September 2023
September 2023 HCP Network News
Please find information for upcoming events, grants, positions, and research for September 2023 below.
A few highlights:
Need resources for yourself or your organization about PSLF? Check out a resource for it HERE.
What is a Lantern Fly and What can you do about it? Click HERE to learn more.
Eastgate is seeking input for Bike and Pedestrian Planning. Click HERE to find the Walk and Bike Public Input map and the Walk and Bike Input Survey.
Found a Tick on you or a pet while hiking or working on your yard? Submit the Tick to OSU for testing to help with their Tick and Tick born pathogen research. Learn more about Submit a Tick HERE.
WRTA has announced on Demand Nightly Rides M-F within the Mahoning County Fixed Route Service Area. Click HERE to learn more.
Vaccination Action Group—See this FLYER for more information
Have an event or other opportunity that wasn’t on the list? Let us know!
Be sure to check back frequently as the network news update is updated throughout the month!
To be included in next month's Network News updates, please send items to Robin Perry by September 30th.
Positions and Nominations
the D5 Group is hiring for a Contract-Based Social Media Assistant. Click HERE to view the position description and apply.
The Ohio Department of Health's Bureau of Maternal & Infant Vitality is seeking a Public Health Consultant | Click HERE to view the position and apply
Power A Clean Future Ohio is seeking a Program Manager and a Communications and Events Manager | Click HERE to view the positions and apply
Food Strong Cleveland is seeking a Educational Associate | Click HERE to view the position description and apply
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has opened its application for Policy Fellows. Click HERE to apply.
Safe Routes Partnership is hiring for a consulting Programs Senior Manager or Director. Click HERE to view the position description and apply
Trumbull County Land bank is hiring for a Vacant Property Intern. Click HERE to view the position description and apply.
Eastgate is seeking a Transportation Planning Associate. Click HERE to read the posting
Plant Ahead Ohio is seeking new board members. Available positions are Treasurer, Vice President, and Trustee. For questions and/or to submit your resume and letter of interest email plantaheadohio@gmail.com Click HERE to view a flyer about the positions
The Wean Foundation is hiring for an Communications Associate. Click HERE to learn more and apply.
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!
Community Events and Local Activities
September 7th | 3PM - 5PM | School Vaccination Clinic with Mahoning Valley Public Health | Campbell Library | Register in advanced | Click HERE to learn how to register
September 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, & 15th | 9AM - 5:30PM | 3rd Annual Fall Mum Sale - CityScape at Briel's | 250 E. Federal St. Youngstown | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
September 7th | 6PM - 7:30PM | Google Drive | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
September 8 | 5PM - 7PM | Gardening 101 Class: Planting for Spring Ornamental Crops during Fall | Jubilee Gardens @ Lafayette St. Youngstown, OH | Click HERE to view the flyer
September 8th | 8AM - 3PM | 2023 Infant Mortality Seminar | Metroplex Expo Center | Click HERE to view the flyer
September 8th | 11AM - 12PM | Feed the Birds @ Brookfield Library | Brookfield Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 8th | 11AM - 12PM | Grief 101 | Tri Lakes Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 8th - 9th | 5PM - 9PM | Grand Opening of Full Spectrum Community Outreach | Full Spectrum Community Outreach | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
September 9th | 9AM - 3PM | September Flea | 365 Boardman St., 44503 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
September 9th | 2PM - 3PM | Introduction to ASL | Warren Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 9th | 2PM - 5PM | Lanterman's Mill in Fall Painting Class | Wonderstruck Artisan | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
September 11th | 8:45AM | ACTION of Mahoning Valley 4th Annual Golf Tournament | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
September 11th | 5:30PM - 7PM | Egg-cellent Eggs | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
