Friends of WomenSafe
Event Summary: Friends of WomenSafe is a nonprofit volunteer organization whose mission is to raise funds and increase awareness of domestic violence and the support services provided by WomenSafe, Inc. The organization gathers necessary funds by holding events throughout the year. These fun filled events include raffles, silent and live auctions to win fabulous items (e.g. baskets and trips), catered food, games, and beverages. Learn more online at friendswomensafe.org or facebook.com/friendsofwomensafe. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 285-3741.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
For more info visit www.friendswomensafe.org. 2026 Avon Garden Club Scholarship Program
Event Summary: The Avon Garden Club is inviting high school seniors residing in Avon to apply for its annual $1000 scholarship. The scholarship is open to students majoring in a course of study that aligns with the Avon Garden Club’s mission of stewardship of the earth and its natural resources. The postmark deadline for submitting the completed application by mail is March 16, 2026. Please visit avonohiogardenclub.org for the application and guidelines, or contact your school’s guidance counselor for more information. Contact Phone or Email: avongcscholarship@gmail.com.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Avon, OH.
For more info visit www.avonohiogardenclub.org. 2026 Tree Sale
Event Summary: Lake Metroparks is celebrating the Year of the Bee in 2026. Blackbrook Audubon Society reminds us that pollinators will “bee” happy if you add plants and seeds from local sources. Order online from Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District at geaugaswcd.com or send the order form with payment to Geauga SWCD, 12611 Ravenwood Dr. Suite 240, Chardon, OH 44024 by March 30. Tree and shrub pickup will be Thursday, April 16, from 4-8 p.m. & Friday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Geauga County Fairgrounds.… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 834-1122.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Geauga County Fairgrounds
Burton, OH.
For more info visit geaugaswcd.com. 31st Annual Nature Writing Contest
Event Summary: Geauga Park District invites writers of all ages and experience levels to share their nature-inspired pieces of poetry or prose. Let the seasons (or just a little creative curiosity) guide you. Who knows where your words might wander or whether a cash prize could be in your future. Three age categories: adult (18+), adolescent (ages 12-17) and child (ages 11 & under), with separate divisions for poetry and prose. Contest details and the official application are available at geaugaparkdistrict.org under News… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 286-9516.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Geauga Park District.
America 250-Ohio
Event Summary: The U.S. is celebrating its semiquincentennial (250 years) in 2026 and Ohio is all-in to celebrate “Ohio Style.” We will highlight Ohio and Ohioans’ unique contribution to the U.S. for 250+ years. Visit online to learn about these driving trails: Ohio Air & Space Trail, Ohio Creativity Trail, Lake Erie to Ohio River Trail, the Ohio Innovation Trail, and Murals Across Ohio. Find hundreds of events to celebrate - including the Ohio Goes to the Movies series, blogs to follow, and volunteer opportunities. Regis… Contact Phone or Email: (614) 324-9954 am250ohcommission@ohiohistory.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
For more info visit america250-ohio.org. American Red Cross Blood Drives
Event Summary: In just an hour of your time you can help save up to three lives. Make sure hospital patients get the treatment they need. To learn more or make an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767). Contact Phone or Email: 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Locations across Northeast Ohio.
AMVETS Post 176 - Richfield
Event Summary: AMVETS Post 176 - Richfield is dedicated to supporting veterans and their families right here in our community. From providing essential resources to hosting local events, we strive to ensure those who served receive the care and recognition they deserve. Fundraising events such as Night at the Races, Wild Game Dinner, Turkey Shoots and more, are open to the community. Learn more at amvetspost176.org or call (330) 659-3924. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 659-3924.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
3944 Wheatley Road
Richfield, OH 44286.
For more info visit amvetspost176.org. Arthritis Foundation
Event Summary: The Arthritis Foundation is here to help you stay updated and connected with a special resource center for people with arthritis. Our licensed, clinical social workers can answer your questions, as well as connect you with resources and others living with arthritis in your community. Call 800-283-7800 or visit arthritis.org. Contact Phone or Email: 800-283-7800.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
For more info visit www.arthritis.org. Arts & Wellness Enrichment Programs
Event Summary: Experience a variety of free arts enrichment and wellness programs for individuals affected by dementia, and their care partners. Presented at Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation, 26633 Detroit Road in Westlake. Professionals lead daily sessions in art, music, dance, theater arts and exercise. Call (440) 414-0434 to learn about scheduled programs and registration or visit online at farrellfoundation.org. Contact Phone or Email: 440-414-0434.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation
26633 Detroit Road,
Westlake, Ohio 44145.
Aurora One Fund
Event Summary: The Aurora One Fund supports local organizations including LEAF, Boy Scouts, Friends of the Aurora Library, Senior Corp, Girl Scouts, Portage Medical Foundation, and the VOA Food Pantry. The Fund also assists with mailing costs for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which currently provides monthly books to more than 500 children under age five in Aurora, helping build early literacy skills that prepare children for school. The One Fund is entirely volunteer-run with no paid executives and maintains an a… Contact Phone or Email: Gary (216) 570-6274.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Aurora, OH.
Autism Society of Greater Akron Social Clubs
Event Summary: The Autism Society of Greater Akron has created judgment-free social opportunities for those looking to make friends and have fun! The Friendship Club is for ages 7 to 12 offering a time for kids and parents to connect with peers, the Teen Social Club is a fun social club for age 13 to 17 with ASD and other developmental disabilities, and the Adult Social Club is for adults with ASD for ages 18 and over. Learn more at autismakron.org/support/social-clubs or call (330) 940-1441. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 940-1441.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Akron, OH.
For more info visit autismakron.org. Birthcare of Medina
Event Summary: Birthcare is an all-volunteer social service organization that provides emergency assistance and support to families with young children living in Medina County. Our main goal is striving to meet the basic needs of young children in our county assuring their safety, warmth and health. All services are free and confidential. Volunteer opportunities are available and donations are always welcome. Learn more at birthcaremedina.org or call (330) 722-1190. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-1190 | info@birthcaremedina.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Medina County.
For more info visit birthcaremedina.org. Birthcare of Medina County: Donations Urgently Needed
Event Summary: Birthcare of Medina County, a local non-profit that provides assistance to families with young children and toddlers, is in urgent need of gently used/new toddler winter clothing, toddler underwear & socks, plus winter clothing for infants 12 months to 18 months sizes. Donations can be dropped off at our office, 620 E. Smith Road, Unit E-5A, Medina, during our open hours 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 12-2 p.m. Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays. Learn more at birthcaremedina.org or email inf… Contact Phone or Email: info@birthcaremedina.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Birthcare of Medina County
620 E. Smith Road, Unit E-5A
Medina, OH.
Blackbrook Audubon Society Education Scholarship
Event Summary: Blackbrook Audubon will be offering a $1,000 scholarship, toward tuition and fees, to a graduating high school senior or current college student who wishes to pursue a degree in Environmental studies, Ornithology, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, Sustainable Agriculture, or related fields. Applicants must be a permanent resident of Ashtabula, Geauga or Lake County, and submit all required documents to Blackbrook Audubon by May 1. Visit blackbrookaudubon.org/education-scholarship.html to download the application.… Contact Phone or Email: blackbrookaud@aol.com.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Ashtabula, Geauga or Lake County.
For more info visit www.blackbrookaudubon.org. Blossom Hill
Event Summary: Blossom Hill provides residential, respite, and supported living services for adults with developmental disabilities in Cuyahoga County. We support families and caregivers who need respite and additional supported living services. We have been serving individuals with disabilities for over 55 years. As a 501(c)3, we rely on support from generous donors and supporters. Visit blossom-hill.org to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved. Call (440) 892-2042 for further information. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 892-2042.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Cuyahoga County.
For more info visit blossom-hill.org. Buckeye's Missions & Sanctuary
Event Summary: Buckeye’s Missions & Sanctuary, in Brunswick, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing animals that deserve a second chance. We offer boarding, daycare, grooming and training. Proceeds from these services go toward the care of our rescue dogs, funding our rescue and maintaining our sanctuary so our rescues will have a place to call home until their forever families find them. Meet and greets with our adoptable dogs are by appointment. There is always a need for grocery bags, blankets, dog b… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 460-6347.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Buckeye's Missions & Sanctuary
4866 Center Road
Brunswick OH 44212.
Christ Child Society of Cleveland
Event Summary: The Christ Child Society of Cleveland works directly with social service agencies, healthcare facilities, and schools to identify under-resourced, in crisis, and at-risk children who would benefit from its services, including Layette bundles, emergency "My Stuff" bags, school uniforms, coats, cribs, beds, and youth hygiene kits. Following the belief that literacy is a pathway out of poverty, CCS offers staffing and funds for elementary schools and pre-K reading enrichment programs. Funds are raised via its… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 939-3859.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit christchildsocietycleveland.org. Cleveland Metroparks Monthly "Ten To Explore" Lists
Event Summary: Cleveland Metroparks offers monthly "Ten To Explore" lists to help guide your exploration of the Emerald Necklace. These fun lists can be found at clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/visit/ten-to-explore. Call (216) 635-3200 for further information. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 635-3200.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Cleveland Metroparks.
For more info visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. College Club West Celebrates Its Centennial
Event Summary: College Club West was founded in Lakewood in 1926. The club is celebrating its 100th anniversary. A special display will be available at local libraries to share the club history and current information. Lakewood Public Library Main Branch in January; Westlake Porter Public Library in February; and Rocky River Public Library in March. College Club West is a non-profit organization for women on the westside of Cleveland with college degrees or RNs. Learn more at collegeclubwest.org. Contact Phone or Email: revclawrence@gmail.com.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Lakewood Public Library Main Branch
Westlake Porter Public Library and
Rocky River Public Library.
For more info visit www.collegeclubwest.org. Connecting for Kids
Event Summary: Connecting for Kids provides resources, support and community to families in Northeast Ohio who have concerns about their child. We serve all families, including children with and without diagnoses. Resources are available for a number of concerns including anxiety, attention and academics. Connecting for Kids supports families who have children with mental health concerns, developmental delays and disabilities as well as those facing major life changes such as divorce or kinship care. Music Therapy & More… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 570-5908 | info@connectingforkids.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Cuyahoga County, OH
Lorain County, OH.
For more info visit connectingforkids.org. Cuyahoga Valley Photographic Society
Event Summary: Since 1991, the Cuyahoga Valley Photo Society (CVPS) has connected photographers of all skill levels to nature and each other through presentations and workshops. CVPS photo walks allow participants to get outdoors with photography enthusiasts and learn from one another. Interested in joining? CVPS membership benefits include discounts on workshops and events, as well as invitations to attend photo walks. Learn more at cvps.org, email info@cvps.org, or call (330) 657-2909. Contact Phone or Email: info@cvps.org (330) 657-2909.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Feeding Medina County
Event Summary: Feeding Medina County (FMC) is a leader in addressing food insecurity on every level and for every age across Medina County. FMC provides weekly Food Distributions in four locations: Brunswick, Lodi, Medina, and Wadsworth. Volunteers put groceries right into your trunk. Photo ID or proof of residency required. You do not need to register ahead of time. The Weekenders for Children program is designed to support any child on the National Free and Reduced Lunch Program. A Weekender Bag goes home with the child… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 421-4816.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Medina County.
For more info visit feedingmedinacounty.org. Find Your Light Foundation
Event Summary: Josh Groban's Find Your Light Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that every child in the United States has the opportunity to experience a quality arts education. We believe that is best achieved through direct support of exceptional arts programs across the USA, combined with education, advocacy and outreach. To learn more and get involved, visit fylf.org, email info@fylf.org or follow us on social media. Contact Phone or Email: info@fylf.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Across the USA.
For more info visit fylf.org. Food Rescue US: Food Donors and Volunteers Needed
Event Summary: Up to 40% of food in the U.S. is wasted, while nearly 34 million Americans face food insecurity each year. At Food Rescue US (foodrescue.us), we work to rescue food that would otherwise go to waste and donate it to those in need. Are you a business with excess food or an individual who can help transport food to those serving the needy? To get involved, visit app.foodrescue.us/signup to sign up or email Akronoh@foodrescue.us if you have any questions. Contact Phone or Email: kim@foodrescue.us.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Medina & Summit County areas.
