In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…

☁️ Mentor Weather - Sunny with a High of 37

 🍕 Vote! Who Has the Best Pizza? Best of Mentor 2024

🗓️ This Week’s Events

 💡 Business Spotlight - 🐕 Digging Dogs Training Center

⛸️ Skate Your Heart Out at Mentor Ice Arena - Open All Year!

 📰 Lake County YMCA Champions Winter Aid Drive for Homeless with Sub Zero Mission

☀️ Cleveland Sees Third-Cloudiest January in 70 Years, Sunshine on the Horizon

🗓️ Leap Year Adjustment Keeps Our Calendars in Cosmic Harmony

 🏀 NDCL Makes History with Season Sweep Over Lake Catholic

 🤣🤣 Something Funny 🤣🤣 

💰📅 Know of Local Deals or Events not Listed? Send us the Details!

 📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here.

Hundreds of votes have been cast for the Best of Mentor Pizza 2024. There are 2 or 3 places that are well out in front of the pack. However, there’s only 2 days left to vote for the Best of Mentor Pizza until we reveal the winner on Monday February 5th!

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We want to showcase you our locally owned businesses and events! Do you have noteworthy news or a good news story? Let us know at - [email protected].

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Groundhog Day 5k @ Lake County Fairgrounds in Painesville - Sunday Feb 4 @ 9am. Come out to this fun and festive 5K race at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Keep an eye out for your shadow. If you see yours, then be prepared for 6 more weeks of winter. If you don’t, look forward to an early spring and more racing! More Info

Mentor Residents Invited to City Council Meeting, Broadcast Live - Tuesday Feb 6 @ 7pm. taking place in the council chambers on the third floor of the Mentor Municipal Center. Ahead of the regular council meeting, a work session will be held at 5:45 PM. These meetings are an opportunity for the public to engage with local governance, as Mentor City Council meetings are accessible for live viewing. Audiences can tune in via the Mentor Channel on Spectrum channel 1024 and U-Verse channel 99, as well as through the council's app available on ROKU, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire devices. More Info

Distillery Comedy Tour on Friday, Feb 9th from 7-8:30pm. Prepare for a night filled with laughter as we showcase some of the industry's most talented comedians. This event promises an array of comedic talent guaranteed to leave you doubled over with laughter. With a lineup featuring some of the most renowned comedians nationwide, attendees are in for a treat. Tickets & More

In the heart of Painesville Township, Ohio, there's a haven for canine companions and their human counterparts that stands out for its commitment to kindness and community. Digging Dog Training Center, a fixture in the area for over two decades, offers more than just dog training; it provides a journey into understanding and deepening the bond between people and their pets.

At the helm of this center is Elizabeth Richards, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KSA) with over twenty years of experience in nurturing and shaping the behavior of dogs of all ages and breeds. Her philosophy is simple yet profound: training should be a positive, enriching experience for both the dog and the owner.

What sets Digging Dog Training Center apart is its emphasis on positive reinforcement techniques. This method, which rewards good behavior rather than punishing the bad, aligns with the latest in animal behavioral science. It's a no-brainer why their approach has resonated with the community for so long – it's all about building trust and understanding between dogs and their owners.

One of the most touching aspects of Digging Dog Training Center's mission is its collaboration with Veteran Canine Connection (VCC). This non-profit organization is dedicated to helping veterans, providing them with companion dog training at no cost. It's a testament to the center's commitment to not only pets but also to those who have served our country, recognizing the healing and comforting power of a well-trained canine companion.

The center's group sessions, which are as friendly and inclusive as they come, begin every six weeks, with the next session slated for the week of February 12th. This regular schedule offers plenty of opportunities for community members to join in and experience the joy of training their dogs in a supportive, group setting.

Digging Dog Training Center, located right near the Painesville Township and Mentor border, isn't just a place to teach your dog new tricks. It's a community hub where lasting relationships are formed, and the bond between humans and their canine companions is celebrated and strengthened.

For those interested in learning more or joining a session, you can reach out via email at [email protected], call at 440-255-3500, or visit their website at www.diggingdogs.biz. It's a journey worth taking for every dog owner who believes in the power of positive training and the unmatched value of a loyal, well-trained companion by their side.

