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September 2020 Nonprofit Calendar

Tuesday, September 1 No Rhyme or Reason Day https://bit.ly/3kI20M5

Wednesday, September 2 Bison Ten Yell Day https://bit.ly/2DWQjjP American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Root Candles, 640 Liberty Street, Medina. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Thursday, September 3 Skyscraper Day https://bit.ly/2YjvXbN

Friday, September 4 Newspaper Carrier Day https://bit.ly/2E6S6m4 American Red Cross Blood Drive, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Medina Hospital, 1000 E. Washington Street, Medina. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Road, Medina. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Saturday, September 5 Be Late for Something Day https://bit.ly/30Va4B9 Free Movie in the Park: “Trolls World Tour,” 8:15 p.m. to 10 p.m., Mill Stream Park, Maple Street, Valley City. Sponsored by Valley City Community Group and MTD Products. Practice social distancing and bring your own chairs, blankets and snacks. No concession services. Free.

Sunday, September 6 Fight Procrastination Day https://bit.ly/345ojFp You can wait until tomorrow to celebrate.

Monday, September 7 Neither Rain nor Snow Day https://bit.ly/2Y5Zju2

Tuesday, September 8 International Literacy Day https://bit.ly/340KnB3 A great way to celebrate would be by reading past issues of Joy of Medina County Magazine! American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1605 Center Road, Hinckley. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp Alphabet Adventure: B is for Bug, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., virtual with Wadsworth Library. Registered children will be able to pick up a bag of supplies at the library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Ages 2 to 6. Register at https://bit.ly/2DU5R83

Wednesday, September 9 Teddy Bear Day https://bit.ly/3gZKccW American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Root Candles, 640 Liberty Street, Medina. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Thursday, September 10 Swap Ideas Day https://bit.ly/30Wh7JF

Friday, September 11 Make Your Bed Day https://bit.ly/31SGvPV American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Medina United Methodist Church, 4747 Foote Road, Medina. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Saturday, September 12 National Chocolate Milkshake Day https://bit.ly/3kNXco7 American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mark Church, 1330 N. Carpenter Street, Brunswick. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Sunday, September 13 Defy Superstition Day https://bit.ly/33WvkZc and Fortune Cookie Day https://bit.ly/3ap9xdI Does anyone else see the irony? ORMACO Steve Farley: Music of the 60’s, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Free. Reservations recommended, 330-722-2541 or tsigel@ormaco.org. If library is closed due to COVID-19, it will live stream at https://bit.ly/3dFp5ub The concert is free, but donations are needed. Donations can be made by calling 330- 722-2541 or at https://bit.ly/3buoBWF

Monday, September 14 Hug Your Hound Day https://bit.ly/312ztZT American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Tween Scene: Tweens in the Kitchen, 4 p.m. to 4:20 p.m., https://bit.ly/2r4Hmvk Medina

School, 151 Main Street, 3916 Pearl Road, Medina

Parking next door: 3950 Pearl Road, Medina Baby Car Seat Installations, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Medina County Health Department, 4800 Ledgewood Drive, Medina. By appointment only, call 330-723-9688. Tuesday, September 15 Make a Hat Day https://bit.ly/2Y2Oed6 One of our publisher’s favorite holidays! Virtual Visit: Author Marie Benedict, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Virtual event with historical fiction author Marie Benedict. Sign up to get event link at https://bit.ly/31J7Pjn Wednesday, September 16 Collect Rocks Day https://bit.ly/2PR7jKM American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Root Candles, 640 Liberty Street, Medina. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wadsworth YMCA, 623 School Drive, Wadsworth. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp virtual with Wadsworth Library. Learn some easy recipes. Ages 9 to 14. View through library website or at https://bit.ly/33YUypO

Brunswick 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sundays, June 14 through October 4, 2020

Heritage Farm, 4613 Laurel Road, Brunswick Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/2I4I5DV

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturdays, June 6 through October 17

Medina Public Square Main Street Medina

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturdays, May 23 through October 31

Medina VFW Post 5137 Seville 9 a.m. to noon

Saturdays, May 23 through September 26

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

Wadsworth 9 a.m. to noon

Saturdays, June 13 through September 26

Central Intermediate Wadsworth Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/2JykOKc

