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February 2021

Nonprofit Calendar

All Month: Seedling Sales, through April 2, sponsored by the Medina County Soil and Water Conservation District, 6090 Wedgewood Road, Medina. Sold in packets of 10 tree seedlings, $12. For ordering form and more information, go to: https://bit.ly/39wfQNP or call 330-722-9322.

Monday, February 1 No Politics Day https://bit.ly/39ARm6k Yay!

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Tuesday, February 2 Play Your Ukulele Day https://bit.ly/2MlOEIT Entertain your neighbors!

Wednesday, February 3 National Tater Tot Day https://bit.ly/2MLgaPJ Anyone who has had a school lunch never forgets the tater tots! Create!: Art With Sharpie, 4 to 4:30 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Wadsworth Library. View program at https://bit.ly/3nWWoPC

Thursday, February 4 National Create a Vacuum Day https://bit.ly/2Mmy3EH There’s an App for That!, 10 a.m., virtual class teaches how to download apps on your phone. Sponsored by the Medina County Office for Older Adults. For more information, call 330-723-9514.

Friday, February 5 Work Naked Day https://bit.ly/2Mj7O1W and National Shower With a Friend Day https://bit.ly/36qhajm We’ll leave you to your own thoughts on this one. American Red Cross Blood Drive, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Medina Hospital, 1000 E. Washington Street, Medina. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Saturday, February 6 National Chopsticks Day https://bit.ly/36tzBUy and

International Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

https://bit.ly/3cu8gp0 For a real exercise in patience, celebrate both at once! Every Bird Counts: Great Backyard Bird Count, 6 a.m. to dark, Red Trail, River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Through February 15. Self-guided walk, follow signs to learn why every bird counts and how to participate in the bird count. All ages. Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Love is in the Air, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park, 4985 Windfall Road, Medina. Through Feb 21. Valentine’s Day-themed hike is PG-13, for ages 7 to adult. Signs along the nature trail examines wildlife mating practices with one sign having a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3pD5P71 American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mark Church, 1330 N. Carpenter Street, Brunswick. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Sunday, February 7 National Periodic Table Day https://bit.ly/2NOCFUx Well, who wouldn’t celebrate this one! And Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbor Day https://bit.ly/3oCHxJ0 Certainly a nicer idea than waving only one! Every Bird Counts: Great Backyard Bird Count, 6 a.m. to dark, Red Trail, River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Through February 15. Self-guided walk, follow signs to learn why every bird counts and how to participate in the bird count. All ages. Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Love is in the Air, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park, 4985 Windfall Road, Medina. Through Feb 21. Valentine’s Day-themed hike is PG-13, for ages 7 to adult. Signs along the nature trail examines wildlife mating practices with one sign having a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3pD5P71

Monday, February 8 Laugh and Get Rich Day https://bit.ly/2MdrSTG Every Bird Counts: Great Backyard Bird Count, 6 a.m. to dark, Red Trail, River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Through February 15. Self-guided walk, follow signs to learn why every bird counts and how to participate in the bird count. All ages. American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center Brunswick, 3574 Center Road, Brunswick. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Medina Fire Station 1, 300 W. Reagan Parkway, Medina. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Trinity United Church of Christ, 215 High Street, Wadsworth. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp Art in the Afternoon: Pop Art, 4 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Wadsworth Library. Learn about pop art and get inspired to create. View program at https://bit.ly/3nWWoPC Monday Night Intrigue: “The Falcon Thief,” 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., virtual. Sponsored by Wadsworth Library. Pursue a man determined to own the world’s most beautiful creatures. Part true-crime narrative, part epic adventure. Register for link at https://bit.ly/3pCphRz

Tuesday, February 9 National Pizza Day https://bit.ly/3ctWPNN Great day to have pizza delivered to the employees of your favorite retail store! Every Bird Counts: Great Backyard Bird Count, 6 a.m. to dark, Red Trail, River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Through February 15. Self-guided walk, follow signs to learn why every bird counts and how to participate in the bird count. All ages. American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1605 Center Road, Hinckley. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp Alphabet Adventure: V is for Violin, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Wadsworth Library. Learn about musical instruments that start with V. Crafts, Materials pickup available at library with registration at https://bit.ly/3j6P81i View program at https://bit.ly/3nWWoPC

