South Central Park Gazebo, December 7, 5 p.m. Join Mayor Gillock, the high school choir and area scouts in the annual decorating and lighting of the gazebo and Christmas tree during Holiday on the Ridge. Help us and Community Care spread the spirit of Christmas to those less fortunate by bringing nonperishable food and new, unopened toys to the donation ... Read More »
North Ridgeville Academic Center 5-8 visual and digital art teacher Kathy Stalker-Bailey was recognized as an Outstanding Art Teacher in the Northeast Region at the Ohio Art Education Association Conference held in Columbus November 14-15. Bailey was nominated for the award by a former colleague, Georgann Blair. Blair mentioned many of Stalker-Bailey’s accolades but pinpointed the continuous innovation that she ... Read More »
Scott Vollmer, Vice President of STEM Learning at the Great Lakes Science Center, shared a fascinating message with the North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce at its monthly luncheon, held last Thursday at Red Tail Golf Club. “I learned how to be curious,” said Vollmer of the career mindset he formed in shaping his professional life. In the audience were NR ... Read More »
When June Yost retires at the end of the month, only God will know how many hundreds and even thousands of lives she has touched in her 31-years as Director of North Ridgeville Community Care. Since 1989, when June was asked by community clergy to expand the role she had accepted to assist with drop-out prevention among middle-schoolers, June has ... Read More »
“Who else can say that for over 4 decades they put smiles on the faces of their customers with their delicious creations? Barbara, the owner of North Ridgeville’s staple, Becker’s Donuts could. I’m sure that many of us have special memories of opening that white box after church on Sundays, treating coworkers on a Friday morning or maybe just sitting ... Read More »
On November 12 the North Ridgeville Parks & Recreation Department was awarded $67,482 from ODNR NatureWorks Grant Program. The grant money will be utilized to finish our Fitness Trail at Shady Drive Complex. The trail will be 6 ft. wide and 3/4 of a mile long. We wanted to share this exciting news with our residents and we look forward ... Read More »
To celebrate Veterans Day and pay our respect to our veterans, Nicole Roth, North Ridgeville Academic Center school counselor, organized three events to educate students on the sacrifice, service and impact of our veterans. On Friday, November 8, NRAC 8th graders hosted members of the Veterans Mural Wall in Amherst, Ohio. Mr. John Sekletar and Mrs. Barb Smith spoke about ... Read More »
City Hall Offices Closed, Nov. 28 & 29 City Hall Offices will be closed November 28 & 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Special Leaf Collection, Oct. 29-Nov. 26. Leaves may be placed at the curb in plastic bags beginning October 29 through November 26 on regular trash pick-up day. After November ... Read More »
Family Fun Story Time: Fall Session Two: Stories, music, finger plays and activities for families with children ages 2 to 6. Preregistration required. Wed, November 20, 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. • Wed, November 27, 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lego® Fun Day: Come build with us! The library supplies the blocks and you supply the ideas and creations. Intended ... Read More »
North Ridgeville Community Care Facebook site shares how you can help this holiday season: Community Care Needs Turkeys! Thanksgiving is right around the corner! “The countdown is on for Thanksgiving and we are ONE WEEK AWAY from our Thanksgiving Distribution Day. (Please refer to our open hours as they differ daily, Mon-Thurs.) “We thank you in advance for your consideration, ... Read More »
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