Lorain County Metro Parks
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MILL HOLLOW'S 2010 CRUISIN' CAR SHOW
MUSIC UNDER THE STARS
SUNSET CONCERT SERIES| DATE | ARTIST | GENRE |
| July 2 | Naked Monkeys | Popular Rock N' Roll |
| July 9 | Remember When presented by Autumn Aegis Retirement Community |
50's, 60's and Motown |
| July 16 | Kentucky Thunder | Country |
| July 23 | Kingbees | Blues and Jazz |
| July 30 | M.I. Banda | Latin Jazz |
BUTTERFLY GARDEN
July 1 through September 12, 10am-4:30pm
French Creek Nature Center
The butterflies are back at French Creek Nature Center July 1 through September 12. The Butterfly Garden is open daily, 10am to 4:30pm. See butterflies as they go through a metamorphosis to change from a caterpillar to a butterfly. Some of the butterflies will be in a chrysalis (moths spin a cocoon), as we wait for them to emerge and add them to the garden. See some butterflies native to our area and also some that are not found around here. You will also be able to see butterflies close up as they flit and flutter in the garden around the garden. This is also a great opportunity for photographers to get pictures of butterflies.
Help find butterflies in the metro parks that will be released into the Butterfly Garden on several hikes. Nets are provided and please wear long pants and long sleeves.
| July 13, 9-10:30 am | Sandy Ridge Reservation |
| July 20, 9-10:30am | Black River Reservation: Bur Oak Picnic Area |
| July 27, 9-10:30am | Sandy Ridge Reservation |
| August 3, 9-10:30am | Black River Reservation: Days Dam Picnic Area |
| August 10, 9-10:30am | Black River Reservation: Bur Oak Picnic Area |
| August 24, 9-10:30am | Sandy Ridge Reservation |
50/100 MILE HIKING CLUB
Don't stop hiking even if the Hiking Stick Program is over. Take a challenge and participate in the 50/100 Mile Hiking Club. This hiking program runs July 1 through March 31 and is a great way to exercise in the winter months. Last year we had several people improve their health by challenging themselves to hike 50 or 100 miles. Some surpassed their goal of 100 by hiking 160 miles and 240 miles.
Get involved by participating in any hike led by metro parks staff and add up the miles on your 50/100 Mile Card, which is handed out at any hike. Miles are recorded in ½ mile increments. If you reach 50 miles you will receive a special prize. Reach 100 miles and receive a different prize. We will also reward the hiker with the most miles. Last year the most miles hiked was 251 miles. See if you can hike more this year. All cards must be turned in by April 15, 2011 to receive your reward. Call (440) 458-5121 for more information.
BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS
July 16 – August 1
Thursdays, Fridays,
and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 3pm
TrueNorth Cultural Arts closes out the 2009-2010 Theatre Season with Brighton Beach Memoirs by Neil Simon July 16 through August 1. Show times are on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here online or by calling (440) 949-5200.
Brighton Beach Memoirs was written in 1983 and is seen as a semi autobiography of Simon's childhood. Set in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn, New York in 1937, the main character is fifteen year old Eugene. He deals with his family including his older brother, his parents and his mom's sister and her two daughters. The play follows the struggling family for a few days and as Eugene's father says, "If you didn't have a problem, you wouldn't live in this house." Two family members face heart disease, one has asthma, and two temporarily lose their jobs that are needed to keep the family afloat. Enjoy this play as Simon has combined the comic and seriousness of family life.
Brighton Beach Memoirs runs July 16 through August 1 at TrueNorth at French Creek Nature Center. Show times are 7:30pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and on Sundays at 3pm. Call (440) 949-5200 for more information.
SATURDAY NIGHT FILM FLICKS
Saturdays, 8:30pm
Columbia Reservation
Lorain County Metro Parks is pleased to present Saturday Night Family Films at Columbia Reservation this summer. The grand opening is Saturday May 15 from 8:30 to 10pm. Movies will be shown every Saturday night thru August 28th. We will be showing family type movies, so bring a friend and a chair. The movies will show weather permitting. Start times may vary so call for show times and titles. The concession, Sundaes in the Park, will be offering specials during the movie showings and coupons for free miniature golf will be available.
Local Girl Scout Brittany Ranchoff completed her gold award (the equivalent to a Boy Scout Eagle Award) by designing and constructing the outdoor movie theatre behind the Sundaes in the Park concession area at Columbia Reservation.
