Metro Monthly Calendar – June 2021

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• Via e-mail: calendar@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 material as soon as possible; items received after the deadline (15th day of the preceding month) might not get in. The calendar also appears on our website: https://www.metromonthly.net. If you have questions, call 330-259-0435. www.metromonthly.net

Tuesday 1

Penguin Pen Pals. Multiple branches (for events having more than one location). 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org/. Stop in the library all month to grab a take-and-make postcard kit, pre-stamped and pre-addressed to a penguin at the Akron Zoo. The penguins will be sending responses to the library, so stop back in after sending your postcard to see if they’ve replied. All ages. During Library hours.

Name That Book. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org/. Can you guess the title of the book by a Reddit post? Stop by the Canfield Branch in June to guess. One entry from the correct answers will be drawn on June 30 for a $15 LiB’s gift card. For teens in grades 7-12. Library hours. Month of June.

Teen Take & Make Craft. All branches of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. 330744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org/. Pick up your free Take & Make craft kit at any library branch. While supplies last. This month’s craft for teens is a Pocket Folding Fan. Library hours. Month of June.

Community Kindness Cards. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org/.During June and July, stop by the Austintown Library to pick up a greeting card and send words of kindness to those who receive library materials through mail delivery. Return the cards to the Austintown Library so they can be sent out to patrons who cannot get to the library. For people of all ages. Month of June.

Dial-a-Story. Call 234-287-2020 to hear stories read aloud. Choose from picture books, a chapter book, teen and adult short stories, poems and more. Stories are read by PLYMC Librarians and local theater groups. You can access this fun service 24/7. All ages. Phone-in. During the month of June.

Wild About Art: All Ages Art Show. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-7448636. www.libraryvisit.org/. Calling all artists! Let your creativity run wild. All forms of art accepted. Drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, music, dance, creative writing, photography, mixed media, poetry, diorama and more. All entries should follow the summer reading theme, “Tails & Tales.” Each piece should include a favorite animal or story. To enter, you can drop off your art to the Austintown library or send a photo of your art to austintown@libraryvisit.org. All entries must include a signed release form so art can be displayed in the library and in a virtual art gallery on our website and social media pages. Deadline is June 30. The library will display your art with great care, however, we are not responsible for any damage, loss, or theft. All art can be picked up after July 10. All ages. During Library hours.

Yoga in the Gardens. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Room, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Marina Perdos will lead participants through a blend of energizing yoga styles. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and small blanket. 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 1-29. $15 (class). Registration preferred.

The Library’s Summer Discovery Program, “Tails & Tales,” offers a summer of fun through July 31. Sign up online at the Library’s website at www. LibraryVIsit.org/summer-discovery or through the free “ReadSquared” app available in the Apple app store or on Google Play. The challenge: each day, earn one point by reading, visiting your library or enjoying a library service or program. Track your reading: On your Summer Discovery Log and track your reading or activities by coloring one bubble each day until you earn a point. For more information: https://www. libraryvisit.org/summer-discovery/.

Tails & Tales Summer Reading Challenge. McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib.org. Children of all ages and teens can register through Beanstack for the summer reading program. Participants can earn prizes by logging reading hours and attending various virtual and in-person events at the library. Call ext. 4 with questions or register online at mcklib.org/ SummerReading2021.

Father’s Day Card Kits. McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib. org. Pick up a free kit in the library or curb-side (by dialing extension 3). Each kit comes with a blank card and envelope, stickers and a paper cutout. One kit per person, while supplies last. Pick is available Saturday, June 12-Saturday, June 19.

Stevens Park StoryWalk. Stevens Park, North Crandon Ave., Niles. For more information, visit the McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib.org. The Library will feature a StoryWalk book at Steven’s Park. Themes include “Froggy Plays Soccer” by Jonathan London (June), “Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes” by Eric Litwin (July) and “Stretch” by Doreen Cronin (Aug.). Held during park hours.

Wednesday 2

Breath, Balance & Vitality. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Room, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Join Kelley Leone for this meditational movement class using an infusion of Qi Gong, basic yoga, and more. Bring a yoga mat and small blanket. Wednesdays, June 2-30. 10-11 a.m. $12.

T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Room, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercises, and selected movements from classic Chen T’ai Chi form. Noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, June 2-30. $10.

