Thursday, January 17, 2013
Check out some of the events happening in and around Mentor this weekend
1. COYOTE HUNTING SEMINAR AT MENTOR PUBLIC LIBRARY Where/When: Mentor Public Library main branch, 6:30 p.m. today (Thursday) Why Go: The professionals from Gander Mountain return to the library with another seminar on wildlife. This time, the focus is on coyote hunting techniques, strategies and hands-on equipment demonstrations. This superwary, intelligent predator is difficult to hunt so improve the chances of success by attending this seminar by expert hunters. The event is free. However, people need to register before Friday either online or by calling the library at 440-255-8811. Pricing: Free 2. EIGHTH ANNUAL EPILEPSY WINTER WALK Where/When: Great Lakes Mall, Saturday morning Why Go: The purpose of Winter Walk is to raise awareness…
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
The professionals from Gander Mountain show the safe way to do it during a demonstration Thursday at Mentor Public Library
Thanksgiving is visible on the horizon and that means turkey. And, while most people will enjoy the classic oven-roasted bird, a few more adventurous types will try deep-frying their poultry. Now, a deep-fried turkey is delicious but the cooking process can also be very dangerous. (Ask a firefighter about Thanksgiving morning.) Fortunately, the professionals of Gander Mountain will be giving a free demonstration of the safe way to deep fry a turkey 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mentor Public Library's main branch. Specifically, the demonstration will happen in the parking lot. (Rule number one: Don't deep fry a turkey inside.) The Gander Mountain folk will also share their special spice rub and marinade recipes, as well as show the cooking …
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Check out all of the fun stuff happening in and around Mentor this week
1. IT'S BETTER IN MENTOR FESTIVAL Where/When: Civic Center Park & Mentor High School; Friday, Saturday & Sunday Why Go: The It's Better In Mentor Festival returns to the city for its 35th year this weekend. The festivities include rides, games, food, clowns, a parade, music, ballroom dancing, a pair of pancake breakfasts, a karate demonstration, a 5-mile run and and so much more. But you want to know about the parade, right? The parade steps off at 10 a.m. Saturday from Shore Middle School on Hopkins Road and continues south to Civic Center Boulevard. This year's them is "35 Years of Fun." Click here for a full schedule of events. Pricing: Free 2. GANDER MOUNTAIN WATERFOWL HUNTING SEMINAR Where/When: Mentor Public Library main branch, 6…
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Experts even set up a tree stand at Mentor Public Library to show how it's properly done
Urban deer hunting has been a hot topic in the city this summer with Mentor City Council considering the legalizing of bow hunting on private property. Consequently, a joint seminar from Gander Mountain and Mentor Public Library is aptly timed. Experts from Gander Mountain, as well as the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, offered tips on deer hunting and tree stand setups. Gander Mountain Store Manager Kevin Matty and Zone Supervisor Mitch Leppelmeier reviewed baiting techniques, and the safe operation of the compound bow and crossbow used to harvest deer in urban areas. Later the men demonstrated the safe way to arm and disarm a bow and the use of a haul line to pull up and lower gear and unloaded bows to a tree stand. Later in the …
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Get tips from the pros during this free event
Gander Mountain will conclude its seminar series with a talk on urban deer hunting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the main branch of the Mentor Public Library. The pros will offer tips on deer hunting and tree stand setups. A representative of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources will also be at the meeting to answer questions regarding urban deer hunting regulations and safety requirements. (It's illegal to hunt deer in Mentor but that may change in the near future.) The seminar is free. However, those interested are asked to register for the event. Register online or by calling the library at (440) 255-8811, ext. 215.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Seminar hooked fishing pros and rookies alike
Gander Mountain and Mentor Public Library kicked off their seminar series on hunting and fishing with a talk about the best practices for catching walleye last week at the library's main branch. Matt Buck and Mitch Leppelmeier, of Gander Mountain, shared their years of experience to the 17 fishing enthusiasts who attended the seminar. They presented several approaches to walleye fishing, trolling techniques and lure selection to the participants. They also talked about the best Lake Erie walleye fishing sites and the importance of timing and water temperature to snag the elusive fish. Gander Mountain will host two more hunting and fishing seminars this summer at the library. They are: Gander Mountain at the Library Seminar: Fly/Bow Fishing…
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Gander Mountain will kick off its seminar series with a talk about the best practices for catching walleye
"We live in the walleye capital of the world," said Matt Buck, the head of hunting and fishing at Gander Mountain. "The fishing in Lake Erie is absolutely wonderful for everything, but especially walleye," Buck explained. "They are a lot of fun to catch and they're great to eat." Buck wants fishers -- from amateurs to experts -- to get more out of living in the "capital" so he and Mitch Leppelmeier, a coworker at Gander Mountain, are heading a seminar on walleye fishing this 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Mentor Public Library's main branch. "We want everyone's experiences while hunting or fishing to be the best possible. We don't want people going out there and saying they couldn't find any fish," he said. "There are fish everywhere if you …
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Hunters, fishers and outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy this new series from Mentor Public Library and Gander Mountain
Mentor Public Library and Gander Mountain have teamed to put on a new summer seminar series for hunting and fishing enthusiasts. The seminar series will begin Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. All seminars will be in the main branch's James R. Garfield Room. The first seminar in the series will present tips on Lake Erie fishing and lure selection, as well as approaches to walleye fishing and trolling techniques. All of the seminars are free to attend but registration is required for each. For more information on the Gander Mountain seminar series call the Mentor Public Library at 440-255-8811, ext. 215, or visit the its website at www.mentorpl.org. Gander Mountain at the Library Seminar: Lake Erie-Walleye Fishing Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m…
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The nominations are in and it's time to vote
With the return of warm weather upon us -- and the subsequent return to the golf course, running trail etc. -- this week's Readers' Choice poll focuses on Mentor's sporting goods stores. What is your favorite sporting goods store? The nominees are: People can vote on our poll until 5 p.m. Friday and the winner will be announced Saturday. In judging, we'll consider comments, poll votes and reviews in Patch Places, our complete directory of local businesses. Be sure to check out our contest rules in the PDF at right. Voting results posted in real time shall not be deemed official until Patch has reviewed and confirmed all of the votes.
Christine
8:04 pm on Saturday, April 21, 2012
I love second sole mentor! The advice and service can not be compared!! Congrats second sole! I'm so excited to run some Great Cleveland XC races this summer. Running is the "building block" of most sports... So might as well get started off running on the right foot. ( no pun intended ). Happy running Mentor! more ›