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Vermilion March Events
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Women's Health Fair
March 1 - Restore health, promote healing and maintain wellness naturally by attending the Women’s Health Fair at Curves of Vermilion. This special event will be held Saturday, March 1 from 1 pm to 4 pm at 4490 Liberty Avenue in Vermilion. Sign up for a chair massage, check blood pressure and body fat percentage, get a nervous system scan, try a foot detox or iris reading and check out the supplements. Enter to win a free Curves membership. Prizes given away hourly. For more information call 440-967-2667 or visit www.vermilioncurves.com.
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Palm Weaving With Sue Cotton
March 1 - 10-12 noon - Get ready for Palm Sunday and learn the art of palm weaving! Sue Cotton will be helping us create a number of crafts, all supplies included. PR by 2/25 and pay $5 at the door. Vermilion River Reservation is located at 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089. Call (440) 967-7310 for more information.
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Spaghetti Dinner At St. Matthew
March 2 - A Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Sunday, March 2nd from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 15617 Mason Road in Vermilion. Cost is $8 for adults. Children ages 10 and under eat free. Meal includes spaghetti, salad, bread & butter, homemade desserts and refreshment. Tickets may be reserved by calling the church office at 967-9886 or Rhonda at 965-8956.
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Model Railroad Flea Market
March 2 - 10 am - 4 pm - Over 100 tables of railroad goods and a time to share railroad news. Held at Commodore’s Place, 995 State Street (Route 60,) Vermilion, OH 44089. Large HO Modular layout. Organized by Friends Of Harbour Town. Call (440) 967-4262 for information. Web Site >>
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Arts Guild To Feature Quilt Show
March 3 - Opening March 3, 2008 the Arts Guild gallery will feature a quilt show as a part of the Featured Artist program The show is the work of the artists in the Sit and Stitch Quilt Guild. Fifteen members will exhibit a variety of products using quilting methods, a homespun type of art. There will be wall hangings, bed quilts and wearable quilts on display. The show will be open to the public on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 to 4:00 in the Main Street building at 685 Main Street. Call ahead at 963 0772 to make sure that the building will be open. Sit and Stitch members will open the show on Saturdays in March between 11 and 3.
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Fear Of Phyllo
March 5 - Wednesday - 7 pm to 9 pm at Laurel Run Cooking School. Overcome your fear of working with phyllo dough in this comprehensive class that focuses on multiple uses for this favorite, flaky pastry. Learn how to make Spankopita, the famous Greek spinach and feta pie; an elegant and impressive Brie and Ligonberry Puff; a classic Apple Strudel; Crispy Phyllo Cigars, a unique take on classic Baklava; and Phyllo Cups, perfect for sweet or savory fillings. While this is a demonstration, you are encouraged to participate and assist the instructor. Each participant will receive a package of fresh Athens phyllo to use at home. Cost is $48. Laurel Run Cooking School is located at 2600 North Ridge Road, Vermilion. Call the School at 440-984-5727 to register.
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Vermilion In Bloom Ladies Night
March 6 - 7 pm - 9 pm - VIB Ladies Night will be held at the Vermilion Country Club on Thursday, March 6th between 7 and 9 pm. A wonderful way to spend time with old friends and make new friends while supporting a great cause! Ladies are invited to support Vermilion in Bloom with a suggested donation of $10. You will learn about VIB summer plans, enjoy great conversation, hors d’oeuvres and a glass of wine or soft drink. Web Site >>
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Learn To Make Sauces
March 6 - Thursday - 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Fine cooking consists of a variety of sauces, some simple and some complex. We will learn the five “mother sauces”: béchamel, veloute, brown sauce, hollandaise and mayonnaise group, and tomato-with the variations made from each one to create a wide variety of smaller sauces. Using three basic sauces we will make Beurre Blanc with fish, veloute for a simple Corn Chowder and Cream Chicken, Hollandaise Sauce for the classic Veal Oscar and Bearnaise Sauce for beef. A valuable class for those wanting to build their skills and cooking foundation. Cost is $45. Laurel Run Cooking School is located at 2600 North Ridge Road, Vermilion. Call the School at 440-984-5727 to register for classes.
