Community calendar for Aug. 22

Pickleball sponsored at LaGrange Village Hall Pickleball is now being offered four days a week at LaGrange Village Hall, 301 Liberty St. Sponsored by the Keystone Empowers You Collaborative, the program runs 10:30 a.m. to noon every Monday through Thursday. All are welcome to join. LaGrange Village Hall provides all the necessary equipment, but players are welcome to bring their own balls or paddles. Three indoor courts are available, so you can enjoy the game regardless of the weather outside. There is no cost to participate. All ages and abilities are welcome to attend. If the building is closed due to weather or a holiday, pickleball is also canceled. Enter through the main doors of the village hall. There will be a sign in sheet for each time you visit, and a waiver to complete for first-time participants. Those under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent and those aged 16 and younger need a parent present to play. Vaccine clinics each month in Elyria, Lorain and Wellington Lorain County Public Health offers vaccine clinics each month in Elyria, Lorain and Wellington. Same-day appointments are also available to help you find a time that works. Call 440-284-3206 to schedule a vaccine appointment with LPCH, or contact your healthcare provider or pharmacy. Vaccine clinic locations and hours: - Lorain County Public Health, 9880 Murray Ridge Road, ElyriaRegular clinic hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed daily from noon to 1 p.m.) Extended evening hours until 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 8 and Dec. 8.- Lorain County Free Clinic, 5040 Oberlin Ave., Lorain2-5:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month- Herrick Memorial Library, 101 Willard Memorial Square, Wellington2-5:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each monthUnsure which vaccines you or your child needs? Securely request your vaccine record at LorainCountyHealth.com/vaccines. No-cost for records, and no need for phone calls or paperwork. Today - South Amherst is partnering with the Lorain County Solid Waste Management District to offer paper shredding from 9 a.m. to noon at Village Hall. Residents may bring confidential documents, including financial and medical records, old bills, receipts and other sensitive papers, for secure disposal. Please remove binder clips, rubber bands, spiral bindings, plastic folders and binders. Paper clips and staples are acceptable, but removing them when possible is appreciated. Please enter through the South Lake entrance. - Nature at Night will be at the Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Road, Carlisle Township, 7-10:30 p.m. Bring a flashlight. No registration required for the family friendly program. - Enjoy two episodes of the classic TV show "Twilight Zone'' 2-3:30 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Library branch. Sunday - Amherst Historical Society A Special Wish Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. at Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave., Amherst. Car show registrants from 10 a.m. to noon ($10 entry fee), dash plaques for the first 150, trophies for show winners. Enter Sandstone Village through Jefferson Street to park and register. Free parking and shuttle for spectators at Amherst Junior High, 548 Milan Ave. Amherst. Monday - Coffee and Conversation, a friendly social group for seniors, will be 10-11 a.m. at the South Lorain Library branch. - Memory Café, a gathering for people with memory loss and their caregivers, is 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Avon Library branch. - Learn the history of the Lake Shore Electric Railway 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Domonkas Library branch. Presented by North Coast Narratives. Tuesday - The Avon Lake Democrats Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Avon Lake Public Library, 32649 Electric Blvd. Wednesday - Ohio Means Jobs career counseling 1-4:15 p.m. at the Lorain Main Library. Schedule a free appointment with an Ohio Means Jobs career counselor to assist with resumes, cover letters, creating an effective job search strategy and interviewing tips. Call 440-244-1192 to schedule an appointment. Thursday - The American Red Cross will have a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Library branch. Appointment required by being scheduled online at RedCrossBlood.org or calling (800) RED CROSS. Friday - Learn about caption telephones for those with hearing loss 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lorain Main Library. - Story Time in the Woods 10:30-11 a.m. at Every Child's Playground: 36265 Detroit Road, Avon. Dress for the weather and bring a blanket. - Create a personalized bookmark 4-5 p.m. at the South Lorain Library branch. While supplies last. Saturday, Aug. 29 - Amherst Historical Society 1930s "Hooverville" living history event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave., Amherst. There will be games and music and pastimes of the 1930s, a soup kitchen and food for donations. - Estate planning by attorney Robert Cabrera from 1-3 p.m. at the South Lorain Library branch. - Madden 26 PS5 tournament 1-4 p.m. at the Lorain Main Library. Open to ages 10 to 18. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place. Pizza and refreshments will be served. - Learn how to play chess, solve puzzles, watch live international competitions and compete head-to-head in friendly matches. All skill levels are welcome 3-4:30 p.m. at the Columbia Library branch. - Practice the lost art of cursive handwriting and calligraphy design 4:45-5:45 p.m. at the Lorain Main Library.