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SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio – Early November has entered with golden sunsets, life-giving rains, chilly winds and small mammals burrowing and scurrying. Descending leaves show no worry – though rakers wonder at the bounty. As I move my turtleneck sweaters and warmer dresses to the front of my closet, can boots and leggings be far behind? The column showcases some wonderful opportunities to liven up late autumn routines. Days may be shorter, but opportunities abound. Pack a scarf, dust off your boots, then: explore! Free kids’ meal. We expect innovation and hospitality from The Rustic Grill at StoneWater, and this month is no exception. In response to the federal government shutdown and the temporary pause of SNAP benefits for November, The Rustic Grill at StoneWater announced a free kids’ meal with the purchase of any adult entrée beginning Saturday, November 1 and running through Thanksgiving or when the government resumes program funding — whichever comes first. The initiative support Northeast Ohio families experiencing unexpected hardship and to help ensure local children do not go hungry. Lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch will be available for children 10 and under, with one free kids’ meal per adult entrée purchased. A soft drink or lemonade is included. This is a dine-in only offer. “Families across our region are facing sudden and serious food insecurity due to the disruption of SNAP benefits,” said Lindsey Neidus, Chief Marketing and Development Officer. “We know dining out can feel out of reach for families right now,” she added. “Our hope is that this gesture provides support where it’s needed most.” Holiday market. Treasures for sale, and a chance to shop local! The Mayfield Village Garden Club is having a Holiday Market on Saturday, November 22, from 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Featured will be “Make and Take” gingerbread houses and kits, raffle baskets, select vendors, fresh florals and wreaths, and our infamous bake sale. I can almost smell the spices! Admission is $2.00. Hometown heroes. The Lyndhurst Police Foundation is proud to unveil the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, which salutes the courageous men and women currently serving -- or who have served -- our country. It proudly displays their photos on banners lining Mayfield Road in Lyndhurst. For more information m or to complete an application, visit the city website under “Our Community” or click HERE. Stretch the giving....Local musician AdamRich, the creator of LoveMuffinPalooza - a benefit for The Gathering Place, is trying to stretch the giving through the end of the year. From now until December 31, all of his CD’s will be $5 -- and $2 of each sale will be donated to The Gathering Place. The CD’s he has left include the 2014 and 2017 20th anniversary CD reissues of his 1994 and 1997 cassettes “Virgin Freak” and “Flavor Savor”, 2006’s “You Can’t Escape Life”, and 2014’s “Streetlight Smile”. Copies are limited (1-3 left of each). Please emailAdamatlovemuffininfo@yahoo.comif you are interested. Shipping applies. Seeking knowledge. Temple Israel Ner Tamid invites the community to participate in November events open to the public. Golf outing. The 18th Annual Emil Spitzer Memorial Golf Outing & Fundraiser at Topgolf in Independence will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 20. This family event benefits Temple Israel Ner Tamid. Cost is $150 to play (individual) or $195 for a family. Equipment will be provided -- or you can bring your own. Snacks and soft drinks will be served; a cash bar will be available. The event will be held rain or shine: golfing is under cover and heated. Registration is due November 17 by phone 440-473-5120 or email tint@tintcleveland.org. Blood drive. Temple Israel Ner Tamid’s Autumn Vitalant Blood Drive & Bake Sale, presented in partnership with AFMDA (American Friends of Magen David Adom) - Sunday, November 23 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the temple, 1732 Lander Road in Mayfield Heights. When you donate, you help ensure that Blood Centers of America through Vitalant is ready to donate to Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency services system. Blood donor requirements: 17 or older; minimum weight of 105 pounds, and in good health. Walk-ins welcome. Register at vitalant.org search with Blood Drive code 100563148; call 877-258-4825. Current issues. During the weekend of November 7 to 9, Temple Israel Ner Tamid will focus on current issues in Israel with a sermon and a visit by wounded Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers. Both will be held at the temple, 1732 Lander Road in Mayfield Heights. RSVPs are not required. At Friday’s 7:30 p.m. Shabbat (Sabbath) service, Rabbi Matt Eisenberg will give an account of his recent trip to Israel as part of the Israel Bonds 33rd Rabbinical Delegation. He is one of 23 North American rabbis traveling to Israel in support of Israel Bonds. On Sunday from 10:45-11:45 a.m., the temple welcomes a delegation of four wounded IDF soldiers with a presentation titled, “Together for Them.” Content may not be appropriate for younger children. About Together for Them. “Together for Them” is a project of the El Ami - El Atzmi non-profit organization.
