The Service of the Leaves is the first of an innovative, ongoing monthly series of experimental services designed to discover unique ways of worshipping God.

Jesse Lees Director of Music Ministries, Sarah Fox, and Associate Pastors Katarina and James von Khn Murray, are developing these original, creative worship services for those who come from a Christian faith tradition, those who are exploring their faith, and those who are simply curious.

The theme of this service comes from Isaiah 64:6, and will use poetry, hymns, and a homily delivered in an outdoor setting of changing leaves to explore what it means for all of us to fade like a leaf.

The next monthly service will take place on All Hallows-Eve (Halloween Night), tapping into the Churchs long tradition of remembering saints.

The Service of the Leaves will be held outdoors by the gazebo on the Jesse Lee campus at 207 Main Street at 4PM on Saturday, September 26. All are welcome.

Please register to attend at SignUpGenius (link: http://bit.ly/SvcoftheLeaves).

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VENICE After a six-month delay, the 11th annual Venice Bible Read-a-Thon is scheduled to return to the gazebo at Centennial Park, Oct. 3-7, despite the fact that the city of Venice is not currently issuing permits for public events because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The marathon, 90-hour reading of the King James Bible was one of several spring special events canceled because of COVID-19 concerns, but organizers feel that the reading can proceed safely within social distancing guidelines.

We do not want to wait until 2021, that would have skipped a year, said Sandy Black, one of the read-a-thon organizers.

Some of the concessions include the elimination of opening ceremonies that feature speakers and local church praise teams.

About 50 churches and organizations come together to make the marathon reading possible.

The group considered the possibility of hosting the Bible reading on private property, or even virtually, but decided that the virtual reading would not meet one of their missions.

If we do it virtually its not going to be in a public place, Black said. We feel its important to read his word publicly.

The Read-a-Thon was started by Susan Nartowicz, along with Karla Roy and Kathy Bolam, both of whom have since passed away.

The three started the marathon Bible reading after learning of one in Stuart. For the first three years, it was hosted at Patriots Park. Since then it has called the gazebo at Centennial Park home.

The city of Venice is still not granting special event permits and several traditional events have been sidelined for 2020, including the Womens Sertoma Sun Fiesta and the Venice Holiday Parade.

But city officials said that that does not forbid the read-a-thon from occurring, as long as social-distancing protocols are followed, and there is no amplification.

Black has been working with Assistant City Manager Len Bramble on available options and the Oct. 3-7 dates were actually selected because those dates were free at the gazebo in Centennial Park though the gazebo has been technically closed since May for repairs.

Black said the group will bring its own tents and set up accordingly, if need be,

We plan to bring our own tents and we know what parameters we have to fit into, Black said.

City spokeswoman Lorraine Anderson noted that people can usethe public park without a permit, providing theyre appropriately socially distanced.

In June a public candlelight vigil in remembrance of George Floyd and dealing with social justice concerns occurred at West Blalock Park, though no permit was issued.

The read-a-thon is actively recruiting volunteers to read passages. The best way to sign up is actually online at venice.biblereadathon.org, where its possible to pick a specific available reading slot.

They can log on and select a time, its a real easy reservation system, Black said. It helps us to keep people socially distanced.

Most read for about 15 minutes, though many in the late night/early morning slots double up.

One can also call Black at 941-702-2000 as well.

For nine years, then-mayor John Holic read a proclamation honoring the Bible reading, and frequently opened the event by reading Genesis.

Holic, who found out about the read-a-thon Monday, said a birthday celebration for his grandchildren means he will not be able to attend the opening days, but he plans to continue his personal tradition of reading a passage.

I cant be there for the start like usual but I definitely will sign up, Holic said.

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Local NewsClintons Summer Concerts Find a New Home in Fall

By Eric OConnell/Zip06.com 09/22/2020 02:35 p.m. EST

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For nearly three decades the free summer concert series run by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce has been a staple of Clintons summers. Though the series was postponed this summer, the series will now have a fall run on Sundays in the fall from 2 to 3:30 p.m. through Oct. 11.

The concerts, now officially the Michael B. Ierardi Jr. Memorial Concert Series, have been held for about 30 years at the Vece Gazebo at the Pierson School, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the concert series planned start in July was postponed.

