pound minimum order. 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 Health, will be held the second Tuesday of each month. Information about diabetes and glucose testing will be provided. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Women’s Heart Health Assessment, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. Know your risk factors and prevention tips by completing a short questionnaire. 1-4 p.m. Free. Creation Station: A Make-and-Take Craft Program, Public Library, Campbell Branch, 374 Sanderson Ave., Campbell; 330-755-4227. For children in grades K-6. Featuring a Valentine Day craft. 4-7 p.m. Ohio History Database Class, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807. Learn how to research Ohio’s history using databases. Call extension 400 to

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ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM, 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh, Pa.; 412237-8300. www.warhol.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday; closed Monday.

ARMS FAMILY MUSEUM OF LOCAL HISTORY, 648 Wick Ave.,

CURRENT EXHIBITS REGIONAL MUSEUMS & GALLERIES or by appointment. Documents the rise and fall of East Liverpool’s potteries. $3, $2.40, $1.

Youngstown; 330-743-2589. www. mahoninghistory.org. 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed Monday. Exhibits of local interest, an archival and research library and the private furnishings of Wilford and Olive Arms. “Greystone Centennial Exhibit,” the period-furnished rooms of the Arms family home. $4-$2.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART CLEVELAND, 8501 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland; 216-421-8671. www. mocacleveland.org. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. “Superlight: Selections from the 2nd Biennial 01SJ Global Festival of Art on the Edge.” “Christian Wulffen: A Pulse Exhibition.” Both exhibits are through May 10. $4, $3, free.

BARNHISEL HOUSE, 1011 N. State St., Girard; 330-545-6162. 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The museum is open the second and fourth weekends of the month through November. Special tours may be arranged by calling the museum.

Youngstown; 330-743-1711. www. butlerart.com. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday; noon-4 p.m., Sunday. Closed Monday. “Charles Mingus: Works on Paper.” Feb. 1-March 1. There will be a “Meet the Artist Reception” Feb. 1 from 1-3 p.m. “Anna Maria Nicholson: Portraits in Laser Light.” Through April 5.

BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART/TRUMBULL, 9350

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, 4400 Forbes, Pittsburgh; 412-622-3131. www.carnegiemnh. org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. Closed Monday. “Time Machines: Watches from the H.J. Heinz Collection.” Through February; “Horse.” Feb. 28-May 24. $10, $7, $6, free.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE VALLEY, 139 E. Boardman St.,

GALLERIES ART OUTREACH GALLERY, Eastwood Mall, 5555 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles; 330-219-7833. Now showing: “Multiple Perspectives.” Through Feb. 22.

SMARTS CENTER, 258 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown; 330-941-2787. The SMARTS Center occasionally features and displays artwork by children in the Youngstown city schools.

SPACES, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland; 216-621-2314. www. SPACESgallery.org. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. “Flash Forward.” Through April 3.

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ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME, 1 Key Plaza, Cleveland; 216-781-7625. www.rockhall.com. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., daily; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday. “Sepia Magazine Photo Archive — 1948-1983.” Through April 12. $20, $14, $11, free.

State, Salem; 330-332-8213. www. butlerart.com. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday; closed Sunday through Tuesday. Free.

4400 Forbes, Pittsburgh; 412-6223131. www.cmoa.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. “Giovanni Battista Piranesi: Architecture and the Spaces of the Imagination.” Through Feb. 15. 18. $10, $7, $6.

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PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME, 2121 George Halas Drive, Canton; 330456-8207. www.profootballhof.com. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., daily. Exhibits, library, theater and museum shop. $13, $8, $6.

BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART/SALEM, 343 E.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART,

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NATIONAL PACKARD MUSEUM, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330394-1899. www.packardmuseum. org. Noon-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Historical/thematic exhibits and displays vintage Packards. “Motorcycles: Made in the USA.” The 9th annual motorcycle exhibit. Through May 31. $5, $3, free.

BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART, 524 Wick Ave.,

E. Market St., Howland; 330-609-9900. www.butlerart.com. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday. “American Painting Now.” Through Feb. 22. Free.

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‘Giovanni Battista Piranesi: Architecture and the Spaces of the Imagination.’ Through Feb. 15 at the Carnegie Museum of Art.

STRUTHERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM, 50 Terrace St., Struthers. 2-4 p.m., the first Sunday. Features history and artifacts related to Struthers.

Youngstown; 330-744-5914. www. valleykids.org. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; 1-4:30 p.m., Sunday; Closed Monday. Interactive children’s museum offers a wide range of creative activities and educational pursuits. $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children 3-13 years old.

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SUTLIFF MUSEUM, Warren Public

JOHN STARK EDWARDS HOUSE,

Library, 444 Mahoning, Warren; 330399-8807, ext. 121. 2-4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.

CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, 1 Wade Oval

MCDONOUGH MUSEUM OF ART,

Drive, Cleveland; 216-231-4600 or 1-800-317-9155. www.cmnh.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Wednesday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. “Making Faces: The Art and Science of Forensic Facial Reconstruction.” Feb. 28-June 7. $7-$4.

CORTLAND-BAZETTA HISTORICAL MUSEUM, Viets House, 224 N. High St., Cortland; 330638-3467. 1-4 p.m., Sunday (except

STEEL TOWN STUDIOS GALLERY, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown; 330743-8929. 10:30-2:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday; 2-7 p.m., Friday. This downtown gallery features works by area artist Bob Barko Jr. TRUMBULL ART GALLERY, 196198 E. Market St., Warren; 330-3954876. www.trumbullartgallery.com. Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.

SCIENCE/ EDUCATION JOHN H. GLENN RESEARCH CENTER, 21000 Brookpark, Cleveland; 216-433-2000. www.nasa. gov. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday,

303 Monroe St., Warren; 330-3944653. Tours every Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Museum is furnished in a period style and focuses on the early history of the Connecticut Western Reserve. YSU, Wick Avenue, Youngstown; 330941-1400. www.mcdonoughmuseum. ysu.edu. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesday. “Annual Scholastic Art Awards.” Through Feb. 6; “Recreation: Green Art Forms.” There will be a reception Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. Free.

