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Pictured: recent scenes from Strossmayer’s lamb roast in Vienna Township.

CONTENTS 5 Valley Update Christopher Barzak, an award-winning local author, will hold a book release party for his third novel, “Wonders of the Invisible World,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11 at Barnes and Noble, located at 381 Boardman-Poland Road in Boardman.

5 Valley Update Gov. John R. Kasich has appointed Dr. Charles R. Bush, a retired cardiac thoracic surgeon and alumnus of Youngstown State University, to the YSU Board of Trustees. Bush, who lives in Powell, Ohio, outside Columbus, will serve a nine-year term through May 1, 2024. He replaces Dr. Sudershan K. Garg, who left the board earlier this year after 10 years of service.

6 Valley Update The City of Youngstown filed a Complaint in the Ohio Supreme Court on Aug. 28, 2015, asking the court to issue a peremptory writ of mandamus to compel the Mahoning County Board of Elections and Ohio Secretary of State John Husted to place the proposed charter amendment commonly known as the Community Bill of Rights on the Nov. 3, 2015 ballot for consideration by the voters of Youngstown.

10 Personal Finance This month’s Q&A covers annuities, changes in marriage law, and posting online reviews.

12 Health & Fitness 8 Timeline Remembering Youngstown: When West Federal Street became a city highway.

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7 Mahoning Valley One of my most treasured childhood memories: sitting at a weathered picnic table with my parents, cousins, and relatives at Strossmayer Croatian Picnic Grounds in Vienna and eating lamb roasted on a spit, fresh garden tomatoes, green onions, and crusty bread. We’ve always called it the “lamb picnic,” and for Youngstown-area families of Croatian descent, it’s been a tradition for generations. By Rhonda Filipan

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VALLEY UPDATE ‘Pink Ribbon Run/Walk’ set for Sept. 26 in Warren

rumbull Memorial Hospital, an affiliate of ValleyCare Health System of Ohio, will hold its Annual Pink Ribbon Run-Walk on Saturday, Sept. 26. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. The community event is designed to raise breast cancer awareness for prevention, diagnosis and survivorship, as well as encourage health and fitness. The event includes a 1 mile or certified 5K course that participants can either run or walk. The course begins near the bridge at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, 1353 E. Market St. in Warren, and winds through residential areas nearby. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers overall for the 1 mile and 5K, and in the various age categories for the 5K. The entry fee is $15 for early registration and $18 the day of the event. Participants will receive a T-shirt if registered by Sept. 18. Health information, vendor displays and free health screenings will be available. For more information or to register for the event, call 330-841-9399 or visit ValleyCareofOhio.net, click on Classes & Programs, then Community Programs.

CityScape drive seeks funds for holiday lights

or the past several years, Youngstown CityScape and other downtown stakeholders have organized the annual Youngstown Holiday Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting, an event that has been enjoyed by people of all ages from throughout the Mahoning Valley. While the lighting of the Christmas Tree has always been a favorite annual tradition, the expansion of lighting throughout the rest of Central Square has also grown in popularity. The campaign, titled “Sparkle Youngstown,” which begins in December and runs through February, involves the installation of 50,000 individual lights. To fund the effort, Youngstown CityScape is setting a fundraising goal of $10,000 for this year’s campaign and will be soliciting donations online through GoFundMe. For every donation of $25 or more, a contributor or designee’s name will be added to a donor appreciation sign which will be posted in Central Square when the lights are installed during the first week of December.

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Sept. 11: Award-winning author to release new book

hristopher Barzak, an award-winning local author, will hold a book release party for his third novel, “Wonders of the Invisible World,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11 at Barnes and Noble, located at 381 Boardman-Poland Road in Boardman. Early Ea reviews for Barzak’s fifth book (he has written three novels as well as two short stor story collections) hav have been extremely positive, trem wit with Scott Westerfield (author of “Uglies and Af“U terworlds”) calli calling it “brilliant storytelling that unearths new intersections of love and magic.” Kirkus Review called it “part ghost story, part love story, this page-turner is a captivating exploration of the power of place, family, memory, and time itself.” The book launch event will kick off with a reading by Barzak. Audience members will be able to purchase and have their books signed by the author. Refreshments will be available for readers. A native of Kinsman and professor of writing at Youngstown State University, Barzak’s first novel, “One for Sorrow,” won the Crawford Award and was later made into the Sundance Dramatic Competition finalist film, “Jamie Marks is All donations are tax-deductible. To make a donation, visit http://www. gofundme.com/SparkleYoungstown or visit the CityScape website at www. YoungstownCityScape.com

Kasich appoints retired surgeon to YSU Trustees

ov. John R. Kasich has appointed Dr. Charles R. Bush, a retired cardiac thoracic surgeon and alumnus of Youngstown State University, to the YSU Board of Trustees. Dr. Bush, who lives in Powell, Ohio, outside Columbus, will serve a nine-year term through May 1, 2024. He replaces Dr. Sudershan K. Garg, who left the board earlier this year after 10 years of service. “I am honored to be named to this important post at my alma mater and am

Surgeon by the Columbus Dispatch. Bush, who is married and has three grown children, now splits his time between residences in Powell and Florida.

Sept. 29: Harry Potter scholar to lecture at YSU

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Dead.” The film debuted in 10 U.S. cities and played in film festivals across the world. It is currently available on DVD and Video On Demand platforms. Barzak’s second novel, “The Love We Share Without Knowing,” was a finalist for the Nebula Award, and his short story collection, “Before and Afterlives,” won the 2014 Shirley Jackson Award for Best Short Story Collection. “Wonders of the Invisible World” will be available for purchase starting Sept. 8. For more information, visit christopherbarzak.com. looking forward to a very enlightening and rewarding experience,” Bush said. A native of Youngstown’s South Side, Bush graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1966 and earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from YSU in 1971. He then attended medical school at The Ohio State University, earning a medical degree in 1974. He practiced in Columbus for 28 years, performing more than 10,000 open heart operations and starting four open heart programs in Ohio, retiring in 2008. Bush is board certified by the American College of Surgeons and the American Board of Thoracic Surgeons, and is a member of the American Board of Surgeons and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He has been recognized multiple times as a Top Doctor by Columbus Monthly and also has been honored as Top Cardio-Thoracic

ohn Granger, who Time magazine calls the “Dean of Harry Potter Scholars,” will present a free lecture at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29 in DeBartolo Hall on the campus of Youngstown State. The lecture is being held in conjunction with an exhibit on display at YSU through Oct. 9 that explores the connections between Harry Potter and real life Renaissance science. The six-banner exhibit from the National Library of Medicine is titled “Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine.” The schedule for the exhibit: ◆ Through Friday, Sept. 11, on the second floor lobby of Kilcawley Center. ◆ Monday, Sept. 14 to Friday, Sept. 25, Youngstown Public Library Main Branch on Wick Avenue. ◆ Monday, Sept. 28 to Friday, Oct. 9, Debartolo Hall. “Although a fantasy story, the magic in the ‘Harry Potter’ books is partially based on Renaissance traditions that played an important role in the development of Western science, including alchemy, astrology, and natural philosophy,” says the NLM website. “Incorporating the work of several 15th- and 16th-century thinkers, the (exhibit) examines important ethical topics such as the desire for knowledge, the effects of prejudice, and the responsibility that comes with power.” Granger is the author of several books on Harry Potter, including “How Harry Cast His Spell,” “Hidden Key to Harry Potter,” “Unlocking Harry Potter: Seven Keys for the Serious Reader” and “Harry Potter’s Bookshelf: The Great Books Behind the Hogwarts Adventures.” He has been a featured and keynote speaker at Harry Potter conferences in Boston, Orlando, Las Vegas, Toronto, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Illinois, San Francisco and Ottawa. He also has spoken at several universities, including Princeton, Pepperdine, Washington & Lee, La Salle, Cornell, Penn, Yale and the University of Chicago, as well as the New York C.S. Lewis Society and the New York Public Library. He has given more than 100 radio, newspaper, and television interviews. See VALLEY UPDATE, Page 6 SEPTEMBER 2015 | METROMONTHLY.NET 5

VALLEY UPDATE, From Page 5 For more information on the lecture and the exhibit, contact Cassie Nespor, curator of the Melnick Medical Museum and University Archives, at 330-941-3487.

MVHS’ 2015-16 programs to mark 140th anniversary

embers, board members and staff will mark the Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s 140th year on Thursday, Sept. 10 and plan to celebrate all year long. The festivities will start with a big birthday party and a week of events that highlight MVHS’ collections, sites, and programs. Following that, new special events will be held every month along with recurring favorites like “Bites and Bits of History,” monthly lectures and programs, and special events like “Cookie Table and Cocktails.” A new feature will be a monthly open house that highlights the Arms Family Museum and Tyler History Center on alternate months. These open house events will include activities like behindthe-scenes tours, gallery talks, special programs, and other exclusive information. Anniversary events are sponsored by the Home Savings Charitable Foundation. For more informat www.mahoninghistory.org ion on the upcoming events, visit or call 330-743-2589. A week-long celebration of events includes: 140th Birthday Party – Noon-4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, Tyler History Center. Features behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on activities, cake, and a salute to local history. Free. Founder’s Day Dinner – 5:30-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15, Arms Family Museum. The annual dinner will be expanded with a Media Olympics as the new location for the Business and Media Archives of the Mahoning Valley opens. Cost is $30 for MVHS members and $35 for guests. Call 330-743-2589 to RSVP.

Bites and Bits of History: James L. Wick, Jr. – Noon, Thursday, Sept. 17, Tyler History Center. Join Bill Lawson as he presents James L. Wick, Jr., former MVHS president, one of the community’s most influential figures of the 20th century. Arms Family Museum Open House – Noon-4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, Tyler History Center. Visit the new location of the Business and Media Archives. Includes entertainment from County Mayo, games and activities on the lawn, and free food and drinks. Also includes a tailgate with MVHS before the 4 p.m. YSU football game. Monthly Open Houses – Buy-One-Get-One (BOGO) Admission The third Saturday of the month will include special programs and activities during operating hours at the designated location. Oct. 17, 2015 - Tyler History Center Nov. 21, 2015 - Arms Family Museum Dec. 19, 2015 - Arms Family Museum Jan. 16, 2016 - Tyler History Center Feb. 20, 2016 - Arms Family Museum March 19, 2016 - Tyler History Center April 16, 2016 - Arms Family Museum May 21, 2016 - Tyler History Center June 18, 2016 - Arms Family Museum July 16, 2016 - Tyler History Center Aug. 20, 2016 - Arms Family Museum

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Complaint seeks to compel Board to put issue on ballot

he City of Youngstown filed a Complaint in the Ohio Supreme Court on Aug. 28, 2015, asking the court to issue a peremptory writ of mandamus to compel the Mahoning County Board of Elections and Ohio Secretary of State John Husted to place the proposed charter amendment commonly known as the Community The City of Bill of Rights Youngstown filed a on the Nov. 3, Complaint in the Ohio 2015 ballot for Supreme Court asking consideration by the voters of the court to issue a Youngstown. peremptory writ of On Aug. mandamus to compel 24, 2015, the Mahoning County Yo u n g s t ow n City Council Board of Elections unanimously and Ohio Secretary of passed an ordiState John Husted to nance directing that the proplace the proposed charter amendment, posed charter amendment be commonly known as forwarded to the Community Bill of the Mahoning Rights, on the Nov. 3, County Board of Elections 2015 ballot. to be placed on the ballot. However, On Aug. 26, 2015, the Mahoning County Board of Elections voted 4-0 to deny placing the proposed charter amendment on the ballot. The board acted to deny ballot access for the proposal despite the advice of the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s office that the Board had a mandatory duty to place the proposed charter amendment on the ballot. Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally and Law Director Martin S. Hume stated that the filing of the Complaint for a writ of mandamus was not an endorsement of the content of the proposal. Rather, the Complaint seeks to vindicate the proposition that citizens should have the right to petition the government in accordance with Youngstown’s Home Rule Charter and the Constitutions of the United State and the State of Ohio. The Complaint is based on the well-established legal principle that determination of the constitutionality of laws is exclusively reserved to the judiciary and even then, a court should not rule on the constitutionality of a proposed charter amendment until after the amendment has been passed. The Complaint was filed as an expedited election matter in accordance with the Ohio Supreme Court’s rules and therefore it is expected that the court will take prompt action in resolving the Complaint. A copy of the Complaint is attached. The Ohio Supreme Court Case No. is 2015-1422. For more information, contact Martin S. Hume, Law Director at 330-742-8874. His email is mhume@YoungstownOhio.gov

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Croatian cultural traditions endure amid change BY RHONDA FILIPAN METRO MONTHLY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

ne of my most treasured childhood memories: sitting at a weathered picnic table with my parents, cousins, and relatives at Strossmayer Croatian Picnic Grounds in Vienna and eating lamb roasted on a spit, fresh garden tomatoes, green onions, and crusty bread. We’ve always called it the “lamb picnic,” and for Youngstown-area families of Croatian descent, it’s been a tradition for generations. Mine is an “Out of this Furnace” kind of story. I’ve always identified with characters in Thomas Bell’s historical novel, three generations of Slavic immigrants describing their experiences in the United States and its steel mills, providing commentary on what it means to negotiate an ethnic identity in America. My paternal great grandparents immigrated from Ribnik, Croatia more than 100 years ago, and three generations of Filipan men worked at U.S. Steel McDonald Works, a finishing mill along the banks of the Mahoning. The steel mills are long gone, their blast furnaces idle, and many of the Slavic immigrants and their descendants who worked in those mills have left the area, too. But a core group remains in the Youngstown area, enough to sustain picnics at Strossmayer’s from late May until mid-September. Some picnics are private; others are sponsored by churches or the Croatian Fraternal Union. Saddened by dwindling attendance at these Croatian barbecues, I drove home recently to attend a Strossmayer’s picnic, this one sponsored by the Happy Hearts lodge. The Lamb Picnic We arrived at noon, paid the $5 gate fee, and headed inside where I was greeted by childhood aromas: roasting lamb and sauerkraut mingled with fresh-cut grass from the picnic grounds. I checked out the menu, making a mental note to order the Croatian potato salad, before walking out back to

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Left: the Strossmayer’s sign in Vienna. Right: working on lamb fresh from the spit.

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Ethnic dancers at a recent picnic at Strossmayer’s

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The Juratovi brothers – Mirko and Zvonko – oversee lamb that has been turning slowly over an open fire for five hours.

Mine is an “Out of this Furnace” kind of story. I’ve always identified with characters in Thomas Bell’s historical novel, three generations of Slavic immigrants describing their experiences in the United States and its steel mills, providing commentary on what it means to negotiate an ethnic identity in America. the smoky spits. There I met the Juratovi brothers, Mirko and Zvonko, as they tended lamb that had been turning slowly over an open fire for the past five hours. They had arrived at 6:30 a.m., securing lambs to skewers, as they’ve done for the past 50 years since arriving in the United States in the 1960’s from Zdencina, Croatia, continuing a tradition that started in the “old country.” “What do you baste the lambs with?” I asked. I’m intrigued by fancy marinades that I see on the Food Network. “Nothing,” they said. I was surprised. Maybe I misunderstood? “Nothing,” they repeated, almost in unison, sensing my confusion. “Just salt.” I learned that it’s the wood over which lambs are roasted that really matters: “Wood from beech trees, cherry trees, maple trees,” Mirko said. “Or any hardwood. Never burns.” He and Zvonko carefully explained the spelling of their family name and native city, too, focusing on the correct pronunciation of the “C” in both. “I don’t have nothing else left but my name,” Mirko told me. When the lamb was ready, the Juratovi brothers removed it from the spit and carried it to a chopping block where it was cut and sliced with a table meat saw – but never chopped with a cleaver, Mirko explained, adamant. The lamb cost $13.50 per pound, and my family ordered five pounds wrapped in white butcher-shop paSee CROATIAN CULTURE, Page 9 SEPTEMBER 2015 | METROMONTHLY.NET

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Timeline: West Federal becomes highway

U.S. Route 422 looking north in an undated aerial photograph

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Officials address the public during the dedication of U.S. Route 422 in Brier Hill. The public works project transformed West Federal into a commercial thoroughfare.

The Division Street Bridge and ramps of Route 422 in an undated photo. Homes, churches and commercial property were acquired and razed to facilitate the public works project.

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The highway at Division Street and cloverleafs and access roads from U.S. Route 422 cut a swath through West Federal Street in this undated image. The Brier Hill Work and rail lines are seen in the center of the photograph. Brier Hill – and St. Anthony’s Catholic Church – are seen in the upper right corner of the image. In 1957, West Federal Street was renamed U.S. Route 422. Construction of the roadway and interchange transformed the neighborhood and commercial district of the North Side district.

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Croatian cultural traditions endure amid change CROATIAN CULTURE, From Page 7 per. It was more tender than I recalled, the skin crispy. We ate, laughed, toasted “Nazdravlje;” we watched the Youngstown Area Ukrainian Dancers perform in the pavilion. Later, we bought homemade desserts covered in plastic wrap at the huge bake sale – \red velvet cake and apple strudel. Glancing in the Rearview Mirror

art of the appeal of the lamb picnics has always been the chance to wander the grounds and chat. On my recent visit, I met Don Belosic, 71, of Youngstown. He sipped a bottle of Karlova ko beer – what Croatians call pivo – and reminisced about Strossmayer’s in the early 1950’s: “I remember the loud music, the muddy parking lot,” he said, nostalgic. “I see myself there. I still see this place with mom and dad here.” I nodded. I knew exactly what he meant. For me, the sights and smells of the lamb picnic transport me to summer Sundays, listening to Croatian music on AM radio before mass and then heading to the picnic grounds afterward. Youngstown-area Croatians have organized these barbecues as far back as the 1940’s, “right after the War,” my dad Ronald Filipan, 79, told me. He and my paternal grandfather used to talk about lamb picnics in the woods of the “hilltop,” the McDonald community where immigrant Croatian families lived and worked at nearby U.S. Steel. My grandfather would get a glint in his eyes as he described white lights strung around a makeshift bar. My dad remembers, too, even though he was only 9 or 10 at the time. “There was a path that cut through the woods,” he told me. “I knew how to get there.”

Culinary Homogeneity vs. Culinary Diversity

f Strossmayer’s Croatian Picnic Grounds is a summer destination, then St. George’s Croatian Lodge on Youngstown’s West Side is my family’s go-to spot in the cooler months of autumn and on Fridays during Lent. How can you beat a Friday-night fish fry with heaping sides of haluski, pierogie, or macaroni and cheese? I never get tired of lingering over the display case in the lobby either with its books about Zagreb

roaster lined with neat rows of sarma, which I’d refer to as “stuffed cabbage,” or “pigs in a blanket” when talking with non-Croatian friends. And her kielbasa and sauerkraut – so pungent you could smell it from the garage? That wasn’t on my menu board either. But I live in gentrified suburbia now with three Applebee’s and three Chipotle restaurants nearby. I guess I hunger for memories of my youth as much as the food.

“I remember the loud music, the muddy parking lot. I see myself there. I still see this place with mom and dad here.” – Don Belosic, 71, of Youngstown reminiscing about Strossmayer’s in the early 1950s

and dolls costumed in traditional Croatian garb. Although I live an hour away from my parents, I’ve been known to make impromptu mid-week visits to the Croatian Lodge’s Thursday night “Ethnic Buffet,” hungry for red beet and onion salad and chicken paprikash. It seems the older I get, the more I crave the Eastern European foods of my heritage, but as I child I was reluctant to eat anything that would mark me as “different.” I remember devouring haluski at home but refusing to pack something like poppy seed kolachi in my lunch, embar-

Swinging

efore leaving Strossmayer Croatian Picnic Grounds, I visited the playground – nothing more than a sliding board and slightly rusted swings. I ignored the warning sign about “swinging at your own risk” and sat down, pumping my legs. “Look how high the grown up is going,” I heard a little girl on a nearby swing say to her friend. I turned and smiled. At that moment, I felt like a child, a teenager, and an adult all at the once: one Rhonda morphing into the other, superimposed like shifting images on a hologram bookmark. I heard ethnic dance music and children’s laughter; in the distance, I saw smoke rising from the spits and my family seated at a table. The Croatian picnic grounds looked virtually unchanged since my childhood decades ago: verdant but also a bit tired. Still, it’s my heritage – one I proudly embrace and share with so many others in Youngstown.

rassed by the scrunched noses and inevitable “eww-what’s-that?” questions. Much to the dismay of my mother who cooks and bakes from scratch, I was a kid who wanted all the newest 1970s convenience foods, tossing them into the shopping cart when I accompanied her to the grocery store: Velveeta cheese. Pringles potato chips. Coke in glass bottles. Snack Pack pudding in aluminum cans. Added to that list? Fast food from long-gone Youngstown establishments like Red Barn and Burger Chef. Back then, I didn’t want to see Grandma’s

Rhonda Filipan, Ph.D. has worked at Kent State University since 2000. She writes essays and fiction forged from memories of her steel town upbringing.

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PERSONAL FINANCE

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Rules govern how annuities are treated for Medicaid purposes Ohio has very specific rules about how annuities are treated for Medicaid eligibility.

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an annuity. What, exactly, is that? Answer: An annuity is an insurance product. To buy one, you pay a lump sum to the insurance company, and your lump sum is later paid back to you, with interest, in smaller payments, as a steady income stream over an agreed upon number of years. You can defer this stream of payments (called a deferred annuity). Q: How are annuities treated in the Medicaid process? A: Ohio has very specific rules about how annuities are treated for Medicaid eligibility. To qualify for benefits, accumulated resources and monthly income are examined separately. Each must be below certain levels. If you or your spouse applies for Medicaid and either of you owns deferred annuities, then those annuities will be treated as available resources, just like money in a bank account. If your annuities are in “payout” status (called immediate annuities), they will be treated as income (not as resources). Q: What type of annuity can I purchase if my spouse already lives in a nursing home? A: You may buy an annuity, but it must comply with Ohio’s rules (OAC § 5160: 1-3-05.3) if purchased within five years of a Medicaid application. The annuity must list the state of Ohio as a “residual beneficiary” (after a spouse or child) to the extent of Medicaid benefits the owner of the annuity received in case the annuity payments continue for a while after the owner’s death. The annuity you buy also must be irrevocable (meaning it cannot be cancelled), non-

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assignable (meaning it cannot be given to someone else), and it must be “actuarially sound.” To be actuarially sound, the annuity must pay out over a period of time equal to or less than your life expectancy or that of your spouse (as determined by the IRS life expectancy table). The annuity must pay out in equal monthly payments (without any balloon payments) and you may

not defer the beginning date of payments. Finally, you must buy the annuity from a commercial source and not from an insurance company (no “private” annuities). You should consult an attorney for help in complying with these rules. Q: A friend suggested I buy an annuity as part of a “Medicaid Plan.” What are the advantages of doing this?

