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If you don’t look forward to this every year… you’re crazy!! 41 years and going strong for a REASON! The annual Candlelight Walk in downtown Medina brings that classic small-town holiday charm. It starts Friday with the community & tree lighting. Saturday the holiday market continues but we also get to enjoy the parade and fireworks! 🎆 Sunday includes breakfast with Santa and a TON of events all day. Check out all the details on their site, we broke down the FULL schedule at the bottom of the newsletter!

➡️https://www.mainstreetmedina.com/candlelight-walk.html

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❄️ Mon 11/17: Breezy morning; chilly / sun & clouds. High: 42 °F | Low: 28 °F
🌫️ Tue 11/18: Cloudy & chilly; mix of snow / rain at times. High: 41 °F | Low: 36 °F
🌤️ Wed 11/19: Mostly cloudy AM, sun in afternoon. High: 48 °F | Low: 35 °F
☁️ Thu 11/20: Cloudy w/ couple of showers. High: 53 °F | Low: 46 °F
🌧️ Fri 11/21: Breezy morning, afternoon rain possible. High: 56 °F | Low: 45 °F
🌥️ Sat 11/22: Low clouds linger. High: 56 °F | Low: 42 °F
☁️ Sun 11/23: Remaining cloudy. High: 54 °F | Low: 39 °F

The City of Brunswick is strutting into 2026 with confidence! 💼💪 They say consumers are spending, energy prices are steady, and despite a few bumps with grocery costs, the city’s outlook is strong. The challenge? Finding enough entry-level workers, but local schools are helping get kids excited about skilled trades and manufacturing. With the holidays coming, the Brunswick Economic Development Director encourages everyone to shop local and support the food pantry. Brunswick is “well-positioned” and ready for what’s ahead.

➡️https://medina-gazette.com/news/449284/brunswick-considered-well-positioned-according-to-economic-update/

(no cheating! Answer at the bottom of the newsletter)

Last week - we listed the top 5 local pizza joints in Medina County. It was no surprise, our amazing readers had SOMETHING TO SAY about that. Afterall, pizza is personal! So… I thought it would be fun to list the list of READER’S CHOICE pizza spots in Medina County.

Have you tried these ones?

Gionino’s Pizzeria – Brunswick|Medina|Wadsworth – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.1
(Thanks Rebecca for this shout-out!)
Classic local pizza place known for solid pies and fried chicken. 3 locations across Medina county.
https://www.gioninos.com/

Dominic’s Pizza – Medina – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.3
(Thanks Barbara & Bill for this shout-out!)
Neighborhood Italian‑pizza. Medina STAPLE that’s been just off the square for deacdes. Serving traditional NY‑style pizza since 1974.
https://dominicspizzamedina.com/

Marie’s Restaurant – Wadsworth – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.3
(Thanks MJZAHN for this shout-out… can’t wait to try it myself!)
Long‑standing family restaurant praised for its pizza, pasta, and welcoming atmosphere. Planted in lovely Wadsworth!
https://www.facebook.com/marieswadsworth/

Do you agree? Got a better suggestion!?!

Know of a cool Medina County spots that deserves some LOVE!? Email us! We're always hunting for great restaurants/venues/businesses to feature in the Buzz | [email protected]

📅Friday, Nov. 21 - Community & Tree Lighting
📅Saturday, Nov. 22 - Parade & Fireworks
​📅Sunday, Nov. 23 - Visits with Santa & Reindeer

📅FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Community Tree & Square Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market

