Worth Noting

To commemorate its anniversary (officially on Dec. 29, 2016) the Y has planned numerous events and activities for its members and the community that will highlight its 150 years of delivering personal and social change. ...

A local art teacher realized that most of the children in an Akron charter school would not have the privilege of receiving school pictures, the Cleveland Institute of Art graduate turned to the college for help. This led to a project to help kids get that memorable experience. ...

Looking to start a business? Cuyahoga County Public Library’s Solon and Strongsville branches are offering free workshops designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs realize their dreams of starting and growing their own successful business or franchise. ...

Opportunities for fishing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking and wildlife observation await visitors in Medina County Park District’s newest park, Killbuck Lakes, now open to the public. Its centerpiece is a sprawling 47-acre lake surrounded by a 1.23-mile nature trail. ...

Primrose School of Hudson's annual Caring and Giving program had children earn money for shopping trips by completing extra chores at home. Students in each classroom then pooled their money and created detailed shopping lists to follow at the grocery store, where they purchased the food they will donate. ...

The Cleveland Indians are offering Holiday Six Packs to catch Indians baseball this summer. Choose a Friday pack to enjoy your fill of Sugardale Dollar Dogs and fireworks or pick a Sunday pack, which is perfect for families to take part in KeyBank Kids Fun Days. If you buy your pack by Nov. 25, you'll also get access to purchase Opening Day tickets as part of an exclusive presale. ...

When someone has a connection to adoption, they often think of a one-time legal event that occurred – either when they adopted their child or when they, themselves, were adopted. While there is a lifelong journey involved in adoption and for anyone touched by it, there is support provided in education and advocacy to anyone with an adoption connection. ...

Caddying can offer more than just a summer job for young men and women in Ohio. It can offer lifelong connections, new friends and life lessons about humility and respect, discipline, persistence and determination that can lead to a once-in-a-lifetime shot at a full college scholarship. ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's important for all women — and men — to know the risk factors and warning signs of breast cancer to help identify issues early. Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio chapter has resources to help women find information about self-exams, mammograms and other local support. ...

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. ...