A: Often, the purpose of an annuity as part of a “Medicaid Plan” is to create income for the spouse who continues to live after the nursing home resident’s death. Also, buying an annuity that conforms to Ohio’s rules will reduce your (or your spouse’s) available resources for Medicaid purposes, which will accelerate your Medicaid eligibility. However, check with an attorney about the status of the rules and related lawsuits. Q: Can the government take back my annuity payments as part of Medicaid estate recovery after I die? A: Yes, to the extent that you received Medicaid benefits, the government would take back any remaining annuity payments from your estate to cover the Medicaid benefits you received. Q: When I buy an annuity, can I ask for a year’s certain guarantee in the monthly payments? A: Yes, but the annuity must still be actuarially sound to comply with Ohio’s Medicaid law. This means that the guaranteed number of payments cannot exceed your life expectancy, according to the IRS life expectancy table. Q: Can I buy a joint life annuity payable for my life as well as well as for the life of my spouse, who is currently a nursing home resident? A: Yes, but the guaranteed payout cannot See ANNUITY, Page 20

Recognition of same-sex marriage raises practical legal questions in Ohio FROM THE OHIO BAR ASSOCIATION

Question: Since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell that I may enter into a legally enforceable marriage in Ohio, should I marry my partner? Answer: It depends. Beyond the usual relationship issues, marriage may not always be in the best interests of those concerned, even though the Court’s decision makes same-sex marriage legal in Ohio. For instance, if you are currently on SSI, Medicaid, or any other “means-based” benefit program, marrying someone with a higher income or greater assets may disqualify you from the program. If you are currently receiving any of these benefits, you should consult with someone familiar with the requirements of the programs you use before 10 METROMONTHLY.NET | SEPTEMBER 2015

you get married. Q: I married a guy in Massachusetts in 2005. We broke up in 2009, but we couldn’t get a dissolution since we’re not Massachusetts residents. I now have a new partner. Can I legally marry my new partner since my earlier marriage was never recognized here in Ohio? A: No. Unfortunately, you get the burden of that marriage even though you never got the benefit. You will need to terminate your Massachusetts marriage before you can marry a different person in Ohio. The good news is that you can now file for dissolution or divorce in domestic relations court in Ohio, since Ohio now recognizes your Massachusetts marriage. Q: I am an Ohio mother of two children

If you are currently on SSI, Medicaid, or any other “means-based” benefit program, marrying someone with a higher income or greater assets may disqualify you from the program. I conceived by artificial insemination with an unknown donor in 2010. My wife is the other mom, and we have been married since before our kids were born. Can my wife’s name be included on our children’s birth certificates now? A: Yes. The details of “how” are still being worked out, since this is new law and much remains to be clarified. At a minimum, you can file for stepparent adoption since your marriage is now recognized in

Ohio. You may also be able to add your wife’s name to the birth certificate by filing a form, since you were married before the children were born. Check with a lawyer knowledgeable in this area; there may be a very easy way for both of you to be listed on your children’s birth certificates. For couples who were not married when a child was conceived or born, there still may be alternatives to a stepparent adoption. Contact a lawyer familiar with samesex family law issues and ask to be notified when the details are confirmed. Since the Court handed down its decision, rights for the protection of same-sex families have increased but because many rights are affected, details still must be resolved. See MARRIAGE, Page 20

What you should know about online reviews FROM THE OHIO BAR ASSOCIATION

Question: If I get bad service from a business, can I go online and trash the company? Answer: It is your right to criticize poor service publicly, but it’s best not to “trash” a business. If your review is sufficiently outrageous, and the business owners can provide evidence that your review included false statements of fact (and not merely your opinions), they may choose to fight back by filing a lawsuit against you for defamation, claiming that the lies damaged their business. Also, people tend to disregard over-thetop negative reviews, especially on consumer review sites. An honest and thoughtful critique is the most effective one. Q: Will my online review stay anonymous? A: Probably. Most online reviews appear either anonymously or under a pseudonym, even if the review site requires you to use your real name when you sign up. If your criticism is quite specific, the business will probably know who you are, but from a legal standpoint your anonymity will be protected since review sites jealously guard their reviewers’ identities. Sometimes, review site owners will even defy subpoenas (orders to appear in court) just to protect the identity of a user. Nonetheless, most such websites have terms of use that permit them to disclose your identity if a court requires them to do so. Even if you never disclosed your identity to the review site, a legitimate defamation lawsuit can force the site owner to reveal the server log information for your review. This information includes the date, time and IP address from which you sent the review, as well as computer and browser information. Armed with that information, even anonymous reviewers can usually be identified, although it’s an expensive and time-consuming process that is generally only used when a reviewer’s defamation has genuinely damaged the business. Because the identity of a reviewer is comparatively easy to discover, you should be especially careful not to post a “trash” review of your own employer. If you do so, you risk being fired for violating company policy (most likely your employee has a policy against making disparaging remarks about the company), and could also risk a defamation lawsuit that would be a matter of public record, making you virtually unemployable (if you truly defamed the company). Q: What can I do if I suspect that my competitors are writing fake positive reviews about their businesses, and fake negative reviews about my business? A: Some businesses do try to manipulate their reviews. Such techniques include post-

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People tend to disregard over-thetop negative reviews, especially on consumer review sites. An honest and thoughtful critique is the most effective one. ing fake positive reviews, posting fake negative reviews of competitors, and “sockpuppeting” (running purportedly neutral forums that in reality are there only to cast the business in a favorable light). Businesses that engage in such tactics may get away with it for a while, but they are taking big risks. Using any of these tactics almost certainly violates federal law and consumer regulations, as well as state-level deceptive trade practices acts. The Federal Trade Commission, as well as state attorneys-general, regularly investigate and fine such businesses, often based on complaints from other businesses. State law also allows businesses that are harmed by such unfair tactics to sue for “treble damages” (three times the amount of money that the court would award to compensate the business for actual economic losses) plus an award of attorney fees. Q: My customers sometimes expect the impossible. Is there anything I can do to prevent unjustified negative reviews? A: As a legal matter, no. As a practical matter, yes. Unless a customer out-and-out lies (which would be defamation if it damages the business), the First Amendment protects expressions of opinion, even those that are completely unjustified. A few businesses have tried to get their customers to sign contracts promising not to post any negative reviews. Others have asked customers to assign to the business all copyright rights to any reviews so that the business can threaten infringement suits for any site that doesn’t take down negative reviews. Such attempts have backfired badly, generating both negative press and lawsuits. California recently became the first state to ban such practices, and other states will probably follow suit. The best way to prevent unjustified negative reviews is to give great service, ask for feedback quickly after the transaction is complete and before the customer has the opportunity to post a review, and to quickly respond to any negative comments in a way that will motivate the customer to then post a positive review. This “Law You Can Use” legal information column was provided by the Ohio State Bar Association. It was prepared by Robert L. Ellis, partner in the law firm Hennis, Rothstein & Ellis LLP. Articles appearing in this column are intended to provide broad, general information about the law. Before applying this information to a specific legal problem, readers are urged to seek advice from an attorney.

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Be sure to properly care for your contact lenses

hen cared for properly, contact lenses can provide a comfortable and convenient way to work, play, and live for the more than 40 million people in the U.S. who wear them. While contact lenses are usually a safe and effective form of vision correction, they are not entirely risk-free –– especially if they are not cared for properly. To reap the benefits of wearing contact lenses, it is essential to practice healthy habits. According to the Centers for Disease Control, a national survey that found more than 99 percent of contact lens wearers may be engaging in at least one behavior known to increase their risk of eye infections. The results presented in this report highlight the need for education efforts to improve contact lens hygiene behaviors.

Healthy Habits Equal Healthy Eyes

While contact lenses offer a lot of benefits, it’s important to lower the chances of complications. Failure to wear, clean, and store your lenses as directed by your eye doctor raises the risk of developing serious infections and other complications. Your habits, supplies, and eye doctor are all essential to keeping your eyes healthy. Follow these tips:

Failure to wear, clean, and store your contact lenses as directed by your eye doctor raises the risk of developing serious infections and other complications.

Your Habits

◆ Wash your hands with soap and water. Dry them well with a clean cloth before touching your contact lenses every time. ◆ Don’t sleep in your contact lenses unless prescribed to do so by your eye doctor. ◆ Keep water away from your contact lenses. ◆ Avoid showering in contact lenses, and remove them before using a hot tub or swimming. Your Contact Lenses

◆ Rub and rinse your contact lenses with contact lens disinfecting solution—

never water or saliva—to clean them each time you remove them. ◆ Never store your contact lenses in water. ◆ Replace your contact lenses as often as prescribed by your eye doctor. Your Contact Lens Case

◆ Rub and rinse your contact lens case with contact lens solution—never water— and then empty and dry with a clean tissue. Store upside down with the caps off after each use. ◆ Replace your contact lens case at least once every three months.

Your Contact Lens Solution

◆ Don’t “top off” solution. Use only fresh contact lens solution in your case—never mix fresh solution with old or used solution. ◆ Use only the contact lens solution recommended by your eye doctor. Your Eye Doctor

◆ Visit your eye doctor yearly or as often as he or she recommends. ◆ Ask your eye doctor if you have questions about how to care for your contact lenses and case or if you are having any difficulties. ◆ Remove your contact lenses immediately and call your eye doctor if you have eye pain, discomfort, redness, or blurred vision. ◆ Be prepared carry a backup pair of glasses with a current prescription—just in case you have to take out your contact lenses.

Omega-3 fatty acids affect risk of depression, inflammation, study says FROM THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

new study suggests that people whose diets contain dramatically more of one kind of polyunsaturated fatty acid than another may be at greater risk for both clinical depression and certain inflammatory diseases. The report, published online last month in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, suggests that people need to balance out their intake of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. The current typical American diet contains 20 times more omega-6

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Programs hope to reduce local childhood obesity

It now appears that diet is a very important variable in the equation as to how people respond to depression and stress. than omega-3, a ratio that researchers say should be lowered to 4-to-1, or even 2-to-1. This is the most recent in a long series of experiments Ohio State University researchers have conducted on the links between psychologi-

cal stress and immunity. The addition of dietary questions to studies that have previously focused solely on emotional and biochemical markers may yield important new clues about the immune system. “In this study, we’re looking at the intersection of behavior, immune function and diet. In past experiments, we concentrated only on the first two,” explained Jan Kiecolt-Glaser, professor of psychiatry and psychology at Ohio State and lead author on the paper.

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early 35 percent of children in Ohio are overweight or obese. The number rises to 38 percent in the Mahoning Valley and 43 percent in Trumbull County. The Mahoning Valley Healthy Kids Nearly 35 percent Coalition, led by of children in Ohio Akron Children’s are overweight Mahoning Valley, seeks to reor obese. The duce those numnumber rises to bers through 38 percent in the two free fitness Mahoning Valley and nutrition programs: the and 43 percent in Fitness Lifestyle Trumbull County. Challenge for youth 7-15 years old and “Fitness Fun” storytimes for preschoolers. “Our goal is to prevent at-risk actions such as inactivity and poor eating habits to reduce childhood obesity and avoid the health issues that come with it, like diabetes and asthma,” said Melody Case, wellness and youth fitness specialist at Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley. “From preschoolers to teenagers, it’s never too early to learn about healthy lifestyle habits and our programs provide a fun way to do that – for free.” The Fitness Lifestyle Challenge is a sixweek program that promotes healthy fitness and eating habits, and safe, gradual weight loss. It incorporates fun, non-competitive activities such as obstacle courses, rope jumping, relays, games, swimming and circuit training. A session with a nutritionist is also included for parents. The Fitness Lifestyle Challenge is free to students but requires registration. For more information and to register, visit www.akronchildrens.org/healthykids. Upcoming 2015 class dates and locations include: ◆ Sept. 14-Oct. 23, Trumbull Family Fitness in Warren; ◆ Sept. 15-Oct. 22, The Mayor Ralph A. Infante Wellness Center in Niles; ◆ Oct. 26-Dec. 4, Youngstown Central YMCA in Youngstown; ◆ Oct. 26-Dec. 4, The Davis Family YMCA in Boardman. For younger children, “Fitness Fun” storytimes is a free program at libraries in Mahoning and Trumbull counties during select dates of the existing preschool storytime program. It helps children learn healthy habits early in a fun and interactive setting with activities and prizes. Healthcare specialists are also available to talk to parents and caregivers after the program about nutrition and exercise for their child.

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Sept. 28: Class for licensed wrestling referees set The Steel Valley Wrestling Officials Association will offer classes for individuals interested in becoming licensed referees. Classes will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28 at the American Red Cross offices, located at 3530 Belmont Ave #7 in Liberty. Participants will need to complete 25 hours of class/mat time and also will be required to take an online concussion class. There is a need for new wrestling officials since many have retired. Current wrestling officials will mentor and teach the skills necessary to be a licensed wrestling referee in the state of Ohio. For class information, contact Gary Offerdahl at 330-5659158 or email garyo771@aol.com. You may also visit www.ohsaa.org and click on officiating for more information. The fee for the class is $75 which includes first year’s dues to the Steel Valley Wrestling Officials Association.

Prostate cancer support The Man Up Mahoning Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Partners for Urology Health, 6262 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Prostate cancer survivor Steve Burbrink will facilitate the conversation Man Up is sponsored by Mercy Health Youngstown and Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley.

Heart disease program Mercy Health physicians Allen Amorn, M.D., and Lucas Henn, M.D. will discuss the newest techniques and technologies for treating valvular heart disease and atrial fibrillation, the most common type of irregular heartbeat, Sept. 15 at Holiday Inn – Boardman, 7410 South Ave. Amorn is a cardiac electrophysiologist who specializes in treating cardiac arrhythmias. He will discuss stateof-the-art care and treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation. Henn is a cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive and transcatheter technologies. He will discuss minimally invasive valve surgery – recent trends and future perspectives. Doors open at 5 p.m., a dinner buffet begins at 5:30 p.m. and the program starts at 6 p.m. Cost for the program including dinner is $20 and registrations are due by Sept. 7. For information and to learn about continuing education credits, call 330-480-5378.

St. Joe’s classes, screenings St. Joe’s at the Mall (SJATM) is an outreach program of Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners. SJATM is open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. It is located next to Sears at the Eastwood Mall. In addition to providing durable home medical equipment, SJATM offers a wide variety of wellness and fitness classes and programs. Blood Pressure screenings: Free screenings are offered from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 2 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday. Strong Bones ~ Strong People Program: This is a free 12-week program of personalized strength training for those who have osteoporosis, low bone density or are at risk to improve muscle strength. Call 330-652-7542 for an appointment. Weight Management: Strength training for weight management is available for a monthly fee. Call 330-652-7542 for information St. Joe’s at the Mall is a SilverSneakers® and Silver & Fit site. If you have a Medicare Part C plan, you may be eligible to participate without a fee.

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STUDY, From Page 12 “It now appears that diet is a very important variable in the equation as to how people respond to depression and stress.” The study, conducted in OSU’s Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research, focused on a group of 43 middle-aged to elderly men and women, nearly half of which were the caregiver spouses of people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. By including caregivers who typically report greater stress and more depression than similar adults who are not caregivers, the researchers could look at how depression and diet might interact to affect inflammation. Blood samples were drawn from each person in the study and tested for interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor -alpha (TNF-alpha ) and the receptor molecule for IL-6. Participants also completed a survey questionnaire that gauged their level of depression. The analysis showed that participants who had much more omega-6 – compared to omega-3 – fatty acids, and who also were reporting more symptoms of depression, had much higher levels of IL-6 and TNF-alpha, two cytokines which enhance inflammation. “The data suggest that higher depression and a poorer diet in terms of omega-3 can work together to promote inflammation. Other researchers have shown that clinically depressed people -those with more severe depression – often have

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In recent years, research has shown that an increase in omega-3 fatty acids in the diet has specific health benefits, especially in patients with depression, cardiovascular disease and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. lower omega-3 levels in their blood, and several studies have shown that supplementing diets with omega-3 improves depression,” Kiecolt-Glaser said, although the reason isn’t clear. “People who are depressed don’t eat well, or it might be that there is something about depression that affects how well people process such foods.” In recent years, research has shown that an increase in omega-3 fatty acids in the diet has specific health benefits, especially in patients with depression, cardiovascular disease and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Martha Belury an associate professor of human nutrition, endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at Ohio State and co-author of the study, said the design of the study was important. “We looked at people who were experiencing real depression, not those whose depression arose as a part of some experiment, and we could clearly see a relationship between lower omega-3

fatty acids and certain markers of depression and inflammation.” Belury said that current recommendations allow up to two servings each week of cold-water fish – the best source of omega-3 – such as salmon or trout. This would not apply to pregnant women, she said, where concerns are greater about the heavy metal contamination such fish might contain. Omega-3 is also available as nutritional supplements. “This study has shown that even in people who did not take supplements, maybe just a little bit more omega-3, could help reduce their markers for both stress and depression,” Belury said. “The important message for consumers is that they don’t have to take mega-doses of omega-3 to have some impact. It might not take a whole lot to have a significant clinical impact,” Belury said. The researchers are now starting a larger, more comprehensive randomized and controlled trial of omega-3 in adults between the ages of 50 and 80 in hopes of testing the questions raised in this pilot study. Ron Glaser, professor of internal medicine, molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics; David Beversdorf, an assistant professor of neurology; Stanley Lemeshow, dean of the College of Public Health, and Kyle Porter, a statistician in the Center for Biostatistics, were also part of the project. The research was supported in part by the National Institutes of Health.

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Station Square named in Wine Spectator’s 2015 Dining Guide

ur midsummer weather is always a challenge for wine selections at mealtime. This month, I’ve selected a number of red and white wines that should please most palates and budgets. In mid-July, I attended a Station Square Ristorante wine dinner featuring six delicious Italian white wines paired to Chef Ottavio Musumeci’s special menu. Recently, Station Square was named in Wine Spectator’s annual restaurant dining guide, and I want to congratulate Chef Ottavio on receiving this prestigious award that signifies America’s best restaurants featuring great wines. At the wine dinner, Station Square’s knowledgeable wine director, Adam Zagotti, started me off with a glass of Veglio Re Della Notte extra dry sparkling white wine. Made from 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc grapes from the Piedmont region, it exudes peach and citrus flavors and finishes clean and crisp. It was perfect with our appetizers. Our next wine originates from the southern Puglia region of Italy. The 2013 San Severo Bianco is produced from white Bombino and Trebbiano grapes. Straw yellow in color, it features delicate citrus and floral notes on the palate and finishes nicely with a whiff of minerals. A 2013 Tonnino Grillo from Sicily was the next wine choice. Spice-tinged citrus and peach flavors give way to a wonderful brown butter finish tinged with berries. This wine went nicely with my cheese ravioli entrée. My next wine was a 2012 Massucco Il Sol dei Tempi (“the sun of the times”) from the Piedmonte region of Northern Italy. Made from 100 percent Arneis grapes, this finely balanced wine offers stone fruit flavors and finishes long and clean with floral notes. This white wine would be great with some of Chef Ottavio’s bolder chicken and veal entrees. Our final wine was a 2013 Leonello Soave from the Veneto region. Bright, crisp citrusy fruit flavors make this 100% Garganega-based wine a joy to drink. Lemon and peach flavors give way to a taut finish tinged with jasmine. All of the wines at this tasting are suitable for summer dining and get-togethers. Station Square has started a new wine event. Their “Wine Wednesday” features six discounted wines by the glass or bottle to go with your menu selection. This sounds like a lot of fun, and I intend to try it out soon. I also will attend Station Square’s monthly wine dinner Thursday, August 27 featuring the Valdez Family Winery’s offerings. Cork and Cap Bottle Shop had a number

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Station Square Ristorante owner and chef Ottavio Musumeci with the restaurant’s wine director, Adam Zagotti. Station Square was recently named in Wine Spectator magazine’s 2015 Dining Guide.

of red and white wines for midsummer enjoyment. My first pick was a great 2013 Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc ($16.99, on sale from $24.99) from California. This is California Sauvignon Blanc at its best. Silky Sauvignon Blanc fruit flavors of vanilla-tinged lemon proceed to a long mineral-infused finish that goes on forever. A 2013 Charles & Charles Chardonnay ($12.99, on sale from $19.99) from the Columbia Valley region of Washington was my next wine choice. Crisp juicy apple and citrus flavors are framed with a hint of spicy oak, making this a great choice for grilled chicken and summer veggies fresh from the garden. Summer dining wouldn’t be complete without a delicious rose. The 2014 Charles & Charles Rose ($12.99, on sale from $19.99) from the Columbia Valley is a great blend of Syrah (26 percent) with a touch of Cinsault (6 percent), Grenache (4 percent),

Counoise (2 percent) and Mourvedre (2 percent) included for complexity. Crisp strawberry and melon flavors make this citrus-tinged rose a joy to drink. Shaved pork loin or grilled turkey breast would be fine partners for this complex rose. Wine drinkers looking for a great Bordeauxstyle red, please give the 2012 Kiona Cabernet Sauvignon ($21.99, on sale from $24.99) red blend from Washington’s Red Mountain Vineyards a try. This delicious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (87 percent), Petite Verdot (5 percent), Merlot (5 percent), Cabernet Franc (2 percent), and Malbec (2 percent) offers lush ripe red fruit flavors and a toasty aromatic finish that will have you wishing you bought a second bottle. Boneless ribeye steaks hot off your grill would be a wonderful match for this undervalued red wine. Vintage Estate Wine and Beer had a great selection of wines for midsummer drinking.

My first pick is for your guests that don’t care for a high-alcohol wine and prefer something slightly off-dry (slightly sweet) in texture. The 2013 Allanca Vinho Verde from Portugal is just the answer for these guests. Off-dry citrus fruit flavors and a zesty clean finish make this tasty white wine just the answer for Lake Erie perch fresh from your broiler. At $6.99 a bottle, this tasty Portuguese white wine should be in everyone’s wine rack for summer dining. If you’re looking for a great-tasting French Chardonnay and you don’t want to remortgage your house, give the 2014 Louis Latour Ardeche Chardonnay ($11.99) from the Adeche region of France a try. Aged in stainless steel vats, this pale gold Chardonnay offers honey-tinged citrus fruit and a crisp clean finish that is reminiscent of a more expensive Premier Cru Chablis. Grilled shrimp and lobster would be ideal for this fantastic Chardonnay. My next pick was the 2011 Nobilo Pinot Noir ($12.99) from Marlborough, New Zealand. Bright red in color with cherry fruit flavors leaping out of your glass, this red would be perfect for grilled salmon. This undervalued Pinot Noir would also be great with marinated beef. My last pick comes from the Jumilla region of Spain. The 2011 Luzon Crizanza ($12.99) is a tasty blend of Monsatrell with a touch of Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon added for complexity. Red fruit and dark cherry flavors lead to a textured lush finish tinged with cocoa and allspice. For less than the price of one bottle of premium California Cabernet, you can stock your cellar with six bottles of this superb Spanish red. Upcoming tastings include: Thursday, Sept. 24, Station Square Ristorante wine dinner; Monday, Sept. 28, Springfield Grille harvest dinner; Friday, Oct. 16, Cork & Cap wine dinner at Vernon’s Café. Regular tastings include Station Square’s “Wine Wednesday”; the Upstairs Restaurant’s Wine Down, third Thursday tasting; Charlie’s Premier Wines of Howland, every Saturday; Barrel 33, every other week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; Vintage Estate, third Saturday tasting; and Cork & Cap second Saturday tasting. If your restaurant, shop or charity event is having an upcoming wine tasting, please email me a month in advance at wineguy@metromonthly.net. SEPTEMBER 2015 | METROMONTHLY.NET

RESTAURANTS: DINE DIRECTORY HOW TO USE THE GUIDE How the guide works: The Metro Monthly Restaurant Guide lists local restaurants and eateries in the Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana County and and western Pennsylvania. The guide is cross-referenced by cuisine, location and alphabetical listing. How to get listed – A concise, informational paragraph works best. Include your restaurant name, address, phone number and type of food served. Include a website address, if relevant. Questions? Call 330-259-0435. However, information will not be taken over the phone nor will it be transcribed from phonemail messages. • Via email: info@metromonthly.net. • Via U.S. Mail: Metro Monthly, P.O. Box 663, Youngstown, Ohio 44501-0663. How to advertise: Inquiries may be directed to 330-259-0435 (by phone) or advertising@ metromonthly.net (by email). The advertising deadline is the 20th of the month. Special dining features: Metro Monthly will publish a summer dining directory in its June issue (“Enjoy Summer”). Our Annual Dining Guide is published in November. Call 330-259-0435 for more information or to advertise.

appetizers. L,D seven days. 904 Great East Plaza, Niles, 44406; 330-544-0780. 6691 South Ave., Boardman, 44512; 330-965-0460.

Arthur Treacher’s Fish and Chips Fast-food chain serves English-style fish and chips, hush puppies and various sides. 4451 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 330-792-6764.

Asian Chao Food court Asian-style cuisine. Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330-965-9859. Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-5051792.

Asuka Japanese Cuisine Japanese steak house near the Souther Park Mall also serves sushi. 7381 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330-629-8088.

Avalon Downtown Downtown bar and eatery serves Italian-American food. The setting mixes old and new Youngstown with exposed brick, high ceilings and contemporary pendant lights. Offerings range from classic pizza varieties to sandwiches, salads and dinners. Dine in or carry out. Delivery is available in the downtown area. Full bar. L,D. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m., Friday and Saturday; closed Sunday. 17 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-740-0000. AE, D, MC, V.

B.B. Rooners Food and Spirits Barbecue, pasta, soups, salads, and sandwiches. Full bar. 256 E. State St., Salem; 330-337-0001.

Bamboo Garden Chinese. 5468 Mahoning Ave.,

RESTAURANTS A-Z Aladdin’s Ytown Features Middle Eastern, vegan and vegetarian cuisine. Chicken, lamb and beef entrees, salads, soups, wrapped sandwiches, organic coffees and teas, smoothies and fresh-squeezed juices. Also offers a deli case with cheesecakes and other desserts. L, D. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sunday. 7325 South Ave., Boardman, 44512. 330-629-6450. AE, D, MC, V.

Austintown; 330-793-8665.

Ball Busters Austintown bar/restaurant features burgers, fries, soups, salads, dinners. 3661 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 330-793-2778.

Barbara’s Cozy Corner Family-style. 3671 McCartney Road, Campbell; 330-536-8999.

Barleytwist Tea Garden & Tea Rooms. Englishstyle tea room serves a traditional English High Tea every day, and also features a Ploughmans lunch, an English pub favorite. English and French desserts are also on the menu. Weather permitting, lunch is served in a garden outside or inside when the weather is inclement. Barleytwist also sells imported English foods, including cheddar cheese from the county of Cheddar in England. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For 2015, the restaurant will be open from May 5 until Nov. 14. D,MC, V. 115 N. Main St., Columbiana; 330-482-9222.

Barney’s Deli Locally-owned, independent serves breakfast, lunch, soup, salads, grillers, sandwich platters, traditional and contemporary deli sandwiches. 132 S. Broad St., Canfield, 44406; 330-533-7408.

Barry Dyngle’s Pub Wings, baby back ribs, rib-andchicken combos, chicken entrees, burgers, sandwiches. Full bar. Major credit cards. 1601 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-259-4788.

Bella Cena Traditional and contemporary Italian. 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; 724-9812879.

Belly Buster Sub sandwiches. 6949 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield; 330-448-2145.

Ben’s Restaurant and Bar Longtime eatery specializes in steaks, entrees and seafood. 17729 Akron-Canfield Road, Berlin Center; 330-547-7633.

Bill’s Place Burgers, fries, sandwiches. Full bar. 4771 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-270-1703.

Blue Wolf Tavern Italian, Southwestern, Mediterranean and American. L,D. Full bar. 1295 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-8137.

Bob Evans Ohio-based chain offers Sunday-style dinners and farm-style breakfasts. Omelets, egg-andbreakfast-meat combinations, plus country favorites.

Bojangle’s Road House And Honky Tonk Blues Steaks, ribs, corn fritters and sides. Full bar. 48400 State Route 14, New Waterford; 330-846-0124.

Bombay Curry & Grill Indian. Traditional Indian cuisine. Meat and vegetarian dishes. L,D. 5400 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-433-4444.

Bombay Star Indian, including vegetarian. 813 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-965-1111.

The Bread Chef Artisan breads, croissants, muffins, baked goods. 850 E. Western Reserve Road, Boardman; 330-729-9900.

Breeze Inn Sandwich Shop Sandwiches, burgers, pizza and breakfasts. Monday through Saturday. 817 Elm Road NE, Warren; 330-392-7777.

