Education

A great way to escape is through a good book. That's especially true today. Public libraries have put a lot of work into making sure their patrons can safely use their services, either in person, curbside or online. ...

Women fought for, and won, the right to vote 100 years ago. Contact your local board of elections or Ohio's secretary of state's website to learn how to make your vote count this November. And while you're at it, consider being a poll worker this year. The pandemic is likely to make it difficult for counties throughout Northeast Ohio to find people willing to perform this civic duty. ...

“So much of everyday life seems to be on pause,” says Medina County Park District Interpretive Services Manager Shelley Tender. “We can take solace in the fact that nature’s seasonal wonders continue and beckon us to get outside and enjoy the colors and cooler temperatures of fall.” ...

The Center for LifeLong Learning at Lorain County Community College offers educational and enrichment programs for adults 50 and older. This fall, it's going virtual with 20 dynamic course offerings. All courses are online so you can stay safe while having fun and learning. Classes start soon; register today! ...

From housing to healthcare, employment, recreation and more, the nominees submitted earlier this year by readers represented a wide range of people who creatively address the needs of people 50+.  ...

If you’re 60 or better, you can build skills, explore new ideas, enhance understanding and enrich life by attending any state college or university, thanks to the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Lifelong Learning program. (At some locations, students as young as 50 can enroll for free). Satisfy your thirst for learning at one of these colleges or universities nearby. ...

Minimize your chance of PII (personally identifiable information) falling into the hands of criminals when dealing with e-waste. It’s easy to protect PII on paper documents — shred them. If you don’t own a shredder, many office supply stores offer it for a fee and some municipalities hold free shredding day events for residents. Data on your computer requires another approach. ...

Hale Farm & Village is open and eager to share its living history displays. The sprawling historic village is open Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. throughout July and August. ...