Joy of Medina County Magazine May 2022 by Joy of Medina County

USING DEPENDENCY PG. 20 Gaining success through an underestimated tool

GOOD BYE, LAWN PG. 21 Suddenly have a wasteland instead of grass? Read this.

AS THE WHEELS TURN PG. 23 Tips for successfully preparing for charity rides

RENAISSANCE MAN He calls himself the weasel of Wadsworth, and Tom Stugmyer’s life is proof of how far one can go if not afraid to ask. Pg. 4 A locally owned, independent publication dedicated to higher standards of journalism

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On Being a Parent by Amy Barnes Miss Kay, a dear friend of mine, recently made the point that becoming a parent is learning that worry will now be a permanent part of your life. It is a thought that I have had many times. When pregnant, you worry because you cannot see them to know if they are ok, but there is some calmness in knowing that you are holding them close and protecting them from the world. When they are born, you worry something will happen to them when they are out of your sight. That worry grows as they learn to walk, run, and so forth. Then you worry when they start school because now the world can get at them and might hurt them in ways you cannot prepare them for enough to avoid the pain. And then they become teens and you worry if they learned what you tried to teach, if they will avoid drugs and alcohol, if they will use their brains and be safe, even though you know without doubt that they totally lack common sense. Then you worry when they are grown, and wonder if they are just telling you the rosy version of their lives so you do not worry. They do not know you will worry no matter what because it is an inherent part of your heart that you cannot stop. They will be convinced that you stopped worrying about them long ago. Until they have their own children, and then they will understand too late that they, too, have signed up for a lifetime of worry and the ability to be hurt and loved more than they ever knew possible.

Two More Join the Staff! A big welcome to two photographers who have joined the staff. The first is Brooke Mott, who also owns Brooklyn Media. She is debuted with last month’s feature story’s bug photos. So glad she had fun, instead of running the other way! To schedule a photo shoot with her or to order any of her photos in the magazine, contact her at contact@brooklynmediallc.com Our second new addition is photographer Torre Massie, who is the owner of Torre Design. You saw some of her shots from the Ice Festival last month in “Oh, Snap!” She already is an enthusiastic contributor who hit the ground running. She can be contacted at torredesigncontact@gmail.com for ordering copies of her photos or to set up a photo session with her. More information about each of these great photographers, as well as the rest of the staff and our advertisers, can be found at the magazine’s website, in “Behind the Scenes”: https://bit.ly/3KZ6zxG

PUBLISHER Blake House Publishing, LLC EDITOR Amy Barnes ART DIRECTOR Danny Feller PHOTOGRAPHERS Brooklyn Media FlashBang Photography Torre Design CARTOONIST Jerry King CONTRIBUTORS Bob Arnold Kelly Bailey Hunter Barnard Shannon Davis Tyler Hatfield Chris Pickens Michelle Riley Janine Smalley Robert Soroky Kent Von Der Vellen MASCOT Rico Houdini ADVERTISING SALES AND OFFICE 330-461-0589 E-MAIL Joy@BlakeHousePublishing.com WEBSITE JoyOfMedinaCountyMagazine.com Learn more about the staff at Behind The Scenes, JoyofMedinaCountyMagazine.com Open positions are listed on the website at Open Positions.

JOY of MEDINA COUNTY MAGAZINE is published monthly by Blake House Publishing, LLC, 1114 N. Court, #144, Medina, Ohio 44256. It is distributed as an e-edition and in a print edition. Both editions can be found at JoyofMedinaCountyMagazine.com Copyright 2021 by Blake House Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction or use of editorial or pictorial content without written permission from the publisher is strictly prohibited. Any unsolicited materials, manuscripts, artwork, cartoons, or photos will not be returned.

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BITE ME!

HONEY CAKE

submitted by Shannon Davis A nostalgic recipe causes family to gather to share beloved treat.

VEGAN VITTLES

COWBOY COOKIES

by Chris Pickens You do not have to hit the trail to enjoy these snacks, baked or raw.

HEALTH

HEALTHY TRAILS

JOINING THE CAUSE

by Robert Soroky Considering biking for a cause? Here are some tips!

OF MIND AND BODY

CORE OF THE MATTER

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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF AN ADVENTURER

by Kelly Bailey How a weak core affects health and how to strengthen it.

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

by Amy Barnes Tom Stugmyer discovered the easiest way to open doors to adventure, and he has been stepping through them ever since.

MIRTH AND JOY

Find the words that are a part of Tom Stugmyer’s adventures.

THE READING NOOK

LEPRECHAUN TRAP WINNER

She will not tell us if she caught a leprechaun! We also share some sad news from the farm.

BUSINESS

by Jerry King

JOYFUL WORD SEARCH

AIMING FOR THE STARS

JOYFUL LETTER DETECTIVES CLUE BOX

Read the clue, collect the magnifying glass letters, and solve the puzzle!

BIT VERSUS BYTE

BINGE READING 10,000 YEARS

FROM A TECHNICAL MIND

FUN AND GAMES

by Tyler Hatfield Overcoming the challenge of determining what internet speed is needed.

by Robert Soroky It took four months, but he did it!

THE NETWORKER

LEARNING THROUGH DEPENDENCE

by Bob Arnold There are times when dependence can help achieve success. THE IN BOX

AVOIDING VIRTUAL PITFALLS

by Shannon Davis A different skillset is needed for virtual meetings.

HOME AND GARDEN

ROLL ’EM

CHEEERING FOR THE HOME TEAM

by Hunter Barnard Critic says movie emphasizes what really matters in sports. GETTING REEL

ARE YOU HAPPY?

by Amy Barnes Dr. Strange movie dips a toe into horror while forcing characters to look inward.

OH, SNAP!

photos by FlashBang Photography and Torre Design Events honored bravery and taught a new skill.

ARMY MUNCHES ON

DIG IT!

by Michelle Riley This ravenous invader can decimate a lawn overnight.

LET’S DO IT!

As the weather starts to heat up, so do the countywide events!

43 On the front and back covers: photos by Amy Barnes While Tom Stugmyer is known for opening his door to adventure and helping others; his dog, Augie, also is known for looking for adventures!

CELEBRATE!

A clickable directory of vetted businesses who bring you Joy!

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Tandem jumping over Wadsworth with the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the Army’s aerial parachute demonstration team. photo provided

by Amy Barnes

ometimes, adventures begin with a phone

call.

When the Golden Knights, the Army’s aerial parachute demonstration team, wanted to arrange a local recruiting publicity jump, they chose Wadsworth Municipal Airport at 840 Airport Drive. They chose Wadsworth because, instead of having to make multiple calls to separate departments to make arrangements, they could make one phone call to arrange everything, said Tom Stugmyer, Wadsworth councilman and radio show host. The airport personnel, knowing of Stugmyer’s skill with a camera and willingness to volunteer, then invited Stugmyer to cover the aerial demonstration for the radio station and to take photos for the airport. As they expected, Stugmyer was happy to volunteer to go up in the plane to take pictures, even hanging out of the aircraft to get the shots he wanted.

The Golden Knights so appreciated Stugmyer’s skill and willingness to hang out of the plane that they invited him to join them at the Cleveland Air Show to take photos of their performance there. Stugmyer said it was 12 degrees in the plane, and they were up for 1 ½ hours. As cold as he was, which made it hard to snap photos, Stugmyer’s enthusiasm was not dampened. When the Golden Knights returned to Wadsworth the next year, Tom now had a good connection with them, and he asked if he could jump with them. They squeezed him into the last flight of the day, which is officially called the Final Flight. Stugmyer still is not comfortable with that title, finding it a bit ominous. They paired him with a Golden Knight jumper to jump in tandem with, and Stugmyer had to wait to see if there would be enough time for his jump after everyone else jumped. Also jumping was a camera man with “wings” so that he could take a video of the jump, once the chute opened. The camera man would then tuck in

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Tom Stugmyer and an unnamed pilot have a special world view from a hot air balloon during the Wadsworth Balloon Festival. Photo was taken by Stugmyer using a small action camera while covering the festival for Wadsworth Radio 97.1 FM. photo provided

his arms to rapidly land so he could get to the ground first and be able to record Stugmyer’s landing. Jumping from the plane into air was an overwhelming experience, Stugmyer said. There was no point of reference, just the falling. “It was a God moment when I stepped from the plane into air,” Stugmyer said. Stugmyer said he even had an opportunity to steer the parachute. He said the landing was exciting because a landing is usually accomplished by sliding on one’s butt, however, since there was no headwind that day, Stugmyer and his tandem partner were able to “walk” the landing. A couple of centuries ago, Tom Stugmyer would have been labeled a Renaissance man, a man limitless in his ability to develop, to embrace learning and to expand his horizons.

