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Paul the turkey enjoys his honored position of “pardoned turkey” at Plum Creek Farm, where legacy is just the beginning. Pg. 6
by Amy Barnes
Some of you may have noticed our new cook in the kitchen. This issue brings has the third of his recipes.
Curtis Hundley hails from southern Ohio and his recipes are the ultimate in down home cooking, as you may have already noticed.
Quiet around most folks, Hundley instead prefers to let his cooking talk for him.
When we started dating and he mentioned he liked to cook, I was very interested to see what he would concoct in his small kitchen, where he has everything within his reach. I was to discover that he has a very methodical way of cooking and an extremely accurate, natural sense of what the perfect seasoning blendings are to pair for every dish.
We have been engaged for a few months now, and I am delighted that while I accepted his wonderful proposal, he accepted mine to step into the Joy kitchen
and share his expertise and skills with our beloved readers.
Some may say he has no formal training, but there is no better training than learning how to cook at your grandmother’s and mother’s knees. They taught him the delight of cooking with rich tastes and smells enticing everyone to the table. He has promised that since he is retired, once we are married, he will have dinner ready for me every day when I get home from work. Although, he also has said it could be anything from elk to snake (I think he is kidding on the last one…I think!). Well, like my mother once said, any meal you do not have to cook is a delicious one! Be sure to check out his meatball recipe in the Bite Me! column this month and be sure to subscribe to the magazine so you do not miss a single recipe or story in Joy of Medina County Magazine!
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by Amy Barnes
With plenty of food and love, Don and Amie Sprinkle continue their families’ farming legacies.
THE READING NOOK BEGINNINGS
by D. J. Barnett
The final installment of this chapter of our Western exploring the backstory of the Willows brothers and their early misadventures.
THE READING NOOK WHEN THE CALL FOR HELP IS ANSWERED: CHAPTER 8
by Hannah Magrum
In her own words and in monthly installments, we are following Hannah Magrum’s journey of the work that goes into being matched with a service dog. Four years of waiting was just the beginning.
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THE NETWORKER MATCH NETWORKING TYPE TO DESIRED GOALS
by Bob Arnold
Examining the two types of networking vs. the goals sought.
THE INBOX SEASONAL CASH FLOW MAINTENANCE
by Rachel Shepard
Tips for seasonal business owners to ease the challenge.
A calendar of area networking events
Patents recently granted to Medina County residents.
Armstrong wins nationwide award for its internet service.
DIG IT! FEELING DRY
by Michelle Riley
Those early fall leaves are a sign of the record-breaking drought we have been experiencing.
VITTLES CLASSIC MACARONI AND CHEEZ
by Chris Pickens
Instead of using a prepackaged mac and cheese dinner, try this nutritious alternative.
BITE ME! FAMOUS MEATBALLS
by Curtis Hundley
Add some zing to your next Italian dish!
CRITTER CRAWL TIPS TO SPOT ETHICAL AXOLOTL BREEDER
by Paris Cannon
Knowing key differences can help locate an ethical breeder.
OF MIND AND BODY RIPPLES OF GRATITUDE
by Amanda Liptak
Practicing thankfulness affects overall well-being.
NEW! PULL UP A CHAIR WARMTH OF A HEART
by Emily Tinklepaugh
A new column about relationships where questions are welcomed.
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Oneof the many indicators that the seasons are once again changing is how much longer it takes for the sun to finally climb out of bed and provide the glow to do morning chores by.
On the 100 acres of Plum Creek Farm in Valley City, three generations of farmers pull together to provide fresh meats and produce for their customers.
Jim and Sheila Crocker have the main farm, and their daughter, Amie Sprinkle, and son-in-law, Don Sprinkle, run a secondary farm on the acreage with the help of their 10 children.
Amie and Don moved into the secondary farmhouse at Plum Creek Farm two years after they got married.
Of course, the couple already was well versed in farm life before moving to the farm.
“We both grew up on farms,” said Don.
Don comes from a long line of farmers. His family’s farm is in Wellington and was his greatgrandfather’s farm. His father, also named Don, is deceased but his mother, Ellen Sprinkle, still lives on the farm.
Don and Amie’s children represent the sixth generation of Amie’s family to work at Plum Creek.
“It’s a multi-generational effort,” said Amie.
Amie grew up in the house that she and her husband and children live in, which was built in 1823. Her family came to Ohio from Connecticut, having immigrated from England.
Over the years, the Sprinkles have added on to the house, including improving the basement, adding additional rooms, and even adding another floor to the house.
“Every time she’s (Amie) bored, we get something else to do,” Don quipped.
The couple’s 10 children range in age from 24
to 5. They also have a grandson who was born October 2, 2024.
While Don and Amie’s first child was born in Medina Hospital, the next seven were born at home, some with and some without a midwife.
Due to complications with the ninth pregnancy, they decided to deliver that one and the 10th one at Fairview Family Birthing Center.
Don said he got good at catching babies, he just thought of it like catching baseballs.
With the seventh baby, though, Don had a broken shoulder from a cow running him over. However, he still caught the baby, and he is not about to say he had the toughest part of the job.
The Sprinkle offspring all have varied interests, hobbies and jobs.
The oldest is a chemical engineer in Columbus and the second oldest works construction, but they come home and pitch in when needed, such as the very hectic Tuesday before Thanksgiving when turkeys are handed out to the farm’s customers.
While the kids all pitch in for the farm work, Amie says, with a laugh, that “it’s almost impossible to get them all together for a picture.”
The farm has a half-circle driveway for people to pull through, pausing to get a fresh turkey that is dressed out and ready for the oven, then leaving through the other side.
Each year, Plum Creek Farm sells 150 to 200 turkeys for local Thanksgiving dinners.
Approximately half of them go to subscribing members and the rest are sold for $4.95 a pound to those quick enough to place an order.
One turkey on the farm has been granted amnesty. His name is Paul. He is the last of the amnesty turkeys named after the members of the band The Beatles.
Other animals raised on the farm include pigs, chickens and cows.
While the farm is not certified organic, the Sprinkles do not use chemicals or hormones on the animals. The animals enjoy free-range foraging and grazing.
There are 80 Jersey and Holstein cows on the property that are milked twice a day in a parallel parlor that can handle up to 12 cows at a time. The couple uses milking machines that are manually attached to the cows’ udders.
The morning milking is done by Amie and her dad, Jim. In the evening, one of the kids pitches in and helps.
The cows are fed spent brewer’s grain from Fat Head’s Brewery. The grain is soft and easily digested from being boiled to make beer.
While the liquid used to make the beer is drained off, even if some remains, Amie said, the cows
The dairy cows enjoy some last bites of grass before the sun goes down.
"We heard we are being invited to dinner?"
will not get drunk from it because their stomachs digest differently than human stomachs.
The grain is picked up from the brewery and brought to the farm by Jim.
Amie says her favorite cows are the Jerseys because they are very mischievous and friendly.
“They are the Labrador retrievers of cows,” Amie said, adding that they are very food motivated and will even push the much bigger, heavier black-andwhite Holsteins out of the way to get to food.
The milk is sold to Minerva Dairy who then sells it to retailers. The dairy accepts milk from pastured cows only, Amie said.
Family farming has traditionally been a tough business, so in addition to farming, Don works as an application engineer to help make ends meet.
However, both Don and Amie say that the one thing about farming is that you never want for food, there is always something to eat, even during a pandemic.
“During the (COVID) pandemic, we just worried about (having) toilet paper,” Don said, grinning.
The Sprinkles found that the best way to survive as family farmers was to establish a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, which has become the main core of the farm’s business.
A CSA is a subscription-based service where members pay a set fee, depending on the package chosen, and then get a share of the farm’s produce, herbs, honey, jams, flowers, ice cream, butter, meats, and more.
“Pretty much everything you can grow in northern Ohio,” said Amie.
If there is something Amie wants to add to the package and they do not have it, she will bargain with other local farms for it.
Sometimes, as will happen on a farm, best laid plans go awry, such as the year woodchucks descended on the pumpkins before they could be harvested. It meant a change of plans and some adapting to compile the packages for their subscribing members.
“You just do what you have to do,” Amie said.