VERMILION RIVER RESERVATION
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Vermilion River Reservation is once again hosting the annual Summer Concert Series. All concerts will be held from 6:30-8:00pm at the Bacon Woods Amphitheater at Vermilion River Reservation. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a night of music. Refreshments will also be available for a small charge by the Friends of the Metro Parks.
| Date | Band | Genre |
| June 20th | Bell Aires | Big Band |
| June 27th | Heart and Soul | Motown Soul |
| July 4th | Cletus Black Revue | Rock mix |
| July 11th | Logan Wells and Tim Tucker | Country |
| July 18th | Jim Gill Contemporary | Folk |
| July 25th | Sammy DeLeon and His Orchestra | Salsa |
| August 1st | The Mickeys | Celtic |
| August 8th | Geezecats 50’s | Classic |
| August 15th | G-Force Kid’s | Pop |
| August 22nd | Rolanda Pizana & His Band | Steel Drum/Island |
| August 29th | Mostly Sinatra | Sinatra |
HIKE FOR YOUR HEALTH
April October
6pm, 2nd Tuesday of each month
Join a LCMP Ranger and staff from Lorain County Community Colleges Division of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at 6 pm the second Thursday of each month April through October for a brisk-paced hike and a discussion on a health topic. Hikes take place at various parks. Check the calendar section for location and topic. Attend 5 of 7 hikes and receive a Hike for Your Health t-shirt. These hikes qualify for the Lorain County Walks Program. For more information on the Lorain County Walks program call (440) 322-6367 or (440) 244-2209.
April 8 - Black River Reservation: Bur Oak Picnic Area - Setting Fitness Goals and pre fitness assessment consisting of a one-mile walk, resting blood pressure and resting pulse.
May 13 - Black River Reservation: Days Dam Picnic Area - Healthy Foods to sample presented by BeFit for Me
June 10 - French Creek Reservation: Pine Tree Picnic Area - Play ball Workout
July 8 - Kopf Family Reservation: Meet at Avon Lake Public Library - Exercise Arthritis
August 12 - Sandy Ridge Reservation - Workouts for the office, kitchen, hotel room
September 9 - Black River Reservation: High Meadows - Zumba Workout
October 14 - French Creek Reservation: Pine Tree Picnic Area - Post Assessment, 1 mile hike and blood pressure check.
BIKE FOR YOUR HEALTH
April - September
6pm, Third Tuesday of each month
Join the LCMP Ranger Bike Patrol Unit for a bike ride great for exercise and fun for all ages. A ranger leads each ride that takes place at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of each month from April through September. Rides leave from the parking lot at Splash Zone in Oberlin and follow the North Coast Inland Trail. During each ride, participants learn helpful biking tips including basic bicycle maintenance, bike selection, Ohios laws for bicycles, flexibility and health tips. On Friday Aug. 13, 2010 we will start at the Splash Zone and take a night ride down the North Coast Inland Trail to discover the nightlife along the trail. Headlight and taillight are required for this ride. For more information call (440) 458-5121.
| Date | Location | Program Topic |
| April 20, 2010 | Splash Zone | Ohio laws and trail etiquette |
| May 18, 2010 | Splash Zone | Bicycling equipment |
| June 15, 2010 | Splash Zone | Wildlife along the trail |
| July 20, 2010 | Splash Zone | The Great Kipton Train Wreck |
| Aug. 13, 2010 (meets at 9pm) |
Splash Zone | Night Ride |
| Aug. 17 2010 | Splash Zone | Spinning (indoor cycling) |
| Sept. 21, 2010 | Splash Zone | Cardio Ride |
Adopt-A-Raptor
Are you looking for that unique gift to give the person that has everything? Adopt A Raptor at the Lorain County Metro Parks Raptor Center!
Your gift, designated to the raptor of your choice, provides the recipient with an up close and personal understanding of that particular bird, while contributing to costs of the raptor's feeding and high quality care. Adoption gifts directly support the resident raptors of the Raptor Center on the grounds of the Carlisle Visitor Center in the form of food, veterinary care and medical needs.
To Adopt-A-Raptor, choose a raptor to sponsor and a level of sponsorship and complete the “Adopt-a-Raptor" form. Adoptions are valid for a period of one year. The term “adoption" does not imply ownership rights to individuals participating in the Adopt-A-Raptor program. Please remember that the raptors, like all living creatures, may become sick or pass away during your adoption period. If this should happen, the term of your adoption will be transferred to the care of another bird at the facility. Although your adopted bird will stay at Lorain County Metro Parks Raptor Center, you may visit at any time during regular open hours, 8 am - 4:30 pm daily.
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Levels of Adoption$25
$50
$100
$250
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