For more info visit app.foodrescue.us. Fred Frese Memorial Scholarship
Event Summary: This scholarship has been established by NAMI Summit County to honor and memorialize Dr. Frederick J. Frese III. Dr. Frese was a renowned psychologist and fierce health advocate for the rights and dignity of people with serious mental health conditions. His life experience as a person with schizophrenia, as well as living a life of tremendous accomplishment, gave Dr. Frese a unique perspective and a unique voice. Each year, NAMI Summit County offers scholarships to graduate-level students seeking a degree i… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 252-1188.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
NAMI Summit County.
For more info visit namisummit.org. From Shelter to Revival: A Zach Bryan Ticket Raffle supporting the Parma Animal Shelter
Event Summary: The Parma Animal Shelter is selling chances for $10 to win two tickets for the Zach Bryan concert at Huntington Bank Field on Saturday, May 9, as part of his “With Heaven On Tour.” Approximate value $500. Winner will be announced April 10. Please help support our furry animals at PAS by purchasing a chance to win tickets. Learn more at parmashelter.org or call (440) 885-8014. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 885-8014.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Parma Tap House
5513 Pearl Road
Parma, OH.
For more info visit parmashelter.org. Greater Cleveland Volunteers
Event Summary: Embrace the power of giving back. Greater Cleveland Volunteers recruits volunteers age 18+ to serve at numerous nonprofit organizations in Cuyahoga County. We assist people in finding the right opportunity to serve based on their interests, skills and availability. Learn more at greaterclevelandvolunteers.org or call (216) 391-9500. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 391-9500.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Cuyahoga County.
For more info visit greaterclevelandvolunteers.org. Hannah's Healing: How To Heal After An Abortion
Event Summary: Hannah's Healing is a free, Christ-centered program run by Hannah’s Home, in Mentor, offering compassionate support for women seeking emotional and spiritual healing after abortion. No matter how long ago the abortion occurred, this program is here for you. Through a safe, confidential setting, participants walk through a guided 8-step biblical study that addresses the deep pain of the past and offers a path to peace, forgiveness, and restoration. Learn more at hannahshome.org/hannahs-healing. Contact Phone or Email: info@hannahshome.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Hannah’s Home
8525 Lakeshore Blvd #1516
Mentor, OH 44060.
For more info visit www.hannahshome.org. HELP Foundation
Event Summary: HELP Foundation empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, learn, and work in the community by providing residential, day support, vocational, and summer education programs that promote independence and inclusion. HELP supports pathways that give every individual the chance to thrive and reach their full ability, contributing to a vibrant, inclusive community. To learn more, visit helpfoundationinc.org or call (216) 432-4810. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 432-4810.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Northeast Ohio.
For more info visit helpfoundationinc.org. Kitten Krazy
Event Summary: Kitten Krazy has many socialized, fully-vetted cats and kittens for adoption in our free-roaming adoption center at 930 Lafayette Road in Medina. Come visit with the cats as you let one (or two) pick you. All of our cats have been spayed/neutered, tested for feline leukemia and feline aids, received worming, flea treatment, ears cleaned, nails cut and have been treated for any illnesses upon intake at our shelter. Receive a free packet of toys and their medical record and take home your kitty the same day.… Contact Phone or Email: wendym@kittenkrazy.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Kitten Krazy
930 Lafayette Road
Medina, OH.
Lake Erie Birding Trail
Event Summary: Covering the entire 312 miles of Ohio shoreline, from Conneaut to Toledo, the Lake Erie Birding Trail includes the lake’s greatest birding locales. The Lake Erie shore and its immediate environs offer some of the best birding in the Great Lakes region. Visit the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website at ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/see-the-sights/lake-erie-birding-trail or follow facebook.com/ohiodnr for maps, resources and more information. Contact Phone or Email: dnrmail@dnr.state.oh.us.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Northeast Ohio.
For more info visit ohiodnr.gov. Lunch Place
Event Summary: Staying healthy and aging well are top priorities for seniors and good nutrition and socialization play a key role in achieving this. A great way to support both is by attending a senior center and enjoying lunch at a Lake Council on Aging "Lunch Place" at the Madison, Wickliffe, and Willowick senior centers or at the Painesville Extended Housing building. Every Monday through Friday, seniors enjoy a delicious and nutritious lunch in a friendly lunchroom setting. A voluntary donation is appreciated. To join… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 205-8111.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Lake County.
For more info visit www.lccoa.org. Medina County Arts Council
Event Summary: Medina County Arts Council (MCAC) is comprised of volunteers who support our efforts to advocate for, support and nurture the arts in Medina County. Along with our friends and partners, MCAC is committed to making art accessible to all. The annual July Arts Week Festival provides free or low cost artistic experiences, activities and performances throughout Medina County for all ages with a goal to celebrate the arts and the creative spirit that flourishes within our county. Learn more at medinacountyartscou… Contact Phone or Email: MedinaCoArtsCouncil@gmail.com.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Medina County.
For more info visit www.medinacountyartscouncil.org. Medina County Home & Garden Show
Event Summary: Shop, compare and save at the 39th annual Medina County Home & Garden Show, presented by Fixler Roofing, on Feb. 28 and March 1 at the Medina County Community Center, unity Center, featuring a red, white and blue tribute to the 250-year history of America. Learn more at medinahomeandgardenshow.com. Contact Phone or Email: leloveless@zoominternet.net.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Medina County Community Center
735 Lafayette Road
Medina, OH.
Medina County Show Biz: Volunteer Opportunities
Event Summary: Medina County Show Biz volunteers bring success to each and every show, and volunteers help with almost all aspects of theatre management - even when the stage is dark. We’re always looking for people who have a willingness to help. Volunteers have fun and share in the unique experience of bringing live theatrical entertainment to the community. Learn more at medinashowbiz.org or call (330) 722-5776. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-5776.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Medina, OH.
For more info visit www.medinashowbiz.org. Medina County Veterans Service Office
Event Summary: The Medina County Veterans Service Office has a mission to provide temporary aid and assistance to veterans, dependents and widows in time of need and provide assistance when submitting claims to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Learn more about our services at medinacountyveterans.org or call (330) 722-9368. Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988, then press 1. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9368 veterans@medinacountyveterans.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Medina County.
For more info visit www.medinacountyveterans.org. MetroPerk Coffee
Event Summary: MetroPerk is brewed for early hikes on forest trails, sunrises over Lake Erie and new adventures - alone or together. This special brew was made locally by Ready Set Coffee Roasters especially for Cleveland Metroparks. With each purchase, a portion of proceeds goes to Cleveland Metroparks Trails Fund, supporting the paths that propel us forward. Available in nature shops and online at clevelandmetroparksshop.com. For further info, call (216) 341-7922. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 341-7922 natureshops@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Cleveland Metroparks.
For more info visit clevelandmetroparksshop.com. MOMS Club of Medina East
Event Summary: Hey, Moms living east of Route 3 in Medina County. We are a group of friendly and flexible moms who gather for activities with our kids, community service projects, and moms' nights out. We are a nonprofit group with stay-at-home, part-time, and full-time working members. We have a lot of fun events throughout the year. We are taking applications. Please see momsclubofmedinaeast.org or find us on Facebook at MOMS Club of Medina East. Contact Phone or Email: momsclubofmedinae@gmail.com.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Medina County, Ohio.
For more info visit momsclubofmedinaeast.org. Natural Discoveries Hiking Series
Event Summary: Medina County Park District's Natural Discoveries is an award-based series of free nature programs designed for ages seven to adult. Themed hikes are held on Sundays, and hikes that explore seasonal happenings are offered on Wednesdays. No registration required. First-time participants who complete ten (10) hikes in a calendar year earn a wooden hiking staff (one time only). For each year that five (5) hikes in a calendar year are completed, participants will earn a completion patch. Awards are free for Med… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Medina County Park District.
Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism
Event Summary: The Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism (NEOPAT) is a non-profit, non-partisan, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting patriotism and remembering those we have lost fighting for our freedoms. Help support our heroes by volunteering with NEOPAT, hosting a fundraiser, adopting a family to make the holidays brighter for military families in need, or making a donation to support active and veteran military members and their families. To learn how you can help, or if you are in need of assistance, vi… Contact Phone or Email: (888) 636-7281 | info@neopat.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Northeast Ohio.
For more info visit neopat.org. Ohio Paws with Purpose
Event Summary: Ohio Paws with Purpose offers many benefits to both pets and pet parents including a monthly pet food distribution, a medical fund, pet & feral spay/neuter program, veteran/disabled persons program and a fund to assist pet parents help their pets cross the rainbow bridge. Many volunteer opportunities are available, and donations are always welcome. To learn more about these services and programs or how you can get involved, visit ohiopawswithpurpose.org or email ohiopawswithpurpose@gmail.com. Contact Phone or Email: ohiopawswithpurpose@gmail.com.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
1380 East Street
Fairport Harbor.
For more info visit www.ohiopawswithpurpose.org. Outdoor Adventure Camp Registration
Event Summary: It's time to register for the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes' popular ACA accredited Outdoor Adventure Camp, held June 8 - Aug. 7. This year, we are offering four unique weeks (eight weeks total) of in-person camps for children ages 4 (by 9/1/26) through Grade 9. With themes such as Dirt Detectives and Survival Skills 101, your junior naturalist will spend each week of camp learning, exploring and having fun with our highly trained environmental educators and camp counselors. Register at shakerlakes.org/camp… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 321-5935 naturecenter@shakerlakes.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
2600 South Park Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44120.
For more info visit shakerlakes.org. P.A.L.S. for Healing
Event Summary: P.A.L.S. for Healing (Paper. Art Therapy. Letting Go. Self Actualization) a nonprofit organization with locations in Westlake, Independence and Beachwood, seeks to empower individuals and families who have suffered trauma or loss to not only regain their lives but achieve their highest human potential. All P.A.L.S. for Healing support groups are led by trained master's level professionals and designed for specific ages. Space is limited. Visit palsforhealing.org to learn more and to register for a support… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 518-8334.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Locations in Westlake, Independence and Beachwood.
For more info visit www.palsforhealing.org. Pets for Patriots
Event Summary: Paws and Prayers is proud to be a Pets for Patriots partner to help pay it forward to our nation’s veterans and service members. Dogs and cats over two years of age, those with special needs, and/or those over 40 pounds may qualify for a discounted adoption fee for pre-approved Patriots. Approved Patriots will also receive discounted veterinary care and more through the Pets for Patriots program. To apply and for more information, visit petsforpatriots.org/veterans. Learn more about Paws and Prayers at paws… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 475-8300.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Paws and Prayers
Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
For more info visit www.petsforpatriots.org. RePlay for Kids
Event Summary: The mission of RePlay for Kids is to increase the availability of toys and assistive devices for children with disabilities. We repair, adapt and distribute toys and assistive devices free of charge. RePlay for Kids host workshops in which volunteers are shown how to adapt mainstream, battery-powered toys with external switches so that children with disabilities can use them. These adapted toys are then provided, for free, to agencies that work with kids with disabilities. To learn how you can volunteer or… Contact Phone or Email: info@replayforkids.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Northeast Ohio.
For more info visit replayforkids.org. Rescue Me Pawsome Style
Event Summary: Rescue Me Pawsome Style is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) foster-based dog rescue group in Medina. Foster families and adopters are urgently needed for the many pets waiting patiently for a loving home. Learn more at facebook.com/RescueMePawsomeStyleINC or email RMPSdogs@gmail.com. Contact Phone or Email: RMPSdogs@gmail.com.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Medina, OH.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Share the Love, Stock the Freedge
Event Summary: The Lorain Public Library System is hosting a food drive to stock the pantry shelf of the Freedge, the free outdoor refrigerator at the South Lorain Branch. The Freedge offers free, accessible produce and non-perishable items for anyone in Lorain County. The donation drive is specifically for non-perishable items: canned vegetables, soup, Chef Boyardee and SpaghettiO products, pasta and pasta sauce, tuna, ready rice, fruit cups, peanut butter, dried fruits, nuts, oatmeal and trail mix. Donations accepted at… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 244-1192.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Donations accepted at all Lorain Public Library System branches.
