At the Mentor Parks & Recreation Department, we’re always working on a new program, special event or fun family activity. Check this section often to find out what’s new, what’s coming up and when to mark your calendar for our next exciting activity.
Registration for Spring courses, events & summer camps
is going on now!
Register online 24/7 or click here to get a mail-in/drop-off registration form.
Mentor’s “Top Shot” Digital Photo Contest
Bring your digital camera with you as you enjoy “The City of Choice!” and you could win! To enter this new contest, submit your favorite photos involving the Mentor Recreation Department – from classes, special events, camps, taking place at any of City of Mentor facility or recreation location including. All entries must be uploaded to www.flickr.com January 1-15, 2011 where all photos will be viewable online. Amateur photographers only may enter one photograph per category: “People & Animals”, “Places”, and “Seasons.” There are three age divisions: Youth (18 years & younger), Adult (19-59 years), and Senior (60+). Winning photographs will be featured in the City of Mentor’s quarterly newsletter “City Edition.” Winning entries will be selected by a panel of judges on January 17, 2011. All submitted photographs become property of the City of Mentor and may be used to promote the city in publications and on the City of Mentor’s website. For more information, please call (440) 974-5735.
Wildwood Singers Present America: A Musical Salute
Friday, May 7, 7:30 p.m.
Mentor Senior Center / Get Directions
Come join us as we travel the vast, exhilarating landscape of American music! You will enjoy a broad spectrum of music written by influential American composers like William Billings, Stephen Foster, and Scott Joplin to more recent musical giants in popular, classical, folk, country-western, musical theater, jazz and rock music. The Wildwood Singers are directed by David Debick and sponsored by the Community Arts Commission. Refreshments will be provided. Tickets are available at the Mentor Senior Center, Mentor City Hall Recreation Department, Wildwood Cultural Center, and from the Wildwood Singers. For more information, call the Wildwood Cultural Center at 440-974-5735. $5/person, children under 12 years are free
2010 Leadership Conference Special Event
Turn It Up! Selling in a Tough Economy
Tuesday, May 18, 7 – 9 p.m.
Wildwood Cultural Center South Wing
Networking * Handouts * Refreshments
Be inspired by Diane Helbig, founder of Seize This Day Coaching. She will also autograph copies of her must read book, Lemonade Stand Simple. Hear Linda Davidson on “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” Need up to the minute advice? An all Star panel will share vital insight and solutions for difficult times. Moderator: Frank Krupa Register online here for this event or call the Recreation Department at (440)974-5720.
Wildwood Garden Club’s 26th Annual Plant & Herb Sale
Saturday, May 22, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wildwood Cultural Center
New Month & Date!! The Garden Club will have a great selection of outdoor plants, herbs and tomato plants at reasonable prices for your garden. All proceeds benefit the Wildwood Garden Club. The plant sale is held rain or shine! For more information, please call (440) 974-5735.
Just Kids Stuff Garage Sale
Thursday, May 27, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Garfield Park Pavilion
Clean out the toy boxes, closets, and attics, and get ready for the Just Kids’ Stuff Garage Sale. Reserve city-owned tables beginning May 3 for residents and May 17 for nonresidents or set up your own table on a 10’ x 10’ space for the same fee, collected the morning of the sale. Please keep the following rules in mind when planning your sale: You may not sell out of your car, or hang items on clotheslines from the trees or pavilion. An adult must be present at each table. Residents should be prepared to show a currently utility bill and driver’s license to receive the resident rate. Residents: $20 Nonresidents: $25.
Memorial Day Walking Parade & Ceremony
Monday, May 31
Parade units gather in the Heinen’s parking lot at 9 a.m. with step-off to Mentor Cemetery scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Groups wishing to participate in the parade and/or memorial services should call the Recreation Department at (440) 974-5720 before May 7.
Mentor’s Old Village Market
Fridays from 4-8 p.m., July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20
James A. Garfield National Historic Site
Presented by the City of Mentor, hosted by the National Park Service
It’s the 8th annual Market with a Festival Atmosphere! Booth space available. Apply and pay by June 15 and receive a discount. Download Application Form. Questions? Call Marcey Bryant at (440) 974-5735.
Wildwood Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
Sunday, June 27, – 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wildwood Cultural Center / Get Directions
This show, held on the lawn of the beautiful Wildwood estate, has developed into an artistic event unique to our area. It draws upon the work of artists in Lake County and Northeast Ohio and represents a variety of juried artists and craftsmen. Visitors can visit the artists and purchase original works of art including paintings, carvings, textiles, metal work, jewelry, glass and more, at reasonable prices. Click here for the 2010 Wildwood Fine Arts & Crafts Festival Artists Application. Please call (440) 974-5735 for additional information.
