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FireFish Festival celebrates all the arts Sept. 20-21

FireFish Festival may be entering a 5th year of dynamic entertainment, but it’s always unique.  The free festival offers music, dance, fire and art 4-11 p.m. Sept. 20 and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 21 on Broadway Avenue between 5th Street and Erie Avenue in downtown Lorain. Expect the unexpected, and bring friends. The fest even includes free family art workshops. So check out … Continue reading FireFish Festival celebrates all the arts Sept. 20-21

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If you created an autumn bucket list, what would inspire fall fun for you?

Lorain County Metro Parks posted beside a sun-speckled woodland photograph an “Autumn bucket list” in a Kids and Family section of the “Arrowhead” bimonthly newsletter and activity schedule. What a beautiful idea! Items on their list include: Look for nocturnal wildlife on a full moon hike Take pictures of different types of autumn leaves Tag a monarch for butterfly conservation Make a scarecrow Walk the … Continue reading If you created an autumn bucket list, what would inspire fall fun for you?

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Be transported way back in time in a historical road show tour

Six historical societies in southern Lorain County collaborate on a road show tour 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29. Visitors receive a stamp at each location on a journey steeped in local history and museum treasures. Guests may start at any location, but must watch for signs at each location: • Belden Historical Society on the NE corner of SR 303 and SR 83 … Continue reading Be transported way back in time in a historical road show tour

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Learn about shy, quiet, funny little creatures at Skunkfest 2019

Really, it’s not what you think. The 18th annual Skunkfest 2019 is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7 at South Central Park at 7565 Avon Belden Road in North Ridgeville. This is a festival like no other, but it doesn’t have an odor. The skunks that visit skunkfest are descented, and many are bred for different colors such as apricot, lavender and brown, or … Continue reading Learn about shy, quiet, funny little creatures at Skunkfest 2019

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Beatles vs Stones: A musical showdown

Picture a showdown between two high-energy tribute bands to transport the audience back to another century. Beatles vs Stones: A musical showdown launches at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College at 1005 N. Abbe Road in Elyria. All ages are welcome to see the Beatles, represented by tribute band Abbey Road, go up against the Rolling Stones tribute … Continue reading Beatles vs Stones: A musical showdown

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