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Students Participate in NEOSEF

Two Columbia High School students and one Columbia Middle School student participated April
in the 67th annual Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Fair. This was the first virtual
science fair for this event presented by Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland State University, Great Lakes
Science Center and Parker Hannifin Foundation. Schools in five counties participated in this sci- Programs
ence fair. This year, students submitted their projects via computer by February 5, were notified
if their project was accepted for judging by February 22, had their project materials judged on
March 8 and select students were scheduled for a live judge interview via Zoom on March 15 &
16. The virtual awards ceremony took place on March 18. Columbia students were awarded over Grab & Go Bags LPLS Zoom Book Discussion ‑ The Wright
$300 in cash and awards for their efforts in participating in this program. All month long Brothers by David McCullough
Landon Hunt received 2nd place in Biology Grades 11-12 plus a Special Award from the
Cleveland Clinic Department of Inflammation and Immunity; Samantha Geiger received 2nd Throughout the month, the Lorain Public Wednesday, April 14; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
place in Environmental Science Grades 9-10 plus Special Awards from the American Meteoro- Library System will offer a variety of Grab & Connect with other readers to discuss great
logical Society, the Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society and the National Oceanic and Atmo- Go crafts and activities for every age range books via Zoom.
spheric Administration; and Kaitlyn Miller received 2nd place in Environmental Science Grades for you to enjoy at home. Contact your local
7-8 plus Special Awards from the Cleveland Clinic Children’s and Cleveland Clinic Community branch for availability. Virtual Teen Trivia Night‑Star Wars (on Zoom)
Care, the Cuyahoga Valley Space Society and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engi-
neers Cleveland Chapter. Baby and Me Story Time on Facebook Live Thursday, April 15; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Congratulations to the students for their outstanding efforts. Thank you also to the many peo- Thursdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; Calling all Star Wars fans—this is where the
ple that supported their efforts - parents, teachers, professors, administrators, LCCC, NEOSEF fun begins! Do you know how many parsecs
Board of Trustees, Special Award Sponsors and the Gelfand Grant Program. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Han Solo completed the Kessel Run? Join us
Bounce, wiggle and play as we live stream for a few fun rounds of Quarren questions
Audubon Society program baby story time! This story time is intended and Bothan brainteasers as we travel to a

Black River Audubon Society presents Courtney Brennan and her virtual program “The Story for babies, birth through 18 months, or early galaxy far, far away!
walkers, with their caregivers.
of Two Strange Warblers,” on Tuesday, April 6, at 7 p.m. Courtney, a former BRAS board mem- Story Time in the Woods
ber and now senior collections manager for the Cleveland Museum of Natural History (CMNH), Food and Fun Fridays, April 16, 30; May 14, 28; 10:30 to 11 a.m.
will speak on newly discovered hybrid birds with redstart and magnolia warbler parentage. Saturdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24; 11 a.m.
Her current research interest involves bird hybridization and migration studies in the Great Every Child’s Playground in Avon
Lakes regions. At CMNH, she oversees the maintenance and development of the zoological col- Main Library, Domonkas Branch & South Lorain Music, movement activities and play will
lections. Courtney is also involved with Lights Out Cleveland, studying bird-building collisions Branch accompany nature‑themed stories. Dress
in the city and processing bird casualties associated with the program. She received her master’s Children and teens age 18 and under for the weather and bring a blanket. In case
degree from Cleveland State. are invited to pick up a packaged set of of inclement weather, this event will be
For this and future Zoom meetings, go to blackriveraudubon.org and register at the bottom of ingredients and a recipe to share with their canceled. Masks and social distancing are
the first page under Subscribe. A Zoom link will be sent to you. family. required to attend these events this spring.
