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Inside Mahoning Valley

Following a successful launch last year, the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is bringing back its month-long Giving Tuesday campaign that will see donations to its agency funds matched up to a total of $50,000. Starting with Giving Tuesday and running through the end of the year, all donations made to any of the agency funds at the Community Foundation will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $2,000 per fund.

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Jewish Family & Community Services and Akiva Academy will hold their an nual pajama drive through Dec. 12. New pajamas, sizes infant to adult, are being collected for children in foster care through the Mahoning County Children Services Board. Last year over 250 pairs of pajamas were collected.

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In a holiday memory piece, Joyce Lynn Farrell recalled when Christmas displays at Strouss’ delighted young and old in the Mahoning Valley. Joyce, who died in 2018, was an ardent Youngstown historian with an interest in downtown theaters.

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WINTER REC GUIDE

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Cockeye BBQ and Creamery owner Maxwell Hoover was awarded Grand Master Ice Cream Maker at this year’s North American Ice Cream Association’s annual convention in Fort Worth, Texas.

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The Wine Guy

The Wine Guy shares his monthly wine pick – just in time for the holidays. Take it to gatherings to drink or to leave with the hosts. The Wine Guy wishes every one a happy and safe holiday season!

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VALLEY UPDATE

Community Foundation commits $50k to agency funds

Following a successful launch last year, the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is bringing back its month-long Giving Tuesday campaign that will see donations to its agency funds matched up to a total of $50,000.

Starting with Giving Tuesday and run ning through the end of the year, all dona tions made to any of the agency funds at the Community Foundation will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $2,000 per fund. At the end of the campaign, any remaining funds in the $50,000 allotment will be di vided between all nonprofits that received a donation, whether it was one or 100.

“With the great response to our Giving Tuesday campaign last year, from both do nors and the nonprofits who have funds at the Community Foundation, it was an easy decision to bring it back again,” said Shari Harrell, president of the Communi ty Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.

“Especially at this time of year, it’s im portant to support nonprofit organiza tions working hard to serve and improve Mahoning and Trumbull counties. We’re happy to be able to leverage our resources to help them better carry out their work and help donors stretch their dollars fur ther,” Harrell said.

Last year’s Giving Tuesday match cam paign brought in $76,048 in donations and $47,226 matching dollars to 15 agen cy funds, resulting in $123,274 being giv en to nonprofit organizations in the Valley.

The Giving Tuesday matching program is supported by the Arnett Family Fund, created by the estate of Diana R. Arnett to support education, the arts and underserved communities in the Mahoning Valley. The fund is now part of the pool of discretionary money available for the Community Foun dation to address community needs.

Donations can be made online at CFMV. org/agency-funds or by mailing a check to the Community Foundation of the Mahon ing Valley at 201 E. Commerce St., Suite 150, Youngstown, Ohio 44503 with the agency fund’s name in the memo line.

The agency funds housed at the Com munity Foundation are:

n Angels for Animals Endowment Fund.

n Beatitude House Endowment Fund.

n Big Reach Center for Hope Fund.

n Community Living Endowment Fund.

n Doris Burdman Fund for Mental

Health (COMPASS Family & Commu nity Services).

n Easter Seals Building Tomorrows Fund.

n Interfaith Home Maintenance Service Fund (Youngstown Neighborhood Devel opment Corp.).

n Joseph E. Scarvell Youth Theatre En dowment Fund (The Youngstown Play house).

n Junior League of the Mahoning Valley Endowment Fund.

n Kiwanis Club of Youngstown Endow ment Fund.

n Mahoning County Saddle Horse 4-H Committee Endowment Fund.

n Mahoning Valley College Access Pro gram Fund (MyPath Mahoning Valley).

n Making Kids Count Endowment Fund.

n Mary B. Smith Fund (Altrusa Interna tional of Youngstown).

n Meridian Community Care Endow ment Fund.

n Millcreek Children’s Center Fund.

n Ohio North East Health Systems En dowment Fund (ONE Health Ohio).

n Opera Western Reserve Endowment Fund.

n Potential Development Endowment Fund.

n Sojourner House Domestic Violence Program Fund (COMPASS Family & Community Services).

n Someplace Safe Endowment Fund.

n Trumbull County Historical Society Agency Endowment Fund.

n Trumbull County Historical Society Operating Fund.

n Trumbull County Coaches Associa tion Fund.

n United Way of Trumbull County En dowment Fund.

n Valley Community Mental Health Fund.

n W. Fenton Meredith Memorial Fund (St. James Meeting House at Boardman Park).

n Warren City Schools Foundation Fund.

n Warren Civic Music Endowment Fund.

n William and Arden Farragher Endow ment Fund (Help Hotline Crisis Center).

n Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries Fund.

n Youngstown CityScape Fund.

n Youngstown Hearing & Speech Cen ter Capital Fund.

MAHONING CVB AWARDS – The Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau recently received recognition for achievement in marketing and advertis ing at the Ohio Travel Association’s RUBY Awards presentation, held in October at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Sandusky. The CVB received a first-place RUBY Award for their monthly e-Newslet ter and a second-place Citation of Excel lence for their digital campaign promot ing fall events in Mahoning County. They were also finalists in the travel guide category. Accepting the awards was Tara Mady, assistant director of the CVB. The RUBY Awards recognize excellence in Ohio’s hospitality and tourism industry for efforts in advertising, marketing and public relations.

Kent Trumbull revives Playwrights Festival

Kent State University at Trumbull’s The atre Program hopes to discover the next generation of great playwrights, actors, and theatrical technicians. The Young Play wrights Festival has been revived for 2023.  “Coming off of the pandemic slowed us down last year,” said Eric S. Kildow, professor and Theatre director. “We know there are talented youth throughout our local communities and with the festival and scholarships, we hope to encourage them to take advantage.”

compete in Kent Trumbull Theatre’s Young Playwrights Festival next spring.

Participating students will submit a 1520 minute script that theater professionals and faculty will judge. The top five or six students will produce their plays for local audiences at the Kent Trumbull Theatre on April 21-23 and April 28-30.

The deadline for consideration is Feb. 1, 2023. For competition rules, as well as more information, visit www.kent.edu/ trumbull/theatre.

Local Jewish organizations hold annual pajama drive

Jewish Family & Community Services and Akiva Academy will hold their annual pajama drive through Dec. 12.

New pajamas, sizes infant to adult, are being collected for children in foster care through the Mahoning County Children Services Board. Last year over 250 pairs of pajamas were collected.

Pajama drop boxes are located at the Jew ish Community Center of Youngstown, Akiva Academy (both 505 Gypsy Lane) and Jewish Family & Community Services (517 Gypsy Lane). Online orders may be delivered to JFCS at 517 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH 44504.

Jewish Family & Community Services meets the social service needs of the com munity through diverse programs and services including guardianships, counsel ing, senior outreach, and home delivered meals. For more information, visit jewish youngstown.org/jfcs. JFCS is an agency of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation.

Akiva Academy offers K-8 students an enriching academic experience that’s based on collaborative, project-based and technol ogy-driven learning methods to maximize students’ potential. Housed within the Jew ish Community Center, Akiva Academy is open to students of all faiths. Students have access to all of the JCC’s programs and fa cilities, including weekly swimming classes. Visit akivaacademy.org to learn more

East Park Hike & Bike Trail

- Phase II work underway

Construction started last month in Mill Creek Park for the construction of the East Park Hike & Bike Trail - Phase II. Work will consist of clearing, stump re moval, excavation, embankment, placing aggregate base, placing asphalt concrete, and miscellaneous related items.

Young Playwrights Festival – High school juniors or seniors in Trumbull Coun ty, or any neighboring county, are invited to See VALLEY

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MAHONING COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Accepting the awards was Tara Mady, assistant director of the CVB.

HHM Welcomes John Martynyszyn

HHM Congratulates Shirley Christian

The addition of John Martynyszyn enhances our capabilities in real estate law, business transactions and business litigation. John is a graduate of Ohio University’s College of Business and earned his Juris Doctor from Capital University.

We’re pleased to congratulate our colleague, Shirley J. Christian, on being elected president of the Mahoning County Bar Association. Shirley has contributed much time to the state and county bar associations, and we are very proud of her accomplishments.

VALLEY UPDATE, From Page 5

A portion of the Lanterman’s Mill Over flow parking lot will be used by the con tractor for staging equipment and will re main open for use by the public. No roads, trails, programs, special events or rentals are expected to be impacted by these tem porary closures. The project is expected to last approximately 60 days, barring any inclement weather that would delay or prolong the anticipated project schedule.

Visit www.millcreekmetroparks.org for project information or contact Mill Creek MetroParks at 330-702-3000 with questions.

MVHS announces ‘Brier Hill Works’ exhibit at

Tyler Mahoning Valley Historical Society an nounces the opening of a new exhibit fea turing local artist Jim Pernotto. “Brier Hill Works: Art and Artifacts from Jim Pernot to” opened last month in the Youngstown Foundation’s Community History Gallery at Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St. in downtown Youngstown.

Pernotto, who grew up in Lansingville on the lower South Side, left Youngstown as a young man to pursue his art career. When he returned in 1979, two years after the steel mills closed, he found a changed landscape that soon came to inform and influence his artwork.

“Areas like the Jeanette Furnace at Bri er Hill were abandoned and the sites were left virtually open and able to be explored. I went down there with my van and did drawings for several summers and began to reclaim some of the objects that were left behind,” Pernotto said.

The Youngstown artist recently donated his collection of steel workers’ tools and equipment salvaged from Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company’s Brier Hill Works to MVHS. The plant produced iron and steel from 1859-1979. These artifacts will be featured along with art work they inspired Pernotto to create. The exhibit will remain open during regular business hours, noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, through March 31.

Eastwood Mall schedules hours for holiday season

At the same time, the management staff of Eastwood Mall says it will continue to foster the traditions, festivity and joy of the season.  Santa Claus will be available to hear the Christmas wishes of children.  A variety of other activities will be an nounced in the coming weeks.

The holiday season hours are as follows: Nov. 28-Dec. 3: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 4: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Dec. 5-10: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 11: 11a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 12-14: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 15, 16: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Dec. 17 (Super Saturday): 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 18 (Super Sunday): 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 19-23: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve): 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 25 (Christmas): closed. Dec. 26-30: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve): 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day): 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Eastwood Mall Complex is locat ed at 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, in Niles. The Eastwood Mall Complex is owned and managed as part of the Cafaro family of companies. For more informa tion, visit online at: www.eastwoodmall. com and www.cafarocompany.com.

Mill Creek MetroParks sets winter road closures

Effective Friday, Dec. 2, the following roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed to vehicular traffic for the winter season:

n High Drive, between Chestnut Hill and West Cohasset drives.

n Chestnut Hill Drive, between Can field Road and High Drive.

n Calvary Run Drive, between Belle Vis ta and Milton avenues.

All roads will reopen in the spring when weather permits.

Martynyszyn joins Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell in Warren

Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd. announced the addition of John Marty nyszyn as an associate attorney. He will support the firm in multiple practice areas at its Warren office.

Martynyszyn graduated recently from the Capital University Law School in Co lumbus after earning his undergraduate degree at Ohio University in Athens. He is a Howland resident.

Shirley is the second woman elected to lead the Mahoning County Bar Association.

John can be reached at 330.392.1541 or at jrm@hhmlaw.com

YOUNGSTOWN / 330.744.1111

WARREN / 330.392.1541

SALEM / 330.337.6586

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Eastwood Mall is announcing its hours of operation for the holidays and through New Year’s Day.

The schedule was formulated based his torical data, consultation with merchants and a desire to meet the changing needs and desires of consumers.  The calendar of hours appears below.

Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell Ltd. is a regional law firm with offices in Youngstown, Warren and Salem. The firm provides legal solutions to corporations, other businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies and individuals.

When Strouss’ display windows wowed downtown Youngstown

BY JOYCE LYNN FARRELL

The night before Thanksgiving, after Strouss’ Department Store had closed for the day, all the display windows on the West Federal side were covered and would remain that way overnight while window dressers put together the most beautiful Christmastime displays.

There were six large display windows to decorate, and the window dressers had to be done by Thanksgiving morning for they knew that there would be a crowd waiting outside for the grand reveal.

Two windows would draw the most attention: the window with the Nativity scene and the Toyland display. The Toyland window was a favorite with both adults and children, and everyone agreed that the window at Strouss’ was superior to McKelvey’s.

A team of window dressers worked all year preparing for the displays, while tending to their weekly windows, for the policy was that no Christmas display should be repeated.

Window dressers were posted at each window Thanksgiving morning – ready to open the curtains – and all six were opened simultaneously, to the cheers of onlookers.

It was official as far as the people were concerned. Many burst into singing “White Christmas” as the countdown to Christmas began. Tucked away in one of the windows was a small easel with a “Countdown to Christmas.” The display would mark the

days until Christmas Day, with the last card reading “MERRY CHRISTMAS.”

Other stores counted remaining shopping days, but not Strouss’. In that same window was a “Keep-Christ-in-Christmas” display, which was sponsored by the Council of Churches.

In the days leading up to Christmas week, the display windows at Strouss’ would remain unchanged – until the last five. Then, the display window that I

remember as the Nativity window went dark once again as the curtain was closed and window dressers worked to transform it into a thing of pure beauty. This window was Strouss’ annual Christmas card to all of Youngstown, a spiritual card of the purest beauty – and the Nativity scene was front and center. It was a work of art, worthy of the Butler Institute of American Art.

There was one rule for this display: no commercial message. And it must be worthy of a place in any church. Of all the stores downtown, this was the only window that had such a display of sublime, spiritual beauty.

As if by some signal, another large crowd gathered outside to see the display on the morning of the window’s unveiling. Afterward, the crowds made their way into the store for last-minute shopping.

Indeed, after all the stores moved out of the downtown area, there would never again be that kind of response to Christmas window displays. An era was gone, but not forgotten.

Strouss’ in an undated image. Image courtesy of John Harris.

Ohio unveils job services for veterans PERSONAL FINANCE

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Director Matt Damschroder in November announced two new services for veterans and military spouses on OhioMeansJobs.com.

Veterans registered on the website are now prompted to complete a brief questionnaire asking if they would like to receive oneon-one help with their job searches. In addition, the resumes of military spouses are now designated with a red and blue “S” to make them stand out to military-friendly employers – much like veterans’ resumes that are flagged with a “V.”

“We are proud that Ohio is home to the fifth-largest veteran population in the nation and we are always looking for ways to support our military members and their families,” said Governor DeWine. “By offering individualized assistance to veterans and military spouses during their job search, we are creating another way to say ‘thank you’ to our servicemen and women and continuing our commitment to making Ohio the most military-friendly state in the country.”

Veterans who indicate they would like one-on-one assistance with their job searches are contacted by an employment specialist at their local OhioMeansJobs Center. Ohio has OhioMeansJobs Centers in every county. Veterans and their spouses can visit the centers for help writing their resumes, practicing interviewing, and applying for jobs in their area. They also can attend employment workshops, get career coaching, and get referrals to local training program service providers. All veterans in Ohio are given priority of service in referrals to job openings and other services.

“Ohio’s 700,000-plus servicemen and women served our nation honorably,

Veterans who indicate they would like one-on-one assis tance with their job searches are contacted by an employment specialist at their local OhioMeansJobs Center.

and their spouses have made sacrifices as well,” said Damschroder. “These are just two additional ways we can repay them, by helping connect them to meaningful civilian employment with employers who value and honor them.”

At OhioMeansJobs.com, veterans can get help translating their military job

experience into civilian experience, post their resumes, and find hiring events in their area. They also can view a MilitaryFriendly Employer Registry which lists employers who are looking to recruit and hire veterans.

To date, more than 7,400 Ohio employers have designated themselves as militaryfriendly. This means they are interested in employing and supporting members of the military, veterans, and their spouses.

For more information on resources available to service members, visit the Military Members and Their Families web page.

Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program to explain changes

Join the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) to learn about Medicare changes for 2023 and to get ready for the Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period, which runs from Oct. 15-Dec. 7.

OSHIIP will discuss what is new in 2023, how to review your current plan, ways to save money, and how to compare plans for 2023.

If you are unable to attend an in-person

event or one is not being held in your area, there are several other ways you can reach out to OSHIIP for help.

You can virtually attend one of OS HIIP’s weekly 2022 Medicare check-up online webinars: 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 17; 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31; or 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 21. Webinars last one hour. To register, visit: https://register.gotowebi nar.com/rt/8207686501021733646.

You can also schedule a virtual, one-on-

one counseling appointment. For more information, visit: https://insurance.ohio. gov/consumers/medicare/medicare-check up-events.

Or you can call the OSHIIP hotline that is open for counseling, comparisons, and enrollments 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon day-Friday. Call 1-800-686-1578 and speak directly with a Medicare expert.

– The Ohio Department of Insurance

Ohio workers can now file wage complaints online

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance recent ly upgraded its manual wage and hour complaint process to a paper less process which allows workers to file complaints more easily with the division, re sulting in shorter intake time and faster return time for those owed wages.

The Bureau of Wage & Hour Administra tion housed within the Division of Industrial Compliance administers and enforces Ohio’s Minimum Wage Laws, Ohio’s Minor Labor Law and Ohio’s Prevailing Wage Law. The bureau investigates complaints, includ ing those of overtime not being paid, last paychecks being held, minors not receiving proper rest breaks, and prevailing wage not being paid for public projects.

“Leveraging technology to better serve Ohioans is the number one priority of the Department of Commerce,” said Com merce Director Sherry Maxfield. “We identified the opportunity to upgrade the division’s database to a cloud-based system, which allowed for more streamlined wage and hour processes, including a paperless complaint process. We’ve seen an increase in complaints since the functionality went live this spring, which we attribute to the ease and accessibility of the new process.”

From Jan. 1 through April 4 of this year, the bureau received 114 paper complaints. Since the online process went live in April the bureau received just over 500 com plaints, marking an approximate 192 percent increase in complaints received each month.

“Wage theft is a serious issue — we all expect to be paid for our work,” said Wage & Hour Bureau Chief Steve Clegg. “This upgrade provides more accessibility to Ohio workers. We encourage Ohioans who think they may be victim of wage theft to visit com.ohio.gov to see if their complaint falls within our jurisdiction.”

