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Y-103 COMMUNITY EVENTS

If you would like to have a non profit event posted on this site please e-mail the information to Lynn Davis at the following

ldavis@y-103.com

Event information should be submitted 30 days in advance of event date.  Items submitted in simple paragraph form (with no font changes, hi-lighting, etc) can be copied and pasted to this site within 10 days.    

Thank you!

 

 

The 3rd Annual Morris Benefit Poker Run is Saturday, July 31st, at Pooch's , St.Rt 88 West of Mecca Circle.  Sighs ups starting at 10a and the first bike out at 11a.  Last bike in at 5p.  Live entertainment provided by 3 bands, Bike rodeo and many bike games, Chinese Auction and more.  Cost is $10 per person  / $15 couple.  Our 2010 run recipient is 2-yr old Jayden Barber of Youngstown who is fighting for his young life after being diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma.  Donations can also be made to help out at PNC Bank % The Jayden Barber Fund".  for more info about Jayden visit his sit at www.caring bridge/JaydenBarber.org.  For info about the ride contact Charidy at 330-980-6185 or Pooch's at 330-638-0011

 

Join us for Bessemer Community Day on Saturday, July 31, where our theme is The Wild Wild West. Activities begin at 11am with food vendors, crafters, a DJ all day with games and karaoke, Car & Bike show, FD Campbell Library book sale, cake walk, Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, Paws & Taws square dancers, pie social, Duck Derby, pony rides and much more.     The parade begins at 1pm.  Afterwards, there will be free ice cream for everyone compliments of Cowlicks.  Later in the evening Train Wreck with Lou Greco will perform from 7-11pm.   Bring your family for a day of fun, food and entertainment.  Remember to bring your lawn chairs.  Activities are located at the Fire Hall (5 N Main.)  Mapquest us for directions.     If you have any questions, call MaryAnn 9-noon at 724-667-7061 or Cindy 7-3 at 724-667-0990.

 

Champion Kiwanis Chicken Roast – August 1, 11:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m.  Sit-down “all you care to eat” dinner or carry-out from Champion Christian Church, State Route 305, Champion.  Menu: fire-roasted chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, baked beans, brownies.  Proceeds support numerous Kiwanis community projects, including high school scholarships, all benefiting the youth of the community.  Purchase tickets at the door or before August 1 from Dr. John Barnhart’s office; Burkey, Burkey & Scher law office; Associated School Employees Credit Union; any Champion Kiwanian; or call 330-847-5161.   Join Champion Kiwanis in serving the young people of this community – and enjoy a great dinner at the same time!

 

 2010 Greenville Business and Industry Day is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to golf with one of thirty RE/MAX World Long Drive Champions and/or Top Long Drive Professionals.  Join us for a front row seat to watch these competitors smash the golf ball and compete in a Long Drive Shootout for a $25,000 prize purse.  On Monday, August 2nd with an 8:30 shotgun start being held at the Greens of Greenville in Greenville, PA.  For more information go to our website at www.b-igolf.com / email: gwen.mcallister@gaedc.org / phone: 724.588.1161.  This event is co-sponsored by the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce and GAEDC a private non-profit corporation.

 

The 12th Annual Lifetime Television Golf Scramble at Tam O' Shanter in Hermitage is Wednesday, August 4th.  The event has raised over $71,000 to date for the American Cancer Society to assist in providing services for breast cancer patients in our valley.  This year the event is dedicated to the memory Mary Ann Kerins.  Teams are 2 men/2 women and the entry is $75 per player / $300 per team.  Fee includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner, refreshments and lots of prizes.  Hole sponsorships are $100 and are tax deductible.  For more info contact the Tam o' Shanter Pro Shop at 724-981-3552

 

Black Talon, Inc, a  (Non-profit t Group) has teamed up with friends and loved ones of the Carosella Family by sponsoring a raffle.  The family  (with 4 children) lost almost all of their personal possessions in a home robbery in March 2010  The grand prize for the raffle drawing is $500 cash.    Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased by calling Cathy at  330-518-9544.   the Drawing is August 13th, 2010.    Another option for making a donation is Farmers National Bank where a fund has been set up in to benefit the family.  Donations are accepted at any branch or by mail to 20 Broad St, Canfield, Oh 44406.  For more information:  www.blacktalon.org

 

