Events for May 2024
Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce
May 1    Tri-Chamber Business After Hours Event
Join us along with the Eastern & Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber for an evening of networking, appetizers and fun!

Sponsored by Griffin Technology, Blue Lake Cleaning, Maple Health DPC, HeadshotCleveland
Date: May 1, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Rollhouse Mentor
7300 Palisades Parkway
Mentor
Contact: Christine Weber
EMail: cweber@mentorchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, May 1
5-7pm
Fees/Admission: $20 Members
$25 Non-Members
May 2    Networking Power Hour
Join us for Networking Power Hour along with the Eastern Lake County Chamber. We know our members highly value the networking opportunities the chamber offers. Share information about your business, connect with potential clients and customers, and expand your network.
Date: May 2, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Salvation Army
69 Pearl St.
Painesville
Contact: Kelly Voase
EMail: kvoase@mentorchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 2
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Free for members!
May 4    May the 4th Be With You

Reserve a table today to create your very own Galactic inspired project! The Bees will provide inspiration to bring your creativity up to warp speed. Have fun. you will!!

Choose a start time between 11am and 5pm and let us know when you’ll be coming! Your $10 per person ticket will applied to your total purchase at the studio. Project prices vary.

Date: May 4, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://mentor.busybeesart.com/event/may-the-4th-be-with-you/
Location: Busy Bees Pottery & Art Studio, located in the Great Lakes Mall 
EMail: mentor@busybeesart.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 4th @11am - 5pm
Fees/Admission: $10 Deposit balance paid at event
May 5    Mexican Tile Mosaic Mirrors

Join the Bees on Cinco De Mayo to create these Mexican Tile Mosaic Mirrors. You will use a variety of Mexican tiles, ceramic tiles, mirrors and acrylic paint to make your own festive mosaic.

Your $25 ticket includes all materials, supplies and instruction to create one 8″x8″ square mosaic.

Date: May 5, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Website: https://mentor.busybeesart.com/event/mexican-tile-mosaic-mirrors/
Location: Busy Bees Pottery & Art Studio, located in the Great Lakes Mall
EMail: mentor@busybeesart.com
Date/Time Details: Sunday, May 5th @3:00 - 4:30pm
Fees/Admission: $25 per attendee
May 6    Melanoma Monday- Free Spot Checks

Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans will get skin cancer? May is skin cancer awareness month and we are showing our commitment to you by offering FREE skin cancer spot checks at All Apex Locations.

Our mission at Apex is to transform lives through healthy skin, and that includes detecting and curing skin cancer! At Apex, our providers have cured over 75,000 skin cancers!

Date: May 6, 2024
Website: https://www.apexskin.com/melanoma/
Location: All Apex Skin Locations
Contact: Jtanno@apexskin.com
EMail: jtanno@apexskin.com
Date/Time Details: Monday May 6th, All Day
Fees/Admission: Free
May 7    Tri-Chamber Breakfast Workshop
Join us along with the Eastern and Willoughby Western Lake County Chambers for a breakfast workshop with Pat Perry who will be speaking to us about Leadership ReDefined. It's sure to be a very informative and interactive workshop along with a great networking opportunity that you won't want to miss!

This will be our MACC Monthly Meeting for May

Sponsored by Alpha Key Digital, FASTSIGNS, Painesville Credit Union
Date: May 7, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Location: Willoughby City Hall
1 Public Square
Willoughby
Contact: Kelly Voase
EMail: kvoase@mentorchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, May 7
8:30-9:45am
Fees/Admission: $15 Members
$20 Non-Members
May 8    Adult Canvas BYOB: Whimsical Wildflowers

Join the Bees for an adults only sip and paint event! A Busy Bee artist wil guide you through painting this gorgeous spring inspired Whimsical Wildflowers canvas.

Your $29 ticket includes one 16″x20″ canvas, supplies and instruction. Your finished canvas will be e ready to take home at the conclusion of the event.

