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Ohio Grade School Wrestling State Championships
Ohio Grade School Wrestling State Championships
The Ohio Athletic Committee hosts the 2023 Ohio Grade School Wrestling State Championships at the Covelli Centre March 25 & 26, 2023. For more information, visit the OAC website.
Pancake Breakfast – Boardman Rotary
Pancake Breakfast – Boardman Rotary
The Boardman Rotary will host its 40th annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 18 & Sunday, March 19, and Saturday, March 25 & Sunday, March 26, from 8:00am-1:00pm at the Lariccia Family Community Center in Boardman Park. The breakfast is returning to in-person dining this year. $7 per breakfast, children 12 and under are free.
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Hop on over to Southern Park Mall to take an egg-stremely cute pic with Bunny! Bunny will be waiting for you in Center Court. The Bunny will arrive on March 10 and hop away on April 8. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Walk-Ups can only be accepted as space is available. Photo packages available for purchase.
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Space Swim – Women’s History Month Exhibition
Space Swim – Women’s History Month Exhibition
A Women’s History Month exhibition titled Space Swim will feature the work of Pittsburgh artist Carolina Alamilla. It will be open to the public from February 27 – March 30, 2023, in the Judith Rae Solomon Gallery on the second floor of Bliss Hall on the Youngstown State University campus. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Hop on over to Southern Park Mall to take an egg-stremely cute pic with Bunny! Bunny will be waiting for you in Center Court. The Bunny will arrive on March 10 and hop away on April 8. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Walk-Ups can only be accepted as space is available. Photo packages available for purchase.
Dana Spring Choral Concert
Dana Spring Choral Concert
YSU Dana School of Music presents the Dana Spring Choral Concert, “Love, Laugh, Longing, Harmony, and Praise,” as part of its Choral Masterworks Series on Monday, March 27 at 7:30pm at the Boardman United Methodist Church. The featured ensembles will be the Dana Chorale, directed by Hae-Jong Lee, and Voices of YSU, directed by Adam
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Space Swim – Women’s History Month Exhibition
Space Swim – Women’s History Month Exhibition
A Women’s History Month exhibition titled Space Swim will feature the work of Pittsburgh artist Carolina Alamilla. It will be open to the public from February 27 – March 30, 2023, in the Judith Rae Solomon Gallery on the second floor of Bliss Hall on the Youngstown State University campus. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Hop on over to Southern Park Mall to take an egg-stremely cute pic with Bunny! Bunny will be waiting for you in Center Court. The Bunny will arrive on March 10 and hop away on April 8. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Walk-Ups can only be accepted as space is available. Photo packages available for purchase.
86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition
86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition
The 86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition, sponsored by the Student Art Association, features works by students enrolled in the Department of Art at YSU. The exhibition opens on March 24 and continues through April 7 at the John J McDonough Museum of Art. Artists will be honored at a reception and awards
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National Vietnam Veterans Day
National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29 honors the men and women who served and sacrificed during the longest conflict in United States history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #VietnamWarVeteransDay On March 29, 1973, combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam. Generations later, Veterans of this time period are gaining the respect that
Manatee Appreciations Day
Manatee Appreciation Day on the Last Wednesday in March focuses the world’s attention on an herbivore with no known natural enemy. Also known as the sea cow, manatees are a vulnerable species due to their contact with humans. Boating and pollution, as well as other external forces, threaten the manatee. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
National Mom and Pop Business Owners
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day honors all small business owners each year on March 29th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #MomAndPopBusinessOwnersDay Small businesses are a vital part of the United States economy, and the critical role they play is sometimes overlooked. Consumers can show them their much-deserved appreciation by shopping locally and at
National Little Red Wagon Day
On the last Wednesday in March, National Little Red Wagon Day celebrates the memories in the making and the ones already made. One iconic toy wields the power of imagination for adults and children alike as it brings us together to explore, laugh and play. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #LittleRedWagonDay For nearly 100 years,
Space Swim – Women’s History Month Exhibition
Space Swim – Women’s History Month Exhibition
A Women’s History Month exhibition titled Space Swim will feature the work of Pittsburgh artist Carolina Alamilla. It will be open to the public from February 27 – March 30, 2023, in the Judith Rae Solomon Gallery on the second floor of Bliss Hall on the Youngstown State University campus. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.
86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition
86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition
The 86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition, sponsored by the Student Art Association, features works by students enrolled in the Department of Art at YSU. The exhibition opens on March 24 and continues through April 7 at the John J McDonough Museum of Art. Artists will be honored at a reception and awards
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Hop on over to Southern Park Mall to take an egg-stremely cute pic with Bunny! Bunny will be waiting for you in Center Court. The Bunny will arrive on March 10 and hop away on April 8. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Walk-Ups can only be accepted as space is available. Photo packages available for purchase.