Mittens shows off a favorite hiding place.
Mittens and Paul, the pardoned turkey, like to hang out together. Paul and the cats are often found snuggled up together in the barn.
A turkey was bravely foraging in the cow pasture until the cows approached, then it ran roadrunner fast out of there!
Want to read the first chapter of this old West saga? Go to “The Death of Jimmy Two Guns,” Page 16 of the August 2023 issue of Joy of Medina County Magazine! Or click on this link: https://tinyurl.com/7hzxdejt
The first installment of the second chapter, “Family Ties,” can be found on Page 11 of the Jan-Feb-Mar 2024 issue of Joy of Medina County Magazine, or click this link: https://tinyurl.com/yf77vej9
D.J. Barnett
“Sorry, sheriff, but I got something to tell you. The stage just came in. One of the men who got off said he was a gambler. He was wearing a fancy two-gun rig. He was headed to the hotel, but he said he wants to see you,” Sam said, breathlessly.
“Slow down, Sam. Did he give you a name?”
Tom Hopper asked, as he picked his sandwich back up and took a bite.
“No but I’ll bet it’s Johnny Rico. Whoever he is, he looks like trouble. What are we gonna do?” a still breathless Sam asked.
Smiling, Sheriff Hopper said, “Is that your professional opinion from your month of being a lawman? Now, I’m going to finish my sandwich and go down and have a talk with this man. You’re going to stay here and watch the office. Understand?”
“Yes, sir,” Sam sheepishly replied.
Sheriff Hopper finished his sandwich, checked his gun and walked out the door.
He returned 45 minutes later. He was no sooner in the door, when Sam opened his mouth to start questioning him.
The sheriff held up his hand, “Now just wait, Sam. Let me sit down and I’ll fill you in and answer all your questions.
“First, you were right, it is Johnny Rico. We can’t arrest him. He’s got no warrants or wanted posters. We had a long talk about not wanting any trouble. He says he didn’t know your pa was from this town. He knows about the Harvest Dance. He figures there will be a lot of cowhands looking to spend money in town. He says he runs an honest poker game and as long as he does there’s no law against it or him.
“Are you sure you’re ready to be sworn in as deputy for this weekend? That badge carries a lot of responsibility. You have to leave personal feelings and prejudices aside. The badge is more than the man. I need to know I can count on you. Do I make myself clear?”
“Yes, sheriff. It just makes me mad that he can walk around like nothing happened. Pa sure wasn’t
the first man he killed and probably won’t be his last,” Sam quietly said.
“This is a hard job and it takes a hard man. We’re here to uphold the law as it’s written. Sometimes it’s a fine line between right and wrong but we have to stay on the side of law and order. I told him I would brook no trouble from him. Let’s hope he listens.”
Sam was up early on his birthday. After he wolfed down a quick breakfast, he kissed his ma goodbye and ran down the street to the sheriff’s office. Sheriff Hopper and Mayor Longstreet were waiting for him.
“I didn’t think you were ever going to get here,” the sheriff said, laughing.
“Well, time’s a wastin’. Let’s get this show started. I haven’t had my breakfast yet,” joked the mayor.
After he had been sworn in and the badge pinned on his shirt, Sam retrieved his pa’s gun and holster from the office gun cabinet.
Sheriff Hopper put his hand on Sam’s shoulder as he said, “The secret to all this is that you want to try to never have to use that gun but be ready if you have no choice and know when that time is.”
Saturday rolled around clear and bright. It was a perfect fall day for the Harvest Dance.
Plans were being made, and everyone was pitching in. Food was being baked and delivered to the Grange Hall as were a few barrels of apple cider (some hard and some soft).
Jeb Walker had a picnic basket full of his apple wine, which he hid behind some hay bales behind the stage.
As the day progressed, people went home to put on their best clothes and get ready for the dance.
Evening rolled around. The moon was just starting to show itself as the last of the sunset disappeared.
They came by buggy and by buckboard. Some rode horseback and some walked, but the whole town was there.
Sam stood by the front door and watched as people poured in. There were a few cowhands
from neighboring ranches. While Sam made note of them, they didn’t look like they were here for trouble. At least not until they had a few glasses of cider.
Sam watched as the Walkers pulled in and parked their buggy. Mindy looked beautiful in her new yellow crinoline dress walking between her ma and pa.
Mr. Walker gave Sam a brief nod and walked in with his wife. Mindy stayed behind to talk to Sam.
“You look very pretty, Mindy,” Sam said.
Mindy did a twirl and stepped closer to Sam.
“You are handsome yourself,” Mindy replied, with a twinkle in her eye. “You look quite dashing with your badge and all. You even shined your boots!”
Sam turned beet red and looked down at his boots as he scuffed them in the dirt.
Just then, Sam heard the musicians start. Fiddle, banjo and guitar joined together to play a rousing square dance. Sam could hear Mayor Longstreet as he called it out.
“Pa’s waving to me. I’d best go in. Remember you said you save a dance for me and maybe a moonlit walk.”
“I surely will Mindy, you’d better get in before your pa comes to get you,” a nervous Sam said.
Almost everyone had arrived, when Sam saw Johnny Rico walk up. As he approached the door, Sheriff Hopper came out to stand beside Sam.
“Are you sure you want to be here, Mr. Rico?” Sheriff Hopper asked.
“I was under the impression that everyone is welcome. That and the saloon is closed tonight. I hate to sit alone in my room,” Rico said with a grin as he walked in
Sheriff Hopper could see Sam tense up.
“Why don’t you take a walk around and make sure no one is up to any mischief, Sam. I’ll stay here. Go give Mindy Walker that dance,” he said, as he pushed Sam out the door.
Sam did as he was told but everything looked fine. It was too early for any shenanigans.
As he rounded the barn, he saw a bay horse tied to a tree. He walked over to check it out. When he got closer, he saw that it was his brother, Jimmy’s, horse. How could that be? If Jimmy was in town, why hadn’t he stopped by to say hello?
Just then, he heard a commotion coming from the Grange Hall. He ran to the back of the hall and let himself in.
The crowd had parted, and two men stood in the center facing each other.
One was Johnny Rico and one was Jimmy Willows.
“You shot my pa, you yellow bellied coward.” Jimmy yelled.
“Now hold on, son. Don’t do anything you’re
going to regret. You’re just a kid. I don’t really want to kill you,” Johnny warned.
“I’m no kid, and you’re the one who’s going to die,” Jimmy yelled.
In the blink of an eye, Johnny Rico pulled his pistols and fired.
One bullet grazed Jimmy’s arm, while the other went wide and hit Sheriff Hopper in the shoulder.
To Sam’s surprise, Jimmy’s hand was a blur as he pulled his gun and fired, catching Rico square in the chest.
Rico went down and dropped his guns. In the chaos that followed, Sam saw Dr. Foster run to Sheriff Hopper’s side as he tried to get to his feet.
Most people were trying to get to an exit, paying little or no attention to Johnny or Jimmy.
Jimmy ran to Rico, undid Rico’s gun holsters, cut the leg ties and grabbed both guns.
As Jimmy turned to head for the back door, Sam slipped out and waited by Jimmy’s bay horse.
Sam waited with his gun out as Jimmy approached.
Jimmy stopped short when he saw who was waiting by his horse.
“What are you going to do, shoot me, Sam? I see you got a tin star on your chest now.”
“I don’t want to do that, Jimmy, but you have to come with me so we can sort this thing out.”
“It’s already sorted out. He had it coming for what he did to pa. Now, get out of my way,” Jimmy yelled.
Sam stood quietly by as Jimmy looped the holster on his saddle horn and jumped on his bay. As he turned to ride off, he stopped and looked back at Sam.
“You’re my brother. but if you ever pull a gun on me again, I’ll shoot you. Good-bye Sam,” Jimmy said, then he turned to ride away.
Sam watched his brother ride off before he ran back into the Grange Hall. They were just putting Sheriff Hopper on the nearest buckboard to get him to Doc Foster’s office.
“I’ll be OK, Sam. Doc says he didn’t hit anything important and I’m too ornery to die. He also said he’s got some good whiskey to ease the pain. You’re the law for a few days until I heal up. Did you see your brother?”
