Lectures & Presentations | Upcoming programs cover legal matters, geologic history and the tradition of the cookie table.
February
Morning with the Masters: How to Start Plants from Seeds. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Master Gardeners will discuss how to successfully start garden plants from seed. 11 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Feb. 4.
Winter Talks – The History of Lanterman’s Mill. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. millcreekmetroparks.org. Mill manager Eric Simione will discuss the history and stories about this iconic Youngstown landmark. The event will include coffee and hot chocolate. Registration required. Register/pay by Feb. 5. Ages 16 and older. 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 7. $5.
Winter Talks – Paranormal Evidence at Lanterman’s Mill. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. millcreekmetroparks.org. The Collective Paranormal Research Team will share the results of recent paranormal investigations at Lanterman’s Mill. The event will include coffee and hot chocolate. Register/pay by Feb. 5. Ages 16 and older. 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7. $5.
Grief 101. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Kim Calhoun, bereavement facilitator from Hospice of the Valley, will discuss coping with sadness, anger, guilt, anxiety and emptiness during the grieving process. Calhoun will demonstrate a few intentional steps that can help individuals begin to regain a sense of order and peace. 4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12.
Winter Talks – Where Are the Bears? Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. millcreekmetroparks.org. Did bears ever live in the Bears Den area of Mill Creek Park? If so, where did they go? Park Educator Emily Greve will discuss the ecology of black bears, the history of their extirpation from the state and their potential for return in Northeast Ohio. The event will include coffee and hot chocolate. Ages 16 and older. Register/pay by Feb. 19. 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 21. $5.
Winter Talks – Bats: Flying Fiends or Furry Friends? Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. millcreekmetroparks.org. Park Educator Emily Greve will use science to correct bat myths in a presentation focusing on bat behavior, physiology and ecology. The event will include coffee and hot chocolate. Ages 16 and older. Register/pay by Feb. 19. 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21. $5.
Throwback Thursday: Yellow Creek Park. Yellow Creek Lodge. Mill Creek MetroParks, 19½ Lowellville Road, Struthers 44471. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. millcreekmetroparks.org. Did you know that the local iron industry’s history was started here? Enjoy learning about the people, events, and geology of area while enjoying a warm beverage (coffee, tea, and hot chocolate provided). Registration required. Register/pay by 2/24, online or call 330.740.7107 ext. 129. For adults. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26. $5.
Winter Talks – Youngstown – The Story Behind Bruce Springsteen’s Tale of Our Hometown. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. millcreekmetroparks.org. Lanterman’s Mill manager Eric Simione will discuss Bruce Springsteen and the history behind the tale of his song “Youngstown” and its connections to Mill Creek Park. The event will include coffee and hot chocolate. Ages 16 and older. Registration required. Register/pay by Feb. 26. 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 28. $5.
Winter Talks – The Winter Sky and Beyond. Ford Nature Education Center, Classroom A, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. millcreekmetroparks.org. Ward Beecher Planetarium engineer Curt Spivey will discuss what’s visible in the winter night sky and share the latest news and discoveries in space and astronomy. The program will also include a telescope Q&A session. The event will include coffee and hot chocolate. Ages 16 and older. Register/pay by Feb. 26. 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28. $5.
Throwback Thursday: Mill Creek Park North End. Ford Nature Education Center, Classroom A, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. millcreekmetroparks.org. A Park Educator will share the history of the northern area of Mill Creek Park. Did you know that there’s evidence of an ancient river channel? Or that this area is home to the second oldest building in Mahoning County? Learn about the people, events and geology of the North End of the park. Registration required. Register/pay by March 17. For adults. 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 19. $5.
March
Foster Care in Mahoning County. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Representatives from Mahoning County Children Services will discuss the process of foster care in the Mahoning County, and how families can help children in need.
Immigration History of the Mahoning Valley. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Traci Manning, Curator of Education at the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, will provide an overview of the Mahoning Valley’s immigration history. Registration required. Registration opens Feb. 10. For adults 18 and older. 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 10.
Veterans Breakfast Club: Vietnam, Then and Now. JCC Multi-Purpose Room, Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 412-623-9029. Todd DePastino will discuss the history and culture of Vietnam based on his travels with members of the Veterans Breakfast Club. DePastino will share what he and the veterans learned during the trip and what it was like for U.S. veterans to meet their former battlefield enemies. DePastino is founder and executive director of the Veterans Breakfast Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to sharing veterans’ stories with the public. For adults 18 and older. Register by March 23 by contacting Barb at bw*****@**************wn.org or JoAnn at Jo***@*******************ub.org or by calling 412-623-9029. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 25. $10 suggested donation.
A Practical Guide to Online Safety: Essentials That Everyone Needs to Know – The Savvy User’s Guide to Scams and Frauds. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. In this three-part series, Donald Snowberger will discuss how to protect yourself against online scams. Topics include: how to prevent scams; how to recognize scams; and what to do about scams. Registration opens Feb. 27.
April
A Practical Guide to Online Safety: Essentials That Everyone Needs to Know — Your Identity in the Crosshairs. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. In this three-part series, Donald Snowberger will discuss how to protect yourself against online scams. Topics include: how to prevent scams; how to recognize scams; and what to do about scams. Registration opens March 24. 1-3 p.m., Thursday, April 23.
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