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National Doctor Day
On March 30th each year, National Doctors Day honors the professionals for their dedication and contributions to society and the community. Their dedication puts the patient first time and again. On National Doctors Day, we say “thank you” to our physicians for all that they do for us and our loved ones. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle
National Virtual Vacation Day
When March 30th arrives, so does National Virtual Vacation Day, reminding us all to relax, recharge, and rejuvenate no matter where we are. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #VirtualVacationDay Vacations restore our minds, bodies, and souls. For example, studies show that taking a vacation lowers the risk of heart disease. They also help hone our
National Take A Walk In The Park Day
National Take A Walk In The Park Day on March 30th each year encourages us to stretch our legs on our favorite trail or at our neighborhood park. After a long busy day, a calming and therapeutic way to relax would be a nice, leisurely walk in the park. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #TakeAWalkInTheParkDay
Space Swim – Women’s History Month Exhibition
Space Swim – Women’s History Month Exhibition
A Women’s History Month exhibition titled Space Swim will feature the work of Pittsburgh artist Carolina Alamilla. It will be open to the public from February 27 – March 30, 2023, in the Judith Rae Solomon Gallery on the second floor of Bliss Hall on the Youngstown State University campus. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.
86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition
86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition
The 86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition, sponsored by the Student Art Association, features works by students enrolled in the Department of Art at YSU. The exhibition opens on March 24 and continues through April 7 at the John J McDonough Museum of Art. Artists will be honored at a reception and awards
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Hop on over to Southern Park Mall to take an egg-stremely cute pic with Bunny! Bunny will be waiting for you in Center Court. The Bunny will arrive on March 10 and hop away on April 8. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Walk-Ups can only be accepted as space is available. Photo packages available for purchase.
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National Crayon Day
Each year, on March 31st children and adults alike, pick up their favorite colors for National Crayon Day. Opening up a box of crayons opens up a world of imagination and hours of fun. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalCrayonDay Wax and chalk-based crayons have been used by artists around the world for centuries. Edwin
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Hop on over to Southern Park Mall to take an egg-stremely cute pic with Bunny! Bunny will be waiting for you in Center Court. The Bunny will arrive on March 10 and hop away on April 8. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Walk-Ups can only be accepted as space is available. Photo packages available for purchase.
86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition
86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition
The 86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition, sponsored by the Student Art Association, features works by students enrolled in the Department of Art at YSU. The exhibition opens on March 24 and continues through April 7 at the John J McDonough Museum of Art. Artists will be honored at a reception and awards
Seafood Fest
Seafood Fest
St. John Greek Orthodox Church is having a Seafood Fest on Fridays from 4-7pm from February 24 to March 31. Enjoy indoor dining or take out. Dinners include choice of two sides. There will be homemade pastries and cookies, and sweet bread. For more information, visit their Facebook page or call 330-788-5257.
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April Fools Day
April Fools’ Day on April 1st has long been a day when practical jokes and tricks are played on the unaware. It’s a time when children convince their parents they’ve broken a bone. Parents get in on the planning, too. Classic April Fools’ jokes include caramel covered onions or fake doggy doo-doo in inconvenient places.
National Love Our Children Day
National Love Our Children Day on the first Saturday in April focuses on raising awareness on child abuse during National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This day honors all children and encourages us to develop loving, respectful relationships with our children. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalLoveOurChildrenDay Child abuse and neglect affect an estimated 700,000 children
Tea with the Easter Bunny & Alice in Wonderland
Tea with the Easter Bunny & Alice in Wonderland
Join Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room for Tea with the Easter Bunny and Alice in Wonderland. Enjoy Breakfast on Saturday, April 1 & 8, and Sunday, April 2 from 9:00am-11:00am or Tea on Saturday, April 1 & 8, and Sunday, April 2 from 12:00pm-2:00pm, and 3:00pm-5:00pm. Reservations are required, call 330-533-4749. Breakfast is $19.95 per
Spring Eggstravaganza – Boardman Park
Spring Eggstravaganza – Boardman Park
Come and kick off springtime and welcome the Easter Bunny to Boardman Park! Admission to the event includes: *Professional Picture w/the Easter Bunny – One (1) Printed 5×7 at the event; unlimited take your own photos *Tractor Ride through the Egg Hunt Trails (weather permitting) *Dancing & Games w/SoundCheck Entertainment *Spring Themed Arts & Crafts
Giant Egg Drop – Canfield Presbyterian Church
Giant Egg Drop – Canfield Presbyterian Church
Canfield Presbyterian Church will have a Giant Egg Drop on Saturday, April 1 from 10:00am-12:00pm. Come build an Egg Protection Unit (EPU) and have your egg dropped from three different heights, including a bucket truck! Can your egg survive all three drops? Egg Hunts for multiple age groups will take place outdoors, weather permitting. You may
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World Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), on April 2nd each year shines a bright light on a growing global health crisis. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #WorldAutismAwarenessDay or #WAAD According to the National Autism Association, Autism affects 1 in 59 children. The bio-neurological developmental disability usually presents itself by the age of three, and it is
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
On April 2nd each year, National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day celebrates a classic food favorite. The average American will have eaten over 2000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches by the time they graduate from high school. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #PeanutButterAndJellyDay Peanut butter was considered a delicacy in the early 1900s and was
National Education and Sharing Day
National Education and Sharing Day is observed annually on the 11th day of the month of Nisan on the Jewish calendar – or 4 days before Passover begins. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #EducationAndSharingDay In his 2009 proclamation on Education and Sharing Day, President Barack Obama wrote: “Few have better understood or more successfully promoted these
Tea with the Easter Bunny & Alice in Wonderland
Tea with the Easter Bunny & Alice in Wonderland
Join Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room for Tea with the Easter Bunny and Alice in Wonderland. Enjoy Breakfast on Saturday, April 1 & 8, and Sunday, April 2 from 9:00am-11:00am or Tea on Saturday, April 1 & 8, and Sunday, April 2 from 12:00pm-2:00pm, and 3:00pm-5:00pm. Reservations are required, call 330-533-4749. Breakfast is $19.95 per
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Hop on over to Southern Park Mall to take an egg-stremely cute pic with Bunny! Bunny will be waiting for you in Center Court. The Bunny will arrive on March 10 and hop away on April 8. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Walk-Ups can only be accepted as space is available. Photo packages available for purchase.
