RESTAURANTS & FOOD Oct. 9: BeerFest benefits Firestone Dog Park
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he Village of Columbiana and The Restoration and Beautification Committee of Columbiana’s Firestone Dog Park Committee are sponsoring the “Columbiana Craft BeerFest 2021: Ales for Tails” 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 at Town Center in Firestone Farms. (The complex is located at 101 Town Center Ave., Columbiana 44408.) The event features samples from at least 10 area breweries, live music and local food trucks. “While we plan to host Columbiana Craft BeerFest annually with proceeds supporting R&B’s work throughout Firestone Park, as dog lovers it seemed only fitting that the 2021 event be ‘Ales for Tails’ to help build Firestone Dog Park and make sure all our pups have a safe place to run, jump and play,” said event chair Sean Zentner. The Firestone Dog Park is part of ongoing efforts by the R&B Committee of Columbiana to enhance the outdoors for Columbiana residents and visitors. Named after entrepreneur and Columbiana-native Harvey S. Firestone, the community dog park will include: a 1-acre fenced area strategically located near the existing Walking Trail in historic Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park; a natural setting with shade trees and space to allow dogs to run free; double gates (for safety); separate runs for small and large dogs; and water stations, park benches and dog depots/waste stations. For more information on R&B’s efforts in Firestone Park and throughout Columbiana, visit RestoreColumbiana.com.
Conservation district announces fall fish sale
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he Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District is announcing plans for its fall fish sale, an initiative to advance water quality and support area pond and lake owners. Orders for fingerling size fish are due to the district office by Friday, Sept. 24. Pickup will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Fish available for order include fathead minnows, white amur, Japanese koi, largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, channel catfish, hybrid bluegill and shell crackers. “We’re glad to continue our efforts to supply fish for area pond and lake owners,” said Kathleen Vrable-Bryan, district administrator. Orders can be placed with the district office by phone at 330-740-7995 or by fax at 330-259-1075. Visit mahoningsoilandwater. org to download the order form. On the day of pickup, participants will need to bring a lined container filled with pond water. The district staff recommends five to 10 gallons of water per 100 fish. White amur must be placed in a container with a lid or liner large enough to be tied at the top. Five gallons of water is required for every two white amur. For more information or pickup recommendations, contact the district office. The Mahoning County Soil & Water Conservation District advances best management practices for conserving land and water resources by providing education, technical assistance and stewardship. Established in 1950, the district is staffed by a small team of environmental professionals who lead efforts in community and school outreach, stormwater control, watershed protection, pond management and more. The district is governed by a five-member volunteer board of supervisors and maintains offices at 850 Industrial Road in Youngstown.
Wine mini-documentary highlights Ohio industry
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Cockeye Creamery is serving its Kent State-inspired ice cream ‘Black Squirrel’ to raise money for Kent State Trumbull’s Care Closet. Cockeye Barbecue owner and KSU alumnus Max Hoover (left) is pictured with Valley Spotlight’s Mike Case during a recent taping.
Cockeye Creamery fundraiser benefits student pantry at Kent State Trumbull
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ockeye Creamery is raising money for Kent State Trumbull’s pantry. Cockeye is serving its Kent State-inspired ice cream “Black Squirrel” in a fundraiser for Kent Trumbull’s Care Closet. The fundraiser, which is currently underway, continues through Sunday, Sept. 19. Max Hoover, a Kent State alumnus and owner of Cockeye Creamery, created the flavor to pay homage to Kent’s unofficial mascot – the black squirrel. It is a combination of espresso ice cream, caramel streak, and cinnamon streusel. Hoover is donating 15 percent of Black Squirrel proceeds to Kent State Trumbull’s Care Closet. Cockeye Creamery is located at 1805½ Parkman Road N.W. in Warren. Earlier this summer, Hoover ran a similar campaign that benefited The Campus Kitchen at Kent State, which provides nutritious food and meals each week for students and Portage County community members struggling with food insecurity.
Max Hoover, a Kent State alumnus and owner of Cockeye Creamery, created the flavor to pay homage to Kent’s unofficial mascot – the black squirrel. It is a combination of espresso ice cream, caramel streak, and cinnamon streusel. In just a week, he sold over 20 gallons. “Giving back to the community is important to and my family and me,” Hoover said. “Some students are struggling to work, care of their families, take classes, and study, so it’s nice to do something that may ease their burden.” Kent State Trumbull’s Care Closet is set to open this fall. It was created by the 2020-2021 Undergraduate Student Government. The Care Closet provides food, personal items, and casual and professional clothing to students in need. Visit www.kent.edu/trumbull for more information.
he Ohio Grape Industries Committee premiered a new documentary in July highlighting the grape growing industry in Ohio and recognizing its growers. The short film showed how the Vineyard Expansion Assistance Program is working to expand new and existing Ohio has a vineyards throughout the long tradition state. The goal is to create of growing conversation around Ohio flavorful grapes wineries and vineyards, and celebrate its long that produce history of grape growing. quality wines. Showings occurred at It first began in Buccia Vineyard Winery the early 1800s and B&B, 518 Gore Road, Conneaut; Folck Winery, when Nicholas 6843 N. Urbana-Lisbon Longworth, a Road, Mechanicsburg; pioneer in the Gideon Owen Wine commercial wine Company, 3845 E. Wine industry, planted Cellar Road, Port Clinton; Catawba grapes Hanover Winery, 2165 Morman Road, Hamilton in Cincinnati and Vinoklet Winery, above the Ohio 11069 Colerain Ave., River. Cincinnati. Ohio has a long tradition of growing flavorful grapes that produce quality wines. It first began in the early 1800s when Nicholas Longworth, a pioneer in the commercial wine industry, planted Catawba grapes in Cincinnati above the Ohio River. Unlike the stronger-tasting wines of that era, Longworth’s Catawba grapes produced a semi-sweet wine that quickly won the praises of consumers. His initiatives proved so successful, that by 1859, Ohio had become the leading producer of wine, boasting more than 3,000 acres of grapes along the river between Cincinnati and Ripley, Ohio. The Vineyard Expansion Assistance Program (VEAP) allows wineries to invest in and plant high-quality, high-value grapes onsite instead of purchasing them from other states. The VEAP is an incentive program created and funded by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee. Ohio is the sixth largest wine producer in the country, with just over 1,500 acres of vineyards producing and selling 1.2 million gallons, or 500,000 cases, of wine annually. There are currently 340 licensed wine manufacturers across the state, creating more than 8,000 full-time jobs for Ohioans. VEAP is managed by OGIC, which was established in 1981 and operates in-part through the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Learn more about Ohio wines visit www.findohiowines.com.
Sept. 3-5: Greek food at Archangel Michael
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reek Food & Wine Festival. Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, 401 12th St., Campbell 44405. For more information, call the Church Office at 330-755-3596 or the Community Center at 330-755-9072. archangelmichael.oh.goarch.org. Features traditional Greek foods, wines, music, folk dancers, and more. Noon-10 p.m. Held Friday, Sept. 3 through Sunday, Sept. 5.
Compiled from local reports.
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