He is known around Wadsworth for being the go-to when a role needs filling, but he also is known for his passion for doing new things, taking chances that others might hesitate to take, and gaining access to places that others can only dream of. More often than not, when Stugmyer takes that chancy step forward, people who know him shake their heads and say, “That’s Tom for you!” But there is a slight edge of adventure envy in their voices when they say it. At 65 years old, Stugmyer is known for his endless childlike wonder, boundless energy and the spark in his eye when he contemplates adventures, past or present. He lives alone in a house that he had volunteered to help a friend repair. He found he really liked the house, especially since it was close to the same continued, Page 6

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neighborhood he had first lived in when he moved to Wadsworth in 1981. When his friend was ready to move and sell, Stugmyer was ready to buy. He wanted to live in a house again after having lived the last eight years in an apartment. He can even see the first house he lived in out the back door of his current house. “The best thing I bought last year was a lawnmower,” Stugmyer said, with his usual big smile. A rather mundane purchase for an adventurer, to be sure, but also a part of his love of having a home. The move out of an apartment and into his own home opened the door to his getting a mini AussieDoodle puppy he named Augie, whose growth, development and antics he proudly chronicles on social media. In Augie, Stugmyer found his match in energy and willingness to be different. Both will struggle to sit still for visitors, and it does not take much for either to spring from where they are sitting to bound into action. When the two go for walks in the neighborhood, Augie has to start each walk with choosing a stick that he then carries for the entire walk, relinquishing it at the door only at Stugmyer’s insistence. While Augie has added a whole new dimension to Stugmyer’s life, it already was bursting at the seams with adventures and experiences. Stugmyer’s life began in Middletown, Ohio. His parents, Tony Stugmyer and Catherine (Oshust) Stugmyer, did not meet until they came to the U.S., even though both had parents that grew up Czechoslovakia. Tony Stugmyer’s mother grew up in Czechoslovakia, his father in Austria. Both of Oshust’s parents grew up Czechoslovakia. After arriving in the U.S., the Oshust family landed in Michigan and started a dairy farm. But, in a search for better pay, Catherine Oshust and Tony Stugmyer both ended up in Middletown. She found work at a tobacco plant; he got a job at a steel mill. The Stugmyer family name started as Stugmeyer, with two e’s, but thanks to a grandfather and a headstone, it was changed to Stugmyer. At one point in time, it was customary to have one headstone for four graves. When Joesph Stugmeyer,

went to have the last name engraved on the headstone, it would not fit. His solution was to drop one of the e’s. Stugmyer said his grandfather was so cheap, he would rather change the name than get a bigger headstone. The name was never officially changed. The family just adopted the new spelling, so that Is how it started showing up on birth certificates. When Tom Stugmyer was a kid, he remembers that the adults thought he had a sleep problem because he could not stay awake in school. It turned out that he was sneaking out of bed at night to look out of his bedroom window with his telescope so he could see the moon and planets. He labels himself as an outer space nerd at that age. He has never lost his love of everything to do with space. As a kid, he was encouraged to think for himself and to try new things, but to be smart about it. One of his father’s quotes that he remembers well is: “Stupid should hurt.” His eyes light up whenever he talks of anything to do with space. He was influenced by the moon landing as a child and used to shoot off model rockets as a hobby. As a kid, Stugmyer would team up with his buddy, Terry Conti, to enter and win science fairs. “I was the nerd kid,” Stugmyer says. He describes his high school years as typical. He said he was third or fourth in the graduating class. Although he studied photography, he was not part of the yearbook staff, instead his focus was on astro photography. “If anything, I graduated summa cum lucky,” he quipped. Stugmyer attended the University of Mount Union with a triple major in physics, astronomy and mathematics. He was introduced to the university by a couple of high school teachers who took him there to visit the campus. His attention was grabbed when he saw the smallness of the campus and learned they had an astronomy program. The mechanical side of astronomy and physics drew him in. He eventually would build a blink comparator for Mount Union. The tool used glass plates

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Joe Jastzremski, left, and Tom Stugmyer broadcasting the Wadsworth High School girls 2016 state championship game at Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center for Wadsworth Community Radio. photo provided

On the mantle in Tom Stugmyer’s home rests the football that was signed by the 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees. Stugmyer had volunteered to take photos of the events and was sent the signed ball as a thank you. photo by Amy Barnes

Tom Stugmyer and Teri Peters, Main Street Wadsworth project coordinator, compete in Dancing With the Medina Stars 2022, a fundraiser for the nonprofit Faith in Action. They won the competition. See the video of them competing at https://bit.ly/3sKk0uD photo provided

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Tom Stugmyer poses with Ohio-born astronaut Sunita Williams at the 50th anniversary celebration of the first lunar landing at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum, 500 Apollo Drive, Wapakoneta, Ohio. Williams set records on her two flights to the International Space Station. photo provided

for photography and enabled users to compare star movements. He was a football manager and trainer for Mount Union and utilized his video skills for the team. One of Stugmyer’s fraternity brothers was Don Montgomery, who was an all-conference player and team captain, and who would one day return to be defensive coordinator for the team’s first six national championships, among many other accomplishments for the university in football and wrestling. After graduation in 1979, Stugmyer became a manufacturing engineer who did CNC processing and worked at figuring out ways to manufacture needed machine parts for an Akron company. When he visited Mount Union as a graduate, he was invited to attend homecoming and to take alumni photos. From there, he was invited to the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2019 inductee ceremony to take photos. While he was taking photos, he was spotted by David Baker, the chief executive officer of the hall and the Hall of Fame Village development, who invited him to accompany him to photograph private events. Tagging along with Baker, Stugmyer got free admittance to the Hall of Fame game and golf outing, and was even invited into Baker’s home. Stugmyer points out that his extraordinary chances to be part of extraordinary events is because he

Tom Stugmyer and Doug Wheelock, NASA astronaut and International Space Station commander, pause for a photo at the Neil A. Armstrong test facility press conference for the Orion spacecraft, which was to leave soon for the moon. photo provided

tends to be in the right place at the right time and also is willing to volunteer for such things as taking photos in exchange for the experience. Being a go-to person has led Stugmyer to be in numerous positions, including being a member of the boards of the Salvation Army; the Village of St. Edward, a senior living facility; and the Lions Club, where he was president during the COVID-19 shutdown. That just scratches the surface of all Stugmyer is involved with. He also is a representative on the Senior Citizens Commission, the Public Service Committee, and the Economic Development and Planning Committee of Wadsworth City Council and a Wadsworth City Council member at-large. Stugmyer stepped up to fill the council at-large seat in 2016 to fill a vacancy and has been re-elected twice. He also has served as the interim director and president for Main Street Wadsworth and is a Wadsworth Chamber of Commerce member. Skills in his wheelhouse include freelance photographer, videographer and graphic designer. He also does TV commercials on a freelance basis.

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Tom Stugmyer’s dog, Augie, knows that every good adventure starts with the stick you choose before going on a walk. photo by Amy Barnes

Stugmyer was part of the founding of Wadsworth Community Radio Station, WWCR, a low-power FM station at 97.1. He is a cohost of the station’s morning show, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., which also streams worldwide. The station can be streamed at https://bit.ly/ 3yOmZWN Remember, it was his work with the radio station that led to his jumping from a plane with the Golden Knights. In 2021, he was awarded the Outstanding Community Advocate Award by the Medina County Economic Development Corporation for his efforts to improve the economic development of Wadsworth. His dedication to helping others does not stop there. He is working on making his 22nd gallon of blood donation. Stugmyer’s awareness of the importance of blood donations began with his father, Tony. When Stugmyer was a kid, he learned how important blood donations were to his father when his father and a friend of his father’s would take the long trip to Cincinnati just to donate blood. Stugmyer also is a board member of the Higher Orbits Foundation, which is a nonprofit that utilizes spaceflight to promote science, technology, engineering, and math. As an Orbits board member, Stugmyer has the opportunity to examine experiments submitted by schoolchildren as part of a contest to have their experiments be one of the four to five chosen to be conducted on the International Space Station. One of the first experiments Stugmyer was a judge on, he says with a wide grin, launched on its journey

Dave McCarthy, left, and Joe Bilinovich celebrate with Tom Stugmyer his receiving the 2021 Medina County Economic Development Outstanding Community Advocate Award. photo provided

Tom Stugmyer holds a lunar rock that was brought back to Earth by the Apollo 15 astronauts while flanked by Wadsworth retired NASA astronaut Mike Foreman and Higher Orbits founder and former NASA trainer Michelle Lucas. photo provided

to the space station on November 17, which happens to be his birthday. Through his connection with Higher Orbits, Stugmyer met groups from NASA and also got the chance to hold a moon rock, which was a childhood dream come true. “As a kid from the 60s, (TV newsman) Walter Cronkite was the closest I’d ever been” to the moon, Stugmeyer said. He said that watching the moon landing opened new horizons and dreams for him. David DeFelice, the acting chief of NASA Glenn communications, invited Stugmyer to an astronaut dincontinued, Page 10

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Sometimes in Washington D.C., when you go out the wrong door, you end up by the presidential limo and taking pictures. It was much later that Tom Stugmyer noticed the Secret Service agent sitting in another limo, watching him. photo provided