For more info visit www.lorainpubliclibrary.org. Socks+
Event Summary: It’s not just about socks. It’s about dignity. Socks are the most requested item by our unhoused neighbors. With Socks+, your support means not only warm feet, but dignity. Join Community West Foundation in illuminating hope by delivering dignity and well-being to the people of Western Cleveland. 100% of your donation helps people in Cleveland, Western Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties. Learn more and donate at communitywestfoundation.org/socks, call (440) 360-7370 or email connect@cwfc.org. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 360-7370 connect@cwfc.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Community West Foundation
Westlake, OH 44145.
For more info visit www.communitywestfoundation.org. Spring Into Reading Adult Challenge
Event Summary: Adult patrons have an opportunity to spring into spring with reading! From March 1 to May 4, read 4 spring-themed
books and enter a drawing for a chance to win one of three Metroparks gift cards. Two $25 prizes and a grand
prize of $50 will be drawn after the challenge. Spring-themed suggestions are available online and at all
Willoughby-Eastlake Library locations. Sign up at Beanstack or pick up a paper log from your favorite library branch for a chance to win. Learn more at we247.org. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 943-2203.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
All Willoughby-Eastlake Library locations.
Stewart’s Caring Place: Cancer Wellness Center
Event Summary: The mission of Stewart's Caring Place is to provide a caring, relaxed environment offering supportive services and programs, at no cost, to individuals and families on their cancer journey. In addition to support groups & counseling, Stewart's offers family programs, group fitness, holistic care, wigs & beauty, financial and legal consultations, workshops, food pantry, webinars and more. Services and programs are available to individuals diagnosed, along with their partners or spouses, parents, children, si… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 836-1772 | Info@stewartscaringplace.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
3501 Ridge Park Drive
Fairlawn, Ohio 44333.
For more info visit www.stewartscaringplace.org. Sub Zero Mission
Event Summary: Since its inception in 2009, Painesville's Sub Zero Mission has been dedicated to providing essential support for homeless people, with a special focus on our veterans, during the harsh winter months. 1 in 5 homeless served are veterans. The Homeless Veteran Re-Empowerment Program offers comprehensive support to help veterans regain stability and successfully reintegrate into civilian life. The program provides vital resources such as temporary housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health support, ment… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 867-2626.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
1760 North Ridge Road
Painesville, Ohio.
The Gathering Place
Event Summary: Cancer support programs and services at The Gathering Place are 100% free. Whether you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer or recently lost someone to cancer, The Gathering Place is here for you. Schedule a phone orientation or set up an in-person orientation by contacting our Participant Navigator at (216) 455-1507 or navigator@touchedbycancer.org. The Gathering Place operates two galleries that highlight local artists while supporting its mission: Moses Art Gallery, 4911 Commerce Parkway, W… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 595-9546 info@touchedbycancer.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Locations in Beachwood and Westlake.
For more info visit touchedbycancer.org. The Giving Doll
Event Summary: The mission of The Giving Doll is to give faith, love, joy, hope and comfort to children worldwide, at times of special need through the construction and distribution of handmade cloth dolls. Volunteer opportunities are available. Stop in any Tuesday or Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to watch dolls being made, talk to volunteers, hear about the scope of our outreach or find out how you can get involved. The Giving Doll Shop is at 2561 Wadsworth Road in Norton. Learn more at thegivingdoll.org. Contact Phone or Email: Jan@thegivingdoll.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
The Giving Doll Shop
2561 Wadsworth Road
Norton, Ohio 44203.
The Hope for B.E.S.T.
Event Summary: The Hope for B.E.S.T. (Be the End to Silent Thoughts) mission is to raise awareness and provide support for individuals facing mental health challenges by fostering education, compassion, and access to resources that empower communities to prioritize mental well-being and break the stigma surrounding mental health. Learn more at thehopeforbest.com or email Lori@thehopeforbest.com. If you are in a crisis, the National Suicide Hotline is open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and is staffed by trained professionals.… Contact Phone or Email: Lori@thehopeforbest.com.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
For more info visit www.thehopeforbest.com. The Society: Volunteer Opportunities
Event Summary: If you have the heart, The Society has the place for you! The Society partners with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives. Share your time or talents with the individuals we serve. Does your company host a service day or team volunteer program? We would love to welcome you, too. Learn more at thesocietylink.org/volunteer or email bmyers@shc-medina.org. Contact Phone or Email: bmyers@shc-medina.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
The Society
Medina, OH.
For more info visit www.thesocietylink.org. Turn Your Aluminum Cans into Homes
Event Summary: Got empty aluminum cans? Don’t toss them—donate them to Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity ReStore (34225 Vine Street, Eastlake) and help support affordable housing in our community. Every can you recycle with us helps fund Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity's mission to build safe, stable homes for families in need. It’s an easy way to make a big impact. Store hours: Wed-Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donation drop off hours: Tuesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wed-Sat 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at lake-geaugahabitat.org/resto… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 226-3212.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
For more info visit www.lake-geaugahabitat.org. West Side Market
Event Summary: Cleveland’s oldest publicly owned market is home to over 70 vendors offering meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, dairy, flowers, ready-to-eat foods, spices, nuts, and more. Located at 1979 W 25th St, Cleveland, the market is open Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at westsidemarket.org or call (216) 664-3387. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 664-3387.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
1979 W 25th Street
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit westsidemarket.org. Wreaths Across America at Woodvale Union Cemetery
Event Summary: Help honor the 1,500+ veterans interned at Woodvale Union Cemetery in Middleburg Heights on Saturday, Dec. 19, at noon. Visit wreathsacrossamerica.org/OH0417 to sponsor wreaths and/or to volunteer to place them following the ceremony as part of this national event. Email mhwreaths@gmail.com for additional information. Contact Phone or Email: mhwreaths@gmail.com.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Woodvale Union Cemetery
7535 Engle Road
Middleburg Heights.
Gates Mills Community Club Pancake Breakfast
Event Summary: The Gates Mills Community Club's annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast will be held Sunday, March 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Gates Mills Community House, 1460 Chagrin River Road. Four types of pancakes plus all your favorites including real maple syrup. Public welcome. $10/adult, $5/child 5-10 years, under 5 years free. Proceeds benefit annual scholarships and civic projects. Questions? Email gmpancakes@gmail.com. Contact Phone or Email: gmpancakes@gmail.com.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Gates Mills Community House
1460 Chagrin River Road
Gates Mills, OH 44040.
Fun Time on the Farm Indoor Play Area
Event Summary: Don’t let the winter blues get you down. Bring your little farmers to the farm-themed indoor playground at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. Watch newborn spring lambs, learn about plant life and discover what happens on the farm in winter. Included with Farmpark admission. Open Tuesday-Sunday, through March 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more at lakemetroparks.com. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 639-7275.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 9:00 AM.
Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Road (Rt. 6)
Kirtland, Ohio 44094.
For more info visit www.lakemetroparks.com. Maple Sugaring Weekends at Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Event Summary: Maple Sugaring Weekends will be held Feb. 28 & March 1, and March 7 & 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. Enjoy a wagon ride to the Woodland Center to witness the process of producing maple syrup as sap is collected from 1,000 taps through a network of tubing and pumps. Follow the steps from collecting and boiling sap to producing maple syrup and candy. Discover how trees are tapped and see the tubing that connects the multiple taps together. Help gather sap from bucket taps and learn how… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 639-7275.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 9:00 AM.
Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Road (Rt. 6)
Kirtland, Ohio 44094.
For more info visit www.lakemetroparks.com. American Dream: Immigrants and the Business of Fashion
Event Summary: This Western Reserve Historical Society exhibit explores the lives and legacies of four Jewish Immigrant women whose bold visions and entrepreneurial spirits transformed 20th-century American Fashion. Presented in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing of the Cleveland History Center, through Sept. 6, 2026. The History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at wrhs.org or call (216) 721-5722. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies
Event Summary: WRHS Cleveland History Center presents a journey through Northeast Ohio movie history, and it is a remarkable one. This exhibit complements “Ohio Goes to the Movies,” a statewide film festival and signature event of America 250-Ohio (America250-Ohio.org) that features Ohio actors, directors, writers, composers and others who bring the magic of the movies to life. Hollywood on the Cuyahoga runs through October 2026. Cleveland History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, from 10 a… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Off the Rack: Hidden Treasures From the Crawford
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum curatorial staff has combed through the Museum’s storage areas and carefully selected items for this special exhibit. See rare vehicles, engines, bicycles, motorcycles, aircraft, scale models and more. Featured objects include: "Del's Folkswagon," driven by the late Del Donahoo of WKYC-3 News; "Solar Vision," a solar powered race car constructed by the University of Michigan in 1995 for the Sunrayce racing series; and a 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton, one of just 196 built. Exhibit… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Expedition Exhibition: A Mixed Media Showcase of a Great Journey
Event Summary: This exhibit at Beck Center for the Arts features sixteen pieces by Heather McCormick of Kind Mind Art, with related activities for families. This interactive visual arts exhibition, free and open to the public, will be on display through March 31 in the Music and Creative Arts Therapies Building (MCAT) on the Lakewood campus. To find out more, visit beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Jess T. Dugan: I Want You to Know My Story
Event Summary: Jess T. Dugan is an internationally recognized photographer who is known for portraits and self-portraits that are both technically refined and deeply human. Dugan centers their work on kinship, community, and identity. This exhibition at the Akron Art Museum, through July 12, brings together photographs from across Dugan’s practice, offering a powerful meditation on the life-affirming role of relationships and the ability of photography to foster empathy and connection. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Transfiguration: Rachel Libeskind and the Tiffany Window
Event Summary: On view at the Akron Art Museum through July 5, this exhibit offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience a restored historic Tiffany stained glass window depicting the Transfiguration of Christ, alongside new work by contemporary artist Rachel Libeskind, created specifically for the occasion. Together, the window and Libeskind’s response to it explore how the unimaginable and unseen are depicted across religious iconography, early cinema, and natural transformation. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Caribbean Jazz Lunch Fundraiser
Event Summary: Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) invites you to enjoy a Caribbean Jazz Lunch Fundraiser featuring the Joe Leaman Steel Pan Jazz Quartet on Sunday, March 1, from 12:00 until 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Cedars, in Fairlawn. Savor either a mimosa or bloody Mary (included), then tuck into a hearty lunch buffet that includes chicken ambrosia, filet tips, lasagna pasta, sweet potatoes, snow peas and mushrooms, salad, and dessert. Stroll around and bid on auction items that benefit ORMACO’s… Contact Phone or Email: 419-853-6016.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Cedars Banquet Hall
507 S. Cleveland Massillon Road
Fairlawn, OH 44333.
For more info visit ormaco.org. Sap's-a-Risin'!
Event Summary: Visit Geauga Park District's sugar house, sugarbush and lodge for a sweet taste of how maple sugaring methods have evolved throughout history. Presented Sundays, Feb. 22, March 1, and March 8, from 12-4 p.m. at Swine Creek Reservation. Help gather sap in the sugarbush alongside a horse-drawn sap sled, experience the tapping, gathering and boiling methods used in the past and today, see sap boiling in the sugar house, and taste some maple syrup. Then, warm up with live music and maple treats in the lodge. No… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 286-9516.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Geauga Park District's
Swine Creek Reservation.
Kids Make Art
Event Summary: Kids Make Art is a gathering at The Garden Gallery, in Lakewood, where kids and parents can relax, create, and enjoy meaningful time together. This family-friendly event creates a welcoming space for parents and kids to relax, get creative, and enjoy quality time together through art and connection. The price is $10 per child, and free of charge for parents/caregivers. Pay at the door via debit/credit card, cash or Venmo. We offer the following times each week: Saturdays: 11 a.m. 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. and Sunday… Contact Phone or Email: 7734999915.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 1:00 PM.
The Garden Gallery
Screw Factory
13300 Bramley Ave, Suite 2520
Lakewood, OH 44107.