“No, he rode off before I could catch him. Sorry,” Sam quietly replied.
“Maybe it’s for the best. I wonder where he’ll go now,” Sheriff Hopper mused.
“I don’t know, sheriff. Maybe I’ll never see him again.”
Sam stepped back and waved as the wagon took the sheriff away. As he walked back in to get his ma, he doubted that it was the last time he would see his brother. continued, page 14
by Louis Wellsley
The annual Harvest Dance came to an abrupt and violent end this last Saturday night.
Local resident Jimmy Willows barged into the Grange Hall calling out notorious gambler and gun slinger Johnny Rico to a gunfight. He blamed Rico for killing his father, the late James Willows earlier this year.
The crowd parted as the two men faced each other in the center of the hall. After a brief verbal exchange, both men drew their guns.
Johnny Rico received a bullet to the chest, killing him instantly. Of the two bullets Mr. Rico shot, one grazed Jimmy Willows in the arm doing minor damage. The other
bullet hit Sheriff Tom Hopper, who had just stepped in from outside when he heard the commotion. The bullet lodged in his shoulder.
Sheriff Hopper is doing well and should make a full recovery. He would like to thank everyone for their concern and well wishes. Witnesses say that Jimmy Willows then fled out the back of the hall with newly appointed Deputy Sam Willows in pursuit. Jimmy was able to avoid capture and fled on horseback with no further injuries to bystanders reported. He was last seen heading south.
There is a $500 reward posted by the Marshals Service for his capture and conviction.
Look for the next chapter of the Willows’ brothers’ story in a future issue of Joy of Medina County Magazine!
Don Barnett lives in Hinckley with his wife, April; his son, Robert; and daughter, Skylar. He is a 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.
This is the first-account story of Medina resident Hannah Magrum and her journey to gaining a service dog and independence. We join her already four years into her effort, as she trains with her new service dog, Robbie. The first installment of their journey can be found on Page 6 of the April 2024 issue ( https://tinyurl.com/5h89wc46 ) and each month thereafter.
story and photos by Hannah Magrum
Wehave now been a team for six months, we have had a lot of growth in that time, as well as overcome many challenges.
Robbie has started anticipating what I need before I ask her and I have learned to give her time and trust her judgment.
For the last six months following our team training, we had brush-up training sessions as well as regular monthly check-ins and weight checks.
Now that we are six months out, the training does not stop, however we have become established enough that we will not have as many check-ins with the Ability Center.
If there is a need for support or guidance, I can always reach out at any point, and they will continue to check in on us, just not as frequently.
We had our last in-person six-month check-in training session where Robbie and I got to see one of the other teams again, which was fun for us.
Robbie and the other service dog went through all of the tasks they had initially been taught and each of them performed them efficiently without issue.
As far as Robbie’s challenge with becoming a little too sniffy, as well as occasionally getting too focused on other people, they gave us training tips and support to address these two behaviors. Since instituting their advice, those two challenging behaviors have decreased significantly. We are able to move in very compact and crowded situations with Robbie passing people and almost all the time remaining tight to
me and ignoring other people.
That day we also completed Robbie’s annual public-access testing.
This is testing she will continue for her entire working career and must pass at least annually to ensure her skills are sharp and that she continues to be suitable for public access work.
There is no definitive age that a service dog retires, it is completely dependent on the service dog and the team.
Determining factors include the dog’s health and enjoyment of work, as well as temperament are all considered. Robbie loves working and is exceptionally healthy so the hope is we will have a very long working relationship.
Her public access test was performed at Target, where I handled her while a facilitator gave us direction on what we should do and evaluating Robbie’s responses and behavior.
A major portion of the test they did not necessarily have to ask us to do things as she and I just intuitively do them in our day-to-day outings. Things such as telling her to “leave it” or “finish” are things they could see us doing without prompting.
Some of the things we do not do day-to-day, such as me placing her in a down, moving a distance away from her and then re-calling her to me when there are distractions.
Putting Robbie in a “place,” then leave her eyesight for a short period of time and return without her moving, is something else I needed to do. “Place” is something I occasionally do in very continued, page 16
limited circumstances.
I am currently taking an advanced designation course and when I take need to take a test, we utilize putting her in “place” just outside of the testing center room while my husband assists me transferring into a regular chair in the testing area, after which he returns to Robbie and takes her to a waiting area.
Robbie does great with this and ignores anyone that might be walking past her.
We continue to have a full schedule, which has meant she has gotten to experience lots of different environments, smells, sounds, sights, and people.
She has adjusted well to any environment and new circumstance we have been in, but we have some big things coming up such as airline travel, as well as travel to other countries, which we will
start getting prepared for.
Robbie has never flown, and while we have traveled it has never been farther than fourand-a-half hours away. So these will all be new experiences we will have as a team to work through, but I am confident we will be able to meet the challenge as a team knowing there likely will be some hiccups along the way.
More adventures next month!
Hannah Magrum has Charcut Marie Tooth and uses a variety of mobility aids. She is passionate about disability advocacy and being an advisor who focuses her financial practice on helping those with disabilities financially plan for the future.
BUSINESS: THE NETWORKER
by Bob Arnold
Are you networking or networking?
There is networking, then there is networking! Here is how to tell the difference: One type of networking is more the soft approach, similar to what is experienced when attending a social event.
We, as humans, naturally are attracted to each other. We want to talk with other humans; however, we also want that experience to be a mutually positive one. It is how we make friends and have acquaintances with whom we can keep in touch.
Ever heard the phrase, “We just hang out and have fun together” about a time you were out with a friend? This type of networking is social networking. There is another kind of networking that is a different animal.
The other type of networking is where you:
• Purposefully attend a networking event and aim to make friends that will fulfill a goal.
• Research certain groups to identify good people for you to get to know, then attend a group meeting and aim to meet those individuals.
• Establish a group particularly focused on connecting each other to others who may need your services.
• Join a group that is dedicated and actively finding referrals for each member. The networking that takes place here is with those who you know can connect you to your ideal person. This approach to networking is a type of growth for you and your business or interest. It is about purpose and action that accomplishes that purpose.
This type of networking is more aptly called business networking.
You may have noticed that the outcomes of these two types of networking are very different from one another. Social networking is about friend building. Business networking is about business building.
One is not better than the other; they are simply focused on different outcomes.
In fact, we all need both kinds for differing reasons. If you do not have a business, you may be involved in a community group or nonprofit group that helps others. These can be treated the same as the business networking model above.
Learning the difference should help you to focus on your goals in your life. Use networking to accomplish those goals!
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
by Rachel Shepard
Owners of seasonal businesses face a particular challenge: How to manage cash flow?
All businesses should maintain a cash flow forecast, but this is especially true for businesses with seasonality.
What exactly is seasonality? Seasonality is the predictable changes that occur for a business each year.
There are several types of businesses that have seasonal fluctuations in revenue, such as a tax preparation company, landscaping businesses, golf courses, snow removal, and retail.
A business owner may feel wealthy during peak season and therefore spend more freely.
It takes discipline to build cash reserves during the highrevenue season in order to comfortably pay for expenses during the off season.
Cash flow forecasting can help a business estimate the cash coming in and going out for the next 12 months based on past performance.
Here are seven ways to manage cash flow in a seasonal business:
1. Build up cash reserves during high-revenue months. It is recommended to have enough cash on hand for six months’ worth of business expenses.
2. Look for ways to smooth out cash flow. For example, a landscaping company may set clients up on a 12-month payment plan for seasonal services.
3. Find complementary services to offer during the slow months. An example would be a landscaper that focuses on snow removal in the winter.
4. Manage inventory and other expenses. This includes maintaining a good relationship with suppliers and having a good understanding of when your bills are due. Managing expenses may require a lean off-season budget. It also requires a plan for annual renewals that tend to sneak up on a business.
5. Diversify revenue streams (see Page 18 of the June 2024 issue of Joy of Medina County Magazine, https://tinyurl. com/4b53j5y4).
6. Leverage financing wisely. A line of credit may be used to support cash flow and working capital needs during periods of cash shortfalls.
