Joy of Medina County Magazine July 2023

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The best stories in Medina County!

CHOICES

Is today’s decision leading to tomorrow’s success?

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GRATEFUL GARDENS

Plant friends together and reap the benefits.

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SWEET POTATO TWIST

Summertime flavor for fall vegetable.

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Making Waves

JULY 2023 VOLUME 6, NUMBER 6
A locally owned, independent publication dedicated to higher standards of journalism Checking back with the Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team on their winning updates and when to see them perform. PG. 4

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OneVoice

Persistence of Thought

I have always found the banning and/ or the less common burning of books horrifying on the one hand and absolutely ridiculous on the other.

As the daughter of an English teacher, I was taught books and the free exchange of thoughts and ideas were to be revered and treasured.

Books were NOT to be used to make Hot Wheels tracks (although they made really cool ones because you could start the car at one end of a large book, tilt the book and get quite a good acceleration before the car flew off the edge of the book at top speed!), they were to be used for reading.

We were given lots of paper to draw on and it was explained THAT was the place to draw, not in books.

When I went to college, I nearly had a heart attack when I saw a classmate writing in the textbook and using highlighters on the pages. I finally learned that was what one did in college, although I NEVER let my mother see my textbooks!

Whenever I hear of yet another book banning, I have to wonder what they think they are accomplishing.

You cannot destroy an idea by denying the existence of the book or by burning the printed words.

Ideas are persistent little critters that wiggle into brains and set up camp, inviting more ideas to join them. They sit there, making s’mores and defying destruction. As they should.

Use

What does book banning actually accomplish?

• It makes everyone want to read that book. Even those who would never have. Well, now they have been told they cannot, which sparks a rebellious wish to do so. Plus, there is that little thing in America that we like to refer to as The First Amendment.

• Because of the now increased desire to read the book, the idea the book banners were trying to kill just went viral. It might even drive the book onto the best seller’s list. One of the most ironic book bannings is “Fahrenheit 451,” a novel about censorship.

• Banned books get the kind of media coverage at a level the publisher never could have bought, thus increasing sales and increasing profits for the publisher and the author.

• Every time a banned book list is published, no matter how long after the original banning, it gives the book a boost and it gains a renewed interest.

• If it is taken so far as to burn a book, it makes any that are currently in print instantly increase in value because it was just made into a collector’s item.

From what I have seen in life, book bannings and burnings are rooted in fear. A fear of the changes the ideas in the books might cause. A fear that reading just might cause their minds to learn and their hearts to open.

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WITH A LEAP AND A SPLASH

A winning water ski show team calls Chippewa Lake home.

THE READING NOOK SUMMER’S HERE

Enjoying American summer traditions!

BUSINESS

RISE AND SHINE CHOOSING TO MAKE A CHOICE

Decisions are not always easy, but there is always an alternative choice.

THE INBOX GAIN TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Combine your prime time with time management to achieve goals.

THE NETWORKER RESIST BUGGING OUT

Resting on networking laurels can cause stagnation.

DOING BUSINESS

A calendar of area networking events INVENTION CONVENTION

Patents recently granted to Medina County residents.

HOME AND GARDEN

VEGAN VITTLES STUFFED SWEET POTATO

Traditionally a fall vegetable, this recipe gives it summer appeal.

HEALTH

HEALTHY TRAILS RIDE BEFORE YOU BUY

Take that bike for a spin before committing to it.

OF MIND AND BODY NOTES FROM A FOREIGN LAND

She ate her way through Italy and made some discoveries about food and weight.

COMMUNITY

INDEED SHAKING OUR HEADS

Well, it did start out as a good deed, but it went off track after that.

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT OFF THE SHELF MIXING UP A MURDER AT THE MANOR

Each contestant at an annual baking competition narrates a chapter of this less-than-cozy murder mystery set at a Vermont manor.

JOYFUL WORD SEARCH FINDING SUMMER

Words that make memories.

MIRTH AND JOY by Jerry King

Our monthly cartoon by a former Disney cartoonist

OH, SNAP!

photos by Amy Barnes

Medina’s Uptown Park was full of smiles and music.

DIG IT!

HELPFUL COMPANIONS

Every garden can use a friend with benefits.

CRITTER CRAWL!

WHEN YOU HAVE HAIRY RED KNEES

Looking for a docile, calm beginner pet?

LET’S DO IT!

Time to enjoy summer activities!

JOYFUL LETTER DETECTIVES

Read the clue, collect the magnifying glass letters, and solve the puzzle!

CELEBRATE!

A clickable directory of vetted businesses who bring you Joy!

Contents
On the front and back covers: photos by Amy Barnes
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We caught the Hemingway family out celebrating Emilia’s birthday! From left, in front, Lincoln, Roy and Emilia and backing them up are dad and mom, Brandon and Breanna.

With a Leap and a Splash

The Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team was featured in August 2019.

Based at their namesake, Chippewa Lake, they found there is more room to practice and less likelihood of entanglements with other boaters or skiers at a private lake in Norton.

They are continuing their free shows every Wednesday night (unless there is lightning), June through August, 7 p.m., 3196 Clark Mill Road, Norton. They also recently held their learn-to-ski workshop and are always looking for others who would like to join in their fun.

Donations, of any size, are gratefully accepted at each of their performances to help pay for their travel to contests to compete, costumes, fuel, and the other assorted costs of performing and competing.

To see the original story, click on the cover picture above. To learn more about the team, go to https://chippewaskiteam.com/about-us/ .

Print issues still can be ordered by going to https://www.joyofmedinacountymagazine.com/ and clicking on the picture of the mailbox.

Chippewa Water Ski Team Highlights

(from their website)

2022 Paige Peshina 4th place Nationals Open Swivel

2022 1st place National Open Swivel Pairs with Brea Imse

2022 5th place Worlds individual Swivel

2022 Alternate for Team USA Water Ski Show Team

2004 National Show Ski Champions, Division II

2010 – 7th Place Division I Nationals

2010 – Karley VanDevere – Willa Cook Most Valuable Female Skier award winner

2006 & 2007 – Doug & Rebecca Ribley – Division ONE Adagio Doubles National Champions

2011 – Fifth place Jump Team, Division I Nationals

2015 & 2016 – Doug & Paige Peshina, Second Place Adagio Doubles, Division I Nationals Professional quality performance resulting in national awards for Overall Show, Towboat Drivers, Dock and Sound Equipment, and Showmanship

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Summer’s Here

Summer’s here, Fourth of July, A time to celebrate.

We’re gonna have a cookout, Now you all grab a plate.

We’ll have us all some hot dogs, Some burgers and some ribs. Might be a little messy, Get Uncle John a bib.

