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VFW Fish Fries Grafton-Midview Library

Scholarship donations sought again this year until April 15. They have had to increase the Street, in Grafton. Please contact the library if you have any
The Grafton VFW will be having their fish fries during lent
Grafton-Midview Public Library, is located at 983 Main
prices because of the expense of the Lake Erie perch. Cost is questions regarding any of these programs at (440) 926-3317
The Midview Scholarship Fund Committee is seeking do- $15 for Lake Erie perch, shrimp or 1/2 & 1/2 dinners. They also or visit their website at www.gmplibrary.org. Follow them on
nations for Midview 2022 graduating seniors. Last year, the have chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks and onion rings. Call social media for news and program updates!
committee awarded five scholarships to 2021 graduates in the the Post after 4 p.m. at (440) 926-3341 for carry-out, or plan to ALWAYS Learning at the Library - Tuesdays at 10 a.m.,
amount of $2,000 each. dine in with them. March 29, April 5 & 12. Join the library and Grafton’s own
They are not an endowment fund or trust. They award all Always Best Care Senior Services for a weekly educational
donations to Midview graduates according to the year’s fund- Knights of Columbus Lenten dinners program, fun games and included free lunch. Come and meet
ing availability. Prior year’s recipients may also receive a one- other seniors, socialize, and learn about all the great assistance
time renewal upon written request. The Knights of Columbus Council #8369 will be offering available in your own community on a variety of topics! Regis-
What sets this fund apart is that donors are invited to parti- tration is required for each session.
pate in the scholarship selection process, to take place this year perch fish and shrimp dinners as indoor dining or take-out TechBytes: Ins and Outs of Using eBooks and More -
during the Lenten season. The last dates are April 1 & 8. Serv-
on May 18. ing time is from 5-7 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Hall, Thursday, April 7, at 7 p.m. Come and find out how to get the
Checks should be made out to “Midview Schools.” Please latest eBooks and more for free using the library’s Overdrive
put “Midview Scholarship Fund” in the memo line and mail to located at 708 Erie Street, in Grafton. The fish and fries dinners app. Join Kim of the library’s Information Department as she
are $13; the fish and pierogi dinners are $14; and the fish and
our committee treasurer, Sandi Ester, at 992 Salem Ave, Elyria, mac-and-cheese dinners are $15. Shrimp can be substituted for goes through the basics of how to download digital books, au-
OH 44035 by May 1, 2022. fish for an additional $1 per dinner. Each dinner comes with diobooks, magazines, and videos using Overdrive on your tab-
You may email any questions to our committee president, let or phone. No registration is required, just drop in!
Jon Reichel, at jreichoh@gmail.com. apple sauce, coleslaw, roll & butter, coffee, tea or fruit drink. Music & Movement - Thursday, March 31, April 7 & 14,
Ala Carte is available at all the dinners. The fish fry dinners can
be finished off with a great piece of pie at a slight extra charge. at 11:30 a.m. Toddlers and high-energy preschoolers will love
MBR Farm Open House this program! Learn your letters, explore numbers, and interact
Free transportation to library with a great story while you move to the music. Parent partic-
Spend the day at MBR Farm meeting adoptable dogs, tour- for residents ipation is encouraged!
Escape Room – The Dentist - Tuesday, March 29, at 3:30
ing the facility, participating in raffles, walking the trails and p.m. or 4:45 p.m. Do you have what it takes to escape the den-
learning about training, boarding and grooming services at the Grafton-Midview Public GMPL. The partnership is tist? Can you keep your cool under pressure? This room is rec-
farm. Library (GMPL) has collab- beneficial to all members of ommended for ages 16+, perfect for teens ages 12-18 and in
On Saturday and Sunday, April 9 & 10, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., orated with Lorain County the community. grades 7-12 and their parents to try to solve together. Registra-
they are having an open house event which includes pictures Transit (LCT) to provide free GMPL’s Outreach Coor- tion is required. Register for one time slot or the other.
with the Easter Bunny. Dog-friendly dogs are welcome, but transportation services to the dinator, Cindy Wesemeyer, Tween Café - Monday, March 28, at 4 p.m. Join us on the
please, no retractable leashes. The rescue dogs will be up for library. arranged the details with last Monday of every month to play games, code, craft, and
adoption with approved applications. Please note the following LCT. Wesemeyer states, “I snack. Depending on the activity, this program may take place
MBR is a multiple breed rescue farm, located at 37305 procedures and conditions: am so excited to be offering in the children’s space or in the community room.