Visiting the NASA 60th anniversary celebration sponsored by the NASA Glenn Research Center at the Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Avenue, Cleveland. photo provided

ner that was a fundraiser for a space museum. One of the frogmen who pulled Apollo 11 out of the water, Mike Mallory, was at the dinner. Also at the dinner were two astronauts who had investigated the space shuttle Challenger disaster. Stugmyer invited Mallory to be on the radio as a guest. That is how Stugmyer ended up with a piece of the foil from Apollo 11, the first spacecraft to land humans on the moon. When the Orion spacecraft arrived at the NASA station in Sandusky, aboard the Guppy, a wide-bodied cargo aircraft whose shape is guppy-like, Stugmyer was there, snapping photos. He knew that a camera and a willingness to volun-

teer could open many gates and doors and give him the access he loves. “Every town has weasels, I happen to be Wadsworth’s,” Stugmyer said, referring to his ability to manage to get himself into places or gain invitations to events that the average person does not get to attend. This led to Stugmyer having his photo taken in front of Orion with Doug Wheelock, the commander of the International Space Station. In 2016, during Jim Renacci’s term as a U.S. representative, Renacci invited Stugmyer; Adrianne Patrick, head of Main Street Wadsworth; and Bob Thurber, Wadsworth City Council president, to a DC

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Augie keeps a close eye on Tom Stugmyer because he knows at any moment Stugmyer could be off on another adventure! photo by Amy Barnes

fly-in. Stugmyer could not wait to go. He had been to D.C. more than 10 times and greatly enjoys it. “I love Washington, D.C., I have my own Metro card,” Stugmyer enthusiastically said. The three thought they were visiting a press conference, so they could see one in live action. Much to their surprise, they were the ones being questioned by the assembled press corps. As they were leaving the conference, they were greeted by officials of the National Security Council, who were on their way out from a meeting in the same building. With all of the excitement, the three got a little turned around and confused as to which door to use to leave the building. The next thing they knew, they were next to the west wing of the White House and standing in the lot where the presidential limo was parked. They could not believe they were so close to the president and his vehicle, but there also was some trepidation that they could get arrested for being in the wrong place. “At my age, life in prison does not mean the same as when I was younger,” Stugmyer said, laughing, while explaining why he was willing to get close enough to the presidential limo for a photo. “We could have been stupid, but we weren’t dangerous,” he said, with a wide grin. Stugmyer is eagerly awaiting his next adventure, and, if the past is any indicator, he will not have to wait long.

Tom Stugmyer and Teri Peters show off their Dancing With the Medina Stars 2022 trophy and scores. photo provided

Never one to pass up an opportunity, Tom Stugmyer posed with Mark Kirasich, NASA program manager for the Orion lunar program. photo provided

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Tom Stugmyer enjoys taking pictures of things rarely seen, such as this shot of the International Space Station passing across the sun. photo provided

Tom Stugmyer enjoys a hot air balloon ride at the Wadsworth Balloon Festival. Stugmyer took the photo with a small action camera.

Tom Stugmyer waits for takeoff in an open cockpit bi-plane at the annual Props and Piston Festival at the Akron-Fulton Airport, 1600 Triplett Boulevard, Akron. photo provided

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A certificate of flight proving that Tom Stugmyer’s photo flew in space on Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft in December 2019. photo provided

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Grinning from the pilot seat of a Boeing C-17 Globemaster, Tom Stugmyer is ready for adventure at the Props and Piston Festival in Akron. photo provided

Jumping from a plane was a “God moment,” said Tom Stugmyer. A video of his jump can be seen at https://bit.ly/3yN1KEM photo and video provided

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Tom Stugmyer peeks from a door window on the Apollo 11 spacecraft, the same view that astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldren and Michael Collins had in July 1969. photo provided

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THE READING NOOK

Congratulations to Emma Raulie from Medina, who was the winner of the Leprechaun Trap Contest sponsored by Whispering Acres Farm Animal Sanctuary! We apologize there is no story for “The Reading Nook” this month. Due to the passing of Marla the lamb and Baa the sheep, we ask that you please give love and support to Janine Smalley and all of the volunteers and animals at Whispering Acres Farm Animal Sanctuary as they mourn the loss of these two gentle souls. For more information about Whispering Acres, go to https://bit.ly/3AxRqha or https://bit.ly/3Byx3lx. To reserve a time to visit the animals, call 440-212-6769. Donations can be made at https://bit.ly/3lwVbiD Whispering Acres is a 501c3 organization.

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BUSINESS: FROM A TECHNICAL MIND

Bit Versus Byte

by Tyler Hatfield When it comes to internet service speeds, it may feel like there is no clear answer these days. With internet service providers and cellular providers offering speeds anywhere from 20 to 2,000 megabits per second, what is actually good? Many service providers offer internet packages at different tiers of speed. The speeds available will vary greatly based on the provider and the location. The average home in the United States has an internet connection running at 200 megabits per second. This is generally considered by experts to be more than enough for daily use. Streaming a high-resolution movie consumes anywhere from 12 mbps to 40 mbps, leaving plenty of room for additional streams and other devices, which is why a 200-mbps internet plan is considered to be more than enough for the average home. (If you find you are using an extremely high number of megabits, see the October 2021 “Watchdog” column, https:// bit.ly/3KRM9pY for what may be the reason.) Homes with only one or two people could consider lower plans to help with budgeting. However, this is where things get confusing. It takes eight megabits to make a single megabyte. Internet providers advertise their speeds in megabits per second, but this does not translate very well to the megabytes or gigabytes you may be familiar with. The terminology has become even more confusing over the years as providers try to make their packages look better than packages offered by their competitors. On the other end, there are some people who may not have standard internet options available to choose from, due either to location or price. For those in this category, even connections as low as 20 mbps still can be useful in day-to-day life. To help stretch a connection like this, many websites and devices offer reduced data modes aimed at slow or metered connections where every bit counts. Using the reduced data modes and reducing the number of unnecessary devices connected to your network can help drastically reduce buffering when streaming and decrease loading times for other services. Tyler Hatfield has a passion for technology that he would like to someday turn into his own business. He runs a small media group, https://www.hatsmediagroup.com/ , and works on computers on the side. He can be contacted with questions and for recommendations at hatsmediagroup@gmail.com

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BUSINESS: THE NETWORKER

Learning Through Dependence

BUSINESS: THE IN BOX

Avoiding Virtual Pitfalls by Shannon Davis

by Bob Arnold While discussing some observations about relationships with a group the other day, one person threw out a word that summed up the topic we were discussing. That word was “dependence.” I had expressed the notion that a person’s meaning is buried in their personhood and that personhood can be seen when we interact with someone. The problem is we do not see or recognize a person’s personhood unless we are tuned into it. We mistakenly assume it is expressed in their verbal communications. However, it is not about what a person says; it is more related to how they present or carry themselves. Do they present to us that they carry through on what they said? Do they display a caring or helpful attitude that could be very helpful in completing an action related to what they said? Then the word “dependence” popped up. We all stopped in our tracks as we realized humans are dependent on each other for a lot of reasons. It is a basic, comforting and sometimes terrifying characteristic we all exhibit in our relationships. We need each other in ways that display dependence. In last month’s column ( https://bit.ly/3vJn3Fj ), I wrote, “When we realize that people need people, the expectation that follows is that we find people who we can gladly help grow and who care for us enough to help us grow.” I was describing dependence in that sentence. To put it into perspective, humans have a tribal mentality. We like and need to be together in groups to get human things done. This group can be two people or a country’s population. When there are common goals, we depend on each other to use our unique skills to benefit the group. This happens in networking, also. We may see the person’s personhood or we may not. Granted, it does take a bit of experience in networking and a bit of focus on our part to see and understand that part of a person, but it is a real and important aspect of a productive relationship. 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. More networking tips are available at “Bob’s Pencil Points” blog at http://onwardnetworking.com/ or by

The age of Covid has brought many businesses changes, one of which is the abundance of virtual meetings. Fortunately, video conferencing really became active among several platforms in 2012. We can all attest that, over the last two years, companies have improved the accessibility and usability of these services. Virtual meetings have provided the ability to reach more people in less time, but they have also affected social interaction. How does this play out in the ability to share your message? How do you show your potential clients that you are unique when you are sharing a pitch deck and you are one of many on a screen? Avoid the following obstacles when trying to differentiate in a virtual platform: � Attempting to fit everything onto slides, resulting in information overload � Creating confusion by jumping from topic to topic, often out of order � Making the pitch sender oriented or all about us and not so much about the client � An uncompelling story about solving the problem A good first impression is paramount. What image are you portraying when sharing your audio logo or pitch deck? Do people understand what you do? The purpose of your message is to equip others to retell your story. Can your message be understood clearly? Have you shared a compelling story that will motivate others to advocate for you? In our virtual world, now more than ever, we are flooded with distractions, multi-tasking, fatigue, and loss of focus and disconnection. Whether you are presenting face-to-face or on a virtual platform, consider the following ways to get your messaging right the first time: � Keep it simple. � Anchor the message around the client’s problem. � Create a story for visualization. � Confirm that your presentation has a logical flow. � Leave with a specific and logical call to action. � Create a one-page document for better understanding. Showing how you are different and better than your competition can be shared through visualization, outlining a problem, providing a solution, and staging effortless implementation. A huge part of the image you represent is conveyed by succinctly sharing your story about the solution.

contacting Arnold at theNetworkingPencil@gmail.com

Shannon Davis is a financial advisor, entrepreneur and resident of Medina County. She is an advocate for financial literacy and education. Davis can be reached by calling or texting 303-916-3864.

