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 📢 Local Events from Mentor & the Area: MentorLocalBuzz.com/Events!

 📰 Local News: 🍅 Lake County Farmers Markets Return with Summer Produce

 📅 Mentor Senior Center Hosts Free Open House for Adults 55+ on June 30

 📰 Community Gathers to Remember Officer Mazany and Salute Local Heroes

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Pet Corner: 🐟 U.S. Pet Ownership Surges to 94 Million Households

 📢 Local Business Spotlight:  🧵 Faithful Fruits Boutique Brings Art, Heart, and Hair to Mentor’s Main Street

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Cleveland Edges Toronto 5-4 Behind Ramírez’s Extra-Inning Heroics

⚾ Captains Drop Two Straight to Whitecaps in Eastlake

 🤔 Trivia Question

 🤣 Something Funny

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🍅 Lake County Farmers Markets Return with Summer Produce and Local Charm

There’s nothing like a summer stroll through a local farmers market—fresh produce in hand, sunshine overhead, and the scent of baked goods in the air. This season, Lake County is bursting with places to shop local, support farmers, and enjoy the simple joys of farm-fresh flavors. Here’s your guide to some of the best farmers markets and farm stands happening across the county this summer:

Mentor Farmers Market

📍 Eleanor B. Garfield Park
🗓 Fridays, June 13 – September 12 | 🕑 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Shop under the shade of historic trees as you pick up freshly picked fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple products, and more—all from trusted local vendors.

Painesville Farmers Market

📍 Painesville Square
🗓 Thursdays, May 29 – September 18 | 🕚 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
This lively market offers locally grown produce, honey, flowers, sauces, and handmade soaps—most of it harvested that morning. Grab lunch while you browse through this community-favorite event.

Willoughby Outdoor Market

📍 City Hall Parking Lot
🗓 Saturdays, May – October | 🕗 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Known for its diverse vendor lineup, this market features a rotating cast of small businesses and farm stands—some weekly, some popping in a few Saturdays at a time.

Madison Village Outdoor Market

📍 Downtown Madison
🗓 Thursdays, June 5 – August | 🕔 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
A summer evening market filled with produce, crafts, artisan goods, and hometown charm.

Fairport Harbor Midweek Market & Junior Makers Market

📍 Finn Hollow Park
🗓 Wednesdays, June 4 – August | 🕓 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Support small farms and local youth entrepreneurs at this unique weekly market showcasing seasonal goods and handcrafted items.

📅 Mentor Senior Center Hosts Free Open House for Adults 55+ on June 30

The Mentor Senior Center is extending a warm welcome to adults aged 55 and older for an engaging Open House event on Monday, June 30, 2025. Scheduled from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM, the event promises a lively and informative afternoon designed to showcase the center's programs, activities, and community resources.

Admission to the event is free, but pre-registration is required to attend. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the facility, meet staff and members, and learn about the wide variety of offerings available to local seniors.

The Mentor Senior Center is located at 8484 Munson Road. To register or find out more, visit mentorseniorcenter.com or call (440) 974-5725.

📰 Community Gathers to Remember Officer Mazany and Salute Local Heroes

The Mentor community came together in solemn remembrance last night at the Police and Fire Memorial to honor the life and service of Officer Mathew Mazany on the anniversary of his line-of-duty death.

In addition to commemorating Officer Mazany, the ceremony also paid tribute to Special Officer Gerald Lynch and Fire Lieutenant James Pero. Both were formally added to the memorial in recognition of their dedicated service and lasting impact on the community.

The evening served as a powerful moment of reflection, unity, and gratitude. Attendees gathered to remember the sacrifices made by these public servants and to reaffirm the community’s commitment to never forget their contributions.

See Facebook post by the MPD for all the images

 🧵 Faithful Fruits Boutique Brings Art, Heart, and Hair to Mentor’s Main Street

With handmade treasures, creative classes, and a faith-driven mission, this unique boutique is becoming a haven for local artists—and the community they serve.

MENTOR, Ohio — Nestled along the bustle of Mentor Avenue is a storefront unlike any other in town. At first glance, Faithful Fruits Hair and Handmade Boutique appears to be a charming boutique brimming with candles, beachy décor, and gifts. But step inside, and you’ll quickly discover it’s also a studio, a salon, a gallery—and a testament to faith.

Founded in 2025 by a longtime hairstylist with a heart for handmade art, Faithful Fruits is the result of two passions woven together through prayer and purpose. “I’ve been doing hair for 13 years, but I’ve always loved art,” says the owner, Leah Curtis. “It all started after I did my first craft show. I realized there wasn’t a consistent place for local artists to display and sell their work. So, I started praying—and the Lord started opening doors.”

What began as a small idea quickly bloomed into something much larger. Today, Faithful Fruits is a full-service boutique that showcases handmade goods by local creators, offers salon services, and hosts creative classes for the community.

More Than a Boutique

Inside the shop at 7771 Mentor Ave., you’ll find an eclectic mix of gifts and goods—each one handmade, and each with a story. Among the most popular items are therapeutic lotus candles and Lake Erie-inspired beach décor, created using sand, stones, and shells sourced from the lake itself. “Customers love that they can take a piece of the lake home with them,” the owner says.