Brier Hill Pizza & Wings Pizza, burgers, grilled chicken, subs, grilled cheese, brownies and sides. 2715 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-793-6465.

Brookfield Family Diner Family-style eatery serves dinners, sandwiches, appetizers and breakfast. B,L,D. 524 state Route 7, Brookfield; 330-448-2838.

Brother’s Pizza Pizza, subs, salads, various sides. 187 Folsom, Champion; 330-847-7900. 144 S. High St., Cortland; 330-638-6555.

Brother’s Sub Shop Local independent serves pizza, sandwiches, salads, and sides. L,D. Seven days. 710 E. Market St., Warren; 330-393-4111.

Brudders Wood Fire Grille American. 920 N. Canfield Niles Road, Austintown; 330-544-3990.

Bruno’s Locally-owned restaurant offers Italianstyle cuisine. B,L,D. 1984 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-757-0840. Major credit cards.

Buena Vista Café Uncle Nick’s Greek fried chicken is the claim to fame. Italian, ribs, pizza and entrees. Open seven days. Full bar. 1305 Buena Vista, Warren; 330-372-4493.

Buena Vista Ii Uncle Nick’s Greek fried chicken is the restaurant’s claim to fame. Casual eatery features Italian, ribs, pizza and various dinner entrees. 1873 Niles-Cortland Road, Cortland; 330-856-2811.

Buffalo Wild Wings Sports-bar atmosphere, complete with TVs, trivia, burgers, wings and lots of beers on tap. Full bar. Southern Park Mall, Boardman; 726-1313. 950 Great East Plaza, Niles; 505-2999; 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-779-0201.

Amen Corner Downtown bar/restaurant has a sports-bar atmosphere up front and casual dining in the rear of the building. Serves burgers, sandwiches, pizza, dinner entrees, soups, salads, and desserts. Desserts are made by one of the owners. Full bar. 20 W. Main St., Girard, 44420; 330-545-5694.

C’s Waffle House Breakfasts and family-style. B,L,D. 920 W. Liberty St., Hubbard; 330-534-7631. 11991 South Ave., North Lima; 330-549-9807. 704 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; 330-750-0791.

Caesar’s Italian Restaurant Italian. L,D seven days. 2801 W. Market, Warren; 330-898-1555.

AngeNetta’s Restaurant and Catering American, Italian and home-style cuisine. Offerings include steak, wild-caught Alaskan salmon, chicken, pasta, and items like meatloaf with whipped mashed potatoes. Also offers specialty desserts. Chef Tony and Phyllis Olin are proprietors. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. L,D. 64 Cardinal Drive, Canfield, 44406; 330-533-6090. www.angenettas.com. AE, MC, V.

Café 422 Landmark restaurant serves steaks, seafood, chops, pasta, and Italian specialties. L,D. Seven days. Full bar. Major credit cards. Warren is the flagship restaurant and was established in 1939. 4422 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren; 330-36902422. 8586 South Ave., Boardman; 330-629-2422.

Café 534 Burgers, fish, chicken and wings. Full bar. 115 Milton Blvd., Newton Falls; 330-872-7072.

Antone’s Paninos and Pasta Locally owned restaurant serves Italian-American. L,D. 720 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman, 44512; 330965-0333.

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Française Italian greens, and hot peppers in oil. 3535 Upland Ave., Lowellville; 330-750-6062.

Market St. (Southern Park Mall), Boardman; 330-7588045.

Italian-American restaurant also features a variety of regional American and international cuisines. Offers an extensive wine list (600 wines), craft beers and a retail wine shop. D. 5-10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 4-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 3-9 p.m., Sunday. Mark Canzonetta is executive chef. 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, 44512. 330-9652524. michaelalberinis.com. AE, D, MC, V.

self-described neighborhood restaurants in 49 states. Features dinner entrees, soups, salads, and

Bogey’s Bar & Grill Italian, burgers, wings, Chicken

Bruno Brothers Pizza New York-style pizza. 7401

Michael Alberini’s Restaurant Upscale, casual

Applebee’s Kansas-based chain operates 1,600

For dinner, turkey dinners share the spotlight with grilled fish, stir fries and other fare. B,L,D.

Café Olgun Home-style meals in a diner-style atmosphere. B,L. 9 W. Liberty St., Girard; 330-545-6015.

Caffe Capri Features upscale Italian cuisine, soups, METRO MONTHLY PHOTO | MARK C. PEYKO

A cheese burger-and-fries platter at the The Phoenix Fire Grille and Bar. The casual eatery is located at 5231 S. Canfield Niles Road in Canfield.

salads, appetizers and sandwiches. One of the restaurant’s calling cards is Mama Q’s memorable red sauce over homemade pasta. L,D. Full bar. Major

RESTAURANTS: DINE DIRECTORY credit cards. 8000 Market St., Boardman; 330-7269900.

Caffe Dars Sandwiches, soups, salads, biscotti, and coffees. L. Monday through Saturday. 7 Lisbon St., Canfield; 330-702-0820.

Capitol Grille American-style food. 20 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-746-8585.

Carchedi’s Italian. L,D Monday through Saturday. 30 E. Water St., Lowellville; 330-536-8128.

Carmella’s Cafe Italian cuisine. Pasta, pizza, seafood, salads, sandwiches. 850 E. Western Reserve Road, Boardman; 330-758-0544.

Casa De Tacos Authentic, homemade Mexican. Also stocks Mexican specialty sodas. Dine in, carry out. 8051 Market St., Boardman; 330-965-7461.

Casa Ramirez Restaurant and Cantina Mexican. L,D Monday through Saturday. 1578 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-792-9920.

Cassese’s MVR Italian-American cuisine. Specialties include homemade soups and sauces. L,D Monday through Saturday. Full bar. All major credit cards. 410 N. Walnut St., Youngstown; 330-746-7067.

Charly’s Family Restaurant By Mr. B Familystyle. 4455 Kirk Road, Austintown, 330-799-5569.

Charley’s Steakery Features grilled steak and chicken. 7401 Market St., Boardman; 330-726-7171. 5555 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; 330-544-3300.

Chat-n-Chew Family-style in a casual atmosphere. B,L,D. 2600 W. Market St., Warren; 330-898-7940.

Cheddar’s Casual Cafe Steaks, seafood, fish, pasta, sandwiches, salads and appetizers. Full bar. 7327 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-5006.

Chef Peng Chinese Restaurant Specialties include General Tso’s chicken, sesame chicken, chicken fried rice and fresh egg rolls. L,D. Monday though Saturday. 517 N. Main St., Niles; 330-5448132. V,MC,D.

Chiccarino’s Italian Restaurant Italian. 559 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage; 724-981-2622.

Chick-Fil-A Chain founded in 1967 credits itself with offering the first boneless chicken breast sandwich in the country. Monday through Saturday. 1051 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-7205. Southern Park Mall, Boardman, 758-7391.

Chili’s Grill and Bar Pub-style atmosphere. Signatures include baby back ribs. L,D seven days. 7403 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-4117. MC,V,D.

China Buffet Chinese buffet. 1739 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-797-8763.

China Express Chinese. Dine in and carry out. 2899 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-759-3022.

China Garden Chinese. Dine in, carry out. 3971 State Route 46, Mineral Ridge; 330-505-1188.

China Garden Chinese. Eat-in, carry out. L,D. 1010 5th St., Struthers; 330-750-9818.

China Hing Chinese. Eat-in, carry out. 423 E. Main St., Canfield; 330- 533-8989.

China House Chinese. 418 S. High St., Cortland; 330-637-2788.

China Wok Chinese. Eat in, carry out. 39 Vienna, Niles; 330-544-6969.

Chinatown Chinese. L,D. 8600 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-965-9818.

Chipper’s Sports Bar Serves burgers, pizza, various sides. Full bar. Mahoning Avenue at Edgehill, Austintown; 330-799-6667.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Chain with over 450 locations features fresh, made-to-order burritos. 5553 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-318-4930. 1922 Niles-Cortland Road SE, Niles; 330-544-9256.

Mahoning County AUSTINTOWN Antone’s Italian Cafe, Arthur Treacher’s, BW-3, Bamboo Garden, Barry Dyngles Pub, Belleria Pizzeria, Bill’s Place, Bob Evans, Chipotle, Chipper’s Sports Bar, Cornersburg Pizza, Cosmo’s Tavern and Grillery, Cracker Barrel, Daily Grind, Don Victor’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Eat’n Park, Fifth Season, Flambau’s Caribbean Take Out, Gionino’s Pizzeria, Goodie’s Mediterranean Grill and Lounge, Great China Buffet, Hollywood Gaming, Hot Head Burritos, Ice House, Inner Circle, Iron Skillet, Jay’s, Little Caesar’s, Little Hunan, Long John Silver’s, Los Gallos, Lucianno’s, Maggie’s Magic Muffins, Mojo’s Pub-n-Grill, The Manor Bar and Restaurant, Marino’s Italian Cafe, Mother Earth Natural Food, Noday’s Deli, Nicolinni’s, O’Donold’s, Original Roadhouse, Panera, Papa John’s, Perkins, Perky’s Pizza, Pete and Charlie’s Pub, Pizza Pan, Popeye’s, Quaker Steak and Lube, Rachel’s, Ruby Tuesday, Salsita’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, Salvatore’s Italian Grill, Sandwich Factory, Saxon Club, Soprano’s Pizzeria, Starbucks, Sugar Showcase, Sunrise Inn, Trax, Upstairs Restaurant and Lounge, Walrus Subs, Wedgewood Fernando’s Pizza, West Gate Pizza, Winston’s Tavern. BERLIN CENTER Ben’s, G’s Pizza World. BOARDMAN Aladdin’s, Antone’s Paninis and Pasta, Applebee’s, Asian Chao, Asuka Japanese Cuisine, Aqua Cafe, Auntie Anne’s, Barshelli Biscotti, Bella’s to Go, Belleria, Bianchi Pizza, Blue Wolf, Bob Evans, Bombay Star, Bruno’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Cafe 422, Caffé Capri, Carmella’s Cafe, Carrabba’s Italian Grille, Casa de Tacos, Charley’s Grilled Subs, Cheddar’s, Chick-Fil-A, Chili’s Grill and Bar, Chinatown, Chipotle, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Clarencedale Cake, Cocca’s Pizza, Cornersburg Pizza, Denny’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, East of Chicago Pizza, Eat’n Park, English Pub, Evergreen Chinese Takeout, Frulati Cafe and Bakery, Friday’s, Fuji, Gampetro’s, Gia’s Pizzeria Italian Restaurant and Bar, Gloria Jean’s, Golden Corral, Gordy’s Specialty Market, Grand Buffet, Great China Buffet, Great Harvest Bread, Harvest Buffet and Grille, House of China, Ice Cream Shoppe, Imperial Garden, Ianazone’s Pizza, Inner Circle, International House of Pancakes, Jay’s, Joe’s Place BBQ and More, Johnny’s, Julian Gray’s Restaurant, Karmelkorn, Lanai Lounge and Outdoor Patio, Krakus Polish Deli and Bakery, Landmark Restaurant, Longhorn Steakhouse, Long John Silver’s, Los Gallos, M’Dea’s, M&P Coney Island, Magic Tree, Main Moon, Margie’s Kitchen, Michael Alberini’s, Mocha House, Napoli Pizza, Noble Roman’s, O’Charley’s, Olive Garden, Outback, Panda Garden, Panera, Papa John’s, Papa John’s, Perkins, The Pita Wrap, Quiznos Sub, Pho Saigon, Plaza Donuts, Quench Bar and Grille, Red Lobster, Rise Pies, S&J Southern Park Food, Sandwich Factory, Sawa, Sbarro, Scarsella’s, Scooper’s Ice Cream, Scotto Pizza, Shanghai River, Shangrila Express, Smokehouse BBQ, Smokey Bones, Southgate, Springfield Grille, Starbucks, Steak-n-Shake, Stonebridge Grille, T.J.’s, That’s a Wrap, Town Pub, Uptown Pizza, Veggie-Olio’s, Vintage Estate, What’s Cookin’, Wedgewood Pizza, Wiseguys Pizzeria, Yankee Kitchen. CAMPBELL City Limits, Jay’s, Main Moon, Nicky’s. CANFIELD AngeNetta’s, Barney’s Deli, Bella Napoli, Belleria, Bob Evans, Broad Street Diner, Caffe Dars, Coca’s Pizza, Dunkin’ Donuts, Gordy’s Specialty Market, Inner Circle, J.R. Grinder, Original Oven Fresh Pizza, Peaberry’s Cafe, Perkins, Phoenix Firegrill and Bar, Piccadilly Parlour, Pizza Joe’s, Pour House Bar and Grille, Silva’s, Tequila Jalisco, Thanos Family Restaurant, Whitefire Grille and Spirits, Zenobia Grill. CORNERSBURG Belleria, Chung Chinese, Cornersburg Pizza, Davidson’s, Three Sisters Cafe. LAKE MILTON El Carlos Mexican Restaurant. LOWELLVILLE Bogey’s Bar and Grille, Carchedi’s, DeMarco’s, Edmond’s, Geno’s, Gonata’s, Kenny’s, Rocco’s Stateline Diner. NEW MIDDLETOWN DeChellis Italian Cafe, Potosino’s Mexican Grill. NORTH JACKSON Dino’s, Jab’s Pizza, the Korner. NORTH LIMA C’s Waffles, Izzy’s Restaurant and Lounge, Jay’s Famous Hot Dogs, North Lima Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice, Steamers Stonewall Tavern. POLAND Bruno’s Restaurant, Cornersburg Pizza, Dairy Queen, The Fireplace, Friendly, Inner Circle Pizza, Kravitz’s Delicatessen, LaRocca’s, Lin’s Garden, Sandwich Factory, Wittenauer Cafe.

525 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-7581477.

The Chophouse Upscale restaurant at the Avalon Inn offers steaks, seafood, chops, chicken, dinner entrees, appetizers and salads. Features a comprehensive wine list and a children’s menu. Full bar. 9519 E. Market St., Warren; 330-856-2121. MC,V,AE,D.

Chuck E. Cheese Kid-friendly chain offers sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and a signature pizza. 521 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-6299929. 2082 Niles-Cortland Road SE, Niles; 652-0740.

Chung Chinese Restaurant Chinese. Eat in or carry out. 2020 North Road, Warren; 330-652-7277. 3145 Canfield Road, Cornersburg; 797-8223.

City Limits Restaurant Mom-and-pop eatery serves Italian-American food. Breakfast, sandwiches, homemade soups, daily specials. B,L,D seven days. 3038 McCartney Road, Youngstown; 330-746-4026.

Clarencedale Cake Gourmet bake shop sells cakes, cupcakes, and pastries. Tuesday through Saturday. 6528 South Ave., Boardman; 330-758-6245. 80 E. State St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-342-3221.

Collections Cafe B,L,D. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-8600.

Combine Brothers Family-owned restaurant features modern Italian. L,D. Full bar. Major credit cards. Routes 18 and 518, Hermitage; 724-983-1057.

Coney Island Hot Dog Shoppe Coney Islands, burgers, fries, and various sides and soft drinks. 31 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown; 330-799-2029.

Country Market Restaurant and buffet in the Flying B complex serves family-style meals. Seven days, 24 hours. B,L,D. 2226 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-534-4856.

Covered Bridge Inn American: steaks, chops, seafood, sandwiches, appetizers. B,L,D. Seven days. 22 W. Broad St., Newton Falls; 330-872-5556.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Lebanon, Tenn.-based chain has 535 restaurants in 41 states. Country-style food and a gift shop. B,L,D. Seven days. Major credit cards. 5600 Interstate Blvd., Austintown; 330-652-7227.

Crickets Bar/restaurant features burgers, fries, sandwiches and appetizers. Full bar. 1733 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown; 330-788-0028.

Crispy Chicken 5188 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; 330-750-6199. 1651 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-799-6099.

STRUTHERS Belleria Pizzeria, Brier Hill Pizza and Wings, China Garden, Dona Vito’s Italian Grille, El Pollo Rico, Elmton, El Polio Rico, Golden Bowl, La Villa, Los Gallos, Mario’s Restaurant, Pizza Joe’s, Rip’s Cafe, Tangier Bar and Pizza, Selah Cafe, Subway.

Crystal Room Restaurant at the Radisson serves

YOUNGSTOWN (downtown) Avalon Downtown, Cassese’s MVR, Christopher’s, Collections Cafe, Downtown Draught House, Friends Specialty, Imbibe, Inner Circle, Jay’s, Joe Maxx Coffee, Jorgine’s Deli, The Knox Building, Magic Mocha Cafe, Martini Bros. Gourmet Burgers, O’Donold’s, One Hot Cookie, Overture, Papa John’s, Plaza Donuts, Roberto’s Italian Ristorante, Royal Oaks, Rust Belt Brewing Co., Ryes, Subway, Suzie’s Dogs and Drafts, V2 Cafe, Yo Doughnut Co.

Das Dutch Haus Amish-style dinners and desserts.

EAST SIDE City Limits, Jay’s Hot Dogs, Nicky’s Pizzeria, Royal Oaks, Saborico Market and Café.

De Chellis Italian Cafe Italian cuisine. 11092 Main

NORTH SIDE Belleria, Brier Hill Sub Station, Collections Cafe, Cassese’s MVR, Charlie Staples, Garland’s Barbecue, Golden Dawn, Hot Head Burritos, Inner Circle, Jimmy John’s, Main Moon, Pizza Joe’s, Rib Cage, Subway.

Dickey’s Chili Parlor Homemade burgers,

SOUTH SIDE Boulevard Tavern, Chubby’s Pizza, Crickets, East Wind, Irish Bob’s, Little Milly’s, Mario’s Restaurant and Carry-Out, Scarsella’s, Papa’s Sports Bar, Pizza Hut, Popeye’s, Teenie’s Tavern, Tokyo House, Wendy’s.

Dilucia’s Serves home-style lunch and dinner. MC,V.

WEST SIDE Big’s Sports Bar, Brier Hill Pizza and Wings, Capitol Grill, Casa Ramirez, China House, Dickey’s Chili Parlor, Dine-n-Dash, East of Chicago Pizza, Foxy’s Restaurant and Lounge, Garden Cafe, Giachetta’s, Hunan Express, Inner Circle, JO for the Road, Jay’s Famous Hot Dogs, Josephine’s Italian Eatery and Bakery, Kirkmere Pizza, La Fiesta, Landmark Restaurant, Little Jimmy’s Pizza, Mahoning Valley Lanes, Mollie’s, Palm Café, Pastino’s Pizza and Subs, Periscoop Submarine, Phillie’s Open Hearth, Santa Fe Southwestern Cafe, Socciarelli’s, Youngstown Maennerchor. YSU CAMPUS Cafe Soliel, Cassese’s MVR, Charlie Staples, Collections Cafe, Hot Head Burritos, Inner Circle, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, Pressed, Subway, Taco Bell.

breakfast, lunch, dinner. Full bar. Major credit cards. Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex; 724-528-2501. 14895 South Ave., Columbiana; 330-482-2236.

Davidson’s Restaurant Italian. Other specialties include fish, prime rib. B,L,D. Seven days. 3636 Canfield Road, Cornersburg; 330-793-0033. MC,V,D. St., New MIddletown; 330-542-3733. fresh-cut fries, soups. Full bar. 27 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown; 330-799-0058. 2610 Elm Road, Warren; 330-372-3813.

Dine-N-Dash Restaurant Burgers, mac and cheese, pierogies, wings, soup. Full bar. 2718 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-792-8690.

Dino’s Italian Restaurant And Pizza Local restaurant serves Italian-American food. B,L,D. 10941 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson; 330-538-2263.

De Rienzo’s Italian Foods Italian cuisine. Homemade spaghetti sauce, pizza and meatballs.

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Mexican. Full bar. 4626 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-799-6500.

4245 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 330-743-6688.

Foxy’s Restaurant and Lounge Casual. Soups,

Downtown Coffee Cafe Breakfast, lunch, dinner,

Frankie’s Main Street Cafe Ribs, steaks, burgers,

soups, salads, sandwiches, coffees and desserts. Live music on select evenings. B,L,D. Seven days. 29 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-534-1199.

Downtown Draught House Serves burgers, pasta, soups, salads. L Monday through Friday. Full bar. 219 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-746-9722.

East Wind Chinese. Eat-in or carry out. 865 Elm Road, Warren; 395-7117.

Eat’n Park Pittsburgh-based chain offers a contemporary take on diner fare. Full-service menu. B,L,D. 8049 Market, Boardman; 330-758-1307. 2057 Wal-Mart Drive, Warren; 372-6610; 5459 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 779-0411.

Edmond’s Serves comfort foods like pot roast, chicken pot pie, fried fish, Italian. Breakfast all day. 6922 McCartney Road, Lowellville; 330-536-6601.

El Arriero Mexican Restaurant Mexican. Full bar. 3101 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa. 724-342-4630.

El Jalapeño Authentic Mexican Restaurant. 5125 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-544-6500. Mexican cuisine. Full bar.

El Torero Mexican cuisine. 2700 Elm Road, NE, Warren; 330-372-7767.

Eli’s Famous Bar-B-Que Carry out serves ribs, chicken, fish, greens, candied yams, corn bread and southern treats like sweet potato pie and pound cake. L,D. 1407 Niles Road, Warren; 330-369-5457.

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Fortune Garden Hunan and Szechuan-Chinese.

vacatelli, Pollo del Padrone and Shrimp Diablo. L,D. Seven days. Full bar. All major credit cards. 139 S. Bridge St., Struthers; 330-755-3456.

include lamb on the rod. Monday through Saturday. L,D. Delivers to New Castle area ($25 minimum). V,MC. 2650 Ellwood Road, New Castle, Pa.; 724-652-6611.

The White Church Co. divine line of jams, jellies and preserves is infused with only the best selection of wines and fresh herbs and fruits. These are gourmet, small batch recipes, created locally in Lisbon, Ohio! Shop online and begin pairing divine with your favorite cheeses, or enjoy as a spread on sandwiches, and try spicing up recipes!

pockets, salads, sandwiches, appetizers and entrees. Offers a coffee and juice bar. Seven days. 1449 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-726-4766.

Dona Vito’s Italian Café Italian. Specialties include

Elham Restaurant Middle Eastern. Specialties

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Flaming Ice Cube Vegan cafe features wraps, pita

features an exceptional broasted chicken, potato spears and a distinctive, one-of-a-kind pizza. Features a family-friendly dining room and a bar area packed with hometown regulars. Dine in, carry out. MC, D, V. L,D Monday-Saturday. 584 5th St., Struthers; 330-755-8511.

Ely’s Fresh vegetarian, vegan and Asian cuisine. 850 E. Western Reserve Road, Boardman; 330-953-3445.

Enzo’s Italian, seafood, sandwiches, steaks, and pizza.

sandwiches, sides. Full bar. 51 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown; 330-792-8000. entrees. Tuesday through Sunday. Full bar. 368 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-534-9064.

Friday’s Texas-based chain operates 924 restaurants in 47 states and 54 countries. Seafood, steaks, salads, pasta, appetizers, and Southwestern. Full bar. 7165 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman; 330-629-2600.

Friends Specialty Independent restaurant features made-from-scratch sandwiches, baked goods, specialty coffees and teas. Coffee beans are roasted in-house. 474 E. State St., Salem; 330-337-6962. 101 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-9544.

Gallo D Oro 920 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown; 330-505-1002.

Gampetro’s Italian, American, Southern-style food. 7332 Southern Blvd., Boardman; 330-758-4618.

Garden Cafe Restaurant at Fellows Riverside Gardens will open this month with a new menu. Sandwiches, salads, soups and fresh cuisine. 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116.

Ghossain’s Middle Eastern Bakery Mideastern specialty items, including deli items. 3990 South Ave., Boardman; 330-788-6003. 6261 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles, 330-544-5000.

Gia’s Pizzeria Italian Restaurant & Bar Dinners, pasta, pizza and salads. 704 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-726-4442. Casual Italian.

Girard Wok Chinese. L,D Monday through Saturday. 44 W. Liberty, Girard; 330-545-4221.

Globe Restaurant Breakfast, lunch and dinner, trucker-hearty breakfasts and a Sunday buffet. B,L,D. 6965 Truck World Blvd., Hubbard; 330-534-9725.

Golden Corral Buffet-style dining. 320 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman; 330-629-2213.

Golden Dawn North Side bar/restaurant serves sandwiches, homestyle dinners, and a unique pizza. B,L,D Monday through Saturday. Full bar. 1245 Logan Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-0393.

Golden Hunan Serves Hunan/Szechuan cuisine. Features a Chinese buffet on Friday, L,D. Seven days. 3111 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-759-7197.

L,D. Tuesday-Saturday. MC,V,AE,D. 2918 Elm Road, Warren; 330-372-3314.

Golden Stallion L,D Monday through Saturday. 111

Evergreen Chinese Takeout 1393 Boardman-

Goodies Mediterranean Grill & Lounge Lamb,

Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-8848.

Fiesta Tapatia Mexican cuisine. Full bar. 3632 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-759-3555.

Fifth Season Steaks, chops and seafood. Full bar. Major credit cards. 1400 Main St., Mineral Ridge; 330799-3483.

Firebirds Wood-Fired Grill American. Steaks, burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches. L,D. 7 days. 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-505-9660.

Fire Grill BBQ Traditional American cuisine, barbecue, burgers, steakhouse. Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Full bar. 30 N. State St., Girard; 330545-4755.

Fireplace Restaurant/bar serves Italian-American cuisine. Full bar. Live music on weekends. 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; 330-757-4042.

Five Guys Burgers & Fries Burgers, fries, sides. 107 S. Canfield Niles Road, Austintown; 330-9532880. 7322 Market St., Boardman; 330-629-8038.

