The Mahoning Valley has several choices for continuing education – Youngstown State University and Kent State University regional campuses offer college access and there are also several technical colleges in the area. However, the rising cost of tuition can be a deterrent. Jefferson Community College of Steubenville saw the need for a more affordable college choice and now there is one; Eastern Gateway Community College With just one full semester in the books, Eastern Gateway Community College can already tout its success. Serving Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties, this expansion of Jefferson Community College is thriving.
Mill Creek MetroParks pulls out all the stops in celebration of autumn, and you’re invited. Winters can be tough in Y-town and the MetroParks make the most of the fabulous fall weather that precedes the first snow fall.
The changing fall foliage might be a tourist attraction in New England, but Mill Creek Park can be just as impressive. Put on your walking shoes and take advantage of the wonderful seasonal show Mother Nature presents. The MetroParks offers numerous interpretive walks during the month of October. These walks are slow-paced so time can be taken to not only gain information about the walk’s topic but so everyone can enjoy the scenery.
Pedaling with a Purpose – Califorkids Trip Nears Completion
Community service is always in style. How to go about doing it is limited only by one’s imagination. Take Scott Finamore, for example. About a year ago this 23 year old Poland, Ohio native tossed an idea at his buddy 19 year old Sam Malaska of Youngstown. Finamore was in need of an adventure, (“I’m an outdoors kind of guy,” he states), so he proposed a bike trip. But not just any bike trip. “I thought it would be neat to ride out to California to visit people I know there and in the process really see America.” Malaska thought Finamore was nuts – at first; but once he kicked the idea around, Malaska was on-board.
[ June 14, 2009; 7:00 pm; June 28, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 4, 2009; 8:00 pm; July 24, 2009; 3:00 pm; July 25, 2009; 12:00 pm; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. July 26, 2009; 7:00 pm; August 9, 2009; 7:00 pm; August 23, 2009; 7:00 pm; ]
Free Music Abundant this Summer
Staycations are all the rage as many buckle down on excessive spending by forgoing the big, expensive out-of-town summer get-away. But does staying close to home mean the next three months will be boring. Not a chance. For music lovers, there’s no place like home in the Mahoning Valley. The number of free concerts taking place will keep many a toe tapping.
The W.D. Packard Concert Band, the Pride of Warren since 1955, will be busy through August keeping big band buffs happy. All concerts are free and open to the public courtesy of the W.D. Packard Trust. The following is the schedule for the W.D. Packard Concert Band with all concerts taking place at the South Lawn band shell unless noted.
[ June 24, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 1, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 8, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 15, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 19, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 22, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 26, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 29, 2009; 7:00 pm; August 5, 2009; 7:00 pm; August 12, 2009; 4:00 pm; August 19, 2009; 4:00 pm; August 26, 2009; 4:00 pm; September 2, 2009; 7:00 pm; September 9, 2009; 7:00 pm; ]
Mill Creek MetroParks Summerfest Spectacular also offers up some wonderful musical opportunities. And yes, it’s all free. All concerts take place at the Judge Morely Pavilion with each beginning at 7:00 p.m. The variety of music presented guarantees there will be something for everyone! Be sure to bring a lawn chair, bug spray and a smile! On tap for the 2009 Summerfest Spectacular are…
Come June 1, 2009, the Chevy Centre will have a new name – The Covelli Centre – thanks to a the naming rights contract accepted by the centre from Covelli Enterprises – a three year deal for $120,000 annually. Sam Covelli, president and chief executive officer for Covelli Enterprises is best known by those in the Valley as the man who brought Panera Bread and O’Charley restaurants to the area. GM’s financial hardships resulted in their not renewing the naming contract with the centre, so a new sponsor was needed, and Covelli won the honor.