The Bureau of Wage & Hour has re turned nearly $2.2 million to Ohio work ers since 2017.

The Bureau of Wage & Hour has returned nearly $2.2 million to Ohio workers since 2017.

Upcoming classes cover computer tech, internet safety

The following classes cover computer educa tion, technology, internet safety, and nonprofits. Many include skills needed for the workplace. The list covers classes in December and January.

Computer education

Microsoft Word 2. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. This class reviews the basics and covers how to enhance your document using formatting, layout, margins, and spacing. Prior attendance in Microsoft Word Class 1 is preferred. 6-7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15.

Basic Computer Literacy: Desktops and Web Browsers. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Learn how to navigate a computer desktop and locate and identify programs. It also covers the ba sic functions of web browsers. Three laptops will be available for use. 4 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20.

Basic Computer Class. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.li braryvisit.org. Covers very basic computer skills. This beginner’s class includes identifying parts of the computer, using the keyboard and mouse, plus simple internet use. 10 a.m.-noon, Thursday, Jan. 12.

Technology

Fiero Coding Club. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Learn how to write code, create websites, and design games and apps. Fiero teaches how to code through hundreds of tutorials. 4-5:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22.

Learn Libby for Android/iOS. Austintown Li brary, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Bring your Android/iOS device to learn how to download and navigate the Libby app. 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 5.

Intro to Canva. Austintown Library, 600 S. Rac coon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Canva is a graphic design platform used to cre ate posters, documents and other visual content. This class covers the basics. Register for an account, learn to create designs and insert text and imag es. You will need to have your email address and a password in order to register for a Canva account. 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 12.

Getting Connected with Hoopla. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Learn how to use your library card to download free movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, comics, and e-books. You will need an email account in order to register for a Hoopla ac count. 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 9.

Learn Libby for Kindle Fire. Austintown Li brary, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Bring your Kindle Fire tablet to learn how to download and navigate the Libby app. 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11.

Introduction to Northstar Digital Literacy. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Attend an introduction to Northstar, the library’s online as sessment and learning tool for essential computer and software skills. 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 26.

Beginner’s Zoom 1. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvis it.org. Covers the basics of Zoom. It includes register ing for an account, sound, video, chatting, and hand raising. You must have an email account to register for this class. You will need to have your email ad dress and password during the class in order to set up a Zoom account. 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 30.

Internet

Cybersecurity Basics Class. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org. Learn how to be safe online with ac counts and passwords, and how to avoid fraud and scams. 10 a.m.-noon, Thursday, Dec. 8.

Internet Basics. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Learn about search engines, the internet, and navigating websites. 10 a.m.-noon, Thursday, Jan. 19.

Email Basics Class. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Learn how to set up and use a Gmail account. 10 a.m.-noon, Thursday, Jan. 26.

Makerspace

Makers Academy: Laser Engraver. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. This new Makers Academy teaches how to use the technology at Michael Kusal aba. Each month features a different project. Partici pants will receive a punch card to keep track of their progress. Complete the academy and receive a prize. Call to schedule. Occurs in January.

Makerspace Orientation + Q&A. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. Join the library for a brief ori entation and have questions answered. Occurs ev ery 15 minutes. 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 28.

Nonprofits

Forming a Board for Nonprofits. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. This class will cover questions to ask before joining a board and goes through a checklist of board member roles and responsibilities. 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Introduction to Finding Grants for Nonprof its. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Learn what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders. 9-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Compiled from the Public Library website.

Mammography van sets screenings in December

The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center (JACBCC) Mobile Mammography Unit will be traveling around northeast Ohio through out the month of December.

The mobile unit moves from location to lo cation to provide mammography services and even includes patient-assisted compression, for a more comfortable experience while in the unit.

The state-of-the-art mobile unit uses the same technology and equipment to perform the mam mogram that can be found at the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center. The mobile unit was the first in eastern Ohio to offer 3D mam mography, which allows for a more thorough breast examination.

Mercy Health – Youngstown is announcing the following mobile mammography screening dates for December:

n Mineral Ridge Primary Care. 1360 N. Can field-Niles Road, Mineral Ridge 44440. 8-11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 1.

n Austintown Primary Care. 5533 Mahoning Ave., Austintown 44515. 12:30-2:15 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1.

n Howland Primary Care. 1932 Niles Cortland Road, Warren 44484. 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2.

n Howland Primary Care. 1932 Niles Cort land Road, Warren 44484. 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m., Wednes day, Dec. 21.

n St. Joe’s at Eastwood Mall. Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330652-7542. 8-11:15 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 22.

n Churchill Primary Care. 4694 Belmont Ave., Liberty 44505. 12:30-2:15 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 22.

n Trailwood Primary Care. 900 Trailwood, Boardman 44512. 8-11:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 23.

n Stutz Primary Care. 3685 Stutz Drive, Can field 44406. 12:30-2:15 p.m., Friday, Dec. 23.

n North Lima Primary Care. 9471 Market St., N. Lima 44452. 8-11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27.

n Boardman Primary Care. 8423 Market St., Boardman 44512. 12:30-2:15 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27.

n Talsman Primary Care. 61 Talsman Drive, Canfield 44406. 8-11:15 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28.

n Canfield Primary Care. 3660 Stutz Drive, Canfield 44406. 12:30-2:15 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28.

n Vienna Primary Care. 341 Youngstown-Kings ville Road, Vienna 44473. 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m., Thurs day, Dec. 29.

n Howland Primary Care. 1932 Niles Cortland Road, Warren 44484. 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m., Friday, Dec. 30.

Talk with your doctor about when you should have a screening mammogram. Screening mam mograms are usually a covered benefit with most insurance carriers. Financial assistance for mobile screenings is also available.

Certified radiologists read all mammograms and because a second look can mean a second chance, we double-check all mammograms with a computer-aided detection system that detects more breast cancer than mammography alone. Your physician will receive a copy of the results.

For more information or to schedule a mam mogram, call 330-480-2654. For more information on the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center, visit https://www.mercy.com/locations/spe cialty-locations/cancer-care-oncology/joanie-ab du-comprehensive-breast-care-center.

Keep your fitness on track with our Winter Rec Guide

The Youngstown-Warren area offers natural areas and recreational facilities where residents can enjoy wintertime activities. Activities range from outdoor walks and hikes to individual and team sports

PARKS & REC DEPARTMENTS

City of Warren Parks and Recreation Department. 521 Main Ave., S.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2641. Parks are open 7 a.m. until dark.

City of Youngstown Parks and Recreation Department. Youngstown City Hall, 26 S. Phelps St., Youngstown 44503. 330-742-8711. youngstownohio. gov/park_facilities. Parks are open 7 a.m. until dark.

Mill Creek MetroParks. 7574 ColumbianaCanfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-702-3000. www. millcreekmetroparks.com.

PARKS & NATURE AREAS

Austintown Township Park. 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. 330-799-6989. Metered walking trail, nature trail and the “Braille Trail,” a course for visually-impaired. Park closes after dark.

Boardman Township Park. 375 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman 44512. 330-726-8105. Offers a walking trail with various offshoots.

Geneva State Park. 4499 Padanarum Road, Geneva 44041. 440-466-8400 (office), 440-466-7565 (marina). www.thelodgeatgeneva.com. Offers hiking trails. Pets permitted.

Guilford Lake State Park. 6835 East Lake Road, Lisbon 44432. 330-222-1712. Sited on the west fork of Little Beaver Creek. Includes a 518-acre wildlife area and a half-mile hiking trail. Pets permitted.

Lake Milton State Park. 16801 Mahoning Ave., Lake Milton 44429. 330-654-4989. Over 1,000 land and 1,685 water acres. Reservoir is home to waterfowl and shorebirds. Pets must be on a leash.

Mill Creek MetroParks. 7574 ColumbianaCanfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-702-3000. This 2,530-acre facility courses through western and southern Youngstown and parts of Boardman. Features 21 miles of drives, 15 miles of trails, sports and recreational facilities and natural areas. The park system maintains the Vickers Nature Area and the McGuffey farm and estate inYoungstown.

Mosquito Lake State Park. 1439 state Route 305, Cortland 44410. 330-637-2856 (office). This 7,850-acre lake offers fishing, 20 miles of hiking trails, and 10 miles of bridle trails. Permits pets.

Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park. State Route 282, Garrettsville 44231. 440-564-2279. This 167-acre state park offers 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. Pets permitted.

Pymatuning State Park. 6260 Pymatuning Lake Road, Andover 44003. Park: 440-293-6030; camp office: 440-293-6684. Winter camping in select areas. Familystyle, standard cottages. Pets permitted.

West Branch State Park. 5708 Esworthy Road, Ravenna 44266. 330-296-3239. Offers 41 miles of hiking trails, 20 miles of bridle trails and a 7-mile cycling trail. Pets permitted.

Connect with the winter beauty of Mill Creek Metroparks through hikes, nature walks and cycling.

Metroparks offers hikes, outdoor activities

n Full Moon Hike. Pioneer Pavilion, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown 44511. 330-7407116. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. A Met roparks educator will lead. Dress for the weather and wear hiking boots. The hike is 2 miles and moderately difficult. Register by Dec. 5, online, or call for details. No walk-ins, no pets. 6:30-8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7.

n Naturalist Walk: Hemlock Wooly Adel gid. Slippery Rock Pavilion. Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 330-740-7116. www.millcreekmet roparks.org. Join a Metroparks educator and an Ohio-certified volunteer naturalist to learn about the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid, a non-native insect that threatens Eastern Hemlock trees, and how to check for infestations. Dress for the weather and wear hiking shoes or boots. Space is limited. Reg ister by Dec. 8, online or by calling. No walk-ins, no pets. 9-10:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10.

n MetroMutts: Jingle Mutts. Yellow Creek Lodge, Yellow Creek Park, Mill Creek MetroParks, 19½ Lowellville Road, Struthers 44471. 330-7407114. www.millcreekmetroparks.org Make jingle bell collars for your dog and jingle on down the trail at Yellow Creek. Refreshments will be provid ed after the hike. Call for details. Register online before Dec. 10. 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Dec. 10. Members, free; nonmembers, $5.

n MetroCyclers. East Golf Hike and Bike Trail parking lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks. org. Meet at East Golf Hike and Bike Trail parking lot across from Mill Creek Golf Course for a bike trip. Stick around afterward for hot chocolate and cookies and marshmallows by the fire pit. Bring your own helmet and bike or rent a bike from Trailside Bicycle Company and meet the group at

the Trailhead. Moderate 5-7 mile ride, low to no inclines. 1-2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11. Members, free; nonmembers, $5. Call for details.

n Recreational Hikes. Mill Creek Golf Course, Mill Creek MetroParks, W. Golf Drive, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks. org. Meet at the Golf Course overflow parking lot on W. Golf Drive. Easy, 1 or 3 miles. Call for details. 9-10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14.

n Winter Wonderland Sensory Hike. East Golf Hike and Bike Trail. Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7116. www.millcreek metroparks.org. Join a Metroparks educator on the solstice for a Winter Wonderland Sensory Hike. Using their senses, the group will note what they hear, feel, see and smell on a crisp winter day. Sen sory activities will be scattered throughout the hike. The hike is easy, 1 mile. Dress for the weather. Wear closed-toe shoes or hiking boots. Register by Dec. 19, online, or call for details. No walk-ins. No pets. Noon-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21.

n Recreational Hikes. Wick Recreation Area parking lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCol lum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Moderate 2 or 4 miles. Volunteer-led hikes focusing on exercising outdoors. 9-10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28.

n Winter Nights. Outdoor Concourse, Fel lows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330740-7116. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Take a frosty evening stroll in Fellows Riverside Gardens. The grounds will be decorated with light dis plays. Stop in the Davis Center and see 60 Winter Celebration trees. The Garden Café by Kravitz and the Shop in the Gardens also will be open. 5-7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 31.

FITNESS & COMMUNITY CENTERS

The Youngstown-Warren area has many private, membership-based facilities. Google for listings.

Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center. YSU, Fifth Avenue near Spring Street, Youngstown 44555; 330-941-3488. Features more than 140 pieces of strength and conditioning equipment, a 53-foot rock wall, multipurpose sports area (basketball, volleyball, a jogging track and aerobics areas. Participants must have a valid YSU I.D. Associated Neighborhood Centers - McGuffey Centre Inc., 1649 Jacobs Road, Youngstown 44505; 330-744-4377. Social activities; health and wellness programming; senior, teen and youth programs; family education/support programs.

Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown. 2105 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown 44507; 330-782-2714. www. ytownbgc.org. Fitness and social service programs; basketball, volleyball; multipurpose room for air hockey, foosball, and bumper pool; computer labs; karate; art and dance programs.

Buckeye Elks Youth Center. 421 North Ave., Youngstown 44502; 330-746-1115. Recreational/ sports programs and community activities.

Niles Wellness Center. 213 Sharkey Drive, Niles 44446; 330-349-9355. www.nileswellnesscenter.com. All-ages athletic and fitness programming, recreation and educational programs, batting cages, basketball and tennis courts, and fitness and aerobics areas.

Jewish Community Center of Youngstown. 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504; 330-746-3251. www. jewishyoungstown.org. Member-based facility with health, wellness and fitness classes. Offers a 25-meter swimming pool, racquetball courts, basketball, tennis, men’s and women’s locker rooms (sauna, steam and whirlpool) and children’s locker rooms. Member discounts on classes/programs, including water exercise, youth/adult leagues and swimming lessons.

YMCA (Youngstown Central Branch). 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown 44503; 330-744-8411. www.youngstownymca.org. Membership-based, allages facility offers fitness and wellness programming, individual and team sports and fee-based recreational, fitness programming. Personal training, aquatics, swimming lessons, senior-fitness programs, and volleyball, basketball and baseball leagues.

YMCA (Davis Branch). 45 McClurg Road, Boardman 44512; 330-480-5656. www.youngstownymca.org. Member-based, all-ages facility offers fitness and wellness programming, individual and team sports, a therapy pool, an outdoor pool and fee-based recreational, fitness and enrichment programs. Water fitness classes, aquatics, swimming lessons, computer classes, enrichment programs and lifeguard training.

YWCA of Youngstown. 25 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown 44503; 330-746-6361. www.ywca. org/youngstown. Childcare, housing and wellness programs for women and children; programs for school-age children; breast-cancer screenings and educational programming.

Individual sports/activities

Bicycling (associations)

Out-Spokin’Wheelmen Bicycle Club. e-mail: info@ outspokinwheelmen.com. www.outspokinwheelmen. com. Recreational cycling club is comprised of over 500 members from Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana

See WINTER FUN, Page 12

PHOTO COURTESY OF MILL CREEK METROPARKS

The Pride of Warren Since 1955

W.D. Packard Concert Band

Dr. Frank Tracz, Conductor

Bradley J. Holko, Master Of Ceremonies

Dana Victor • Vocalists • Miranda Russell Russell McQuaide, Trumpet

James Dance Centre Diamond Dance Academy D.C. Dancers Lakeview Drumline Fast Furious Feet Howland Middle School Home Alone Skit The Grinch Alvin The Chipmunk Santa & Mrs. Claus

Treats for the Children visiting with Santa

W.D. Packard Music Hall Sunday, December 4, 2022 2:00 PM

All concerts are free and open to the public courtesy of the W.D. Packard Trust. For updated information, call 330.393.3628 or visit us on the web: www.wdpackardband.com

and Lawrence counties. Offers organized rides throughout the year. See website for activities.

Bicycling trails

East Golf Hike and Bike Trail. 641 Plymouth Drive, Boardman 44512.

Lake Milton Mountain Bike Trailhead. 16525 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center 44401.

Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail. Columbiana County. 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. Offers scenic views of Little Beaver Creek.

MetroParks Bikeway. Mahoning County. Trail runs from Western Reserve Road in Canfield to the Trumbull County border. The paved trail is 11 miles. Parking is available at MetroParks Farm (Canfield) and the Kirk Road Trailhead in Austintown.

Niles Greenway Bike Trail. Niles Greenway, Niles, 44446. Scenic ride takes in the Mahoning River, Mosquito Creek, Greenway Lake, Meander Reservoir overlook, Depot Street Trail and Sulphur Spring Creek.

Stavich Bicycle Trail. Mahoning and Lawrence counties. This 10-mile trail runs from Struthers and Lowellville to New Castle. 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.

Exercise and walking trails

See Nature Preserves section for wildlife habitats.

Austintown Township Park. 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515; 330-799-6989. Offers a metered walking trail, a wooded nature trail and the “Braille Trail,” a guided trail for the visually impaired. Quartermile trail includes a rope guide and signage explaining park wildlife and vegetation. Closes after dark.

Beaver Creek State Park. 12021 Echo Dell Road, East Liverpool 43920; 330-385-3091. This 3,038-acre park offers 16 miles of hiking trails.

Boardman Township Park. 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman 44512; 330-726-8105. Offers a walking trail and various trail off-shoots.

Ford Nature Education Center. 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511; 330-740-7107. Features the “Virginia J. Axtmann Nature Trail for All People,” a barrier-free 1,635 foot nature trail with signage pointing out the various plants and trees.

Grand River Wildlife Area. 6686 state Route 534, West Farmington 44491; 330-889-3280. This 7,000acre facility has wetlands, lakes and ponds.

Howland Trustees Wildlife Preserve. 2000 Rosegarden, Howland 44484; 330-856-9707. This 169-acre park includes a lake and a 200-acre natural area/wildlife sanctuary.

Main Park No. 1. 2000 Rosegarden, Howland 44484; 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. On-site parking.

Mill Creek MetroParks. 7574 ColumbianaCanfield Road, Canfield 44406; 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. Features 21 miles of drives, 15 miles of trails, sports and recreational facilities, gardens, natural areas and picnic facilities. Offers an extensive network of trails. The Gorge Trail Boardwalk offers a 2-mile all-weather walkway along Mill Creek. (See the hiking trails section for Mill Creek MetroParks for individual trails.)

Mosquito Lake State Park. 1439 Wilson Sharpsville

Visit jccyoungstown.org to register to the workshops.

JCC announces art workshops for children, youth

The Paul and Yetta Gluck School of Visual Arts at the Jewish Communi ty Center of Youngstown is offering two workshops in December at the JCC, 505 Gypsy Lane.

