Resident Link: The Village of Western Reserve - Streetsboro, OH

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	Akron Zoo

Just in time for Earth Day! Take a short car ride to the Akron Zoo... From StreetsboroVCB.com 11am to 4pm Join us to learn more about our planet and what we can do to help the environment. Exhibitors from the area will be available to offer information on green practices and preserving our environment. They'll also provide giveaways for attendees. Crafts, activities and animal encounters, along with visits from zoo mascot, Conrad Conservation, will entertain your brain at this party. 500 Edgewood Avenue, Akron, Ohio, 330-375-2550 For additional informationwww.akronzoo.org

	Yard Sale
	If you don’t have a yard, having a yard sale is a bit tricky
Location If you don’t have a yard, having a yard sale is a bit tricky. The best way to draw customers is to hold a joint sale with other members of your apartment complex. You can probably convince your landlord to let you use the parking lot or other centralized location if you have the camaraderie of other residents. If location really becomes an issue, look for a church or neighborhood sale and join in. Preparing for the Sale •Look for other events that bring people to your town (festivals, craft fairs, carnivals) and set the date for your yard sale around the same time. •Assess the best public area for signage. Look for locations like busy intersections or posting boards in local coffee houses, gyms or other gathering places. Make sure you indicate on your signs: where your sale will be held, what date/s it will be, what time it will be on each date and a brief line that states what type of items you will be selling, (“Kids Furniture!” or “Women’s Clothing Size 10!”). Adding this line to your sign, will draw more people who are really interested in what you have to sell. The more specific you are, the more you’ll be able to only draw the people who really want to help you deplete your stash. When you make signs that will be posted outdoors, get a light (white) or yellow heavy duty poster board, styrene or foam core. Use dark and bold black lettering. Use a permanent marking pen as both your sign and the words on it need to be able to stand up to the elements. You should post your signs and notices at least a week in advance of your sale. •Check with your local city center to find out if you will need a permit. Your landlord should be able to help you with this as well. Your local town hall may also help you rent tables if you need them. These tables may also be found at restaurant supply stores. Ask your friends and family to borrow any tables they may have available. If you’re selling a lot of clothes, get a portable wardrobe or clothes rack. It’s much easier to look at items of clothing if they’re hanging rather than rummaging through piles set on a table.

	Bugs - Bug Off!
	Warmer weather brings out the birds and the bees—and all sorts of other bugs.
Bugs - Bug Off! Warmer weather brings out the birds and the bees—and all sorts of other bugs. Summertime pests are not only a nuisance; they can also carry and transmit harmful diseases. How can you get these bugs to buzz off? If you are stung by a wasp or a bee, carefully remove the stinger if you can see it. Then squeeze the area that was stung to get out any venom, wash with soap and water, and treat with an antibiotic ointment. Ice it down if there is any swelling. Use a repellent with DEET to protect against mosquito bites. Caution: Do not use products containing DEET on children under the age of two months; and us only sparingly on kids. If you are entering an area with lots of mosquitoes, wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Tuck the bottom of your pant legs into your socks.