From now through early fall, farmers markets in the greater Cleveland/Akron area are in full swing. It’s the best time to stock your fridge and pantry with fresh, seasonal produce, meats, baked goods and more from local producers. Click through for a handy list of farmers markets throughout Northeast Ohio, organized by county. ...

It seems like word games have grown in popularity over the years. They’re a fun and easy way to stay entertained and mentally sharp. Northeast Ohio Boomer magazine runs a brain game in each issue. Our resident expert on maintaining a healthy aging brain through games is Kathleen Kilpatrick, who creates and shares them with our readers. She includes helpful tips and other simple activities that improve brain function and memory. ...

Local Social Security offices will restore in-person services, including for people without an appointment, on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, made this announcement following a period of COVID-19 precautions that had kept Social Security offices closed for several months. ...

"The Erie Situation" is a documentary that explores the confluence of science, public sentiment, politics and the powerful farming lobby as Ohio wrestles with how to confront the drivers of toxic algae in Lake Erie. View this film on Sunday, April 3 at 7:25 p.m. and Monday, April 4 at 4:50 p.m. at the Allen Theater in Playhouse Square, presented by Cleveland International Film Festival in cooperation with the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. ...

 Northeast Ohio Medical University has announced the opening of NEOMED Health CareSM to the public. The primary care facility, located on the second floor of the NEOMED Education and Wellness (NEW) Center, was previously available only for student health services. It is now open to employees and the general public as well. ...

The gathering can be as basic or as complicated as your family. Host a backyard potluck or work with a lodge/conference center. Head to a local metropark or outsource everything to planners and caterers.  ...

The Cleveland International Film Festival returns in person; we answer your medical marijuana questions, and there's a new Beatles exhibit at the Rock Hall you've got to see. ...

Based in Cleveland Heights, the Virtual Brain Health Center is hosting a FREE weeklong and global live-streaming brain health event during international Brain Awareness Week, March 14-20, 2022. Free workshops, lectures and sessions — facilitated by leading industry experts — will be offered during the center’s annual big event. Pre-register today! ...