Around Randolph: Spring Into Health event promotes farmers' health and safety

Visionary people face the same problems everyone else faces; but rather than get paralyzed by their problems, visionaries immediately commit themselves to finding a solution. – Bill Hybels

On March 21, five visionary farmers will be presenting at the “Spring Into Health” event at the Randolph Community Center, located at 1657 State Route 44. This event is dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of farmers and gardeners, and the intention is to instill hope and provide workable solutions.

Here is the schedule for Spring Into Health:

• 11 a.m. – Protecting Pollinators & Farmers - Bill Pleucker, farmer & Maine state representative.
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Lunch - Share your concerns/suggestions with State Representative Heidi Workman; Portage County Commissioner Jill Crawford; River Kale, aide for Congressman Dave Joyce; and other elected officials. Portage County Auditor Matt Kelly will be available to register farmers for CAUV. Judy Nelson will explain services offered by the Portage County Solid Waste District.
• 1:30 p.m. – Regenerating Farms, Families & Communities - Scott Myers, farmer.
• 3 to 4 p.m. – Growing with Joy and Humor - With local farmers Megan and Mike Massoli and Jared Phillip.
  Food for purchase is available thanks to Wagler’s Food Truck and the Portage County Master Gardeners. Sponsored by Heron Hill Farm, Portage County Beekeepers, Dirt Road Organizing, Schumann Rentals, and Knight Graphics. Numerous local businesses have donated door prizes.

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Danielle and T.J. offer delicious honey, maple syrup, sourdough bread, bagels and baked goods at their farm stand at 4100 Laubert Rd. Payment is via Venmo or exact cash. Check out their weekly offerings at https://www.facebook.com/thefarmsteadohio. I highly recommend their brownies.

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Since the Lions Club does much for our community and Waterloo schools, please consider attending their “A Night at the Races” fundraiser April 11 at St. Joe’s KC at 2697 Waterloo Rd. Dinner and a horse are $45. For tickets, contact Mary Rodenbucher at 330-221-4019.

Randolph Library events

• Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon – Spring Family Storytime
• March 26, 4-5 p.m. – Blackout Poetry for Teens
• March 28, 11 a.m.-noon – Flower Pot Painting. For adults. Limit of 15. Please register
• March 28, 1-2 p.m. – Exploring the Roman Empire
• April 2, 4-5 p.m. – Spring Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny
• April 4, 1-2 p.m. – Akron Mobile Zoo. Limited to 50 participants
• April 5, 4-5 p.m. – Grow with Us. Gardening program for children
• April 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Randolph True Crime Club
• April 8, 4-5 p.m. – Spring Flower Power. Learn about wildflowers. Presented by Portage Parks District for children & tweens.
• April 9, 4-5 p.m. – Lego Free Build. For children age 6 and older
• April 10, 3-4 p.m. – Celebrating Beverly Cleary
• April 11, 1-2 p.m. – Fascinating World of Frogs. For adults
• April 13, noon-1 p.m. – Flower Pot Painting. For teens
• April 14, 5:30-7 p.m. – Randolph Book Club. Pick up a copy of “All the Colors of the Dark” at the circulation desk
• April 18, 2-3 p.m. – Frogs & Toads
• April 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Computer Class-Basic Computer Skills. For adults
• April 22, 4-5 p.m. – Earth Day Celebration. For children

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Once again, the residents of Randolph have met the challenge to help those in need. At the fundraiser for Joe & Kate Wise on Sunday, more than 400 people donated diapers, toiletries, toys, clothing and other goods. 100% of all proceeds from the Dumas Food Truck that was on site went toward helping the Wise family. This beloved family recently suffered a house fire. Also, a Randolph farmer who was gored by a steer is extremely grateful for all of the help, support and prayers from his neighbors and community.

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The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. – Coretta Scott King

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Please contact Sandy Engle at 330-569-4801 or sandyengle83@gmail.com with news, events and local stories. Thanks!