The 3rd Annual Head Start TCAP Poker Run is Saturday, August 7th at 1643 Youngstown Road in Warren (across from Big Apple convenient store / DFL Enterprizes.).  The event is hosted by Dogz for Life Motorcycle Crew (DFL) and  includes many activities and promises a fun filled day dedicated to helping children.  $10 solo rider / $15 couples  Reister starting at 10a with first bike out at noon and last bike in at 5.  Chinese auction, live DJ, food & fun.  For more information contact bull69dfl@yahoo.com or 330-646-6842

 

The 65th Annual Green Township Firemen’s Festival will be held on August 7th, 2010 .  The event will begin at 5:00pm at the South Range Middle School on State Route 165 in Greenford.  Spot prizes drawings for the raffle will be every half hour with the 5 Grand Prizes being given away at the end of the evening.  Games will start at 6:00pm .  Come out and support the Fire Department.  This is a free family event with all proceeds going to the Green Township Fire Department.  

 

2010 Recycling Regatta!  Build and Race a Recycled Boat Saturday August 14th, 2010 at Lake Milton State Park.  All boats must be made of at least 70% Recycled Product and they must be able to be broken down and recycled after the event. NO nails, 55 gallon drums or containers that held household hazardous waste (HHW), NO old boogie boards or surfboards or motors please.  Boats may be pre-made prior to the event. For recycled product to use, you can call the Green Team, ReCreate, Youngstown Litter Control & Recycling or your local school.  For more information or entry forms, contact Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District at 330.740.7995.  To enter the REGATTA: each crew or captain must complete an entry form and release form and return it  by June 8th to Recycle Regatta, Mahoning SWCD, 850 Industrial Road , Youngstown , Ohio 44509 .   No child under 12 can man the boat, but they can help build!  The REGATTA is being held to coincide with the Mahoning River Consortium’s River Wide Picnic Day.  

 

The 3rd Annual Buddy Walk of the Valley is Saturday, August 14th from 9a-1p at the Shops at Boardman Park.  Register at 9a, meet your buddy and lineup at 10:30 and , 11a-1p relax, enjoy lunch, play games & more.  $10 registration per individual.  If you registered by July 21st you'll get a T-shirt!!!  Proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Association of the valley  / DSAV and the vision of this organization is "for people with Down Syndrome to be active participants in a fully inclusive society".  DSAV provides resources and programs which encourage families, friends, educators and healthcare professionals to work together in building a future where everyone can live successful and productive lives.  For more information visit www.DSAV.org, e-mail info @dsav.org or call 330-726-DSAV (3728)

 

The John Thompson Scholarship Golf Scramble is Monday, August 16th, at the New Castle Country Club.  Proceeds from this outing will benefit a scholarship fund in honor of beloved Neshannock High School teacher John Thompson who passed away suddenly in April 2010.  A buffet lunch kicks off the event at 11:30am.  Shotgun start at 1:15pm.  Golf, lunch and dinner are $125 per person, lunch and golf is $95 , dinner only is $30 per person and donations can be made toward the fund by mail to Stevenson Foundation % New Castle Country Club P.O. Box 5338 New Castle, Pa 16101.  Checks only please and note "John Thompson Scholarship" in memo.  For more info contact Abigail at 724-717-5139

 

The 16th Annual Steven Wolfe Scholarship Golf Classic is Saturday, August 21st at Old Avalon Golf Course in Warren.  This is a 3-man/woman scramble with an 8a shotgun start.  Breakfast & lunch provided with plenty to drink and the dinner feast is once again provided by the Niles Outback Steakhouse with a menu that include the "Bloomin Onion", salad, Bushman's bread, Outback Steak, Chicken-on-the Barbie and more.  Cash prized for the top three teams, door prizes, raffles and hole prizes.  Cost is $210 for the team.  Get your reservation in and your check Frank or Karin Wolfe no later than August 1st.  Contact us at 330-872-0243 or 330-501-0762.  Entry and check may also be mailed to The Steven Wolfe Scholarship, c/o Frank and Karin Wolfe, 118 Bane Ave, Newton Falls, Oh  44444.  E-mail to wloslobos@aol.com  Thanks for you support!

 

The Angels for Animals Car Show and Poker Run takes place on August 21st at Angels for Animals 4750 W. South Range Rd Canfield Ohio 44406 . Sign up for the poker run starts at 11:30. The cost is $15 per car or bike. Run ends at Angels for Animals. There will be food, venders, raffles, door prizes and more. Car show starts at 1:00, park for free enter for $5.00. Visit www.angelsforanimals.org for more information or call Kelly at 330-506-0326. All proceeds benefit Angels for Animals.    

