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Halloween and Fall Fun at Mentor Public Library

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Families kicked off both autumn and the Halloween season by decorating pumpkins at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch. The fun’s just begun — the library has several Halloween programs coming up in the next few weeks. ...
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Dig the Past: Celebrate National Fossil Day

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Explore the world of ancient creatures that once roamed the Earth on National Fossil Day. You can celebrate the day at Cuyahoga Valley National Park by joining the fossil hunt expedition at the rocks of Furnace Run, located at the Everett Covered Bridge. ...
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Parent Tip of the Week: Managing Messy Moments in Your Household

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Whether you have an infant, toddler or preschooler at home, it’s important to understand cleaning priorities and practices as kids crawl, toddle and run. American Cleaning Institute provides a few helpful reminders for moms and dads to help keep their children safe. ...
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Sharpen Students’ Minds with Proper Nutrition

Parenting
The early part of each new school year is commonly spent reversing the effect of “summer brain drain,” when kids lose skills they mastered the previous year. Maintaining a well-rounded and healthy diet and taking vitamins and other essential nutrients that support brain health helps to get kids energized. ...
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Help Protect Vision from Digital Devices

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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

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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

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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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