WAR VET MUSEUM, 23 E. Main St., Canfield; 330-533-6311. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., daily and on weekends. War artifacts from the American Revolution through the Persian Gulf War. Free.

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YOUNGSTOWN HISTORICAL CENTER FOR INDUSTRY AND LABOR, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown;

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East Liverpool; 330-386-6001. www. ohiohistory.org/places/ceramics. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday

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sign up. 6 p.m. The Neighborhood SUCCESS Grants Program, The Butler Institute of American Art, The Beecher Center, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; for more information or to register, call Cheryl Crooks at The Raymond John Wean Foundation at 330-394-5600. 6-7 p.m. African American History Month Celebration, The Gallery, Kilcawley Center, YSU Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown; for more information call the Africana Studies Program at 330-941-3097. Featuring selected African American faculty who will display their publications in Maag Library and participate in a panel discussion on their current and future research projects. 6:30 p.m. Drum Circle, 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. 6:308:30 p.m. $5. Yellow Creek Winter Concert Series, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Featuring the Al-Ray Combo. Concerts are held in the Yellow Creek Lodge. 7 p.m. Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association Support Group Meeting, Howland United Methodist Church, 730 HowlandWilson Road; for more information call the Greater East Ohio Area Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Family Story Time: Jazz It Up in Honor of Black History Month, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick, Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Bring the whole family to celebrate with stories, games, and music. Make a musical instrument to play and take home. 7 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Barleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Open Stage County Maigh Eo, Acoustic Open Mic Night. 7 p.m. Rosetta Stone, Julius Veal. 5:30 p.m. Shevies Pub, Cross-N-Eyed.

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Ethics â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nine Major Practice Problems, Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic, Gateway Rehab Executive Offices, Robinson Plaza Three, Suite 430, Floor 9, Room 912, 6600 Steubenville Pike, State Route 60 and Park Manor Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa.; 800-472-1177 or visit gatewayrehab.org. Glenn Karr, attorney, will present this education training program. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Notary Public Services and Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, St. Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. Need anything notarized, bring it in. Show your family you care by completing a living will. Bring names, addresses, and phone numbers of 2-3 people that you will designate.The program is held again Feb. 26. 9 a.m.-noon (Feb. 11), 1-4 p.m. (Feb. 26). Free. Mahoning Valley Covering Kids Coalition Enrollment, St. Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. Coalition staff will be on hand to answer questions and detail the process for enrollment in the SCHIP Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Insurance Program. 1-4 p.m. Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association Support Group Meeting, Easter Seals Day Center, 721 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; for more information call the Greater East Ohio Area Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association at 330- 533-3300 or 800-272-3900. 1:30 p.m. Blood Drive, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-757-1852. Held by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. 2-7 p.m. RuneScape, McKinley Birthplace Home, 40 South Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704, ext. 214. A program open to all area teens ages 12-17 who like RuneScape, an online RPG. Classes will be held again Wednesday Feb. 25, and March 11 and 25. 3:30-5 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening, St. Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. 4-5 p.m. Free. Creation Station: A Make-and-Take Craft Program, Public Library, Brownlee Woods branch, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown; 330-782-2512. For children in grades K-6. Featuring a Valentine Day craft. 4-7 p.m. Indoor Golf Classes, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. The class is held again Feb. 18. Join the PGA staff for a

quick tune-up to prepare for the upcoming season. The classes are designed for all levels of golfers and size is limited. Call the Pro Shop at 330-740-7112 to register. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 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 Timeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best seller list. The group meets the second Wednesday of the month. 6:30-8 p.m. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Your Working Story? Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick, Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Come share your stories of working life at one of two worker stories session. The display and program is presented by Dr. Sherry Linkon. The second session will be held Feb. 28. 7 p.m. (Feb. 11), 1 p.m. (Feb. 28). 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 Boom Room, Open Mic. 8 p.m. Dash Inn, D.J. Dominic. Funny Farm, Comic and Karaoke. Metterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Open Stage. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/Austintown, Drunken Mic Night w/ Khaled. Rosetta Stone, Lights Out Jazz. 6 p.m. Royal Oaks, Open Mic.

THURSDAY 12 Special Cardiac Health Program, St. Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-6527542. Learn about the diet that will improve your overall health. Call to register. 9-10 a.m. Baby Brilliant: Bonding With Babies and Books, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330-792-6982. Developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhythms, finger plays and more for children 6-23 months old. The program runs again Feb. 26. 10 a.m. Basic Computers, McKinley Birthplace Home, 40 South Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704, ext. 212. All interested adults should call to register. 10 a.m. Fun Time for 4s and 5s, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick, Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Join in for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays, and more that will help children ages 4-5 become a successful reader. The program runs each Thursday. 10 a.m. Gotta Move Story Time, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330-792-6982. A story for children ages 2-5. The program is held again Feb. 26. 11 a.m. Book Discussion, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807. Discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great Expectations,â&#x20AC;? by Charles Dickens. 2 p.m. Health and Safety Expo, Chaney High School, 731 S. Hazelwood Ave., Youngstown; for more information call Sandy Huziak at 330-744-8822. Cosponsored by Akron Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Mahoning Valley Outreach Center. The event will include a Kids Zone, interactive health and safety activities, and more. 5-8 p.m. Monthly: Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30 Club Individual Committee Meeting, Peaberryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Going to the English Festival? Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330792-6982. Come talk to other students about books for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s YSU English Festival. Learn about joining the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s English Festival Wiki and post your comments online. For teens in grades 7-12. 6 p.m. A Portrait of Lincoln, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807. A program about Lincoln, presented by historian, Wendell Lauth. 6:30 p.m. Grant Center: Proposal Writing Basics, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick, Youngstown; 330-7448636. Designed for new proposal writers or for those requiring a refresher. 6:30 p.m. Bimonthly: Schizophrenics Anonymous, St. Elizabethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. 6:30-8 p.m.

