In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…

⛅ Mentor Weather - A Beautiful, Sunny Day! - Temps 75-76

🎉Mentor Live Events - 50+ Live Events and Growing!

🚒 Mentor Safety Forces Open House: A Fun-Filled Family Event

🐟 Pickle Bills to Be Featured on America's Best Restaurants Roadshow

📰 Mentor Conducts Housing Market Study to Guide Future Development

📗 Mentor Library Launches Book-to-Movie Club for Kids

🏘️ OHFA Board Approves Funding for Seven Key Housing Developments

🍽️ Special Section: Dining & Entertainment: 🍽️ Discover Fine Dining at Concord’s Nouveau Bistro & Lounge

⚾ Guardians Eye Playoff Push with Key Players Set to Shine

🤔 Trivia Question

🤣 Something Funny

Mentor Live Events
July 19 & a few for the 20th.

See the details for these events in the link above for Mentor Live Events

See All the Upcoming Events Here at:
Mentor Live Events!
50+ Event Dates and Growing

🚒 Mentor Safety Forces Open House: A Fun-Filled Family Event

The Mentor Police and Fire Departments will be hosting a Safety Forces Open House on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event will take place at the Mentor Police Station and Mentor Fire Station #5 parking lots, located at 8500 Civic Center Boulevard.

This family-friendly event offers kids of all ages the chance to engage with local safety forces and explore various activities. Attendees can meet police officers and firefighters, see fire engines and police SUVs up close, and tour both the police and fire departments. Demonstrations will include an auto extrication using the Jaws of Life, as well as K9 and drone demonstrations. There will be photo opportunities and educational sessions on equipment and safety information. Additionally, the event will feature the Third Grade Seatbelt Poster Contest Awards and offer delicious treats from East Coast Custard.

For more information, contact Tracey Woodward at [email protected].

See the event in Facebook here.

🐟 Pickle Bills to Be Featured on America's Best Restaurants Roadshow

🦀🍹 Pickle Bills will be featured on America's Best Restaurants Roadshow on July 30th! Located at 101 River St, Grand River, OH, Pickle Bills is renowned for its unique dining experience and delicious seafood offerings. The restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and delectable menu have earned it a spot on this prestigious show, highlighting the best eateries in the country. Join the celebration and experience what makes Pickle Bills a standout in Northeast Ohio.

Check out the story at channel19.com
Check out there website at picklebills.com

📰 Mentor Conducts Housing Market Study to Guide Future Development

In early 2023, the City of Mentor recognized the need to evaluate its housing market and identify gaps in the existing housing stock. To address this, Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. was hired in August 2023 to prepare a Housing Study & Needs Analysis, with support from the Mentor City Council and the city’s administration.

The study began in September 2023 with a resident survey and stakeholder interviews, allowing Stantec to engage with the community and understand Mentor’s housing concerns and objectives. Following this, Stantec conducted an in-depth evaluation of Mentor’s housing inventory, demographics, and economic conditions to identify market gaps and formulate strategies for future housing opportunities while protecting existing property values.

The findings of the study are designed to guide Mentor’s housing development policies, balancing future growth with the preservation of the community's character. The Executive Summary in the report’s introduction provides an overview of the analysis and key takeaways, while the resident survey results are detailed in the appendix.

Read the Full Study Here.

📗 Mentor Library Launches Book-to-Movie Club for Kids

Mentor Public Library is introducing a new book club for kids that celebrates classic children's books and the movies they’ve inspired. The Book-to-Movie Book Club will hold its first meeting at 4 p.m. on August 5 at the library’s Main Branch, located at 8215 Mentor Ave.

For the inaugural meeting, the club will explore Jeff Kinney’s “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” Participants will read part of the book, watch a snippet of the film adaptation, and engage in activities inspired by the story.

The club is free to join and open to children aged 8 to 12. However, space is limited, so registration is required. Interested participants can sign up at www.mentorpl.org or by calling the library at 440-255-8811 ext. 3.