There’ll be a dish of baked beans, Tater salad, coleslaw. And macaroni salad, But wait now that ain’t all.

There’s pretzels, chips and nachos, And deviled eggs right here. Cakes and pies for our dessert. Some ice-cold pop and beer.

Some ketchup and some mustard, There’s cheese and relish too. There’s pickles and some onions, To make it right for you.

Maybe a game of baseball, Horseshoes or take a hike. This day is all ’bout freedom,

Grampa is in his lawn chair, To watch the clouds, roll by. Me and Bill are fishing gone, To give those bass a try.

There are sparklers for the kiddies, Bottle rockets, the boys. Just wait ‘till it gets darker, Get ready for the noise.

Fireworks to paint the sky, As we all ooh and ahh. Fill the night with sparkling light, Favorites of Ma and Pa.

When it’s time to pack it in, Tired kiddies in the car. They’ll most likely be asleep. Before we get too far.

It sure has been a special day, As we roll in the drive. Birthday of America, Best place to be alive.

D.J. Barnett lives in Hinckley with his wife, April; his son, Robert; and daughter, Skylar. He is 1975 graduate of Highland High School and recently retired from Century Cycle’s Medina location after being there for 20 years. He enjoys cycling and other outdoor activities.

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photo by Nong

BUSINESS: RISE AND SHINE

Choosing to Make a Choice

Have you ever felt stuck? You are not sure which direction to turn. You might be afraid of uncertainty. You might be stuck in your ways. You freeze and do nothing.

Then, when you look back on that moment and what may have been a missed opportunity, you fall back to a well-worn phrase: “I had no choice.”

There is perhaps one freedom we share in this amazing world, and that is the freedom of choice. We can choose what we do next.

It helps if our choices lead us to stay within the confines of the law, but they do not have to. We realize there are consequences, but we always have choices.

Do I start this new business or not? Do I pay the electric bill or not? Do I sell the house, move to Alaska and take on a new role as an ice cube salesman? Not advised, but it is your choice!

Choices are made every moment of every day. Whether you realize it or not, you choose your next step, next action, next response. Some choices seem involuntary or habitual, but you have control. You have a choice, and each choice has a declined alternative.

When you are running a business, look for the hidden choices. When you feel like you have no right choice, remember that you do.

Give yourself the power to make the choice that is best for you, today.

For instance, you have an idea for a new business that you are passionate about. But there is already a competitor in the market. Do you launch against the odds or do you pass up your dream?

Maybe you have sunk thousands of dollars into a project that you realize may be a failed idea. Do you keep trying to maximize the investment or do you pull the plug?

Do you keep the toxic employee because you cannot find another quality hire to do the work that needs to be done?

You have a choice. Not always easy, but you have a choice.

The choices you make every day in business and life are profound. Each leads you one step closer to your destination. Make the choice. But first, ask yourself, is that destination where you really want to go?

Bryan Lefelhoc is founder and president of Bryan Media Strategies LLC, a boutique “company of one” marketing firm. Learn more about Lefelhoc and his expertise at https://bit.ly/3FqMBfl Email Lefelhoc at bryan@bryanmediastrategies.com

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BUSINESS: THE INBOX Gain Time Management Skills

Time management is an important topic, especially in business. This topic has been on my mind lately as I often feel there are not enough hours in the day.

I recently told a friend that I can relate to the white rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland.” He is always in a hurry and famously says, “I’m late, I’m late! For a very important date! No time to say, ‘Hello, goodbye,’ I’m late, I’m late, I’m late!”

Tired of feeling anxious, I have begun to implement time management techniques, utilizing specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.

Poor time management can cost a business a lot of money. If you are not sure where your time is going, conduct a time audit. Time is a precious resource, and it should be used wisely.

An important aspect of time management is knowing when to say, “No.”

Warren Buffett famously said, “The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.”

When feeling overwhelmed by competing demands, take a few minutes to prioritize activities. Determine what is important versus what is urgent. It requires self-discipline to

focus on the important, as well as urgent.

Here are a few tips to manage time, accomplish more, and reach goals: write down clearly defined SMART goals; create a detailed list of tasks (daily, weekly and monthly); prioritize tasks in order of importance; prepare for the day; use time blocking to manage the day by blocking off a period of time to complete a particular task; use technology to automate; limit distractions; delegate; and determine what is your prime time.

Prime time is a person’s most productive hours of the day, Everyone has a biological prime time. This is the time of day when a person’s focus, motivation and energy levels are the highest.

Utilize this prime time to complete the most important and complex tasks.

With effective time management, the amount accomplished each day can be maximized. Plus, time management decreases stress, increases time for family and friends, creates better organization, and provides a system through which to reach goals!

Rachel Shepard is the founder of LonaRock, LLC, and a Medina County resident. She specializes in helping businesses understand financials and access capital. Learn more about Shepard at https://bit.ly/3h0LFEY Shepard can be reached by email at rshepard@lonarock.com.

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photo by Andrik Langfield

Resist Bugging Out

There is a very perplexing aspect of networking that can develop.

It is actually a trap of good networking!

Following effective networking principles can lead to a great amount of success, tempting us to “bug out” and just ride the wave.

We stop putting the work into it and reap the benefits of past efforts. We might even go so far as to find places to hide, a place of perceived safety.

This gives us peace of mind, especially when our efforts open doors of opportunity.

Thus, the trap is set. We just let things be. We stop following up with new people we meet. We stop planning our trips to networking events and just let them roll along.

Why is it a trap?

Because we get stuck!

Yep, stuck. Stuck with the same greetings, friends and stories. This gives us comfort for awhile, however there comes a time when it becomes inefficient and suffocating.

Others also feel it. They are not seeing you in the same way, causing them to start questioning the quality of your story and service.

You build identities and credibility as you grow in your business and your quality of networking shows to others who may be interested in helping you grow as a business and as a person.

When you slack off, you let them down, and they start questioning.

Granted, there are times when a bit of a pull-back from networking is necessary.

You may have to deal with a life situation that crops up, these take time and energy to deal with, or you may have a work overload that needs your attention or face losing credibility.

There are ways of dealing with situations that crop up and it is worth the effort to look into some of those before you are faced with them.

Most times it is simply having someone in place that can help you see that it is possible to move forward and keep going. These people in your life can keep the traps away. Seek them out.

Doing Business

Local business networking events, not category restricted

Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce Chamber membership requirement after two events.

Wednesday, July 19

Networking WOW! 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Road, Medina. No walk-ins. $12 member attendance charge, $15 non-member attendance charge. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3d7jw8z2

Friday, July 28

Chamber Chat, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce office, 211 S. Court Street, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2p8d6b8c

Northern Medina County Chamber Alliance Chamber membership requirement after two events.

