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Spring has arrived! After a cold winter, we’re excited to welcome warmer weather and the joy of the Easter season. It’s the perfect time to enjoy our parks and trails.
Our Township Administrator, Andy Rose, has been actively collaborating with the Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) on initiatives to support economic growth in our community. We are excited to share that we will be making announcements in the coming weeks regarding new businesses expected to join Concord Township in 2026. These developments reflect our ongoing commitment to a vibrant and thriving local community.
Construction is already underway on the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) project involving State Route 44, Girdled Road, and Auburn Road. Please stay informed by regularly checking the township website and our social media pages for the latest updates on road closures, detours, and traffic pattern changes. Your patience during this important infrastructure improvement is greatly appreciated.
Our annual road resurfacing program will begin shortly. Bids are scheduled to be opened during the first week of April. The Service Department will also be addressing concrete slab repairs and crack sealing throughout the township. With warmer weather comes increased activity from pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. We ask all motorists to please slow down, give road workers plenty of space, and drive courteously. When turning, always remember to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists sharing our roads.
Spring also means the return of youth sports at Town Hall Park! The ball fields will soon be bustling with games from the Concord Girls Softball League and local baseball teams. We wish all the players, coaches, and families a safe, fun, and successful season. Batter up!
We also want to highlight a special event as part of the nationwide America 250 celebration commemorating our nation’s 250th anniversary. Please consider joining us for the Cemetery Lantern Hike on Friday, April 24th at the Old Stone School. It promises to be a memorable evening. Additional events will be announced throughout the year as we continue to honor this historic milestone.
We encourage you to stay connected with your township government. Attend our public meetings when you can, and be sure to follow us on social media and visit our website for timely announcements and updates.
Thank you for your continued support and for being such wonderful stewards of our community. From all of us on the Board of Trustees, we wish you a joyful spring and a blessed Easter.
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*Classes are held at the Concord Community Center, 7671 Auburn Road, Concord Township, OH 44077
*Unless otherwise noted
Online registration is free!
https://concord.recdesk.com/community/home
REFUND POLICY
Concord Township reserves the right to cancel or consolidate any program that does not meet the minimum participation number required by the decision deadline. If a program is canceled, a full refund will be issued. Please allow 2-3 weeks for a refund check to be mailed. No refunds will be issued directly to credit cards.
In addition to canceled programs, refunds may only be fully refunded if there is a waitlist with someone able to take your spot, or written request within 3 days of the program. Partial or no refunds will be given if a participant cancels within 2 days of the program.
| The Spring/Summer 2026 printed Grapevine catalog of activities and classes is now available to download as a PDF! | | The Spring/Summer 2026 Recreation Guide had been published and is is available for download as a PDF. | | |
Indoor Garage Sale
Join us at the Community Center for our Indoor Garage Sale featuring more than 20 sellers under one roof. All vendor spots are full. Come and join us to shop!
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Enter your Masterpiece in our Annual Photo Contest! You may enter two (2) pictures per category. Photos must be in high quality .jpeg format 2250×3000 pixel size (6.75 Megapixel).
Participants may submit photos in the following categories:
- Nature (animals, birds, flowers)
- Places (homes, historical sites, landmarks)
- People
- Black & White
- Unique Concord Scenes
- America 250 (patriotic images celebrating our nation’s past, present, and future)
Photo Submission Deadline 4/1
Online Voting 4/14-4/26
Winner Announced 4/28
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AI, Intro to Artificial Intelligence
This four-week community-focused education series introduces Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a clear and practical way for everyday use. Participants will learn what AI is, how it is already used in daily life, and how to use AI tools for creativity, productivity, and personal planning. No technical background is required.
Min/Max: 10/25.
Th 6:30-7:30 P 4/2-4/23 $50
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May 11 & 18 Ohio Boater Education Course 6-10pm @ CCC
Ohio law requires all motorized boat and PWC operators born after January 1, 1982, who will be operating a vessel over 10 hp to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card. Enroll in this 8 hour ODNR course this May. Instructor will provide all materials. Course is geared for ages 12 and up. Must attend both sessions and pass test to obtain license. Class limited to 18 candidates. $10 fee per person charge.
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2026 Vessel Safety Check
Concord Township Residents may bring their boat or PWC to Concord Community Center on the following dates for a free voluntary safety check offered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Vessel check is free but please preregister by calling. 440-639-4650.
