Community News and Events
Hospice needs volunteers
Hospice of the Western Reserve is seeking volunteers to assist in private residences, nursing homes, assisted living communities and hospital settings. Volunteers from all walks of life and with a variety of skills, talents and abilities are needed. Opportunities to serve include companionship in pri- vate home and nursing home settings, certified pet therapy, licensed…
Read MoreCongratulations MCDL!
Congratulations MCDL! Library Journal ranked MCDL a 3-STAR Library in their Index of Public Library Service for 2019. Out of 6,333 libraries measured, MCDL ranked in the top 261! The ratings are based on 2017 stats. The STAR rankings are a measure of Library Service, which speaks highly of MCDL’s staff. The rankings measure total circulation,…
Read MoreGrand Opening & Ribbon Cutting to celebrate GET IN GEAR
MEDINA, OHIO – Get in Gear is pleased to announce that it will hold a Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for its newly opened Business Solutions and Training Facility at 437 Lafayette Road, Suite 240, Medina, OH at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 7, 2020. “We’re happy to introduce our new business to the…
Read MoreMedina County Parks March Programs
Tuesday, March 3 ‑ Preschoolers in the Garden: Let’s Play with Plants! Krabill Lodge – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Apples, strawberries, corn, maple syrup, mint, and almonds! We all love to eat plants, that’s for sure. But what else can we do with the plants around us? Join OSU Master Gardeners as we play with plants and…
Read MoreWestern Reserve Land Conservancy is Seeking Board Members for the Medina-Summit County Chapter
The Western Reserve Land Conservancy is a nonprofit organization that provides the people of our region with essential natural assets through land conservation and restoration. The Land Conservancy is noted as one of the top land trusts in the nation having permanently conserved more than 57,000 acres in northern Ohio. We invite you to…
Read MoreLeadership Alumni now offering ESL Classes
My name is Randy Arehart. I am a long time Medina resident and had the privilege of being a member of the Leadership class that founded the Junior Leadership program. I have been retired for the last 4 years, but have been involved in substitute teaching in the Medina School system and the Career Center…
Read More2020 Polar Bear Jump & 5k Run/Walk
The Society (SHC) is excited to partner on this community event with the Lion’s Club, Saturday, January 25. It’s a fun opportunity to try something adventurous in the name of charity! People can participate in a 5K run/walk and/or take the plunge into Chippewa Lake in your favorite costume. Not up for a swim? Sponsor…
Read MoreVolunteer for LMC
Leadership Medina County (LMC) is currently seeking volunteer assistance with the following alumni events: Poverty Simulation – January 8 Click here to volunteer Program Preview Social – February 19 Click here to volunteer Summer BBQ – June 9 Click here to volunteer Alumni Engagement Events and Planning Committee – ongoing; meetings once per month Click here to…
Read MorePoint in Time Count Needs Help
This year’s 2020 Signature class is performing the Point in Time Count and they need your help! The Point in Time count is a federally mandated, but unfunded effort to count homeless people in our county. This helps the county get funding to help the homeless. The class is currently in communication with Operation Homes…
Read MoreMedina County Park District Upcoming Programs
January Programs Saturday, January 4 ‑ A Healthy Dose of Nature: Hiking Series ‑ Chippewa Inlet Trail North ‑ St. Rte. 42, Lafayette Road (St. Rte. 42 entrance) – 9 to 11 a.m. Hiking outdoors in Medina County Park District has plenty of perks! There are beautiful views, fresh air, the sounds and smells of nature,…
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