Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
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🏘️ Community
Cups Café in Medina offers free meals and a welcoming space to between 30 and 50 teens and between 50 and 60 adults each day and has served over 21,000 meals since it opened in 2007.
The café, now run by director Cindy Maxwell since July 2022, will begin summer hours on June 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays plus shorter Saturday hours.
🌲 Environment
The Medina County Soil and Water Conservation District and Park District are hosting free invasive species workshops to show neighbors how to remove plants like Callery pears and honeysuckle on June 7, June 17, and July 22 +at local nature centers and libraries+.
They will also hold a volunteer removal day on Friday, June 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. +at a stream area in Lafayette Township with space for 15 helpers+ to protect local plants and wildlife.
🏈 Sports
Medina Community Recreation Center announced it received a $4,000 grant from the USA Water Polo Association to launch a youth water polo league.
Training classes for co-ed teams will run on Tuesday and Thursday from May 27 to June 28 — a splashball program for children ages 8 to 10 will run from May 27 to June 26 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
🎉 Medina Events
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Business Networking Event with Toby Kemsuzian
7:45-9:00 a.m. — Buehler's Fresh Foods Medina River Styx — Free entry — Expand your professional network across various sectors in a collaborative environment.
Medina County Collectors Fair
3 PM – 4 PM — Medina County Community Center — Free entry — Dive into a treasure trove of sports cards, Pokemon collectibles, vinyl, comics, and more.
Safehouse Battle of the Bands 2025
4-7 p.m. — The Common Ground Warehouse — $10 general admission — Calling all teen bands for a vibrant showdown of musical talent and community spirit.
Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2025
3:30-7:30 p.m. — Cobblestone Park — Registration fee applies — A fun and engaging running series for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade.
Pressed Flower Frame Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Hoppy Dude Brews — Check the event page for ticket details — Learn to create a stunning pressed flower frame in a fun and creative atmosphere.
The Dress Bridal Boutique - Canvas 2025 Collection
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — The Dress Bridal Boutique — Free entry — Try on stunning gowns from the Canvas 2025 Collection in Medina, Ohio.
Hornet Dash 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
8:30 a.m. — Highland High School — Registration fees apply — Celebrate the tenth annual event with a thrilling race in support of local education.
Strawberry Arts Fest
10 AM – 10 PM — Sharon Community Park — $10 admission, $8 early tickets — Celebrate summer flavors and local arts with live music and strawberry delights.
Father's Day Cookout
12-5 p.m. — The Oaks Lakeside Restaurant and Event Venue — $50 Adults, $25 Kids 6-12, Free for 5 and under — Enjoy lawn games, cigars, and delicious food to celebrate that special man in your life.
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