This is a BYOB event, you may bring a light snack and beverage of your choice to enjoy during the event. Please drink resposibly.

Busy Bees does not provide drinkware or paper products, so please come prepared.

Date: May 8, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://mentor.busybeesart.com/event/adult-canvas-byob-whimsical-wildflowers/
Location: Busy Bees Pottery & Art Studio, located in the Great Lakes Mall.
EMail: mentor@busybeesart.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, May 8th @6:00PM - 8:00PM
Fees/Admission: $29 per attendee
May 10    Kids’ Night Out: Mother’s Day Handprint Butterfly Mixed Media Canvas

Drop of the kids ages 7-12 for an evening of messy fun where they will create a one of a kind gift for mom or loved one of their choosing. The Bees will be on hand to help them customize their own sweet butterfly handprint gift. This is a MESSY project so please dress your kiddos accordingly!

Each $25 ticket includes one 12×12 canvas instruction and materials. Projects will be ready to take home at the conclusion of the event.

Date: May 10, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: https://mentor.busybeesart.com/event/kids-night-out-mothers-day-handprint-butterfly-mixed-media-canvas/
Location: Busy Bees Pottery & Art Studio, located in the Great Lakes Mall. 
EMail: mentor@busybeesart.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, May 10th @6:00PM - 7:30PM
Fees/Admission: $25 per attendee
May 11    You & Me Painting

Reserve a table between 11am and 5pm to create with your favorite loved ones!

Your $10 per person deposit will be applied to your total purchase at the time of your reservation. Project prices vary.

Date: May 11, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://mentor.busybeesart.com/event/you-me-painting-at-busy-bees/
Location: Busy Bees Pottery & Art Studio, located in the Great Lakes Mall. 
EMail: mentor@busybeesart.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 11th @11:00AM - 5:00PM
Fees/Admission: $10 deposit (balance paid at event)
May 11    Mentor Headlands community center health fair
Free health fair with screenings for health, vision, hearing, and dermatology. Lots of resources and benefit organizations such as council on aging, veteran services, senior center, homeless and drug addiction services, plus many more
Date: May 11, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 9096 lake overlook drive, Mentor Ohio 44060
Contact: Jeff Jukiewicz
EMail: sgtj2j@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 11am-3pm
Fees/Admission: Free
May 12    Mother's Day Reservations

Celebrate and create with the Mom in your life on her special day at Busy Bees!

Make a reservation and choose the perfect time to come in and paint with the bees. Join us and let’s have some FUN!

Prices and project options may vary *$10 deposit will be removed from final balance*

Date: May 12, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: https://mentor.busybeesart.com/event/mothers-day-reservations-3/
Location: Busy Bees Pottery & Art Studio, located in the Great Lakes Mall
EMail: mentor@busybeesart.com
Date/Time Details: Sunday, May 12th @11:00AM - 4:00PM
Fees/Admission: $10 deposit (balance paid at event)
May 14    Stoneware Garden Stakes

Paint something adorable and durable for your home or garden! Busy Bees has new stoneware garden stakes just for you! Choose from over 60 glazes to layer, mix, create for gorgeous effects. We will also use a simple masking technique to add a plant label to your stake is desired!

New to stoneware?  Stoneware is a premium product only be available during classes so make sure you don’t miss this opportunity. Stoneware can be used in cooking, baking, microwaved, and is dishwasher friendly and is gorgeous. Choose your colors and pieces and Busy Bees will guide you through painting your masterpiece.

The $25 workshop fee includes one garden stake, paints supplies and firing. More stakes may be available for purchase at the event depending on availability

*Piece will be available approximately a 2 weeks following workshop. Studio remains open during normal business hours.
Date: May 14, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://mentor.busybeesart.com/event/stoneware-garden-stakes/
Location: Busy Bees Pottery & Art Studio, located in the Great Lakes Mall. 
EMail: mentor@busybeesart.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, May 14th @6:00PM - 8:00PM
Fees/Admission: $25 per garden stake
May 15    Women In Business Event
Attention Ladies! Join us for our Women in Business Event on May 15th! Our Women in Business Events have been wildly popular so make sure to register today!

