October Berean Newsletter

October 2021

Newsletter Message from Mayor Cyril Kleem

The General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 2 and there are Berea issues and candidates on the ballot.

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 2 election is Monday, Oct. 4. You can register at several locations in Berea, including Berea City Hall and the Berea Branch Library. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, 2925 Euclid Ave., will stay open until 9 p.m. on Oct. 4 to accommodate those who would like to register there.

Treehouse set for Coe Lake Park Ground was broken recently for a treehouse at Coe Lake Park near the John Mucklo Playground.

The City of Berea received a $50,000 Community Development Supplemental Grant from Cuyahoga County to help pay for the treehouse. The Kiwanis Club of Berea donated another $30,000.

Berea Kiwanis celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sept.

18 with a Community Day at Coe Lake and the treehouse groundbreaking helped kick off the celebrations.

The house will span two trees and be anchored to a light pole. The main deck will measure 30x15 feet with a secondary deck of 8x10 feet. Those will be about 10

Berea voters will vote on two issues. Issue 3 is the renewal of a 4.1-mill operating levy for the City. Issue 4 is a proposed charter amendment. All City Council seats also are on the ballot as well as three seats on the Berea Board of Education. See a story elsewhere in The Berean for details. Just a reminder: Berea has nonpartisan elections.

If you are unsure of your polling location, you can find it on the Board of Elections’ web site – www.443vote.us. Or you can call the Board of Elections at (216) 443-8683.

To vote by mail, you must complete a Vote By Mail application – available on the Board of Elections web site – www.443vote.us. The application must be received by the Board by noon on the Saturday before Election Day. Your completed ballot must be received by the Board by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day if delivered in person or postmarked by the day before Election Day. All Ohio registered voters are eligible to vote by mail.

If you’d prefer to skip the lines on Nov. 2, you can vote early at the Board of Elections office, 2925 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Early voting hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5-8 and Oct. 12-22 weekdays; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 30; 1-5 p.m. Oct. 31; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nov. 1. The Board offices will be closed on Oct. 11 for Columbus Day. All elections are important. This one could affect City finances and the make-up of City Council. Voters have choices to make. In Berea, you get to say your piece about taxes, the City Charter and who will represent you. Please join me at the polls on Nov. 2 or vote by mail from the comfort of your homes or vote early.

Your voice, your opinion, your vote matters.

Photo courtesy of Paula Henning-Wancata

Mayor Cyril Kleem, right, and members of the Berea Kiwanis Club break ground for a treehouse at Coe Lake Park.

feet from the ground. A third 8x10-foot deck will be 12 feet off the ground. The treehouse will be partially covered by a thatched roof. The design will match that of the nearby Kiwanis Pavilion.

Jeff Haas of Berea Kiwanis said the club was looking for a legacy project to mark its 100th year. “We talked to the Mayor and thought the treehouse was a good fit,” he said. Kiwanis’ motto is “Serving the Children of the World,” Haas said, so the treehouse seemed appropriate.

This sign marks the spot where a treehouse will be constructed at Coe Lake. The actual treehouse will be similar to the one pictured here but the final design has not been submitted.

Matt Madzy, Berea’s development director, said construction of the treehouse probably will begin in the spring 2022.

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Recycling Tip of the Month Program trains recycling ambassadors

The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District is accepting applications for the Recycling Ambassador Program. The course consists of four 2-hour classes held virtually. The program includes an in-depth study of waste reduction, composting and recycling. Recycling Ambassadors are trained to work in their communities and help improve recycling in neighborhoods. Classes are set for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28. For more information, go to cuyahogarecycles.org.

What’s on your ballot Nov. 2?

The General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 2. There are local issues and candidates on Berea voters’ ballots.

Issue 3: 4.1-mill renewal general operating levy. The levy was first passed in 1975 and is up for renewal every five years. The levy generates about $427,861.24 annually and costs $24.30 a year for the owner of a home valued at $100,000. Funds from the levy account for about 2.82 percent of this year’s general services budget. This renewal levy is used for basic general operating expenses. The passage of the levy would allow the City to maintain current programs and services, including Police, Fire, Street Maintenance, Leaf Collection and Snow Removal.

Issue 4: Proposed Charter Amendment. The proposed amendment adds gender inclusive language to the preamble of the Berea City Charter. The amendment was recommended by the Charter Review Commission, which met for several months earlier this year.

The issue reads, “Shall the Preamble of the Charter of the City of Berea be amended to provide that whenever in the Charter the male gender pronoun is used, it is understood that it reflects and includes all gender pronouns?”

Berea City Council: All seats on Berea City Council are up for election. Council members serve two-year terms. Berea voters will select a City Council President (one candidate is on the ballot), two Council Members at Large (four candidates), and representatives for each ward – Ward 1 (one candidate), Ward 2 (one candidate), Ward 3 (one candidate), Ward 4 (two candidates) and Ward 5 (one candidate).

Berea City School District Board of Education: Three school board seats are up for election. There are six candidates on the ballot and one write-in candidate.

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Household hazardous waste, electronics roundup, shred fest set for Oct. 8-9 The City of Berea will be collecting household hazardous waste, tires, fluorescent bulbs and unusable or outdated electronics from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8 and Saturday, Oct. 9.

A Shred Fest will be 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 9 only.

Material can be dropped off at the Berea Service Garage, 400 Barrett Road.

This service is for Berea residents only. Proof of residency is required. It is not open to businesses.

These household materials will be accepted: Oil or solvent-based paint, sealers, primers or coatings (aerosol or liquid), varnishes, polyurethanes, shellacs, paint thinner, mineral spirits, turpentine, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, caustic household cleaners, pool chemicals, automotive fluids, motor oil, adhesives, roof tar, driveway sealer, kerosene, gasoline, lighter fluid.

Tires must be 20 inches or less with no rims. There is a limit of two tires per household. No large truck, motorcycle or bicycle tires will be accepted.