Book Banter. Facebook @LibraryMahoningCounty. Book Banter is for readers of Young Adult fiction who like to break down what they are reading critically or to just hear varying viewpoints on some great YA books. Join the Library each week on Facebook and Instagram as two librarians discuss and deconstruct a work of fiction, digging into character development, plot points, point of view and more, then give you a thumbs up or down. They may agree or disagree, but either way you will get a heads up on books you might like to add to your TBR pile or those titles that you can save for later. Teens. Wednesday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 4 p.m.

Breath, Balance & Vitality. Mill Creek MetroParks Farm: Classroom A, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-702-3000. Join Kelley Leone for this meditational movement class of basic yoga: stretching, breathing techniques and meditation. Bring a yoga mat and a small blanket. Registration required. Wednesdays, June 2-30 and July 7-28. 6-7 p.m. $12.

Thursday 3

Garage Sale. Sponsored by Howland Historical Society and held at 9441 Kings Grave Road, Warren 44484. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, June 3-Saturday, June 5.

Random Encounters by Random Acts of Artists. Trumbull Art Gallery, 158 N. Park Ave., Warren 44481. 330-395-4876. The exhibit continues through June 26. Noon-4 p.m., Thursday-Friday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday.

Budding Bookworms. An online event presented by the Youth Services staff of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. Featuring weekly videos with stories and more for preschoolers and school-age kids. Videos will be shared on the Library’s Facebook page. 1 p.m. Thursdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, and July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.

SCOPE. Book Chat. Niles S.C.O.P.E. Center, 14 E. State St. S.E., Niles. Held by the Niles McKinley Memorial Library. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib.org. Participants will discuss “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett. Masks and social distancing required. 3 p.m.

Friday 4

Attention Pokemon Trainers. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org/. Join your local librarians as they walk around the Canfield Green, spinning PokeStops, fighting raids, and catching them all. Walks occur every other week (weather permitting) and will begin and end at the first PokeStop - The Canfield Library. For teens and adults - Children are welcome with parental supervision. Registration is required, and space is limited for social distancing. Register each individual that will attend. Don’t forget to bring your phone. 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 4, 18.

Dancing Mindfulness. Morley Pavilion, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7112. No prior experience needed for this class that includes dance, yoga, meditation and more. Call 330-740-7114 to register. 6-7 p.m. Fridays, June 4-11, June 25-July 23 and Aug. 6-27. Free (ages 12 and under), $5 (ages 13 and up).

Saturday 5

Hits from the Pit: Outdoor Concert. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org. Enjoy a chill Saturdayurday morning of live music behind the Canfield Library. Bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blanket and stay for all or part of the two-hours. Tyler Guerrieri is a graduate of YSU’s Dana School of Music with a degree in music performance. Tyler can be found entertaining audiences at various festivals, restaurants and private events as a solo performer, and is also the lead guitarist for Youngstown’s popular show band, Guys Without Ties. In the event of inclement weather, a rain date concert will be held the following week: same time, same place. Participants are asked to observe physical distancing and stay 6-feet away from others. All ages. 11 a.m. (Rain Date: June 12).

Saturday Movie Matinee. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org/. Features a family friendly movie. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. First showing starts at 11 a.m. Second showing starts at 2 p.m. Registration is required, and space is limited for social distancing. Register each person that will attend. All ages. Saturday, June 5, 12, 19, 26. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Online Summer Writing Workshops. Offered via Zoom by Lit Youngstown and covering a variety of topics. Workshops include: “A Great Villain Kills It,” taught by N.P. Stokes and held Saturdays, June 5-26. 10 a.m.-noon. Open to adults and teens who register by June 1. “Teen Writers Workshop” led by Carrie George and held from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9. “Writing Partner Speed Dating,” for writers interested in finding a writing partner and publishing. This workshop for adults and teens (who register by June 15) will be taught by McKayla Anne Rockwell from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 18. “Start Publishing Your Short Works” is for unpublished teen and adult writers and artists interested in publishing poetry, prose, photography and more. It is open to teens and adults who register by July 10 and will be held 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 13. “Is Your Poem Telling the Truth?” is a poetry writing workshop taught by Erica Bodwell and limited to 15 participants. It is 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20. For more information or to register, visit www. LitYoungstown.org or contact Karen Schubert at 234-254-9549. $25 (full 4-weeks), $15 (for a short). Saturday, June 5-Tuesday, July 20.

Adult Summer Reading Program. McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330652-1704. www.mcklib.org. Adults can participate in the Tails & Tales reading program by reading books and submitting poems, artwork, book reviews, and more. Each submission earns participants a chance to win a prize basket. Register online at mcklib.org/ SummerReading2021. Held Saturdays, June 5-July 31.

