Cascade Park - Lorain County Metro Parks

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November - December 2015
Volume 55, Number 6
LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS
Cascade Park
170 Cascade Park Dr.
Elyria, OH 44035
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Ross Environmental
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Lights Winner
James E. Ziemnik
About the Cover
Director, Lorain County
Metro Parks
Cascade Park has been an icon in Elyria for many, many years.
This park is filled with ancient lore and haunting mysteries dating
as far back as 1832. We are fortunate to have this green space
in the middle of the city. The reinvention of Cascade Park is not
only about an improved greenspace, but elevating the community
around it.
Lorain County Metro Parks entered into a lease agreement with
the city of Elyria in 2013 to assume the renovation and restoration
of the historical Cascade Park. Since January 1, 2015 park employees started the process by cutting down dead trees, cleaning up
debris and sandblasting graffiti off rocks and boulders. Park Rangers and staff are there daily patrolling and working. Park Director
Jim Ziemnik and Park Planner Don Kasych began the process of
hiring an architectural firm to design the master plan for Cascade
Park. In April a public meeting was held asking people how they
would like to see the park in the future. The meeting held on Aug.
12 presented a couple different versions of plans for The Cascades,
19 Acres and Elywoods, again asking for public input. Another
meeting will be held on Oct. 20 at 131 Court St. in the Elyria Town
Hall at 6:00 p.m. to present the master plan for Cascade Park.
2015 Board of Park
Commissioners:
Fredrick L. Alspach
Chairman
Sherrill M. “Cookie” McLoda
Vice Chairman
Joseph E. Hribar
Commissioner
Did you know
The Lorain County Metro Parks is a leader in improving water quality of the
Black River and throughout Lorain County?
INSIDE
Cascade Park
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Calendars
3&4
Splash Zone
5
Mercy Health
5
Holidays
in the Parks 6&7
Honor Roll
8
Friends8
Adopt A Raptor
11
TrueNorth12
2 November/December 2015
Storm water discharges are generated by runoff from land
and impervious areas such as paved streets, parking lots, and
building rooftops during rainfall and snow events. Storm water
often contains pollutants in quantities that could adversely
affect water quality. Construction projects also effect the level
of storm water discharge quantity and quality. To limit the
negative impacts of storm water on Ohio’s waters, the Ohio
EPA administers a permitting program designed to document
construction activity in the state and require practices that
keep pollutants out of the streams. The permitting program is
mandated in the Clean Water Act and is part of the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. The
primary method to control storm water discharges is through
the use of best management practices (BMPs).
During the recent construction of the Black River Bikeway
Phase 4B in Elyria, Lorain County Metro Parks was required to
implement post-construction BMP’s. Post-construction BMP’s
remove pollutants from runoff (water quality treatment) and
protect streams by attempting to maintain existing stream
conditions or by reducing runoff volumes (water quantity
treatment). At High Meadows, the construction of the new
bikeway required water quality treatment but not water
quantity treatment because there is little increased runoff as a
result of the new bikeway pavement.
The selected BMP for water quality treatment at High
Meadows is a Bioretention Cell that consists of a depressed,
low-lying area that treats storm water through evapotranspiration and filtering through a planting soil. As the storm water
passes through the soil it is filtered. An underlying perforated
storm sewer or underdrain captures the treated storm water
and carries it to an outlet. Turf vegetation on the bottom of
the cell assists in the filtration of the storm water prior to filtering through the soil. This makes the water that eventually
reaches the Black River cleaner and safe for everyone to enjoy.
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NOVEMBER 2015
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
HSP
Weekly Walkers
8:30-9:30 am, COL. 11/2, 10, 18 and 26
HSP
Woodland Walks
9-10:30 am, KFP-ALPL. Every Wednesday.
Lorain County Fitness Walk
5:30-6:30 pm, SZ. Every Monday. Outside, weather
permitting.
ABC. Every Thursday. Outside, weather permitting, or
inside at MHRC.
Holiday Lights
Carlisle 11/27-12/30. Sunday- Thur. 6-9pm, Fri. &
Sat. 6-10pm
Metro Parks Locations
and Facilities
SUNDAY 1
ABCAmherst Beaver Creek Reservation
913 North Lake St., Amherst, Ohio 44001
BRR Black River Reservation
BUR Bur Oak
6150 Ford Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035
DDDays Dam
2720 E. 31st St.
Lorain, Ohio 44055
(440) 324-5481
HMHigh Meadows
CA
Caley Reservation
18207 West Rd.
Wellington, Ohio 44090
CAR Carlisle Reservation
CVC Carlisle Visitor Center
12882 Diagonal Rd.
LaGrange, Ohio 44050
(440) 458-5121
DPPA Duck Pond Picnic Area
12550 Diagonal Rd.
EC Equestrian Center
NONielsen Observatory
WOA Wildlife Observation Area
13630 Diagonal Rd.
12882 Diagonal Rd.
(440) 458-5121
CAS Cascade Park
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 458-5121
CHR Charlemont Reservation
48600 New London Eastern Rd.
COL Columbia Reservation
25145 Royalton Rd.
Columbia Station, Ohio 44028
(440) 236-3254
BL
Briarwood Lodge
25250 Briarwood Dr.
FHGCForest Hills Golf Course
41971 Oberlin-Elyria Rd.
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 323-2632
FCRFrench Creek Reservation
BH Burrell Homestead
2792 E. River
Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054
FCNC French Creek Nature Center
PTPA Pine Tree Picnic Area
4530 Colorado Ave.
(440) 949-5200
4951 French Creek Rd.
IHR Indian Hollow Reservation
38744 Parsons Rd.
Grafton, Ohio 44044
KFR Kopf Family Reservation
ALPL Avon Lake Public Library
32649 Electric Blvd.
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
(440) 387-8107
KR
Kipton Reservation
State Route 511, Oberlin, Ohio 44074
LVP Lakeview Park
1800 West Erie Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44052
MHRCMercy Health & Recreation Center
47160 Hollstein Dr.
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-3470
MNP Miller Nature Preserve
2739 Center Road
Avon OH 44011
440-937-0764
NCIT North Coast Inland Trail
6275 Gateway Blvd.
Elyria, OH 44035
SRR Sandy Ridge Reservation
JWC Perry F. Johnson
Wetland Center
6195 Otten Rd.
North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039
(440) 327-3626
SG Schoepfle Garden
SGVC Schoepfle Garden
Visitor Center
11106 Market St.
Birmingham, Ohio 44816
(440) 965-7237
SZ
Splash Zone
95 W. Hamilton
Oberlin, Ohio 44074
(440) 774-5059
VRR Vermilion River Reservation
AMP Amphitheater
BBM Benjamin Bacon Museum
CB Carriage Barn
51211 North Ridge Rd.
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
(440) 967-7310
WR Wellington Reservation
WVC Wellington Visitor Center
535 Jones Rd.
(440) 647-2509
HIKING
LEVELS
= Easy
Y
= Moderate
= Strenuous
= Live Animals
HSP = H iking Stick Program
(See Arrowhead)
= A Bioblast Program
= PR Preregistration is required.
