Home & Lifestyle Expo coming to Great Lakes Mall

Eastern Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce and Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce announced the annual Home & Lifestyle Expo will take place 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 7, at Great Lakes Mall in Mentor.

Attendees at the free event can get ideas, inspiration and practical advice in remodeling, home improvement, gardening and lifestyle needs, according to a news release.

Representatives from local companies, remodelers and designers will be onsite to answer questions, provide suggestions and explore ideas for all aspects of home improvement and lifestyle needs.

Free Expo gift bags will be distributed down by Macy’s, and two of the 300 free bags will hold a $50 gift card.

Stage entertainment includes a special 2 p.m. rain barrel painting demonstration by artist and Fine Arts Association Development Director Yvonne Delgado Thomas. At 5 p.m. the stage will welcome Craig Shepp of Shepp Electric and Jenn Harcher from the Fox 8 weather team to announce the winner of “The Gift of Power” which is a yearly contest run by Shepp Electric.

Additional stage entertainment consists of three fashion shows.

Returning to the Expo is an Upcycle Repurpose Contest open for entries from the public. There is no fee to enter and items can be, but are not limited to furniture, accessories/home décor, clothing and jewelry.

Votes will be cast and one item will win “Best of the Expo” with a prize of a $100 gift card. To enter, contact Diana Lewis at 440-2558932, ext. 7726.

For more information about the expo, contact Linda Reed at the Eastern Lake County Chamber of Commerce at 440-357-7572.