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Volkswalk May 22nd Medina, Ohio
The walk is from 9am-12noon. Registration is at Root Candles at West Liberty, 623 W Liberty St, Medina, OH 44256. There will be a 10K (about 6 miles) and a 5K (about 3 miles).
So you are asking what is a volkswalk? It is a fun walk set up by a local volkssport club which is a part of the American Volksport Association. The AVA was founded in 1979 as a non-profit, tax exempt, national organization dedicated to the promotion of the benefits of health and physical fitness for people of all ages. The AVA promotes physical fitness by sponsoring, through its affiliate clubs, non-competitive sports events in save, stress-free environments. What is volkssporting? It is an organized event, a walk, bike, swim or cross country ski designed to appeal to everyone. Events are non-competitive, and participants exercise at their own pace. Most volkssports events are walks that are 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) in length; however, the distance varies depending on the event. The clubs select the trail for safety, scenic interest, historic areas, natural beauty and walk ability. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the walk. For more information on the Volkswalk in Medina, call 330.466.8799.
Walks are set up with a map provided for the walkers to easily follow the route and enjoy the area the walk is showcasing. You do not have to be a member of AVA to enjoy the walk. Just come out and have fun, get some exercise and enjoy the people and the community. If you have the interest to learn more about Volkssports or to get a patch or medal to show you have done the walk, you can do so by registering at the events registration table. The website for the American Volkssport Association is www.ava.org (go to walking events).
Medina Model Railroad & Toy Show
Remember when you were young and enjoyed playing with model trains? Come out to the Medina Model Railroad & Toy Show and reminisce about the great toys you had or wished for. The show takes place on April 11, 2010 at the Community Center at the Medina Fairgrounds, 735 Lafayette Rd, Medina, OH 44256. The show features all types of railroad memorabilia including books, toys, old trains, new trains, train layouts, supplies, train collectibles; just to name a few. They will also have many other old and new toys, seminars and something for everyone. The show hours are 10am-4pm. For information contact Conrad & Dowdell Productions at 330.948.4400 or check out their website at www.conraddowdell.com. Admission is $6.00 for adults and children under 12 are free.
World Tour of Music presents Modern Gospel “The Prayer Warriors”
Saturday, April 3, 2010
“Inspirational Groove” comes to Medina as this gospel choir takes you on a virtual tour of everything from T&B, jazz, funk and gospel. You will be in for an explosive treat as this dynamic ensemble brings you hits from the Staple Singers, Temptations, O’Jays and Stevie Wonder, along with their original songs. Accompanied by their very own four-piece rhythm section (The Thunder Band), this Cleveland-based group is in high demand and has performed with Diana Ross, Foreigner, Josh Groban and Peter, Paul and Mary.
All concerts are held at Broadway Hall, 144 N. Broadway, Medina, OH 44256. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to curtain at 8pm. All seating is general admission. Contact Main Street Medina at 330.952.0910 for ticket information.
Brunswick ACT to present The Sunshine Boys
Brunswick Alumni Community Theatre will present Nail Simon’s The Sunshine Boys on April 9, 10, 16 and 17 at Skyview Lodge, 336 Pearl Road in Brunswick. The show will be directed by Tom Treichel. This will be a dinner theatre presentation and the $35 ticket price includes prime rib or chicken cordon bleu, parsley potatoes, vegetable, dessert and coffee or tea. Dinner will begin at 6:30pm with curtain for the show at 8pm.
The popular comedy tells the story of Al and Willies, who, as “Lewis and Clark”, were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries and laughs.
Tickets will be available online at www.brunswickACT.org or by phone at 330.558.1228. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Fruit Tree Care & Pruning School
Mapleside Farms will host a seminar on fruit tree care and pruning on Saturday, April 10 from 9am to 11am in Mapleside’s Restaurant. Do you have a fruit tree in your back yard and you want to learn how to take care of it so it will produce delicious fruit for your family to enjoy? Well, this program is for you.