Lakeside Craft Show
Lakeside Craft Show
The Vineyards at Pine Lake Event Center is hosting a craft show Sunday, April 2 from 12-5pm. This craft show is free for the public to attend. Cash bar and kitchen are open. Come out and support your local businesses.
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National Final Rainbow Day
Each year on April 3rd, National Find a Rainbow Day challenges us to look to the sky and find a colorful ray of hope cast across it. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #FindARainbowDay There are people that see rainbows as an artistic masterpiece in the sky, to others it is a sign of hope and to
World Party Day
World Party Day on April 3rd encourages a coordinated effort of joyful human celebration around the globe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #WorldPartyDay The world gathers to celebrate for many reasons. Forming a party often includes food, beverages, music, games, and other festivities. Hosts often create a theme or the theme generates the party. Several
World Party Day
World Party Day on April 3rd encourages a coordinated effort of joyful human celebration around the globe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #WorldPartyDay The world gathers to celebrate for many reasons. Forming a party often includes food, beverages, music, games, and other festivities. Hosts often create a theme or the theme generates the party. Several
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Hop on over to Southern Park Mall to take an egg-stremely cute pic with Bunny! Bunny will be waiting for you in Center Court. The Bunny will arrive on March 10 and hop away on April 8. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Walk-Ups can only be accepted as space is available. Photo packages available for purchase.
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National Hug a Newsperson Day
National Hug a Newsperson Day (formerly National Hug a Newsman Day) on April 4th encourages appreciation for the people reporting the news. Writing, Photography paves Kinsman Woman’s road to Success #HugANewspersonDay The Merriam-Webster dictionary tells us that the word “newsman” dates back to 1596. They have been working hard for many years to bring us
Youngstown Press Club – Dorie Chevlen
Youngstown Press Club – Dorie Chevlen
Dorie Chevlen, a staff writer for The New York Times’ Wirecutter consumer product review website, will address a Youngstown Press Club gathering on April 4. Chevlen, who has roots in the Mahoning Valley, will appear as part of the club’s Speaker Series at a breakfast from 8-9:30am at Eastern Gateway Community College, 101 E. Federal
86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition
86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition
The 86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition, sponsored by the Student Art Association, features works by students enrolled in the Department of Art at YSU. The exhibition opens on March 24 and continues through April 7 at the John J McDonough Museum of Art. Artists will be honored at a reception and awards
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Hop on over to Southern Park Mall to take an egg-stremely cute pic with Bunny! Bunny will be waiting for you in Center Court. The Bunny will arrive on March 10 and hop away on April 8. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Walk-Ups can only be accepted as space is available. Photo packages available for purchase.
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Deep Dish Pizza Day
On April 5th, National Deep Dish Pizza Day gives pizza lovers a day to celebrate one of America’s favorite varieties of pizza. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #DeepDishPizzaDay Whether it’s dine-in, delivered, take out or homemade, deep-dish pizza satisfies pizza lovers all across the country. Pick whatever toppings you like. This day focuses on the
National Read a Road Map Day
Annually, National Read a Road Map Day on April 5th challenges us to test our skills. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalReadARoadMapDay The earliest road map, Britania Atlas, was drawn by cartographer John Ogilby in 1675. Fast forward a few centuries, and my how things have changed! With satellites, GPS, and voice commands do we
National Walking Day
The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day and it encourages Americans of all ages to get out and stretch their legs and get their hearts pumping. The American Heart Association sponsors this day to remind people about the health benefits of taking a walk. Wear your sneakers (or take them with you) to
Passover
Every year, the spring festival called Passover is celebrated for 8 days. Traditionally known as a major Jewish holiday, many Christians have also begun to take part in celebrating Passover. The date of the festival is in accordance with the first full moon in the Hebrew calendar month, Nissan. For this reason, the date changes
First Contact Day
First Contact Day on April 5th commemorates a fictional date in the future when an alien species visits Earth and makes contact with Earthlings for the first time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #FirstContactDay While the fictional date of 2063 is less than half a generation away, mere humans contemplate the possibilities the further we
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Hop on over to Southern Park Mall to take an egg-stremely cute pic with Bunny! Bunny will be waiting for you in Center Court. The Bunny will arrive on March 10 and hop away on April 8. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Walk-Ups can only be accepted as space is available. Photo packages available for purchase.