September 12th | 2:30PM - 3:30PM | Chair Yoga with Connie | Sebring Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 12th | 6PM - 7PM | Cookbook Club | Liberty Library | Click HERE to view the Event
September 13th | 11AM - 12PM | Chair Yoga Dance | Sebring Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 13th | 11AM - 12PM | Chair Yoga | Liberty Library | Click HERE to view the Event
September 13th | 3PM - 4PM | Grief 101 @ Warren Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 14th | 11:30AM - 1PM | Mobile Market | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 14th | 6PM - 7:30PM | I Never Left You: The Youngstown Vindicator Online | Boardman Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 15th | 9AM 11AM | Welcoming Week Mahoning and Spring Commons Cleanup | Calvin Center for the Arts | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event | Click HERE to view the flyer
September 16th | 11AM - 12PM | Backyard Explorers @ Warren Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 16th | 11AM - 4PM | Mahoning Avenue Fall Fest | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
September 16th | 2PM - 3PM | Big Foot Terrarium | Newport Library | Click HERE to register
September 18th | 12PM - 1PM | HIIT Workout | Packard Park: Warren, OH 44483 | Click HERE to view the Fall Programs Calendar
September 18th | 4PM - 5PM | Culinary Curiosities | Warren Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 20th | 11AM - 12PM | Music & Movement | Warren Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 20th | 11AM - 12PM | Chair Yoga | Liberty Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 20th | 6PM - 7PM | LGBTQ+ Book Club | Austintown Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 21st | 5PM - 8PM | Vegan Bazaar | Poland Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 22nd | 2PM - 2:30PM | Stepping Out with Exercise | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 22nd | 5PM - 7PM | Garden 101 Class: Flower Farming for Beauty and Health | Jubilee Gardens @ Lafayette St. Youngstown, OH | Click HERE to view the Flyer
September 23rd | 11AM - 3PM | Liberty Health Care Center Fall Festival | Liberty Health Care Center | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
September 23rd | 1PM - 3PM | Lavender and Lace Luncheon Feast of Salads | Friends of the Public Library Youngstown | Click HERE to view the event flyer
September 25th | 5:30PM - 7:30PM | National Family Meals Month | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
September 26th | 1:30PM - 2:30PM | Mobile Market | Springfield Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 27th | 11AM - 12PM | Chair Yoga | Liberty Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 27th | 11AM - 12PM | Music & Movement | Warren Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 28th | 4:30PM - 7PM | Women in Touch: Self-Care Empowering Your Health Care | Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County 305 Wick Ave. Youngstown OH | Click HERE to view the flyer
September 29th | 5PM - 7PM | Gardening 101 Class: Set it Forget It - Bulb Planting for Spring Crops | Click HERE to view the event Flyer
September 30th | 11AM - 12:30PM | Touch-a-Truck | Liberty Library | Click HERE to view the event
September 30th | 2PM - 4PM | Learn about the 2024 Solar Eclipse | Warren Library | Click HERE to view the Event
October 3rd | 6PM - 6:30PM | Meditation | Poland Library | Click HERE to view the event
October 4th | 5:30PM - 6:30PM | Knife Skills | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
October 7th | 10AM - 11:30AM | Building a Giving Tuesday Campaign | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to view the event
October 9th | 12PM - 1:30PM | Indigenous People's Day | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
October 10th - 11th | 12PM - 1PM | Homemade Glazed Donuts | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
October 10th | 6PM - 7PM | DIY Mason Jar Pumpkin Spice Latte | Boardman Library | Click HERE to register
October 10th | 6PM - 7:30PM | National Hispanic Heritage Month | Guatemalan Worry Dolls | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
October 11th | 1PM - 2PM | Walk and Talk | Wick Park 260 Park Ave., Youngstown 44504 | Click HERE to view the Fall Programs Calendar
October 11th | 2PM - 4PM | Plant Pride | Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center: Lobby | Click HERE to view the Fall Programs Calendar