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Vermilion Community Fest
March 7 - Vermilion Community Fest takes place at Lake Erie Lanes on Friday March 7 from 6 pm to 11 pm. Join us in supporting the Class of 2008 Prom to Dawn while enjoying fun for all ages at our own Lake Erie Lanes. Ticket cost is $10 per person. The cost includes: 2 consecutive games of bowling, Bowling shoes, 2 slices of pizza, 1 soft drink. Along with activities on ticket, the night will include music, corn hole, 50/50 raffles, and open mic. For more information and ticket purchases or to sponsor a bowling lane contact Tom Rini at 967-4579. This event is being sponsored by 2008 Prom To Dawn Committee. A Special thanks to Lake Erie Lanes.
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Night At The Races
March 7 - Annual Night At The Races mock races held by the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce at German's Villa, 3330 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion, OH 44089. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for reservations and details at (440) 967-4477. Web Site >>
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Spring Crafts For Kids
March 7 - 2 pm - 3 pm - Brush away the winter blues and come enjoy a spring craft session! Geared toward kids 4-12. Vermilion River Reservation is located at 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089. Call (440) 967-7310 for more information.
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Recycling Workshop
March 8 - 11am -12 pm - Learn how, what, and why we recycle through hands on activities, games, and stories! Vermilion River Reservation is located at 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089. Call (440) 967-7310 for more information.
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Punchneedle Embroidery Workshop
March 8 - 2 pm - 3:30 pm - Have you ever wanted to learn the art of embroidery? Learn from an expert and make your very own pin to take home! Linda Tallitsch of River Bend Stitchery will be hosting the class and discussing this old art form. All supplies included. PR by 3/5 and pay $10 at the door. Vermilion River Reservation is located at 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089. Call (440) 967-7310 for more information.
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Stencils & Acid Etching On Dichroic Glass
March 9 - 1 pm - 5 pm - Join Sheree Ferrato and learn the art of stenciling and etching on dichroic glass pendants. All supplies included. PR by 3/7 and pay $30 (for 2 pendants) at the door. Vermilion River Reservation is located at 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089. Call (440) 967-7310 for more information.
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Basic Drawing Class
March 10 - 7 pm - 9 pm - Ages 13 and up. This month's topic is faces, both realistic and cartoon by caricature artist Mike Leuszler. Supplies included. PR by 3/7 and pay $10 at the door. Vermilion River Reservation is located at 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089. Call (440) 967-7310 for more information.
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Fish Fry At VOL Clubhouse
February 8 - March 21 - Vermilion on the Lake Clubhouse at 3780 Edgewater Blvd in Vermilion is sponsoring a fish fry benefit every Friday, February 8 – March 21. Menu will include perch, shrimp, chicken, or a combo platter with coleslaw fries, dessert, and coffee (pop for sale). Dinner served from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm with live music or DJ till 10 pm. BYOB. Enjoy fun, food, dancing, and a sunset over Lake Erie. Questions call Mary Kate 440-967-9145 or Nora 440-967-0511.
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Fragassi Family Italian Celebration Of Food
March 10 - Monday - 6:30 pm to 9 pm - $55 - For the Fragassi Family, the feasting began on Palm Sunday and reached its finale with Easter dinner at Grandma's house. Join Carmella and her sisters as they cook, laugh, chop, and tell stories of food and their Italian heritage. We'll begin with their meatless Palm Sunday menu of three pastas with Tuna in Marinara, Ricotto Sauce and a Walnut Cream Sauce. Easter dinner was Lamb Stew and homemade Cheese Raviolis with a Meat Sauce. Ricotta Cheese Pie ended the meal. Carmella will show the Italian Easter Bread. The last class with the Fragassi Family was just as entertaining as it was delicious! Laurel Run Cooking School is located at 2600 North Ridge Road, Vermilion. Call the School at 440-984-5727 to register for classes.