86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition
86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition
The 86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition, sponsored by the Student Art Association, features works by students enrolled in the Department of Art at YSU. The exhibition opens on March 24 and continues through April 7 at the John J McDonough Museum of Art. Artists will be honored at a reception and awards
2 events,
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Hop on over to Southern Park Mall to take an egg-stremely cute pic with Bunny! Bunny will be waiting for you in Center Court. The Bunny will arrive on March 10 and hop away on April 8. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Walk-Ups can only be accepted as space is available. Photo packages available for purchase.
86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition
86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition
The 86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition, sponsored by the Student Art Association, features works by students enrolled in the Department of Art at YSU. The exhibition opens on March 24 and continues through April 7 at the John J McDonough Museum of Art. Artists will be honored at a reception and awards
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World Health Day
World Health Day is the global observance of health as a human right. From healthcare professionals to policymakers and individuals, families with young children or elderly, we all have a role to play in our personal health and the well-being of those around us. As first-world resources emerge that continue to benefit the overall quality
Good Friday
The Friday before Easter commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ in the Christian Faith and is called Good Friday. STN Inspirational Quotes To Keep You Inspired in 2023 #GoodFriday Christians around the world recall the biblical story of Jesus’s crucifixion on this day. The day goes by other names as well, such as Holy Friday,
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Hop on over to Southern Park Mall to take an egg-stremely cute pic with Bunny! Bunny will be waiting for you in Center Court. The Bunny will arrive on March 10 and hop away on April 8. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Walk-Ups can only be accepted as space is available. Photo packages available for purchase.
86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition
86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition
The 86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition, sponsored by the Student Art Association, features works by students enrolled in the Department of Art at YSU. The exhibition opens on March 24 and continues through April 7 at the John J McDonough Museum of Art. Artists will be honored at a reception and awards
Youngstown Phantoms vs. Chicago Steel
Youngstown Phantoms vs. Chicago Steel
The Youngstown Phantoms take on the Chicago Steel at the Covelli Centre on Friday, April 7. Puck drop is 7:05pm. Experience exciting USHL hockey. For tickets, call 330-747-PUCK (7825) or visit their website.
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Youngstown Flea
Youngstown Flea
The Youngstown Flea “Market for Makers” returns for season 8 in the heart of downtown Youngstown. Dates are: February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 7 & November 4. Hours are 9:00am-3:00pm. Additional plans, for “pop-up” and Holiday markets, are in the works. For more
Tea with the Easter Bunny & Alice in Wonderland
Tea with the Easter Bunny & Alice in Wonderland
Join Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room for Tea with the Easter Bunny and Alice in Wonderland. Enjoy Breakfast on Saturday, April 1 & 8, and Sunday, April 2 from 9:00am-11:00am or Tea on Saturday, April 1 & 8, and Sunday, April 2 from 12:00pm-2:00pm, and 3:00pm-5:00pm. Reservations are required, call 330-533-4749. Breakfast is $19.95 per
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Photos with Bunny – Southern Park Mall
Hop on over to Southern Park Mall to take an egg-stremely cute pic with Bunny! Bunny will be waiting for you in Center Court. The Bunny will arrive on March 10 and hop away on April 8. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Walk-Ups can only be accepted as space is available. Photo packages available for purchase.
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Easter
Easter is observed on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox. Considered Christianity’s most important holy day, it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Depending on which calendar a church follows, some will celebrate the holiday earlier than others. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #Easter Leading up to Easter Sunday is
Global Holistic Wealth Day
Global Holistic Wealth Day is a time to reflect on what it means to be truly ‘wealthy’ and how we can embody the transformational power of living with purpose, collecting experiences, engaging in meaningful work, cultivating your health and well-being, and creating emotional and spiritual connections with others, all while continuously working to build financial
Easter Luncheon – The Vineyards at Pine Lake – SOLD-OUT
Easter Luncheon – The Vineyards at Pine Lake – SOLD-OUT
This event is now SOLD-OUT. Join The Vineyards at Pine Lake for their annual Easter Luncheon on Sunday, April 9 from 11am-2pm. Cost is as follows: Adult: $30; Senior: (ages 60+) $25; Children: (ages 4-12) $15; and Children under 4: Free. Tickets can be purchased on The Vineyards at Pine Lake website. Menu will consist
Easter Buffet Extravaganza – Waypoint 4180
Easter Buffet Extravaganza – Waypoint 4180
Waypoint 4180 will host an Easter Buffet Extravaganza on Sunday, April 9. Reservations for two seatings: 11:00am-2:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm. Reservations must be made by 2:00pm on Wednesday, April 5. Call 330-533-6692. Cost is $45 for adults, $20 for kids 7-12, free for kids 6 and under. Plus tax and gratuity. Visit their website for buffet
Easter Buffet Extravaganza – Waypoint 4180
Easter Buffet Extravaganza – Waypoint 4180
Waypoint 4180 will host an Easter Buffet Extravaganza on Sunday, April 9. Reservations for two seatings: 11:00am-2:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm. Reservations must be made by 2:00pm on Wednesday, April 5. Call 330-533-6692. Cost is $45 for adults, $20 for kids 7-12, free for kids 6 and under. Plus tax and gratuity. Visit their website for buffet
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National Siblings Day
National Siblings Day (also referred to as Sibling Day) on April 10th each year honors our brothers and sisters. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalSiblingsDay Siblings. They are our best friends or our worst enemies. At times, siblings will provide us with our biggest competition, strongest encouragement and remind us of our most embarrassing moments.
