September Network News
Please find information for upcoming events, grants, positions, and research for September 2025 below.
A few highlights:- We want to highlight your work! Have photos to share? Submit them through D5’s Hightail link! Please include a description with context for the photos so a post description can be made.
Surveys:
The Greater Mahoning Valley LGBTQIA+ Health Needs Assessment has launched! Please follow the link to participate in the survey as a LGBT+ Community member or as an ally.
Highlighted Resources:
Commuter Challenge September 8th – 21st
The Ohio Commuter Challenge is a competition in which individuals can win prizes by replacing drive alone trips with alternative modes of transportation. Eligible commute modes include carpooling, vanpooling, transit, biking, e-scooter, or walking. Commuting with others is a fun and easy way to save money, lower your stress and make Ohio a better, cleaner place to live and work.
By logging your eligible trips on the commuter calendar within the Gohio Commute platform, you’re eligible to win one of our gift card prizes.
Farmers Markets Flyer 2025 – Mahoning & Trumbull
Did you know you can earn Commute Perks on your Go Ohio account? Log your sustainable commutes to and from the workplace. Just 5 days of sustainable commuting per month gives you access to hundreds of discount offers from local and national merchants, from your favorite neighborhood shops to incredible vacation destinations. Unlock over $4,500 in private savings on everything from pizza and the zoo, to movie tickets, oil changes, car rentals, and hotels. Eligible Travel Modes: Bike, Walk, Carpool, Vanpool, Transit, and scooter.
Log your commutes on Goohiocommute.com
Vibrant Valley Community Conditions and Safety Public Tableau for Mahoning – Check out the Community Health Improvement Plan Data
Misc:
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.
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 22nd.
Positions and Nominations
Safe Routes Partnership is hiring a Technical Assistance Manager and Events and Operations Associate. For more information and how to apply click HERE.
Honesty for Ohio Education is hiring for a part time organizer based in Eastern Ohio. For more information click HERE.
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
August 29th - September 1st | Canfield Fair | Canfield Fairgrounds | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
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 2nd | 11AM - 12PM | Health Coaches for Hypertension Control | Sebring Library | Click 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 3rd | 6PM - 7:30PM | Fighting Back, Fighting Forward - Youngstown Town Hall Event | Concept Studio | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
September 4th | 4PM - 5PM | Home Alone Safety | MK Library | For Children Grades K-3 | Click HERE to view the Library Event
September 4th | 6PM | The New Deal in the Mahoning Valley | Austintown Library | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
September 5th | 4PM - 8PM | First Fridays Youngstown - September - Past, Present, Future | W Federal St, Youngstown OH | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
September 6th | 9AM - 3PM | September Flea | 365 E. Boardman St, Youngstown | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
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 10th | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Garden to Table | Youngstown Main Library | The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County | Click HERE to view the Event Page
September 10th | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Canva 1 | Youngstown Main Library | The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County | Click HERE to view the Event Page
September 11th | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Garden to Table | Youngstown Main Library | The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County | Click HERE to view the Event Page
September 12th | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | What’s the Dill on Herbs? | Austintown Library – Large Meeting Room | The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County | Click HERE to view the Event Page
September 12th | 5PM - 8PM | Lordstown Apple CIder Festival | 1776 Salt Springs, Lordstown | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
September 13th | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Gardyn Harvest Greens to Go! | Newport Library | For Families (Children with Caregivers) | Click HERE to view the Event Page
September 13th | 4:30PM - 9PM | Boardman Community Day at the Park | 375 Boardman Poland Rd, Boardman | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
September 15th | 6PM - 7PM | Nutrition 101 | Newport Library | Click HERE to register - Registration opens August 18th
September 15th | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Understanding Digital Privacy | Youngstown Main Library – Board Room 205 | The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County | Click HERE to view the Event Page
September 16th | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Nutrition 101 | Springfield Library | The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County | Click HERE to view the Event Page
September 16th | 5PM - 8PM | Boulevard Park Block Watch Annual Picnic | Pleasant Grove Peace Park | Click HERE to view the flyer
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 17, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Library "Circulation" | Campbell Library | The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County | 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 17th | 4PM - 6PM | Community Day @ the Boardman Library | Boardman Library | Click HERE to view the event page
September 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Tea Swap | Poland Library (Large Meeting Room) | The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County | Click HERE to view the Event Page
September 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Zen Gardening | Sebring Library | The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County | Click HERE to view the Event Page
September 19th | 12PM | Women Rising Summit | 4180 Westford PI, Canfield | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
September 20th | 10AM - 4PM | Market on Main: Antiques & Artisans - Fall Fest | Main Street, Columbiana | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
September 20, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Ohio Outdoors – Exploring Tree Life Cycles | Michael Kusalaba Library (MK Meeting Room) | The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County | for Families (Children with Caregivers) | Click HERE to view the Event Page
September 20th | 11AM - 4PM | 9th Annual Mahoning Avenue Fall Fest | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
September 20th | 9AM - 4PM | Canfield fall market on the Green | 114 S. Broad St, Canfield OH | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
September 23rd | 9AM - 3PM | Moving Active Transportation Forward Workshop | Stambaugh Auditorium | Click HERE to view the flyer
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
September 27th | 10AM - 1PM | Infant Vitality Community Block Party | Wick Park 260 Park Ave, Youngstown | GYCDOR | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
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 3rd | 5PM - 8PM | First Fridays Downtown Youngstown | S Phelps St, Youngstown OH | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 4th | 11AM - 2PM | 2025 Annual Mental Health Matters Walk | Austintown Township Park | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
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
Webinars, Summits & Conferences
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
Books, Podcasts, Videos and Webinar Recordings
Ohio Association of Food Banks: Just a Bite Podcast
Public Health Review: Why We Serve: An Inside Look at Public Health AmeriCorps
- Do you have a book, podcast episode, or article recommendation? Send them to rperry@hcpmahoningvalley.com
Sophia Buggs on Regenerating Soil and Community at Farmers for Climate Action Rally for Resilience
Not Just Bkes on Youtube
CDC Train: Introduction to Quality Improvement in Public Health
CDC Train: Community Tool Box Module 1: Assuring Engagement in Community Health Improvement Efforts
LGBTQIA+ 101: A Crash Course in Queer Basics from Love Boldly
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, Maps and Attachments
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
Mahoning Valley Food Map
Research and 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
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 Webinars and 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 2025 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.