Please contact the Park District Office at (440) 458-5121
or 1-800-LCM-PARK (TDD or Voice).
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Calendar of Events Pull-out Section
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Wellington Tram Ride
12 pm – 1 pm, WR. Come out and watch the colors
change on a fall tram ride around the Reservation.
JOYCE BOLTE’S STUDENT TEACHER ART
SHOW
8 am - 4:30 pm, CAR-CVC. Beautiful watercolors by
students of Joyce Bolte will be on display during
November and December.
SWEET ANNIE SWAG
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, MNP. Decorate Sweet Annie
fragrant herb. Bring supplies.PR by 10/27, pay @
door Miller members $3; non $6
CAMPFIRE HIKE
6:30 pm - 8 pm, SRR. Enjoy a brisk hike then warm
up by the fire.
L.C. SPINNING & WEAVING
6-9pm, CAR-CVC. All welcome.
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION 7 pm - 8 pm, CAR-CVC. Learn about volunteer
opportunities with Friends of the Metro Parks, PR by
11/9
WEDNESDAY 11
OUT OF MY GOURD ROADSHOW!
10 am - 11 am, MNP. Join this entertaining program
about different types of gourds & their uses.
Members free/$5 non.
MILLER NATURE PRESERVE
CONSERVATORY
10 am - 6 pm, MNP, Celebrate Veterans Day; Veterans
get in free with id; regular fee $2 daily
ORCHID CAFÉ
11 am - 3 pm, MNP. Celebrate Veterans Day; free
lunch with id for vets
FIRELANDS FLY FISHERS
6:30 pm - 9 pm, FCNC-Classroom, Learn about
fly tying, casting, and conservation by attending a
monthly meeting.
THURSDAY 12
FRIDAY 20
PRESCHOOL NATURE KIDS: TURKEY’S
10 am - 11 am, KFR. Preschool Nature Kids: learn
about turkeys through crafts and stories. Meet in the
Gallery.
FIRESIDE STORYTELLING:
TELL-A-BRATION
7 pm - 8:30 pm, VRR-CB. Enjoy this special
storytelling event! Open to all!
SATURDAY 21
PAINTING NATURE IN
WATERCOLORS 9 am - 1 pm, COL-BL. Joyce Bolte instructs on
painting with watercolors! PR by 11/19 , pay $25
at door.
NATURE STORIES & MORE: WINTER
PREP
10 am - 11 am, FCNC-Classroom. Stories, activities,
and crafts for families with preschool and early
elementary children.
OUTER LIMITS HIKE
10 am - 11:30 am, SRR. Join us as we explore the
off trial areas of Sandy Ridge.
TROPICAL HOLIDAY/NORTHERN
HOLIDAY DISPLAY
10 am - 6 pm, MNP. Go south have fun with how
people with palms celebrate the season. $2
conservatory daily fee
TURKEY TROT HIKE
11 am - 12 pm, SG. Walk the woods and talk turkey.
FAMILY LETTERBOXING CHALLENGE 1:30 pm - 3 pm, FCNC. Outdoor treasure hunt for
beginning Letterboxers! Materials provided. PR one
family member by 11/16.
FALL HABITAT HIKE
2 pm - 3 pm, CA. Come learn about what is going on
in various habitats during the fall season.
WHAT BIRDS ARE STILL HERE
9 am - 10 am, COL. Head out with us to search for
birds that may winter over here!
MONDAY 2
GARDEN SPROUTS: CACTUS
ART CLASS: DRAWING 10:15 am - 11 am, MNP. Preschoolers with adult will
9 am - 11 am, MNP. Drawing on the Right Side
learn about cactus & explore the conservatory. $2
methods focus on nature. PR by 11/1. Pay at door
admission.
$10 members./$13 non
WATERCOLOR: NATURE SCENES TUESDAY 3
10:30 am - 12:30 pm, FCNC- Classroom, Clela
LORAIN COUNTY RUG HOOKERS
Stelnicki leads 4-class session: 11/12, 11/19, 12/3,
10am-3pm, CAR-CVC. All welcome!
12/10. PR by 11/5; pay $40 at door.
FALL HARVEST FIELD SUNDAY 22
PADDLING SPORTS CLUB: NIGHT-TIME
7 pm - 8:30 pm, VRR-CB. Paint a beautiful fall scene.
CAMPCOOKING and HIKING
NAVIGATION
All materials included. Ages 10+. PR by 11/1, pay
1 pm -3 pm, SRR. Take a hike and then back to the
6:30 pm -8 pm, VRR-CB, Also learn more about
$30 at the door.
fire to sample some food. Bring your own mug and
upcoming Club activities.
spoon.
WEDNESDAY 4
FRIDAY 13
FALL TRAILS
BATS TO WOOD DUCKS
WHAT’S ON THE MENU?! Y
11 am - 12 pm, COL. Bring your camera to take
2 pm -3 pm, COL. Let’s hike a trail or two to and
10 am - 11 am, CAR-CVC. Learn how & what raptors
pictures of the beautiful fall colors in the park!
search for our man made items that help wildlife!
eat by observing us feed some Raptor Center
Reap What You Sow: Fall and
SUNDAY STROLL
residents.
Winter Vegetables 2 pm - 3 pm, MNP-Shelter. Perfect Sunday afternoon
FIRESIDE STORYTELLING
12 pm - 1 pm, MNP. Fall and winter vegetable
family activity.
7 pm - 8 pm, VRR-CB. Enjoy a warm fire in the
gardening? Learn and taste for yourself!
FAST-PACED FALL HIKE
Carriage Barn while WRAPPS storytellers perform.
$3members/ $6no. PR 11/1
2 pm - 3:30 pm, FCNC. Enjoy the crisp fall air with a
Open to all!
THURSDAY 5
“quick” hike through French Creek.
ASTRONOMY: November Skies
KIDS TREASURE HIKE
MONDAY 23
7 pm - 9 pm, CAR-NO, Co-sponsored by Black River
10 am - 11 am, VRR-CB. Follow clues to treasures
ART CLASS: DRAWING Astronomical Society. Clear skies only. Cloud date
hidden throughout the park!
11/14
CORNUCOPIA methods focus on nature. PR by 11/22. Pay at door
SATURDAY 14
7 pm - 8:30 pm,VRR-CB, Acrylic painting class. For all
$10 member./$13 non
WATERFOWL HIKE
skill levels. All materials included. PR by 11/3, pay
HOMESCHOOL NATURE:
9 am - 10:30 am, SRR. Join us as we search for
$30 at door.
USING SENSES migrant waterfowl.
FRIDAY 6
10 am - 11:30 am, FCNC- Classroom, Hands-on
WINTER ROSE CARE FIRESIDE STORYTELLING
experiments focused on using senses for ages 5 and
10 am - 10:30 am, SG-VC. Learn about prepping
up; PR youth participants by 11/16.