Topics to be covered include fruit varieties and characteristics, proper planting tips, the importance of pollination, when and how to apply sprays, proper fertilization, controlling varmints and weeds, pruning tips and techniques demonstrated in our orchard.
Registration fee is $12.00 per person. Contact Mapleside Farms at 330.225.5576 to register.
The Bookshelf
Project: LEARN of Medina County has opened a second gently used bookstore in Brunswick. The new store is located at 831 Pearl Rd in the Rolling Hills Plaza. The store will be set up to accept gently used paperback and hard cover books, which then are for sale to the public. The proceeds support adult literacy in Medina County. Their hours are Monday thru Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. The original store is located at 105 W Liberty Street in Medina. Their hours are Monday thru Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-3pm. If you love to read and are looking for low cost books, check out both stores. For more information, call 330.723.1314 or website www.projectlearnmedina.org
18th Ohio Toy Soldier Show and Sale
The 18th Annual Ohio Toy Soldier Show & Sale will be held Sunday, May 16, 2010 at The Galaxy Restaurant and Banquet Center in Wadsworth, Ohio. The show will be open to the public from 10am to 3pm. There will be quality toy soldier dealers from around the country with both new and antique toy soldiers and equipment. They will offer metal, plastic and composition soldiers. Something for everyone … beginners to advanced collectors. The Galaxy Restaurant and Banquet Center is located at 201 Park Centre Dr (at State Route 94 and I-76) in Wadsworth, Ohio.
For more information on the show, contact Doug McClure at 330.722.6751 or email at dmcclure1@zoominternet.net. The mailing address is 412 East Liberty Street, Medina, OH 44256.
Wine Tasting Schedule at Buehlers’ Fresh Food Stores
If you enjoy wine, then this is your event. Buehler’s is hosting several wine tastings at the locations. At the Forest Meadows location on April 8 will feature The Wines of South Africa and May 13 will feature A Taste of Spain. The River Styx location on April 15 will feature Johnson Estate Wines. Their Wadsworth location on April 14 will feature French Wines.
Cost is $20.00 per person. Reservations and payment for tasting must be made in advance. Tastings begin at 7pm and appropriate light food is served. For more information, call 330.725.0535 for Forest Meadows location in Medina, 330.725.5000 for the River Styx location in Medina, 330.336.3588 for the Wadsworth location. You can check their website www.buehlers.com for more information.
Western Reserve Studied for National Designation
Congressman Tim Ryan introduced legislation to conduct a study on the feasibility of a Western Reserve Heritage Area. Like the coordination of national heritage areas themselves, the study is the responsibility of those living in the proposed area. For that reason a local committee of more than twenty (20) individuals, representing every county and many different interest, including resource conservation, economic development, city management, community planning and tourism are working with the National Park Service to complete the study. The study will then be presented to Congress to review and determine if the designation will be granted.
National Heritage Areas celebrate and interpret unique natural, historical, recreational and cultural resources and traditions of a region. Working in partnership with private, local and state partners, National Heritage Areas are coordinated by the local people and organizations.
Some of the benefits of a National Heritage Area Designation are:
· Preserve stories, cultures and natural resources
· Provide economic stimulus
· Enhances opportunities for education and inspiration
· Fosters community pride
Among the questions that will be asked during the study are the following:
1. Does the region want designation as a national heritage area?
2. What are the compelling stories that define the Western Reserve?
A very important component of this study is the following questionnaire. The questions are geared to get both the public’s ideas and thoughts and also to show the public’s involvement in the project. The questionnaire will only take a short time to fill out but please give some thought to your answers. Please click here for the questions, answer and then forward them on to Rory Robinson. His address or email is on the bottom of the form.