October 12th | 1PM - 2PM | Full Body Fitness | Wick Park 260 Park Ave., Youngstown OH 44504 | Click HERE to view the Fall Programs Calendar
October 13th | 10AM - 10:30AM | Yoga Story Time | Poland Library | Click HERE to view the event
October 14th | 7:30AM - 3:30PM | Vicki Doe Fitness Annual Heart Healthy Living event | Eastwood Event center Niles, OH | Early Bird Tickets - $25.00 off | Click HERE to learn more
October 16th | 6PM - 7PM | Let's Wrap It Up | Poland Library | Click HERE to Register
October 16th - October 17th | 5:30PM - 7PM | Roasted Veggie Galette | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
October 18th | 6PM - 7PM | LGBTQ+ Book Club | Austintown Library | Click HERE to view the event
October 18th | 6PM - 7PM | ASL Club | Springfield Library | Click HERE to register
October 19th | 5PM - 8PM | Vegan Bazaar | Poland Library | Click HERE to view the event
October 19th | 6PM - 7:30PM | Introduction to Finding Grants | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
October 24th | 12PM - 1PM | Learn with a Nonprofit Librarian | 12PM - 1PM | Click HERE to view the event
October 24th | 6PM - 7PM | Community Legal Aid- Legal Solutions for Handling Debt | Michael Kusalaba Library | Click HERE to register
October 27th | 1PM - 2PM | Stepping Out with Healthy Cooking - Pumpkin Fettuccini Alfredo | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
October 29th | 5PM - 7PM | Gardening 101 Class: Garlic Planting Demonstration | 7735 Hubbard Bedford Rd, Hubbard OH | Click HERE to view the event Flyer
November 15th | 1PM - 4PM | Turkey Time | Andrews Student Recreation & Wellness Center: Lobby | Click HERE to view the Fall Programs Calendar
December 4th | 1PM - 2PM | Walk and Stretch | Wick Park 260 Park Ave., Youngstown, OH 44504 | Click HERE to view the Fall Programs Calendar
Tuesdays through October 3rd | 3PM - 6PM | Warren Farmers Market | 321 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
Saturdays | 12PM - 1PM | Yoga at Westside Bowl | Westside Bowl | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
*Ongoing | ACTION & MYCAP Seniors Offering Service Program | Cooking with Dr. Lashale Pugh on Tuesdays 11am via Facebook Live | Contact Elder Rosetta Carter for more information: 330-941-0475
*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
Webinars, Summits, Zoom Networking Opportunities, & Conferences
September 27th - 28th | Economic Development: Connecting to Opportunity Free virtual workshop | Livable Communities Workshop | AARP | Click HERE to Register
September 28th - 30th | Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health | Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality | Click HERE to register
October 3rd - 5th | Ohio CDC Association 39th Annual Conference | Columbus Ohio | Click HERE to register
October 16th - 17th | National Land Bank Network Summit | Cleveland OH | Center for Community Progress | Click HERE to Register
October 24th - 26th | Safe Routes to School Virtual Summit 2023 | Safe Routes Partnership | Click HERE to register
Multiple dates available | All Sessions are scheduled at 12PM | Climate Change and Human Health Webinar | Click HERE to register
Racial Equity Webinars & Workshops
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 2023 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.
Books, Podcasts, Videos, and Webinar Recordings
Podcasts
Ohio Association of Food Banks: Just a Bite Podcast
Public Health Review: Improving Health Equity With Data
Free-From Podcast: What a Jar of PB won't do: Food Security vs. Nutrition Security
Books
Articles
Do you have a book, podcast episode, or article recommendation? Send them to rperry@hcpmahoningvalley.com
Videos
On Demand Webinars
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
Flyers, Surveys, and Attachments
Surveys
Eastgate is seeking input for Bike and Pedestrian Planning. Click HERE to find the Walk and Bike Public Input map and the Walk and Bike Input Survey.
Flyers
Kent State University MPH Brochure | Kent State College of Public Health Policy and Management Independence Cohort
FEMA Releases COVID-19 Food and Nutrition Resource Roadmap (VERSION 2.0)
Mercy Health COVID-19 Vaccine Facts Flyer | COVID-19 Vaccine Community Talking Points
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
Research & 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
CDC Foundation Resource on COVID-19 Testing for Community organizations
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