The best stories in Medina County!
From a member of a family of immigrants and refugees.
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DON’T TELL THE BUNNIES!
Grow carrots year-round with these steps.
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Ooops! Well, at least she sent pictures!
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Time to celebrate the American flag, with its brilliant colors of red, white and blue, that waves for all Americans, unified and strong. PG. 4
When my mother’s family fled their large farm in Czechoslovakia following World War II, as the Communists advanced, they were, as most immigrants and refugees when they arrived, frightened, unsure and feeling swallowed in a foreign land with a language they did not know.
The one thing they did understand was the promise of Lady Liberty, underscored by the beautiful, vibrant American flag. As a child, I often saw tears running down my mother’s face when she would see an American flag waving in the breeze. Puzzled, I would ask my mother why she always cried when she saw the flag. She said she did not know.
I am sure it represented to her the homeland she had lost at age 7, the struggles of adjusting to a new country while classmates ridiculed her (she later would graduate top of her class, in spite of them), and the freedom and safety the U.S. offered her family.
The older I get, the more I appreciate all the flag represents, and now, I find I tear up when on a beautiful sunny day, that cheeky flag waves at me in the breeze and says freedom is always worth fighting for.
Perhaps this is why I find it particularly disgraceful and disconcerting when people who loudly proclaim their loyalty to the United States, change the colors of the flag to represent specific groups or causes.
The American flag was designed to encompass ALL Americans, poor, rich, downtrodden, rising stars.
Ironically, under certain circumstances burning the flag is considered the only proper disposal and under other circumstances it is considered the ultimate insult.
As much as the flag means to my family, I will always defend to the death the right of freedom of speech, even if it includes burning the flag or turning it into a piece of clothing.
The flag, after all, is a symbol of ideas.
Burning the flag or making it into a halter top or T-shirt does not kill nor end the ideal of American democracy.
It only shows that someone knows how to burn a piece of fabric in an attempt to instigate a rage reaction or knows how to sew. We can always make more flags. It would be nice if it were easier to find ones made in the USA.
VOLUME 6 NUMBER 5
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HONORING FREEDOM’S SYMBOL
compiled by Amy BarnesA short history lesson and guidelines for displaying America’s symbol of freedom for all.
THE READING NOOK BIRTHDAY
by D. J. BarnettSomeone is anxious for the big day!
THE INBOX VALUE OF CLEAR COMMUNICATION
by Rachel ShepardTaking the time to listen and communicate effectively can make all of the difference.
RISE AND SHINE MARKETING IS ABOUT THE EXTRA STEP
by Bryan LefelhocThere are less obvious parts of marketing that speak volumes.
THE NETWORKER NETWORKING MAGIC
by Bob ArnoldThere is more to being interesting than you might guess.
DOING BUSINESS
A calendar of area networking events INVENTION CONVENTION
Patents recently granted to Medina County residents.
HOME AND GARDEN
VEGAN VITTLES MAC-N-CHEEZ BITES
by Chris PickensGreat for freezing leftovers, too.
WATCHDOG WARNING BELL
byAmy
BarnesIf you have a Ring doorbell or other device, you might want to read this.
HEALTH
DIG IT!
CARROTS ALL FOR ME
by Michelle RileyEnjoy fresh carrots year round!
CRITTER CRAWL! HAVING A BALL
by Paris DeeterHelping a ball python thrive
HEALTHY TRAILS
WHEN YOUR E-BIKE NEEDS A RIDE by Robert Soroky
Transporting e-bikes requires more than the standard rack.
OF MIND AND BODY TREKKING TO TUSCANY
by Kelly BaileySee if pictures are worth a thousand words.
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
JOYFUL WORD SEARCH FLAGGED WORDS
Find words about our nation’s symbol of freedom.
MIRTH AND JOY
by Jerry KingOur monthly cartoon by a former Disney cartoonist LET’S DO IT!
Time to enjoy summer activities!
JOYFUL LETTER DETECTIVES
Read the clue, collect the magnifying glass letters, and solve the puzzle!
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A clickable directory of vetted businesses who bring you Joy!
Information was gathered from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and the Library of Congress
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the U.S.’s official flag.
Currently, there are 50 stars on the flag, one for each state in the union. There are 13 stripes in alternating red and white, which represent the original 13 colonies.
While it is widely believed that Betsy Ross made the first U.S. flag, the design of the flag is credited to Francis Hopkinson who also designed the first U.S. coin and the Great Seal. It was not until 1912 that the arrangement of the stars on the flag was standardized by President William Howard Taft.
The 50th and last state to join the U.S. and have a star added to the flag was Hawaii. It joined the Union on August 21, 1959, and its star was officially added to the flag on July 4, 1960.