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An armyworm finishes off one of the last green leaves left after an armyworm invasion.

HOME AND GARDEN: DIG IT!

Army Munches Onward column and photos by Michelle Riley Armyworms. My imagination leads me to project tiny boots and helmets onto cute little bright-eyed worms, carrying adorable green backpacks as they trek off in a single file line to do something remarkably cute. Right? If only we were to be so lucky. They do not wear boots, though I would swear you can hear them marching in by the thousands. Their large brown eyes could resemble helmets. Their bodies are lined with multiple colors of a deep green camouflage with greenish yellow stripes. They are camouflage geniuses. Many times, there can be hundreds of them, right under your nose. These worms will devour a lawn overnight. The next morning, too late, you will realize you have had guests, as they march off to greener pastures with not so much as a glance back. Originating in South and Central America, the fall armyworm is not to be taken lightly. They can clear an alfalfa field in a matter of days. Once mature, the caterpillars will morph into moths. The female moths can lay up to 1,000 eggs. The eggs can hatch out within days of being laid, once mobile, they begin to eat. They can be identified by the “Y” shape on the top of their head, the dark green with yellowish striping, and they will be hanging out around lawns and any other tender plant shoots. Within four weeks, the caterpillars will become moths and repeat the cycle. May and June are the key months to keep watch on lawns, inspecting it regularly for any signs of unwanted guests. Fall armyworms are not particularly fond of or hearty through typical Ohio winters. Coming through the fall, armyworm infestation many experienced in the summer of 2021, this past cold winter may have been a blessing after all. These worms are said to eat nonstop until they morph into moths. Do not apply a treatment if it is not needed, although you do not want a dead lawn if if it can be prevented. Knowing what to watch for is half the battle. For an example of what armyworms can do and for more information about them, watch my video at https://bit.ly/37yphyf Michelle Riley is a local horticulturist, landscape designer, and consultant. She is the founder of the gardening subscription service, https://theplantmall.com/; https://michellerileyhorticulturist.com ; and https://neohiogarden.com . She also is the president of All About You Signature Landscape Design, Inc. Riley can be contacted at Info@MichelleRileyHorticulturist.com or by calling 234-678-8266.

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HOME AND GARDEN: BITE ME!

Honey Cake by Shannon Davis

You may recognize Shannon Davis’ name since she also writes “The In Box” business column for Joy of Medina County Magazine. She also is a financial advisor, entrepreneur and resident of Medina County. She greatly enjoys being an advocate for financial literacy and education. She wrote that she “was just thinking I am due to make some honey cake. It has been too long since I last made it, and it is a bit nostalgic. “For some this is an acquired taste, for me, it is reminiscent of my family sitting around the table, talking, while enjoying coffee, milk and sweets, including honey cake and windmill cookies. “Honey cake was my Grandma Schotte’s recipe, which we still make today.” If you would like to contact Davis, she can be called or texted at 303-916-3864. � 3 cups flour � 1 cup sugar � 1 teaspoon baking soda � 1 teaspoon cinnamon � 1 teaspoon salt � 1 cup honey � 1 cup cooled coffee � 2 eggs Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the dry ingredients together in one bowl and the liquid ingredients together in a different bowl. Pour the liquid ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and stir until blended. Pour all of the mixed ingredients into a 9 x 4 greased loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center of the cake, and if it comes out almost completely dry, the cake is done. Want to have your recipe featured in a future issue? Send it with your name, phone number (in case we have questions), the city you live in, and some information about you to: Joy@BlakeHousePublishing.com with “recipe” in the subject line. Recipes MUST be your original recipe or one you have highly modified and thus made your own. By submitting a recipe, you are guaranteeing it is one you have developed or modified and used. This is open to all ages who would like to submit a recipe.

HOME AND GARDEN: VEGAN VITTLES

Cowboy Cookies by Chris Pickens

Who does not love fresh baked cookies? Especially a cowboy cookie? If you are not familiar with cowboy cookies, here is a summary of what to expect: a combination of a chocolate chip cookie, an oatmeal cookie, and magic cookie bar all tied into one cookie. A person certainly does not have to be a cowboy or even be very familiar with the history of cowboys, for that matter, to enjoy these baked delectables. Though the recipe has changed over the years, making it so there is an endless supply of cowboy cookie recipes available.

For those who enjoy raw cookie dough or a tad healthier cookie (minus all of that sugar), this one would be it. These cookies can be baked, but they might not even make it that far! Do not be fooled that these cookies will not be sweet because the date syrup will give them just the right amount of sweetness, The date syrup also will make them appear to be completely chocolate.

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients, except pecans and chocolate chips, together. Add in pecans and chocolate chips after everything else is combined. Roll cookie dough into balls and place onto parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 14 minutes. Chris Pickens is a certified holistic nutrition coach, a health and wellness coach, a holistic health practitioner, and a holistic health coach. She has been a vegan since 2016. Pickens enjoys sharing her recipes, getting feedback (good or bad) on her recipes, getting requests for future recipes, and sharing information about veganism and why she became vegan. She can be contacted by e-mailing her at momof4chris@gmail.com Please put “The Joy of Medina Attn: Chris” in the subject line.

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HEALTH: HEALTHY TRAILS

Joining the Cause by Robert Soroky Last month, I shared the story of how my passion for cycling turned into an opportunity to raise money and awareness for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society through their annual Bike MS Buckeye Breakaway event. It has been an awesome way to give back to those in need. Have you ever thought about riding for a charitable cause? If so, here are some pointers on what to consider because each event can have vastly different fundraising goals, rider skill levels and time investment. The first consideration is the cause itself. I chose the MS ride because I have several friends and family afflicted with the disease. I wanted to do my part to help them out and knew whatever physical demands were required for the ride, it paled in comparison to what they must endure every day of their lives. Another consideration is fundraising. Some events can have a hefty number to hit just to participate, so if you are not totally comfortable asking for donations, you may want to look for events with lower minimum fundraising goals. Keep in mind that, regardless of the fundraising number, you will be on the hook for any dollars you fall short of the minimum. Next is the ride itself. Most charity rides have multiple routes, ranging from simple, flat 12-mile loops to 100-mile treks across rolling hills. Depending on your fitness level and commitment, do not take on more than you can handle. For the most enjoyable experience, join a team. Teams organize training rides throughout the summer and typically have several riders that match your skill level. Finally, check if the ride is a single or multi-day event. Multi-day events mean lodging, and I have seen lodging range from gym floors and camping facilities to hotel and dorm rooms. Where you stay will determine not only how much you need to pack, but how much you will have to pay. Gym floors, which may require an air mattress or sleeping bag to be comfortable, are always free. On the flip side, comfy hotel rooms that only require packing a change of clothes and some toiletries, could cost $100 to $200 a night. Regardless of which ride you choose, do it for the cause, and keep in mind that any hardships you may endure are small sacrifices to help those who struggle every day. Robert Soroky is a lifelong cyclist who regularly participates in long-distance charity rides and is the manager of the Century Cycles Medina location. Contact Soroky at robert@centurycycles.com to suggest column topics, for further information or to chat about bikes.

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HEALTH: OF MIND AND BODY

Core of the Matter

by Kelly Bailey

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Every movement you make either originates in your core or moves through it. Think about how energy must flow through your body just to raise an arm over your head. The central part of your body must brace and direct the energy out into the arm. Without that brace, the energy would simply dissipate, and you would not be able to move at all. In short, a strong core improves how every part of the body moves and reduces the risk of falls and injuries. Keep reading, because most people incorrectly equate core strength with rippling abs and hundreds of crunches. While the superficial abdominal muscles (the ones we can see) are part of the core, they may be the least important one. Your core is comprised of every muscle from mid-thigh to chest and includes all of the large muscles on the back side of your body. The hamstrings, glutes and spinal muscles are critical for core stability but often are overlooked. You can target every core muscle with just two exercises, the plank and the Superman (or woman). The good old plank: Place forearms on the floor with shoulders directly over elbows. Ground toes to the floor, heels directly over toes. Squeeze your glutes and draw your belly button up toward your spine. Keep breathing. Hold for as long as you can without compromising your form or breathing. The Superman exercise: Lie face down on a mat with legs straight and arms stretched out in front of you. Raise both arms and legs at the same time toward the ceiling. Keep breathing. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, rest and repeat once or twice more. A certified personal trainer and certified holistic nutrition coach, Kelly Bailey owns and operates Kelly Bailey Wellness. Find her blog, visit the Food Freedom page, and contact her at https://www.kellybailey.fit/ Following any recommendations are solely at your discretion and responsibility. Consult your medical professional prior to undertaking any suggested diet, lifestyle or exercise change or routine.

