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	January 2025
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			1 New Year's Day - City Offices Closed New Year's Day - City Offices Closed When: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm more •	2 Community Arts Commission Meeting Community Arts Commission Meeting When: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Where: Wildwood Cultural Center & Park, 7645 Little Mountain Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA This commission provides direction and assistance to the Parks, Recreation & Public Facilities Department in developing cultural programs to suit the needs of the community. Please contact Wildwood to learn about public participation in meetings. 440-974-5735. more •	3	4 Mentor Skate Day Mentor Skate Day When: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Where: Mentor Ice Arena, 8600 Munson Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA Join us for a fun-filled Mentor Skate Day where everyone is welcome to lace up their skates and hit the ice! This free public skate event offers complimentary skate rentals and features a lively atmosphere with a DJ spinning tunes to keep the energy high. While skating enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join in the excitement, we prioritize safety, requiring skaters under 11 to wear helmets. Bike helmets are permitted. Throughout the event, enjoy intermittent performances from talented local skaters. There will be an ice cut halfway through the event, providing a refreshing break before you glide back into the fun. Skate sizes range from youth 8 to adult 14 and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss out on this opportunity to glide, spin, and twirl on the ice with friends and family! more •
5	6	7 City Council Work Session City Council Work Session When: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm MENTOR CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 7, 2025 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: (Council President Blake) PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Ray Kirchner, Councilperson at-Large John A. Krueger, Councilperson Ward 4 Scott J. Marn, Councilperson at-Large Sean P. Blake, Councilperson Ward 1 Matthew E. Donovan, Councilperson Ward 2 Janet A. Dowling, Councilperson at-Large Mark T. Freeman, Councilperson Ward 3 TOPIC: Review of Short-Term Rentals ADJOURN: NEXT COUNCIL MEETING: Regular Meeting – January 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. more Mentor City Council Meeting Mentor City Council Meeting When: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Boulevard Meetings are open to the public. To view the Agenda and meeting packets go to: https://cityofmentor.com/departments/city-council/ more • •	8 Tree Commission Meeting Tree Commission Meeting When: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Where: Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA Four members establish and administer Mentor’s Master Street Tree Plan. The Commission meets monthly at the Mentor Municipal Center in the First Floor Conference Room. The meeting is open to the public. If you have any questions and for information about public participation in Tree Commission meetings, contact the Public Works Department at (440) 974-5781. more •	9	10	11 Winter Marsh Excursion Winter Marsh Excursion When: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Where: Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina, 8365 Harbor Dr, Mentor, OH 44060, USA Have you ever seen a fox in the dead of winter and wondered how they survive? Join a naturalist for a hike through the Lagoons and learn how wildlife survives these crazy Northeast Ohio winters. Take this opportunity to get out of the house to stretch your leg and brain muscles. Instructor: Jamie Jubeck, Natural Resource Specialist Location: Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve Resident \| Non-Resident: FREE, Must Pre-Register date day time Jan 11 Saturday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. more •
12	13	14 Building & Zoning Appeals Meeting Building & Zoning Appeals Meeting When: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor Meetings are open to the public. To view the Agenda and meeting packets go to https://cityofmentor.com/departments/city-council/boards-commissions/board-of-zoning-appeals-bza/ Summer meetings start at 6 PM more •	15	16 Municipal Planning Commission Municipal Planning Commission When: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA Meetings are open to the public. To view the Agenda and meeting packet go to: https://cityofmentor.com/departments/city-council/boards-commissions/municipal-planning-commission/ more •	17	18 Mentor Chill Out Mentor Chill Out When: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Where: Mentor Civic Amphitheater, 8600 Munson Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA Celebrate the winter season at Mentor Chill Out at Mentor Civic Center Park on