🏘️ OHFA Board Approves Funding for Seven Key Housing Developments

OHFA Board Approves Financing for Seven Housing Developments

COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board has approved financing for seven housing developments across the state. Six of these developments will create or preserve affordable rental housing units, while one will receive funding from the new Single Family Tax Credit Program to construct new single-family workforce housing.

The developments approved for funding in our area are as follows:

NORTHEAST

• Cedar Redevelopment IV: Co-developers Pennrose and Cleveland MHA have been authorized to issue up to $12 million in Multifamily Housing Bonds. This project will construct 50 units for families in Cleveland (Cuyahoga County) and had previously secured funding from the Housing Development Assistance Program and Housing Development Loan in September 2023.

• Nelson Court Rehabilitation Phase II: Emerald Development & Economic Network, Inc. received $487,000 in Housing Development Assistance Program funds to rehabilitate four units and construct one new unit for individuals and families facing homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorders, and other housing stability barriers in Lakewood (Cuyahoga County).

• Wickliffe Senior Housing: Co-developers Sunset Development & Investment, LLC, and Stock Development Co., LLC, received a $1.75 million Housing Development Loan to construct 54 new units for older residents in Wickliffe (Lake County).

For more information on the programs offered by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, visit ohiohome.org.

🍽️ Discover Fine Dining at Concord’s Nouveau Bistro & Lounge

Take your taste buds on a journey at Nouveau Bistro & Lounge, Concord’s premier fine dining destination. Since childhood, Executive Chef Sean St. Clair dreamed of owning his own restaurant. This dream became a reality in November 2014. Together with his wife Alison, Chef St. Clair has brought the essence of downtown fine dining to Lake County.

Chef St. Clair's menu is inspired by nouvelle cuisine, offering lighter, more delicate dishes with a strong emphasis on presentation and flavor. During a memorable first visit, a Mother's Day celebration with my wife and daughter, I was truly impressed by the exceptional steak I ordered. It was the best steak I have ever eaten. My wife and daughter enjoyed their meals as well. The atmosphere is upscale, and the service is excellent. Visit Nouveau Bistro & Lounge and you won’t be disappointed.

Visit their website at Nouveau Bistro & Lounge

⚾ Guardians Eye Playoff Push with Key Players Set to Shine

The Cleveland Guardians are poised for a strong playoff run in October. However, to cement their status as a top contender in the American League, they'll need some key players to step up in the second half of the season. Here are three players who could significantly impact the Guardians' performance post-All-Star Break.

Andres Gimenez
Despite the Guardians' offensive struggles in the past two weeks, Andres Gimenez has shown signs of improvement. Over the last 15 games, he's hitting .288/.291/.327 with eight RBIs. This uptick could be a preview of what Gimenez might deliver in the next couple of months. Historically, Gimenez has a strong post-All-Star Break performance, with a career slash line of .271/.341/.422 and an OPS of .763 in the second half. A resurgent Gimenez would be a crucial asset for the Guardians as they eye a playoff spot.

Bo Naylor
Bo Naylor has shown flashes of potential since his call-up in June 2023, particularly towards the end of his rookie season. Although the 24-year-old has faced challenges at the plate this season, there's optimism he can turn things around post-All-Star Break. Stephen Vogt has noted the swing adjustments and timing improvements Naylor has made. These adjustments have started to pay off, reflected in his rising on-base percentage since early June. As Naylor's plate vision improves, his hitting should follow suit.

Gavin Williams
Gavin Williams, limited to three starts this season due to an elbow injury from spring training, is poised to play a significant role in the Guardians' second half. Despite his limited action, the right-hander has recorded nine strikeouts in 14.1 innings, with his fastball velocity looking as strong as ever. Williams' potential return to form could be pivotal for Cleveland's success in the latter part of the season.

Read More at si.com

👉Correct Answer with Further Details - Click Here👈

🤣 Something Funny 🤣

Become a Mentor Local Buzz Sponsor

Are you a locally-owned business that would like to become a Mentor Local Buzz sponsor? Sponsorships can include:

• Hero or section banners

• Special section exclusive sponsors

• Logo

• Video

• Spotlight Directory

• and more…

Reach out to us at [email protected]
Phone# 440-368-8765