Wednesday, July 5

Chamber Chomps, noon, Coffee in the Valley, 6663 Center Road, Valley City. Networking and chomping!

Wednesday, July 19

NMCCA After Hours Social; 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., one-hour trail walk with park director Nate Eppnik at Plum Creek, 2390 Plum Creek Parkway, Brunswick; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Geeked Out Pub and Grill, 1439 Town Center Boulevard, Brunswick. Call Debbie Boehmke, 330-225-8411, for more information.Register at https://tinyurl.com/mr3mkaeh

Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber membership requirement after two events.

Wednesday, July 26

Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Galaxy Restaurant Banquet Center, 201 Park Centre Drive, Wadsworth. $20 Register at https://tinyurl.com/5n8vp8sj

Seville Area Chamber of Commerce

Bob Arnold is the founder of ONward Networking and the international best-selling author of “The Uncanny Power of the Networking Pencil,” which can be purchased at https://amzn.to/2KSy3Xm. Learn more about Arnold at https://bit.ly/3VLzr1S Contact Arnold at TheNetworkingPencil@gmail.com

Thursday, July 13

Quarterly Luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hawthorne Suites, 5025 Park Avenue West, Seville. $8 donation, pay at the door.

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Invention Convention

Patents recently granted to Medina County residents. Only county residents are included, although there may be additional people listed as patent grantees.

Patent for: Welding System and Method of Welding

Number: 11,673,202

To: Matthew J. Krueger City of Residence: Medina

Patent for: Fastener Device With Cam Assembly

Number: 11,673,242

To: Walter Heinrich Nagel, III City of Residence: Seville

Patent for: Method and System for Managing and Sourcing Materials and Services for Energy Retrofit Projects Number: 11,676,106

To: Rodney J. Seifert City of Residence: Medina

10 Joy of Medina County Magazine | July 2023 Medina County board of developmental disabilities CONCERNS? WE CAN HELP! Early Intervention Service • Developmental Screenings • Parent Education, Coaching and Resources • Physical, Speech, and Behavior Therapies Do You Know Your Child’s First Year Development Milestones? www.mcbdd.org 330-725-7751 A child’s growth is more than just physical. During the first year they should reach specific milestones in how they play, learn, speak and act. LEARN MORE
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HOME AND GARDEN: DIG IT! Helpful Companions

Companion plants are true life savers in the garden. Marigolds are well known for this trait as their strong fragrance is believed to repel aphids, mosquitoes and nematodes. They are regularly seen adorning the outer borders of vegetable gardens.

Companion planting is the art of pairing plants with a suitable companion who may attract beneficial insects, repel harmful pests, improve soil fertility, or possibly enhance flavor or growth.

A garden’s health can be optimized through companion planting while minimizing the use of harmful chemicals.

Tomato and basil are great examples as they both pair well in a meal as well as basil helps to repel tomato hornworms.

Carrots and onions planted together are known to enhance each other’s flavor, and the onions repel carrot fly which can destroy a carrot crop rather quickly. The carrots return the favor by helping to suppress weeds around the onions.

One of the oldest examples of these garden friends that benefit each other has been coined the Three Sisters: planting corn, beans and squash as a trio.

The corn provides a stalk for the beans to climb. Beans naturally fix nitrogen in the soil, which is a great benefit to the corn and squash. The large leaves of the squash plant help shade the soil around the corn and bean’s root system, helping to suppress weeds and maintain soil moisture.

Cucumbers and mammoth sunflowers make for fun companions and do not mind growing together. The sunflower offers a trellis for the cucumber and the cucumber shades the ground, which helps maintain moisture.

Nasturtium is a beautiful edible flower to add to the vegetable garden, especially paired with broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, cucumbers, kale, melons, pumpkins, squash, zucchini, and more. Nasturtium can attract beneficial insects to the garden such as hoverflies who will seek out and destroy the aphids invading the prized crop. Nasturtium can also help to repel cucumber beetles, white flies and squash bugs.

When growing brassica plants such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage, adding thyme as a companion can help to repel cabbage worms, cabbage butterflies and loopers. In the garden as in life, companions make a difference.

Michelle Riley is a local horticulturist, landscape designer, and consultant. She is the founder of the gardening subscription service, https://theplantmall.com; https:// michellerileyhorticulturist.com; and https://neohiogarden. com. She also is the president of All About You Signature Landscape Design, Inc. Learn more about Riley at https://bit.ly/3BavKLk Riley can be contacted at Info@ MichelleRileyHorticulturist.com or by calling 234-678-8266.

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HOME AND GARDEN: CRITTER CRAWL! When You Have Hairy Red Knees

Mexican red knee tarantulas make wonderful beginner tarantulas.

They are docile, calm, and easy to care for and come from dry forests and deserts in Mexico.

To help them thrive, you will need:

• A 5- to 10-gallon aquarium: These tarantulas do not tend to get very big and large enclosures can cause them stress. House only one tarantula per habitat.

• Fake plants and hides: As a burrowing species, these tarantulas like to make their burrows under something.

• Substrate: Dry coconut fiber is the easiest substrate for this species. It holds burrows well and is relatively cheap.

• Appropriately sized live feeder insects such as Dubai roaches, crickets and mealworms. Always remove uneaten feeder insects so they do not harm the tarantula. Depending on the size and age of the tarantula, it will need to be fed every few days to once a week.

• A water dish: This can be as fancy as a specially made water dish or as simple as a bottle cap. Either way, make sure the tarantula always has water.

Tarantulas also go through a molting process.

This is how they grow. It is very important to not disturb a tarantula during a molt, as they are very vulnerable during this stage. Disturbing them can lead to death.

It also is important to note the lifespan difference between males and females. Males tend to live much shorter lives, around 10 years or so. Females tend to live much longer lives, around 30 years or so.

These animals make fantastic pets, and under the right conditions, they will thrive.

Make sure to always do your own research before purchasing a new pet.

Paris Deeter lives in Brunswick and has raised a wide variety of critters from spiders to rats. She welcomes questions and column suggestions, which can be sent to Joy@ BlakeHousePublishing.com with “Critter Crawl” in the subject line.

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HOME AND GARDEN: VEGAN VITTLES Stuffed Sweet Potato

This dish is not only easy, but packed with healthy fats, fiber and protein.

• sweet potato

• fillings: can include cooked lentils, quinoa, rice, flaxseed, and any frozen veggies

• toppings: can include mashed avocado with a drizzle of lemon juice (or guacamole), garbanzo beans and hemp seeds

Poke sweet potato with knife and microwave for 3 minutes(or until tender). Thaw frozen veggies in microwave. Slice sweet potato down the middle and layer filling on top. Place toppings on top of fillings. Bake for 30 minutes or until toppings are toasted and golden brown. Check at 15 minutes so as not to overcook.

