Geauga Park District

Drop-In Nature Crafts

Naturalist Renell Roebuck is offering walk-up nature crafts during four weekdays, all from 1-3 p.m., at The West Woods’ Turkey Ridge Shelter in Russell Township. No registration is required.

Mark the calendar for July 5 to create a nature print wall hanging, July 18 to create a feather out of a pressed leaf, Aug. 3 to turn pine cones into art, and Aug. 15 to create a project yet to be determined. All sessions will also be supplemented with fun nature facts specially linked to the craft.

Crafting will be available all two hours while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Campus Chatter

Lauren Kercher, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at The Ohio State University for the spring semester.

David Beattie, of Russell Township, earned a bachelor of arts in economics and political science from Marietta College.

Alexis Brown, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at Thiel College for the spring semester. Brown is studying political science.

Julia Mansfield, of Chester Township, was named to the spring semester’s dean’s list at University of Mount Union.

John Patterson, of Chester Township, was named to the spring dean’s list at Pennsylvania Western University.

Bryce Hofstrom, of Chester Township; and Eric Reed and Zak Rutherford, both of Russell Township, were named to the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology for the spring semester.

Emily Christine Crawford, of Russell Township, were named to the spring semester’s dean’s list at Iowa State University.

Jacob Grinstead and Conner Vieira, both of Chester Township, have been named to the spring semester dean’s list at Slippery Rock University.

Sofya Goncharenko, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at College of William & Mary for the spring semester.

Gino Fornaro, of Chester Township, graduated from Baldwin Wallace University with a bachelor of arts in criminal justice.

Claire Emily Mersol, of Chester Township, received a bachelor of arts in history and economics from Washington and Lee University.

Lindsey Kulp, of Chester Township, graduated from Bucknell University with a bachelor of arts in international relations. She was also named to the spring semester’s dean’s list

Arts and Entertainment

Call for Entries

Showcasing the talents of artists throughout Northeast Ohio, the 47th annual Fairmount Art Exhibition highlights works in a variety of media including painting, graphics, photography, fiber and sculpture. The exhibition, held at Fairmount Center for the Arts in Russell Township, will be free and open to the public Aug. 8-25. A closing reception will be held on Aug. 26 from 6-8 p.m.

Artists are encouraged to enter the show with up to three works. Monetary prizes will be awarded with a $1,000 Best of Show top prize. Art may be submitted at Fairmount Center for the Arts on July 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and July 31 from 12-8 p.m.

For more information, call 440-338-3171 or visit www.fairmountcenter.org.