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ARMSTRONG IS WORKING HARD TO BRING THE FASTEST FIBER-OPTIC EXPERIENCE TO THE MEDINA COMMUNITY.

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ENTERTAINMENT: FUN AND GAMES

Binge Reading 10,000 Years by Robert Soroky In 2021, in anticipation of the new “Dune:Part One” movie set to hit theaters that October, I set a goal to binge-read as many of the Dune novels as I could before seeing the movie. The original six Dune books, released by Frank Herbert between 1965 and 1985, were considered some of the best science fiction ever written. After Herbert's death, his son, Brian Herbert, teamed up with sci-fi author Kevin J. Anderson to release nine prequel books covering the history of events prior to Dune. Those nine books were to be my binge-reading goal. The prequel novels are divided into three trilogy sets. The first set (released 1999-2001) called “Prelude to Dune,” included “House Atreides,” “House Harkonnen” and “House Corrino.” These novels covered the backstories of three of the most influential characters: Leto Atreides, Vladimir Harkonnen and Prince Shaddam Corrino. I was immediately drawn in, flying from one book to the next. The second trilogy (released 2002-2004) called “Legends of Dune,” included “The Butlerian Jihad,” “The Machine Crusade” and the “Battle of Corrin.” Set 10,000 years before the events in Dune, this series laid the initial groundwork for themes and characters to come. Everything from the importance of spice, the creation of the Navigators and Spacing Guild, the sisterhood of the Bene Gesserit, the Mentats, the rise of the Fremen on Arrakis, and the generational feud between the Atreides and Harkonnen are all developed within the backdrop of a 100-year war between man and the thinking machines. Much like the previous series, I moved from one novel to the next without blinking. The third trilogy (released 2012-2017), called “The Schools of Dune,” rounded out the prequels with “Sisterhood of Dune,” “Mentats of Dune” and “Navigators of Dune.” Continuing events chronicled in the “Legends of Dune” series, these novels fleshed out the primary groups and organizations that would influence and shape the political, social and religious landscape of the saga. Finally, after four dedicated months, my binge-reading journey ended. Brian Herbert and Anderson did a wonderful job of breathing new life into the Dune saga. Their combined writing styles and straight-forward approach to the characters and action made the material significantly more accessible than even Frank Herbert's original writings. I actually cared for and became attached to many of the main players, both good and bad, and missed them all when it was over. If a Dune fan on any level, pick up these perfect installments to the saga. Robert Soroky is an avid reader and sci-fi fan. He also is a lifelong cyclist who regularly participates in long-distance charity rides and is the manager of the Century Cycles

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Medina location. Contact Soroky at robert@centurycycles.com to suggest column topics.

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ENTERTAINMENT: ROLL ’EM!

ENTERTAINMENT: GETTING REEL

Cheering for the Home Team

Are You Happy?

by Hunter Barnard Movie: “Home team”

by Amy Barnes Movie: “Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” Seen: in theater Rating (out of 5 possible): Focused on what one has, what one longs for, and whether to accept the cards one is dealt or be driven to destructive madness, “Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” is fast paced and full of action, beautiful cinematography and several messages. One question woven throughout the story is: Are you happy? It starts with Dr. Strange being asked this question by his beloved Christine at her wedding reception. He tightly smiles and assures her that he is. However, with the action being so fast-paced, it is not a question that the characters have much time to consider, but it comes up multiple times within the story, very close to a tiresome number of times. Eventually, the characters each are forced to consider what is happiness to them and at what cost are they willing to reach for what they believe will make them happy. A more subtle point woven throughout the movie is how, throughout every universe, each character has universal truths within that are inherent to who they are. Part of the internal struggle, then, is if all of the other versions of you are a certain way, must you be, too, or can you change your path? There are a couple of spots in the movie that are somewhat trite, as when Dr. Strange delivers a final message to young America Chavez, but the timing of the message delivered ensures there still is power in the words. Shifting scenes that turn cities into sliding puzzles were part of the 2016 Dr. Strange movie and are part of this installment, as well. In addition, the movie is full of demons, witchcraft, monsters, zombies, good and evil, possession of someone else’s body, and finding fulfillment. This is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time, even though I do have some objection to the quest for motherhood becoming something that drives a character to madness. Because there are so many moving parts and twists and turns to the movie, I will probably see it at least one more time while it is in theaters, something I have never done before with any movie. While the story will definitely be exciting to watch through streaming services at home, the action takes full advantage of the big screens in movie theaters. Be sure, as with all Marvel movies, to stay for the credits so as not to miss the nuggets delivered in two additional snippets.

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This month, I decided to do my movie review on “Home Team” on Netflix, which is based on real-life events. It is a new movie about football, and I like football so I figured this movie would be pretty good. And I was right, it was very funny, and I would definitely watch it again. In the movie, the main character is named Sean Payton. He is an NFL football coach, which I think looks like a really cool job. But he gets suspended for telling his players it is OK to hurt the opposing team’s players, and that was not very nice. After he gets suspended, he goes to visit his son, who is on a football team, and then the good parts of the movie start. I do not think I could pick a favorite character in this movie, they are all really good, and I like things about each of them, so I would say I liked the whole football team and the coaches. There were a lot of really funny parts in this movie. I laughed a lot, especially when they were learning things in football practices. The football team is not very good, but they have a lot of fun playing together. Which is what matters when you are playing a sport anyway. When Coach Payton starts to help them, they get way better though, and they actually start to win games and learn about different plays in football. The movie has a really good ending. They learn a lot and win games. The coaches and players teach each other things. It even made me want to play football a little bit! It was so funny, and I think everyone should watch it! Hunter Barnard is an energetic 8-year-old who is a former Brunswick resident, now attending Berea City Schools, and who likes to share his opinion. He is assisted in writing his column by his mother, Jessica Rapenchuk.

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Class instructor Larissa Rudd demonstrates a binding technique to class members.

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Kayleigh Deeks concentrates on punching paper with an awl while learning Japanese book-binding techniques.

Kaelynn Stefan smiles while working on her book-binding project.

Participants at the recent Japanese Book Binding event at Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina, learned how to make Japanese sketchbooks using a variety of techniques, including hemp leaf, four-hole and tortoise shell. photos by Torre Design

Beverly R. Morris gives a sheet of paper much thought while working on her project.

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From left, American Legion Post 202 Commander Phill Grassa, Chaplain C. Reid Miller, Medina Mayor Dennis Hanwell, and Second Baptist Church Reverend Arthur Ruffin Sr. participate in the ceremony.

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During World War II, the American troop ship the SS Dorchester was sunk by a German torpedo. The chaplains worked to save as many from the sinking ship as they could, even to the point of handing over their own life preservers to others. When it was not possible to save anyone else, they gathered together with the wounded and others still on board and prayed as the ship sank. The Four Chaplains service is held annually to honor their sacrifice and bravery.

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Attending the ceremony was Dave Blackmore, a member of Rolling Thunder, which works to ensure prisoners of war and those listed as missing in action are not forgotten.

American Legion Post 202 Commander Phill Grassa

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Jack Forester, Dave Taylor, Ray Hewitt, and Dave Lofy. Marian Vogel performs at the ceremony.

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Lizzie Stensaker is assisted in her donation drive by her mother, Kim Stensaker, on the left, and her grandmother Linda Bissell.

Lizzie Stensaker, 16 years old, recently completed all of the steps to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts. Her last project was a donation drive for nonprofit Kitten Krazy that she held at Centerra Country Store, 6701 Wooster Pike, Medina. photos by FlashBang Photography

Morganne Vozar watches as Anna Farnsworth balances their donations for Lizzie Stensaker. Vozar and Farnsworth are Centerra employees who brought donations to work with them.

Lending moral support during the fundraiser were, from left, George Milbrandt, committee chair for Boy Scout Troop 7454; Kim Stensaker; Lizzie Stensaker; and 16-year-old Holly Milbrandt, also of Troop 7454, who had previously earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

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May 2022 Nonprofit Calendar I Sunday, May 1 Batman Day (A favorite of columnist Robert Soroky’s!) Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail. Ukrainian Bandurist Choir of North America, 11 a.m. rehearsal, noon to 1 p.m. performance, Highland High School Auditorium, 4150 Ridge Road, Medina. All proceeds will go to Ukrainian relief effort through the nonprofit Friends of the Urainian Bandurist Chorus. Public is invited to attend the rehearsal and performance. A donation of $10 per person is being requested, with additional donation encouraged. Question and answer session to follow concert. The choir is slated to perform next on June 25, 2022, at Severance Hall, 1101 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. For additional information, go to https://bit.ly/3uReh7R

Monday, May 2 World Tuna Day Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail. The Underground Railroad in Medina County, 6:30 p.m., Community Rooms A and B, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Seating is limited, COVID protocols will be followed. Free.

Tuesday, May 3 National Two Different Colored Shoes Day Election Day, polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail.

Wednesday, May 4 National Orange Juice Day and after juicing those oranges, you can then celebrate National Candied Orange Peel Day Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail.

