Saturday, November 17, 2012
The Dryland Sled Dog Challenge returns for the fifth year to the Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Snow, they don't need no stinkin' snow. The mushers and the dogs -- but hopefully not the snow -- will be returning for the fifth year to the Dryland Sled Dog Challenge this Saturday and Sunday at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. The Dryland Sled Dog Challenge is exactly what it sounds like. It has all the fun and excitement of sled dog racing with none of the white powdery stuff. The goal is the same: Get your team of dogs through the course and past the finish line before your opponents. Races and demonstrations will run between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the weekend. The races run will include: The event is organized by TrailBreakers Sled Dog Club. Park visitors can check out the fun for $6. Seniors pay $5; children who are 11 or younger, $4…
Monday, August 27, 2012
Visitors can meet the calves during the upcoming Fall Festival
Visitors to Lake Metroparks Farmpark now have two more -- make that three -- special attractions to see. Twin calves were born last week at the park. This is a very rare occurrence -- in part because multiple births are so dangerous for cows. Fortunately, both the mom and boys are doing fine. The bull calves are a Holstein/Hereford mix and they will be at Farmpark through the Fall Harvest Festival Sept. 22 and 23. While meeting the twins, visitors can also check out the Farmpark's annual 3-acre corn maze. The maze opened this Friday and will stay open until Oct. 14, weather and field conditions permitting. The corn maze is included with regular daytime Farmpark admission. Tickets to Lake Metroparks Farmpark cost $6 for ages 12 to 59; $5 …
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Check out all of the fun that's happening in and around Mentor
1. BROADWAY & BEYOND Where/When: Mentor Fine Arts Center, 7 p.m. Saturday Why Go: A pair of renowned theater entertainers are coming to Mentor to help raise money for the United Way of Lake County. Among the night's performers are Ciarán Sheehan and Sarah Pfisterer, who have starred as the Phantom and Christine Daae, respectively, in more than 1,000 performances of "The Phantom of the Opera." Heather Martin Bixler, a violinist from Wisconsin, and the Murphy Irish Dancers, who just placed fourth in a world dance competition hosted in Ireland, will also perform. The performances will start at 7 p.m. Tickets for the fundraiser are $25 or $100 for the VIP experience, which includes a Sheehan autographed CD, backstage access and refreshments …
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Learn how ice cream is made -- and get a taste of the sweet stuff -- during the Ice Cream Weekend at Lake Metroparks Farmpark
We know you love ice cream -- almost everybody does -- but do you ever wonder how it's made? You can follow the creation of ice cream, from the cow to the bowl, this Saturday and Sunday at Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland. Guests can visit the Factory of Frozen Fun where they will learn how milk becomes cream and then ice cream. Visitors can even churn their own ice cream, learn about the dessert's history and enjoy a sundae. Pierre’s will be premiering a new signature ultimate ice cream at the event and kids can get a first taste at the ice cream social. (Sundaes are $1 and the money goes to support Farmpark education programs.) In addition to all this cool fun, guest can still check out the animals and attractions at the Farmpark. …
Friday, June 22, 2012
Woolfest returns to Lake Metroparks Farmpark this weekend
It's hotter than a sauna on the sun and the sheep at Lake Metroparks Farmpark are ready for their annual shearing. This means one thing -- Woolfest is back! This weekend, Farmpark visitors can discover first-hand how the hand-spun and woven products people enjoy are created from natural fibers, such as the fleece of farm animals. Guests can follow the process as sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas, angoras and even rabbits at the park are sheared. Then they can try their hand at knitting, spinning, weaving, dyeing, and carding the wool. The park will also have sheep herding, spinning, weaving and knitting demonstrations Saturday and Sunday. Children can participate in special spinning and knitting classes, as well as other hands-on crafts. …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Check out all the awesome events happening in and around Mentor in this week's superstuffed planner
1. 2012 CARDINAL DASH Where/When: Mentor High School, 9 a.m. Saturday Why Go: Scott Panchik -- a health and physical education teacher at Mentor High -- is competing in the national CrossFit championship this July in Carson, CA. (He is ranked 15th among 45 finalists who were culled from more than 50,000 competitors.) To help raise money for Panchik's trip, the Mentor Redline Club is holding a competition in which people will compete in many of the same events that Panchik has mastered. The workout competition will include the 400 m dash, box jumps, thrusters, jumping rope, abmat sit ups, overhead lunges and more. Prizes will be awarded to the first place team in each of three divisions -- ninth and tenth graders, juniors and seniors, and …
Saturday, June 9, 2012
From sled dogs to K-9s, meet hounds who work for their kibble
Meet some pups who punch in with all four paws at the Working Dog Weekend this Saturday and Sunday at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. From the tiny terriers who hunt rodents to the enormous Newfoundlands who rescue stranded boaters, it's not surprising for dogs to enter the working world. People can meet the many different types of dogs who earn their kibble this weekend. Some of the highlights of the weekend include: There will also be demonstrations from sled dogs, Newfoundlands who specialize in water rescue and more. For more events, a PDF of the complete schedule is attached to this story. Admission to Working Dog Weekend is $6 for ages 12 to 59; $5 for ages 60 and older; $4 for ages 2 to 11; and children younger than 2 are FREE. Farmpark …
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Both Lake Metroparks parks will host special events that families can enjoy while learning about the earth
Both Penitentiary Glen and Lake Metroparks Farmpark are hosting special Earth Day events this Sunday. Penitentiary Glen Reservation, at 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland, is hosting a free eco-fair where families can learn more about conservation and the environment. Scheduled activities include: Admission and all activities are free at Penitentiary Glen Reservation. Meanwhile -- at the Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road in Kirtland -- kids can find out how to start their own garden compost, learn how alternative energy works and investigate new ways to conserve energy at home. The park will also have a bike rodeo from 1 to 3 p.m. Children of all ages can bring their bike and helmet to Farmpark on Earth Day for a free inspection and …
Thursday, February 9, 2012
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
1. QUILTS 2012 Where/When: Lake Metroparks Farmpark, Feb. 10 to March 21 Why Go: More than 200 quilted works will be on display. The show features works from internationally acclaimed visiting artists and a judged show of quilts completed by regional artists from Northeast Ohio and around the United States. Pricing: Tickets to Quilts 2012 cost $6 for adults, $5 for seniors who are 60 and older, $4 for kids ages 2 to 11, and Farmpark members and children under 2 are free. The ticket also covers the cost of all other Farmpark attractions. 2. ANNUAL LAKE COUNTY & GEAUGA COUNTY JUNIOR & SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBIT Where/When: Lakeland Community College, today through Feb. 13 Why Go: See artwork by high school juniors and seniors from …
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Mentor and Mentor-on-the-Lake residents are among the winners in the Lake Metroparks annual quilting show and competition
A colorful collage of quilters from all across the state are coming to Quilts 2012, an annual show and judged competition at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. The show features more than 200 quilted works from internationally acclaimed visiting artists and a judged show of works by regional artists. And some Mentor and Mentor-on-the-Lake quilters are among the regional award winners: Visitors to the Farmpark can check out the work Mazzone, Liikala, Horvath and many more regional quilters from Feb. 10 to March 21. The event's featured artists include Joen Wolfrom, who has taught quilting on five different continents, and Cynthia England, who twice won best in show at the International Quilt Festival in Houston. Tickets to Quilts 2012 cost $6 for …