According to the U.S. Government publishing office, Francis Scott Key wrote a poem in 1814 about the flag flying over a battlefield. The poem was later set to the British song, “To Anacreon in Heaven.” In 1916, it was made the national anthem by President Woodrow Wilson. President Herbert Hoover made it the official national anthem in 1931.
Schools across the country held Flag Day programs in the late 1800s to Americanize immigrant children. But it was the observation on June 14, 1889 by George Bolch, a principal at a free New York City kindergarten that caught the eye of the State Department of Education, who arranged for the day to be observed in the rest of the state’s public schools, leading to the eventual law in New York to ensure schools included Flag Day in ceremonies.
A few years later, in 1893, the Society of Colonial
Dames got a resolution passed in Philadelphia for all public buildings to display the flag. A direct descendant of Benjamin Franklin and Colonial Dames president, Elizabeth Duane Gillespie, tried to get the Philadelphia to declare June 14 Flag Day a legal holiday, but she was ignored until it was finally passed until May 7, 1937.
While Flag Day is observed across America, the only state to recognize it as a legal holiday is Pennsylvania.
A Waubeka, Wisconsin, school teacher Bernard J. Cigrand tried vainly for years to get Congress to declare June 14 a national holiday.
Despite proclamations by both Presidents
Woodrow Wilson and Calvin Coolidge, in 1916 and 1927 respectively, it was not until August 3, 1949 that Congress approved and President Harry Truman signed the national observance to honor the flag.
The Flag Day legislation also sets forth that the president is to issue a Flag Day proclamation each year.
For directions on how to properly fold a flag, go to https://tinyurl.com/m39h2yaj
For more information about the history of the U.S. flag, go to the Smithsonian’s flag site: https://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/
(from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C.)
The flag should never be draped or drawn back in folds. Draped red, white and blue bunting should be used for decoration, with the blue at the top and red at the bottom. The flag may be flown at half-staff to honor a newly deceased federal or state government official by order of the president or the governor, respectively. On Memorial Day, the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon.
Out of respect for the U.S. flag, never:
• Dip it for any person or thing, even though state flags, regimental colors and other flags may be dipped as a mark of honor.
• Display it with the union (the part with the stars) down, except as a signal of distress.
• Let the flag touch anything beneath it: ground, floor, water, merchandise.
• Carry it horizontally, but always aloft. Fasten or display it in a way that will permit it to be damaged or soiled.
• Place anything on the flag, including letters, insignia, or designs of any kind.
• Use it for holding anything
• Use it as wearing apparel, bedding or drapery. It should not be used on a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be attached to the uniform of patriotic organizations, military personnel, police officers and firefighters.
• Use the flag for advertising or promotion purposes or print it on paper napkins, boxes or anything else intended for temporary use and discard.
During the hoisting or lowering of the flag or when it passes in parade or review, Americans should stand at attention facing the flag and place their right hand over the heart. Uniformed military members render the military salute. Men not in uniform should remove any headdress and hold it with their right hand at their left shoulder, the hand resting over the heart. Those who are not U.S. citizens should stand at attention.
When the flag is worn out or otherwise no longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.
For more information on handling the U.S. flag, as well as diagrams on how to display and march with the flag, go to https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/flagdisplay.pdf
Hey my birthday’s almost here, I’ve been wanting this so bad. I can’t wait to meet my Mom, I can’t wait to meet my Dad.
I’ve spent a long time waiting, To get out into the world. I will be Mommy’s sweetie, I’ll be Daddy’s little girl.
The things we’ll do together, It will be just so much fun. Laughing, jumping and running, While I play out in the sun.
I will learn to ride my bike, I will learn to climb a tree. Mom and Dad will be close by, If I fall and scrape my knee.
But then when I get older, And it’s time to go to school. I’ll work hard at my lessons, And I’ll follow all the rules.
Then after graduation, And it’s time to leave the nest, Try to make my parents proud, I will try to do my best.
So now thank you Mom and Dad, For I know you tried so hard. It wasn’t always easy, But you always stood on guard.
And if ever comes the time, When I have kids of my own, Give them the very best life, Like the one I’ve always known.
Hey my birthday’s almost here, I’ve been wanting this so bad. I can’t wait to meet my Mom, I can’t wait to meet my Dad.
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.
Whether you own a business or hold a leadership position in a community, it is important to communicate effectively.
This skill can improve teamwork, solve problems, and help to build trusting and respectful relationships.
Poor communication can lead to employee turnover, lost sales, low morale, and division within a company or a community.
People often have a hard time communicating effectively when they are overwhelmed, stressed and trying to multitask.
When I worked in a corporate setting, I strove to be as efficient as possible in order to complete everything that needed to get done each day.
Since I was so “busy,” there were times when I was a poor listener and communicator.
If a coworker or a direct report walked into my office to ask a question, I often missed half of the question or answered incompletely because I attempted to multi-task during the conversation.
One day, a member of my team sat down in my office to have a conversation.