Mosaic Frames for ages 4 to 12 will be from noon to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3. Children will create a holiday gift for a loved one using fun mosaic techniques. They will also have their photo taken to place in the frame. It will be gift-wrapped and may be picked up a week after the class date. The cost is $25 for JCC mem bers and $30 for nonmembers.

Cookies, Cocoa, & Canvas for ages

Road, Cortland 44410; 330-637-2856. 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; 330841-2641. Exercise trails around perimeter of park.

Perkins Park. Perkins Drive at Mahoning Avenue, Warren; 330-841-2641. Features an asphalt path of varying grades 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, exercise stations and a disk golf course. A popular place for walking in morning and throughout the day.

Yellow Creek Park. Mill Creek MetroParks, Bridge Street at Lowellville Road, Struthers; 330-755-7275.

Hiking trails amid a glacial valley along Yellow Creek.

Hiking Trails Mill Creek Metroparks

Mill Creek Metroparks contains a network of trails. The Gorge Trail Boardwalk is a 2-mile all-weather walkway along Mill Creek. Additional hiking trails appear below.

Artist’s Trail Scenic trail takes in a WPA-built wall from the 1930s. Level of difficulty: easy. Distance: 1/4 mile.

Cookies, Cocoa, & Canvas includes painting and skating on the JCC Winter Campus skating rink.

4 to 16 will be on Saturday, Dec. 17. Participants will put their own spin on a winter-themed painting, then have an hour of skating on the JCC Winter Campus skating rink. Children ages 4 to 9 meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and ages 10 to 16 meet from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $20 for JCC members and $25 for nonmembers.

Visit jccyoungstown.org to register. For information visit jccyoungstown.org.

Virginia J. Axtmann Nature Trail for All People Trail takes in scenic and natural views. Level of difficulty: easy, barrier-free. Distance: 1/4 mile.

East Channel and Islands Trail 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 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: barrier-free. 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 vegetation 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 views of Lake Newport and a 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.

Vickers Nature Preserve. Located on Route 224. This 262- acre preserve spans diverse habitats, such as meadowlands, woodlands, wetlands, and ponds.

Running tracks, circuit training

The area has many private, membership-based fitness facilities. Google for listings.

Jewish Community Center of Youngstown. 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504; 330-746-3251. www. jccyoungstown.org. Member-based fitness facility has treadmills and circuit-training equipment.

YMCA (Youngstown Central Branch) 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown 44503; 330-744-8411. www.youngstownymca.org. Member-based, all-ages facility offers an indoor track, treadmills bicycles, stairsteppers, and circuit-training equipment.

YMCA (Davis Branch). 45 McClurg Road, Boardman 44512; 330-480-5656. www.youngstownymca. org. Member-based facility offers an indoor track, treadmills bicycles, and circuit-training equipment.

Skating (inline)

Austintown Township Park. 6000 Kirk, Austintown 44515; 330-799-6989. Metered walking trail.

Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman 44512; 330-726-8105. Paved drives.

Mill Creek MetroParks. 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406; 330-702-3000. Offers 21 miles of roads and designated areas for inline skating, including the MetroParks Bikeway, a 10.6 mile asphalt trail (from W. Western Reserve and Washingtonville roads to Salt Springs Road in Mineral Ridge).

Mosquito Lake State Park. 1439 state Route 305, Cortland 44410; 330-637-2856 (park office). Paved roadways for inline skating.

Niles Greenway. Runs from County Line Road at the MetroParks Bikeway to State Street and Robbins Avenue in Niles. Asphalt, multi-use path (4.5 miles).

Perkins Park. Perkins Drive at Mahoning Avenue, Warren; 330-841-2641. Asphalt path of varying grades for jogging and inline skating.

Stavich Bicycle Trail. Asphalt, 10-mile trail runs from Struthers to New Castle (state Route 289/Broad Street and Coit Road to West Washington Street in New Castle. Inline skating, cycling and walking. The path is wheelchair accessible.

Wick Park. 260 Park Ave., Youngstown 44504; 330742-8711. This 34.14 acre park features an asphalt path around the park’s perimeter.

Skating (ice skating, roller skating)

Cortland Roller Rink. 290 S. High St., Cortland 44410; 330-537-4078. cortlandrollerrink.com. Roller skating. Recently renovated rink offers a 180-by-80foot competition solid maple hardwood floor, retro arcade games, snack bar, state-of-the art sound system/light show and live DJs.

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Deep Freeze Ice Arena. 360 McClurg Road, Boardman 44512; 330-963-3104. www. deepfreezeicearena.com. Offers learn-to-skate programs, hockey, public ice skating and private skating lessons. See website for events.

Hess Ice Rink. 3365 Mitchell Road, New Castle, Pa. 16105; 724-658-6332. hessicerink.com. Offers skating lessons, public ice skating, hockey and league play.

Jewish Community Center/Winter Campus. 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504; 330-746-3251. www. jccyoungstown.org. The Winter Campus features a synthetic ice rink. Skating is free. Skate rentals are $3 for members and $4 for nonmembers. Curling-equipment rentals are $4 for members and $5 for nonmembers. The Ice Shack offers hot chocolate and snacks. Outdoor heaters are located throughout the complex. 4-8 p.m., Thursday and Friday; noon-6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

Olympic Fun Center. 4070 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa. 16148; 724-981-3374. olympicfuncenter.com. Offers roller skating, laser tag, a rock wall, arcade games, snack bar and a play zone.

The Rink at DeBartolo Commons Field. Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. 330758-4512. Outdoor rink with synthetic ice. Located at DeBartolo Commons Field.

Youngstown Skate. 7080 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman 44512; 330-758-8711. youngstownskates.com. Offers Family-skate nights, adult-skate nights, open skates, private parties, group and private lessons.

Skiing (cross country)

Austintown Township Park 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. 330-799-6989. Cross-country skiing on self-guided trails. Closes after dark.

Beaver Creek State Park. 12021 Echo Dell Road, East Liverpool 43920. 330-385-3091. This 3,038-acre park offers limited cross-country skiing. Activity is confined to the picnic area.

Boardman Township Park . 375 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman 44512. 330-726-8105. Crosscountry skiing on hiking and bicycle trails.

Geneva State Park 4499 Padanarum Road, Geneva 44041. 330-466-8400. This 696-acre park permits cross-country skiing in designated areas.

Grand River Wildlife Area 6686 state Route 534, West Farmington 44491. 330-889-3280. Offers crosscountry skiing on a 20-foot wide swath surrounded by woods.

Howland Township Park 2000 Rosegarden, Howland 44483. 330-856-9707. Permits cross-country skiing in a make-your-own-trail setting.

Mill Creek MetroParks. Youngstown, Boardman Township. 330-702-3000. The Mill Creek Golf Course double as self-guided, cross-country ski trails in winter. Skiers must avoid roped-off areas.

Mosquito Lake State Park . 1439 Wilson Sharpsville Road, Cortland 44410. 330-637-2856. Offers marked cross-country skiing areas. Visitors can pick up trail maps at office.

Roosevelt Park 800 Struthers-Liberty Road, Campbell 44505. 330-755-7445. Allows cross-country skiing.

Stambaugh Golf Course 202 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 330-743-5370. Permits crosscountry skiing in designated areas

Skiing (associations)

Warren Ski Club. www.warrenskiclub.org. E-mail: president@warrenskiclub.org. This membershipbased organization was established in 1956. The group hosts ski trips throughout winter. Visit the website for 2022-23 information.

Youngstown Ski Club. www.youngstownskiclub. org. Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/ Youngstown-Ski-Club/147642933854. This membership-based organization was established in 1958. Visit website and Facebook page for 2022-23 information.

Skiing: downhill and snowboarding

Alpine Valley. 10620 Mayfield Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026. 440-285-2211, 440-729-9775. www. alpinevalleyohio.com. Skiing and snowboarding.

Vertical drop: 230 ft. Lifts: 7. Trails: 11. Lessons: Group and private. Hotels, bed and breakfasts.

Blue Knob All Seasons Resort 1424 Overland Pass Road, Claysburg, Pa. 16625. 800-458-3403. 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. 7100 Riverview Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264. 800-875-4241. www. bmbw.com. Downhill skiing and snowboarding.

Vertical drop: 240 ft. Trails: 18. Lifts: 15. Lessons: group and private. Lodging: hotels, hostel, bed and breakfast.

Canaan Valley Ski Resort. Park Road 826, Davis, W. Va. 26260. 304-866-4121. 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 Resort. 1493 Thornton Road, Cherry Creek, N.Y. 14723. 716-287-3223, (snow) 716-2873545. cockaigne.com. Skiing and snowboarding.

Vertical drop: 430 ft. Trails: 15. Lifts: 3. Lessons: group and private. Hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and cabins.

Hidden Valley Resort. 1 Craighead Road, Hidden Valley, Pa. 15502. 814-443-8000. myhiddenvalleyresort. com. Offers 28 slopes and trails for skiing and snowboarding, plus a snow-tubing park. Family-friendly resort is surrounded by state forests and parklands. Lodging and dining.

Holiday Valley Resort. 6557 Holiday Valley Road, Ellicottville, N.Y. 14731. 716-699-2345. Snow phone: 800367-9691. holidayvalley.com. Skiing and snowboarding. Vertical drop: 750 ft. Trails: 56 day trails, 37 night trails. Lifts: 13. Lessons: group/private. Hotels, motels, condos and bed and breakfasts.

Kissing Bridge Snow Sports. 10296 State Road Peak’N Peak. 1405 Old Road, Clymer, N.Y. 14724. 716355-4141. pknpk.com. Skiing and snowboarding. Vertical drop: 400 ft. Trails: 27. Lifts: 8. Lessons: group and private. Lodging: motels and hotels.

Seven Springs Mountain Resort 777 Water Wheel Drive Champion, Pa. 15622. 800-452-2223. 7springs.com. Skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Resort offers 35 trails and the complex covers 5,500 acres. Hotels, condos and chalets.

Sledding

Crandall Park. Tod Lane at Redondo Road, Youngstown 44504. 330-742-8711. This 41.55-acre park allows sledding at various sites in the park.

James L. Wick Jr. Recreation Area. Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7107. Offers a lighted sledding hill and warming shelter. A familyfriendly site with a concessions area.

Swimming

The Youngstown-Warren area has many private, membership-based swimming facilities; Google for listings. See parks section for public pools.

Jewish Community Center of Youngstown. 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504; 330-746-3251. jccyoungstown.org. Membership-based facility offers a 25 meter indoor swimming pool.

YMCA (Youngstown Central), 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown 44503; 330-744-8411. www. youngstownymca.org. Member facility offers aquatics classes, swimming lessons, individual/team activities, water-based rehabilitation and senior water programs.

YMCA (Davis Branch). 45 McClurg Road, Boardman 44512; 330-480-5656. www.youngstownymca.org. Member-based, all-ages facility offers aquatics classes, lessons, individual and team activities, water-based rehabilitation, and senior-fitness programs.

Walking (indoor)

Eastwood Mall. 5555 Youngstown Road, Niles 44446; 652-6980. Prior to store openings, visitors are invited to walk on the carpeted and tiled concourses.

Southern Park Mall. 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512; 330-758-4511. Prior to store openings, visitors are invited walk on the carpeted and tiled concourses.

Weight training/strength training

Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center. YSU Campus, Fifth Avenue at Veterans Boulevard, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3488. Over 140 pieces of strength and conditioning equipment. Must have a valid YSU I.D.

Niles Wellness Center. Waddell Park, Niles 44446. 330-553-6280. Athletic/fitness equipment.

Jewish Community Center of Youngstown. 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 330-746-3251. jccyoungstown.org. Offers a membership-based fitness facility for health, wellness and fitness.

YMCA (Youngstown Central Branch). 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8411. youngstownymca.org. Membership-based facility. Strength-training equipment includes free weights, Cybex, Nautilus and aerobic equipment.

YMCA (Davis Branch). 45 McClurg Road, Boardman 44512. 330-480-5656. youngstownymca. org. Membership-based facility. Equipment includes free weights, Cybex and Nautilus machines and aerobic equipment.

Team Sports Basketball

Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown. 2105 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown 44507; 330-782-2714. Offers gym for basketball and volleyball.

Niles Wellness Center. Waddell Park, Niles 44446; 330-553-6280. Offers basketball courts.

Jewish Community Center of Youngstown. 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504; 330-746-3251. jccyoungstown.org. Indoor and outdoor basketball.

YMCA (Youngstown Central Branch). 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown 44503; 330-744-8411. www.youngstownymca.org. Member-based facility offers youth leagues at various times of the year.

YMCA (Davis Branch). 45 McClurg Road, Boardman 44512; 330-480-5656. www.youngstownymca.org. Member-based facility offers two basketball courts. Disc (Frisbee) golf

Austintown Township Park Disc Golf Course. 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown; 330-799-6989. 18 holes. Flat with some wooded areas.

Birdie Hill Disc Golf Course. Lakeview Recreation Area, 3001 Warren Meadville Road, Cortland 44410. 18 holes. Mostly flat with some wooded areas.

Boardman Park Disc Golf Course. 375 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman 44512. 18 holes. Flat and moderately wooded.

Buhl Park Disc Golf Course. 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa. 16148. 18 holes. Some hills and woods.

Mauthe Park. 156 Smithfield St., Struthers 44471. 9 holes. Moderate hills, lightly wooded.

Mill Creek MetroParks Farm Disc Golf Courses. 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 9 holes, 18 holes. The Field Course (9 holes) is flat with some woods. The Forest Course (18 holes) is wooded. The courses are located near the Bikeway spur trail. Parking is available at the MetroParks Farm.

Squirrel Run Disc Golf Course. Mosquito Lake State Park, 1439 Wilson Sharpsville Road, Cortland 44410. 18 holes. Flat with wooded areas. Designed by Bill Flynn.

Titan Disc Golf Course. Kent State University Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 9 holes. Flat, some woods. Designed by Bill Flynn.

Wick Park Disc Golf Course . 260 Park Ave., Youngstown 44504. 18 holes. Flat course, mature trees, located in interior of the park.

Young’s Run Disc Golf Course. Educational Highway, adjacent to Kent State University Trumbull Campus, Route 45, Champion. 18 holes. Mostly flat with some hills. Open and wooded areas. Sited in Clarence Darrow Park and is part of the Trumbull County Metro Parks system.

Volleyball

Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown. 2105 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown 44507; 330-782-2714. Offers a gym for basketball and volleyball.

YMCA (Youngstown Central Branch). 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown 44503; 330-744-8411. www.youngstownymca.org. Open volleyball on Thursdays from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Community Gym.

YMCA (Davis Branch). 45 McClurg Road, Boardman 44512; 330-480-5656. www.youngstownymca.org. Offers regular classes in volleyball skills.

Regional State Parks

Guilford Lake State Park. 6835 E. Lake Road, Lisbon; 330-222-1712. Located on the west fork of the Little Beaver Creek. Lake is stocked with bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish. Fishing, picnicking, 600-foot beach (showers/changing area), 518-acre wildlife area and a half-mile trail. Three boat launches and rentals. Powered watercraft limited to 10 horsepower. Has 41 electric campsites with flush toilets and a dump station. Pets permitted.

Lake Milton State Park. 16801 Mahoning Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-4989. Over 1,000 land and 1,685 water acres. Fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming and boating. Unlimited horsepower for watercraft, three launch ramps, seasonal dock rentals and fuel. A 600-foot beach has bathrooms, changing areas, showers, a playground, sand volleyball and basketball courts. Home to waterfowl and shorebirds. Pets are permitted, but must be on a leash. No pets in swimming area.

Mosquito Lake State Park. 1439 state Route 305, Cortland; 330-637-2856 (office), 330-638-5700 (campground office). The 7,850-acre lake is stocked with walleye, bass, northern pike and crappie. Fishing, 20 miles of hiking trails, 10 miles of bridle trails, 234 campsites, picnicking, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, boating (unlimited horsepower) and swimming on a 600-foot beach. Showers, flush toilets, pit latrines and a dump station. Watercraft fuel is available; five launch ramps. Biking is permitted on a 5-mile trail. Pets are permitted.

Compiled by the Metro Monthly staff.

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RESTAURANTS & FOOD

THE WINE GUY Pick of the Month

Coppola Diamond Collection Prosecco

Perfect for the holiday season, the Coppola Diamond Collection Prosecco has exotic fruit floral aromas, with notes of apple, citrus and white peach. Import ed directly from the Prosecco DOC in Italy, it retails under $20. Take it to gath erings to drink or to leave with the hosts. I wish you all a happy and safe holiday season!

– John Webster

Cockeye BBQ and Creamery own er and operator Maxwell Hoover was awarded the national designation of Grand Master Ice Cream Maker at this year’s North American Ice Cream Association’s annual convention in Fort Worth, Texas.

For the third consecutive year, Cock eye Creamery’s small-batch super-pre mium Deep Chocolate ice cream has won a blue ribbon. Cockeye also won this year for its Fresh Strawberry and French Vanilla Bean.

The blue ribbon is the highest award ed honor. It’s based on a strict set of

Groundhog Craft Beerfest set for Feb. 4

The 5th Annual Groundhog Craft Beerfest will occur from noon-9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Stambaugh Auditori um, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. The event will feature craft beers from local and regional breweries. It occurs in two sessions – noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. – with an hour-long VIP tasting for each. General admission is $45 and VIP tickets are $65. For information, visit www.stambaughauditorium.com.

Rummy Reindeer

BY NICHOLE GEORGE

2 oz. spiced rum (or rum of pref erence)

2 oz. half-and-half

2-4 oz. Chia Latte (pre-mixed car ton, like Tazo or Oregon Chia)

Mix all the ingredients together, stir, and serve over ice. For extra spice, add a cinnamon stick or nut meg on top for garnish.

guidelines by the Department of Sen sory Science at Cornell University.

This year’s awards secure Cockeye Creamery’s place as one of the nation’s best boutique and artisan independent ice cream manufacturers.

To celebrate, Cockeye BBQ and Creamery gave out samples of its su per-premium award winning Deep Chocolate Ice Cream in November.

Cockeye Creamery is located at 1805½ Parkman Road, N.W., Warren.

The phone is 330-392-7326. A menu is available at cockeyecreamery.com.