National Encourage a Young Writer Day
Observed each year on April 10th is National Encourage a Young Writer Day. Do you know a young person who has a vivid imagination, maybe someone who likes to tell stories and reads a lot of books? These may be the signs of a great young writer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #EncourageAYoungWriterDay National Encourage
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National Pet Day
National Pet Day on April 11th dedicates the day to those pets who may not always get the companionship and attention pets deserve. While loving our pets is something we do every day, the observance encourages helping out orphaned pet companions. It will improve their health and enhance their opportunities for adoption. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle
National Living Donor Day
National Living Donor Day on April 11 celebrates and honors the brave people who step up and save lives by donating their living organs and tissue to heal those in need. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalLivingDonorDay According to organdonor.gov, there are over 104,000 people in the United States on the national transplant waiting list. National
Slow Ride – Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen
Slow Ride – Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen
The Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen bicycling club has scheduled slow-paced group rides for every Tuesday in April. The rides will begin at 10:00am April 4, 11, 18, and 25 at the Kirk Road Trailhead of the Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway, 6685 Kirk Road. These events are for new riders, young and old riders, and those who just
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Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
Each year, National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day on April 12th recognizes one of the top comfort foods in the United States. Why wouldn’t it be when we’re talking about bread grilled to perfection, and warm, gooey, melted cheese. #GrilledCheeseSandwichDay According to food historians, many cultures around the world have enjoyed cooked bread and cheese since
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Game Night – Steel Museum
Game Night – Steel Museum
The Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor (Steel Museum) is having a Game Night on Thursday, April 13 from 5:30-9:00pm. Bring games of your own or play something from the Game Library provided. $5 entry. For more information, call 330-941-1314 or visit their Facebook page.
Ohio Wine Discovery Dinner – The Vineyards at Pine Lake
Ohio Wine Discovery Dinner – The Vineyards at Pine Lake
The Ohio Wine Producers Association presents the first of the Discovery Dinner series of wine and food events designed to showcase some of the great wines we grow beyond the traditional Riesling, Cabernet and Chardonnay. These exceptional, award-winning grapes are producing wines that are sometimes labeled with the grape variety, sometimes with a proprietary name
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Pass Over – The Youngstown Playhouse
Pass Over – The Youngstown Playhouse
The Youngstown Playhouse presents Pass Over in the Moyer Room, April 14-23, 2023. Pass Over, written by Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu, takes the audience into the lives of two African American males who spend day and night on the curbside under a street lamp post passing the time, and hoping that maybe today will be different.
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Friendly Feud – Paladin Brewing
Friendly Feud – Paladin Brewing
Paladin Brewing is hosting a Friendly Feud game night on Saturday, April 15. Come alone or with a team, play or watch, either way – survey says – it’ll be a good time! Starting at 6:00pm.
Pass Over – The Youngstown Playhouse
Pass Over – The Youngstown Playhouse
The Youngstown Playhouse presents Pass Over in the Moyer Room, April 14-23, 2023. Pass Over, written by Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu, takes the audience into the lives of two African American males who spend day and night on the curbside under a street lamp post passing the time, and hoping that maybe today will be different.
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Kid’s Day – Paladin Brewing
Kid’s Day – Paladin Brewing
Enjoy crafts, games, and activities all focused on spring flowers and the rain that brings them on Sunday, April 16, from 1:00pm-3:00pm at Paladin Brewing.
Family Days – Butler Institute of American Art
Family Days – Butler Institute of American Art
Family Days is a free program offered once a month at The Butler Institute of American Art on specifically scheduled Sundays at 1:30pm. Dates are January 22, February 19, March 12, and April 16, 2023. The program activities start promptly at 1:30pm. Families should arrive at that time to participate as this is not an
Pass Over – The Youngstown Playhouse
Pass Over – The Youngstown Playhouse
The Youngstown Playhouse presents Pass Over in the Moyer Room, April 14-23, 2023. Pass Over, written by Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu, takes the audience into the lives of two African American males who spend day and night on the curbside under a street lamp post passing the time, and hoping that maybe today will be different.