These materials will NOT be accepted: Latex paint, all batteries, explosives, propane tanks, gun powder, ammunition, flares, medical waste, pharmaceuticals, medicine, radioactive waste (smoke detectors), mercury vapor light bulbs or appliances.

Latex paint is comprised mainly of water. It can be solidified by placing cat litter in the can. Once the litter is absorbed, the can may be placed in the green rubbish container for disposal.

These electronics will be accepted: Desktops, towers, laptops, computer monitors, keyboards and peripherals, printers, modems, tablets, ereaders, telecom devices, networking equipment, cables, cell phones and video game systems.

Four-foot-long T-8 and T-12 fluorescent light bulbs will be accepted.

NO TELEVISIONS. Residents can put TVs out on the curb for bulk trash collection.

Tires from passenger cars also will be accepted.

For more information, call the Berea Service Garage at (440) 826-5853 or go to www.cityofberea.org.

NEWS BRIEFS Satsang Yoga on the move

Satsang Yoga is moving to a new location in Berea.

Jennifer Lenhart says her studio is relocating to the Helwig Whistle Stop, 583 W. Bagley Road. A grand opening will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 16. The open house will be 12:30-2 p.m. with free classes from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and free meditation, mantra and sound healing from 2:15-3:15 p.m. Free cranial massage will be available as well. Text (216) 225-1258 to reserve a spot. Satsang Yoga is currently located at 105 Front St. For more information, go to https://linktree/ SatsangYoga or email info@satsangyoga.com.

Fine Arts Club hosts Wine & Paint Night

The Berea Fine Arts Club is hosting a Wine and Paint Night from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13. The cost is $35 per person or $50 per couple. The evening fundraiser will be at the Little Red Schoolhouse, 323 E. Bagley Road. For details and registration, go to BereaArts.org.

Historical Society expands its hours

The Berea Historical Society’s Mahler Museum is now open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. An open house

will be 2-4 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month. For more information, call (440) 243-2541 or email bereahistory@att.net. The Museum is at 118 E. Bridge St.

BHS Alumni Association sets open meeting

The Berea High School Alumni Association invites BHS graduates and faculty and staff members to an open meeting on Monday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be in the Coe Lake Pavilion. Meet association board members and learn about projects such as scholarships, BHS brick distribution and preservation of the Tree of Knowledge.

W.A.G.S. 4 Kids gala is Oct. 15

Working Animals Giving Service for Kids (W.A.G.S..

4 Kids), which is based in Berea, is hosting its sixth annual W.A.G.S. in CLE Night Out Gala from 7-11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15 at the Ariel International Center in downtown Cleveland. The theme is “Pure Imagination” with a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory inspiration. This is a hybrid event with options to attend in person or virtually. Emcee will be Monica Robins of WKYC-TV Channel 3. Tickets are $90 each. Go to www.wags4kids.org/wagsincle.

Delinquent water, sewer bills placed on property taxes The City of Berea has placed the unpaid water and sewer bills for 581 parcels of land on the county tax duplicate for collection.

The Monthly Berean is published monthly by the City of Berea and is distributed to residents, organizations and businesses in Berea.

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The delinquent charges include Berea water and sewer bills and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District fees.

The water meter fee also is included. The total amount of unpaid charges is $774,897.64.

The largest amount owed for one parcel is more than $10,000; the lowest amount for one parcel is around $70.

Last year, the City certified 577 parcels with unpaid charges of $721,609.76.

Property owners with unpaid water and sewer bills are

charged an 18 percent interest rate and a 20 percent penalty on the amount owed. Cuyahoga County adds an administrative fee of up to 2 percent. Those charges plus the amount of the bill are placed on the land owner’s property tax bill for 2022.

The City of Berea began its program to certify unpaid water and sewer bills to the county tax duplicate in 1988. Since then, Berea has collected more than $12 million in delinquent fees. The average collection rate is 97 percent.

Also placed on the county property tax duplicate were fees for 23 parcels that were assessed for nuisance abatements, such as grass cutting. Those assessments amount to $19,906.50.

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Citizens Academy teaches police basics (Part 1 of a 3-part series) Learning how officers are selected and trained and how the court system works led off the new Berea Police Citizens Academy in September.

The first-ever academy is limited to 12 residents who are spending nine weeks learning the ins and outs of police work from street patrol and drug searches to use of force and active shooter drills.

Chief Dan Clark introduced the class on Sept. 1. “The idea behind this is to tell you what we do, what a typical day is like for a police officer,” he said.

He said he wanted the course to be interactive. “We can tell you things, but we also want to know what the community thinks,” Clark said.

Clark said he was overwhelmed by the number of applicants for the Citizens Academy. In the end, the City decided to limit this initial class to 12, which includes a mixture of ages and backgrounds. The curriculum is a pilot program for future academies. Safety Director Barbara Jones said it probably will be tweaked along the way. The course is taught by Lt. Aaron Krouse and Officer Nick Huskins of the Community Engagement Unit.

Session No. 1 was a close look at how officers are selected. Candidates must take an online test and complete a physical agility course. The top candidates are vetted by the Berea Civil Service Commission. Then there are interviews, psychological tests and visits to candidates’ homes to meet with families. The final selection is made by the Mayor.

emy and working the streets,” he said.

Cadets are expected to know the U.S. Constitution.

“How can they defend it, if they don’t know it,” Krouse said. They also must be familiar with Ohio Revised Code and Berea codified ordinances. They learn the streets of Berea and the history of the City and the department. They are schooled in ethics, racial profiling, standards of conduct and social media. Officers are expected to set an example on and off duty, Huskins said. Officers should be careful about gossip and social media posts.

Once admitted to the force, training is ongoing for all officers, Huskins said.

Session No. 2 on Sept. 8 featured the Berea Municipal Court and was presented by Magistrate Christopher Greene and Stacia Bellini, the head probation officer.