Thursday, May 5 Cartoonist Day with a shoutout to our beloved “Mirth and Joy” cartoonist, Jerry King! Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail. Match Wits: Tacos and Trivia Fun Raiser, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Diamond Event Center, 1480 Pearl Road, Brunswick. Food, games, raffles, wine pull, cash bar. Benefits Project: Learn. Tickets $55 to $400 at https://bit.ly/36bxmb0 Friends of the Wadsworth Trail Open Meeting, 7 p.m., Trolley House, 631 Silvercrest Road, Wadsworth. Will be discussing improving Wadsworth’s parks and trails.

Friday, May 6 No Diet Day Wooo hooo! Don’t worry, tomorrow we will make up for it!. Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail. May First Friday: Out of this World, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., downtown Wadsworth. Euclid Beach Rocket Car rides in front of Wrench Works and Jazzercise, 134 College Street., Wadsworth. Registration for rides accepted first-come, first-served on day of event. Cancelled if it rains. Planetarium experience at Mosaic Wadsworth, 118 High Street, Wadsworth. NASA swag handed out at Wadsworth City Hall, 120 Maple Street, Wadsworth. Wine and Canvas, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Bring own wine, go home with your own original painting. Adults 21 years and older. Supply fee of $20 due to presenter at the door. Register at https://bit.ly/3LJMaxr

Saturday, May 7 National Fitness Day with a shoutout to advertiser My Personal Trainer and columnist Kelly Bailey! Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail. 89th Annual Series of Spring Bird Walks, 7:30 a.m., main parking lot, River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Watch migrating birds return or travel to breeding grounds. Walk led by experienced birders every Saturday through May 14. All ages. Free Paper Shredding, 9 a.m. to noon, American Legion Post 2020, Medina County Veterans Memorial Hall, 620 N. Broadway, Medina. Donations gratefully accepted. 7th Annual Raymond Biegel Memorial Tournament, 9 a.m., Medina County Achievement Center, 4691 Windfall Road, Medina. Benefits Special Olympics Medina County. Volleyball and cornhole tournaments, music, food, silent and live auctions, raffles, more. Friends of Special Olympics who have passed will be honored. All are invited. For more information and updates, go to https://bit.ly/3ILcIMC MCBDD Free Paper Shredding, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Medina County Achievement Center, 4691 Windfall Road, Medina. Benefits the Medina County Board of Developmental Development. Limited to four bags or boxes per vehicle. Free but donations are gratefully accepted. Free Comic Book Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., get free comic book at Medina Library. Derby Party, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Create an elegant hat and gallop to the winner’s circle. Crafts, games, and a mini-horse visitor. Register at https://bit.ly/3FjHE6i

Joy of Medina County Magazine | May 2022 Whimsical Windchimes, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Sycamore Rooms North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Create windchimes. Grades 3 through 5. Register at https://bit.ly/3sgdjR3 Family Photo Day, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Community Room B, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Free photos. Register at https://bit.ly/3NcmGcz Genealogy Slam: Census Records, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sycamore Rooms North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Learn where to find the new released 1950 U.S. census and the 1921 U.K. census through three presentations. Register for all at https://bit.ly/3MWevRe Lodi History Walk, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Lodi-Harrisville Historical Society, 111 Harris Street, Lodi. Enjoy a walking tour of downtown Lodi. Register at https://bit.ly/3sk8INx Foxes, Beer and BBQ, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wrecking Crew Brew Works, 144 N. Court Street, Medina. Benefits Fox Tale Sanctuary. Selling raffle tickets to win $200 in lotto scratch-off tickets. More information at https://bit.ly/39uswqT 9th Annual Children’s Cup: A Night at the Races, 6:45 p.m., Weymouth Country Club, 3946 Weymouth Road, Medina. Bet on the horses as if you were at the Kentucky Derby. Silent auction, hat contest, casual attire. Benefits The Children’s Center of Medina County. Tickets $75, includes one drink ticket, available at https://bit.ly/3Ksy1mU Starry, Starry Nights with Medina County Park District and Cuyahoga Astronomical Association, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., Letha House Park Lodge, 5800 Richman Road, Chatham Township. Use association telescopes to view deep-sky objects, observatory open, activities and displays in barn on cloudy nights. Questions welcomed. All ages. Free. No registration, first come, first served.

Sunday, May 8 No Socks Day Gives the missing ones a day to return! Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail. Discovery Drop-In: Ponds, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Discover pond life using provided nets, supplies. Naturalist on hand. All ages.

Monday, May 9 Lost Sock Memorial Day You can skip wearing socks for only so long before you have to admit they are missing! Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail. Monday Movie Matinee: “Jungle Cruise,” 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Meeting Rooms A and B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Makerspace Mondays: Laser Engraver, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Family History and Learning Center, second floor, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Demonstration of how to use new equipment. Register at https://bit.ly/3ykqlk1 WAITING LIST Monday Night Intrigue: “Green River, Running Red,” 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. When a body is discovered near shore in 1982, it is only the beginning of a series of murders that will terrify Seattle for 20 years. Register at https://bit.ly/3yeSsB9

Tuesday, May 10

Brunswick 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, June 12 through October 2 Produce, consumables and crafts July 24: Christmas in July September 11: Butterfly release October 2: Canine Costume Contest Heritage Farm, 4613 Laurel Road, Brunswick Call 330-441-0292 for more information. Medina 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, May 7 through October 29 Produce, consumables, crafts, knife sharpening Cornerstone Chapel photo by Tejas Prajapati 3939 Granger Road, Medina Enter lot from Weymouth Road Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/3MQSaFJ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, May 14 through October 15 Produce and consumables Medina Public Square Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/3vLZY2W Seville 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, May 28 through September 24 Produce, consumables and crafts Gazebo at Maria Stanhope Park, 73 W. Main Street, Seville Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/3I5Az9l Wadsworth 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, June 11 through September 24 Produce, consumables and crafts Central Intermediate School, 151 Main Street, Wadsworth Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/3r8trRd Clean Up Your Room Day Do you suppose the lost socks will be found? Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail. Senior Strides, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Letha House Lodge West, 5800 Richman Road, Medina. For senior citizens aged 55 and older. Aim is to build a support system for those who would like to hike but do not have anyone to hike with. Casual 1- to 2-mile walk led by retired nurse/park volunteer. Dress for weather and wear appropriate footwear. Woodland Health Day of Service, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Lake MedinaGranger Road, 3733 Granger Road, Medina. Help pull aggressive garlic mustard weed from sensitive habitat. Bring work gloves, dress for outdoors. Ages 7 and up. Register at https://bit.ly/39H9zBA

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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.

Buckeye Student Art Show Through May 7, 2022 Artwork by Buckeye School students Buckeye Library 6625 Wolff Road, Medina Brunswick Student Art Show Through May 15, 2022 Artwork by Buckeye students Brunswick Library 3649 Center Road, Brunswick Favorable Places Through May 15, 2022 Acrylic and mixed-media by Therese Kramer B. Smith Gallery Third Floor, Medina Library 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina

Seasons: Between the Branches May 23 through June 19, 2022 Landscapes by Wendy Luedy B. Smith Gallery Third Floor, Medina Library 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina

Pinecone Terrariums, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Transform a pinecone into a faux succulent and design a terrarium. Bring container, rest is supplied. Register at https://bit.ly/394Kxw0 Beginning Excel, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Learn how to create spreadsheets and utilize functions. No registration required. Alphabet Adventure: H is for Hat, 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Make hats to wear home, rhyme words with hat, play games, and more. Register at https://bit.ly/3FoEgaA

Wednesday, May 11 National Brain Donation Awareness Day https://bit.ly/3M1bjUg The first one! Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail. Valley View Walking Tour, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Meeting Room A, Courtyard, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Natural Discoveries Hiking Series, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.., Bluebell Valley, 8504 Richman Road, Lodi. Easy walk to observe nature. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. Ages 7 to adult. For more information about the series, go https://bit.ly/3rMuiZZ Guess the Celebrity, 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Compete individually and in teams. Grades 6 through 12. No registration.

South Town Cruise-In, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Habitat for Humanity parking lot, 233 Lafayette Road, Medina. Wednesdays through October 12, 2022. Open to all antique, classic or collectible cars. Weather permitting. Free. Wadsworth Historical Society: Last to Let You Down, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Rooms A and B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. History of the funeral business over 200 years in Wadsworth examined.

Thursday, May 12 Limerick Day Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail. Camp Wired: Word Clouds, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Using lists of words to form shapes with various fonts, colors, and orientation. Medina High School Choir Showtime 2022: Beyond Preview, 4 p.m., Medina Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Road, Medina. Dress rehearsal preview. No charge for senior citizens, school staff. Admission is $7 for others, tickets available at https://bit.ly/3MMsfhB Woodland Health Day of Service, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Lake MedinaGranger Road, 3733 Granger Road, Medina. Help pull aggressive garlic mustard weed from sensitive habitat. Bring work gloves, dress for outdoors. Ages 7 and up. Register at https://bit.ly/3ymkCKC Forest Therapy Walk, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Road, Medina. Relaxed sensory experience forest therapy walk. Goal is to sense, embody, appreciate relationship with natural world. Led by Jason of Whisper Shifter. Ages 5 and up. Register at https://bit.ly/3LRVwXU Writing Multiple Storylines, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Medina Library. Author D.M. Pulley discusses combining timelines and using parallel story structures to demonstrate how to deepen the suspense, mystery and plot of a novel. Link sent after registration at https://bit.ly/3vPYWF2 The Magnificent 7: Seville’s First Settlers, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Telling of the story of Henry Hosmer and the six he brought to what he called “paradise.” Hosmer’s sister, Mary, is portrayed and she shares the story of building the first log cabin and the challenges of wilderness life, including the first Guilford Township wedding.