10am-9pm | Holiday Shopping | Historic & South Town Districts
11am-9pm | Angel Wings Selfie Station, Kindness Challenge, Tree of Remembrance | Bicentennial Commons (presented by Waite Funeral Homes)
2-8pm | Half Moon Yoga Holiday Market | 140 W. Washington St.
4-9pm | Holiday Market Shopping under Broadway Street's White Tent
4pm | Lighting of the Luminaries by Scout Troop 501 and Medina Odd Fellows (donated by Root Candles, Plastipak, and Medina Supply Co.)
5-9pm | Holiday Kick Off Night Market | 220 N. State Rd. (the Common Ground)
5-9pm | Inter-State Studio Photo Booth | Medina Square
6-6:45pm | Medina Chorus | Gazebo
6-8pm | Medina Town Hall & Engine House Museum | 50 Public Square
6-8pm | Warming Station | Concrete Bandstand on the Square
6-9pm | Ten Towns Church 6th Annual Tour of Gingerbread Homes & Miniature Village | 215 W Liberty St.
6-10pm | PJ Marley's Outdoor Christmas Bar | 119 Public Square
7pm | Tree Lighting Ceremony w/Mayor Hanwell, City Council Members & Root Family | Gazebo
7-10pm | Live Music | 220 N. State Rd. (the Common Ground)
7:15pm | Tree & Square Lighting Celebration w/Medina Chorus Carols Sing-along | Gazebo
7:15-9pm | Photos with the Grinch | Broadway Street (courtesy of Licursi Creations)

📅SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Holiday Market, Parade of Lights*, Santa Arrives, and Fireworks!

10am-9pm | Holiday Shopping | Historic & South Town Districts
10am-8pm | Ten Towns Church 5th Annual Tour of Gingerbread Homes & Miniature Village | 215 W Liberty St. (Contest Winners announced @ 7pm)
10am-9pm | Angel Wings Selfie Station, Kindness Challenge, Tree of Remembrance | Bicentennial Commons (presented by Waite Funeral Homes)
11am-2pm| Cookies, Cocoa & Crafts with Santa | 425 West Liberty Street, the Salvation Army ($10 per child/$25 family max)
Noon-3pm | McDowell-Phillips Christmas Open House (Medina Co. Historical Society) | 205 S. Prospect St.
2-3pm | Caroling Around the Square & District | provided by the MHS Encore students
Noon-9pm | Holiday Market Shopping under Broadway Street's White Tent
Noon-10pm | PJ Marley's Outdoor Christmas Bar | 119 Public Square  
Noon-3pm | Photo Opportunities with Frosty & Crystal | Show Biz Auditorium 144 Broadway Street & Around Uptown Park
Noon-5:00| Screenings of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty’s Winter Wonderland | Show Biz Auditorium 144 Broadway Street (Haddad Theatre)
1-1:30pm | Davis Parks School of the Art’s Children’s Choir Performance | Uptown Park
1-3pm | Violinist Mary Ann Roth | 23 Public Square
1-4pm | Santa’s Workshop @ Huntington Bank | 39 Public Sq. (free craft projects, face painting, cookie decorating, free hot cocoa & popcorn, letters to Santa and Photo Op with the Grinch presented by Huntington Bank)
2-7:30pm | Warming Station | Concrete Bandstand on the Square
2-9pm | Shuttle Bus Rides** (sponsored by Cool Beans, Dominic’s, Summa Health)
3:00pm | Free S’mores Making at the Warming Station | Concrete Bandstand on the Square (sponsored by Discount Drug Mart)
3-5pm | Life-sized Snowglobe Photo Opportunities & Performances | on the Square
3-6pm | Inter-State Studio Photo Booth | Medina Square
3:30pm | Lighting of the Luminaries by Scout Troop 501 and Medina Odd Fellows (donated by Root Candles, Plastipak, and Medina Supply Co.)
3:30-9:30pm | Medina Town Hall & Engine House Museum | 50 Public Sq.
4-5:30pm | Tree of Treats | Medina Community Garden & Education Center.
4-6:30pm | Holiday Bookmobile | Broadway St. (sponsored by Medina Co. District Library)
4:30-7pm | Bake Sale @ United Church of Christ Congregational | 217 E. Liberty St.
5:30pm | Holiday Parade of Lights | E. Liberty to N Court to E Washington Sts. (sponsored by Trillium Creek Dermatology) | note: parade leaves Medina High School at 5:30, it will be at the Square around 6:00pm
6:30pm | Santa & Mrs. Claus Arrive @ Santa House | Broadway St. (sponsored by Armstrong)
6:30-9pm | Visits & Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus (donated by Photos to Cherish) with Santa & Mrs. Claus | Broadway St.; photos by $5 donation benefits The Children’s Center of Medina County (sponsored by Serpentini)
6:45ish | Light Up the Night Fireworks | Broadway St. (sponsored by Acme Fresh Market); weather permitting
7:00pm | Ten Towns Church 5th Annual Tour of Gingerbread Homes & Miniature Village Announces Contest Winners | 215 W Liberty St.
7:30 | Jazzercise Medina Holiday Performance |  Broadway St.