Greene, who has been attorney for 31 years and a magistrate for 16 years, emphasized that municipal court is “not like it is on TV.” Although a video from a recent court appearance by a belligerent man accused of domestic violence made for interesting viewing, Greene said most cases are not that dramatic.

“We try not to lose our tempers and be combative, too,” he said. Magistrates and judges take classes on inherent bias, among other topics.

“We try to level the playing field,” Greene said. “My job is to make sure the rules are followed and to make sure the proceedings are fair. Everybody gets to say their piece.”

Once selected, a candidate undergoes an 18-month probationary period with a Field Training Officer. Krouse said the FTO program “is a continuing job interview.”

“We show the cadet the ropes of being a police officer.

There is a definite difference between the Police Acad-

Christopher Greene is a magistrate with the Berea Municipal Court.

“We’ll give them a chance to change,” Greene said. There are special programs for drug abuse, alcoholism and mental

MEET YOUR POLICE OFFICERS The Officers you will meet in this monthly feature worked hard to get this opportunity to serve you. They continue to work every day to deserve the honor and responsibility you have given them.

Todd Romance is a patrol officer assigned to the night shift. He was hired by the Berea Police Department in 2018. Todd grew up in Berea and graduated from Berea High School in 2006. He participated in youth sports and played football and basketball and took part in track and field for the Braves.

After initially studying electrical engineering, Todd realized he would rather pursue a career in law enforcement. He credits that decision to retired Berea Police Officer Ted Makrinos, who guided him in the right direction. Todd earned an associate’s degree in criminal justice in 2009 and graduated from the Police Academy in 2011.

Todd was hired by the Put-in-Bay Police Department in the spring 2012. He was voted “officer of the year” by his peers and promoted to sergeant with less than a year on the job. With little experience to fall back on, he had to learn and adapt quickly.

His next stop was the Cleveland Metroparks in 2016.

He was a ranger assigned to the west side and the lakefront reservation. Todd very much enjoyed his time with the Metroparks and admits it was not an easy deci-

sion to leave. However, the opportunity to serve the community where he grew up was a dream come true.

When Todd joined the BPD, he filled the slot vacated by Officer Makrinos when he retired. Todd also was assigned Makrinos’ locker. Todd is a member of the bicycle unit and serves as a field training officer. His favorite part of the job is community interaction, especially with young people. He vividly remembers what growing up here was like and having that personal connection is such a cool thing.

His family roots run deep in Berea. His greatgrandparents, Stanley and Pearl Kaskey, owned and operated a family farm on West Bagley Road until the early 1970s. The land is now occupied by an industrial plaza near Estabrook Corp. The street where the farm was located was named after his great-grandfather. The family also ran Kaskey’s Riverside Market at 7 Riverside Drive from 1950 to the early 1960s. Many of his family members, including his mother, were raised and worked on the farm.

Todd and his wife recently married during a beach ceremony in Destin, Fla. They are the proud parents of a 3-year-old boy. Todd enjoys many hobbies outside of work but being a dad is by far the greatest of them all.

The family lives in Middleburg Heights.

health, for example. If a person is indigent, the court has funds to pay for their rehab.

Bellini, who has been with the court for 21 years, also helps administer the day-to-day functions of the court. “My main job is to make sure everything judicial is running smoothly,” she said. She also has a caseload of probation clients.

Stacia Bellini is chief probation officer for the municipal court.

She is on-call 24/7. If police request a search warrant, for example, Bellini determines probable cause and then calls a judge or magistrate to sign the paperwork.

She deals with various police departments.

“I have background information on defendants and then can advise the judge,” Bellini said.

New officers join police department

Two new police officers with ties to Berea have joined the department.

Glen Caddell, who attended Berea High School and whose parents live in Berea, was unofficially given the oath of office in mid-July so he could begin his field training. Caddell has been in law enforcement for seven years. He previously was a K-9 officer for the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority. He lives in Olmsted Falls.

Xavier Payton also is a Berea native. She graduated from Berea High in 2008. She has a degree in sport management from Notre Dame College of Ohio and worked as a treatment specialist at OhioGuidestone, working with children 7-14. She graduated from the Police Academy at Tri-C in 2018. She began her law enforcement career with the Tri-C campus police and then spent two years as a police officer with the Medina Police Department. Her first day on the job in Berea was Sept. 20. Her family lives in Berea.

Caddell and Payton both were officially sworn in by Safety/Law Director Barbara Jones at the Coe Lake amphitheater on Sept. 20 with their families and members of the police and fire departments attending.

Police Chief Dan Clark said both officers were “fine candidates” with long-time ties to the City. He said the addition of the two officers brings the department staffing “to where it should be.”

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News from the Pews

(A monthly feature highlighting local religious organizations. Send items to bereanewsletter@gmail.com by the 10th of the month)

Christian Women in Action plan October service

The monthly service and fellowship by Christian Women in Action Ministries will be Oct. 9 at Reinberger Chapel, 202 E. Bagley Road on the campus of Ohio Guidestone. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Minister Diana Hawkins from the City of Jesus Christ International Ministries in Columbus will be ministering.

Masks are required. RSVP to cwaction@aol.com.

Crafts & chili dinner set for Oct. 9

United Methodist Women will sponsor Crafts, Chili & Clean Clutter from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the United Methodist Church of Berea, 170 Seminary St. Craft tables, ceramic ornaments & gourmet popcorn will be the Wesley Hallway. Clean Clutter (plants, books, toys, china, tools, kitchen utensils) will be in Wesley Hall. Two kinds of chili (meat & vegetarian) can be purchased to go. All proceeds will be donated to United Methodist Women’s Missions. Masks are required.

Trunk or Treat set for Methodist Church

The United Methodist Church of Berea, 170 Seminary St., is hosting Trunk or Treat and Messy Church from 4 -6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17. Families can collect candy, play some fun games and grab dinner to go. For more information, call (440) 234-3525 or go to umc.org.

