Community Corner
Grab & Go Kids Planner
Here's roller skating, food, horses and comics — pick and choose from this week's array of events
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Where/When: Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at
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Why Go: Boogie down to Mentor Skateland and roll to the music of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. Games, raffles and prizes, too.
Pricing: Skater admission is $5, skate rental is available for $2.
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Where/When: , 7597 Mentor Ave. (just west of Best Buy), 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Why Go: The grand opening of the new place for middle school and high school students to hang out will feature the Cavs Scream Team, face painting, a balloon artist, music, refreshments, giveaways and the Skipper, the Lake County Captains mascot.
Pricing: Free.
• INTERNATIONAL CUISINE CELEBRATION
Where/When: Downtown Painesville on Main Street, Saturday from 3 to 9 p.m.
Why Go: Great food from local restaurants and church specialty foods, music, a kids zone play area and all-around family fun.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Why Go: Horses, horses and more horses. Plus a Wild West show, equine demonstrations, competitions, hands-on activities and more.
Pricing: Farmpark admission applies.
• LAKE EFFECT COMIC BOOK CONVENTION
Where/When: Comics and Friends, Great Lakes Mall, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Why Go: Comic book heaven: workshops, tournaments, movies, panels, costume contest and a silent auction.
Pricing: Free.