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Cheri Ingraham, Program Vice President of the Medina County Branch of the American Association of University Women, will introduce a program by a local actress, together with committee members and Historical Society leaders, at the year's first meeting on Thursday, September 23, 2010. The meeting will be held on the lower level in the Western Reserve Building, 3637 Medina Road, Medina, and will begin at 7pm. The guest presenters will ofer a "behind the scenes" look at Medina's 15 year old community event known as "A Walk with Spirits of the Past". Myrna Dooley, actress and Past President of Medina Show Biz Company, will share her recent performance depicting Freda Snyder, a well-known Medina figure from a prominent family, and then talk about the "role" that the Show Biz organization plays in the popular annual event.
Marlene Jividen will fill the audience in on the project work done by the other sponsoring organizations, the Medina County Historical Society and the Medina County Arts Council and on the long range benefits to the community. Over the years, Jividen has represented one or both of those organizations as event treasurer and guide organizer. The 2010 "Walk" is her last as a major co-chair of the committee. She reports that after this 15th Annual production she will 'retire' to a less demanding job in future years.
Following the program, the brief, regular business meeting of the Branch will be conducted by President Marilyn Sigel and refreshments will be served. Call 330.723.3335 for further information about attending. Guests and prospective members are welcome to attend.
AAUW works to advance euqity for women and girls through advocacy, education, hilanthropy and research. Membership is open to graduates with associate degrees and baccalureate college and university degrees. For information about joining AAUW, call 330.722.1728.
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Medina County Park District's 2011 Nature Photo Exhibit
The Medina County Park District is accepting photos for its 7th Annual Nature Photo Exhibit. The exhibit will take place January 15 to February 18 at the Wolf Creek Environmental Center. This is a time for Medina County residents to show their creative and artistic talent through the medium of photography. Both children and adults are invited to display up to three pictures in the exhibit. All pictures must be taken within the Medina County Park District. There are different photo themes for adults and children. Please submit all photos by 4:30pm on December 22, 2010. Awards will be given for each category and to best of show winners.
For complete details/application, visit our website at www.medinacountyparks.com, click on Programs and Events, then click on Nature Photo Exhibit. Program brochures are avilable at the Wolf Creek Environmental Center located at 6100 Ridge Road and the park office located at 6364 Deerview Lane. Please call 330.722.9364 with questions.
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Medina's 15th Annual "Walk with Spirits of the Past"
To highlight Medina's 15th Annual "Walk with Spirits of the Past", writers from the Medina County Historical Society have researched and written six brand new scripts based on early Medina pioneers and historically important later residents of the area. On the weekend of Friday and Saturday, September 10, 11, and Sunday, September 12, 2010, these stories will be acted out in locations around Medina Public Square between 7 and 9pm on Friday and Saturday, and between 2 and 4pm on Sunday. Small groups, led by costumed guides, leave the County Administration Building parking lot every ten minutes and follow a path to six locations close to, and around, Public Square.
The annual event is cooperatively staged by the Medina County Historical Society, the Medina County Show Biz Company and the Medina County Arts Council. Authors of the new scripts include Joann King, Roger Smalley and Judy Totts.
One new story will feature three local women who were nurses in World War II. Their roles will be played by actresses Dawn Ondrick, Caralyn Doerge and Jenna Kramer. In other scenes Ken Nanes will play Harold Thoburn, and Myrna Dooley will play the active local woman, Freda Snyder. A story about 1880 Medina burials and undertakers will be performed by Michael James, Kathy Frank and Sandy Kaskey. Well-known businessman and shoe store owner Andrew Greisinger will be played by Ron Svoboda.
The sixth story, a look at younger pioneers called "Boys Will Be Boys," has been double cast, with two groups of young people, each doing half of each performance day. The students are: Mike Cranston, Marcia Aguiar, Tommy Evena, Aaron Levigne, Brett Aguiar and Emiliana Diaz-capt. Donna Bica, Show Biz Vice President, is directing the actors.
Marlene Jividen, Historical Society and Arts Council member, is in charge of the guides and ticket sales. The County Administration Building is at 144 North Broadway Street in Medina. Tickets will be on sale at the beginning point of the "Walk" in the parking area of the Administration Building on the day of each event. Day of event prices are $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for all children under 12. Tickets may also be purchased in advance at lower prices at Ormandy's at 10 Public Square for $4 for adults and $1.50 for children under 12. Call 330.725.6443 or 330.722.5502 during business hours for further information. The event is wheelchair accessible. In case of rain, the performances will be presented in St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 317 East Liberty Street.
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The Medina County Arts Council, in recognition of Arts Education Week - September 12 to 18, 2010 and in support of nation wide arts education goals - will schedule four art classes in 2011 for children in grades 3 through 6.
A mixed media class will be held in the spring at Wolf Creek Environmental Center in cooperation with the Medina County Parks District. A digital photography class is scheduled for the Susan Hambley Nature Center in Brunswick in May, and a cartoon drawing class will be offered in July in Medina. Another mixed media class in the autumn of 2011 in Brunswick will complete the schedule.
Watch the Medina County Arts Council's website www.medinacountyartscouncil.org and future newspaper releases for information on registering for the classes.
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Medina County Arts Council Announces 2010 Idol Contest
The Medina County Arts Council will conduct the fourth competition to determine finalists for the 2010 "Medina County Idol" and will include three to five finalists in part of the opening act of next November's Sixth Annual Spotlight Showcase. During the first act of the Showcase, these singers will be scheduled among the experienced performers on the program and the audience will vote for the winning "Medina County Idol". The winner will be announced and will be awarded a contest prize at the end of the evening.
