#SpanningtheNeed: Most Reverend David Bonnar, Bishop of Diocese of Youngstown (TV Episode)

Armstrong Neighborhood Channel 100

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TUpn2US_H8   That All May Be One” is the Episcopal motto of the Most Reverend Bishop David J. Bonnar. #SpanningtheNeed had the honor of sitting down with the Most Reverend, Bishop David Bonnar of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown to discuss his life, how he became a priest and the challenges and future of the

John Hope Bryant – YSU Thomas Colloquium Lecture Series

Stambaugh Auditorium 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

Thomas Colloquium on Free Enterprise presents John Hope Bryant on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 7:00pm at Stambaugh Auditorium. John Hope Bryant is often referred to as the Conscience of Capitalism. Most recently he was named one of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Most Influential Atlantans”, one of Georgia Trend Magazine’s “Notable Georgians” and one of LinkedIn’s

Pumpkin Carving – Fellows Riverside Gardens

Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

Have fun helping to carve pumpkins for display at the annual Pumpkin Walk at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Carving tools available or bring your own. Meet in the parking lot by the new Cushwa Outdoor Education Pavilion. No registration required. Call 330-740-7116 for details. Carving times are Friday, October 14 from 9:00am-2:00pm.

Maze Craze

Maze Craze 14070 Woodworth Road, New Springfield, OH, United States

Get Rolling and Get Lost in over 21 acres of corn at Maze Craze! The best corn maze in Ohio and Pennsylvania is located in New Springfield, OH. Maze Craze was featured as one of the top ten corn mazes in the United States in 2018 and 2021 in the USA Today poll. The design for

Candy Crawl – Southern Park Mall

DeBartolo Commons at the Southern Park Mall 7401 Market St., Boardman, OH, United States

Join the Southern Park Mall for a spooky night of trick-or-treating with your family! On Friday, October 14 from 5pm-6:30pm (until supplies last) you can park your broom or wear a mask, just come dressed up that’s all they ask! Candy Crawl will begin outdoors at DeBartolo Commons where kids can watch their favorite princess and superhero

Maze Craze

Maze Craze 14070 Woodworth Road, New Springfield, OH, United States

Get Rolling and Get Lost in over 21 acres of corn at Maze Craze! The best corn maze in Ohio and Pennsylvania is located in New Springfield, OH. Maze Craze was featured as one of the top ten corn mazes in the United States in 2018 and 2021 in the USA Today poll. The design for

Pumpkin Carve Out Contest

Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United States

The Pumpkin Carve-Out Contest at Boardman Park is your chance to create “spooktacular” Jack O’ Lanterns! You do the Art, Boardman Park will do all the clean up! All of the fun and none of the mess! Just bring yourself, some carving tools and newspaper. Friday, October 14 from 6-9pm Saturday, October 15 from 12-9pm

#SpanningtheNeed: Most Reverend David Bonnar, Bishop of Diocese of Youngstown (TV Episode)

Armstrong Neighborhood Channel 100

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TUpn2US_H8   That All May Be One” is the Episcopal motto of the Most Reverend Bishop David J. Bonnar. #SpanningtheNeed had the honor of sitting down with the Most Reverend, Bishop David Bonnar of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown to discuss his life, how he became a priest and the challenges and future of the

Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds

Canfield Fairgrounds 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United States

Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds features terrifying attractions: Barn of Evil, Slaughter House, Gore Reformatory, Haunted Circus, and Zombie Paintball Massacre. Enter the Neon Nightmare for an immersive rave experience featuring 3D visuals, black lighting effects, and much more. Monster Mania offers “not so scary” scenes for the little ones featuring the Sanderson Sisters. Open

Nine Lives-Haunted House Attraction

The Wickyards 711 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

Curiosity kills the cat at this highly anticipated Haunted House attraction that is finally arriving to The Wickyards for 8 nights in October! Follow an immersive storyline through the 1901 mansion turned funeral home, and uncover the zombie secrets inside. Event starts at 7:00pm and last admission is at 10:45pm. Standard Admission: $10 Extra Scares

Youngstown Phantoms – Safe Trick or Treat

Covelli Centre 229 East Front Street, Youngstown, OH, United States

The Youngstown Phantoms take on the Madison Capitols at the Covelli Centre on Friday, October 14. Puck drop is 7:05pm. Safe Trick or Treat will begin when doors open at 6:00pm. Experience exciting USHL hockey. For tickets, call 330-747-PUCK (7825) or visit their website.

