Imagination Creation Station, Public Library, Struthers Branch, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers; 330-755-3322. A make-and-take craft program for children of all ages that runs during library hours.
Weekly: Men’s Bible Study, Central YMCA, 17 N. Champion St., Downtown Youngstown; 330-744-8411 or visit www.youngstownymca.org. 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Weekly: Yoga in the Gardens, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Learn the basics of energizing yoga movements taught by Heidi Suraci. Classes meet each Tuesday and Thursday. Call Fellows to register. 8:30-10 a.m. (beginner level), 5:30-7 p.m. $10 each session.
Weekly: Silver Sneakers, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Meet at Classroom A at the MetroParks Farm. Move to music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and more. The class meets each Tuesday and Thursday. 9-10 a.m. or 10-11 a.m.
Back to the 50s Weekend, Cascade Park, New Castle, Pa.; for more information call 724-652-8822 or e-mail backtothe50s@aol.com or visit www.backtothe50sweekend.com. The event runs through July 5 and features a car cruise, daily concerts, oldies music, raffles, games, food and more. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. $5 (per person from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.), $10 (per person from 3 p.m.-9 p.m.)
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. The group meets each Thursday for walking and socializing. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Well Child Immunization Clinic, St. Joe’s in the Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 1-3 p.m.
Weekly: Family Farm Tours, Mill Creek Metro Parks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road (State Route 46), Canfield; 330-533-7572. Take a tractor-wagon tour of the Farm. Reservations are recommended. The tour is held each Thursday. 10 a.m.
Fun Time for 4s and 5s, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Children ages 4-5 will participate in this reading program that features developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and more. 10 a.m.
Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and more for children ages 6-23 months. 10 a.m.
Tales for Twos: I Am a Hawk: Come Hear My Cry, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Two-year-olds with a guardian will learn about hawks through observation, storytelling, and role-playing games. Call to register. 10, 10:45 or 11:30 a.m.
Ohio Chautauqua Comes to Warren: Youth Workshop, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; for more information call the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County at 330-399-1212 or visit www.TrumbullArts.org. Featuring Children and Grandchildren at the Table with Mr. Bell.” 10 a.m.
Weekly: Meet Roxy the Reading Dog with Mrs. Kelly, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. For ages 6-12. Call to register. 11 a.m.
First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown Meeting, Antone’s Banquet Center, 8578 Market St., Boardman; call 330-533-1023 to register or visit www.firstfridayclubofgreateryoungstown.org. Featuring Maureen Dee, assistant director of Catholic Charities Services in Cleveland. The topic is “Issues Related to Alcohol/Chemical Dependency and How the Spiritual Life Helps.” Call to register. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $15.
Weekly: Crafts with Miss Heather, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. For children ages 6-12. Call to register. 1 p.m.
Ohio Chautauqua Comes to Warren: Adult Workshop, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; for more information call the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County at 330-399-1212 or visit www.TrumbullArts.org. Featuring “The Gospel of Wealth, According to Andrew Carnegie.” 2 p.m.
Pioneer Life Suitcase with Mahoning Valley Historical Society, Public Library, West branch, 2815 Mahoning, Youngstown; 330-799-7171. Join a museum educator for hands-on artifacts about the lives of the early pioneers who settled in the Mahoning Valley between 1795 and 1830. 2 p.m.
Our Living with Stroke, Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, 8747 Squires Lane N.E., Warren; 330-841-3891 or for more information call Cindy at 330-841-3891. A program for stroke survivors and care-givers. Call for more information. 2:30-4 p.m.
Warriors Inc.: Hooked on Fishing Not On Drugs, Warriors Inc., 2733 Market St., Youngstown; 330-783-3276. This is a weekly, state certified program that focuses on preventing drug use through fishing and aquatic resource education. 5-6 p.m.
Lawn Concert, The McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles; 330-652-1704. Featuring Church Street Blues. 5:30-7 p.m.
Bi-Monthly: Widowers Group, Bereavement Resource Center, 3736 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; for more information call Hospice of the Valley at 330-788-1992 or 1-800-640-5180. The group meets the first and third Thursday. 6-8 p.m.
Ohio Chautauqua Comes to Warren: Entertainment and Presentation, Under the Ohio Chautauqua Tent, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren; for more information call the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County at 330-399-1212 or visit www.TrumbullArts.org. Featuring pianist, Dana Kristina Joi Morgan, and a presentation, “Mary McLeod Bethune.” 6:30 p.m. (music), 7:30 p.m. (program). Free.
Bimonthly: Recovery, Inc., Christ Church Presbyterian Church, 1933 Canfield Road; 330-747-1176. Self-help mental health group meets the first and third Thursdays of the month. 7 p.m.
Weekly: Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, YSU Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown; 330-542-3313. New members are welcome. Bring your instrument to practice; held each Thursday. 7 p.m.
Music in the Park, Maag Theatre, Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman. 7-8:30 p.m.
Thursday Movie Night, Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown; 330-746-3251 or visit www.jccyoungstown.org. For youths in grades 7-12. A movie will be shown again July 16 and 30. 7-9 p.m. $5 (per movie for non members), $3.
