Metro Monthly Calendar – Dec. 1-7, 2021

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Wednesday 1

Dial-a-Story. Public Library, Virtual Library. Call 234-287-2020 to hear stories read aloud. Choose from picture books, a chapter book, teen and adult short stories, poems and more. All ages. All day.

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Pick up your free Take & Make Craft Kit. While supplies last. All day.

Take & Make Craft Kits for Adults. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Stop by anytime this month to pick up your free Christmas-themed Take & Make Craft and activity kit. Includes a fact sheet, recipe, activity sheet and craft. While supplies last. All day.

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids. Campbell Library, 436 Struthers Coitsville Road, Lowellville 44436. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Pick up your free Take & Make Craft Kit. All day.

Elf on the Bookshelf. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-7448636 or libraryvisit.org. A rascally elf has made their way to the library from the North Pole. Stop by during December to see their silly antics. All day.

Kwanzaa-Take & Celebrate Activity Kits. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Pick up an activity kit filled with fun activities for kids to celebrate and help learn about Kwanzaa. During library hours. While supplies last. All day.

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Pick up your free Take & Make Craft Kit. While supplies last. All day.

Elf on the Library Shelf. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Dewey the Elf is back at the Poland Library from Dec. 1-23. Can you find him? Tell the librarian where he’s hiding and get a Christmas sticker. For toddlers and kids through grade 4. All day.

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Pick up your Take & Make Craft Kit.

Kindergarten Readiness Stations To Go. All Public Library branches. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Stop by any branch for a Kindergarten Readiness Station To Go Kit. Includes activities and information to help your preschooler prepare for kindergarten. All day.

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Pick up your free Take & Make Craft Kit. While supplies last. All day.

Preschool Storytime @ Howland Library. Howland Branch Library, 9095 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-2011. Features stories, songs and movement reinforce the development of early literacy skills. For ages 3-5. Registration is required. 10 a.m.

A Love Affair with Nature. Weller Gallery, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-7407116. Artist Tom Harwood has selected works featuring the relationships between light and color in landscape paintings. Tuesday-Sunday through Jan. 9. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Toddler Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Features stories, songs, rhymes and fun. Ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregiver. 10 a.m.

Music and Movement @ Warren. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. Call 330-3998807 ext. 206. This weekly program features stories, music and hands-on activities. For toddlers ages 19 to 35 months old with a parent or caregiver. 11 a.m.

Memories of Christmas Past: Back To Greystone. Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. 330-743-2589. The Arms Family Museum will be decorated with vintage holiday ornaments through Dec. 31. Find additional details and updates at mahoninghistory.org/mcp.2021. Masks required. Holiday admissions apply. Special dates and times: “Twilight Thursdays,” 4-7 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 27 (noon-4 p.m.) and Friday, Dec. 31 (noon-7 p.m.) Tuesdays-Sundays. Noon-4 p.m.

T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens. Radius Room, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-7407116. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercises and selected movements from a classic Chen T’ai Chi form. Register/pay by two days prior, online or call 330-740-7116. Walk-ins welcome. Wednesdays, Dec. 1-29. Noon-1 p.m. $10/class.

Virtual ASL Story Time. Virtual Library. Join librarians for a fun story time with American Sign Language. Find on Facebook at Library Mahoning County. 2 p.m.

Decorate the Library. Liberty Branch Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty 44505. 330759-2589. Help the Liberty Library decorate for the holidays. For teens in grades 7-12. 2:30 p.m.

The Wednesday Club @ Brookfield Library. Brookfield Branch Library, 7032 Grove St., Brookfield 44403. 330-448-8134. Drop in for stories and hands-on activities and crafts, For children in grades K-6. Registration is required. 3:30-6 p.m.

Craft Corner. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Enjoy an evening at the library learning a new craft each month. Supplies provided. 5-6:30 p.m.

Lit Youngstown: Poetry Reading. Soap Gallery, 117 S. Champion St., Youngstown 44503. Features a poetry reading with Andrew Rihn and R.C. Wilson. Gayle Catinella co-hosts. 7 p.m.

Todd Cutshaw and Friends. Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren 44484. 330-395-9463. 7-10 p.m.