She stated that she would wait until I was ready to make eye contact and give her my full attention before starting. Ouch! That was my wake-up call.
Six of the most important leadership communication skills are verbal, non-verbal, listening, presentation, written, and cross-cultural.
Effective leaders will give the other individual or the audience their full attention. If it is not the right time for a conversation, then schedule a more appropriate time.
They also will ask open-ended questions like, “Explain what you mean” or “Tell me more.”
Great leaders show their interest in others and what is being said. They are engaged listeners who avoid interrupting others. They also respect other points of view.
Most importantly, the best communicators will hear the emotion behind the words and body language of others. They also will adapt their communication style as needed.
Leadership communication can be used to inspire a team and influence others, especially when the message is conveyed with transparency and empathy.
Communication is not just about speaking skills and exchanging information. An effective communicator is able to clearly convey the message while also understanding and acknowledging the feelings of others.
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
BUSINESS: RISE AND SHINE
If you are a small business owner, or any size business for that matter, you have to have a marketing plan. That means you have to have a fancy logo, a cool website, social media ads, and a budget. Or does it?
The single best form of marketing is in the work that you do. Marketing is simply “setting expectations”.
People spend thousands and millions of dollars a year in advertising, messaging, search engine optimization, radio time, billboards, and everything else that gets the message out.
What are you doing to set expectations from the inside?
When a potential customer is in your store or is inquiring about your service capabilities and pricing or maybe is a current customer, pay attention to their experience.
You must realize that the experience your customer has in direct contact with your brand has a tremendous impact on how they feel about your product and service.
It is what separates you from the competition.
When you take a little bit of extra time to say “thank you,” that is marketing. When you do not take that step, understand that is marketing, too.
When you take the extra step to clean up that corner mess, that is marketing. The same goes if you do not straighten the store, that speaks to customers as well.
The way your menu looks is marketing, as is how the food tastes, service is performed, how clean the floors are, and how the bill is paid.
This form of marketing doesn’t require a marketing director or an ad budget.
It is not as easy as it sounds, however. You may have employees you pay to do the work that directly impacts your customer experience. Be sure that they “get it.” They must understand your mission and feel like a part of your team so that they will take the extra step as well. That extra step is marketing.
What every business owner needs to understand is that marketing is happening every time someone interacts with your brand. Their experience with your service, your store, your employees, and your product sets an expectation for more of the same.
Setting expectations is “marketing.” What expectations are you setting?
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
In business, it is said that to keep people’s attention you need to be interesting. There is a bit more to it than that. In my networking groups, I ask participants what it takes for someone to refer someone else to them. What I hear immediately is “know, like and trust.”
The thought that goes with this is that, once someone trusts you, they will refer business to you. It does not quite work that way. Well, it does, but there is more to it behind the scene.
First off, there is a level missing. I call it “remember.”
I can trust someone to the moon and back, but if I do not remember them at the critical moment of giving a referral, they will not get the referral. This is critical, and I mention it often.
However, within the remembering part, there is a critical component that activates it. It is “interesting.” You must be interesting to your business partners or you will not get remembered nor get the referral.
There are several avenues I could expand on regarding being interesting, but the one I want to focus on here is: “If you want to be interesting, be interested,” Austin Kleon.
Being interested has magic mixed all through it. Think about it: When you were a kid, you were very interested in other kids that had a bit of magic about them, mystery we might say. Kids believe in magic and pursue finding examples of it.
As adults, we have given up on magic. After all, it is trickery, is it not?
Not all magic is trickery; there is a type of magic that surfaces as you are interested in someone. The magic appears in such a way that this person is a captive audience of yours as you show interest in their interests.
So, if you are interested in effective networking and you want others to refer business to you, you may need to show interest in their projects. They will have you on their mind when opportunity shows its face.
Be interesting by being interested!
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
Local business networking events, not category restricted
Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce Chamber membership requirement after two events.
Wednesday, June 14
BusinessBuzz, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Redwoood Apartment Neighborhoods, 5777 Coneflower Drive, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2p8a3a2m
Wednesday, June 21
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/2kjfb9pf
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!
saturday, june 17
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Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber membership requirement after two events.
Thursday, June 22
Mochas and Mentors, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Community Room, Soprema Senior Center, 617 School Drive, Wadsworth. Free. Register at https://tinyurl.com/33mc3cph
Wednesday, June 28
Luncheon: Featuring Bob Walker, president of American Classic Snack Co., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Galaxy Restaurant Banquet Center, 201 Park Centre Drive, Wadsworth. $20 Register at https://tinyurl.com/yckz9kn3
Seville Area Chamber of Commerce
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.
Patents recently granted to Medina County residents. Only county residents are included, although there may be additional people listed as patent grantees.
