The Update | Theater to Dedicate Wheelchair Ramp
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Hopewell Theatre will dedicate its new ADA-accessible ramp and entrance at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, before the opening of its newest production, “Morning’s at 7.”
The ramp, completed this year, is the first step in transforming the historic building, built in the 1890s, into a fully accessible site.
In addition to support from the community, funding was secured through a $22,300 Shuttered Venue Operators Grant through the Small Business Administration. The lead gift for the ramp was funded by Marlene Strollo, a former Hopewell Theatre board member and longtime supporter. The ramp will be dedicated in memory of Dominic M. and Evelyn F. Menaldi.
The theater will now turn its attention to creating an accessible restroom on the main floor. Currently, the restrooms are on the basement level and not accessible.
“Morning’s at 7” takes a sharp and funny look at the eccentricities, regrets and longings of everyday folks. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6-7, and 13-14; and at 2 p.m. Sept. 15. For tickets, go to hopewelltheatre.org.
MVHS Founder’s Day Kicks Off Anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Mahoning Valley Historical Society will begin its 150th anniversary celebration Sunday, Sept. 8, from noon to 4 p.m. at its Founder’s Day open house at the Tyler History Center, downtown.
The Arms Family Museum on Wick Avenue will be closed that day.
Founder’s Day will include a history fair with organizations throughout the Mahoning Valley, walking tours, hands on activities and Good Humor ice cream.
Bingo & Bling Fundraiser in Canfield
CANFIELD, Ohio – Bingo & Bling, an event at which attendees can win a designer bag, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Waypoint 4180.
Tickets are $50 and must be purchased in advance; call Kristie at 330 565 9411. Tables of eight can be purchased for $400, which includes two bottles of wine.
The price includes dinner, 10 games of bingo (three cards per game), a dauber and a raffle ticket. The event will also include a basket raffle and cash bar. Doors will open at 5 p.m.
The bags are by famed designers Marc Jacobs, MK, Coach and Kate Spade.
Proceeds will benefit Gateways to Better Living, an Austintown-based nonprofit organization that serves more than 250 people with developmental disabilities in Mahoning and Trumbull counties.
Bus Trip to ‘The Story of Ruth’
NEW CASTLE, Pa. – United Way is sponsoring a bus trip to the Star Theatre in Sugarcreek, Ohio, on Oct. 26 to see Sight & Sound Theatre’s production of “The Story of Ruth.”
The play shares the story of a gentile woman whose faith enables her to overcome prejudice and the pain of loss to become a descendant of David, the King of Israel.
The bus will leave the parking lot of Walmart close to First Commonwealth Bank at 8 a.m. and return around 6:30 p.m.
The cost is $198, which includes transportation, a ticket to the show and an Amish buffet dinner at the Dutch Valley Restaurant, where there will be plenty of time to shop at the bakery, gift shop and market. Paid reservations are due by Sept. 30.
For information, call the United Way of Lawrence County at 724 658 8528 or go to uwlawcty.org.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Experience at Robins
WARREN, Ohio – The Stevie Ray Vaughan Experience starring Billy Evanochko will come to the Robins Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 19, for an 8 p.m. concert.
Tickets are $25 (plus applicable fees) and available at robinstheatre.com and the box office, 160 E. Market St.
Arts Classes for All Ages at The Hoyt
NEW CASTLE, Pa. – Arts & Education at the Hoyt will offer classes for all ages from Sept. 10-Nov. 9.
Registration is now open.
Classes include ceramics, drawing, stained glass, mosaics, watercolor, photography, graphic design, yoga, clay animation and more.
For a complete list of classes, go to hoytartcenter.org. Tuition assistance is available for all ages; EBT card holders automatically qualify.
Handel’s Rolls Out Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream
CANFIELD, Ohio – Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream has launched its newest flavor, Peanut Butter and Jelly.
The new flavor features peanut butter ice cream with strawberry ripple and shortcake pieces.
Pictured at top: The wheelchair ramp at Hopewell Theatre will be dedicated Friday.
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