Joy of Medina County Magazine: April 19-25, 2021 Let's Do It!

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Monday, April 19

National Hanging Out Day, National Garlic Day and National Amaretto Day What a combination!

Natural Discoveries Self-Guided Hiking Series: Spring is in Full Swing!, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., through April 25, Bluebell Valley, 8504 Richman Road, Lodi. Discover wonders of spring while hiking. Signs along the nature trail with one sign having a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3cTqzT9

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Medina Fire Station 1, 300 W. Reagan Parkway, Medina. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 114 Church Street, Lodi. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Let’s Explore: Science of Rabbits, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Wadsworth Library. Learn the differences between wild and pet rabbits, learn the life cycle of a rabbit, how to care for a rabbit, and make a craft. Pick up materials packet April 12 through 26 at the library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Register for packet at https://bit.ly/3cXJ34Q

Tuesday, April 20

Look Alike Day https://bit.ly/390W5gA

Monthly Makers: Birds, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, through April 24. Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Walk the Monthly Maker trail to view birds created by local families. Get inspired and consider becoming a Monthly Maker family. Registered households are provided outdoor space each month to set up displays according to that month’s theme. Portable restroom is available in parking lot. Call 330-722-9364, for more information.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., The Chapel Wadsworth Campus, 1391 State Road, Wadsworth. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Virtual Nature Break: Egg-cellent Explorations, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., virtual. Explore eggs of native wildlife. For more information and to register, go to https://bit.ly/3vXP22m

Wednesday, April 21

National Library Workers Day

Woodland Health Day of Service, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Hubbard Valley Park, 8600 Hubbard Valley Road, Seville. Volunteers needed to pull garlic mustard, an aggressive weed, from sensitive habitat. Ages 7 and up. Dress for weather. For more information and to register, go to https://bit.ly/3r80rJk

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Root Candles, 640 Liberty Street, Medina. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

A Tale of Two Torpedoes, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., virtual. Examining the twists and turns of the nine-day chase, the two torpedoes, and more involved in the sinking of German battleship Bismarck. Meeting link sent by e-mail once registered at https://bit.ly/3rkdNSy

Thursday, April 22

International Mother Earth Day

Nature Break: Egg-cellent Explorations, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., virtual. Explore eggs of native wildlife. For more information and to register, go to https://bit.ly/3f2SXF6

Virtual Escape Room: Atom Blaster, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., virtual with Wadsworth Library. Library-themed breakout. No download or special software needed. See tutorial at https://bit.ly/345sWiL Register at https://bit.ly/3ciixnN

How to Market Yourself in a Job Search, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., virtual. Topis covered include creating an elevator speech (30-second commercial) and giving excellent answers to tough interview questions. OhioMeansJobs and MCDL presenting. Must have Zoom to participate. Meeting link sent by e-mail once registered at https://bit.ly/3d1pSXY

Friday, April 23

Take a Chance Day https://bit.ly/3rhbmR3

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1330 N. Carpenter Street, Brunswick. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Saturday, April 24

National Kiss of Hope Day https://bit.ly/2P9nDcJ

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hinckley Fire Old Station, 1410 Ridge Road, Hinckley. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Genealogy Slam, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., virtual. Caring for Your Treasures presented at 1 p.m., learn how to protect heirlooms. Applying to Lineage Societies presented at 2:15 p.m., learn how to preserve family history by joining a lineage society. Can attend one or both sessions, registration covers both. Meeting link sent by e-mail once registered at https://bit.ly/3tKj0EW

Sunday, April 25

National Hug a Plumber Day

Natural Discoveries Self-Guided Hiking Series: Spring is in Full Swing!, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., last day, Bluebell Valley, 8504 Richman Road, Lodi. Discover wonders of spring while hiking. Signs along the nature trail with one sign having a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3cTqzT9