For more info visit www.blessedguidance.com. The Kentucky Cycle: a nine-part theatrical epic
Event Summary: Western Reserve Playhouse announces a rare and ambitious undertaking: The Kentucky Cycle, a nine-part theatrical epic presented across the entire 2026–2027 season, as WRP’s Five Bucks Series. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, The Kentucky Cycle spans more than 200 years of American history, tracing the intersecting lives of several families across generations. Presented episodically, each installment stands alone while still contributing to the greater narrative of legacy, land, survival, and the cost… Contact Phone or Email: braelin@thewrp.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Western Reserve Playhouse
3326 Everett Road
Richfield, OH 44286.
For more info visit www.thewrp.org. Spring Awakening
Event Summary: Young lovers must struggle against all odds to build a world together in this electrifying fusion of morality hitting up against passion in a pop rock score that exhilarates audiences like no other musical. How did you play your hand when adults held all the cards? Spring Awakening will be presented at Beck Center for the Arts Feb. 13 through March 1. A Collaboration with Oberlin College and Conservatory Music Theater ProgramBooks and lyrics by Steven Sater, music by Duncan Sheik, based on the play by Frank… Contact Phone or Email: ahand@beckcenter.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
Beck Center for the Arts.
For more info visit beckcenter.org. "Pull Back the Curtain" Speaker Series: Culinary Creativity with Chef Katz
Event Summary: Chef Douglas Katz returns for an update on his creative culinary journey. Chef, owner of Kiln, Amba, and Zhug and James Beard Semifinalist for 2025 Outstanding Restaurateur Award, Doug is known locally and nationally for his warm, inviting hospitality and flavorful cuisine.Don’t miss this opportunity to hear more about his process and inspirations on Sunday, March 1, from 3-4 p.m. at Fairmount Center for the Arts. Learn more at fairmountcenter.org/speaker-series. Contact Phone or Email: info@fairmountcenter.org.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Fairmount Center for the Arts
8400 Fairmount Rd.
Novelty, OH 44072.
For more info visit www.fairmountcenter.org. Strongsville Community Band Concert
Event Summary: Step out of the chill and enjoy an energetic concert by the Strongsville Community Band. Let Grainger’s Irish Tune from County Derry whisk you away to Ireland, then tap along to Von Suppe’s Light Calvary March, before arriving back in New York City with Bernstein’s Westside Story, featuring vocalist Cindy Smith. The concert will also showcase our bassoonists, James Husak and Stephanie Manning, as they perform Vivaldi’s Double Concerto. The event will take place on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 3pm, held in the… Contact Phone or Email: hrtmnjzz1@att.net.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Strongsville Middle School Auditorium
13200 Pearl Road
Strongsville, Ohio.
For more info visit www.strongsvillecommunityband.com. The ART of Influence
Event Summary: Arts Renaissance Tremont’s upcoming concert, The ART of Influence, celebrates the lasting bond between mentor and student. On Sunday, March 1, at 3 p.m. at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2592 W 14th St. Cleveland, four pairs of musicians—once teachers and students, now artistic peers—share the stage in duets, honoring the legacy of musical growth across generations. In a relaxed, conversational setting, the artists will also share reflections on their relationships and how those connections shaped their mu… Contact Phone or Email: art.tremont@gmail.com.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 3:00 PM.
Pilgrim Congregational Church
2592 W 14th St.
Cleveland, OH 44113.
For more info visit artconcerts.org. 2026 Tree Sale
Event Summary: Lake Metroparks is celebrating the Year of the Bee in 2026. Blackbrook Audubon Society reminds us that pollinators will “bee” happy if you add plants and seeds from local sources. Order online from Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District at geaugaswcd.com or send the order form with payment to Geauga SWCD, 12611 Ravenwood Dr. Suite 240, Chardon, OH 44024 by March 30. Tree and shrub pickup will be Thursday, April 16, from 4-8 p.m. & Friday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Geauga County Fairgrounds.… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 834-1122.
Monday, March 2, 2026.
Geauga County Fairgrounds
Burton, OH.
For more info visit geaugaswcd.com. 31st Annual Nature Writing Contest
Event Summary: Geauga Park District invites writers of all ages and experience levels to share their nature-inspired pieces of poetry or prose. Let the seasons (or just a little creative curiosity) guide you. Who knows where your words might wander or whether a cash prize could be in your future. Three age categories: adult (18+), adolescent (ages 12-17) and child (ages 11 & under), with separate divisions for poetry and prose. Contest details and the official application are available at geaugaparkdistrict.org under News… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 286-9516.
Monday, March 2, 2026.
Geauga Park District.
Birthcare of Medina County: Donations Urgently Needed
Event Summary: Birthcare of Medina County, a local non-profit that provides assistance to families with young children and toddlers, is in urgent need of gently used/new toddler winter clothing, toddler underwear & socks, plus winter clothing for infants 12 months to 18 months sizes. Donations can be dropped off at our office, 620 E. Smith Road, Unit E-5A, Medina, during our open hours 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 12-2 p.m. Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays. Learn more at birthcaremedina.org or email inf… Contact Phone or Email: info@birthcaremedina.org.
Monday, March 2, 2026.
Birthcare of Medina County
620 E. Smith Road, Unit E-5A
Medina, OH.
Share the Love, Stock the Freedge
Event Summary: The Lorain Public Library System is hosting a food drive to stock the pantry shelf of the Freedge, the free outdoor refrigerator at the South Lorain Branch. The Freedge offers free, accessible produce and non-perishable items for anyone in Lorain County. The donation drive is specifically for non-perishable items: canned vegetables, soup, Chef Boyardee and SpaghettiO products, pasta and pasta sauce, tuna, ready rice, fruit cups, peanut butter, dried fruits, nuts, oatmeal and trail mix. Donations accepted at… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 244-1192.
Monday, March 2, 2026.
Donations accepted at all Lorain Public Library System branches.
For more info visit www.lorainpubliclibrary.org. Ileen Kelner Juried High School Art Show
Event Summary: Beachwood Arts Council presents the Ileen Kelner Juried High School Art Show Feb. 22 through March 29 at the Beachwood Community Center, 25225 Fairmount Blvd. This special exhibit will feature inspiring artwork from students representing 23 high schools in Northeast Ohio. Judges will be professional local artists Stuart Pearl, Susan Cone Porges, and Judy Takacs. Free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends by appointment only. Call (216) 292-1970. Learn more at beachwoodar… Contact Phone or Email: info@beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 8:00 AM.
Beachwood Community Center
25225 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122.
CVAC: Winter Exhibition
Event Summary: The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center (CVAC) presents its Winter Exhibition, Jan. 27 though March 5. Free to the public to view, gallery hours Mon-Tue 10-3, Wed 3-8, Thu-Fri 10-3 & Sat 10-2. This juried exhibit reveals the breadth of interests and investigations from participants' recent paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and works on paper. Media arranges this exhibition in seven distinct categories for submission: watercolor media, water based media, oil based media, dry media, mixed media, 3-dimensional media & p… Contact Phone or Email: 330-928-8092.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
For more info visit www.cvart.org. Expedition Exhibition: A Mixed Media Showcase of a Great Journey
Event Summary: This exhibit at Beck Center for the Arts features sixteen pieces by Heather McCormick of Kind Mind Art, with related activities for families. This interactive visual arts exhibition, free and open to the public, will be on display through March 31 in the Music and Creative Arts Therapies Building (MCAT) on the Lakewood campus. To find out more, visit beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Move at Old Oak Center: Chair Yoga
Event Summary: The benefits of yoga include increased balance, flexibility, relaxation and strength and reduced blood pressure and heart rate. Certified yoga instructor leads this free class. Wear loose fitting clothes; no mat needed. No registration required. Class meets 1st & 3rd Monday each month, at 11:30 a.m. at Southwest General Old Oak Center, 7575 Old Oak Blvd. Middleburg Hts. Call (440) 816-4037 for more information. For more events, visit swgeneral.com, click on About Us, Events, Category, Community Nurses. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 816-4037 | communitynurses3@swgeneral.com.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 11:30 AM.
Southwest General Old Oak Center
7575 Old Oak Blvd.
Middleburg Hts. OH.
Free Food Distribution
Event Summary: First Presbyterian Church – Willoughby, 4785 Shankland Road, offers a free food distribution at the church every Monday from 4-4:30 p.m. rain or shine, holidays included. To find out more, visit fpcwilloughby.org or call (440) 946-0070. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 946-0070 office@fpcwilloughby.org.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 4:00 PM.
The First Presbyterian Church – Willoughby
4785 Shankland Road
Willoughby, OH 44094.
For more info visit www.fpcwilloughby.org. Beginner Line Dance Lessons
Event Summary: Beginner Line Dance Lessons are held at 6 p.m. Mondays at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville and Wednesdays at St. Peter United Church of Christ in Seven Hills. Call Jackie (440) 546-7531 to reserve a spot. Contact Phone or Email: 440-546- 7531.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
1) SouthPark Mall in Strongsville, Ohio
2) St. Peter United Church of Christ in 7 Hills, Ohio.
Beginning Square Dance Lessons
Event Summary: Bring your friends for weekly beginning square dance lessons and enjoy "friendship set to music." Join the fun from 7-9 p.m. every Monday, through May 25, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 276 Bagley Road in Berea. Partners not needed. All ages welcomed. Casual attire. Refreshments served. $5 per 2-hour lesson. Learn more at solosquaredanceclub.com or email solosquaredanceclub@outlook.com. Contact Phone or Email: solosquaredanceclub@outlook.com.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
St. Paul Lutheran Church
276 Bagley Road
Berea, Ohio 44017.
For more info visit solosquaredanceclub.com. Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society: The Great Lakes Exposition of 1936-1937
Event Summary: Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend at the Independence Civic Center, Willow Room, 6363 Selig Blvd. The biggest party Cleveland has ever seen was held on a lakefront garbage dump. In the midst of the Great Depression, Cleveland decided to hold itself a massive 100th birthday party, and everyone was invited to celebrate our industrial might. Historical Interpreter Doug Kusak takes an irreverent lo… Contact Phone or Email: cuyahogavalleygensociety@gmail.com.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Independence Civic Center
6363 Selig Boulevard
Independence, OH.
For more info visit www.cuyahogagenealogy.org. Brecksville Broadview Hts. Community Band Concert
Event Summary: On Monday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. the Brecksville-Broadview Hts. Community Band will present its Spring Concert. The band will be performing a wide range of music from marches to Gershwin. The sixty-member group is under the direction of conductor Patricia L. Nemitz. The concert will be held at Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School Auditorium, 6376 Mill Road in Broadview Heights. Admission to the concert is free. For additional information, call (440) 546-7288. Contact Phone or Email: 440-546-7288.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School Auditorium
6376 Mill Road
Broadview Heights, Ohio.
2026 Tree Sale
Event Summary: Lake Metroparks is celebrating the Year of the Bee in 2026. Blackbrook Audubon Society reminds us that pollinators will “bee” happy if you add plants and seeds from local sources. Order online from Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District at geaugaswcd.com or send the order form with payment to Geauga SWCD, 12611 Ravenwood Dr. Suite 240, Chardon, OH 44024 by March 30. Tree and shrub pickup will be Thursday, April 16, from 4-8 p.m. & Friday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Geauga County Fairgrounds.… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 834-1122.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Geauga County Fairgrounds
Burton, OH.
For more info visit geaugaswcd.com. 31st Annual Nature Writing Contest
Event Summary: Geauga Park District invites writers of all ages and experience levels to share their nature-inspired pieces of poetry or prose. Let the seasons (or just a little creative curiosity) guide you. Who knows where your words might wander or whether a cash prize could be in your future. Three age categories: adult (18+), adolescent (ages 12-17) and child (ages 11 & under), with separate divisions for poetry and prose. Contest details and the official application are available at geaugaparkdistrict.org under News… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 286-9516.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Geauga Park District.
Birthcare of Medina County: Donations Urgently Needed
Event Summary: Birthcare of Medina County, a local non-profit that provides assistance to families with young children and toddlers, is in urgent need of gently used/new toddler winter clothing, toddler underwear & socks, plus winter clothing for infants 12 months to 18 months sizes. Donations can be dropped off at our office, 620 E. Smith Road, Unit E-5A, Medina, during our open hours 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 12-2 p.m. Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays. Learn more at birthcaremedina.org or email inf… Contact Phone or Email: info@birthcaremedina.org.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Birthcare of Medina County
620 E. Smith Road, Unit E-5A
Medina, OH.