The fall concerts started on Sept. 13. Upcoming concerts include The Convertibles on Sept. 27, The Engine Room on Oct. 4, and the Vonzells on Oct. 11, at the Vece Gazebo & Lawn, Pierson School, 75 East Main Street, Clinton. The concerts feature music ranging from rock and roll to oldies to doo wop music. Each concert has two or three sponsors that cover the costs of the concerts and police presence at the concerts

Traditionally, attendees of the concerts would see a large group of people from young children to grandparents all over the lawn dancing and having a care-free good time on a warm summer evening. The concerts this year look a little different, with people staying farther apart.

Chamber Executive Director Paul Orsini said that the Sept. 13 concert still drew a good sized crowdabout 125 to 150 peopleand went well.

The guidelines are kind of ingrained in people by now so people came prepared, Orsini said.

The new COVID protocols require that people maintain six feet of distance between separate groups and that masks be worn at all times, except for when sitting with your own group. Socializing between separate groups is discouraged. No attendees are allowed within 12 feet of the stage, otherwise the singers would need to wear masks on stage.

Orsini said that there was an issue where one attendee at the Sept. 13 concert refused to wear a mask and was asked to leave.

Orsini said the intention was never to cancel the concerts, but to postpone them until there was more clarity as to whether the concerts could offered safely. Orsini said the concerts have gone well and that some people suggest that the chamber move the concerts to the fall going forward.

Orsini said the decision to postpone was made in June when new guidelines on large gatherings were issued by the state. Orsini said that at the time, the chamber was unsure on how to interpret and enforce some of the guidelines and with the start date of the concerts fast approaching the chamber decided the prudent move was to push the series to the fall so that more protocols could be developed.

The feeling was it was going to be too hard to manage. We decided more time is better, Orsini said. Its a lot easier to manage now.

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Money magazine just released its list of the best places to live in America in2020, and the Douglas County community of Parker finished second, behind only Evans, Georgia.

After receiving anearly heads-up regarding this honor, we headed to Parker on Saturday, September 19, to get a sense of what so impressed Money's minions. What we found was a bucolic community that's very affluent, very white (we saw a single family of color during our visit), and growing like mad. Massive tracts of land are being graded in preparation for new subdivisions that will allow many more people to experience a lifestyle that shows few negative effects from the COVID-19 pandemic.

That makes sense: According to updated figures about per capita infection rates, only one in 142 residents of Douglas County has contracted the novel coronavirus, placing it 33rd among Colorado's 64 counties. Nonetheless, most people in the public places we visited around Parker had masks on, unless they were dining at one of the many outdoor patios in town; most practiced some degree of social distancing. But there were definitely exceptions to that rule.

Money's introduction to Parker boasts these basic factoids:

Population: 59,000Median household income: $114,000Median home price: $486,000Unemployment rate: 8.7 percent

A sign on an outdoor patio on Parker's Mainstreet and a resident displaying his belief that blue lives matter.

Photos by Michael Roberts and Deb Roberts

"A generation ago, Parker was still a ranching outpost of less than 5,000," the Money item points out. "But as Colorados economy and population took off in the late 1990s, Parker began to attract white-collar workers and young families looking for more space than Denver had to offer." Moreover, with home prices "skyrocketing in Denver, surrounding areas like Parker are starting to look more attractive. Homes in Parker are listed for roughly $169 per square foot compared to $338 in Denver. ... And it might be the right time to buy in: In the last two years, prices for homes were up 2.4 percent in Denver vs 7.2 percent in Parker."

The piece adds: "Based on our estimates, only about one in five Parker residents works in industries seriously impacted by COVID-19, like retail and entertainment. And about 76 percent of the people here own their homes."

No wonder Parker scored so high in two of Money's main metrics: Economy and Health and Safety.

On the afternoon of September 19, dozens upon dozens of people were walking around downtown Parker, where oodles of restaurants and shops line Mainstreet. We didn't see a single empty storefront.

Attendees at Railbender Skate & Tennis Park on September 19.

Photo by Michael Roberts

O'Brien Park, a lovely facility centered around a gazebo, also boasts walking paths and a large playground, where unmasked kids were frolicking. Nearby, families and other groups were enjoying casual lunches at establishments embracing the Colorado casual culture.