Scrappers Baseball, Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles; 330-505-0000 or 888-388-7600 or visit www.mvscrappers.com. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers play Williamsport Crosscutters. 7:05 p.m.
DARE Meeting, Disciples Christian Church, 565 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-759-7409, 330-757-1440 or 330-793-1484. DARE Singles Group is a social group for divorced, widowed, or separated people. 7:30 p.m.
Concert, Brittain Lake, Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.; for more information call Gene DeCaprio at 724-946-7371 or e-mail decapre@westminster.edu. Featuring the U.S. Army Field Band (Thursday), and a fireworks display (Friday). 7:30 p.m. Free.
Concert: Youngstown Area Community Concert Band, Woodworth Park, Beaver Township. 7:30 p.m.
music at nightspots
Blue Magoo’s, Line Dancing.
Cedars, Swing Night.
Downtown 36, Ladies Night with DJ Patrone.
McMenamy’s, Bike Night.
Quaker Steak and Lube/Austintown, Bike Nite.
Quaker Steak and Lube/Sharon, Artie Gras with Steve Vuich. 5 p.m.
Rosetta Stone, Steve Fazzini. 5-8 p.m.
Up a Creek, Simply Ed.
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Gratefulfest, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 State Route 282, Nelson; for more information call Evan Kelley at 440-548-2716. The fest runs through July 6 and features Dark Star Orchestra, Ekoostik Hookah and more. $95 (Friday through Monday), $75 (Saturday through Monday), $50 (Sunday through Monday). Early bird admission is Thursday, July 2 with music by Boombox and includes an extra $10. There is no charge for camping.
Ohio Chautauqua Comes to Warren: Adult Workshop, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; for more information call the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County at 330-399-1212 or visit www.TrumbullArts.org. Featuring “Steel: The 8th Wonder of the World.” 10 a.m.
Family Garden Fun, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Plan a drop-in visit to the Garden to dig, plant, and water flowers or to read a book. The program is held each Friday. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Ohio Chautauqua Comes to Warren: Adult Workshop, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; for more information call the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County at 330-399-1212 or visit www.TrumbullArts.org. Featuring “Mary McLeod Bethune and Eleanor Roosevelt.” 2 p.m.
Ohio Chautauqua Comes to Warren: Entertainment and Presentation, Under the Ohio Chautauqua Tent, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren; for more information call the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County at 330-399-1212 or visit www.TrumbullArts.org. Featuring The Blue Rays and a presentation, “Thomas Edison.” 6:30 p.m. (music), 7:30 p.m. (program). Free.
Weekly: TMH MH Support Group, Trumbull Memorial Hospital, 1350 E. Market St., Warren; for more information call Trish Mikulan at 330-841-9629. The Voice on Mental Illness in Trumbull County and Northeast Ohio will meet each Friday in Meeting Rooms 1,2,3 on the Ground Floor. 7-8:30 p.m.
Scrappers Baseball, Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles; 330-505-0000 or 888-388-7600 or visit www.mvscrappers.com. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers play Williamsport Crosscutters. 7:05 p.m.
MLB: Cleveland Indians, Progressive Field, Ontario Street, Cleveland; www.cleveland.indians.mlb.com. The Indians play Oakland. 7:05 p.m.
Organ Recital, St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St., Youngstown; 330-744-5233. Featuring Dr. Alison Luedecke. 7:30 p.m. Free.
Ohio Chautauqua VIP Reception, Warren Community Amphitheater, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren; to RSVP call Lori Tyler at 1-800-293-9774 or e-mail lorit@ohiohumanities.org. 9 p.m.
Concert, Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre, Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; for more information call the office at 330-726-8107. Featuring the Untied States Army Field Band of Washington D.C. 8 p.m. (concert), 9:45 p.m. (fireworks). Free.
music at nightspots
Cedars, Sacksville.
Indie Wax. Something for Lucy. 7 p.m.
Mastropietro Winery, Bluestones.
Rosetta Stone, Savoy. 9 p.m.
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Fourth of July Celebration and Parade, Gazebo Park, Howland; 330-856-2340 or visit www.HowlandTownship.org. There will be a parade followed by games, music, food, a 5K run or walk and more. 8 a.m. (5K), 10 a.m. (parade). Free.
Open Water Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Lessons, B & B Diving Specialities, 1815 Churchill Road, Hillsville, Pa.; 724-667-9448. Lessons are held July 4-5, 11-12 and again July 25-26 and Aug. 1-2. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $350 (per four day session).
The 63rd Annual Fourth of July Parade, Downtown Newton Falls; 330-872-1989. Featuring bands, floats and more. 10 a.m.
Weekly: Back to Basics, Radio Station WGFT, 1330 AM dial. A poetry program with Tom Gilmartin, Sr. and Elizabeth Repko. The poetry program will air each Saturday. Noon.
MLB: Cleveland Indians, Progressive Field, Ontario Street, Cleveland; www.cleveland.indians.mlb.com. The Indians play Oakland. 4:10 p.m.