Chris Pickens, a vegan since 2016, is a certified holistic nutrition coach, a health and wellness coach, a holistic health practitioner, and a holistic health coach. To learn more about Pickens, go to https://bit.ly/3FqhEId Email her at momof4chris@gmail.com, with “The Joy of Medina Attn: Chris” in the subject line.

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photo by Chris Pickens

HEALTH: HEALTHY TRAILS Ride Before You Buy

Serious question: Have you ever bought a pair of shoes without trying them on first?

I am guessing not. And the reason is obvious: If you are going to be walking in them all day long, they better fit and be comfortable, right? So, why would you buy a bike without trying it on first?

It is amazing how many people tell me they do not ride their current bike because it is not comfortable. In many cases, it is because they do not understand how bikes are sized.

Bikes not only come in different wheel sizes, but a multitude of frame sizes as well, everything from extra small through extra large.

They also come in different geometries. In other words, certain bikes will sit you in a completely upright position, while others may lean you forward in a semi-relaxed or even aggressive position.

This is why test riding bikes is so important, because sometimes a bike that looks right to you might not always match up with your specific goals or it positions you in a way that is not as comfortable as you were hoping.

For example, you might be in the market for a bike that is lightweight, easy to move, does not have a lot of rolling resistance, and is fast. The best option would be a classic drop bar, 10-speed style road bike.

However, this style of bike also has a more bent over, aggressive riding position, and once you have had a chance to test ride it, you might conclude this ride position is not jiving with your body.

By comparison, if you hopped on a flat-bar road bike, which checks many of the same boxes, but now sits you in a slightly more upright, semi-relaxed position with a flat, stable handlebar, you may discover, much to your surprise, that this style is significantly more comfortable and something you would enjoy riding for much longer distances.

When you are ready to take that step toward buying a new bike, visit a bike shop that can explain the different bike styles and offer an opportunity to test ride various models to help you find the bike that makes you smile when you ride!

HEALTH: OF MIND AND BODY Notes From a Foreign Land

I ate my way through Italy and did not gain weight (and other things I noted spending two weeks in a foreign country).

Last month, I took a two-week vacation to Italy.

Italy is well-known for its vibrant and delicious food scene. You can find the best wine, pasta, olive oil, cheese, bread, prosciutto, and gelato in the world. So, I threw caution to the wind and ate my heart out, and this is what happened.

I did not gain weight.

OK, maybe I gained a little weight. But not nearly as much as I would have expected considering how much I ate and didn’t “exercise” at all. I owe this to the muscle I’ve built through weight training, and the next observation I am making.

There are a lot of hills in Italy, and I was dragging my little pasta belly up all of them.

I learned I am not a bottomless pit.

Like most women, I have a fear of gaining weight. The idea of letting myself just enjoy food without worrying, planning, measuring, or counting is blasphemous. What if I never stop eating? But I did.

I threw caution to the wind and ate whatever, whenever and however much I wanted.

Here is what I found: I did, indeed, overeat the first few days. But by day five I would nearly gag at the sight of cheese, bread, oil, or pasta. I would have done some dicey stuff for a salad or a fruit smoothie.

I noticed that Italians are obsessed with food quality. The processed food sections in grocery stores were very small compared to our gigantic displays of 9,457 different kinds of cookies, chips and cereals. Local meat, fruit, dairy, and vegetable options were plentiful and prominently displayed.

There are no gyms in Italy (at least not where we were). They do not seem to place value on exercising the way we do.

The Italians smoke, drink, and eat pastries and cheese without guilt. But I rarely saw any fat Italians.

In fact, they seem to be very fit, robust and happy. No doubt this is due to the walking, attention to food quality, relaxing and enjoying life (low stress), and eating less overall because they eat slower.

Takeaway messages: Laugh with your friends and family; eat with gusto but do it slower; walk as much as possible; make time for the enjoyment of life.

Robert Soroky is a lifelong cyclist who regularly participates in long-distance charity rides and is the manager of the Century Cycles Medina location. To learn more about Soroky, go to https://bit.ly/3Vof7DX Contact Soroky at robert@ centurycycles.com to suggest column topics, for further information or to chat about bikes.

A certified personal trainer and certified holistic nutrition coach, Kelly Bailey owns and operates Kelly Bailey Wellness. Find her blog, visit the Food Freedom page, and contact her at https://www.kellybailey.fit/ Learn more about Bailey at https://bit.ly/3B9HkGm Following any recommendations are solely at your discretion and responsibility. Consult your medical professional prior to undertaking any suggested diet, lifestyle or exercise change or routine.

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Shaking Our Heads

This good deed does not end the way we thought it would. In the Medina Walmart parking lot on June 16, a frail elderly woman was on one of the store’s electric scooters by her car. A man dressed head to foot in black leather with long black hair, a black hat and buckles-up-the-legs pants, started to walk past her.

As he passed, the woman called out to him, asking for help. He paused to find out what she needed.

She explained she was unable to return the electric cart to the store because she was not strong enough to then walk back to her car, so she asked him if he could return the cart for her.

He could be heard saying that he had never driven one before and was not sure how to. The woman explained the basics and soon he was off, heading into the store astride the cart, while the elderly woman drove away in her car.

This caught our attention, and it seemed like the perfect opportunity to award a good deed, as we do in this column, including awarding a gift certificate for a local store to the person who commits the good deed.

As soon as we were able, we followed the man into the store to reward his unselfish assistance for a stranger. It did not take long to find him.

Instead of returning the cart so that the next handicapped person could use it, there he was, tooling around the store, shopping, still riding the cart.

We watched as he, frustrated by people being in the way of the cart, agilely jumped from the cart, walked over to the item he wanted, and return jauntily to the cart, plopping the item in the basket before continuing his shopping without, apparently, a thought as to those who might come in the store in actual need of the cart.

There was no reward given that day. We were too busy shaking our heads.

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“Your memory feels like home to me. So whenever my mind wanders, it always finds its way back to you”
– Ranata Suzuki

ENTERTAINMENT: OFF THE SHELF

Mixing Up a Murder at the Manor

Book: “The Golden Spoon”

Rating (out of 5 possible):

“The Golden Spoon” is a not-quite-cozy mystery set at a Vermont chateau where America’s best bakers have gathered to compete in a beloved televised baking competition.

Grafton Manor has seen better days, but Betsy Martin is singularly focused on keeping the Manor afloat. Every June, she opens her home to a television crew and six carefully vetted home bakers to film Bake Week.

