COMMUNITY NEWS - November 14, 2025 Publication

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The Mentor and Madison Girls Basketball Programs are teaming up with End 68 Hours of Hunger in a Foundation Game at Mentor High School. This is a FREE event!

Tuesday, November 18th - JV at 5:30 - Varsity at 7:00

The organization provides meals over the weekend (68 hours) for children in need, all across Lake County. 

We are asking spectators to bring perishable items and/or dontations.

Please come and support both teams as they prepare for the upcoming season AND a great cause!

E68HOH BB Game Flyer

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Toy Pantry

Santa has once again set aside some toys for families that need a little extra help this Christmas season.

Registration: November 18-21, 2025 (REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED) 

One person per family is permitted to shop for 15 minutes on Saturday, December 6th, 9:00am-4:00pm at North Mentor Centenary United Methodist Church, 9290 Lakeshore Blvd.

To donate to the toy pantry, please contact the church for drop-off locations.

Toy Pantry Flyer

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Candy Canes

Join Us for Candy Cane Camp!

Calling all K-5 students! Come spend a sweet afternoon with the Top 25, Mentor High School's Show Choir.

Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 1:00PM - 3:30PM at Mentor High School

Participants will learn a fun holiday song and choreography with Top 25 members, make festive crafts, decorate cookies, and enjoy a special performance by the Top 25 themselves!

Don't miss this music-filled afternoon of singing, dancing, and fun activities - the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!

Scan the QR code for registration and payment information.

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NHS

Mentor's NHS is sponsoring a HOLIDAY PARTY!

December 9, 2025 from 5:30PM - 7:30PM at Mentor High Schools's Student Center

All Mentor elementary school students are welcome!

Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP

NHS Holiday Party Flyer 25-26

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Ridge Elementary Slope Days (Ski Club)

Open to ALL ages 7-18! (Must be 7 by 1/1/26)

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Registration Deadline: December 15, 2025

Choose your day - Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays

Alpine Valley, 10620 Mayfield Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026

Parents provide transportation

Slope Days Informational Flyer

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Hangout Hub at the Y! 

Registration opens November 20, 2025 - the first hangout is January 9th at the Central Y in Painesville.

Hangout Hub at the Y is the ultimate Friday night spot for middle schoolers to chill, connect, and have a blast! Twice a month, 6th-8th graders come together for food (dinner served at each hangout), games, and cool activities that help build friendships and life skills - without the pressure. It's all about good vibes, new friends and fun times. See the hangout hub flyer for more information.

Hangout Hub Flyer

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Registration for the second session of the After School Ice Skating begins December 1st!

The next session of "Learn to Skate" begins on January 5th. Registration starts on December 1st.

Registration contact information is listed on the flyer.

After School Ice Skating Winter-Spring Flyer

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FREE Tutoring: Educational Service Center Western Reserve

For students in 6th - 12th grades

ESCWR Hale Road Building - Student & Family Resource Center

56 Hale Road, Painseville Township, OH 44077

Tuesday & Thursday evenings (October-March) from 5:30pm - 6:30pm

FREE Tutoring Flyer

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Join our new forming troop in Mentor for students in grades 3rd through 5th.

Girls Scout Flyer

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Mentor Schools Employment Opportunities

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WE ARE HIRING...
 
Transportation Department Positions:
Substitute Bus Drivers - $21.00/hour
Substitute Aides - $12.50/hour

If interested, please call  440-974-5260
 
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Classified (non-teaching) Substitute positions:  
Classroom Assistant - $12.50/hour
Custodian - $13.50/hour
 
School Nutrition Services:
Lunchroom/Cafeteria Workers - $10.80/hour
 
Before/After School Care:
We Care Workers - $10.10/hour
 
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Certified (teaching) Substitute positions:
Teachers (must hold a 4-year degree not necessarily in Education) - $150.00/day.
 
Day 21 in a continuous assignment - $175.00/day
 
If interested in any of the above employment opportunities, please email Kathy Burnett at [email protected]