7 pm - 8 pm, VRR-CB, Enjoy a warm fire in the
roses and the garden for winter. PR requested by
Carriage Barn while WRAPPS storytellers perform.
TUESDAY 24
11/10.
Open to all!
TINY TALONS PRESCHOOL: PEREGRINE
CRITTER CARE Y
FALCON Y
SATURDAY 7
10:30 am - 11:30 am, FCNC-Classroom. It’s feeding
PAINTING NATURE IN WATERCOLOR 10 am - 11 am, CAR-CVC. Craft and investigation for
time! Learn how we care for the animals of the
3-5 year olds and adult.
9 am - 3 pm, CAR-CVC. Enhance your painting skills
French Creek Nature Center.
with Joyce Bolte. Bring own supplies. PR by 11/4/15
TINY TALONS PRESCHOOL: PEREGRINE
HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR
$25 at the door.
FALCON Y
2 pm - 3 pm, SG. Tour the gardens and visit the
MODEL TRAIN SHOW
2 pm - 3 pm, CAR-CVC. Craft and investigation for
home of Otto Schoeplfe.
3-5 year olds and adult.
10 am - 4 pm, CAR-CVC. Display hosted by the
WILD GAME DINNER Monroeville Model Railroad Group
WEDNESDAY
25
6 pm - 8 pm, MNP. Prepared by chef Mario-wild
FALL GARDEN SCAVENGER HUNT
Full Moon Hike
boar, ostrich, and shark! PR by 11/9; pay @ door
1 pm - 2 pm, SG-VC. Search the garden for fall clues.
5:30-7:30 WR. Join us on this 4 mile hike. Shorter
members $20; non $23
hike will return on own.
ALL ABOUT WHITE TAILED DEER
MONDAY 16
1 pm - 2:30 pm, COL-BL. Join us as we discuss and
FRIDAY
27
ART CLASS: DRAWING learn all about one of Ohio’s largest mammal’s! Then
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
take a short hike!
6 pm - 10 pm, CAR-CVC. Nightly outdoor program
focusing on the joy and lights of the winter season
SUNDAY 8
$10 member/$13 non
Through 12/18. See page calendar insert for event
WATERFOWL WALK
KIDDIE CRAFT CLUB: WINTER PREP
details
10 am to 11:30 am, SRR. Join us as we search for
10 am - 11 am, FCNC-Classroom. Fun nature crafts
migrant waterfowl
for preschoolers and their parents. Preschool movie SATURDAY 28
MODEL TRAIN SHOW
LIGHT UP LORAIN KICKOFF & SANTA
following at 11 am.
VISIT IN THE ROSE CAFE
10 am - 2 pm, CAR-CVC. Display hosted by the
TUESDAY 17
Monroeville Model Railroad Group
5 pm - 7 pm, LVP. Join us for hot chocolate,
LORAIN COUNTY RUG HOOKERS
cookie decorating, a take home craft and a photo
BEDSIDE READING BASKET 10am-3pm, CAR-CVC. All welcome!
opportunity with Santa!
11 am - 4 pm, COL-BL. The large 14x10x10 basket
YOUNG ARTISTS “GOOFY GOBBLER” is great for everything! PR by 11/5 and pay $32 at
SUNDAY
29
6 pm - 7:30 pm, VRR-CB, Step-by-step acrylic class
door.
SUNDAY
SANTA
VISIT
for little artists. Materials included. PR by 11/15 and
Bonsai: Snowrose Serissa 11 am - 1 pm, LVP. Visit Santa, make a craft & enjoy
pay $15 at door.
a cup of hot chocolate. $10.99 brunch option will
2 pm - 4 pm, MNP. Learn and apply bonsai
WEDNESDAY 18
be available.
techniques to a snowrose plant. $25 member/$30
BEACH GLASS WORKSHOP non at door PR by 11/1.
HOLIDAY FAMILY
2 pm - 4 pm, VRR-CB, Learn about types of beach
PHOTO POSTCARDS TEENS AT THE PARK ORIENTATION
glass and practice drilling techniques. PR by 11/14
11 am - 4 pm, MNP. Dan Messaros Photography
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, CAR-WOA. Teens ages 13-17
and pay $10 at door.
takes family photo in the beach display. PR 11/25;
will learn how to get involved volunteering for Lorain
EVENING MARSH HIKE
members $40/non $43
County Metro Parks
5 pm - 6:30 pm, SRR. Join us as we explore the
WINTER STRATEGIES HIKE
MONDAY 9
marsh in the evening.
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, CAR-CVC. Hike and learn about
ART CLASS: DRAWING FALL SOUPS how animals prepare for the cold winter months.
6 pm - 8 pm, MNP. Learn to make tasty soups from
MONDAY
30
your harvest. Bring spoon! PR by 11/16; pay @ door
$10 members./$13 non.
ART CLASS: DRAWING member $7; non $10
HIKE AND CRAFT: DUCKS
WOODCARVERS
10 am - 11 am, ABC-VC. Learn about ducks and
7 pm - 9 pm, VRR-CB. Lorain County Woodcarvers
$10 member/$13 non .
migration through fun indoor and outdoor activities.
open carve night.
BALLOON TWISTING AT HOLIDAY LIGHTS
TUESDAY 10
THURSDAY 19
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, CAR-CVC. Get a hand-made
YOUNG ARTISTS
PRESCHOOL IN THE GARDEN: HARVEST
balloon creation to take home after walking the
“TURKEY SCULPTURE” 10 am - 11 am, SG-VC, Kids learn about fall harvest
Holiday Lights trail. FREE
6 pm - 7:30 pm, VRR-CB. Paint and decorate preand foods with crafts, stories and more
formed turkey sculpture. All materials included. Ages
‘LIGHT THE NIGHT’ 3+. PR and $20 at door.
6 pm - 7:30 pm, MNP. Miller members will enjoy a
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION sneak peek at the new holiday display. Members
10 am - 11 am, CAR-CVC. Learn about volunteer
Only event PR by 11/16
opportunities with Friends of the Metro Parks, PR by
11/9
FRENCH CREEK RUG HOOKERS
10:30 am - 2:30 pm, FCNC-Classroom, Join in the
monthly gathering - NEW MEMBERS
WELCOME!
CAMPFIRE HIKE
6:30 pm - 8 pm, SRR. Take a hike and then hang
around the camp-fire. Donation of $1.00 at the door
for snacks.
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95 West Hamilton St.,
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-5059
The Mercy Health
& Recreation Center
41760 Hollstein Drive, Amherst, OH 44001
For More Information Contact Us at 440-984-3470
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Fitness & Wellness Fest
Join us for a fun morning on Saturday
November 7th from 9am-12pm! Come
learn about our fitness classes and try
out some demos! There will be healthy
snacks and giveaways throughout the
morning! We will end the morning
with a FUN dance party suitable for all
ages! Cost: $3.50/members $7/nonmembers
Harvest Kids Party
Bring your 6-11 year old for a day of
fun on Wednesday November 25th from
10am-2pm. Children will play games
in the gym, swim, eat lunch and do a
craft while you can begin preparing for
Thanksgiving Day!
