Northeast Ohio Parent Mentor Community Focus March 2022

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BETTER IN MENTOR

Why residents stay in this family-friendly town in Lake County

MEET THE COMMUNITY Why Families Love It

SEASONAL ADVENTURES What’s Happening in City

PARTNERING TOGETHER Better Living for All

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Meet the Lund Ziegler Family

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hen Melissa and Michael Lund Ziegler, director of education at the Fine Arts Association in Willoughby, relocated to Northeast Ohio from Cincinnati a few years ago, they chose to make a home and raise their three children in Mentor.

We talked to the family about their decision to move to the city in Lake County.

WHY MENTOR?

Melissa Lund Ziegler says Mentor’s proximity to parks and beaches (including Headlands Beach, Ohio’s longest natural beach and also a state park), access to the highway, and easy drive to Buffalo (to visit grandparents), plus the music program in Mentor Schools, was attractive. Melissa and her husband, Michael, are both musicians, so the music instruction in the schools was definitely a value to the area.

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AND WHEN THIS FAMILY IS OUT AND ABOUT….

Though the timing wasn’t ideal (the Lund Ziegler family moved to Mentor in spring 2020), they wanted to explore things to do in their new community. From the ice skating arena to the pool to concerts at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater, the family was excited to take advantage of all the recreational resources the city offers.

Adding to the adventures in the great outdoors, Melissa Lund Ziegler is looking forward to storytimes at the library with her children Abigail, 5, Joseph, 3, and William, 1, as things open back up for in-person programs.

In the meantime, this family finds joy everywhere in their community, even at the grocery store! Lund Ziegler said her son takes the responsibility of putting the quarter into the cart at Aldi and taking it out very seriously.

They quickly found a lot they loved about the area, including the weather. With three

Photos Submitted by the Lund Ziegler Family

By Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

young children in tow, the Lund Zieglers say they love making their way through all Lake Metroparks. Some other family favorites?

Penitentiary Glen Reservation and Chagrin River Park (not in Mentor, but great proximity to this young family’s neighborhood). Additionally, this family has enjoyed supporting local farms in and around the Mentor area as they make memories picking strawberries and apples.

Jeannie Fleming-Gifford has a MA in family and consumer sciences with a specialization in child development and is the vice president of programming at Lakeside Chautauqua. Her passions include outdoor adventures, volunteering to raise potential autism service dogs, and writing.

She recently published her first children’s book, “SymFUNNY,” and a memoir called “The Gift I Never Wanted.”

WHY IS MENTOR A GREAT PLACE FOR FAMILIES ?

MENTOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS SHARE WHAT THE CITY OFFERS RESIDENTS Mentor has all of the amenities ❝ that you could ask for. There are

a wide variety of options when it comes to shopping, dining, athletic and recreation facilities, and the many ways to enjoy our thriving music and arts community. It’s all about choice. Mentor is also a place that offers a sense of belonging. The people of Mentor take pride in our city and welcome all who want to be a part of our great community.

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— Matthew E Donovan, President of Council, Ward 2 Councilperson Mentor as a community ❝ places a strong emphasis on

economic development and the amenities that people want and need on an everyday basis.

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— Scott Marn, Vice-President of Council, Councilperson-at-Large

Mentor offers something for ❝ everyone, including great recre-

ational amenities, highly rated safety forces, low taxes, supportive city services, a wide selection of shopping and dining options, and top-rated schools.

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— Ray Kirchner, Councilperson-at-Large Mentor is not just a great place ❝ to live, but a fantastic place to live,

with something for everyone. With all the amenities and activities available, nobody can be bored.

With Blackbrook Golf Course, the ice arena, pickleball courts, skate parks, and the newly acquired Mentor Rec Center, you can feed your inner athlete. For quieter times, you have numerous parks to choose from, including Wildwood Cultural Center and the largest lakefront beach in Ohio – Mentor Headlands.

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— John Krueger, Ward 4 Councilperson

Mentor Public Library has convenience on ‘lock’

By Jason Lea

Parenting has never been simple, but it’s been spectacularly unpredictable for the last two years. So, Mentor Public Library has added a new service to make it as convenient as possible for all patrons, including parents, to pick up their next book or movie.