Call for Artists: 2026 Art in the Park
Event Summary: The Medina County Art League is now accepting applications for the 52nd annual Art in the Park, to be held Sunday, July 19, on the Public Square in Medina. Art in the Park is a fine arts festival that draws thousands of art lovers to Medina each year. If you are a painter, sculptor, photographer, woodworker, fine jewelry maker or other fine arts creator, please go to ojs.biz/artinthepark26 to begin the application process. This juried show has space for approximately 130 artists. Several cash awards will be… Contact Phone or Email: medinacountyartleague@gmail.com.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Public Square, Medina.
Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank
Event Summary: The mission of the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank is to foster literacy and a love of reading by distributing free books to children through collaboration with community partners. Donations of new or gently used children’s books are appreciated. Books can be dropped off at our warehouse, 13913 West Parkway Road, Cleveland, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment. Drive to the back of the parking lot, and call (216) 417-1803 when you arrive. Books can also be donated at one of the Outdoor Collection Bin… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 417-1803.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank
13913 West Parkway Road
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit www.kidsbookbank.org. Share the Love, Stock the Freedge
Event Summary: The Lorain Public Library System is hosting a food drive to stock the pantry shelf of the Freedge, the free outdoor refrigerator at the South Lorain Branch. The Freedge offers free, accessible produce and non-perishable items for anyone in Lorain County. The donation drive is specifically for non-perishable items: canned vegetables, soup, Chef Boyardee and SpaghettiO products, pasta and pasta sauce, tuna, ready rice, fruit cups, peanut butter, dried fruits, nuts, oatmeal and trail mix. Donations accepted at… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 244-1192.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Donations accepted at all Lorain Public Library System branches.
For more info visit www.lorainpubliclibrary.org. Total Lunar Eclipse
Event Summary: Geauga County will be lucky to see most of this lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3. Eclipse-viewing begins at 4:30 a.m. at Geauga Park District's Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center, and the Earth's shadow completely blocks the moon by 6 a.m. When the moon sets around 6:30 a.m. our view with be over. No registration required. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Learn more at geaugaparkdistrict.org or call (440) 286-9516. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 286-9516.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 4:30 AM.
Geauga Park District's
Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center.
Ileen Kelner Juried High School Art Show
Event Summary: Beachwood Arts Council presents the Ileen Kelner Juried High School Art Show Feb. 22 through March 29 at the Beachwood Community Center, 25225 Fairmount Blvd. This special exhibit will feature inspiring artwork from students representing 23 high schools in Northeast Ohio. Judges will be professional local artists Stuart Pearl, Susan Cone Porges, and Judy Takacs. Free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends by appointment only. Call (216) 292-1970. Learn more at beachwoodar… Contact Phone or Email: info@beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 8:00 AM.
Beachwood Community Center
25225 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122.
Fun Time on the Farm Indoor Play Area
Event Summary: Don’t let the winter blues get you down. Bring your little farmers to the farm-themed indoor playground at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. Watch newborn spring lambs, learn about plant life and discover what happens on the farm in winter. Included with Farmpark admission. Open Tuesday-Sunday, through March 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more at lakemetroparks.com. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 639-7275.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9:00 AM.
Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Road (Rt. 6)
Kirtland, Ohio 44094.
For more info visit www.lakemetroparks.com. CVAC: Winter Exhibition
Event Summary: The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center (CVAC) presents its Winter Exhibition, Jan. 27 though March 5. Free to the public to view, gallery hours Mon-Tue 10-3, Wed 3-8, Thu-Fri 10-3 & Sat 10-2. This juried exhibit reveals the breadth of interests and investigations from participants' recent paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and works on paper. Media arranges this exhibition in seven distinct categories for submission: watercolor media, water based media, oil based media, dry media, mixed media, 3-dimensional media & p… Contact Phone or Email: 330-928-8092.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
For more info visit www.cvart.org. Storytelling Through Lent
Event Summary: Join Rev. Dennis Stylski at Centering Space, in Lakewood, at 10 a.m. on each Tuesday in Lent, Feb. 24 to March 24, as we explore the beginning stories of Genesis and the Biblical writer’s earliest attempts to explain why people behave as they do. Our Lenten study of Genesis accounts will attempt to share biblical interpretations throughout the centuries. Bring your Bible. Donations support our ministry. Please register at enteringspace.org or call (216) 228-7451. Contact Phone or Email: 2162287451.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
21st Annual Ceramic Invitational
Event Summary: River Gallery presents a celebrated group exhibition showcasing exceptional contemporary ceramic works by nationally recognized and emerging artists. The exhibition will be on view through March 28 at 19046 Old Detroit Road in Rocky River. Learn more at rivergalleryarts.com.
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday: 11am - 5pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays. Contact Phone or Email: rivergalleryarts@gmail.com.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 11:00 AM.
River Gallery
19046 Old Detroit Road
Rocky River, OH 44116.
For more info visit rivergalleryarts.com. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Expedition Exhibition: A Mixed Media Showcase of a Great Journey
Event Summary: This exhibit at Beck Center for the Arts features sixteen pieces by Heather McCormick of Kind Mind Art, with related activities for families. This interactive visual arts exhibition, free and open to the public, will be on display through March 31 in the Music and Creative Arts Therapies Building (MCAT) on the Lakewood campus. To find out more, visit beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Pelvic Floor Therapy: Life Beyond the Bathroom
Event Summary: Do you leak when you laugh? On Tuesday, March 3, at 2 p.m. Southwest General Physical Therapist Breanna Holton will visit the North Royalton Branch Library to talk about types of incontinence and how a comprehensive therapy program can treat these disorders for both men and women. Free; registration requested. The library is located at 5071 Wallings Road. For registration or more information, call (440) 237-3800 or visit cuyahogalibrary.org. Contact Phone or Email: 440-237-3800.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
North Royalton Branch Library
5071 Wallings Road
North Royalton, OH 44133.
The Shaker Arts Council Presents The Shaker Art Circle
Event Summary: The Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is pleased to announce a new initiative: The Shaker Art Circle, a community of artists and creatives who gather regularly to draw, sketch, and paint in inspiring locations around Shaker Heights. This welcoming group is open to artists of all experience levels — from curious beginners to seasoned professionals. The circle will meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month until the holiday season. These events are free and open to adults 18 years or older. For more information an… Contact Phone or Email: info@shakerartscouncil.org.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
2600 South Park Blvd
Shaker Heights, OH 44120.
TOPS Medina
Event Summary: You’re invited to the local TOPS chapter in Medina. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a nonprofit, weight-management support and wellness education organization that focuses on developing healthy lifestyles. TOPS Medina meets on Tuesdays at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, 400 N. Broadway St. Medina. Weigh-in at 5:30 p.m. Meeting follows weigh-ins. It’s free to try first meeting. Contact Judie at (330) 722-2585 to find out more. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-2585.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 5:30 PM.
St Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church
400 N. Broadway St.
Medina, OH 44256.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Event Summary: Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Are you overweight? Underweight? Obsessed with food, weight, or dieting? You are not alone. Today, there is a solution. Join us at our weekly meeting on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Tyler's Redemption Place, 2684 Sanitarium Road, Akron. Visit foodaddicts.org for additional in-person and online meetings. For more information, call (315) 269-5300 or (330) 858-6439. Contact Phone or Email: 315-269-5300 or 330-858-6439.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Tyler's Redemption Place
2684 Sanitarium Road
Akron, OH 44312.
History of Jazz in Akron, 1920-present
Event Summary: The Akron History Center, downtown Akron’s tribute to the city’s 200-year history will collaborate with “America 250-Ohio,” the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial, to sponsor "The History of Jazz in Akron, 1920-present" on Tuesday, March 3, in the Grand Lobby of The Akron Civic Theatre, 6:30PM -8:00PM.
The program features prominent Akron jazz artists Theron Brown and Chris Coles with Akron Symphony Artistic Director Christopher Wilkins and local historian Rose Vance Grom.
The panel discu… Contact Phone or Email: 330.535.8131.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Grand Lobby of The Akron Civic Theatre.
For more info visit akronsymphony.org. Dr. Ray Guarendi: Logic of Catholicism
Event Summary: Dr. Ray Guarendi (known as Dr. Ray) will be a Lenten speaker on Tuesday, March 3, about the “Logic of Catholicism.” His presentation will be held at 7 p.m. in Queen of Heaven Church, 1800 Steese Road in Green. Dr. Ray is a practicing clinical psychiatrist, authority on parenting (father of ten adopted children), active on the Catholic media and talk-show host of “Living Right with Dr. Ray.” One of his many books is “Thinking Like Jesus: the Psychology of a Faithful Disciple.” To learn more, call (330) 896-2… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 896-2345.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Queen of Heaven Church
1800 Steese Road
Green, OH.
For more info visit queenofheavenparish.org. Launching America Ohio 250
Event Summary: Middleburg Heights Historical Society is Launching our America 250 Events. This event will unveil the various activities in the communities of “Middleburgh Township” which are the cities of Berea, Brook Park and Middleburg Heights. Speakers are from the cities of Berea and Middleburg Heights. Contact Phone or Email: mhhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Middleburg Heights Community Center, Rooom A.
Medina High School Winter Choir Concert
Event Summary: The annual Medina High School Winter Choir Concert, featuring the six choirs at Medina High School, will take place in the Medina Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Road, on Tuesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. This is also a chance to see the 2026 Encore Entertainment Company's full competition show. Tickets are available online (one week before the event) and at the door. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students/seniors. Ticket proceeds help to support arts education in Medina. Learn more at medinachoir.com. Contact Phone or Email: skidmort@medinabees.org.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Medina Performing Arts Center
851 Weymouth Road
Medina, Ohio 44256.
For more info visit www.medinachoir.com. Until Healing Comes grief support group
Event Summary: The GriefCare Place, in Stow, offers a progressive program of grief care through support groups provided without cost to the griever. It introduces those grieving the death of a loved one to the normal grieving/healing process in a sensitive and gentle way. Until Healing Comes support group is for adults who have experienced any relational death. It provides foundational information about normal, natural grief and a safe, non-judgmental place to begin grief support with others who understand. Meetings are h… Contact Phone or Email: griefcareplace@gmail.com.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
The GriefCare Place
4499 Darrow Road
Stow, OH 44224.
Weekly Reflective Prayer
Event Summary: Join us for an hour of reflection, silence and sharing led by various members of our community. Prayer occurs weekly beginning Tuesday at 7 PM and repeats Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 PM and Wednesday evening at 7 PM. Register with Centering Space to receive the ZOOM link for any of the sessions or join us in person at Centering Space. Please register at https://centeringspace.org/ or call (216) 228-7451.Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107. Contact Phone or Email: 2162287451.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
Winter Choir Concert "Echoes of the American Journey”
Event Summary: The Medina High School Choirs will present their Winter Choir Concert, “Echoes of the American Journey,” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3. The Winter Choir Concert will include performances from each of the high school’s five traditional choral ensembles and the school’s competition show choir, the Encore Entertainment Company. Encore will present the final local performance of their award-winning 2026 competition show, Cowboys and Aliens. The music in this program spans the history of the United States, from… Contact Phone or Email: Skidmort@medinabees.org.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Medina Performing Arts Center
851 Weymouth Road
Medina, OH 44256.
For more info visit www.medinachoir.com. 2026 Tree Sale
Event Summary: Lake Metroparks is celebrating the Year of the Bee in 2026. Blackbrook Audubon Society reminds us that pollinators will “bee” happy if you add plants and seeds from local sources. Order online from Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District at geaugaswcd.com or send the order form with payment to Geauga SWCD, 12611 Ravenwood Dr. Suite 240, Chardon, OH 44024 by March 30. Tree and shrub pickup will be Thursday, April 16, from 4-8 p.m. & Friday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Geauga County Fairgrounds.… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 834-1122.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Geauga County Fairgrounds
Burton, OH.