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METRO MONTHLY | FEBRUARY 2009 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. A Dance to Remember, Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8521/330-545-8995 or call Stephen Barba at 330-502-5492 or Alzheimer’s Association at 330-533-3300. The dance is to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. 7-11:30 p.m. $10 (at the door), $5 (advance tickets). YSU Men’s Basketball, Beeghly Center, YSU Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown; for tickets call 330941-1YSU. The Penguins play Green Bay. 7:05 p.m. Play: The Servant of Two Masters, Ford Theatre, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown; 330-941-3105. The play will run Feb. 12-14 and 20-21 at 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 15 and 22 at 3 p.m. Polish Happy Hour, Cafe Cimmento’s, 124 Federal Plaza West, Downtown Youngstown; for more information call 330-743-1266. The theme is “Valentine’s Day” and will feature Polish love songs and ballads. 5:30 p.m. Valentine’s Day Dance, Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-841-2619 or visit www. packardmusichall.com. Featuring the W.D. Packard Concert band. Daniel Carioti is director. 8-10 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Barley’s, Mr. Belvedere. 8 p.m. Cedar’s, Swing Night. Downtown 36, D.J. Hooty. 9 p.m. Fireplace, Comedic Piano Man, Tod Cutshaw. 7 p.m. Funny Farm, Tom Foss, Keith Bender. Rosetta Stone, Steve Fazzini. 6 p.m. Salty Grog’s, D.J. Stan. $3. University Pizzeria, Open Mic. 9 p.m.

FRIDAY 13 Valentine’s to Seniors, McKinley Birthplace Home, 40 South Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704, ext. 214. Make a Valentine for an area senior citizen. Supplies will be provided. The event will be held again Saturday, Feb. 14. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Feb. 13), 9 a.m.-noon (Feb. 14). Preschool Nature Hour: Winter Fox Tales, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Preschoolers ages 3-5 with their parents will learn about the red fox through stories, a craft, and other activities. Call to register. 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. $3, (not registered), $2. 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. Health Age Assessment, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. How old are you really? Take the Oprah test and see how your chronological age differs from your health age. Complete a short questionnaire. 1-4 p.m. Free. Penn Ohio Boat Show, Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-6980. For additional information call 330-544-8951. The expo runs through Feb. 15. 5-9 p.m. (Feb. 13), 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Feb. 14), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Feb. 15). Youngstown YMCA 2009 Racquetball Shootout Doubles Tournament, YMCA, 17 N. Champion St., Downtown Youngstown; for more information call Rich Berry at 330-502-1150. 5:30 p.m. (Feb. 13), 8 a.m., 1 p.m. (Feb. 14). African American History Month Celebration — Play: Boys, Pull Your Pants Up, Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center, YSU Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown; for more information call the Africana Studies Program at 330-941-3097. A theatrical performance based on a new book by Jewelene Banks from Akron. It satirizes the current style among African American youth of wearing their pants below

Author Adriana Trigiani: Friday, Feb. 13 at Main Library in Youngstown. their waists. The impact of negative hip hop styles and videos is closely scrutinized. 5:45 p.m. The Literary Society Author Event: Adriana Trigiani, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick, Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Trigiani, author of “Big Stone Gap,” “Lucia, Lucia,” and more, will visit the library to celebrate the release of “Very Valentine.”The evening includes food, a cash bar, a raffle, music, and an autographed Trigiani book. For reservations, call Deborah Liptak at extension118. 6 p.m. Yoga Nidra and Meditation, The Yoga Room, 2440 Niles Cortland Road, Cortland; 330-637-7171 or visit www.yogaroom.tripod.com. 6-7:30 p.m. $15.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Barley’s, DaBoondox’s For The Love of Music Show. Cedar’s, Lords of the Highway, Rumble Daddy. Club Leon’s, Jammin’ Jeff. 10 p.m. Fifth Season.Ed Gorse. Acoustic guitar. 6 p.m. Funny Farm, Tom Foss, Keith Bender. Harry and Jean’s, Joe Augustine. Piano. 7 p.m. Mastropietro Winery, Jim Moran. Quaker Steak and Lube, Simply Ed. Quaker Steak/Austintown, Kowboy Karaoke. Rosetta Stone, Redline. 9 p.m. University Pizzeria, Dance Party.

SATURDAY 14 Will You Be My Valentine? Public Library, Canfield Branch, 43 W. Main St., Canfield; 330-533-5631; Sebring Branch, 195 W. Ohio Ave., Sebring; 330-938-6119. Make a Valentine card-holder to take home. For children of all ages. The program runs during library hours. Create a Valentine Treat, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330758-1414. Bring a friend or family to decorate and exchange a graham-cracker cookie treat with. For children of all ages. 9 a.m.-noon. Marriage Preparation: It’s About Loving, 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. 3331. A weekend program that offers engaged couples an opportunity to prepare for the celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony. 9 a.m. (Saturday)-2:30 p.m. (Sunday). $200 (overnight), $150 (commuter rate). 1-2-3 Look at Me: Babytime, McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main, Niles; 330-652-1704. Children ages 0-2 years will learn rhymes, rattling, and more. Registration is requested. Call extension 214 to register. The program runs again Feb. 28. 10 a.m. Preschool Nature Hour: Winter Fox Tales, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Preschoolers ages 3-5 with their parents will learn about the red fox through stories, a craft, and other activities. Call to register. 10 a.m. $3, (not registered), $2. Something Special, Public Library, Sebring Branch, 195 W. Ohio Ave., Sebring; 330-938-6119. A holiday themed craft and story for children ages 4-5. 10 a.m. Always and Forever Art Class, The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-