Strudel sale to benefit Ukrainian orphans

Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Youngstown is announcing a holiday Mission Strudel Sale to benefit Ukrainian orphans who have been relocat ed to Poland.

Strudel varieties include a large apple or cherry strudel for $9 and a large cherry with cheese strudel for $10.

Orders should be placed by Tuesday, Dec. 6. Pickup is from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Orthodox Cul tural Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown 44509.

Call 330-792-6699 or 330-799-7911 to place orders.

The church is also accepting monetary donations for the Ukrainian orphans’ re location program. Donations will be sent to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA treasurer and forwarded to the direc tor of the relocation program.

Checks can be sent to the Orphan age Mission Ministry of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44509. Call 330-792-6699 for more in formation.

Sts. Peter and Paul’s Orphanage Mission Ministry has raised $8,000 from strudel sales and donations so far in 2022 with a year-end goal of $10,000.

Empty Bowls

fundraiser

to benefit Rescue Mission

The third annual Empty Bowls Fund raiser will take place on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the McDonough Museum of Art, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. The event will presented by Ceramics Program at Youngstown State University.

Ticket donations will help the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley provide over 300 meals daily to anyone in need.

Donors will receive a hot bowl of soup with artisan bread and a handmade bowl created by local artists. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free soup options will be available at the event.

Seatings occur at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Additional tickets will be avail able at the door as seating permits.

For tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite. com/e/empty-bowls-ysu-2022-charityevent-tickets-435810339457.

Cockeye Creamery wins blue ribbons, awarded ‘Grand Master Ice Cream Maker’

PHOTO BY JOAN YANCHICK

John Webster – The Wine Guy

HOLIDAY CHEER

PHOTO BY NICHOLE GEORGE

PHOTO BY RON FLAVIANO

Cockeye BBQ and Creamery owner and operator Maxwell Hoover (left) with Valley Spotlight host Mike Case during a recent visit.

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Thursday 1

Fiero Coding Club. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Learn how to write code, create websites, de sign games and apps. The class uses Fiero, a soft ware program that teaches how to code through hundreds of tutorials. 4-5:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22.

Teen Game Night. Warren Library, 444 Mahon ing Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org. Includes video, board, and collect ible card games and trivia. For grades 7 to 12. 4-7:30 p.m.

Coping with Grief and the Holidays. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.li braryvisit.org. People generally think of the holidays as a time of joy, sparkle and celebrations. But when one is coping with grief, holidays may be out of the ordinary. Tonight’s featured guest speaker will be Kim Calhoun, bereavement facilitator from Hospice of the Valley. This program is open to anyone who has experienced a loss. Literature on grief, the com pany of supportive others, and information about the grieving process will be provided. 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Wildlife-Friendly Ornaments. Birch Hill Cabin, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 330-330-7407116. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Join a park educator and Ohio certified volunteer naturalists in making wildlife-friendly ornaments. The ornaments are all natural and provide nutrition to wildlife, as well as festive decoration to the park. The evening will conclude with a short hike at the Lily Pond to hang the ornaments. Participants will take an orna ment home. Materials provided. Meet at Birch Hill Cabin on Lily Pond Drive. Register/pay by Nov. 29, online or call 330-740-7116. 6-7:30 p.m. $5.

Pet Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Lib erty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org. Take your pet’s pic ture with Santa and Mrs. Claus outside the Liberty Library. All finned, feathered, and furry friends are welcome. You need to bring a camera, cell phone, or another personal device to take your photo. Pets should be leashed. This is an outdoor event. 6-7 p.m.

Let the Games Begin. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl. org. Features snacks and a variety of games. For teens in grades 7-12. 6 p.m.

Orchestra Concert. Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 2: Parade, tree lighting, Flea on Phelps

The City of Youngstown will host its annual Holiday Parade and Lightup Night from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2. The festivities also include an open-air holiday market beginning on North Phelps Street.

Activities are presented by the City of Youngstown, Youngstown CityScape, and the Downtown Youngstown Partnership. Premier Bank is the title sponsor.

The holiday event will include pictures with Santa (sponsored by Spruce), commemorative mugs (spon sored by Platt Insurance), and fam ily-friendly activities. In addition, downtown bars and restaurants will be open before and after the parade.

Special holiday activities include:

n Flea on Phelps. The Youngstown Flea will present its annual holiday market on North Phelps Street (be tween West Federal and West Com merce streets). The Flea features local and regional merchants selling arts, antique and repurposed furniture, vintage clothing, collectibles, jewel ry, candles, food, drink and produce. Friday’s open-air holiday market be gins at 4 p.m. The Youngstown Flea also continues indoors (9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m.,

Sunday, Dec. 4.) at their regular loca tion (365 E. Boardman St.).

n Holiday Parade. The Holiday Pa rade begins at 6 p.m. The parade origi nates in the Covelli Centre parking lot. Parade route: left/west on West Front Street; right/north on South Chest nut Street and Vindicator Square; and right/east on West Federal Street to Central Square and the grand stand. The parade then crosses Central Square and heads east on East Federal Street toward South Champion Street. At Champion, the parade turns right/ south and heads south on Champion toward East Front Street and the Cov elli Centre. Groups participating in the parade should arrive and check in between 4:30-5:15 p.m. at the Covelli Centre parking lot. The lineup starts at 5:30 p.m. The Christmas Tree Light ing (and Light-up Night) begin imme diately after the parade (approximately 7:15-7:30 p.m.).

n Light-up Night and the Christmas Tree Lighting. Central Square, down town Youngstown. Light-Up Night kicks on the switch for the city’s Christ mas tree on Central Square. (The light ing begins at approximately 7:15-7:30 p.m.). In addition, trees throughout the downtown have been strung with lights.

Friday 2

Mobile Market. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Shop for fresh produce at the Public Library’s Mobile Market. 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Perler Bead Snowflake. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.li braryvisit.org. Make your own, one-of-a-kind snow flake ornament out of perler beads. Save it for your self or give it as a gift. Registration Required. For teens in grades 7-12. 4 p.m.

Fall Graduating BFA Exhibition. McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. ysu.edu/mcdonough-muse um. The exhibit will be on display from Dec. 2-17. An opening reception occurs today from 5-7 p.m.

Arts of Death: Tombs, Cemeteries, Mourn ing, and the Macabre poster exhibition. McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. ysu.edu/mc donough-museum. The exhibit will be on display from Dec. 2-17.  An opening reception occurs today from 5-7 p.m.

The Elf Experience. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Mar ket St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre. com. Includes the movie “Elf” on the big screen, live musical performances, acrobatics, dance perfor mances, a visit from Santa, and photo opportunities. 7 p.m. $23.50.

Let It Snow. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. A holiday music show celebrating the winter season. Artistic impressions of popular winter holiday music come to life on the dome transporting visitors to a magical wonderland of music and light. Experience bells and reindeer, presents and cookies, snow and nutcrackers in colorful spectacles. 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2; 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3; 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9; 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10; 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17.

MUSIC & NIGHTSPOTS

Birdfish Brewing Co. Analog Night. 7 p.m.

Casual Pint. Solo Sixstring. 7p.m.

CharBenay’s Wine on the River. Jay Byrd. 6 p.m. Columbiana Cultural Collective. Labra Bros. 7 p.m. Cork & Cap. Mick Rogers. 7 p.m.

Double Bogeys. Shoe Shine Boys. 7 p.m.

El Cowboy. No Funk, No Justice. 9 p.m.

Los Gallos. Relapse. 8 p.m.

New Manhattan. Joshua Lee Nelson. 8 p.m.

Noble Creature Cask House. Ruby. 7:30 p.m.

Underground Lounge. Matt Skeen. 8 p.m.

The Wickyards. Third Class, Angie DeNicholas, Sexy Pig Divas. 6 p.m.

Saturday 3

Live Wreath. Kidston Pavilion, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Create a live wreath for the holidays with Judy Stanislaw. Register/pay online or call. 10 a.m.-noon.

Winter Celebration: Festival of Trees. Fel lows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Mill Creek Met

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The Youngstown Flea will present its annual holiday market on North Phelps Street on Dec. 2. The open-air holiday market begins at 4 p.m.

Make

January 29 • 3:00 PM

McDonough Museum of Art, YSU

Tickets: www.ysu.tix.com

Save the Date!

KATE REID, PIANO

March 3 • 7:30 PM

YSU Ford Theater, Bliss Hall Tickets: www.ysu.tix.com

Save the Date!

ANN DUHAMEL, PIANO

April 20 • 7:30 PM

Mcdonough Museum of Art, YSU Tickets: www.ysu.tix.com

& University Theatre

CAROLS & COCOA

December 7 • 7:00 PM

Stambaugh Auditorium www.stambaughauditorium.com

WIND ENSEMBLE & CONCERT BAND

December 11 • 4:00 PM

Stambaugh Auditorium

Tickets: www.stambaughauditorium.com

THE DANA ENSEMBLE

February 8 • 7:30 PM

YSU Ford Theater, Bliss Hall

FREE and open to the public

Save the Date!

THE LAST FIVE YEARS

February 16 - February 18 • 7:30 PM

February 19 • 2:00 PM

FALL GRADUATING BFA EXHIBITION

December 2 - December 17

Reception Dec. 2 • 5 PM - 7 PM

Mcdonough Museum of Art, YSU FREE and open to the public

EMPTY BOWLS, YSU

December 3 • 11 AM - 4 PM

Seatings at 11 AM • 12:30 PM • 2 PM

McDonough Museum of Art, YSU

Tickets: emptybowlsysu.eventbrite.com

STUDENT ART ASSOCIATION

JURIED

STUDENT ANNUAL EXHIBITION

McDonough Museum of Art, YSU FREE and open to the public

Spotlight Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU Tickets: www.ysu.tix.com

ARTS OF DEATH EXHIBITION

December 2 - December 17

Reception Dec. 2 • 5 PM - 7 PM

McDonough Museum of Art, YSU FREE and open to the public

SPRING EXHIBITIONS

January 20- March 4

Reception

January 20 • 5 PM - 7 PM

McDonough Museum of Art, YSU

FREE and open to the public

UPCOMING MAJOR EVENTS

DECEMBER

The Elf Experience. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Mar ket St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre. com. Includes the movie “Elf” on the big screen, live music, dance performances, a visit from Santa, and photo opportunities. 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2. $23.50.

The Magical Polar Experience. Robins The atre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 and 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4.

Ballet Western Reserve Presents The Nut cracker. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Fed eral St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. deyor pac.org. Ballet Western Reserve returns to The DeYor Performing Arts Center with Clara, Toy soldiers, the Mouse King, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Features more than 80 local students and an orchestra. 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4. $29-$19.

Brian Regan. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Comedian Brian Regan comes to Warren for one show. 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3. $78, $58, $48.

YSU Youth Orchestra. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com. The YSU Youth Orchestra is comprised of music students ages 13-18 who have auditioned. 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4.

Glenn Miller Orchestra. Stambaugh Auditori um, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-2590555. www.stambaughauditorium.com. The Glenn Miller Orchestra brings their big band sound to Stambaugh for one show. The current Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring worldwide ever since. 7:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 5.

YSU Carols & Cocoa and the Dana Holiday Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stam baughauditorium.com. 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’s vocal and instrumental students. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7.

Disney On Ice Presents Into The Magic. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-7453000. covellicentre.com. TicketMaster.com. In-person sales at the Southwoods Health Box Office. 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8-9. 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11. $67-22.

Marie Osmond: A Symphonic Christmas. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. deyorpac.org. Osmond joins the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra for a holiday spectacular. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8.

Stayin’ Alive: Tribute to The Bee Gees. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-4376246. robinstheatre.com. 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8.

Little River Band. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Mar ket St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre. com. Little River Band garnered huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart-topping hits in the 1970s and ’80s. The band continues to deliver distinctive harmonies and vocals under lead vocalist and bass player Wayne Nelson. Memorable hits in clude “Reminiscing” and “Lady.” 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9.

Silver Bells With Mazhorell & Friends. Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. www. youngstownplayhouse.org. This holiday program features performers from Youngstown, Cleveland, and surrounding areas. Features a mixture of original

music as well as traditional, pop, R&B, and Christmas classics. Silver Bells seeks to bring awareness and support to victims and survivors of domestic vio lence. Presented by Finer Things Academy. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10.

First Snow. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10. $30-$10.

Stambaugh Chorus Holiday Concert of Giving. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stam baughauditorium.com. Stambaugh Chorus and the Youngstown Area Community Concert Band will host a benefit Christmas concert for Second Harvest Food Bank. Monetary donations will be accepted at the door with all proceeds going to the Food Bank. 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11.

Engelbert Humperdinck. Stambaugh Auditori um, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com. Humperdinck has sold over 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum. Awards include four Grammy nomi nations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of Fame. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14.

A Charlie Brown Christmas. W.D. Packard Mu sic Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16. $52.50, $42.50,$32.50.

Celtic Angels Christmas. Westminster Celebri ty Series, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172. 724-9467354. www.westminster.edu. The Celtic Angels will perform with the Celtic Knight Dancers and The Trin ity Band Ensemble of Dublin. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16. $49, $47, $43, $39.

Miracle on Easy Street. Edward W. Powers Audito rium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-7440264. deyorpac.org. “Miracle on Easy Street” returns to Powers Auditorium for the live holiday Christmas shows. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 6. A 15-percent off early bird special is in effect through Saturday, Oct. 1. Call 330-744-0264 or visit deyorpac.org… for more information. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16; 7:30 p.m., Satur day, Dec. 17 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18. $35-$19.

SMARTS Christmas Benefit. Youngstown Play house, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. www.youngstownplayhouse.org. Cara DeChurch will present a Christmas concert in a benefit for SMARTS, the Youngstown-based student arts organization. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17.

The Nutcracker. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. The Jordan School of Ballet will present. 3 p.m., Sun day, Dec. 18. $25-$18.

JANUARY

The Harlem Globetrotters. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com. TicketMaster.com. In-person sales at the Southwoods Health Box Office. 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 1. $98-$28.

The Harlem Globetrotters. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com. TicketMaster.com. In-person sales at the Southwoods Health Box Office. 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 1. $98-$28.

Evaline’s Bridal: Premier Bridal Show. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800745-3000. Evaline’s Bridal (via phone): 330-392-6569. covellicentre.com. Noon, Sunday, Jan. 8. $15.

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. packardmu sichall.com. “Whose Line is it Anyway?” stars Colin Mo chrie and Brad Sherwood will make up original scenes and songs from whatever the audience at Packard Mu sic Hall suggests. 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 8. $39.

24K Magic. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., War ren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Bruno Mars tribute band. 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14. $35-$15.

George Michael Reborn. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinsthe atre.com. Tribute to Wham! and George Michael. 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 20. $35-$15.

The Guess Who. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. The hits include American Woman,” “No Sugar Tonight,” “These Eyes,” “Clap for the Wolfman,” “Hand Me Down World,” “No Time,” “Star Baby” and “Share the Land,” plus “Laughing” and “Undun.” Joining original drummer/ songwriter Garry Peterson onstage will be veteran mu sicians Derek Sharp on lead vocals and guitar, Leonard Shaw on keyboards, saxophone, flute, and vocals, Mi chael Staertow on guitar and vocals, and Michael Devin on bass and vocals. 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27. $65-$20.

Wish You Were Here: The Sight And Sounds Of Pink Floyd. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28. $35-$15.

YSO Masterworks: Classical Exploration. Stam baugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com. The YSO Masterworks concert will feature classical works by Strauss, Coleridge-Taylor, Haydn, and Dvořák. Guest artist Brian Neal will join the Symphony for Haydn’s “Trumpet Concerto in E Flat.” Conductor Alberto Bade will lead the orchestra. 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 29.

COMING UP

Toughest Monster Truck Tour. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com. TicketMaster.com. 7:30 p.m., Fri day, Feb. 3 and 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4. $38-17.

Into The Blue: Tribute to the Electric Light Orchestra. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., War ren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3. $25-$18.

5th Annual Groundhog Craft Beerfest. Stam baugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium. com. Features craft beers from local and regional breweries. The event occurs in two sessions – noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. – with an hour-long VIP tast ing for each session. General admission is $45 and VIP tickets are $65. Noon-9 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4.

Youngstown Mob Talk. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinsthe atre.com. Johnny Chechitelli and James Naples III, hosts of the popular Facebook group “Youngstown Mob,” will explore Northeast Ohio’s history with the mob. This two-hour event will include true-crime author Rick Porrello (“To Kill the Irishman,” “The Rise and Fall of the Cleveland Mafia”), familiar voices from the “Crooked City” podcast, and a surprise wiseguy. The evening includes a question-and-answer ses sion and a raffle of signed artwork by Jim Traficant. 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9. $75 (VIP ticket), $25, $18.

Drumline Live! Westminster Celebrity Series, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Mar ket St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172. 724-946-7354. www.westminster.edu. From the musical team be hind the movies “Drumline” and “Drumline: A New Beat.” 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11. $52, $49, $45, $33.

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Celtic Angels Christmas will perform 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16 at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa. The Celtic Angels will be joined by the Celtic Knight Dancers and The Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin. $49, $47, $43, $39.

roParks will present its Winter Celebration display in the D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center. The display includes 50 holiday trees, decorated by area nonprofit organizations. Sponsored by 21 WFMJ/ WBCB. Tuesday-Sunday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 3-31.

Be Dazzled. Weller Gallery, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.millcreek metroparks.org. This collection by artist Phyllis Beard was inspired by old framed jeweled Christmas trees and brooch bouquets inspired by Marie Antoinette. The event features cocoa and cookies with artist Phyllis Beard. Proceeds benefit Fellows Riverside Gardens and victims of Hurricane Ian via Samaritans Purse. Meet the artist: 3-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3. Ex hibit runs Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 4-31

51st Annual American Holiday at The But ler Arts & Crafts Show. 524 Wick Ave, Youngstown 44502.330-743-1107. artsandcraftshow@butlerart. com. The Butler’s annual holiday show and sale fea tures original and hand-crafted artisan goods, includ ing pottery, paintings, prints, glass, jewelry, herbal products and other items. The sale serves as a fund raiser supporting the museum’s year-round free ad mission, public programs and art education outreach. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4. $5. Children 12 and under are admitted free..