Tails and Tales Summer Reading Kick-Off. Stevens Park, North Crandon Ave., Niles. For more information, visit the McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib.org. Participants can kick off the summer reading program at the Park and get a registration surprise. 2-4 p.m.

Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles 44446. For tickets, call 330505-000, visit the Chevy All-Stars Box Office, or go to mvscrappers.com. The Scrappers will play the State College Spikes. 7:05 p.m.

Stambaugh Chorus Concert. St. Columba Cathedral, 159 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-5233. The Chorus, under direction of Dr. HaeJong Lee of YSU’s Dana School of Music will perform at this in-person concert. Additional performances will be held by Youngtown Cantorum (also led by Dr. Lee) and Avonworth High School Concert Choir and Avonworth Barbershop Quartent (led by Joe Bandi). 7:30 p.m. Free will donation appreciated.

Sunday 6

Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles 44446. For tickets, call 330-505-000, visit the Chevy All-Stars Box Office, or go to mvscrappers.com. The Scrappers will play the State College Spikes. 4:05 p.m.

Monday 7

Tails and Tales Storytime. McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib.org. Caregivers are invited to a virtual storytime via YouTube with children ages 0-4 years old. Librarians will read stories tailored to the weekly theme, sing songs, teach rhyming poems, and complete a craft. Craft kits are available at the library’s children’s room every Monday for that week’s Storytime. 10 a.m. Mondays, June 7-July 26.

Pet Food and Toy Drive. McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib. org. Donations of Purina kitten chow, Pedigree, Iams or Purina dry food, dry cat food, dog and cat toys, and timothy hay (for small pets) will be accepted for the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County. Other brands of food will be given to those needing it to feed their pets. Donations will be accepted during library hours from Monday, June 7-Wednesday, July 31.

Littlest Learners. An online event presented by the Youth Services staff of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. Featuring weekly videos with stories, rhymes and songs for babies and toddlers. Videos will be shared on the Library’s Facebook page every Monday. 11 a.m. Monday, June 7, 14, 21, 28 and July 5, 12, 19 and 26.

Zookeeping with Joy. Via Zoom. Meet Joy Kotheimer, zookeeper at the Columbus Zoo, as she talks about zookeeping and shares some amazing and funny stories about her adventures with the animals. Register with an email address. A Zoom invitation will be sent within 24 hours of the program start. All ages. 7 p.m.

Tuesday 8

Animal Trivia. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org/. Test your knowledge about animals with a trivia quiz. The more answers you get right, the greater your chance of winning the grand prize. Anyone who takes the quiz gets a participatory prize. To participate, visit the librarian’s desk at the Sebring Library on June 8, 9, and 12. The trivia quiz must be completed inside the library at the librarian’s desk. One entry per person. Winner will be notified the following week. All ages. 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 8; 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 9; 1 p.m., Saturday, June 12.

Introduction to Finding Grants. Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org/. Are you new to the field of grant-seeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants. Registration is required for each individual that will attend and space is limited for social distancing. Adults. 2 p.m.

Teen Bullet Journaling with Ms. Tracy. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-7448636. www.libraryvisit.org/. Do you like to be creative and organized? Learn about Bullet Journaling in this 45-minute basic introduction session at the Austintown Library. For Grades 7-12. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required and space is limited for social distancing. Register each child and adult that will attend. Teens. 3 p.m.

Summer Lawn Concert. McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib. org. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join staff on the grounds of the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial for performances. The schedule of performers can be found at mcklib.org/summerconcerts. 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 8, July 13, and Aug. 13. Free.

Wednesday 9

Recreational Hike. Meet at Golf Course overflow parking lot on West Golf Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman for a 1-3 mile hike. 330-740-7107. 9-10 a.m.

Family Tales of Tails. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636.www. libraryvisit.org/. Come to Welker Park in New Middletown for a roaring dragon themed story time for the whole family. Craft kits will be available. Registration is required and space is limited. When registering, enter a total for your family. Observe social distancing guidelines. All ages. Wednesday, June 9 and 23. 11:30 a.m.

Tails & Tales Wednesday Activities. McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330652-1704. www.mcklib.org. Families are encouraged to join library staff for a virtual tour of Akron Zoo’s reptile house and an up close look at three animals who live there. 2 p.m.

