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MHS student recognized p.m. Come hang out with us and play one of these great sys-
tems: PS3 or PS4, Ninetendo Switch or Wii, XBox 360 or One.
Midview East Veterans Day Midview High School student Andrew Schroeder was one Also enjoy light refreshments. For tweens in grades 4-6. Reg-
of 10 recognized for his leadership in raising awareness and istration is required.
Inspired Readers - Wednesday, December 14, at 12 p.m.
funds for individuals with intellectual and developmental dis- Join facilitator Peggy Wyar for a lively discussion of a different
abilities at the Best Buddies Ohio Champion of the Year Gala. inspiring book each month. The title for December’s meeting
Congratulations! will be “Manchester Christmas,” by John Gray. Bring your
Grafton-Midview Library lunch (optional) and come ready to discuss the story of a young
writer drawn to a small town where she is pulled into a mystery
centered on an abandoned church and the death of a special
The Grafton-Midview the community room. This girl. Copies of the title will be available in the library, while
Public Library has everything month’s selection is “The supplies last.
you and your family needs Winter People,” by Jennifer Hope & Healing with Hospice of the Western Reserve -
for entertainment, education McMahon. Coming of age in Thursday, December 15, at 10 a.m. Join Laurie Mason, LISW-S,
and more. Don’t have a card? an old farmhouse, 19-year- ACHP-SW, Bereavement Coordinator for the Hospice of the
No problem. To learn more old Ruthie begins a search for Western Reserve, who will facilitate a support group for adults
about the library or to get a her agoraphobic mother and who have experienced the death of a loved one. Come and learn
library card, call (440) 926- discovers the century-old di- about helpful techniques to deal with your grief and find com-
3317 or visit our website at ary of the farmhouse’s long- fort in a supportive group setting. The Hospice of the Western
gmplibrary.org. The library ago resident, a grieving moth- Reserve asks those who have experienced the loss of a pet, a
is located at 983 Main Street, er who died under mysterious child under the age of eighteen or a person who passed away
Grafton. circumstances. Copies of the from suicide or homicide to not attend this program. Registra-
Kickin’ It With Korra - book are available approxi- tion required.
Monday, December 5, at 4 mately one month before the Video Game Day - Thursday, December 15, at 3:30 p.m.
p.m. Come on in and kick it meeting. Come hang out with us and play one of these great systems:
with Korra! Read her a story, Christmas Movie Trivia PS3 or PS4, Nintendo Switch or Wii, XBox 360 or One. Also
sing her a song or just spend Night - Friday, December 9, enjoy light refreshments. This program is for teens ages 12-18
some quality time with Kor- at 7 p.m. All those cozy winter and in grades 7-12.
ra. Every first Monday of the nights spent watching holiday
Student Council Members interview Colonel Hammond about mili- month, Korra will be in the movies are about to pay off. Level Up Gaming - Thursday, December 15, at 6 p.m. Are
tary life. Children’s Department from Join us at the VFW of Grafton you missing video games, but are too old to attend the teen
The Veterans Day assembly at Midview East was a huge 4-5 p.m. with her caregiver, for a Christmas Movie Trivia program? Are you an adult who loves to play video games?
success! They had over 75 Veterans plus their guests attend the Tina. Night! Bring your own team Then this program is for you. Come hang out with other adults
event. They were honored to be able to recognize and celebrate Tween Café - Monday, of six or make one there. En- and play video games. Enjoy one of our consoles or bring your
the local Veterans and current servicemen and women. The en- December 5, at 4 p.m. 12/5 joy pizza, hot chocolate and own. Light refreshments. Registration is required.