Register at https://bit.ly/30VC0F2 Friday, September 18 National Cheeseburger Day https://bit.ly/2E57WxP American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Holy Martyrs Church, 3100 S. Weymouth Road, Medina. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Saturday, September 19 International Talk Like a Pirate Day https://bit.ly/340o4LO American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Westfield Fire and Rescue, 8975 Leroy Road, Westfield Center. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Sunday, September 20 Punch Day https://bit.ly/2Y23k2u

Monday, September 21 Miniature Golf Day https://bit.ly/3kMEr4M American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville United Methodist Church, 74 W. Main Street, Seville. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Tuesday, September 22 Elephant Appreciation Day https://bit.ly/2PUGnK5 American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Root Candles, 640 Liberty Street, Medina. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Wednesday, September 23 Checkers Day https://bit.ly/2E6q8XA American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., St. Ambrose Church, 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Thursday, September 24 Punctuation Day https://bit.ly/2FlBOq5 Virtual Escape Room: Camping Fun, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., virtual with Wadsworth Library. Register to receive link and instructions. No download or special software needed. See tutorial at https://bit.ly/345sWiL Register at https://bit.ly/30VTSzu

Friday, September 25 National Comic Book Day https://bit.ly/2PTDidl American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., St. Mark Church, 1330 N. Carpenter Street, Brunswick. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp P Saturday, September 26

International Rabbit Day https://bit.ly/2CsXboq and National Hunting and Fishing Day https://bit.ly/2Y1bkAX Ummm, does it seem to anyone else like this is a bad combination?! 2020 Ride 4 Recovery, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Heartland Community Church, 3400 Weymouth Road, Medina. Benefits Hope Recovery Community. Staggered start, first bike leaves 9:30 a.m. Collect celebrate recovery chips. Last stop is Cornerstone Chapel, 3939 Granger Road, Medina. Swag bags, T-shirts, raffle baskets, meal vouchers, prizes. Tickets $25 per rider. Pre-registration by September 25 is required. More information and registration at https://bit.ly/2POazGR American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hinckley Old Fire Station, 1410 Ridge Road, Hinckley. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp Ninth Annual Super Gun Raffle, noon to 5 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles Medina Aerie #2224, 696 Lafayette Road, Medina. Benefits Medina Eagles Charities Fund. Gun raffle; basket raffle; 50/50 drawing; $1,000 cash prize. Food and beverage provided. Tickets available at the club and are $20 each or six for $100. For more information, call 330-723-7511.

Sunday, September 27 Crush a Can Day https://bit.ly/2XXrBH1 Medina Cars and Coffee Cruise-In, 7 a.m. lineup begins, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Broadway Street, Medina Public Square. Antique, classic and collectible cars.

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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: Sunday, September 13

Bunker Hill Golf Course SPCA Strutt Your Putts for

3060 Pearl Road, Medina Pets Golf Outing 330-722-4174 or 216-469-9241 8:30 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m.

Pine Valley Golf Club shotgun start 469 Reimer Road, Wadsworth Benefits SPCA 330-335-3375 Pine Valley Golf Club

Saturday, September 5

2020 Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce 18-Hole Scramble Golf Outing

9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. shotgun scramble start Benefits Wadsworth Chamber Saturday, September 19

Medina Veterans Hall Golf Outing

7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bunker Hill Golf Course

Saint Ambrose School Angels Golf and Give 2020 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Monday, September 28 Ask a Stupid Question Day https://bit.ly/3h0MCrB Sensory Friendly Story Time, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., virtual with Wadsworth Library. View through library website or at https://bit.ly/31UI67W Register at https://bit.ly/31XpV1v

Tuesday, September 29 World Heart Day https://bit.ly/3kNJpy8 American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Root Candles, 640 Liberty Street, Medina. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., The Chapel Wadsworth Campus, 1391 State Road, Wadsworth. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Wednesday, September 30 National Chewing Gum Day https://bit.ly/2PXBcZK

Submitting Calendar Events

Listings in the calendar must be events, festivals or fairs hosted by or benefitting a nonprofit organization in Medina County. Send submissions to Joy@BlakeHousePublishing.com and put CALENDAR in the subject line. Information is not accepted by phone. The calendar also is available online at JoyofMedinaCountyMagazine.com on the Events: Let’s Do It! tab at the top of the page or in the drop-down menu on mobile devices, where it is regularly updated.

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