Naturalist Series: Learning to Coexist with Ohio’s Largest Mammal – The Black Bear. Mill Creek MetroParks Farm: Classroom A, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-702-3000. Registration required for this event that will explore the history of black bears who have roamed Ohio prior to unregulated hunting and habitat loss. Learn about their biology and habits in order to better coexist with them. Visit go.osu.edu/blackbears to register. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Live! at the Morley: Hey Mavis. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7112. Featuring Hey Mavis in this free, family-friendly concert held on the lawn at Judge Morley Pavilion. Sponsored by iHeart Media/Mix 98.9. 7-9 p.m.

Thursday 10

Resume Writing. Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org/. Are you getting ready to apply for a job? A well-written resume is an effective way to market yourself and highlight your unique job qualifications. This class will introduce you to resumewriting resources that will help you achieve that goal. Registration is required and space is limited for social distancing. Register each individual that will attend. Teens and adults. 3 p.m.

Watercolor with Me. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org/. Come make a watercolor painting by following stepby-step instructions. Learn about watercolor techniques and materials. This program is open to kids ages 9-12. All materials will be provided. Registration is required, and space is limited for social distancing. Register each child and adult that will attend. Tweens. Thursday, June 10, 24. 3 p.m.

Teen Thing. McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib.org. Preteens and teens ages 12-18 are invited to check out new videos on the library’s YouTube channel. Topics will cover anything from Minecraft to cooking, crafting, and more. Various craft kits will be available for pickup, curbside or inside the library, while supplies last. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 10-29.

Learning Adobe Illustrator - Animal Illustration. Michael Kusalaba (West Library), 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org/. Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator during this in-person class at the Michael Kusalaba Library. Learn how to create paths, add anchor points, manipulate handles, and use curves to design in Adobe Illustrator. You must have moderate computer skills and be interested in creating digital art. Registration is required and space is limited for social distancing. Register each child and adult that will attend. For ages 12-17. 5 p.m.

Teen Author Visit with Julie Murphy. Via Zoom. Julie Murphy is the The New York Times bestselling author of “Dumplin’.” Julie will be visiting just in time to celebrate Pride Month and the release of her new young adult book, “Pumpkin.” Participants will be eligible for a prize drawing for a signed copy of her new book. Winners must be able to pick up their prize from a Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County library. Register and receive a Zoom link in the email that you provide within 24 hours of the event. 6 p.m.

Yellow Creek Concert Series. Yellow Creek Park, Mill Creek MetroParks, 19½ Lowellville Road, Struthers 44471. 330-755-7275. The Mahoning Valley Button Box Club. Lawn seating. Free and family-friendly. 7-9 p.m.

Concert: Carbon Leaf. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren. 234-437-6246. Featuring Carbon Leaf, a Virginia quintet performing a blend of folk and rock music. 7:30 p.m. $32.

Friday 11

Chalk Our Walks. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org/. Help decorate outside the library with fun animal habitats. Each family who registers will receive a box of chalk to decorate a square of the sidewalk. Your spot may even appear on our social media pages. Registration is required and space is limited for social distancing. Two groups of up to six people may register for each time slot and will be socially distanced from each other. Register one adult, who is then able to bring up to five additional individuals with them. You will have an hour to complete your masterpiece. Rain date is Saturday., June 19. All ages. Register for time slots between 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

YMCA 12 Rounds Fundraiser. Central YMCA Parking Lot, corner of E. Commerce and N. Walnut Streets, Downtown Youngstown. Those interested in participating or donating can visit https://ymcayo.org/12-rounds-2021/. A circuit training event to raise funds for kids, teens and families in the community. 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 11 and 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 12.

The Three Little Pigs. DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-4269. A live performance by Opera Western Reserve held in the outdoor garden. Families can bring blankets or chairs and a picnic. Each performance can accommodate up to 125 people and will last 40 minutes. Tickets are required to ensure social distancing. In case of rain, the event will be moved indoors [without the picnic]. For tickets, visit operawesternreserve.org or call 330-259-0555 or 330-259-9651. 4:30 and 6 p.m.

The Big, Baaaad Cabaret. DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-4269. Featuring soprano Randa Rouweyha and tenor Jesus Daniel with Opera Western Reserve. The evening will feature songs ranging from opera arias to Broadway favorites and maybe a surprise or two. VIP ticket holders will be treated to a dessert buffet and flute of prosecco following the performance. For tickets, visit operawesternreserve.org or call 330-259-0555 or 330-259-9651. 8 p.m. $55 (VIP), $35.