With a huge white tent on the expansive grounds of the manor and amateur bakers from vastly different walks of life, Bake Week is one of America’s must-watched shows. This year, however, something seems off.

First, a burner is secretly turned too high, ruining one competitor’s creation. Then, a homemade extract is replaced with gasoline and only discovered when the baker, in his perfectionism, tastes it before adding to his recipe.

When a fierce storm rolls in and a body is found hanging from the ceiling of the tent, can the show go on?

Every element of this debut mystery is delightful. Grafton Manor itself is a character: a little shabby with some skeletons in its closets, but perfectly described so the reader can visualize its many rooms, long halls, heavy wooden doors, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Betsy Martin has earned the nickname “America’s grandmother,” but is she really the warm, sweet-smelling woman she portrays on Bake Week?

Of the six bakers, three stand out. Lottie is the oldest competitor with a connection to Grafton Manor that she is determined to uncover, and she is willing to risk her place on the show to find it.

Pradyumna cares very little about baking; he is here to stave off his recurring depression and take advantage of Grafton Manor’s extensive wine and liquor collection.

Stella is dealing with trauma and cannot make it through a day without panic and blackouts and is clearly the least experienced baker in the group. Could she have an ulterior motive for being at Grafton?

Each character narrates their chapters, giving the novel seven distinct voices. Every person’s backstory is revealed gradually as the plot moves steadily toward its shocking conclusion.

“The Golden Spoon” is the perfect recipe for your next mystery novel.

Mary Olson is the readers’ advisory librarian at the Medina County District Library. To learn more about her, go to https:// bit.ly/3gZ1mg1

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“The people were so together and laughing (for the Juneteenth celebration),” said Karen Howard, who attended with Billy Landers.

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Kenzo Miller gets hugs from siblings Isaiah, left, Felton and Antoinette. Sandra Thomas Fain, Free Clinic of Medina County board member, and Nancy Peacock, FCOMC executive director, were there distributing information.

The weather was bright, sunny and warm during the Farmers Market and the 2nd Annual Juneteenth celebration in Medina’s Uptown Park, Saturday, June 17, 2023.

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From left: Michelle Yonkura from Medina, Brianna Wilson from Virginia and Natasha Crittenden from Medina From left, Sonia, Kathy, Kepler, Jeff and Andrew entertained Cookie Monster and Peanut Butter. Jim and Joyce Zook enjoyed people watching.

Let's do it! July 2023

Nonprofit Calendar

All Month

Read a Book, Win a Book, all month, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Every book you read during July can count for an entry ticket to win a free book.

Saturday, July 1

International Joke Day

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 400 N Broadway Street, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

A Healthy Dose of Nature: Hiking Series, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Hubbard Valley Park, 8600 Hubbard Valley Road, Seville. Vigorous 3- to 5-mile hike with naturalist, dress for weather, wear appropriate footwear, bring own water. Ages 10 and up. No registration, free.

Seville Farmer’s Market Pop Up Library, 9 a.m. to noon, 73 W Main Street, Seville. Visit the library table at the farmer’s market. Bach for Babies, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Story Time Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. 30-minute program of classical music for babies. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2rpj67vf

Day at the Beach Storytime, 11 a.m. to noon, Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Road, Lodi. Register at https://tinyurl.com/msybchh4

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 144 N Broadway Street, Medina. Performances are at 7 p.m. on July 1, and 2. Tickets are $15 each and are available at https://tinyurl.com/mr4b5j4h

Sunday, July 2

National I Forgot Day

Open House at John Smart Museum,1 p.m. to 4 p.m., John Smart House, 206 N Elmwood Street, Medina. Admission donation prices are $5 for adults; $4 for MCHS members & Seniors; $3 for Students 7 - 18 years. Children under 7 are free with a hand-holding adult.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, 2 p.m., 144 N Broadway Street, Medina. Last performance. Tickets are $15 each and are available at https://

tinyurl.com/mr4b5j4h

Monday, July 3

International Plastic Free Bag Dag

Shark Week, all day, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Celebrate sharks with shark themed crafts and activities every day. American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

Monday Movie Matinee, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Meeting Room A and B, Wadsworth library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Watch “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile”. Sign Language, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Story Time Room, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Learn about american sign language and deaf culture. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5c2s9xcc

Independence Day Celebration Concert, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., 151 Main Street, Wadsworth. Admission is free and the concert is outdoors. If there is rain, the concert will be moved inside to the O.J. Work Auditorium.

Tuesday, July 4

National Sidewalk Egg Frying Day

MCDL Libraries Closed Wadsworth Library Closed Medina Community Band Summer Concert, 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Uptown Park, 79-89 Public Square, Medina.

Wednesday, July 5

National Workaholics Day

Shark Week, all day, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Celebrate sharks with shark themed crafts and activities every day.

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

Movie Matinee, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library,

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132 Broad, Wadsworth. Watch “The Croods: A New Age”. Bear Matinee, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Enjoy an animated presentation all about bears. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mrfpf6sb

Dancing From the Inside Out, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. During the weekly 90-minute sessions the participants will share the songs they love to listen and dance to while forming fresh habits and routines that increase strength and agility for daily life. Register at https://tinyurl.com/bzacykj9

Honey Bee Hydrators, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Create a vibrant cooling station for your backyard bees. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4s2edmda

Thursday, July 6

World Kissing Day

Shark Week, all day, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Celebrate sharks with shark themed crafts and activities every day. Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Mediina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Learn Windows tech hacks that will improve your life.

Intro to Hoopla, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Check out movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, eBooks, and comics free with your library card. Please bring your library card and preferred device. If you’ve never downloaded the Hoopla app before, you may need your Apple ID or Google

Account email and password. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3hv3z2a8

LEGO Challenge, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Road, Lodi. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mw5utf74

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

Tween Thursday: Pavement Picasso, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register at https://tinyurl. com/3sphtvap

Slo Rolls With Bike Medina County, 6:30 p.m., Seville United Methodist Church, 74 W Main Street, Seville. Join other bike enthusiasts for guided rides through parts of Medina County parks and adjacent areas.

Friday, July 7

National Tell the Truth Day

Shark Week, all day, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina.

Celebrate sharks with shark themed crafts and activities every day.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St Mark Church, 1330 N Carpenter Street, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

Origami Crane Folding Party, 11 a.m. to noon, Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick.

Saturday, July 8

National Video Games Day

Shark Week, all day, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Celebrate sharks with shark themed crafts and activities every day.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hinckley Fire Department, 1616 Ridge Road, Hinckley. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

Seville Farmer’s Market Pop Up Library, 9 a.m. to noon, 73 W Main Street, Seville. Visit the library table at the farmer’s market.

Native Plant Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. July 8, 9, 15, and 16.

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.

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.

