MENTOR FARMERS MARKET
The Mentor Farmers Market is held Fridays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Eleanor B. Garfield Park from through September 12, 2025. Established in 2003 as the Old Village Market, the Mentor Farmers Market has grown to over 30 vendors per week. Shoppers can enjoy an afternoon under century-old shade trees while supporting local farmers and artisans. Indulge in variety of fresh, locally-grown produce or satisfy your sweet tooth with delicious pies and baked goods or local honey. Learn more

MENTOR CRUISE-IN
Come one, come all, to the Mentor Cruise-In on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Mentor Civic Center Complex, located at 8500 Civic Center Boulevard. Mentor’s annual car cruise was first held in 2002 and attracts upwards of 800 vehicles and 2,500 spectators each year. All cars are welcome, from classics to street racers and vintage RVs, from the 1990s to Scooby Doo’s groovy van, and more! Free admission and parking. No dogs, alcohol, rollerblades, or bicycles. Learn more at www.mentorcruisein.com.

POOLS CLOSE
The last day for the 2025 swim season at Civic Center Pool and Morton Pool is Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 1 – 8 PM. The splash pads at Morton Pool and Edward Walsh Park will remain open through Labor Day.

BZA MEETING – AUGUST 12, 2025
The Board of Building & Zoning Appeals will meet on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM in council chambers located on the third floor of the Mentor Municipal Center. 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/

MENTOR ROCKS WITH FIVE FOR FIGHTING & VERTICAL HORIZON
Mentor Rocks on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, beginning at 6 PM!

Five for Fighting (aka John Ondrasik) is best known for his mega-hit “Superman (It’s Not Easy)”. The singer/songwriter has penned major hits, including the chart-topping “100 Years,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” “World,” and “Easy Tonight,” which have earned over one billion streams and place him as a top-10 Hot Adult Contemporary artist for the 2000s. His music has also been featured in more than 350 films, television shows, and commercials.

Vertical Horizon experienced meteoric success in 1999 with “Everything You Want”, selling over two million copies.  The title song captured the #1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 and Adult Top 40 charts, and went on to become the most played single of 2000.  The band also garnered further radio attention with “You’re a God” (#4 on Billboard’s Adult Chart) and “Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning),” which became a 2005 top 20 country hit for country star, Gary Allan.

Vertical Horizon will perform from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Five for Fighting will perform from 7:30 – 9:00 PM.

Learn more at www.mentorrocks.info.

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING – AUGUST 14, 2025
The Municipal Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM in council chambers located on the third floor of the Mentor Municipal Center.

Meetings are open to the public and are broadcast live on the Mentor Channel, Spectrum 1024, U-Verse 99, and on our App available for ROKU, Apple, Android, and Fire. Meetings are rebroadcast numerous times throughout the following week.

MENTOR CITYFEST
Mentor CityFest returns to Mentor Civic Center Park on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM and Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

This two-day family-friendly festival is packed with activities, games, live entertainment, food and more! Free admission and parking to the event. Bounce houses and some activities will require a wristband which will be available for purchase at the event.  For more information, visit www.mentorcityfest.com.

MOSQUITO TREATMENT
The Lake County General Health District has posted their mosquito treatment schedule for the week of August 11-14, 2025. Mentor will be treated on Tuesday and Thursday. Learn more at https://cityofmentor.com/2025-mosquito-treatment-schedule/.

Lake County VISION 2050
Lake County has announced the launch of “VISION 2050”, the county’s first comprehensive plan in over six decades. Public input is vital to shaping the future of Lake County. Over the coming months, planning staff, local officials, and stakeholders will be out at county fairs and festivals gathering community feedback. Additionally, residents can also participate through an online survey. Learn more at https://cityofmentor.com/lake-county-vision-2050/.