January 18, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This exciting event offers a full day of activities for the whole family to enjoy. We’ll kick off festivities with the Half-K Donut Dash where participants must finish a donut and hot chocolate before crossing the finish line – what a sweet way to start off the day! All participants will receive a medal. Pre-registration is recommended. For the kids, there are plenty of activities to keep them entertained, including sledding (weather permitting), an all-ages outdoor ice-rink, and a thrilling 30-foot carnival slide – the Glacial Groove. Craft stations will be available for children to tap into their creativity while enjoying the sights and sounds of the winter wonderland with All About You Entertainment keeping the beat. You’ll be awed by the talented artists at Elegant Ice Creations as they present over a dozen stunning ice sculptures and work throughout the day carving intricate designs right before your eyes. Take a break in the Chill Out Polar Pavilion for some tasty treats including hot chocolate and apple cider. Those 21+ and over can enjoy shot flights and whiskey tastings featuring liquors from local distillery Seven Brothers, as well as our signature Spiced Cinnamon Cider Swirl made of hot apple cider and cinnamon spiced run. Food trucks will be on hand to provide tasty meals for purchase throughout the day. Local chefs will also compete in the Chilly Cook Off. The day will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display at 5:45 PM, providing a dazzling finish to this exciting winter celebration. Mentor Chill Out will go on, snow or shine. Admission and most activities are free. Mentor Civic Center Park is located at 8600 Munson Road. Learn more at www.mentorchillout.com. more •
19	20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - City Offices Closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - City Offices Closed When: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm more •	21 City Council Work Session City Council Work Session When: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Where: Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA MENTOR CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 21, 2025 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: (Council President Blake) PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: John A. Krueger, Councilperson Ward 4 Scott J. Marn, Councilperson at-Large Sean P. Blake, Councilperson Ward 1 Matthew E. Donovan, Councilperson Ward 2 Janet A. Dowling, Councilperson at-Large Mark T. Freeman, Councilperson Ward 3 Ray Kirchner, Councilperson at-Large TOPIC: Civic Center Recreation Projects ADJOURN: NEXT COUNCIL MEETING: Regular Meeting – January 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. more Mentor City Council Meeting Mentor City Council Meeting When: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Boulevard Meetings are open to the public. To view the Agenda and meeting packets go to: https://cityofmentor.com/departments/city-council/ more • •	22	23	24	25 Lake County Chili Open Lake County Chili Open When: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Black Brook Golf Course & Practice Center, 8900 Lakeshore Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA Golfers – mark your calendars! Here’s your chance to play in the biggest golf event this winter. Every golfer has played in a summer tournament, but how many have played in January? You’ll play nine snowy, fun holes of golf followed by a warm bowl of chili, hot dogs, and hot chocolate. Golfers will be challenged to drive shots across frozen tundra and putt balls laden with ice. You’ll hit orange golf balls to snow-covered greens on the 9-hole course of 65 – 100 yard holes. Last year more than 200 golfers participated in this event, so you’ll want to register early! Gift certificates for 18 holes will be awarded to the three winning teams. The cost to enter the Chili Open is $20 which includes golf fees, food, and hot chocolate. The Chili Open is sponsored by the City of Mentor with proceeds benefiting the United Way of Lake County. For more information on this event or to register, go to www.cityofmentor.com/departments/parks-recreation/registration. Sponsorship opportunities are available by calling United Way of Lake County at (440) 352-3166. If the course is not covered with snow, we will play the normal yardage so bring your whole set of clubs. Must register to play by January 22nd, 2025. more •
26	27	28	29	30	31 Final Day for Christmas Tree Recycling Final Day for Christmas Tree Recycling When: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm After Christmas, recycle your live tree at a Mentor Park. Drop-off locations include: Edward R. Walsh Park 7221 Bellflower Road Eleanor B. Garfield Park 7967 Mentor Avenue Donald E. Krueger Park 7556 Chillicothe Road Morton Park 9325 Rosemary Lane Please remove all decorations and plastic bags. The drop-off locations will be open through January 31st. more •