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Grafton’s annual “Trash to Treasure” will be held on Sat- or in grades 7-12. library card. YA Book Bun-
-
Readers
Inspired
Farmers Insurance urday June 12, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. This Village-wide garage Wednesday, May 12, at 12 dles are available for pick up
starting Monday, May 17, at
sale is always popular and draws many visitors to the Village
opens office in Grafton seeking personal treasures. p.m. Join facilitator Peggy 12 p.m. YA books are recom-
Wyar for a lively discussion
mended for 12+. Content will
On June 19, the Village is planning its 6th annual Shred/
Farmers Insurance Agent Melissa Janowski, along with her Dumpster Day to be held at 1111 Elm Street. The Lorain Coun- of a different inspiring book not be screened during selec-
sister, Lisa, have opened their new office in Grafton, at 955 ty Board of Commissioners and the Lorain County Solid Waste each month. This event is tion.
Main St. The Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony were District will supply a Shred Truck as a free service and shred held at the Harvest Christian Butterflies at the Library -
held this past Saturday, May 8. services are open to all Lorain County residents. Additionally, Church, 907 Eastern Heights May 17-June 8. From munch-
They pledge to help customers identify the insurance cov- for Village residents only, the Village will provide dumpsters Blvd., Elyria. The title for ing and crunching caterpillars
erage that best fits their needs. Melissa and Lisa invite you for the disposal of large non-hazardous items. No tires, petro- May’s meeting will be The to chrysalides to fluttering
to schedule a consultation so they can better understand your leum products, paints or any items deemed hazardous will be Chance, by Karen Kingsbury. butterflies, come watch the
insurance needs and help you select the most comprehensive, accepted. Bring your lunch (optional) life cycle of the Painted Lady
cost-effective solution. The State and CDC guidelines and protocols for coronavirus and come ready to discuss Butterfly! Check out the but-
Call them at (440) 219-0769 or email: mjanowski@farmer- precautions will be followed at these events. this heartwarming story about terfly habitat at the Children’s
sagent.com for an appointment today! Please check out the Village of Grafton website at www. childhood friends, broken Desk or watch it on our You-
villageofgrafton.org or social media for more information. lives and a long ago promise Tube live stream. Make sure
V.F.W. Memorial Day Parade Grafton-Midview Library that just might offer the hope to register for Nature Play:
of love for today. Copies of
Butterflies on Tuesday, June
After discussing it over with the Mayor, the Grafton V.F.W. The Grafton-Midview Li- when you sign up to receive a the title are available in the li- 8, to enjoy our butterfly re-
will tentatively be holding the Memorial Day Parade. It will brary is located at 983 Main private invitation to join. brary in advance of the meet- lease.
ing, while supplies last. Call
DIY Face Masks &
be held on May 31. Line up will be at the Police Department Street, in Grafton. Please Teen Advisory Group - the library at (440) 926-3317 Scrubs - Tuesday, May 18,
on Chestnut St., starting at 11 a.m. The parade will step off at contact the library if you have Tuesday, May 11, at 4 p.m. for more information or to at 5 p.m. Join the teen librar-
noon. Remember this is a somber event, so no sirens please. any questions regarding any Teen Advisory Group and place a book on hold for our ian in this Zoom event as she
We would also appreciate no Political agendas! of these great programs at others interested in earning Take Out service. demonstrates a variety of face
For more information, you can contact the Post at 926-3341 (440) 926-3317 or visit our volunteer or community ser-
YA Book Bundles - Mon-
and someone will get back to you. There is no need to sign up website at www.gmplibrary. vice hours, please join Crys- day, May 17, at 12 p.m. Need masks & scrubs that you can
make from home. Partici-
for this, all are welcome. org. Follow us on social me- tal on the grassy area next to something to read for the pants who register and attend
Library Friends Virtual meeting dia for news and program the library to paint rocks for holiday weekend? Sign up the program will receive a
a program and to learn about
updates!
bag of supplies to create their
for a YA Book Bundle. Book
Birthday Party Puz- earning service hours. Please Bundles will include several own masks and scrubs.
The Friends of Grafton-Midview Public Library Virtual zler Digital Escape Room follow social distancing library books geared around a
Zoom meeting will be held online on Tuesday, June 1, at 6:30 - Throughout the month of guidelines. Masks and regis- loose theme and other good- SEE LIBRARY ON PG. 24
p.m. To receive your e-invitation, please email Beth Plas at: May. So you’re having a tration is required. This pro- ies. The library books are
bplas@lorainccc.edu. Please join us! birthday? Well not so fast. gram is for Teens ages 12-18 checked out to your GMPL
Village of Grafton upcoming events You need to figure out where
we put the party supplies
for your big day! Test your THE DISTINCTIVE
The Village will be hosting a Fireworks Celebration on Sat- sleuthing skills in this digital CLUSTER HOMES OF
urday, July 3, at Willow Park. We hope to organize an Indepen- escape room. The Birthday
dence Day theme parade along Main Street and other events to Party Puzzler Escape Room
be held in Willow Park in the early evening prior to the fire- is recommended for elemen- FOX RUN
works display. Mayor Divencenzo is looking to recruit commu- tary through high school,
nity volunteers to host the parade committee who will plan this however anyone is welcome
added event to our Independence Day weekend. To add your to participate. Visit the teen
talents and ideas to this committee, please call the Town Hall at website to participate of Grafton
(440) 926-2401, option 2, and leave your contact information. Grafton Walks - Through-
With your Hometown touch, we can make the parade and the out the month of May. From
4th of July festivities memorable for everyone. the path of the 1965 Palm
On May 15, the Village will participate in the annual Lorain Sunday Tornado to the oldest
County Pride Day. On that day, we ask all of Grafton to join home in the Village of Graf- Secure Your Lot SOON!
us by beautifying our Village, including residential yards and ton to the famous gravesites
businesses, or volunteer a couple hours of your time in support of Butternut Ridge Ceme-
of planned Village beautification projects in our parks and other tery in Eaton, explore your
public locations. If you have questions, please call the Town community with our walking
Hall for more information. maps. Each week in May a
Google map will be released
“Since 2012, my sister Lisa and I have around a historical theme.
been helping people better understand their Visit the Local History & Ge-
insurance coverage options - whether that be nealogy page of our website
for auto, home, life, business insurance and for more information. What
much more!”
will you discover?
Storytime @ Home -
NOW OPEN Tuesday, May 11, at 10 a.m.
- Zoom. Thursday, May 13, at
Melissa Janowski 10:30 a.m. - Facebook Live.
955 Main St., Grafton Join us for a virtual storytime.
Office: 440-219-0769 Explore the mystery box, sing
Email me at: songs and enjoy great stories.
Mjanowski@farmersagent.com Just include your child’s
name and your email address

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Explore! Borrow! Enjoy!
FOX RUN IS LOCATED OFF RT. 57
Get our app
in time for
Summer
Reading Building Co.
June 6 - July 31.
Call T.J. at 440-926-3950

for more information