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Grants for Eclipse Events, Farmpark Ice Fest, Record Breaking Fog
Issue #030
Issue
In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…
🗓️ Events around the community
🌨️ Weather Forecast
🗞️ Lake County Gears Up for Solar Eclipse with Special Grants for Local Events
⛄ Farmpark Ice Festival Brings Winter Magic with Ice Carvings and Fire Show
🌫️ From Canada to Mexico: Dense Fog Blankets Vast Swaths of U.S.
📰 Public Hearing Scheduled by Mentor Planning Commission for Upcoming Development Projects
🏈 Browns’ Roster Plans: GM Andrew Berry Eyes Return of Chubb and Possible Retention of Flacco
🤣 Something Funny
Friday January 26th
Saturday January 27th
Sunday January 28th
Tuesday January 30th
🗞️ Lake County Gears Up for Solar Eclipse with Special Grants for Local Events
As the total solar eclipse approaches on April 8, the Lake County Visitors Bureau is making a unique move to energize local engagement. Spearheaded by Executive Director Neil Stein, the bureau is offering financial support for eclipse-related events. This initiative is not just a response to the expected influx of out-of-town visitors but also a strategic move to amplify local excitement and participation.
The Lake County Visitors Bureau is actively preparing for the upcoming total solar eclipse by offering grants to its members who host related events. The bureau has allocated $10,000 for this initiative, allowing members to apply for a $500 grant for single-day events or up to $1,000 for multi-day events. Neil Stein, the Executive Director, emphasizes the bureau's role in promoting tourism and hopes these events will attract visitors and encourage future visits. Several significant viewing events are already planned across the county, with expectations of more to come, especially from the local wineries.
Read More on this Story at News5Cleveland.com
Photo by Jongsun Lee on Unsplash
⛄ Farmpark Ice Festival Brings Winter Magic with Ice Carvings and Fire Show
Ohioans have a thrilling way to shake off the winter blues this January with the Farmpark Ice Festival. The festivities begin tonight, Friday night, featuring the grand reveal of a spectacular winter-themed ice chair, alongside a captivating ice carving demonstration. The evening promises an exhilarating climax with a 'fire and ice' spectacle.
The excitement continues into Saturday, where visitors will have the chance to see some of America's finest ice carvers in action, competing in a high-energy speed carving contest. The festival offers a perfect photo opportunity for families and friends with life-sized ice sculptures, including an ice chair and an ice slide. For a cozy break, attendees can gather around fire pits, indulging in hot cocoa and s’mores for a small additional charge. The festival is also packed with various winter-themed activities suitable for the whole family. Regular Farmpark admission fees are applicable for this event.
Read About All The Details Here at lakemetroparks.com
Source: Lake Metroparks
🌫️ From Canada to Mexico: Dense Fog Blankets Vast Swaths of the U.S.
Thursday marked a day of widespread dense fog, not just in Northeast Ohio but across a vast area of the United States. The National Weather Service issued fog advisories that affected 28 states, encompassing an area where about 100 million people reside. This atmospheric condition led to numerous schools in Northeast Ohio delaying their opening times due to the thick fog.
The fog advisory extended well beyond Cleveland, covering a vast stretch of the country from the Canadian border down to the Mexican border, and spanning from east of the Rocky Mountains all the way to New York City.
The fog on Thursday was largely attributed to milder air moving over areas with widespread snow cover, a consequence of the recent Arctic blast.
Read More and See Time Lapse Video Here at Fox8.com
Photo by Andreas Rasmussen on Unsplash
📰 Public Hearing Scheduled by Mentor Planning Commission for Upcoming Development Projects
The Mentor Municipal Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on February 8, 2024, at the Mentor Municipal Center. The hearing will address the issuance of Conditional Use Permits for two proposals: a child daycare center at 7260 Lake Shore Boulevard by Grandma’s Childcare & Mentor Plaza Ltd., and a drive-thru facility at 8366 Tyler Boulevard by Cardinal Community Credit Union & Suncare X LLC. The proposals involve the B-2, General Business District, and the R-2, Single Family Residential District. Brian Cook, Chairman of the Commission, will lead the meeting.
Read About all the Details Here at cityofmentor.com
cityofmentor.com
🏈 Browns’ Roster Plans: GM Andrew Berry Eyes Return of Chubb and Possible Retention of Flacco
Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry expressed confidence in key players Nick Chubb and Joe Flacco for the upcoming season. Chubb, recovering from two knee surgeries, is expected to return, while Berry is open to re-signing Flacco, who will be a free agent. Berry praised Flacco's contribution to the team's success, leading them to the playoffs, and highlighted the balance between player performance and contract negotiations. The team is also considering the return of rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson and the dynamics of player contracts.
Read More Here at ESPN.com
🤣🤣 Something Funny
Something Funny 🤣🤣
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