Friday, May 13 Blame Someone Else Day Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail. Stroller Parking Lot Workout, 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Workout with your child in stroller. Cancelled if bad weather. Register at https://bit.ly/3w3r8TG Medina High School Choir Showtime 2022: Beyond, 7 p.m., Medina Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Road, Medina. Tickets, $10. Tickets at the door or online at http://medinachoir.com/

Saturday, May 14 National Archery Day and Miniature Golf Day Hmmm, anyone else thinking combining the two could be fun? Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail.

Joy of Medina County Magazine | May 2022 89th Annual Series of Spring Bird Walks, 7:30 a.m., main parking lot, River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Last day. Watch migrating birds return or travel to breeding grounds. Walk led by experienced birder. All ages. Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hidden Hollow Camp-Day Use, 8672 Richman Road, Lodi. Educational displays, biofacts. Experienced birders on hand to help locate harder to find birds. Friends of Wadsworth Trails Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Tolley Line Park, 631 Silvercrest Road, Wadsworth. Benefits Friends of Wadsworth Trails trail amenities and programs. Plants for sale by donation. Annual Herb and Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Medina Community Garden and Education Center, 302 E. Liberty Street, Medina. Hosted by Medina County Herb Society. Herbs, perennials, annuals, flowers, more. Free Community Shred Day, 10 a.m. to noon, Discover Church, 1825 Reimer Road, Wadsworth. Woodland Health Day of Service, 10 a.m. to noon., Buckeye Woods Park, 6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina. Help pull aggressive garlic mustard weed from sensitive habitat. Bring work gloves, dress for outdoors. Ages 7 and up. Register at https://bit.ly/3LX2ETa Kitten Krazy Cat Shelter Fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles – Medina Aerie #2224, 696 Lafayette Road, Medina. $10 per show vehicle. Trophies, raffles, prizes. Bakery, pub food, coffee. For more information, call Charles at 772-485-8028. Tales and Tails, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Therapy dogs visit the children’s area to be read to. Marvelous Marbles, 11 a.m. to noon, Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Akron Toy and Marble Museum visits to teach about the various games of marbles. Learn how to shoot marbles and take home a bag of marbles. Register at https://bit.ly/3ykrS9L Wild About Eggs, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Drop in any time during hours listed. Learn about native egg-laying animals. Explore different types of eggs and the animals that lay them. Medina High School Showtime: Beyond, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Medina Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Road, Medina. Tickets, $10. Tickets at the door or online at http://medinachoir.com/

ORMACO Concert in the Country: The Turner-Exton-GoodmanCirillo Quartet, The Organ’s Influence on Jazz, 2 p.m., HeARTland, 8187 Camp Road, Homerville. Rain location: Homerville United Methodist Church, 9097 Spencer Road, Homerville. Event also can be streamed at https://bit.ly/3y0M3JU Free. For more information and reservations, go to https://bit.ly/3MKgckE

Monday, May 16 National Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day If you plant a tree for them, then you also can observe National Love a Tree Day. Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail. Afternoon at the Cinema, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Showing of classic movies. Garden Club Planting Day, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Help plant flowers, herbs and vegetables in library courtyard. Register at https://bit.ly/3ygAmyG

Tuesday, May 17

National Pack Rat Day Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail. Roaring 20s Senior Day Health Expo, 9 a.m. to noon, Medina County Fairgrounds, Medina. Benefits the Medina County Senior and Adult Foundation. Entertainment, door prizes, photo booth, box lunch, and 80 vendors geared toward senior citizens. Sponsored by the Medina County Senior and Adult Foundation. Transportation provided by Medina County Public Transit for those needing it. Deadline to sign up for transportation is May 3; deadline to sign up for event is May 10. No charge for admission. Register for transportation and for the event at 330-723-9514. Knitting and Crocheting Circle, 10 a.m. to noon., Hickory Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Beginners welcome. Making Warm Up Medina County donations. Baby Prom, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register at https://bit.ly/3kOAZYv Pressed Flower Lanterns, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Make a flower lantern as a nightlight. Paper mache and pressed flowers will be provided. Register at https://bit.ly/3P6DdQI Sunday, May 15 Take Your Parents to the Playground Day Meet your parents’ Carpathia: The History of Titanic’s Rescue Ship, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 inner child! Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 Center Road, Brunswick. Hear the full story of the Carpathia, from construction to the rescue of 705 of Titanic’s passengers to its River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail. Soup Cook Off, noon to 4 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 146 High sinking. Street, Wadsworth. Proceeds benefit the 9-11 Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Hosted by Delta Theta Tau, Xi Gamma Chapter. Variety Wednesday, May 18 of soups made by first responders and local residents. Basket National Visit Your Relatives Day, which may end up feeling like auction. Tickets are adults, ages 10 and up, $10; children ages 4 to you are celebrating International Museum Day when they start 9, $5; children ages 3 and younger, free. For tickets or more trotting out all of the old family stories! Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 information, e-mail xigamma.deltathetatau@gmail.com Wild About Eggs, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail. 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Drop in any time during South Town Cruise-In, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Habitat for Humanity hours listed. Learn about native egg-laying animals. Explore parking lot, 233 Lafayette Road, Medina. Wednesdays through different types of eggs and the animals that lay them.

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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. Through Sunday, May 22 Healthy Kids Running Series: Brunswick, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Heritage Farm, 4613 Laurel Road, Brunswick. Each run has a variety of distances. For fees, registration and more information, go to https://bit.ly/3tWhiCi Through Sunday, June 5 Healthy Kids Running Series: Medina, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Cobblestone Park, 4765 Cobblestone Drive, Medina. Each run has a variety of distances. For fees, registration and more information, go to https://bit.ly/lbMp1l Friday, May 6 Run 4 Fun, first run starts at 7 p.m., Medina High School, 777 E. Union Street, Medina. Runs include Kids’ Half-Mile run run, 1-mile run/walk, 5k run. Benefits Medina City Schools Foundation. For fees and registration, go to https:// bit.ly/3tdy28Z Saturday, May 7 Craig Bailey Memorial 5k Race and 1-mile Fun Run, 9 a.m. to noon, Buckeye School Track and Soccer Complex, 3044 Columbia Road, Medina. Benefits Buckeye Education Foundation. For more information and registration, go to https://bit.ly/3jEYpio Saturday, May 28 Medina Half Marathon, half marathon run/walk, halfmarathon competitive walk, 5k. Virtual options available. Packet pickup will be May 27. Further details pending. Registration and fees at https://bit.ly/3lbX508 For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3i5OWzZ Sunday, June 5 Hornet Dash 5k, 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., North Gateway Tire Field, 4150 Ridge Road, Medina. Virtual option available. 5k run and walk and kids’ fun run. Benefits scholarship fund. Run on own or as part of a team. More information, registration and fees can be found at https://bit.ly/3KHBYE9 Saturday, June 18 Hoofin’ 4 Hope Half Marathon, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Buckeye Woods Park, 6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina. Benefits Feeding Medina County and the Tusuubira Children Foundation, which provides education and transportation to school for children in Masaka, Uganda. More information, registration and fees can be found at https://bit.ly/3JIOW4b Monday, July 4 Medina Twin Sizzler, 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m., Medina Public Square, Medina. 5k and 10k walks, runs and bike races; 27Mile Citizen or Bike Race registration ENDS MAY 31, 2022. 1-mile Fun Run standard registration ends June 30, 2022. More information, registration and fees can be found at https://bit.ly/3MK0MNw Sunday, July 24 Sophia’s Smile, 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. race start, Buckeye Woods Park, 6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina. More information, registration and fees can be found at https://bit.ly/3ORl4pY

October 12, 2022. Open to all antique, classic or collectible cars. Weather permitting. Free. Crayon Charms, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Use melted Crayons to create a pendant. Grades 4 through 12. Register at https://bit.ly/39KENaX Stuffed Animal Taxidermy, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Turn an old stuffed animal into a wall hanging. Bring stuffed animal or choose from those provided. Register at https://bit.ly/3yljdEj Windows 11 Intro, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://bit.ly/3sjR2l5

Thursday, May 19

National Devil’s Food Cake Day Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail. Camp Wired: Advanced Microsoft Word, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Pick from variety of project options using Word. Woodland Health Day of Service, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Help pull aggressive garlic mustard weed from sensitive habitat. Bring work gloves, dress for outdoors. Ages 7 and up. Register at https://bit.ly/3LSepKf Tween Thursday: Mini Golf, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Explorastory: Bluey, 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Crafts, games, photo ops, more. Register at https://bit.ly/3FpiDH8 Local Author: Emilia Rosa, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Author to share childhood photos of Rio de Janeiro.

