Lafayette Township
Medina County, Ohio
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Acoustic Wednesdays
Wednesdays, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Susan Hambley Nature Center
(click for map of park locations)
Studio 42 Music in cooperation with the Medina County Park
District proudly presents an Acoustic Jam Night at the
Susan L. Hambley Nature Center located just east of
Buehler’s Plaza, next to The Winking Lizard. Bring your guitar,
bring your voice, or just bring yourself and come enjoy the
family-friendly music in a relaxed atmosphere. Acoustic
Wednesdays occurs each week. No registration required. Free.
7th Annual Grapes on the Lake
DATE: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Road, Medina
The seventh annual Grapes on the Lake elegant wine and food
tasting event will be held on July 29 from 6 pm to 9:00 pm at
Williams on the Lake, located at 787 Lafayette Road, Medina.
The evening, hosted by the Lodi Community Hospital Develop-
ment Committee, features more than 100 different wines from
around the world, signature food items prepared by the area’s
finest restaurants, a silent auction with an array of exciting items,
music, raffle and cash bar. Admission price of $50 per person
includes food and wine samples, non-alcoholic beverages and
dessert. Raffle tickets for a weekend getaway for two in the Finger Lakes region of New
York are available for $10 each. Only 300 tickets will be available for the trip and the
drawing will be held the evening of Grapes on the Lake. To purchase tickets for the
Grapes on the Lake event, Call Lodi Community Hospital’s Development Office, 330-
948-5518 or 1-888-520-6000 ext. 85518. Tickets and ticket request forms are also
available online at www.lodihospital.org. Simply click on the link to print the form and
return it with payment of $50 per person to: Lodi Community Hospital Development
Office, 225 Elyria Street, Lodi OH 44254.
Funds raised will support the purchase of new digital mammography equipment in Lodi
Community Hospital’s Outpatient Radiology Services Department, which will result in
expanded diagnostic options for the community. For more information on how you can
help support Lodi Community Hospital, call 330-948-5518 or log on to www.lodihospital.
org.
Medina County Farmers' Market
DATE: Saturdays through October 9, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Medina's Historic Public Square
This years Market is bigger and better than ever with more than 55 vendors selling fresh
fruits and vegetables, flowers, bedding plants, baked goods and high-quality crafts. Also,
there will be cooking demonstrations provided by a local chef using produce from the
market, and weekly entertainment.
All Aboard Sunship Earth
DATE: Tuesday, August 3 - Thursday, August 5, 2010,
10:00 - 11:30 a.m..
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
Get your passport ready for this fun-filled week discovering the
concepts of life on Earth: energy flow, cycles, diversity,
community, interrelationships, change, and adaptation. We’ll
sharpen our senses and deepen our understanding through games,
activities, music, math, and language arts. Program fee is $20 per
student. For students in grades 3 to 5. Register by July 30.
Kayal I: Kayaking Basics
DATE: Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Hubbard Valley Park
(click for map of park locations)
Staff from Cleveland Metroparks Institute of the Great Outdoors will help you learn the
basics of paddling safely on in-land lakes and rivers. This class includes all necessary
kayaking equipment and will cover kayaking basics, boating safety, proper boat control
and wet exits, so come prepared to get wet. To register, call the Institute of the Great
Outdoors at (216) 341-1704, Monday – Friday. Program fee is $40 per person. Ages
16 and over (with participating adult).
Summer Treasure Boxes
DATE: Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Susan Hambley Nature Center
(click for map of park locations)
Summer is a great time to collect natural treasures like stones, shells, etc., but what do
you do with them? This project is a creative way to both display and store your collection
of summer treasures! Bring some of your treasures with you, those you don’t mind gluing
down, but we will also supply a limited amount of other natural objects for you to use. All
other supplies provided, too. Ages 7 and up. Register by August 3. Free.
Railroad Camp
DATE: Wednesday, August 4 - Friday, August 6, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lester Rail Trail
(click for map of park locations)
The Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers (NEOLS) will be offering a Railroad Camp
this summer. Campers will have opportunities to experience track and switch construction,
track installation, building a riding car, and learning safe operation of electric, diesel and
steam locomotives. Learning during the week will be culminated on Friday when operation
with train orders in opposing directions will take place. A picnic on Friday evening will be
held for campers and their families, with campers giving train rides to their relatives.
Participants are to provide their own bag lunches and transportation to and from the
Lester Rail Trail track site. A donation of $45 is asked to help defray the cost of
supplies. Open to girls and boys ages 10 – 14 yrs. Please contact John Riba at (440)
871-7415 or jriba@wowway.com for more information and an application.
F.U.N. Camp: Family Uncovering Nature
DATE: Friday, August 6 - Sunday, August 8, 2010
Hidden Hollow Camp
(click for map of park locations)
Looking for some quality time with your kids in the great outdoors? Then bring the whole
family out to Hidden Hollow Camp for F.U.N. Camp! Join us for a weekend of
camping, hiking, and exploring. We’ll keep you busy with lots of nature activities and
experiences, games, fishing, arts & crafts and more. Come with excitement and leave with
memories! Registration form and fee must be received by July 9.
Wednesdays, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Susan Hambley Nature Center
(click for map of park locations)
Studio 42 Music in cooperation with the Medina County Park
District proudly presents an Acoustic Jam Night at the
Susan L. Hambley Nature Center located just east of
Buehler’s Plaza, next to The Winking Lizard. Bring your guitar,
bring your voice, or just bring yourself and come enjoy the
family-friendly music in a relaxed atmosphere. Acoustic
Wednesdays occurs each week. No registration required. Free.
