Metro Monthly Calendar – Dec. 8-14, 2021

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 330-399- 8807 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. 330-744- 8636 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. 330-399- 8846. 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; 330-259- 0555. 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.

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; 330-259- 0555. Presented by Stambaugh Auditorium and featuring Mannheim Steamroller on their 2021 holiday tour. 7:30 p.m. $46-106.

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

Wednesday 8

Recreational Hikes. Newport Wetlands, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740- 7107. Meet at Newport Wetlands Parking Lot on W. Newport Drive. Moderate 1 or 3 miles. 9-10 a.m.

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

Baby Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Songs, stories and bounces with your baby. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m.

Music and Movement @ Warren. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. Features stories, music and hands-on activities. For toddlers ages 19 to 35 months old with a parent or caregiver. Registration required each week. 11 a.m.

Device Day Help. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Bring your device (smartphone, tablet, or laptop) to the library for an hour of one-on-one help with the Digital Services Specialist. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Preschool Storytime @ Liberty Library. Liberty Branch Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty 44505. 330-759-2589. Features stories, songs and movement reinforce the development of early literacy skills. For ages 3-5. 11 a.m.

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

Winter Celebration Holiday Tree After Hours Photo Op. Weller Gallery, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Learn basic photo techniques, composition and ways to take the best holiday portraits. Family-friendly. Bring your camera and/or cell phone. Register/pay by Dec. 6, online or call 330-740-7116. 5:30-7 p.m. $5.

Joy of Christmas 2021 Santa’s Special Night. Harvey S. Firestone Park, 298 E. Park Ave. (entrance beside Regal Jewelers), Columbiana 44408. 330- 482-2282, email info@TourColumbianaOhio.org. The Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau will host a special by-appointment-only holiday event for people with special needs. This all-inclusive, private event provides a welcoming environment for people with special needs and their families, including a visit with Santa (photos with Santa for donation) and special drive through more than one million lights. (The park is closed to outside guests during this night). 5:30-9 p.m.

Online: A Celebration Presentation for Cleveland Indians Nation. The Indians rounded out their 2021 season, becoming the Guardians in 2022. Be a part of this historic end of an era. Take a fun and enlightening journey through Cleveland

Indians history with Martin Gitlin, author of “The Ultimate Cleveland Indians Time Machine Book.” He will feature videos and photographs of the greatest and most fascinating players, teams, events, and moments in franchise history. This event will take place on Zoom. Call the Adult Services Department at the Warren Library at 330-399-8807 ext. 200 to register or email ref@ wtcpl.org. 6 p.m.

YSU Carols & Cocoa and the Dana Holiday Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504.330-259-0555. YSU Carols & Cocoa and Dana Holiday Concert is a tradition that dates back more than 40 years and involves most of the Dana School of Music vocal and instrumental students. The event begins with Carols in the Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom. Cocoa will be available in the Concert Hall Lobby during intermission as the concert moves from the Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom to the Concert Hall for the Dana Holiday Concert. 7 p.m. $7 (general admission), $6 (senior), children (free).

Thursday 9

Holiday Decoration Swap. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Do you have holiday décor you need to swap out for something that is new to you? Bring something you don’t need or leave with something you want. Dec. 9-11, during library hours. All day.

Toddler Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Stories, songs, rhymes and fun. Children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregiver. 10 a.m.

Toddler Tales @ Howland. Howland Branch Library, 9095 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330- 856-2011. Storytime for toddlers 19 to 35 months old with a parent or caregiver. 10 a.m.

Gotta Move Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Musical and movement activities. Includes stories, singing and dancing, and talking and playing. For children ages 2-5, accompanied by a caregiver. 11 a.m. or register on libraryvisit.org.

Ohio Means Jobs. Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown 44514. 330- 744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Are you unemployed or looking for a better job? Learn how to navigate the Ohio Means Jobs website. 2 p.m.

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

Food For Thought Book Discussion with Lit Youngstown. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. This monthly book club focuses on the idea of the writer: biographies, memoirs and novels with a writer protagonist. 6 p.m.

Matt Ferraro Quartet. Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren 44484. 330-395-9463. 7-9 p.m.

Disney On Ice. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. “Disney On Ice” will present “Mickey and Friends” from Dec. 9-12. 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9. 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12. $54-$17.

Dana @ McDonough: World Premieres by Dana School of Music Student Composers. Installation Gallery, McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941- 1400. 7:30 p.m.

Friday 10

Preschool Storytime @ Warren Library. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. Features stories, songs and movement reinforce the development of early literacy skills. For ages 3 to 5. Registration is required each week. 11a.m.

Protecting Your Data (Part 2). Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Learn practical steps to protect your information and yourself online. 4 p.m.

Hometown Holidays. Courthouse Square/ downtown Warren. warrenhometownholidays@ gmail.com. Presented by the Trumbull County Historical Society and the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County. Features ice sculpture displays, live music, carriage rides, the Library bookmobile, hot chocolate and Santa. The event also includes a window and holiday decorating contest. Storefronts around Courthouse Square also will be offering special promotions. 5-7 p.m.

Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-747-7825. Youngstownphantoms.com. The Phantoms will play Dubuque. 7:05 p.m. $15-24.

Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. Edward W. Powers Auditorium in DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., Downtown Youngstown. 330-259-9651. Deyorpac.org. Featuring pianist Jim Brickman. 7:30 p.m. $42-62. Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: Let It Snow. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 3-4, 10-11, and 17-18 and 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 18. 8 p.m.