Kinky Boots – Top Hat Productions

Fairview Arts and Outreach Center 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown, OH, United States

Top Hat Productions presents Kinky Boots September 30-October 15 at Fairview Arts and Outreach Center. Charlie Price, who has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola. A fabulous entertainer in

Nightlights – Ward Beecher Planetarium

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s spooky and spectacular annual Halloween spectacular has been going strong since 1974! COME IN COSTUME!  Great for all ages, although younger visitors might be scared of the loud music and dark. Shows are Friday, October 14, 21 & 28 at 8:00pm; Saturday, October 15 & 22 at 8:00pm. All shows are

National Sweetest Day

National Sweetest Day is observed on the third Saturday in October by people of all ages. #NationalSweetestDay For over 100 years, National Sweetest Day encourages everyone to be generous even in the smallest ways. From its inception as Candy Day in 1916, this day reminds us that even small tokens improve the lives of those around us.

Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods

Shaker Woods Grounds 44337 County Line Rd., Columbiana, OH, United States

This October is Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods’ 28th year of hosting attendees from across the country at Shaker Woods in Columbiana, Ohio. More than 200 quality craftspeople and artisans will gather at the festival on October 8-9 and 15-16, 2022. In a manicured, wooded setting, juried costumed crafters will have their booths decorated in

Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms

Molnar Farms 3115 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, OH, United States

Join Molnar Farms for a fun-filled fall adventure at the farm! The event area includes a family-friendly corn maze, kids’ play area, kids’ straw maze, and hayrides to the pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkin right from the vine! Food will be available- vendors/menus may vary. Saturdays 9:00am-5:00pm, & Sundays 11:00am-4:00pm September

Maze Craze

Maze Craze 14070 Woodworth Road, New Springfield, OH, United States

Get Rolling and Get Lost in over 21 acres of corn at Maze Craze! The best corn maze in Ohio and Pennsylvania is located in New Springfield, OH. Maze Craze was featured as one of the top ten corn mazes in the United States in 2018 and 2021 in the USA Today poll. The design for

Mahoning Valley Pug Fest

DeBartolo Commons at the Southern Park Mall 7401 Market St., Boardman, OH, United States

The Mahoning Valley is finally getting the Pug Festival they deserve! They welcome pugs from all over Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania to join them in celebration of all things puggy. Follow their Facebook page for the latest event news.

Fall Harvest Weekends – White House Fruit Farm

White House Fruit Farm 9249 State Route 62, Canfield, OH, United States

Join White House Fruit Farm for harvest season! The Market, Fall Gift Barn & Pumpkin Pavilion will be open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. The Fall Gift Barn is stocked with beautiful fall and holiday decor, gift ideas, family fun, apparel and more. The Pumpkin Pavilion is perfect for picking pumpkins, gourds, straw, corn stalks

Maze Craze

Maze Craze 14070 Woodworth Road, New Springfield, OH, United States

Get Rolling and Get Lost in over 21 acres of corn at Maze Craze! The best corn maze in Ohio and Pennsylvania is located in New Springfield, OH. Maze Craze was featured as one of the top ten corn mazes in the United States in 2018 and 2021 in the USA Today poll. The design for

Live at Best Western’s Stage Door Canteen!

Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn & Suites 150 East State Route 14, Columbiana, OH, United States

Swing and dance your way into the 1940’s with the songs, style and spirit of this incomparable era. Enjoy a matinee or evening performance of our headlining big band, “The Moonlight Serenaders,” performing the music that boosted the spirits of the country’s GI’s at the canteen dances hosted by movie-star volunteers during World War II.