Third Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser. McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. ysu.edu/mc donough-museum. Presented by YSU’s Ceramics Program. Ticket donations help the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley provide over 300 meals daily to anyone in need. Donors will receive a hot bowl of soup with artisan bread and a handmade bowl creat ed by local artists. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free soup options will be available. Additional tickets will be available at the door as seating permits. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/empty-bowls-ysu-2022charity-event-tickets-435810339457. Seatings occur at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Pop-In Holiday Photo Op. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl. org. Families are welcome to take a photo for a holi day card or for fun. A photo booth will be set up with a backdrop. Bring your own camera or phone. No pets are permitted. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

LEGO My Library. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Features free play with different types of LEGOs. For grades K-6. 1-2 p.m.

Painting Class. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org. Artist Tim Milliner will lead participants in creating a holi day-themed painting. All supplies will be provided. For adults. Registration is required. 1-3 p.m.

The Alien Who Stole Christmas. Ward Beech er Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. See a tour of winter’s evening sky then join Saint Nick and Mr. Freep as they explore the solar system’s planets. For children and families. 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3; 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10.

STEAM Lab. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Explore STEAM activities available to children. Cre ative, open free play. LEGOs, blocks, robots, and color ing will be provided. For ages 3-12. 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Muse Series Faculty Recital. McDonough Mu seum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. 3 p.m.

Winter Nights. Outdoor Concourse, Garden Cafe, Rossi Auditorium Plus Radius Room, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. The garden grounds will be adorned with dazzling light displays. The Da vis Center will be open with a display of 50 Winter

Celebration trees. 5-7 p.m. Dec. 3-17.

The Magical Polar Experience. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. rob instheatre.com. 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 and 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4.

Ballet Western Reserve Presents The Nut cracker. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Fed eral St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. deyor pac.org. Ballet Western Reserve returns to The DeYor Performing Arts Center with Clara, Toy soldiers, the Mouse King, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Features more than 80 local students and a live orchestra. 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4. $29-$19.

Brian Regan. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Comedian Brian Regan comes to Warren for one show. 8 p.m. $78, $58, $48.

Let It Snow. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. A holiday music show celebrating the winter season. Artistic impressions of popular winter holiday music come to life on the dome transporting visitors to a magical wonderland of music and light. Experience bells and reindeer, presents and cookies, snow and nutcrackers in colorful spectacles. 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2; 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3; 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9; 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10; 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17.

MUSIC & NIGHTSPOTS

Avalon Downtown. Solo Sixstring. Noon.

Birdfish Brewing Co. Mike Peterson Band. 2 p.m.

Cafe 422/Warren. John Reese Trio. 6 p.m.

Caffe Capri. Nico Ruggeri. 6 p.m.

CharBenay’s Wine on the River. 2 Kings Duo. 6 p.m.

Cork & Cap. Jonathan Blackshire. 7 p.m.

El Cowboy. Hucking Fillbillies. 9 p.m.

Fellows Riverside Gardens. Holiday music. 5 p.m.

Green Eagle Winery. Solo Sixstring. 6 p.m.

High Pointe Tavern. Triple Threat. 7:30 p.m.

Homestead Kitchen. Seamus. 8 p.m.

JR’z Pub. Random Strangers. 8 p.m.

Los Gallos. Big in Japan. 8 p.m.

Modern Methods. Samuel Winterberger. 7-10 p.m.

New Manhattan. Mane Straxion. 8 p.m.

Red Maple Barn. Christmas in the Country. 6 p.m.

Up a Creek Tavern. No Funk, No Justice. 7 p.m. Westside Bowl. Tongues-Tied: An Evening of Instrumental Music. 7 p.m. Westside Bowl. Without Waves. 8 p.m.

Sunday 4

51st Annual American Holiday at The Butler Arts & Crafts Show. 524 Wick Ave, Youngstown 44502.330-743-1107. artsandcraftshow@butlerart. com. The Butler’s annual holiday show and sale features original and hand-crafted artisan goods, including pottery, paintings, prints, glass, jewelry, herbal products and other items. The sale serves as a fundraiser supporting the museum’s year-round free admission, public programs and art education outreach. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4. $5. Children 12 and under are admitted free.

W.D. Packard Concert Band Christmas Concert W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusi chall.com. 2 p.m.

YSU Youth Orchestra. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com. The YSU Youth Orchestra is comprised of music students ages 13-18 who have auditioned. 2 p.m.

Clarinet Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 6 p.m.

Monday 5

Junior Portfolio Review Exhibition: Lind say DeLullo, Sophia Lallo, Kira Walker. Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. The exhibit will be open from Dec. 5-16.

Learn Libby for Android/iOS. Austintown Li brary, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Bring your Android/iOS device to learn how to download and navigate the Libby app. 10 a.m.

Mah-Jongg Monthly. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Join other experienced players in this non-librarian led program. Bring your own game card and tiles. Registration is required. 1-3 p.m.

Cooking For a Low Sodium Diet. Main Library,

305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org. Make flavorful, low-sodium dishes to take home and learn about dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH). Participants will receive samples of low-sodium condiments and recipe ideas. Class size is limited. Call for information. 2-3 p.m.

Family Crafting- Holiday Bag. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Decorate a cloth bag of your own using stencils and fabric markers. 4:30 p.m.

Open Play Mah-Jongg Mondays. Howland Li brary, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www. wtcpl.org. Bring your card and tiles if possible. 6 p.m.

Glenn Miller Orchestra. Stambaugh Auditori um, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-2590555. www.stambaughauditorium.com. The Glenn Miller Orchestra brings their big band sound to Stambaugh for one show. The current Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring worldwide ever since. 7:30 p.m.

Jazz Combos. University Theater, Spotlight Are na Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday 6

Sit & Stitch. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Bring your knitting, crochet, or other fiber art, and enjoy an hour of conversation with fellow enthusiasts. Projects and instruction are not provided. 10 a.m.

Craft Corner. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Make a new craft each month at the East Library. Supplies will be provided. Register each participat ing adult/teen. 5 p.m.

Forming a Board for Nonprofits. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. This class will cover questions to ask before joining a board, define board service, go through providing a board orientation, go through Robert’s Rules of Order, go through a checklist of board member roles and responsibilities. 6-7:30 p.m.

Live Holiday Music. Liberty Library, 415 Chur chill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www. wtcpl.org. Guitarist Tyler Guerrieri and vocalist An nabelle Himes will perform a selection of holiday music. 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday 7

Sit & Stitch. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Bring your knitting, crochet, or other fiber art, and enjoy an hour of conversation with fellow enthusiasts. Projects and instruction are not provided. 10 a.m.

Mobile Market. Newport Library, 3730 Mar ket St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org. Shop for fresh produce at the Public Library’s Mobile Market. 1:15-2:30 p.m.

Midweek Mania. Liberty Library, 415 Chur chill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www. wtcpl.org. Teens can join the Library after school on Wednesdays for snacks, games, and more. For teens in grades 7 to 12. 2:30 p.m.

Midweek Mayhem. Cortland Library, 578 Lakev iew Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org. Fea tures games, activities, and a small snack. For teens in grades 7-12. 3 p.m.

The Wednesday Club. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org. This open-ended drop-in program lets kids choose what to do. The library provides the supplies. For kids in grades K-6. 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Guitarist Tyler Guerrieri. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org. 6-7 p.m.

‘Miracle on Easy Street’: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18 at Edward W. Powers Auditorium in Youngstown. $35-$19.

Local libraries systems offer monthly children’s reading programs

Listings are organized by date and age level. It also includes programs for children with special needs and reading confidence-building programs with registered-therapy dogs and bunnies.

n Public Library of Youngstown and Mahon ing County website: www.libraryvisit.org.

n Warren-Trumbull Public County Library website: www.wtcpl.org.

MAHONING COUNTY

Baby Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. Songs, stories, and bounces. Babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, 29 and Jan. 12, 26.

Toddler Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. Stories, songs, and fun for ages 18 months to 3 years with caregiver. 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 and Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26.

Gotta Move Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. Musi cal and movement activities. Ages 2-5 with a care giver. 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26.

Family Story Time. Struthers Library, 95 Po land Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. Stories for pre schoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 2 and Jan. 6.

Family Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. 10 a.m., Tues day, Dec. 6 and Jan. 3, 17, 31.

Gotta Move Story Time. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. Stories and musical and movement activities. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 11:30 a.m.-noon. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.

Baby Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glen wood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. Songs, stories, and bounces for babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 20 and Jan. 17, 31.

Family Story Time: Holiday. Springfield Li brary. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330744-8636. Holiday-themed stories and crafts for the whole family. 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10.

Family Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. Stories for pre schoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. 1010:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13.

Baby Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. Songs, sto ries, and bounces. Babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13, and Jan. 10.

Baby Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. Songs, stories, and bounces for babies up to 18 months with a care giver. 10-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Holiday Baby Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. Holiday songs, stories, and jingle bell bounces for babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 15.

Sensory Story Time. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. Books, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities designed for children ages 3-10 with autism or other sen sory processing needs and their families (siblings welcome). Registration is required. 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Dec. 17 and Jan. 21, Feb. 18.

All Ages Story Time. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. Sto

ries, songs, and activities for children of all ages with their caregivers. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 19.

Holiday Family Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 330-744-8636. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20.

STEAM Story Time: Winter Solstice. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. Winter solstice stories, and crafts for ages 2-5 and their caregivers. 10-11:15 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21.

Yoga Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. Stories, songs, and rhymes are combined with simple yoga poses. Children ages 3-6. Bring a yoga mat or towel. 10-10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 6.

Sensory Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. Books, songs, rhymes, and other activities. This storytime is designed for chil dren ages 3-10 with autism or other sensory pro cessing needs and their families (siblings welcome). Registration is required. 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 7.

Family Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glen wood Ave. 330-744-8636. For preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Baby Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. Songs, stories, and bounces for babies up to 18 months with their caregivers. 10-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11.

All Ages Story Time. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children of all ages and their caregivers. 2-2:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13.

Yeti Story Time and Craft. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. Hear sto ries featuring the mysterious Yeti. Create a mini-Yeti to take home. 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 14.

Read to Ellie. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. Children can read to Ellie, a registered therapy dog. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session while spots remain. For grades 1-4. 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Family Story Time: Lunar New Year. Spring field Library. 10418 Main St., New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. Mark the Chinese New Year with stories for children and their caregivers. 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21.

Playtime at Your Library. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. A story and activities to prepare for kindergarten. Ages 2-6 and their caregiver. 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 21.

Family Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. Stories for pre schoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. 1010:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24.

All Ages Story Time. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 330-744-8636. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children of all ages and their care givers. 2-2:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27.

TRUMBULL COUNTY

Toddler Tales. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. Ages 19-35 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 1.

Preschool Storytime. Liberty Library, 415 Chur chill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www. wtcpl.org. Stories, songs, and movement activities. Ages 3-5. 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1.

Saturday Storytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Mar ket St. 44484. 330-856-2011. Children ages 6 months to 6 years are invited for stories, songs, and movement. 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3.

Babytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. Short stories, fingerplays, and simple songs. Ages 6 to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 5.

Toddler Tales. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. Ages 19-35 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 5 and Monday, Jan. 9, 30.

Preschool Storytime. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 330-448-8134. Stories, songs, and move ment. Ages 3 to 5. 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 5.

Preschool Storytime. Lordstown Library, 1471 Salt Springs Road 44481. 330-824-2094. Stories, songs, and movement activities. For children ages 3 to 5. 1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 5.

Preschool Storytime. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. Stories, songs,

and movement activities. For children ages 3-5. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6 and Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31.

Movin’ & Groovin.’ Liberty Library, 415 Chur chill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. Wear comfortable clothing and be ready to move with the music with your child. Ages 18 months to 4 years. 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Time for Tots. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. A story, music, and movement. Ages 18 months-4 years with a care giver. 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Read to SomeBunny. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. Children grades K to 6 can read aloud to registered and certified Bunnies in Baskets (therapy rabbits) for 15-minute sessions. Registration is required. 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Preschool Storytime. Howland Library, 9095 East Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. Stories, songs, and movement activities. Ages 3 to 5. 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7.

Toddler Tales. Howland Library, 9095 E. Mar ket St. 44484. 330-856-2011. Ages 19-35 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 8.

Preschool Storytime. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. Stories, songs, and movement activities. Ages 3 to 5. 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8.

Babytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. Short stories, fingerplays, and simple songs. For infants ages 6-18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 12.

Toddler Tales. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. Storytime for toddlers ages 19-35 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Mon day, Dec. 12 and Monday, Jan. 23.

Preschool Storytime. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 330-448-8134. Stories, songs, and movement activities. Ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Mon day, Dec. 12.

Preschool Storytime. Lordstown Library, 1471 Salt Springs Road 44481. 330-824-2094. Sto ries, songs, and movement activities. Ages 3-5. 1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12.

Preschool Storytime. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive. 330-638-6335. Stories, songs, and movement. Ages 3-5. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13.

Movin’ & Groovin.’ Liberty Library, 415 Chur chill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. Wear comfortable clothing and be ready to move to the music with your child. Ages 18 months to 4 years. 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13.

Time for Tots. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. A story, music, and movement to engage ages 18 months-4 years with a caregiver. 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13.

Preschool Storytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. Stories, songs, and movement. Ages 3-5. 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Toddler Tales. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. Storytime for toddlers ages 19-35 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 15.

Preschool Storytime. Liberty Library, 415 Chur chill-Hubbard Road. 330-759-2589. Stories, songs, and movement. Ages 3-5. 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15.

Family Storytime. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. Stories and activities for families with children ages 3-10. 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 26.

Compiled from local reports.

CANSTOCK

Regional library systems offer children’s reading and story programs every month

Happy Howland Holiday. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl. org. Celebrate the holidays with a visit from Santa and a musical performance by the Howland Per forming Choir. The Friends of the Howland Library will provide refreshments. For all ages. 6-7:30 p.m.

Live Holiday Music at the Library. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.li braryvisit.org. Features live holiday music performed on flute and saxophone. 6 p.m.

Full Moon Hike. Pioneer Pavilion, Mill Creek Met roParks, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7116. www. millcreekmetroparks.org. A Metroparks educator will lead a full-moon hike around Pioneer Pavilion. Dress for the weather and wear hiking boots. The hike is 2 miles and moderately difficult. Meets at Pio neer Pavilion parking lot on Old Furnace Road. Reg istration required. Register by Dec. 5, online or call for details. No walk-ins, no pets. 6:30-8 p.m.

YSU Carols & Cocoa and the Dana Holiday Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stam baughauditorium.com. 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’s vocal and instrumental students. 7 p.m.

Thursday 8

Cybersecurity Basics Class. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org. Learn how to be safe online with ac counts and passwords, and how to avoid frauds and scams. 10 a.m.-noon.

Holiday Music with the Steel Valley Ukers. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org. The Steel Valley Ukers will perform a selection of holiday music. The group is led by Richard Wyant. 2 p.m.

Teen Game Night. Warren Library, 444 Mahon ing Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org. Features video games, board games, collectible card games, and trivia. For teens in grades 7 to 12. 4-7:30 p.m.

Gingerbread House Ornaments. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org. Make gingerbread house ornaments out of terra cotta pots. Supplies (including paint) will be provided, so dress accordingly. Registration is re quired. 5-6 p.m.

Christmas Movie Trivia Night. Noble Creature Cask House, 126 E. Rayen Ave., Youngstown 44503. info@Noblecreaturebeer.com. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Sit & Stitch. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org. Bring your knit ting, crochet, or other fiber art, and enjoy an hour of conversation with fellow enthusiasts. Projects and instruction are not provided. 6 p.m.

Paint your own ceramic Santa ornament. Aus tintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-7448636. www.libraryvisit.org. Paint your own ceramic Santa ornament. Registration is required.  Only register the child who is attending. 6-7 p.m.

Disney On Ice Presents Into The Magic. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com. TicketMaster. com. In-person sales at the Southwoods Health Box Office. 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8-9. 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11. $67-22.

A Cortland Christmas. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org. Features live holiday music with guests Tyler Guerrieri on guitar and vocalist Annabelle Himes, a visit from Santa, plus children’s crafts and refreshments. 6 p.m.

Let the Games Begin. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.

org. Features snacks and a variety of games. For teens in grades 7-12. 6 p.m.

Marie Osmond: A Symphonic Christmas. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264.Marie Osmond joins the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra for a holiday spectacular. 7:30 p.m.

Composition Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 7:30 p.m.

Stayin’ Alive: Tribute to The Bee Gees. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-4376246. robinstheatre.com. 8 p.m.

Friday 9

Guest Artist Masterclass/Performance: Jazz guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg. Room 2222, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 12:30-3 p.m.

A Tuna Christmas. Moyer Room, Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. www.youngstownplayhouse.org. “A Tuna Christmas” is the sequel to the hit-come dy “Greater Tuna,” with is set in the fictional town, Tuna, Texas. An unexplainable Christmas phantom spooks town citizens by vandalizing yards during its annual Christmas Yard Display Contest. The cast includes Molly Galano, Denise Sculli, Candace DiLul lo, Jeanine Rees, and Joanna Andrei. The production crew includes Pat Foltz, director; Christina Kopcsos stage manager; and Johnny Pecano, technical direc tor. 7:30 p.m., Dec. 9-10, 16-17 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, 18.

Little River Band. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Mar ket St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre. com. Little River Band garnered huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart-topping hits in the 1970s and ’80s. The band continues to deliver distinctive harmonies and vocals under lead vocalist and bass player Wayne Nelson. Memorable hits in clude “Reminiscing” and “Lady.” 8 p.m.

MUSIC & NIGHTSPOTS

Birdfish Brewing Co. Analog Night. 7 p.m.

CharBenay’s Wine on the River. Take II. 6 p.m. High Pointe Tavern. Solo Sixstring. 5 p.m.

Leon’s Sports Bar. Dead Flowers. 6 p.m.

Los Gallos. Geo C and Tha Storm. 9 p.m. New Manhattan. Tyler Jenkins. 8 p.m. Robins Theatre. Little River Band. 8 p.m.

Steel Valley Brew Works. Scott Gearheart Band. 9 p.m. Up a Creek Tavern. Random Strangers. 7 p.m. Vey’s Pub & Grille. Leather and Lace Acoustic. 8 p.m. Westside Bowl. A 30th Birthday: Blastmaster Baker/ MCACM w/Steve Wishnewski/MC Homeless/Eric Lewis. 9 p.m.