Saturday 11

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

Snow Fort Design Challenge. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Children will design and create their own “snow fort” out of marshmallows and test their strength with a marshmallow “snowball” launcher. For grades K-5. 9:30-11 a.m.

Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. For appointments call 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Christmas Carols and Holiday Classics Live. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744- 8636 or libraryvisit.org. Tyler Guerrieri will play holiday carols in the entryway. 10 a.m.-noon.

Lego My Library. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Create Lego designs. For school children. 10 a.m.

Pix in the Park – a Winter Day. Lanterman’s Mill, Mill Creek MetroParks, 980 Canfield Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7116. After learning basic photographic compositions, explore Lanterman’s Falls, the Covered Bridge, and East and West Cohasset trails. Bring a camera or cell phone, dress for the weather and wear boots. Call for details. Walk-ins welcome. 10 a.m.-noon. Free.

Marshmallow Stem Challenge. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. The Library provides the marshmallows, you build the structure. How big of a tower can you build? Will it stand up to a marshmallow catapult? For children grades K-6. 11 a.m.

Polar Pajama Party. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Wear your most-comfortable pajamas for hot cocoa and a Christmas movie. 2-4 p.m.

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

Winter Thunderland. Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-774- 1951. Email: rustywatersapparel@gmail.com. Rusty Waters Apparel will host this all-day event. It features a vendors market, seasonal movies, bowling, pizza, a gift raffle (benefiting the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley) and, possibly, a visit from Santa. Rusty Waters is staging the event with Noble Creature Cask House. Live music includes Papers, Neighbor Dan, Shes in Pain and Greywalker (voted Pittsburgh’s favorite metal band by the Pittsburgh City Paper). “Winter Thunderland” seeks to “promote local businesses, artisans and musicians that inspire them.” Organizers describe the event as “a day filled with holiday havoc.” Rusty Waters Apparel was established in 2005. 3 p.m. (market), 8 p.m. (music).

DIY Christmas Ornament. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Make your own personalized Christmas ornament. Supplies will be provided. Registration required. 4 p.m.

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

MetroMutts: Ho, Ho, Ho Its Santa Paws. McMahon Hall. MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330- 740-7114. Join the MetroParks in making a paw print ornaments for the Christmas tree. For the entire family, including the family dog. Register by Dec. 8. 5-7 p.m. MetroMutts members, free; others, $5.

The Gift of Christmas. River Valley Community Resource Center, 320 Shenango St., Pulaski, Pa. www.rivervalleycomplex.com or 724-652-6183. Local organizations, businesses and individuals will display hand-decorated Christmas trees and compete for a top prize. Kids can get pictures with Santa, make crafts and play games. Includes music and food. 6-8 p.m.

Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-747-7825. Youngstownphantoms.com. The Phantoms will play Dubuque Fighting Saints. 7:05 p.m. $15-24.

Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: Let It Snow. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941- 1370. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 3-4, 10-11, and 17-18 and 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 18. 8 p.m.

Sunday 12

Stambaugh Chorus Holiday Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504.330-259-0555. Stambaugh Chorus along with the Youngstown Area Community Concert Band will host a Christmas concert benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. A goodwill offering will be accepted at the door with all proceeds going to the Food Bank. 4 p.m.

Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-747-7825. Youngstownphantoms.com. The Phantoms will play Dubuque. 4:05 p.m. $15-24.

Microsoft Word Class 2. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Reviews the basics and cover how to enhance your document using formatting, layout, margins and spacing. 10 a.m.

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

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

Cortland Holiday Program. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive, Cortland 44410. 330-638- 6335. There’ll be a Christmas craft for children, a take-and-make ornament craft for adults and a live musical performance by The Berrys. 5 p.m.

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

Reading with Rennie. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330- 744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Children in grades K-4 can sign up for a 15-minute reading session with Rennie, a registered therapy dog. 5-6:30 p.m.

Healthy Living: Healthy Holidays. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Join the Library as Dr. Marie Gerow talks about staying healthy during the holidays. Get the information you need to make good health choices. 5:30 p.m.

Apprentices Inn- Virtual Gaming. Virtual Library - Zoom T. The Library’s beginners Dungeons and Dragons club is back. Join on Zoom. 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday 14

Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. For appointments call 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Family Story Time. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330- 744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Stories and activities for preschoolers, toddlers and their caregivers. 11:30 a.m.-noon.

Fun with Cards. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit. org. Come play cards with friends. You get to pick rummy or canasta. 2-3:30 p.m.

Christmas Carols and Holiday Classics Live. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-

8636 or libraryvisit.org. Local guitarist Tyler Guerrieri will play favorite holiday carols in the entryway. 4-6 p.m.

After School Movie Matinee. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Join the Library for a newer release movie for kids of all ages to enjoy after school. Movie will be rated G or PG. Call for details. Register in advance. 4-7 p.m.

Perler Bead Creations. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Make holiday creations with beads and patterns. Children 6 and older. 4-5:30 p.m.

Read to Ellie. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636 or libraryvisit.org. Relax and read to Ellie, a registered therapy dog with PAWS Therapy Team. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session while spots remain. For grades 1-4. 4:30-5:45 p.m.

Laid Back Cooking: Strudels. Garden Cafe, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740- 7116. Learn how to make strudels with Jack Kravitz. Create a variety of different strudels. Register/pay by Dec. 12 online or call 330-740-7116 ext. 230. 6-8 p.m. Resident, $30; nonresident, $34.

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

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