For more information and to share your thoughts and ideas, visit the projects website at westernreserve.ning.com
Recipes
Tri-Pepper Salad
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 orange bell pepper, julienned
1/2 red bell pepper, julienned
1/2 yellow bell pepper, julienned
1/4 ounce Parmesan cheese, thinly sliced
1/4 cup raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing
In large bowl, toss together the lettuce, peppers and cheese. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
Recipe of www.allrecipes.com
Spring Chicken Salad
1/2 pound small red-skinned potatoes, halved
Kosher sale
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 romaine hearts, torn
1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat shredded (about 2 cups)
1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
4 radishes, cut into wedges
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
Place the potatoes in small pot and cover with water. Season with salt, cover and boil until fork-tender, about six minutes. Drain and cool. Meanwhile, pulse the chives, tarragon, vinegar, yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in food processor. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and pulse to make a thick dressing. Toss the romaine, potatoes, chicken, cucumber, radishes and bell pepper with the dressing in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Recipe courtesy of www.foodnetwork.com
Mexican Corn and Bean Salad
1 15oz can whole kernel corn, drained
1 15oz can red kidney beans, drained
1 7oz can pitted black olives, drained
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup mayo
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Combine corn, beans, olives. Stir together mayo, onions, chili sauce, vinegar and chili powder. Add to mixture. Place lettuce on plate and top with mixture and mix well. Add cheese on top or other garnish.
Recipe courtesy of Diane Kiser
Marinated Bean Salad
1 15oz can peas, drained
1 11oz can white shoepeg corn, drained
1 15oz can French-style green beans, drained
1 2oz jar pimentos, chopped and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
4-5 stalks celery, chopped
1 red pepper, diced
Marinade:
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1 cup vinegar
1 1/2 cups sugar (can decrease amount of sugar to taste)
Combine canned and fresh vegetables in medium bowl. In saucepan, combine marinade ingredients and heat until sugar is dissolved. Allow marinade to cool, then pour over vegetables. Refrigerate salad and drain off marinade before serving.
Recipe courtesy of Diane Kiser
March Events
24 Open Mic, Sonnet's, 117 College St, Wadsworth, sign up 7pm, show starts 7:30pm, 330.336.5557.
25 Sky Dance of the American Woodcock, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, Ridge Rd just north of Sharon Center on St Rt 94, 7:30pm, ages 10+,330.722.9364.
25,26 Youth Spring Musical, email airbecks@msn.com for more information.
26 Fish Fry, Spencer Town Hall, Spencer, 5pm-7pm, admission, 330.648.2677.
Family Night Concert: Fare Passage, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, Ridge Rd just north of Sharon Center on St Rt 94, 7pm, all ages welcome, seating is limited, multi-award winning folk music group from NE Ohio, 330.722.9364.
Live Music, Sonnet's, 117 College St, Wadsworth, 7:30pm, featuring Milo & Friends, 330.336.5557.
26-28 Medina County Home & Garden Show, Community Center at the Fairgrounds, Medina, Fri 1pm-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm, admission, 330.722.4254.
27 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Mapleside Farms, Brunswick, call 330.225.5576 for reservations.
Nature Photography Seminar, 1-3pm, ages 16+, call 330.558.6835 to reserve your spot.
27 Waterfowl Migration, Buckeye Woods Park, St Rt 162, one mile east of Lafayette, Rt 42 entrance, 9am, ages 10+, 330.722.9364.
27-28 Pancake Breakfast, Chatham VFW Hall, Chatham, Sat Noon-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm, admission.
28 Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Voices of Spring, Buckeye Woods Park, St Rt 162, one mile east of Lafayette, meet at central shelter, 3pm, ages 7+, 330.722.9364.
April Events
3 Modern Gospel “The Prayer Warriors”, 144 N Broadway, Medina, door open 7:30pm, call 330.952.0910 for ticket information.
Hiking for the Health of It, Salt Run Trail, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, meet in Kendall Lake parking lot, 9-11am, ages 10+, 330.722.9364.
Egg-Knowledgement, Hidden Hollow Camp, 2pm, 330.722.9364.
Salvation Army Easter Egg Hunt, Memorial Park, Wadsworth, 10am, children up to age 12, 330.335.2327.
Open Weekend, Cubic’s Country Alpacas, Spencer, 10am-5pm, 440.479.7392.
Easter Egg Hunt, First Christian Church of Medina, 1pm, 330.723.7021.