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National Ellis Island Family History Day
Each year on April 17th, National Ellis Island Family History Day encourages families to explore their ancestry and discover family who immigrated through Ellis Island. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #EllisIslandFamilyHistoryDay From 1892 to 1924, Ellis Island served as the busiest inspection station for millions of immigrants to the United States. On this day in
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National Columnists Day
National Columnists’ Day on April 18th honors all newspaper columnists and their contributions to the truth in black and white. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalColumnistsDay Columnists have the ability to inspire a plethora of emotions that often result in action. What many may not realize is that it is their intent. If their readers
National Animal Crackers Day
National Animal Crackers Day on April 18th each year celebrates a childhood favorite. A box of these sweet animal-shaped crackers not only provided a delicious snack, but they also offered a little entertainment, too! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalAnimalCrackersDay The celebration brings us back to our childhood memories and the many boxes of Animal
National Lineman Appreciation Day
National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18th honors the men and women who work around the clock to keep the power going. If the power is on where you are reading this article, you likely have a lineman to thank. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalLinemanAppreciationDay From the power plant, the grid crisscrossing the country
Slow Ride – Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen
Slow Ride – Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen
The Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen bicycling club has scheduled slow-paced group rides for every Tuesday in April. The rides will begin at 10:00am April 4, 11, 18, and 25 at the Kirk Road Trailhead of the Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway, 6685 Kirk Road. These events are for new riders, young and old riders, and those who just
Stambaugh Youth Concert Band
Stambaugh Youth Concert Band
The Stambaugh Youth Concert Band will close its 2022-2023 Season with a concert featuring Senior Soloist, Anna Joy, and the presentation of the Barbara Armstrong Scholarship on Tuesday, April 18 at 7:30pm. The concert will be presented with an in-person audience as well as live streamed. The doors for the concert will open at 6:45pm.
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National Hanging Out Day
Each year on April 19th, Project Laundry List works with hundreds of other organizations to sponsor National Hanging Out Day. This day encourages communities to learn about the benefits, both financially and environmentally, of using a clothesline for drying laundry. According to Project Laundry Lists’ website, clothes dryers account for an astonishing six to ten percent of
Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day
Each year, National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day on April 19th honors the memory of those killed in the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995. The Oklahoma City bombing was a domestic terrorist bomb attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. It remained the most destructive act of terrorism
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National High Five Day
Each year on the third Thursday in April, we observe National High Five Day. This is a fun day where you can “High Five” everyone that you see. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalHighFiveDay Folklore fills the hallowed halls of sports stadiums concerning the origins of the high five. From the basketball to the volleyball
Volunteer Recognition Day
Volunteer Recognition Day is the annual celebration of those who selflessly benefit the lives of others. By providing a helping hand to those in need, humans and animals alike, we are all naturally working towards making the world a better place. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #VolunteerRecognitionDay Every single one of us has been benefited
Bites and Bits of History: Berlin Lake Construction and Operations
Bites and Bits of History: Berlin Lake Construction and Operations
Join the Mahoning Valley Historical Society for their April edition of Bites and Bits of History: “Berlin Lake Construction and Operations” with Park Ranger James Frost. Bring your lunch and enjoy this free presentation on Thursday, April 20, at noon at Tyler History Center. The presentation will also stream live on Facebook if you can’t
Ann Duhamel
Ann Duhamel
The Donald P. Pipino Performing Arts Series at Youngstown State University presents Ann Duhamel on April 20, 2023 at 7:30pm in the Installation Gallery at the McDonough Museum of Art. Pianist Ann DuHamel’s performances have been praised as poetic and “. . . a delight for the ears and the soul.” (Encuentro Universitario Internacional de
The Outlaws
The Outlaws
Southern Rock legends THE OUTLAWS are coming to the Robins Theatre in downtown Warren, Ohio on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets will range between $30 and $45 plus applicable fees. All tickets are reserved seating. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 3, 2023 at
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Spring 2023 Graduating BFA Exhibition
Spring 2023 Graduating BFA Exhibition
The Spring 2023 Graduating BFA Exhibition, featuring the art and design work of students graduating in the spring semester from the Department of Art at Youngstown State University, will open at the McDonough Museum of Art on Friday, April 21, and run through Saturday, May 6. An opening reception will occur on Friday, April 21,
Hope Foundation-Wine for Hope
Hope Foundation-Wine for Hope
Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley's Wine for Hope Friday, April 21st, 2023 | 6:15-10:30pm All Honorees will be honored at the Wine for Hope. An exciting evening of fine wines, gourmet food, and great music. Each year, we celebrate spring’s arrival with our Wine For Hope wine tasting event. Enjoy great wines and food,
Youngstown Phantoms vs. Team USA
Youngstown Phantoms vs. Team USA
The Youngstown Phantoms take on Team USA at the Covelli Centre on Friday, April 21. Puck drop is 7:05pm. Experience exciting USHL hockey. For tickets, call 330-747-PUCK (7825) or visit their website.
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National Record Store Day
On National Record Store Day, owners, employees, and music lovers gather in the place that created a culture of its own. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalRecordStoreDay From vinyl to digital and back to vinyl again, the brick and mortar store celebrates a love of not just the music, but the art of jacket covers,
National Earth Day
Each year on April 22nd, National Earth Day campaigns around the globe promote ways to keep the Earth healthy and our planet livable. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalEarthDay Since its inception, the organizers promote events educating the public about a variety of subjects including: climate change air pollution water pollution erosion recycling composting renewable
Celebrate Earth Day – OH WOW!
Celebrate Earth Day – OH WOW!