Digging Dog Training Center
1890 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077

⛸️ Skate Your Heart Out at Mentor Ice Arena - Open All Year!

Discover the ultimate icy retreat at the Mentor Ice Arena, the premier destination for ice skating enthusiasts open throughout the year. Whether you're preparing for an exhilarating competition, organizing a unique celebration, or simply looking for a place to relax and skate, the Mentor Ice Arena is ready to welcome you.

If you're interested in joining one of our dynamic programs, you can sign up right away. Haven't joined our community yet? No problem at all! Just contact us at (440) 974-5730, and our welcoming team will assist you in getting started. Our staff is here to help you on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but please remember these times do not apply to Public Skating schedules.

Stay updated on Public Skating sessions by visiting our calendar. We're excited to share the joy of ice with you soon!

Check out there Cool Blades Summer Camp Here.

📰 Lake County YMCA Champions Winter Aid Drive for Homeless with Sub Zero Mission

The Lake County East End YMCA has launched a charitable initiative to collect essential winter items for the Sub Zero Mission, aimed at assisting the homeless during winter. The drive, supported by other local YMCAs, is collecting donations of winter gear through February 17th. Additionally, a dance charity event on the same day will offer free admission in exchange for donations, featuring snacks, prizes, and a chance to win a YMCA membership. Sub Zero Mission focuses on providing warmth to the homeless and aiding homeless veterans across various cities.

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☀️ Cleveland Sees Third-Cloudiest January in 70 Years, Sunshine on the Horizon

Cleveland has officially made it through one of its gloomiest starts to the year, enduring the third-cloudiest January recorded in the past seven decades. The last glimpse of mostly clear skies graced Northeast Ohio back in mid-December, leaving residents longing for sunlight.

According to meteorological data, a staggering 83.6% of January was shrouded in cloud cover over Cleveland. The city experienced an extensive stretch of mostly cloudy days, with over three weeks marked by dense cloud coverage. The search for a clear day takes one back to December 15, highlighting the persistent overcast conditions.

Recent years have not been kind in terms of January sunshine. The records show that the cloudiest Januarys since 1951 have all occurred within the last four years, with 2023 being noted as the most dark and dreary of that group.

The lack of sunlight has cast a shadow over the region, adding to the stresses of daily life and the broader concerns plaguing society. However, there's a silver lining on the horizon. The weather forecast promises a shift towards sunnier skies, with clear conditions expected to prevail from Friday and continue through the next week.

Read the Full Article at www.clevescene.com

🗓️ Leap Year Adjustment Keeps Our Calendars in Cosmic Harmony

Leap Year! Yeah, but why?

2024 welcomes an extra day in February, thanks to the leap year system of the Gregorian Calendar, established by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582 to refine timekeeping accuracy. This calendar improvement over the older Julian Calendar introduces a more precise leap rule, effectively aligning our calendar with Earth's orbit around the sun.

Earth's journey takes approximately 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 56 seconds, a slight overage that, if unadjusted, would gradually misalign the calendar with the seasons. To counteract this, an extra 24-hour day is added every four years, ensuring seasonal consistency. The leap year rule has a further refinement: it skips centurial years not divisible by 400, preventing the minor inaccuracies that led the Julian Calendar to drift over time. This system has successfully maintained seasonal alignment for centuries, with the next leap year exception scheduled for 2100.

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🏀 NDCL Makes History with Season Sweep Over Lake Catholic in 66-54 Victory

NDCL achieved a historic victory over Lake Catholic with a 66-54 win, completing a season sweep for the first time ever despite missing key player Evan Dugger. Junior Angelo Tamburrino led NDCL with a career-high 25 points, with all eight Lions players contributing to the score. The game turned in the third quarter with NDCL's dominant 23-7 run, showcasing their defensive strength and efficient scoring. Lake Catholic struggled to recover, despite a balanced scoring effort. The win highlights NDCL's team resilience and strategic execution.

🤣🤣 Something Funny 🤣🤣

A special thank you to all our subscribers!  
We want to showcase you our locally owned businesses and events! Do you have noteworthy news or a good news story? Let us know at - [email protected].

Advertise with us. Email us.

Are you a brand new or established business looking to become known in our Mentor Local Buzz community? We are looking for locally-owned businesses that would like to become a part of the Mentor Local Buzz!