4 Easter Grande Buffet, Mapleside Farms, Brunswick, call 330.225.5576 for reservations.
Easter Services, First Baptist Church of Medina, 8am, 9:30am and 11am, 330.725.5853.
5 Gentle/Moderate Yoga Classes, Rx Yoga, Medina, 9:30-10:45am, four week class, fee, call 330.722.0661 to register.
Meditation Circle, Rx Yoga, Medina, 11:15am-12Noon, four week class, fee, call 330.722.0661 to register.
6 Yoga for Wellbeing, Rx Yoga, Medina, 9:30-10:30am, four week class, fee, call 440.823.3667 to register.
Yoga for Healthy Aging, held at Dance D’Elegance, Medina, 11am-12Noon, four week class, fee, call 330.722.6345 to register.
7 Restorative Yogaaahhh!, Rx Yoga, Medina, 6-7:15pm, four week class, fee, call 330.722.0661 to register.
Gentle/Moderate Yoga Classes, Rx Yoga, Medina, 9:30-10:45am, four week class, fee, call 330.722.0661 to register.
8-10 Perfectly Charming 3-Day Anniversary Sale, Perfectly Charming, Medina, 11am-5pm, 330.723.5080.
10 Apple Tree Pruning School, Mapleside Farms, Brunswick, call 330.225.5577 to register.
K9 Kapers, Princess Ledges Nature Preserve, 10am, 330.722.9364.
The Nature Club: Trash to Treasures, Wolf Creek Environmental Ctr, 1pm, ages 7-12, call 330.722.9364 to register.
Woodland Wildflowers: Conservation and Propagation, Wolf Creek Environmental Ctr, 7pm, ages 10+, 330.722.9364.
NSCA Sporting Clay Class Shoot, Hill ‘n Dale Club, Medina, 9am/1pm, admission, call 330.725.2097 for reservations.
Victorian Fans Craft Class, 1-4pm, fee, visit www.lostinthepast.com for details and to register.
Swiss Steak Dinner, Church at the Lake, Chippewa Lake, 4:30-7pm, admission, 330.769.2266.
Irish Fling Annual Afternoon Tea, held at Brunswick UMC, intersection of Pearl and Center Rds, Brunswick, 2-4pm, featuring Cannon Irish Dancers, hosted by Brunswick Area Historical Society, admission, reservations required, 330.220.8352.
10,11 Open Weekend, Cubic’s Country Alpacas, Spencer, 10am-5pm, 440.479.7392.
11 Medina Model Railroad & Toy Show, Community Ctr at the Fairgrounds, Medina, 10am-4pm, admission, 330.948.4400.
Amazing Amphibians, Remarkable Reptiles, Wolf Creek Environmental Ctr, Noon-4pm, 330.722.9364.
“Something for Everyone”, Rx Yoga, Medina, 1-4pm, fee, call 330.667.2262 for information.
Open House, Medina County Historical Society, Medina, 1-4pm, 330.722.1341.
12 Medina County Historical Society General Meeting, held at Medina Library, 7:30pm, 330.722.1341.
13 Homeschoolers Outdoor Education: Trash to Treasures, Plum Creek Park North, 10-11:30am or 1-2:30pm, ages 7-12, call 330.722.9364 to register.
Open Weekend, Cubic’s Country Alpacas, Spencer, 10am-5pm, 440.479.7392.
16 Paint Til You Faint, All Fired Up, Medina, 8-10:30pm, call 330.723.1112 for details.
17 Earth Day, Buffalo Creek Retreat, 10am-4pm, 330.722.9364.
Wadsworth Senior Citizens Prom, Wadsworth Middle School, 6:30-9pm, pre-sale tickets only at Ctr for Older Adults, 330.335.1513.
Swiss Steak Supper, Chatham VFW Hall, 4:30-6:30pm, hosted by Chatham VFW Auxiliary, admission, 330.667.2558.
Sharon Township Fire Dept. Fish Fry, Ridgewood Party Center, Sharon Twp, 12Noon-6pm, admission, 330.239.4992.
Watercolor for Scaredy Cats Workshop, Brunswick Rec Ctr, 9am-12noon, fee, call 330.225.0591 to register.