The Annual Spotlight Showcase fundraiser, which will feature 18 or more different acts, will be held Friday, November 19, 2010 in Broadway hall in the County Administration Building at 144 North Broadway in Medina. Application information, dates for the preliminary Medina County Idol competition, and contest rules will be available after September 1 on the Council's web site: www.medinacountyartscouncil.org.
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Come and discover the beauty of autumn in the Medina County parks. Trekking Through Autumn is a sel-guided hiking program. Participants who hike at least 12 of the 13 designated trails will receive an award. Hikes must be competed from September 1 through November 30. Backpacks are awarded the first year and hiking pins will be awarded for the successive years. Awards are free for all Medina County residents. Out-of-county residents pay $10 for the backpack and $2 for a hiking pin.
Forms may be picked up at the Park District Headquarters or the Wolf Creek Environmental Center. You can download a form at www.medinacountyparks.com. Click on the Prgorams and Events buttom. Then click on Trekking Through Autumn.
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Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band Kicks off Third Season of World Tour of Music Concert Series
Main Street medina is proud to announce that on Saturday, September 11, 2010 the Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band will kick off the third season of the popular World Tour of Music. Based in the heart of Cincinnati, this group of well-seasoned musicians, whose specialty is Classic Traditional Jazz, has a musical effect that is at once entertaining, humorous and infectious. Founded in 1994 by veteran banjo artist and showman, Bob Adams, the band continues to gain an increasing number of fans on domestic and international stages.
The Tri-State region of the Greater Cincinnati Area is home base for this popular group. The band's performances for jazz clubs, on cruises, at park concerts and jazz festivals always draw rave revies, and its recordings have received critica acclaim. The Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band is sure to provide listeners of all ages with a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Founded in 1994 by veteran banjo artist and showman, Bob Adams, the band has performed at numerous jazz clubs, festivals, on many river boat cruises and continues to gain an increasing number of fans on domestic and international stages.
Individual tickets are $25 for adults, and $20 for Main Street Medina members, seniors 60+, students and groups of 10 or more. Season tickets are $80 for all four shows in the Series, a savings of $20 off the regular price. Tickets may be purchased by calling 330.952.0910. All performances are held in Broadway Street Hall, 144 N. Broadway, Medina, OH 44256. Free parking is available behind the Hall. The Hall is completely accessible. Seating is general admission only. Doors open at 7:30pm and performances begin at 8pm.
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Northern Ohio Railway Museum to offer Guided Walking Tours
Have you ever wondered what a 45 ton OX or a 60ft Flexible Flyer looks like? How about a Breezer from Brazil or a Half-Witt from Canada? And finally what's the story about Leapin' Lena? All the answers about these historic railcars can be found waiting for you at Northern Ohio Railway Museum. Starting Saturdays, May 22 to October 30, 10am to 4pm, guided walking tours will be conducted. Admission is free, donations accepted.
The Museum is located at 5515 Buffham Road in Seville, Medina County, Ohio near Chippewa Lake. From the I-71/I-76/224 interchange, take 224 west 4/10 of a mile to County Road 19 (Lake Road). Turn right (north) on Lake and go 6/10 of a mile to Buffham Road. Turn right (east) on Buffham and go 1 mile. The museum will then be on your left.
On the tour, visitors will see a diversified collection of streetcars, interurbans, and rapid transit equipment from this region. The oldest trolley car in the collection dates back to 1895. It was purchased by an area trolley tycoon that later became a famous Cleveland mayor. See the equipment that built and maintained the streetcar system. Learn the story of how photographers and dancers permitted these utilitarian cars to serve their employer in ways their designers never imagined. The story of trolly freight is told through the rare artifacts. Discover how the interurban became the farmer's friend. See the last wooden interurban to leave Cleveland as well as the only operable piece of equipment from the Cleveland Union Terminal Railroad. Learn how a sleepy streetcar line built to promote real estate, morphed into a pioneer rapid transit line that still operates today. Finally see a 1970 rapid car that served the first Airport Rapid Transit Line in the western hemisphere. Many other fascinating stories abound at the museum and can be found on the tour.
New this year are several cars and items from the former Trolleyville U.S.A. collection. See the OX, the only restored car from the interurgam that once served Cleveland, Akron and Canton. This car in later years, when in service on the Shaker Rapid, brought Santa to Shaker Square for the holiday lighting ceremony. See one of the best preserved Cleveland streetcars in existence, #1225. Many other new items are on the tour.
A unique feature of the tour is a visit to the restoration shop. See how these grand treasures of our past are painstakingly disassembled and restored to like-new condition by skilled craftsmen and women. At present several projects are underway in varying stages of completion. Conditions permitting, you will have the opportunity to see the restoration underway and have the work being done explained.
The museum is supported by donations from its members and the general public. Donations for the continued development of the museum are needed and can be sent to: Northern Ohio Railway Museum, P.O. Box 458, Chippewa Lake, Ohio 44215-0458. The museum is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit educational corporation. All donations are tax-exempt.
The Northern Ohio Railway Museum's mission is to collect, preserve, restore, display and operate streetcars and other electric railway equipment for the education and enjoyment of the public. The museum owns forty-two acres of land in southern Medina County, including two miles of the former Cleveland and Southwestern interurban railroad. At this site the museum has built over a mile of track and three large buildings to house its collection of historict trolleys, interurbans and rapid transit cars, most from the Northern Ohio area. Five pieces of the collection have been restored and others are currently being restored.
In addition to the public tours, the museum has speakers available for civic and other community groups, and an education program for area schools. For further information on these public service programs, contact the museum at 330.769.5501 or visit our web site at www.northernohio.railway.museum
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