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The Wildwood Garden Club presents Noelle Clark Akin of Petitti's Garden Center will introduce new annuals and perennials available for the 2020 season. She will discuss plant placement in the garden and how these new varieties can help out your home landscape. The program is free to the public. Non members can register to attend by calling 440-639-1141.

A magical tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The 9 piece band will play greatest hits from the 1960s and 1970s and mix in some light humor to provide an evening of great entertainment. Tickets: $14. Call 440-974-5725.

All are welcome to come to the Opening Reception for the [unveiled] Art Exhibit featuring the work of Watercolorist Gail Peters and Photographer Jacqueline Sajewski. View the exhibit and meet the artists. Free.

ACCEPTED ITEMS: Battery back-ups, cable boxes, CD/DVDs, CD/VCR/DVD players, cellphones, circuit boards, coffee makers, computers/towers, curling irons, digital cameras, digital office phones, docking stations, fax machines, game systems, hair dryers, hard drives, keyboards, laptops, microphones, microwaves, modems/networking, printers, radios, scanners, servers, speakers switches, tablets, toasters, wires/cables, typewriters, vacuums and most other corded or rechargeable household electronics.  For specific questions, contact us for additional clarification. NO TRAILERS PERMITTED.

PROHIBITED ITEMS: Any items on trailers, large appliances (stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, etc.), batteries (alkaline, wet cell, dry cell), bulbs of any sort, carbon monoxide detectors, exercise equipment (bike, elliptical, treadmill, etc.), cassette tapes, broken/bare CRTs, gas powered equipment, Freon containing devices/materials (refrigerators, air conditioners, de-humidifiers, etc.), household hazardous waste, materials containing liquids, devices containing liquid mercury (thermostats, switches, medical devices, thermometers), PCB containing materials, propane tanks, radioactive materials, smoke detectors, or any loads on/in trailers of any sorts will not be accepted.

NO BUSINESSES, residents only. Enter from Mentor Ave., follow event signs. Questions? Call the Solid Waste District at 440-350-2908

Join us for this HUGE annual garage sale where you'll find some wonderful treasures. Admission is free and baked goods and refreshments will be for sale. If you are interested in selling your items, table space is available to non-seniors beginning March 1. The cost is $25 for a 6 foot table or $20 for a 5 foot table. Contact Mentor Senior Center at (440) 974-5725 for details.

Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970. Over the past 50 years, over 1 billion people have participated in events around the world. The Earth Day Network’s mission is to build the world’s largest environmental movement to drive transformative change for people and planet.

Find out what you can do locally at the Mentor’s Earth Day Eco-Fair! On Saturday, April 25^th, from 10 AM to 3 PM, join City of Mentor Natural Resources and Keep Mentor Beautiful staff to learn how to live a greener life in our City. Experts from environmental groups will be on-hand to demonstrate ways to improve the environment and help the planet.Learn about native plants, rain gardens and habitat preservation. The day will also feature kid-friendly activities, information on volunteer opportunities and a hands-on demonstration on how to make up-cycled crafts and turn discarded items into things of beauty.

Several vendors will be on hand selling healthy and delicious food, and locally sourced items like honey, all-natural soaps, as well as native plants to encourage pollinators and enhance the local landscape.

The Eco-Fair will take place at Springbrook Gardens Park, 6776 Heisley Road. Admission is free.

Get some helpful tips from P.G.A. Professionals to get your game on track this Spring. The clinic will feature demonstrations of the full swing technique and short game, along with some helpful information about Black Brook. Open to golfers of all ages and abilities. Note taking is recommended and preregistration is required. Call the course at (440) 951-0010 to register.

Children ages 4 to 8 years old are invited to travel “down the rabbit hole” to a very mad tea party, “Alice style”! Spot the Cheshire Cat, play some flamingo croquet, balance teacups and much more! Wear a hat if you would like. Don’t be late! Resident: $6 / Nonresident: $7. Call 440-974-5735 to register.