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THINGS TO DO: Youngstown State University’s Relay for Life starts Saturday

By Kelcey Norris and Chris Pugh

April 28, 2023 8:51 AM

Nine steel block-Y logos, manufactured and donated by Boardman Steel, are being installed across Youngstown State University. (Photo courtesy of YSU)

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Youngstown State University’s Relay for Life starts at noon at Farmers National Bank Soccer Field
Attend the “Day of Bounce” launch party at 10:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Southern Park Mall celebrating a new business, Yo Big Bounce
From 2 to 5 p.m., attend the Inspiring Minds 17th Annual Fundraising Gala at 837 Woodland St. NE in Warren
Catch a bite from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Vienna Fish and Game Club annual chicken on a spit dinner
Young adults with businesses are bringing their products and services to Youth Market Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eastwood Mall in Niles
Take a wildflower walk through Poland Forest at 1 p.m. at the College Street entrance to the Forest. Bring binoculars
The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District in Warren hosts a free document shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the Trumbull County Collection Facility located at 5138 Enterprise Blvd. in Warren.
Alice Cooper performs at 7 p.m. at the Covelli Center in Youngstown

Shop for Mother’s Day gifts from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at a market powered by all women-owned businesses called The Hive Market
There’s a special drag show brunch happening at 11:30 a.m. at Penguin City Brewing
Spend the afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m., or come out at 7 p.m., to hear the ultimate Doors tribute concert at Das Dutch Village Event Center. For show tickets, call 866-482-5050 Ext #408 or visit dasdutchvillage.com/theater
Attend “Pours for Potential” fundraiser from noon until 4 p.m. at Birdfish Brewing, 140 E. Park Ave. in Columbiana
Sharon’s first-ever punk rock flea market runs from noon until 5 p.m. at 49 S. Sharpsville Ave. in Sharon
Attend a wine tasting at 4 p.m. at the Barrel 33 in Howland; proceeds benefit Stambaugh Chorus
It’s “Sensory Friendly Sundays” at 4 p.m. in Youngstown

Deadline for artists to apply for the 25th Annual Summer Festival of the Arts, happening July 8 and 9 at Wean Park
It’s opening day at Keystone Safari in Grove City
Romania: Culture and Cuisine dinner event at 5 p.m. at Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church, located at 626 Wick Avenue

Commemorate World Press Freedom Day at noon with The Youngstown Press Club will observe World Press Freedom Day on May 3 by reading the names of journalists killed during the past year while practicing their profession. The event is at St. Peter and St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave.
ATC Healthcare Services in Vienna hosts a ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. for new office space and celebrate 20 years of business
A family-friendly event to celebrate National Skilled Trades Day, “Cheers to Beers and Careers,” from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Lit Youngstown’s First Wednesday Readers Series presents poets Richard Ferris of Cleveland and B. Elizabeth Beck of Lexington, Kentucky, originally of Canfield. R.W. Franklin will co-host the free reading at the Westside Bowl on Mahoning Ave., at 7 p.m.

Lit Youngstown’s First Wednesday Readers Series presents poets Richard Ferris of Cleveland and B. Elizabeth Beck of Lexington, Kentucky, originally of Canfield. R.W. Franklin will co-host the free reading at the Westside Bowl at 7 p.m.
To thank visitors, Ward Beecher Planetarium is letting them vote for any of the shows on this year’s schedule to run one more time. The visitor appreciation shows start at 8 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday

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