Saturday 12

Hooked on Fishing. Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330702-3000. Learn about fishing with the assistance of Mill Creek MetroParks Police Department. This catch and release event is for kids up to 15 years of age who are interested in learning the basics of fishing: setting up poles, casting, and identifying different species of fish. Poles, equipment and bait will be provided while supplies last. Call Lt. Jason Clark at 330-740-7119, ext. 152 for more information. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tales (With Some Tails). McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib. org. Participants are invited to read a short story and explore new places and faces during the reading program. Visit the library’s YouTube channel to watch a one-shot lecture on American short stories featuring animal friends or foes. 2 p.m.

River Rock at the Amp: 7 Bridges. Warren Community Amphitheatre, 321 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-841-2601. Featuring 7 Bridges, a tribute to the Eagles with openers Northern Whiskey Modern Country Cover Band. Visit www.riverrockattheamp. com for tickets. $8-12, free (children ages 12 and under with an adult). 5 p.m. (gates open).

‘Max Mason: Painting the Game,’ featuring paintings on the theme of baseball. June 13-Sept. 5 at the Butler Institute of American Art.

IMAGE COURTESY OF THE BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART

Sunday 13

Moss Ancestral Home Indian Display. Moss Ancestral Home, 1499 Burnett St., Mineral Ridge 44440. 330-544-1931. View a variety of Indian Artifacts at the Moss Home, built around 1830s and available to be toured. 1-4 p.m.

Library Anywhere Podcast. www.libraryvisit.org/. Join the Library for its summer vacation and travel edition of their podcast. The Library will discuss beach and travel reads and how the library can help you find your next great book or two to read this summer. Adults. 6 p.m.

Monday 14

Mill Creek Junior Golf Camp. Mill Creek Golf Shop, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1 W. Golf Dr., Boardman 44512. 330-740-7112. A three-day camp for kids age 6-15. Includes 4.5 hours of PGA instruction, course time, games, contests and prizes. 9-10:30 a.m. Monday, June 14-Wednesday, June 16. $5 (per class), free (ages 12 and under). METRO MONTHLY JUNE/JULY 2021 31

Reading with Rennie. Michael Kusalaba (West Library), 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org/. Kids in grades K-4 can sign up for a 15-minute reading session with Rennie, a registered therapy dog with P.A.W.S. Therapy Team. Children are welcome to bring their favorite book to read or can check out something new. Space is limited for social distancing. Register online using the events calendar or call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Michael Kusalaba Library. Appointments between 5-6 p.m.

Apprentices Inn- Virtual Gaming. Via Zoom. The beginners Dungeons and Dragons club is back. Go on dangerous quests with daring fights and hopefully you will roll a D20 to save the day. Come in with a completed character sheet level one as we will be beginning a new quest. Sign up is required to receive the Zoom room code and attendance is limited. Teens in grades 7-12. 6 p.m.

Adult Sand Volleyball League. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, Belle Vista Avenue, Youngstown 44509. Register online or by calling 330-740-7114. A league for adults ages 18 and over. Consists of an 8-week long season with 8 games and postseason. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, June 14-Aug. 16. $50 (resident), $60 (non-resident).

Tuesday 15

Yoga Basics Course. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Room, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Learn the basics of yoga with Karres Cvetkovich. Focus on fundamentals: ease of movement, being more limber, standing strong, and breathing well. Bring a mat and blanket to this 8-week course. Deadline to register is June 8. Tuesdays, June 15-Aug. 3. 6-7 p.m. $80.

Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles 44446. For tickets, call 330505-000, visit the Chevy All-Stars Box Office, or go to mvscrappers.com. The Scrappers will play the State College Spikes. 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday 16

Bears Den Cabin. Mill Creek MetroParks, New Cross Drive, Youngstown 44501. 330-702-3000. A 10-mile hike traveling around Lake Cohasset, Lake Newport and Lanterman’s Gorge (a 5-mile option will also be available). 1-4 p.m.

Tails & Tales Wednesday Activities. McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-6521704. www.mcklib.org. Families are encouraged to join library staff for a pre-recorded virtual story time with author Cassie Hoyt, author of “Hatched” and “I Miss You Most.” 2 p.m.

The Fascinating World of Tropical Succulents. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Room, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Join Carol Knock and Dennis James for an informative lecture on tropical succulents. Reservations requested. 5-7 p.m. Free.