7. Make estimated tax payments throughout the year to avoid any big surprises with a large tax bill.
Once a 12-month cash flow forecast has been put together, take steps to manage cash flow, take time to put theplan into practice and review it monthly.
Managing business cash flow will provide peace of mind. It also may open doors for business expansion opportunities.
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.
Local business networking events, not category restricted
Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce Chamber membership requirement after two events. Wednesday, November 20
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/muyk7w2z
Friday, November 22
Chamber Chat, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., United Way Summit Medina, 23 Public Square, L-1, Medina. Free. Register at https://tinyurl.com/24njb94n
Tuesday, December 10
Monthly Member Meeting: Holiday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 777 E. Union Street, Medina. Visit with students, staff and engage in interactive stations. $22 members, $26 nonmembers. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mvhdcdxn
Northern Medina County Chamber Alliance Chamber membership requirement after two events. Wednesday, November 20
Membership Luncheon: Nonprofit Showcase, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hilkert Hall, St. Ambrose Catholic Parish, 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick. $25 chamber members, $30 nonmembers Register at https://tinyurl.com/mr2z4fn4
Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber membership requirement after two events. Monday, November 4
Women in Leadership Luncheon, noon to 1 p.m. $15 per person, includes lunch. For more information and to register, go to https://tinyurl.com/y3kfbfkb
Monday, November 11
Content Pop-Up: Capturing Content for the Holidays, 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Skyview Lodge, 336 Pearl Road, Brunswick. For more information and to register, go to https://tinyurl.com/5n7yz743
Thursday, December 5
Mochas and Mentors, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Call 330-336-6150 for more information.
Seville Area Chamber of Commerce
No information available by press time.
Patents recently granted to Medina County residents. Only county residents are included, although there may be additional people listed as patent grantees. Want to learn more about any of the patents? Put the number into the patent search at https://tinyurl.com/yyzef5sy
Patent for: Rotatable Condiment Holder Number: D1,043,260
To: Michael Koury
City of Residence: Medina
To: Tony Lahood
City of Residence: Hinckley
Patent for: Vaping Vaporizer
Number: 12,102,125
To: Gregory D. Conley and Daniel C. Hillenbrandt, Jr.
City of Residence: Medina
Patent for: Application Apparatus for a Coatings Material Number: 12,103,028
To: Charles T. Buckel, Jr.
City of Residence: Valley City
To: Christopher S. Haber
City of Residence: Brunswick
Patent for: Optical Tube Bender Number: 12,103,256
To: Joseph Dombrowski
City of Residence: Medina
To: Nicolette Diehl
City of Residence: Brunswick
Patent for: Silica Reinforced Rubber Number: 12,104,038
To: George Jim Papkonstantopoulos
City of Residence: Medina
Patent for: Hybrid Module Shaft Assembly Number: 12,104,688
To: Kyle Nelson
City of Residence: Wadsworth
Patent for: Method and Apparatus for Improving Furnace Temperature Uniformity Number: 12,104,788
To: Thomas F. Robertson
City of Residence: Medina
New hires, promotions, certifications earned, and announcements
Armstrong recently was ranked number 1 in the CTAM/Harris X Internet Service Satisfaction Survey. The survey is a nationwide survey that evaluates overall satisfaction of home internet services. There were 71,204 households surveyed where 20 internet providers were compared.
Areas where Armstrong excelled were customer satisfaction, speed, internet price, and internet network quality.
This is the third year of recognition for Armstrong. Last year, PCMag.com awarded Armstrong as the number one internet service provider in the cable provider category. In 2022, industry-leading publication Cablefax named Armstrong Independent Operator of the Year for the second time. Congratulations!
Has your business or an employee done something that should get applause or does your nonprofit have an announcement? E-mail the information to Joy@ BlakeHousePublishing.com and put “Applause” in the subject line. This is a free service for this magazine’s advertisers. There is a $50 charge for all nonadvertising businesses.
Business Owners and Decision Makers: You know reputation is everything and whom you hang out with matters. Want your company to be seen with the very BEST area companies and get your message to our readers? Call 330-461-0589
by Michelle Riley
Medina County is well known for many things, including its historical attractions, especially the Victorian architecture, Medina’s Public Square, maintaining an excellent education system and high quality of life, and receiving many designations regarding great places to visit, work and live.
This year, Medina County and its vicinity experienced another historical event: August and September 2024 were two of the driest months in Ohio record, competing with the dustbowl of 1930. The largest area of Ohio affected by extreme drought in recorded history.
One moment, the rain seems to have no end and the next moment it is two months into a drought.
The affects of a drought go beyond the initial dry spell, including long-term repercussions, which may go unnoticed until it is too late.
We had a horrible drought around 2012, it was dry for months and many plants and trees bore the consequences.
An example of the long-reaching affects of a drought is a very large, very old red oak which, being neglected through the dry spell, finally succumbed to the stress of the 2012 drought four years later in 2016 and had to be felled. It was tragic for the homeowners to lose such a majestic and noble tree; they had no idea its decline began four
years prior.
Drought can cause devastating impacts, wells and streams can run dry, crops can fail, and large trees suffer for years to come. It also can cause dormancy and growth changes.
An example of this year is the arrival of early fall color along with early leaf drop, caused by the dry and scorching weather.
Another example is root expansion, where trees will instigate quicker root growth in search of water. Extreme drought causes plants to produce certain hormones that chemically signal other plants about the water shortage. The remedy to a drought is water, but not too much.
A plant that has been subjected to a prolonged dry spell needs to be reintroduced to water gradually. Flooding a parched plant can shock the root system and further damage the plant.
Michelle Riley is a local horticulturist, landscape designer, and consultant. She is the founder of the gardening subscription service, the Plant Shorts Posse; https:// michellerileyhorticulturist.com ; and https://neohiogarden. com . She also is the president of All About You Signature Landscape Design, Inc. Learn more about Riley at https://bit.ly/3BavKLk Riley can be contacted at Info@ MichelleRileyHorticulturist.com or by calling 234-678-8266
by Chris Pickens
As a side dish or a main meal, the endless combinations of this favorite food has become one of Americans’ favorite comfort foods. It has become a staple in most U.S. households and with a couple of small alterations, this “junk food” can be changed into a healthier option, so much so that even healthier-minded vegans eat it on a regular basis. Parents with picky eaters will be happy to know that this recipe was presented with two thumbs up and many earto-ear smiles!
• 16 ounces macaroni
• 8 ounces plant-based milk (unsweetened soy milk works well)
• 8 ounces plant-based cheez
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
While cooking macaroni according to package directions, warm milk in microwave for 2 minutes, or until warm. Add additional time, if needed, in small increments and watch carefully as milk can boil over rather suddenly. Then add cheez and nutritional yeast to milk. Stir. Heat for an additional minute in microwave. Stir again. When macaroni is cooked and drained, return to saucepan. Stir in milk mixture. Continue stirring until macaroni is coated with sauce. Serve warm and enjoy! Send me an email (see below) and let me know what you think. Thank you!
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.
HOME AND GARDEN: BITE ME!
by Curtis Hundley
This is my recipe for my famous meatballs. I learned how to make from a friend in Youngstown. I used to call her “grandma” because I used to visit her restaurant all the time when I was working.
2 pounds of lean ground beef
1 medium red or green bell pepper
1 medium onion
1 cup mushrooms
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon all-season salt or soul seasoning
1 small egg
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups tomato sauce
1 cup sweet and spicy barbecue sauce
¼ cup honey
1 ½ cups wine
shot of bourbon
Place beef in bowl. Finely chop all of the vegetables and add to ground beef. Stir in seasonings and add egg. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Add ¼ cup of the tomato sauce and mix all ingredients until they are bonded. Scoop with an ice cream scoop or other large scoop and roll into balls. Put in preheated olive oil in skillet. Cook until brown and crisp on all sides. Makes 10 to 12 meatballs. Expand recipe by adding more beef. Put remaining tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, honey, and wine. Stir until combined and add meatballs. Cook for 45 minutes to an hour to evaporate alcohol. Can add a shot of bourbon to the sauce if desired.
Hundley cooks more by sense than measurement, and he greatly enjoys cooking for his family and fiancé. He has promised his fiance’ that he will have dinner ready for her every day after work once they get married. She is really looking forward to that!