Evergreen Artists 15th Anniversary Members Exhibit Through August 27

B. Smith Gallery

Third Floor, Medina Library

210 S. Broadway Street, Medina

49th Annual Art in the Park

July 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Uptown Park, Medina Public Square

Around the World in 80 Days

July 31 through August 25

Brunswick Library

3649 Center Road, Brunswick

Brothers in Art

July 31 through August 27

B. Smith Gallery

Third Floor, Medina Library

210 S. Broadway Street, Medina

The Great Anglophiles Bake Off, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. The theme of this year’s bake off is Baking through the Ages. Contestants will create a retro bake from any era of their choosing. Registration necessary only for those who wish to compete in the baking competition. Register at https://tinyurl. com/3dz7776h

Going Green, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Learn how to make simple changes in your life to go green. Register at https://tinyurl.com/46ufm45n

Hunting Grasshoppers, 2 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Learn about grasshoppers while on a hike.

ORMACO Presents: Jazz Under the Stars, 7 p.m., Uptown Park Gazebo, 79-89 Public Square, Medina. Enjoy an evening of jazz music. Register at https://tinyurl.com/574j7f3b

Starry, Starry Nights at Letha House, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., Letha House Lodge (West), 5800 Richman Road, Chatham Township. Come see deep-sky objects, planets, and the moon up close using the Cuyahoga Astronomical Association’s telescopes.

Sunday, July 9

National Sugar Cookie Day

Native Plant Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. July 9, 15, and 16.

Photoshop Basics, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Learn the basics of photoshop. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/4fszc8be

Music at the Lodge: Circle of Friends, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., The Lodge at Allardale, 141 Remsen Road, Medina. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the park with free, live musical entertainment.

ORMACO Presents: Live at the Library: Megan Sullivan, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Enjoy classical and contemporary violin music. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4nthpwyh

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Monday, July 10

National Teddy Bears’ Picnic Day Jungle Week, all day, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Stop by the library all week for jungle themed crafts and activities.

African Drumming Workshop, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick.

Makerspace Monday: Scanning Photos and Slides, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Makerspace, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yc7z258u

Sign Language, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Story Time Room, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Learn about american sign language and deaf culture. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yc7xbsdt

Creating Wildlife Habitats in Your Backyard, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Community Room B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina.

Monday Night Intrigue: The Angel Makers, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ yykm3s8d

Tuesday, July 11

National Cheer Up the Lonely Day

Jungle Week, all day, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Stop by the library all week for jungle themed crafts and activities.

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.

Stories and More, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Meeting Room A and B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. A traditional storytime with rhymes and movement songs to encourage gross motor skills.

Little Explorers Sensory Play, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. This event is intended for ages 1-3. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yc6c59j9

Hearts for Music, 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and noon to 12:30 p.m., Medina Community Room A, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Enjoy an interactive music workshop. Register for the 11 a.m. session at https:// tinyurl.com/6x6vwabf and for the noon session at https://tinyurl.com/t354wx7p

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

Create!: Rolled Paper Projects, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ ybc5n9wk

Cooking from the Garden, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl. com/3d2p8sfw

Explorastory: The Rainbow Fish, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register at https://tinyurl. com/axncjj67

Wednesday, July 12

National Simplicity Day

Jungle Week, all day, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Stop by the library all week for jungle themed crafts and activities.

Natural Discoveries, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Allardale Park, 401 Remsen Road, Medina.. An easy walk to explore and observe the unfolding of nature all year long.

Jungle River Boat Races, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Road, Lodi. Register at https://tinyurl.com/f2teu5zs

Chef’s Market: Edible Books, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Make an edible book. Intended for grades 3-5. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5a68xaxb

Messy Olympics, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Compete in a messy outdoor extravaganza and win gold, silver, and bronze medals! Expect to get messy! This event will take place behind the library. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yck34p6k

Tea Light Candle Holders, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Create a tea light candle holder. Bring a vase with you to make a matching vase. Register at https://tinyurl.com/266pvyjy

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.

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Twin Sizzler 10k, 5k, 1-mile and Bike Run; 7:45 a.m., Public Square, Medina. For fees and registration, go to https://tinyurl.com/yck5e3my

Saturday, July 22

Around the Beach 5k, 1-mile Fun Run, Virtual; 8 a.m.; 1804 East Drive, Hinckley. For fees and registration, go to https://tinyurl.com/ h4hcyuv6

Sunday, July 30

2nd Annual Mischief Managed 5k and 1-mile Fun Run, 9 a.m., 103 W. Liberty Street, Medina. Wizarding wear or regular clothes. Benefits Canine Companions, nonprofit that provides service dogs to those in need. For fees, registration and more information, go to https://tinyurl. com/d7frzhpf

Friday, August 4

Collin Cares Glow With the Flow Twilight Run 5k and 1-mile Run, 8:15 p.m. to 11 p.m., Root Middle School, 333 W. Sturbridge, Medina. For fees, registration and more information, go to https://tinyurlcom/58zrzzzt

Saturday, August 5

Color FUN Run and Walk, 10 a.m., Northside Christian Church, 7615 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Benefits Francis House, an addiction recovery housing foundation. For fees, registration and more information, go to https://tinyurl.com/4wu2w4nf

Think Like a Videographer, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5y64fzmh

Thursday, July 13

National Embrace Your Geekness Day

Jungle Week, all day, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Stop by the library all week for jungle themed crafts and activities.

Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Learn how to use the snipping tool on windows.

Mommy and Me Yoga, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ ypp9ces9

Candy Celebration, 11 a.m. to noon, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Meeting Room A and B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Play candy inspired games.

Soil Types and Native Plants, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Learn about various soil types and native plants. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ycxjn6ny

Warrior Cats Gathering, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Enjoy an evening of games and activities based off the book series “Warriors”. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2jvm7ncw

Hay Baler Parade, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Public Square, Medina. This parade is a reenactment of a parade held in 1954. The parade will also feature a hay queen pageant.

Friday, July 14

National Mac and Cheese Day

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Jungle Week, all day, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Stop by the library all week for jungle themed crafts and activities.

ORMACO Presents: Kentucky Bourbon Trail: 2 Day Bus Trip, 6 a.m. July 14 to 6:30 p.m. July 15, Beuhler’s, 3626 Medina Road, Medina. Purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/3zw2xcmr

Stuffed Animal Sleepover, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. When you come, you will decorate a blanket for your friend, read a goodbye story, and make a spiral mobile. Come in the next day to pick up your friend and find out how it spent the night! Register at https://tinyurl. com/42wekm7n

Nature Explorers: Forest and Stream, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Allardale Park, 401 Remsen Road, Medina.