Summer Tribute Concert, Warren Community Amphitheater, 391 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; for more information call 330-922-8399. Featuring a tribute to Jimmy Buffet by Fins to the Left. 5-11 p.m. Free.
music at nightspots
Cedars, Black Black, Rocket Radio, Album.
Chipper’s, Carl Severino’s Party Machine. 8:30 p.m.
Mastropietro Winery, Jim Golen.
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Happy Birthday Ford Nature Center, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Bill Whitehouse will reminisce about the creation and early days of this institution. The program is held indoors and outdoors. 1-3 p.m.
Red, White and Blue Day, Mill Creek Metro Parks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road (State Route 46), Canfield; 330-533-7572. Learn how farming has changed throughout the history of our country. Children can make a craft to take home. 1-4 p.m.
Monthly: Austin Log Cabin Tour and Open House, 3797 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-792-1129. The Austintown Historical Society hosts its open house every first Sunday. 1-4 p.m. Free.
Monthly: Strock Stone House Open House, 7171 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-792-1129. The Austintown Historical Society host its monthly open house and tour every first Sunday. 1-4 p.m. Free.
Weekly: New Volunteer Signup, Angels for Animals, 4750 State Route 165, Canfield; 330-549-1111, ext. 316. Animal care, office duties and other assignments are available seven days a week. Signups will be held each Sunday. 1-4 p.m.
MLB: Cleveland Indians, Progressive Field, Ontario Street, Cleveland; www.cleveland.indians.mlb.com. The Indians play Oakland. 1:05 p.m.
Monthly: Ward-Thomas House Tours, 503 Brown St., Niles; 330-544-2143. Volunteer guides from the Niles Historical Society will be on hand to answer questions from visitors. The house, built in 1862, is a stately mansion in the Italianate style of architecture. Tours run the first Sunday of the month. 2-5 p.m.
Bikes, Brews, and Blues, Conneaut Lake Park, 12382 Center St., Conneaut Lake, Pa. Featuring The Ozone Rangers, a tribute to ZZ Top. 3-6 p.m. Free.
Weekly: Rally in the Valley, Rosetta Stone Cafe, West Federal Street, Downtown Youngstown. There will be a bike night every Sunday. 3-11 p.m.
music at nightspots
Barley’s, Gingerspittz, K-Awake.
Cedars, DJ Martini.
Rosetta Stone, Rally in the Valley with DJ DaniLuv. 3-9 p.m.
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Imagination Creation Station: A Make-and-Take Craft Program, Public Library, Springfield Branch, 10719 Main St., Springfield; 330-542-2715. For children of all ages. The program will run during library hours through July 11 and again July 20-25.
Weekly: Movie Monday, The Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. Each Monday there will be a movie shown at sundown. All proceeds will benefit adults with disabilities. Bring a blanket or chair. Today the feature is “Jaws.”
Art Outreach Summer Workshops, Art Outreach Center, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; for more information about times and classes call Gail Stark at 330-219-7833 or call the mall office at 330-652-6980.
Preschool Creative Yoga Camp, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. A class that includes stories, art, and music mixed with yoga. The camp runs through July 10. 9 a.m.-noon. $75.
Body Composition, St. Joe’s in the Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. Includes body fat, BMI and waist measurement. 9 a.m.-noon. Free.
Easy Yoga, St. Joe’s in the Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. Classes meet each Monday. Call to register. 10-11 a.m. $15 (four sessions).
Weekly: Mixed Grievers’ Group, Howland United Methodist Church, 730 Howland Wilson Road N.E., Warren; for more information call Karen Lewis at 30-788-1992 or at 1-800-640-5180. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Breathing and Relaxation Training, St. Joe’s in the Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-7542. The class meets each Monday. 11-11:30 a.m. $7 (four sessions).
Blood Pressure Screening, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Held by the American Red Cross. 12:30-3 p.m.
Basketball Intensity Camp for Girls, Central YMCA, 17 N. Champion St., Downtown Youngstown; www.youngstownymca.org. The camp runs through July 9. 1-5 p.m. $90 (non member), $80.
Weekly: Readers’ Theatre, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. For children ages 6-12. Call to register. 2 p.m.
Under Water with the Sheriff’s Dive Team, Public Library, Springfield Branch, 10719 Main St., Springfield; 330-542-2715. Imagine what it’s like to plunge below the water’s surface with the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Dive Team. The program is for school-age children. 3 p.m.
Weekly: Family Movie Night, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. 6 p.m.
Universal Cafe: Memoirs, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1105 Elm St., Youngstown; 330-746-3067. Local activists, Alice and Staughton Lynd, will talk about their memoir, “Stepping Stones.” 7 p.m.
Weekly: Co-Dependents Anonymous, Prince of Peace Church, 2985 Center Road, Poland; 330-743-3768. This 12-step recovery program for individuals in codependent relationships meets every Monday. Call for more information. 7:30 p.m.
The Youngstown Camera Club Meetings, Christ’s Church, 7155 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; for more information e-mail Roy at Rjmpinc@aol.com. The club meets the first and third Monday of the month. 7:30 p.m. $20 (yearly dues).
music at nightspots
Irish Bob’s, Simply Ed.
Tully’s, Rick Hornyak. 9 p.m.
