Prof Talks about Mahoning River - Tribune Chronicle


SAGA OF A RIVER: Lauren Schroeder, Youngstown State University professor emeritus, will speak on “The Saga of the Mahoning River” 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Vienna Township hall.

The event is sponsored by the Vienna Historical Society.

GEORGE WASHINGTON PROGRAM: Dale Fellows will portray George Washington 10 a.m. today at the Friends of the Austintown Library meeting held at the community room off Raccoon Road.

MEETING RESCHEDULED: The Mineral Ridge Historical Society has rescheduled its meeting to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Seaborn Elementary School, 3800 Niles Carver Road.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Youngstown City Council is inviting the public to a town hall 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St. Mayor John McNally, administration department heads, city council and representatives of Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. all will be in attendance. For information, call 330-259-6158.

LIBERTY IN BLOOM: Liberty In Bloom is looking for volunteers to help manage the 26 flower beds throughout Liberty. Anyone interested in joining the group can call Jodi at 330-509-8160.

SILVER LINING HOSTS B’S EVENT: The Silver Lining Cancer Fund will host the B’s event at A La Cart on Sunday. The event will consist of beauty by Salon Shericci and Boutique by Chico’s. There will be a one-woman show of Amelia Earhart performed by Carol Starre-Kmiecik. Ticket information is available by calling 330-519-3407 or 330-953-2142. The deadline to purchase tickets is Wednesday.

HISTORY PRESENTATION: The Warren Heritage Center is hosting a series of presentations about Warren’s historic contribution in establishing the Connecticut Western Reserve and Northeast Ohio. The first presentation will be 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6) on Tuesday at the Kinsman House and will tell a tale about two houses and the historical relationship of two prominent families of the early Western Reserve, the Kinsman family and Perkins family.

The interrelationship of these families resulted in the building of the Kinsman House of Warren. Each family will be profiled. The design and building of both houses will be discussed and reflect on the quality of early Victorian life of those who lived within their walls.

Today

• A New Day Nar-Anon Family Group meeting, 7 p.m., Serenity Place, 29 E. Broad St. Newton Falls. Teri @ 330-646-4480 or Patty @ 330-307-3002.

• Better Your Future Through Hope — Mahoning Valley Hope Center, 3217 Surrey Road, Warren. 330-369-3010.

• First Things First — 6 p.m., literature discussion, Sahara Club II, 2345 Youngstown Road, Warren.

• Cortland Area Kiwanis — 5 p.m., Real Deal Coffee Cafe.

• Someplace Safe — 1540 Tod Ave., Warren, 330-393-3005.

• Howland Rotary Club — noon, Shepherd of the Valley, North River Road.

•Youngstown Executive Toastmasters — 6:45 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 301 Western Reserve Road, Boardman. www.speakingclub.org.

• Youngstown Toastmasters Executive 408 — 6:40 p.m., Adamas Square at 8131 Market Street, Boardman.

• Celebrate Recovery –eight-step Christian program, 6:30 p.m., Bloomfield Recovery Center, 10113 Creaser-Ashtabula Road. 330-599-2402.

• Monday Night Serenity Hall AA — 7:30 p.m., Badger Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 256 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren.

• TOPS Ohio 1353, Leavittsburg — weigh-in 6 p.m., meeting 7 p.m., Leavittsburg Church of God, 610 S. Leavitt Road, Leavittsburg. Call 330-898-0357.

• TOPS Ohio 698, Girard — weigh-in 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., meeting 6:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 140 E. Broadway Ave., Girard. Call 330-545-4770 or 330-534-2618.

• Nothing to Fear — 10 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 4 Summit St., Niles.

• Monday Night Miracles — 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall, 2555 Rush Blvd., Youngstown.

• Hubbard HOW — 7:30 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 1815 Chestnut Ridge Raod, Hubbard.

• The Landing — 6 p.m. celebrate recovery prorgam for teens, Mahoning Valley Hope Center, 3217 Surrey Road, Warren. Call 330-369-3010.

• MVI HospiceCare Bereavement Support Group, 6 p.m. Boardman Park Georgeanna Parker Administrative Building, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Youngstown. Call Lisa 330-759-9487.

• The Weigh Inn — weight loss support group, weigh-in 5 to 6 p.m., meeting 6:15 p.m., Niles Senior Center, 14 E. State St. 330-652-9098.

Agenda

• FARMINGTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will hold a special meeting 7:30 a.m. today at the township hall on approval of a note for an ambulance loan and other business.

• LORDSTOWN PLANNING / ZONING COMMITTEE will meet 10 a.m. today. The Parks and Grounds Committee will meet 12:30 p.m. at municipal building caucus room.

• NILES PUBLIC GROUNDS / CEMETERY BOARD will meet 4 p.m. today at the city building.

• LORDSTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet 6 p.m. today at high school media center.

• KINSMAN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet 6 p.m. today at township hall.

• LIBERTY BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet 6 p.m. today at high school community room.

• HOWLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet 6:30 p.m. today at H.C. Mines Elementary.

• NEWTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet 6:30 p.m. today at township hall. There will be a presentation on fair housing by Community Legal Aid.

• GIRARD COUNCIL will meet 7 p.m. today at the municipal building.

• CHAMPION BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet 7 p.m. today at township hall.

• WARREN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at township hall.

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