Patent for: Dual Textured Animal Food Product and Methods of Manufacture
Thereof
Number: 11,653,690
To: Daniel Ryan Cabrera
City of Residence: Wadsworth
Patent for: Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
Number: 11,653,800
To: Joseph Saunders
City of Residence: Wadsworth
Patent for: Localizing Binaural Sound to Objects
Number: 11,659,348
To: Philip Scott Lyren
City of Residence: Wadsworth
Patent for: Product Securement and Management System
Number: 11,659,943
To: Stephen N. Hardy
City of Residence: Wadsworth
Patent for: Alcohol Containing NonAntimicrobial Cleansing Composition
Number: 11,660,258
To: Amanda Jo Copeland
City of Residence: Seville
Patent for: Silica Reinforced Rubber Composition Containing a MultiFunctional Group Functionalized Elastomer and Tire With Tread
Number: 11,661,500
To: George Jim Papakonstantopoulos
City of Residence: Medina
Patent for: Processing Segments or Channels of Sound Wit HRTFS
Number: 11,665,496
To: Philip Scott Lyren
City of Residence: Wadsworth
Patent for: Canister
Number: D987,437
To: Darren Keith Robling
City of Residence: Seville
Patent for: Concrete Vibrator End Cap
Number: D987,570
To: David Clute
City of Residence: Valley City
Patent for: Regenerative Burner System and Method of Use
Number: 11,668,460
To: Thomas F. Robertson
City of Residence: Medina
Patent for: Weapon Targeting System
Number: 11,668,547
To: Philip Lyren
City of Residence: Wadsworth
Armstrong’s state-of-the-art fiber network is the most advanced broadband technology available today, built to power your household’s internet connectivity through the next generation.
Carrots are a cool season crop and also can be planted in June.
With an average germination-to-harvest rate of 10 weeks, they are typically planted in the spring before the last hard frost.
But given the right container and environment, carrots can be grown all year long and here is how.
• Choose a pot: The container should be at least 12 inches or deeper (depending on the length of the mature carrots) and 6 inches or larger width. Make sure whatever container you use drains well.
• Choose a medium: Use a good seed starter mix that is well-draining. Some options include loose compost, peat moss blend, organic grow mix, sweet peat, and seed start blends.
• Soak your seeds in warm water for 24 hours to speed up the germination process.
• Plant your seeds: Most varieties of carrots should be planted at about ¼ inch depth and given 3- to 4-inch spacing, when planting more than one in a container
• Water: Keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged. When you first plant the seed, you will not need to add a lot of water Keep a close eye on it and water gently as needed. As the plant grows it will require more
• Feed: Once your seedlings form their first true leaves, begin to feed them approximately every two weeks with half strength or less of compost tea, fish emulsions, and organic seed fertilizer. The first set of leaves that grow on a seedling are not true leaves, they are actually considered seed leaves. The next set of leaves that form will be true leaves. These leaves are capable of photosynthesis.
• Sunlight: Provide plenty of light for the seedlings. A grow lamp may be necessary. Carrots can grow with at least six hours of direct light each day. Grab a lamp if needed, clamp lights, small shop lights, classic grow light, any style of lamp will work as long as you are using a sunlight or grow bulb.
• Harvest the carrots once they have reached maturity within eight to 10 weeks or sooner if you prefer
• Temperature: Keep carrots between 65 to 75 degrees.
Ball pythons are by far one of the most popular snake species in captivity. They are found pretty much anywhere you look due to their easy breeding. To provide the absolute best care so your ball python thrives instead of just survives, there are certain items needed.
You will need:
• 4-foot-by-2-foot-by-2-foot (120-gallon) enclosure at minimum
That is correct. Ball pythons, regardless of size or sex, need this size enclosure. While they can survive in smaller enclosures, they cannot thrive. These snakes appreciate a cluttered enclosure because they are active and enjoy exploring their setup.
The myth that ball pythons need small enclosures started because people were not giving cluttered enough cages to their ball pythons, causing them to be stressed and hide constantly.
• A heat source
Ball pythons need both IRA and IRB light to thrive. This cannot be provided by heat mats, ceramic heat emitters or other similar heat sources, so those sources should only be used for supplemental heating. The best heat sources to use are deep heat projectors or a halogen spotlight, as these give
off both IRA and IRB light.
A heat source should be connected to a thermostat for best control. It is also important to monitor the enclosure’s ambient temperatures and humidity using a hydrometer and thermometer.
• Lighting
Ball pythons require UVB to thrive. Without UVB, reptiles are at risk for metabolic bone disease. The best UVB to offer is a T5 10.0 linear UVB. It is best to avoid coil UVBs as they put out uneven amounts of UVB which can be dangerous.
• Hides and fake or live plants
Ball pythons prefer highly cluttered enclosures, which can be achieved by using fake plants, live plants, branches, and hides. They do best when they have a few hides that are tight fitting as they do like to squeeze themselves into small spaces.
