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Sunday, January 22

National Hot Sauce Day

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

Medina Community Band Winter Concert, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick.

Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Beneath the Ice, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. An easy walk to explore and observe the unfolding of nature all year long.

Monday, January 23

National Pie Day

American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Seville United Methodist Church, 74 West Main Street, Seville. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

Make It Monday: Valentine’s Day Cards, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Use a Cricut machine to make Valentine’s day cards. Supplies are provided. Register at https://bit. ly/3Vmelq5

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/3YTifts

Sensory Friendly Story Time, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Prepared especially for children on the autism spectrum, those with sensory integration challenges, and their families. Register at https://bit.ly/3WvMLs5

Tuesday, January 24

National Compliment Day

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Root Candles, 640 West Liberty Street, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities Achievement Center, 4691 Windfall Road, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

Card Making, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Create 5 cards for a $20 fee. Please bring scissors and adhesive. Register at https://bit.ly/3I4Cw9v

Otaku Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina 1907 Room, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. A discussion of all things anime, for Grades 6 through 12. Do geekcrafts, learn about Japanese culture, cosplay welcome! Register at https://bit.ly/3WITxdB

Wednesday, January 25

National Opposite Day

Have S’more Fun, 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Make s’mores and play board games. For students grades 6 to 12.

Looking for My Babies: Freedman Searching For Family, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Community Room A, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Learn about how African American families experienced the loss of family members during slavery. Meets on Zoom. Register at https://bit. ly/3vhz9V5

Computer Lingo, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Learn about computer lingo. Register at https://bit.ly/3VGOnhv

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 26

National Spouse’s Day

Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lad, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Social media 101. Learn about the various social media networks.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

Mission Ohio: Lunch and Learn, noon to 1 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Learn how to stay fit while you sit. Lunch is provided. Register at https://bit.ly/3Q2oQy0

Tween Thursday: The Mysterious Brain, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. For children ages 9 to 14.

Notebook Art, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Personalize notebooks, pens, and pencils. Register at https://bit.ly/3WpK6zP

Salsa Dance Class, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Register at https://bit.ly/3jB8lgg Snowmen at Night Storytime, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Hot cocoa and cookies served along with board games. Register at https://bit.ly/3jxlFlJ

How to Write Best-selling Fiction: Week 4, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., virtual. Four week series that covers from characters to plot. This week is about scenes, voice, and emotions. Register at https://bit.ly/3PRRhi5

The Toledo War, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Learn about the Toledo War, a border dispute between Ohio and Michigan that took place in 1835.

Friday, January 27

National Chocolate Cake Day

Saturday, January 28

National Kazoo Day

Winter Bird Walk, 10 a.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Observe various bird species on this nature walk.

Sunday, January 29

National Puzzle Day

Wildlife Walk, 2 p.m., Bluebell Valley, 8504 Richman Road, Lodi. Walk with a naturalist to discover tracks and wildlife.

Monday, January 30

National Croissant Day

Mini Masterpieces, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Design a 4x6” canvas. Return the canvas and submit it to the Juried Mini Art Show. Register at https://bit.ly/3C3HaAK

Bingo, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville.

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/3PWM60n

Tuesday, January 31

National Backwards Day https://bit.ly/3PX9fja

Stop-Motion Animation, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Learn how to make stop-motion film. Register at https://bit.ly/3Z4nqqX

A list of runs and walks that benefit area non-profit organizations.

To have your run 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.

Saturday, February 11

2023 Allardale Snow Score, 10 a.m. check-in, mass start at 11 a.m. Allardale Park Lodge, 141 Remsen Road, Medina. Hosted by Northeast Ohio Orienteering Club. Collect most points possible in two hours. Presentation of 2022 awards prior to run. Details at https://tinyurl.com/cue5n5tk

Chuck Wendig Zoom Author Visit, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., virtual. Chuck Wendig is a New York Times bestselling author of titles like “Wanderers” and “The Book of Accidents”. Register at https://bit.ly/3WtrPBP

Rapunzel Engineers An Escape, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Help Rapunzel escape her tower by building a zipline, ladder, and a slide. Register at https://bit. ly/3VB3okG

What is the mysterious “Oh, Snap!” photo on Page 22?

It is an accidental photo of the inside of a winter jacket pocket!