HOME AND GARDEN: CRITTER CRAWL
by Paris Cannon
Sometimes it can be hard trying to spot the differences between an ethical breeder and a backyard breeder in the axolotl breeding community.
Backyard breeders are starting to get good at disguising their unethical practices and cheating buyers out of well-bred axolotls. There are, however, some key differences to note.
An ethical breeder will first and foremost have lineage on their axolotls.
They will not breed rescues that do not have lineage or any animals that are sickly. They should be willing to share photos of their setup and their axolotls.
Ethical breeders also should be open to criticism without being defensive and are willing to learn from their mistakes. Another key aspect for ethical breeders is having a business name and typically having multiple clutches throughout the year.
There are very few ethical breeders that only have one clutch a year.
A backyard breeder will be breeding axolotls with no lineage or faked lineage.
Any lineage a breeder gives you should be able to be verified with the original breeder of the animal. If it cannot be verified, they are likely lying about the lineage to pass themselves off as an ethical breeder.
Unethical breeders do not share photos of their animals or settings and will make excuses as to why.
Many backyard breeders have no business name and/or will only have a clutch once a year. Not having a business name is a red flag due to not being able to pay taxes without a legitimate business name and filing with their secretary of state.
If they are doing things under the table, they likely are not breeding correctly either.
The people who have one clutch a year are not breeders, they are hobbyists. This is an issue because legitimate breeders have a hard enough time as it is selling axolotls when the market is oversaturated.
These hobbyists cause even more oversaturation of unneeded genetics in the trade.
Paris Cannon lives with her husband 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. Cannon also can supply information on where to obtain pets mentioned in her column.
Help Abandoned Cats in Medina County through Trap, Neuter/Spay, Return
By spaying and neutering just 1 female and 1 male cat, more than 2,000 unwanted births can be prevented in just 4 years – and more than 2 million in 8 years!
HEALTH: OF MIND AND BODY
by Amanda Liptak
November invites us to reflect on gratitude, and research continues to show that practicing gratitude has powerful effects on our overall well-being.
While Thanksgiving encourages us to give thanks, adopting a consistent gratitude practice can lead to deeper benefits for our mind, body and spirit.
Studies have shown that regularly practicing gratitude can improve mental health, boosting happiness and reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. The act of acknowledging and appreciating life’s blessings can rewire your brain, promoting positive thinking patterns.
According to a 2015 study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology (https://www.apa.org) participants who maintained a daily gratitude practice experienced a significant increase in optimism and life satisfaction. This shift can provide a lasting mental health boost as we enter the colder, darker months of the year.
Gratitude also plays a role in physical health.
When you consistently focus on what you are thankful for, your body responds by lowering stress hormones, such as cortisol. This, in turn, can lead to lower blood pressure, improved immune function, and better sleep.
A simple way to engage your body and gratitude simultaneously is to combine your practice with mindful movement. Whether through yoga, a walk in nature, or a few minutes of stretching, moving your body while reflecting on what you are grateful for can amplify both the mental and physical benefits.
On a spiritual level, gratitude deepens our connection to the world around us. It encourages us to cultivate a sense of wonder and appreciation for life’s small moments. By focusing on the present and what we already have, we can foster inner peace and contentment.
Spiritual traditions from around the world, including Buddhism and Christianity, emphasize the transformative power of gratitude in cultivating a fulfilled and meaningful life. While navigating through November, take time each day to write down three things you are grateful for. Whether big or small, these moments of appreciation will help transform your mind, body, and spirit, bringing a sense of well-being that will carry you through the season and beyond.
by Emily Tinklepaugh
In future months, this new column will be exploring the many different aspects of relationships, sharing actual relationship moments that others share with me that just may teach something, and offering guidance with no judgment.
If you would like to send in a relationship question or share a moment, please do so either through the magazine’s email Joy@BlakeHousePublishing.com, with Dear Emily in the subject line, or by mailing it to Dear Emily, Joy of Medina County Magazine, 1114 N. Court, #144, Medina, Oh. 44256.
All correspondence responded to will be kept confidential and printed with pseudonyms.
This month, a moment of kindness a friend told me about:
He came back to the bedroom and paused at the doorway.
Noticing movement, she looked up from her cell phone and smiled.
Looking quizzically toward the bed, he puzzled over the situation for a moment.
“Why are you on my side of the bed?” he asked, curiously, trying not to sound territorial but also firmly set in which side he preferred.
Her smile got bigger because she had known what his gut reaction would be.
“I know you are hurting, and you are cold,” she said. “I was warming up your side of the bed for you.”
With that, she moved to her side of the bed, which was, of course, still cold.
He looked uncertainly at her. He was not used to anyone thinking of him in such a way.
Then, with a very warm, “thank you,” he slipped his aching body between the warm sheets.
“I love you,” she said, kissing him, still smiling.
“I love you, too,” he said, as he wrapped his arms around her.
It had been a long day.
Come back for more next month!
Amanda Liptak is a registered dietitian nutritionist with more than 20 years of experience. She is the owner of Nutrient Rich Life Nutrition Coaching, a functional nutrition coaching company that provides comprehensive weight loss support for men and women. Visit www.nutrientrichlife.org and learn more about Liptak at http://tinyurl.com/32zfajue See the video: https://tinyurl.com/mu7juvus
Emily Tinklepaugh is a local writer and a long-time observer and student of human nature and relationships. While not a licensed therapist, Tinklepaugh has successfully guided and given advice to many over several decades. She focuses on the respect, kindness, love, and small moments that combine to build healthy relationships. Any advice offered is solely at the discretion of the reader to choose or not choose to follow it. We urge you to seek therapy should you feel you are in need. Help can be found at https://tinyurl.com/ ysrbph4n or call 211.
MUNCHING WITH JOY
by Amy Barnes
Congratulations to these restaurants!
Each month the focus will be on a different area of Medina County’s sit-down eating facilities.
Only those restaurants that pass the Medina County Health Department’s inspection with a perfect score of 0 critical and 0 non-critical issues will be included.
Food trucks and those with no inspections will not be included.
Keep in mind that an inspection is only a snapshot in time, so a restaurant not listed this month may make the list the next time. Inspections are based only on what the inspector observes at the time of inspection. Information for this list is taken from public records.
Time to chow!
1. No politics, no religion.
2. Nothing that is spiteful or just plain mean.
3. Letters will run as submitted, writer is responsible for spell checking, editing and grammar.
4. Letters may be edited for length. Suggested maximum length is 150 to 200 words. Chose them wisely. Keep in mind this is a family magazine and watch those word choices.
5. There is no guarantee of publication, but we will do our best to get all in that follow the guidelines.
6. Letter writers will be verified by phone, usually between 6 and 9 in the evening except for Sundays. If we cannot verify, the letter will not run.
7. All letters must include the name of the author and city of residence (and state, if it is outside of Ohio), all of which will be published. You do not have to live in Medina County to submit a letter.
8. Include a phone number we can call for verification. Letters can be emailed to: Joy@BlakeHousePublishing.com with “Letters to the Editor” in the subject line. Or mailed to:
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by Amy Barnes
Here is an especially sneaky con to keep a watch for. Visit a favorite charity’s page on social media and there is an offer to buy a T-shirt with the nonprofit’s logo on it. Wanting to support the charity and help get the word out, you happily order the shirt.
The next thing you know, your bank account has been drained because it was not the charity selling the shirts, it is a fake profile that has created a nonexistent shirt in an effort to capture payment information that can then be exploited.
Be safe. Click on the name of the profile ordering the shirt, if it is a profile that was recently created, does not have many pictures, all of the friends seem to come from one particular country, be wary.
Contact the administrator of the charity’s profile or contact the charity itself and verify that the shirts or other merchandise offer is legit. While you are at it, find out what percentage the nonprofit will get from sales. If it is not an item you need, you might be better off simply donating the full amount to the charity.
ENTERTAINMENT: OFF THE SHELF
by Mary Olson
Book: “Close to Death”
Author: Anthony Horowitz Rating (out of 5 possible):
“Close to Death” is a standalone novel and does not require the reader to have read the other mysteries in the series.