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

Teen and Tween Drum Circle, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/kxsd2but

Medina Community Band Summer Concert, 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Uptown Park, 79-89 Public Square, Medina.

Saturday, July 15

National Gummi Worm Day

Jungle Week, all day, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Stop by the library all week for jungle themed crafts and activities.

Learn to Kayak, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Chippewa Yacht Club, Longacre Lane, Chippewa Lake. The entrance is just past the Oaks Restaurant.

Native Plant Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. July 15 and 16.

Princess Party: Meet Moana and Belle, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4d2dy45s

Bee Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Enjoy a day of bee-themed family fun including the opening of the hive on the front lawn (weather permitting), honey tasting, beekeeping information, crafts and activities for kids.

Moth Mania, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. July 15 and 16. Learn about moths through this interactive program.

Denim/T-Shirt Bleaching, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Bring in a piece of clothing and create a design by painting with bleach.

Sunday, July 16

National Ice Cream Day

49th Annual Art in the Park, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Courthouse Square, Medina. Shop for unique pieces from over 100 artists.

Native Plant Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Last day.

Moth Mania, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Learn about moths through this interactive program. Visit: McDowell-Phillips House Museum, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., McDowellPhillips House, 205 S Prospect Street, Medina. Enjoy a guided tour through the museum. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $7 for youth 7-18 years, and children under 7 are free with a hand holding adult.

K-9 Kapers, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Plum Creek Park South, 2500 Plum Creek Parkway, Brunswick Hills. Hikes for humans to enjoy alongside their dogs.

Monday, July 17

National Emoji Day

Rainforest Week, All day, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Explore the wonders of the rainforest with crafts, games and other activities all week long!

Nature Toddler Art, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to noon, Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register for the 10:30 a.m. session at https://tinyurl.com/yx5e445m and the 11:30 a.m. session at https://tinyurl.com/dfx23edj

M&Ms Taste Test, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Guess M&Ms flavors and participate in trivia. Register at https://tinyurl.com/28hmd2yt

Sign Language, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Story Time Room, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Learn about american sign language and deaf culture. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5hbupx6e

The Four Stooges, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Learn the tale of this comedy team whose popularity has not faded after over 100 years.

Tuesday, July 18

National Insurance Nerd Day

Rainforest Week, All day, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Explore the wonders of the rainforest with crafts, games and other activities all week long!

Nature Explorers: Creek Critters, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Road. Learn about creatures living in creeks. Stories and More, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Meeting Room A and B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. A traditional storytime with rhymes and movement songs to encourage gross motor skills.

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

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Forest Therapy Walk, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Allardale Park, 401 Remsen Road, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/bdf23vw8

Wednesday, July 19

National Stick Out Your Tongue Day Rainforest Week, All day, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Explore the wonders of the rainforest with crafts, games and other activities all week long!

Discovery Drop-In: Dragonflies, 10 a.m. to noon, River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Learn about the life cycle of a dragonfly. Creature Feature, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Learn about different reptiles and amphibians. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5n858eu4

Jungle Terry Animal Show, 11 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Meeting Room A and B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., Wadsworth YMCA, 623 School Drive, Wadsworth. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

Jungle Life, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Create a jungle animal with Perler beads. Register at https://tinyurl.com/37322evc

Dancing From the Inside Out, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. During the weekly 90-minute sessions the participants will share the songs they love to listen and dance to while forming fresh habits and routines that increase strength and agility for daily life. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4dn6k8ax

It Takes Heart: Foster Care and Adoption, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Ohio Children’s Alliance will discuss resources available to Medina County families who are considering kinship care, foster care and adoption. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mr4y897x

PC Tips and Tricks, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ yc4e26rr

Thursday, July 20

National Space Exploration Day

Rainforest Week, All day, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Explore the wonders of the rainforest with crafts, games and other activities all week long!

Nature Explorers: Creek Critters, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Road. Learn about creatures living in creeks. Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Create a personalized radio station.

Medina County Farmer’s Markets 2023

Brunswick

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sundays, June 11 through October 8

Produce, consumables and crafts, free historic building tours

Heritage Farm, 4613 Laurel Road, Brunswick

Vendor registration information by emailing brunswickareahistory@gmail.com

Medina

9 a.m. to noon

Saturdays, May 6 through October 29

Produce, consumables, crafts, knife sharpening Cornerstone Chapel

3939 Granger Road, Medina

Enter lot from Weymouth Road

Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/3MQSaFJ

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturdays, May 20 through October 7

Produce and consumables Medina Public Square

Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/3FSZQp5

Seville

9 a.m. to noon

Saturdays, starting May 27

Produce, consumables and crafts

Gazebo at Maria Stanhope Park, 73 W. Main Street, Seville

Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/3muNr3S

Wadsworth 9 a.m. to noon

Saturdays, June 24 through September 30

Produce, consumables and crafts

Central Intermediate School, 151 Main Street, Wadsworth

Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/409S0iR

Christmas in July, 11 a.m. to noon, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Meeting Room A and B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Celebrate Christmas in July with holiday themed crafts and activities. Register for the 11 a.m. session at https://tinyurl.com/4rcftcna for the 2 p.m. session at https://tinyurl.com/2n9mxzwf and the 6:30 p.m. session at https://tinyurl.com/ mtpw4pvh

Escape Room, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3c9ssp2v Summer Suncatchers, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/ye8b2xy7

Tween Thursday: Chain Reactions and Dominos Challenge, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2p9ey7mn

Slo Rolls with Bike Medina County, 6:30 p.m., meet at Spoke’s Cafe, 406 S Broadway Street, Medina. Join other bike enthusiasts for guided rides through parts of Medina County parks and adjacent areas.

Friday, July 21

National Junk Food Day

Rainforest Week, All day, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Explore the wonders of the rainforest with crafts, games and other activities all week long!

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

Music and Movement, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Children will enjoy music, dancing, and playing musical instruments.

Music and Movement, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Participate in instrument playing, singing, and dancing with activities led by a board certified music therapist. Register for the 10:30 a.m. session at https://tinyurl.com/mwkskkwz Register for the 11:30 a.m. session at https://tinyurl.com/d75w3bbj

Outback Ray, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Meet Outback Ray and his amazing animal friends.

ORMACO Presents: Music at the Arboretum: Joe Leaman and Friends, 6:30 p.m., John Streeter Amphitheater, 2122 Williams Road, Wooster. Enjoy an evening of steel drum music. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2pjwz8z7

Puzzle Paddle, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Chippewa Yacht Club, Longacre Lane,

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Chippewa Lake. The entrance is just past the Oaks Restaurant. Join a naturalist on the water for this paddle in search of clues around the lake to find out. Bring your own kayak, canoe, or SUP; paddle; and life jacket along for this program. A life jacket must be worn for the duration of the program. Register at https://tinyurl.com/fjxcp425

Saturday, July 22

National Hammock Day Rainforest Week, All day, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Explore the wonders of the rainforest with crafts, games and other activities all week long!