7th Annual Grapes on the Lake
DATE: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Road, Medina
The seventh annual Grapes on the Lake elegant wine and food
tasting event will be held on July 29 from 6 pm to 9:00 pm at
Williams on the Lake, located at 787 Lafayette Road, Medina.
The evening, hosted by the Lodi Community Hospital Develop-
ment Committee, features more than 100 different wines from
around the world, signature food items prepared by the area’s
finest restaurants, a silent auction with an array of exciting items,
music, raffle and cash bar. Admission price of $50 per person
includes food and wine samples, non-alcoholic beverages and
dessert. Raffle tickets for a weekend getaway for two in the Finger Lakes region of New
York are available for $10 each. Only 300 tickets will be available for the trip and the
drawing will be held the evening of Grapes on the Lake. To purchase tickets for the
Grapes on the Lake event, Call Lodi Community Hospital’s Development Office, 330-
948-5518 or 1-888-520-6000 ext. 85518. Tickets and ticket request forms are also
available online at www.lodihospital.org. Simply click on the link to print the form and
return it with payment of $50 per person to: Lodi Community Hospital Development
Office, 225 Elyria Street, Lodi OH 44254.
Funds raised will support the purchase of new digital mammography equipment in Lodi
Community Hospital’s Outpatient Radiology Services Department, which will result in
expanded diagnostic options for the community. For more information on how you can
help support Lodi Community Hospital, call 330-948-5518 or log on to www.lodihospital.
org.
Medina County Farmers' Market
DATE: Saturdays through October 9, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Medina's Historic Public Square
This years Market is bigger and better than ever with more than 55 vendors selling fresh
fruits and vegetables, flowers, bedding plants, baked goods and high-quality crafts. Also,
there will be cooking demonstrations provided by a local chef using produce from the
market, and weekly entertainment.
All Aboard Sunship Earth
DATE: Tuesday, August 3 - Thursday, August 5, 2010,
10:00 - 11:30 a.m..
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
Get your passport ready for this fun-filled week discovering the
concepts of life on Earth: energy flow, cycles, diversity,
community, interrelationships, change, and adaptation. We’ll
sharpen our senses and deepen our understanding through games,
activities, music, math, and language arts. Program fee is $20 per
student. For students in grades 3 to 5. Register by July 30.
Kayal I: Kayaking Basics
DATE: Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Hubbard Valley Park
(click for map of park locations)
Staff from Cleveland Metroparks Institute of the Great Outdoors will help you learn the
basics of paddling safely on in-land lakes and rivers. This class includes all necessary
kayaking equipment and will cover kayaking basics, boating safety, proper boat control
and wet exits, so come prepared to get wet. To register, call the Institute of the Great
Outdoors at (216) 341-1704, Monday – Friday. Program fee is $40 per person. Ages
16 and over (with participating adult).
Summer Treasure Boxes
DATE: Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Susan Hambley Nature Center
(click for map of park locations)
Summer is a great time to collect natural treasures like stones, shells, etc., but what do
you do with them? This project is a creative way to both display and store your collection
of summer treasures! Bring some of your treasures with you, those you don’t mind gluing
down, but we will also supply a limited amount of other natural objects for you to use. All
other supplies provided, too. Ages 7 and up. Register by August 3. Free.
Railroad Camp
DATE: Wednesday, August 4 - Friday, August 6, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lester Rail Trail
(click for map of park locations)
The Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers (NEOLS) will be offering a Railroad Camp
this summer. Campers will have opportunities to experience track and switch construction,
track installation, building a riding car, and learning safe operation of electric, diesel and
steam locomotives. Learning during the week will be culminated on Friday when operation
with train orders in opposing directions will take place. A picnic on Friday evening will be
held for campers and their families, with campers giving train rides to their relatives.
Participants are to provide their own bag lunches and transportation to and from the
Lester Rail Trail track site. A donation of $45 is asked to help defray the cost of
supplies. Open to girls and boys ages 10 – 14 yrs. Please contact John Riba at (440)
871-7415 or jriba@wowway.com for more information and an application.
F.U.N. Camp: Family Uncovering Nature
DATE: Friday, August 6 - Sunday, August 8, 2010
Hidden Hollow Camp
(click for map of park locations)
Looking for some quality time with your kids in the great outdoors? Then bring the whole
family out to Hidden Hollow Camp for F.U.N. Camp! Join us for a weekend of
camping, hiking, and exploring. We’ll keep you busy with lots of nature activities and
experiences, games, fishing, arts & crafts and more. Come with excitement and leave with
memories! Registration form and fee must be received by July 9.
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| Recycling Collection Days: September 13 - 17, 2010 6:00 am - 4:30 pm September 18 - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Medina County Solid Waste Central Processing Facility (CPF) 8700 Lake Road, Seville Drop off appliances - FREE Saturday, September 16, 2010 - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Medina County Solid Waste Central Processing Facility (CPF) 8700 Lake Road, Seville Accepting paint, oil, antifreeze, phone books, and batteries. Accepting tires at reduced rates in addition to the above items at the CPF and the Brunswick Service Garage located at 1238 W. 130th. Items other than tires and paint are also accepted at: Medina City Maintenance Garage, 781 W. Smith Rd. Wadsworth High School Football Stadium parking lot, Grandview Ave. |