This is the fifth novel in prolific author Anthony Horowitz’s “Hawthorne & Horowitz” series. The series features the author himself as a character and sleuth, partnered with wizened, irascible detective, Daniel Hawthorne.
This novel is unique in the series because the murder case is five years cold, and the book is structured in nine parts with varying timelines. Cleverly plotted and set in a neighborhood full of eccentric residents, it will appeal to almost any mystery lover.
In the Richmond area of London, Riverside Close is an exclusive, gated neighborhood with only six homes on a cul-de-sac. Its residents include families and couples who get on well and are considerate neighbors.
When a new family, the Kenworthys, move onto Riverside Close, there is an immediate change in atmosphere.
Giles Kenworthy parks his huge vehicles where they block his neighbor’s driveway. Their two young boys lay waste to landscaping and windows with their skateboards and balls. Giles offers no apologies and no restitution for the damage the boys cause.
The family also has plans to build a giant pool and pool house in their yard, which will effectively block the view for everyone.
A residents’ meeting is called; everyone attends except for the Kenworthys. What can be done?
No one on Riverside Close expects what happens next. Giles Kenworthy is found dead in his home, shot in the chest by an arrow.
Red herrings abound as Hawthorne investigates. In his inimitable style, he is loath to reveal his reasoning and suspicions.
He is a complex character with a dark past that extends to some of his police work, not unlike many great detectives in mystery fiction.
The nine-book structure leads the reader back into the case when it happened, alternating with the present-day re-opening of the case and eventual solution.
Although not as humorous as the previous books in the series, the past-and-present narration adds a level of complexity to the mystery that readers will relish.
by Amy Barnes
Book: “Transformers One”
Rating: PG
Seen: movie theater
Rating (out of 5 possible):
With characters such as those portrayed in “Transformers One,” the voices are extremely important. Get it wrong and the characters fall flat.
“Transformers One” hit a home run with voices such as Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Laurence Fishburne backing up the characters’ roles.
The storyline takes moviegoers into the depths of Cybertron, where mining robots toil to bring Energon to the surface of the planet. Mining robots are those who are lacking the transformation cog that fits into a cavity within their chests.
Orion Pax, a mining robot who believes that this cannot be all there is, keeps sneaking into the forbidden archives where the history of the Transformers is stored. He is searching for the answers to the questions that keep gnawing at him: What happened to the Primes? Where is the Matrix of Leadership? Why did Energon stop flowing throughout the planet, necessitating that it had to be mined for the survival of the Transformers?
His path to finding the answers to those questions is not a straightforward one, but it is a well-written one.
The animation is very glossy and well done. Being able to recognize now well-known Transformers in their origin status was entertaining, as was the rest of the movie.
It is a good go-for-fun movie, with plenty of big-action scenes to fill the screen.
Some of the themes that ran throughout the movie were the value and importance of telling the truth, unity, loyalty, dedication to friends and the welfare of one’s planet, doing the right thing, kindness, and resisting the temptation of the abuse of total power over others.
This movie carries a rating of PG (parental guidance suggested, some material not suitable for children). It has battle scenes, decapitation (not actually seen, but understood), betrayal of trusted friends, bullying, and very distinct division among the classes of those who can transform and those who cannot. There also is a scene where a blowtorch is used to permanently and painfully etch the chest plate of one of the Transformers.
A good, solid, enjoyable and engrossing storytelling of the origins of the Transformers.
Mary Olson is the readers’ advisory librarian at the Medina County District Library. To learn more about her, go to https://bit.ly/3gZ1mg1
MIRTH AND JOY
by Jerry King
“I can’t turn down the brightness on my keyboard. It’s already at its lowest setting.”
Knowledge regarding animal rights has become more prevalent throughout the world and while this does aid in the protection of animals, many people are still unaware of the struggles that animals are facing. Starvation, disease, abuse, overpopulation in shelters, and lack of general resources are only a few of the battles that animals encounter.
The mission of Rescue Me Pawsome Style, Inc. is to bridge this gap and to shine a light on the plight of unwanted and abandoned dogs by providing them with stable and loving homes. We are interwoven with our rescue partners, transporters, and veterinarians. We educate and are forever grateful for the compassion and care of our many fosters and adopters.
Please help us to continue our work: Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/forthepups
Paypal:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rmpsdogs
Cashapp: @ RMPSrescue
Mailing Address: R.M.P.S
3454 Forest Lake Drive Medina, OH 44256
Listings in calendar must be events hosted by or benefiting a Medina County nonprofit organization or hosted/ sponsored by a magazine advertiser. Send submissions to Joy@BlakeHousePublishing.com and put CALENDAR in the subject line. Information is not accepted by phone. The calendar is also available online at JoyOfMedinaCounty. com on the Community Calendar tab at the top of the page or on the drop-down menu on mobile devices.
Friday, November 1
National Author’s Day https://tinyurl.com/2p8xacez
Read to a Therapy Dog, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Storytime Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. https://tinyurl. com/2v8p3dyn
Healing Hearts: An Evening of Hope and Inspiration, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Blue Heron Brewery and Event Center, 3227 Blue Heron Trace, Medina. Fundraiser for The Children’s Center of Medina County. Raffles, auctions, live music, plated dinner. $125 per person Register at https://tinyurl. com/2s4ksu6a
Saturday, November 2
National Ohio Day https://tinyurl.com/mr3y8cu7
Healthy Dose of Nature: Hiking Series, 10 a.m. to noon. Buckeye Woods Park (ball fields), 6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina. Vigorous three to five mile hike. Dress for weather, bring your own water bottle. https://tinyurl.com/
mvkswzbb
VolunTEENS: Candlelight Crafting, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Prepare crafts and activities for annual Candlelight Walk. Ages 12-17. https://tinyurl. com/3u54578p
Tabletop RPG One Shot: Tales from the Loop: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Medina 1907 Room, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Samples of RPG game that is not D&D. Adults. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ yjjxtt87
A Walk in Laura’s Footsteps, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Learn about many different travels of Laura Ingalls Wilder. https://tinyurl.com/4kmj27y8
Explore MCDL Archives:Civil War Letters, 2 p.m to 3:30 p.m., Medina Community Room A, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Personal letters give insight into Civil War. Register https://tinyurl. com/4b8fncta
Yarn Ornaments, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Tweens can make craft. Grades third to fifth. Register https://tinyurl. com/29c7xuyt
Sunday, November 3
National Homemaker Day https://tinyurl.com/2xzsydcc
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Litchfield Township Fire, 9487 Norwalk Road, Litchfield. https://tinyurl.com/2v8p3dyn
Family Fun Fotos, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Customized family photos for holiday cards. No pets.
Three completed photos for $20. Advance registration preferred to schedule time slots, walk-ins also possibly available. https://tinyurl.com/22et9832
Monday, November 4
National Easy-Bake Oven Day https://tinyurl.com/3eptrtu8
Pioneers and the Wild West, All Day Event, Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Learn about pioneers’ lives. https://tinyurl.com/ye3cmand
Memory Café, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Socialization for folks with memory loss and their care partners. Information at https://tinyurl.com/3znjyaf5
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Trinity United Church of Christ, 215 High Street, Wadsworth. https://tinyurl.com/2v8p3dyn
Teen Homework Help, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Medina 1907 Room, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Teens in grades 6 to 12 can come in for school help, snacks provided. Information at https://tinyurl.com/mvv73b55
Art in the Afternoon: Pointillism Paintings, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Create landscape painting with cotton swabs. Ages 5 to 12. https://tinyurl.com/ ymp3sbu5
T-Shirt Tote Bag, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Upcycle old T-shirt into a tote bag.
Grades 3 to 12. Register https://tinyurl.com/bdemdvuv Anglophiles United, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Games, trivia and conversation on British culture. Information at https://tinyurl.com/mr3sd5zr
Tuesday, November 5
Election Day https://tinyurl.com/mry6weuu Autumn Leaf Mason Jars, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Community Room,
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.
Through November 3
PerSisters interpret the seven elements of art
Third Floor, Medina Library
210 S. Broadway Street, Medina
Painting in a Series, Etc.