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743-3630. A make-it, take-it Valentine workshop for children ages 3-5. 10 a.m.-noon. $15. 1-2-3 Look at Me: Toddlertime, McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main, Niles; 330-652-1704. Children ages 2-3 will join in stories, songs, and fingerplays. Call extension 214 to register. The program runs again Feb. 28. 10:30 a.m. Teen ANTI-Valentine’s Day Party, McKinley Birthplace Home, 40 South Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704. All area teens ages 13-17 are invited. Noon-2 p.m. Free. Climbing My Family Tree Workshop, The Youngstown Historical Center, 151 West Wood St., Youngstown; 330-743-5943. This is a family heritage program that begins the process of climbing your family tree. All participants should try to bring family photos and other related items for inclusion in a complimentary family album/workbook. Adult/child teams will learn basic genealogy, discover research methods/sources and ways to find missing ancestors. 1-3 p.m. $15 (one adult/child team), $12 (one adult/child team for OHS members), $7(additional child per team), $5 (OHS members). Monthly Open Stress Relief Sessions, The Yoga Room, 2440 Niles Cortland Road, Cortland; 330-6377171 or visit www.yogaroom.tripod.com. 1-2 p.m. (Reflexology), 1-3 p.m. (Reiki). Donations accepted. We the People Program, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, Howland Branch, 9095 East Market St., Warren. An interactive presentation that will focus on Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation, and on African-Americans who have made history. 2:30 p.m. Teen Advisory Board, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807. Teens in grades 7-12 who have an interest in helping the library develop and promote programming and resources for teens are invited to attend. 3 p.m. Polka Mass, Ss. Peter and Paul Croatian Church, 421 Covington Street, Youngstown; for more information call 330-747-6762. The Eddia Vallus Band will perform and more. Following will be a St. Valentine’s Dance in the social hall. 4 p.m. Just Got to Dance, Elks Lodge, 3581 Youngstown Road (State Route 422), Warren; 330-759-2636 or e-mail y-dance@youngstowndance.org. $8, $5 (members). 7-8 p.m. (Night Club 2-step lesson), 8-11 p.m. (open dance). YSU Men’s Basketball, Beeghly Center, YSU Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown; for tickets call 330941-1YSU. The Penguins play Milwaukee. 7:05 p.m. YSO Pops: Symphonic Valentine, Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal Street, downtown Youngstown; 330-744-0264. Featuring vocalist, Monica Mancini. 8 p.m. Record Release Show, Cedar’s Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Downtown Youngstown. Featuring “The Red Wheelbarrow,” by Third Class. Guest bands include The Sewing Machine War and Weird Paul. 10 p.m. $5.

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MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedar’s, Third Class, The Sewing Machine War. Club Leon’s, Sonic Age. 10 p.m. Funny Farm, Tom Foss, Keith Bender. Ice House, The Rage. Harry and Jean’s, Joe Augustine. Piano. 7 p.m. Mastropietro Winery, Bongo Joe, Little Steve O. The Mocha House, Jay Wonders. Rosetta Stone, Savoy. 9 p.m.

SUNDAY 15 Restorative Yoga, The Yoga Room, 2440 Niles Cortland Road, Cortland; 330-637-7171 or visit www. yogaroom.tripod.com. 1-2:30 p.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. $15. Imagine With Us: Stories and Art at the Butler, The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-3630. An art educator will help children become master readers and create masterpieces through a story time and art activity. 1:30-3 p.m. Hike: Ohio’s State Mammal, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Learn about whitetail deer. Meet at Deerpath Drive off Hitchcock Road for a 2 mile hike. 2 p.m. Monthly: PFLAG, The Stonewall Community Center (The 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

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42 WWW.METROMONTHLY.NET and strives to create a society respectful of human diversity. 3-5 p.m. Free. Auditions: Lend Me a Tenor, New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437 or visit www.newcastleplayhouse.org. Auditions will be held again Feb. 16. The play will be in May. 6-7:30 p.m. (Feb. 15), 7-8:30 p.m. (Monday). Monthly: Irish Music, O’Donald’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 Cedar’s, D.J. Martini. Up a Creek Tavern, Open Mic.

MONDAY 16 Star-Studded Tribute to Black History Month, Public Library, East Branch, 6 N. Jackson St., Youngstown; 330744-2790; West branch, 2815 Mahoning, Youngstown; 330-799-7171. Test your star power and match the famous black American entertainer’s name to his or her photo for a chance to win a prize. For grades 4-6. The contest runs during library hours through Feb. 28. Blood Sugar Screening, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. Test your glucose level. Best results with an 8-hour fast. 8:30-11 a.m. Free. Foot Screening for Diabetics and Those at Risk, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. Longstanding high blood sugar can damage blood vessels, decreasing blood flow to the foot. Poor circulation can weaken the skin, contributing to the formation of ulcers and impaired wound healing. 9-11 a.m. Free. Diabetes Education: Food Science 101, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. A diabetes education dietitian will be on hand to provide information about bettering your diabetes through a good diet. Call to register. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Baby Brilliant: Bonding With Babies and Books, Public Library, Canfield Branch, 43 W. Main St., Canfield; 330-533-5631. Developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhythms, finger plays and more for children 6-23 months old. 10 a.m. Friends of the Library Meetings, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330-792-6982. To join or for more information call 330-744-8636, ext. 118. Featuring “Steeltown U.S.A.: A work and Memory in Youngstown,” by Sherry Lee Linkon and John Russo. 10 a.m. MammoVan Visit, Y WCA, 25 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown; for more information call Patricia Phillips at the YWCA at 330-746-6361. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 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.-12:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Meeting, Antonine Sister’s Adult Day Center, 2691 North Lipkey Road, North Jackson; for more information call the Greater East Ohio Area Alzheimer’s Association at 330- 533-3300 or 800-272-3900. 2 p.m. Diabetes Evening Class, Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Conference Room B, 1350 E. Market St., Warren; for more information call 330-841-9689. A physician referral is required. Call to register. Class is held again Feb. 18. 6-8:30 p.m. Habitat for Humanity Monthly Meeting, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave.,Youngstown; for more information call 330-743-7244 or visit www.hfhofmc. org. Meetings held the third Monday. 6:30 p.m. Pajamarama, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330-792-6982. Stories and games for children of all ages. Wear your pajamas. 6:30 p.m. Monthly: Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Meeting, St. Charles Church, 7325 Westview, Boardman; for more information call Janet at 330-758-6366. The group meets the third Monday of the month. 7 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Blue Magoo’s, Rick Cameron. Irish Bob’s, Simply Ed.