What to bring: Tennis shoes, swim
suit, towel and dry clothes (pizza will
be provided for lunch)
Cost: $6 Pre-registration is required
Flick-n-Float Movie Night
Bring the whole family out on Saturday
November 21st at 7:00pm for a movie
night in the pool! We will be showing a
family friendly movie on the big screen
while you can float in an inner tube
to watch the movie! Popcorn will be
served at intermission.
Please be aware that the pool will be
closing at 6:30pm and during the movie there is no open swim. All children
under 12 must be accompanied by an
adult. Cost: $3.50
Christmas Party
Join us on Sunday December 13th for
our annual Christmas Party! There will
be lots of activities for the whole family to enjoy including, swimming, crafts
and a visit from Santa so
make sure to bring your
camera! The party will
run from 5:30-8pm
and the cost is $3.50
per person.
www.MetroParks.cc
Pickleball has officially come to the Splash
Zone with four indoor courts in the Field
House! Beginning on October 5, Splash
Zone will be offering Pickleball Fall
Sessions on the following days and times:
Monday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
All levels, from beginners to experts, are
welcomed to come play. Splash Zone does
offer paddles and balls for players to use.
Drop-in for non-members to play is a
$7.00 daily admission fee. Indoor courts
can be reserved for private play for $25/
hour/court.
Pickleball is a paddle, limited-mobility
sport that combines elements of tennis,
badminton and ping pong into one game,
played on a badminton-sized court. A
pickleball court measures 20-feet by 44feet with a 3-foot high net in the middle.
The game is played with a composite
paddle and a softball-sized wiffle ball. The
ball travels roughly one-third the speed of
a tennis ball.
The rules are simple. Players serve and
volley a wiffle ball while staying out of a
zone close to the net called the “kitchen.”
Each game is scored to 11, and you have
to win by two points. Similar to tennis or
ping pong, you receive points by forcing
a mistake of your opponent(s). Points
can only be scored by the serving team
or player. To win a pickleball match, you
must defeat your opponent in a best-ofthree series. Pickleball can be played in
singles, doubles and mixed doubles.
Why Pickleball?
Sport for all ages • Easy to learn
Great recreational sport • Fun way to exercise
Get in shape • Meet great people
For more information, please contact
Christopher Lewis at the
Splash Zone at (440) 774-5059 or
[email protected].
Junior Turkey Trot
Register your child (ages 12-under)
for the Junior Turkey Trot, a 800 meter
kids fun run. The course will travel
around the Mercy Health & Recreation
Center playground. All participants
will receive a ribbon and post-race
snacks.
Sunday, November 15
12:00pm (Registration is at
11:30am)
$2.00/participant
Burn the Bird “Boot Camp”
Get ready to Burn those Thanksgiving
Day calories with a 2-hour marathon
workout that will feature a total
body strength workout from multiple
instructors.
Friday, November 27
8:30am-10:30am
$4 (members) $7 (non-members)
Swim with Santa
Families can swim with Santa, and
enjoy holiday crafts, movies, and
more.
Saturday, December 12
12:00pm-2:00pm
$3.50 (non-members)
FREE (members)
LORAIN COUNTY FITNESS WALKS
FREE INDOOR FITNESS
Thursdays at 5:30pm
at the Mercy Health & Recreation Center
Participants are able to utilize indoor walking track
and fitness equipment
Sponsored by Lorain County Metro Parks, Lorain County Health
District, WOBL, Mercy Regional Hospital
 Holiday Gift Certificates Available
Give the gift of fitness and recreation.
*Fitness Classes, Memberships, Day Passes, Swim Lessons, Personal Training.
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Saturday, December 12, Noon-3:15 pm
French Creek Reservation
Visit a historic home built by the Burrells, a
founding family of Sheffield Village, in the
annual celebration of the holidays! Between
1815 and 2001, the 5 generations of Burrell
family members welcomed guests to celebrate
according to family tradition. In recent years,
we’ve aimed to carry on the effort, and share
our local historical site with the Burrell’s
modern neighbors. This year’s celebration
incorporates hands-on activities, games, and
historic educational moments, with entertainment and complimentary goodies! Scheduled
tours depart from the French Creek Nature and
Arts Center by shuttle every 20 minutes,
beginning at Noon (last tour begins
at 2 pm). Each tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes,
transportation time between
sites included. Seating is limited to 25 participants each tour,
7 tours available; preregistration is
required by 12/11, online or by calling (440) 458-5121. FREE FUN FOR ALL!
For more information, contact Aimee at [email protected]
or (440) 949-5200 x 225
Vermilion River Reservation - Carriage Barn • December 5th and 6th Saturday – 3-8pm Sunday – 2-6pm • WALK-INS WELCOME!
Join us for an Old Fashioned Holiday celebration! This fun-filled event
brings pioneer holiday festivities to life through an engaging re-enactment in the Benjamin Bacon House. Also enjoy the essence of the holidays by taking a horse-drawn carriage ride ($1 per person, 2 years and
under FREE)! Many activities will also take place in the Carriage Barn,
including hearth-side cooking demos and live holiday music. FRIENDS of
the Metro Parks will have refreshments available for a small fee.
Jolly Jamboree
December 10th, 3-8pm
December 11th, 10am-3pm
Walk-ins are welcomed to attend and pre-registration also available! Pre-register
at www.metroparks.cc or by contacting 1-800-LCM-PARK. Pre-register per onehour time block, groups for the re-enactment depart from the Carriage Barn every
15 minutes. The re-enactment is 30-40 minutes in length. Please plan to arrive
15 minutes before your scheduled re-enactment hour. Contact the Carriage Barn
at (440) 967-7310 with any questions. We hope to see you for this local family
holiday tradition!
Experience a fun and relaxing holiday shopping
experience at the Mill Hollow Carriage Barn! Various
vendors will be selling a wide variety of handmade
arts, crafts, and locally sourced items. Also enjoy
the beautiful decorations of the Carriage Barn and
warm up by the fireside. Feel free to bring kids along to participate in our FREE make n’ take craft station. In addition,
we will have FREE refreshments to enjoy! Contact Jannah at
(440) 967-7310 with any questions or if you are interested in participating as a vendor.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS: A LORAIN COUNTY TRADITION
November 27 – December 30 (Closed December 24 and 25)
Sunday-Thursdays 6-9 pm, Fridays and Saturdays 6-10 pm at Carlisle Visitor Center
Once again, it is time for us to gather and
celebrate with family and friends for the end
of year holidays. Holiday Lights at the Carlisle
Visitor Center (12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange)
takes place this year from November 27 through
December 30 (closed December 24 and 25).