One eatery spotlighted live music behind a fence festooned with a sign on which the phrases "Thank You For My Freedom" and "Thank You For Your Service" were emblazoned over an American flag backdrop a reflection of Parker's conservative nature. So, too, was a truck roaring around the area while flying a Blue Lives Matter flag (along with a Colorado state flag) from its bed.

Another busy spot was Railbender Skate & Tennis Park, which was crowded with skater tots. Facial coverings in the main skating area definitely weren't a thing, and groups freely mingled, suggesting that the idea of infection happening in such an ideal setting was utterly unfathomable. But at big-box stores in sprawling commercial developments, safety protocols were very much in evidence, if only because masks were required for entry. After all, businesses don't want to risk liability, no matter how perfect a place might seem.

And Parker certainly does look perfect. Even without advocacy from Money(which also loves Broomfield, which finished in eighteenth place), the community is booming, whether the country is in crisis or not.

Michael Roberts has written for Westword since October 1990, serving stints as music editor and media columnist. He currently covers everything from breaking news and politics to sports and stories that defy categorization.

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SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ SOMA Two Towns for All Ages, the Springfield Avenue Partnership and Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture invite residents to tour the murals on Springfield Avenue and meet several of the artists to discuss their work and inspiration on Saturday, Sept. 26. Artists will be on site from 11 a.m. to noon.

Based on one of the SOMA on the Move walking routes that highlights the five murals along Springfield Avenue, the tour will be self-guided with maps available at 1978 Arts Center, the gazebo outside the Hilton Branch library and at each of the mural sites. All participants must wear masks and practice social distancing when at the murals and speaking with the artists.

Also on Springfield Avenue that day is the second open-air retail market, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Yale Corner. Shop safely with retail stores on Springfield Avenue and local makers and vendors. In addition, the SAP will have maps of local restaurants offering dining and/or takeout.

SOMA Two Towns for All Ages has published a series of local walking maps to get people out and exercising, while taking a look around the towns. The maps can be found at http://www.SOMATwoTownsforAllAges.org under the SOMA on the Move tab. Maps include: The South Orange Village Art Trail; Notable Buildings of Maplewood; South Orange Historic Walking Tour; Springfield Avenue Murals; Maplewood Spirit Walk; and South Orange Spirit Walk. Copies of maps can be mailed to you by calling 973-558-0863 or emailing SOMA2towns@gmail.com.

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SEPTEMBER 21

Chester

Blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Everyday Church 1298 Lincoln Ave.; appointment at 800-733-2767

Chester Church of the Nazarene, 217 Third St. welcomes Rev. Billy Huddleston for Revival Services, 7:00 p.m.

LaCroft

Liverpool Township trustees, 6:30 p.m.

Wellsville

School board, WHS media center, 6:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 22

Lisbon

Village Council, 6:30 p.m., BPA, 5 p.m.; Village Hall, 203 N. Market Street

MHRS board, 5:30 p.m. via Zoom, http://www.ccmhrsb.org for link

Wellsville

Yellow Creek Township trustees, 7 p.m. township building, Mark Allison (843-7591), Kenny bianco (692-1666) or Noah Allison (383-0481) if issues arise

Lisbon

Columbiana County Park District Board, special session, park district garage, 4:30 p.m.

Salineville

Southern BOE, special meeting, cafeteria, 6:30 p.m., executive session/personnel

Chester

Chester Church of the Nazarene, 217 Third St. welcomes Rev. Billy Huddleston for Revival Services, 7:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 23

Lisbon

County records commission, 10 a.m., auditors conference room

Center Township trustees, 7 p.m., office, moved from Sept. 24

West Point

Madison Township trustees, 6 p.m., township hall

Chester

Chester Church of the Nazarene, 217 Third St. welcomes Rev. Billy Huddleston for Revival Services, 7:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 24

Columbiana

Oasis Food Ministry drive-thru food distribution, 4-6 p.m., First Christian Church, 39 Cherry St., trunks empty, Ohio residents only, photo ID, maximum two households per car.

East Liverpool

Community and Learning Center presents the movie The Bad and the Beautiful, 6:30 p.m., free admission and popcorn

Lisbon

Change Center Township trustees, moved to Sept. 23

CAA directors, noon via Zoom, 424-7221 for login info

SEPTEMBER 25

East Liverpool

Movie Witness for the Prosecution, EL Community and Learning Center, 6:30 p.m., free admission, popcorn.

East Palestine

Fish fry, Moose, 4-7 p.m.