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., St Mark Church, 1330 N Carpenter Street, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

Moth Mania, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. July 22 and 23. Learn about moths through an interactive program.

Sunday, July 23

National Vanilla Ice Cream Day Family (Get Out and Fish) Fishing, 8 a.m. to noon, Buffalo Creek Retreat, 8708 Hubbard Valley Road, Seville.

Moth Mania, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. July 22 and 23. Learn about moths through an interactive program.

Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Magic and Medicine of Plants, 3 p.m.to 4 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Learn about medicinal plants on a hike. An easy walk to explore and observe the unfolding of nature all year long.

Monday, July 24

National Cousins Day

Wizard Week, All day, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Get ready for Wizarding Weekend on the Square with Harry Potter crafts, games, and more!

Wizard Week: Herbology Class, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Join us in the Hogwarts Greenhouse (Medina Community Garden, 302 E. Liberty St.-across from the parking garage) to learn about the properties of magical plants, create magic color-changing flowers, and repot your own Mandrake to take home. Register at https://tinyurl.com/24rhpc7t

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

Make It Mondays: Personalized Pencils, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Makerspace, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yppdu2yb

Juice and Smoothies, 2 p..m to 3:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/mtazuyas

Drumming Circle, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Road, Lodi. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4e52hhfj

Tuesday, July 25

National Hot Fudge Sundae Day

Wizard Week, All day, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Get ready for Wizarding Weekend on the Square with Harry Potter crafts, games, and more!

Nature Explorers: Habitat Hike, 9:30 a.m. to noon, River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road Wadsworth.

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.

Stories and More, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Meeting Room A and B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. A traditional storytime with rhymes and movement songs to encourage gross motor skills.

Beach Messy Sensory Play, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and noon to 12:30

p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center

Road, Brunswick. Register for the 10:30 a.m. session at https://tinyurl. com/53u87n2p and the noon session at https://tinyurl.com/yfrscjna

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

Wizard Week: Charms Class, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Make objects float, flutter, and dance using your magic wand. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/mwp5mtbw

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://tinyurl.com/yvcdm56w

Christmas in July Ginger Event, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Medina Community Room B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Learn about Ginger the 2023 International Herb of the Year, as well as meet a Gingerbread championship winner and see her creations.

Wednesday, July 26

National Uncle and Aunt Day

Wizard Week, All day, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Get ready for Wizarding Weekend on the Square with Harry Potter crafts, games, and more!

Nature Explorers: Pools and Ponds, 9:30 a.m. to noon, The Lodge at

A list of golf outings that benefit area non-profit organizations. To have your golf outing 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. Contact the hosting golf course for pricing, registration and sponsorships.

Address Guide:

Bunker Hill Golf Course 3060 Pearl Road, Medina 330-722-4174 or 216-469-9241

Weymouth Country Club 3946 Weymouth Road, Medina 330-725-6297

Monday, July 3

Inclusion Fitness Foundation

9 a.m.

Benefits: Inclusion Fitness Foundation

Bunker Hill Golf Course

Friday, July 14

Gene Hickerson Memorial Golf Outing

8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Benefits: Cleveland Touchdown Club Charities

Bunker Hill Golf Course

Sunday, August 6

Fox Tale Sanctuary Golf Outing

11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Benefits: Fox Tale Sanctuary for foxes

Bunker Hill Golf Course

Monday, August 7

46th Annual Cleveland Engineering Society Golf Outing and Fundraiser

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Benefits: Funds scholarships and STEM outreach

Weymouth Country Club

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Allardale, 141 Remsen Road, Medina.

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

Wizard Week: Potions Class, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Learn how to bewitch the mind, ensnare the senses, bottle fame, and more in Potions Class. Wear clothes that can get messy. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ eyn2txaw

Design a Pencil Box, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ yef76xh6

Harry Potter Party, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday at the library, Register at https://tinyurl.com/y95jm42k

Dancing From the Inside Out, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. During the weekly 90-minute sessions the participants will share the songs they love to listen and dance to while forming fresh habits and routines that increase strength and agility for daily life. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2h9hcr5e

Build a Book Nook, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Medina 1907 Room, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ mr22a3c5

Outback Ray, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Meet Outback Ray and his amazing animal friends. Fruit and Veggie Art for Kids, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/bdext426

Thursday, July 27

National Love is Kind Day

Wizard Week, All day, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Get ready for Wizarding Weekend on the Square with Harry Potter crafts, games, and more!

Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Learn how to verify online resources. American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

Wizard Week: History of Magic (O.W.L Level), 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street,

Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/d6288ufx

Wizard Week: History of Magic (N.E.W.T Level), 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/42fbchm3

Alphabet Adventure: S is for Star, 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y9vw5rvz

Boost Your Energy with Food, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2rp2z694

Local Author: Dan Muller: “Boomer Generation Life Stories”, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Dan’s latest book features the life stories of over a dozen “Baby Boomers” or “Boomers.” Their narratives discuss key generational differences and Muller explores the link between life events and influences relative to Boomer values and Beliefs.

Friday, July 28

National Milk Chocolate Day

Wizard Week, All day, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Get ready for Wizarding Weekend on the Square with Harry Potter crafts, games, and more!

American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Holy Martyrs Church, 3100 S Weymouth Road, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

Wizard Week: Quidditch House Cup, noon to 2 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Grab your broomsticks and head to the Quidditch pitch (Medina Square - meet by the gazebo) to determine the winner of the 2023 Quidditch House Cup! Wear your athletic gear - no dress robes, please! All equipment will be provided. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3kcbtndz

Silent Escape Room, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yc6xtsxu

Wine and Canvas, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Bring wine and snacks and enjoy an evening of painting. A $20 supply fee is due to the presenter at the time of the event. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4cdejeek

Medina Community Band Summer Concert, 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Uptown Park, 79-89 Public Square, Medina.

Saturday, July 29

National Lasagna Day

Wizard Week, All day, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Get ready for Wizarding Weekend on the Square with Harry Potter crafts, games, and more!

Seville Farmer’s Market Pop Up Library, 9 a.m. to noon, 73 W Main Street, Seville. Visit the library table at the farmer’s market.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Road, Medina. https:// rcblood.org/32i1sbg

Creek Walk, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Road. Learn about animals who live in creeks on this 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://tinyurl.com/3fr8raup

Trademark

Lego Tournament, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/56783yur

Sunday, July 30

National Cheesecake Day

Monday, July 31

National Uncommon Musical Instruments Day

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