Hours are 6–9 pm Sundays through Thursdays,
and 6–10 pm Fridays and Saturdays. Admission
to all aspects of this program is free, but we
are asking everyone to bring one, nonperishable
food item that will be donated to Second Harvest
Food Bank.
By popular demand, the decorated trail stations along the ½ mile paved loop trail will once
again be themed to represent various classic
holiday movies. These stations are conceived and
decorated by many creative Lorain County businesses, organizations and agencies. The Little
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pm. Other weekday evenings we will be playing
classic holiday movies. Various evening programs will be conducted on Monday, Wednesday,
& Thursday evenings (see below).
For more information, visit us at www.metroparks.cc or call the Carlisle Visitor Center
at 440-458-5121.
Visit with Santa Claus
Dec 3, 10, 17; 6:30-8:30 pm
Craft Nights sponsored by FRIENDS
Nov 28, Dec 5, 12 & 19; 6-9 pm
Balloon Twisting Creations giveaway
Nov 30, Dec 7, 21, 28; 6:30-8:30 pm
Oberlin Choristers holiday music concert
Dec 9, 14; 7:30-8:15 pm
Santa Shop sponsored by FRIENDS
Dec 3, 10, 17, 23; 6-8 pm
Red Hackle Pipes & Drums Holiday Concert
Dec 16; 7:30-8 pm
Lights On The Lake
Kickoff your holiday season when you drive through Lakeview Park
to see this year’s cheerful light display in conjunction with “Light
Up Lorain” on November 28th. Then join us in the Rose Café from
5-7pm where there will be a photo opportunity with Santa, hot
chocolate, cookie decorating, and crafts for kids. The lights will be
on every night through December 31st. Other opportunities to visit
with Santa will be on November 29 and December 2, 4, 6, 9 & 12.
BRUNCH WITH SANTA AT LAKEVIEW PARK
Join us for our annual brunch with Santa at Lakeview Park’s Rose
Café on Saturday December 19th. There will be two separate seating times, 9:30am –11:30am and 12:00pm –2:00pm. Cost is $15.00
per person and include a carriage ride around Lakeview Park, a
breakfast buffet, one family photo with Santa, and access to the
little elves workshop where kids can make a craft to take home.
Kids 5 & under are only $10.00. This is a magical trip for the whole
family! Space is limited. You must make reservations online or
by calling 440-458-5121.
Holiday
Happenings
at Miller Nature
Preserve
Enjoy the seasonal display accompanied
by various programs and events!
Display open 10 am – 6 pm daily,
$2 conservatory admission applies.
TROPICAL HOLIDAY/
NORTHERN HOLIDAY
DISPLAY
Come join the sunny fun
and see how people with
palms celebrate the season
comparing it to ‘northerners’. Opening on
Saturday, November 21. Preview party in
the evening on Thursday, November 19
is: LIGHT THE NIGHT for members of Miller
Nature Preserve (FREE for members but
preregistration required).
Get your holiday photo taken by Messaros
Photography on the beach 11/29.
Participate in sandcastle making, luau,
(12/20) a beach party, (12/30) and more
to enjoy all of the display.
Display open until 7 pm on Tuesdays
December 1, 8, & 15.
Saturday, December 19
from 11:30 - 1:00 pm
at Columbia Reservation
$5 per person. Pre-register and Prepay
by Dec. 16 at Sundae Funday’s
440-236-FOOD (3663)
Come enjoy pizza, a magic show and
crafts with Santa! The Columbia Metro
Parks and Sundae Funday’s!
The Honor Roll is our way of publicly thanking individuals, families, organizations, and
corporations for their donations to the Lorain County Metro Parks be it through volunteer services,
monetary gifts, or other. If you would like information about making a donation, please contact the
Public Information Ofﬁce at (440) 458-5121.
Widow’s Group, Grafton
William Ott, Avon
Avon United Methodist Church Women’s Circle, Avon
Beach Park Tower Residents, Avon Lake
Christopher Wachholz, Amherst
NTH Consultants, LTD., Northville
Arcadis, CO
Avon Garden Club, Avon
Riverview Plaza Residents, Elyria
Oberlin AARP Chapter #395, Oberlin
Wesleyan Meadows Residents Assoc., Sheffield Village
Lakeview Volleyball, North Olmsted
Our Lady Queen of Peace, Grafton
Fields United Methodist Church, North Ridgeville
The Red Hat Group, Strongsville
Herb Guild, Avon
Public Employee Retirees Inc Chapter 83, Grafton
Steve Balog, Avon
Diane & Larry Krall, Sheffield Village
Gift was given in HONOR of:
James D. Martin, by True North Cultural Arts, Sheffield Village
Michael & Theresa Borow, by Michael Borow, North Ridgeville
Gift was given in MEMORY of:
Joseph “Coke” Huber, by Annette Roll, North Royalton
Marie Paul, by Kenneth & Barbara Guzik, Lorain
John W. Lowman, by Lynn Lowman, Avon
John W. Lowman, by James & Nancy McGinn, IL
John W. Lowman, by Jack & Mary Conjalko, LaGrange
John W. Lowman, by Douglas & Kathy Petersen, Avon
Will Spelbring, by The Potonic Family, Avon Lake
Leigha Hostal, by Lorain County 4-H Senior Horse Council,
Lorain County
Richard Daniel Zullo, by Carole Zullo, Grafton
Mark Yakovich, by Joe & Cheryl Hribar, Lorain
Dorlores Trenchard, by Barbara Kearney, North Ridgeville
Gary R. Earley, by Chris Schumann, Avon Lake
Adopt-A-Raptor
Faith United Methodist Church, Lorain
Victor Delarwelle, Mt. Vernon
Michael Scherre, IL (Gift to Ellie Scherre)
April D. Majka, MD
Grand Opening of Royal Oaks to Indian Hollow Reservation
Save the Date!
Friends of the
Metro Parks
Annual Garage Sale
January 30, 2016
Donations will be taken on
Saturday January 23 and Tuesday January 26
Auditions for the Murder Mystery will be held on Tuesday
January 5, at 7pm Carlisle Reservation in LaGrange.. Auditions will
consist of a cold reading from the script. For more information call
216-544-3865 ask for Barb.
Join the other 450 volunteers and
have some fun!
Friends Orientation: Tuesday, November 10
from 10am-11am or 7-8pm at Carlisle
Call (440) 458-5121 to register
Holiday Happenings
at Miller Nature
Preserve
LCMP board members Joe Hribar, Fred Alspach, Cookie McLoda, Park Director
Jim Ziemnik and Health Commissioner David Covell.
Royal Oaks went from golf course to fitness trail. Now featuring a 15 station
fitness area, 3 fishing ponds and a great place to run or walk your dog. Royal Oaks
is located at 1057 Parsons Rd. LaGrange
DRIFTWOOD SCULPTURES
Calling for help! If you are artistic, like creating, have
some driftwood, or just want to try something new,
we are looking for driftwood ‘sculptures and creations’
to complement our holiday display. They will be on
exhibit in the display beds thru the display. Space is
limited. Information and details will be available at
Miller Nature Preserve.