METRO MONTHLY | FEBRUARY 2009 Salty Grog’s, D.J. Stan. $3. University Pizzeria, Open Mic. 9 p.m.

TUESDAY 17 Reflection Series: Bridges to Contemplative Living, 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. 3241. A monthly gathering using one of the booklets from a series. Sessions will provide time for group discussion, personal reflection and prayer. 9:30-11:30 a.m. $5 (per session), $6.70 (additional cost for lunch). 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. MammoVan Visit, ACOP Center, 2051 Niles Road, Warren; for more information call Patricia Phillips at the YWCA at 330-746-6361. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening, Public Library, West branch, 2815 Mahoning, Youngstown; 330-799-7171. Held by the “Original” Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning County. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monthly: Hospice of the Valley Craft and Chat, Hospice House Conference Room, 9803 Sharrott Road (behind Assumption Village), North Lima; for more information call Hospice of the Valley at 330-7881992 or 1-800-640-5180. The group is open for those interested in socializing, talking informally to other grievers, and to complete projects for a loved one or oneself. It meets the third Tuesday of the month. Supplies are provided. 1-4 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening, Public Library, Struthers Branch, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers; 330-755-3322. Held by the Red Cross. 1-4 p.m. Botanical Pottery and Nature Jewelry, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks,Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Shape Metals Clay into a pendant that will be kiln-fired. You can also fabricate a textured earthenware wall vase for displaying flowers. Call to register. 5:30-8 p.m. $39 (not registered), $30. 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 Barley’s, Open Stage County Maigh Eo, Acoustic Open Mic Night. 7 p.m. Rosetta Stone, Julius Veal. 5:30 p.m. Shevies Pub, Cross-N-Eyed.

WEDNESDAY 18 Health and Wellness Walks, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Meet at Main Golf Course overflow parking lot for a 1-3 mile hike. 9 a.m. Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Meeting, Trumbull Memorial Hospital, 1350 E. Market St., Warren; for more information call the Greater East Ohio Area Alzheimer’s Association at 330- 533-3300 or 800-272-3900. 10 a.m. Talk with the Doc Program: Keeping the Heart Healthy, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. Resolve to keep your heart healthy with this informative presentation. 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 Red Cross. 1-3 p.m. The Neighborhood SUCCESS Grants Program, The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; for more information or to register, call Cheryl Crooks at The Raymond John Wean Foundation at 330-394-5600. 4-5 p.m. Cancer Patient Support Group, Trumbull Memorial Hospital’s Radiation/Oncology Lobby, 1353 E. Market St., Warren; for more information call 330-841-9399. 6-7:30 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).

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Dr. Cornel West: Thursday, Feb. 26 at YSU. MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Boom Room, Open Mic. 8 p.m. Dash Inn, D.J. Dominic. Funny Farm, Comic and Karaoke. Metter’s, Open Stage. O’Donald’s/Austintown, Drunken Mic w/ Khaled. Rosetta Stone, Lights Out Jazz. 6 p.m. Royal Oaks, Open Mic.

THURSDAY 19 H i g h S c h o o l D ra m a D ay, B l i s s H a l l , YS U Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown. Application Deadline, International Institute Foundation, eligible applicants may call Kathleen Brown at Butler Wick Trust Co. at 330-599-4747 or e-mail brownk@butlerwick.com to request an application. Winter Gardening Seminar, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Sponsored by the Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown, OSU Extension-Mahoning County, and Mill Creek MetroParks. Featuring an interactive seminar that will cover various topics of interest to the home gardener. 8:159:15 a.m. (registration), 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (seminar). Austintown Stitch and Share, Humanity House, 755 Ohltown Road, Austintown; for more information call Theresa at 330-793-1619. The group meets the third Thursday of the month. 10 a.m. Tales to Tails, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-757-1852. Sign up to read to a registered therapy dog, which helps develop reading skills, promotes confidence and encourages a love of reading. Readers of all levels and abilities in grades K-6 are welcome. Bring a book of your choice. Call extension 105 to register. 6-7:30 p.m. Wine Taste, Scacchetti’s, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; for reservations call 330-629-8100. Hot and cold hor d’oeurves will be served to compliment wine offerings. 6-9 p.m. $49 (per person). 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 Birthplace Home, 40 South Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704, ext. 205. This is a discussion group for ages 18 and older. 6:30-7:30 p.m. YSU Women’s Basketball, Beeghly Center, YSU Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown; for tickets call 330-941-1YSU. The Penguins play Detroit. 7:05 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Barley’s, Mr. Belvedere. 8 p.m. Cedar’s, Swing Night. Downtown 36, D.J. Hooty. 9 p.m. Fireplace, Comedic Piano Man, Tod Cutshaw. 7 p.m. Harry and Jean’s, John Reese. Jazz. 7 p.m. Rosetta Stone, Steve Fazzini. 6 p.m.