• Substrate
The best substrate to use would be a mix of organic topsoil, coco fiber and children’s play sand. Do not use reptile carpets or wood shavings. It is important to ensure the enclosure is clean, so regularly remove waste in the substrate and remove it.
• Appropriately sized feeder rodents
Ball pythons eat rodents. The best feeder rodents for ball pythons are rats and African soft furs.
If you can, try to always feed thawed frozen rodents. Feeding live is unnecessarily cruel to both the snake and the rodent.
The snake can be injured or even killed by the rodent, and the rodent does not experience a very peaceful death. Unfortunately, not all ball pythons will accept frozen thawed rodents, no matter how hard you try, and these rare cases will need live rodents. It is best to dust feeder rodents with calcium and vitamin powder prior to feeding.
Ball pythons are wonderful pets, but without the correct setup, they cannot thrive and will have premature deaths. It is important to research any pet you keep and ensure that they have the proper equipment, moisture, heat, and food they need to thrive.
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.
Always a classic dish, macaroni and cheese is an all-time U.S. favorite. If there are any leftovers, they freeze well, too!
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups plant milk
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 8 ounces cooked macaroni
• 1/2 cup favorite bread crumbs
• favorite pasta sauce for dipping
Preheat oven to 400°. Melt butter in pan. Slowly whisk flour into butter in pan. Slowly whisk in milk, then add 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Once everything is melted, pour over cooked macaroni. Pour mixture into cups of muffin tin. Top with remaining cheddar cheese. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake 10 minutes. Remove foil, bake an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Scoop out mac-n-cheez bites and dip into your favorite pasta sauce. Enjoy!!
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.
If you treat your employees like gold, they will treat your customers like gold.
It is ironic that, according to the FTC, Ring video doorbells and other video security devices, designed to help increase home security and help customers feel safer, were allegedly used for just the opposite by Ring employees.
Designed to be used as video security doorbells, as well as indoor and outdoor security cameras, Ring products enable homeowners to see what is happening on their front porches and in their homes, but, according to the Federal Trade Commission, it was not just homeowners viewing the videos.
The FTC reports that Ring, LLC, also allowed company employees and contractors to illegally access customers’ private videos and failed to stop hackers from taking control of the cameras, videos and accounts.
Ring’s video security products are for use outdoors as well as in individual indoor rooms, such as a child’s bedroom, so that, as one of their marketing taglines states, so customers can remotely “See your home. Away from home.”
According to the FTC, one Ring employee viewed thousands of video recordings belonging to female users of Ring cameras that were located in such rooms as their bedrooms and bathrooms. The employee was not stopped until another employee discovered what was happening and reported it.
Utilizing the camera’s two-way function, according to the FTC, “hackers taunted several children with racist slurs, sexually propositioned individuals, and threatened a family with physical harm if they didn’t pay a ransom.”
Hackers also can turn off security cameras and then break into a home, according to Mozilla, who also researched Ring devices and found they were vulnerable to wi-fi deauthentication attacks, which means they are easily disconnected from the internet by third parties and later reconnected without any notification to the device’s owner. Mozilla, Ring employees, and other outside security researchers warned Ring of the vulnerability and were ignored, according to Mozilla and the FTC.
As a result, Mozilla went public with the information on June 6, 2023.
The FTC is seeking to have a court approve an order that would force Ring to refund customers the mutually agreed upon amount of $5.8 million.
If approved by a federal court, Ring also would be forced to delete all data related to the allegedly illegally accessed data. The order also would require installation of safeguards against such actions happening again. Safeguards include security controls on human review of videos and multi-factor authentication for customer accounts and employees.
Ring, LLC, is based in California and was purchased by Amazon in February 2018.
Over the last several months, we have covered the e-bike craze and the benefits of owning one.
But one aspect of e-bike purchases that sometimes gets overlooked, or could even be a roadblock to buying, is transportation.
If you own an SUV or truck, transporting an e-bike is straight forward. Just load it into the vehicle and done! Nothing more to buy.
But if you have a standard car, then a bike rack is necessary. However, it is important to note that not every rack is e-bike friendly. Let us review.
Trunk-mount style car racks require bikes to be hung by their top tubes from extendable arms. They can carry as many as three bikes, each weighing up to 35 pounds.
Most e-bikes tip the scales at around 50 to 60 pounds.
So, if the three-bike rack can carry a total weight of 105 pounds, logic would suggest that it should be able to handle two 50-pound e-bikes, right? Wrong.
The reason it cannot is because the small cradles on the extendable arms that the bikes hang from are designed to handle only 35 pounds. Anything heavier could potentially crack the cradles and the straps holding the bikes. A disaster waiting to happen. Even hitch-style racks with the extendable arm design have the same limitations.
The only real solution is the platform-style hitch rack.
With these racks, the bikes sit in wheel trays on a platform, with a bar that locks down onto the top tube or front wheel to hold the bike in place.