The library recently installed hold lockers outside of Mentor High School that are available 24/7. That means no more rushing to beat closing time! The lockers are ideal for busy souls who have no idea when they’ll have free time.

Anyone with a CLEVNET library card can have their holds sent to a locker. All they need to do is pick “Mentor High School lockers” as their pick-up location when putting something on hold either in person or online at mentorpl.org. And the lockers are secure. They can only be opened with a patron’s library-card number.

It’s convenient too. Once your locker’s open, the items are automatically checked out to your card.

Visit mentorpl.org

Patty Perry Talks About the 23rd Annual KidShow at Great Lakes Mall in Mentor The KidShow, held at Great Lakes Mall, is a product of owner and producer Patty Perry of ProMark Enterprises. When creating the event, she wanted a venue that would offer free attendance and plenty of free parking for event guests. We talk to Perry about this event and why it’s been a Mentor staple over the past 23 years.

Q: Why did you decide to host the KidShow in Mentor?

Perry: “As a young parent at the time with our first child, we began to wonder what products and services were available for our new family. It seemed as though all of the parent resources were scattered, and I got to thinking, ‘Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a one-stop shop for information and products related to kids?’ As an event planner, I realized quickly that I could be the solution and create an event. Thus the KidShow was born!”

Q: Tell us about the KidShow twoday event on March 26 and 27 at the Great Lakes Mall in Mentor.

Perry: “The KidShow will be on Saturday, March 26 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), and Sunday, March 27 (12 p.m. to -5 p.m.). It is built around anything and everything having to do with kids and family. Its purpose is to get good information into busy parents’ hands and to provide a free opportunity to spend time and have fun with your children.”

Q: What type of activities can families expect this year?

Perry: “The KidShow is filled with exhibitors up and down the mall who will be demonstrating products, providing service information and offering activities at their booth. As the show producer, we also provide activities such as ‘The Kids Counter,’ which is a craft center offering every two hours a different creative craft, photos at the Green Screen, a backyard play area, a balloon twister, roaming costumed characters, Snack Attacks for treats four times a day, impromptu stage trivia for prizes, and continuous stage entertainment.”

Q: Why host the event in the City of Mentor?

Perry: “This is our hometown.

We have been members in the residential and business community for the past 33 years.

There is no better place than your own backyard to put on an event for the community. The KidShow draws attendees from all

over Northeast Ohio, with strong support from Mentor and Lake County residents. It works here in Mentor, and the 23-year longevity of the KidShow is evidence of that.”

Q: Is there anything new happening this year at the KidShow?

Perry: “There will be new stage entertainment so make sure you check out the schedule at kidshowinfo.com We plan to have a couple new areas, which include the backyard play area, an area to focus on pets, and an author corner, where we have invited local authors to participate by reading their book and being on hand for attendees to get signed purchased copies. There will be a cookie-decorating contest for local bakers and bakeries to enter, with KidShow guests voting on their favorite designer. The Goody Bag giveaway is not new this year, but the red envelope prize is!

250 goody bags will be given out daily to the first 250 families who register at the Registration Center at the top of the Food Court. One

lucky bag will hold a red envelope with a certificate for a Bounce Party for your child and 15 of his or her friends at the recently opened Eastlake facility, The Jump Yard.

Prior to the KidShow weekend, we are running a contest on Facebook. Like us on Facebook (KidShow) through March 17, and you could be the lucky one to win a KidShow family fun pack! The winner will be picked on March 18 and notified via Facebook.”

Q: Why is it important for families in the community to attend the KidShow?

Perry: “The wealth of resources the KidShow provides is unbelievable. The value to attend is the opportunity to talk with company representatives and get your questions answered. The fun we build into the KidShow creates time to spend with your kids at a free event filled with hours of activities and fun.“

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Mentor Schools Team Up with Community Partners

School Opportunities in Mentor

THE DISTRICT WORKS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP STUDENTS LEARN BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

There are plenty of ways children can find education in the city to fit their needs. Here are just a few options.