Market St., Cortland; 638-8837. chicken, shish kabob, salads, appetizers. Full bar. 4903 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-953-3106.

Great China Buffet Chinese buffet. 463 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman; 330-965-9222.

Great Wall Chinese cuisine. L,D. 2662 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-392-5008.

Great Harvest Bread Whole-grain breads, rolls, sandwiches, bakery items (scones, fruit bars, biscotti, cookies, etc.) and special coffee drinks and teas. 7684 Market St., Boardman; 330-629-9600. V,MC,D.

Greek Place Greek specialties. 7401 Market St., Boardman; 330-726-7625.

Greenford Cupboard B,L,D. 11975 Lisbon Road, Canfield; 330-533-9847.

GuIlford Lake Grille Steak, entrees, salads and sandwiches. 7094 E. Lake Road, Lisbon; 330-222-9611.

Gus’ Italian Grille X-Press Italian cuisine. 1875 Niles-Cortland Road, Howland; 330-609-8646.

RESTAURANTS: DINE DIRECTORY Gyro City Grill Greek gyros, drinks and sides. Located in the mall food court. Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330-629-8090.

Happy Days Diner Greek, Italian, but mostly American. B,L,D. 7317 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield; 330-448-7000.

Happy Buffet Chinese buffet. 7 days. 3551 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-759-8889. MC, V.

Happy Dragon Chinese. 2573 Parkman Road, NW, Warren; 330-898-3112.

Hickory Grille Beef, chicken, seafood, pasta, sandwiches and appetizers. L,D. Full bar. 1645 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage; 724-962-1775.

Hickory Rib Serves Texas-style barbecue. Full bar. L,D Tuesday through Saturday. Major credit cards. 377 S. Ellsworth Ave., Salem; 330-332-3330.

High Pointe Restaurant and Tavern Dinners, soups, sandwiches, salads, sides. Full bar. 754 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-544-3300.

Hometown Buffet Minnesota-based chain offers an update of the classic smorgasbord. Seven days. 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 652-5752.

Hometown Hot Dogs 327 Milton Blvd. South, Newton Falls; 330-872-1711.

Hot Dog Shoppe Landmark Warren eatery serves hot dogs, burgers, chili, milkshakes and fresh-cut French fries. A beloved Warren institution. 740 W. Market St., Warren. 44481; 330-395-7057.

House of China Cantonese and Mandarin-style food. Boardman Plaza, Boardman; 330-758-2307.

Ice House Inn Sandwiches, fish, spaghetti, and various entrees. L,D seven days. Webb Road at Route 46, Austintown; 330-544-8800.

Inner Circle Pizza Local pizzeria/restaurant/bar serves pizza, wings, sandwiches and salads. Full bar. 4520 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-793-3819. 2715 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 799-7809. 318 Elm St., Youngstown; 330-744-5448; 1816 BoardmanPoland Road, Poland; 757-3719.

International House of Pancakes B,L,D. 833 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-758-8505; 1980 Niles-Cortland Road, Niles; 330-505-9480.

The Italian Takeout Italian, including pizza, subs, wings, stromboli, salads, and appetizers. L,D six days a week. Closed Tuesday. 4277 U.S. 422, Pulaski, Pa., 724-964-0800.

J.D. Posthouse Home-style cooking. Seven days. 5201 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-847-8113.

Jay’s Famous Hot Dogs Serves coneys, fries, gyros and various sides. Various locations in the area.

Jib Jab Hot Dog Shop Coneys, burgers, shakes, fries and sides. 313 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-1129.

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches Made-toorder deli sandwiches. Bread is baked on site. 7322 Market St., Boardman; 330-953-1782; 311 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-4000.

Joe Maxx Coffee Company Coffees and teas, breakfast items, sandwiches, soups, salads. 47 E. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-817-6608.

Joé Restaurant Italian cuisine. Features chicken, beef, fish, pasta, sandwiches, soups and salads. V,MC. 2921 Belmont, Liberty; 330-759-8890.

Joe’s Place BBQ’n Brew Barbecue dinners, sandwiches, soups, salads. B,L,D. 10125 State Route 7, North Lima; 330-549-9598.

Johnny’s Contemporary American cuisine. 7807 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-8262.

Johnny’s Oven Restaurant American. B,L. 109. S. Meridian Road, Youngstown; 330-259-0077.

Josephine’s Italian Eatery & Bakery Pizza,

paninos, dinners, salads, sandwiches. 3212 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-792-8702.

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Julian Gray’s Restaurant Eastern European: stuffed cabbage, pierogies, and halushky. Also offers salads, burgers, sandwiches, soups and pasta. Tuesday through Sunday. 8600 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-726-7600.

Just Fred’s Casual dining, dinners, breakfast all day, soups, salads, sandwiches, fried chicken. 1472 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty; 330-759-2789.

The Korner Family-style cooking. 9177 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson; 330-538-9963.

Kountry Kupboard Diner-style. B,L,D. 24 hours. 6152 W. Market, Leavittsburg; 330-898-7797.

Krakus Polish Deli and Bakery Features Polish food, delicatessen and grocery items. 7050 Market St., Suite 108, Boardman; 330-758-8333.

Kravitz’s Delicatessen Landmark delicatessen serves sandwiches, soups, baked goods. B,L,D. 3135 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-759-7889. (Poland Public Library), Poland; 330-757-2330.

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Lanai Lounge Sandwiches, burgers, wraps, salads. 631 South Ave., Boardman; 330-629-9605.

La Rocca’s Pizza & Pasta Ristorante Italian. L,D Monday through Saturday. Beer/wine. V,MC,D,AE. 6505 Clingan Road, Poland; 330-757-1212.

La Isla Mexican Restaurant Mexican. Full bar. 1800 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa.; 724-342-7674.

La Villa Sports Bar and Grille Wings, burgers, sides. Monday through Saturday. 812 YoungstownPoland, Struthers; 330-755-8744.

Leo’s Ristorante Modern Italian: beef, chicken, veal, pasta, pizza. L,D Monday through Saturday. 7042 E. Market, Howland; 330-856-5291.

Lin’s Garden Chinese. 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; 330-549-9070.

Little Damascus Homemade Middle Eastern food. 1112 Niles-Cortland Road, Niles; 330-469-6623.

Little Hunan Chinese. L,D daily. 4748 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-792-4411.

Locos Amigos Mexican. Also offers wheat tortillas and some healthier menu items. Monday through Saturday. 105 S. High St., Cortland; 330-638-1100.

Lone Star Steakhouse Steakhouse features steaks, seafood, burgers, chicken, soups, salads and appetizers. Eastwood Mall, Niles; 544-7000.

Longhorn Steakhouse Steaks, ribs, chicken, salmon, soups, salads, sandwiches. Full bar. 953 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-729-9730.

Los Gallos Mexican Restaurant 685 BoardmanCanfield Road. Boardman; 330-965-1307.

Lucianno’s 1732 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330-792-5975. Lucky Dogs Hot Dog Shoppe Coneys. 129 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-534-3647.

M&P Coney Island Coneys. 2700 Elm Road, NE, Warren; 330-372-9250.

Mr. R’s Food Carry-Out Italian, pizza, chicken, Parmeseans, etc. L,D Tuesday through Sunday. 2727 Youngstown Road, Warren; 330-369-4370.

Maggie’s Magic Muffins Local cafe serves muffins, sandwiches and specialty coffees. B,L. 7932 Southern Blvd., Boardman; 330-965-7400. 5416 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-793-7500.

Magic Tree Locally owned and operated restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Features a farm-to-table menu Thursday through Saturday. Full bar. L,D. Open seven days. 7463 South Ave., Boardman; 330629-2667.

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ANNUITY, From Page 10 exceed your life expectancy or your spouse’s. Q: If I buy an annuity today, can I still qualify for Medicaid benefits in a couple of years? A: Any annuity you buy within five years of your Medicaid application date will be examined to be sure it complies with the rules. Any non-compliant annuity purchased within five years would be considered an “improper transfer.” An improper transfer would result in a “transfer penalty,” which effectively means that you would not receive nursing home benefits for a period of time. The length of the penalty is calculated by dividing the amount improperly transferred by 6,327 (the current average private pay rate in Ohio is $6,327 per month). Q: How can I decide whether or not to buy an annuity for Medicaid purposes? A: Annuities are effective in the right circumstances. However, using annuities as a Medicaid strategy is a complex and risky decision and has led to many lawsuits in Ohio. Do not purchase an annuity for Medicaid purposes without first consulting competent legal counsel. This “Law You Can Use” column was provided by the Ohio State Bar Association. It was prepared by Cincinnati attorney Mark Reckman of Wood & Lamping LLP. Articles appearing in this column are intended to provide broad, general information about the law. Before applying this information to a specific legal problem, readers are urged to seek advice from an attorney.

MARRIAGE, From Page 10 Q: In 2005, my husband and I were legally married in Canada, and he has since passed away. Will I now be able to draw Social Security benefits through my late husband’s work record? A: Maybe. You are entitled to all the benefits of any other married couple in all government benefits. If your deceased husband paid into the Social Security system adequately, and your marriage existed for the nine months before your husband’s death, you are generally entitled to survivor benefits. There has been no guidance yet on whether that nine months will be counted from the date you were married legally in another jurisdiction or from June 26, 2015, when Ohio recognized your marriage as legal. The Social Security Administration is working out many details with the Department of Justice. If you feel you may be entitled to benefits as a surviving spouse, as the child of a samesex marriage, or that you may be entitled to other benefits based in any way on a same-sex marriage, the Social Security Administration is encouraging you to apply now, even before the details have been worked out, to make sure you don’t lose any benefits. This “Law You Can Use” column was provided by the Ohio State Bar Association. It was prepared by Cincinnati attorney Scott Knox. Articles appearing in this column are intended to provide broad, general information about the law. Before applying this information to a specific legal problem, readers are urged to seek advice from an attorney.

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RESTAURANTS: DINE DIRECTORY 5229 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-792-5822.

Main Street Grille & Brewing Co. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches. Fish, beef, chicken, chops, steak and ribs. Menu lists craft brew accompaniments. 8148 Main St., Garrettsville; 330-527-3663.

Manlio’s Pizza & Italian Eatery Gourmet and rustic pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, soups and salads. 3620 Starr Centre Drive, Canfield; 330-533-3929.

Margherita’s Grille Italian. L,D Monday through Saturday. Full bar. Major credit cards. 728 N. State St., Girard; 330-545-2424.

Margie’s Kitchen Homestyle. Waffles, omelets, pancakes, crepes and breakfasts. Lunch, sandwiches and salads. Baked goods. Homemade cinnamon rolls on Saturday. B,L. Seven days. 8414 Market St., Boardman; 330-729-2900.

Main Loon Restaurant Chinese. 26 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles; 330-652-9682.

Main Moon Chinese. Dine in or carry out. L,D. 218 E. Market, Howland; 330-856-9388. 607 W. Liberty, Hubbard; 534-8880. 671 McCartney; 746-0008. 1760 Belmont, Youngstown; 330-743-1638.

(The) Manor American and Italian cuisine. 3104 S. Canfield Niles Road, Austintown; 330-318-8060.

Marie’s Family Restaurant 2940 Parkman Road, NW, Warren; 330-469-5411.

Marino’s italian Cafe Italian. L,D. Seven days. 5423 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-799-8326.

Mario’s Italian-American food. 5162 YoungstownPoland Road, Struthers; 330-755-0738.

Market Square Fountain Old-style soda fountain serves shakes, malts, phosphates and hot dogs. Public Square, Kinsman; 330-876-3178.

Mark’s Landing American. L,D. WednesdaySunday. 33220 Charlton Drive, Lisbon; 330-222-9507.

Mary’s Pizza Pizzeria founded in 1961 by Carmen and Mary Spadero features a homemade crust and sauce. Other items include subs, focaccia sandwiches, salads and soups. 301 N. Beaver St., Lisbon; 330-424-3559.

Mason’s Steak House & Lounge Steaks, seafood, chicken and ribs, salads and sandwiches. 38135 Salem-Unity Road, Salem; 330-337-0899.

Mi Ranchitos Mexican Restaurant L,D. Seven days. 322 W. Liberty St., Hubbard; 330-268-9299.

Mike’s Penn Avenue Grille Steaks, seafood, pasta, chicken, chops, salads, sandwiches, appetizers. L,D. 7 days. 599 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-4804.

Mizu’s Japanese Restaurant Japanese, sushi. 5832 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-2888.

Mocha House Locally owned cafe serves specialty coffee drinks, teas, desserts (pastries, cheesecake, pies, cakes), lunch/dinner, sandwiches, salads. B,L,D seven days. 467 High St., Warren; 330-392-3020; 7141 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman; 965-0890.

Mojo’s Pub & Grill Ribs, barbecue, dinners, sandwiches, sides, appetizers. Full bar. 5423 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-779-0995.

Molly’s Burgers, wings, chicken, sandwiches. L,D. 1309 Salt Springs, Youngstown; 330-799-0038.

Monteen’s Southern-style cuisine. Tuesday-Sunday. 3807 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-759-3699.

Monty’s Sandwiches, entrees, various sides. Seven days. 1241 Greenville, Cortland; 330-638-5598.

Nadia’s Family Restaurant 322 W. Liberty St., Hubbard; 330-534-2233.

Nancy’s Cozy Cafe Homemade breakfast and lunch. 8643 Main St., Kinsman; 330-876-9201.

Nicolinni’s Italian. Tuesday through Saturday. 1912 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330-799-8294.

Nicolinni’s Ristorante II Italian. L,D seven days. 1247 Boardman- Poland Road, Poland; 330-259-3343.

Trumbull County

Nonni’s Ristorante and Bar Italian. 4042 Belmont

BROOKFIELD Bellybuster, Brookfield Diner, Happy Days Diner, Hilltop Pizza, Papa Louie’s.

O’Charley’s Entrees, salads, sandwiches, appetizers.

CORTLAND Brother’s Pizza and Restaurant, Buena Vista II, China House, Lake Tavern, Locos Amigos, Monty’s Mosquito Lake Carry-Out, Pooch’s, Sonny’s Family Restaurant, Top Notch Diner, Vasilio Restaurant.

GIRARD Amen Corner, Belleria Pizzeria, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, Café Olgun, Daily Grind, Fire Grill BBQ, Girard Wok, Hiland Dairy Bakery and Deli, Iron Skillet, Jib-Jab Hot Dog Shoppe, Marguerita’s Grille, Melfi & Santangelo’s, Pizza Joe’s, Pizza Parlor, Scenna’s Family Restaurant, Summit Pizza and Subs, T.J. Cinnamons, Waffle House.

HOWLAND Antone’s That’s Italian, barrel33, Chophouse, Buena Vista II, Golden China, Leo’s Ristorante, Leon’s Sports Bar, Main Moon, Perkins, Raptis Family Restaurant, the Reef, the Rig, Salvatore’s, Simply Subz Cafe, Sunrise Inn Express, Up a Creek Tavern, Wedgewood Fernando’s Pizza. HUBBARD Belleria Pizzeria, C’s Waffle House, China House, Cocca’s Pizza, Downtown Coffee Café, Erin’s Wings, Francesco’s Pizzeria, Frankie’s Main Street Cafe, Globe Restaurant, Lucky Dogs, Main Moon, Mi Ranchitos Mexican Restaurant, Michael}s Bar & Grille, Pagz Bar and Grill, Pizza Works, Taste of India, Waffle House, Wings Express.

KINSMAN Auntie V’s Pizzeria, Market Square Soda Fountain, Nancy’s Cozy Café, Times Square. LEAVITTSBURG Country Kupboard. LIBERTY Antone’s, Arthur Treacher’s, Bob Evans, Casa Ramirez, China Express, Charley’s, Denny’s, Fiesta Tapatia, Fortune Garden, Golden Hunan, Joé, Inner Circle, Jimmy’s Italian Specialties, Kravitz’s Delicatessen, Monteen’s, Nonni’s Ristorante, Page’s, Paisano’s, Papa’s Pizza and Puerto Rican Foods, Shakers, Station Square, Subway, Summit Pizza & Subs, Uptown Pizza, West Fork Steakhouse, Youngstown Crab Co.

MASURY Barto’s Bar and Grill, Hilltop Pizza Shop, Laddie’s Sky Club, State Line Bar and Grill, Stevenson Inn and Restaurant, White Rose Spaghetti House.

MINERAL RIDGE China Garden, Waffle House. NEWTON FALLS Cafe 534, Covered Bridge Inn, Dairy Queen, Faces Cafe, Main Moon, Mulligan’s Pub, Oven Fresh Pizza, Pizza Hut, Roby Lee’s Restaurant, Sam’s Pizza Shop, Subway.

NILES Applebee’s, Asian Chao, BV II Go, Belleria Pizzeria, Blue Iris Cakery, Bob Evans, Bombay Curry & Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings, Charley’s Steakery, Chef Peng, China Wok, Chipotle, Chuck E. Cheese, Coletti’s Pizza, El Jalepeño, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Frankie’s, Gasoline Alley, Grub Club, High Pointe Restaurant and Tavern, Hometown Buffet, Ianazone’s Homemade Pizza, International House of Pancakes, Lone Star, Main Loon, Manfredi’s Pizza, McMenamy’s, Mizu Japanese Restaurant, O’Charley’s, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Oven Fresh Pizza, Papa John’s, Papa Nick’s Lounge, Pizza Pasquale’s, Plaza Azteca, Red Lobster, (Brown Derby) Roadhouse, Robbins Avenue Pizza, Salvatore’s, Spinners Subs, Steak-n-Shake, StoneYard Grill and Tavern, Southside Pizza and Subs, Starbucks, Sunshine Chinese Buffet, Texas Roadhouse, Vernon’s Cafe, Waffle House, Wing Warehouse.

VIENNA Brothers Pizza, Dairy Queen, Yankee Kitchen. WARREN Arthur Treacher’s, Bar Open, Belleria Pizzeria, Breeze Inn Sandwich Shop, Brothers Pizza, Buena Vista Cafe, Caesar’s, Café 422, Carmen’s Pizza, China Garden, Chat-n-Chew, Chef Chen, Chung Chinese, Cliff’s Lounge, Coffee Cup Cafe, Dilucia, Domino’s Pizza, Duffy’s Pizza, Dunkin’ Donuts, Eat’n Park, Edie’s Family Restaurant, El Torero, Eli’s Famous Barbecue, Enzo’s, Freddie’s Diner and Lounge, Georgie’s, Great Wall Chinese, Grill on the Square, Gus’ Italian Grille Xpress, Happy Dragon, Hippodrome, Horseshoe Bar, Hot Dog Shoppe, Ianazone’s Pizza, J&L Lounge, JO for the Road, Jammer’s Family Restaurant, King Ribs, Little Wing Cafe, Longboyz Tavern, Luigi’s Pizzeria and Grill, Mocha House, My Bar, Papa John’s, Panera Bread, Perkins, Pizza Hut, Pizza Joe’s, Pizza Works, Ponderosa, RBG Eatery, Ridgeview Pizza, Sakura Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, Sandwich Factory, Saratoga, Sorrento Restaurant and Pizzeria, Sunrise Inn, U.S. Sub Shop, Wayside Restaurant, Wing Warehouse, Yamato’s Japanese Restaurant, Yanni’s.

Columbiana County COLUMBIANA Barleytwist Tea Garden and Tea Room, Das Dutch Haus, R Pizza Place. HANOVERTON Spread Eagle Tavern. LISBON Mark’s Landing Restaurant, Mary’s Pizza, Shale Tavern and Grille, Steel Trolley Diner, Sweet Jane’s. SALEM B.B. Rooner’s Food and Spirits, Friends Roastery, Hickory Rib, Mason’s Steak House and Lounge, Mike’s Penn Avenue Grille. Salem Hills Country Club.

Western Pennsylvania BEAVER Wooden Angel. HERMITAGE Applebee’s, Arriero, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Bella Cena, Bob Evan’s, Chiccarino’s, China Wok, Combine Bros., The Corral, Denny’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Eat’n Park, Franks for the Memories, Hermitage Hotdog Hut, Hickory Bar and Grille, Hogan’s Heroes, Hot Head Burritos, Hot Rod’s Sub Shoppe, Jai Alai, Jammin’ Jac’s, Jess’ Restaurant, Kobe Japanese Restaurant, La Isla, Little Caesar’s, Little Italy Pizza, Luigi’s Pizzeria, Montana’s Rib and Chop House, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Pizza Joe’s, Pizzas by Marchelloni, Quaker Steak & Lube Express, Red Lobster, Scotto’s Famous Pizza, Something’s Brewin’, Splitz Sports Bar & Grille, Starbucks, Subway, Tops Buffet, Yumberrys.

NEW CASTLE 2 Tomato, 3 Tomatoes, A&W, Alcham, Anetas Kitchen, Augustine’s Italian Village, Bill’s Sandwich Shop, Bob Evan’s, Bruster’s, Caravan II Albergo, The Cedars, Chuck Tanner’s, Coney Island Hot Dogs, Crane Room Grille, Dunkin’ Donuts, Edward’s Restaurant and Lounge, El Canelo Mexican Restaurant, Elham Restaurant, Faraone Brothers, Forbush Drive-In, Four Brothers Urban Bistro, Four Star Pizza, Gallo’s Italian Villa, Golden Wok, Hazel’s Restaurant, Hill House, Hudson Homestyle Cafe, King’s Family Restaurant, Ladies of the Dukes, Lanigan’s Irish Pub and Eatery, Little Caesar’s, Little Johnny’s Pizza, Mr. Pizza, Mangino’s Pizza, Mandy Sue’s, Mary’s Restaurant & Bakery, Mister B’s, Mom’s Pizza and Pepperoni Rolls, Mulligan’s, Nino’s 2 Tomato, P.O., P.D. Pub, Pagley’s Italian Restaurant, Papa Zeno, Paramount Cafe, Parkstown Lounge, Perkins, Pizza Joe’s, Pizza Man’s Pizza, Pizzas by Marcelloni, Ruby Tuesday, Six Packs Bar and Grill, Soni’s Italian Restaurant, Sonie’s, Sports Bar, Starwood Rib and Steakhouse, Tuscany Square, Two Fat Guys and an Oven.

SHARON The Avalon at Sharon Country Club, Billy’s Black and Gold Bar, Clarencedale Cake, Coney Island Niko Lou’s, Domino’s Pizza, Donna’s Diner, Ferrara Pizza, J.J.’s Litehouse, Long John Silver’s, Main Moon, Marigold Restaurant, Nittany Pub and Grill, Our Gang’s Lounge, Quaker Steak & Lube, Scotto’s Famous Pizza, Sharon Hotdog Shop, Tastebuds at Donna’s Diner, Tony’s Pizza Kitchen, Tully’s.

Ave., Liberty; 330-759-0300. Full bar. 930 Windham Court, Boardman; 330-2590207. 5789 Mines Road, SE, Niles; 330-544-3766.

O’Donold’s Irish Pub & Grille Steak, lamb, fish, Irish food, sandwiches, soups and salads. Major credit cards. L,D seven days. Full bar. 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-270-2800. 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-743-0007.

Olgun’s Cafe Mediterranean cuisine. B,L,D seven days. V,D, MC. 11 West Liberty St., Girard; 330-545-6015.

Olive Garden Italian. 853 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-8380. 5740 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 652-2014.

Outback Steakhouse Tampa-based chain serves steaks, ribs, seafood and pasta. D seven days. 7000 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman; 330-629-2775. 5553 Youngstown Road, Niles; 544-6774.

Overture Restaurant at DeYor features seasonal cuisine. Jeff Chrystal is chef. L,D. Major credit cards. 260 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown; 330743-8062.

Pagz Bar And Grill Home-style. D seven days. Full bar. 119 North Main, Hubbard; 330-534-2215.

(Dubic’s) Palm Cafe George Dubic fires up the smokehouse early Saturday. Hours later, the town (and beyond) lines up for cherry-smoked chicken, pork and lamb. Full bar. 301 Steel St., Youngstown; 330-799-8889.

Panera Bread Missouri-based chain operates 825 bakery/restaurants in 35 states. Sandwiches, muffins, breads, soups, salads and desserts. B,L,D. Seven days. MC, V. 5533 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330259-0078. 377 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-965-9997. 5675 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-505-3395. 3641 Elm Road NE, Warren; 330-372-3390.

Papa’s Puerto Rican Foods Chicken and beef stews, chuletas frita (fried pork chops), chicken, beef and pork pastellillo. 3225 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330759-5210.

Papa’s Sports Bar Burgers, wings, ribs, sides. Full bar. 1639 Poland Ave., Youngstown; 330-742-3758.

Pascarella’s Italian-American. Homemade pasta and lamb on the rod. L,D, Seven days. Full bar. Major credit cards. 3032 Center Road, Poland; 330-757-0738.

Peaberry’s Cafe Pastries, sandwiches, specialty coffee drinks and teas in a comfortable setting. 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-702-9230.

Periscoop Submarine Subs and sides. 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-793-9162.

Perkins Multi-unit chain offers family fare, salads, desserts. B,L,D. 24 hours.

Philly’s All American Cheese Steak 8414 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-8100.

Pho Saigon Vietnamese and Chinese. Dine in, carry out. 6532 South Ave., Boardman; 330-729-9588.

Phoenix Fire Grill and Bar Wings, fire-grilled pizzas, sandwiches, ribs, chicken and pasta. Beer and wine. 5231 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Canfield; 330-533-9999.

Piccadilly Parlour Victorian-style tea room serves sandwiches, salads, various lunch items and a variety of teas. L. 114 S. Broad St., Canfield; 330-533-4749.

Plaza Azteca Mexican cuisine. Full bar. 5792 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-349-4136.

Quaker Steak and Lube Wings, sandwiches and burgers. Full bar. 7530 Market St., Boardman; 330-726-6620. 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; 724981-WING.