This is an event to bring women involved in all industries at all levels in business to network, build relations, share stories both personal and professional to help each other succeed. 


Hosted by the MACC and  MEACO/City of Mentor. Registration is FREE and open to both members and non-members. Complimentary appetizers and cash bar (Ladies Night = 1/2 off drinks)

Sponsored by Mimi Digital & Print and Somich & Associates CPAs

We will be asking for donations for Birthright Lake, Inc. at our event. Diaper donations (Sizes 5 and 6 and Preemie & Newborn and also swim diapers) or cash donations for formula are much appreciated.


Birthright Mission: Birthright Lake, Inc. offers free, non-judgmental, confidential help and guidance to pregnant women and families, with babies and small children, who are struggling due to personal and/or financial difficulties. We are dedicated to helping through tangible, positive and loving support.  Located in Mentor, we provide services to Lake and Ashtabula families.
 
Date: May 15, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Savoria Bar & Grill
7703 Reynolds Rd.
Mentor
Contact: Christine Weber
EMail: cweber@mentorchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, May 15
5-7pm
Fees/Admission: This is a FREE event
May 16    Lake County Safety Expo
Date: May 16, 2024
Website: https://www.lakecountysafetycouncil.org/
Contact: Christine Weber
EMail: cweber@mentorchamber.org
May 18    D&S Automotive Cars & Coffee
Who doesn't love cool cars, delicious coffee and donuts?!!
The event is FREE and all vehicles are welcome
Date: May 18, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSCarsCoffee2024
Location: D&S Automotive
7588 Tyler Blvd.
Mentor, OH  44060
Contact: Amy DiDomenico
EMail: adidomenico@dsautomotive.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 18th, 2024
Fees/Admission: FREE
May 19    Memorial Day Candle Making

Make your own beautiful, scented candle at Busy Bees! Create your own candle perfect for Memorial Day using a variety of colored wax to make cool patterns that will look amazing in your home or office.  You can choose your glass style, wax colors, and scent at the workshop (we have lots of delicious scents available!). Remember candles make great gifts too!

The workshop registration reserves your spot for you to create a one of a kind candle! Additional candles can be made and purchased at the event. Candles will be available at end of workshop. Pay a $10 per person deposit, balance of the candle price will be paid at the class (prices vary based on size and mold but vary between $25 – $45).

*Studio remains open during normal business hours. Stop in anytime between 11am – 3:30pm to create your candle!

Date: May 19, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Website: https://mentor.busybeesart.com/event/memorial-day-candle-making/
Location: Busy Bees Pottery & Art Studio, located in the Great Lakes Mall. 
EMail: mentor@busybeesart.com
Date/Time Details: Sunday, May 19th @11:00AM - 3:30PM
Fees/Admission: $10 deposit (balance paid at event)
May 22    Adult BYOB Canvas Painting: Butterfly Fairies

Join the Bees for an adults only sip and paint event! A Busy Bee artist wil guide you through painting this whimsical spring inspired Butterfly Fairies canvas.

Your $29 ticket includes one 16″x20″ canvas, supplies and instruction. Your finished canvas will be e ready to take home at the conclusion of the event.

This is a BYOB event, you may bring a light snack and beverage of your choice to enjoy during the event. Please drink resposibly.

Busy Bees does not provide drinkware or paper products, so please come prepared.

Date: May 22, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://mentor.busybeesart.com/event/adult-byob-canvas-painting-butterfly-fairies/
Location: Busy Bees Pottery & Art Studio, located in the Great Lakes Mall. 
EMail: mentor@busybeesart.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, May 22nd @6:00PM - 8:00PM
Fees/Admission: $29 per attendee
May 24    Family Night Out: Clay Pinch Pot Frog Boxes

Adults and kids ages 7 and older are welcome to come out and sculpt your own froggy pinch pot boxes out of clay with one of our instructors! Each paid attendee will get one pound of clay, you may make one large frog or several smaller frogs if you want.

