Lectures & Presentations | Upcoming programs cover legal matters, historic North Side homes and geologic history.
March
Fair Housing with Community Legal Aid. Grant Meeting Room A/B, Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under the federal and Ohio Fair Housing Act, including how to request a reasonable accommodation. 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 3.
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. Requires advance registration. Registration opens Feb. 10. For adults 18 and older. 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 10.
Highlighting Trumbull’s Women: Pioneers, Builders, and Visionaries. Warren Library, Harding Meeting Room, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org. Savannah Moss with the Trumbull County Historical Society will highlight pioneering Trumbull County women who broke professional barriers, community builders whose generosity shaped institutions, and determined advocates who fought for social change. Women range from Harriet Taylor Upton and Mary Ann Campana to Helen Albert and others. 6-7 p.m., Monday March 16.
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. Requires advance registration. Register/pay by March 17. For adults. 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 19. $5.
Historical Homes of the Northside. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org. Local historian Marcia Levy will highlight some of the historical homes of the North Side of Youngstown. Occurs in the Library Meeting Room. Registration opens March 2. Advance registration is required. 5 p.m., Monday, March 23.
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.
The Great Railroad Strike in Ohio. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org. An economic depression starting with the Panic of 1873 made life for railroad workers go from poor to intolerable. Author Mark Strecker dives into the strike that paralyzed most of the freight train traffic across several states, including Ohio. Copies of his book, “The Great Railroad Strike in Ohio,” will be available for purchase. 2 p.m., Saturday, March 28.
Vaping 101: An Educational Talk for Adults. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org.Representatives from Akron Children’s Hospital will present this one-hour educational talk. Participants will learn what vaping is, why it is an issue and helpful resources for quitting. 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 31.
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.
Past events – February
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.
George Washington Carver: Agricultural Scientist and Inventor. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org. Amy Reeher from the Trumbull County Soil and Water Conservation District will present. Explore the life of George Washington Carver and his work with soil improvements that changed the landscape (and the grocery aisle). Soil test kits will be provided to participants. 11 a.m., Saturday Feb. 7.
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.
General Cancer Presentation. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org. Lanel Haywood, community outreach analyst at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, will lead. Haywood will explain what cancer is, share ways to lower risk and share the basics of getting screened. Participants can attend in-person or virtually using Zoom. Registration is required, if using Zoom. Call 330-399-8807, ext. 200. 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10.
People’s Law School: Felony Prosecutions, Part 1. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. This seven-part series explores a different area of law each week and seeks to explain how the criminal justice system works. Registration is required. 5:30–7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10.
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.
People’s Law School: Juvenile Justice System and Understanding Self-Defense, Part 3. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. This seven-part series explores a different area of law and seeks to explain how the criminal justice system works. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24.
A Practical Guide to Online Safety: Essentials That Everyone Needs to Know – The Password Fix. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Requires advance registration. 1-3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26.
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). Requires advance registration. 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. Requires advance registration. 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.
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