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Help Protect Vision from Digital Devices

Health
Smartphones and tablets are pocket-sized personal assistants with appointment reminders, news and a means of keeping in touch with family and friends. Living multi-screen lives may aide productivity, but eye health professionals are increasingly worried about the consequences of “digital vision.” ...
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Kids Test Their Skills at G2P: KidKart15: The Big Race

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Kids have to be be fast at the wheel during this event. They can "burn rubber" on the Mario Kart race track in the second annual third through fifth grade gaming tournament at the Cuyahoga County Library. The top two karts from scheduled races at area library branches will advance to the final championship in November. ...
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New Headmaster at University School Introduced on Founder’s Day

Worth Noting
Ben Rein’s installation as the school’s eighth headmaster will kick off Founders’ Day, a beloved tradition for students that celebrates the founding of the school in 1890. Boys in grades K through 12 will gather for a day of camaraderie and friendly competition with each “house” of students participating in games and activities. ...
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Parent Tip of the Week: Resources to Create Disaster Plans

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ReadyLakeCounty.com, part of the “Ready Lake County” campaign, is one source for everyone to easily access agencies, resources and basic information to create disaster plans, build personal emergency supply kits, prepare for pet needs, and identify which agencies best meet their unique emergency needs. ...
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Girls on the Run Kicks Off its 18th Season Serving Northeast Ohio

August 2015
The program serves third through eighth grade girls in Summit, Portage, Lorain, Cuyahoga and Medina counties and registration opens Aug. 20. It meets twice a week for 10 weeks to teach life skills through conversation-based lessons and running games. ...
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Cuyahoga County Public Library Plans Top Dog Photo Contest

Worth Noting
In honor of National Library Card Sign-Up Month and comic book hero Snoopy, Cuyahoga County Public Library is on the hunt for its own official canine champion. The system invites Cuyahoga County residents ages 18 and older to enter a furry friend in the contest this month. ...
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Lake County YMCA Announces Semifinalists for 2015 Dream House And 2015 Chevy Malibu

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Painesville, OH (August 12, 2015) – 20 lucky semifinalists had their names drawn from nearly 68,000 tickets by Lake County Sheriff Dan Dunlap and will now have a chance to

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Lake Humane Society’s 21st Annual Mutt Strut at Penitentiary Glen

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Donate and have fun at this tail-wagging event! Guests can enjoy the one-mile walk, canine games & contests, live music, Chinese auction, demonstrations, shopping in the Mutt Mall and much more. Be sure to watch adoptable dogs, from Lake Humane Society, along with their rescue partners, as they strut their stuff during Project Ruffway: A Runway Show of Adoptable Dogs. ...
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CATCH Volunteer Opportunities from Akron Area YMCA

Education
The Summit County CATCH Collaborative (SC3) partners are working together to help kids develop and sustain healthy behavioral habits during the stages of childhood that are critical to long-term developmental success. This fall, the CATCH curriculum will be integrated into YMCA after-school programs throughout Summit County. ...
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Farmpark’s 25th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday

Family Attractions
Lake Metroparks will host a grand birthday celebration in honor of the 25th anniversary of Farmpark. Enjoy all of Farmpark’s daily and seasonal activities plus fishing, live music, wildlife presentations, hands-on science and other family-friendly activities. Free admission, ice cream, popcorn and cake for all. ...
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