It was named one of the “Best Communities for Music Education in America” for the seventh consecutive year.
The National Association of Music Merchants sponsored the national survey. The honor goes to districts that demonstrate an unwavering commitment to providing music education for their students, even during these challenging economic times.
The designation also recognizes collaborative, from-the-ground-up efforts of teachers, administrators, students and parents who continually work to keep comprehensive music education as an integral part of the core curriculum.
Olmsted Falls was one of 307 to receive the honor.
Congratulations to the community for this continuing honor. I think it calls for a drum roll.
ALL ABOUT AMISH — The Historical Society of Olmsted Falls’ April 8 guest speaker will talk about the Amish/Mennonite lifestyle.
Speaker Joyce Able Schroath will discuss Amish and Mennonite religious denominations, culture and traditions in the Holmes and Wayne counties communities at 7 p.m.
The meeting, which is free and open to the public, is at The Renaissance, 26387 John Road, in Olmsted Township.
CPR TRAINING — The Community For Better Living is offering the CPR Friends & Family course sponsored by the American Heart Association and St. John Medical Center.
The course is from 1-4 p.m. April 28 at the Community For Better Living’s site in Town & Country Plaza, 7074 Columbia Road, Olmsted Township.
Cost is $25 and space is limited. Reservations should be made by April 14, by calling 440-541-7829. Sponsorships are available, if needed.
SINGLES MEETING — The Single Volunteers meet April 20 to discuss new projects.
The 7 p.m. meeting is at Olmsted Community Church, 7853 Main St., Olmsted Falls.
Attendees may bring an appetizer or snack to share. Pizza, beverage and good company will be provided. For more details about the group, to go svohio.org.
LIBRARY NOTES — The Olmsted Falls library has several programs for all ages in the early part of this month.
Preschool story time runs from 10-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, April 9, 16 and 23, for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. No registration is required.
Tales for Tots program is from 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, April 10, 17 and 24. Infants to 3-year-olds may attend with their caregivers.
Family Story Craft is from 7-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays, April 10, 17 and 24, for families with children ages 3-8. Sign-ups are needed.
Children ages 3-5 may explore and practice thinking skills through play at hands-on learning stations at 11 a.m. April 6. Caregivers must attend this activity, with registration required.
Learn to search effectively for your family history at the Genealogy Databases meeting at 7 p.m. April 9. Registration is required.
Want to improve your writing skills, or do you have some great stories to write? Those in grades 6-12 are invited to register for the 4-5 p.m. Writing Club on Wednesdays, April 10 and 24.
Children ages 4-8 and their parents, whose first language is not English, are welcome to the 7 p.m. Hear, See, Say program April 11. Registration is needed.
Local author and artist JoAnn DePolo will help teens in grades 6-12 explore and uncover interesting facts about the life and art of miniature artist Oliver Frazer. They also will create their own mini painting. The program is at 2 p.m. April 13.
REMINDERS — Olmsted Performing Arts’ Marketplace is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6 at its center, 6941 Columbia Road, Olmsted Falls. Lots of arts and crafters, activities, etc.
Save April 19 and 20 for Olmsted Falls High School Masquers’ performances of “Grease: School Version.”
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