There’s also embroidered fabric art, painted pet and horse portraits, custom woodwork, concrete décor, and even handcrafted items using resin, beads, and glass. “We have something for everyone,” she says. “Wood, metal, fabric—you name it.”

A Space to Create, Not Just Shop

What truly sets Faithful Fruits apart is its interactive spirit. Beyond retail, the boutique offers workshops and creative classes, inviting customers to make their own art alongside skilled instructors. Whether it’s knitting, seasonal crafts, or beginner art sessions, the goal is to empower the community through creativity.

“These classes give people a chance to explore something new—and maybe discover a hidden talent,” the owner shares. “We want to create an environment where people feel inspired and supported.”

It’s a vision that’s already resonating. “The feedback has been incredible,” Leah adds. “People are excited not just to shop, but to return and be part of something.”

Rooted in Faith and Community

True to its name, Faithful Fruits is a business grounded in faith. Leah is candid about how her spiritual journey has guided the entire process. “This wasn’t just my idea—it was His,” she says. “Every artist who’s part of this shop came into my life at just the right time. It’s been such a blessing.”

That sense of divine timing and community care flows into every sale. “Each purchase builds up a local artist,” she says. “And for me, that’s the best part—seeing someone gain confidence in their work because someone believed in it enough to take it home.”

Looking Ahead

With its official opening earlier this year, Faithful Fruits is just getting started. Expanded hours begin in July, and a full lineup of classes is in the works. The shop also takes custom orders for embroidery and painted portraits—personal touches that have already made waves among returning customers.

As the boutique continues to grow, its mission remains the same: create a space where art, beauty, and faith can flourish together.

Faithful Fruits Hair and Handmade Boutique
📍 7771 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.faithfulfruits.art
📘 Facebook: Faithful Fruits Boutique
🕒 Hours: Tue–Fri 12–6 | Sat 10–3 (starting in July)
Handmade. Heartfelt. Faith-Filled.

🐟 U.S. Pet Ownership Surges to 94 Million Households in 2025

Pet ownership in the U.S. has hit a new high, with 94 million households now caring for at least one animal, up from 82 million in 2023, according to the latest American Pet Products Association (APPA) survey.

Dogs remain the most popular pets, growing from 65.1 million to 68 million households. Cat ownership also rose, now at 49 million, up from 46.5 million. This continued growth reflects the trend of treating pets as family, fueling demand for premium pet products.

Not all pet categories saw gains. Freshwater fish ownership dropped from 11.1 million to 10 million households, and small animal ownership declined slightly to 6 million. Saltwater fish and horse ownership also dipped marginally.

Birds and reptiles held steady at about 6 million households each, with minimal year-over-year changes.

Generationally, Millennials represent the largest share of pet owners at 30%, followed by Gen X and Baby Boomers at 25% each. Gen Z accounts for 20% and is reshaping the market through multi-pet ownership and heavy use of platforms like TikTok and Instagram to find and purchase pet products. Their digital influence is shifting how brands connect with modern pet owners.

Read the Full Article at petfoodindustry.com

⚾ Cleveland Edges Toronto 5-4 Behind Ramírez’s Extra-Inning Heroics

The Cleveland Guardians pulled off a 5-4 walk-off win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night, with José Ramírez delivering the game-winning RBI single in the 10th inning.

Ramírez also opened the scoring in the first inning with an RBI single after Steven Kwan walked and stole second. Toronto tied it in the fourth when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 11th home run of the season.

Cleveland regained the lead with a two-run double by Gabriel Arias, helped by a walk after a pitch-clock violation by Toronto starter Max Scherzer. In his second start of the season, Scherzer allowed three runs over five innings, giving up six hits and three walks.

The Blue Jays came back in the sixth with a two-run single from George Springer and a sacrifice fly by Ernie Clement to go up 4-3. Lane Smith responded with a solo homer to tie it.

In the 10th, Toronto left two runners on base, including an automatic runner at third, with a key groundout. Cleveland capitalized in the bottom of the inning, loading the bases before Ramírez lined a single to left to end the game. The Guardians now have 59 comeback wins since the start of last season — fourth-most in MLB.

Read more and see highlights at espn.com

⚾ Captains Drop Two Straight to Whitecaps in Eastlake

The Lake County Captains suffered back-to-back losses against the West Michigan Whitecaps this week, falling 3-2 on Tuesday and 9-6 on Wednesday in Eastlake.

In Tuesday’s matchup, Caden Favors turned in a solid start for Lake County, allowing just two runs over five innings. However, the Captains' offense couldn’t generate enough support against West Michigan starter Max Alba. The lone bright spot came from Ralphy Velazquez, who launched a home run, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.

Wednesday’s contest saw more offense, but the result was the same. Josh Hartle started on the mound for the Captains but was pulled after giving up five runs in just over two innings. Despite the early struggles, Lake County fought back to tie the game 6-6 heading into the ninth. However, the bullpen faltered late, surrendering three runs in the final frame to seal the loss.

The Captains and Whitecaps return to action tonight at 7 p.m. in Eastlake as the series continues.

See milb.com for the box score and additional details

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