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Historical Society to honor RB Scott

The late Ronald RB Scott, known as the “Mayor of the North End,” will receive the Berea Historical Society’s Grindstone Heritage Award.

The posthumous award is given annually to outstanding Bereans who contributed to our community through their talents, volunteerism and citizenship. Recipients must have been deceased for five years to be considered for the award.

The Heritage Award ceremony will be 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27 at the Mahler Museum and History Center, 118 E. Bridge St. No reservations are necessary.

The program is open to the public. Masks are recommended. Anyone with a good story to tell about RB Scott is especially welcome to attend.

RB Scott died in 2010 at the age of 78. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church (now Mount Zion Baptist Church) where he helped institute the annual prayer breakfast in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He coached Little League baseball and loved working with children. A park on Pearl Street is named in his honor.

For more information, contact the Berea Historical Society, (440) 243-2541 or bereahistory@att.net.

HEALTHY HOUSING TIPS Where do I store my trash cans?

When trash and recycling containers are not at curbside waiting for collection, they belong out of sight as much as possible.

Storing the containers inside the garage is ideal. We realize that sometimes that is not possible.

Codified City Ordinance 321.03 stipulates that trash and recycling containers must be stored behind your building line (behind the front of your house), if they cannot be placed indoors. The cans also must be substantially screened from public view. This can cause challenges for corner houses, where the home is visible from two streets. Try to store the containers far enough back from the front of the building so the cans are not readily visible from most angles. Some homeowners have placed the cans behind fencing or shrubs.

The receptacles should not be placed on tree lawns or at the curb before 4:30 p.m. the day before trash collection day and should be stored by 10 a.m. the day following scheduled pickup.

Kimble Recycling and Disposal is the City of Berea’s trash hauler. It has divided the City into zones. Each zone has a different trash collection day MondayFriday. Those regular trash collection days may be delayed by one day because of holidays. For the remainder of 2021, trash will be delayed over the Thanksgiving holidays only for those homes with Thursday and Friday collection days. The Thursday collection will be Friday and the Friday collection will be Saturday. Since Christmas and New Year’s Day are on Saturdays, trash collection will not be affected.

Bulk items, such as appliances, mattresses and furniture, can be placed at the curb with regular trash. Make sure mattresses and upholstered furniture are wrapped in plastic. Kimble will not pick up mattresses or upholstered furniture that are not wrapped. The large plastic sheeting is available at hardware stores.

If you consistently have more trash or recycling than can fit in one container, you can request additional containers from Kimble. If you have excessive amounts of trash, due to moving or other circumstances, you can contact Kimble for a special pickup outside of your regularly scheduled collection day. There will be a charge for the special pickup.

If you have questions or concerns about trash collection, you can contact Kimble at (800) 201-0005 or go to kimblescompanies.com. Kimble is based in Dover, Ohio.

For exterior maintenance issues, please contact Jim Brown, administrator of operations and supervisor of the Exterior Maintenance Program, at (440) 826-5800 ext. 4402 or jbrown@cityofberea.rog.

Information fair highlights local non-profits

The Berea Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Reconnect with Your Community: A Berea Nonprofit Information Fair from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 19.

The non-profit fair will provide a chance for residents to learn about the many vibrant services and activities that are currently available in Berea. Information will be available regarding various types of programming and volunteer opportunities. Since the pandemic has changed many aspects of daily life for over the last year and a half, patrons will learn what changes may have occurred in local organizations.

Residents can plan to stop by to chat with organization representatives. The Berea Branch Library is located across from Coe Lake at 7 Berea Commons.

Come to the Teddy Bear Tea

Berea Historical Society 118 E. Bridge St., Berea

Saturday, Nov. 6 1-3 pm

Adults: $10 | Children 10 and under: $5 Tasty treats, stories, games & activities Bring your favorite teddy bear or doll By reservation only Call (440) 243-2541 by Oct. 29

BW invites community to homecoming

Baldwin Wallace University’s Homecoming Festival is Saturday, Oct. 2 and the community is invited to take part in a variety of activities.

The fun actually begins on Thursday, Sept. 30 with a virtual trivia night and a pep rally. On Friday, Oct. 1, there will be a session on LinkedIn conducted by the School of Business and a Symphony Orchestra concert.

Homecoming on Saturday features campus tours, a parent welcome reception, homecoming parade and the football game pitting BW vs. Capital University, among other events.

For more information and tickets, go to bw.edu/ boldgold.

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At the Library Library offers funny program about funny TV programs

Join pop culture historian Martin Gitlin as he shows snippets from sitcom comedies and challenges patrons with sitcom trivia. He also will discuss the criteria he used to rank the best of the best and talk about how sitcoms have changed over the years. This will be a virtual program, 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18.

FOR ADULTS

Fall Plant Exchange – IN PERSON: The exchange will begin at noon. Gardeners may begin arriving at 11:45 a.m. to unload and display their plants. The exchange will end when the plants are gone or the participants have selected everything they want. Leftover plants will be "up for grabs" on the patio for the remainder of the day.

Weather-permitting, the swap will take place outside the library, on the patio, to the left of the main entry doors.

The swap will be moved inside if necessary. Registration requested. 11:45 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 2.

Lost Department Stores of Cleveland – VIRTUAL: Local historian and author Michael DeAloia will talk about the fabulous stores that once graced the city. With its dynamic retail stores, homes to countless millionaires and elevated air, Cleveland was one of a trio of famous American retail promenades alongside New York’s Fifth Avenue and State Street in Chicago. Registration required. 7 p.m.., Monday, Oct. 4.

Spaceship Earth – IN PERSON: Berea native Laurie Dameron presents a fun, interactive, multi-media presentation on the environment using live music, powerful images, and great storytelling! For ages 9 to 99. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13.