Retrouvaille of Youngstown Retreat, Aurora Inn, 35 Shawnee Tri, Aurora; 330-562-9171. For hurting married couples. This is not a counseling session. After the retreat, there will be six follow-up sessions. The retreat is held through Feb. 22. Call Guy Vogrin at 330-501-9377 or Tricia Vogrin at 330-502-6081 for additional information or e-mail retro3035@aol. com. Recession-Proof Your Annual Campaign, Holiday Inn, 7410 South Ave., Boardman; for more information call Linda Kostka at 330-702-3000 or e-mail Linda@ MillCreekMetroParks.org. This session focuses on high-payoff, cost-effective and creative strategies for fundraising. 8:30 a.m. (registration and continental breakfast), 9-10:30 a.m. (audio conference), 10:30-11 a.m. (discussion and sharing of ideas). $15, free (AFP members). Strong People Program: Registration for Strong Bones, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. A 12 week program of personalized strength training and nutritional education to improve muscle strength and to help prevent the effects of Osteoporosis. 9 a.m.-noon. Bone Density Screening for Osteoporosis, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. Get screened by a radiology technician who will do an ultrasound on ankles. 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Free. Home Repair Tips Workshop, Home Depot, 7001 Southern Blvd., Boardman; for more information call 330-788-1992 or 1800-640-5180. The program is sponsored by Hospice of the Valley. 10-11 a.m. Eastwood Home and Garden Show, Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-6980. For additional information call 330-7993111. The expo runs through Feb. 22. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mahoning River Consortium Meeting, Mahoning County Commissioners Hearing Room, 120 Market St., Downtown Youngstown; for more information visit www.mahoningriver.com. Jonathan Imler will discuss “A Vision for Redeveloping Youngstown’s River Corridor.”The board meeting will immediately follow the membership meeting. 1 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. Ostatki: A Polish Carnival Celebration, The Youngstown Club, 201 E. Commerce St., Youngstown; for more information visit www.theyoungstownclub. com. Hosted by Polish Youngstown. 6 p.m. $60 (advance tickets per couple), $35 (per person), $40 (all door sales), $55 (Y-Town Club Members price per couple), $30 (member price per person). Championship Wrestling’s “Battle Lines,” The Wedge Night Club, 1743 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; for tickets visit the Wedge or Havanna House on Youngstown-Warren Road (in the same plaza as Best Buy). Featuring Shiima Xion, Straight Jacket Mafia, and more. 6:30 p.m. (doors open), 7:30 p.m. (bell time). $12. Reiki Level I Training Weekend, The Yoga Room, 2440 Niles Cortland Road, Cortland; 330-637-7171 or visit www.yogaroom.tripod.com. 7 p.m. (Feb. 20), 1 p.m. (Feb. 21). $150 (for complete weekend class). African American History Month Celebration: Lecture, The Ohio Room, Kilcawley Center, YSU Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown; for more information call the Africana Studies Program at 330941-3097. Featuring Anthony Browder’s presentation of “African Architects of Egyptian Civilization.” 7 p.m. Hockey: Mahoning Valley Phantoms, Chevrolet Centre, 229 East Front St., Youngstown; for tickets visit www.chevroletcentre.com. The Phantoms play Motor City Machine. 7:15 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Trinity Organ Series, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 North Prospect, Akron; 330-376-5154 or visit trinity.lutheran-church.org. Features “The Planets,” transcribed for organ. Played by Peter Sykes. 8 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Club Leon’s, Jammin’ Jeff. 10 p.m. Fifth Season.Ed Gorse, Acoustic guitar. 6 p.m. Harry and Jean’s, Joe Augustine. Piano. 7 p.m. JW’s Other Club, Total Package. Mastropietro Winery, Davis and McKay. Quaker Steak and Lube, Simply Ed.

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METRO MONTHLY | FEBRUARY 2009 Quaker Steak and Lube – Austintown, Kowboy Karaoke. Rosetta Stone, John Reese and Backbeat. 8:30 p.m. University Pizzeria, Dance Party.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Barley’s, Open Stage County Maigh Eo, Acoustic Open Mic Night. 7 p.m. Rosetta Stone, Julius Veal. 5:30 p.m. Shevies Pub, Cross-N-Eyed.

SATURDAY 21 Lunch Bunch Book Discussion Group, WarrenTrumbull County Public Library, Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807. Bring a bag lunch and be ready to discuss “Lincoln: A Photobiography,” by Russell Freedman. For children ages 8-12. Call extension 401 to sign up.11:30 a.m. Struthers Rotary Spaghetti Dinner, St. Nicholas Fr. Petric Hall, Struthers; for directions or more information call Mike Krake at 330-565-5236. Carryouts are available. 2-6 p.m. $5, $3 (children under 12). Wrestling with God, part II, Sponsored by Ss. Peter and Paul Croatian Catholic Church, and held at 545 N. Belle Vista, Youngstown; for more information call 330-398-9140. 7 p.m. Monthly: Art Bell Discussion Group of Austintown, Denny’s Restaurant, 4927 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-781-0030. The Art Bell Discussion Group of Austintown meets the third Saturday of every month. Topics for discussion include UFOs, the paranormal, metaphysical activity and more. Meetings include speakers and topics featured on past shows. 7 p.m. Bluegrass at the Firehouse, Station 40, 2229 Gardenland Ave., S.E., McKinley Heights, Niles; for more information e-mail Djjudd40@aol.com. Featuring Vertical Limit and Get Out and Push. This is a fundraising event for the Trumbull County National Night Out. 7-11 p.m. Hockey: Mahoning Valley Phantoms, Chevrolet Centre, 229 East Front St., Youngstown; for tickets visit www.chevroletcentre.com. The Phantoms play Motor City Machine. 7:15 p.m. Call for ticket prices.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedar’s, The Jellybricks, Pete Drivere and the Pretty Demons, The Robby Jay Band. Club Leon’s, Huckin’ Fillbillies. 10 p.m. Downtown Coffee Cafe, John Koebel, Joe Faleti. 8 p.m. Funny Farm, Total Package. Harry and Jean’s, Joe Augustine. Piano. 7 p.m. Ice House, Smack Daddies. Mastropietro Winery, John Tumbri. The Mocha House, Davis and McKay. Rosetta Stone, Guys Without Ties. 9 p.m.