Quinlan’s Irish Eater and Pub Irish and American

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RESTAURANTS: DINE DIRECTORY cuisine. Tuesday through Sunday. Full bar. 5154 Youngstown Road, Niles; 330-349-4500.

Rachel’s Westchester Steaks, seafood, chops, Italian. Full bar. 54 Westchester, Austintown; 330-799-1700.

Raptis Family Restaurant Homestyle Greek. B,L,D. 1939 Niles-Cortland Road, Warren; 330-856-3237.

Red Lobster L,D. Seafood. Seven days. Full bar. 1410 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-758-0979. 5701 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 544-1321.

Rip’s Café Slovak and Eastern European. 614 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; 330-755-0057.

Ricky’s English Pub Steak, burgers, pasta, and appetizers. L,D. Monday through Saturday. Full bar. 151 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-2825.

Roberto’s Italian Ristorante Italian cuisine. Full bar. 103 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-743-3000.

Roby Lee’s Restaurant and Banquet Center 425 Ridge Road, Newton Falls; 330-872-0983.

Rocco’s Stateline Diner Home-style. 6922 McCartney Road, Coitsville; 330-536-6934.

Royal Oaks Wood-smoked barbecue ribs, chicken and pork, wings, salads and sandwiches. L,D. Full bar. 924 Oak St., Youngstown; 330-744-5501.

Ruby Tuesday Entrees, soups, salads, sandwiches. 5555 Mahoning, Austintown; 330-779-3640.

Saadey’s Place Restaurant/pub in the Best Western serves pub-style food in a casual setting. Full bar. 870 N. Niles-Canfield Road, Austintown; 330-349-0083.

Salem Hills Country Club 12688 Salem-Warren Road, Salem; 330-337-3616. American. Steak, pasta, chicken, seafood. B,L,D. Tuesday-Sunday. Full bar.

Salsita’s 5495 Clarkins, Austintown; 330-270-9133. 3031 Mahoning, Youngstown; 330-270-9133. Mexican.

Salvatore’s 8720 E. Market St., Howland; 330-609-7777. 4831 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-799-2285. Italian, including pasta, sandwiches, soups and salads.

Sandwich Factory 15 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown; 330-793-4084. 6128 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-0400. 119 Ridge Road, Warren; 330-872-7771. 2750 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-392-0084. Subs, salads, soup and various sides. L,D. Seven days.

Santa Fe Roast Beef Co. 3207 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-406-9339. Southwestern style cuisine. L,D. Monday-Saturday.

Saratoga 129 E. Market St., Warren; 330-393-6646. Homestyle breakfast and lunch. B,L.

Sawa Steak House 7401 Market St., Boardman; 330-726-1888. 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-989-6588. Japanese steakhouse and sushi. L,D.

Scarsella’s 4151 Market St., Youngstown; 330788-0806. Family-owned eatery serves Italian. Homemade and regular pasta, specialties and an Italian-style fish on Friday. The red sauce is among the area’s best. L,D. MC, V, AE.

Scenna’s Family Restaurant 1901 N. State St., Girard; 330-545-8984. Family-style.

Selah Cafe 130 S. Bridge St., Struthers; 330-7552759. Bistro-style French-American. Offers an in-house bakery. L,D.

Shanghai River 945 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-1698. Chinese.

Shale Tavern & Grille 40964 State Route 154, Lisbon; 330-420-0045. Ribs, chicken, burgers, wings, dinners, sandwiches and soups. Seven days. Full bar.

Shangri La Sushi Grill And Buffet 337 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-758-7788. Sushi and Chinese in a buffet-style setting.

Simply Subz 1913 Niles-Cortland Road NE, Warren;330-856-3004. Deli-style sandwiches.

Smokey Bones BBQ 6651 South Ave., Boardman; 330-965-1554. Chain with hickory barbecue. L,D.

So Dog Gone Good 2838 Mahoning, Youngstown; AMERICAN Amen Corner, AngeNetta’s, Applebee’s, B.B. Rooner’s Food and Spirits, BV II Go, Barbara’s Cozy Corner, Barney’s Deli, Barry Dyngles Pub, Bella’s to Go, Belly Buster, Bill’s Place, Blue Wolf Tavern, Bob Evans, Bogey’s Bar and Grille, Bojangle’s Roadhouse and Honky Tonk Blues, Breeze Inn Sandwich Shop, Brookfield Diner, Bud’s Suds and Pub, Buffalo Wild Wings, C’s Waffle House, Cafe Olgun, Charly’s, Cheddar’s, Chik-Fil-A, Chili’s, Chipper’s Sports Bar, The Chophouse, Chuck E. Cheese, City Limits, Christopher’s, Covered Bridge Inn, Crispy Chicken, Cracker Barrel, Davidson’s, Downtown Draught House, Eat’n Park, Edie’s, Fifth Season, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Five Brothers Bistro, Frankie’s Main Street Cafe, Friday’s, Friendly’s, Friends Roastery, Friends Specialty, Gallagher’s, Garden Cafe, Gasoline Alley, Georgie’s, Globe, Golden Dawn, Gordy’s Specialty Market, Great Harvest Bread, Happy Days Diner, Hickory Grille, Home Cooking, Hometown Buffet, Ice House Inn, International House of Pancakes, Iron Bridge Inn, Janos, Jay’s Famous Hot Dogs, J.D.’s Posthouse, Jib-Jab, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, Johnny’s, Jorgine’s, Knoll Run Golf Course, the Korner, Kountry Kupboard, Lake Tavern, Landmark, Log Cabin Inn, Lone Star, Longhorn, M&P Coney Island, MVR, McMenamy’s, Magic Tree, Mahoning Valley Lanes, Manor, Mocha House, Molly’s, Monteen’s, Monty’s, O’Charley’s, Outback Steakhouse, Overture, Page’s New Ages, Panera, Peaberry’s Cafe, Perkins, Phoenix Firegrill and Bar, Ponderosa, Popeye’s, Quaker Steak & Lube, Rachel’s Westchester, Raptis, Red Lobster, Roadhouse, Rocco’s Stateline Diner, Royal Oaks, Ruby Tuesday, Shakers Bar and Grille, Smokey Bones, Spinners, Spread Eagle Tavern, Springfield Grille, Station Square, Steak-n-Shake, Summit Pizza & Subs, Sunrise Inn, Suzie’s Dogs and Drafts, T.J.’s, Texas Roadhouse, Tiffany’s, Times Square, Trax Restaurant, Tully’s, Veggie-Olio’s, Vernon’s Cafe, Vintage Estate, Wayside, Westfork Steakhouse, West Glen Ristorante, What’s Cookin’, Wing Warehouse, Winston’s, Wooden Angel, Yankee Kitchen, Young’s, Youngstown Crab Co. BAKED GOODS & PASTRIES Bread Chef, Buttermaid Bakery, Clarencedale Cake, Classic Bakery, Friends Specialty, Mocha House, Pressed Coffee, Warren Baking Company, BARBECUE Barry Dyngles Pub, Big Don’s Barbecue, Buena Vista, Charlie Staple’s, Eli’s Famous Barbecue, Hickory Rib, Joe’s Place BBQ and Brew, Longhorn Steakhouse, Original Roadhouse, Palm Café, Royal Oaks, Quaker Steak & Lube, Smokey Bones, Texas Roadhouse, Tully’s, West Fork Steakhouse.

330-797-1773. American. Burgers, hot dogs, sides.

Spinners Sub Shop 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-505-0500. Subs, including Italian, turkey, beef, and chicken.

Spread Eagle Tavern 10150 Plymouth, Hanoverton; 330-223-1583. Regional and American cuisine. L,D. Monday through Sunday.

Springfield Grille 7413 Tiffany South, Boardman; 330-726-0895. 1226 Perry Highway (Rt. 19), Mercer, Pa.; 724-748-3589. Regional chain features steaks, seafood, pasta and sides. L,D. Full bar.

(Charlie) Staples Original Famous Bar-B-Q 372 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-7427. Barbecue. Monday through Saturday.

Starbucks Boardman-Poland Road at Tiffany South, Boardman; 330-726-0300. I-80 at State Route 46, Austintown. Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Specialty coffee drinks, teas, pastries, cookies, and baked goods.

Station Square 4250 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330759-8802. Locally owned independent serves Italian and American cuisine. L,D daily. Full bar. MV, V, AE.

Steamers Stonewall Tavern 10078 Market St., North Lima; 330-549-9041. Steaks, seafood, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, and appetizers.

CHINESE/ASIAN Asian Chao, Bamboo Garden, China Buffet, China Express, China Hing, China House, China Star, China Wok, Chung Chinese, Dragon Palace, East Wind, Evergreen, Fortune Garden, Girard Wok, Golden Hunan, Grand Buffet, Great China Buffet, Great Wall, Happy Dragon, Harvest Buffet and Grille, House of China, Hunan Express, Hung Fung, Little Hunan, Main Loon, Main Moon, Panda Garden, Sakura, Shanghai River, Shangrila Express, Sunshine Chinese Buffet, Yamato.

Steak-n-Shake 6786 Applewood Blvd., Boardman;

COFFEE/CAFES Barnes & Noble, Downtown Coffee Café, Friends Roastery, Friends Specialty, Gloria Jean’s, Joe Maxx Coffee, Maggie’s Magic Muffins, Mocha House, Panera, Peaberry’s, Starbucks.

Steel Trolley Diner 140 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; 330-

DELICATESSEN Barney’s, Breeze Inn Sandwich Shop, Charley’s, Downtown Coffee Cafe, Garden Cafe, Gordy’s Specialty Market, Great Harvest Bread, Hogan’s Heroes, Kravitz’s Delicatessen, Lucky Dogs Hot Dog Shoppe, Panera, Peaberry’s Cafe, Pita Delights, Sandwich Factory, Simply Subz Cafe, Spinners, That’s a Wrap, U.S. Sub Shop, Walrus Subs. FRENCH AMERICAN Selah Cafe. GERMAN Saxon Club, Youngstown Maennerchor. GREEK BV to Go, Buena Vista, Buena Vista II, Raptis. INDIAN Bombay Curry and Grill, Bombay Star, Taste of India. IRISH O’Donold’s. ITALIAN AngeNetta’s, Antone’s, Aulisio’s, Bella Cena, Belleria, Bogey’s Bar and Grille, Boulevard Tavern, Brier Hill Pizza & Wings, Bruno’s, Buena Vista, Caesar’s, Carrabba’s Italian Grille, Café 422, Caffe Capri, Carchedi’s, Carmelo’s, Chiccarino’s, Combine Bros., Davidson’s, DeChellis Italian Cafe, DeMarco’s, Dilucia’s, Dino’s, Dirusso’s, Dona Vito’s, Ezio’s, Enzo’s, Gampetro’s, Geno’s, Gonata’s, Inner Circle, Jimmy’s Famous Take Out, Joé, La Rocca’s, La Villa, Leo’s, Lucianno’s, MVR, Marino’s, Michael Alberini’s, Nicolinni’s, Nonni’s Ristorante, Olive Garden, Papa Louie’s, Roberto’s Italian Ristorante, Salvatore’s, Scarsella’s, Smaldino’s, Station Square, Sunrise Inn, Tuscany Square, V2 Cafe, Vernon’s Cafe, White Rose Spaghetti House. JAPANESE/SUSHI Asuka, Mizu Japanese Restaurant and Sushi, Shangri La, Tokyo House, Tokyo Sushi and Grill, Sawa Steak House, Yamato.

330-965-0753. 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-505-3599. Indianapolis-based chain serves steakburgers, shakes and fountain items. B,L,D. Open 24 hours. 424-FOOD. Vintage diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Standouts include burgers and sides, plus pies and desserts. B,L,D.

Stonebridge Grille & Tavern 1497 BoardmanCanfield Road, Canfield; 330-629-8040. Casual American. Soups, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, chicken, veal, beef, seafood. L,D. Seven days. Full bar.

Stoneyard Grille and Tavern 41 S. Main St., Niles; 544-9273. American. Burgers, sandwiches, Italian. L,D.

Sunrise Express 132 Niles-Cortland Road, Howland; 330-609-7474. Pizza, wings, sandwiches.

Sunrise Inn 510 E. Market St., Warren; 330-392-5176. Longtime Warren restaurant serves Italian-American. Deep-dish, Chicago-style, Sicilian and sheet pizza varieties. Dine in, carry out. Full bar. B,L,D.

Suzie’s Dogs & Drafts 32 & 34 N. Phelps St., Youngstown; 234-228-9158. Bar and grill. Hot dogs, draft and bottled beer, various sides and toppings.

Sweet Jane’s 1 S. Park Ave., Lisbon; 330-424-7470. Home-style cooking. Barbecue, burgers, hot dogs, pasta, pizza, seafood, sandwiches, steaks.

LATIN/SPANISH Adrian’s, El Pollo Rico, Papa’s, Saborico Market and Café.

T.J.’S 7410 South Ave., Boardman; 330-726-1611.

MEXICAN Casa Fiesta, Casa Ramirez, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Don Pancho’s, El Arriero, El Carlos, El Jalapeño, El Torero, Fiesta Tapatia, La Fiesta, La Isla, Locos Amigos, Los Gallos, Mi Ranchitos, Salsita’s.

Tangier Bar & Pizza 880 Youngstown-Poland

MIDDLE EASTERN Aladdin’s, Little Damascus, Upstairs, Yolo Mediterranean Grill, Zenobia Grill. PERUVIAN El Pollo Rico. POLISH Julian Gray’s Restaurant, Krakus Polish Deli and Bakery. PUERTO RICAN Papa’s Puerto Rican Foods. SEAFOOD Arthur Treacher’s, Boulevard Tavern, Café 422, Steamers Stonewall Tavern, Red Lobster, Wooden Angel, Youngstown Crab Co. SOUL FOOD Charlie Staple’s, Eli’s Famous Barbecue, Garland’s

SPANISH – Adrian’s, El Pollo Rico, Saborico Market and Café. STEAK Café 422, Chophouse, Fifth Season, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Lone Star, Longhorn, Outback, Michael Alberini’s, Ponderosa, Quaker Steak & Lube, Rachel’s Westchester, Roadhouse, Springfield Grille, T.J.’s,, Texas Roadhouse, Tully’s, Vernon’s Cafe, Winston’s, Wooden Angel. VEGAN Ely’s, Flaming Ice Cube.

Soups, salads, entrees. B,L,D seven days. Road, Struthers; 234-855-0847. Pizza and bar food.

Tequila Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 583 E. Main St., Canfield; 330-533-6520. Mexican.

Thano’s Family Restaurant 6620 Tippecanoe Road, Canfield; 330-702-0300. Family-style cooking, with some Greek specialties.

That’s a Wrap and Pizza Cafe 343 BoardmanCanfield Road; 330-726-0011. Wrapped sandwiches.

Times Square 8078 Main St., Kinsman; 330-8763241. Homestyle.

Tokyo Sushi & Grill 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-8588. Japanese.

Top Notch Diner 682 S. High St., Cortland; 330-6380077. Specialties include Reubens, stuffed peppers, stuffed cabbage, chicken Parmesean, chicken Alfredo

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Fish, beef and pork tacos at the Kitchen Post in Struthers and a popular burger. 24 hours. B,L,D. V,MC,D.

Trax Lounge 4250 New Road, Austintown; 330-7992249. Italian-American. Entrees, sandwiches, chicken, steaks, fish (Friday). L,D. Seven days. Full bar. V, MC.

Tully’s Steakhouse 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-981-3123. Steaks, seafood and sides.

Tuscany Square Ristorante 3470 Wilmington Road, New Castle; 724-654-0365. Pasta; chicken and veal; ribs; a grilled steak; barbecue chicken; and pizzas and sandwiches made in a large wood-fired oven. Tuesday through Sunday.

Upstairs Lounge 4500 Mahoning, Austintown; 330793-5577. Lebanese-American. Mondays feature Middle Eastern, but the menu also includes grilled salmon, steaks and pasta. L,D Monday through Saturday. MC, V, AE.

Uptown Pizza 6041 Market St., Boardman; 330788-5666. 2940 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-759-6907. Pizza, sandwiches, salads, soups and various sides.

U.S. Sub Shop 2155 Youngstown Road, SE, Warren; 330-369-4598. Submarine sandwiches.

V2 Wine Bar Trattoria 100 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-742-5595. Upscale casual restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Features a wine bar. Full bar.

HOW TO USE THE GUIDE How the guide works: The Metro Monthly Restaurant Guide lists local restaurants and eateries in the Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana County and and western Pennsylvania. The guide is cross-referenced by cuisine, location and alphabetical listing. How to get listed – A concise, informational paragraph works best. Include your restaurant name, address, phone number and type of food served. Include a website address, if relevant. Questions? Call 330-259-0435. However, information will not be taken over the phone nor will it be transcribed from phonemail messages. • Via email: info@metromonthly.net. • Via U.S. Mail: Metro Monthly, P.O. Box 663, Youngstown, Ohio 44501-0663. How to advertise: Inquiries may be directed to 330-259-0435 (by phone) or advertising@ metromonthly.net (by email). The advertising deadline is the 20th of the month.

Vasilio’s Restaurant and Pizzeria 500 Trumbull Ave., Cortland; 330-638-3718. Italian-American and Greek. Specialties include veal, eggplant, and pizza.

Veggie-Olio’s 7105 Lockwood Blvd., Boardman; 330-953-1833. Deli-style. Soups, salads, wraps, paninis. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Saturday, L. MC, V.

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Niles; 330-652-1381. Italian cuisine. Full bar. L,D.

Vintage Estate 7317 South Ave., Boardman; 330629-8080. Craft beers and specialty wines. Restaurant area serves appetizers, specialty beers. Full bar.

Wing Warehouse/Niles 3701 Elm Road NE, Warren; 330-372-9647. Wings, salads, wraps. Full bar.

Wittenauer Cafe 122 S. Main St., Poland; 330-7079230. Cafe features soups, sandwiches, gourmet coffees and baked goods. Major credit cards. B,L,D.

Wooden Angel Leopard Lane, Beaver, Pa.; 724-7747880. Upscale restaurant/cafe/wine and cocktail bar serves contemporary American and regional cuisine. Full bar, extensive selection of wines. Major credit cards.

Yamato Japanese Restaurant 3860 Youngstown-

2725 Salt Springs, Mineral Ridge; 330-530-1642.

Warren Road, Warren; 330-399-8883. Japanese-style hibachi and sushi. L,D. Full bar.

Walrus Subs 1305 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown;

Yankee Kitchen 6635 Market St., Boardman; 330-

Waffle House 2284 Gala, Hubbard; 330-534-3000.

330-793-4800. Sub sandwiches and various sides.

Wayside Restaurant 825 State Road, NW, Warren; 330-847-7614.

Westfork Steakhouse 3850 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-759-8666. Beef, chicken, ribs, etc.

What’s Cookin’ 6007 South Ave., Boardman; 330726-1622. B,L,D. Home-style cooking.

Whitefire Grille & Spirits 6580 Ironwood Blvd., Canfield; 330-702-9866. American.

White Rose Spaghetti House 802 Standard, Masury; 330-448-8823. Italian specialties. The restaurant/bar is a gem - straight out of the 1940s and one of those places virtually untouched by time, but known to all the regulars.

726-1300. 484 Youngstown-Kingsville Road, Vienna; 394-1116. Family-owned independent serves breakfasts, burgers, entrees. B,L,D. Seven days.

Yanni’s Restaurant 2723 Elm Road, Warren; 330372-1252. Home-style and Greek. B,L,D. Seven days.

Yolo Grill & Tap Room 5529 Mahoning Ave. Austintown; 330-953-1887. Specialities include lamb, gyros, salads and soups.

Youngstown Crab Co. 3917 Belmont, Liberty; 330-759-5480. Seafood, soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees. D. Full bar.

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Concerts, major events for Youngstown, Warren Page 27 Square Park, downtown Warren; This free community class is sponsored by Body Bliss Connection and is taught by Jessica Sowers, AADP, RYT200 and Shannon Sturdevant, RYT 200. This class will deliver very basic stretches and postures, gentle easy transitions with mindfulness on our breath and focus on reducing stress. Anyone and everyone can participate. Bring your mat, blanket, or come as you are. Meets at the pavilion/bandstand. Every Tuesday. 3-3:45 p.m. Free. Ongoing: Yoga in the Gardens. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-7407116. Join Marina Perdos in the mornings and Karres Cvetkovich in the evenings for a blend of energizing yoga styles. All levels are welcome. Bring a mat and small blanket. Drop-in. Occurs Sept. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29. 5:30-7 p.m. $12/class. SCORE @ the Library. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Need advice on starting a business or helping your established business grow? Ask questions on any business topic. SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, in partnership with the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, will have two volunteers in the Business and Investment Center (BIC) of Main Library to provide advice and answer questions. SCORE counselors will be available from 5:30-7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Information Services Department’s Business and Investment Center, located on the second floor of the Main Library, 305 Wick Ave. The service is free.To talk with a business professional from SCORE, please call 330-941-2948 for an appointment. For adults. 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1 and 15. The Poetic Details of Plants: A Writing Workshop. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Whatever writing the group engages in – memoir, poetry, or fiction – specific, sensory detail will make the writing more meaningful.Writer Karen Schubert leads this five-week class. Occurs Sept. 1-22. 6-8 p.m.

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TUESDAY 1 Worst of the First: A Writing Contest. Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave.; 330-744-8636.“The school bus whizzed by our house without stopping, and the bus driver didn’t know he still had a passenger, so my sister rode the bus all the way back to the bus garage on her first day of school.” Share your worst first day of school experience and maybe something good will come of it: the winner as voted on by library staff receives a $10 Barnes and Noble gift card. For teens in grades 7-12. Library hours, September. Book-A-Librarian- Information Services. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Need help downloading library books to your eReader, want help with your tablet or laptop, or can’t wait to download magazines and movies to your device(s)? You can come to the library for a free one-on-one individual lesson with the Digital Services Librarian. Register at the Main Library at the Information Services Librarian’s desk or call to sign up for an appointment. For teens and adults. Library Hours, September. Book-A-Librarian: Homework Huddle. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330744-8636. We’ll guide you through using HelpNow (Brainfuse) and other resources that will help you with doing homework. Grades K-12. Book an appointment by calling 330-744-8636 and asking for the Reader’s Services Department. Library Hours, September. Coupon Swap @ the Library. Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Drop in to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons or learning new tips from other coupon-clippers. For adults. Austintown Library, Library Hours, September; Tri-Lakes Library, Library Hours, September; West Library, stop in between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3. Book Spine Poetry Contest. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Create a poem by using the spine titles of a stack of books. Choose your books wisely, because one winner will earn a prize. Take a photo of your book spine poem and post to social media using the hashtags #plymc #bookspinepoetry. Need help? Check out

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Jack Hanna: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16 at W.D. Packard Music Hall in Warren our samples at the Main Library. For teens and adults. Library hours, September. Banned Books Hunt. Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main St.; 330-744-8636. Do you know any banned books? Find the covers of banned books hidden in the library, unravel the secret message, and be entered in a drawing for one of two prizes. One tween and one teen will win. For tweens in grades 4-6 and teens grades 7-12. Library Hours, Sept. 1-Oct. 3. Ongoing: Yoga in the Gardens. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-7407116. Join Marina Perdos in the mornings and Karres Cvetkovich in the evenings for a blend of energizing yoga styles. All levels are welcome. Bring a mat and small blanket. Drop-in. Occurs Sept. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29. 9:30-11 a.m. or 5:30-7 p.m. $12/class. Ongoing: Baby Brilliant: Fun Time for 4s & 5s. Multiple branches. Features developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a

successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Newport Library, 10:30 a.m., Fri., Sept. 11; MetroParks Farm, 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 15, 29; Main Library, 6 p.m., Mon., Sept. 21; Poland Library, 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24. Ongoing: Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books. Multiple branches. For caregivers and children 6 to 23 months. Twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. Austintown Library, 10 a.m.,Tuesday, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Boardman, 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15, 22, 29; MetroParks Farm, 10 a.m., Mon., Sept. 21; Poland Library, 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Tri-Lakes Library, 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16. Weekly: Job Training Information. Mahoning Senior Center, 1110 Fifth, Youngstown; 330-782-0978. A representative from Senior Employment Center will be on hand. Tuesdays. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Weekly: Free Yoga for All Classes. Courthouse

169th Annual Canfield Fair. Columbiana Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-533-4107. Food, agricultural displays, livestock, rides, entertainment, etc. 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Sept. 2-7. Ongoing: Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s. Multiple branches. Features developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown Library, 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 9, 23, 30; Boardman Library, 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16, 23, 30; Main Library, 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 10; MetroParks Farm Library, 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Newport Library, 3 p.m., Fri., Sept. 11; Poland Library, 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24. Ongoing: Baby Brilliant: Pre-Kindergarten Story Time. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. This program is for 4- and 5-year-olds to help develop pre-literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. Uses books, stories, rhymes, music, movement, and crafts to help your child get ready for kindergarten. 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 9, 23, 30. Weekly: Rotary Club of Warren Meeting. Enzo’s, 2918 Elm Road, Warren; 330-369-7500. The Warren Rotary chapter will meet for lunch and a business meeting. Wednesdays. Noon. Ongoing: Wednesdays at the WOW. Oh Wow, 11 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-5914. Explore in the museum’s InspireWorks Lab. Free with museum admission. www.ohwowkids.org. 4-5:30 p.m.

