Mill Creek MetroParks to present Pumpkin Walk at Twilight

Mill Creek MetroParks and Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens present Pumpkin Walk at Twilight on Sunday, October 19 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens (123 McKinley Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44509). Sponsors for the event are WFMJ/WBCB and Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley.

Experience the magic of the fall season as you walk along the Gardens’ pumpkin-lined paths while day turns to night. See more than 500 pumpkins that were carved into jack-o-lanterns from 15,000 pounds of pumpkins. Families will enjoy live entertainment and children’s activities. This event is free and open to the public.

On October 16, 17, and 18 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., have fun helping to carve pumpkins for display at Pumpkin Walk. Carving area is in the Service Building which may be chilly, so dress warm. Carving tools will be available or bring your own. (While supplies last)

For more information, please call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330.740.7116 or visit our website at www.millcreekmetroparks.org.

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A Taste of Comfort event to be held at Lanterman’s Mill

CLARIFICATION: Admission for this event is not $5 as was stated in the original release. Tasting tickets are 6 for $5 which includes admission to the Mill. Updated release below.

A Taste of Comfort  event to be held at Lanterman’s Mill

The Taste of Comfort event will be held at Lanterman’s Mill on October 12 from noon – 4 pm. Tasting tickets are 6 for $5 which includes admission to the Mill. This event is presented by contributors to the Recipes of Youngstown cookbook. Samples of comfort food will be available as well as a basket raffle. All proceeds from the event will benefit the preservation of Lanterman’s Mill.

The Recipes of Youngstown cookbook is available for sale at Lanterman’s Mill, Mill Creek MetroParks Administrative Office, Ford Nature Center and Fellows Riverside Gardens. Cookbooks are $18 each plus tax, and all proceeds benefit the preservation of Lanterman’s Mill.

 

Mill Creek MetroParks Road Closures – 10/11/2014

The following roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 7 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, for the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk:

• Bears Den Drive
• Cross Drive
• New Cross Drive
• West Drive

Always use caution when driving on MetroParks roads as many of these roads are also used by pedestrians and bicyclists. Pedestrians and bicyclists should be reminded to also use caution and be aware of vehicular traffic when on these roads. For more information about Mill Creek MetroParks, visit our website at www.millcreekmetroparks.org.

A Taste of Comfort event to be held at Lanterman’s Mill

The Taste of Comfort event will be held at Lanterman’s Mill on October 12 from noon – 4 pm. Admission is $5. This event is presented by contributors to the Recipes of Youngstown cookbook. Samples of comfort food will be available as well as a basket raffle. All proceeds from the event will benefit the preservation of Lanterman’s Mill.

The Recipes of Youngstown cookbook is available for sale at Lanterman’s Mill, Mill Creek MetroParks Administrative Office, Ford Nature Center and Fellows Riverside Gardens. Cookbooks are $18 each plus tax, and all proceeds benefit the preservation of Lanterman’s Mill.