Thursday 2

Yoga in the Gardens. Radius Room, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Join Marina Perdos for a blend of yoga styles. All levels. Bring a mat and a small blanket. Register/ pay by two days prior, online or call. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dec. 2-23. 9:30-11 a.m. $15/class.

Baby Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Songs, stories and bounces. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m.

Baby Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Songs, stories and bounces. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 11 a.m.

Teen Central Gaming @ Warren. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. Call 330-3998807. For teens in grades 7-12. 3 p.m.

Santa’s Special Night at the Joy of Christmas Light Show 2021. Harvey S. Firestone Park, 298 E. Park Ave. (entrance beside Regal Jewelers), Columbiana 44408. 330-482-2282, email info@ TourColumbianaOhio.org. Light show occurs 6-9 p.m. on select nights through Dec. 26. Visit www. TourColumbianaOhio.org for a calendar of events.

Brian Angelo. Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren 44484. 330-395-9463. 7-9 p.m.

Friday 3

Family Story Time. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. For preschoolers, toddlers and caregivers. 10 a.m.

Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. For appointments call 1-800-733-2767 or visit www. RedCrossBlood.org. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Preschool Storytime @ Warren Library. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. Call 330-399-8807 ext. 206. For ages 3 to 5. Registration is required each week. 11 a.m.

Rust Belt Print Shop Pop-Up Shop. The Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. Through Dec. 19. 3-7 p.m., Fridays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays and noon-4 p.m., Sundays.

Christmas Carols and Holiday Classics Live. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-7448636 or libraryvisit.org. Local guitarist Tyler Guerrieri plays favorite holiday carols. 3:30-5 p.m.

2021 Youngstown Light Up Night & Holiday Market. Central Square, N. Phelps, W. Commerce Street and W. Federal streets. The City of Youngstown, Youngstown CityScape and Premier Bank will present this year’s “Light Up Night,” “Flea on Phelps,” and “Tree Lighting Ceremony.” The event begins at 4 p.m. with the Flea on Phelps, which includes an outdoor night market on N. Phelps. The event also includes entertainment and music on the Commerce Stage nearby. The annual Tree Lighting begins at 6:15 p.m. 4-8 p.m.

Opening Receptions: McDonough Museum of Art. YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. The McDonough will host opening receptions for five fall exhibits: “Fall 2021 Graduating BFA Exhibition,” “MFA Collaborative project 3,” “Talking with Mascots,” “Animation Hotline Shorts” and “Sabbatical Research Exhibition.” On display Dec. 3-18. 5-7 p.m. The Magical Polar Experience. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Presented by Moxie Events. 7 p.m. $22.50. Elf, The Musical.

Youngstown Playhouse. “Elf: the Musical” is based on the 2003 movie starring Will Ferrell. Elf follows the story of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Nathan Beagle is director and Rosie Bresson is music director. Emelia Sherin is choreographer. The cast includes James Major Burns, Emelia Sherin, Terry Shears, Mikey Zoccali, James Matig, Ashley Milligan Smith, David Waldman, Denise Sculli, Eric Chevlen, Wayne Bonner III, Raquel Allison, Joanna Andrei, Lilly Andrei, Trudi Herrholtz, Eric McCrea, Patricia Shears, Brandi Valley, Georgie Zordich and Mekhi Dawson. Musicians include Anthony Ruggiero, John A. Smiley, Dave Wolbert, Jesse DeLorenzo, Brandon Ritchie, Robert Bo Violette, Jake Jeges and Summer Canter. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3-4; 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5; 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10-11 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12. $16,$13.

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

‘The Midtown Men Holiday Hits’ - This special performance features stars from the original Broadway cast of ‘Jersey Boys.’ Saturday, Dec. 4 at Westminster College.

(Westminster College Celebrity Series)

Saturday 4

Youngstown Flea - Holiday Flea. 365 E. Boardman St., Youngstown 44503. youngstownflea. com. Features a special holiday edition of the Youngstown Flea. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

American Holiday Craft Show. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. 234-228-8345 and 330-743-1107, ext. 1313. Email artsandcraftshow@butlerart.com. The Butler’s annual holiday show and sale will feature over 90 artists and artisans inside the museum. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5.