Mahoning Valley Scrappers Game. Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles 44446. For tickets, call 330-505-000, visit the Chevy All-Stars Box Office, or go to mvscrappers.com. The Scrappers will play the State College Spikes. 7:05 p.m.

Thursday 17

Tail Crafting. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636.www. libraryvisit.org/.. Come make a fun gecko beaded keychain with Ms. Bri at the Springfield Library. Registration is required. Only register for one time so others may have the opportunity to participate. Can’t make it in? Extra kits will be available after the program. While supplies last. Tweens and teens. Noon.

Spout Club: Hummingbirds. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Room, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Children ages 3-5, with an adult, will learn about humming birds through hands-on activities. Deadline to register is June 15. 1-2 p.m. $7.

True Stories Book Club. Via Zoom. True Stories is the book club for people who want to read about some of the world’s most captivating real-life people and events. Monthly discussions of riveting nonfiction titles. This month’s selection is “Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President,” by Candice Millard. Join on Zoom. A link to the program will be sent to the email you share during registration within 24-hours of the program beginning. Adults. 5:30 p.m.

Mahoning Valley Scrappers Game. Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles 44446. For tickets, call 330-505-000, visit the Chevy All-Stars Box Office, or go to mvscrappers.com. The Scrappers will play the State College Spikes. 7:05 p.m.

The Nielson Trust comes to Warren Community Amphitheatre on Friday, June 18.

Friday 18

River Rock at the Amp: The Nielson Trust. Warren Community Amphitheatre, 321 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-841-2601. Featuring The Nielson Trust with Rick Neilson and Family and openers Nick Perri & the Underground Thieves. Visit www.riverrockattheamp. com for tickets. $8-12, free (children ages 12 and under with an adult). 5 p.m. (gates open).

Shakespeare in the Park. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7112. The Mahoning Valley Players and Mill Creek Metroparks present Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” Lawn Seating. Call 330.740.7117 for details. 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 18-Sunday, June 20. Free.

Mahoning Valley Scrappers Game. Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles 44446. For tickets, call 330-505-000, visit the Chevy All-Stars Box Office, or go to mvscrappers.com. The Scrappers will play the West Virginia Black Bears. 7:05 p.m.

Saturday 19

Birding the Sanctuary. Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, Mill Creek MetroParks, 2650 W. Calla Road, Canfield. 330-702-3000. A morning bird walk led by Jeff Harvey. Boots required for this 1.25-mile hike. 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 19 and July 17. Free.

Tales of Travel. Via Zoom. For the Summer Discovery theme of “Tails and Tales,” join the Library for tales of travel. Also known as “armchair travel,” each month the Library will virtually explore a remarkable, nearby U.S. city. Sessions will focus on virtually experiencing three cities that are within a day’s drive: Gettysburg (with a side trip to Hershey) on June 19 and Mackinac Island on July 17. Feel free to bring your expert travel tips or memories of the city to this program to share on camera. Register with an email address. You will receive a Zoom invitation within 24-hour of the program. Adults. 11 a.m.

Traveling Naturalist. Lanterman’s Mill, Mill Creek MetroParks, 980 Canfield Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7115. Meet a Park Educator and learn about the wildlife that lives in the Park. Call 330-740-7116 for details. Noon-2 p.m. Free.

River Rock at the Amp: Hollywood Nights. Warren Community Amphitheatre, 321 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-841-2601. Featuring Hollywood Nights, a Bob Seger tribute band, with openers Invincible Northeast, a Pat Benatar Tribute Band. Visit www. riverrockattheamp.com for tickets. $8-12, free (children ages 12 and under with an adult). 5 p.m. (gates open).

Shakespeare in the Park. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7112. The Mahoning Valley Players and Mill Creek Metroparks present Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” Lawn Seating. Call 330-740-7117 for details. 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 18-Sunday, June 20. Free.

Juneteenth Celebration. Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown 44503. 330-746-5600. Featuring spoken word performances, line dancing and a candlelight vigil and citywide prayer. 6:30 p.m. (doors open), 7:30 p.m. (start). Free.

Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles 44446. For tickets, call 330505-000, visit the Chevy All-Stars Box Office, or go to mvscrappers.com. The Scrappers will play the West Virginia Black Bears. 7:05 p.m.

Sunday 20

Yoga Basics Course. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Room, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Learn the basics of yoga with Karres Cvetkovich. Focus on fundamentals: ease of movement, being more limber, standing strong, and breathing well. Bring a mat and blanket to this 8-week course. Deadline to register is June 13. Sundays, June 20-Aug. 8. 8-9 a.m. $80.

