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news@rural-urbanrecord.com Music & Movement - Who Tells Your Story:
Grafton-Midview Library Thursday, June 10, 17 & Monthly Book Club - Thurs-
24, at 10 a.m. Toddlers and day, June 10, at 6:30 p.m.
The Grafton-Midview Li- discovering why and how to high-energy preschoolers This is an all ages book dis-
brary is located at 983 Main embrace “Digital Literacy” will love this program! Learn cussion group in which we
V.F.W. Memorial Day Parade Street, in Grafton. Please during this time of contin- your letters, explore numbers will primarily explore titles
from Own Voices authors, or
and interact with a great story
ued “physical distancing but
contact the library if you have
any questions regarding any never social distancing,” and while you move to the music. authors who are from a mar-
After discussing it over with the Mayor, the Graf- of these great programs at learning how to stay safer This program will take place ginalized/underrepresented
ton V.F.W. will tentatively be holding the Memorial (440) -926-3317 or visit our online. This year, GMPL is a on the west lawn and drive- group writing about their own
Day Parade. It will be held on May 31. Line up will website at www.gmplibrary. proud partner of these live ed- way. Parent participation is experiences and/or writing
be at the Police Department on Chestnut St., starting org. Follow us on social me- ucational presentations on the encouraged! Please respect from their own perspective.
at 11 a.m. The parade will step off at noon. Remem- dia for news and program important life-skill of the 21st the current social distancing Featuring author visits.
ber this is a somber event, so no sirens please. We updates! century. More information guidelines.
would also appreciate no Political agendas! Great News! GMPL re- will be available at empow-
For more information, you can contact the Post at erseniors.org and gmplibrary.
926-3341 and someone will get back to you. There sumes normal hours of oper- org on how to register and JVS FFA Banquet honors students
ation starting June 1. Hours
is no need to sign up for this, all are welcome. are: Monday, Tuesday & stream this free event.
Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 8 Virtual Monthly Book The FFA Chapter of Lorain County JVS held its annual ban-
p.m.; Wednesday & Saturday Club - Thursday, May 27, quet on the evening of May 4th. This event celebrates the stu-
from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Fri- at 7 p.m. Please join us on dents’ successes and all of the accomplishments that took place
during the past school year.
Zoom for a lively and en-
Grafton Village upcoming events day from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; gaging online discussion of a The JVS FFA Chapter has 59 members and every career de-
Sunday from 1-5 p.m. (Labor
Day through Memorial Day) chosen book title. May’s fea- velopment event was announced during the program, as well as
The Village will be hosting a Fireworks Celebration on Sat- Summer Reading & Rec- tured title will be You and Me the students who participated. The top students in each event
urday, July 3, at Willow Park. We hope to organize an Indepen- reation at GMPL - Save the and Us, by Alison Hammer. were awarded plaques and pins.
dence Day theme parade along Main Street and other events to dates June 6-July 31. Read, A heartbreaking, yet hopeful Beth Berthold, Landscape and Greenhouse Management In-
be held in Willow Park in the early evening prior to the fire- discover and learn with us story of a mother and daugh- structor and FFA Advisor, shared that the banquet is always a
works display. Mayor Divencenzo is looking to recruit commu- this summer! The Graf- ter struggling to be a family great culmination of the year, but especially this year it was so
nity volunteers to host the parade committee who will plan this ton-Midview Public Library without the one person who special to be able to have it.
added event to our Independence Day weekend. To add your has Summer Reading & holds them together. Regis- “The seniors were cut short last year, as juniors, in their ac-
talents and ideas to this committee, please call the Town Hall at Recreation Challenges for tration is now required to re- tivities and have missed so much, it is great to be able to have
(440) 926-2401, option 2, and leave your contact information. babies, children, teens and ceive the Zoom link for par- something to wrap up their time here at JVS, as well as cele-
With your Hometown touch, we can make the parade and the adults so everyone can par- ticipating and is open until 2 brate their accomplishments,” Berthold said. “The juniors are
4th of July festivities memorable for everyone. ticipate in the fun and win days before the event. Book also able to take part in this event and it will hopefully motivate
Grafton’s annual “Trash to Treasure” will be held on Sat- prizes. All ages will be us- copies will be available for them to work hard next year and accomplish all their goals.”
