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📰 Ditch Hazardous Waste, Senior Center Open House, Tony's Burger Shop
Issue #515
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In this Issue of: Mentor Local Buzz 🐝
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📢 Local Events from Mentor & the Area: MentorLocalBuzz.com/Events!
📰 Local News: ⚠️ Dispose of Hazardous Waste at Lake County’s Special Collection Days is TODAY
🍔 Erie + Vine and Tony’s Burger Shop Bring Food and Fun to Former Dukes
📰 Mentor Senior Center Hosts Free Open House for Adults 55+ on June 30
👨👩👧👦 Recipes & Food: 🌮 Skirt Steak Tacos with Grilled Onions Bring Bold Flavors to Taco Night
🍽️ Smoky Thai Chicken Skewers Make Grilling Easy and Delicious
⚾ Sports: ⚾ Guardians Fall as Ramírez’s Streak Snapped in Angels Win
🤔 Trivia Question
🤣 Something Funny
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⚠️ Dispose of Hazardous Waste at Lake County’s Special Collection Days is TODAY
Mark your calendar! The Lake County Solid Waste District will host two hazardous waste collection events for residents in 2025. The collections will take place on:
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Both events will run from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1301 Mentor Avenue, Painesville Township.
Residents can drop off accepted hazardous waste items, including:
✔ Most automotive and household cleaners
✔ Lawn, pool, and unknown chemicals
✔ Lightbulbs, batteries, aerosols, and empty propane tanks
✔ Kerosene, mercury, oil-based paints, polyurethanes, primers, and grout
✔ Roofing tars, shellacs, stains, thinners, turpentine, and varnish
Prohibited items include:
❌ Ammunition and explosives
❌ Latex paint (should be dried and disposed of in regular trash)
❌ Medical waste and prescription medicines
❌ Smoke alarms (should be mailed to the manufacturer)
All items will be unloaded by the collection team at the designated drop-off location. For more details, visit the Lake County Utilities Solid Waste Division website or call (440) 350-2644.
🍔 Erie + Vine and Tony’s Burger Shop Bring Food and Fun to Former Dukes ‘N Boots Site
Downtown Willoughby is gearing up for the arrival of a dynamic new dining and entertainment spot this June. Taking over the former Dukes ‘N Boots and Burgers-N-Beer location at 4027 Erie Street, Erie + Vine and Tony’s Burger Shop will bring a fresh, retro-inspired concept to the area.
The new establishment is the brainchild of friends Katie Palko, Alex Fogle, and chef Anthony Zappola. Their collaborative venture will blend a casual burger joint with a lively bar and entertainment venue, creating a space that aims to be as versatile as it is welcoming.
Chef Zappola, known for his successful culinary ventures across the Cleveland area, will model the Willoughby location after his Tony’s Burger Shop in the Van Aken District. The menu will focus on classic comfort food with wide appeal—think smash burgers, grilled cheese, chicken tenders, fries, and onion rings.
The space will feature early 2000s-inspired decor with neon accents and a nostalgic atmosphere. Plans also include a dog-friendly patio, live music, and DJ sets to keep the energy high and the entertainment flowing.
City officials are enthusiastic about the opening, viewing the new concept as a meaningful addition to Downtown Willoughby. The blend of simple, satisfying food with a lively social setting is expected to attract a broad audience, from families and young adults to longtime residents.
Erie + Vine and Tony’s Burger Shop is poised to become more than just a place to eat—it’s designed to be a community hub where people can gather for both casual meals and upbeat evenings out.
📰 Mentor Senior Center Hosts Free Open House for Adults 55+ on June 30
City of Mentor Senior Center
The Mentor Senior Center is rolling out the welcome mat for adults aged 55 and older during a special Open House on Monday, June 30, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Designed as both an introduction and celebration of the center’s vibrant offerings, the event promises a dynamic mix of fun, information, and community connection.
Far more than just a gathering place, the Mentor Senior Center is a hub for wellness, creativity, and friendship. With a wide range of engaging programs — from fitness and art classes to home-cooked meals and group outings — the center aims to keep members active and inspired throughout every season of life.
Visitors to the Open House can expect an immersive experience, beginning with a special presentation outlining the array of programs and services available. Guided tours will offer a first-hand look at the state-of-the-art facility, while demonstration classes provide an opportunity to meet instructors and sample activities.
Attendees can also enjoy flavorful food samples prepared by the center’s in-house culinary team and join a lively game of bingo at 4:00 p.m., complete with prizes. Throughout the event, friendly volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and help guests explore all the center has to offer.
Pre-registration is required for this free event. Those interested in attending can visit mentorseniorcenter.com or call (440) 974-5725 for more information. The Mentor Senior Center is located at 8484 Munson Road.
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🌮 Skirt Steak Tacos with Grilled Onions Bring Bold Flavors to Taco Night
Grilled skirt steak tacos with onions offer a flavorful, easy-to-make dish perfect for Taco Tuesday. Marinated in lime, the steak is grilled with onions and served with fresh lime, guacamole, and corn salsa for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal.
See the Full Recipe at tasteofhome.com
🍽️ Smoky Thai Chicken Skewers Make Grilling Easy and Delicious
Photo Credit: Pups With Chopsticks.
This recipe is big on flavor yet refreshingly simple to prepare, making it a standout option for weeknight dinners or backyard cookouts. The coconut cream ensures each bite is tender and juicy, while the ginger and garlic add a punch of aromatic depth. These skewers are best served hot off the grill, paired with steamed rice, a crisp cucumber salad, or a drizzle of peanut sauce for an extra Thai-style touch. Easy to make and impossible to resist, they’re sure to become a go-to favorite.
See the Full Recipe at pupswithchopsticks.com
⚾ Guardians Fall as Ramírez’s Streak Snapped in Angels Win
The Los Angeles Angels snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians Friday night at Progressive Field. José Soriano delivered six shutout innings, allowing four hits with two strikeouts and four walks.
Mike Trout returned after missing 26 games with a knee injury. Batting fifth for the first time since 2011, he went 1-for-5 with a single in the fourth inning.
Jo Adell paced the Angels’ offense with three hits and an RBI. He opened the scoring in the second with a single that brought home Jorge Soler, who had drawn a walk. The Angels added two more in the seventh on a passed ball and a Soler RBI single. Soler capped the night with a solo homer in the ninth.
Cleveland avoided a shutout in the ninth when Nolan Jones hit an RBI single. José Ramírez’s 21-game hitting streak ended, though he walked in the eighth to extend his on-base streak to 26 games.
A key moment came in the fourth when the Guardians loaded the bases with two outs, but Soriano struck out Gabriel Arias with a 98 mph sinker to escape.
Luis Ortiz took the loss for Cleveland, giving up two runs over six innings.