The Wickyards. Sedona, Indre, Madame Marlowe, and Crash the Great. 8 p.m.

Saturday 10

YMTA-YSU Scholarship Competition. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 7:30 a.m.-noon.

Naturalist Walk - Hemlock Wooly Adelgid. Parking lot, Slippery Rock Pavilion. Mill Creek Met roParks, Youngstown. 330-740-7116. www.millcreek metroparks.org. Join a Metroparks educator and an Ohio-certified volunteer naturalist to learn about the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid, a non-native insect that threatens Eastern Hemlock trees and how to check for infestations. Meet at the Slippery Rock Pavilion parking lot off Robinson Memorial Drive. Dress for the weather and wear hiking shoes or boots. Hands lens and smart phone may be useful. Space limited. Register by Dec. 8, online or call. No walk-ins, no pets. 9-10:30 a.m.

Design Your Own Gift Wrap. Austintown Li brary, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Design you own personalized wrapping paper to wrap gifts this holiday season. Registration is required. 10 a.m.

Design Your Own Gift Wrap. Austintown Li brary, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Design you own personalized wrapping paper to wrap gifts this holiday season. Registration is required. 10 a.m.

Winter Painting Party. Struthers Library, 95 Po land Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Create a winter painting. Registration required. For grades K-6. 11-11:45 a.m.

Gingerbread Houses. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org. Create and decorate a gingerbread house using Graham crackers, icing and more. For kids from pre school through high school; children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. 11 a.m.-noon.

Decorate a Winter Tree. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.li braryvisit.org. Have you ever wanted to decorate your very own winter tree?  Be as creative as you like and take it home. All materials will be provided. For tweens and teens. Registration required. 11 a.m.-noon.

MetroMutts: Jingle Mutts. Yellow Creek Lodge, Yellow Creek Park, Mill Creek MetroParks, 19 1/2 Lowellville Road, Struthers 44471. 330-740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks.org Make jingle bell col lars for your dog, and jingle on down the trail at Yel low Creek Park. Refreshments will be provided after the hike. Call the Wick Recreation Area for details. Register online before Dec. 10. 11 a.m.-noon. Mem bers, free; nonmembers, $5.

Winter Painting Party. Struthers Library, 95 Po land Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Create a winter painting. Registration required. For grades K-6. 11-11:45 a.m.

Gingerbread Houses. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org. Create and decorate a gingerbread house using Graham crackers, icing and more. For kids from pre school through high school; children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. 11 a.m.-noon.

Decorate a Winter Tree. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.li braryvisit.org. Have you ever wanted to decorate your very own winter tree?  Be as creative as you like and take it home. All materials will be provided. For tweens and teens. Registration required. 11 a.m.-noon.

3rd Annual Horns A Caroling. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. Noon.

Family Holiday Storytime & Cookie Decorat ing. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330448-8134. www.wtcpl.org. Decorate sugar cookies and listen to a cookie-themed story. For families with children preschool age or older. Registration is required. 1-2:30 p.m.

The Alien Who Stole Christmas. Ward Beech er Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. See a tour of winter’s evening sky then join Saint Nick and Mr. Freep as they explore the solar system’s planets. For children and families. 2 p.m.

Silver Bells With Mazhorell & Friends. Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. www. youngstownplayhouse.org. This holiday program features performers from Youngstown, Cleveland, and surrounding areas. Features a mixture of original music as well as traditional, pop, R&B, and Christmas classics. Silver Bells seeks to bring awareness and support to victims and survivors of domestic vio lence. Presented by Finer Things Academy. 7:30 p.m.

A Tuna Christmas. Moyer Room, Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. www.youngstownplayhouse.org. “A Tuna Christmas” is the sequel to the hit-comedy “Great er Tuna,” with is set in the fictional town, Tuna, Texas. An unexplainable Christmas phantom spooks town citizens by vandalizing yards during its annual Christ mas Yard Display Contest. 7:30 p.m., Dec. 9-10, 16-17 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, 18.

First Snow. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. 8 p.m. $30-$10.

MUSIC & NIGHTSPOTS

Birdfish Brewing Co. Wintergrass 2022 | Celebrating Local Bluegrass, Americana & Folk Music. Noon-10 p.m.

Cedars. The Sneaky Heat Missiles, The Book Club and Mike Fisher. 7 p.m.

CharBenay’s. Night Breeze. 6 p.m.

Cork & Cap. Strums and Drums. 7 p.m.

Dash Inn. Sacksville Rhythm & Blues. 7 p.m.

Fellows Riverside Gardens. Holiday music. 5 p.m.

Margherita’s Grille. Dead Flowers. 7-10 p.m.

Maennerchor Club. Uncharted Course. 6 p.m.

West & Main. Skeen Brothers. Acoustic. 7 p.m.

‘An Evening of Holiday Music with Tyler Guerrieri’ – Dec.13 at the Canfield Library.

MetroCyclers. East Golf Hike and Bike Trail park ing lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Meet at East Golf Hike and Bike Trail parking lot across from Mill Creek Golf Course for a bike trip. Stick around afterwards for hot chocolate and cookies and marsh mallows by the fire pit. Bring your own helmet and bike or rent a bike from Trailside Bicycle Company and meet the group at the Trailhead. Moderate 5-7 mile ride, low to no inclines. 1-2 p.m. Members, free; nonmembers, $5. Call for details.

W.D. Packard Concert Band Jingle Bell Swing W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusi chall.com. 2 p.m.

Stambaugh Chorus Holiday Concert of Giving. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium. com. Stambaugh Chorus and the Youngstown Area Community Concert Band will host a benefit Christmas concert for Second Harvest Food Bank. Monetary do nations will be accepted at the door with all proceeds going to the Food Bank. 2:30 p.m.

Monday 12

Intro to Canva. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Learn the basics of Canva. Register for an account, learn to create designs, insert text and images. You will need to have your email address and a password in order to register for a Canva account. 10 a.m.

Melt the Ice. Bears Den Cabin, Mill Creek Met roParks, Youngstown. 330-330-740-7116. www.mill creekmetroparks.org. For ages 7-12, plus an adult. The group will be making predictions about what can melt ice the fastest and attempting a sticky-ice experiment while learning about the winter water cycle. All activities occur indoors. Meet at Bears Den Cabin on New Cross Drive. 5-6:30 p.m. Register/pay by Dec. 10, online or call. $3/per child, adult free.

C is for Cookie. Lordstown Library, 1471 Salt Springs Road 44481. 330-824-2094. www.wtcpl. org. Participants will make cookies together. Every one will go home with a variety of cookies to share with friends or family. For teens in grades 7-12. 5:307 p.m.

Guitarist Tyler Guerrieri. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org. 6-7:30 p.m.

Keep Calm and Relax On. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl. org. Relax at the library with crafts, yoga, and oth er relaxation techniques. For teens in grades 7-12. 6-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday 13

It’s National Hot Cocoa Day. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org. Stop by the Library to find some thing to read, watch, or listen to, and while you’re there, grab a free cup of hot cocoa with marshmal lows. For all ages. While supplies last. 11 a.m.-7p.m.

Adult Crafting 101: Holiday Bag. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Decorate a cloth bag of your own using stencils and fabric markers. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Hot Cocoa STEM. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Celebrate National Hot Cocoa Day with STEM activities like making hot cocoa slime and a marsh mallow catapult. 4 p.m.

Beaded Ornament. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave.,

Director Robert Tinnell will screen his 2018 film “Feast of The Seven Fishes” and lead a question-and-answer session during a special holiday program co-hosted by the Mahoning Valley His torical Society.

The program occurs at 6 p.m., Wednes day, Dec. 7 in the Thomas Ballroom at the Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Admission is free.

The slice-of-life story set in West Vir ginia in the early 1980s follows a work ing-class Italian-American family as they prepare for their traditional Christmas Eve feast, share memories, and create new ones.

Tinnell wrote and directed the film. It stars Skyler Gisondo, Madison Iseman, Addison Timlin, Josh Helman, Joe Pan toliano, Paul Ben-Victor, and Ray Abru zzo. The comedy was filmed in Marion County in West Virginia and based on the 2005 graphic novel of the same name.

“I like making things. It’s not that the meal’s not delicious - it’s fabulous. But the memories that you create in the making of it are more important to me,” Tinnell said in a 2019 interview with Eye for Film.

Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Craft a simple bead and macrame ornament. For tweens in grades 4-6. 4 p.m.

An Evening of Holiday Music with Tyler Guerrieri. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. 6-7:30 p.m.

Holiday Music with the Liberty High School Choir. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org. The Liberty High School Choir, under the direction of Donna Popio, will sing a variety of holiday favorites at the library. Cookies and punch will follow the perfor mance. 6-7:30 p.m.

Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org. Bring copies of your favorite holiday cookie or dessert recipe to swap with others. 6-7 p.m.

Wednesday 14

Recreational Hikes. Mill Creek Golf Course, Mill Creek MetroParks, W. Golf Drive, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Meet at the Golf Course overflow parking lot on W/ Golf Drive.Volunteer-led hikes focus on exercising in the outdoors. Easy, 1 or 3 miles. Call for details. 9-10 a.m.

Winter Wonderland Open House. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www. wtcpl.org. Sponsored in part by the Friends of the Brookfield Library. Features a storytime with Mrs. Claus and a performance by the Brookfield Music Department. Includes refreshments. 5-6:30 p.m.

Tinnell is a writer, director, and pro ducer. The West Virginia native also directed “Frankenstein and Me,” and “Kids of the Round Table.” Producer credits include “Back Fork,” “The Hunt ed,” and “Surf Nazis Must Die.” Parking is available in the lot adjacent to Tyler. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Let it Snow. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org. Dress to get messy as the group decorates cookies and watches a movie. For teens in grades 7-12. 6-7:30 p.m.

Engelbert Humperdinck. Stambaugh Audito rium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-2590555. www.stambaughauditorium.com. Humper dinck has sold over 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum. Awards include four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of Fame. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday 15

Mobile Market. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Shop for fresh produce at the Public Library’s Mobile Market. Noon-2:30 p.m.

Bites and Bits of History: “Yuletide Gift Giv ers and Punishers.” 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-743-2589. mahoninghistory.org. Pre sented by George Johnson. Noon.

Sprout Club: Evergreens and Candy Canes. Kidston Pavilion, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.millcreekmetroparks. org. For ages 3-5 with an adult. Join Sprout Club for learning, fun and hands-on activities with ever greens and candy canes. Register/pay by Dec. 13, online or call. 1-2 p.m. $7.

Ugly Sweater Holiday Party. Liberty Library,

415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org. Make something sweet and watch a holiday movie. Wear your favorite ugly sweater or warm comfortable clothes. For teens in grades 7-12. 2:30 p.m.

Teen Game Night. Warren Library, 444 Mahon ing Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org. Features video, board and collect ible card games. For teens in grades 7-12. 4-7:30 p.m.

Christmas Movie Trivia Night. Struthers Li brary, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org. Come test your knowledge. Snacks and drinks will be provided, along with prizes for the winners. You can compete with a team or individual ly. No registration is required. 5 p.m.

LEGO Club. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hub bard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org. Create unique structures with LEGO building bricks. Each structure will remain at the library. For kids ages 5-12. 6 p.m.

Let the Games Begin. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org. Featuers snacks and a variety of games. For teens in grades 7-12. 6 p.m.

Create Your Own Ugly Christmas Sweater. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Make your very own Ugly Christmas Sweater to wear to holiday par ties. 6 p.m.

Microsoft Word 2. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. This class will review the basics and cover how to enhance your document using formatting, layout, margins, and spacing. Prior attendance in Microsoft Word Class 1 is preferred. 6-7 p.m.

Friday 16

A Charlie Brown Christmas. W.D. Packard Mu sic Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. 6 p.m. $52.50, $42.50,$32.50.

Celtic Angels Christmas. Westminster Celebri ty Series, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172. 724-9467354. www.westminster.edu/about/community/ce lebrity-series. The Celtic Angels will perform with the Celtic Knight Dancers and The Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin. 7:30 p.m. $49, $47, $43, $39.

Miracle on Easy Street. Edward W. Powers Audi torium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330744-0264. https://deyorpac.org. “Miracle on Easy Street” returns to Powers Auditorium for the live holiday Christmas shows. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 6. A 15-percent off early bird special is in effect through Saturday, Oct. 1. Call 330-744-0264 or visit deyorpac.org for more information. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18. $35-$19.

Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Cen ter, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-7477825. youngstownphantoms.com. The Phantoms play Muskegon. 7:05 p.m. $25-$14.

MUSIC & NIGHTSPOTS

Birdfish Brewing Co. Analog Night. 7 p.m. Columbiana Library. Holiday music. 6 p.m. Cork & Cap. L&M Station. 7 p.m.

El Cowboy. FM 77. Seventies music. 8 p.m. JR’z Pub. Common Ground. 8:30 p.m.

Riser Tavern. Leather & Lace Acoustic. 8 p.m.

Westside Bowl. Great River Revival. 8 p.m. Westside Bowl. Øutlier, Franklin Dead Rose, Negative Zen, Shadow of a Doubt. 8 p.m.

‘Feast of the Seven Fishes’ director to screen film, host Q&A at Tyler History Center on Dec. 7

ALLEGHENY IMAGE FACTORY

Akron Art Museum. 1 S. High St., Akron 44308. 330-376-9185. akronartmuseum.org. Contemporary art. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday.

The Andy Warhol Museum. 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh. 412-237-8300. warhol.org. Andy Warhol’s paintings, sculpture, prints, photographs, commercial illustrations, sketchbooks and pop art by other artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday.

Arms Family Museum of Local History. 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-743-2589. mahoninghistory.org. Houses furnishings of Wilford and Olive Arms and local exhibits. “14th Memories of Christmas Past.” Showcases the Arms house decorated for the holidays. Includes decorated trees, antique toys, ornaments and holiday finery. Now through Saturday, Dec. 31. Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. $7 (adults),$6 (senior and students),$5 (children 3-18), free (under 3).

Butler Institute of American Art. 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-743-1711. butlerart.com. Founded by Youngstown industrialist Joseph Butler in 1919. Permanent and changing exhibits. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m., Sunday.

Carnegie Museum of Art. 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh 15213. 412-622-3131. cmoa.org. Painting, sculpture, prints, photographs, decorative arts, design, film, video and digital images. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday; closed Tuesday.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History. 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh 15213. 412-622-3131. carnegiemnh.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday and Saturday; noon- 5 p.m., Sunday; closed Tuesday.

Carnegie Science Center. One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh 15212. 412-237-3400. carnegiesciencecenter.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday through Monday; closed Tuesday.

Cleveland Botanical Garden. 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland 44106. 216-721-1600. cbgarden.org. Features 20 gardens, including a rain forest and desert. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday; closed Monday.

Cleveland Museum of Natural History. 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland 44106. 1-800-317-9155. cmnh.org. Permanent and changing exhibits covering anthropology, archaeology, botany, geology, paleontology and wildlife biology. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.,Tuesday-Sunday; closed Monday.

Davis Education and Visitor Center/Weller Gallery. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.

John Stark Edwards House. 303 Monroe St., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-394-4653. Features artifacts and furnishings from the Western Reserve. Open 2-5 p.m., the first Sunday of each month.

Great Lakes Science Center. 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland 44114. 216-694-2000. greatscience.com. Interactive science, space and tech. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m., Sunday.

Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center. 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh 15222. 412-454-6000. heinzhistorycenter.org. Includes the Heinz History Center, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Fort Pitt Museum, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Detre Library & Archives, and the Museum Conservation Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Henry Barnhisel House. 1011 N. State St., Girard 44420. 330-545-6162. Girard and Trumbull artifacts.

1-4 p.m., second and fourth weekends.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts. 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle 16101. 724-652-2882. hoytartcenter. org. Permanent and changing exhibits. “Fraternity of Brothers: Freemasonry in the Valley of New Castle.”

Through Jan. 26. “Mystery & Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art.” Through Jan 26. “Andrew Chalfen.” Jan. 31-March 16. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

Leavittsburg Heritage Museum. 4901 West Market St., Leavittsburg 44430; 330-399-1448. Features an open house 2-4 p.m., the third Sunday.

McDonough Museum of Art. YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. http://

mcdonoughmuseum.ysu.edu/index2.php. Exhibits by YSU students, alumni, regional and national artists. “Fall Graduating BFA Exhibition. Dec. 2-17. “Arts of Death: Tombs, Cemeteries, Mourning, and the Macabre poster exhibition. Dec. 2-17. “Taryn McMahon, Lori Kella, Mark Keffer – The Possible Actuals: World Building and the Landscape in Virtual Reality.” Jan. 20-March 4.  “Amanda D. King: Root Matter.” Jan. 20-March 4. Opening receptions occur 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20.  11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.

McKinley Birthplace Home. 40 S. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704, ext. 6. www.mcklib. org/birthplacehome. A replica of the home where President William McKinley was born. 10 a.m.-noon

and 1-4 p.m., Monday and Wednesday.

Medici Museum of Art. 9350 E. Market St., Warren 44484. 330-856-2120. medicimuseum.art. Work by noted painters and illustrators. “Building Bridges Across Age.” Through Dec. 23. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday.

Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland. 14000 Euclid, Cleveland 48106. 216-421-8671. mocacleveland.org. Features contemporary works and installations. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Saturday.

National Packard Museum. 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-394-1899. packardmuseum.org. Noon-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday.

OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology. 15 Central Square, Youngstown 44503. 330-744-5914. ohwowkids.org. Interactive, tech-based exhibits. 9-11 a.m. and noon-2 p.m., Thursday-Sunday.

Pro Football Hall of Fame. 2121 George Halas Drive, Canton 44708. 330-456-8207. profootballhof. com. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Sunday. $28, $24, $21.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd. (E. 9th at Lake Erie), Cleveland 44114. 216-7817625. rockhall.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or later on many Saturdays.

The Soap Gallery. 117 S. Champion St., Youngstown 44503. 330-240-0723. Hosts exhibits and cultural events. “The Youngstown League.” Features work by Michael Green, James Pernotto, Tony Armeni, Diane Beatty, Edward Hallahan, Tony Nicholas, Tom Davidson, Jim Lepore, and Mark Lysowski. Opens 5-9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2. Through December. Noon-5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.

