• Holden Arboretum is hiring for multiple Full and Part time positions. More information about the position and how to apply HERE 

• Volunteers needed to assist with multiple food access/delivery initiatives. Please email Robin if you are interested!

• August 2nd | 7AM - 12PM | 12th Annual Mahoning and Shenango Valley Black Men's Wellness Day | Covelli Centre | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event 

• August 3rd | 10AM - 3PM | Pet Friendly Farmers Market | 3335 Mahoning Ave NW Warren OH 44483 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event 

• August 5th | 5PM - 8PM | Youngstown National Night Out | Wean Park | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event Page 

• August 6th | 11AM | Morning with the Masters: Spotted Lanternfly | MK Library | Click HERE to view the event page 

• August 6th | 11:00AM | Chia Pudding Three Ways | Newport Library | The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County | Click HERE to view the Event Page 

• August 8th | 11:00AM | The Mahoning County Green Team: Compost Stew | Austintown Library – Large Meeting Room | The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County | Click HERE to view the Event Page 

• August 11th | 11AM - 12PM | Art Therapy: Scratch Art | Austintown Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to register for the event 

• August 14th | 6PM - 7PM | National Parks Trivia | Austintown Library Large Meeting room | Click HERE for more information 

• August 16th | 9AM - 7PM | Ohio Wild Food Fest | 100 Cottage Grove Dr., Youngstown | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event 

• August 16th | 11AM - 4PM | Honey and Lavender Festival | 11588 Mahoning Ave Youngstown | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event 

• August 20th | 11AM | Morning with the Masters: Monarchs | Brownlee Woods | Click HERE to view the event page 

• August 31st | 10AM - 3PM | Flea Market | Sunshine golden Acres Flea Market | 3335 Mahoning Ave NW Warren, OH | Clock HERE to view the Facebook Event 

• September 3 | 11AM | Morning with the Masters: Enrich Your Backyard Habitat for the Birds | Click HERE to view the event page 

• September 7th | 8AM - 4PM | 2025 Outdoor fall Craft Show | 14101 Market St, Columbiana, OH | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event 

• September 9th | 10AM - 11AM | Homesteading 101: Laundry Detergent | Austintown Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event details 

• September 9th | 6PM - 7:30PM | Nonprofit: Finding Grants Using the Foundation Directory | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register - registration opens August 12th 

• September 15th | 6PM - 7PM | Nutrition 101 | Newport Library | Click HERE to register - Registration opens August 18th

• September 17th | 11AM | Morning with the Masters: There's More to Succulents than Hen and Chicks | Sebring Library | Click HERE to view the event page 

• September 17th | 6:00PM | Protecting Pollinators: The Buzz on Overwintering | Campbell Library | The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County | Click HERE to view the Event Page - Registration Opens August 20th 

• September 20th | 9AM - 4PM | Canfield fall market on the Green | 114 S. Broad St, Canfield OH | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event 

• September 25th | 6PM - 7PM | Soup in a Jar | Newport Library Small Meeting Room | Click HERE to register

• September 27th | 10AM - 11AM | Homesteading 101: What's the Buzz on Beekeeping? | Austintown Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to register - Registration opens August 30th 

• October 1 | 11AM | Moring with the Masters: Fun with Ornamental Gourds | Tri-Lakes Library | Click HERE to view the events page 

• October 3rd | 11AM - 12PM | Papermaking for Adults | Austintown Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to register - Registration opens Sept. 5th 

• October 7th | 6PM - 7:30PM | Nonprofit: Proposal Writing | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register - Registration Opens Sept. 9th 

• October 14th | 6PM - 7PM | Homesteading 101: Room Spray | Austintown Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to register 

• October 15 | 11AM | Morning with the Masters: The Power of Global Greening - What I Can Do? | Poland Library | Click HERE to view the event page 

• October 15th | 10AM - 11AM | Introduction to ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence | Austintown Library Lrage Meeting Room | Click HERE to register

• October 15th | 11AM - 12PM | Morning with the Masters: The Power of Global Greening- What I Can Do? | Poland Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE for more information

• November 19th | 11AM | Morning with the Masters: Birds in Winter | East Library | Click HERE to view the event page 

• *ONGOING* Every Wednesday @ 12:30PM April 30th through October weather permitting | Walk Wednesdays 2025 | Click HERE to see updates on the Walk the Valley Facebook page

• *Ongoing |Wednesdays 5PM - 7PM starting June 18th East End Market at Penguin City | Penguin City | Click HERE to view the Facebook Page 

• *Ongoing | CycWard Sunday Bike and Brunch Community Rides* | Follow CycWard on Facebook for more information. *On break for the winter. Check social media for upcoming ride opportunities.

• Ongoing | Eastgate Citizen's Advisory Board | First Thursday of the month | 6 PM | Contact Justin Mondok for more information.

