Things to do

Have you ever wanted to design your own fabric? Or make a banner? Do fancy embroidery? What about engraving glasses for a special event? Geauga County Public Library system is the latest group to add specialized tech and craft equipment for patrons through its Maker Space Inspiration Station. ...

Nothing smells quite like fall as much as the sweet aroma of apples cooking in an old-fashioned, huge copper kettle over a wood fire! A special treat for the senses will be your reward as you attend a Northeast Ohio apple butter festival with the grandkids. ...

The annual flowers are at their peak! A fun art activity to do with the grandkids this time of year is flower pounding. Flowers and leaves can be hammered to release their vibrant natural dye onto paper or fabric. Great results come from flowers that are mostly flat and have a lot of color, such as rose petals, bright daisies, geranium petals, petunias and pansies. ...

Celebrate 100 years with Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center. Support their work while enjoying an elegant dinner and inspiring presentations by Norbert "Nobby" Lewandowski and hip-hop artist Sean Forbes on September 18 at Cleveland's Tower City Center. ...

There will be a Grand Opening Ceremony and ribbon-cutting at the new Westlake Community Services Center on Tuesday, July 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will include self- guided tours, music, refreshments, an ice cream truck, a raffle, health screenings and food cooked by St. John Medical Center’s personal chef. ...

If your reading list is looking a bit thin these days — and really, whose isn’t after sticking around the house for a year? — you’ll like the following book suggestions. They come from Mel Valva, reference associate at Brunswick Library. All debuting this summer, make room on your list for these seasonal hot picks. ...

Have you noticed? Kayaking is the over-50-friendly way to get a bit of exercise and explore Northeast Ohio's gentle rivers and scenic lakes. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a perfect way to get your feet wet, so to speak, with kayaking. You can paddle the Cuyahoga River and ride a train back to your car, much like their bike & train excursions. ...

Head to The Flats East Bank every Wednesday afternoon for the weekly farmers market by the riverside. You'll find fresh, local vegetables, fruits, herbs, bread and more, brought to you by different local farmers and vendors. ...