Concord Community Center
W 5/20 6:30 P - 8:00 P
Sa 5/23 9:00 A - 12:00 P
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Gentle/Chair Yoga
Join Lyndsey Stropkey for an all levels chair yoga practice which will include breathing, movement, meditation, and relaxation. This class is open to anyone who would like to learn to breathe deeper, care for your joints, increase and maintain mobility and flexibility, improve strength and balance, and soothe your nervous system to counteract the effects of stress.
Class may include seated work, standing work, and the option to do some floorwork, if desired. However, you may come as you are and do what you can. There will be options given for all levels of ability. You may choose to opt out of any exercise that doesn't fit your needs, and many students choose not to get on the ground at all. Come as you are, and do what you can! Lyndsey has 18 years of teaching experience working in every setting from hospitals to schools, to community and senior centers, and wellness studios.
Her chair classes will meet you where you are, regardless of your abilities and experience level.
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Library Tuesday: Book Themed Earrings
Create unique earrings decoupaging upcycled book pages and nature themed pictures and stickers onto wooden earring bases. Open to teens and adults. Presented by MPL librarian, Stefanie.
Library Tuesday: Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence, on July 4, 1776, fifty-six American patriots gathered in Philadelphia and signed a document announcing their intention to separate from Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence is one of the key documents in the history of this nation. Dr. John Foster of Mentor Public Library will present a lecture on the history of the Declaration, its importance in that moment, and its meaning for the country that we live in today.
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ART CAMP (Ages 5-13)
Get ready for a week packed with creativity, color, and fun! Our Art Camp is the perfect place for young artists to explore a variety of art media, learn about inspiring artists, and create artwork they’ll be proud of. Campers will paint, draw, design, and experiment while building skills and confidence along the way.
A camper highlight of the week is designing a one-of-a-kind tie-dye shirt—a wearable keepsake to remember the experience, and at least 5 original artworks to take home. We’ll wrap up camp with a special Art Show, where campers get to showcase their amazing artwork for family and friends and celebrate everything they’ve created throughout the week. Sign your child up to make art, make memories, and let your creativity shine!
10min/25max
M-F 9:00-12:00 P 6/1-6/5 $185/student
M-F 9:00-12:00 P 6/8-6/12 $185/student
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FUTURE FASHION STARS - FASHION CAMP!
Do you have a passion for fashion and creativity? Join us this summer for a one-of-a-kind enrichment camp where fun, friends, and creativity come together! Led by fashion educators and industry professionals, students will design a fashion line from concept to collection. Participants work individually and as a team, learning step-by-step skills like upcycling, design, illustration, basic sewing, and sustainability. All materials are provided, and students keep their creations. The experience wraps up with a lookbook photoshoot and runway showcase for family and friends! Min 12/Max 24
M-F 9:00-12:00 P 7/20-7/24 Grades 1-6 $250
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Kid’s Dance, Move & Groove
This class is designed to get your child active and comfortable in group settings. Interactive movements and fun props will be incorporated.
Th 4/23-5/14 5:00-5:30 P
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Kid’s Dance, Princess Ballet
Designed for kids ages 3-5, interactive movements and fun props will be used to get kids and caregivers active yet comfortable.
Th 4/23-5/14 5:30-6:00 P
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Kid’s Dance, Cheer & Hip Hop
Learn a hip-hop routine to upbeat, kid-friendly music, as well as
fun cheers, jumps, and motions
Th 4/23-5/14 6:00-6:30 P
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ROOKIE SPORTS CLUB PROGRAMS
Rookie Sports Club: Soccer
Rookie Sports Club leads an age-appropriate program that utilizes fun games and activities to teach fundamentals to beginning soccer players. Coaches focus on teaching the basics of dribbling, passing, scoring, and the concept of game play. Proper sportsmanship is emphasized in a positive and encouraging atmosphere enabling children to enjoy learning soccer while also having fun being physically active. Each week will include both developmentally appropriate instruction as well as recreational, non-competitive game play.
Rookie Sports Club: Baseball
Rookie T-Ball is a great introduction to the game of baseball for young children. Using age-appropriate activities, players will be introduced to baseball fundamentals in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Each week the program will include an instructional portion including batting, base running, fielding, throwing, and catching. A modified game will be played each week. Parent participation is strongly encouraged to allow the program to run smoother. Children should bring their own glove.
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STAINED GLASS - Mini Beveled Heart, Adults 16+
Always wondered how stained-glass windows are made? This class is designed to give you a taste of the stained-glass craft without a significant time commitment. You will learn about cutting glass, preparing the glass for soldering, finishing the outside edges, cleaning, and polishing your creation so it will sparkle. You will assemble the heart using the copper-foil method, then complete the heart with hobby lead. No experience necessary; instructor will provide all tools and safety equipment for you to use in class. Be sure to dress comfortably, no sandals or open-toed shoes. Not recommended for pregnant women due to the chemicals used. Class is limited to six participants. Instructor: Vicki Vesel.