Wellsville

Carry-out Free Dinner, Living Well Church, chicken parmesan with spaghetti, salad & dessert. Deliveries available for the elderly and disabled. Call 330-382-9653 with reservations.

SEPTEMBER 26

Calcutta

Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, 1-5 p.m.

Columbiana

Outdoor book sale, library, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mile Alzheimers walk, Whispering Pines, signups 9:45 a.m., walk at 10:05, $40 includes T-shirt, 482-9400, benefits Alzeimers Association

Negley

VFD open house, noon to 4 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 27

Midland

St. Anthony Club take out dinners, 12-5 p.m., $15 stuffed cabbage or $15 gnocchi. Must call ahead and place order 724-643-1820. Pick up at side door

SEPTEMBER 28

Calcutta

St. Clair Township Trustees, 4 p.m., community building.

Lisbon

Lisbon Methodist Church Apple Pie Sale, presale only, pick up Oct. 9, 330-424-5212; $12 for 9-inch deep dish

OCTOBER 1

East Liverpool

Community and Learning Center presents the movie Casablanca, 6:30 p.m., free admission and popcorn

OCTOBER 3

Chester

Outdoor craft show, city park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Lions Club selling food

Glenmoor

Carryout spaghetti dinner, American Legion, 2:30 til gone, 385-0032

Lisbon

Scarecrows on the Square contest, gazebo, setup starts 11 a.m.

OCTOBER 5

LaCroft

Liverpool Township trustees, 6:30 p.m.

OCTOBER 8

East Liverpool

Community and Learning Center presents the movie Being There, 6:30 p.m., free admission and popcorn

OCTOBER 15

East Liverpool

Movie All the Kings Men, EL Area Community and Learning Center, 6:30., free admission, popcorn

OCTOBER 22

East Liverpool

Movie The Manchurian Candidate, EL Area Community and Learning Center, 6:30., free admission, popcorn

OCTOBER 31

Summitville

Trick or treat, 5:30-7:30 p.m., leave porch light on

Wellsville

Trick or treat, 5:30-7 p.m.

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ROCKY RIVER, Ohio The City of Rocky River is working hard to complete the large amount of construction projects taken on in 2020.

The citys Safety Service Director, Rich Snyder, provided a list of updates on the projects as we enter autumn.

The updates include:

Story Road: Sidewalks are in and most of the final asphalt is done. Repairs have been made to the signal loop and normal signal operation at Story Road and Wooster Road is expected next week. Traffic will resume to normal, two-way traffic on Thursday, Sept. 24.

2020 tree and sidewalk program The majority of the project is complete with a few punch list items remaining. All work is expected to be completed within the next two weeks.

Rocky River police station The north wall of the police station block is in and the contractor will begin working on the west wall. Bids will be going out for the landscape portion of this project next week.

2020 street repair program The concrete subcontractor is working through the streets. Asphalt milling will take place within the next two weeks.

Center Ridge Road signalization project Miller Cable is the contractor for the project. Construction will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Bradstreets Landing There appears to be a lowest bidder for this project. The contract is currently under review by city council.

Rocky River Chamber of Commerce Coordinated a planting event at city hall park gazebo on Sept. 19. Thank you for your cooperation in beautifying our city and parks.

Riverdale - The Riverdale Drive road widening project by Great Lakes Construction is complete with the exception of a few punch list items.

We would like to thank all the residents in the area for all their patience and consideration during the construction. While the construction portion of the project is complete, the city will be continuing with a beautification project in the area that will include the clearing of overgrown brush and dead trees along Yacht Club Drive and the installation of new trees and ornamental grasses between Yacht Club Drive and Riverdale Drive.

Additionally, we will be performing a sewer project to mitigate flooding on South Island Drive and a resurfacing project for the remainder of Riverdale Drive and South Island Drive in 2021. We are also in the process of evaluating the parking area under the bridge and planning aesthetic improvements.

For questions contact Director of Public Safety Service, Rich Snyder, at 440-331-0600.

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The crisp fall air is calling our name as COVID-19 restrictions remain in place. With most of us spending way more time at home than ever before, its important to go outside and get some vitamin D before winter comes {cue the Game of Thrones references}. Living in a city, however, can make it challenging to get some quality time on your own without too many people around.