 

Yellow Creek Theatre in Poland welcomes everyone to attend another season of classic films every Friday night.  The season runs through August 27.  Show time is at dusk.  Admission is free, just bring a lawn chair.  Park behind the Poland Library where films are screened on the Rt. 224 bridge wall.  For a complete list of films, visit www.yellowcreektheater.com.

 

All Vehicles Welcome to the  4th Annual Poker Run  For Santa’s Hide Away Hollow a place for terminally ill children and their families can spend one last Christmas together any time of the year  Saturday, August 28, 2010  Where: Pooch’s 2242 Greenville Rd NE ST RT 88, Cortland , OH 44410 next to Mosquito Lake   Registration: $15/personRegistration - 9am - 11amBike Blessing @ 9:45amFirst Bike out @ 10amLast Bike in @ 5pm  Registration fee includes dinner, Biker Games, Chinese Auction & 50/50 raffle  For More Information Email m.elwood@sajar.com or call 330-770-8152  To find out more information on Santa's Hide Away Hollow visit there website  http://WWW.santashideawayhollow.net

There will be a Golf Outing to benefit the family of Gary Barnes, 29 years old, of Columbiana. Gary is currently battling the fight of his life against cancer. All proceeds will benefit Gary, Jenn, and their two young boys as they all work to beat this terrible illness.   When: August 28th (several tee times available)  Where: Valley Golf Club in Columbiana (call for tee time 330-482-9464).  Cost: $120 per four man team (food and beverage included)  Format: 9 hole best ball scramble.  We are looking for teams, sponsors, and any donations.   Sponsors and donations can be directed towards Josh Ineman 330-717-3087 or Jon Billings 757-810-6343

The City of Sharon is hosting a City Blues Fest on September 11, 2010 in downtown Sharon from 11:00am-10:00pm.  There will be 2 stages with performers from the local area along with performers from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Erie.  We are proud to have the Grammy nominated John Primer previously from Muddy Waters as our headliner along with Cleveland Fats, Jill West & the Blues Attack, Sweaty Betty Blues Band, Steve Vuich & Terry Dach, Gordan James Band, F/X Project, Max Schang with Rodger Montgomery and Muddy Kreek Blues Band.  We will offer plenty of food and artist market and much more including a Kids Zone.  Bring the family and come on down and enjoy a full day of entertainment.  More info:  cityofsharon.net

 

  

New York City bus trip, leaves Southern  Park Mall parking lot 11p.m. Fri. September 17th

Arrives in NYC 8:30 a.m. and Leaves NYC 10:00 p.m. Sat.  Bus will make stops at popular destinations or you can go on your own.   Cost $95.00pp includes driver tip  Benefits: Relay For Life Team Diva’s

Call Jodi 330-883-3540

 

Project "Be Somebody" will be hosting a Chili Cook-off at the Braceville Township Pavilion on St. Rt. 82 in Braceville Ohio on September 18, 2010 during the hours of 2-5PM. For those of you that would like to ENTER a Chili for tasting, one Entry is $15.00, two entries will be $25.00, or three entries will be $40.00 per person/per family. There will be a cash prize for 1st and 2nd place! Deadline to sign your entry up is September 1, 2010. For those of you just wanting to come enjoy the smell and taste of the Entries, there will be a $5.00 fee. You will be eligible to taste up to and including 20 different entries. Any questions call 330-898-7821 or visit us on our website at www.ProjectBeSomebodyTeamWorkTogether.com

 

Led Poisoning Protect Your Child from Led Poisoning.  As parents, we try to do everything right for our children. We get them  immunized, use car safety seats, and loam what to do in an emergency. Yet many  parents are surprised to learn that peeling or chipping paint in their own homes can  poison their children. Lead poisoning causes permanent learning and behavioral  problems. If you rent, report any peeling paint or water damage to your landlord. Make  sure that lead hazards are repaired safely. For more information on your rights and how  to protect your family, call1~877-NOT-LEAD.

 

Shenango River Watchers is raffling off an Otter XT Kayak in Cloud color scheme (blue) packaged with a Carlisle Day Tripper Paddle and MTI APE life jacket.  Tickets are only $5 and will be sold at all of our SRW 2010 events.  Drawing is September 2010 at the conclusion of the Munnel Run Harvest Fest as Sept. 19th.  Contact the SRW office at 724-342-5453 or shenangoriver@hotmail.com.  Tickets can also be purchased from board members.  Kayak package purchase at discount from Wiegel on the Water.