By Kristen Kirby

Andrews Osborne Academy A co-educational boarding and day school for preschool through 12th grade in Willoughby (City next to Mentor). andrewsosborne.org Broadmoor School Students from birth through age 22 years who have developmental disabilities and are residents of Lake County. lakebdd.org/ childrens-services Lake Catholic High School Serves ninth through 12th grades. lakecatholic.org Lake Shore Compact They have 23 different Career Technical Education programs available to Mentor Schools students. lakeshorecompact.org Mentor Christian School Serving ages 4 through 12th grade. mentorchristian.com Mentor United Methodist Preschool Ages 3-4, a parttime preschool and prekindergarten and ages 2.5 with caregiver program. mentorumc.org/preschool St. Gabriel School and St. Gabriel Learning Loft Preschool School Catholic part-time preschool to full time kindergarten through eighth grade.

St-gabrielschool.org St. Mary of the Assumption School Serving preschool through eighth grade. stmarymentorschool.org

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early 7,500 of our community’s children attend Mentor Public Schools each day. The school district operates seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one of the largest high schools in Ohio, a specialized school for students with autism, an online school and preschool programs.

While Mentor Schools has long been known for providing a well-rounded and high-quality education for its students, in recent years, the Mentor team has worked diligently with community partners to expand opportunities for the community’s children in non-traditional ways.

Teaming up with Laketran, and using grant funding, at the beginning of this school year all Mentor High School students were given the chance to sign-up for a bus pass at no cost to them through a new program called Cardinal GO. Students now have access to Laketran’s local routes one through nine, which greatly improves access to campus, internships, activities, local resources, after school jobs, Lakeland Community College and more.

Cardinal GO is already benefiting many students by removing a transportation barrier and creating a reliable way for students to get from point A to point B using public transit instead of relying solely on their parents.

Connecting with Cardinal Credit Union, Mentor High School is now operating a bank branch right inside Mentor High School. This is a great opportunity for some of the business students to experience real-world, hands-on learning by working side-by-side with professionals from Cardinal Credit Union. Students are learning an array of important skill sets through their work running the branch. This

initiative also benefits all students by providing learning tools about personal finance and students can even open up their own checking account. The partnership also expands into the classrooms with a series of lessons being shared in economics class for students. The local roots of these lessons are especially valuable because they can be tailored to meet current needs of our community and adjusted as the industry can change and evolve quickly Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague, made a special visit to Mentor to learn more about the program earlier this school year.

Another longtime partnership that continues to grow for the greater good of the community is between Mentor Public Schools and Mentor Public Library.

For several years now, the library has opened the high school’s freshly (grant-funded) renovated media center, called The Hub, to the public by operating it as a branch location on weeknights.

This includes giving the community access to a state-of-the-art makerspace and a lineup of fun activities for people of all ages. T This year, the partnership expanded to give all students library cards. Opting in for a library card is a parental choice for each child, but one that’s been made easy and convenient with a click of a button. Having a library card opens a plethora of resources for children and their families.

While these are small example of newly launched community initiatives within the public school system, all of the partnerships and support are vital to the success of Mentor Public Schools. These partnerships include everyone from parents and neighbors to empty-nesters and senior citizens to the safety forces and community leaders to local businesses and organizations and beyond. These partnerships are helping to shape the next generation through the various roles of influencing the community’s youth. Mentor Schools remains committed to continuing to cultivate and nurture strong community partnerships to provide the best opportunities for all.

Visit mentorschools.net for more info.

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By Georgia Lattas

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO SPEND TIME IN MENTOR, THERE ARE PLENTY OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY PLACES TO VISIT. HERE ARE 10 DESTINATIONS TO TRY:

REYNOLDS ROAD AND MENTOR AVE. RESTAURANTS

There’s an abundance of restaurants in the city for every palate from Quaker Steak and Lube, (Reynolds Road), Melt Bar and Grill (Mentor Ave.), BJ’s Restaurant and Brewery (Mentor Ave.), Mission BBQ (Reynolds Road), Smokey Bones (Reynolds Road), and Don Tequila (Mentor Ave.), to just name a few. Visit cityofmentor.com for more options beyond these streets.

