Shoppers Stuff the Bus to replenish the NR Foodbank
On Saturday, October 12, the North Royalton City School Bus Drivers held a “Stuff the Bus” event at the Giant Eagle Supermarket on Royalton Road. A big yellow school bus was parked outside the grocery store to accept food donations from shoppers - from canned goods to pasta dinners and everything in between. Gift cards were also donated and accepted. The goal of the event, according to Jerry Beckrest, a North Royalton School Bus Driver and a volunteer at the North Royalton Food Pantry, “is to restock and replenish the shelves of the Food Pantry. We’re about to enter a busy time o ....
Elementary school program fosters friendships and community advocates
“Understanding” and “Acceptance” are two mindsets that can have a hard time finding their place in the hallways of a bustling public elementary school. But at Royal View Elementary, a “Spirit of Inclusion,” as Building Principal Kirk Pavelich puts it, is simply the cultural norm. A program called “Petty’s Pals” recruits fourth grade students to assist those with disabilities during the school day. Pals do everything from playing games with their buddy to helping them with their morning routines. Membership in the “Petty’s Pals” volunteer program continues to grow every ....
Parishioners flock to help others as part of St. Albert Annual Service Day
Thousands of Saint Albert the Great parishioners put their faith into action for the annual Parish Service Day weekend celebrated this year on Oct. 11 and 12. The annual event, which netted more than 2,200 participants, invited members of the parish and larger church community to pick and perform a designated service project from a list that included tasks such as serving meals at Cleveland-area hunger centers, cleaning up local parks, beautifying area non-profits, delivering meals to homebound residents, crafting fleece blankets for children checking into homeless shelters and assembling ear ....
Spend a tasty evening supporting a great cause
Autumn’s most popular event, the annual Taste of North Royalton, is just around the corner. Those who already have their tickets are already licking their chops! The November 7 Ninth Annual Taste of North Royalton is being held at St. Paul Hellenic Center, 4548 Wallings Road, North Royalton, from 5:30 - 9 p.m. Event planners are expecting some 400 guests to take part in the tasting. Another delight is the chance to walk away with one of the numerous beautiful gift baskets that are donated by various businesses and groups to help raise funds for the two beneficiaries - the North Royalto ....
Take a Break - Halloween Places to Get Your Spook On!
Don’t get tricked on Halloween! With the arrival of fall comes cool weather and crisp nights. It also means that Halloween is around the corner! It’s so much fun opening the door to trick-or-treaters and see their creative costumes. With the fun, comes the importance of safety. Following are a few basic tips that will make sure your Halloween night is a treat. On Thursday, October 31, before heading out to “trick-or-treat,” have the kids eat dinner so they won’t be so hungry for the candy. Choose costumes with a flame-resistant or flame-retardant l ....