Since the platform part of the rack is much lower than the extendable arms of a hanging rack, the bike does not have to be lifted as high to mount it.
This is an awesome feature even if you have just regular bikes.
The biggest bonus with platform racks, though, is that there are versions specifically designed to carry non-traditional bikes, like fat tire and e-bikes, and can handle weights up to 60 pounds per tray.
Many e-bike-rated racks even have integrated or separately attachable ramps so the bike can be rolled right up on the platform.
Since not all racks are created equal, be sure to research whatever brand you are looking at to confirm they have e-bike rated racks in their lineup.
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. T
by Kelly Bailey
Sorry, gone trekking to Tuscany! Check back next month!
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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Thursday, June 1
Say Something Nice Day
Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Learn about Alexa.
Mommy and Me Yoga, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl. com/nw9w2hc6
Preschool Yoga, 11:30 a.m. to noon, Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. https://tinyurl.com/4cdfhj4z
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saint Ambrose Church, 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Friday, June 2
National Leave the Office Early Day
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Medina Hospital, 1000 E Washington Street, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Holy Martyrs Church, 3100 S Weymouth Road, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Saturday, June 3
National Repeat Day
ORMACO Presents: Jazz Under the Stars: Groove Tonic, 7 p.m., Uptown Park Gazebo, 79-89 Public Square, Medina. Enjoy an evening of jazz, groove, funk, and blues music. Register at https://bit.ly/43zytJU
Sunday, June 4
National Hug Your Cat Day
Monday, June 5
National Gingerbread Day
Monday Movie Matinee: “Ticket to Paradise”, 1 p.m. to 3;30 p.m., Meeting Room A and B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth.
Enhancing the Appearance of your Drainage Ditch, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mr2xkrzv
Composting Our Garbage to Black Gold, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Community Room B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2etavpus
Healthy Eating for Maximized Nutrition and Energy, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth.
Tuesday, June 6
National Drive-In Movie Day
Intro to Watercolor Painting, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ptj2bdxu
String Art, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Register at https://tinyurl.com/t5hjetwt
Create!: Branch Weaving, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Meeting Room B, Wadsworth
Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth.
Raised Bed Gardening, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2wacm93d
Wednesday, June 7
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
Goofy Games, 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. American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., Wadsworth YMCA, 623 School Drive, Wadsworth. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Coffee Filter Flowers, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5zb6ehta
Music in the Circle: Dixon’s Violin, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sharon Center Circle gazebo, 5731 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Performance will be held in Town Hall in the case of inclement weather. Refreshments are provided by Access the Arts.
Pride of Cleveland: Hometown Rockers, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sycamore Room
North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yhau8nmm
Thursday, June 8
National Best Friend’s Day
Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Exercise the brain by playing brain games. Mandala Playshop for Kids, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Create mandalas with mindful expression and different media.
Mommy and Me Yoga, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl. com/2a9ep4r7
Preschool Yoga, 11:30 a.m. to noon, Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. https://tinyurl.com/y9x2mh52
Summer Fest!, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Sign up for summer reading, enjoy magic shows, yard activities, and more.
Summer Fest!: Magic Show, 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Comfort Suites Brunswick, 1464 Town Center Boulevard, Brunswick. https://rcblood. org/32i1sbg
Origami Crane Folding Party, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick.
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.
Branching Out Through June 18
Artworks by Ricky L. Williams
B. Smith Gallery
Third Floor, Medina Library 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina
The Garden of Chaos and Hope Through 22
April Richardson’s oil on canvas
Brunswick Library
3649 Center Road, Brunswick
Gemini Show Through June 30
Medina County Art League members’ works
Lodi Library
635 Wooster Street, Lodi
Evergreen Artists 15th Anniversary Members Exhibit
June 26 through August 27
B. Smith Gallery
Third Floor, Medina Library
210 S. Broadway Street, Medina
Tween Thursday: Celebrate Summer!, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth.
Donut Artists, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register at https://tinyurl. com/4zvxcksv
Campfire Stories, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2v99tbsd
QPR Presentation, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.
Friday, June 9
National Donald Duck Day
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Road, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Shoebox Parade, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl. com/3dterrue
The Wonderful World of Bubbles with the Bubble Lady, 11 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Meeting Room A and B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. View all types of bubbles in this interactive show.
Medina Community Band Summer Concert, 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Uptown Park Gazebo, 79-89 Public Square, Medina. Enjoy band music and an ice cream social on the square.
Saturday, June 10
National Iced Tea Day
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.
Coffee and Canvas, 11 a.m. to noon, Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4wxkjxjn
Sunday, June 11
National Corn on the Cob Day
Sunday at The Farm, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Farm, 4613 Laurel Road, Brunswick. Come to Heritage Farm, home of the Brunswick Area Historical Society. Free parking and admission. Take a tour of the historic farmhouse, enjoy special events including Father’s Day Root Beer Floats. Handicapped accessible. Refreshment sales help maintain the farm.
