Nonprofit Calendar

Sunday, January 8

National Bubble Bath Day

Checkin’ Out Chickadees, 2 p.m, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Road, Spencer. Learn about chickadees adaptations that allow them to survive the cold and snow.

ORMACO Presents: Live At the Library: Tina Bergmann and Bryan Thomas, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register at https://bit.ly/3WHOhGZ

Monday, January 9

National Static Electricity Day

American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg Makerspace Mondays: Digitizing Photos, Slides, and Negatives, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Learn how to use new equipment in the makerspace and digital lab. Register at https://bit.ly/3GmOgmO

Art in the Afternoon: Washi Tape Monogram, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Decorate the first letter of your name with washi tape.

Sign Language Level 2, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Community Room B, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. For those who attended the beginning sign language classes or has a basic knowledge of American Sign Language and deaf culture. Register at https://bit.ly/3jyKpd6

Monday Night Intrigue: American Demon by Daniel Stashower, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register at https://bit.ly/3YO9BfU

Tuesday, January 10

National Bittersweet Chocolate Day

Knitting and Crochet Circle, 10 a.m. to noon, Brunswick Hickory Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Beginners welcome. Making Warm Up Medina County donations. Naturebrary, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Story Time Room, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Explore, discover, and connect with indoor and outdoor activities. Register at https://bit.ly/3vhsj1R

Afternoon Movie, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Enjoy refreshments and a movie.

Be a Paleontologist, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Learn how paleontologists evaluate fossils and create a fossil. For students grades 3 to 5. Register at https://bit.ly/3WDTaRK

Shirlene Obuobi Zoom Author Visit, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., virtual. Shirlene Obuobi is a Ghanaian-American, author, cartoonist, and physician. Register at https://bit.ly/3PY7zWM

Exploratory: Tea Rex, 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. For children ages 2 to 6. Register at https://bit.ly/3GsP49L

Wednesday, January 11

National Take the Stairs Day

Natural Discoveries, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. An easy walk to explore and observe the unfolding of nature all year long.

Sharpie Mugs, 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Create a mug using sharpies and stencils. For students grades 6 through 12.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wadsworth YMCA, 623 School Drive, Wadsworth. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

Read to Teddy, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Cuddle up and practice reading a story to Teddy, a mini golden doodle.

Thursday, January 12

National Hot Tea Day

Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Internet radio and music streaming. Learn to create a personalized radio station.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saint Ambrose Church, 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

Wintertime Snow Painting, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Use puffy snow paint to create a unique snowman painting.

Register at https://bit.ly/3C3EjYE

Idiatrod: The Last Great Race, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Medina Community Room B, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Learn about idiatrod dog sledding.

How to Write Best-selling Fiction: Week 2, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., virtual. January 12, 19, and 26. Four week series that covers from characters to plot. This week is about three acts. Register at https://bit.ly/3Vw58vw

Vision Boards, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Register at https://bit.ly/3GkXakq

Introduction to Plant Based Nutrition, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Learn the basics of whole food plant based nutrition. Register at https://bit.ly/3PWFhvL

Friday, January 13

National Rubber Duckie Day

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Road, Medina. https://rcblood. org/32i1sbg

Meet the Animals, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Learn about the nature center’s animals including their habits, care, and life histories.

Saturday, January 14

National Dress Up Your Pet Day

Winter Bird Walk, 10 a.m., Plum Creek Park North Open, 2390 Plum Creek Parkway, Brunswick Hills. Observe various bird species on this nature walk. Adapted Storytime, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Story Time Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Storytime in a supportive environment for children with autism and sensory integration challenges. Register at https://bit.ly/3YQdlxy

Tales and Tails, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Therapy dogs visit the children’s area to be read to.

Slow Stitch, 11 a.m. to noon, Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Learn the slow stitching sewing method. Register at https://bit.ly/3I6ArKw

Spa-tacular, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Learn how to make spa products including lotion, salves, and lip balms. All supplies are provided. $10 registration fee. Register at https://bit.ly/3jLPFKs

Where’d They Go?, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1773 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. January 14, 15, 21, and 22. Learn about the wildlife that once roamed around Medina County.

Edible Blob Science, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Learn to make edible fruit juice blobs. Register at https://bit. ly/3VpeVn5

Sunday, January 15

National Hat Day

Where’d They Go?, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1773 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. January 15, 21, and 22. Learn about the wildlife that once roamed around Medina County.

Monday, January 16

Martin Luther King Jr.s’ Birthday

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Complete service projects in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Northside Christian Church, 7615 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

Pinecone Art, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Use pinecones to make winter crafts. Register at https://bit.ly/3hX4OZ5

Royal Tea Party, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Register at https://bit.ly/3vj6lM5

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Complete service projects in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Do it Yourself Snow Globe, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Register at https://bit.ly/3vmzHJz

Sign Language Level 2, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Community Room B, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. For those who attended the beginning sign language classes or has a basic knowledge of American Sign Language and deaf culture. Register at https://bit.ly/3vkYeic

Let’s Explore: The Science of Hot Chocoalte, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Learn to make chocolate cloud dough, a marshmallow catapult, and hot chocolate slime.

Virtual Bedtime Stories, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., virtual. Register at https://bit. ly/3C3iwR8

Tuesday, January 17

National Kid Inventors Day https://bit.ly/3GmJENj

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Chapel Wadsworth Campus, 1391 State Road, Wadsworth. https://rcblood. org/32i1sbg

Wednesday, January 18

National Thesaurus 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.

Seasons

Through January 22

Cuyahoga Valley Area Plein Air Painters

B. Smith Gallery

Third Floor, Medina Library

210 S. Broadway Street, Medina

Mandala Art for Healing

Through January 31

Highland Library

4160 Ridge Road, Medina

19th Annual Aquarius Exhibition

January 30 through March 5

Medina County Art League members exhibit two works each.

B. Smith Gallery

Third Floor, Medina Library

210 S. Broadway Street, Medina

Below the Snow, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Learn about what is happening below the snow on this hike.

ORMACO Presents: African American Gospel Music, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina.

Read to Teddy, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Cuddle up and practice reading a story to Teddy, a mini golden doodle.

Thursday, January 19

National Popcorn Day

Tween Thursday: String Art, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. For children ages 9 to 14. How to Write Best-selling Fiction: Week 3, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., virtual. January 19 and 26. Four week series that covers from characters to plot. This week is about character and dialogue. Register at https://bit.ly/3hYQwHd Alphabet Adventure: Q is for Quiet, 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register at https:// bit.ly/3Wxk3ac

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Friday, January 20

National Cheese Lover Day

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Medina United Methodist Church, 4747 Foote Road, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

Saturday, January 21

National Hugging Day

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hinkley Fire Old Station, 1410 Ridge Road, Hinkley. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

Where’d They Go?, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1773 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. January 21, and 22. Learn about the wildlife that once roamed around Medina County.