Royalton Rd., in Grafton. •Riders must reside within this service to our residents. TechBytes: Strange Happenings in Grafton - Thursday,
the Midview School District. I used this service recently March 31, at 10 a.m. Join Fred Backstrom for a fun and edu-
•GMPL will pay for and found the Lorain County cational look through some of the more unusual and outland-
ish historical photographs and news stories out of the Grafton
Spring round-trip transportation only Transit reliable and safe. The area using the library’s Biblioboard resource. No registration
driver was friendly, and the
if using LCT to and from the
rider’s home. GMPL will not bus was clean. We want the required - just drop in!
pay for any other means of residents of our service area Traveling Ohio’s Magnificent State Parks - Thursday,
transportation service to the to have an option if transpor- March 31, at 6:30 p.m. Join Park Naturalist Richelle Gatto from
Comprehensive dental care for library. tation is an issue.” the Ohio Department of Natural Resources who will speak
the whole family! •Individuals must make The Grafton-Midview about all of the wonderful state parks in Ohio and all the fab-
ulous amenities available as you plan your travel this summer.
Now open 5 days a week & select Saturdays their arrangements by calling Public Library would like to
the LCT at 1-800-406-7541
thank Lorain County Transit
Emergencies Welcome! or (440) 365-0224 using the for collaborating on this proj- SEE GRAFTON LIBRARY ON PAGE 20
ect.
Dial-a-Ride service.
Schedule your •Individuals must follow
appointment Today! all rules and regulations of
LCT, especially regarding
440.406.8181 hours of operation and sched- MEDITATE & CELEBRATE
10247 Dewhurst Rd., Elyria uling.
•GMPL will reimburse a
www.deakmedicaldentistry.com rider for round-trip transpor- AT YOUR LIBRARY
tation costs when arriving at
GMPL.
•This service is limited to MEDITATION
one visit per month per per-
son.
The mission of LCT is to with
promote efficient and eco- SATURDAY, APRIL 2 AT 2:00 PM
nomic public transportation, MONDAY, APRIL 11 AT 10:00 AM
which encourages economic
Specializing in: development and increases LEARN TECHNIQUES THAT SHOW YOU HOW TO
Automobile, Homeowners, Small Commerical, opportunities to enhance in- TRAIN YOUR MIND TO FOCUS ON WHAT YOU WANT,
dependence and the quality
Farm, Life, Motorcycle & RV Insurances of life in Lorain County. EXPANDING YOUR ATTENTION SPAN AND ABILITY TO
GMPL’s mission is to pro-
Grafton Wellington vide free and equal access REMAIN IN THE PRESENT MOMENT.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
35881 Grafton Eastern 173 Depot St to information, knowledge- CALL, CLICK OR VISIT THE LIBRARY TO REGISTER.
440-926-3312 440-647-6010 and ideas to enrich lifelong
learning. “Equal access for
all community members
provides opportunity,” says
Adele Infante, Director of NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
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SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM APRIL 3 - 9
Sponsored by North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. with
programs being held at Hinkson Hysell VFW Post
3341 Banquet Hall - 783 Huron Street in Grafton
The Grafton/LaGrange areas are looking for Meals on Wheels
drivers. To become a driver, contact EMILY @ 353-0829. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!
These Programs are Available to ALL SENIORS at NO CHARGE. YOU COULD WIN ONE OF TWO
3/29 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being A $100 FREE ANCESTRY
VALUE
instructed by Debi’s Personal Training with fruit and DNA KITS!
juice for participants.
4/5 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise
Class being instructed by LOOK FOR DETAILS APPEARING ON
Debi’s Personal Training with OUR FACEBOOK PAGE ON
fruit and juice for participants. SUNDAY, APRIL 3. BE SURE TO
4/7 at 2:00 pm Sign up for FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS.
Senior Dinner to be held
4/14/2022 at 5:30pm. Two names TREAT THURSDAYS 3 - 4 PM
per phone call only.
Bring your dog up to the Library and
• If you have questions on these programs, please contact
the VFW’s Canteen Manager by calling 440-926-3341. we'll give it a FREE treat.
• The VFW Hall is available for rent to use for your special
occasions. Call 440-926-3341 and ask for the Canteen 440-926-3317 | WWW.GMPLIBRARY.ORG
Manager for additional information.