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Around Edinburg: Halliday’s Winery will hold second annual Summer Maker’s Mart, KidWatch is hiring, and more

- Cathy Klein

Halliday’s Winery will be holding their second annual Summer Maker’s Mart from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 27. There will be many local vendors participating in the event and a great time to shop small. The winery is located at 2400 NE River Road, Lake Milton.


Save the date for a Summer Bash Movie Night Under the Stars at Southeast Primary School from 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 31. There will be fun activities, food and a film under the stars. The primary school is located at 8301 Tallmadge Road.


KidWatch is a before and after school program that is looking for a childcare staff member for the upcoming school year. Hours would be 6 to 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 to 6 p.m. weekdays with a starting pay of $11 per hour.

Hiring expenses would be paid for by KidWatch and free school age childcare is also included. Call Shelly at 330-850-5008 for more information or to apply. KidWatch is located within the Edinburg United Church at 4081 Rock Spring Road.


This year’s Portage County Randolph Fair will be held Aug. 20 to 25. Check out the website to enter one of the many contests such as largest tomato, or art work or to be Fair King or Queen. Tickets for events are on sale now from the site as well at www.randolphfair.com. The fairgrounds are located at 4215 Fairground Road, Randolph.


Even though it’s only July, it’s time to start thinking about Back to School. Southeast Local Schools’ first day of school is Friday, Aug. 30. If you have a child that is turning five on or before Aug. 1 and have not yet registered them for kindergarten, contact the Primary School.

You can find contact information plus school supply lists at www.sepirates.org. Information about supplies is also listed on the Southeast Elementary School PTO Facebook page.


Check out Pirates on the Move through their Facebook page or stop at the Southeast High School track on Sundays at 6 p.m. for a community walk. This group invites everyone from the surrounding communities to join them in their venture to be active and become healthier by walking or running together, because every great journey starts with a single step.


Don’t forget to send information to my email at CM101495@aol.com by the second Wednesday of the month to be included in the column and thank you.

Cathy Klein

Cathy Klein

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