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Cajun vs. Creole Cooking
March 11 - Tuesday - 6:30 pm to 9 pm - $45 - Louisiana cuisine is influenced by many different cultures. In this class you will learn the differences of Cajun and Creole cuisine with Chef Michael Edwards. He will demonstrate their evolution by creating the following menu: Bayou Shrimp Beignets, Gumbo, Jambalaya, Chicken Breast Orleans and classic Bread Pudding. Join us for a class filled with a variety of techniques and flavors. You are welcome to bring wine. Laurel Run Cooking School is located at 2600 North Ridge Road, Vermilion. Call the School at 440-984-5727 to register.
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A Lamb Primer
March 12 - Wednesday - 6:30 pm - 9 pm - $45 - In time for Easter, join us for an informative class where you will learn all about lamb: how to buy it, roast, braise, and serve it. Join meat expert George Soos as he makes Scotch Broth, the “Perfect Rack of Lamb”, Greek Salad with grilled Lamb Chops, Pulled Lamb on Pitas with feta & olives, and a classic Rosemary-crusted Leg of Lamb with warm Orzo Pasta Salad. You are welcome to bring wine. Laurel Run Cooking School is located at 2600 North Ridge Road, Vermilion. Call the School at 440-984-5727 to register for classes.
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Olive Oil Tasting & Cooking Class
March 13 - Thursday - 7 pm - 9 pm - $45 - With the interest in olive oils, many cooks want to learn more about choosing and using olive oil. You will learn about harvest and production before we do a tasting of 12 extra virgin oils to discover their unique differences in flavor. (You will be surprised!) Olive oil from Spain, Italy, France, Greece and California will be tasted. We will then enjoy hot-from-the-oven Foccacia and flatbreads drizzled with olive oil plus several other recipes in this tasting menu. This class has always been a hit. Recipes and cooking demonstration. You are welcome to bring wine. Laurel Run Cooking School is located at 2600 North Ridge Road, Vermilion. Call the School at 440-984-5727 to register for classes.
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Morning Hike With The Birds
March 14 - 8:30 am - 9:30 am - Enjoy a brisk hike while learning about local bird species. Meet at The Walking Center. Vermilion River Reservation is located at 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089. Call (440) 967-7310 for more information.
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Treating Allergies With Herbal Medicine
March 15 - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Spring is a great time to treat allergies with herbal medicine. Kim Rawlings will teach how you can strengthen your body with herbs such as: chickweed, dandelion, violets, nettles, and other herbs. We will also create our own lip balms to take home. Herbal remedies can sometimes even be more effective than pharmaceutical treatments! PR by 3/12 and pay $12 at the door. Vermilion River Reservation is located at 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089. Call (440) 967-7310 for more information.
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Shamrock Irish Tea
March 15 - Saturday -11 am - 1 pm - $40 - What better way to chase away the chill than with a pot of tea with friends? Join us in one of our popular Tea classes and learn to host a tea. Learn a variety of baking and cooking techniques as we make Irish Tea Cakes, Laurel Run's Cream Scones, and Irish Soda Bread Scones with Clotted Cream. Our Tea Sandwiches will be Benedictine Sandwiches, Curried Chicken in Profiteroles (savory cream puffs) and Striped Tea Sandwiches. Enjoy Shamrock Butter Cookies, miniature Lemon Poppy Seed Cakes and “Pot de Crème au Chocolate” (little pots of sinfully rich chocolate). We enjoy tea and all the foods we prepare in class. Laurel Run Cooking School is located at 2600 North Ridge Road, Vermilion. Call the School at 440-984-5727 to register for classes.