Wednesday, February 10 National Umbrella Day https://bit.ly/2MHNszu

Every Bird Counts: Great Backyard Bird Count, 6 a.m. to dark, Red Trail, River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Through February 15. Self-guided walk, follow signs to learn why every bird counts and how to participate in the bird count. All ages. Monthly Makers: Love Bugs!, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, through February 13. Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Registered households are provided outdoor space each month to set up displays according to that month’s theme. This month is love bugs. Portable restroom is available in parking lot. For more information and to register, go to https://bit.ly/39yiGlq

Self-Guided Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Seasonal

Discoveries, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Medina Marsh, 4266 Fenn Road, Medina. An easy walk to enjoy nature. Naturalist will initial your Natural Discoveries form at the end. For more information on the Natural Discoveries series, go to https://bit.ly/3pD5P71 Advanced registration is required due to COVID-19 restrictions. Register by February 8 at https://bit.ly/3rlFwD9 WAITING LIST American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wadsworth YMCA, 623 School Drive, Wadsworth. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp Navigating Facebook, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Medina Library. Event link will be sent upon registration. Register at https://bit.ly/3rfdPMd

Thursday, February 11 Make a Friend Day https://bit.ly/3argonE What a difference it can make in a day! Every Bird Counts: Great Backyard Bird Count, 6 a.m. to dark, Red Trail, River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Through February 15. Self-guided walk, follow signs to learn why every bird counts and how to participate in the bird count. All ages. Monthly Makers: Love Bugs!, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, through February 13. Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Registered households are provided outdoor space each month to set up displays according to that month’s theme. This month is love bugs. Portable restroom is available in parking lot. For more information and to register, go to https://bit.ly/39yiGlq American Red Cross Blood Drive, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., St. Ambrose Church, 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp Zoo School With Akron Zoo, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., virtual. Hosted by Medina Library. Learn about the food web and how all animals are connected. All ages welcome. Event link will be sent upon registration. Register at https://bit.ly/2MLiupS

Friday, February 12 National Lost Penny Day https://bit.ly/36uo2wb Every Bird Counts: Great Backyard Bird Count, 6 a.m. to dark, Red Trail, River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Through February 15. Self-guided walk, follow signs to learn why every bird counts and how to participate in the bird count. All ages. Monthly Makers: Love Bugs!, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, through February 13. Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Registered households are provided outdoor space each month to set up displays according to that month’s theme. This month is love bugs. Portable restroom is available in parking lot. For more information and to register, go to https://bit.ly/39yiGlq

Saturday, February 13 World Radio Day https://bit.ly/39xRmUw Every Bird Counts: Great Backyard Bird Count, 6 a.m. to dark, Red Trail, River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Through February 15. Self-guided walk, follow signs to learn why every bird counts and how to participate in the bird count. All ages. Sweetheart Hike, 6 a.m. to park close, through February 28, Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Enjoy a self-guided romantic stroll around Brunswick Lake with Valentine facts and trivia along the way. Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Love is in the Air, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park, 4985 Windfall Road, Medina. Through Feb 21. Valentine’s Day-themed hike is PG-13, for ages 7 to adult. Signs along the nature trail examines wildlife mating practices with one sign having a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3pD5P71 Monthly Makers: Love Bugs!, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, last day. Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Registered households are provided outdoor space each month to set up displays according to that month’s theme. This month is love bugs. Portable restroom is available in parking lot. For more information and to register, go to https://bit.ly/39yiGlq

Sunday, February 14 Library Lovers Day https://bit.ly/2MCBlUe If you love the smell of books, this is the day for you! Every Bird Counts: Great Backyard Bird Count, 6 a.m. to dark, Red Trail, River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Through February 15. Self-guided walk, follow signs to learn why every bird counts and how to participate in the bird count. All ages. Sweetheart Hike, 6 a.m. to park close, through February 28, Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Enjoy a self-guided romantic stroll around Brunswick Lake with Valentine facts and trivia along the way. Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Love is in the Air, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park, 4985 Windfall Road, Medina. Through Feb 21. Valentine’s Day-themed hike is PG-13, for ages 7 to adult. Signs along the nature trail examines wildlife mating practices with one sign having a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3pD5P71 ORMACO Sunday Live Stream Concerts: Dane Vannatter: Come to the Cabaret, 2 p.m. Featuring romantic songs of Cole Porter,

George and Ira Gershwin, and more. Joe Hunter accompanies on piano. To stream live, go to: https://bit.ly/3cyKzvP