Struthers Historical Society Museum. 50 Terrace, Struthers 44471. 330-755-7189. 2-4 p.m., first Sunday.

Thomases Art Gallery. Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. Art galley in the Jewish Community Center displays regional art. “Through My Eyes.” Work by Liz Bulkley Testa. Through Dec. 31. Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.

Trumbull Art Gallery. 158-162 N. Park Ave., Warren 44481. 330-395-4876. trumbullartgallery.com. “Trees at the Gallery Holiday Marketplace. Through Jan. 7. Special hours: noon-6 p.m., Thursday; noon-4 p.m., and 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. Free.

Tyler History Center. 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-743-2589. mahoninghistory. org. Tuesday-Sunday. “Brier Hill Works: Art and Artifacts from Jim Pernotto.” Pernotto, who grew up in Lansingville on the lower South Side, left the city as a young man to pursue his art career. When he returned in 1979, he found a changed landscape that soon came to inform and influence his art work. Pernotto recently donated to MVHS his collection of steel workers’ tools and equipment salvaged from Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company’s Brier Hill Works. These artifacts will be featured along with artwork. Through March 31. $7 (adults),$6 (senior/students),$5 (children 3-18), free (under 3).

War Vet Museum. 23 E. Main St., Canfield 44406. 330-533-6311. warvetmuseum.org. Over 40,000 artifacts from the Revolutionary War to the Persian Gulf War. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday.

Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor. 151 Wood St., Youngstown 44503. 330-9411314. The Steel Museum marks its 30th anniversary this year. In celebration, the museum has invited scholars and community leaders to reflect on how the last 30 years have shaped Youngstown, labor, industry and the museum. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m., Saturday. $7,$6, $3.

MCDONOUGH MUSEUM OF ART

Artist Lori Kella will lead an Artist Talk on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at YSU’s McDonough Museum of Art.  Kella’s work (seen above) will be part of the group exhibit, ‘Taryn McMahon, Lori Kella, Mark Keffer – The Possible Actuals: World Building and the Landscape in Virtual Reality.’  The exhibit opens Jan. 20.

through Saturday, Oct. 1. Call 330-744-0264 or visit deyorpac.org for more information. 7:30 p.m., Satur day, Dec. 17 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18. $35-$19.

SMARTS Christmas Benefit. Youngstown Play house, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. www.youngstownplayhouse.org. Cara DeChurch will present a Christmas concert in a benefit for SMARTS, the Youngstown-based student arts organization. 7:30 p.m.

MUSIC & NIGHTSPOTS

Birdfish Brewing Co. Conkle Bros. 2 p.m. Boardman Township Park. Park Avenue Brass. 4 p.m. CharBenay’s. Total Package Band. 6 p.m. Cork & Cap. Matt Carlson. 7 p.m. El Cowboy. 7% Superstar. 9 p.m.

Fellows Riverside Gardens. Holiday music. 5 p.m. Frenchy’s Irish Pub & Grill. Relapse. 9 p.m. Los Gallos. Here Comes Tuesday. 8 p.m.

St. James Episcopal Church. Tapestries. 2 p.m. West & Main. Mike G. 7 p.m.

Westside Bowl. Freedom Hawk, Sparrowmilk. 9 p.m.

Sunday 18

Miracle on Easy Street. Edward W. Powers Audi torium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330744-0264. https://deyorpac.org. “Miracle on Easy Street” returns to Powers Auditorium for the live holiday Christmas shows. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 6. A 15-percent off early bird special is in effect through Saturday, Oct. 1. Call 330-744-0264 or visit deyorpac.org for more information. 2:30 p.m. $35$19.

The Nutcracker. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre. com. The Jordan School of Ballet will present. 3 p.m. $25-$18.

Monday 19

Flowerpot Gingerbread House. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Create a gingerbread house made from a flowerpot that can sit on the mantle or be an ornament. Registration required. For grades 7-12. 6 p.m.

Tuesday 20

Basic Computer Literacy: Desktops and Web Browsers. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Learn how to navigate a computer desktop and locate and identify programs. It also covers the ba sic functions of web browsers. Three laptops will be available for use. 4 p.m.

Family Movie Night. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.li braryvisit.org. See a classic holiday movie while cre ating a themed craft. A snack will be provided. For families with children. 5 p.m.

Sit & Stitch. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Bring your knitting, crochet, or other fiber art, and enjoy an hour of conversation with fellow enthusiasts. Projects and instruction are not provided. 6 p.m.

Wednesday 21

Sit & Stitch. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Bring your knitting, crochet, or fiber art, and converse with fellow enthusiasts. Projects and instruction are not provided. 10 a.m.

Lit Youngstown sets readings, fundraiser

Lit Youngstown is announcing its winter readings and programs, which include an all-ages Winter Writing Camp and a spring fundraiser. Information on upcoming programs appears below.

Creative Reading. Soap Gallery, 117 S. Cham pion St., Youngstown 44503. Lit Youngstown will present Creative Reading with Julie Cancio Harper and Eric Harper. Skye Hildebrand will co-host. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7.

Food for Thought. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. Lit Youngstown’s book dis cussion will feature “Be Holding” by Ross Gay. 5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8.

Writers Circle. Lit Youngstown office, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. Give and receive feedback on new work. 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15 and Thursday, Feb. 16.

Fantasy Book Club. Lit Youngstown’s Fantasy Book Club will discuss “Eragon” by Christopher Paolini. Via Zoom. 1-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17.

Debra Derrenbacher and Joy Mistovich. Soap Gallery, 117 S. Champion St., Youngstown 44503. Lit Youngstown will present a poetry reading with Deb ra Derrenbacher and Joy Mistovich. Rebecca Banks co-hosts. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4.

Food for Thought. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. The book discussion will feature “There, There” by Tommy Orange. 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12.

Writers Circle. Lit Youngstown office, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. Writers Circle offers the opportunity to give and receive feedback on new work. 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19.

Lit Youngstown Reading: Ross Gay and Ro chelle Hurt. Online reading. 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 30.

Lit Youngstown Reading: Brandon Noel and Tony Wade. Soap Gallery, 117 S. Champion St., Youngstown 44503. Features Brandon Noel, Tony Wade, and contributors to Olney Magazine. Jim

Winter Wonderland Sensory Hike. East Golf Hike and Bike Trail. Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7116. www.millcreekmetroparks. org. Join a Metroparks educator on the solstice for a Winter Wonderland Sensory Hike. Using our senses, the group will note what we hear, feel, see and smell on a crisp winter day. Sensory activities will be scat tered throughout the hike. Hike is easy, 1 mile. Meet at the East Golf Hike and Bike Trail parking lot off or Route 224. Dress for the weather. Wear closed toe shoes or hiking boots. Register by Dec. 19, online or call for details. No walkins. No pets. Noon-1:30 p.m.

Felt Gnomes. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Make a gnome or two from felt scraps.  No sewing neces sary. 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Live Holiday Music at the Library. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org. Get into the holiday spirit with live music performed on flute and saxophone. 6 p.m.

Christmas Craft Party. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org. Use library craft supplies to make holiday-themed decorations and gifts. All materials will be provided. All ages. 6 p.m.

Figures of the American Revolution Book Discussion. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011, ext. 504. www.wtcpl.org. The group is dedicated to reading and discussing nota ble books about figures of the American Revolution. Read this month’s featured book, and then join in the discussion. This month features “Glory, Passion,

Jordan will co-host. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Food for Thought. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. The book discussion features “Little Devil in America: Notes on Black Performance” by Hanif Abdurraquib. 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9.

Just Desserts: A Lit Winter Gala. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. This fundraiser benefits Lit Youngstown’s spring events. It will include desserts and savory hors d’oeuvres, wine and apple cider punch, short readings by Phil Brady and David Giffels, jazz, a silent auction a golden ticket raffle, and a literary costume contest judged by Craig and Christine Duster, owners of POP! Arts, Books, Culture. Visit Lit Youngstown’s website for more information. 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11. $35.

Winter Writing Camp. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., and Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. Lit Youngstown’s Winter Writing Camp features writing fun for children ages 5 and up, teens and adults. Learn about the Public Library renovations and resources. Includes a cookie table, open mic, and music by Jon Locketti. Registration includes lunch. Visit Lit Youngstown’s website or email for more informa tion. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18.

Lit Youngstown is a community-based literary arts nonprofit. Karen Schubert is the director and Katelyn Urs is the development coordinator.

and Principle: The Story of Eight Remarkable Women at the Core of the American Revolution” by Melissa Lukeman Bohrer. The featured book is available to borrow from the library. Call Howland Library man ager Eric Callahan for more information or for assis tance. 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 22

Gingerbread House Popsicle Stick Craft. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Come to the Library and create a gingerbread house using pop sicle sticks and other festive materials. For children and their caregivers.  11 a.m.-noon.

“ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clement Moore. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Make a Christmas tree ornament from popsicle sticks while listening to a reading of “ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” 3:30 p.m.

Sit & Stitch. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org. Bring your knit ting, crochet or other fiber art and have an hour of conversation with fellow enthusiasts. Projects/in struction not provided. 6 p.m.

Friday 23

Elf on the Shelf Zip Line Challenge. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. In this engineering

STEAM activity, children will try to get the Elf on the Shelf from point A to point B while using skill and in genuity. For children in grades K-3. Materials will be provided. Registration required. 11a.m.-noon.

Classic Film Friday. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org. See a classic movie. 2-3:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 23.

Home For The Holidays. Youngstown Play house, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. www.youngstownplayhouse.org. Students in the Cari Auth Vocal Studio will holiday favorites from artists like Michael Bublé, Kelly Clark son, Bing Crosby, and Mariah Carey. 7 p.m.

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Monday 26 Tuesday 27

Wednesday 28

Recreational Hikes. Parking lot, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.millcreek metroparks.org. Meet at Wick Recreation Area Park ing lot. Moderate 2 or 4 miles. Volunteer-led hikes focusing on exercising outdoors. Call for details. 9-10 a.m.

Thursday 29

Friday 30

A Noon Year’s Eve Celebration.Boardman Li brary, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Families are invited to the Boardman Library on Dec. 30 for a Noon Year’s Eve celebration. Read a story, learn about New Year’s cus toms and traditions from around the world, dance, take pictures and more. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Saturday 31

Winter Nights. Outdoor Concourse, Fellows Riv erside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mill creekmetroparks.org. Take a frosty evening stroll in Fellows Riverside Gardens. The grounds will be dec orated with dazzling light displays. Stop in the Davis Center and see 60 Winter Celebration trees. The Gar den Café by Kravitz and the Shop in the Gardens also will be open. 5-7 p.m.

Tell us about your event!

• Via e-mail: info@metromonthly.net

• Via U.S. Mail: Metro Monthly, P.O. Box 663, Youngstown, Ohio 44501-0663.

Call 330-259-0935 to advertise.

What gets in? We give priority to the greater Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana County and western Pennsylvania. Submit materials as soon as possible; items received after deadline (15th day of preceding month) might not get in. Calendar also appears on our website: www.metromonthly.net.

If you have questions, call 330-259-0435. www.metromonthly.net

CALENDAR JANUARY

Tell us about your event!

• Via e-mail: info@metromonthly.net

• Via U.S. Mail: Metro Monthly, P.O. Box 663, Youngstown, Ohio 44501-0663. Call 330-259-0935 to advertise.

What gets in? We give priority to the greater Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana County and western Pennsylvania. Submit materials as soon as possible; items received after deadline (15th day of preceding month) might not get in. Calendar also appears on our website: www.metromonthly.net.

If you have questions, call 330-259-0435. www.metromonthly.net

Sunday 1

The Harlem Globetrotters. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com. TicketMaster.com. For in-person sales at the Southwoods Health Box Office. 2 p.m. $98-$28.

Monday 2

Tuesday 3

Yoga in the Gardens. Radius Room, Fellows Riv erside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Join Marina Per dos for a blend of energizing yoga styles. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a small blanket. Register/ pay online or call. Walk-ins welcome. Occurs 9:30-11 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday, Jan. 3-31. $15/class.

Sit & Stitch. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvis it.org. Bring your knitting, crochet or other fiber art and have an hour of conversation with fellow enthu siasts. Projects/instruction not provided. 10 a.m.

Mah-Jongg Monthly. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Join other experienced Mah-Jongg players in this non-librarian led program. Bring your own game card and tiles. Space is limited and registration is re quired. 1-3 p.m.

Craft Corner. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Make a new craft each month. Supplies will be pro vided. Register each adult/teen who will attend. 5 p.m.

Wednesday 4

Sit & Stitch. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Bring your knitting, crochet or other fiber art and have an hour of conversation with fellow enthusiasts. Proj ects/instruction not provided. 10 a.m.

T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens. Radius Room, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek Met roParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.millcreekmet roparks.org. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercises, instruction of selected movements and narrated practice of a classic Chen T’ai Chi form. Reg ister online or call. Walk-ins welcome. Noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4-25. $12/class.

Brush Calligraphy Drills. Poland Library, 311 S.

Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org. Different seasonal and letter calligraphy drill work sheets are provided at each session. Bring your own brush calligraphy pen or use the library’s. 6 p.m.

Thursday 5

2023 Northeastern Ohio Scholastics Art Ex hibition. Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105.  The exhibit runs from Jan. 5-24.

Interactive Nutrition Education Program. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Families with children birth to 18, families who are pregnant, caregivers or young adults 18 to 26 without chil dren can join this free nine-week series of in-person workshops for nutrition education, physical activity and food tastings. Learn how to prepare healthy meals within your budget and keep your family food safe. Receive an electric skillet, one per household, upon completion of class requirements. Classes provided by the Expanded Food and Nutrition Ed ucation Program (EFNEP), College of Food, Agricul tural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), and the Ohio State University Extension office. Registration required. Click https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/ events/6352acfbbb62982f00689768 to register or call Cindy Beach at 330-744-8636, ext. 50063. Pro grams begin each week. 10-11:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26. Free.

Snowflake Wreath. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.li braryvisit.org. Create a sparkling snowflake wreath to hang on your front door for the winter season. All supplies provided. 6-7:30 p.m.

Sit & Stitch. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org. Bring your knit ting, crochet or other fiber art and have an hour of conversation with fellow enthusiasts. Projects/in struction not provided. 6 p.m.

Friday 6

Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Cen ter, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-7477825. youngstownphantoms.com. The Phantoms play Team USA. 7:05 p.m. $25-$14..

Saturday 7

Amateur Radio 101: Technician Class. Board man Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-7448636. www.libraryvisit.org. Join the Western Reserve Amateur Radio Club to learn the basics of amateur radio operations and take the FCC Ham Radio test to obtain your technician license. This is the first of two classes. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Winter Crafternoon. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org. Families can drop in for a win ter-themed crafts. 1-3 p.m.

Learn to Play Dungeons and Dragons. Se bring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. 1-2:30 p.m.

Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Cen ter, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-7477825. youngstownphantoms.com. The Phantoms play Team USA. 7:05 p.m. $25-$14.

Sunday 8

Evaline’s Bridal: Premier Bridal Show. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800745-3000. Evaline’s Bridal (via phone): 330-392-6569. covellicentre.com. Noon. $15.

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahon ing Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. pack ardmusichall.com. “Whose Line is it Anyway?” stars Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood will make up orig inal scenes and songs from whatever the audience at Packard Music Hall suggests. “Scared Scriptless” comes to Warren for one show. 7:30 p.m. $39.

Monday 9

Getting Connected with Hoopla. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Learn how to use your library card to download free movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, comics, and e-books. You will need an email account in order to register for a Hoopla ac count. 10 a.m.

Tuesday 10

Introduction to Finding Grants for Nonprof its. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Learn what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders. 9-10:30 a.m.

Teen Advisory Board. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl. org. Do you have ideas about what you’d like to see at the library? Want to earn service hours? Like col laborating on creative ideas? Teens in grades 7-12 can be part of the Library’s Teen Advisory Board. 3 p.m.

Crochet 101. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. Learn the basics of crochet. 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Wednesday 11

Tiger Card Club. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.li braryvisit.org. Features a variety of fun card games. For adults. 10 a.m.-noon.

Learn Libby for Kindle Fire. Austintown Li brary, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Bring your Kindle Fire tablet to learn how to download and navigate the Libby app. 10 a.m.

Midweek Mayhem. Cortland Library, 578 Lakev iew Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org. Fea tures games, activities, and a small snack. For teens in grades 7-12. 3 p.m.

Thursday 12

Basic Computer Class. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.li braryvisit.org. Covers very basic computer skills. This beginner’s class includes identifying parts of the computer, using the keyboard and mouse, plus sim ple internet use. 10 a.m.-noon.

Friday 13

Saturday 14

Amateur Radio 101: Technician Class 2 and Test. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Join the West ern Reserve Amateur Radio Club to learn the basics of amateur radio operations and take the FCC Ham Radio test to obtain your technician license. You will be able to take the test at the end of this class. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

LEGO My Library. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Join the library for an hour of free play with dif ferent types of LEGOs. For grades K-6. 1-2 p.m.

STEAM Lab. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Explore STEAM activities available to children. Includes creative, open free play with LEGOs, blocks, robots, and coloring. For ages 3-12. 2:30-3:30 p.m.

DIY Winter Lanterns. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. A seasonal craft for ages 13 and older. Hand frost a Mason jar and assemble a winter-themed lantern. 3-4:30 p.m.

24K Magic. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246.  robinstheatre. com. Bruno Mars tribute band. 8 p.m. $35-$15.

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Sunday, Jan. 8 at W.D. Packard Music Hall

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Tuesday 17

Winter STEM. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.li braryvisit.org. Enjoy fun winter STEM activities like creating a snow storm in a jar and making melting snowman Oobleck. 4-5 p.m.

DIY Marbled Mugs. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Make a Marbled Mug with nail polish. Supplies will be provided and registration is required. 5 p.m.

Advanced Research for Nonprofits. Main Li brary, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-7448636. www.libraryvisit.org. It’s recommended that you have already taken “Intro to Finding Grants.” This class covers the filters that make searching the Foundation Directory Online easier, including Support Strategy, Transaction Type, Organization Type, Keyword, EIN/BRIDGE Number, Grant Amount slider, Year(s) slider. 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday 18

Midweek Mayhem. Cortland Library, 578 Lakev iew Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org. Fea tures  games, activities, and a small snack. For teens in grades 7-12. 3 p.m.

