Library series turns to local history

Willowick Public Library will be holding a special year-long series exploring local areas of interest throughout Northeast Ohio.

This monthly series continues at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 15, with the Historical Societies of Western Lake County. Representatives from the area’s historical societies, including Angela Schmidt (Eastlake), Theresa Shine (Wickliffe), William Henrich (Willoughby) and Frank Cihula (Willoughby Hills), will share the history of our area, according to a news release.

Each of these historical societies collect and maintain artifacts and materials related to their cities. Attendees can discover what makes each city unique.

Looking ahead, March’s event will be “Gems and Jewels” and will feature The Holden Arboretum on March 15.

This special series is free to attend, however registration is required. Visit we247.org or call 440-943-4151 for more information or to register.

The Willowick Public Library is located at 263 E. 305 St.

Agenda

The Agenda lists public meetings and closed executive sessions in the area today, unless otherwise noted.

Cardinal School Board: 6:30 p.m., high school, cafeteria.

Burton Village Business District Reformation committee: 7 p.m., council chambers, village hall. Concord Township Board of Zoning Appeals: 7 p.m., town hall. Eastlake Board of Zoning Appeals: 7p.m., city hall.

Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services: 2:30 p.m., Opiate HUB Committee; 5, Planning and Policies Committee; 6, executive session; administrative offices, 13244 Ravenna Road, Chardon. Geauga County Board of Revision: 8:30 a.m., commissioners chambers, Courthouse Annex, Chardon.

Geauga County Revolving Loan Fund Committee: 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Building 1, 470 Center St., Chardon.

Grand River Village Council: 7:30 p.m., village hall.

Kirtland Public Library trustees: 4:30 p.m., library.

Lake County commissioners: 10 a.m. Thursday, county administration building, Painesville.

Lake County Local Emergency Planning Committee: 9a.m. Thursday, county emergency operations center, 8505 Garfield Road, Kirtland. Lyndhurst Civil Service Commission: 8:30 a.m. Thursday, city hall. Lyndhurst Computer Committee: 7:30 p.m., city hall.

Mentor Library Board: 6 p.m., board committees, main library.

Munson Township Zoning Commission: 6 p.m., town hall.

Newbury Township Recreation Board: 7:30 p.m., town hall.

Richmond Heights Planning Commission: 7 p.m., city hall.

Willoughby Zoning Board of Appeals: 7 p.m., city hall.

Willowick Board of Zoning Appeals: 7:30 p.m., city hall.