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Food and music combine during the final week in July at both the Holden Arboretum and the Cleveland Botanical Garden.

Blues musician Sam Hooper plays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on July 26 in the gardens of the arboretum, 9550 Sperry Road in Kirtland, where food trucks and a drinks kiosk open at 5:30 p.m. Hooper takes his inspiration from Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana.

Those who attend bring chairs and blankets for seating and picnics are welcomed. The concert is free with admission which is at no cost for members.

The Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., offers dinner and a live performance on July 27 when Marigold Catering serves build-your-own fried rice bowls with choices among rice, chicken, shrimp, carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, egg, scallions, and tamari from…

The Mentor Police and Fire Departments will be hosting a Safety Forces Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Mentor Police Station and Mentor Fire Station 5 parking lots located at 8500 Civic Center Blvd.

Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to:

• Meet police officers and firefighters

• See fire engines, police SUVs, and other specialty vehicles

• Tour the police and fire departments

• Watch an auto extrication using the Jaws of Life

• Watch a K9 and drone demo

• Photo opportunities

• Learn equipment and safety information

• Enjoy King Kone ice cream

This is a free event. For additional information, contact Tracey Woodward at woodward@cityofmentor.com.

Geauga Park District’s Naturalist Department is hosting a full day of free events in celebration of the Summer Solstice.

The solstice celebrations will span four different parks during the day, with a Sunrise Walk from 6-7:30 a.m. at Observatory Park at 10610 Clay St. in Montville Township. The walk will follow the Planetary Trail with explanations from the naturalist.

A Horseback Trail Ride from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. will start off at Holbrook Hollows, 7250 Country Lane in Bainbridge Township. Those who bring their own horses will follow the trail from Holbrook Hollows to Cleveland Metroparks’ South Chagrin Reservation.

A Solar Noon Watch from 1 to 2 p.m. at Observatory Park will observe the noon-time sun, with astronomy naturalist Chris Mentrek helping study the sun during its highest…

Community Cat Companions will host Picnic with a Purrpose from 5 to 8 p.m. May 20 at the Fairport Harbor Senior Center.

Proceeds will benefit Lake County & Ashtabula Community Cats groups.

Tickets are $35 ($30 designated driver) and include a buffet-style picnic dinner with classic picnic foods, beer, wine and a variety of soft drinks, and dessert bar. Also, $5 from each ticket purchased goes to the groups’ Education and Research Fund.

Entertainment includes a variety of raffles, games, goodie bags and more.

Tickets purchased before May 13 are entered into a special drawing for a gift basket valued at $150.

For more information, visit http://www.lakecountycommunitycats.org/events or call 216-956-5129.