November 12 through December 8
Cuyahoga Valley Plein Air Painters
Third Floor, Medina Library
210 S. Broadway Street, Medina
Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Grades 6 to 12. Register https://tinyurl.com/mr7szmbk
Wednesday, November 6
National Stress Awareness Day https://tinyurl.com/26sma9pd
Destress Fest, 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Teens learn coping skills. https://tinyurl. com/4hvd6vjb
Harry Potter Club: On the Quidditch Pitch, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Learn about Quidditch, make a craft, compete in a challenge. Ages 9-14. https:// tinyurl.com/5d64hck7
Pajama Story Time, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Put on pajamas and listen to a story. More information at https://tinyurl.com/333caf7a
Bookmobile, 6 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. Grace Brethren Church parking lot, 8992 Firestone Road, Homerville. https://tinyurl.com/msnkm29y
History of Wadsworth Parks and Trails, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Local historian, Roger Havens, Discusses evolution of Wadsworth parks and conservation efforts. https://tinyurl.com/3kvu7ny8
Medina Community Band Veterans Day Concert, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., St
Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 606 E. Washington Street, Medina. Includes St. Francis Xavier Parish Choir and children’s choir.
Novel Ideas:Wandering Stars, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Hybrid: in person and virtual options. Register for a copy of the book to be reserved. Contact 330335-1294
Thursday, November 7
National Men Make Dinner Day https://tinyurl.com/mw47t7t6
Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Listen to short stories, rhymes, music. Information at https://tinyurl.com/478y8ahr Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Learn new computer skills with Sherri Meinke. https://tinyurl.com/23bw93x9
Book Discussion Group, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Third Floor Conference Room, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Register https://tinyurl. com/27njz38f
Tween Thursday: Make a Mini, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Create mini edible creation. Ages 9-14. https://tinyurl.com/3nw4ppbx
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saint Ambrose Church, 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://tinyurl.com/2v8p3dyn
Turkey Craft, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Make a Thanksgiving decoration. Grades 1 to 5. Register https://tinyurl.com/ mtw7ddjt
Writers Series: the Author’s Guide to Libraries, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Virtual presentation. Learn about the journey to get your published book into the library. Register https://tinyurl.com/y8c68fnk
Writing Workshop, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Local author Seth Borgen helps with creative
writing process. Register https://tinyurl.com/u2pbsnpp
Resume Writing 101, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Craft a resume highlighting your skills and achievements. Register https://tinyurl.com/bdf9usbp
Friday, November 8
National STEM/STEAM Day https://tinyurl.com/bdu4zb5b
Bluegrass, 5:30 p.m. kitchen opens, music starts at 7 p.m., Lafayette United Methodist Church, 6201 Lafayette Road, Medina. Local bluegrass bands jam in practice rooms and play on stage. Charge for dinner, desserts are by donation. Admission is $5 at the door. Second Friday of each month. Information at https://tinyurl.com/2ffy2unv
Saturday, November 9
Eleven09 Day https://tinyurl.com/2y3y7x85
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 400 N Broadway Street, Medina. https://tinyurl.com/2v8p3dyn
Nature Mobiles, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Tweens can create a mobile. Grades three through five. Register https://tinyurl.com/2fscwr7u Tales and Tails, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Therapy dogs visit to help children with reading out loud. Information at https://tinyurl.com/rv6hjsuz Seville Holiday Preview, Downtown Seville, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Visit Santa and Ms Claus at Seville Library. Information https://tinyurl.com/3b9z8tz5 Underappreciated Animals, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Drop in to learn about scavengers and make a craft. All ages. https://tinyurl.com/ehzskvxf
Broad Street Independent Writers, 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Connect with a network and sounding board of fellow people of the pen. Information at https://tinyurl.com/fdxj2dxv
Sunday, November 10
Sesame Street Day https://tinyurl.com/3s9ydhjm
ORMACO: Gruca White Ensemble, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Performing music from multiple cultures and genres. https://tinyurl.com/yjfna92h
Veterans Day Benefit Concert, 2 p.m., Medina High School, 777 E. Union Street, Medina. The Men of Independence Chorus and the Brass Band of the Western Reserve concert. Free, but donations are encouraged and will be given to the Medina County Veterans Memorial fund and the Cleveland American Veterans Association. https://tinyurl.com/8ua7p69j
Underappreciated Animals, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Learn about scavengers, make a craft. All ages. https://tinyurl.com/ehzskvxf
Monday, November 11
Veterans Day https://tinyurl.com/yc7hbx3z
American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://tinyurl. com/2v8p3dyn
Monday Movie Matinee, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Meeting Room A, Meeting
Room B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. For a reservation, contact the Soprema Senior Center: 330-335-1513
Pokemon Club, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Child led program. Ages 5 to 14. https://tinyurl.com/2dhz7jaf
Monday Night Intrigue:There is no Ethan , 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2rxcxm2x
Tuesday, November 12
Chicken Soup for the Soul Day https://tinyurl.com/5xrhedt5
Senior Strides, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Brunswick Lake Trail (Cleveland Clinic Lot next to Panera), 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. One to two mile social walk. Dress for weather. https://tinyurl.com/y3tpusnm
Bingo for Books, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Chance to win free books. Adults. Register https://tinyurl.com/yxf8mnsc
Book Discussion:Dolores Claiborne, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. https://tinyurl.com/52rve745
Native North American Art, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Presented by the Cleveland Museum of Art. Grades third to fifth. NO outside food or drink. Register https://tinyurl.com/5n74md4c
Explorastory:If I Had an Octopus , 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Join for all things cephalopod. Ages 2-6. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5n7wfxsr
Remembering Pearl Harbor, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Meeting Room A,
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Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. MAPS Air Museum presentation about events of December 7, 1941. https://tinyurl.com/yc6vvvd6
Wednesday, November 13
Symphonic Metal Day https://tinyurl.com/yz7s33b9
Natural Discoveries, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Letha House Lodge (West), 5800 Richman Road, Chatham Township. Nature walk. All ages. https://tinyurl. com/3dykp3f4
American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., Wadsworth YMCA, 623 School Drive, Wadsworth. https://tinyurl.com/2v8p3dyn
Chess Skills Clinic, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Grades six to twelve, any skill level develop skills. Register https://tinyurl.com/3pfxz293
ORMACO 14th Anniversary Annual Dinner, 6 p.m., Cambria’s Bistro, 132 Main Street, Wadsworth. Italian dinner buffet with dessert and live music. Seating limited to 100 people. $50 per person, includes first drink. Call 419 to 853-6016 for more information or to reserve space or go to https://tinyurl. com/553nr82f
Tech Class: File Folder Management, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Adults. Register https://tinyurl.com/3xz5acz9
Author Visit with John Scalzi, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Adults. Register https://tinyurl.com/6m47cws9
Bookmobile, 6 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. Grace Brethren Church parking lot, 8992 Firestone Road, Homerville. https://tinyurl.com/msnkm29y
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.
Thursday, November 28
Turkey Burner 5k and Walk, 7:30 a.m. registration, run/walk begin 9 a.m., south ball field parking lot, Hinckley Lake. Thanksgiving-themed costumes encouraged. Early packet pickup is November 27, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., 2425 Medina Road, Medina. For fees, registration, go to https:// tinyurl.com/e636hxk2
2024 Medina Turkey Chase 4 Mile and Kids’ 1 Mile, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., 90 Public Square, Medina. Register by November 27. For fees, registration, go to https://tinyurl.com/z6s5bh5z
Sunday, December 8
Christmas in the Valley 5k and 1 Mile Runs, 10 a.m., Valley City. Kicks off event of crafts, food. For fees, registration, go to https:// tinyurl.com/5n829kvx
Thursday, November 14
Family PJ Day https://tinyurl.com/4zmka3wr
Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Learn new computer skills with Sherri Meinke.