For more info visit geaugaswcd.com. 31st Annual Nature Writing Contest
Event Summary: Geauga Park District invites writers of all ages and experience levels to share their nature-inspired pieces of poetry or prose. Let the seasons (or just a little creative curiosity) guide you. Who knows where your words might wander or whether a cash prize could be in your future. Three age categories: adult (18+), adolescent (ages 12-17) and child (ages 11 & under), with separate divisions for poetry and prose. Contest details and the official application are available at geaugaparkdistrict.org under News… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 286-9516.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Geauga Park District.
Birthcare of Medina County: Donations Urgently Needed
Event Summary: Birthcare of Medina County, a local non-profit that provides assistance to families with young children and toddlers, is in urgent need of gently used/new toddler winter clothing, toddler underwear & socks, plus winter clothing for infants 12 months to 18 months sizes. Donations can be dropped off at our office, 620 E. Smith Road, Unit E-5A, Medina, during our open hours 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 12-2 p.m. Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays. Learn more at birthcaremedina.org or email inf… Contact Phone or Email: info@birthcaremedina.org.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Birthcare of Medina County
620 E. Smith Road, Unit E-5A
Medina, OH.
Fred Frese Memorial Scholarship
Event Summary: This scholarship has been established by NAMI Summit County to honor and memorialize Dr. Frederick J. Frese III. Dr. Frese was a renowned psychologist and fierce health advocate for the rights and dignity of people with serious mental health conditions. His life experience as a person with schizophrenia, as well as living a life of tremendous accomplishment, gave Dr. Frese a unique perspective and a unique voice. Each year, NAMI Summit County offers scholarships to graduate-level students seeking a degree i… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 252-1188.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
NAMI Summit County.
For more info visit namisummit.org. From Shelter to Revival: A Zach Bryan Ticket Raffle supporting the Parma Animal Shelter
Event Summary: The Parma Animal Shelter is selling chances for $10 to win two tickets for the Zach Bryan concert at Huntington Bank Field on Saturday, May 9, as part of his “With Heaven On Tour.” Approximate value $500. Winner will be announced April 10. Please help support our furry animals at PAS by purchasing a chance to win tickets. Learn more at parmashelter.org or call (440) 885-8014. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 885-8014.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Parma Tap House
5513 Pearl Road
Parma, OH.
For more info visit parmashelter.org. Natural Discoveries Hiking Series
Event Summary: Medina County Park District's Natural Discoveries is an award-based series of free nature programs designed for ages seven to adult. Themed hikes are held on Sundays, and hikes that explore seasonal happenings are offered on Wednesdays. No registration required. First-time participants who complete ten (10) hikes in a calendar year earn a wooden hiking staff (one time only). For each year that five (5) hikes in a calendar year are completed, participants will earn a completion patch. Awards are free for Med… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Medina County Park District.
Share the Love, Stock the Freedge
Event Summary: The Lorain Public Library System is hosting a food drive to stock the pantry shelf of the Freedge, the free outdoor refrigerator at the South Lorain Branch. The Freedge offers free, accessible produce and non-perishable items for anyone in Lorain County. The donation drive is specifically for non-perishable items: canned vegetables, soup, Chef Boyardee and SpaghettiO products, pasta and pasta sauce, tuna, ready rice, fruit cups, peanut butter, dried fruits, nuts, oatmeal and trail mix. Donations accepted at… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 244-1192.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Donations accepted at all Lorain Public Library System branches.
For more info visit www.lorainpubliclibrary.org. Spring Into Reading Adult Challenge
Event Summary: Adult patrons have an opportunity to spring into spring with reading! From March 1 to May 4, read 4 spring-themed
books and enter a drawing for a chance to win one of three Metroparks gift cards. Two $25 prizes and a grand
prize of $50 will be drawn after the challenge. Spring-themed suggestions are available online and at all
Willoughby-Eastlake Library locations. Sign up at Beanstack or pick up a paper log from your favorite library branch for a chance to win. Learn more at we247.org. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 943-2203.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
All Willoughby-Eastlake Library locations.
Rotary Club of Aurora
Event Summary: Rotary Club of Aurora meets at Church in Aurora (146 South Chillicothe Road) at 7:30 a.m. on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays and at noon on 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. Rotary provides fellowship and works to make our community and the world a better place. Open to all men and women, no attendance or business requirement. Join us! Learn more at aurorarotaryclub.org or call Charlie at (330) 909-0077. Contact Phone or Email: Charlie at 330-909-0077.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM.
Church in Aurora
146 South Chillicothe Road
Aurora, OH.
Ileen Kelner Juried High School Art Show
Event Summary: Beachwood Arts Council presents the Ileen Kelner Juried High School Art Show Feb. 22 through March 29 at the Beachwood Community Center, 25225 Fairmount Blvd. This special exhibit will feature inspiring artwork from students representing 23 high schools in Northeast Ohio. Judges will be professional local artists Stuart Pearl, Susan Cone Porges, and Judy Takacs. Free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends by appointment only. Call (216) 292-1970. Learn more at beachwoodar… Contact Phone or Email: info@beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 8:00 AM.
Beachwood Community Center
25225 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122.
Fun Time on the Farm Indoor Play Area
Event Summary: Don’t let the winter blues get you down. Bring your little farmers to the farm-themed indoor playground at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. Watch newborn spring lambs, learn about plant life and discover what happens on the farm in winter. Included with Farmpark admission. Open Tuesday-Sunday, through March 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more at lakemetroparks.com. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 639-7275.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 9:00 AM.
Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Road (Rt. 6)
Kirtland, Ohio 44094.
For more info visit www.lakemetroparks.com. Stations of the Cross @ Queen of Heaven Church
Event Summary: Stations of the Cross will be held at Queen of Heaven Church, 1800 Steese Road in Green, during Lent on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and on Fridays at 7 p.m. To learn more, call (330) 896-2345 or visit queenofheavenparish.org. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 896-2345.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 9:00 AM.
Queen of Heaven Church
1800 Steese Road
Green, OH.
For more info visit queenofheavenparish.org. CVAC: Winter Exhibition
Event Summary: The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center (CVAC) presents its Winter Exhibition, Jan. 27 though March 5. Free to the public to view, gallery hours Mon-Tue 10-3, Wed 3-8, Thu-Fri 10-3 & Sat 10-2. This juried exhibit reveals the breadth of interests and investigations from participants' recent paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and works on paper. Media arranges this exhibition in seven distinct categories for submission: watercolor media, water based media, oil based media, dry media, mixed media, 3-dimensional media & p… Contact Phone or Email: 330-928-8092.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
For more info visit www.cvart.org. 21st Annual Ceramic Invitational
Event Summary: River Gallery presents a celebrated group exhibition showcasing exceptional contemporary ceramic works by nationally recognized and emerging artists. The exhibition will be on view through March 28 at 19046 Old Detroit Road in Rocky River. Learn more at rivergalleryarts.com.
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday: 11am - 5pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays. Contact Phone or Email: rivergalleryarts@gmail.com.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 11:00 AM.
River Gallery
19046 Old Detroit Road
Rocky River, OH 44116.
For more info visit rivergalleryarts.com. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Expedition Exhibition: A Mixed Media Showcase of a Great Journey
Event Summary: This exhibit at Beck Center for the Arts features sixteen pieces by Heather McCormick of Kind Mind Art, with related activities for families. This interactive visual arts exhibition, free and open to the public, will be on display through March 31 in the Music and Creative Arts Therapies Building (MCAT) on the Lakewood campus. To find out more, visit beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Jess T. Dugan: I Want You to Know My Story
Event Summary: Jess T. Dugan is an internationally recognized photographer who is known for portraits and self-portraits that are both technically refined and deeply human. Dugan centers their work on kinship, community, and identity. This exhibition at the Akron Art Museum, through July 12, brings together photographs from across Dugan’s practice, offering a powerful meditation on the life-affirming role of relationships and the ability of photography to foster empathy and connection. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Transfiguration: Rachel Libeskind and the Tiffany Window
Event Summary: On view at the Akron Art Museum through July 5, this exhibit offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience a restored historic Tiffany stained glass window depicting the Transfiguration of Christ, alongside new work by contemporary artist Rachel Libeskind, created specifically for the occasion. Together, the window and Libeskind’s response to it explore how the unimaginable and unseen are depicted across religious iconography, early cinema, and natural transformation. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Weekly Reflective Prayer
Event Summary: Join us for an hour of reflection, silence and sharing led by various members of our community. Prayer occurs weekly beginning Tuesday at 7 PM and repeats Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 PM and Wednesday evening at 7 PM. Register with Centering Space to receive the ZOOM link for any of the sessions or join us in person at Centering Space. Please register at https://centeringspace.org/ or call (216) 228-7451.Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107. Contact Phone or Email: 2162287451.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
Community Book Club: Grade 6 through Adult
Event Summary: Join Beachwood Schools' students for a student led discussion of "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar with support from the Friends of the Beachwood Library and Beachwood Foundation. This event will take place Wednesday, March 4, at the Beachwood Library. Pizza at 5:30 p.m.; discussion at 6 p.m. Free to attend. Copies of the book will be available at the Beachwood Library for check out. Registration not required. Learn more at cuyahogalibrary.org or call (216) 831-6868. Contact Phone or Email: 2168316868.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Cuyahoga County Public Library - Beachwood Branch.
For more info visit attend.cuyahogalibrary.org. Beginner Line Dance Lessons
Event Summary: Beginner Line Dance Lessons are held at 6 p.m. Mondays at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville and Wednesdays at St. Peter United Church of Christ in Seven Hills. Call Jackie (440) 546-7531 to reserve a spot. Contact Phone or Email: 440-546- 7531.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
1) SouthPark Mall in Strongsville, Ohio
2) St. Peter United Church of Christ in 7 Hills, Ohio.
Food Addicts Meeting
Event Summary: Are you obsessed with food, weight, or dieting? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free 12-step program for those suffering from overeating, under-eating, or bulimia. Meetings are held on Wednesdays, from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. at St Luke's Episcopal Church, 11519 Wilson Mills Road, in Chardon. Learn more online at foodaddicts.org/meeting/773 or call (440) 295-3353. Contact Phone or Email: 440-295-3353.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM.
St Luke's Episcopal Church
11519 Wilson Mills Road
Chardon, OH 44024.
For more info visit www.foodaddicts.org. German School Open House
Event Summary: Are you looking for high school credit, test prep, a connection with your heritage, or personal growth through language learning? Come visit our classes, see how we teach and how you learn German. Open to students ages 4 to 99 years. This open house will be held Wednesday, March 4, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. at Donauschwaben German-American Cultural Center, 7370 Columbia Road in Olmsted Falls. HS teens and adults can visit with the principal to learn about more options for test prep and advanced courses. There… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 235-2646 x2.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
Donauschwaben German American Culture Center
Olmsted Falls.
For more info visit germanschoolcle.org. Strongsville Democratic Club Monthly Meeting
Event Summary: Stay informed and get involved. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of the month at the Strongsville Branch Public Library. Each month we discuss pressing topics, hear from candidates and community leaders, and identify concrete ways to strengthen our democracy - together. Bring a friend. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Learn more at strongsvilledems.org. Contact Phone or Email: strongsvilledems@gmail.com.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 6:45 PM.
Strongsville Library
18700 Westwood Dr
Strongsville, OH 44136.
For more info visit www.strongsvilledems.org. Boat Handling Course
Event Summary: This online Boat Handling Course is intended for newer recreational boaters who have completed a basic boating class (like America’s Boating Course) and want to gain more knowledge, skill, and confidence to boat safely and have more fun in a variety of situations. This program will be offered on Wednesdays, March 4 through April 8, from 7-9 p.m. Learn how to handle your boat in a variety of situations and become the skipper you want to be. Gain confidence in docking, underway, anchoring, and other seamanshi… Contact Phone or Email: jim.rudolph@akronpowersquadron.com.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
online.