• For ODNR Urban Forestry updates and announcements, sign up for their mailing list HERE

• September 19th | 12PM | Women Rising Summit | 4180 Westford PI, Canfield OH | Click HERE to buy tickets 

• October 28th - 30th | Safe Routes to School Summit | Ticket Cost $99 | ZOOM EVENT | Click HERE to register | Reach out to rperry@hcpmahoningvalley.com if you would like to attend and are a member of an HCP Action Team

Podcasts

• Ohio Association of Food Banks: Just a Bite Podcast

• Public Health Review: Why We Serve: An Inside Look at Public Health AmeriCorps 

Books

• Curbing Traffic: Human Case for Fewer Cars in Our Lives

• Talking Health: A New Way to Communicate about Public Health 

Articles

Do you have a book, podcast episode, or article recommendation? Send them to rperry@hcpmahoningvalley.com

Videos

• Sophia Buggs on Regenerating Soil and Community at Farmers for Climate Action Rally for Resilience 

• Dollar Tree Dinners on Youtube 

• Not Just Bkes on Youtube

On Demand Webinars and Trainings

• Strategic Planning: Now What? 

• CDC Train: Principles of Prevention (Web Based) 

• CDC Train: Introduction to Quality Improvement in Public Health 

• CDC Train: Community Tool Box Module 1: Assuring Engagement in Community Health Improvement Efforts

• Trauma-informed video series for educators 

• LGBTQIA+ 101: A Crash Course in Queer Basics from Love Boldly 

Past Webinar Recordings 

• The Future of Strategic Volunteer Engagement: Strategic Volunteer Engagement Initiative 

• HCP Collaborative Learning Series 6/15: System Thinking

• HCP Collaborative Learning Series 9/22: Inquiry 

• Smart Growth Online: Creating Transportation Equity from the Ground Up

• The Network for Public Health Law: How to Work with Local Leaders to Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis

• Health Equity Summit: Righting the Wrongs: Tackling Health Inequities

• Reimagined in America Webinar: Taking a Well-Being Approach 

• Beyond Zoom: Practitioner Tutorials on Fun Effective Virtual Community Engagement Tools 

• Food Equality Initiative For the Health Webinar Series: A conversation about Race and Food Allergy

Surveys 

Flyers

• Directions Home of Eastern Ohio Kinship Program 

• OhioCAN Mahoning County Harm Reduction Outreach 

• FREE Financial Literacy Coaching 

• Fatherhood Coalition 

• OhioRise Flyer: Overview for Community Partners

• Kent State University MPH Brochure | Kent State College of Public Health Policy and Management Independence Cohort 

• Fast Track Farming Program 

• OSU Extension Its All About That Plate Flyer

• Mercy Health 24/7 Fatherhood Support Services Flyer

• Rides to Medical Appointments Flyer

• FEMA Releases COVID-19 Food and Nutrition Resource Roadmap (VERSION 2.0)

• Words Matter to Reduce Stigma for People with Addictions

• Senior Support Action Group - Need Boxes Flyer 

• Senior Support Action Group - Volunteer Flyer 

• Mercy Health COVID-19 Vaccine Facts Flyer | COVID-19 Vaccine Community Talking Points

• Mercy Health COVID-19 Graphic Flyer 

• Mercy Health External FAQ 

• Mercy Health Datos Sobre Las Vacunas Contra el COVID-19 | Puntos sobre la vacuna contra el COVID-19

• Health Policy Ohio What Leaders need to know about the COVID-19 Vaccines 

• EFNEP Produce Perks Midwest Flyer

• One Health Ohio COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations Flyer 

Maps

• Greater Youngstown Thrifting Map 

• TNP Community Greenspace Map 

• Trumbull Healthy Community Stores

• Mahoning Valley Food Map

• 2025 Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants - NSC

• KX 101 Local Foods: Farmers Markets and Beyond 

• The Anti-Racist Farmers Market Toolkit 

• School Breakfast Week Resources

• The Local and Regional Food Systems Recovery and Resilience Project 2.0 Resources

• Black Mental Health Matters: A Resource Guide from Mental Health First Aid

• Trumbull County Soil & Water Conservation District 2022-2026 Strategic Plan Survey

• 2021 Summer Farmers Market Customer Survey

• CDC Foundation Resource on COVID-19 Testing for Community organizations

• TNP GROW Community Garden Technical Support Resource Portal

• Mahoning River Survey and Mapping Activity

• HUD Envision Center Summit Presentations | Programs from USDA, US Forest Service | Access materials HERE

• Updated Collective Impact Forum Data Accelerator materials including equity presentations and evaluation tools. 

• AARP Smart Cycling Quick Guide HERE 

Student Loans Resources: 

• Need resources for yourself or your organization about PSLF?  Check out a resource for it HERE. 

• Need more information on PSLF or have a specific question? Try the PSLF Support Program Group on Facebook or book a presentation from one of their experts 

• Need more information about the SAVE Repayment Plan (replacement for the REPAYE Plan). Click HERE for more information 

• Racial Equity Institute Phase One Training | The Raymond John Wean Foundation | Multiple Dates | More info HERE

• Racial Equity Institute Virtual Groundwater and Virtual Phase 1 Dates for 2024 are now available | Multiple dates | Click HERE for more info 

• Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past Anti-Racism Workshops | Call Penny Wells for more information: 330-207-4467

• Fundamentals of Facilitation for Racial Justice Work Series and Advancing Racial Justice in Organizations Series | Interaction Institute for Social Change | Multiple Dates | More info HERE

• The Farmers Market Coalition released a toolkit to help farmers market managers make progress toward becoming anti-racist managers of anti racist markets. Click HERE to download the Anti-Racist Farmers Market Toolkit.