Tween Thursday: How to Hobo , 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Learn about hobo culture. Ages 9-14. Register at https://tinyurl.com/abxdp4bn
Houseplant Treehouse, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Bring a plant to turn into a fairy treehouse. Teens and adults. Register https://tinyurl.com/3t7y3323
Gluten-Free Baking, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Learn gluten-free recipes. Register https://tinyurl. com/2j2x5acf
Hosting a Themed Meal, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. How to host a themed meal. Register https://tinyurl.com/ycy9euu9
Friday, November 15
National Drummer Day
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Medina United Methodist Church, 4747 Foote Road, Medina. https://tinyurl.com/2v8p3dyn
Relaxing Finger Painting, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Caregivers required. Relaxing music and finger painting. Ages 3 to 5. Register https://tinyurl.com/mpzxth8d
Saturday, November 16
Guinness World Record Day https://tinyurl.com/2tf7md8m
K-9 Kapers, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Buckeye Woods Park, 6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina. Socialize your pet with other dogs on alternative hike. Must have control of dogs at all times. Bring a towel and a water bowl. https:// tinyurl.com/3mwf5mt3
Underappreciated Animals, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Drop in to learn about scavengers and make a craft. All ages. https://tinyurl.com/ehzskvxf
Cornucopia of Caring, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Make a seasonal craft for yourself and one for the cornucopia of donations. All ages. https://tinyurl.com/ervjbyva
Sunday, November 17
National Hiking Day https://tinyurl.com/244aht8n
Underappreciated Animals, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Drop in to learn about scavengers and make a craft. All ages. https://tinyurl.com/ehzskvxf
Cornucopia of Caring, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Make a seasonal craft for yourself and one for the cornucopia of donations. All ages. https://tinyurl.com/ervjbyva
Sunday, November 17th from 11am-1pm. Free Youth Rugby Camp. Free Youth Rugby Camp: Introduction to Rugby, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Medina High School Ken Dukes Stadium, 777 E. Union Street, Medina. Rugby basics taught through drills and games. Learn how to join a team. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/Medina-RugbyCamp
Monday, November 18
Married to a Scorpio Support Day https://tinyurl.com/56t8un8u
Virtual Mystery Book Discussion: Survive the Night, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Virtual. Register https://tinyurl.com/3bc2tv9k
Teen Homework Help, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Medina 1907 Room, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Teens in grades 6 to 12 can come in for school help, snacks provided. Information at https://tinyurl.com/493pkxvs American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://tinyurl.com/2v8p3dyn
Oreo Taste Test, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Grades four to twelve. Register https://tinyurl. com/367mn6af
Let’s Explore: the Science of Camouflage, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Learn science through hands-on activities. Ages 5-12. https://tinyurl. com/4ezx2uth
Tuesday, November 19
National Entrepreneurs Day https://tinyurl.com/2pnrzrdb
Knit and Crochet Drop-In, 10 a.m. to Noon, Brunswick Hickory Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Come share and learn tips and tricks for knitting and crocheting. Group donates to Warm Up Medina County initiative. Information at https://tinyurl.com/ysfy4fdv
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Chapel Wadsworth Campus, 1391 State Road, Wadsworth. https://tinyurl. com/2v8p3dyn
Afternoon Movie, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Watch and discuss a movie. Information at https://tinyurl.com/36kbksbn
Tech Tuesday: Drop-In Device Help, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Drop in and conquer your digital dilemmas. Information at https://tinyurl.com/2sdse3k2
Downloading and Reading eBooks, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Learn skills to navigate various ebook formats. Register https://tinyurl.com/3hmbab7b
Wednesday, November 20
Future Teachers of America Day https://tinyurl.com/ycky9f66
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Root Candles, 640 W Liberty Street, Medina. https://tinyurl.com/2v8p3dyn Wildlife in Winter, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. How animals cope with winter. Register https://tinyurl.com/3pfh5kem
Bookmobile, 6 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. Grace Brethren Church parking lot, 8992 Firestone Road, Homerville. https://tinyurl.com/msnkm29y
Preserving Digital Memories, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Room (third floor conference room), 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. How to share and secure digital files. Register https://tinyurl.com/yz7v6wb7
ORMACO: Music of Ecuador, 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Information https://tinyurl.com/4u8fdvjp
Thursday, November 21
Great American Smokeout https://tinyurl.com/nh4n3533
Healthy Dose of Nature: Hiking Series, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Buckeye Woods Park (ball fields), 6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina. Vigorous three to five mile hike. Dress for weather, bring your own water bottle. https://tinyurl.com/ mvkswzbb
Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lad, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Learn new computer skills with Sherri Meinke.
Tales for Tots, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. How animals prepare for winter. Outdoors, dress accordingly. Ages 3 to 6 with adult. https://tinyurl.com/y65xaxbm
Tween Thursday: Blind Bags , 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Make crafts and treats. Ages 9 to 14. Register https://tinyurl.com/2m6z27w9
Alphabet Adventure:J is for Jungle, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Make a jungle craft, join a scavenger hunt. Ages 2-6. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/2azfkk7f
Friday, November 22
Go for a Ride Day https://tinyurl.com/5n78kuzw
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Road, Medina. https://tinyurl. com/2v8p3dyn
40th Annual Candlelight Walk, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Medina Square. https:// tinyurl.com/muuz4yk
Saturday, November 23
Thankful for my Dog Day https://tinyurl.com/2ejmzvxy
American Red Cross Blood Drive, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,1605 Center Road, Hinckley. https://tinyurl.com/2v8p3dyn
Holiday Swag, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Create a holiday decoration, supplies provided. https:// tinyurl.com/mswj5uvz
S’more Birds, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Drop in, learn about winter bird feeding, and have Smores,
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Broad Street Independent Writers, 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Connect with a network and sounding board of fellow people of the pen. Information at https://tinyurl. com/fdxj2dxv
40th Annual Candlelight Walk, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Medina Square. https:// tinyurl.com/muuz4yk
Sunday, November 24
Celebrate Your Unique Talents Day https://tinyurl.com/4d5pne7e
Natural Discoveries: Hiking Series, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Hike to observe turkeys. https:// tinyurl.com/4b4m99v6
40th Annual Candlelight Walk, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Medina Square. https:// tinyurl.com/muuz4yk
Monday, November 25
National Play Day with Dad https://tinyurl.com/2tfn95uf
American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Seville United Methodist Church, 74 W Main Street, Seville.https://tinyurl.com/2v8p3dyn
Turkey Tales, 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Make a craft.
Sensory Friendly Story Time, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Prepared especially for children with sensory integration challenges, and their families. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/4bumxmb7
Tuesday, November 26
Good Grief Day https://tinyurl.com/2htyzztr
MCBDD Advocacy Meeting, 10:30a.m. to 11:15 a.m.,. Virtual Meeting. More information https://tinyurl.com/2vkkjjrb
OSU Extension: Garden Chats, 11 a.m. to noon, Soprema Senior Center, 617 School Drive, Wadsworth. Growing Christmas Cactus and Poinsettias. https://tinyurl.com/3u33v2b7
Turkey Tales, 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville.
Caregiver REQUIRED. Details https://tinyurl.com/hb2rtp77
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cleveland Clinic Lodi Hospital, 225 Elyria Street, Lodi. https://tinyurl.com/2v8p3dyn
Otaku Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina 1907 Room, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Japanese paper marbling. Grades six to twelve. https://tinyurl.com/49tbcdc3
Movie Discussion, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Register https://tinyurl. com/38rxh7xx
Wednesday, November 27
National Jukebox Day https://tinyurl.com/mr37teft
I Am Thankful Storytime, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Ages 2 to 5. Register https://tinyurl.com/4ytab7e8
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Medina Fire Station 1, 300 W Reagan Parkway, Medina. https://tinyurl.com/2v8p3dyn
Bookmobile, 6 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. Grace Brethren Church parking lot, 8992 Firestone Road, Homerville. https://tinyurl.com/msnkm29y
Thursday, November 28
National French Toast Day
Friday, November 29
Buy Nothing Day https://tinyurl.com/359ta89s
Saturday, November 30
Meth Awareness Day https://tinyurl.com/hr7aa5ab
Adapted Storytime, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Story Time Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. For children with autism and sensory integration challenges. Register at http://tinyurl.com/4ws7p3eh
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saint Mark Church, 1330 N Carpenter Street, Brunswick. https://tinyurl.com/2v8p3dyn
Craft Supply Swap, noon to 4 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Bring new or gently used supplies to swap. https://tinyurl.com/3s3xvxr8
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