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Friends Yoga Class. Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main St.; 330-744-8636. Breathe and Bond Stress Reduction Yoga, sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC. ($10 fee per class). 5-6 p.m., every Wednesday in September. Laughter Yoga. Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 330-740-7107. Led by certified instructor Teresa Lisum. No flexibility or yoga experience required. 5:30-6:30 p.m. $5/class. Guided Garden Tours. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. See what is blooming and thriving out in the Gardens. Drop-in. 6-7 p.m. Free. Ongoing: TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Meeting. Multiple branches. Check us out at the monthly TAB (Teen Advisory Board) meeting. Help plan and support teen activities at the Library. Meet new people and have fun. Newcomers are always welcome. For teens in grades 7-12. Poland Library, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2* (*This is the Boardman TAB, meeting at Poland Library due to construction); Austintown Library, 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 5 (snacks). 6:30 p.m .

MUSIC @ NIGHT Bill’s Place. Chuck Gisewhite. 8-11 p.m. Barrel 33. Steve Vuich. 6:30 p.m. Marguerita’s. Daniel Shapria. Jazz. 6-9 p.m. Wick Park. Dave Kana. 6-8 p.m. Yolo Grill. Julius Veal. 6-10 p.m.

THURSDAY 3

September 17th, 2015 - GREG BONHAM

October 9th, 2015 - THE LENNON SISTERS

November 12th, 2015 - THE DALLAS BRASS

December 9th, 2015 THE ANNIE MOSES BAND - Featuring Joshua Carswell -

All Shows Start at 7:30 pm Doors Open at 6:30 pm Open Seating Call 330-399-4885 for information

March 16th, 2016 - IN THE MOOD - A 1940’s Musical Revue -

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Weekly: Walk and Chat. Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman; for more information call Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 1-800-640-5180. Meets every Thursday for walking and socializing. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Family Story Time. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Bring the whole family for stories, games, crafts, and fun for all ages. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult. 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 22. Fitness Fun Story Time. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. Features stories and activities selected from the “Eat, Play, Grow” program. Good fun and good nutrition. Prizes and snacks will be given. For ages 2-5 years. Sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Kids Coalition. 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, 17. Ongoing: Gotta Move Story Time. Multiple Library branches. For children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. Join us for a variety of musical and movement activities that appeal to the “young and restless,” stimulate brain development, and motivate language learning. Adults and kids, get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, and talk and play. Austintown Library, 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 24; MetroParks Farm, 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 22; Poland Library, 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28; Sebring Library, 12 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17; Tri-Lakes Library, 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24. Teen Cafe. Public Library, Newport branch, 3730 Market St., Youngstown; 330-744-8636.Food and conversation in the Teen Room every Thursday at 4pm. For teens in grades 7-12. 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24. Weekly: Warriors Inc.: Hooked on Fishing Not On Drugs. Warriors Inc., 2733 Market St., Youngstown; 330783-3276. This is a weekly, state certified program that focuses on preventing drug use through fishing and aquatic resource education. 5-6 p.m. Free. Weekly: B&O Night Market. 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-787-6136 or amykomara@yahoo. com. Features local produce, baked goods, canned goods, artisans, plants, food truck, live music and beer for sale. Every Thursday through Oct. 1. 5-8 p.m. Weekly: Polish Youngstown Cultural Preservation. 330-646-4082 or www.Polishyoungstown.com. Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle (Polish culture, crafts, dance and songs for children and opportunities for adults with the Village Folk Singers. New members welcome. Every Thursday. Call for location. 6-8 p.m. Free. Weekly: Recovery Group. Warren Revival Center

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UPCOMING MAJOR EVENTS SEPTEMBER Merle Haggard. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-7453000. Originally set for Thursday, June 25, this event has been rescheduled for Thursday, Sept. 10. All tickets for the original show date will be honored on Sept. 10. Refunds also may be obtained at point of purchase. 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10. $68-$48 (plus service fees). Wilson Phillips: Westminster College Celebrity Series. Orr Auditorium, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa.; 724-946-7354 and https://www. westminster.edu/about/community/celebrityseries/index.cfm. Four-time Grammy-Awardnominated Wilson Phillips will perform songs from their new release “Dedicated,” which features covers of The Beach Boys and The Mamas and the Papas – including “California Dreamin’,”“ Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” and “In My Room.”The group’s members are children of members from both bands – Wendy and Carnie Wilson are the daughters of Beach Boys’ leader Brian Wilson, and Chynna Phillips is the child of the Mamas and the Papas’ John and Michelle Phillips. Wilson Phillips reinvent these hits from the ’60s and ’70s and perform their own greatest hits including “Release Me,” “You’re in Love,” and “Hold On.” 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12. $55, $45, $35. Jack Hanna: Trumbull Town Hall 38th Annual Celebrity Series 2015-2016. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800745-3000. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16. $35 (plus service fees). YSU Centofanti Lecture: Soledad O’Brien. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-259-0555. Soledad O’Brien is an award-winning journalist, documentarian, news anchor, producer and television personality. She has been at the forefront of the biggest breaking news stories of the past two decades, including Hurricane Katrina. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16. Joe Walsh. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16 and 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18. $99.50, $85-$59.50 (plus service fees). Francine Segan: Trumbull Town Hall 38th Annual Celebrity Series 2015-2016. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800745-3000. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16. $28 (plus service fees). Bands at the Baugh: Davis and McKay. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-2590555. Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Order tickets online. 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17. Greg Bonham. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17. $40 (plus service fees). Pops at the Ballpark. Eastwood Field, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-505-0000. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers and the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra awill host “Pops at the Ballpark.” A portion of ticket sales ($2 per ticket) will benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley. The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will perform a selection from their repertoire, which culminates in a fireworks finale synched to “Star Wars” and “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Tickets start at $20. A dinner buffet option is also available. 6:45 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19. Randy and Mr. Lahey. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, Ford Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264. “The Randy and Mr. Lahey” show is called a “silly, sexist, drunken hour and a half of songs and skits, audience participation, profanity, Shakespeare, and general hilarity.” The show is roughly based on the “Trailer Park Boys ” TV series and movies. 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19. Organist Isabelle Demers. Stambaugh

consisting of over 70 dates per year. Sunday, Oct. 11. Menopause The Musical. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000. 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13. $52, $37, $30 (plus service fees). The Beach Boys. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000. 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24. $125, $68, $48 (plus service fees). Sunday Serenade. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264. The Youngstown Symphony String Orchestra will perform Mozart’s “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik“ and serenades of Dvorak, Elgar and Tchaikovsky. 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 25. Disney Live: Three Classic Fairy Tales. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St.,Youngstown, 44503; 1-800-7453000. 4 p.m., 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30. $44-$14.

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SEP 12 Wilson Phillips: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12 at Westminster College Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330259-0555. Isabelle Demers is organ professor and head of the organ program at Baylor University in Texas, where she teaches organ and courses in the organ curriculum. A native of QuÈbec, she is rapidly becoming recognized as one of North America s most virtuosic organists. 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20. Compass Family Services Fundraiser. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330259-0555. Features an evening night of drinks and appetizers by Ottavio of Station Square. Music is by the Ovation band. 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26. Halestorm. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000. 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29. $29.50 (plus service fees.)

OCTOBER The Classics: All Russian. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-7440264. “The Classics” begin with Vadym Kholodenko, (gold medalist at the 14th Cliburn International Piano Competition) who will perform Prokofiev’s “Piano Concerto No. 4.”The “All Russian” concert also features Tchaikovsky’s “March Slave & Symphony Pathetique.” 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3. Mahoning Valley Second Harvest: Taste of the Valley. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-259-0555. Sunday, Oct. 4. The Wedding Show. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000. Noon, Sunday, Oct. 4. $10 (plus service fees). The Jacksons in Concert. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330744-0264. Sunrise Entertainment will present The Jacksons, who are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the formation of The Jackson 5. Consisting of original members, the Jacksons will perform their hits as well as those made famous by Michael. 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7. $125-39.50 (plus service fees). YSU Skeggs Lecture: Nathan Wolfe. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-2590555. Nathan Wolfe travels the world to track, study, and eradicate the next pandemic before it strikes. One of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the

World for 2011, this “Viral Storm” Wolfe draws on his break-through discoveries to tell where viruses come from, why they spread, and how to stop them. By concentrating on how epidemic diseases – such as HIV, SARS, and West Nile – all stem from human contact with infected animals, he is able to discover new threatening viruses where they first emerge. Wolfe was named a Rolling Stone “100 Agents of Change,” a National Geographic Emerging Explorer, and a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8. Mike Epps with Earthquake. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-7440264. Mike Epps brings his new tour, “The Real Deal,” to Powers. Comedian and radio host Earthquake (from WBLS-FM in New York City) precedes with comedy. 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9. Tickets start at $38. The Lennon Sisters: Warren Civic Music Series 20152016. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9. Casting Crowns with guest Lauren Daigle. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown, 44503; 1-800-7453000. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9. $73-$16.50. Darius Rucker with David Nail and Kristan Bush. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown, 44503; 1-800745-3000. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10. $49.75, $29.75. The Lennon Sisters: Westminster College Celebrity Series. Orr Auditorium, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa.; 724-946-7354 and https://www.westminster.edu/ about/community/celebrity-series/index.cfm. In 1955 four very young girls walked onto a stage in Hollywood and began a multi-decade career. Their Christmas Eve television appearance on “The Lawrence Welk Show” was the beginning of a multi-decade career. Their instant stardom has lasted over 55 years. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10. $45, $39, $35, $33. Pink Lemon-Aide 2015. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000. 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10. $10 (plus service fees). Three Dog Night. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-259-0555. Three Dog Night will perform over 40 years of hits to Stambaugh Auditorium. With three No. 1 and 21 Top 40 singles, it will be their first full performance in Youngstown in a decade. Since 1986, they have performed over 2,200 shows with a schedule

Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown, 44503; 1-800745-3000. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3. $39.75. Shinedown and Breaking Benjamin. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St.,Youngstown, 44503; 1-800-7453000. 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7. $43, $36.75. The Pops: Country Legends. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St.,Youngstown; 330-744-0264.“Country Legends” was created in conjunction with Youngstown Symphony Conductor Randall Craig Fleischer. It serves as a tribute to the greatest names in country music and includes favorites from Johnny Cash, Hank Williams and Dolly Parton. 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8. Dallas Brass: Warren Civic Music Series 20152016. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12. $40 (plus service fees). Opera Western Reserve. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-259-0555. Opera Western reserve will present “The Elixir of Love” by Gaetano Donizetti. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13. Little River Band. Westminster College Celebrity Series, Orr Auditorium, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa.; 724-946-7354 and https://www.westminster.edu/ about/community/celebrity-series/index.cfm Australia’s Little River Band is known for easy-listening music and rock power ballads that would go on to sell more than 30 million albums and top music charts around the world. They set a record for having Top 10 hits for six consecutive years – the first band to achieve that mark. “Reminiscing” was recognized by BMI as one of the most frequently played songs in the history of American radio. Their ’70s and ’80s chart success in America includes “Happy Anniversary,”“Reminiscing,”“Lady,”“Cool Change,” “Lonesome Loser,” and “The Night Owls.” 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16. $45, $40, $35. I Was Fine Before I Met You. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264. Mike Forney of Youngstown will stage his play “I Was Fine Before I Met You” for one night. The play features Carl Payne (“Martin”), Vincent Ward ( BET’s “The Game” and “The Walking Dead”), Misty Alli ( “Exit Strategies”), and Yolanda “Yoyo ” Whitaker (“Boyz N The Hood”). 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Legends. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St.,Youngstown, 44503; 1-800745-3000. Nov. 19-22. 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19; 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21; 1 p.m., 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22. $49-$14. Peppa Pig Live. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000. An all-ages event. Tickets are required for children 1 and older. 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22. $39.50, $29.50, $19.50 (plus service fees). © 2015 Metro Monthly. All rights reserved.

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Happenings at your Library

September 2015

Heidi M M. Daniel Daniel, Library Director | Janet SS. Loew Loew, Edi Editor dittor di

Heidi M. Daniel, PLYMC Executive Director

Ohio Librarian of the Year 2015

and staff members.

Heidi M. Daniel, Executive Director of the Library, was named Ohio Librarian of the Year for 2015 by the Ohio Library Council (OLC), the statewide professional association representing the interests of Ohio’s public libraries, Trustees, Friends

On learning of the award, Ms. Daniel was quick to recognize others for this honor:

She continued, “No one does notable work alone and I recognize all the amazing people around me, at the library and in our community, who made this award possible.”

“NOW YOU KNOW” SERIES WITH MERIDIAN HEALTHCARE

Inspired by the popular TED Talks that have piqued public interest in recent years, two Mahoning County entities are teaming up to bring a similar concept to the area that will focus on Family, Health and Lifestyle topics. Beginning in September, Meridian HealthCare and the Library will present monthly “Now You Know” talks at various Library branches. The 45-minute talks will feature experts in their fields who can speak to prominent issues facing families and individuals today. The talks will be followed by a Question and Answer period. For more information about the program, contact Renee Amacher of Meridian at (330) 259-8623.

Now You Know September Program: Why Young People are Turning to Heroin

Join youth counselor Nikunji Patel of Meridian HealthCare and learn what attracts so many of our youth to heroin, the early warning signs, treatment options, and the keys to prevention or successful recovery. Reservations are needed; call 330.744.8636 and specify “Now You Know” Program. For adults. Austintown, 6:30 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 17

“I’m surprised, honored and grateful. To me the award is really a reflection of the incredible work of my team and our great community...” The award will be presented to Ms. Daniel at the OLC’s Convention on October 7 in Cincinnati. She says, “I am honored to be recognized by the Ohio Library Council, which is a key organization to libraries throughout the state. The OLC has an important role in the profession state-wide. Ohio is known for its excellent library service and its highly qualified library personnel. It is humbling to have been chosen by this valued organization and from a field of highly distinguished nominees.” The Ohio Library Council website notes that this award “Honors a librarian whose recent accomplishments have impacted the library profession and/or library service to the community.”

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Shark Week Family Story Time

Shark stories, games, crafts, snacks. For children of all ages. Austintown, 11 a.m., Sat., Sept. 12 Tri-Lakes, 11 a.m., Sat., Sept. 19

Shark Week Gotta Move Story Time! Shark Week @ the Austintown Library

Watch out for sharks at the Austintown Library! Ten days of fins and fun for the whole family. Austintown, Library Hours, Sept. 10-19

Shark Week Baby Brilliant: Pre-Kindergarten Story Time

Ages 4-5. Books, stories, rhymes, music, movement, crafts to help your child get ready for kindergarten. Austintown, 11:30 a.m., Wed., Sept. 16

Shark Week Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s - Developmentally appropriate shark themed

books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and activities tol help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. G Austintown, 10 a.m., Wed., Sept. 16

Shark Week Family Movie Matinee

Shark-themed family movie rated G or PG. Bring your own snacks and drinks! G Austintown, 2:30 p.m., Sat., Sept. 19

Join us for a variety of ocean and fish musical and movement activities that stimulate brain development, and motivate language learning. Ages 2-5. G Austintown, 10 a.m., Thurs., Sept. 10

Adults: Shark Week Take Two: Classic Movies

Classic movie night for adults. Your favorites from vintage classics to 1975. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Whats the movie? Call 330.744.8636 Austintown, 6 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 10

Shark Week Teen Art Contest

Teens Grades 7-12: Choose your shark from papers provided and make it the most interesting one in the sea! Austintown, Library Hours, Sept. 10 - 19 Tri-Lakes, Library Hours, Sept. 10-19

Shark Week Tweens and Teens

Join us for some shark crafts, snacks, games. Paint a shark bank, make a shark tooth necklace. For grades 5-12. Austintown, 6 p.m., Mon., Sept. 14

Tri-Lakes, 3 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 17

September Programs at the Library Baby Brilliant Pre-Kindergarten Story Time

This program is for 4and 5-year-olds to help develop pre-literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. We will use books, stories, rhymes, music, movement, and crafts to help your child get ready for kindergarten. Austintown, 11:30 a.m., Wed., Sept. 2, 9, 23, 30

Bonding with Babies & Books

For caregivers and their little ones who are 6 to 23 months. Twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. Austintown, 10 a.m., Tues., Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Boardman, 10 a.m., Tues., Sept. 15, 22, 29 MetroParks Farm Library, 10 a.m., Mon., Sept. 21 Poland, 10 a.m., Wed., Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Tri-Lakes, 11 a.m., Wed., Sept. 16

Tales & Talk for 2s & 3s

Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Austintown, 10 a.m., Wed., Sept. 2, 9, 23, 30 Boardman, 10 a.m., Wed., Sept. 16, 23, 30 Main Library, 11 a.m., Thurs., Sept. 10 MetroParks Farm Library, 10 a.m., Wed., Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Newport, 3 p.m., Fri., Sept. 11 Poland, 10:30 a.m., Thurs., Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24

Fun Time for 4s & 5s

Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader. Newport, 10:30 a.m., Fri., Sept. 11 MetroParks Farm Library, 10 a.m., Tues., Sept. 1, 15, 29 Main Library, 6 p.m., Mon., Sept. 21 Poland, 1 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24

Crafts

for all ages

Teen, Adult: Bath Bombs Using a few household ingredients, create lovely smelling bath bombs for yourself or a gift! All materials provided. Sebring, 10:30 a.m., Sat., Sept. 26 Teen, Adult: Craft of Thrones Magnets! Love “Game of Thrones” and need something to get you through the long wait ‘til the next installment? Join us to make your own GoTinspired magnet or pendant! Main Library, 6:30 p.m., Wed., Sept. 30 Adult: It’s All About Yarn Bring in your crochet, knitting, plastic canvas, or “anything with yarn” project and learn from one another. Bring all yarn UFOs (unfinished objects). Boardman, 7 p.m., Mon., Sept. 21 East, 4 p.m., Tues., Sept. 15 Teen, Adult: Memory Keepers Scrapbooking Club Bring your photographs and create, Paper and other supplies provided. Austintown, 6 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 3 Teen, Adult: Sharpie Mugs We believe that the perfect reading accessory is a cup of coffee or tea. Join us to personalize a mug for your own hot beverages! Main Library, 6:30 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 24

Teen, Adult: Keep Calm and Zentangle On! Make your own Zentangle Inspired art. Learn what it is, and how this relaxing and meditative exercise can give your mind a break from the stress and worry of everyday life. The creativity options and pattern combinations are boundless. Best of all, anyone can do it! Main Library, 6:30 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 17 Teen, Adult: Art with Andrea Join us in this art class as we guide you through a monthly project and help you work through your own art. Austintown, 6:30 p.m., Tues., Sept. 22 Teen, Adult: Show What You KnowBody Scrubs (class limited) Learn the basic components needed to make your own body scrubs from sugar and other ingredients. Make one to take home. Austintown, 6:30 p.m., Wed., Sept. 30 Tri-Lakes, 6 p.m., Tues., Sept. 22 Greenford, 4 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 24 Adult: Sugar Scrubs Learn how to make luxurious, exfoliating body scrubs using sugar. Make one to take home. Sebring, 2:30 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 17 Adult: Stamping with Cindy Learn to create your own handmade cards using stamps, punches and other fun tools. Sign up for either session to create each month’s greeting card with matching envelope and 3-D item. Austintown, 6:30 p.m., Mon., Sept. 21 Austintown, 10 a.m., Fri., Sept. 25 Tri-Lakes, 11 a.m., Tues., Sept. 29

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Akron Art Museum. 1 S. High, Akron, 44308; 330376-9185. www.akronartmuseum.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Thursday. The Andy Warhol Museum. 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh, Pa.; 412-237-8300. www.warhol.org. Collection includes paintings, sculpture, works on paper, prints, photographs and covers work from all periods. Includes drawings, commercial illustrations, sketchbooks, 1960s Pop, and 1980s collaborative paintings with younger artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,TuesdaySunday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday.â&#x201E;˘ Arms Family Museum of Local History. 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44502; 330-743-2589. www. mahoninghistory.org. Features exhibits of local historical interest and the private furnishings of Wilford and Olive Arms. In addition, a comprehensive archive of historical material is housed at the Tyler History Center. 1-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. Art Outreach Gallery. Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Suite 220, Niles, 44446; 330-652-1985. www.artoutreach.org. Works by local artists, particularly students in the local schools. Artisan Cafe. 410 S. Main St., Warren, 44481; 234-2232204. www.facebook.com/artisiancafe410. Features work by local artists, a cafe and artist studios. Butler Institute of American Art. 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44502; 330-743-1711. www.butlerart.com. The Butler was founded in 1919 by Joseph Butler as the first museum dedicated to American art. Works span four centuries and are assembled according to the history of America. Offers a permanent collection and changing exhibits. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m., Sunday. Free. Butler Institute of American Art/Trumbull. 9350 E. Market, Howland, 44484; 330-609-9900. www. butlerart.com. Features local and regional art. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday. Free. Carnegie Museum of Art. 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, 15213; 412-622-3131. www.cmoa.org. Features a broad spectrum of visual arts, including painting, sculpture, prints, photographs, decorative arts, design, film, video, and digital imagery. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Tuesday. Carnegie Museum of Natural History. 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, 15213; 412-622-3131. www. carnegiemnh.org. Artifacts documenting the history of life and human cultures. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Tuesday. Carnegie Science Center. One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh, 15212; 412-237-3400. www. carnegiesciencecenter.org. Four floors of interactive science exhibits. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday. Cleveland Botanical Garden. 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, 44106; 216-721-1600. www.cbgarden.org.. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Wednesday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. Cleveland Museum of Natural History. 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, 44106; 1-800-317-9155. www. cmnh.org. Child-friendly natural history museum emphasizes science, discovery and education. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Wednesday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. DNA Studios. 137 S. Park Ave., Warren, 44481; 330-980-8794. www.facebook.com/DNAStudiosLLC. Features an art gallery. Call for more information. Davis Education and Visitor Center. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. www.millcreekmetroparks.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. Free. John Stark Edwards House. 303 Monroe St., N.W., Warren, 44483; 330-394-4653. Trumbull County Historical Society displays artifacts from the early

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Exhibits of local historical interest and the private furnishings of Wilford and Olive Arms at the Arms Family Museum of Local History in Youngstown history of the Western Reserve. 2-5 p.m., first Sunday. Ford Nature Education Center. 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown, 44511; 330-740-7107. www.millcreekmetroparks.com. Nature exhibits and displays. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., TuesdaySaturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. Free. Great Lakes Science Center. 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, 44114; 216-694-2000. www.greatscience. com. Interactive science and technology exhibits. Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center. 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh; 412-454-6000. www. heinzhistorycenter.org. Features a sports history museum, archive and exhibits. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. Henry Barnhisel House. 1011 North State St., Girard, 44420; 330-545-6162. Home of the Girard Historical Society. 1-4 p.m. the second and fourth weekends. Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts., 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, 16101; 724-652-2882. www.hoytartcenter. org. Features a permanent collection and changing exhibits. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday. McDonough Museum of Art.YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44502; 330-941-1400. mcdonoughmuseum.ysu.edu. YSU-affiliated museum and contemporary arts center features exhibits by students, alumni, regional and national artists; offers an ongoing lecture series; and schedules educational programming for the university and community at large. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Free. McKelvey Gallery of Fine Art. Knox Building, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-502-8982. www. knoxbldg.com Gallery features paintings, ceramics, installations, photography, antiques, drawings, and lithographs. Installations are at the McKelvey Gallery and Nove Gotto in the Erie Terminal. Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland. 14000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 48106; 216-421-8671. www. mocacleveland.org. Contemporary art museum offers four floors of space for exhibitions, public programs and events. Also offers a gallery for new media work. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday. National Packard Museum. 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren, 44483; 330-394-1899. www.packardmuseum. org. Museum seeks to preserve the Packard legacy and

recognize the automakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s influence in transportation and industrial history through exhibits and outreach programs. Noon-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. $8. $5, free. OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center for Science and Technology. 11 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-744-5914. ohwowkids.org. Features interactive, technology-based exhibits. Winter hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday and Saturday; noon-4 p.m., Sunday. $8, $7, children under 2 admitted free. Pro Football Hall of Fame. 2121 George Halas Drive, Canton, 44708; 330-456-8207. www.profootballhof.com. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Pro football history and exhibits. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd. (East 9th at Lake Erie), Cleveland, 44114; 216-781-7625. www.rockhall.com. Exhibits chronicle the history and development of rock and roll music. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., daily; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Wednesday; and 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday (Memorial Day to Labor Day). Struthers Historical Society Museum. 50 Terrace St., Struthers, 44471; 330-755-7189. 2-4 p.m., first Sunday. Sutliff Museum. Warren-Trumbull Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., 44483, Warren; 330-399-8807, ext. 121. Features an archive and items of local historical interest. 2-4 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday. Free. Trumbull Art Gallery. 158-162 N. Park Ave., Warren, 44481; 330-395-4876. www.trumbullartgallery.com. Features work by local and regional artists. Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Free. Tyler History Center. 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-743-2589. www.mahoninghistory.org. Features galleries for permanent and changing exhibits, an archive of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley history, administrative offices, a museum store and ballroom. War Vet Museum. 23 E. Main St., Canfield, 44406; 330-533-6311. http://warvetmuseum.org. Artifacts from the Revolution through 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. Features exhibits chronicling the history and development of the local steel industry. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m., Saturday.

FRIDAY 4 Family Fun Fridays. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Each Friday, take part in drop-in activities in the Family Garden. Learn about garden creatures, tools, and how to care for a garden. Make garden treats, listen to stories, kids’ yoga, and more. Drop-in. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

MUSIC @ NIGHT Crickets. Glitter Pig. 9 p.m. Donna’s Diner. Kevin Wallely. 6-7 p.m. Frieda’s. Howard and the Point Five Band. 6 p.m. Lime Tree. Mark Soini, Frank Castellano. 6 p.m. Pressed. Open Mike Night. 6 p.m.

