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Celebrating Craftmanship: New artists and annual favorites will showcase their work during the Village Peddler Festival September 14 & 15 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark

For the 38th consecutive year, craftsmen and artisans will gather in Kirtland to display and sell their wares at the Village Peddler Festival held at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. The festival will feature the talents of more than 175 craftsmen and artisans from Northeast Ohio and the surrounding states. Known as one of the best Ohio … Read more

The Local Eden is Serving Up Healthy Delicious Food Truck Fare at the Village Peddler Festival at Lake Metroparks Farmpark September 14 & 15

There’s a new truck on the streets and this particular food truck, known as The Local Eden, is paving the way to healthy selections and options, a refreshing addition to the food scene for outdoor events. Now in its second season, owner Tabitha Hoover and The Local Eden food truck will be making their next … Read more

Music Will Take You Back to Simpler Times and Sure to Get Your Feet Stomping at the Village Peddler Festival September 14 & 15 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark

There is nothing better than toe-tapping music to put you back to simpler times when friends gathered to enjoy conversation, good food and companionship. The Silver String Band’s performance at this year’s Village Peddler Festival held at Lake Metroparks Farmpark on September 14th and 15th will do just that, take you back in time and … Read more

There’s a New Feature at the Upcoming Home & Lifestyle Expo on March 2 – the Upcycle Repurpose Contest is Accepting Entries now through February 18

There’s going to be a new feature at the March 2nd Home & Lifestyle Expo and it is sure to be an inspiration. Do you have a knack for turning old items into like-new? If so, get creative and showcase your imagination, creativity and talent by entering the Upcycle Repurpose Contest being held during the annual Home & … Read more

Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity Announces the Launch of Nickels for Nails in Celebration of World Habitat Day on October 2nd

World Habitat Day is the one day set aside annually to recognize the basic right of all humanity to adequate shelter, and to encourage grassroots action to advocate for universal decent housing. Nickels for Nails is a youth-led fundraising initiative that will mobilize youth to raise funds to build homes for sponsor families in Lake and Geauga Counties. The mission … Read more