Join OH WOW! Children’s Center for a day of fun and learning about the environment on Earth Day, April 22 at 9:00am. They’ll have hands-on activities like building birdhouses, planting seed globes, and more. Plus, you can learn about the science behind sustainability and how you can make a difference in your own backyard. Programs
Ford Nature Center Reopening
Ford Nature Center Reopening
Ford Nature Center in Mill Creek MetroParks is reopening on Earth Day, April 22, 2023 from 10:30am-5:00pm. The completed redevelopment project was designed to improve, enhance, and expand the Ford Nature Center to better serve the community’s nature education needs. The project successfully preserved the historic and physical attributes of this facility while adding both
Spring 2023 Graduating BFA Exhibition
Spring 2023 Graduating BFA Exhibition
The Spring 2023 Graduating BFA Exhibition, featuring the art and design work of students graduating in the spring semester from the Department of Art at Youngstown State University, will open at the McDonough Museum of Art on Friday, April 21, and run through Saturday, May 6. An opening reception will occur on Friday, April 21,
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Così fan tutte – Dana School of Music Opera
Così fan tutte – Dana School of Music Opera
The Dana School of Music will present Mozart’s opera Così fan tutte for one weekend, opening Friday, April 21, through Sunday, April 23, in The Spotlight Theater at Youngstown State University. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm, while the Sunday matinee performance is at 2:00pm. The opera, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, will be sung
Pass Over – The Youngstown Playhouse
Pass Over – The Youngstown Playhouse
The Youngstown Playhouse presents Pass Over in the Moyer Room, April 14-23, 2023. Pass Over, written by Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu, takes the audience into the lives of two African American males who spend day and night on the curbside under a street lamp post passing the time, and hoping that maybe today will be different.
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National Bucket List Day
April 24 celebrates National Bucket List Day to remind us it’s never too late to set new goals, go on a dream vacation, and inspire people around you to enjoy life to the fullest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NATIONALBUCKETLISTDAY By definition, a bucket list is a list of things a person would like to
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Wick Park Tree Planting
Wick Park Tree Planting
Come join Youngstown CityScape and the other members of the Healthy Community Partnership to plant trees this Spring on the Northside starting at Wick Park and a few other nearby locations. Trees will be delivered and unloaded between 7:30 and 8:30. They will need some help moving those around so skip your morning workout in
Mah Jongg Tournament
Mah Jongg Tournament
Registration is now open for the Friends of the Library Canfield Committee’s annual Mah Jongg Tournament. The fundraiser will be held on Tuesday, April 25 from 10am-3pm at A La Cart Catering in Canfield. Mah Jongg players of all skill levels eagerly look forward to this well attended tournament each year. The registration deadline is
Slow Ride – Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen
Slow Ride – Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen
The Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen bicycling club has scheduled slow-paced group rides for every Tuesday in April. The rides will begin at 10:00am April 4, 11, 18, and 25 at the Kirk Road Trailhead of the Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway, 6685 Kirk Road. These events are for new riders, young and old riders, and those who just
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Stop Food Waste Day
Food waste worldwide is an alarming issue. That is why on the last Wednesday in April, Stop Food Waste Day raises awareness of the growing concern of food waste. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #StopFoodWasteDay According to the USDA, Americans waste between 30-40 percent of the food supply. That is near or more than the
Spring 2023 Graduating BFA Exhibition
Spring 2023 Graduating BFA Exhibition
The Spring 2023 Graduating BFA Exhibition, featuring the art and design work of students graduating in the spring semester from the Department of Art at Youngstown State University, will open at the McDonough Museum of Art on Friday, April 21, and run through Saturday, May 6. An opening reception will occur on Friday, April 21,
Youngstown Press Club Annual Meeting & Dinner
Youngstown Press Club Annual Meeting & Dinner
Henry Gomez, senior national political reporter for NBC News, will address the Youngstown Press Club on April 26. Gomez, a graduate of Boardman High School and Youngstown State University, will be the keynote speaker at the club’s annual meeting and dinner. Tickets are required for the event, which will begin at 5:30pm at Stambaugh Auditorium.
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Spring 2023 Graduating BFA Exhibition
Spring 2023 Graduating BFA Exhibition
The Spring 2023 Graduating BFA Exhibition, featuring the art and design work of students graduating in the spring semester from the Department of Art at Youngstown State University, will open at the McDonough Museum of Art on Friday, April 21, and run through Saturday, May 6. An opening reception will occur on Friday, April 21,
Rent
Rent
Opera Western Reserve, the Henry H. Stambaugh Auditorium Association, the Youngstown Playhouse, and the Youngstown Symphony Society will present the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical Rent in the Edwards W. Powers Auditorium at The DeYor Performing Arts Center. The production will run April 27, 28, 29, and 30, 2023, directed by Mr. Matthew
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National BraveHearts Day
Each year on April 28, we celebrate National BraveHearts Day to honor the bravery of families dealing with pediatric cancer. During this time, pay tribute and support the families and friends of those involved in the child’s life. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalBraveHeartsDay #SpotlightHope Navigating through cancer is hard and often scary. Families who