SATURDAY 5 Weekly: Northside Farmers Market. First Unitarian Universalist Church, Elm and Baldwin streets., Youngstown; 330-518-6971. Features seasonal produce, baked goods, demonstrations, canned goods, and coffees. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

MUSIC @ NIGHT Barrel 33. Damian Knapp. 7-10 p.m. Frieda’s. Howard and the Point Five Band. 6 p.m. Manor. Teddy Pantelas, E.J. Parker. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Mastropietro Winery. Jim Golen. 7-10 p.m.

SUNDAY 6 Monthly: Austin Log Cabin Tour and Open House. 3797 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-7921129. First Sunday. 1-4 p.m. Free. Monthly: Strock Stone House Open House. 7171 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-792-1129. First Sunday. 1-4 p.m. Free. Monthly: Ward-Thomas House Tour. 503 Brown St., Niles; 330-544-2143. Guides from the Niles Historical Society will answer questions during tours of the 1862 mansion. First Sunday. 2-5 p.m. Family Fun Nights. Wick Recreation Area, 1861 McCollum Road,Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Bring the family out and play the Par 3 Course for a special low rate on Sundays after 3 p.m. Get an introduction to the game of golf. Family of four rates: 9 holes for $10; 18 holes for $18. Excludes club rental. 3-8 p.m.

MONDAY 7 Friends Flex Fit Class. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. Flex Fit sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC. ($5 fee per class). 9:30 a.m., every Monday in September. Twice-Monthly: Youngstown Camera Club. Christ’s Church, 7155 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-793-8316. Youngstown Camera Club meetings

TUESDAY 8 Monthly: Wellness Clinic. Grace Lutheran Church, 162 South Raccoon Road, Austintown; for more information call Beth Stricko at 330-530-4038, ext. 2031 or e-mail bstrick@shepherdofthevalley.com.The meeting, held by Shepherd of the Valley Home Health, will be held the second Tuesday. Information about diabetes and glucose testing will be provided. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Monthly: Low Vision Support Group. Park Vista Retirement Community, 1216 Fifth, Youngstown; to RSVP call 330-746-2944, ext. 1551. Second Tuesday. 10 a.m. Twice Monthly: Campus Drum Circle. Penn State Shenango, downtown Sharon; 724-983-2969. The drum circles occur in the Great Hall on second Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. and the fourth Monday at noon of every month. Attendees do not need to have drumming experience in order to participate. Simple instructions with practice rhythms and drums are provided so that new members feel welcome and included. 12:15 p.m. Free. Weekly: Free Yoga for All Classes. Courthouse Square Park, downtown Warren; This free community class is sponsored by Body Bliss Connection and is taught by Jessica Sowers, AADP, RYT200 and Shannon Sturdevant, RYT 200. This class will deliver very basic stretches and postures, gentle easy transitions with mindfulness on our breath and focus on reducing stress. Anyone and everyone can participate. Bring your mat, blanket, or come as you are. Meets at the pavilion/bandstand. Every Tuesday. 3-3:45 p.m. Free. Pop-up at Idora Neighborhood Farmers Market, 2600 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown. The Pop-Up Library goes out into the community to serve you. Stop by and check out Library materials, sign up for a Library card, or learn about digital resources and branch services. For information or to inquire about a Pop-Up Library at your event, visit http:// www.libraryvisit.org/popuplibrary. For the family. 4:30-7 p.m. Monthly: Youngstown PFLAG Meeting. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-747-2696 or email youngstownpflag@aol.com. Second Tuesday. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Proposal Writing Basics. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Learn the key components of a proposal to a foundation. This program will provide the basics of writing a proposal for your nonprofit organization, designed for new proposal writers or for those requiring a refresher. To register, call and ask for Information Services or register online using the events calendar. For adults. 6:30 p.m. Facebook for Seniors. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. See how you can connect with family, friends, send messages, and share photos on Facebook. Then call Austintown Library to Book-a-Librarian to set up your own Facebook account. To register call 330.744.8636. For adults. 6:30 p.m. Herb Kitchen Wreath. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Join Pam Baytos in creating a handy cooking aid – a fresh herb kitchen wreath. Garden favorites will be included like oregano, thyme and others for your culinary aspirations. Herbs will dry on wreath for use well into the autumn season. Register/pay by Sept. 6. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $28; FFRG $24. Weekly: Canfield Community Band. Canfield High School, 100 Cardinal Drive, Canfield; for more information call 330-542-3313. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to join the group. Every Tuesday. 7 p.m. Monthly: Open Poetry Reading. Pig Iron Press. 26 N. Phelps St., Youngstown; 330-747-6932. Pig Iron Literary and Art Works will host its monthly open poetry reading tonight. Readers are invited to participate in the program, with a sign-in at the door. Presenters may read

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MUSIC @ NIGHT Apollo Maennerchor. Acoustic open stage. 8 p.m. Magic Tree. John Reese Project. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Quaker Steak/Warren. Joshua Lee Nelson. 6 p.m. Vintage Estate. Steve Vuich. 7:30 p.m.

are open to anyone interested in digital photography. Meetings occur the first and third Monday. Interested people can find the latest information on the club’s website: http://ycc.photoforge.org. 7:30 p.m. Free.

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Fellowship Hall, 4400 W. Market St., Leavittsburg; 330898-4295. This class uses “Celebrate Recovery” material for individuals facing addiction. Open to all. Thursdays. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Memory Keepers Scrapbooking Club. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. Bring your photographs and create a scrapbook page for them. Paper & other supplies provided. Pre-register for this event. For teens and adults. 6 p.m. And the Rest is History Book Club. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330744-8636. Features informal discussions covering all areas of history, including historic eras, people, places, and things. For adults. 6 p.m.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, October 3 Experience the Best of Fall and Beauty and Reverence of the Land of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary Live Music • Hay Rides • Children’s Ac vi es • Face Pain ng • Wildlife Animal Show • Farm Fresh Food • Bu ernut Squash Soup • Boun ful Bakery • Vendors • Gi Basket Bonanza • Jot the Clown and more The Villa Market Barn will oﬀer produce, pumpkins, straw, corn stalks, mums and more. The Villa Shoppe will oﬀer a wide range of Fair Trade purses, jewelry, baskets, books, scarves and more. Free Parking and Admission Located at 225 Villa Marie Rd., Pulaski, PA 16143 (for GPS)

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from original works or read favorite works by others. The maximum on-stage limit is eight minutes. The readings are open to all – either as presenters or listeners. Occurs the second Tuesday. 7:30 p.m. Free.

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WEDNESDAY 9 Recreational Hikes. Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 330-740-7107. Recreational Hikes, generally led by volunteers, are faster paced to focus on exercise. Meet at Ford Nature Center. Moderate, 2 miles. 9-10 a.m. Ongoing: Teen Homeschool Brunch Bunch: Library Scavenger Hunt. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Homeschool teens (ages 12-18), it’s time for our yearly high-tech library scavenger hunt. Each team of teens will complete as many library challenges as they can during the allotted time. No need to bring anything (except a lunch for afterwards if you want.). 1 p.m. Homeschool Brunch Bunch. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Homeschoolers will have a reading and discussion of the book, “From Pumpkin to Pie,” by Lisa Owings, followed by extension activities. Additional resources will be available to check out for further exploration and self-study. Bring a sack lunch if you wish. A snack will be provided. For elementary school children. 1 p.m. Ongoing: Wednesdays at the WOW. Oh Wow, 11 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-5914. Explore in the museum’s InspireWorks Lab. Free with museum admission. www.ohwowkids.org. 4-5:30 p.m. Rock Your Locker. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Your locker is your home-away-from-home, so come to the library and they’ll show you how to make it your own. For teens in grades 7-12. 4 p.m. Eyes of Freedom Memorial Motorcycle Escort. Harley-Davidson BikeTown, 5700 Interstate Blvd., Austintown.The 9th annual Eyes of Freedom Memorial Motorcycle Escort will depart from Biketown in Austintown and travel to the Eyes of Freedom Memorial at the Columbiana Street Fair. 5 p.m. Guided Garden Tours. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. See what is blooming and thriving out in the Gardens. Drop-in. 6-7 p.m. Free.

THURSDAY 10 Shark Week @ The Austintown Library. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. Features 10 days of fins and fun for the whole family. Movies, games, books, crafts, activities, and more. For the family. Library hours, Sept. 10-19. Shark Week Teen Art Contest. Various branches. Teens come to the library and show off your artistic abilities. Choose your shark from the papers provided and make it the most interesting one in the sea. One lucky participant will win a small prize. The contest runs from Sept. 10 to 19. For grades 7-12. Austintown Library, Library Hours, Sept. 10-19; Tri-Lakes Library, Library hours, Sept. 10-19. Senior Golf Clinic. Wick Recreation Area, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Seniors can participate in a free golf instruction clinic with PGA Professional staff. The focus will be chipping. 10 a.m.-noon. Shark Week Gotta Move Story Time. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. Features a variety of ocean and fish musical and movement activities to stimulate brain development, and motivate language learning. For children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. 10 a.m. 2nd Annual Steelathlon. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; www.steelathlon.com. This urban-adventure run courses through downtown Youngstown and features various challenges and obstacles. The 3-mile race begins and finishes at the Covelli Centre. 10 a.m.

Sit ‘n Stitch. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. Knit, crochet, embroider, sew or other lap needlework. Bring in your current project, make new friends, and learn from one another. Not an instructor-led activity. For adults. 11 a.m. Family Fun Fridays. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Each Friday, take part in drop-in activities in the Family Garden. Learn about garden creatures, tools, and how to care for a garden. Enjoy making garden treats, listening to stories, kids’ yoga, and more. Drop-in. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

MUSIC @ NIGHT Joe Walsh: Wednesday, Sept. 16 and 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18 at Packard Music Hall Sprout Club. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Ages 3-5, plus adult. Learn about the world of plants with topics that include: decomposers, apples and gourds. Each class will include an activity and snack. Attend all three classes and receive a plant-related prize. Register/pay by Sept. 8. 1-2 p.m. $15/series; $7/class. Weekly: B&O Night Market. 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-787-6136 or amykomara@yahoo. com. Features local produce, baked goods, canned goods, artisans, plants, food truck, live music and beer for sale. Every Thursday through Oct. 1. 5-8 p.m. MetroMutts: Yappy Hour – Puptoberfest. . Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-702-3000. Walk along the MetroParks Bikeway, explore the corn maze, and take a wagon ride with your canine companion. Sample food and craft beer by the bonfire and special treats for pups. Local shelters will be on hand with some of their adoptable dogs. Register at Ford Nature Center by Sept. 8. 5-8 p.m. MetroMutts members $10, not yet members. $15. Weekly: Warriors Inc.: Hooked on Fishing Not On Drugs. Warriors Inc., 2733 Market St., Youngstown; 330783-3276. This is a weekly, state certified program that focuses on preventing drug use through fishing and aquatic resource education. 5-6 p.m. Free. Weekly: Polish Youngstown Cultural Preservation. 330-646-4082 or www.Polishyoungstown.com. Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle (Polish culture, crafts, dance and songs for children and opportunities for adults with the Village Folk Singers. New members welcome. Occurs every Thursday. Call for location. 6-8 p.m. Free. Weekly: Recovery Group. Warren Revival Center Fellowship Hall, 4400 W. Market St., Leavittsburg; 330898-4295. This class uses “Celebrate Recovery” material for individuals facing addiction. Open to all. Thursdays. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Monthly: Messies Anonymous Support Group. Pleasant Valley Church, 2055 Pleasant Valley Road, Niles; 330-544-4846. Meetings are based on the 12 steps and traditions of Messies Anonymous for Household Organization. Second Thursday. 7-8:30 p.m. Struthers Concert Series. Yellow Creek Park, 17 Lowellville Road, Struthers; 330-755-7275. Features polka music from the Mahoning Valley Button Box Club. Lawn seating. Sponsored by Becker Funeral Homes. Call for details. 7-8:30 p.m. Merle Haggard. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000. Originally set for Thursday, June 25, this event has been rescheduled for Thursday, Sept. 10. All tickets for the original show date will be honored on Sept. 10. Refunds also may be obtained at point of purchase. 8 p.m. $68-$48 (plus service fees).

MUSIC @ NIGHT Apollo Maennerchor. Acoustic open stage. 8 p.m. Brickhouse. Madam Weez. 6-9 p.m.

California Palms. OGB. 9 p.m. Donna’s Diner. Carolyn Longo. 5-7 p.m. Frieda’s. Howard and the Point Five Band. 6 p.m. Greene Eagle Winery. Full House. 7-10 p.m. Magic Tree. French Blue. 8 p.m.-midnight. Manor. Tania Grubbs, Teddy Pantelas, Clifford barnes, Jeff Grubbs. Jazz. 7-10 p.m. $20. Papa’s. Iron Roots Band. 9 p.m. Pressed. Open Mike Night. 6 p.m.

SATURDAY 12 Business Start-Up Workshop. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave.,Youngstown; 330-744-8636.The Library partners with SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, in presenting this seminar. Are you thinking about starting a business in the near future or further down the road? Members of SCORE will address key topics for those considering beginning a business: start-up considerations, marketing, finances, and technology for business. The Business and Investment Center librarian will discuss the Library’s sources and services for business start-up and beyond. To register, call 330.744.8636 and ask for Information Services or register online using the events calendar. For adults. 9 a.m. No Need to Knead. Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main St.; 330-744-8636.Join us as we teach you how to make homemade bread without kneading. Sample a finished loaf, and take home a batch of dough to bake at home. Ingredients will be provided, but please bring your own mixing bowl and mixing spoon. (Food waiver must be signed) Space is limited; registration recommended. 10 a.m. Saplings: Apples. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Ages 8 and older. Learn about the different types of apples and how to use each one. Discover the parts of the apple and use this knowledge in making and tasting apple sauces and then preparing an apple crisp to take home to share with your family. Register/pay by Sept. 10. 10-11:30 a.m. $12. Walk Against Heroin Youngstown. Downtown Youngstown. According to sponsors, this walk seeks to “bring awareness and change to law enforcement and the community.” 3-6:30 p.m. Sunset Kayak. East Newport Boat Launch, E. Newport Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks; 330-740-7116. All skill levels are invited on these naturalist and volunteer-escorted trips. Single kayaks and a tandem are available. Age restrictions apply. Register/pay two days in advance at Ford Nature Center. Additional fee after deadline. 6-8 p.m. $12 R, $15 NR; second person in tandem half price. Weekly: Northside Farmers Market. First Unitarian Universalist Church, Elm and Baldwin streets., Youngstown; 330-518-6971. Features seasonal produce, baked goods, demonstrations, canned goods, and coffees. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Rust Belt Music Fest. Nor th Phelps S t r e e t , d o w n t o w n Yo u n g s t o w n . h t t p s : / / www.facebook.com/pages/Rust-Belt-Music-

Festival/680959312050118?sk=timeline. Featured acts will include Kitchen Knife Conspiracy, Wretch, Album, White Cadillac, Pilot The Mind, Panty Droppin’ Rock Brigade, and others. Visit the festival’s Facebook page for news and details. Noon. $10, under 12 are free. Warren History Hop. Various locations in downtown Warren; 234-600-0597. Several historical locations will be open from 6-9 p.m. The Warren Trolley will be available, free of charge, making stops along the way. Locations to include The Upton House, Edwards Museum, Kinsman House, Packard Museum, City Hall, The Saratoga, and The Horseshoe. The Warren Junior Military Band Alumni Association will be performing at the Warren Amphitheater from 3:30-4:15p.m. 6-9 p.m. Wilson Phillips: Westminster College Celebrity Series. Orr Auditorium, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa.; 724-946-7354 and https://www. westminster.edu/about/community/celebrity-series/ index.cfm. Four-time Grammy-Award-nominated Wilson Phillips will perform songs from their new release “Dedicated,” which features covers of The Beach Boys and The Mamas and the Papas – including “California Dreamin’,”“ Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” and “In My Room.”The group’s members are children of members from both bands – Wendy and Carnie Wilson are the daughters of Beach Boys’ leader Brian Wilson, and Chynna Phillips is the child of the Mamas and the Papas’ John and Michelle Phillips. Wilson Phillips reinvent these hits from the ’60s and ’70s and perform their own greatest hits including “Release Me,”“You’re in Love,” and “Hold On.” 7:30 p.m. $55, $45, $35.

MUSIC @ NIGHT Frieda’s. Howard and the Point Five Band. 6 p.m. Magic Tree. Rock for Kids Benefit.noon-10 p.m.

SUNDAY 13 Green Cathedral Half Marathon | 5k | Kids Fun Run. Wick Recreation Area, 1861 McCollum Road; 330-702-3000. Join the park for the third annual Green Cathedral Race! Proceeds benefit the Children’s Playground Project at Wick Recreation Area. Register online at www.gopherarun.com or visit www. millcreekmetroparks.org for a printable registration form and event details. Start Times: Kid’s Fun Run, 8 a.m. ; 5k, 8:30 a.m.; Half Marathon, 8:45 a.m. Sponsored by: Zim’s Max Freeze and WFMJ/WBCB National Healthcare Access and Sparkle Markets. 8 a.m.-noon. Meditation & Mindfulness. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-7407116. Explore a diversity of mindfulness methods and offerings to apply mindfulness skills in daily life to nurture greater happiness and equanimity. Practices are guided by Karres Cvetkovich. Register/pay by Sept. 11. 10:30 a.m.-noon. $15/class; $18/drop-in. Vanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat Guided Tours. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Enjoy a tour through our Vanishing Acts outdoor exhibit by one of our Garden Guides. Explore why trees are under threat around world and here in Ohio. 1-2 p.m. Return to Lincoln Park. Lincoln Park Pavilion, 301 Lincoln Park Drive, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. This beautiful Youngstown park is home to the famous Council Rock, the legendary site of an 18th century native American Indian gathering. Meet at Lincoln Park Pavilion. Moderate, 1.25 miles. Register at Ford Nature Center by Sept. 12. 2-3:30 p.m. Family Fun Nights. Wick Recreation Area, 1861 McCollum Road,Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Bring the family out and play the Par 3 Course for a special low rate on Sundays after 3 p.m. Get a great introduction to the game of golf. S 3-8 p.m. Family of four rates: 9 holes for $10; 18 holes for $18. Excludes club rental. Byrne and Kelly: Summer Tour 2015. Avion on the Water, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield; 330-758-4140. Neil Byrne and Ryan Kelly of Celtic Thunder will perform an acoustic concert combining traditional Irish, Americana and original music. Appetizer menu and cash bar will be available. Doors open at 7 p.m. 8 p.m. $35.

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Vegan Cooking. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Join Dr. YT Chiu in cooking vegan cuisine. He will share recipes, demonstrate culinary techniques, and prepare a meal for all to enjoy. Register/pay by Sept.15. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $34; FFRG $28. Keep Calm and Zentangle On. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Make your own Zentangle Inspired art. Learn what it is, and how this relaxing and meditative exercise can give your mind a break from the stress and worry of everyday life. The creativity options and pattern combinations are boundless and best of all, anyone can do it. For teens and adults. 6:30 p.m.

MONDAY 14 Monthly: Mothers of Preschoolers. First Christian Church, 1151 E. Sixth St., Salem; for more information call Amy Zimmerman at 330-337-0939. A support group for any woman with children around the kindergarten age or younger. Speakers and crafts usually alternate. Childcare is available for preschoolers. Second Monday. 9:15-11:15 a.m. Ongoing/Multiple Dates: Shark Week Tweens and Teens. Various branches. Features shark crafts, snacks and games. Paint a shark bank, make a shark tooth necklace, and more. For grades 5-12. Austintown Library, 6 p.m., Mon., Sept. 14; Tri-Lakes Library, 3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17. 6 p.m. Get connected with Digital Media@ Your Library. Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main St.; 330744-8636.Would you like to learn how to download free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, complete issues of magazines and more to your computer and mobile devices? Call 330.744.8636 and ask for the Poland branch to register. For adults, teens, family. 6 p.m. Reader’s Choice Book Club. Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave.; 330-7448636. Discuss “Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson. Share your favorite books and find out what new ones will be published. The group will preview October’s book, “Fahrenheit 451,” by Ray Bradbury. For adults. 7 p.m.

TUESDAY 15 It’s All About Yarn. Various Library branches. Bring in your crochet, knitting, plastic canvas, or “anything with yarn” project and learn from one another. Participants are encouraged to bring all yarn UFOs (unfinished objects). For adults. Boardman Library, 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21; East Library, 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15. 4 p.m. Monthly: Prayer Shawl Ministry. The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield; for information visit www.theursulinecenter.org or call Eileen Novotny at 330-533-3831. Meets the third Tuesday and third Wednesday. 10:30 a.m.-noon (Tuesday), 6:30-8 p.m. (Wednesday). 10:30 a.m. Monthly: Hospice of the Valley’s Craft and Chat. Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland; for more information call Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 800-640-5180. Establishing a “new normal” requires being social and meeting new friends. Meets the third Tuesday. 1-3 p.m. Weekly: Free Yoga for All Classes. Courthouse Square Park, downtown Warren; This free community class is sponsored by Body Bliss Connection and is taught by Jessica Sowers, AADP, RYT200 and Shannon Sturdevant, RYT 200. This class will deliver very basic stretches and postures, gentle easy transitions with mindfulness on our breath and focus on reducing stress. Anyone and everyone can participate. Bring your mat, blanket, or come as you are. Meets at the pavilion/bandstand. Every Tuesday. 3-3:45 p.m. Free. Night Owl Story Time. Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave.; 330-744-8636. An evening story time for children ages 3-5. Each child must be accompanied by an adult in this 30 minute program featuring finger plays, stories, and a craft activity. 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15, 22, 29. Recreational Hikes. Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 330-740-7107. Recreational Hikes, generally led by volunteers, are faster paced to focus on exercise. Meet at Ford Nature Center. Moderate, 2 or 4 miles. 6-7 p.m. Pinterest for Seniors. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. See how you can collect and share ideas for recipes, crafts, and everything using Pinterest. Call to register. For adults. 6:30 p.m. I Read YA. Book Club. Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave.; 330-744-8636. For adult fans of Young Adult Literature from ages 18 to 118 this book club is for you. Let’s talk about why we like YA. Let’s read and discuss. Let’s come out of the book

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Soledad O’Brien: Wednesday, Sept. 16 at Stambaugh Auditorium closet and proudly say,“I Read YA.”This month we will be discussing “Eleanor and Park” by Rainbow Rowell. For adults. 6:30 p.m. Monthly: RTS Bereavement Support Group. Beeghly Medical Park, Community Learning Center, 6505 Market St., Youngstown; 330-884-2911. The group is for people who are dealing with grief from miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn loss. Meets the third Tuesday. 7-9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 16 Shark Week Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. Developmentally appropriate shark themed books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m. Shark Week Baby Brilliant: Pre-Kindergarten Story Time. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. This sharkthemed program is for 4- and 5-year-olds to help develop pre-literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. Uses books, stories, rhymes, music, movement, and crafts to help your child get ready for kindergarten. 11:30 a.m. Jack Hanna: Trumbull Town Hall 38th Annual Celebrity Series 2015-2016. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-7453000. 10:30 a.m. $35 (plus service fees). Page Turners Book Club. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. Love books? Looking for a good read? Hear what others are reading and share your favorite read, or just come in and join the fun. For adults. 6-7 p.m. YSU Centofanti Lecture: Soledad O’Brien. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-259-0555. Soledad O’Brien is an award-winning journalist, documentarian, news anchor, producer and television personality. She has been at the forefront of the biggest breaking news stories of the past two decades, including Hurricane Katrina. 7:30 p.m. Joe Walsh. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16 and 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18. $99.50, $85-$59.50 (plus service fees). Wednesdays at the WOW. Oh Wow, 11 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-5914. Explore in the museum’s InspireWorks Lab. Free with museum admission. www.ohwowkids.org. 4-5:30 p.m. Bands at the Baugh: Davis and McKay. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-2590555. Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Order tickets online. 6-7:30 p.m. Guided Garden Tours. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. See what is blooming and thriving out in the Gardens. Drop-in. 6-7 p.m. Free. Allied Victory, 70 Years On. Public Library, Poland

Branch, 311 S. Main St.; 330-744-8636. The high price of victory will be apparent as we commemorate the end of World War Two and explore the records of our armed forces. Focusing on this global conflict, we will pursue personnel files and unit histories in order to understand our ancestors’ role in defending the nation’s heritage. For adults. Registration is required by phoning 330-744-8636 or online via the library’s events calendar. 6:30 p.m. Anime and Manga Club. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Come and enjoy the pop culture that doesn’t get on daytime TV. Bronies, gamers and other enthusiasts also welcome. For teens and adults. 6:30 p.m. Monthly: Youngstown-Warren Inventor’s Club Meeting. Oakhill Collaborative, 507 Oakhill, Youngstown; 330-750-0417. The meeting is free and open to the public. Call Robert Davenport for more information. Meets the third Wednesday. 7 p.m. Greg Bonham. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000. 7:30 p.m. $40 (plus service fees).

THURSDAY 17 Branch Libraries End of Summer Reading Program Picnic and Puppet Show. Howland Branch Library, 9095 East Market St., Howland Township; 330-856-2011. There will be a performance by librarian puppeteers, plus plenty of food to enjoy as the library says good-bye to the Summer Reading Program 2015. Open to all Summer Reading Program participants ages 3 to 12. Registration is required by July 20. 11 a.m. Weekly: B&O Night Market. 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-787-6136 or amykomara@yahoo. com. Features local produce, baked goods, canned goods, artisans, plants, food truck, live music and beer for sale. Every Thursday through Oct. 1. 5-8 p.m. Now You Know September Program: Why Young People are Turning to Heroin. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330744-8636. Inspired by the popular TED Talks that have piqued public interest in recent years, two Mahoning County entities are teaming up to bring a similar concept to the area that will focus on family, health and lifestyle topics. Beginning in September, Meridian HealthCare and the Public Library will present monthly “Now You Know” talks at various Library branches. The 45-minute talks will feature experts in their fields who can speak to prominent issues facing families and individuals today. The talks will be followed by a question-and-answer period. For more information about the program, contact Renee Amacher of Meridian at 330-259-8623. In tonight”s program,Youth Counselor Nikunji Patel of Meridian HealthCare will explain what attracts so many youth to heroin, the early warning signs, treatment options, and the keys to prevention or successful recovery. Reservations are needed; call 330-744-8636 and specify “Now You Know” Program. For adults. 6:30 p.m.

