Are you already planning for a family reunion, birthday party, graduation party, company picnic? Lake Metroparks has 22 reservable shelters available to hold your special gathering. Reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. All shelters provide picnic tables, grills, restrooms, and other amenities. Some of the shelters include power, nearby trails, playground … Read more
You could hibernate all winter, but that would be awfully boring. So instead of complaining about the cold, why not embrace it? On January 25th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and January 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Farmpark will host its annual Ice Festival. The event will feature a variety of winter-themed activities including carving competitions, demonstrations, … Read more
Rain, snow and ice, isn’t it nice? Winter in Northeast Ohio can bring many unexpected surprises but also many fun adventures. Bring family and friends for a good time during Fun Day Monday on January 21st, at Penitentiary Glen Reservation. This event is free for all ages. Stop by the Nature Center between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and explore inside and … Read more
Northeast Ohio’s “Wildest” holiday tradition, Candy Land has gone WILD!, returns to thrill visitors another year! Visitors become game pieces on the life-sized game board designed like the iconic board game CANDY LAND. As they draw cards and move along the board from space to space, they will embark on a journey through an enchanted display and discover nature’s gifts throughout the seasons. Candy Land has gone Wild! is free for everyone! The game is played inside the Nature Center at Penitentiary Glen Reservation. Hours the … Read more
Laketran’s Board of Trustees has added its name to a growing list of community stakeholders supporting the Ohio Clean Energy Jobs Alliance. The alliance is seeking a public policy solution that will allow Perry Nuclear Power Plant to avoid its decommissioning slated for 2021. “Electricity is the future energy source for all ground transportation, including buses.” shared Ben Capelle, … Read more
The Lake County YMCA is pleased to announce its newest collaboration with the Willoughby-Eastlake School District and the City of Willoughby as the development of Union Village in Willoughby continues to make progress toward opening in 2019. Union Village will have both individual and shared spaces. There will be two indoor pools – the Y’s … Read more
First Church, Congregational, in Painesville, will host a 2018 Advent Study Program and Sermon Series based on “The Gift of the Nutcracker,” the classic book and video by Matt Rawle. It will be the theme for studies and sermons, beginning November 29 and continuing Thursdays and Sundays through a Christmas Eve Service. Leading discussions on … Read more
At the Monday, November 26, 2018 Board of Trustees meeting, Laketran was recognized by Ohio Transit Risk Pool as the 2018 recipient of organization’s Safe Operators Award Recognition (SOAR) award. Ohio Transit Risk Pool is a not-for-profit public transit risk pool serving ten regional transit authorities across the State of Ohio providing stable property and casualty coverage and … Read more
Children ages 6-12 are invited to spend their November and December Winter Break school days off at the Lake County Y branches where they can enjoy time with friends, swim and discover something new. Lake County Central Y in Painesville is hosting School Days Off activities in November and December. On November 21st kids can enjoy … Read more
While everyone is out this year getting the hottest, newest electronic gadgets, you can be the one to get the ultimate gift – a healthier, more confident and connected you! When you join the Lake County YMCA as a new member on Black Friday, November 23rd, OR Cyber Monday, November 26th, you’ll Save $50 off … Read more