Reconnect with Your Community: A Berea Nonprofit Information Fair – IN PERSON: Find out what’s new or changed with the many organizations that serve our community. If you represent a Berea nonprofit, please contact the Berea Branch Library at (440) 234-5475 by Oct 14, to reserve a free table. 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19.

All events are free unless indicated with ($). Tickets are available at bw.edu/tickets unless stated otherwise. For a complete listing of events, visit bw.edu/events.

Join BW for a puzzle & game night

"Gathering 4 Gardner" – a Puzzle and Game Night is a free family-friendly (ages 8+) event for the entire community. The BW Problem Solving Institute will celebrate the life of Martin Gardner, promoter of puzzles, games and rational thinking. Teams of 3-5 people will work to solve a variety of challenges. Registration required by calling (440) 826-2312. 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, Center for Innovation & Growth, 340 Front St. Ritter Library’s “1971 – The Other Year that Changed Everything” continues in October.

Lecture: "May Day, 1971: Vietnam, Nixon, and the ACLU": Presentation by Dr. Tom Sutton. A mass protest in Washington, D.C., against the Vietnam War was met with the largest mass arrest in U.S. history. Eventually, the largest group ever was exonerated by the courts due to the efforts of the ACLU. Learn what happened and why and how this mirrors responses to the Black Lives Movement protests of 2020. 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7, Ritter Library, 57 E. Bagley Road.

Readathon 1971: Join us on Zoom for the English Department's 1971 Readathon as we read from favorite literary works from 1971. Participants are invited to read a passage aloud, enjoy listening and come and go as they like! 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20.

Other BW events in October include:

Concert: Symphony Orchestra: David Becker, Interim Director. 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 1, Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building, 96 Front St.

FOR CHILDREN

Children’s Storytimes begin on Nov. 1 and run for five weeks. Call (440) 234-5475 or visit cuyahogalibrary.org for specific times and ages. Storytimes are available for children from birth through age 5, Registration is required.

Latest library walk lets toddlers count on The Big Storm

Music & Movement (Ages 19 months – 5 years with a caregiver): Enjoy a high-energy session of music and movement using shakers, bean bags, scarves and more.

Registration required. 3:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 11.

Mindful Moments (K-5): Feeling stressed or a little overwhelmed? Join us to learn some creative relaxation techniques. We will share a story and practice different types of breathing along with some basic chair yoga and other tips for focusing on the positive. Please wear comfortable clothing. Registration is required. 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14.

FOR TWEENS & TEENS

Stranger Things Trivia (Grades 6-12): Join us for trivia based on seasons 1-3 of Stranger Things, using the website Kahoot! All participants must have a device with audio/video, internet, and access to Kahoot! 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27.

Library Program Update:

Cuyahoga County Public Library continues to watch county COVID statistics and guidelines from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control). At the time of printing, the Berea Branch library is open to the public during our regularly listed hours. Masks are required. Curbside service continues to be available. The library is planning to offer some in-person programming, with social distancing, as well as some virtual programs, all shown here. Please be sure to contact the library at (440) 2345475 for the latest information on programs and hours in case there have been any changes.

Hours for all Cuyahoga County Public Library branches: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday – Saturday 1 -5 p.m. Sunday

Recital: Faculty Chamber Music Featuring Daniel McKelway & Friends: Felix Mendelssohn's "Concert Piece," Ingolf Dahl's "Concerto a Tres" and Johannes Brahms' "Clarinet Quintet." 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 3, Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building, 96 Front St. Concert: Symphonic Wind Ensemble: 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8, Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building, 96 Front St.

“The Big Storm” by Nancy Tafuri is the latest StoryWalk® book highlighted at Coe Lake by the Berea Branch Library.

Tafuri bills her book as “a very soggy counting book.”

It lets youngsters practice their counting skills across 16 illustrated panels. The story is simple and even though it features a thunderstorm, it’s not scary. The text describes how animals in a field deal with an impeding rain storm. From one bird to a mouse to bears and skunks and foxes and in the end, a rainbow.

“The sky started to turn gray,” the book begins. “Dark black clouds started to gather. Bird flew for cover. Now there was 1 in the hill hollow.” The counting ends at 10.

Look for StoryWalk® along the Coe Lake trails behind the pavilion. “The Big Storm” will be available at Coe Lake through the end of October. The book is available at the Berea Branch Library.

The library encourages families to share photos of their StoryWalk® experiences. Post them on social media with the hashtag #StoryWalk and tag @CuyahogaLib. You also can leave feedback by emailing beamgr@cuyahogalibrary.org.

morality play "Everyman," playing with the question, what is real and what is theatre? And why is God speaking through that usher? 7:30 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 20-23; 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 24, Black Box Theatre, Kleist Center for Art & Drama, 95 E. Bagley Rd. Concert: Symphonic Band & Strongsville Community Band: 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 22, Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building, 96 Front St.

Concert: Choral Gala: 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 10, Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building, 96 Front St.

Art Exhibition: "This Land is Your Land": Kevin Muente, professor of art at Northern Kentucky University, uses the particular elements of the landscape, such as leaves, branches, ripples and stones, to communicate the magical unbelievability of a place both figuratively and metaphorically. Show runs Oct. 11-29. Opening Reception: 5-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 22, Fawick Art Gallery, Kleist Center for Art & Drama, 95 E. Bagley Rd.

Concert: New Music Series: 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 10, Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building, 96 Front St.

Concert: Jazz Ensemble: Tuesday, 7 p.m., Oct. 26, Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building, 96 Front St.

Opera: "Alcina" ($): Monday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 11-14, Front Steps, Boesel Musical Arts Center, 49 Seminary St.

Dance: "The Modern Prometheus" (free ticket required): An adaptation of "Frankenstein" using text and movement to explore Mary Shelley's classic tale and her mindset as she created it. 7:30 p.m., WednesdaySaturday, Oct. 27-30; 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 31, Black Box Theatre, Kleist Center for Art & Drama, 95 E. Bagley Rd.