Friday, May 20 World Bee Day and Pick Strawberries Day Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail. Highland Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Medina High School Strings in the Park, noon to 1 p.m. Medina High School orchestra provides a free lunchtime concert on Uptown Park, Medina Public Square. Wine and Canvas, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Bring own wine, go home with painting by you. Pay $20 supply fee to presenter at event. Ages 21 and up. Register at https://bit.ly/3vPcxws WAITING LIST

Saturday, May 21 National Waitstaff Day Self-Guided Bird Walk, 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Follow signs along trail. Gene’s Open House and Customer Appreciation Day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gene’s Refrigeration, 6222 Norwalk Road, Medina. Benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Basket raffles, games, food. Highland Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Adapted Story Time, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Story Time Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Story time for

Joy of Medina County Magazine | May 2022 autistic children and/or those with sensory integration challenges. Register at https://bit.ly/3smzpkH Wild About Eggs, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Drop in any time during hours listed. Learn about native egg-laying animals. Explore different types of eggs and the animals that lay them. Pig Roast for a Cure: Cure JDM, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles, 696 Lafayette Road, Medina. Dinner will be 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Raising funds to fight rare disease. Bounce house, silent auction, raffles, cash bar, chance to win a quarter side of beef. For more information about the event, about Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM), and a local family’s story, go to https://bit.ly/3JRcXGo Brass Band of the Western Reserve: Red, White and Blue Concert, 7 p.m., Medina Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Road, Medina. Tickets are $12 for senior citizens, $15 for adults, no charge for students and are available online at https://bit.ly/3FbJKoR

Sunday, May 22 Buy a Musical Instrument Day Runnin’ and Gunnin’ With Medina County SWAT, various start times, MKAirsoft, 220 N. State Road, Medina. Funds go toward training and equipment for SWAT. Each three-hour block is $60. Food trucks available. Get tickets at https://mkairsoft.com/collections/admissions Dandelion Drive Tour: A Journey in Time, noon to 5 p.m., Medina County. Six museums open for tours: Little Wiz Fire Museum, Medina Town Hall and Engine House Museum, McDowell-Phillips House, York Historical Society, and Litchfield Historical Society. Participating museums vary with each year. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3tX6t2y McDowell-Phillips House Tours, noon to 5 p.m., 205 S. Prospect Street, Medina. Guided tours of eight to 10 people leave every 20 minutes. Benefits Medina County Historical Society. No reservations, first come, first served. Adults, $10; historical society members and senior citizens, $9; ages 7 to 18, $7; younger than 7, no charge with hand-holding adult. No parking on Blake Avenue. For more information, call 330-722-1341 or e-mail mchs@zoominternet.net. Wild About Eggs, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Drop in any time during hours listed. Learn about native egg-laying animals. Explore different types of eggs and the animals that lay them. ORMACO Live at the Library: Dan Vannatter, A Salute to 20th Century Women Songwriters, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Free, but due to limited space, reservations are recommended. For more information and reservations, call 419-853-6016 or go to https://bit.ly/37PFIq9 Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Swifts and Swallows, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Killbuck Lakes, 7996 White Road, Burbank. Learn about nature’s recyclers. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. Ages 7 to adult. For more information about the series, go to https://bit.ly/3egtk1S

Monday, May 23 National Taffy Day Sensory Friendly Story Time, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Designed for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory

A list of golf outings that benefit area non-profit organizations. To have your golf outing listed, send the information to joy@BlakeHousePublishing.com at least two months in advance. There is no such thing as too early, but there is too late. Contact the hosting golf course for pricing, registration and sponsorships.

Address Guide: Bunker Hill Golf Course 3060 Pearl Road, Medina 330-722-4174 or 216-469-9241 Westfield Country Club 6600 Greenwich Road Westfield Center, Oh. 44251 Saturday, May 21 Mark Borsz Memorial Golf Outing 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bunker Hill Golf Course Sunday, May 22 Collin Cares Golf Outing 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Benefits: Collin Cares Cure Cancer Foundation Bunker Hill Golf Course Friday, June 3 PLAST Golf Outing 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Benefits: Humanitarian crisis in Ukraine Bunker Hill Golf Course Sunday, June 5 Mimi and Chadly 17th Annual American Cancer Society Golf Outing 11 a.m. Benefits: American Cancer Society Bunker Hill Golf Course Friday, June 10 Medina Sting Baseball Golf Outing 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bunker Hill Golf Course Thursday, June 16 Golfers Just Wanna Have Fun 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Benefits: Northern Medina County Chamber Alliance Bunker Hill Golf Course Monday, June 20 12th Annual Medina County Police Activities League Golf Outing 11 a.m. Benefits: MCPAL’s after-school program and activities Westfield Country Club Contact rbyrne@ohmedinaco.org for information or to register. Saturday, June 25 Love INC Medina Fundraiser Golf Outing 7:30 a.m. Benefits: Love INC Bunker Hill Golf Course

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integration challenges and their families and caregivers. Register at https://bit.ly/3vQcNvf Mindful Monday, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sycamore Room South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Creating vision boards to help set goals. Short, guided meditation included. Register at https://bit.ly/3KLOoLu

a search strategy and learn to navigate online job boards. Register at https://bit.ly/3yfJ2pd

Friday, May 27

National Grape Popsicle Day ORMACO Music at the Arboretum: NEO Dixie: Dixieland Music, John Streeter Garden Amphitheater, 2122 Williams Road, Wooster. Tuesday, May 24 Rain location: Fisher Auditorium, 1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster. International Tiara Day Add sparkle to your day! Free, but reservations are recommended. For more information and Library Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Highland Library, 416 reservations, call 419-853-6016 or go to https://bit.ly/3y6Da1u Ridge Road, Medina. Celebrate National Scavenger Hunt Day at the library. Saturday, May 28 Otaku Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Room, Medina International Jazz Day Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. A discussion of all things Bird Watching, 10:30 a.m., Community Room, Highland Library, anime, for Grades 6 through 12. Do geekcrafts, learn about 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Park system representative will teach Japanese culture, cosplay welcome! how to identify local birds. Fashions of World War II and the 1940s, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Hula Hoop Dance Class, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Cy Hewit Park, 54 Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Explore Liberty Street, Seville. Hosted by Seville Library. Learn simple different fashion looks from the period, from uniforms to glamour tricks. Bring hoop or use one provided. Grades 1 through 6. gowns, through photos from Kent State University’s Museum Register at https://bit.ly/3vRyZVN collection. Register at https://bit.ly/3ygsv4g Musicals and Operas, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sycamore Rooms Sunday, May 29 North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day https://bit.ly/381nZvX Commonalities between the two genres discussed. Medina Cars and Coffee Cruise-In, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., 39 Public Square, Medina. Live music. Hosted by Main Street Medina.

Wednesday, May 25 National Sing Out Day Go ahead, belt one out for the neighborhood! South Town Cruise-In, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Habitat for Humanity parking lot, 233 Lafayette Road, Medina. Wednesdays through October 12, 2022. Open to all antique, classic or collectible cars. Weather permitting. Free. Military Records for Family Records, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Community Rooms A and B, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Learn how to utilize Fold3 and other resources. Virtual option available. Register at https://bit.ly/3P4jiSr

Thursday, May 26 National Paper Airplane Day Camp Wired: Smartphone Photography, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Learn how to use smartphone to record videos, add filters and use camera timer. Bring fully charged phone or phone and charger.. Tween Thursday: Pipe Cleaner Ninjas and Parachute Guys, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. End of the School Year Dance Party, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Uptown Park, Medina Public Square. Hosted by Medina City Schools. Dancing, activities for entire family. Forest Therapy Walk, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Road, Medina. Relaxed sensory experience forest therapy walk. Goal is to sense, embody, appreciate relationship with natural world. Led by Jason of Whisper Shifter. Ages 5 and up. Register at https://bit.ly/38VR7Ve Chair Yoga, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sycamore Rooms North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register at https://bit.ly/3MUJdu6 Introduction to Online Job Searching, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Create

Monday, May 30 Memorial Day and There’s a Hole in My Bucket Day https://bit.ly/3P2P2ay Libraries closed for Memorial Day. Medina Memorial Day Celebration: 9 a.m. parade line-up begins at 9 a.m. on Medina Public Square. 10 a.m. ceremony and decorating of the monument in front of the Medina County Courthouse, 93 Public Square, Medina. Parade begins after ceremony and proceeds to Spring Grove Cemetery, 785 E. Washington Street, Medina, where ceremonies and honors will take place. For more information, contact Ed Zachery at 330-722-9368 or by emailing ezackery@medinacountyveterans.org

Tuesday, May 31 Macaroon Day Knitting and Crocheting Circle, 10 a.m. to noon., Hickory Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Beginners welcome. Making Warm Up Medina County donations.

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