Apollo Maennerchor. Acoustic open stage. 8 p.m. Brickhouse. Madam Weez. 6-9 p.m. Magic Tree. John Reese Project. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Quaker Steak/Warren. Jim Golen. 6-9 p.m.. Vintage Estate. Steve Vuich. 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY 18 Botanical Mornings. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Discover the change of seasons this autumn with one of the Gardens staff members. Register/pay by Sept. 16. 9-10 a.m. $5/class. River Otters. Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 330-740-7107. Ages 3-6. Learn all about these creatures through story time and fun activities. Register/pay two days in advance. 10-11 a.m. $4 R; $6 NR. Add’l fee after deadline. Family Fun Fridays. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Each Friday, take part in drop-in activities in the Family Garden. Learn about garden creatures, tools, and how to care for a garden. Make garden treats, listen to stories, kids’ yoga, and more. Drop-in. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ongoing: Basic Computer Class. Multiple Library branches. Learn very basic computer skills. This is a beginner’s class that will cover use of a mouse, computer terms, and simple Internet use. Space is limited to 5. Call to register 330.744.8636 and specify the library. For adults. Austintown Library, 11 a.m., Fri., Sept. 18; Main Library, 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9; Main Library, 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23; Newport Library, 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16 and 30. 11 a.m. Pop-up at Fellows Riverside Gardens Family Fun Fridays, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown. The Pop-Up Library goes out into the community to serve you. Stop by and check out Library materials, sign up for a Library card, or learn about digital resources and branch services. For information or to inquire about a Pop-Up Library at your event, visit http://www.libraryvisit.org/popuplibrary. For the family. 11 a.m.-noon (includes story time). Greek Fest: Greek Festival 2015. Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, 401 12th St. (at Porter Avenue), Campbell; 330-755-9072 (hall), 330755-3596 (church). 3-9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18; noon-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19; noon-9 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20. Features traditional Greek foods and pastries, a cafe, indoor dining, an auction, children’s games, art, religious items, jewelry, music for sale, daily food specials and Greek folk dancers. Sept. 18-20. Free admission. Lordstown Apple Cider Festival. Lordstown High School, 1824 Salt Springs Road, Lordstown; 330-824-2650. Features food, crafts, rides, apple cider, a parade, car show and entertainment. Sept. 18-20. 6 p.m.-midnight, Friday, Sept. 18; noon-midnight, Saturday, Sept. 19; and noon-9 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20. Ongoing: Exploring New Horizons. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU, Lincoln Avenue at N. Phelps Street, Youngstown; 330-941-3616. Starting from ancient times, learn about the history of planetary discovery, especially Pluto, and how it has led to a mission to explore the Kuiper Belt. Sept. 18-19, Sept. 25-26. 8 p.m.

MUSIC @ NIGHT California Palms. OGB. 9 p.m. Donna’s Diner. Russ Saylor Acoustic. 5 p.m.

Frieda’s. Howard and the Point Five Band. 6 p.m. Pressed. Open Mike Night. 6 p.m.

SATURDAY 19 Birding with Jeff. Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, 2650 W Calla Road, Canfield; 330-740-7107. Jeff Harvey of Wild Birds Unlimited and Audubon Society/ Mahoning Valley will lead these walks. Boots required. To register, call Ford Nature Center by 5 p.m. the day prior to the walk. 8-9:30 a.m. Fall Fest. Molnar Farms, 3115 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; 330-757-3142. This annual event features hand-crafted items. seasonal items, food, and other items at the Molnar Farm. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekly: Northside Farmers Market. First Unitarian Universalist Church, Elm and Baldwin streets., Youngstown; 330-518-6971. Features seasonal produce, baked goods, demonstrations, canned goods, and coffees. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Gardening Basics: Care of Houseplants. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Learn how to keep your indoor plants looking their best with Ellen Speicher. The session covers proper watering, avoiding brown tips, pest control, repotting and much more. Register/pay by Sept. 17. 10-11:30 a.m. $14; FFRG $12. Pop-Up Library at Northside Farmers Market, 901 Elm St., Youngstown. The Pop-Up Library goes out into the community to serve you. Stop by and check out Library materials, sign up for a Library card, or learn about digital resources and branch services. For information or to inquire about a Pop-Up Library at your event, visit http://www.libraryvisit.org/ popuplibrary. For the family. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Couponing and Smart Saving Tips. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. Features an informative session on couponing and many other ways to save money. Be prepared to share your tips with others. To register, call 330.744.8636 and ask for Information Services or register online using the events calendar. For adults. 10 a.m. Harry Potter’s World. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Come see the “Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Medicine, and Magic” banner exhibit from the National Library of Medicine on display from Sept. 14-21 at Main Library. Stop in to see this special display and enter our week long contests. Be sure to drop by on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., for a Harry Potter’s World event with crafts, a costume contest at noon and more. Main Library, Library Hours, Sept. 14-21; Main Library, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19 – Harry Potter’s World event. 11 a.m. Lavender and Lace Tea Fundraiser. Public Library, East branch, 430 Early Road, Youngstown; 330-7448636. Join the Lavender and Lace Tea Fundraiser at the East Library. Sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC - East Committee. For information, contact the Library’s Development Office at 33-740-6086. 1-3 p.m. Discovering Your Dosha. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-7407116. Ayurveda is a natural approach to healing that has its roots in ancient India. It is a 5,000-year old mindbody health system that looks at the whole person. Pam Lilak will guide you to discover which Doshas you are made up of and with this new knowledge you will be able to guide yourself to make better choices. 1-3 p.m. Secret of the Cardboard Rocket. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU, Lincoln Avenue at N. Phelps Street, Youngstown; 330-941-3616. The Planetarium will journey through the solar system in a cardboard rocket in this full dome presentation. The program, newly digitized, provides excellent information about all the planets and the sun, and is a great motivator to use reading skills and imagination. This show is designed specifically for families and younger children. Sept. 19, 26. 2 p.m. Saturday Movie Matinee@Newport. Public Library, Newport branch, 3730 Market St.,Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Features a Saturday Movie Matinee.

Bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the movie. Children age 7 years and younger must be with an adult. Movie will be a newly released DVD rated PG13 to G. 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19 and 26. 2 p.m. Shark Week Family Movie Matinee. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330744-8636. Features a shark-themed family movie rated G or PG. Bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the movie. Children age 7 years and younger must be with an adult. For the family. 2:30 p.m. Sunset at the Farm. MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road; 330-702-3000. Watch the sun set on the horizon at the Farm. Listen to folk music as you roast a marshmallow over the campfire, explore the animal barns and a corn maze, watch cider and homemade apple butter being made and try a sample, play some old-time games, ride a horse-drawn wagon, and more. Most activities free. Pony rides, face-painting, food and other activities available for a small fee. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Couples Scotch Tournament. Mill Creek Golf Course, West Golf Drive, Boardman; 330-702-3000.This month’s theme – NCAA College Football. Teams are made up of three couples. Register at the golf course prior to event. 6-9 p.m. $45/couple. Pops at the Ballpark. Eastwood Field, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-505-0000. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers and the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra awill host “Pops at the Ballpark.” A portion of ticket sales ($2 per ticket) will benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley. The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will perform a selection from their repertoire, which culminates in a fireworks finale synched to “Star Wars” and “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Tickets start at $20. A dinner buffet option is also available. 6:45 p.m. Randy and Mr. Lahey.Edward W.Powers Auditorium, Ford Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330744-0264. “The Randy and Mr. Lahey” show is called a “silly, sexist, drunken hour and a half of songs and skits, audience participation, profanity, Shakespeare, and general hilarity.”The show is roughly based on the “Trailer Park Boys ” TV series and movies. 8 p.m.

MUSIC @ NIGHT Barrel 33. Rick Baluck. 7-10 p.m. California Palms. OGB. 9 p.m. Frieda’s. Howard and the Point Five Band. 6 p.m. Marguerita’s. Richard Boston. 7-10 p.m. Mocha House. Full House. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Papa’s. Hat Trickz. 9:30 p.m.

SUNDAY 20 Traveling Naturalist. Lily Pond, Lily Pond Circle Trail, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. A naturalist will be stationed at the Lily Pond. Stop by to chat about the Pond’s wildlife and its upcoming improvements. 1-3 p.m. Hike with Jim. Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 330-740-7107. Hike with Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Jim Thornton to Lily Pond and back. Moderate, 2 miles. 2-3 p.m. Organist Isabelle Demers. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-259-0555. Isabelle Demers is organ professor and head of the organ program at Baylor University in Texas, where she teaches organ and courses in the organ curriculum. A native of QuÈbec, she is rapidly becoming recognized as one of North America s most virtuosic organists. 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20. Monthly: Irish Music Session. Quinlan’s Irish Pub, 5154 Youngstown-Warren Road (Rt. 422), Niles; 330-349-4500 or 330-757-9057. Traditional musicians gather to share Irish tunes and friendship. Acoustic musicians and listeners are welcome. Call for more information. Every third Sunday. 6-8 p.m. Free.

MONDAY 21 Monthly: Southington So Sews. Southington Christian Church, St. Rt. 534, Southington; Contact

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Jennie at 330-847-7386. Third Monday. 9:30 a.m. Monthly: Hospice of the Valley Common Bond. Vienna United Methodist Church, 4265 Warren-Sharon Road; for more information call Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 1-800-640-5180. The group focuses on one grief topic a year, and it meets the third Monday. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Mystery Mondays at Main. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Do you love to read mysteries or thrillers? Join us for an informal discussion of “A Duty to the Dead” by Charles Todd. We’ll chat about what else we’ve been reading and preview some new releases. For teens and adults. 11 a.m. Stamping with Cindy. Various Library branches. Learn to create your own handmade cards using stamps, punches and other fun tools. Sign up for either session to create each month’s greeting card with matching envelope and 3-D item. Class size is limited, registration required. For adults. Austintown Library, 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21; Austintown Library, 10 a.m., Fri., Sept. 25; Tri-Lakes Library, 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29. 6:30 p.m. Weekly: Youngstown Executive Toastmasters 408 Meeting. Shepherd of the Valley, 301 W. Western Reserve Road, Poland; www.speakingclub.org. Practice skills useful in public speaking, including giving speeches, speaking extemporaneously and listening. Includes peer feedback and evaluation. This nonprofit educational organization operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping members improve their communication. Meetings are free for guests; members pay $36 every six months. 6:45-8:45 p.m. Monthly: Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Meeting. St. Charles Church, 7325 Westview, Boardman; for more information call Janet at 330-758-6366. Every third Monday. 7 p.m.

TUESDAY 22 Weekly: Free Yoga for All Classes. Courthouse Square Park, downtown Warren; This free community class is sponsored by Body Bliss Connection and is taught by Jessica Sowers, AADP, RYT200 and Shannon Sturdevant, RYT 200. This class will deliver very basic stretches and postures, gentle easy transitions with mindfulness on our breath and focus on reducing stress. Anyone and everyone can participate. Bring your mat, blanket, or come as you are. Meets at the pavilion/bandstand. Every Tuesday. 3-3:45 p.m. Free. Ongoing/Multiple Dates: Show What You KnowBody Scrubs. Multiple Library branches. Learn the basic components needed to make your own body scrubs from sugar and other basic ingredients. Make one to take home with you. Class size limited. Call to register 330.744.8636. For teens and adults. Austintown Library, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30; Tri-Lakes Library, 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 22; Greenford Library, 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24. 6 p.m. Emancipation Day Celebration: AfricanAmerican Genealogy. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. To observe Ohio’s commemoration of the abolishment of slavery in the United States, the Library will survey the resources available for African-American genealogical research. For adults. Registration is required by phoning 330-744-8636 or online via the library’s events calendar. For adults. 6:30 p.m. Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley. MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330629-2473. Monarch populations are decreasing due to habitat loss. Learn how to help by providing suitable habitat in your own yard. Call Wild Birds Unlimited at 330-629-2473 for details. 7-8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 23 Recreational Hikes. West Golf Drive. Golf Course overflow parking lot; 330-702-3000. Recreational Hikes, generally led by volunteers, are faster paced to focus on exercise. Meet at overflow parking lot on West Golf Drive. Easy, 1 or 3 miles. 9-10 a.m. Microsoft Office Word Computer Class @

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Apollo’s Fire: Friday, Sept. 25 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Youngstown Newport. Public Library, Newport branch, 3730 Market St., Youngstown; 330-744-8636.Learn very basic computer skills involving Microsoft Office Word program. This is a beginner’s class that will cover cut and paste and the Word menus. Space is limited to 5. Call to register and specify Newport Microsoft Office Word Computer Class. For adults. 12:30 p.m. Friends of PLYMC Annual Meeting and Social. Join the Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) for their annual meeting and social at the Magic Tree on South Avenue in Boardman. All members and potential members can attend. Appetizers will be provided by the Friends of PLYMC. Be sure to bring your membership card or renew your membership or non-members can join the Friends for $10. Come and learn more about the new Friends of PLYMC. 6 p.m. Guided Garden Tours. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. See what is blooming and thriving out in the Gardens. Drop-in. 6-7 p.m. Anglophiles Unite. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Are you an anglophile? Would you like to meet some other like-minded individuals with which to share your experiences? This meeting is for lovers of all things British. This is a group for people interested in standup comedy, British film, history, tea, Shakespeare, famous books and authors, and of course the Monarchy. Tea and biscuits will be served. For teens and adults. 6:30 p.m. Get Connected with Hoopla and Digital Magazines @ Your Library. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. Learn how to use your library card to download or stream free movies and TV shows, and get free access to many popular digital magazines. For adults. 6:30 p.m.

homeowners face foreclosure? Can foreclosure be prevented What resources are available to help? 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24. Weekly: B&O Night Market. 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-787-6136 or amykomara@yahoo. com. Features local produce, baked goods, canned goods, artisans, plants, food truck, live music and beer for sale. Every Thursday through Oct. 1. 5-8 p.m. MetroMutts: Diet & Nutrition for Healthy Dogs. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Fellows Riverside Gardens – Kidston Classroom Knowledge about the best nutrition for dogs can make a huge difference in your dog’s health and happiness. Join us as veterinarian Dr. Costello discusses canine diet and nutrition and answers your questions. Participants are asked to leave their dogs at home. Register at Ford Nature Center by Sept. 22. 6-8 p.m. MetroMutts members free, not yet members $5. Fall Garden Lecture: Doug Oster. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-7407116. Join Doug Oster, an Emmy Award winning producer, television host and writer, as he shares techniques on how to extend your garden season. Doug will discuss cool weather crops including: root vegetables and greens; plant protection; harvesting and more. Sponsored in part by the John S. and Doris M. Andrews Memorial Lecture Series. Registration requested but not required. 7-8:30 p.m.

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Recreational Hikes. MetroParks Bikeway Kirk Road Trailhead, 6685 Kirk Road, Canfield; 330-702-3000. Recreational Hikes, generally led by volunteers, are faster paced to focus on exercise. Meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at Kirk Road. Easy, 2 or 4 miles. 9-10 a.m. Family Fun Fridays. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Each Friday, take part in drop-in activities in the Family Garden. Learn about garden creatures, tools, and how to care for a garden. Enjoy making garden treats, listening to stories, kids’ yoga, and more. Drop-in. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Barrel 33. Todd Cutshaw. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Bill’s Place. Chuck Gisewhite, Jim Sayers. 8-11 p.m. Yolo Grill. Julius Veal. 6-10 p.m.

THURSDAY 24 Preventing Foreclosures in Your Neighborhood with Mahoning County Extension Office. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. Join Beth Stefura, Educator in Family and Consumer Sciences from the Mahoning County Extension Office, to learn how to prevent foreclosure in your community. For adults. Learn more about: What is foreclosure and how does it work? Why do

MUSIC @ NIGHT Apollo Maennerchor. Acoustic open stage. 8 p.m. Magic Tree. Howard and the Point Five Band. 7:30 p.m. Vintage Estate. Steve Vuich. 7:30 p.m.

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Birding with Jeff. McGuffey Wildlife Preserve, 4448 McGuffey Road , Lowellville. Jeff Harvey of Wild Birds Unlimited and Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley will lead these walks. Boots required. To register, call Ford Nature Center by 5 p.m. the day prior to the walk. 8-9:30 a.m. Book Sale Sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Library Community Volunteer Committee. Tri-Lakes Library. All proceeds benefit the Tri-Lakes Library Capital Campaign. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Autumn Plant Sale. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave.,Youngstown; 330-740-7116.Ornamental cabbage, gourds, pumpkins, chrysanthemums, plus a large variety of spring blooming bulbs will be for sale at Fellows Riverside Gardens. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekly: Northside Farmers Market. First Unitarian Universalist Church, Elm and Baldwin streets., Youngstown; 330-518-6971. Features seasonal produce, baked goods, demonstrations, canned goods, and coffees. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Angels Autumn Market. Canfield Fairgrounds. Canfield; info@angelsforanimals.org This two-day show benefits Angels for Animals and features local artists and crafters. Sept. 26-27. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Sensory Story Time. Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave.; 330-744-8636. Join us for a family story time for children of all ages with a sensory focus. This program is designed for children with different needs, including those with Autism, speech/language delays, cognitive impairments, AD/HD and other special needs and challenges. We will enjoy books, music and sensory stations with a schedule board and double visuals. Children must attend with an adult. Registration is required. Call and ask for Boardman Library. Preschool and school-age children. 10 a.m. Old-Fashioned Fall Fun at Lanterman’s Mill. Lanterman’s Mill, 980 Canfield Road, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Bring the family for some fall fun at the Mill. Try out activities and games from the 1800s, tour the grist mill, watch woodcarving and wool spinning demonstrations and more. Regular Mill admission applies. Special craft fee $2. Call Ford Nature Center for details. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. First Autumn Kayak. East Newport Boat Launch, East Newport Drive, Boardman; 330-740-7107. All skill levels are invited on these naturalist and volunteerescorted trips. Single kayaks and a tandem are available. Age restrictions apply. Register/pay two days in advance at Ford Nature Center. Additional fee after deadline. 1-3 p.m. $12 R, $15 NR; second person in tandem half price. Perler Beads @ Your Library/ Public Library. East branch, 430 Early Road, Youngstown; 330-7448636. Kids and families are invited to have some fun with Perler beads. These colorful little beads can be arranged into shapes and patterns. With some carefully applied heat (done by an adult.) they melt and stick together. Perler beads are very small and do require some fine motor skills to arrange.This program is recommended for ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 2 p.m. Tales to Tails. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. Come and read to a therapy dog from Pet Partners. Bring your own book, or we will find one for you, and read to a furry friend. Registration is required. Space is limited. Register online or by calling and asking for the Austintown Library. For school-age children. 2 p.m. Family Range Night. Mill Creek Golf Course, West Golf Drive, Boardman. Family Range Night includes golf instruction by PGA Pros. Music, games, prizes and a cookout. Register at golf course by Sept. 25. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Radio Lark Stolen Oranges Album Release Show (with JontiTrot from Pittsburgh). Cedars, 706 Steel St, Youngstown; booking@cedarsyoungstown.com Radio Lark will release its second studio album “Stolen Oranges” tonight. The group will also be featuring Dave Lynn on guitar as well as Jackie Popovec on vocals. 10 p.m.

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SUNDAY 27 Autumn Plant Sale. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave.,Youngstown; 330-740-7116.Ornamental cabbage, gourds, pumpkins, chrysanthemums, plus a large variety of spring blooming bulbs will be for sale at Fellows Riverside Gardens. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 22nd Annual McConnells Mill Heritage Festival. 2697 McConnells Mill Road, Portersville, Pa. 16051. http://www. dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/mcconnellsmill/ index.htm. This festival celebrates the operational time period of the historical gristmill—from 1852 to 1928, and costumed vendors will display crafts inspired by this time. Bluegrass music and free tours of the mill will be offered. Also includes a Civil War encampment and artisans and crafter demonstrations. Sept. 27-28. Free. Angels Autumn Market. Canfield Fairgrounds. Canfield; info@angelsforanimals.org This two-day show benefits Angels for Animals and features local artists and crafters. Sept. 26-27. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Farm Tours. MetroParks Farm, 7574 ColumbianaCanfield Road, Canfield; 330-702-3000. Enjoy a guided tractor wagon tour of the Farm leaving approximately every half hour. Barns are open to visit the animals. Donations accepted. Fall themed craft fee. 1-4 p.m. $1. Vanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat Guided Tours. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Enjoy a tour through our Vanishing Acts outdoor exhibit by one of our Garden Guides. Explore why trees are under threat around world and here in Ohio. 1-2 p.m. Leave it to the Beavers. . Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330702-3000. After a short indoor presentation, we’ll hike the Mindy Henning Trail and search for signs of North American’s largest rodent. Wear boots. Moderate, 2 miles. 2- 4 p.m. Family Fun Nights. Wick Recreation Area, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown. Bring the family out and play the Par 3 Course for a special low rate on Sundays after 3 p.m. Get a great introduction to the game of golf. 3-8 p.m. Family of four rates: 9 holes for $10; 18 holes for $18. Excludes club rental. Compass Family Services Fundraiser. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330259-0555. Features an evening night of drinks and appetizers by Ottavio of Station Square. Music is by the Ovation band. 7 p.m.

MONDAY 28 September is National Preparedness Month. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. Dennis O’Hara, director of the Mahoning County Emergency Management Agency, will explain protective measures to take before, during, and after an emergency. Program also includes information on caring for seniors, disabled individuals, and pets during an emergency. Informational handouts will be provided. Register online using the events calendar or by calling the library. 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY 29 Recreational Hikes. MetroParks Bikeway MetroParks Farm Trailhead, Canfield;p 330-702-3000. Recreational Hikes, generally led by volunteers, are faster paced to focus on exercise. Meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at MetroParks Farm. Easy, 2 or 4 miles. 9-10 a.m. Basic Computer Class: Internet @Main. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330744-8636. Learn basic skills of internet browsing. We’ll go over using the library’s catalog and beyond. Space is limited to 5. Call to register 330.744.8636 and specify Main Basic Computer Class. For adults. 10:30 a.m. Weekly: Job Training Information. Mahoning

Senior Center, 1110 Fifth, Youngstown; 330-782-0978. A representative from Senior Employment Center will be on hand. Tuesdays. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Weekly: Free Yoga for All Classes. Courthouse Square Park, downtown Warren; This free community class is sponsored by Body Bliss Connection and is taught by Jessica Sowers, AADP, RYT200 and Shannon Sturdevant, RYT 200. This class will deliver very basic stretches and postures, gentle easy transitions with mindfulness on our breath and focus on reducing stress. Anyone and everyone can participate. Bring your mat, blanket, or come as you are. Meets at the pavilion/bandstand. Every Tuesday. 3-3:45 p.m. Free. Swing Dance Class. Pioneer Pavilion, 876 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. 6-7 p.m. Read, Rap and Snack. Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main St.; 330-744-8636. Join our teen book club. For the Sept. meeting, we will discuss the book “I Was Here” by Gayle Forman. We will also leave time to discuss any of your favorite books/music/ movies/TV shows so feel free to attend even if you haven’t read the chosen book. Snacks will be provided. For grades 7-12. 6:30 p.m. Nightclub Two Step Dance Class. Pioneer Pavilion, 876 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Learn this easy slower tempo dance. It is a paired dance, but everyone learns together. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Led by dance expert Lynda McPhail and A Time to Dance. Call Ford Nature Center for details. 7-8 p.m. $5/class. An Evening of Storytelling. YWCA of Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44503; for tickets, contact Melissa Papini at the YWCA 330-746-6361, extension 118 or Lit Youngstown at 330-333-1619 or email lityoungstown@gmail.com. This evening of storytelling feature true tales from five local writers and storytellers – Davita Fitzgerald, Becky Ann Harker, Kris Harrington, Liz Hill, and Terry L. Shears. The event also includes desserts from area bakers. There will be an opportunity to purchase books for the children’s library at the YWCA. This is a joint fundraiser for the YWCA of Youngstown and Lit Youngstown. 7 p.m. Tickets $5 in advance, $8 at the door. Halestorm. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000. 8:30 p.m. $29.50 (plus service fees.)

WEDNESDAY 30 Last Wednesdays. Oh Wow, 11 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-5914. Bring your grandparent(s) to OH WOW. the last Wednesday of each month for free grandparent admission with the purchase of at least one child admission. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Weekly: Rotary Club of Warren Meeting. Enzo’s, 2918 Elm Road, Warren; 330-369-7500. The Warren Rotary chapter will meet for lunch and a business meeting. Wednesdays. Noon. Ongoing: Wednesdays at the WOW. Oh Wow, 11 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-5914. Explore in the museum’s InspireWorks Lab. Free with museum admission. www.ohwowkids.org. 4-5:30 p.m. Guided Garden Tours. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. See what is blooming and thriving out in the Gardens. Afterward, check out the Shop in the Gardens and grab a bite to eat at the Garden Café during extended hours at the D.D. and Velma Davis Center. Drop-in. 6-7 p.m. Free. Art with Andrea. Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 South Raccoon Road; 330-744-8636. In this art class, you will be guided through a monthly art project. Call to register. For teens and adults. 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 22. Craft of Thrones- Magnets. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-7448636. Love “Game of Thrones” and need something to get you through the long wait till the next installment? Make your own GoT-inspired magnet or pendant. For teens and adults. 6:30 p.m.

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