W 6:00-9:00 P 5/6-5/13 $60
Material fee payable to the instructor $10.00.
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Old Stone School: Lantern Hike
Celebrate America 250 at the Old Stone School on April 24, 2026, from 7:00–8:30 pm. Discover six local Revolutionary War Patriots, followed by a guided lantern walk to the cemetery. Join us for this historic evening of stories and remembrance.
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Bouquet Making Class
Spring has sprung at The Red Truck Flower Farm! Join Nate and Carolyn Miller for a cheerful, flower-filled class where you can hear a little about their local farm, celebrate the season's first blooms, and get your hands busy creating your own gorgeous specialty tulip bouquet to take home and enjoy! Come ready to play with flowers and leave with a little piece of spring!
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Flower/Turtle Garden Stone
‘Flower/Turtle Garden Stone’, which is fully customizable in terms of paint colors. Stones are hand-cast in the studio. Participants find this class to be one of the easier painting projects and great for groups of friends and family to enjoy together. Stones look beautiful in the garden, at a campsite, boat dock, or on the patio! Unfortunately, last-minute registrations will likely not be able to be accommodated. So register early. Min 10.
Can you also please add, the Skin Spot Check under the Foot Clinic
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Pickleball : Tuesdays
Join instructor Brian Murphy at the Pickleball Courts on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 PM for a spirited session of this popular sport.
5/06-5/25 $60 Resident $65 Non-Resident
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AARP
AARP Driver Safety Course Information on safe driving techniques, navigating dangerous road conditions, and avoiding accidents. Take this one-day safe driver class to improve your driving skills. Participants MAY receive a 10% discount on their car insurance. Learn defensive driving techniques, tips for car maintenance, and more!
Th 10:00 A-2:30 P 4/23 $20 AARPMem/$25 Non-Mem
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Foot Clinics
Call to Schedule: 440-639-4650
Dr. Saxon, a podiatrist and surgeon at Balance Foot and Ankle Wellness Center, is now accepting new patients in Concord. A native of Cleveland’s east side, Dr. Saxon is board-qualified in foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is enthusiastic about joining the Concord Township Community Center and is committed to giving back to the community through accessible, professional foot care. These clinics offer routine services, including toenail trimming, treatment of ingrown toenails, and care for corns and calluses.
Dates: 4/27, 5/18, 6/22, 7/27, 8/24, 9/28, 10/26, 11/23, 12/14
Time: Appointments begin at 5:00 P Cost: $30 per visit, cash or check
Dr. Carissa Sharpe has joined us to help expand our Foot Care Clinic at the Concord Community Center. Dr. Sharpe is a board-certified podiatrist with the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and practices at Balance Private Practice in the Physician Pavilion at University Hospitals Concord. A proud Concord Township resident, she is eager to serve her neighbors by providing compassionate, expert foot care close to home. Services include toenail trimming, corns and callus care, and other basic foot and ankle treatments.
Dates: 4/21, 5/19, 6/16, 7/21, 8/18, 9/15, 10/20, 11/17, 12/15
Time: Appointments begin at 1:00 P Cost: $30 per visit, cash or check
Skin Spot Check
Apex Skin is offering FREE skin spot checks conducted by an Apex Skin provider to help detect potential skin concerns early. Our experts will provide on-the-spot assessments and guidance on next steps if needed. Stop by for a free check and learn more about skin health! Walk-ins are welcome. Please call 440-639-4650 to book your time.
W 4/29 1:00-3:00 P
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Karen Warner, Debbie Powall, and Cindy Sadler
cemeteries@concordtwp.com
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Celebrate America 250 at the Old Stone School on April 24, 2026, from 7:00–8:30 pm. Discover six local Revolutionary War Patriots, followed by a guided lantern hike to the cemetery. Join us for this historic evening of stories and remembrance.
The lantern hike if FREE, however, pre-registration is required.
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From the Concord Township Fire Department
When the pager goes off or a fire truck heads down the road, most people see the emergency side of what we do. But here in Concord Township, the work of our firefighters goes far beyond the calls themselves.
Every day, our firefighters are preparing to serve our residents, whether that means responding to a medical emergency, a car accident, a fire alarm, or helping someone who simply needs assistance. They are there for people on difficult days, often stepping into stressful situations with calmness, professionalism, and compassion.