urday June 12, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. This Village-wide garage ing our new online reading pick up at the library through The banquet concluded with the 2021-2022 FFA Officers
sale is always popular and draws many visitors to the Village log, Beanstack. Beanstack’s our contactless Take Out ser- being announced. They are as follows: President, Kylee Gill,
seeking personal treasures. user-friendly interface and vice. Please contact Maureen Landscape and Greenhouse Management junior from Key-
On June 19, the Village is planning its 6th annual Shred/ convenient mobile app allow at the library for questions re- stone; Vice President, Isaiah Allen, Landscape and Green-
Dumpster Day to be held at 1111 Elm Street. The Lorain Coun- you to participate in our Tails lating to this club. house Management junior from Clearview; Secretary, Chesnie
ty Board of Commissioners and the Lorain County Solid Waste and Tales summer fun from Tales from the Chisholm Pierson, Landscape and Greenhouse Management junior from
District will supply a Shred Truck as a free service and shred wherever you are. Create an Halle Costume Wing - Mon- North Ridgeville; Treasurer, Collin Gill, Industrial Equipment
services are open to all Lorain County residents. Additionally, account for yourself or one day, June 7, at 6 p.m. Pa-
for Village residents only, the Village will provide dumpsters for your whole family at gm- tricia Edmonson, Museum Mechanics junior from North Ridgeville; Reporter, Savanna
for the disposal of large non-hazardous items. No tires, petro- plibrary.beanstack.org. Chal- Advisory Council Curator Tleski, Industrial Equipment Mechanics junior from Welling-
leum products, paints or any items deemed hazardous will be lenges begin on Sunday, June of Costumes & Textiles, will ton; Sentinel, Jeremiah Bowen, Landscape and Greenhouse
accepted. 6. To learn more about Bean- highlight her most recent Management junior from Clearview; and Student Advisor,
The State and CDC guidelines and protocols for coronavirus stack and challenge details, exhibit curated from the in- Amy Greene, Landscape and Greenhouse Management junior
precautions will be followed at these events. click on the special icon on credible Chisholm Halle Cos- from Wellington.
Please check out the Village of Grafton website at www. the home page of our website. tume Wing. Program includes The National FFA Organization is an extracurricular student
villageofgrafton.org or social media for more information. Grafton Walks - Through- a 30-minute lecture and a organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership.
out the month of May. From 30-minute virtual tour.
Family Storytime - Tues-
Library Friends Virtual meeting the path of the 1965 Palm days, June 8, 15, 22 & 29, at
Sunday Tornado to the oldest
The Friends of Grafton-Midview Public Library Virtual home in the Village of Graf- 10 a.m. Join us at the library Now Accepting
ton, to the famous gravesites
for storytime. Explore the
Zoom meeting will be held online on Tuesday, June 1, at 6:30 of Butternut Ridge Ceme- mystery box, sing songs and
p.m. To receive your e-invitation, please email Beth Plas at: tery in Eaton, explore your enjoy great stories. Include New Smiles!
bplas@lorainccc.edu. Please join us! community with our walking your child’s name and your Comprehensive dental care for
Garden Plots available maps. Each week in May, a email address when you reg- the whole family!
Google map will be released
ister.
around a historical theme. Nature Play: Butterflies We accept most insurances
The Historic Grafton School is offering Organic Garden Visit the Local History & Ge- - Tuesday, June 8, at 2 p.m.
Plots to Grafton residents for the 2021 growing season. Plots nealogy page of our website Experience nature close-up Schedule your appointment Today!
will be 16’x20’ and assigned on a first come basis. Applica- for more information. What with this interactive 8-week
tions are available at Grounded Yoga and Wellness Studio, will you discover? series. We have watched our
593 Main Street, Grafton, and/or by emailing organiccommu- Living in the Digital caterpillars transform into 440.406.8181
nitygarden1111@gmail.com, and must be received by June 1. World Senior Expo - The beautiful Painted Lady But- 10247 Dewhurst Rd., Elyria
The cost is $20 and water is available. non-profit Center for Aging terflies. Now it’s time to re- www.deakmedicaldentistry.com
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World Senior Expo is com- become a butterfly friend by
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9 a.m. Seniors are invited to masks are required for this
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by his exposure to asbestos while working at 10, at 4 p.m. Readers - System Upgrades
Inspired
Larson Foundry. If you worked with Ray or Wednesday, June 9, at 12 p.m. Now Complete
have information regarding the use of asbestos Join facilitator Peggy Wyar in Most Areas...
at Larson, please call Attorney Christopher for a lively discussion of a Call for Details!
different inspiring book each
Hickey at (216) 712-7452. month. Feel free to bring your
Your help is greatly appreciated. lunch. This event is held at
the Harvest Christian Church,
907 Eastern Heights Blvd.,
in Elyria. The title for June’s
meeting is With Every Breath,
by Elizabeth Camden. Bring
your lunch (optional). For 200Mbps & More NOW AVAILABLE!
more information or to place
a book on hold for our Take Call for details & Sign up!
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