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

 📰 Local News: 📅 Mark Your Calendar: Mentor’s Fall Events Offer Fun for All

 🥽 Mentor Unveils Major Aquatic Upgrades for Summer 2026

🛣️ Corduroy Road Resurfacing Begins September 9 in Mentor

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Event Showcase: 🎉 Mentor Football Kicks Off Season with Pre-Game Tailgate and Family Fun

 🏈 Sports: 🏈 St. Ignatius Seeks First Win in Showdown with Red-Hot Mentor

⚾ Late Home Runs Can't Save Guardians in 4-2 Loss to Rays

⚾ Lake County Rallies Past Loons in 9th, Eyes Return to Postseason

 🤔 Trivia Question

 🤣 Something Funny

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 📅 Mark Your Calendar: Mentor’s Fall Events Offer Fun for All Ages

As the seasons shift and cooler weather approaches, Mentor is gearing up for a lineup of fun and festive fall events for all ages. From outdoor markets and garage sales to pet-friendly celebrations and holiday traditions, there's something for everyone to enjoy over the next few months.

The fall festivities kick off with the final two Mentor Farmers Market events on September 5 and 12 at Garfield Park from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., offering fresh local produce, baked goods, and artisan items.

On Saturday, September 13, families won’t want to miss the popular Just Kids Stuff Garage Sale, also held at Garfield Park. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to noon and features gently used children’s items—perfect for bargain hunters and growing families. Admission is free.

Environmental responsibility takes the spotlight on September 20 with a Hazardous Waste Collection event at the Lake County Fairgrounds from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., providing residents with a safe way to dispose of harmful household materials.

Pet lovers can mark their calendars for October 10 when the Howl-O-Ween Party for Dogs returns to Mentor Dog Park. From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., costumed canines and their owners can enjoy Halloween-themed fun at this free event.

Skaters and hockey fans can team up for the Turkey Roll on Ice at the Mentor Ice Arena on November 22. The event runs from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., with team registration priced at $120 for groups of four.

Finally, the season of giving begins with the annual Community Tree Lighting on December 2 at the Mentor Municipal Center. From 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., families can enjoy festive music, lights, and holiday cheer to welcome in December.

For event updates, details, visit cityofmentor.com/calendar.

🥽 Mentor Unveils Major Aquatic Upgrades for Summer 2026

Mentor is making waves with two major aquatic upgrades set to open in summer 2026, bringing modern, family-friendly water attractions to Civic Center Park and Eleanor B. Garfield Park.

At Civic Center Park, construction is underway on a new 42-foot waterslide tower featuring three slides for varying thrill levels. Existing pool buildings will be replaced with a modern complex that includes updated restrooms, locker facilities, a concession stand, covered dining areas, and expanded pool and splash pad zones.

Over at Garfield Park, a new 7,000-square-foot splash pad will take the place of the former pool, which closed in 2020 and was later removed. Designed for families, the area will offer over a dozen interactive water features, shady seating, a large lawn, and a raised retaining wall for relaxed viewing.

A new bathhouse will include men’s and women’s restrooms, two family restrooms, lockers, secure storage, and a picnic pavilion. The entire splash pad will be enclosed with fencing and gates to ensure safety.

The original Garfield Park pool, built in the 1960s, had experienced declining attendance before closing during the pandemic. Its replacement offers a more sustainable and accessible water play option with lower staffing needs and greater flexibility.

Together, the Civic Center and Garfield Park projects represent a multi-million-dollar investment in Mentor’s recreational future, with both set to open for the 2026 swim season.

Source: cityofmentor.com

🛣️ Corduroy Road Resurfacing Begins September 9 in Mentor

Drivers in Mentor should prepare for potential delays starting Tuesday, September 9, as resurfacing work begins on Corduroy Road. The project will cover the stretch between Garden Lane and the southern end of the causeway.

Construction crews will operate daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and although two-way traffic will remain open, parts of the roadway will be reduced to a single lane. Flaggers will be on site to help manage traffic flow and ensure safety.

The roadwork is part of the city’s ongoing infrastructure improvements and is expected to wrap up by the end of September. Motorists are encouraged to allow extra time for travel through the area during active construction hours.

Residents with questions about city projects can call (440) 974-5785 or email [email protected].

 🎉 Mentor Football Kicks Off Season with Pre-Game Tailgate and Family Fun

The excitement is building in Mentor as the community gears up for the start of the 2025 high school football season. This afternoon, fans are invited to a spirited tailgate party at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m., celebrating the home opener for the Mentor High School Cardinals.