Outdoor 3D Archery Shooting. Conservational League Inc., home of Mosquito Bowmen, 2535 McCleary Jacoby Road, Cortland 44410. Admission will be charged for this monthly archery event. For more information, visit the League’s FaceBook page. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, June 20 and July 18.

Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles 44446. For tickets, call 330505-000, visit the Chevy All-Stars Box Office, or go to mvscrappers.com. The Scrappers will play the West Virginia Black Bears. 4:05 p.m.

Shakespeare in the Park. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7112. The Mahoning Valley Players and Mill Creek Metroparks present Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” Lawn Seating. Call 330-740-7117 for details. 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 18-Sunday, June 20. Free.

Monday 21

Youngstown Summer Movie Series: Captain Marvel. Wean Park, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown; 330-746-5600. (2019). Drama. 2 hours and 4 minutes. (PG-13). Superhero film from the Marvel franchise. Starring Brie Larson (Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel), Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan, Annette Bening, Clark Gregg and Jude Law. In the event of rain, movies occur the following day (Tuesday). 9 p.m. Free.

Introduction to Foundation Directory Online. Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org/. Looking for grants for your nonprofit organization? Come learn how to use Foundation Directory Online Professional. Some 90 percent of U.S. foundations don’t have websites. Foundation Directory Online is the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers with over 140,000 grantmaker profiles. Registration is required for each individual that will attend and space is limited for social distancing. Adults. 2 p.m.

Summer Pet Safety. McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib. org. Emily Greve of the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County will share tips for keeping pets safe and healthy during hot weather. The program will be virtual via Zoom. Call to register. An e-mail address is required to participate. 6 p.m.

The Art of Connecting with Megan Murphy. Via Zoom. Watch as Megan Murphy, kindness activist and founder of The Kindness Rocks Project, presents over Zoom on “The Art of Connecting.” She discusses how to connect with oneself and learn to build deeper relationships with others. Registration is required. Call 330-744-8636 or register online. Include an email address to receive a Zoom invitation. Your invitation will be sent within 24 hours of the program starting. Adults. 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday 23

Recreational Hike. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, Belle Vista Avenue, Youngstown 44509. Meet in the parking lot for a moderate 2-4 mile hike. 9-10 a.m.

Tails & Tales Wednesday Activities. McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330652-1704. www.mcklib.org. Families are encouraged to join Miss Hannah for a virtual program in which participants will make a homemade fleece pet toy and Puppy Chow. Kits to make the toy will be available to pick-up in the library or curb-side while supplies last. 2-3 p.m.

Wick Recreation Area Family Night. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, Belle Vista Avenue, Youngstown 44509. Call 330-740-7114 for more information. An evening of activities and a family movie (beginning at dusk). 5-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 23, July 28 and Aug. 25.

Wick Recreation Area Family Night. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7112. An evening of activities available in the Recreation Area, followed by a family movie projected at dusk. Register online, in person, or by calling 330-740-7117. 5-9:30 p.m. $25/ up to family of 5; $7/ per additional person.

Thursday 24

Read to Roxie.Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org/. Relax and read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog with P.AW.S. therapy team. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session while spots remain. For grades 1-4. Registration required. Register online using the events calendar or call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland Library to register. Space is limited for social distancing. Appointments between 2-3 p.m.

Ohio Means Jobs. Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org/. Are you unemployed or looking for a better job? Come and learn how to navigate the Ohio Means Jobs website. Registration is required, and space is limited for social distancing. Register each individual that will attend. Teens and adults. 3 p.m. METRO MONTHLY JUNE/JULY 2021 33

Botanical Mornings. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Room, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Discover the progress of the seasons at the Gardens, then receive a complimentary cup of coffee or tea in Kravitz’s Garden Café. Deadline to register is June 23. Friday, June 25 and Friday, July 23. 9-10 a.m. $5.

ACTION Farmer’s Market. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org/. Healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables will be available from Grow Urban Farms in a pop-up market in the parking lot of the library. Vouchers will be available on site. Adults. 11 a.m.

County Wildlife Officer. Via Zoom. Meet Tom Frank from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division. He’s going to teach about Ohio wildlife, their habitats, and what we can do keep the local animals safe and healthy. Register with an email address. You will receive a Zoom invitation within 24 hours of the program starting. Teens and adults. 2:30 p.m.

Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles 44446. For tickets, call 330505-0000 or go to mvscrappers.com. The Scrappers will play the West Virginia Black Bears. 7:05 p.m.

Saturday 26

Summer Swag. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Room, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Participants will create a summer floral swag with Judy Stanislaw. Registration required by June 24. 10 a.m.-noon. $26-28.

Zoo-Doodles. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org/. Create your own zoo exhibit by making chalk drawings of different animals in a designated parking spot. Register in advance to get sidewalk chalk to use and take home. Register one adult who is then able to bring four additional individuals with them. This group of five people will have an assigned parking space to draw in and an hour to complete their drawings. All ages. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon.

Open House: The Idora Park Experience. 4450 S. Turner Road, Canfield 44406. The proprietors of this exceptional archive, billed as “A Museum Dedicated to Everything Idora Park,” will host open houses June 2627 and July 1-4. The collection goes public a few times each year, but this is the first Fourth of July holiday for founders Jim and Toni Amey. Noon- 6 p.m.

Open House: The Idora Park Experience. 4450 S. Turner Road, Canfield 44406. The proprietors of this exceptional archive, billed as “A Museum Dedicated to Everything Idora Park,” will host open houses June 2627 and July 1-4. The collection goes public a few times each year, but this is the first Fourth of July holiday for founders Jim and Toni Amey. Noon- 6 p.m.

One-Page RPGs. Zia Zoom. Join a small group of intrepid role-playing gamers and try out a onepage RPG. No experience needed. Whether you’re a newbie looking for a way to learn how to play, or a roleplaying veteran without the time to commit to a major campaign, there’s room for you at this virtual tabletop. Sessions will last about 60 minutes and will take place on Zoom. Space is limited so register soon. Include an email address to receive a Zoom invitation, which will be sent within 24-hours of the program starting. Adults. 3 p.m.

Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles 44446. For tickets, call 330505-0000, or go to mvscrappers.com. The Scrappers will play the West Virginia Black Bears. 7:05 p.m.

River Rock at the Amp: E5C4P3. Warren Community Amphitheatre, 321 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330841-2601. E5C4P3, a Journey tribute, with openers Talk of the Town, a tribute to The Pretenders. Visit www. riverrockattheamp.com for tickets. $8-12, free (children ages 12 and under with an adult). 5 p.m. (gates open).

Sunday 27

Open House: The Idora Park Experience. 4450 S. Turner Road, Canfield 44406. The proprietors of this exceptional archive, billed as “A Museum Dedicated to Everything Idora Park,” will host open houses June 2627 and July 1-4. The collection goes public a few times each year, but this is the first Fourth of July holiday for founders Jim and Toni Amey. Noon- 6 p.m. Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles 44446. For tickets, call 330-505-000, visit the Chevy All-Stars Box Office, or go to mvscrappers. com. 4:05 p.m.

Metromutts: Hike at Sunset. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, Belle Vista Avenue, Youngstown 44509. Call 330-740-7114 to register. Hike past the wetlands and along the West Newport Trail on this 2-mile hike. 7:30-9:15 p.m. Free (members), $5.

Monday 28

Youngstown Summer Movie Series: Coco. Wean Park, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown. (2017). Comedy/adventure. (PG). 1 hour 49 minutes. Computeranimated film by Disney and Pixar Studios. A young boy accidentally travels to the Land of the Dead where he meets his musician grandfather. As he tries to return home, he attempts to reverse his family’s ban on music. Starring voice actors Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Renée Victor, Ana Ofelia Murguía and Edward James Olmos. In the event of rain, movies occur the following day (Tuesday). 9 p.m.

Tuesday 29

Youngstown State Alumni and Friends Virtual Book Club.Via Zoom. The YSU Alumni Book Club, a partnership between YSU, the YSU Office of Alumni Engagement, Maag Library, and the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, will discuss a chosen book selection each month. The discussion will be held in a private online Zoom Meeting. To get an invitation to the virtual meeting, email Heather Belgin at habelgin@ysu.edu. You can also follow the YSU Alumni and Community Book Club discussion on our Goodreads group page anytime. Adults. 7 p.m.

Wednesday 30

Tails & Tales Wednesday Activities. McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www. mcklib.org. Families are encouraged to join library staff for a live virtual story time and illustration demonstration with Lindsay Ward, Ohio native author. She will share how she draws her famous dinosaur Dexter. 2 p.m.

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