FROYO TWIST SOFT SERVE & BUBBLE TEA

Mix and match any combination of frozen yogurt flavors and 60+ topping selections exactly to your liking. They also offer pineapple dole whip, soft serve gelato, frozen custard, smoothies and bubble tea. myfroyotwist.com

MENTOR LAGOONS NATURE PRESERVE & MARINA

Located on the shores of Lake Erie with multiple hiking and biking trails giving views to the

Mentor Marsh, marina, shoreline, and rare dune plants.

The property encompasses 450 acres and includes a 230-acre nature preserve with rare dune plants, a riverine marsh and oak bluff. The marina can accommodate up to 500 boats. cityofmentor.com

JAMES A. GARFIELD NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

The site preserves the Lawnfield estate and surrounding property of James Abram Garfield, the 20th president of the United States, and includes the first presidential library established in the United States. nps.gov/jaga

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Great Lakes Mall has lots of shopping and food options, a Planet Fitness, Round 1 Bowling, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Play Area, which is a newly renovated indoor kids’ space area, events and more family-friendly fun. shopgreatlakesmall.com

ESCAPE IN MENTOR

HEADLANDS BEACH STATE PARK

Headlands Beach State Park is a public beach in Mentor and the longest natural beach in Ohio. It attracts 2 million visitors annually. The park features a 35-acre beach for sunbathing and swimming, along with picnicking facilities and a seasonal concessionaire. ohiodnr.gov

GREAT LAKES MALL

Escape Room in Mentor (7468 Tyler Blvd., escaperoomclev.com/ecape-room-mentor/) and Escapology.

(7300 Palisades Pkwy, escapology.com/en/mentor-oh), provide opportunities for family-friendly groups to solve mysteries within the rooms.

BOOKS, ART AND MORE!

For book lovers, there’s Barnes and Noble (barnesandnoble.com) with a Starbucks cafe to grab a treat or sit down for a chat with friends. For those interested in the arts, Busy Bee Pottery in Mentor provides families and parents with opportunities to create art. (mentor.busybeesart.com).

Nearby, enjoy theater and arts at The Fine Arts Association in Willoughby on Mentor Ave. (fineartsassociation.org)

WONDER CLEVELAND IN GREAT LAKES MALL

Crumbl Cookies is a popular national cookie chain known for their cute pink boxes, their popularity on TikTok (3.5 million TikTok followers), and their weekly rotating menu (new cookie flavors every week). None of the flavors remain the same each week besides two flavors. crumblcookies.com/ohmentor

PHOTOS BY CITY OF MENTOR, WONDER CLEVELAND, PATTY PERRY. PROMARK ENTERPRISES.

PHOTOS: Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina, Headlands BeachFest State Park, Annual KidShow at Great Lakes Mall, Wonder Museum in Great Lakes Mall.

The Cleveland-themed museum now includes 16 full sensory-interactive art exhibits. It invites guests to explore, touch, climb, solve.

This experiential museum is at the Great Lakes Mall in Mentor. For tickets, info wondercleveland.com

CRUMBL COOKIES

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Mentor’s Seasons of

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entor Parks and Recreation offers more than 1,200 ways for families to play each year. From art workshops, fitness classes, trips, day camps, golf instruction, kayaking tours, nature walks and hockey leagues, the department offers something for everyone. One of the best things about living in Mentor is the wealth of recreational opportunities and facilities available to the community. Mentor is home to 14 parks, as well as the Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve.

Explore a new experience, which is always just around the corner. Here are some happenings over the seasons you won’t want to miss.

(Spring] Black Brook Golf Course, a beautiful 18-hole public course, opened in 1929 and has been owned and operated by the City of Mentor since 2005. The course has been steadily upgraded with major improvements, including a state-of-the-art practice facility, new tees, extensive drainage, and more.

Whether you would like to play the course or just practice, come out and give us a try.

The course offers golf schools, private lessons and a Junior Golf League serving more TOP FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Mentor Recreation Summer Day Camp and snowy fun at Mentor Chill Out. BELOW: Performances at Mentor Amphitheater and take a Golf Cart Ride on Mysteries of the Manor Trail.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CITY OF MENTOR.

