NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio – Food enthusiasts and community supporters alike are in for a treat as the highly anticipated Taste of North Royalton event returns this fall. It’s set for Thurs., Nov. 7, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the St. Paul Hellenic Center, 4548 Wallings Rd., North Royalton. This gathering promises to showcase the best of local cuisine while raising funds for the school district’s educational initiatives and student scholarships.
The event, now a beloved tradition in North Royalton, brings together an array of local restaurants, bakeries, and food vendors. From savory entrees to sweet desserts, the Taste of North Royalton is a food lover’s paradise, all under one roof.
But it’s not just about the food. The evening also features exciting raffles and prizes. All proceeds from the event will benefit two cornerstone organizations: the North Royalton Educational Foundation and the North Royalton Stadium Foundation, directly impacting students, staff, and the broader community.
Tickets for this evening are now on sale. Individual tickets are priced at $40, which includes two complimentary drink tickets. For larger groups, tables of 10 are available for $400, offering a perfect opportunity for businesses, families, or groups of friends to enjoy the event together. Tickets are expected to sell quickly, so early purchase is recommended.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visithttp://taste-of-nr-2024.cheddarup.com.
Pumpkin patch: Brecksville United Methodist Church is getting into the autumn spirit by launching its inaugural pumpkin patch starting on Mon., Oct. 14. The church lawn will be transformed into a festive display of pumpkins, gourds, and squash, offering a fun, family-friendly atmosphere for the entire community
Running daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct. 31, the patch will feature pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and even a few different colors. Prices start at just $1, making it an affordable activity for families looking to enjoy the fall season. In addition to pumpkins, the weekends will bring games, photo opportunities, and refreshments, creating a welcoming environment for people of all ages.
BUMC is excited to invite everyone in the area to participate, not just to enjoy the autumnal décor, but also to support a good cause. This pumpkin patch is part of a larger initiative to help the church close its 2024 budget gap. The funds raised will go toward maintaining BUMC as a vibrant and inclusive space for the whole community, hosting worship services, weddings, funerals, philanthropy projects, classes, recovery meetings, recitals, and much more.
“We’re thrilled to host this pumpkin patch for the first time,” said Melanie Smith, Director of Communication & Connection. “With the community’s help, we will continue to be a safe space for gathering, offering support through determined service and living out our values of honest worship, courageous inclusion, lifelong learning, and joyful gathering.”
Brecksville United Methodist Church is located at 65 Public Square on the northwest corner in Brecksville. For more information, go to www.umc.org.
Drug take back: On Sat., Oct. 26, Brecksville will participate in National Drug Take-back Day. The event offers a safe and convenient way for residents to dispose of unwanted or expired medications, helping prevent drug misuse and environmental harm.
To prepare, residents are encouraged to gather all medications in their homes, ensuring they are securely stored, particularly away from children and pets. After inventorying the medications, they should clearly label those identified for disposal and bring them to a designated collection site.
The collection will take place at the Brecksville Horticulture Building, located at 6916 Stadium Dr., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This initiative is part of a nationwide effort to promote public safety and health.
New Year’s Eve: Woodside Event Center invites you to ring in the New Year at its highly anticipated 2025 New Year’s Eve Gala on Tues., Dec. 31. Doors open at 7 p.m., and tickets are on sale now for a night filled with top-tier entertainment, food, and drinks.
Tickets, priced at $125 plus tax, include a full range of offerings to ensure an unforgettable celebration:
- New Year’s Eve party favors
- Five-hour top-shelf open bar
- Appetizers
- A delectable buffet dinner and dessert
- A champagne toast at midnight
- Continental breakfast
- Balloon drop
- Non-stop music, dancing, and entertainment
Individual tickets are available, with guests encouraged to purchase together to guarantee seating at the same table. For larger groups, reserved tables for 10 are also available, but in limited supply. Those who purchase a table of 10 will have exclusive seating together for the night.
The evening’s live entertainment will be provided by Perfect Choice Band, a celebrated band from The Knot’s Hall of Fame. Their setlist, featuring songs by artists like Rick James, Lady Gaga, Kings of Leon, Aretha Franklin, and Lionel Richie, will keep the dance floor packed all night.
To secure your spot go to [email protected] for more details.
North Royalton High School inducted the newest members into their National Honor Society.North Royalton High School
Honor Society: North Royalton High School inducted the newest members into their National Honor Society. The ceremony was held in the Performing Arts Center and included a welcome from current NHS president Shreya Ganapathi.
NRHS Teacher Mike Hemery, who gave the keynote address, spoke to the audience about what it takes to be inducted into NHS, and how that life, which isn’t easy at all, is far better than the road of apathy.
Officers Abbie Black, Sara Kling, Haris Giannakidis, and Charlotte Finnecy spoke to the students about the pillars of leadership, service, scholarship and character.
Congratulations to the newest members: Abdullah Al-Bahra, Angela Armbruster, Albert Armin, Daniel Baldyga, Kaylee Bargmann, Sienna Bokoch, Kaitlyn Bryant, Ally Buffa, Naisha Chopra, Elizabeth Cimino, Rylee Cosic, Ryan Cutright, Alyssa DeAngelis, Clark Defendorf, Peyton Ervin, Morgan Felice, Anika Gairola, Gurucharan Ganapathi, Kira Geiger, Mara Geiger, Dahlia George, Sydney Geschke, Ava Grugle, Sana Hameed, Grace Harvanec, Christopher Hoffman, Mason Holet, Maddie Holloran, Joseph Hornik, Andrew Hudak, Nikola Jaksic, Sanyu Karathody, Alexandra Kovalak, Emilie Kuntz, Chloe Lee, Kingston Luong, Milin Mathur, Cassie McConville, Elizabeth Nuzzo, Ethan Ondrish, Nyah Palmer, Jacob Paluczak, Aryav Patel, Mahi Patel, Janah Leigh Penetrante, Leah Prezenkowski, Tyler Rowles, Fae Sak, Sofia Savchenko, Hope Sawyer, Sarah Shiplett, Saanvi Siripuram, Nathan Smelcer, Nethra Sriram, Camryn Supelak, Samantha Sutkowski, Anna Tsirambidis, Hayden Wanyerka, Ava Weatherbie, Dexter Wu, Jackie Yaacoub, Olivia Zapisek.
The National Honor Society has a reputation for excellence among administrators, faculty members, students, parents, and residents of the school community. This reputation is the result of years of commitment on the part of everyone involved. Through NHS chapter service activities, members maintain and extend the qualities that won them selection. Cresta Mellon is the teacher advisor of the NRHS National Honor Society.
Town Center: The new Town Center Park officially opened Wed., Oct. 2 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an afternoon of fun activities for families.
The new park, which took one year to construct, features an enclosed pavilion, playground with equipment for children with all ability levels, a splash pad, tennis, pickleball and sand volleyball courts, a half basketball court, food truck area and green space for community events.
There are also new walkways and sidewalks to make the entire Town Center area more pedestrian friendly.
Grants from Cuyahoga County, the state of Ohio and NOPEC paid a significant chunk of the cost of the project, with donations from local businesses, civic groups and individuals also contributing. The major donors were recognized at a lunch just before the ribbon-cutting, and a donor wall listing their names was unveiled at the pavilion.
Three sponsors donated enough money for naming rights. The park now includes the Brunswick Auto Mart/Medina Auto Mall Pavilion; the Strongsville City Club Playground; and the Robert “Bob” Hric Sports Courts.
The park is located next to the Recreation and Senior Center, 18100 Royalton Road.
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