Four-year-old Isabella Dooley has type 1 diabetes. She and her family shared their inspiring story in the November issue for Diabetes Awareness Month. Isabella is among a growing number of children with type 1 diabetes. The Dooley family hopes to raise awareness for this disease, along with provide information to others.
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Events This Week
November 1, 2026 - November 8, 2026
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November 3
Books, Beat and Bubbles Storytime
November 3
A musical storytime for families with children of all ages.
November 3
Clay Wheel Throwing
November 3
Young artists explore the basics of working on the pottery wheel and learn essential techniques such as centering, shaping, and trimming.
November 3
Rhythm & Rhyme: Early Walkers
November 3
Story, music and movement for young walkers and caregivers.
November 5
Adaptive Theatre
November 5
Children ages 9-17 with special needs can enjoy a fun and interactive theatre class full of games, movement-based storytelling, improvisation, and role-playing to build confidence, and encourage social connection in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
November 7
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Girls on the Run of Greater Summit is a 10-week, curriculum-based program that focuses on improving confidence of young girls. The 600 participants celebrate their accomplishments during a 5K Run on Sunday.
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Veterans Day is a great time to educate your children about the history of this holiday and the sacrifice and dedication of our U.S. veterans. Help your kids celebrate this holiday in a creative and constructive way.
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From donating money, coats and toys, to volunteering just a few hours of time, you can help less fortunate children and families. Learn how to help.
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National Adoption Awareness Month is held in November to bring attention to the need for adoption of children and youth in foster care. In honor of this year's Adoption Month, Northeast Ohio Parent magazine has collected resources for those interested in adopting, and is celebrating local families who have adopted children.
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Adoption? “Wow, what a great thing — but that’s just crazy for us to seriously consider that!” read more
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“A veteran - whether active duty, retired, or national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amount of "up to and including THEIR LIFE."
Author: ~Unknown Author
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Sometimes a blog post can only tell you so much about a person, so Nichole Smith, freelance writer, mom of four, wife, social media addict and knitter living in rural Northeast Ohio, shares a little more about herself.
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1. Meet the Turtles at the Cleveland Metroparks
Stop by and meet some turtles at this FREE event from 10 — 11 a.m. on Saturday at Ohio & Erie Canal
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Here ‘s a list of the local agencies for adoption and foster care in the Northeast Ohio region and beyond: read more
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