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than 100 young golfers each summer. Black Brook offers a variety of leagues for men, women, coed, couples and juniors.

Wildwood Micro Con at Wildwood Cultural Center will host Micro Con on Saturday, March 26, from 11 a.m.

– 5 p.m. This multi-genre entertainment and comic micro convention has a lot to offer. This micro con is tightly packed with appearances from various pop culture movies, shows and books. Local comic and gaming vendors, kids and adult activities, costume contests, music, strolling magic, food for purchase, and much more.

Just Kids’ Stuff Garage Sale. The city’s Just Kids Garage Sale will be Thursday, May 12, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Garfield Park Pavilion.

Clean out the toy boxes, closets, and attics, and get ready for the Just Kids’ Stuff Garage Sale. A sale of children’s items often featuring more than 70 vendors and more than 1,000 buyers. Reserve a city-owned table beginning April 4 for residents and April 5 for nonresidents.

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Come splash around in the Civic Center Pool, (8600 Munson Road) at Mentor’s premier water facility, Civic Center Waterpark, features a heated Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool, zero-depth entry, wireless internet access, snack bar, and bathhouse with restrooms and changing facilities.

Shop local at Mentor Farmers Market, held on Fridays from 2 – 6 p.m. at Eleanor B. Garfield Park from mid-June through September. At the market, enjoy an afternoon under century-old shade trees while you shop for delicious fresh-picked fruits and vegetables, specialty baked goods, plant starts, honey, maple products and other farm-related products.

Headlands BeachFest returns to the Headlands Beach State Park on Saturday, July 16, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The “ultimate beach party” features all-day entertainment, hands-on activities, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, and is highlighted by the Ohio Master Sand Sculpting Competition, featuring three world champion sand sculptors who will build their larger-than-life creations over three days. Kids of all ages will have plenty of opportunities to get their hands dirty as well by competing in the Family Sandcastle Building Contest. Nearly a dozen food trucks will be offering everything from wood-fired pizza to kettle corn. Arts and crafts vendors will be selling a variety of beach-themed items.

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Mentor CityFest, presented by University Hospitals, returns to Mentor Civic Center Park on Friday, August 19, from 4 to 11 p.m. and Saturday, August 20, from noon to 11 p.m. This two-day family-friendly festival is packed with activities, games, food and more. Enjoy live music on the Mentor Civic Amphitheater stage Friday and Saturday evenings. The CityFest Kids Zone is bigger and better than before, with giant inflatables and interactive games for kids of all ages.

Enjoy all-day interactive entertainment and activities, including strolling performers, the “Fest Money” game, plus community-sponsored activities and games. With over 20 food vendors, we will have every type of festival food your tastebuds desire. The Mentor CityFest Parade will kick off from Shore Middle School Saturday at 10 a.m. and make its way to the festival grounds via Hopkins, Center Street and Civic Center Boulevard. The parade typically features over 100 groups For those trailblazers looking for a colorful thrill, register for CityFest Color Dash & Walk on Saturday night starting at 6 p.m. This 2.5-mile run and fun walk starts and finishes at CityFest.

(Fall] Wildwood Cultural Center & Park is Mentor’s finest cultural gem. The estate and manor house were built by the John G. Oliver family in 1908 and purchased by the City of Mentor in 1980, giving us the beautiful Wildwood Cultural Center. The cultural center was placed on the National Register of Historic Homes in 1981. Wildwood Cultural Center is a wonderful site for weddings, seminars, business functions, parties and showers. The 34-acre estate, filled with stately trees and

beautiful gardens, includes hiking trails, barrier-free restrooms, picnic and wildlife area.

A hayride event celebrates fall at Wildwood’s one-of-a-kind Golf Cart Hayride. Cozy up with your family in a golf cart as you view the sights and sounds of the Mysteries of the Manor Trail. Families are invited to also enjoy games, pumpkin decorating, hay pyramid, dancing, glowsticks, bonfire or visit the indoor Wildwood O’ Gauge train display in the Craft Room, food for purchase and more.

