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Card and Bingo party

The Rebekah Lodge of Mineral Ridge will be holding a card and bingo party on Sunday, may 18 at the Lodge Hall on 3711 Depot St. in Mineral Ridge. The hours will be from 2-5 p.m. The cost is $5 and tickets will be sold at the door. There will be bingo and card prizes, door prize and raffle for gift baskets. A lunch will also be included in the cost.

Captain Penny

Years ago there was once an after school television host that was affectionately known by many children in the Northeastern Ohio area as "Captain Penny". As I was growing up, I spent a lot of time in front of the tube watching cartoons…and I must admit that good ole' Captain Penny was truly one of my favorites. Now there is one thing about the "Captain's" program that I will never forget; at the end of every broadcast he would point his finger into the camera and remarkably say: "Remember kids…you can fool some of the people all of the time! You can fool all of the people some of the time, but…you can't fool mom!" My mother was living at the time, and as I recall, there was more than one occasion that my mom responded to the "Captain's" remarks by saying something like: "Danny boy, you better listen to that Captain fellow…he's certainly knows what he is talking about."
It has been a long while since I have viewed the Captain Penny Show on television, but there certainly has been a rerun of his candid words many countless times in my heart and mind. Perhaps I have been thinking about this kind of stuff recently because Mother's Day is just around the corner. Friends, we do well to take time to honor those dear gals who have so unselfishly devoted so much of their lives to our welfare and upbringing. I've got to tell you that even before she went to heaven, I had always believed my mother was a hero, but since facing the challenge of raising children of my own…I now am absolutely convinced that my mother was not only a hero, but also superwoman and saint" as well!
Throughout my many years of pastoral ministry I have often been asked how we should honor our mothers on Mother's Day. I have offered numerous suggestions; ranging from purchasing flowers to fruitcakes, but I have to tell you that mere material things can never replace the sharing of our hearts and lives. May I encourage you to allow Mother's Day to become more than even just a special day on your planner. Let every day become an opportunity to show our appreciation for those who have always loved us so dearly. For those whose mother has already gone "Home", perhaps the greatest way that you can honor her is to look for ways of caring for others. What would have made Mom proud? Simply taking the time to do for others some of the many things that she would unselfishly do for you! When you do these things, you demonstrate that her efforts, her teaching, and most importantly; her life…has truly made an impact on your own.
Well friends, our devotional time has come to an end, but before we go…I invite you to reconsider some now more familiar words: "Remember kids…you can fool some of the people all of the time! You can fool all of the people some of the time, but…you can't fool mom!"
Be blessed dear ones! Be free! -pdc
Dan Cesene is a motivational writer and speaker with a heart to bless and encourage others. He is available to speak to your group. For more information, please call 330-307-0200 or email ynotgod156@yahoo.com. 

Multiple Sclerosis meeting

The Multiple Sclerosis Services Agency Trumbull County Support Group will meet Tuesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church located at 490 N. High St. in Cortland.
The event is open to all those who have multiple sclerosis, their family, friends and caregivers. There is no cost to attend and refreshments will be served.
For additional information please call Pat at 330-394-3166.

Howland SCOPE Mother's Day luncheon

The SCOPE Senior Center in Howland will be hosting a Mother's Day luncheon on Tuesday, May 13 at noon. The event is open to the public, lunch will include chicken cordon bleu, scalloped potatoes and dessert.
The cost of this event is $3, reservations are required by calling 330-609-7806 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Survivors of Suicide
Awareness Walk in Trumbull

There will be a Survivors of Suicide Awareness walk at the Trumbull County Courthouse Gazebo on Saturday May 17 from 2-4 p.m. The event is sponsored by "Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide, Help Hotline Crisis Center, Survivors of Suicide. For further information call help Hotline at 1-800-427-3606.

Health and Wellness seminar

Lifeline, Emergency Response system and falls prevention, will be holding a seminar Wednesday, May 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the Multi-Generational Center.

A Volunteer Reception Center

A "must have" training for volunteers and VRC staff candidates.
Please join The Volunteer Services Agency of the Mahoning Valley and the Trumbull County Medical Reserve Corps for this training that is so important to the safety of our community.
The event will be Thursday, may 8 from 4-8 p.m. at the Niles Family YMCA.
RSVP by May 6 to lsentner@tcbh.org or call 330-675-7818.

LEAP upcoming activity

The LEAP group will be having a "Street Party" Saturday May 17 from 7-9 p.m. at Rooney's 137 Emerson Circle in Cortland. The cost is free. Contact Trish and Bill Rooney at 330-259-7472 to let them know how many are coming. This is an outdoor event with lawn games and snacks. Find out what they need, like prizes, snacks, balloons etc. Rain Day will be Sunday May 18.

Simply Singles

The Adult Education group of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 618 Ohio Ave. in McDonald is sponsoring a singles social May 24 in the church hall from 6:30-9 p.m.
All single men and women are invited for an evening of food, fun and fellowship.
Refreshments will be provided. If possible, a monetary donation would be appreciated to help defray the cost. They are also collecting non-perishable food items for the St. Vincent DePaul food drive.
Please call Ann McCarthy at 330-530-2475, Marlene Politano at 330-530-1151, or Irene Kunkel at 330-530-5037 before May 17.

A Cut Above Hair Salon opens in Weathersfield

The Regional Chamber and Owner Patricia Misel celebrated the relocation of A Cut Above Hair Salon to Weathersfield with a grand reopening. After 14 years on Robbins Ave. in Niles the new location has allowed the salon to expand. It now features six Slender You toning beds that provide motorized calisthenics and muscle toning without pain or perspiration.

Niles First Christian calendar

Thursday, May 8: 6 p.m. Aerobics class and scouts, 6:30-8 p.m. Senior Choir rehearsal.
Sunday, May 11: 8:30 a.m. Prayer in Chapel, 9 a.m. Stewardship and Finance meeting, 9:30 a.m. church school, 10:45 a.m. Pentecost worship service, noon trustees meeting.
Monday, May 12: 6 p.m. mother/Daughter banquet, 6:30 p.m. men's golf and church bowling.
Tuesday, May 13: 6 p.m. aerobics class, 7 p.m. Bible study in parlor.
Wednesday, May 14: 7 p.m. Lydia Circle in Parlor.

The Volunteer Reception Center needs you

IF you have the ability to be friendly warm and share your caring spirit there's a place to put your skills to great use.. If you are organized, know how to use a telephone and/or computer, have knowledge of the local area or are willing to learn, The VRC needs you. The Trumbull County Medical reserve Corps provides you with the opportunity to do just that. The ability to direct you to help where your talents and knowledge can best be utilized allows VRC to maximize the greatest asset-The Power of People.