NO MORE YARD WASTE PICKUP
This was the FINAL WEEK (December 8 – 12) for yard waste pickup in 2025. The yard waste program will resume in April.
WILDWOOD HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Come to the Wildwood Cultural Center on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and view the beautiful English Tudor manor house all dressed for Christmas. Enjoy a guided historical tour or explore the four floors on your own including a holiday train display. Enjoy a nibble on a cookie, sip hot chocolate, write a last-minute letter to Santa, and more! FREE but please call Wildwood to register at (440 974-5735.
SKATE INTO THE MENTOR ICE ARENA
The coolest place in town’s public skating schedule is full effect. Join in on the fun of the Christmas Cosmic Skate on Saturday, December 13th from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM followed by a free Figure Skating Holiday Show from 3:45 PM to 5:45 PM. Learn more at www.mentoricearena.com.
SHOP IN MENTOR
It’s holiday crunch time! Sidestep the shipping sagas, protect your packages from porch pirates, and pop into a Mentor store for your perfect present today! From quirky to classic and everything in between, the hundreds of retailers that call Mentor home have exactly what you’re looking for. The added bonus? You support our local economy. 66 cents of every dollar spent locally stays right here in Mentor. So shop small, shop local, shop Mentor! Visit www.shopinmentor.com to learn more.
SPEAKING OF…NATURE SPACES
The City of Mentor is widely recognized across Ohio for its strong retail and manufacturing sectors. It also stewards over 1,200 acres of greenspace; preserving vital natural habitats amid urban development. Naturalist Joel Throckmorton talks about the biodiversity of Mentor’s natural spaces and preservation efforts on this edition of “Speaking of…”. Watch it now on YouTube.
JOIN THE MENTOR SENIOR CENTER
The Mentor Senior Center is Lake County’s largest gathering spot for seniors with hundreds of friendly programs and activities designed just for you. Joining is easy, affordable, and open to all Lake County residents 55+. Mentor residents pay only $10 a year, while non-residents pay just $15 a year. Learn more at cityofmentor.com/join-us-at-the-mentor-senior-center/
NOW HIRING
The city of Mentor has a variety of full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions to fill right now…and new openings posted regularly. Consider joining our team and serving our community in a fun and fulfilling setting. Learn more at www.workformentor.com.