Thursday, July 11, 2019
Lorain County Community Guide
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BULLETIN BOARD FROM A2 bands, a classic car show, a historical poker run, face painting, a parade, hot dog eating competition, bounce house, raffles, beer garden, concessions, appearances by Mega Championship Wrestling stars, a blood pressure clinic, fingerprinting by the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, craft vendors, and more. The event will benefit continued development of the Amherst Sandstone Village. For more information, call the society at 440-988-7255. • AMHERST: A long barn rummage sale will be held from 8 a.m. tonoon on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 at the Amherst Historical Society’s Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave. There will be crystal and collectibles, books, bed linens, small kitchen appliances, china, and more in the long barn. An assortment of Thomasville furniture will be sold in the pine tree building. Sales benefit continued development of the Sandstone Village.
Monday, July 15 • OBERLIN: American Civil Liberties Union members will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 15 at the Oberlin Public Library. On the agenda are redistricting, women’s reproductive freedom, and U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
Starting July 15 • WELLINGTON: “In the Wild” Vacation Bible School will be held from 6-8 p.m. from Monday, July 15 to Thursday, July 18 at Fellowship Church, 44777 State Rt. 18. VBS is for toddlers up to children in fifth grade. It includes games, songs, crafts, stories, snacks, and prizes.
Tuesday, July 16 • WAKEMAN: The Oberlin Heritage Center will present “Vintage & Vintner: A Midsummer Soiree of Wine and History” from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 at Matus Winery, 15674 Gore Orphanage Rd. The event is open to the public and includes fine wines, a splash of history, and good company. It is sponsored by attorney Kurt Sarringhaus and Cowling Funeral Home. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Guests will be greeted by the smooth jazz guitar of musician Rich Holsworth. Winery owner Bob Matus will share some finer points about wine, followed by a presentation by OHC director Liz Schultz on the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo moon landing. Reservations are $30 per person (21 and up), with all revenue from the event, including side raffles, supporting the Pat Murphy Endowment for Heritage Preservation. Visit www.oberlinheritagecenter.org to reserve your place or call 440-774-1700. Admission provides each guest with tickets for two glasses of wine, with more available for purchase. Non-alcoholic beverages and finger foods also will be served.
Wednesday, July 17 • WELLINGTON: A free youth tennis day will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17 at the LCCC Wellington Center, 151 Commerce Dr. Have fun playing quick matches with players of similar age and skill. Experience the thrill of competition and gain confidence without the pressure.
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For more information, call Jim Powers at 440366-7652 or email jpowers@lorainccc.edu. • WELLINGTON: What’s Cookin’ Wednesday will be held from 4-7 p.m. on July 17 at First Congregational Church, 140 South Main St. Whether you’re feeding yourself or a big family, the church has you covered. Pick up a homecooked, nutritious evening meal quickly and easily. Meals will be ready to carry out. The featured meal will be anniversary chicken, potatoes, tossed salad, roll and butter, and cupcakes. No pre-purchase is required. The cost is $10 per person or a family four-pack for $35. What’s Cookin’ Wednesday dinners are available for carry-out only. For more information, call 440-647-3308 or 440371-7103. • OBERLIN: A free workshop in land management to protect pollinators will be held from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17 at the Oberlin Public Library, 65 South Main St. Western Reserve Land Conservancy will hold a program featuring Denise Ellsworth, honeybee and native pollinator educator at the Ohio State University department of entomology. Learn about managing natural areas, parks, reservoirs, and other lands for pollinators. Refreshments will be provided and wildflower seeds will be distributed. Weather permitting, the schedule will include a visit to a nearby field. RSVP by contacting Kate Pilacky at 440-7744226 or kpilacky@wrlandconservancy.org. Registration is also available at www.wrlandconservancy. org/event/pollinatorworkshop2019. • OBERLIN: NAACP Branch 3196 will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17 at the Oberlin Public Library. The membership will meet for the limited purpose of taking any actions required in advance of the national convention in Detroit and any actions required to advance the planning and execution of the Freedom Fund Banquet in October. The executive committee will meet an hour earlier.
July 17 and 30 • AMHERST TWP.: Ohio Rebels fastpitch 10U-18U will hold tryouts for the 2020 season from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17 and Tuesday, July 30 at Amherst Township Park, 44780 Middle Ridge Rd. For more information or to schedule a private tryout, email amherstfastpitch@gmail.com.