(Winter] Slide on into the coolest place in town at the Mentor Ice Arena, which is open year-round and offers something for everyone who enjoys skating. Whether you’re planning a tournament, hosting a party, or just want to chill out, the Mentor Ice Arena is ready to welcome you.

Mentor Chill Out! This winter-themed event features all-day attractions and activities including wagon rides, ice sculpting demonstrations, popsicle-eating contests, ice skating on an outdoor skating rink, snow-

man-building competitions, sled riding and much more. Ice sculptures will be on display throughout the amphitheater grounds in addition to several sculptures created onsite as guests view the ice artists at work. Come hungry and take part in the Chili Cook Off, or partake in some delicious fare from some of the area’s favorite food trucks.

Those 21-and-over can slide over to the whiskey-tasting bar and experience a selection of bourbons, ryes, and vodkas. Festivities will be capped off by a fabulous fireworks show.

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MENTOR

Businesses and Organizations Special Advertiser Listings CARDINAL CREDIT UNION

Organized in 1953, Cardinal Credit Union has been providing financial services to employees of various companies and organizations in the Mentor/Cleveland area for more than half a century. Cardinal members always have a financial counselor in their corner to help make sound financial decisions. Visit cardinalcu.com to apply for Instant Membership in three simple steps and learn more about the ways we support you.

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER OF MENTOR

A brighter future begins at Huntington Learning Center! For over 40 years, they have tailored their tutoring programs to fit each student’s unique needs. Their method begins with a full academic evaluation to develop a personalized program that builds skills, confidence, and motivation. Be it kindergarten through 12th subject tutoring or ACT/SAT test prep, we can help your student thrive and reach their academic goals. Locations in Mentor (440-205-8283) and Mayfield Heights (440-683-1784) or visit huntingtonhelps.com

THE INDIAN MUSEUM OF LAKE COUNTY

See prehistoric Native American items from 12,000 B.C. to 1650 A.D. Many local historic items are from all of North America. Try the hands-on activities. Visit the Indian Museum at 7519

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Mentor Ave., Suite A112, lower level in the back.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 1 to 4 p.m. on weekends. Cost: Adults, $4.00; Seniors, $3.00; K-12 Students, $2.00; Preschool, free.

Organized groups need reservations. Special programs available. Phone: 440 951-3813. indianmuseumoflakecounty.org

KARATE INSTITUTE OF MENTOR

Karate Institute of Mentor is a family-oriented school where children and adults gain the amazing benefits of martial arts at their own pace. Children develop solid character through traditional values, while gaining a sense of achievement through learning practical self-defense and anti-bullying skills. Become Stronger outside and in with their fun, supportive classes. Karate Institute of Mentor 7667 Mentor Avenue, Ste. 102. 440-951-0463, mentorkarate.com

LAKE SHORE COMPACT

The Lake Shore Compact is a career technical education consortium serving the Euclid, Mentor and Wickliffe school systems. Our primary objective is to help prepare students to become career ready and college prepared! Students have the opportunity to participate in over 23 unique programs, and over 800 students participate in some form of career technical education supported by Lake Shore Compact. Visit lakeshorecompact.org to learn more.

LAKETRAN

More and more high school students are relying on Laketran to get where they need to go. Mentor Public Schools, Wickliffe City Schools, and Painesville Local Schools have recently collaborated with Laketran to offer free transportation on Local Route 1-9 with the goal to improve access to after-school jobs, internships, activities and local resources.

Students can register at their school’s main office or contact Laketran, Lake County’s public transit agency, at 440-350-1008.

WALKER ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC

If you’ve been looking for a roofing company in Mentor, you already know you have a lot of options. It can be difficult to decide which one is best for you. That’s why it’s important to consider all the details before making a final decision. They’re confident that Walker Roofing & Construction LLC is the right roofing contractor for you, but don’t just take our word for it. They are: Experienced-the founder has over twenty years of industry experience as a general contractor and an insurance adjuster Versatile-they handle both residential and commercial roofing projects, from leaf guard installation to complete roof replacement Customer-oriented-they put you first, offering free roof evaluations and always returning phone calls. Visit walkerroofingandconstruction.com