ORMACO Presents: Live at the Library: Jeff Klemm, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Enjoy original compositions by Jeff Klemm. Register at https://bit.ly/3N7E44K
Buffalo Creek Retreat Summer Concert, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 8708 Hubbard Valley Road, Seville. Admission is free and raffle baskets will be available. Bring lawn chairs to enjoy this outdoor concert. If inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Medina Fire Station 1, 300 W Reagan Parkway, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Makerspace Mondays: Sublimation Printer and Heat Press, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Makerspace, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ywd9m9e4
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/54wkepy2
Young Musicians Showcase, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick.
Father’s Day Tile Coaster Painting, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3m8jnyjs
Monday Night Intrigue: My Story by Elizabeth Smart, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mt7dzhjp
Tuesday, June 13
National Sewing Machine Day
Nature Explorers: Awesome Amphibians, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Plum Creek Lodge, 2390 Plum Creek Parkway, Brunswick Hills.
Yarn Bombing, 10 a.m. to noon, Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Join Brunswick Library’s knit and crochet circle as they beautify the library grounds with colorful creations.
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.
Sunday, June 24
Sophia’s Smile 5k and 1-mile Fun Run, 7:30 a.m., Buckeye Woods Park, 6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina. For fees and registration, go to https://tinyurl.com/288tuev8
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Twin Sizzler 10k, 5k, 1-mile 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
Raised Bed Gardening, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2vxt4sr5
Time-out Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Explore ways to lessen stress. Register at https://tinyurl.com/38dj3t3k
Cultured Donuts, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Decorate donuts. Register at https://tinyurl.com/xbhn4emt
Jewelry Making: Sedona Bracelet, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/vrnsf8wt
Native Plant Gardening Made Simple, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center.
Explorastory: Should I Share My Ice Cream?, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Enjoy stories and crafts.
Wednesday, June 14
National Flag Day
Decorate a Tote Bag, 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.
Monthly Wednesday Craft Table, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Northside Christian Church, 7615 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
DIY Tie Dye, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ypzxefaz
Friendship Party, 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Enjoy stories, activities, and crafts that celebrate friendship. This event is intended for grades K-2. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yck6rv5p
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/3r77kr79
Managing Your Digital Photos, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/462k352c
Thursday, June 15
National Nature Photography Day
Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Search the web to find information about the founding fathers of the USA.
Art History Craft Time, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Learn about famous Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo and create a sculpture inspired by him. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3rwsknmy
Alphabet Adventure: P is for Pig, 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register at https://tinyurl. com/3npmm42n
Friday, June 16
National Fudge Day
Music and Movement, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Children will enjoy music, rhythms, dancing, and playing musical instruments.
Friends of MCDL Book Sale, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Stock and save on bargain books and more. Every $5 raised by the Friends helps provide a new book to a child or teen who completes the library’s Summer Reading Game.
After Hours Hide and Seek, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Run and hide in the Library like you’ve never been allowed to before as we play everything from classic hide and seek to ghosts in the graveyard. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2z5ujb9a
Medina Community Band Summer Concert, 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Uptown Park Gazebo, 79-89 Public Square, Medina. Enjoy band music and an ice cream social on the square.
Saturday, June 17
National Eat Your Vegetables Day
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hinckley Fire Department, 1616 Ridge Road, Hinckley. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Friends of MCDL $3 Bag Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Fill a bag of books for $3.
K-9 Kapers, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park, 4985 Windfall Road, Medina. Hikes for humans to enjoy alongside their dogs.
Native Plant Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. June 17, 18, 24, and 25.
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/25p4hsyk
Mandala Playshop for Adults, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Create mandalas with mindful expression and different media. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mwh89jzz
Mammals with a Splash, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. June 17 and 18. Enjoy activities, games, and crafts about mammals that enjoy the water.
Deseree Mitchell-Liddell: The Higher You Climb, the Broader the View, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Join Deseree Perry, who will share her mother’s story, author Deseree Mitchell-Liddell, whose memoir is titled The Higher You Climb, the Broader the View: From the Jim Crow South to a Thriving Northern Community
ORMACO Presents: Opera Under the Stars: Opera and Light Opera Favorites, 7 p.m., Uptown Park Gazebo, 79-89 Public Square, Medina. Enjoy an evening of opera music. Register at https://bit.ly/3WKhEKc
Sunday, June 18
International Picnic Day
Native Plant Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. June 18, 24, and 25.
Mammals with a Splash, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Enjoy activities, games, and crafts about mammals that enjoy the water.
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.
Music at The Lodge: Morning Star Bluegrass Band, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., The Lodge at Allardale, 141 Remsen Road, Medina. Enjoy free, live bluegrass music.
