The mere mention of a pawpaw might peak some curiosity or possibly nostalgic memories. Often referred to as the forgotten fruit due to the rise and fall of its notoriety, this native tree has been making quite a stir over the past decade or so provoking a sort of Pawpaw Renaissance. Come discover what makes the pawpaw unique and what is in store for the future.

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Thursday, February 27, 2020: 6:00pm - 8:30pm: Please join Northern Ohio IDA as we celebrate our 31st year as a branch. This networking event will feature a heavy hors d'oeuvres dinner hour followed by a Q&A panel discussion. Nancy Cushen White will open the evening with a presentation: Structured Literacy and the Potential Impact on School Districts. Her presentation will be followed by a panel discussion of Ohio administrators, educators, and experts led by moderator Jennifer LaHaie of Neuhaus Education Center. The discussion will be a candid conversation about how to utilize existing evidence based research to develop dyslexia screening, teacher training, and instructional support at state, district, and school levels.

Friday, February 28, 2020 8:30am - 4:30pm: The all-day conference is appropriate for anyone looking for further in-depth understanding of struggling readers and the types of support and instruction all students need to be successful

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Learn about the habits and habitats of birds; enjoy activity stations with crafts; take a guided nature hike, see birds of prey up close with a visit from our friends at Lake Metroparks, and of course, enjoy delicious pancakes! Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Shaker Heights and the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes.

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Build your nature journaling and art skills by practicing sketching and watercolor techniques necessary for interpreting and portraying live wildlife and botanical subjects. All levels of experience welcome. Classes are held once per month before the Gardens are open to the public. During the winter months, this class will be located in the biomes.

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Bikepacking--or backpacking by mountain bike--is an increasingly popular way to enjoy the outdoors. Join us to learn about a fun choice for cycling buddies, couples or even families who like to ride together and are looking for a new way to venture out on their mountain bike(s). Bikepacking lets you cover more miles than hiking plus you can access dirt roads and trails that may be inaccessible to other vehicles. In this class we will cover various aspects of bikepacking including outfitting your bike, gear to bring, and trip planning tips.

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Summit County Probate Court, in collaboration with our steering committee partners, is excited to announce the third annual Senior Summit to take place May 8 and 9, 2020.

The Senior Summit 2020 Steering Committee came together in a collaborative effort to create a professional conference and public expo to educate and inform those who serve seniors and our community about the many resources in Summit County for seniors, their caregivers, and families.

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