Page 10 - Lake Front News July 2-15 2020 Edition

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August 5 for voting. Visit mainstreetvermilion.org/ all-washed-up to take a look at last year’s entries. They include other “washed up” items like beach glass, and are in the form of furniture, sculpture, mosaics, carving, and more.
This year’s winning en- tries will be on display from mid-August to mid-Septem- ber.
Suszko said the Vermil- ion Arts Guild will have a “Sea and Shore” exhibit on July 18.
Lakeside Chautauqua is also holding an online art show. The deadline for submissions is July 25. The Lakeside Plein Air Art Fes- tival is scheduled for July 17 through 19, when the art will be available in the “Wet Paint Sale.”
Port Clinton ARTWalks
In Port Clinton, the ARTWalks sponsored by the Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council will begin again on July 23. This year, the artists will be located further apart to accommo- date social distancing and the Meals On Madison out- door dining area.
Downtown Port Clin- ton will also be home to new First Friday events, in which downtown business- es are invited to stay open on the first Friday night of each month to add to the new atmosphere provided by the Meals On Madison area.
If you haven’t taken ad- vantage of the “MOM,” as it is called, you might want to give it a try. The northern- most half of the 100 block of Madison Street is closed to traffic, and visitors can
use the picnic tables and umbrellas. The newest addition has been a stage, which means outdoor mu- sic! For the most part, performers take the stage Wednesdays through Sun- days.
I was recently there on a couple of Sunday after- noons, and truly enjoyed the music of Sea Jamz 7. On Wednesday nights Slater’s Madison Street Pub has taken the popular Jazz Night outdoors, and the RiverFront Live! con- certs are back on Friday evenings. You might want to check the Main Street Port Clinton website for upcoming information.
A Family Day
At Put-in-Bay
Does anyone ever real- ly outgrow miniature golf? I hope not.
Perry’s Cave Family Fun Center on Put-in-Bay has the “War of 18 Holes” miniature golf course, which offers mini histo- ry lessons about the War of 1812 along with the fun. The course is shady in parts, and beautifully landscaped. It has a cov- ered bridge and a waterfall cave.
Combination tickets are available so visitors can also go to Perry’s Cave and other activities at the fun center. There is a rock wall to climb – buttheButterflyHouseis more my speed. DanDee’s Snack Shack is probably everyone’s speed, since a trip to Put-in-Bay is a per- fect time to treat yourself.
The fun center has a large, covered picnic pavil- ion where you can take a break and enjoy your food
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Woods has horse trails. Os- born has pickleball courts, a Discovery Play Trail for children, and an off-leash dog park.
Wakefield has a small beach area. Hensley said many visitors are not aware of how many of the parks provide access to the water. “The Coupling Met- roPark has river access for paddlers and fishing.”
Bicyclists who enjoy a challenge can try the Castalia Quarry. Hensley said it’s more like a moun- tain-bike terrain than a flat surface.
You don’t even have to go to one of the parks to get some health benefits, since the Get Fit Club is now online. I’ve signed up to get email links to Tai Chi videos hosted by my friend, Sufi Dennis White. Hensley said more activities will be available later in the sum- mer.
Vermilion Art Contest Is “All Washed Up”
Public art is taking a step into the past in Ver- milion. The Main Street Vermilion group began The Postcard Project with last year’s unveiling of a mu- ral depicting a vintage lo- cal postcard – the first of a planned 15 murals, accord- ing to the group’s executive director Marilou Suszko.
“It’s going to be a real- ly nostalgic look at Vermil- ion’s history, and history of a vacation location as well,” Suszko said. “They’re going to be installed all over Ver- milion, not just downtown.”
The group is also pre- paring for the “All Washed Up” art contest.
Last year, more than 800 people came to the event that featured art made from driftwood. This year, the contest is online. The gallery will be on the group’s website through
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Three Seasons
Of Foliage At
Schedel Arboretum
A couple of weeks ago, I took a short trip to Elmore to the Schedel Arboretum and Gardens. I hadn’t been there for a few years, and I wish I had not waited so long. I know some people make a point of visiting three times a year, so they can enjoy the spring, sum- mer, and autumn foliage. That makes sense.
The self-guided tour takes you through eight stations in the 17-acre gar- den estate. Joe and Marie Schedel traveled to more than 120 countries. They brought back amazing ex- amples of plants and art-
work, much of which is on view today.
The tour takes about 1 1⁄2 to two hours, depend- ing on how much time you want to spend. One thing I love about it is the fact that there is something for everyone who likes plants – from bonsai trees to dawn redwoods.
I would not be able to pick a favorite area – but I will admit that parts of the Japanese Garden brought my mind back to my child- hood, when I wondered if the characters in my sto- rybooks might really be hiding behind a plant or a statue.
Remember comfort- able shoes, sunblock, and water!
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Reservations are not required for entry, howev- er, coming to the Park with- out a reservation does not guarantee entry on days in
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The Park asks for your patience as they learn this new reservation pro- cess. IThe Midwest’s only Drive-Thru Safari, African Safari Wildlife Park, is lo- cated at 267 S. Lightner Rd. in Port Clinton, Ohio.
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