Pumpkin Carve Out Contest

Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United States

The Pumpkin Carve-Out Contest at Boardman Park is your chance to create “spooktacular” Jack O’ Lanterns! You do the Art, Boardman Park will do all the clean up! All of the fun and none of the mess! Just bring yourself, some carving tools and newspaper. Friday, October 14 from 6-9pm Saturday, October 15 from 12-9pm

Recycling Education Event and Drive

Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor 151 West Wood St., Youngstown, OH, United States

Open to the public at the Steel Museum on October 15, 2022 beginning at 1:00pm. Join industry leaders as they educate and empower the Youngstown area community to improve our environment by making recycling easier and to show how multifaceted recycling already is in the Mahoning Valley. Green Team, Iron City Wood Products, Metalico, Star

YSU vs. Indiana State – Football

Stambaugh Stadium – Youngstown State University 577 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

The Youngstown State University Penguins take on the Indiana State University Sycamores at Stambaugh Stadium on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Game time is 2:00pm. For tickets, call 330-941-1YSU or visit their website for ticket and game day information. Go Guins!

Night-LITE – Ward Beecher Planetarium

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s popular light and music extravaganza, presented in a fun, non-scary style, making this show ideal for all ages. COME IN COSTUME! Shows are Saturday, October 15 & 22 at 2:00pm. All shows are free and open to the public (donations are always appreciated). For more information and safety protocols, visit their

Youngstown State University Football vs Indiana State

Youngstown, Ohio, Stambaugh Stadium

Youngstown State University Football vs Indiana State Streaming Audio: https://www.iheart.com/live/570-wkbn-1869/# Tickets: https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=YSUV_PL_MPV&orgid=55049#/ https://ysusports.com/calendar.aspx?id=6030

Walker Hayes: Glad You’re Here Tour with special guest Parmalee

WALKER HAYES Glad You're Here Tour with special guest Parmalee Covelli Centre - October 15th at 7:00 pm Presale tickets are available ONLINE ONLY: Thursday, April 28th at 10 am - 10 pm with online only password: WALKER22 Click HERE For Tickets Doors open 60 minutes prior to showtime. Public on-sale starts Friday, April 29 at 10:00

Live at Best Western’s Stage Door Canteen!

Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn & Suites 150 East State Route 14, Columbiana, OH, United States

Swing and dance your way into the 1940’s with the songs, style and spirit of this incomparable era. Enjoy a matinee or evening performance of our headlining big band, “The Moonlight Serenaders,” performing the music that boosted the spirits of the country’s GI’s at the canteen dances hosted by movie-star volunteers during World War II.

Walker Hayes: Glad You’re Here Tour

Covelli Centre 229 East Front Street, Youngstown, OH, United States

Walker Hayes brings his Glad You’re Here Tour to the Covelli Centre on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 7:00pm with special guest Parmalee. For ticket information, visit the Covelli Centre website.

Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds

Canfield Fairgrounds 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United States

Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds features terrifying attractions: Barn of Evil, Slaughter House, Gore Reformatory, Haunted Circus, and Zombie Paintball Massacre. Enter the Neon Nightmare for an immersive rave experience featuring 3D visuals, black lighting effects, and much more. Monster Mania offers “not so scary” scenes for the little ones featuring the Sanderson Sisters. Open

Nine Lives-Haunted House Attraction

The Wickyards 711 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

Curiosity kills the cat at this highly anticipated Haunted House attraction that is finally arriving to The Wickyards for 8 nights in October! Follow an immersive storyline through the 1901 mansion turned funeral home, and uncover the zombie secrets inside. Event starts at 7:00pm and last admission is at 10:45pm. Standard Admission: $10 Extra Scares

Kinky Boots – Top Hat Productions

Fairview Arts and Outreach Center 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown, OH, United States

Top Hat Productions presents Kinky Boots September 30-October 15 at Fairview Arts and Outreach Center. Charlie Price, who has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola. A fabulous entertainer in

Nightlights – Ward Beecher Planetarium

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s spooky and spectacular annual Halloween spectacular has been going strong since 1974! COME IN COSTUME!  Great for all ages, although younger visitors might be scared of the loud music and dark. Shows are Friday, October 14, 21 & 28 at 8:00pm; Saturday, October 15 & 22 at 8:00pm. All shows are

Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods

Shaker Woods Grounds 44337 County Line Rd., Columbiana, OH, United States

This October is Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods’ 28th year of hosting attendees from across the country at Shaker Woods in Columbiana, Ohio. More than 200 quality craftspeople and artisans will gather at the festival on October 8-9 and 15-16, 2022. In a manicured, wooded setting, juried costumed crafters will have their booths decorated in

Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms

Molnar Farms 3115 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, OH, United States

Join Molnar Farms for a fun-filled fall adventure at the farm! The event area includes a family-friendly corn maze, kids’ play area, kids’ straw maze, and hayrides to the pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkin right from the vine! Food will be available- vendors/menus may vary. Saturdays 9:00am-5:00pm, & Sundays 11:00am-4:00pm September

Fall Harvest Weekends – White House Fruit Farm

White House Fruit Farm 9249 State Route 62, Canfield, OH, United States

Join White House Fruit Farm for harvest season! The Market, Fall Gift Barn & Pumpkin Pavilion will be open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. The Fall Gift Barn is stocked with beautiful fall and holiday decor, gift ideas, family fun, apparel and more. The Pumpkin Pavilion is perfect for picking pumpkins, gourds, straw, corn stalks

Maze Craze

Maze Craze 14070 Woodworth Road, New Springfield, OH, United States

Get Rolling and Get Lost in over 21 acres of corn at Maze Craze! The best corn maze in Ohio and Pennsylvania is located in New Springfield, OH. Maze Craze was featured as one of the top ten corn mazes in the United States in 2018 and 2021 in the USA Today poll. The design for

Pumpkin Carve Out Contest

Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United States

The Pumpkin Carve-Out Contest at Boardman Park is your chance to create “spooktacular” Jack O’ Lanterns! You do the Art, Boardman Park will do all the clean up! All of the fun and none of the mess! Just bring yourself, some carving tools and newspaper. Friday, October 14 from 6-9pm Saturday, October 15 from 12-9pm

Fall Lecture Series – Butler Director Louis Zona

Butler Institute of American Art 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

Join Dr. Louis Zona for these free Sunday afternoon talks at 2:00pm in Zona Auditorium on the first floor of The Butler Institute of American Art’s Beecher Center. Seating is limited. September 25 – American Realism: From Homer to Chuck Close October 2 – Neo Dada: Merce Cunningham, John Cage, Robert Rauschenberg, and Jasper Johns

Pumpkin Walk at Twilight – Fellows Riverside Gardens

Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

Experience the magic of the fall season during Pumpkin Walk at Twilight on Sunday, October 16, from 4-8pm. Take a stroll along the Gardens’ pumpkin-lined paths as day turns to night. Be sure and visit Scarecrow Row, a new attraction in 2022, located near the Margaret Cushwa Education Building. Scarecrow Row features various scarecrows dressed and

Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds

Canfield Fairgrounds 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United States

Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds features terrifying attractions: Barn of Evil, Slaughter House, Gore Reformatory, Haunted Circus, and Zombie Paintball Massacre. Enter the Neon Nightmare for an immersive rave experience featuring 3D visuals, black lighting effects, and much more. Monster Mania offers “not so scary” scenes for the little ones featuring the Sanderson Sisters. Open

National Pasta Day

October is National Pasta Month, and October 17th recognizes National Pasta Day.  Pasta lovers celebrate! #NationalPastaDay While we find noodles all over the world, pasta is a type of noodle of traditional Italian cuisine. The first reference dates to 1154 in Sicily and was first attested to in English in 1874. Typically, it is made from

Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Light Display – Boardman Park

Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United States

Enjoy dozens of Halloween creatures that will light up Boardman Park each night all from the safety of your vehicle, starting October 17-October 31 from 5pm-10pm. Drive thru and tune your radio to 88.9FM to enjoy the music to get into the Halloween spirit.

#SpanningtheNeed & ACTION present the Panel Discussion, “State of the Valley” (TV Episode)

Armstrong Neighborhood Channel 100

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER5D__1ZlUQ   #SpanningtheNeed & ACTION present a panel discussion of the "State of the Valley," where they will be discussion topics such as suggestions on curbing violence in our communities, the importance of communication with all community leaders/public, and what successful initiatives or best practices have been or need to be accomplished to name a

Ailey II

Ford Theater, Bliss Hall – Youngstown State University One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH, United States

The Donald P. Pipino Performing Arts Series at Youngstown State University presents Ailey II on October 17 at 7:00pm in Ford Theater in Bliss Hall. Described as “second to none,” (Dance Magazine) Ailey II was founded in 1974 as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble. The company embodies Ailey’s pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that