Hakola Vocal Competition: Junior vocalists compete for the Mel and Jena Hakola Prize for Academic and Vocal Excellence. 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9, Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building, 96 Front St.

Burrell Observatory Open House & Lecture: "The Origin of the Elements" (free ticket required): Dr. Steven Federman, professor emeritus at the University of Toledo, will present a lecture on the origin of the elements. After the lecture, the Burrell Observatory will be open for viewing, weather permitting. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 15, Mainstage Theatre, Kleist Center for Art & Drama, 95 E. Bagley Rd. Theatre: "Everybody" ($): The author of "Gloria" and "An Octoroon" does a modern riff on the 15th-century

Concert: Bach Haus ($): 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 29, Knowlton Center, 370 Front St. NOTE: In-person events are subject to federal, state and local COVID-19 health mandates; please check bw.edu/events for any health protocols before attending an event.

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Scammers target VA home loans

Veterans with VA home loans have been receiving fraudulent phone calls and mailings from companies that claim to be affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs or home-loan service providers.

These calls and mailings often try to persuade vets to refinance, agree to loan modifications or pay off the loans with money orders. Some callers claim the homes are facing foreclosure.

Veterans should beware of individuals or lenders that ask that fees be paid upfront before services are rendered or advise that mortgage payments be canceled and the funds sent elsewhere. Also be wary of requests that mortgage payments be made with money orders or gift cards.

Other red flags: • Requests to make mortgage payments to someone other than the regular loan server.

• Advice to stop making mortgage payments altogether.

• Represents that they are calling from the VA or another U.S. government agency.

• Guarantees that foreclosure can be stopped with a loan modification.

• Asks that homeowner sign over title to the property.

• Pressures homeowner to sign documents before thoroughly reading or understanding them.

Vets who are victims of such scams or suspect they have been contacted by a scammer can file a complaint with the state attorney general and the Federal Trade Commission, ftc.gov/complaint.

Visit the VA web site or call a VA Regional Loan Center at (877) 872-3702 for more information.

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Berea remembers Sept. 11, 2001 Prayers, flags, patriotic songs, the haunting refrain of Taps. Berea commemorated the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America on Sept. 11, 2001.

Volunteers placed 2,997 flags on the Triangle to remember the 2,997 lives lost at the World Trade Center towers, the Pentagon and a field in Shanksville, Pa., where Flight 93 crashed.

“Those flags represent what was taken from us in one instant,” Mayor Cyril Kleem told the crowd gathered downtown for the memorial service. He also asked us to remember the more than 6,000 men and women of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice fighting the War on Terror.

As we remember 9/11, we should also remember 9/12, the Mayor said. “The country was united,” he said. “We Chaplain Charissa Prunty of Southwest General Health were not divided by race or politics. We were all Amer- Center remembered Father Michael Judge, chaplain of the New York Fire Department. “I need nothing at all. I icans.” am the happiest man on the face of the Earth,” he had “The best way to honor those who died on 9/11 is to told firefighters. He rushed to the scene soon after the first tower was hit. He was the first recorded casualty remember who we were on 9/12.” on 9/11.

Also speaking at the ceremony was Ryan Bollin, a graduate of Berea-Midpark High School and a student “He watched as people jumped,” Prunty said. “He was at Baldwin-Wallace University. Bollin was born in Jan- praying and asking for their absolution.” He died as the uary 2001 – just a baby when Sept. 11 happened. He building collapsed. “When firefighters found him, they recalled that as he grew up “there wasn’t a lot that the knelt and prayed and thanked God that he had been world stopped for.” But he soon learned from his there for them and for so many others.” grandfather that 9/11 was “the day everything stopped.”

The service included the Chair Ceremony with six Bollin said he spent every Sept. 11 with his grandfa- chairs commemorating those who died. Representing ther, who showed him videos from that day and talked the Fire Department was Chief Terry Ledwell; Police Department, Chief Dan Clark; Twin Towers, Chaplain about it.

Prunty; Pentagon, Petty Officer 2nd Class Tammie An“I hope my generation remembers this day. That’s how derson, U.S. Coast Guard; Shanksville, Pa., Linda Krawe honor those who lost their lives,” he said. mer, U.S. Air Force veteran; and K-9 Officer Sirius, Officer Dennis Bort and K-9 Officer Vader. Each recited a memorial and placed a wreath on a chair. Sirius was killed when the first tower came down.

Berea’s 20th anniversary memorial included music by the Berea-Midpark High School Symphonic Choir, a violin performance by TJ Sallay, a BMHS student, and a flute performance by Emma Goliat of BW.

Military Moments will highlight members of our community serving with the U.S. Armed Forces. Please send information and photos to The Berean, 11 Berea Commons, Berea, OH 44017 or email bereanewsletter@gmail.com.

Berea soldier commands artillery brigade in Germany

Army Col. James McCandless is currently deployed with the Army National Guard to Ansbach, Germany, where he is commander of the 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade.

McCandless recently graduated in July from the Army War College with a master’s degree in strategic studies. He received his commission from Bowling Green State University in 2005 as a military police officer. As commander of the 135th Military Police Company, he was deployed in support of Operation Noble Eagle immediately following the 9/11 attacks. In 2003, he was deployed again for Operation Iraqi Freedom in Baghdad, Iraq, and in 2008 he was deployed as the deputy provost marshal for Victory Base Iraq.

McCandless has served in various positions throughout Europe and the Middle East.

His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters.

He and his wife, Cheri, have been married for 24 years and have two children, J.R., a senior at Berea-Midpark High School, and Kaitlyn, a sophomore at BMHS. The family has lived in Berea for 16 years.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Tammie Anderson pays tribute to those who lost their lives at the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. Anderson has just returned from a tour of duty in Bahrain.

The Veterans Outreach Honor Guard presented the colors.

Ryan Harris closed the ceremony with Taps.

The memorial service was presented by the City of Berea and the Veterans Outreach Office.