Thursday 19

Internet Basics Class. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.li braryvisit.org. Learn about search engines, the inter net, and navigating websites. 10 a.m.-noon.

Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Cen ter, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-7477825. youngstownphantoms.com. The Phantoms play Muskegon. 6:05 p.m. $25-$14.

Friday 20

“The Possible Actuals: World Building and the Landscape in Virtual Reality” and “Aman da D. King: Root Matter.” McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330941-1400. ysu.edu/mcdonough-museum. “The Pos sible Actuals: World Building and the Landscape in Virtual Reality” features artists Taryn McMahon, Lori Kella, Mark Keffer and is curated by Dana Sperry. “Amanda D. King: Root Matter” is curated by Amber N. Ford. The exhibits will be on display from Jan. 20-March 4. An opening reception occurs tonight from 5-7 p.m.

Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Cen ter, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-7477825. youngstownphantoms.com. The Phantoms play Madison. 7:05 p.m. $25-$14.

George Michael Reborn. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. boxoffice@ robinstheatre.com. Tribute to Wham! and George Michael. 8 p.m. $35-$15.

Saturday 21

Library Shelfie Day: Selfies & Snowmen Crafts. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvis it.org. Mark Library Shelfie Day at the Tri-Lakes Li brary. Take your picture in front of the library’s book shelf design to get entered in a prize drawing for a gift card. All ages. 1-3 p.m.

STEM - Battle of the Builders. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www. wtcpl.org. Can you build the tallest, strongest, or most buoyant structure? Practice your engineering skills with a series of building challenges using vari ous materials. For teens in grades 7-12. 1-p.m.

Winter Birds: Kids and Their Grownups. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. Attract birds to your yard with your own DIY bird feeder. Everyone will make and dec orate two types of DIY bird feeders. 2 p.m.

Wonderful Washi. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Revamp school supplies with washi tape.  Pencils, bookmarks, and other supplies won’t get lost in the clutter when you personalize them with a variety of washi tape de signs.  Some materials provided. 2-4 p.m.

Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Cen ter, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-7477825. youngstownphantoms.com. The Phantoms play Madison. 7:05 p.m. $25-$14.

Sunday 22 Monday 23

Tiger Crafting: Pine Cone Candleholder. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middle town 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Make your very own unique candle holder. Mate rials will be provided. 4 p.m.

Lego My Library. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. Fea tures an hour of free play with LEGOs. For children of all ages. Creations will be displayed in the library. 4:30 p.m

Tuesday 24

Adult Crafting 101. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Make your very own unique candle holder. Materials will be provided. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Family Game Night. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.li braryvisit.org. Features a family night at the library playing classic board games. Snacks and drinks will be provided. 5 p.m.

Crafty Creations: DIY Card. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.li braryvisit.org. Create your own handmade greeting card that you will be able to take home. Supplies will be provided and registration is required. 6 p.m.

Wednesday 25

Midweek Mayhem. Cortland Library, 578 Lakev iew Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org. Fea tures games, activities, and a small snack. For teens in grades 7-12. 3 p.m.

Artist Talk: Lori Kella. McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330941-1400. ysu.edu/mcdonough-museum. 5:10 p.m.

Thursday 26

Introduction to Northstar Digital Litera cy. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Attend an introduction to Northstar, the library’s online assessment and learning tool of essential computer and software skills. 10 a.m.

Email Basics Class. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Learn how to set up and use a Gmail account. 10 a.m.-noon.

Snow Day. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Play with homemade snow, paint a snow person with Puffy Snow Paint, and get stuck on the library’s Sticky Snow Globe. 3:30 p.m.

Paper Flowers. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Make flowers with cupcake liners. All supplies provided. 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Sip and Paint for Kids. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org. The library will provide materials and light refreshments. For grades K-3. 6-7 p.m.

Friday 27

Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-747-7825. youngstownphantoms.com. The Phantoms play Chi cago. 7:05 p.m. $25-$14.

The Guess Who. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. The hits include American Woman,” “No Sugar Tonight,” “These Eyes,” “Clap for the Wolfman,” “Hand Me Down World,” “No Time,” “Star Baby” and “Share the Land,” plus “Laughing” and “Undun.” Joining original drummer/ songwriter Garry Peterson onstage will be veteran mu sicians Derek Sharp on lead vocals and guitar, Leon ard Shaw on keyboards, saxophone, flute, and vocals, Michael Staertow on guitar and vocals, and Michael Devin on bass and vocals. 8 p.m. $65-$20.

Saturday 28

Makerspace Orientation + Q&A. Michael Kusal aba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. New to the makerspace or need a re fresher? Visit for a brief orientation and get questions answered. Every 15 minutes. 11 a.m. to noon.

National Hot Chocolate Day Celebration. Campbell Library, 436 Struthers Coitsville Road, Lowellville 44436. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Activities centered around hot chocolate. Reg istration required. 1 p.m.

DIY No-Sew Microwave Rice Heating Pad. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-7448636. www.libraryvisit.org. Fend off the winter’s chill by making DIY-rice heating pads. Bring an old leg warmer, a longer sock, or a plain black sock. 2 p.m. Creative. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org. Kids in grades K-4 can stop by the library to try activities that will let them explore their creative side. 2-3:30 p.m.

Winter Bird Crafts: Tweens & Teens. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. Make a little bird out of a few simple materials. The beaks will be made in the Li brary’s makerspace on the 3D printer. Registration is required. Space and supplies are limited. 2 p.m. Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Covelli Cen ter, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-7477825. youngstownphantoms.com. The Phantoms play Chicago. 7:05 p.m. $25-$14.

Sunday 29

YSO Masterworks: Classical Exploration. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium. com. The YSO Masterworks concert will feature clas sical works by Strauss, Coleridge-Taylor, Haydn, and Dvořák. Guest artist Brian Neal will join the Sympho ny for Haydn’s “Trumpet Concerto in E Flat.” Conduc tor Alberto Bade will lead the orchestra. 2:30 p.m.

Pipino Performing Arts Series: Diderot Quartet. McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. ysu. edu/mcdonough-museum. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: www. tix.com/ticket-sales/ysu/4712.

Monday 30

Black History Month Exhibition (collection of Tazim and Dr. Nazim Jaffer). Judith Rae Solo mon Gallery, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. The exhib it will be on display from Jan. 30-Feb. 23. A recep tion occurs at 5 p.m. on Feb. 1. Tazim and Dr. Nazim Jaffer will speak at 6 p.m., Wedneday, Feb. 1 at the McDonough Museum of Art.

Beginner’s Zoom 1. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. This beginner’s class covers the basics of Zoom. It includes registering for a Zoom account, sound, video, chatting, and hand raising. You must have an email account to register for this class. You will need to have your email address and password during the class in order to set up a Zoom account. 10 a.m.

Lego My Library. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org. Features an hour of free play with LEGO. For children of all ages. Creations will be displayed in the library. 6 p.m.

Tuesday 31

The Importance of the Cocoa Plant. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www. libraryvisit.org. Cyndi Fink will discuss the ecology of the cocoa plant, how chocolate is processed, and how to use it in recipes. Sample different chocolates and chocolate baked goods. 6 p.m.

Yoga in the Gardens occurs from 9:30-11a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Mill Creek Metroparks. The series runs from Jan. 3-31.

MONDAY-FRIDAY

This Morning with Gordon Deal.

WKBN (570 AM). 5 a.m.

Morning Edition. WKSU (89.7 FM). 5-9 a.m. News from NPR.

Doing Good. WYSU (88.5 FM). Gina Marinelli interviews area nonprofits. 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., Tuesday.

Tim Francisco. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6:45 a.m. and 8:45 a.m., Wednesday. Interviews with people in local politics.

Morning Edition. WYSU (88.5 FM). 5-9 a.m. News from NPR.

Dan Rivers. WKBN (570 AM). 9 a.m.noon. Local talk.

Classical. WYSU (88.5 FM). 9-11 a.m.

Classical Music with Gary Sexton. WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Takeaway. WKSU (89.7 FM). 9 a.m. Conversations and reports in the field.

1A. WKSU (89.7 FM). 10 a.m.-noon. Show on video gaming.

Rovers Morning Glory. WNCD (93.3 FM). 6-10 a.m.

Here and Now. WKSU (89.7 FM). Noon-2 p.m. News and interviews.

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. WKBN (570 AM). Noon-3 p.m.

Classical. WYSU (88.5 FM). 1 p.m.

Fresh Air. WKSU (89.7 FM). 2 p.m., WYSU (88.5 FM). 3 p.m. Culture and politics with Terry Gross.

Brian Price. WNCD (93.3 FM). 3-7 p.m. Classic rock.

Ron Verb. WKBN (570 AM). 3-6 p.m. Local talk.

The World. WKSU (89.7 FM). 3 p.m. International news.

All Things Considered. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). News, features from NPR. 4-6 p.m.

Marketplace. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6 p.m. Economic news.

The Takeaway. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6 p.m. Conversations and reports in the field.

Jon Arnold Wealth Management. WKBN (570 AM). 6 p.m.

The Daily. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6:30 p.m. News with Michael Barbaro and The New York Times.

Sean Hannity Show. WKBN (570 AM). 7-10 p.m. Political talk.

The Moth Radio Hour. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Monday. True stories told live on stage without scripts or props.

Performance Today. WYSU (88.5 FM). Classical. 6 p.m.

Radio Lab. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Tuesday. Journalism and storytelling. Jad Abumrad, Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser

This American Life. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Wednesday. Mostly journalistic, non-fiction topics. Hosted by Ira Glass.

Snap Judgment. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Thursday. Glynn Washington mixes real stories and music.

Sound Opinions. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Friday. Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis

interview artists and talk about music.

The Jazz Sofa With Rick Popovich. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7-11-p.m., Friday. Classic and contemporary jazz.

The Joe Pags Show. WKBN (570 AM). 10 p.m.-midnight.

Radio Deluxe. WYSU (88.5 FM). Themed programs featuring the Great American Songbook. 11 p.m., Friday.

Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. WKBN (570 AM). 1-5 a.m., Monday-Saturday.

SATURDAY

To the Best of Our Knowledge. WKSU (89.7 FM). 5 a.m., Saturday. Ideas from today’s great minds.

Buckeye Sportsman. WKBN (570 AM). 6 a.m. Dan Armitage hosts.

Inside Europe. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6 a.m.

Hearts of Space. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6 a.m. Ambient and electronic music.

On the Media. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7 a.m. Feature and investigative reporting.

Living on Earth. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 a.m.

Syndicated program features awardwinning environmental news.

Big Band Sound. WKTL (90.7). Big band. Terry Esarco hosts. 7-9 a.m. Car Care. WKBN (570 AM). 8-10 a.m.

Weekend Edition. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 8-10 a.m. News and features from National Public Radio.

Ukrainian Hour. WKTL (90.7). 9-10:30 a.m. Ukrainian music and culture with Mary Woloszyn and Ann Soroka.

Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me!. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 10 a.m. Quiz show.

At Home with Gary Sullivan. WKBN (570 AM). 10 a.m.-noon.

German Melodies. WKTL (90.7). 10:30 a.m.-noon. Wolfgang Wengler,Helga Wengler and Rita Perrico host.

The TED Radio Hour. WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 a.m. Speakers on various topics.

It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders. WKSU (89.75 FM). 11 a.m. Conversations on pop culture.

The Youngstown Small Business Show. WKBN (570 AM). Noon. Freakononics Radio. WYSU (88.5 FM). Noon. Talks with provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs. Souvenirs of Hungary. WKTL (90.7). Noon-1:30 p.m. Terry Check, Elizabeth Cibulas, Frank and Mary Schauer and Allen Szabo host.

The Youngstown Computer Show. WKBN (570 AM). 1-3 p.m. Joe Danyi. Radio Lab. WYSU (88.5 FM). Journalism and storytelling. Jad Abumrad, Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser. 1 p.m.

This American Life. WKSU (89.7 FM). Noon. Hosted by Ira Glass. Moth Radio Hour. WKSU (89.7 FM). 1 p.m. True stories told live on stage. Spanish Hour. WKTL (90.7). 1:30-3 p.m. Phil Gonzales hosts.

The New Yorker Radio Hour. WYSU (88.5 FM). 2 p.m. Profiles, storytelling and conversations.

Snap Judgment. WKSU (89.7 FM). 2 p.m. Dramatic tales, edgy storytelling. Italian Hour. WKTL (90.7). 3-4:30 p.m. Terry Mazzoca hosts. Radiolab. WKSU (89.7 FM). 3 p.m. Bullseye with Jesse Thorn. WYSU (88.5 FM). 3 p.m. Pop culture, comedy and interviews with creative people.

It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders. WYSU (88.5 FM). 4 p.m. Explores pop culture, news and newsmakers.

Polka Jukebox. WKTL (90.7). 4:30-6 p.m. John Ross hosts.

All Things Considered. WYSU (88.5

FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 5 p.m.

Snap Judgment. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6 p.m. Mixes real stories with music to produce dramatic radio.

Tamburitzan Hour. WKTL (90.7). 6-7:30 p.m. Kay Sefcik hosts.

Sean Hannity Show. WKBN (570 AM). 6-9 p.m. Political talk.

New Yorker Radio Hour. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6 p.m. Profiles, storytelling and conversations.

Jazz Sofa With Rick Popovich. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7-10 p.m. Classic and contemporary jazz. Climate One. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m. Advocates and policymakers discuss climate change.

Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. WKBN (570 AM). 9 p.m.-midnight. Irish Hour. WKTL (90.7). 7:30-9 p.m. Noa Harzler hosts.

Jazz with David Basse. WYSU (88.5 FM). 10 p.m. Classic and contemporary jazz – from rare cuts to new releases. Now’s the Time. WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 p.m.-midnight. Martin Berger hosts this long-running local jazz program.

SUNDAY

To the Best of Our Knowledge. WKSU (89.7 FM). 5 a.m. Today’s great minds. Alternative Radio. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6 a.m. Analysis and views frequently ignored/distorted in other media.

On Being. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7 a.m. Questions at the center of human life. Weekend Edition. WYSU (88.5 FM). 8-10 a.m. News and features from NPR. New Yorker Radio Hour. WKSU (89.7 FM). 10 a.m. Profiles, storytelling and conversations.

The Takeaway. WYSU (88.5 FM). 10 a.m. Interviews and reports in the field. The Pulse. WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 a.m., Health, science and innovation. Sound Opinions. WKSU (89.7 FM). Noon. Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis interview artists and review releases. Latino USA. WYSU (88.5 FM). Noon. National Latino news and culture. Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 1 p.m. Quiz show.

The Splendid Table. WKSU (89.7 FM). 2 p.m. WYSU (88.5 FM). 4 p.m. Food. Says You. WYSU (88.5 FM). 2 p.m.

A Way With Words. WYSU (88.5 FM). 3 p.m. American language and its usage. Milk Street Radio. WKSU (89.7 FM). 3 p.m. Folk Alley. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6-8 p.m. Folk, roots, Americana, Celtic, contemporary, world and acoustic. Thistle and Shamrock. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6 p.m. Irish music and culture.

Sunday Baroque. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7-11 p.m. Music from the Baroque period. Compiled by the Metro Monthly staff.

AM STATIONS

WKBN (570), Youngstown. News, talk.

WRQX (600), Salem. Country.

WPIC (790), Sharon. News/talk.

WKTX (830), Cortland. Ethnic.

KDKA (1020), Pittsburgh. News/talk.

WTAM (1100), Cleveland. News/talk.

WKST (1200), New Castle. News/talk.

WBBW (1240), Youngstown. Sports.

WGFT (1330), Campbell. Classic hits.

WNIO (1390), Youngstown. Sports.

WHKZ (1440), Warren. Religious.

WYCL (1540), Niles. Conservative talk.

WHTX (1570), Warren. Urban/oldies.

FM STATIONS

WZIP (88.1), Akron. College.

WRCT (88.3), Pittsburgh. College.

WYSU (88.5), Youngstown. Classical.

WBJV (88.9), Steubenville. Religious.

WWNW (88.9), New Wilmington. College.

WQED (89.3), Pittsburgh. Classical.

WCSB (89.3), Cleveland. College.

WILB (89.5), Boardman. Catholic.

WKSU (89.7), Kent. College.

WVMN (90.1), New Castle. Religious.

WARC (90.3), Meadville. College.

WCPN (90.3), Cleveland. Public radio.

WESA (90.5), Pittsburgh. Public radio.

WKTL (90.7). Struthers. Ethnic, alternative.

WRUW (91.1), Cleveland. Variety.

WRMU (91.1), Alliance. College.

WSAJ (91.1), Grove City. College.

WAPS (91.3), Akron. Alternative.

WYEP (91.3), Pittsburgh. Alternative.

WYTN (91.7), Youngstown. Religious.

WPTS (92.1), Pittsburgh. College.

WDJQ (92.5), Alliance. Top 40.

WNCD (93.3), Youngstown. Rock.

KDKA (93.7), Pittsburgh. Sports.

WGFT (94.7), Girard. Urban contemporary.

WONE (97.5), Akron. Classic rock.

WNCX (98.5), Cleveland. Classic rock.

WMXY (98.9), Youngstown. A.C.

WGAR (99.5), Cleveland. Country.

WSHH (99.7), Pittsburgh. Music variety.

WMMS (100.7), Cleveland. Rock.

WHOT (101.1), Youngstown. Top 40.

WYLR (101.9), Hubbard. Christian.

WDVE (102.5), Pittsburgh. Classic rock.

WYFM (102.9), Sharon. Classic rock.

WPGB (104.7), Pittsburgh. Country.

WQXK (105.1), Salem. Country.

WMJI (105.7), Cleveland. Oldies.

WXDX (105.9), Pittsburgh. Alternative.

WBBG (106.1), Niles. Country.

WENZ (107.9), Cleveland. Hip Hop.

INTERNET ONLY

Rookery Radio (rookeryradio.com). Golden String Radio (goldenstringradio.org

‘This American Life.” Mostly journalistic, non-fiction topics. Hosted by Ira Glass. 7 p.m., Wednesday and noon, Saturday on WKSU (89.7 FM)