LPLS programs Story Stop on Facebook Live
Teen Virtual Gaming - Among Us (Zoom) - Tuesday, March 30, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join Food Friday ‑ Dining on a Dime (on
us for a night of social deduction in space. Can you find the imposter and vote them off the ship? Mondays, April 5, 12, 19, 26; Facebook)
Or will the imposter succeed in destroying the ship and all your crewmates? The game is down- May 3, 10, 17, 24; 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 16; 3 to 4 p.m.
loadable for free on mobile devices for Android and iOS. If you happen to already have a copy Tuesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27; Learn to make amazing and delicious diets
for PC, you can still join in on the fun! You will receive a room code during the Zoom meeting May 4, 18, 25; 6:30 to 7 p.m. on a budget. We will be recording in the
to join the game. Preregistration required. Enjoy stories, songs and activities from the Culinary Literacy Center at the Main Library
Baby and Me Story Time on Facebook Live - Thursdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 and May 6, comfort of your own home. Our songs may and you can view on our Facebook page.
13, 20 & 27, from 10:30-11 a.m. This story time is intended for babies, birth through 18 months, feature shaky eggs, rhythm sticks, or scarves.
or early walkers, with their caregivers. There’s a lot of things around your home
Food and Fun - Saturdays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24, at 11 a.m. Main Library, South Lorain that you can use to sing and dance. Our
Branch and Domonkas Branch - Children and teens age 18 and under are invited to pick up a storytellers will even recommend some easy Musical Toolbox (on Zoom)
packaged set of ingredients and a recipe to share with their family. and accessible props. Saturdays, April 17; May 22; 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Personalized Drink Cups with Cricut Vinyl (Facebook) - Sunday, April 4, at 3:30 p.m. Per- Designed for children with special needs
sonalize your cold drink cups with Cricut vinyl in this Create Space tutorial. Meet Your Neighbor on Facebook Live: and their families, this fun and engaging
Story Time in the Woods - Tuesdays, April 6 & 20 and May 4 & 18, from 6:30-7 p.m. Offered Library Staff Edition virtual music program is conducted by a
two Tuesdays per month in Pavilion 2 at South Central Park, 7565 Avon Belden Road, North board‑certified music therapist from MTEC,
Ridgeville. Music, movement activities and play will accompany nature themed stories. Dress Tuesday, April 6; 12:30 p.m. the Music Therapy Enrichment Center via
for the weather and bring a blanket. In case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled. We are Celebrating National Library Week! Zoom. Please register once as a family, not
Please note: register all attendees, including adults and caregivers. All attendees over the age of Tune in to the Lorain Public Library System’s each individual, and include your email
two are required to wear a mask. Facebook page to meet staff from all of the address so that Zoom invitations can be sent.
Meet Your Neighbor on Facebook Live: Library Staff Edition - Tuesday, April 6. at 12:30 branches and find out more about them and
p.m. We are Celebrating National Library Week! Tune in to the Lorain Public Library System’s their work at the library.
Facebook page to meet staff from all the branches and find out more about them and their work Zoom Cookbook Discussion ‑ Lorain Eats : A
at the library. Story Time in the Woods Collection of Ethnically Inspired and Family
Spring Fish Sale Tuesdays, April 6, 20; May 4, 18; 6:30 to 7 p.m. Favorite Recipes
COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP South Central Park in North Ridgeville Tuesday, April 20; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Lorain SWCD is accept- Music, movement activities and play will If you love to read, cook learn and share
BOARD MEMBER WANTED ing fish orders for stocking accompany nature‑themed stories. Dress recipes, this group is for you. Join us via
ponds. Species available for for the weather and bring a blanket. In case Zoom to discuss and feel free to virtually
of inclement weather, this event will be
The Columbia Township Board of Trustees is currently 2021 include: Largemouth canceled. Masks and social distancing will “share” a dish from the month’s selected
accepting applications for the position of board member Bass, Bluegill, Hybrid Blue- be required. cookbook.