Broadway Karaoke Experience
Event Summary: Come out to belt your favorite show tunes and enjoy a night of fun and singing in support of the Akron Symphony Chorus. This free event is held the 1st Wednesday of every month, from 7-9 p.m. at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N Main St, Akron. Learn more at akronsymphony.org or call (330) 535-8131. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 535-8131.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Jilly's Music Room
111 N Main St.
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronsymphony.org. The Trial of Judas
Event Summary: Medina UCCC, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church offer this weekly interactive readers theater program discussing "What was Judas guilty of and why?" This program will take place every Wednesday, Feb. 25 to March 25, at 7 p.m. at Medina United Church of Christ, Congregational, 217 E. Liberty St. Learn more at uccmedina.org or call (330) 725-4559. Contact Phone or Email: 330-725-4559.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Medina United Church of Christ, Congregational
217 E. Liberty St
Medina, OH 44256.
For more info visit www.uccmedina.org. Weekly Reflective Prayer
Event Summary: Join us for an hour of reflection, silence and sharing led by various members of our community. Prayer occurs weekly beginning Tuesday at 7 PM and repeats Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 PM and Wednesday evening at 7 PM. Register with Centering Space to receive the ZOOM link for any of the sessions or join us in person at Centering Space. Please register at https://centeringspace.org/ or call (216) 228-7451.Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107. Contact Phone or Email: 2162287451.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
2026 Avon Garden Club Scholarship Program
Event Summary: The Avon Garden Club is inviting high school seniors residing in Avon to apply for its annual $1000 scholarship. The scholarship is open to students majoring in a course of study that aligns with the Avon Garden Club’s mission of stewardship of the earth and its natural resources. The postmark deadline for submitting the completed application by mail is March 16, 2026. Please visit avonohiogardenclub.org for the application and guidelines, or contact your school’s guidance counselor for more information. Contact Phone or Email: avongcscholarship@gmail.com.
Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Avon, OH.
For more info visit www.avonohiogardenclub.org. 2026 Tree Sale
Event Summary: Lake Metroparks is celebrating the Year of the Bee in 2026. Blackbrook Audubon Society reminds us that pollinators will “bee” happy if you add plants and seeds from local sources. Order online from Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District at geaugaswcd.com or send the order form with payment to Geauga SWCD, 12611 Ravenwood Dr. Suite 240, Chardon, OH 44024 by March 30. Tree and shrub pickup will be Thursday, April 16, from 4-8 p.m. & Friday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Geauga County Fairgrounds.… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 834-1122.
Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Geauga County Fairgrounds
Burton, OH.
For more info visit geaugaswcd.com. 31st Annual Nature Writing Contest
Event Summary: Geauga Park District invites writers of all ages and experience levels to share their nature-inspired pieces of poetry or prose. Let the seasons (or just a little creative curiosity) guide you. Who knows where your words might wander or whether a cash prize could be in your future. Three age categories: adult (18+), adolescent (ages 12-17) and child (ages 11 & under), with separate divisions for poetry and prose. Contest details and the official application are available at geaugaparkdistrict.org under News… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 286-9516.
Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Geauga Park District.
Birthcare of Medina County: Donations Urgently Needed
Event Summary: Birthcare of Medina County, a local non-profit that provides assistance to families with young children and toddlers, is in urgent need of gently used/new toddler winter clothing, toddler underwear & socks, plus winter clothing for infants 12 months to 18 months sizes. Donations can be dropped off at our office, 620 E. Smith Road, Unit E-5A, Medina, during our open hours 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 12-2 p.m. Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays. Learn more at birthcaremedina.org or email inf… Contact Phone or Email: info@birthcaremedina.org.
Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Birthcare of Medina County
620 E. Smith Road, Unit E-5A
Medina, OH.
Share the Love, Stock the Freedge
Event Summary: The Lorain Public Library System is hosting a food drive to stock the pantry shelf of the Freedge, the free outdoor refrigerator at the South Lorain Branch. The Freedge offers free, accessible produce and non-perishable items for anyone in Lorain County. The donation drive is specifically for non-perishable items: canned vegetables, soup, Chef Boyardee and SpaghettiO products, pasta and pasta sauce, tuna, ready rice, fruit cups, peanut butter, dried fruits, nuts, oatmeal and trail mix. Donations accepted at… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 244-1192.
Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Donations accepted at all Lorain Public Library System branches.
For more info visit www.lorainpubliclibrary.org. Ileen Kelner Juried High School Art Show
Event Summary: Beachwood Arts Council presents the Ileen Kelner Juried High School Art Show Feb. 22 through March 29 at the Beachwood Community Center, 25225 Fairmount Blvd. This special exhibit will feature inspiring artwork from students representing 23 high schools in Northeast Ohio. Judges will be professional local artists Stuart Pearl, Susan Cone Porges, and Judy Takacs. Free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends by appointment only. Call (216) 292-1970. Learn more at beachwoodar… Contact Phone or Email: info@beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 8:00 AM.
Beachwood Community Center
25225 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122.
Fun Time on the Farm Indoor Play Area
Event Summary: Don’t let the winter blues get you down. Bring your little farmers to the farm-themed indoor playground at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. Watch newborn spring lambs, learn about plant life and discover what happens on the farm in winter. Included with Farmpark admission. Open Tuesday-Sunday, through March 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more at lakemetroparks.com. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 639-7275.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 9:00 AM.
Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Road (Rt. 6)
Kirtland, Ohio 44094.
For more info visit www.lakemetroparks.com. CVAC: Winter Exhibition
Event Summary: The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center (CVAC) presents its Winter Exhibition, Jan. 27 though March 5. Free to the public to view, gallery hours Mon-Tue 10-3, Wed 3-8, Thu-Fri 10-3 & Sat 10-2. This juried exhibit reveals the breadth of interests and investigations from participants' recent paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and works on paper. Media arranges this exhibition in seven distinct categories for submission: watercolor media, water based media, oil based media, dry media, mixed media, 3-dimensional media & p… Contact Phone or Email: 330-928-8092.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
For more info visit www.cvart.org. 21st Annual Ceramic Invitational
Event Summary: River Gallery presents a celebrated group exhibition showcasing exceptional contemporary ceramic works by nationally recognized and emerging artists. The exhibition will be on view through March 28 at 19046 Old Detroit Road in Rocky River. Learn more at rivergalleryarts.com.
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday: 11am - 5pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays. Contact Phone or Email: rivergalleryarts@gmail.com.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 11:00 AM.
River Gallery
19046 Old Detroit Road
Rocky River, OH 44116.
For more info visit rivergalleryarts.com. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Expedition Exhibition: A Mixed Media Showcase of a Great Journey
Event Summary: This exhibit at Beck Center for the Arts features sixteen pieces by Heather McCormick of Kind Mind Art, with related activities for families. This interactive visual arts exhibition, free and open to the public, will be on display through March 31 in the Music and Creative Arts Therapies Building (MCAT) on the Lakewood campus. To find out more, visit beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Jess T. Dugan: I Want You to Know My Story
Event Summary: Jess T. Dugan is an internationally recognized photographer who is known for portraits and self-portraits that are both technically refined and deeply human. Dugan centers their work on kinship, community, and identity. This exhibition at the Akron Art Museum, through July 12, brings together photographs from across Dugan’s practice, offering a powerful meditation on the life-affirming role of relationships and the ability of photography to foster empathy and connection. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Transfiguration: Rachel Libeskind and the Tiffany Window
Event Summary: On view at the Akron Art Museum through July 5, this exhibit offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience a restored historic Tiffany stained glass window depicting the Transfiguration of Christ, alongside new work by contemporary artist Rachel Libeskind, created specifically for the occasion. Together, the window and Libeskind’s response to it explore how the unimaginable and unseen are depicted across religious iconography, early cinema, and natural transformation. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. American Dream: Immigrants and the Business of Fashion
Event Summary: This Western Reserve Historical Society exhibit explores the lives and legacies of four Jewish Immigrant women whose bold visions and entrepreneurial spirits transformed 20th-century American Fashion. Presented in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing of the Cleveland History Center, through Sept. 6, 2026. The History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at wrhs.org or call (216) 721-5722. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 12:00 PM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Lake County Public Employee Retirees, Inc. (PERI) Meeting
Event Summary: The next meeting of the Lake County Public Employee Retirees, Inc. (PERI) Chapter #28 will be at noon on Thursday, March 5, at Pine Ridge Country Club. Ginnie Jeschelnig will present the program: The 1922 Murder of Hazel Burns. There will also be a 50-50 drawing. Lunch is $22 and reservations must be made by noon on Feb. 27. Gluten free and vegetarian meals available upon request. For reservations or more information, contact Sherri at (440) 357-8118 or fsjuke67@yahoo.com. All Ohio Public Employee Retiree S… Contact Phone or Email: 440-290-0929.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Pine Ridge Country Club
30601 Ridge Road
Wickliffe.
Off the Rack: Hidden Treasures From the Crawford
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum curatorial staff has combed through the Museum’s storage areas and carefully selected items for this special exhibit. See rare vehicles, engines, bicycles, motorcycles, aircraft, scale models and more. Featured objects include: "Del's Folkswagon," driven by the late Del Donahoo of WKYC-3 News; "Solar Vision," a solar powered race car constructed by the University of Michigan in 1995 for the Sunrayce racing series; and a 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton, one of just 196 built. Exhibit… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Free Line Dancing Classes for Veterans
Event Summary: Line dancing taught by professional dance teacher Sharon Rae each Thursday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at SAM Center, 8101 Manchester Ave NW, Canal Fulton. Free to veterans, spouses, $5 to others. This is a drop-in class - come when you want. No reservations required. Learn more at servingareamilitary.org or call (330) 956-6162. Contact Phone or Email: 330-956-6162.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
SAM Center
8101 Manchester Ave NW
Canal Fulton, OH 44614.
For more info visit www.servingareamilitary.org. Municipal Murder: The Final Pitch
Event Summary: Step up to the plate for the latest chapter in the Western Reserve Historical Society's thrilling murder mystery series at the Cleveland History Center. It’s 1948, and the city’s baseball banquet is buzzing—players, fans, and reporters all rubbing elbows under the glittering lights. But amid the cheers and clinking glasses, someone is swinging for more than just a home run… and a shocking “strikeout” could change the game forever. Can you solve the mystery and catch the culprit, or will this case turn into… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 6:45 PM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. 2026 Tree Sale
Event Summary: Lake Metroparks is celebrating the Year of the Bee in 2026. Blackbrook Audubon Society reminds us that pollinators will “bee” happy if you add plants and seeds from local sources. Order online from Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District at geaugaswcd.com or send the order form with payment to Geauga SWCD, 12611 Ravenwood Dr. Suite 240, Chardon, OH 44024 by March 30. Tree and shrub pickup will be Thursday, April 16, from 4-8 p.m. & Friday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Geauga County Fairgrounds.… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 834-1122.
Friday, March 6, 2026.
Geauga County Fairgrounds
Burton, OH.
For more info visit geaugaswcd.com. 31st Annual Nature Writing Contest
Event Summary: Geauga Park District invites writers of all ages and experience levels to share their nature-inspired pieces of poetry or prose. Let the seasons (or just a little creative curiosity) guide you. Who knows where your words might wander or whether a cash prize could be in your future. Three age categories: adult (18+), adolescent (ages 12-17) and child (ages 11 & under), with separate divisions for poetry and prose. Contest details and the official application are available at geaugaparkdistrict.org under News… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 286-9516.
Friday, March 6, 2026.
Geauga Park District.
Birthcare of Medina County: Donations Urgently Needed
Event Summary: Birthcare of Medina County, a local non-profit that provides assistance to families with young children and toddlers, is in urgent need of gently used/new toddler winter clothing, toddler underwear & socks, plus winter clothing for infants 12 months to 18 months sizes. Donations can be dropped off at our office, 620 E. Smith Road, Unit E-5A, Medina, during our open hours 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 12-2 p.m. Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays. Learn more at birthcaremedina.org or email inf… Contact Phone or Email: info@birthcaremedina.org.
Friday, March 6, 2026.
Birthcare of Medina County
620 E. Smith Road, Unit E-5A
Medina, OH.
Fred Frese Memorial Scholarship
Event Summary: This scholarship has been established by NAMI Summit County to honor and memorialize Dr. Frederick J. Frese III. Dr. Frese was a renowned psychologist and fierce health advocate for the rights and dignity of people with serious mental health conditions. His life experience as a person with schizophrenia, as well as living a life of tremendous accomplishment, gave Dr. Frese a unique perspective and a unique voice. Each year, NAMI Summit County offers scholarships to graduate-level students seeking a degree i… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 252-1188.