The family-friendly event promises an energetic lead-up to tonight’s big game, featuring a variety of food trucks, a live DJ, on-stage performances, engaging kids’ crafts, giveaways, and a photo booth for capturing game-day memories.

It’s the perfect way for fans of all ages to come together and support the Cardinals before they face off against St. Ignatius at 7:00 p.m. The atmosphere is expected to be electric as the community rallies behind its team at the start of what promises to be an exciting season.

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 🏈 St. Ignatius Seeks First Win in Showdown with Red-Hot Mentor

St. Ignatius and Mentor Set for Storied Showdown at Osborne Stadium

One of Northeast Ohio’s most enduring high school football rivalries resumes under the lights on September 5, as St. Ignatius travels to Jerome T. Osborne Stadium to face off against undefeated Mentor in a nonconference matchup.

Despite St. Ignatius entering the game at 0-2, the Wildcats’ record belies the strength of their competition, having already faced tough opponents in Avon and Pickerington North. Quarterback Dane Donovan and receiver Luke Simms have shown sparks of chemistry, connecting for the team’s only touchdowns in each of their first two games.

Mentor, on the other hand, has jumped out to a 2-0 start, including a dominant 42-12 win over Erie McDowell last week. The Cardinals’ offense has been driven by standout running back Jackson Farley, who has amassed a staggering 610 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in just two games. Farley also torched the Wildcats last season with a 211-yard performance.

Mentor's offensive line, anchored by Division I commits Landry Brede, JoJo LoDuca, and Colin Prichard, has been instrumental in creating running lanes and giving sophomore quarterback Brogan Jones time to find key targets like Miami (Ohio) recruit Justen Hodge.

This will be the 32nd meeting between the two programs, with St. Ignatius holding a narrow 17-14 edge in the all-time series. The teams split their two matchups in 2023, adding to the intensity of this year's clash.

With high-powered offenses on both sides, the game may come down to which defense can make critical stops when it counts.

Catch the action on WHK-AM 1420, WINT-AM 1330, FM 101.5, and WREO-FM 97.1

⚾ Late Home Runs Can't Save Guardians in 4-2 Loss to Rays

The Cleveland Guardians fell 4-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, despite ninth-inning solo homers by José Ramírez and Kyle Manzardo. Both went deep off Rays closer Pete Fairbanks, but he bounced back to retire the next three hitters and close out the win.

Tampa starter Ryan Pepiot was dominant, tossing five no-hit innings with six strikeouts and two walks. Cleveland didn’t record a hit until Ramírez singled in the sixth off reliever Bryan Barker.

Defensive errors hurt the Guardians. Shortstop Gabriel Arias made two throwing mistakes, ending an eight-game errorless streak. His first error in the opening inning led to an unearned run, and the second allowed Tampa to extend its lead in the fourth.

Logan Allen pitched five innings, giving up four runs (three earned) on six hits with four strikeouts and two walks. Tampa added two runs in the sixth on a fielder’s choice and a squeeze bunt by Carson Williams.

Christopher Morel had three hits and an RBI, his fifth three-hit game of the season.

The loss drops Cleveland 3.5 games behind Seattle for the final AL wild card spot, with several teams ahead in the race. The series continues on Friday.

⚾ Lake County Rallies Past Loons in 9th, Eyes Return to Postseason

The Lake County Captains pulled off a dramatic 4-3 walk-off win over the Great Lakes Loons on Wednesday night, taking a crucial step toward clinching a playoff spot with three regular-season games remaining—all against the Loons.

Starter Michael Kennedy lasted 3.2 innings, allowing one unearned run on two hits, while walking three and striking out five. Xavier Martinez earned the win in relief, giving up a solo homer over 1.2 innings.

The Loons took an early lead in the first when Kendall George stole third—his 99th of the season—and scored on a throwing error. Lake County answered in the fourth with a two-run shot from Bennett Thompson, scoring Jaison Chourio to take a 2-1 lead.

Great Lakes tied it in the sixth on a bases-loaded walk. In the ninth, Jake Gelof put the Loons ahead with his 15th home run of the season. But Lake County responded quickly: Jose Devers tied the game with a solo blast, and Juan Benjamin later scored the game-winner on a sacrifice fly by Kyle Dernedde.

With the win, the Captains need just one more victory to clinch a postseason berth and begin defending their Midwest League title—having won their second championship in franchise history last year.

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