Thursday, July 18
the Lorain County Free Clinic will be held Friday, July 19 at Fox Creek Golf and Racquet Club, 5445 Beavercrest Dr. A Bloody Mary bar will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch at 11:30 a.m. Golf starts at noon, rain or shine. It will include an 18-hole scramble, carts, skins game, and raffles and prizes. Dinner will be served immediately after golf. The cost is $85 per person or $340 per foursome. To register, visit www.lcfreeclinic.org or call 440277-7602. Corporate hole sponsorships are available starting at $250. • ELYRIA: A free class on how to run for public office will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 19 at the Lorain County Community College Spitzer Conference Center, rooms 214 and 215, 1005 Abbe Rd. This public educational course is sponsored by the Lorain County Community Alliance and LCCC. County board of elections director Paul Adams will give you step-by-step instructions on how to file for public office. Instruction will cover the requirements and restrictions of filing, petitions, campaign finance reporting and personal financial disclosure statements. There are no continuing education credits available for this course. Register by July 17 to Virginia Haynes at administrator@lccommunityalliance.org or by calling 440-328-2362.
Saturday, July 20 • WELLINGTON: A lunar watch will be held on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. The Herrick Memorial Library is sponsoring the event. Take a telescope or binoculars to view the moon, or use one of the telescopes the library will provide. This program depends on the weather and will not be rescheduled. Call the Library at 440-647-2120 to register and to pick up directions to the viewing site. • OBERLIN: Build a solar rover from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 at the Oberlin Public Library. How do we power machines in space? The answer is often the sun! Learn how scientists are able to harness solar energy and build your own solar rover. The event is recommended for ages two and up. Registration is required. For more information, call 440-775-4790. • AVON: The Ride for Kids’ Sake will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 20 from Harley-Davidson, 38401 Chester Rd. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. The parade marshal will be Oberlin police chief Ryan Warfield. The ride will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County and is sponsored by Dennis Will, the Lorain County prosecutor’s office, and Project Outreach. All bikes are welcome. The cost is $25 per bike and $35 with a passenger. The entry fee includes a T-shirt while supplies last. After the ride, riders are invited to join Bigs, Littles, family, and friends for food, raffles, and fun for everyone. Register at www.bigloraincounty.org or call 440277-6541 for more information.
• WELLINGTON: “A Sky Full of Stories” will be presented at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18 at the Herrick Memorial Library. What do a queen, a hunter, a scorpion, and a bull all have in common? They are star patterns we known as constellations. Kids ages five and up can discover the stories and more about these constellations and enjoy games, Readers Theater, and crafts. Registration is required. Visit the library or call 440-647-2120. • ELYRIA: A sustainable agriculture information session will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18 at Lorain County Community College’s college center lobby, 1005 North Abbe Rd. Learn about new career opportunities in the emerging local food economy. The permaculture design certification, short-term technical certificate in specialty crop production, one-year technical certificate in sustainable agriculture, and the associate of applied science degree in sustainable agriculture will be discussed. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to register, visit www.lorainccc.edu/sustain or contact Ruby Beil at rbeil@ lorainccc.edu.
July 20 and 21
Starting July 18
Monday, July 22
• OBERLIN: Vacation Bible School will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 18 to 20, at the Park Street Seventh-day Adventist Church, 99 South Park St. “Join Team Jesus” VBS will feature Bible challenges, story time, crafts, music, games, prizes, and food. All team members ages five to 13 are invited. Transportation is available as needed. For more information, call 440-774-1266.
• AMHERST: The Amherst Public Library board of trustees will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 22 at the library. The meeting is open to the public.
Friday, July 19 • OBERLIN: Soul Proprioters will perform from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, July 19 on Tappan Square. It is a progressive folk-rock band founded by Dave Parsh and featuring a large and multi-generational sound, including a full horn section and violin. Their repertoire includes covers from The Rolling Stones to Chicago. Part of the Oberlin Summer Concert Series, the performance is free and open to the public. • LORAIN: The 23rd Annual Gold Benefit for
• OBERLIN: The 37th Annual Outdoor Basketball Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 at Park Street Park. It will include food and live music. See teams compete on the ball court. There will also for the first time be a double-elimination cornhole tournament beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday; registration is $50 cash per team and only the first 10 teams will be entered. For more information, call 440-775-7254.
Tuesday, July 23 • OBERLIN: William Quillen, acting dean of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, will talk about the conservatory’s current and new programs at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Heiser Auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, July 24 • WELLINGTON: The Medina Raptor Center will present a program at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24 at Wellington town hall. Several raptor center residents will be shown in this event, which celebrates the end of the summer MORE ON PAGE A4
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