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Let's do it! June 2023
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
Nonprofit Calendar
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.
Monday, June 12
National Red Rose Day
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
Thursday, June 29
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