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,

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

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

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

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,

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

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