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Creating Comics Workshop
March 15 - 1 pm - 3 pm - Learn the history, traditions, and basics of creating comics with expert Michael Leuszler! Comics created here will be available for download in pdf (Adobe Acrobat Reader) format from the teacher's website for a limited time after the class is complete. If you ever wanted to do comics, this is an excellent place to start. All supplies included plus a set of inking pens to take home. PR by 3/12 and pay $15 at the door. Vermilion River Reservation is located at 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089. Call (440) 967-7310 for more information.
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Nature Kids: Clouds
March 18 - 10 am - 11 am - Location: Amherst Beaver Creek Center. Preschoolers ages 3-5 and an adult companion will learn about clouds through games, crafts, and stories. Vermilion River Reservation is located at 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089. Call (440) 967-7310 for more information.
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Let's Do Breakfast
March 18 - Tuesday - 6:30 pm - 9 pm - $45 - Learn to make Classic Eggs Benedict, Egg Casserole, Quiche Lorraine, Omelets and Frittatas. We will demonstrate making Crepes for Blintz and Banana stuffed French Toast. This is a great class for all levels of cooking experience and Chef Edwards will demonstrate many classic cooking techniques and discuss egg cookery. Laurel Run Cooking School is located at 2600 North Ridge Road, Vermilion. Call the School at 440-984-5727 to register for classes.
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Rustic Baked Pasta Dishes
March 19 - Wednesday - 6:30 pm - 9 pm - $50 - In Italian, "al forno" describes food that is "from the oven" and baked pasta dishes are referred to being "al forno". One of the most common pasta dishes labeled "al forno" is lasagna, but the variety is endless. Tonight you will enjoy four delicious baked pasta dishes that will deliver deep rich flavors. We will make homemade pasta for our Lasagna Bolognese with Bechamel Sauce, Beef and Pork Ragu Lasagna, vegetarian Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna, and Double-Cheese Penne with Ham and Mushrooms. You are welcome to bring wine. Laurel Run Cooking School is located at 2600 North Ridge Road, Vermilion. Call the School at 440-984-5727 to register.
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Homeschool Nature Day: Clouds
March 19 - 10 am - 11 am - Join us for a program designed specifically for homeschoolers. We will learn about clouds through various indoor and outdoor activities. Vermilion River Reservation is located at 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089. Call (440) 967-7310 for more information.
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Building The Perfect Cake
March 20 - Thursday - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm - $65 - Have you ever dreamed of creating a beautiful and delicious cake? Join Chef Moore as he walks you through step-by-step to "build the perfect cake" and get that professional look when it's finished. We will provide you with a pre-baked 8" cake and you will learn to cut it into layers, how to fill the cake, crumb and finish your cake. Learn simple decorating with classic Swiss Butter Cream and how to glaze a cake using chocolate ganache as a cake coating. NOTE: please bring a heavy cookie sheet to transport your cake home. All supplies included in fee. Laurel Run Cooking School is located at 2600 North Ridge Road, Vermilion. Call the School at 440-984-5727 to register for classes.
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State Of The City & Schools Address
March 20 - 12 noon - Held at German's Villa, 3330 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion, OH 44089. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, the mayor will present the State of the City Address with the Board of Education Superintendent presenting the State of the Schools Address. Lunch will be served. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for reservations and details at (440) 967-4477.
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Spinning Workshop
March 21 - 7 pm - 9 pm - Rosemary Hauff will teach us the art of spinning wool. Learn how to comb and wash, then use the drop spindle to create your own yarn! Appropriate for all ages. Pre-register by 3/19. No fee. Vermilion River Reservation is located at 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089. Call (440) 967-7310 for more information.
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Food & Wine Sampler Bistro Style
March 26 - Wednesday - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm - $55 - Nothing says warmth, good food and friends like an old-fashioned bistro, a casual restaurant found in almost every neighborhood in France, where you feel as if you were in your own home. Our Bistro menu will be paired with Gary's wine selections. Salad of fresh greens with Roasted Beets, Haricot Verts (beans) and Goat Cheese Croutons, tender Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, mixed Herb Gremolata and seasonal vegetables, homemade crusty French bread, and light and tangy Lemon Tart with Walnut Crust. Laurel Run Cooking School is located at 2600 North Ridge Road, Vermilion. Call the School at 440-984-5727 to register for classes.
