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The Young Leaders of United Way of Lake County program last week awarded $15,218 in grants to local nonprofits during its 5th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser at Black Brook Golf Course in Mentor.The sold-out event drew a record 144 participants, said Young Leaders' staff lead Jodi Matsko.

The Democratic challenger for the U.S. House of Representatives 14th District seat is hosting a health care town hall Sept. 10 in Kirtland. The event, dubbed a "town hall and listening session" begins at 7 p.m. in the Kirtland Senior Center, 7900 Euclid Chardon Road.

Painesville police officer Ryan Cueni, Mentor Detective Steven Ondercin and Mentor Patrolman Jason Myers were recognized for heroic efforts by the Lake County Chiefs of Police Association on Sept. 5.Cueni was nominated for the award following a domestic incident he responded to on Feb.

For Josh Rosen, it takes more than physical training to complete an ultra marathon."When you get to about 35 miles your brain really wants to shut you down," the Mentor man says. "Having something to run for is what really keeps you going."The active athlete plans to participate in a run benefitting

Submissions should be emailed to Entertainment@News-Herald.com with the subject "Nightlife" or faxed to Nightlife at 440-951-2293 by Mondays in order to be included in that week's TGIF.Annabelle's Diner: DJ, 7 p.m. Sept. 7; The Chuck Hamilton Band, 7 p.m. Sept. 8. 8637 Twinbrook Road, Mentor.

Willowick Public Library will host a discussion of author David Giffels' new book "Furnishing Eternity: A Father, a Son, a Coffin, and a Measure of Life" at 7 p.m., Sept. 25This one-time event is open to the public which can be attended in person at the library, 263 E. 305 St., or virtually from home via laptop, tablet or phone.

The FARMAFARE celebration of local foods is one of the nicest dining events of the harvest season. It brings together chefs from fine area restaurants who source their meals from around here so folks can taste for themselves how good that is.Taking place from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 13 beneath a peaked tent at Holden Arboretum, it's the Lake County Soil and Water District's annual meeting, and everyone is invited.

Willowick residents may notice something different about the city's police officers in October. That's because the department plans to go pink. Officers will be replacing the official department patch normally worn on their uniform sleeve with a pink one to show support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation clam bake presented by Griffin Technology Group will be held Sept. 19 at Mentor Beach Park. This event will help both organizations raise money for student scholarships and other educational programs, according to a news release.The ticket price of $40 per person includes manhattan clam chowder, #xbd; chicken, 12 top neck clams, sweet potato, sweet corn, coleslaw, rolls, one alcoholic drink ticket and soft drinks/water.

Molinari's, 8900 Mentor Ave., Mentor, rolls out its new Comfort Kitchen - a comfort-food concept involving dishes prices at $18 or less - on Sept. 11.Examples include chicken fried steak, stuffed cabbage, Cajun shrimp mac-n-cheese, barbecue riblets and a trio of burgers.