FOOD = FUN in many holiday traditional events,
so join us at any of the following special events
(fee and registration).
Fall Soups (11/18)
SPECIAL EVENT: Wild Game Dinner (11/14),
Cooking Cookie Class (12/9),
and of course Breakfast with Santa
(12/12- 2 seatings).
www.MetroParks.cc
DECEMBER 2015
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
HSP
Weekly Walkers
8:30-9:30 am, COL. 12/7, 15, 23 and 31
HSP
Woodland Walks
9-10:30 am, KFP-ALPL. Every Wednesday.
Lorain County Fitness Walk
5:30-6:30 pm, SZ. Every Monday. Outside, weather
permitting.
ABC. Every Thursday. Outside, weather permitting, or
inside at MHRC.
Holiday Lights
Carlisle 11/27-12/30. Sunday- Thur. 6-9pm, Fri. &
Sat. 6-10pm
Metro Parks Locations
and Facilities
ABCAmherst Beaver Creek Reservation
913 North Lake St., Amherst, Ohio 44001
BRR Black River Reservation
BUR Bur Oak
DDDays Dam
2720 E. 31st St.
Lorain, Ohio 44055
(440) 324-5481
HMHigh Meadows
CA
Caley Reservation
18207 West Rd.
CAR Carlisle Reservation
CVC Carlisle Visitor Center
BIRD FEEDER BUILDING 101
10-noon, WR-VC. Learn to feed the birds all winter
with every day household items.
SANTA NIGHTS AT LAKEVIEW
5 pm - 7 pm, LVP. Visit Santa and celebrate
the holiday season with hot chocolate, cookie
decorating, and crafts.
DPPA Duck Pond Picnic Area
12550 Diagonal Rd.
EC Equestrian Center
NONielsen Observatory
WOA Wildlife Observation Area
13630 Diagonal Rd.
12882 Diagonal Rd.
(440) 458-5121
CAS Cascade Park
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 458-5121
CHR Charlemont Reservation
48600 New London Eastern Rd.
Briarwood Lodge
25250 Briarwood Dr.
SATURDAY 5
FHGCForest Hills Golf Course
41971 Oberlin-Elyria Rd.
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 323-2632
FCRFrench Creek Reservation
BH Burrell Homestead
2792 E. River
FCNC French Creek Nature Center
PTPA Pine Tree Picnic Area
4530 Colorado Ave.
(440) 949-5200
4951 French Creek Rd.
IHR Indian Hollow Reservation
38744 Parsons Rd.
Grafton, Ohio 44044
KFR Kopf Family Reservation
ALPL Avon Lake Public Library
32649 Electric Blvd.
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
(440) 387-8107
Kipton Reservation
State Route 511, Oberlin, Ohio 44074
1800 West Erie Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44052
MHRCMercy Health & Recreation Center
47160 Hollstein Dr.
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-3470
MNP Miller Nature Preserve
2739 Center Road
Avon OH 44011
440-937-0764
NCIT North Coast Inland Trail
6275 Gateway Blvd.
Elyria, OH 44035
SRR Sandy Ridge Reservation
JWC Perry F. Johnson
Wetland Center
6195 Otten Rd.
North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039
(440) 327-3626
SG Schoepfle Garden
SGVC Schoepfle Garden
Visitor Center
11106 Market St.
Birmingham, Ohio 44816
(440) 965-7237
Splash Zone
95 W. Hamilton
Oberlin, Ohio 44074
(440) 774-5059
VRR Vermilion River Reservation
AMP Amphitheater
BBM Benjamin Bacon Museum
CB Carriage Barn
WR Wellington Reservation
WVC Wellington Visitor Center
535 Jones Rd.
(440) 647-2509
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SUNDAY SANTA VISIT
11 am - 1 pm, LVP. Visit Santa, make a craft & enjoy
a cup of hot chocolate. $10.99 brunch option will
be available.
WATERFOWL WALK
1 pm - 2:30 pm, SRR. Join us as we search for
migrant waterfowl
OLD FASHIONED HOLIDAY 2 pm to 3 pm, 3pm-4pm, 4pm-5pm, 5pm-6pm, VRRCB. Pre-Register for pioneer holiday re-enactment
within the hour time block. PR by 12/5. WALK-INS
WELCOME. See center for more event details.
BIRDS OF PREY
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Y
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, CAR-CVC. Meet and photograph
some of our Raptor Center residents.
TEENS AT THE PARK ORIENTATION
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, CAR-WOA. Teens ages 13-17
will learn how to get involved volunteering for Lorain
County Metro Parks
MAKE A SWEETGUM WREATH 4 pm - 5 pm, MNP. Make a 9” wreath from sweetgum
pods. Bring glue gun if have one. PR by 12/2,
members free/non $4.
MONDAY 7
51211 North Ridge Rd.
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
(440) 967-7310
= Easy
PAINTING NATURE IN WATERCOLOR 9 am - 12 pm, CAR-CVC. Enhance your painting skills
with Joyce Bolte. Bring own supplies PR by 12/1/15
$25 at the door.
KIDS GINGERBREAD HOUSES 10 am - 11 am, SG-VC, Construct a simple
gingerbread house for the holidays.PR and pay $3
per person/house by 12/2
BEADED CHRISTMAS TWIST 11 am - 3:30 pm, COL-BL. This 10x7x4 X-mas basket
has a unique beaded rim! PR by 12/2 and pay $24
at door.
CAMPFIRE HIKE
1 pm - 2:30 pm, SRR. Join us for a campfire followed
up by a hike.
OLD FASHIONED HOLIDAY 3 pm - 4 pm, 4pm-5pm, 5pm-6pm, 6pn-7pm, or
7pm-8pm, VRR-CB. Pre- Register for pioneer holiday
re-enactment within the hour time block by 12/4.
WALK-INS WELCOME! See center for more event
details.
SUNDAY 6
LVP Lakeview Park
HIKING
LEVELS
GARDEN SPROUTS: PALMS AND PINES
10:15 am to 11 am, MNP. Preschoolers with adult
will learn about palm & pine trees & explore the
conservatory. $2 admission.
SANTA AT HOLIDAY LIGHTS
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, CAR-CVC. Take your own photos
with Santa Clause while taking in the Holiday Lights
display. FREE
25145 Royalton Rd.
(440) 236-3254
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THURSDAY 3
FRIDAY 4
COL Columbia Reservation
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JOYCE BOLTE’S STUDENT TEACHER ART
SHOW
8 am - 4:30 pm, CAR-CVC. Beautiful watercolors
by the talented students of Joyce Bolte will be on
display during December.