Rust Belt Print Shop Pop-Up Shop. The Boxcar Lounge (near the B&O complex), 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. Through Dec. 19. 3-7 p.m., Fridays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays and noon-4 p.m., Sundays.

Microsoft Excel Class 3. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Features Advanced Microsoft Excel. Covers inserting charts and graphs, sorting and continuing work with formulas. Call or register online. 10-11:30 a.m.

Mixed Greens Live Holiday Wreath. Kidston Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Create a mixed greens live holiday wreath. Register/pay by Dec. 2 online or call 330-740-7116. 10 a.m.-noon. $28, resident; $32 nonresident.

Winter Celebration. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Fellows Riverside Gardens will be display 60 holiday trees, decorated by area nonprofits. On display TuesdaySunday from Dec. 4 through Jan. 7. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Holiday Painting Party. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Create a holiday painting. Supplies provided. Registration required. For grades K-6. 10 a.m.

Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. For appointments call 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

December Craft-A-Palooza. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-3998807. Children can stop in and make a holiday gift. For ages 5-12. Dec. 4, 11 and 18. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Design-A-Dreidel. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Celebrate Hanukkah by designing your own dreidel. 11 a.m.

Holiday Painting Party. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Create a holiday painting. Supplies provided. Registration required. For grades K-6. 11 a.m.

Traveling Naturalist at the Gardens. Outdoor Concourse, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Visit with a park educator at Fellows Riverside Gardens to learn about how winter affects the plants and animals in the Park. Call 330-740-7116 for details. Noon -2 p.m.

Painting Class @ Liberty Library. Liberty Branch Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty 44505. 330-759-2589. Tim Milliner, a local artist and owner of the Party Art Café and Studio in Niles, will lead this class as participants paint a winter scene. For adults only. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required; call the library to sign up. Attendees will be asked to follow current library COVID-19 protocols. 1 p.m.

Live Music in the Library. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive, Cortland 44410. 330-638-6335. Guitarist Tyler Guerrieri will play popular hits and holiday music. All ages. 2 p.m.

Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: The Alien Who Stole Christmas. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. A tour of winter’s evening sky, followed by exploration of the solar system with Saint Nick and Mr. Freep. 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 and 11. 2 p.m.

Winter Nights. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Take a frosty evening stroll in Fellows Riverside Gardens during this year’s “Winter Nights.” The grounds will be decorated with light displays. Inside the Davis Center, visitors will see 60 Winter Celebration trees and can purchase snacks and refreshments in the Garden Café. Holiday décor will be available for purchase in the Shop in the Gardens. 5-7 p.m., Dec. 4, 11, and 18.

Christmas at River Valley. River Valley Community Resource Center, 320 Shenango St., Pulaski, Pa. www. rivervalleycomplex.com or 724-652-6183. Includes dinner and a live performance. Performers include pianist Irina Trenga, Joey Commisso and Joe Bandi’s Singing Group. 6:30-9 p.m. $35.

The Midtown Men Holiday Hits. Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, Westminster Drive, New Wilmington, Pa. 16142. 724-946-7354 and www. westminster.edu/celebrity. This special holiday performance features stars from the original Broadway cast of “Jersey Boys.” 7:30 p.m. $45-$37.

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

Sunday 5

American Holiday Craft Show. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. 234-228-8345 and 330-743-1107, ext. 1313. Email artsandcraftshow@butlerart.com. The Butler’s annual holiday show and sale will feature over 90 artists and artisans inside the museum. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec.5.

Youngstown Flea - Holiday Flea. 365 E. Boardman St., Youngstown 44503. youngstownflea. com. Features a special holiday edition of the Youngstown Flea. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Rust Belt Print Shop Pop-Up Shop. The Boxcar Lounge (near the B&O complex), 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. Through Dec. 19. 3-7 p.m., Fridays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays and noon-4 p.m., Sundays. Noon-4 p.m.

Tuba Christmas. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504.330-259-0555. “Tuba Christmas” features tuba players coming together to perform a variety of Christmas classics. In years past, the event has featured nearly 100 tuba players. The performance also will be available in a digital format. 3:30 p.m.

Monday 6

Babytime @ Howland. Howland Branch Library, 9095 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-2011. For infants 6 to 18 months old with a parent or caregiver. Features short stories, fingerplays, and simple songs. 10 a.m.