What many people do not see is everything that happens in between those calls. Our firefighters spend a great deal of time training, checking equipment, maintaining our trucks and station, and making sure they are ready at a moment’s notice. That preparation matters, because when someone in our township calls for help, they deserve a team that is ready to respond.
Being a firefighter in a community like ours means more than just emergency response. It means being a good neighbor, helping where needed, and taking pride in serving the people who live, work, and raise their families here.
We are proud of the men and women who serve this department. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment often happen quietly and without recognition, but they are a big part of what helps keep our community safe every day.
We are grateful for the trust this community places in us, and we remain committed to serving with professionalism, pride, and care.
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April Safety Message: Spring Burning & Outdoor Fire Safety
Eventually, the weather will be consistently warm. As you begin spring clean-up projects, the Concord Township Fire Department would like to remind everyone to use caution with outdoor burning and fire-related activities. Spring is one of the busiest times of year for brush and grass fires.
🔥 Open Burning
- Open burning in Concord Township is not permitted.
- Open burning is defined as burning material outdoors where the smoke/products of combustion go directly into the air without passing through a stack or chimney.
- Burn piles
- Brush piles
- Leaf burning
- Trash burning
- Debris burning
🔥 Recreational Fires & Fire Pits
- A recreational fire is defined as an outdoor fire burning only clean and dry firewood with a fuel area no larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high used for pleasure, warmth, cooking, ceremonial, religious, or similar purposes.
- Backyard campfire
- Family fire pit for s’mores
- Small warming fire
- Ceremonial fire (if within limits and otherwise allowed)
- Recreational fires are the only type of open burning that is permitted in Concord Township.
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Keep fire pits at least 10–15 feet away from structures and combustible materials.
- Never leave a fire unattended.
- Use approved fire rings or pits when possible to assist in keeping the fire contained.
- Have an extinguishing source (water hose or fire extinguisher) nearby and ready to deploy.
- Burn only clean, dry firewood - never trash, leaves, brush piles or treated wood.
- Fully extinguish fires before leaving the area.
- Never burn on dry or windy days.
- Keep fires small and manageable.
April is Autism Awareness Month
First Responders Need Your Help — Let’s Work Together
Last year, we hosted an eye-opening Autism Awareness training at Concord Fire Station #1. It reinforced something many families live with every day—but many of us may not think about:
In an emergency, how we interact with someone who has special needs can make all the difference.
The biggest concerns many parents and caregivers share is:
➡️ What happens if something happens to the caregiver?
➡️ Will first responders know how to help their loved one?
Without that information, even a routine emergency can quickly become confusing, overwhelming, or dangerous for everyone involved.
🧠 How We Can Help — Together
The Concord Township Fire Department is encouraging families to voluntarily share important information through our Special Needs Registry.
This allows dispatchers and responding crews to have helpful awareness before arriving on scene, so they can adjust their approach with care, patience, and understanding.
📋 Examples of Helpful Information to share with us in an email to concordinspectors@concordtwp.com
- Diagnosis (Autism, Down syndrome, dementia, etc.)
- Communication needs (non-verbal, limited speech, etc.)
- Sensory triggers (lights, sirens, touch)
- Calming techniques or preferred approaches
- Mobility or medical equipment needs
- Emergency contact information
🔒 Your Privacy Matters
All information is kept confidential and is only used during emergencies to help keep your loved one safe.
Community Education
We offer hands on instructional classes which can be tailored to most age levels. Classes are available for businesses, religious and civic groups, school children, individuals and families. Public events, such as block parties for example, may include a visit by the firefighters with a fire engine and/or rescue squad (as available). To schedule a general educational program or community event, please contact Fire Prevention at (440) 350-1856 or email concordinspectors@concordtwp.com
CPR/First Aid
According to the American Heart Association, each year over 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States. Statistics prove that if more people knew CPR, more lives could be saved.
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The Family and Friends CPR course trains participants to give CPR, use an AED, and is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training.
📅 Date: Tuesday May 12, 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Class will be held at Concord Township Fire Station #1 11599 Concord Hambden Road
Fees: There is no cost for this course
✍️ Registration Required: Send name(s) and phone numbers of those wishing to participate to concordfireprograms@concordtwp.com or call the fire station at 440-354-7504.
The Family & Friends CPR IS NOT FOR HEALTHCARE CERTIFICATION
Any businesses who wish to have employees trained in CPR/AED are encouraged to contact Concord Fire at 440-354-7504 or email your request to concordfireprograms@concordtwp.com
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