SUNDAY 22 Hike: Hot or Not, Mill Creek Metro Parks,Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Take a 3 mile mid-winter hike, then return inside to warm up with a presentation about Florida wildflowers. Meet at Birch Hill Cabin. 2 p.m. Winter Nature Walk: Winter in the Woods, 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.3241. 2-4 p.m. $5. Wintertime Tea: For Love of a Book, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks,Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Featuring food, tea, and music. The fee includes a donation to Antonucci Horticulture Library. 2-4 p.m. $25, $20 (FFRG members). Introduction to the Enneagram, 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. A weekend retreat for those interested in The Enneagram, a personality theory combining modern psychology with ancient philosophies. Call to register. 6:30 p.m. (Sunday)- 4:30 p.m. (Monday). Early registration — $150 (overnight), $110 (commuter). Late Registration — $160, $120.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedar’s, D.J. Martini. Up a Creek Tavern, Open Mic.

MONDAY 23 Adult Classes, Adult Education,Mahoning County CTC, 7300 N. Palmyra Road, Canfield; 330-729-4100. A course for students wanting to enter a fall postsecondary course. Courses will include: Review in reading, math, career choices, study skills, test taking skills, and time management. Classes are held each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through March 26.8:30-11:30 a.m.Free. Ask the Pharmacist, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. For those seeking answers about their medications. Call

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Habitat for Humanity will host its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 16 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Youngstown. for an appointment. 10 a.m.-noon. AdultVision Screening, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. Call to schedule an appointment for a visual acuity and field screening. 1-4 p.m. Free. Business and Investment Center: Business Databases @ PLYMC/24-7, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick, Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Learn about various databases like DemographicsNow, ReferenceUSA and more, which are used for business or careers. Registration is required by dialing “2” at the prompt. 6:30-8:30 p.m. African American History Month Celebration: Lecture, Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center, YSU Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown; for more information call the Africana Studies Program at 330-941-3097. Featuring a lecture on “Africanist Value-Centered Education in the Global Village,” by Dr. Yvonne Brown. 7 p.m. Celebrity Pajama Jam: Sleepy-Time Fun for the Family, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-757-1852. Mr. Masucci, principal at North Elementary will read bedtime stories to children of all ages. 7-7:30 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Blue Magoo’s, Rick Cameron. Irish Bob’s, Simply Ed.

TUESDAY 24 AHA - ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support Recertification, National Safety Council, Ohio One Building, Downtown Youngstown; for fees or to register call 330-747-8657. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Hockey: Mahoning Valley Phantoms, Chevrolet Centre, 229 East Front St., Youngstown; for tickets visit www.chevroletcentre.com. The Phantoms play the USA National Team. 10 a.m. Call for ticket prices. Blood Pressure Screening, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main, Poland; 330-757-1852. Held by the Red Cross. 1-4 p.m. 30 Hour EMT Basic Refresher, National Safety Council, Ohio One Building, downtown Youngstown; for fees or to register call 330-747-8657. Classes are held each Tuesday and Thursday till March 19. 5-9 p.m. Catalog Class, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807. Learn how to find items using the library’s catalog. Call extension 400 to sign up. 6 p.m. Community Diversity Program Series:The Langston Hughes Poet Society, Public Library, East Branch, 6 N. Jackson St., Youngstown; 330-744-2790. Featuring “Black Tie Poetry: Reading and Remembering Langston Hughes.” For more information call 330744-8636 ext. 118. 6:30 p.m. Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley, MetroParks Farm, State Route 46, Canfield; 330-702-3000. Featuring “What the Heck is an Owl Pellet?” Learn about the habits and food preferences of owls. 6:30 p.m. (social time), 7 p.m. (program begins). 7 p.m.

Kids’ Club: Seeing Red — Loving and Hating, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick, Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Explore the topics and love and hate through stories, crafts and games. For children in grades K-3. 4-5 p.m. Mended Hearts, Chapter 7, St. Elizabeth Health Center, Boardman Campus, 8401 Market St., Boardman; for more information call Bill Zavarello at 330-729-3782. Guest speaker is Felix A. Pesa, M.D. 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (program). Family Movie Night, Trumbull County Library, Liberty Branch, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Youngstown; 330-759-2589. Watch a movie about a cartoon princess who becomes human. Rated PG. 6 p.m. 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 welcome. 7-9 p.m. $3.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Boom Room, Open Mic. 8 p.m. Dash Inn, D.J. Dominic. Funny Farm, Comic and Karaoke. Metter’s, Open Stage. O’Donald’s/Austintown, Drunken Mic w/ Khaled. Rosetta Stone, Lights Out Jazz. 6 p.m. Royal Oaks, Open Mic.

THURSDAY 26 Blood Pressure Screening, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick, Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Held by the Visiting Nurse Association. 10 a.m.-noon. Intermediate Internet, McKinley Birthplace Home, 40 South Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704, ext. 212. Call to register. 10 a.m.-noon. Grafting Workshop, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Learn about this gardening technique for gardeners who wish to grow hardy and unusual cultivars. Call to register. 1-3 p.m. $14 (not registered), $10. Peripheral Vascular Disease Screening, St. Joe’s, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. For those who have pain in their legs when they walk or when they rest. A nurse will do an ankle brachial index to see what your blood pressure is in your ankles and upper arm. Call for an appointment. 1-4 p.m. Free. Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Meeting, Alzheimer’s Association, Building B, Suite 301,

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3695 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; for more information call the Greater East Ohio Area Alzheimer’s Association at 330-533-3300. 1:30 p.m. African American History Month Celebration: Keynote Lecture, Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center, YSU Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown; for more information call the Africana Studies Program at 330-941-3097. Featuring Dr. Cornel West, who addresses a wide variety of topics across disciplines to various audiences. 7:30 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Barley’s, Mr. Belvedere. 8 p.m. Cedar’s, Swing Night. Downtown 36, D.J. Hooty. 9 p.m. Fireplace, Comedic Piano Man, Tod Cutshaw. 7 p.m. Rosetta Stone, Steve Fazzini. 6 p.m. Salty Grog’s, D.J. Stan. $3. University Pizzeria, Open Mic. 9 p.m.

