Ninth Annual Plant the Seed to Read Children’s Book Festival held April 18
The ninth annual Plant the Seed to Read Children’s Book Festival will be held Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens. This annual event is presented by Altrusa International, Youngstown Chapter; Western Reserve Public Media; the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County; and Mill Creek MetroParks. Admission is free.
Plant the Seed to Read is a family-friendly event that brings together authors, illustrators, storytellers and hands-on activities for children to promote literacy in the Mahoning Valley. The theme of this year’s Children’s Book Festival is “Soar into Reading.” Special guests include Sandra Phillipson and her two certified therapy dogs, author/illustrator Betsy Snyder, storyteller Candace Miller and actor/storyteller Tim Hartman. The Akron Children’s Hospital Air Bear Helicopter will land at approximately 10:30 a.m., (weather permitting) and be available for photos. Local children’s musical group ‘Hey Kid!’ will perform at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Learn about rescued birds from Birds in Flight Sanctuary.
Children can also visit the Western Reserve PBS booth area to meet and pose for photos with Peg + Cat (please bring cameras/smartphones for photos). Characters will be appearing from 10-10:30 a.m., 11-11:30 a.m., 12-12:30 p.m., 1-1:30 p.m. and 2-2:30 p.m. Students from Chaney VPA and Ballet Western will perform in the interim. Strollers are not permitted inside the building during this event – stroller parking will be available. Sign language interpreting will also be available.
Mill Creek MetroParks to Re-Open Roads Closed During Winter
Effective the afternoon of Friday, April 10, the following roads in Mill Creek Park will re-open to vehicular traffic:
- Chestnut Hill Drive, between Canfield Road and the Kirkmere Spur
- High Drive, between the Kirkmere Spur and West Cohasset Drive
- Calvary Run Drive, between Belle Vista Avenue and Milton Avenue
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.
Mill Creek MetroParks to hold Farm Animal Baby Shower Sunday
Mill Creek MetroParks will hold its annual Farm Animal Baby Shower, sponsored by WFMJ/WBCB on Sunday, April 12 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm (7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield). This is a free, family-friendly event. Parking is available at the MetroParks Farm and at Gate 8 at the Canfield Fairgrounds.
Families are encouraged to come anytime between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to meet new arrivals to the MetroParks Farm including kids, lambs, calves, chicks, ducklings, piglets and more. There will also be mother animals who are still expecting. Bring cameras for great photo opportunities. Cake and punch will be served while supplies last.
Farm Animal Baby Shower is also the official opening of the barns at the MetroParks Farm. Barns will be open for the public to come and view the animals daily 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. through October. Many baby animals will be here all spring.
Notice of April Board Meeting
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks has been scheduled for Monday, April 13 at 6 p.m. at the MetroParks Farm (7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH 44406). The agenda will be available after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting. There will be opportunity for residents to comment on the Levy options that are currently being considered by the Board.
For more information or questions, please contact Mill Creek MetroParks at 330.702.3000.