17,18 Medina Gun Show, Community Ctr at the Fairgrounds, Medina, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-3pm, admission, 330.948.4400.
Alpacas – the other “Green” livestock, One Fine Day Alpacas, Seville, Sat Noon-5pm, Sun Noon-4pm, 330.388.2506.
Open Weekend, Cubic’s Country Alpacas, Spencer, 10am-5pm, 440.479.7392.
18 Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Life on the Forest Floor, Plum Creek Park North, 3pm, ages 7+, 330.722.9364.
19 Iyengar Yoga, Rx Yoga, Medina, 6:45-8:15pm, spring session, fee, call 330.667.2262 for information.
20 Medina County Writers Club, Medina Library, Medina, 7:30-9:30pm, annual dues, 330.435.6269.
Cards with Class!, Wolf Creek Environmental Ctr, 7-9pm, ages 14+, call 330.722.9364 to register.
21 Medina Spring Concert, Medina High School Middle Stage Auditorium, 7:30pm, presented by Medina Community Band.
22 Tales for Tots, Chippewa Lake: Krabill Shelter, 10am, 11:30am or 1pm, ages 3-6 w/adult, call 330.722.9364 to register.
Iyengar Yoga, Rx Yoga, Medina, 9:30-11am and 6-7:30pm, spring session, fee, call 330.667.2262 for information.
Crime Victim’s Rights Week Seminar, Fox Meadow Country Club, Medina, 8am-4pm, hosted by the Medina County Domestic & Sexual Violence Taskforce, admission, 330.723.9610.
23 Tales for Tots, Chippewa Lake: Krabill Shelter, 10am or 1pm, ages 3-6 w/adult, call 330.722.9364 to register.
Nature’s Engineers, Chippewa Inlet Trail, Chippewa Rd entrance, 8pm, ages 10+, 330.722.9364.
24 Youth Fishing Derby, River Styx Park, registration 8am, derby 8:30-10:30am, age 15 and under, bring your own poles, 330.722.9364.
Mother’s Day Basket, Wolf Creek Environmental Ctr, 9:30am-Noon, ages 10+, fee, call 330.336.5951 to register.
Intermediate Digital Photography: Beyond the Basics, Wolf Creek Environmental Ctr, 1-4pm, ages 16+, fee, call 330.722.9364 to register.
Young Women’s Leadership Ball, Weymouth Country Club, Medina, 6pm-midnight, formal ball honoring 30 high school seniors, admission, 330.722.2020.
Beth Moore “So Long, Insecurity” Live Simulcast, First Baptist Church of Medina, 9:30am-4pm, call 330.725.5853 for ticket information.
Spring Dinner, Sharon Ctr UMC, Sharon Twp, 4-7pm, admission, 330.239.1616.
Family-a-Fair, Community Center at the Fairgrounds, Medina, 10am-3pm, 330.264.8677.
24-25 Open Weekend, Cubic’s Country Alpacas, Spencer, 10am-5pm, 440.479.7392.
24-30 A Baker’s Dozen Sweet Treats Shop Hop, various locations, 10am-5pm, visit www.quiltersfling.com for participating shops, 330.336.1101.
25 Medina Flea Market, Community Ctr at the Fairgrounds, Medina, 6am-3pm, admission, 330.948.4300.
Arbor Day Open House, Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1-4pm, 330.722.9364.
Photographers of the Park Club, Wolf Creek Environmental Ctr, 3pm, 330.722.9364.
Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Wildflowers of Spring, River Styx Park, 3pm, ages 7+, 330.722.9364.
Lecture on Slavery and Reconstruction, Spencer Town Hall, 2-5pm, 330.648.2677.
27 Open Weekend, Cubic’s Country Alpacas, Spencer, 10am-5pm, 440.479.7392.
28 Nature Through the Seasons, Hubbard Valley Park, 10am, ages 7+, 330.722.9364.
29,30 Mother’s Day Workshop, All Fired Up, Medina, 6:30pm, call 330.723.1112 for details.
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