Six chairs and wreaths commemorate the lives lost on 9/11.

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VETERAN SPOTLIGHT Veterans’ Corner is a monthly listing of activities and resources for military veterans. Submit items to bereanewsletter@gmail.com.

Military dates to remember in October

Oct. 7, 2001: Enduring Freedom Began.

Oct. 12, 1775: U.S. Navy Established.

Oct. 23, 1983: Grenada Campaign Began.

Oct. 24: United Nations Day. Oct. 27: Navy Day.

American Legion Auxiliary wins award

American Legion Post 91 Auxiliary received an award at the Department of Ohio’s convention in Independence this summer. The auxiliary was awarded the Anna Mae Beckley Community Service Plaque for the best all-around community service program.

Lady vets invited to dinner

Women veterans of all branches and ranks are invited to a social get-together hosted by the Medina County Women of the Military on Friday, Oct. 22. The dinner will be at 6 p.m. at Twiisted Burgers & Sushi, 985 Boardman Alley, Medina. MCWM is open to women veterans from throughout northeast Ohio. For more information, check out Facebook or email mcwomilitary@yahoo.com.

Wireless companies offer discounts to veterans

Several major providers offer discounts on wireless service to vets. At&T offers the best price available on unlimited plans starting at less than $27 a month per line when you order four lines. Go to www.att.com/ offers/discount-program-military.

Young people volunteer to help veterans

Several young people in Berea volunteer with the Veterans Outreach Office. They help with visits to vets in nursing homes, offer musical entertainment at City events and staff the Veterans Outreach popcorn stand, among other activities.

The Veterans Outreach Office is extremely grateful for their service to our local vets. Here are some of our youthful volunteers.

Alondra Nunez Calero, 11, has been volunteering since she was 6. She visits veterans in nursing homes (pre-COVID), reading aloud to them from the Sun News and The Berean. Fluent in Spanish, she can communicate with Spanish-speaking residents.

Alondra also operates a lemonade stand each summer and last year donated her $275 profit to the Veterans Outreach program. Alondra is in the sixth grade at Berea-Midpark Middle School.

Her sister, Sofia Cintron Calero will celebrate her 17th birthday on Nov. 11, Veterans Day. She said that she’s always felt a connection to veterans, plus one

Motorola offers a 10 percent discount sitewide. Go to www.motorola.com/us/military.

T-Mobile offers 50 percent off the regular Magenta plan rates for family lines; $25 per line for four lines with AutoPay on the Magenta Military Plan; and $35 per line for four lines with AutoPay on the Magenta MAX Military Plan. Go to www.t-mobile.com.

US Cellular offers 15 percent off cell phone plans. Go to www.uscellular.com.

Verizon offers $30 per line with four lines on Start Unlimited. Go to www.verizon.com/military.

Message from Chaplain Willie Dear Veterans & Families: I am so grateful to be your Veterans Outreach Coordinator in the City of Berea. Having the opportunity to be able to serve our Veterans and the Community is an honor and privilege.

We need to know that life is too short for negativisms and to be positive about to each other. We could and can help so many people in life. That’s why I all ways say “I love you and you can’t do anything about it.”

We continue to be thankful for health and strength and to keep this city strong. We must move on with our mission to help other and get the Veterans benefits as needed.

The month of September has been a blessing to our office. The memorial service honoring the 20th anniversary of 9/11 on the Triangle was such a blessing to have so many Bereans, students and Community Leaders to partake in this event.

The office is sending out care packages to those currently serving. If you have a family member serving, and would like to have a care package sent, please call

or email their information to me.

Continue to look for the raffle basket fliers in this publication.

I would also like to thank all those who crotchet and make blankets for the office. These lovely blankets are greatly appreciated.

Our office is here to serve you, please call and introduce yourself, or stop by for a visit. I would love to meet you and shake your hand. Thank you for your service to your country.

When you go to the VA and you need assistance, please don’t give up because someone said no. Continue to get the answer you need, or call your Patient Advocate, they are there for you and we are too.

Please contact me with any further questions or concerns.

Rev. Chaplain Willie Springer MAPT Veterans Outreach Coordinator (440) wspringer@cityofberea.org

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grandfather is a Vietnam vet and the other was a World War II vet. She also has cousins on active duty.

Sofia has volunteered with the Veterans Outreach Office since it opened three years ago. She assists with activities, making gifts for veterans in nursing facilities, and has made visits with Chaplain Willie Springer, coordinator of the Veterans Outreach Office. She also is fluent in Spanish and can help at facilities with Spanish-speaking residents. “It’s very important to be involved and give back to others especially to those who have served our country,” Sofia said.

Emma Goliat, 18, is a graduate of Berea-Midpark High School and is studying at Baldwin Wallace University. She plans to teach English and/or history at the middle school level one day. Her father is a Navy veteran.

Emma is an accomplished flutist and often performs at City events, such as the 9/11 service and the Community Memorial Service at Coe Lake. She also creates cards for vets and visits them in nursing homes.

Emma said her family has a history of volunteerism.

She said it’s important to give back to the community.

SCHOOL NEWS

Education Foundation recruits members

The Education Foundation of the Berea Schools is asking supporters to become Friends of the Foundation.

Friends can join at four levels of giving and split the donations into monthly payments. Those who join by Oct. 29 as a monthly donor of $10 or more a month will be entered to win Apple AirPods. Winners will be announced at noon on Oct. 29. The Foundation offers support to faculty, staff and students of the Berea Schools in the form of grants and scholarships. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded $600,000 in scholarships, $308,000 in Enrichment Grants and $143,000 in Payroll Deduction Grants. For more information or to become a Friend of the Foundation, go to educationfoundationberea.org or call Executive Director Sarah Hastings at (216) 898-8270.