Take a Walk @ the Library. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Join Poland Library staff for a 30 to 40 minute walk. Meets in the parking lot of the Poland library on Monday mornings. Registration is required. 10 a.m.

Preschool Storytime @ Brookfield Library. Brookfield Branch Library, 7032 Grove St., Brookfield 44403. 330-448-8134. Stories, songs, and movement reinforce the development of early literacy skills. For ages 3-5. 11 a.m.

Toddler Tales @ Cortland. Cortland Branch Library, 578 Lakeview Drive, Cortland 44410. 330638-6335. Storytime for toddlers 19-35 months old with a parent or caregiver. 11 a.m.

Preschool Storytime @ Lordstown. Lordstown Branch Library, 1471 Salt Springs Road, Lordstown 44481. 330-824-2094. Features stories, songs and movement reinforce the development of early literacy skills. For ages 3-5. 1 p.m.

Virtual Bilingual Story Time. Virtual Library. Join librarians for a fun bilingual story time, in both English and Spanish. Find on Facebook at Library Mahoning County. 2 p.m.

Teen Game Night @ Liberty. Liberty Branch Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty 44505. 330-759-2589. For teens in grades 7-12. 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Bullet Journaling. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson 44451. 330-7448636 or libraryvisit.org. Create a personal Bullet Journal. Part planner, part diary. Make it as simple or elaborate as you like. Dot grid notebooks and fun supplies available and prompts provided for inspiration. 4 p.m.

Monday FunDay @ Lordstown. Lordstown Branch Library, 1471 Salt Springs Road, Lordstown 44481. 330-824-2094. Create, discover and experiment through science, art, stories and more. For ages 5-12. Registration is required. 4:30 p.m.

Very Merry Mondays. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Get into the holiday spirit every Monday with music by guitarist Tyler Guerrieri. 5-6:30 p.m.

YSU Youth Orchestra. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-7475175. The concert will feature music by Day, Meyer, Rossini, Pilsner and Dvorak. The YSU Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Michael Butler and Richard Smrek and is comprised of music students ages 13-18 who have auditioned. 7 p.m.

Tuesday 7

Family Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers and their caregivers. 10 a.m.

Bear Cub Art Club - Holiday Tree. Classroom A, MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7116. Ages 3-5, plus adult. Love creating masterpieces? Join Bear Cub Art Club. Learn about holiday trees and create a holiday tree collage. Register/pay by Dec. 3 online or call 330-740-7116. 10-11 a.m. $7.

Babytime @ Warren. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. Call 330-3998807 ext. 206. For infants 6 to 18 months old with a caregiver. Short stories, fingerplays, and simple songs. Registration required each week. 11 a.m.

Family Story Time. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Enjoy quality family time with books, songs, and fun activities for children and their caregivers. 11 a.m.

Preschool Storytime @ Cortland Library. Cortland Branch Library, 578 Lakeview Drive, Cortland 44410. 330-638-6335. Features stories, songs and movement reinforce the development of early literacy skills. For ages 3-5. 11 a.m.

Grants Research Lab. Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown 44514. 330-7448636 or libraryvisit.org. A two-hour computer lab providing staff assistance in using Foundation Center databases. Call or register online. 2-4 p.m.

Craft Corner. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Make a new craft each month. 4-5:30 p.m.

The Dave Kana Trio. Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren 44484. 330-395-9463. The Dave Kana Trio performs live jazz every Tuesday. 6-9 p.m.

Friendly Squares Dance Lessons. Niles SCOPE Center, 375 N. Park Ave., Warren 44481. 330-3998846. Weekly dance lessons held through April 12, 2022. To sign up for lessons or for additional information about the lessons, contact Gene or Frankie Hammond at 330-506-3370. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays through April 12. $6.

Mannheim Steamroller. DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. Box Office: 330-259-9651. deyorpac.org. Tickets also available at the Florence and Ward Beecher Box Office at Stambaugh Auditorium; 330-2590555. Presented by Stambaugh Auditorium and featuring Mannheim Steamroller on their 2021 holiday tour. 7:30 p.m. $46-106.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931 and www. Ticketmaster.com. 8 p.m. $77.75-$32.75.

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