Italian Fest Committee seeking vendors

The 2012 Greater Youngstown Italian Fest Committee is looking for craft and retail vendors for this year’s festival. The dates of the festival are Aug. 3, 4 and 5. For more information, call 330-501-3171 or e-mail italianfest1@gmail.com.

CityScape director to speak at Park Vista May 10

CityScape Executive Director Sharon Letson will speak at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 10 at Park Vista, 1310 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, as part of its Breakfast Club series. The presentation topic will be “Youngstown CityScape: Revitalizing the City Through Beautification.” Letson will discuss the organization’s partnerships in the community, its annual StreetScape projects, and its role in [...]

Food writer Lisa Abraham to speak on regional chefs May 3 at Main Library in Warren

Food writer and columnist Lisa Abraham will talk about her book, “Famous Chefs and Fabulous Recipes: Lessons Learned at One of the Oldest Cooking Schools in America,” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3 at the Main Library in Warren. The book contains recipes from chefs who have taught at The Western Reserve School of Cooking in [...]

Scrappers to host Fan Fest at Eastwood Field on May 19

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers start the 2012 season with Fan Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 at Eastwood Field. This event kicks-off single game ticket sales. The first 25 fans that purchase $50 or more in tickets that day will receive two free tickets to the Cleveland Indians vs. Cincinnati [...]

North Coast Motorcycle Safety Ride set for May 19

The Seventh Annual North Coast Motorcycle Safety Ride will be held beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 19.  This year, the safety ride will include Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties. Riders can register the day of the ride at each starting point from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Both groups will depart [...]

Calendar (Week 4) May 22-31

Tuesday 22 Yoga at Fellows Riverside Gardens, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. A blend of energizing yoga styles will help you keep a healthy outlook. Students at all levels are welcome. Bring a mat and small blanket. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information. Meets on Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. [...]

Calendar (Week 3) May 15-21

Tuesday 15 Yoga at Fellows Riverside Gardens, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. A blend of energizing yoga styles will help you keep a healthy outlook. Students at all levels are welcome. Bring a mat and small blanket. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information. Meets on Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. [...]

Calendar (Week 2) May 8-14

Tuesday 8 Yoga at Fellows Riverside Gardens, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. A blend of energizing yoga styles will help you keep a healthy outlook. Students at all levels are welcome. Bring a mat and small blanket. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information. Meets on Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. [...]

Calendar (Week 1) May 1-7

 Tuesday 1 Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens Bulb Pre-Sale, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Find colorful alliums, tulips, narcissus, crocus and hyacinths in your home garden. Place your order now for bulbs to be planted in the fall. Forms are available at the Gardens. Now through June 15. Open [...]

Calendar (Weeks 1-4) May 1-31

 Tuesday 1 Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens Bulb Pre-Sale, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Find colorful alliums, tulips, narcissus, crocus and hyacinths in your home garden. Place your order now for bulbs to be planted in the fall. Forms are available at the Gardens. Now through June 15. Open [...]