tire student body contributed to the success of this event. The - Part II of Author for a Day: seasonal cookies and break The Night Before Christmas Digital Escape Room -
Veterans Day Choir put on an amazing performance, and the Tweens will read their orig- out your ugly Christmas Throughout the month of December. Test your sleuthing skills
student council representatives did a wonderful job asking Col- inal stories. You can then sweater because anyone who in this digital escape room. “The Night Before Christmas”
onel Robert Hammond thought-provoking questions. Addition- choose to keep your literary comes in a festive outfit will Digital Escape Room is recommended for grades 4+, howev-
ally, the student body created meaningful thank you cards for masterpiece or you can turn be entered into a raffle to win er anyone is welcome to participate. Visit the teen website to
the Veterans and enlisted servicemen and women. Thank you to them in to Maggie to be add- a Charlie Brown Christmas participate. Twas the Night Before Christmas and all through
the Midview AFJROTC program for conducting the Veterans ed to GMPL’s permanent col- tree! Registration required. the house, people were playing a Breakout EDU digital game
commemoration ceremony. lection! Kickin’ It With Korra - based on the classic poem by Clement C. Moore. The original
The Discovery of a Mas- Monday, December 12, at 4 title, “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” was published in 1823, but
all these years later the story and mysteries within still leave us
Village Barber Shop terpiece - Monday, December p.m. Come hang out in the with a sense of awe and wonder.
teen zone with Korra, the new
5, 6:30 at p.m. Join Mallo-
therapy dog.
ry Mortillaro - Curator of
Tween Video Games -
947 Main St., Grafton Collections for the Hartley Tuesday, December 13, at 4 GRAFTON NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 22
Dodge Foundation in Madi-
440-926-3235 son, New Jersey - for a pre-
-Family Hair Care- sentation on her incredible
Cuts • Styles • Shaves story of unearthing art histo-
ry. While she was cataloging
Barbers: Wayne & Nancy Reisinger, the artwork housed inside of
the Hartley Dodge Memorial,
Jamie Melton & Scott Neptune she uncovered a masterpiece
Mon: 9-7, Tue: 9-6, Wed: 9-6, Thur: 9-6, Fri: 9-5, Sat 9-1 that had been lost to the art
Closed Sundays, Appointments Preferred world since the 1930’s. Mal-
lory will share the story of
Minnillo & Marshall how a simple art cataloging
project evolved into a search
General Dentists for a mysterious piece’s prov-
420 N. Main St., Grafton enance and became one of the
biggest art finds in recent his-
Emergencies tory. Registration required.
This is a hybrid program and
can be attended either in per-
Welcomed! son or on Zoom.
ALWAYS Learning at the

ber 6, 13 & 20, at 10 a.m. Join
Same-day Denture Library - Tuesdays, Decem-
Repairs Available the library and Grafton’s own
“We Cater to Cowards” Always Best Care Senior Ser-
vices for a weekly education-
SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE al program, fun games and in-
cluded free lunch. Come and
440-926-3441 meet other seniors, socialize
and learn about all the great
SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM assistance available in your
own community on a variety
Sponsored by North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. with of topics!
programs being held at Hinkson Hysell VFW Post All Boxed Up - Tuesday,
3341 Banquet Hall - 783 Huron Street in Grafton December 6, at 3:30 p.m.
The Grafton/LaGrange areas are looking for Meals on Wheels Decorate your own paper
mache box to keep your stuff
drivers. To become a driver, contact EMILY @ 353-0829. in or give as a gift to someone
These Programs are Available to ALL SENIORS at NO CHARGE. for the holidays. For teens
12/6 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being ages 12-18 and in grades
instructed by Debi’s Personal Training with 7-12. Registration is required.
Anime & Manga Society
fruit and juice for participants. - Thursday, December 8, at
12/8 at 5:30 pm Senior 3:30 p.m. Join the Anime and
Dinner for those that signed Manga Society to watch and
up. CANCELLATIONS FOR discuss Anime, draw Man-
DINNER MUST BE MADE ga and have a light Japanese
BEFORE NOON. style snack and drinks. For
12/13 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise teens ages 12-18 or in grades
Class being instructed by Debi’s 7-12 p.m. Registration is re-
Personal Training with fruit and juice quired.
Dark & Twisty Book Club
for participants. - Thursday, December 8, at
• If you have questions on these programs, please contact 6:30 p.m. If you like things
the VFW’s Canteen Manager by calling 440-926-3341. that go bump in the night,
• The VFW Hall is available for rent to use for your special please join us bi-monthly
occasions. Call 440-926-3341 and ask for the Canteen for a scary-good discussion!
Manager for additional information. This month we will meet in