TROPICAL HOLIDAY/NORTHERN
HOLIDAY DISPLAY
10 am - 6 pm, MNP. Go south have fun with how
people with palms celebrate the season. $2
LC RUG HOOKERS
10am-3pm, CAR-CVC. Join in the monthly gathering NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
WEDNESDAY 2
12882 Diagonal Rd.
(440) 458-5121
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TUESDAY 1
= Strenuous
= Live Animals
HSP = H iking Stick Program
(See Arrowhead)
= A Bioblast Program
= PR Preregistration is required.
Please contact the Park District Office at (440) 458-5121
or 1-800-LCM-PARK (TDD or Voice).
December 2015
SUN.
ART CLASS: DRAWING 9 am - 11 am, MNP: Orchid Room, Use drawing skills
to create your own cards. PR by 12/6. Pay at door
$10 member./$13 non
HOMESCHOOL NATURE: COLD WEATHER
ADAPTATIONS 10 am - 11:30 am, FCNC-Classroom, Classroom
experiments and field exercises. For ages 5 and up;
PR youth participants by 11/30.
LET IT SNOW 7 pm - 8:30 pm, VRR-CB. Paint vintage sign on
reclaimed wood. All materials included. PR by 12/5
and pay $35 at door.
TUESDAY 8
FRENCH CREEK RUG HOOKERS
10:30 am - 2:30 pm, FCNC-Classroom. Join in the
monthly gathering - NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
EVENING MARSH HIKE
4:30 pm - 6 pm, SRR. Join us as we explore the
marsh in the evening.
L.C. SPINNING & WEAVERS
6-9pm, WR-VC. Join in the monthly gathering - NEW
MEMBERS WELCOME!
WEDNESDAY 9
Candle Making 11am-1pm, WR-VC. Learn the process of making soy
candles and the benefits over paraffin. $3 at the
door. PR by 12/5.
COOKIE COOKING CLASS 6 pm - 8 pm, MNP. Make some great holiday stock!
Take home 2 doz. PR by 12/2; pay @ door Miller
members $15; non $17.
FIRELANDS FLY FISHERS
6:30 pm - 9 pm, FCNC-Classroom. Learn about
fly tying, casting, and conservation by attending a
monthly meeting.
OBERLIN CHORISTERS CONCERT
7:30 pm - 8:15 pm, CAR. Listen to the sounds of
the season during this Oberlin Choristers youth choir
performance
THURSDAY 10
PRESCHOOL IN THE GARDEN: SNOW
10 am - 11 am, SG-VC. Kids learn about winter and
snow with crafts, stories and more
JOLLY JAMBOREE
3 pm to 8 pm, VRR-CB. Shop for unique items
from vendors of local and handmade items. Free
refreshments and kids crafts! Through 12/11
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, CAR. Take your own photos
display. FREE
FRIDAY 11
ASTRONOMY: GEMINID METEORS
7 pm - 9 pm, CAR-NO. Co-Sponsored by the Black
River Astronomical Society. Clear skies only! Cloud
date 12/12
SATURDAY 12
THURSDAY 17
WINTER WILDLIFE
1 pm - 2:30 pm, COL. Let’s hike the trails and what
creatures are still here!
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, CAR-CVC. Take your own photos
display. FREE
FRIDAY 18
PRESCHOOL NATURE KIDS:
HIBERNATION
10 am - 11 am, KFR. Pre-schoolers will learn about
why animals hibernate through crafts and stories.
May involve a hike.
SANDCASTLE CREATIONS 2 pm - 3 pm, MNP. Sign up to make a sandcastle
creation for the display! PR by 12/13. $2
SATURDAY 19
BRUNCH WITH SANTA 9:30 am - 11:30 am, OR 12 pm-2pm. LVP. Tickets
$15 adults/$10 kids 5 & under. Must reserve online
or by calling 440-458-5121.
SURVIVAL WORKSHOP: SHELTER
BUILDING 10 am - 11:30 am, VRR-CB. Learn various shelter
building skills and also construct a shelter. PR by
12/17.
LUNCH WITH SANTA 11:30 am - 1 pm, COL-BL. Come out for magic, pizza,
crafts and Santa! PR by 12/16 and pay $5/person
by calling 440-236-3663
SANDCASTLE CREATIONS 12 pm - 3 pm, MNP. Sign up to make a sandcastle
creation for the display! PR by 12/13. $2
CAMPFIRE HIKE
1 pm - 2:30 pm, SRR. Join us for a campfire followed
up by a hike.
HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR
2 pm - 3 pm, SG. Tour the gardens and visit the
home of Otto Schoeplfe.
WINTER TREE ID HIKE
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, IHR. Learn different ways to
identify trees without using the leaves.
SUNDAY 20
OUTER LIMITS HIKE
10 am - Noon, SRR. Hike some areas normally offlimits to the public.
DAMS, LODGES & MORE
1 pm - 2 pm, COL. Visit with us to see various
activities of Beavers here at the park!
LUAU 5 pm - 7 pm, MNP. Get dressed for the islands
& enjoy traditional luau! PR and pay by 12/15.
Members $20; non $22 Kids under 10 $9.
PAINTING NATURE IN WATERCOLORS 9 am - 1 pm, COL-BL. Joyce Bolte instructs on
painting with watercolors! PR by 12/10 and pay $25
at door.
Breakfast with Santa
9am OR 11am CAR-CVC. Serving pancakes, sausage
and activities galore. A visit with Santa, every child
will get a gift. $10 per person, under 2 FREE.
MONDAY 21
SANTA BREAKFAST BIRD FEEDER BUILDING 101
10 am - 11 am, OR 11:30am-12:30pm, MNP.
10-noon, WR-VC. Learn to feed the birds all winter
Breakfast, Santa, and the holiday display! PR by
with every day household items.
12/9; adults $10; kids 10 and under $7.
BURRELL CHRISTMAS 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, CAR-CVC. Get a hand-made
12 pm - 3:15 pm, FCNC- Lobby, Hour-long tours
every 20 minutes. PR online or call (440) 458-5121
by 12/12. See article.
TUESDAY 22
WORLDWIDE SOLSTICE FESTIVAL
1 pm - 4 pm, SRR-JWC. Celebrate the sun with the
Black River Astronomical Society. Clear skies only.
WINTER WALK
SUNDAY 13
2 pm - 3 pm, MNP. Meet at shelter. Walk the woods
Bonsai: Shimpaku Juniper on this first day of winter.
2 pm - 4 pm, MNP. Apply bonsai techniques to a
SATURDAY 26
shimpaku juniper! PR 12/11 Pay @ door members
NATURE EXPLORERS: WILDLIFE
$25 non $30 Max 6
TRACKERS MONDAY 14
1 pm - 2:30 pm, FCNC-Classroom. For school-aged
KIDDIE CRAFT CLUB: HOLIDAY NATURE
kids & their parents. PR youth participants by 12/21.
GIFTS
SUNSET & FULL MOON HIKE
10 am - 11 am, FRNC-Classroom. Nature crafts,
5 pm - 6:30 pm, KFR. Take a guided hike through
games, & activities for preschoolers and their
Kopf Family Reservation at twilight.
parents, followed by a movie at 11 am.