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Owls!
March 26 - 5 pm - 6 pm - Learn about owls through crafts and games at Vermilion River Reservation. Bring your curiosity as we learn about owl behavior, habitat needs, and common species in this area. We will even be dissecting our own owl pellets! Vermilion River Reservation is located at 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089. Call (440) 967-7310 for more information.
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Homemade Pasta and Sauces Workshop
March 27 - Thursday - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm - $65 - Join us for a fun evening where we will roll up our sleeves and learn to make homemade pasta. You will learn to mix, knead, roll and cut pasta to make tagliatelle, fettuccini, spaghetti and ravioli. We will cook and enjoy all four pastas: Ragu Bolognese, classic Marinara, Short Rib Ragu with Rosemary Tagliatelle and Butternut Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce. You will take home 2 pounds of pasta. You are welcome to bring wine. Laurel Run Cooking School is located at 2600 North Ridge Road, Vermilion. Call the School at 440-984-5727 to register.
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Annual Vermilion Outdoor Sports Flea Market
March 29 - Saturday - 8 am - 4 pm - Held at Germans Villa, 3330 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion OH 44089. Bigger & Better. Admission is $5. Children $2 (13 - 16 years old.) Ladies and children admitted free with a canned food item. Children 12 and under free with adult. Food items and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Vermilion Food Basket. The $5 admission fee includes entry into a cash raffle and door prizes. Camping, Boating, Knives, Food Smokers, Autos & more. Food served all day. Contact: Larry at (440) 320-6908 or (440) 965-4068 or Al at (440) 667-6200 or (440) 965-7264 for more information.
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A Night At The Bacon Museum Movie Night
March 28 - 6:30 pm - 9pm - Bring the kids in their pajamas for an evening at Mill Hollow! We will start with a tour of the Bacon House and a brief discussion on the Bacon family history. Then, we will all enjoy a PG comedy starring Ben Stiller involving his adventures during a “night at the museum.” And what slumber party wouldn’t be complete without popcorn and refreshments? Take the kids home ready to sleep. Vermilion River Reservation is located at 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089. Call (440) 967-7310 for more information.
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Ohio Boating Education Course
March 29 - 9 am - 5 pm - All Ohio boaters are mandated by the state to have completed a certified boating course. Jack Justice, an Ohio certified instructor, will be teaching this full-day course (so please bring a lunch). Upon completion of this one day course and the passing of a proctored exam, you will be issued an Ohio Boating Operators License. PR by 3/21 and pay $35 at the door. You may pick up your books at our front desk by 3/24. Vermilion River Reservation is located at 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089. Call (440) 967-7310 for more information.
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Keelhaulers Canoe Race
March 30 - 10 am to noon at Vermilion River Reservation / Schoepfle Garden. Join in, or just come to watch, the Annual Keelhaulers’ Vermilion River Race. Start time is 10:30 am from Schoepfle Gardens in Birmingham. View the race from the Dean Road or Gore Orphanage Road bridges, or watch them finish at Mill Hollow. Located at Vermilion River Reservation, 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089 and Schoepfle Garden just off State Route 113
on Market Street in Birmingham, OH. Web Site >>
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Annual Lecture Series
Late March - Early May - Every spring and fall, The Great Lakes Historical Society presents its Annual Lecture Series. Each series features six lectures on various aspects of the Great Lakes and their history. Lectures are always free and open to the public! Lectures typically begin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evenings at the Inland Seas Maritime Museum in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. Reservations are requested and may be made by calling the Society at (440) 967- 3467, extension 3. Web Site >>
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Dates and events are tentative and may change without notice. Please Contact Vermilion for current details.
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