THINGS TO DO: Lit Youngstown’s First Wednesday Readers Series
May 3
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.
May 4
In celebration of Star Wars, head to Sarah’s Ceramic Studio in Youngstown from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. for trivia and craft night
May 5
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
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo from 4 p.m. until midnight at the city of Youngstown’s First Friday kicking off summer
Check out the free live music at 6 p.m. at “Party on the Lawn” at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre
May 6
- Any time from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., stop by opening day of the Farmers Market at Austintown Township Park
Stop by the spring open house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. happening at John’s Country Nursery in Middlefield
Compete for the largest catch in the weekend-long crappie fishing tournament at Mahaney Access Boat Ramp in Sharpsville. Registration details are available online.
Attend the annual Farm Animal Baby Shower from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. to meet new arrivals at the MetroParks Farm including goats, piglets, calves, chicks, alpacas and peacocks. The farm is located at 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road in Canfield.
May 7
Stop by the spring open house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. happening at John’s Country Nursery in Middlefield
Girls ages 3 to 9 can bring their mom, grandma or special adult to Mommy and Me for Tea 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3 - 5 p.m. for a tea and fashion show at the Lariccia Family Community Center in Boardman Park
Attend the Lebanese Food Festival at Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon from 11 a.m. -5 p.m. in North Jackson
Students learning music at the JCC of Youngstown will showcase their talents from 2 to 3 p.m. at the community center
Music starts at 8 p.m. at Westside Bowl featuring Conan, Thra and Trephine
May 8
May 9
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