Full moon hike
OBERLIN CHORISTERS CONCERT
5:30 pm - 7 pm
7:30 pm - 8:15 pm, CAR-CVC. Listen to the sounds of
SUNDAY 27
the season during this Oberlin Choristers youth choir
WILDLIFE FEEDERS performance
2 pm - 3 pm, SG-VC. Learn about feeding wildlife and
TUESDAY 15
make a wildlife ornament feeder PR by 12/23
HIKE AND CRAFT: WILDLIFE TREATS
10 am - 11 am, ABC-VC. Learn about wildlife during MONDAY 28
COCOA HIKE
the winter season and make a bird feeder!
2 pm - 3 pm, SG-VC. Walk the woods and return for
TINY TALONS PRESCHOOL: OWL PELLETS
a hot beverage
10 am - 11 am OR 2-3pm. CAR-CVC. Craft and
investigation for preschoolers and adult.
DRIFTWOOD SCAPES balloon creation to take home after walking the
2 pm - 3 pm, MNP. Bring driftwood, shells, & other
natural objects to make art. PR by 12/10; pay @
TUESDAY
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door nonmembers $3
KIDS
YEAR
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CRAFTS
BEAD A BRACELET 10
am
12
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SG
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Help us use up this year’s
6 pm - 9 pm, MNP. Make a beautiful bracelet of
extra craft supplies with a variety of different projects
crystal and beads. PR by 12/8 & pay at door $45
MAKE A WINTER BIRD FEEDER
member/$50 non.
10:30 am - 11:30 am, CAR-WOA. Drop in and make
WEDNESDAY 16
an easy bird feeder for your backyard. Children and
Pine Cone Ornament
adult
11am-1pm, WR-VC. Make a pine cone ornament to
WEDNESDAY
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DAY
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1 pm - 2:30 pm, MNP. Enjoy sand activities, crafts,
PIONEER TOY MAKING snack and sand castle building. PR by 12/28,
1 pm - 2:30 pm, VRR-CB, Homeschool students learn
members free/non $5 all others $2 admission fee.
about the holidays during the 1800s and make
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NEW
YEARS
PARTY
CRAFTS WOODCARVERS
11 am - 12 pm, VRR-CB, Make party hats, noise
7 pm - 9 pm, VRR-CB. Lorain County Woodcarvers
makers, count-down crafts, snacks, and more! PR by
open carve night.
12/29.
RED HACKLE PIPES & DRUMS AT
HOLIDAY
7:30 pm -8 pm, CAR-CVC. Listen to a new take on
your favorite Holiday tunes
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November/December 11
Celebrate the Holidays with TrueNorth Cultural Arts
November 6 - 15, 2015 By William Shakespeare
Shakespeare’s comedic masterpiece comes to life for the first time
on a TrueNorth stage! The classic tale of reckless romance, mistaken identity and magic spells is one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated works, and this abridged version is the perfect introduction
to the Bard! Mischief and hilarity reign supreme when four young
lovers get tangled up with disapproving parents, royal fairies and
amateur actors! As winter fast approaches, warm up one last time
with A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Play – Ages 10+
Saturday, November 14th at 7:30 p.m.
A Day on Broadway, a Night at the Opera
TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra
with Great Lakes Light Opera
(Bay Presbyterian Church)
Come along and listen to … Join the Great Lakes Light Opera,
TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra as they share these
remarkable show and opera standards that have graced our
stages throughout the century.
Sunday, November 22nd at 3:00 p.m.
TrueNorth Big Band Thanksgiving Concert
(Elyria High School, Performing Arts Center)
Join the TrueNorth Big Band and the music of Frank Sinatra as we
celebrate his 100th birthday!
Tuesday, December 8th
Big Band Holiday Concert, 7:30p.m.
The Bop Stop at the Music Settlement
BOP STOP is located at 2920 Detroit Ave. in Ohio City
BOP STOP at The Music Settlement is Cleveland's premier listening room: an
intimate, acoustically pristine performance venue with sweeping views of Lake
Erie. Join us as TrueNorth’s 20-piece Big Band swings -setting the holiday season aglow. Christmas favorites come to life with that special, Big Band cabaret
feel. You will leave singing a holiday tune and be reminded how special the
holidays - and TrueNorth - truly are!
Tickets are $ 15 adults and $ 10 for youth (under 18) are available through
www.TNCArts.org or by calling 440-949-5200x221. They will also be available
for purchase at the door. A Cash Bar and Refreshments will be available for sale.
December 4 - 20,
2015
Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin. Based upon the Paramount
Pictures Film written for the screen by Norman Krasna, Norman
Panama and Melvin Frank. Book by David Ives and Paul Blake
Featuring songs and a story that will warm even the most frigid winter
night, White Christmas is a present for all this holiday season! Bob and
Phil team up to form a song-and-dance duo following their service in
the army, but no training has prepared them for the amorous battle
of wits they encounter when they pursue a pair of singing sisters to
a picturesque Vermont Inn. Chocked to the brim with classic comedy,
sweeping romance and a bevy of Irving Berlin tunes including the
standard “White Christmas,” this glowing adaptation of the 1954 film
is the coziest way to keep out the cold!
Saturday, December 5th at 4:30 p.m.
The Nutcracker: A Youth Musical
Peter Iloch Tchaikovsky, Ruth Artman; Mary Beall; Bob Lowden;
E T A Hoffman. TrueNorth Children’s Choirs
(Elyria High School, Performing Arts Center)
TrueNorth Cultural Arts is proud to present The Nutcracker, A Youth
Musical. This delightful adaptation of the timeless ballet features
songs, dances, and a script that are created especially for the young
performer. This production provided an opportunity for young people
to experience the magical kingdom of the Nutcracker firsthand. Following his defeat of the Mouse King, the Nutcracker escorts Marie
on a journey through the Kingdom of Sweets, where they meet many
interesting beings.
For years, Avon Lake Schools performed this production annually under
the leadership of Mrs. Susan Vance-Koch. “Now, having the show
through TrueNorth, we have opened doors for the community, enabling
children from all area schools to be involved and enjoy what was once
an Avon Lake tradition!”
Saturday, December 19th & Sunday, December 20th
TrueNorth Christmas Concert
TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra
7:30 p.m. / 3:00 p.m.
(Avon Lake United Church of Christ / Lorain St. Peter Parish)
Rejoice in the holiday season by attending the annual TrueNorth Christmas
Concert. This traditional concert features the TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber
Orchestra as they celebrate the Christmas season through this carol fest featuring arrangements of John Rutter, Dale Warland, and Mack Wilberg amongst
others.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth (under 18) and can be purchased
at the TrueNorth Box Office at 440-949-5200 Ext. 221 or www.TNCArts.org.
TrueNorth 4530 Colorado Ave – St. Rt. 611, Sheffield Village. Call (440-949-5200) for ticket information
www.MetroParks.cc

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