Mon, March 15, 2010

Help Hotline Crisis Center free training

Help Hotline Crisis Center will offer free training for persons interested in volunteering for the 24-hour hotline from 6 to 9:30 p.m., on six consecutive Mondays, Feb. 22 through March 29, and one Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Volunteers are asked to make a six-month commitment. For more information, call Help Hotline at 330-747-2696.

NAMI Mah. Valley Family-to-Family Education Classes

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI Mahoning Valley, will hold a spring session of their Family-to-Family Education Classes in 12 weekly sessions, Mondays from Feb. 1 through April 19 at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown. Registration is required. Call 330-540-8583 for information or registration applications.

Pride Youngstown seeking volunteers for Pride Festival

Pride Youngstown is seeking volunteers for its upcoming Pride Festival, scheduled for June 5 in downtown Youngstown, to celebrate the arts and culture of the local LGBT community. A parade, vendors and featured entertainers are planned for the event. For more information, call 330- 774-7228 or visit www.prideyoungstown.com.

Spring Fish and Tree Sale

The Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District is currently holding its Spring Fish and Tree Sale. The deadline for tree sapling orders is April 9; deadline for fingerling fish orders is April 23. Order forms for both are available online at www.mahoningswcd.org or call 330-740-7995.