on the Board of Zoning Appeals. No zoning experience is gill, Channel Catfish, Jap- There’s Something Strange in Ohio‑Unusual
necessary. This board meets on the fourth Monday of the anese Koi, Redear Sunfish Cooking with Charlie for Kids (on Facebook) Tales (on Zoom)
month on an as-needed basis. (Shellcrackers), Yellow
Columbia Township residents interested in serving on Perch, Fathead Minnow and Wednesdays, April 7 and 10; 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 21; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
the Board of Zoning Appeals should submit their resume Triploid White Amur. All Learn how to make kid‑friendly snacks! Explore the strange and unusual side of
to the Columbia Township Board of Trustees at trustees@ species are fingerling size Ohio‑tales of the mysterious, the odd. See
columbiatwp.us or mail it to P.O. Box 819, Columbia except for the White Amur, Ohio Legal Help: A Resource Introduction what historical facts are too strange to be
Station, Ohio 44028. Resumes can also be dropped off at which are approximately 12 (on Zoom) false and what is just an urban legend. Learn
the Columbia Town Hall, 25496 Royalton Road, Monday inches. Payment is required at Thursday, April 8; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. about Balloonfest, and what is located at the
through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For additional the time the order is placed. Learn about a free online legal help resource Troll Hole!
information, please call the Township Office at 440-236- The deadline to order fish is that can make accessing legal information
8802. Monday, May 3, 2021. Fend- Whodunnit? Virtual Murder Mystery
er’s Fish Hatchery of Baltic, easier for everyone. This is an informational (on Zoom)
Ohio will supply the fish. introduction and is not to be
Delivery will be at the Ag used as legal advice. Thursday, April 22; 6:30 to 8 p.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Center, 42110 Russia Rd., Family Food for Thought ‑ Making Fruits and Join us virtually for a chilling evening of
Elyria, on Thursday, May
National Library Week intrigue as we solve a
COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP 6, 2021 from 10-11:30 a.m. mystery together. Attendees have a chance to
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Order forms and additional Veggies Fun (on Zoom) play key roles. Please register by 4/18. Be sure
MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021 information for the fish sale Monday, April 12; 4 to 5 p.m. to add your email address as instructions
and a Zoom link will be sent out prior to the
are available on the SWCD
Join us virtually via Zoom from the Main
The Columbia Township Board of Zoning Appeals website at www.lorainswcd. Branch’s Culinary Literacy Center as we help event.
will meet on Monday, April 26, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. to com or by calling the office at build culinary skills for the entire family.
hear Case 2021-03. The public hearing will be at the (440) 326-5800. This session will display ways to make Sofi’s Magical Adventure (on Facebook)
Columbia Town Hall, 25496 Royalton Road, Columbia eating fruits and veggies fun. Friday, April 30; 10 a.m.
Station, Ohio. A bilingual musical puppet performance
Case 2021-03: Alex and Ashley Jacin, 14796 East Finding a Job Online: Getting Started based on Raquel M. Ortiz’s children’s book
River Road, Columbia Station, Ohio are requesting a 24 (on Zoom) Sofi and the Magic, Musical Mural. Join
ft. front yard setback to build an underground garage. Tuesday, April 13; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sofi in exploring art, imagination, and the
The Columbia Township Zoning Resolution requires Puerto Rican tradition of Carnival. And, sing
a 100 ft. front yard setback from the road right-of-way. Join us for a virtual program to kick‑start along, in Spanish and English, to bouncy
The garage would be built 76 ft. from the road right-of- your online job search! We’ll cover the basics plena music created by four‑time Grammy
way. and then also tell you how you can get free nominated composer William Cepeda. The
The application will be available for examination professional clothes. production of “Sofi’s Magical Adventure”
from Monday, March 29, 2021, through Monday, April was made possible thanks to a generous
26, 2021, at the Columbia Township Office. The office is MAEF Cleveland Foundation grant.
open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and
is located in the Columbia Town Hall, 25496 Royalton
Road, Columbia Station, Ohio. Please direct questions to To join the fun of any of our virtual programs on Facebook Preregistration is required for these programs.
the Zoning Inspector at 440-236-8802. from the comfort of your own home, visit us online at Call or register online at LorainPublicLibrary.org/events
Notice given by: Rita J. Plata, Administrative Assistant www.facebook.com/LorainPublicLibrarySystem. to reserve your spot.