Monday, February 15 Singles Awareness Day https://bit.ly/39BkWbH This one has us scratching our heads. If you are single, are you not already aware of that? Every Bird Counts: Great Backyard Bird Count, 6 a.m. to dark, Red Trail, River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Through February 15. Self-guided walk, follow signs to learn why every bird counts and how to participate in the bird count. All ages. Sweetheart Hike, 6 a.m. to park close, through February 28, Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Enjoy a self-guided romantic stroll around Brunswick Lake with Valentine facts and trivia along the way. Let’s Explore: The Science of Hot Chocolate, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Wadsworth Public Library. Experiment with hot chocolate, learn how to make hot chocolate cloud dough, a marshmallow catapult. Materials pickup available at library with registration at https://bit.ly/3cuxrYq View program at https://bit.ly/3nWWoPC

Tuesday, February 16 Do a Grouch a Favor Day https://bit.ly/3pAeMOI Sweetheart Hike, 6 a.m. to park close, through February 28, Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Enjoy a self-guided romantic stroll around Brunswick Lake with Valentine facts and trivia along the way. Monthly Makers: Love Bugs! Walk, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, through February 27, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Walk the Monthly Maker trail to view love bugs created by local families. Get inspired and consider becoming a Monthly Maker family. Registered households are provided outdoor space each month to set up displays according to that month’s theme. Portable restroom is available in parking lot. Call 330-722-9364, for more information. American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., The Chapel Wadsworth Campus, 1391 State Road, Wadsworth. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp Pet Show and Tell, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Medina Library. Show off pets and share their antics. No pets? Share a stuffed animal or toy. For children in grades Kindergarten through 5th. Event link sent upon registration. Register at: https://bit.ly/2MIaPsJ

Wednesday, February 17 Random Act of Kindness Day https://bit.ly/3td7oe5 One of our favorite days! Sweetheart Hike, 6 a.m. to park close, through February 28, Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Enjoy a self-guided romantic stroll around Brunswick Lake with Valentine facts and trivia along the way. Monthly Makers: Love Bugs! Walk, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, through February 27, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Walk the Monthly Maker trail to view love bugs created by local families. Get inspired and consider becoming a Monthly Maker family. Registered households are provided outdoor space each month to set up displays according to that month’s theme. Portable restroom is available in parking lot. Call 330-722-9364, for more information. National Battery Day https://bit.ly/3cubmt8 Sweetheart Hike, 6 a.m. to park close, through February 28, Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Enjoy a self-guided romantic stroll around Brunswick Lake with Valentine facts and trivia along the way. Monthly Makers: Love Bugs! Walk, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, through February 27, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Walk the Monthly Maker trail to view love bugs created by local families. Get inspired and consider becoming a Monthly Maker family. Registered households are provided outdoor space each month to set up displays according to that month’s theme. Portable restroom is available in parking lot. Call 330-722-9364, for more information. American Red Cross Blood Drive, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1330 N. Carpenter Street, Brunswick. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp Tween Scene: Melted Crayon T-Shirt, 4 p.m. to 4:20 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Wadsworth Library. Learn how to transfer designs made with a crayon onto a T-shirt. Register at https://bit.ly/3oz5b9y OSU Good Agricultural Practices, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., virtual. Covers water quality, produce safety, worker training and health, manure and compost handling, animals, storage, transport. Certificate of completion at end of training. Free. Register at https://producesafety.osu.edu/events Explorastory: I Spy on the Farm, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., virtual. Sponsored by Wadsworth Library. Book “I Spy” is read, sing songs, learn rhymes. Play a farm scavenger hunt, Learn how to make a simple cow puppet and a rooster. Materials pickup available at library with registration at https://bit.ly/2NU0z12 View program at https://bit.ly/3nWWoPC Great Lakes Island Adventures, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Medina Library. Learn about geology and studies for each Great Lake from author Loreen Niewenhuis. Register at https://bit.ly/3j2s1oV

Friday, February 19 National Lash Day https://bit.ly/3rct2xc A day to celebrate eyelashes?! Medina Ice Festival, enjoy the ice sculpture garden on Medina Public Square. No carving contests or demonstrations this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Masks are to be worn at all times. Leashed pets welcome. Free. Sweetheart Hike, 6 a.m. to park close, through February 28, Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Enjoy a self-guided romantic stroll around Brunswick Lake with Valentine facts and trivia along the way. Monthly Makers: Love Bugs! Walk, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, through February 27, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Walk the Monthly Maker trail to view love bugs created by local families. Get inspired and consider becoming a Monthly Maker family. Registered households are provided outdoor space each month to set up displays according to that month’s theme. Portable restroom is available in parking lot. Call 330-722-9364, for more information. Fish Fry, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lafayette United Methodist Church, 6201 Lafayette Road, Medina. Drive-through event. Fried fish or shrimp, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw for $8 while supplies last.

