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Learn How to Spot Severe Storms and Tornadoes

Mahoning County Skywarn, a volunteer organization of weather spotters will be conducting training on how to recognize approaching storms and tornadoes. This will be an interesting and informative presentation.  Gary Garnet, Warning Coordinator Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Cleveland, will conduct the training Wednesday, March 26, 6 p.m.. at the Austintown Fitch High School Auditorium, 4560 Falcon Drive, Austintown, Ohio 44515.  Training is free and open to the public.

Waterfowl enthusiasts flock to Westlake

Waterfowl artists, carvers, and collectors will gather in Westlake, at the Holiday Inn West 1100 Crocker Rd.  March 13-16, for the 31st Waterfowl Art Exposition presented by the Ohio Decoy Collectors and Carvers Association.
The exposition is one of the largest gatherings of decoy carvers in the United States and will have a variety of wildlife art on display for the general public.
Many of the bird carvings will be judged in categories ranging from contemporary hunting decoys, antique birds, and decorative bird creations ranging from songbirds to raptors. Rarely will so many excellent carvings, both contemporary and antique, be gathered in one place.
This will be the 31st year for the exhibition, one of the largest events of its kind in the nation. Wildlife artists, collectors, and decoy carvers attend this annual event to exhibit their work and vendors will be on hand to provide carving and artist tools and supplies.
Public admission to the exhibition is just $5 for a four-day pass to all venues.

Postpartum Support Group

A local chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI) has formed in the Youngstown/Warren area. PSI is a non-profit organization that has been helping women cope with postpartum depression and anxiety since 1987. Postpartum Support Group Meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of every month, beginning on March 20th, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the D&E Counseling Center, 142 Javit Ct., Austintown, OH 44515. Please contact Jodi at 330-207-1385 or jodi@poemonline.org for more information.