Monday, June 19
National Garfield the Cat Day
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., First Congregational Church, 114 Church Street, Lodi. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Jewelry Making: Sedona Bracelet, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4bsz597p
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
Origami Crane Folding Party, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick.
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/4rew4mxp
Tuesday, June 20
World Refugee Day
Trek to Africa, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Learn and explore the five ecosystems of Africa.
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
Afternoon Movie, 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library 3649 Center Road, Brunswick.
Wednesday, June 21
National Daylight Appreciation Day
Be a Forensic Scientist, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Learn about forensic scientists and solve crimes using investigative skills. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ yrtzw6tw
Ohio Princess Parties, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Learn songs, dance, and listen to a story. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mr3cnx9x
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/2d9997w4
Thursday, June 22
National Onion Ring Day
Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Learn about editing and sharing photos.
It’s a Luau!, 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. Enjoy a Hawaiiain luau at the library.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Rainbow Keychains, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2c7ft7n4
Tween Thursday: Duct Tape Island, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register at https://tinyurl. com/y32v9z4j
Your Kidneys and You, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Learn about how to take care of your kidneys. Register at https://tinyurl.com/pcusafup
Friday, June 23
National Take Your Dog to Work Day
5 Ingredient Ice Cream, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl. com/2p87cm2r
ORMACO Presents: Music at the Arboretum: An Evening of Piano and Balalaika, 6:30 p.m., John Streeter Garden Amphitheater, 2122 Williams Road, Wooster. Register at https://bit.ly/3N7EVCE
Paddle the Parks, 7:30 p.m., Killbuck Lakes, 7996 White Road, Burbank. Explore the seasonal happenings in nature. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ ywuvdzmm
Medina Community Band Summer Concert, 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Uptown Park Gazebo, 79-89 Public Square, Medina. Enjoy band music and an ice cream social on the square.
Saturday, June 24
National Swim a Lap Day
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saint Mark Church, 1330 N Carpenter Street, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Native Plant Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. June 24 and 25.
Video Game Extravaganza, noon to 4 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Stop by and enjoy some nostalgic video games.
Blue Tip Festival Concert, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 151 Main Street, Wadsworth. This concert’s theme is Broadway Musicals. Admission is free and raffle prizes will be available. Bring lawn chairs to enjoy this outdoor concert.
Sunday, June 25
National Strawberry Parfait Day
Native Plant Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Last day.
Natural Discoveries: Trees, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Schleman Nature Preserve,
6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina. An easy walk to explore and observe the unfolding of nature all year long.
Monday, June 26
National Chocolate Pudding Day
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center Brunswick, 3574 Center Road, Brunswick. https://rcblood. org/32i1sbg
Make it Monday: Cork Coasters, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Makerspace, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl. com/yc3rc69j
Drumming Circle, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lodi Story Hour/Activity Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3bkwubvf 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/53htnkz8
Local Author: Kathryn Long: Blooming With Murder, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth.
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
Ridge Top Golf Course 7441 Tower Road, Medina 330-725-5500
Saturday, June 24
Love INC Medina Golf Outing Fundraiser 3 p.m.
Benefits: Love INC
Ridge Top Golf Course
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
Tuesday, June 27
Helen Keller Day
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.
Glass Gem Suncatcher, 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Create a suncatcher. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/2f62f5cj
Intergenerational Knit and Crochet, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Learn how to knit and crochet. Register at https://tinyurl.com/bd7z37br
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/4d66f43p
Hand Embroidered Constellations, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register at https://tinyurl. com/64jrfd7x
Wednesday, June 28
National Parchment Day
Cody Clark Sensory Friendly Magic Show, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ymy5tbnk
Mad Science, 11 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Meeting Room A and B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Enjoy an interactive presentation. Adults may only attend accompanying a child under 6 years old.
Cody Clark Sensory Friendly Magic Show, 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., Sycamore
Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4sz7ath4
Wild Animal Slime, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Jungle fun with slime. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/ysdx8at9
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/hcxwwed6
Perfect Picnic Dishes, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3cksrnkt
Summer Smoothies, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yfumrkht
National Camera Day
Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Learn how to manage a digital footprint. American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Medina Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Road, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Magical Movies and More, 1 p.m. to 6:40 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Experience the magic of the first two Harry Potter movies with other Potter fans your own age. Snacks and games will make the viewing even more memorable as we play charades, spot the props, and connect the quotes.Register at https://tinyurl. com/2ksm2f7s
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 June 29, 30, and July 1, and 2. Tickets are $15 each and are available at https://tinyurl.com/ mr4b5j4h
Friday, June 30
National Meteor Watch Day
Music and Movement, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street Medina. 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/3nmj2e7d and the 11:30 a.m. session at https://tinyurl.com/3hzkpwvb
Preschool Paint Art, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/awm9xvtr
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 June 30, and July 1, and 2. Tickets are $15 each and are available at https://tinyurl.com/ mr4b5j4h
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Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities
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