Saturday, February 20 National Love Your Pet Day https://bit.ly/3coZBEh Medina Ice Festival, enjoy the ice sculpture garden on Medina Public Square. No carving contests or demonstrations this year

due to COVID-19 restrictions. Masks are to be worn at all times. Leashed pets welcome. Free. Sweetheart Hike, 6 a.m. to park close, through February 28, Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Enjoy a self-guided romantic stroll around Brunswick Lake with Valentine facts and trivia along the way. Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Love is in the Air, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park, 4985 Windfall Road, Medina. Through Feb 21. Valentine’s Day-themed hike is PG-13, for ages 7 to adult. Signs along the nature trail examines wildlife mating practices with one sign having a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3pD5P71 Monthly Makers: Love Bugs! Walk, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, through February 27, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Walk the Monthly Maker trail to view love bugs created by local families. Get inspired and consider becoming a Monthly Maker family. Registered households are provided outdoor space each month to set up displays according to that month’s theme. Portable restroom is available in parking lot. Call 330-722-9364, for more information. American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hinckley Old Fire Station, 1410 Ridge Road, Hinckley. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp So You Want to be a Zookeeper? 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., virtual. Hosted by Medina Library. Learn what it takes to become a zookeeper and to start preparing now. Children of all ages welcome. Register for event link. Register at https://bit.ly/36thkGN Medina County Trivia, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Medina Library. Join in on a trivia game about Medina County. One registration per household, event link will be sent. Register at https://bit.ly/3oyM13l

Sunday, February 21 Card Reading Day https://bit.ly/39Alkr1 Before you throw those holiday or Valentine’s cards away, read them one more time and enjoy the love and kindness people sent to you. Medina Ice Festival, enjoy the ice sculpture garden on Medina Public Square. No carving contests or demonstrations this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Masks are to be worn at all times. Leashed pets welcome. Free. Sweetheart Hike, 6 a.m. to park close, through February 28, Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Enjoy a self-guided romantic stroll around Brunswick Lake with Valentine facts and trivia along the way. Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Love is in the Air, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park, 4985 Windfall Road, Medina. Through Feb 21. Valentine’s Day-themed hike is PG-13, for ages 7 to adult. Signs along the nature trail examines wildlife mating practices with one sign having a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3pD5P71

Monday, February 22 International World Thinking Day https://bit.ly/36uWl6j Take some time to clear the clutter in your brain! Medina Ice Festival, final day, enjoy the ice sculpture garden on Medina Public Square. No carving contests or demonstrations this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Masks are to be worn at all times. Leashed pets welcome. Free. Sweetheart Hike, 6 a.m. to park close, through February 28, Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Enjoy a self-guided romantic stroll around Brunswick Lake with Valentine facts and trivia along the way. American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 114 Church Street, Lodi. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp Virtual Sensory Friendly Story Time, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., with Wadsworth Library. Designed for children on the autism spectrum or sensory integration challenges and their families and caregivers. View at https://bit.ly/2NWQDnD

Tuesday, February 23 World Spay Day https://bit.ly/3ctnBpJ and International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day https://bit.ly/2NWBYZD If a dog has to participate in the first one, she better get to enjoy the second! Sweetheart Hike, 6 a.m. to park close, through February 28, Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Enjoy a self-guided romantic stroll around Brunswick Lake with Valentine facts and trivia along the way. Monthly Makers: Love Bugs! Walk, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, through February 27, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Walk the Monthly Maker trail to view love bugs created by local families. Get inspired and consider becoming a Monthly Maker family. Registered households are provided outdoor space each month to set up displays according to that month’s theme. Portable restroom is available in parking lot. Call 330-722-9364, for more information. Virtual Nature Break: Animal Adaptations, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., virtual. Learn how animals have adapted to survive Ohio winters. For more information and to register, go to https://bit.ly/3oB3JTV Virtual Otaku Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A discussion of all things anime, for Grades 6 through 12. Register for required meeting link at https://bit.ly/2MopNnR Bullet Journaling, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Medina Library. Introduction to bullet journaling to record and organize what is important to you. Event link sent upon registration. Register at https://bit.ly/2NTXHRO Finding Your Family in the News, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Medina Library. Learn how to use historic newspapers and a new library database to get family story details. Event link sent upon registration. Register at https://bit.ly/36qxv7G

Wednesday, February 24 National Tortilla Chip Day https://bit.ly/3j2OQsx Pass the salsa! Sweetheart Hike, 6 a.m. to park close, through February 28, Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Enjoy a self-guided romantic stroll around Brunswick Lake with Valentine facts and trivia along the way. Monthly Makers: Love Bugs! Walk, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, through February 27, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Walk the Monthly Maker trail to view love bugs created by local families. Get inspired and consider becoming a Monthly Maker family. Registered households are provided outdoor space each month to set up displays according to that month’s theme. Portable restroom is available in parking lot. Call 330-722-9364, for more information.

