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Life is better when we share our lives and homes with pets. But too many people fall in love with the look of an animal without knowing the full cost and responsibility of caring for that animal over its lifetime. The most affordable pet is a healthy one that receives appropriate veterinary care before you decide to bring it home.
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This holiday season, as we spend time with our family and friends, it may be the perfect opportunity to observe changes in your aging loved one. Changes may vary widely—from outwardly visible to subtle shifts in habits. There are four main areas to observe and monitor if you are starting to be concerned about an aging loved one.
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Making New Year resolutions has fallen out of favor in recent years. After all, what makes Jan. 1 so special? Shouldn't we improve ourselves throughout the year, not just when it's starting?
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Events This Week
August 10, 2025 - August 17, 2025
This Week Navigation
August 10
North Ridgeville Corn Festival
August 10
This year, celebrate 50 years of the North Ridgeville Corn Festival.
August 10
August 11
Novel Beginnings
August 11
Explore the importance of hooking your reader, introducing your characters and the story problem, and propelling the novel forward.
August 11
Tai Chi for Health
August 11
Specially designed, flowing movements and practices have been shown to improve muscle strength, reduced pain and stiffness and joint flexibility.
August 11
Pickleball Mondays
August 11
New to pickleball, this is the program for you. Want to meet others interested in playing pickleball?
August 11
Novel Beginnings
August 11
Explore the importance of hooking your reader, introducing your characters and the story problem, and propelling the novel forward.
August 11
Women Artists of the Twentieth Century
August 11
Explore groundbreaking contributions from some of the women artists who reshaped the art world in the 20th century.
August 12
Senior Social Hour
August 12
Connect with friends, make new acquaintances, and participate in a variety of engaging activities.
August 12
Introduction to Golf
August 12
Learn swing technique and fundamentals, rules of golf, etiquette, and how to make the experience most enjoyable for yourself.
August 12
Drawing Media
August 12
Develop skills in various media and forms of drawing with technique exercises and projects in portraits, perspective, and still life.
August 12
August 12
Lunch and Learn at the Akron Art Museum
August 12
To celebrate the exhibition She Said, She Said, we’ll take an in-depth look at Barbara Kruger’s Untitled (Money Makes Money) while exploring her career and the impact of her work.
August 13
August 13
Lake Erie Wheelers Weekly Ride
August 13
Make friends with a great group of cycling enthusiasts and attend annual parties and gatherings.
August 13
Castaways
August 13
Meet with fellow fiber artists to work on projects, get ideas and learn from each other.
August 13 @ 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Crafts and Conversations with Caprice
August 13 @ 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Join us every Wednesday for our craft club.
August 14 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Happy Hour with Artists in Residence from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
August 14 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
August 14
Drawing Media
August 14
Develop skills in various media and forms of drawing with technique exercises and projects in portraits, perspective, and still life.
August 14
Crafty Ladies Society
August 14
Like-minded crafters bring their current crocheting or knitting project and enjoy creativity and community.
August 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Color Our World with Fruits and Vegetables
August 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Every week, East Cleveland Public Library will choose a different color of healthy foods, learning how to cook, prepare, and preserve them.
August 15
Independence Kiwanis Foundation Annual Golf Outing
August 15
To Benefit: Kiwanis Children of Fallen Patriots
Friday, August 15, 2025
Shot Gun Scramble Start 10:00 a.m.
August 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Middle School Career Day @CLEAquarium
August 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Explore what an aquarium career entails!
August 16
Fun with the Grandchildren - Northeast Ohio Parent Event Series
August 16
Free, family-friendly entertainment with interactive activities for kids ages 2-9, northeastohioparent.com
PINECREST PLAY DAYS: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Pinecrest, Orange Village,
5/13, 6/3, 7/8, 8/2
FUN AT FIRST & MAIN: 10 a.m.-noon, First and Main, Hudson
5/20, 6/17, 7/15, 8/16
CROCKER KIDS: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
August 16
Northeast Ohio Parent Event Series
August 16
Join us for outdoor family-friendly fun at Pinecrest, First & Main and Crocker Park on Tuesdays.
These free weekly themed events, presented by Northeast Ohio Parent and our partners, are ideal for kids, parents and caregivers.
We’ve added a special Saturday date in August to celebrate going back to school!