Well, you came to the right place as below are the top 10 best spots in Hoboken, Jersey City, and the surrounding areas to get some outdoor peace and quiet.

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Youd be surprised how few people realize that a top-ranked STEM university is located right in the heart of Hoboken. And what many people dont know is how beautiful, picturesque, and oddly peaceful the campus is. To see for yourself and get some quiet time, make your way to Castle Point Lookout. PS: youll find some of the best views in town here, too.

A beachanda city like Hoboken might not seem like a likely pairing, but the Mile Square is actually home to a small, sandy, beach-like area. If you walk over to Maxwell Place, youll find the Hoboken Kayaking Company adjacent to a small area of sand along the Hudson River. Sure, its no Jersey Shore, but you can still get that dipping the sand beneath your toes sort of feeling while hearing the waves crash.

Just before the skatepark on Sinatra Drive, there is a charming gazebo right on the water. If you go early in the morning, you may be the only one inside and can absolutely get some peace and quiet while watching commuters engage in their morning rush to get to work on time or those going for an early morning run.

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For some seriously off-the-beaten-path secluded solitude, look no further than the Hoboken viaduct. The viaduct is the perfect hidden, quiet place that actually leads locals from Hoboken to Union City. And if you need some furry companions, theres a dog park nearby as well.

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If you head west to the Monroe Center and youll find some benches at the north end between the buildings that offer some lovely solitude for those in need of some downtime. While youre there order a Shaka Bowl to go, make your way to the benches, and enjoy your meal alfresco.

For those in need of a brief, serene escape, get out of Hoboken and make your way to Weehawken to visit Lincoln Harbor. This area does not have a ton of foot traffic, but it does have some really great restaurants {that are open for outdoor dining}, and perfect views that can complement your peace and quiet.

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If youre looking for a change of pace to your normal running or walking routine, head to Lincoln Park West. There is a trail that runs for about a mile through a marsh in Lincoln Park in Jersey City and is perfectly serene for those in need of a minute to themselves.

Before a day of Zoom meetings gets too hectic, stop by Columbus Park in the center courtyard by the fountain for an early morning period of relaxation. For some extra you-time, be sure to check out the lower garden for prime and seculded bench seating.

Hidden on 11th street between Madison and Monroe are some seriously peaceful picnic tables perfect for an alfresco meal or to enjoy some much-needed alone time. The beautiful vines frame the tables and are a calming and private part of town.

Having opened five years ago, the Weekhawken Reservoir still remains a bit of a secret to visitors and locals alike. This 14-acre reservoir sits on the Palisades above the New Jersey entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel and features walking and running trails along the perimeter that are great for a calming walk or run.

Have you ever been to any of these spots? Do you have any other places to get some peace and quiet in Hoboken and/or the surrounding towns? Comment below!

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Thursday marked the 233rd anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States. To raise awareness for the anniversary, Eric Robyn and Art Halvorson, both local retired militay men, put together an abridged reading of the document on Thursday morning at the gazebo in the Public Square.

We knew that his anniversary was coming up and, having served in the military, we took an oath to support and defend the Constitution, so were really serious about how important the Constitution is, Robyn said. Its what makes America so exceptional. Its the foundation for all that happens in our country.

Theres a reason the United States is still in existence and the most powerful nation in history, Halvorson said. And it goes back to this document.

Robyn and Halvorson are part of a group unofficially named the ROMEOs Retired Old Men Eating Out that meets every Wednesday morning for breakfast.

They are also both associated with Officers Christian Fellowship.

We decided, Lets celebrate it, Robyn said.

The hour-long celebration began with a presentation of the colors by the Ford Bedford Color Guard, followed by the national anthem and pledge of allegiance.

Then came the abridged reading of the Constitution.

Its so important for us to pass this inheritance down and help the next generation understand what we have been given, Robyn said, mentioning that some people may not have read or may not understand the Constitution.

Halvorson and Robyn both emphasized their appreciation for the Constitution.

If you have a solid foundation, the house will stand. And it still stands. And I think it will continue to stand, Halvorson said. So far, weve gone through a Civil War, World Wars, and its held together. Remarkable.

We owe a lot to those before us, Robyn said. We want a deep appreciation for (those who died protecting it).

We can keep the fire burning, Halvorson added. If we dont do it, whos going to do it? So thats what were trying to do.

They said they hope to continue the celebrations annually.

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