FRIDAY 27 Breakfast Botany: Tea Family, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-330740-7116. Today’s morning walk in the gardens will feature a lesson about members of the tea family, such as, camellia and stewartia. The activity also includes a light breakfast. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. 8:30-10 a.m. $8 (not registered), $6 (registered). Tri State Motorcycle and Hot Rod Show, Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-6980. For additional information call 330-7831000. The expo runs through March 1. 4-9 p.m. (Feb. 27), 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Feb. 28), Noon-6 p.m. (March 1). Seussical the Musical, New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437 or visit www.newcastleplayhouse.org.The show runs through March 15. Times are 7:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Sunday).

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedar’s, Asleep. Club Leon’s, Jammin’ Jeff. 10 p.m. Mastropietro Winery, Al Ray Combo. The Mocha House, Jim Moran. Quaker Steak and Lube, Simply Ed. Quaker Steak/Austintown, Kowboy Karaoke. Rosetta Stone, Manhattan. 9 p.m. University Pizzeria, Dance Party.

SATURDAY 28 Tiger Tales: Favorite Stories and Fun, Public Library, Springfield Branch, 10719 Main St., Springfield; 330542-2715. Stories and more for children of all ages. 11 a.m. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7107.Barbara Kingsolver, author, will open your eyes in a hundred new ways to an old truth: You are what you eat. 1 p.m. Kids are Library Lovers Too, McKinley Birthplace Home, 40 South Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704, ext. 214. Celebrate the end of the month with a surprise for children in preschool through fifth grade. This program will demonstrate the many ways kids can love the library. Registration is requested. 1 p.m. Pysanky Workshop, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Learn about the ancient tradition of decorating eggs as it is practiced throughout Central and Eastern Europe.The workshop is for ages 12 and up. Call to register by Feb. 23. 1-4:30 p.m. $15 (not registered), $12.50. Teen Central Anime Club, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807. An opportunity for teens to view and discuss this format. 3 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Club Leon’s, Dead Referees. 10 p.m. Downtown Coffee Cafe, Little Left of Center. 8 p.m. Fifth Season, Ed Gorse. Acoustic guitar. 6 p.m. Funny Farm, The Rage. Ice House, Hern Bros. Mastropietro Winery, Doug and Dave. Powerhouse Bar and Grill, Mardi Gras Party with The Back Alley Band. 9 p.m. Rosetta Stone, Rudy and the Professionals. 9 p.m.

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WKBN (570) Youngstown. Talk.

WKTX (830). Cortland. Ethnic. WAMO (860). Pittsburgh. Urban. KDKA (1020). Pittsburgh. Talk. WBUT (1050). Butler. News/talk. WKST (1200). New Castle. Variety. 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. WHK (1420). Cleveland. Religious. WPSE (1450) Erie. News/talk. WASN (1550) Youngstown. Talk/info. WRTK (1540). Youngstown. Oldies. WANR (1570). Warren. News/talk. WAKR (1590). Akron. News/talk.

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FRIDAY EVENING American Routes, WKSU (89.7 FM). 7-9 p.m., Friday. Music, documentary 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. Rhythm Sweet and Hot, WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 p.m.-midnight, Friday. Musical culture from the 1920s to the 1940s. Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli, WYSU (88.5 FM). Midnight, Friday. Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, WKBN (57 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 (57 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, contemplative 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. Friendly Trapper, WKBN (57 AM). 8-9 a.m., Saturday. Tips on animal control. Car Care, WKBN (57 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 funny, irreverent and informative program on car care. Syndicated. Irish Music, WKTL (90.7 FM). 10-11 a.m., Saturday. Music and culture. Home Care, WKBN (57 AM). 11 a.m.noon, Saturday. Advice and tips. What’Ya Know with Michael Feldman, WKSU (89.7 FM). 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday. Syndicated game show. German Hour, WKTL (90.7 FM). 11 a.m.noon, Saturday. 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 (57 AM). Noon-1 p.m., Saturday. Gardening program. Hungarian Music, WKTL (90.7 FM). Noon1:30 p.m., Saturday. Weekend America, WYSU (88.5 FM). Noon-2 p.m., Saturday. News and analysis, interviews and features. Barbara

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SUNDAY SonRise, WHOT (101.1 FM). 5-7 a.m., Sunday. Contemporary Christian music. Legends of Success, WKBN (57 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. Weekly public-affairs program. Syndicated. Speaking of Faith, WKSU (89.7 FM). 7-8

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Voices of the Croatian Fraternal Union (Croatian Hour), WNIO (1390 AM) 11 a.m.-noon. Music and culture. Tim Komara hosts. Baroque Era with David Roden, WKSU (89.7 FM). Noon-2 p.m., Sunday. Secular music written between 1600 and 1750. A Prairie Home Companion, WYSU (88.5 FM). Noon-2 p.m., Saturday. Garrison Keillor hosts this long-running, Minnesotabased program that features musical guests and Keillor’s conversational style. Car Talk, WYSU (88.5 FM). 2-3 p.m., Sunday. Tom and Ray Magliozzi host this funny, irreverent and informative program on car care. Syndicated. Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!, WYSU (88.5 FM). 3-4 p.m., Sunday. Peter Sagal hosts this weekly syndicated quiz show. Says You! , WYSU (88.5 FM). 4-5 p.m., Sunday. A lighthearted and intellectual quiz show. In Performance, WKSU (89.7 FM). 4:30-6 p.m., Sunday. Symphonies, orchestras, string quartets and other musical ensembles from this region. All Things Considered, WYSU (88.5 FM). 5-6 p.m., Sunday. News from National Public Radio.

SUNDAY EVENING Sunday Night Cruise, WBBG (106.1 FM). 6-11 p.m., Sunday. Doo-wop and rock music from the 50s through the early 60s. Thomas John hosts.

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