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Government: Sheffield Lake Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Barb Mingee
Member
9/6 -- Please join us at the meeting at Domonkas Library (Website | Profile) on September 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. An hour of your time can help the city by combating crime in your neighborhood. It also supports and aids our law enforcement officers. We look forward to seeing you.
Health: Join Us for the Annual Volunteer Training Day
9/5 -- Lorain County Medical Reserve Corps (Website | Profile) (MRC) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) are holding their Annual Volunteer Training Day on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lorain County Community College's Spitzer Conference Center, with breakfast and registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. Full Story
Health: Volunteer Training Begins for Lorain County Rape Crisis
Kathleen Whaley, Executive Secretary
The Nord Center
Teal Ribbon Raises Awareness Against Sexual Assault
9/4 -- The Lorain County Rape Crisis (Profile) Volunteer Training Program will begin September 20, 2010 - October 20, 2010 on Mondays and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Full Story
Business: Jenne Art Gallery Grand Opening, Sandstone Village
Joyce Bolte
Member of Gallery
9/4 -- The new Jenne Art Gallery at Sandstone Village will be hosting a grand opening on Sept. 11th and 12th. Over the past few months our gallery has experienced many changes, some of which include the addition of new work from area artists as well as a fresh new look for the gallery. Full Story
Business: LGC September Business-After-Hours
9/4 -- On Friday, September 24th the Black River Historical Society (Website | Profile) will host the 'LGC Business-After-Hours' from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Moore House Museum (Website | Profile), 309 W. Fifth St., Lorain. Full Story
Entertainment: Altar Boyz
Sarah Sharp
Lorain County Metro Parks
9/4 -- TrueNorth Cultural Arts (Website | Profile) and Lorain County Metro Parks (Website | Profile) open the 2010-2011 Theatre Season with Altar Boyz on September 17 through October 3 at French Creek Nature Center (Website | Profile) in Sheffield Village. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. on Sundays. Full Story
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Non Profit: Oberlin Heritage Center Offers Docent Training Workshop
Elizabeth Schultz
Museum Education and Tour Coordinator
9/3 -- The Oberlin Heritage Center (Website | Profile) will offer an introductory training workshop for volunteers interested in becoming docents (full tour or special room guides) for its historic sites tours and special events. The training will be held on Sunday, September 19, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Oberlin Heritage Center (Website | Profile) main office, located within the James Monroe House at 73½ South Professor Street in Oberlin. Parking is available in the Heritage Center’s parking lot accessed off of 20 West Vine Street (google this address for a map to the Heritage Center’s parking lot, located behind Midas Muffler). Full Story
Government: Councilman Phil Van Treuren's Second Annual Family-Friendly Fundraiser
Phil Van Treuren
9/3 -- Amherst Councilman At-Large Phil Van Treuren is happy to announce his second annual Family Friendly Fundraiser, which will take place at Perk Avenue Cafe (Website | Profile) in Amherst on Wednesday, September 8 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Perk Avenue Cafe (Website | Profile) is located at 245 Park Avenue in Amherst, just across from the old Post Office. Full Story
Health: September is National Preparedness Month
Lynn Rebman, Public Health Preparedness Coordinator
Lorain City Health Department
9/3 -- National Preparedness Month (NPM) is held each September to increase public awareness about emergency preparedness. Full Story
Business: Public Libraries In Lorain County Sponsor Free County-Wide Retooling Your Job Search Program Series
Terri M. Frederick
Lorain Public Library System
9/3 -- Every day, the public libraries in Lorain County meet the needs of their communities by providing a broad range of services for people of all ages and backgrounds. The public library plays an even more important role today as Lorain Countians face tough economic times. Full Story
Business: LCCC Receives Grant for Sensor Commercialization and Job Growth
Steve Sefchik
LCCC Media Relations Coordinator
9/2 -- Lorain County Community College (Website | Profile) will receive a $5.5 million grant from the Wright Center for Sensor Systems Engineering administered by Cleveland State University to grow new jobs, businesses and educational programs in the high growth industry of sensor technologies. "Sensor and sensor systems present new industry and job opportunities for Ohio and particularly the greater Lorain County region. Existing companies are looking for competitive advantages in the global market place. Incorporating sensor technologies gives them an edge; keeps them competitive and creating jobs locally. This grant will help companies commercialize new products while preparing the workforce to take advantage of new job opportunities," said Dr. Roy Church, President of Lorain County Community College (Website | Profile). Full Story
Education: Firelands Endowment Fund Presents A Taste of Firelands
9/2 -- Saturday, September 25, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Firelands Schools Endowment Fund will host a wine tasting at Matus Winery (Website | Profile), 15674 Gore Orphanage Rd. Tickets are $25 for 8 samples. Extra tickets will be available for those wanting additional tastings. There will also be a silent auction. Light refreshments will be served. Full Story

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