National Superhero Day
Have you ever been rescued from a risky situation or saved from injury or death? Those who come to our aid are called heroes. Some heroes happen to be in the right place at the right time. Others choose to be a hero as a career (though they wouldn’t call themselves heroes.) Other still are
Dave and Ed’s Super Swap Meet
Dave and Ed’s Super Swap Meet
Ohio’s Largest Indoor/Outdoor Swap Meet returns to the Canfield Fairgrounds April 28, 29 & 30, 2023. Show hours are Friday & Saturday, 8am-5pm, and Sunday, 8am-4pm. General admission is $7 per person per day or $10 per person for a weekend pass. Children under 12 are free. For the latest event information, please visit their
Mother’s Day Pop-Up Shop – CityScape at Briel’s
Mother’s Day Pop-Up Shop – CityScape at Briel’s
Youngstown CityScape invites you to join them at the Nature’s Blossoms Florist pop-up shop! Shop hours will be Friday, April 28 through Saturday, May 13, from 10am- 5pm, and Mother’s Day Sunday, May 14, 10am-3pm at the greenhouse location, CityScape at Briel’s, 23 S. Belle Vista Avenue, Youngstown. Twin sisters Daccine Benson and Danielle Harrell,
Spring 2023 Graduating BFA Exhibition
Spring 2023 Graduating BFA Exhibition
The Spring 2023 Graduating BFA Exhibition, featuring the art and design work of students graduating in the spring semester from the Department of Art at Youngstown State University, will open at the McDonough Museum of Art on Friday, April 21, and run through Saturday, May 6. An opening reception will occur on Friday, April 21,
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Independent Bookstore Day
On the last Saturday in April, Independent Bookstore Day brings together the celebration of classics, entrepreneurship and the joy of browsing through aisles of books. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #IndependentBookstoreDay Make your way down to your locally owned bookstore where the shop owner knows your interests. Chat with other bibliophiles over collections or discover a
First Ladies Day
National First Ladies Day on the last Saturday in April honors all First Ladies of the United States and commemorates the founding of the First Lady upon President George Washington’s inauguration on April 30, 1789. Martha Washington became First Lady of the United States that day. She and all those who followed in her footsteps
National Peace Rose Day
Each year on April 29th, National Peace Rose Day honors a well-known and fruitful garden rose. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalPeaceRoseDay The light yellow to large cream-colored flowers of the Peace rose have slightly flushed crimson pink petal edges. It is a hybrid tea rose that is hardy, vigorous, and highly resistant to disease.
Sense of Smell Day
Held on the last Saturday in April, National Sense of Smell Day celebrates one of the five senses. Our sense of smell is more than a way to know when dinner is ready. It also plays a role as an early warning system, triggers memories, and interacts with our other senses. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||
National Pool Opening Day
Each year on the last Saturday in April, National Pool Opening Day encourages pool owners across the country to prepare their swimming pools for a summer of fun, fitness, and enjoyment. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #PoolOpeningDay Swimming pools offer many benefits including physical exercise, social interaction and psychological benefits. Exercising in a swimming pool
Dave and Ed’s Super Swap Meet
Dave and Ed’s Super Swap Meet
Ohio’s Largest Indoor/Outdoor Swap Meet returns to the Canfield Fairgrounds April 28, 29 & 30, 2023. Show hours are Friday & Saturday, 8am-5pm, and Sunday, 8am-4pm. General admission is $7 per person per day or $10 per person for a weekend pass. Children under 12 are free. For the latest event information, please visit their
Mother’s Day Pop-Up Shop – CityScape at Briel’s
Mother’s Day Pop-Up Shop – CityScape at Briel’s
Youngstown CityScape invites you to join them at the Nature’s Blossoms Florist pop-up shop! Shop hours will be Friday, April 28 through Saturday, May 13, from 10am- 5pm, and Mother’s Day Sunday, May 14, 10am-3pm at the greenhouse location, CityScape at Briel’s, 23 S. Belle Vista Avenue, Youngstown. Twin sisters Daccine Benson and Danielle Harrell,
Spring 2023 Graduating BFA Exhibition
Spring 2023 Graduating BFA Exhibition
The Spring 2023 Graduating BFA Exhibition, featuring the art and design work of students graduating in the spring semester from the Department of Art at Youngstown State University, will open at the McDonough Museum of Art on Friday, April 21, and run through Saturday, May 6. An opening reception will occur on Friday, April 21,
6 events,
Dave and Ed’s Super Swap Meet
Dave and Ed’s Super Swap Meet
Ohio’s Largest Indoor/Outdoor Swap Meet returns to the Canfield Fairgrounds April 28, 29 & 30, 2023. Show hours are Friday & Saturday, 8am-5pm, and Sunday, 8am-4pm. General admission is $7 per person per day or $10 per person for a weekend pass. Children under 12 are free. For the latest event information, please visit their
Mother’s Day Pop-Up Shop – CityScape at Briel’s
Mother’s Day Pop-Up Shop – CityScape at Briel’s
Youngstown CityScape invites you to join them at the Nature’s Blossoms Florist pop-up shop! Shop hours will be Friday, April 28 through Saturday, May 13, from 10am- 5pm, and Mother’s Day Sunday, May 14, 10am-3pm at the greenhouse location, CityScape at Briel’s, 23 S. Belle Vista Avenue, Youngstown. Twin sisters Daccine Benson and Danielle Harrell,
Youngstown May Day Festival 2023
Youngstown May Day Festival 2023
The third annual May Day Festival will be April 29 & 30 from 12pm-6pm at the Calvin Center in Youngstown. Come join like-minded neighbors from across the Valley at this fun, free celebration of labor, climate justice, human rights, and Beltane. There will be music, maypole dancing, arts and crafts for young and old, workshops, demonstrations,