Thursday, February 25

National Chocolate-Covered Nut Day

A list of art shows in Medina County.

To have a show listed, send the information to joy@blakehousepublishing.com at least two months in advance.

There is no such thing as too early, but there is too late. Aquarius Exhibition Through February 28 B. Smith Gallery third floor, Medina Library 210 S. Broadway, Medina

Art in Action February 12 through February 28 Watch virtually as local artists demonstrate techniques and share their work. Print off an oversized puzzle piece to decorate and turn in at the library or e-mail it to ebey@mcdl.info for the Community Creates Art Puzzle Project. Call 330725-0588 for more information.

Sweetheart Hike, 6 a.m. to park close, through February 28, Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Enjoy a self-guided romantic stroll around Brunswick Lake with Valentine facts and trivia along the way. Monthly Makers: Love Bugs! Walk, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, through February 27, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Walk the Monthly Maker trail to view love bugs created by local families. Get inspired and consider becoming a Monthly Maker family. Registered households are provided outdoor space each month to set up displays according to that month’s theme. Portable restroom is available in parking lot. Call 330-722-9364, for more information. American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Road, Medina. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp Virtual Nature Break: Animal Adaptations, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., virtual. Learn how animals have adapted to survive Ohio winters. For more information and to register, go to https://bit.ly/3cu5wYK Virtual Escape Room: Candy Conundrum, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., virtual with Wadsworth Library. Candy shop has orders to be completed and delivered quickly, solve the mystery of the orders in time for Valentine’s Day! Register to receive link and instructions. No download or special software needed. See tutorial at https://bit.ly/345sWiL Register at https://bit.ly/3j35zMl Yes, You Can Garden! , 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Wadsworth Public Library. Learn how to prep for this year’s garden and gain new gardening skills. Register for event link. Registration is at https://bit.ly/3j3k6Yc

Friday, February 26 Tell a Fairy Tale Day https://bit.ly/3oBEh0K Want your story published? Write it down and send it to Joy@BlakeHousePublishing.com Sweetheart Hike, 6 a.m. to park close, through February 28, Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Enjoy a self-guided romantic stroll around Brunswick Lake with Valentine facts and trivia along the way. Monthly Makers: Love Bugs! Walk, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, through February 27, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Walk the Monthly Maker trail to view love bugs created by local families. Get inspired and consider becoming a Monthly Maker family. Registered households are provided outdoor space each month to set up displays according to that month’s theme. Portable restroom is available in parking lot. Call 330-722-9364, for more information. American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1330 N. Carpenter Street, Brunswick. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Saturday, February 27 No Brainer Day https://bit.ly/3oFj85z Sweetheart Hike, 6 a.m. to park close, through February 28, Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Enjoy a self-guided romantic stroll around Brunswick Lake with Valentine facts and trivia along the way. Monthly Makers: Love Bugs! Walk, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, last day, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Walk the Monthly Maker trail to view love bugs created by local families. Get inspired and consider becoming a Monthly Maker family. Registered households are provided outdoor space each month to set up displays according to that month’s theme. Portable restroom is available in parking lot. Call 330-722-9364, for more information.

Sunday, February 28 Floral Design Day https://bit.ly/2MdzWUs Beat the winter blues with a beautiful, fragrant bouquet! Sweetheart Hike, 6 a.m. to park close, last day, Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Enjoy a self-guided romantic stroll around Brunswick Lake with Valentine facts and trivia along the way.

Submitting Calendar Events Listings in the calendar must be events, festivals or fairs hosted by or benefitting a nonprofit organization in Medina County. Send submissions to Joy@BlakeHousePublishing.com and put CALENDAR in the subject line. Information is not accepted by phone. The calendar also is available online at JoyofMedinaCountyMagazine.com on the Events: Let’s Do It! tab at the top of the page or in the drop-down menu on mobile devices, where it is regularly updated.