Three seniors reach National Merit semifinals

Three Berea-Midpark High School seniors have reached the semifinals of the National Merit Scholarship Contest. Ethan Barker, Noah Hopkins and Garett Peto are among the 16,000 semifinalists nationwide who will be competing for 7,500 scholarships. The scholarships reward students who show exceptional academic ability. Students in the semifinals represent less than 1 percent of all high school seniors in the country.

Food pantries and meal distribution

Berea Community Outreach Pantry, 535 Wyleswood Drive, (440) 826-4891, nguzzo@cityofberea.org. Call first. Doors are locked. Open 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays.

SCAN Hunger Center Pantry, 398 W. Bagley Road, Williamsport Plaza, (440) 260-7226. Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. second Friday of the month & 4-7 p.m. fourth Friday of the month.

People’s Community Church pantry, 628 Wesley Drive, (440) 234-0609. Open 10 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday of the month.

Church Street Ministries, 1480 Bagley Road, (440) 2390549. Open noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Rise in Love, free hot meal on the third Sunday of the month, 2-4 p.m., Keller Center, St. Adalbert Catholic Church, 66 Adalbert St., drive-up only. Next meal is Oct. 17.

Free Community Meal. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 276 E. Bagley Road, served once a month, 5-6 p.m., on the last Wednesday of the month. Drive-up only. Next meal is Oct. 27.

Pet Food Pantry, Animal Rescue Friends, 10015 E. River Road, Columbia Station, 10 a.m. to noon every Sunday.

Contact (440) 234-2034 or arfpetpantry@gmail.com for more information.

Mobile Food Pantry. Brook Park Branch, Cuyahoga County Public Library System, 6155 Engle Road, 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Oct. 27. First-come, first-served while supplies last. In collaboration with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.

There also are Little Free Pantries located near People’s Community Church and the Berea Branch Library. The Prospect Pantry is at the corner of Prospect Street and Jacqueline Drive. St. Paul Lutheran Church has a food donation box located near the side door. Non-perishable items only please.

Donate non-perishable items at Little Free Pantries

Berea has several Little Free Pantries located throughout the City. They are designed to accept non-perishable food items.

Please do not leave perishable food, such as milk, eggs, cheese or meat. The Little Free Pantries are not refrigerated and such items are liable to spoil quickly, especially during warmer weather.

Also, no donations, perishable or non-perishable, should be left on the ground near the pantry kiosks. Food items attract insects and wild animals and could be ruined by adverse weather conditions.

If the pantries are full and you have donations, please contact the City of Berea’s Community Outreach Office at (440) 826-4891 or nguzzo@cityofberea.org or People’s Community Church pantry at (440) 234-0609.

Pantries are located behind Berea City Hall next to the Berea Branch Library and at People’s Community Church, 631 N. Rocky River Drive.

The Prospect Pantry is at the corner of Prospect and Jacqueline. St. Paul Lutheran Church has a pantry near the side entrance, 276 E. Bagley Road.

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Community Events

Oct. 8-9: Household Hazardous Waste Collection.

Electronics Roundup & Tire Drop Off, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Shred Fest 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 9 only. Berea Service Garage, 400 Barrett Road. For Barea residents only.

Oct. 9: Monster Mutt Dash. 5k run & 1-mile fun walk. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. Proceeds to benefit Animal Rescue Friends. Registration begins at 8 a.m.; race/walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Halloween After Party 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Register at bereaanimalrescue.com.

Oct. 9: Crafts, Chili & Clutter. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., United Methodist Church, 170 Seminary St. Crafts, ornaments, popcorn, plants, books, toys, etc. Chili to go.

Oct. 12: Berea Garden Club. Noon at Berea Historical Society, 118 E. Bridge St. Master Gardener JoAnn Bartsch will present “Ornamental Grasses.”

Oct. 12: Animal Rescue Friends Volunteer Orientation. 7 p.m., online. Dog walkers, cat companions, fundraising, event helpers and other opportunities available.

Register at ARFOnlineOrientation@gmail.com Oct. 16: Harvest Festival. Noon to 7:30 p.m., Coe Lake Park. Free. Tickets required for Trick-or Treat on the Trails. Fireworks 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16: Boys2Men Spaghetti Dinner. 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Grab and Go, Heritage Congregational Church, 485 West St. Tickets are $8 in advance and at the door. For tickets, call (440) 539-5065.

Oct. 17: Rise in Love hot meal distribution. 2-4 p.m., St. Adalbert Catholic Church Keller Center, 66 Adalbert St. Free. Drive-up only.

Oct. 18: BHS Alumni Association. Open meeting for all BHS graduates, 6 p.m., Coe Lake Pavilion.

Oct. 19: Scam Squad. 2 p.m., Smith School, 535 Wyleswood Drive. Learn how to spot and avoid scams. Free. RSVP to Natalie Guzzo, (440) 8264891 or nguzzo@cityofberea.org.

Oct. 19: Non-Profit Information Fair. 4-7 p.m., Berea Branch Library. 7 Berea Commons.

Oct. 20: Millstream Quilters. 1-3 p.m., Berea Branch Library. Meets on the third Wednesday of every month.

Oct. 27: Community Meal. 5-6 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 276 E. Bagley Road. Free. Drive-up only.

Oct. 27: Heritage Awards. 7 p.m., Berea Historical Society, 118 E. Bridge St. Posthumous Grindstone Heritage Award will be presented to RB Scott.

Oct. 29: Club 535 Halloween Party. 5-7 p.m., Smith School, 535 Wyleswood Drive. Prize for Best Costume. RSVP to Natalie Guzzo, (440) 826-4891 or nguzzo@cityofberea.org. For Seniors.

Oct. 29: Halloween Night for Kids. 5-8 p.m., Little Red Schoolhouse, 323 E. Bagley Road. Hosted by the Berea Fine Arts Club. Free. For more information, go to BereaArts.org.

Oct. 31: HALLOWEEN. Trick-or-Treating 6-8 p.m. in residential neighborhoods.