Artificial Tree Donation Drive

 

We received a press release today. Below is a copy/paste of the information. 

For Immediate Release: Artificial Tree Donation Drive for Santa’s Workshop!

From: The City of Youngstown, Office of Special Events | mcpenella@youngstownohio.gov

Donate your artificial Christmas Trees for Light-Up Night!

Where: 6 W. Federal St, Ground Floor

When: Thursday, November 30th b/w 3-6pm

FAQ’s:

Q: What happens to our donated tree?

A: Trees will be on display for Light-Up Night, 12-1-23

Trees will be donated to families in need, Monday 12-4-23

Q: What is in “Santa’s Workshop”?

A: Free Photos with Santa, Buddy the Elf, and the Grinch, our Magical Tree Forrest Display, Spruce Decor pop-up, and Nutcracker Ballet vignettes by Ballet Western Reserve

Q: Can you pick up my tree donation?

A: We are doing the best we can to accommodate. Please make the donation time slot. If special arrangements are needed, please email mcpenella@youngstownohio.gov

Q: Can I donate other holiday decor items?

A: Yes, we also accept wreaths, artificial pine roping, decorations, and lights.

Q: My tree is pre-lit, but the lights do not work. Can I still donate?

A: Yes, you can donate; if you can afford it, please also bring a few strands of lights that we can replace the old lights with.

Q: How else can I get involved?

A: 11-30-23: We need volunteer “tree fluffers” and extra hands to unload from cars November 30, 3-6 pm

A: 12-1-23: We need volunteer decorators

Please help us get the word out! Share the Facebook event page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/882100410184203

Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus

 

Tire Recycling Drive

 

7WCC Thanksgiving Baskets Food Drive

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I am happy to announce the 7WCC canned food drive for the Thanksgiving food baskets. You can bring any canned or non-perishable food items to the next 7WCC general meeting at OCCHA on Thursday, October 19th. at 6:30 p.m. We will also be accepting monetary donations to purchase other needed food items.

The last day for donations will be November 10th so we can get items sorted, purchase what is needed, and prepare baskets for delivery before Thanksgiving.

Thank you,

Lovejoy Malcomson
(330) 783 - 3 4 4 0
Basket-Chair

**Donations can also be picked up from your home.

Halloween Loop 2023

 Who loves to drive around looking at Halloween displays? 

Hitting the Highway with Hannah on Facebook has compiled several lists of cool displays that are within driving distance of Youngstown, Ohio. They personally verified each address. To minimize drive time, follow the order of addresses on each list. Tap on photos to enlarge and be sure to follow Hitting the Highway with Hannah on Facebook as more displays may be added!

Source:  Hitting the Highway with Hannah. Shared with permission. THANK YOU!

For those who prefer visible links:  https://www.facebook.com/hitnthehywy?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Trunk or Treat at Habitat

 

Fall Bonfire

RAIN DATE:  Saturday, October 14

 

2023 Candidates Forum

To help residents make an informed decision regarding local elections, the 7^th Ward Citizens Coalition will host a Candidates Forum at OCCHA, 3660 Shirley Road, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2023. 

We invited all candidates for Clerk of Courts, the 7^th Ward City Council seat, and the Youngstown City School Board to participate. Please invite your friends and neighbors to this educational event. 

The forum will be conducted in a fair and unbiased manner, with each candidate allotted equal time to speak and to answer questions. Even though we have members running for offices and individual persons are free to support whomever they please, the 7WCC does not endorse or support any candidates. 

The Forum Committee has set guidelines to ensure this educational event is conducted in a professional manner while maintaining the requirements for 501(c)3 status. Since the Forum will be held at OCCHA, a 501(c)3 organization, there must be no signs or campaign activities occurring in the parking lot or entrance area, nor inside the lobby or elsewhere in the building. 

The candidates are welcome to bring campaign materials such as informational pamphlets and related items, buttons and so on. Tables will be provided for those who do and you are welcome to visit the tables to speak one-on-one to the candidates before and after the event. 

Cookbooks will be sale priced at $15 each at this event. We will also have a 50/50 drawing and serve light refreshments. For a list of invited candidates, unscramble the words on page 4 of the Ward Word, our monthly newsletter. 

If you live in the 7th Ward of Youngstown, Ohio, and do not get the newsletter in your mailbox, please consider joining the 7WCC.  Perks of membership include volunteer and socialization opportunities, including invitations to our Summer Picnic, Christmas Dinner, and Fall Bonfire. Attending monthly meetings and joining organizations is a great way to meet people and get involved in your community. 

For those who don't live in the 7th Ward or just want to solve the puzzle, here's a screenshot photo.  If you would like a printable pdf, email a request via the contact form on this blog. 

Candidate Forum Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to help with the 7WCC Candidate Forum on Thursday, September 21, 2023. We need people to help set up before the event, clean up afterwards as well as two or three greeters at the sign-in table and a couple people willing to be time keepers. As the saying goes, many hands make for light work. With enough volunteers, those who help set up will not have to clean up. Even if you can only help a little, your help will be greatly appreciated!

Committee Co-chairs Larry Allen and John Zagotti are asking for volunteers to meet at the 7WCC office in the old fire station on South Avenue on Thursday, September 7th at 5:30 p.m. to discuss plans. 

Youth volunteers are also welcome! We know students look for community service opportunities for school credits and are happy to provide whatever documentation is needed.