The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Film Festival presents the comedy Humor Me, on Monday, October 19, at 7:30 pm, at the Twin Skyway Drive-In. With an interminable case of writer’s block and a personal family crisis, playwright Nate is forced to move into his father’s retirement community. More information at jewishyoungstown.org/filmfest.
The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Film Festival presents the documentary Picture of His Life, on Thursday, October 15, at 7:30 pm, at the Twin Skyway Drive-In. World renowned wildlife photographer Amos Nachoum has one final photographic dream remaining - to photograph a polar bear underwater. As his journey unfolds, so does an intimate and painful story of dedication, sacrifice, and personal redemption. Your $25 ticket provides online access for a 48 hour window to watch the virtual films, as well as a ticket to each of the films showing at the Skyway Drive In.
The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Film Festival presents the documentary: Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn, on Monday, October 6, at 7:30 pm, at the Twin Skyway Drive-In. Director Ivy Meeropol, whose grandparents Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were prosecuted by Cohn, will take a closer look at the controversial lawyer and fixer. More information at jewishyoungstown.org/filmfest.
The Mahoning Valley Association of Churches is sponsoring the Stories Of Racism In The Valley Rally, on Sunday, July 26th at 5 pm, at Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman Poland Road, in Poland. This is an outside event to promote dialogue. Masks and physical distancing required.
Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve presents Nature Explorers Spring Day Camp, Wednesday, March 24 - Friday, March 26, 9:30 am–3 pm each day, at Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve, in Alliance. Campers, age 7 - 12, will spend the day learning all about the great outdoors from a master naturalist. Activities include hikes, crafts, games, and the chance to see wildlife up close. Sign up for just one day or all three! More information about camp registration at beechcreekgardens.org.
The Friends of Poland Forest present Winter Plants in Poland Forest: A Winter Botany Hike, on Saturday, March 15, at 10 am. This easy-paced hike will be led by naturalist Kyle Filicky. Learn winter identification of trees, shrubs and other plants. More information at 330-770-4364 (no meeting place included).
The North Jackson Citizens Association is sponsoring its the annual North Jackson Community Tree Lighting, on Sunday, December 1st at 6 pm, at the Township's Gazebo, at 10613 Mahoning Avenue. There will be music, caroling, and a visit from Santa is expected.
The Friends of Poland Municipal Forest are hosting a Fall Foliage Hike! Enjoy the vibrant colors and learn the biology behind the color changes. The hike will be led and co-sponsored by Julie Bartolone of WildYou. Meet at the College Street entrance to Poland Municipal Forest at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 19. The event is free, the pace will be easy and there is no charge to attend.
The Friends of Poland Municipal Forest present a demonstration of scientific stream surveying in Yellow Creek in Poland Forest. Environmental scientist Kyle Filicky will demonstrate sampling techniques for pH, temperature, conductivity, oxygen, macroinvertebrates and fish via electrofishing. Meet at the College Street parking lot of Poland Forest at 10 AM, Saturday October 26. More information at 330-770-4364.
