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The calendar also publishes in the back of each month's issue of Joy of Medina County Magazine.

Monday, November 7

National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day

Do it Yourself Tote Bag, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Register at https://bit.ly/3MF9DkR 

Tuesday, November 8

National Tongue Twister Day

Senior Strides, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. A hike for senior citizens. 

Library Art Store, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Shop the library art store with library bucks and practice money counting and creating art. This event is intended for Grades K-5. Register at https://bit.ly/3Vo3FZi 

Who Was at the First Thanksgiving?, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Road, Lodi. Who was at the first Thanksgiving and where were they hiding? Find out with Akron Zoo’s animal ambassadors. Register at https://bit.ly/3ROqbHP 

Afternoon Movie, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Movie title was not listed.

Savor the Flavor of Autumn, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Discover new recipes that use fall veggies and learn seasoning pairings and cooking tips. Register at https://bit.ly/3MpdBh0 

Explorastory: Bear Says Thanks, 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Pumpkin molding dough, crafts, more. Register at https://bit.ly/3gqgMJJ 

Wednesday, November 9

National Chaos Never Dies Day

Natural Discoveries, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. An easy walk to explore and observe the unfolding of nature all year long.

Naturebrary, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Medina Community Room B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Explore, discover, and connect with indoor and outdoor activities. Register at https://bit.ly/3MryGHR 

Thanks a Lot!, 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Make a craft about what you are thankful for. This event is intended for Grades 6 to12.

Antivirus Programs, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Learn about antivirus programs. Register at https://bit.ly/3VepQ46 

Wadsworth Area Historical Society: The Confederate Secret Service and the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Meeting Room A and B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Learn about the Confederate secret service and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. 

Thursday, November 10

National Vanilla Cupcake Day

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Road, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg 

Paint a Rock and Spread Some Love, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Register at https://bit.ly/3CQdRT5 

Tween Thursday: Wild, Wild West, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Get cowgirl or cowboy name, play games, make wanted poster, have balloon stampede. Register at https://bit.ly/3eMl79q

Gluten Free Baking, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Register at https://bit.ly/3rRe1Ue 

Ohio’s Hiking Grandma, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Learn the story of Ohio’s hiking grandma. Register at https://bit.ly/3fQi7sK 

Haunted Medina County, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., 6656 Center Road, Valley City. Learn about Medina County’s most haunted locations.

Retirement: Make Your Money Last, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, Wadsworth. Learn how to reach your retirement goals and make your money last. Register at https://bit.ly/3ToaOai 

Friday, November 11

National Origami Day

Bluegrass Music, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.,  Lafayette United Methodist Church, 6201 Lafayette Road, Medina. Kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 7 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. Donation admission $3, dinner is additional $9. Bluegrass/country bands welcome, arrive early to be scheduled.

Saturday, November 12

National Chicken Noodle Soup for the Soul Day

Pet Photos With Santa, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Brunswick Hounds Town, 1148 Pearl Road, Brunswick. Benefits Rescue Me Possum Style dog rescue. Hot cocoa bar, hot dogs, more. Donation of $10 requested, but if cannot afford, still get picture.

Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. Admission is free.

Nature Art Fest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. November 12 through November 13. 21st annual Nature Art Fest featuring unique items inspired by nature from professional artists.

Tales and Tails, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Therapy dogs visit the children’s area to be read to.

Talkin’ Turkey, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. And November 13. Learn about wild turkeys through a variety of wild turkey activities.

Tea Exchange, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Medina 1907 Room, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://bit.ly/3Thk3sY 

Sunday, November 13

National Sadie Hawkins Day

Nature Art Fest, noon to 4 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. 21st annual Nature Art Fest featuring unique items inspired by nature from professional artists.

Talkin’ Turkey, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Learn about wild turkeys through a variety of wild turkey activities.

Exhibits: Greeting Cards, Local History, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 3314 Myers Road, Medina. 

An Evening at the Gingerbread House, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., The Gingerbread House, 3306 Old Weymouth Road, Medina. The Gingerbread House will offer house tours and a four-course dinner for 6. Raffle tickets are $10 by sending a check to Weymouth Preservation Society 3314 Myers Rd Medina, 44256. Include email or text. Drawing will be November 1. Winner may select an alternative date. All ticket sales benefit the Weymouth Preservation Society.