Good morning, Medina.

The Medina County SPCA will host its annual Paws for the Cause 5K Run and 1-mile walk on Oct.

18 at Medina Square with the race starting at 9 a.m. and a packet pickup beginning at 7:30 a.m. that day—registration costs range from $35 to $45 and pets may join if kept on a 6-foot leash.

District officials require that elementary and middle school students be accompanied by an adult at Byers Field football games—students without an adult will be denied entry.

Medina school district administrators plan to join a national conference focused on deeper learning and the Portrait of a Bee initiative to guide teachers and staff.

Some district members will attend the conference to explore new professional development ideas + a community meeting for input on the next strategic plan is set for October 2 at Medina High School Media Center.

Homeowners in Northeast Ohio are preparing for a surge of indoor pests as fall temperatures drop into the 40s and daytime highs settle in the 50s and 60s.

Experts say pests like spiders, ants, stink bugs, Asian lady beetles and mice will seek shelter indoors—preventing damage until consistent freezes in mid-November slow their activity.

Ghostly Lore of Medina's Haunted Places

1-2 p.m. — Root Candles — Free entry — Explore local haunted tales and firsthand paranormal accounts from residents.

Homecoming Parade

6-8 p.m. — Medina High School — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit with a festive march from Medina's historic square.

CFA International Cat Show and Expo

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — International Exposition Center — $10+ — Celebrate all things feline with competitions, adoptions, and shopping at this cat lover's paradise.

Cozy Glow Pumpkin Stack Paint & Sip

2-4 p.m. — Pickleback's Medina — First cocktail included — Create a charming light-up pumpkin painting while enjoying a relaxing afternoon of sipping and painting.

Rances’ Euchre Party

5-8 p.m. — Rances — No cost provided — Enjoy an exciting evening of euchre games with friends in Medina.

5th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl

12-11 p.m. — Medina Public Square Historic District — Cost varies — Enjoy Halloween-themed food and drink specials while collecting stamps from participating bars.