NAMI plans bowling fundraiser Geauga SWCD sets tree sale

The National Alliance on Mental Illness Lake County will hold its firstever Strikes for Awareness Fundraiser.

Participants can enjoy a night of bowling to raise funds and awareness for those whose lives are affected by mental illness. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 17 at Scores Fun Center, 65 Normandy Drive in Painesville.

The cost is $20 per bowler or $100 per lane (up to six bowlers). The ticket price includes two hours of unlimited bowling with shoe rental, a game of laser tag, two slices of pizza and fountain drink.

There will be a 50/50 raffle and other chances to win prizes. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www. namilakecountyohio.org or by calling the NAMI office at 440-639-1200. All of the funds raised from this event will be used to support NAMI’s work in Lake County, according to a news release.

The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District announced that its 2018 Spring Tree Sale will be held April 27-28.

The sale will offer a streamlined selection of both bareroot seedlings and 1- to 3-gallon container trees and shrubs. From white pine to yellow birch and redbud to dawn redwood, this year’s selection is suitable to a wide variety of landscaping needs, according to a news release.

Rain barrels and compost tumblers also are available for year-round backyard benefits. There are also tree sale gift certificates.

For more information and a complete list of trees, visit geaugaswcd.com or call 440-834-1122.

To place an order, complete the order form and submit with payment to Geauga SWCD, P.O. Box 410, Burton, OH 44021. Make checks payable to Geauga SWCD or to pay by credit card, contact the SWCD office at 440-834-1122

Order deadline is April 5.

Library offering passport services

For those preparing for the upcoming travel season, they can apply for a U.S. passport at Madison Public Library.

U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road.

Services include passport processing for new U.S. passports or passport cards, passport photographs, and expedited service. For more information, call 440-4282189 or visit www.madisonlibrary.info.

Passport forms, passport fees, information on how to apply and more can be found on the Department of State’s official website for passport and travel information: www.travel. state.gov.

Volunteers sought for WomenSafe store

Volunteer opportunities are available at the WomenSafe Resale Shoppe, 12601 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.

The shop sells slightly used merchandise for the entire family, including furniture and housewares, seasonal items, shoes, jewelry, and decorative items. The shop is open five days a week, and one evening (Thursday).

All proceeds from WomenSafe Resale Shoppe support the mission of the WomenSafe Shelter in Chardon, a safe haven and community resource for domestic violence victims and their families, according to a news release.

For more information, call 440-729-2780, visit www.womensafe.org or email wsresale@womensafe.org for a volunteer application. Male volunteers and couples are also welcome to volunteer.

Dinner to remember ‘Four Chaplains’

A Four Chaplains Memorial Dinner will be 2 to 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at American Legion Post 7, 29919 Euclid Ave. in Wickliffe.

Doors will open at 2 p.m., with the program beginning at 3, followed by dinner at 4. Cost is $25 prepaid.

For tickets, call the canteen at 440-585-4191 or send name, post, title, phone number and email with the number attending. Enclose a check to American Legion Post 7, with “Chaplains Dinner” in the memo section of the check, and mail it to Chaplain Jose Rivera, American Legion Post 7, 29919 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, OH 44092.

For questions, email riveraeuclid@sbcglobal.net or text 216-355-4633. This will be the 75th Anniversary of this remembrance.

Top 25 performs for FAA committee

The Women’s Committee of The Fine Arts Association will present “Top 25: Sounds of the Cinema” by the Top 25 elite singers from Mentor High School under the direction of Adam Landry.

The event will take place at 11 a.m. Feb. 14 at the Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave. in Willoughby, followed by the luncheon at noon in the lobby.

Reservations must be made by noon of the Friday before the lecture/luncheon date. Cost is $15 for members, $18 for nonmembers or $10 for the lecture only.

Call Judy Nagel at 440951-7500, ext. 106, or email jnagel@fineartsassociation. org. The menu will be vegetable ravioli, garden salad, rolls and red velvet cupcakes.

Agenda

The Agenda lists public meetings and closed executive sessions in the area today, unless otherwise noted. Berkshire School Board: 6 p.m., board office. Burton Village Zoning Appeals Board: 7 p.m., village offices, top floor of Burton Library. Chardon School Board:

5:30 p.m., administration building. Geauga County commissioners: 9 a.m. Tuesday, 470 Center St., Building 4, Chardon. Huntsburg Township Board of Zoning Appeals:

7 p.m., organizational meeting, town hall. Lyndhurst City Council:

7 p.m., Safety Committee, city hall. Mayfield Heights City

Council: 2 p.m., Finance and Audit Committee, city hall. Painesville City Council:

5:15 p.m., work session, city hall. Perry Township trustees:

9 a.m. Tuesday, work session; 10, trustees meeting; administrative offices. Timberlake Village Council: 6 p.m., committee meeting, village hall.

Wickliffe City Council: 7 p.m., Improvement Committee; 7:15, Legislature and Welfare Committee; city hall.