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Tickets are now on sale for the 2017 Kent Chocolate Walk, which will take place Saturday, Feb. 11. After "checking in" to receive Chocolate Walk maps, passes and bags, event-goers will stop at each participating business to gather a chocolate surprise while shopping and dining along the way. ...

Cuyahoga County Public Library is collecting new and gently-used books Jan. 2-16 as part of a children's book drive to benefit Reach Out and Read and Cleveland Kids Book Bank. Visit any branch during normal library hours to make a donation. ...

There's still time to enter "Stop the Hate - Youth Speak Out," in which students are challenged to detail how the community can become more accepting and inclusive. Each year, the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage gives out $100,000 in scholarships, awards and anti-bias education in connection with the program. Essays are due soon for grades 6-12. ...

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During the "Can Your Fines" food drive at Mentor Public Library, which runs through December, library patrons can donate food in exchange for forgiveness of their fines. The donated cans will go to local food pantries and will be shared with families in need. ...

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This kid-friendly video from The History Channel is a great way to help explain to children the significance of Veterans Day and why we celebrate it each year. ...

Cold weather is on its way, so now is a great time to swing into the autumn and winter seasons with some places for toddlers to elementary-age kids to learn and play. Check out our list of local spots. ...