📅SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Visits with Santa, Live Reindeer, Carriage Rides

9-10:30am | Breakfast with Santa at Serenite | 538 W. Liberty Street
10am-6pm | Angel Wings Selfie Station, Kindness Challenge, Tree of Remembrance | Bicentennial Commons (presented by Waite Funeral Homes)
11am-2pm | Navigating Family Traditions & Holidays in Times of Grief at the Hospice of Western Reserve’s tree on the Square
11:30am-1pm | Breakfast with Santa at Serenite (PLEASE REGISTER) | 538 W. Liberty Street
Noon-2pm | Spring Mist Farms Live Reindeer | Broadway Street
Noon-4pm | Medina Town Hall & Engine House Museum | 50 Public Square
Noon-6pm | Holiday Shopping in the Historic & South Town Districts
Noon-6pm | Holiday Market Shopping under Broadway St. White Tent
Noon-6pm | Shuttle Bus Rides** (sponsored by Cool Beans, Dominic’s, Summa Health)
12:30-1pm | Project 16 Dance Team Performance | Broadway Street
1-2pm | Performance from Elsa | by the Gazebo
1-3pm | Violinist Mary Ann Roth @ Root Candle | 623 W. Liberty Street
1-4pm | Warming Station | Concrete Bandstand on the Square
1-4pm | Visits & Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus (donated by Photos to Cherish) with Santa & Mrs. Claus | Broadway St.; photos by $5 donation benefits The Children’s Center of Medina County (sponsored by Serpentini)
2-3pm | Elsa Shops Around the Square Looking for Fun Photo Opportunities with her Medina Friends | around the shops & restaurants in the Square
2:00pm | Scene from The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | Broadway Street (courtesy of Med. Co. Showbiz Community Theatre)
2-5pm | Photos with the Grinch | Broadway Street (courtesy of Licursi Creations)
3:30pm | Lighting of the Luminaries by Scout Troop 501 and Medina Odd Fellows (donated by Root Candles, Plastipak, and Medina Supply Co.)
4-6pm | Horse & Carriage Rides | 144 North Broadway Street
6-7pm | Carols by Candlelight | St. Paul Episcopal Church | 317 E. Liberty St.; A program of traditional Christmas carols & hymns followed by a dessert reception. Childcare available. Elevator & accessible parking and restrooms.

🚏SHUTTLE BUS RIDES SCHEDULE:

Green Shuttle (West Location) - Common Grounds, 220 N State Rd., stops at Root Candles, Coffee Colony, UCC Church @ Broadway & E. Liberty, Dominic's @ Jefferson & Washington (sponsor, Dominic's Italian Restaurant)

Red Shuttle (North Location) - Medina H.S. Performing Arts Center, 855 Weymouth Rd., stops at Friendship & Broadway, Friendship & N. Court (sponsor, Cool Beans Cafe)
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Gold Shuttle (South Location, stops at Farmer's Exchange and Miss Molly's Tea Room) - Ella Canavan School Lot, 825 Lawrence St. (sponsor, Summa Health)

(all of this information is from the great folks at Main Street Medina!!! But I urge you to double-check their website for the most up-to-date info before you head down to the square)

https://www.mainstreetmedina.com/candlelight-walk.html

(ALWAYS double check with the organizers/website for more details about these events. We try our best but sometimes the details can change)

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