Friday, March 6, 2026.
NAMI Summit County.
For more info visit namisummit.org. Share the Love, Stock the Freedge
Event Summary: The Lorain Public Library System is hosting a food drive to stock the pantry shelf of the Freedge, the free outdoor refrigerator at the South Lorain Branch. The Freedge offers free, accessible produce and non-perishable items for anyone in Lorain County. The donation drive is specifically for non-perishable items: canned vegetables, soup, Chef Boyardee and SpaghettiO products, pasta and pasta sauce, tuna, ready rice, fruit cups, peanut butter, dried fruits, nuts, oatmeal and trail mix. Donations accepted at… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 244-1192.
Friday, March 6, 2026.
Donations accepted at all Lorain Public Library System branches.
For more info visit www.lorainpubliclibrary.org. Ileen Kelner Juried High School Art Show
Event Summary: Beachwood Arts Council presents the Ileen Kelner Juried High School Art Show Feb. 22 through March 29 at the Beachwood Community Center, 25225 Fairmount Blvd. This special exhibit will feature inspiring artwork from students representing 23 high schools in Northeast Ohio. Judges will be professional local artists Stuart Pearl, Susan Cone Porges, and Judy Takacs. Free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends by appointment only. Call (216) 292-1970. Learn more at beachwoodar… Contact Phone or Email: info@beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 8:00 AM.
Beachwood Community Center
25225 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122.
Fun Time on the Farm Indoor Play Area
Event Summary: Don’t let the winter blues get you down. Bring your little farmers to the farm-themed indoor playground at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. Watch newborn spring lambs, learn about plant life and discover what happens on the farm in winter. Included with Farmpark admission. Open Tuesday-Sunday, through March 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more at lakemetroparks.com. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 639-7275.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 9:00 AM.
Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Road (Rt. 6)
Kirtland, Ohio 44094.
For more info visit www.lakemetroparks.com. Fairlawn City Women's Club
Event Summary: The Fairlawn City Women's Club holds its monthly meetings at the Community Center at 9:30 a.m. on the 1st Friday of the month. Coffee and snacks are provided. Guests from all communities are welcome. For more information, contact the membership chairman at (330) 865-4892. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 865-4892.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Fairlawn Kiwanis Community Center
3487 S. Smith Rd.
Fairlawn, OH 44333.
American Dream: Immigrants and the Business of Fashion
Event Summary: This Western Reserve Historical Society exhibit explores the lives and legacies of four Jewish Immigrant women whose bold visions and entrepreneurial spirits transformed 20th-century American Fashion. Presented in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing of the Cleveland History Center, through Sept. 6, 2026. The History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at wrhs.org or call (216) 721-5722. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies
Event Summary: WRHS Cleveland History Center presents a journey through Northeast Ohio movie history, and it is a remarkable one. This exhibit complements “Ohio Goes to the Movies,” a statewide film festival and signature event of America 250-Ohio (America250-Ohio.org) that features Ohio actors, directors, writers, composers and others who bring the magic of the movies to life. Hollywood on the Cuyahoga runs through October 2026. Cleveland History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, from 10 a… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Off the Rack: Hidden Treasures From the Crawford
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum curatorial staff has combed through the Museum’s storage areas and carefully selected items for this special exhibit. See rare vehicles, engines, bicycles, motorcycles, aircraft, scale models and more. Featured objects include: "Del's Folkswagon," driven by the late Del Donahoo of WKYC-3 News; "Solar Vision," a solar powered race car constructed by the University of Michigan in 1995 for the Sunrayce racing series; and a 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton, one of just 196 built. Exhibit… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. 21st Annual Ceramic Invitational
Event Summary: River Gallery presents a celebrated group exhibition showcasing exceptional contemporary ceramic works by nationally recognized and emerging artists. The exhibition will be on view through March 28 at 19046 Old Detroit Road in Rocky River. Learn more at rivergalleryarts.com.
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday: 11am - 5pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays. Contact Phone or Email: rivergalleryarts@gmail.com.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 11:00 AM.
River Gallery
19046 Old Detroit Road
Rocky River, OH 44116.
For more info visit rivergalleryarts.com. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Expedition Exhibition: A Mixed Media Showcase of a Great Journey
Event Summary: This exhibit at Beck Center for the Arts features sixteen pieces by Heather McCormick of Kind Mind Art, with related activities for families. This interactive visual arts exhibition, free and open to the public, will be on display through March 31 in the Music and Creative Arts Therapies Building (MCAT) on the Lakewood campus. To find out more, visit beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Jess T. Dugan: I Want You to Know My Story
Event Summary: Jess T. Dugan is an internationally recognized photographer who is known for portraits and self-portraits that are both technically refined and deeply human. Dugan centers their work on kinship, community, and identity. This exhibition at the Akron Art Museum, through July 12, brings together photographs from across Dugan’s practice, offering a powerful meditation on the life-affirming role of relationships and the ability of photography to foster empathy and connection. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Transfiguration: Rachel Libeskind and the Tiffany Window
Event Summary: On view at the Akron Art Museum through July 5, this exhibit offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience a restored historic Tiffany stained glass window depicting the Transfiguration of Christ, alongside new work by contemporary artist Rachel Libeskind, created specifically for the occasion. Together, the window and Libeskind’s response to it explore how the unimaginable and unseen are depicted across religious iconography, early cinema, and natural transformation. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church Fish Fry Dinners
Event Summary: St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church (8111 Brecksville Road, Brecksville) will host a Fish Fry on Fridays during Lent, Feb. 20 through March 27, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Serving choice of fried walleye, baked fish, fried shrimp, pierogi or krabby cakes. Includes choice of potato along with applesauce, coleslaw, green beans, pudding, roll and coffee/tea. Dinner: $16. Extra main items: $5 each with adult meal purchase. Kids meal: mac and cheese, fish sticks, or pierogi with applesauce, fries, pudding and milk,… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 215-8482.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 3:30 PM.
St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church
8111 Brecksville Road
Brecksville, Ohio.
For more info visit stjoebyz.com. German Central Fish Fries
Event Summary: German Central Foundation will host Fish Fries from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Friday, through April 3, at 7863 York Road, Parma. Indulge in perfectly crispy fish, accompanied by classic sides that will transport your tastebuds to the heart of Germany. Learn more at germancentralfoundation.com/fish-fry or call (440) 843-8373. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 843-8373.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
German Central Foundation
7863 York Road
Parma, OH.
For more info visit germancentralfoundation.com. Lenten Dinners at Queen of Heaven Church
Event Summary: Lenten dinners, carryout or dining-room service, will be offered in the Queen of Heaven Church Parish Life Center on Fridays, Feb. 20 through March 27, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 1800 Steese Road in Green. Dinners: fried cod $13; baked cod $15; fish tacos $13; shrimp $15; combo shrimp/cod baked or fried $17; pierogies, 2 slices pizza or mac-n-cheese $11. All dinners include two hot sides (green beans, french fries, buttered red-skin potatoes, mixed vegetables, hot rice, mac-n-cheese or pierogis) and one cold s… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 896-2345.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 4:30 PM.
Queen of Heaven Church
1800 Steese Road
Green, OH.
For more info visit queenofheavenparish.org. Saint Ambrose Parish Lenten Fish Fry
Event Summary: St. Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Road in Brunswick, will host a Lenten Fish Fry on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, and every Friday in Lent. Enjoy delicious fried or baked fish dinners, pierogi dinners or a gluten free baked fish. Side dishes, a la carte items, desserts and weekly specials available. Serving from 4:30 to 7 p.m. dine in (enter from doors facing Pearl Road) or pre-order online for take-out. Find the menu and more information at stambrose.us/fish-fry or call (330) 460-7300. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 460-7300.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 4:30 PM.
St. Ambrose Parish
929 Pearl Road
Brunswick, OH.
For more info visit stambrose.us. St Mary Fish Fry
Event Summary: The St Mary Fish Fry will be offered every Friday, Feb. 20 through April 3, from 5-8 p.m. $18 combo dinner, $14 crunchy cod, $13 baked cod, $14 shrimp dinner, $16 pike. Clam chowder $6. All dinners served with two sides: cabbage & noodles, French fries, mac-n-cheese, or coleslaw. Children's dishes: $9 pike, crunchy cod $8, shrimp $8, $6 mac-n-cheese, $6 cabbage & noodles. Desserts available. Dine in and take out. St Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral is at 3256 Warren Rd, Cleveland (1/4 mile south of I-90 War… Contact Phone or Email: 216-941-5550.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
St Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
3256 Warren Road
Cleveland, OH.
St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church Fish Fry
Event Summary: St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church, 7700 Hoertz Road, Parma, will host its annual Fish Fry from 5-7:30 p.m. every Friday, Feb. 20 to March 27. Dine-in, carry-out, and online to-go ordering available. Homemade items include pierogis, cabbage & noodles, potato pancakes; beer-battered fish. We are offering a family value meal for carry-out customers. For menu and more information, go to standrewucc.org or our Facebook page. Sorry no phone orders. We accept cash or credit card. For additional information, cal… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 843-9149 standrewuccfishfry@gmail.com.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 5:00 PM.
St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church
7700 Hoertz Road
Parma, OH 44134.
For more info visit www.standrewucc.org. St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Cathedral Fish Fry
Event Summary: St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Cathedral will host Lenten Friday Fish Frys from Feb. 20 through April 3, from 5-8 p.m. at 3256 Warren Road, Cleveland. Offering delicious pike, cod and shrimp dinners, kids meals, tasty side dishes and desserts. Learn more at smroc.org or call (216) 941-5550. Contact Phone or Email: 216-941-5550 st.mary.cathedral@sbcglobal.net.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 5:00 PM.
St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
3256 Warren Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44111.
For more info visit www.smroc.org. Dances of Universal Peace
Event Summary: The Dances of Universal Peace are spiritual practice in motion. Drawing on the sacred phrases, scripture, and poetry of the many spiritual traditions of the earth, the Dances blend chant, live music and movement into a living experience of unity and peace. Join us in simple circle dances that express devotion to the Creator of the Universe. No experience necessary. The lyrics and movements are easy to learn and gentle to follow. Open your life to a new practice of gratitude and love. Donations support our m… Contact Phone or Email: 2162287451.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Centering Space
14812 Lake Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107.
Upcycle & Repurpose Workshop: Make Your Own Scrubbers
Event Summary: Help protect our environment by learning to reuse everyday household items. Karen Ault will lead this tutorial workshop to share how to make dishwashing scrubbers out of recycled orange and onion plastic mesh bags. Presented Friday, March 6, from 6-7 p.m. at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. Registrants are encouraged to bring their own bags, though one will be provided to start. All ages welcome. Registration required. $12 non-members, $10 members. Register at shakerlakes.org or call (216) 321-5935. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 321-5935 naturecenter@shakerlakes.org.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 6:00 PM.
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
2600 South Park Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44120.
For more info visit shakerlakes.org. Stations of the Cross @ Queen of Heaven Church
Event Summary: Stations of the Cross will be held at Queen of Heaven Church, 1800 Steese Road in Green, during Lent on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and on Fridays at 7 p.m. To learn more, call (330) 896-2345 or visit queenofheavenparish.org. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 896-2345.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Queen of Heaven Church
1800 Steese Road
Green, OH.
For more info visit queenofheavenparish.org. Two Trains Running
Event Summary: Written by August Wilson. Presented by Beck Center for the Arts, Feb. 27 through March 29, in arrangement with Concord Theatricals Finalist. 1992 Pulitzer Prize in Drama. Memphis Lee’s coffee shop lies in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, a neighborhood on the brink of economic development. Like most neighborhood hang outs, you’ll find the sage elder statesman, an ex-con, a numbers runner, a quiet waitress with a past, and a man with a disability who is looking for his ham. Compared to works by Chekhov, in this d… Contact Phone or Email: ahand@beckcenter.org.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:15 PM.
Beck Center for the Arts.
For more info visit beckcenter.org.