More clay can be purchase at the event if you wish to make a larger frog or lots of little ones!

Clay will be ready for pick up/or to paint approximately 2 weeks after the event. Once painted, your piece will be re-fired in our kiln and ready for pick up 5-7 days later.

Date: May 24, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: https://mentor.busybeesart.com/event/family-night-out-clay-pinch-pot-frogs/
Location: Busy Bees Pottery & Art Studio, located in the Great Lakes Mall. 
EMail: mentor@busybeesart.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, May 24th @6:00PM - 7:30PM
Fees/Admission: $29 per attendee
May 29    Glass Fusing Votives

Join the Bees and explore the art of glass fusing while you create your very own fuse glass votive.

Your $43 ticket includes the materials and supplies to create one 8″x8″ votive.

Date: May 29, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://mentor.busybeesart.com/event/glass-fusing-votives/
Location: Busy Bees Pottery & Art Studio, located in the Great Lakes Mall. 
EMail: mentor@busybeesart.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, May 29th @6:00PM - 8:00PM
Fees/Admission: $43 per attendee
May 30    Women United Speaker Series: Thriving Through Change Featuring 3 Local Authors & Motivational Speakers
Women United of United Way of Lake County is known for its fabulous Speaker Series, and our upcoming event on Thursday, May 30th is no exception! Join us and delight in the wisdom of three dynamic motivational speakers and esteemed authors at SOL, in beautiful downtown Willoughby, while indulging in a taco bar, fresh salad, chips, salsa, and a cash bar!
 
Discover insights on embracing life's changes, whether anticipated or unexpected from panelists Nancy Christie, Laura Gray, and Pam Kurt. Click here to visit our website for information on each of these incredible women, including moderator Michele Johnson. Register Now!
 
  • Acquire practical guidance and actionable strategies to navigate life's transitions effectively.
  • Benefit from personal anecdotes and proven techniques, receiving valuable advice on adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and flourishing during transitions in various aspects of our lives, including personal, professional, parenting, and beyond.
  • Depart encouraged to experience and pursue change with renewed confidence and resilience.
  • Network among like-minded women also seeking inspiration and guidance for the opportunity to foster meaningful relationships and support systems.

 
Also Included: A Taco Bar, Salad, Chips, Salsa, and Cash Bar – PLUS – Books and Book Signings by the Authors Following Event!

Register now! Complete details on our panelists can be found here.

Generously Sponsored by: Best Version of You

Date: May 30, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: https://www.uwlc.org/thriving
Location: SOL, located in historic Downtown Willoughby at 38257 Glenn Ave
Contact: 440-639-1107
EMail: tlewis@uwlc.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 30, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Advance Registration required by May 23rd.
  • $30 / Women United & Emerging Leader Members
  • $35 / Guests
May 31    Adult BYOB: Half Way to Halloween MAY-hem Pottery & Bingo Night!

Can you believe we are already half way to our favorite Holiday of the year? Thats right, we are halfway to Halloween!!! Join us in celebration with bingo and pottery painting! Prizes will be given out to bingo winners. Bring a date, or all your friends. We will have naughty word stencils and lots of spooktackular pottery available, but you can choose to paint anything you wish! ($29 minimum per person)

This is a BYOB event, feel free to bring snacks and drinks (remember to bring paper products and cups for whatever you bring). This is an “adults only” pottery night. $29 registration fee goes towards the cost of your project the night of. Project cost depends on what you choose that night. If project chosen is more that $29 the balance is to be paid before painting, if project chosen is under $29 no change will be given.

Date: May 31, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://mentor.busybeesart.com/event/adult-byob-halloween-pottery-bingo-night/
Location: Busy Bees Pottery & Art Studio, located in the Great Lakes Mall.
EMail: mentor@busybeesart.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, May 31st @6:00PM - 8:00PM
Fees/Admission: $29 deposit (balance paid at event)