Today is July 31, 2025.

• Good morning! We’re finally going to get some relief from the string of 90-degree days we’ve had this week. Today’s high is only going to hit 69 degrees, with tonight’s low dropping down to 56. It’s going to be cloudy, breezy and humid with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm, but after today we’re forecast to have a sun-splashed weekend with temps in the 70s. A little taste of autumn, perhaps?
  

• VENDORS WANTED FOR STOW HARVEST FESTIVAL: The Stow Historical Society is seeking vendors, artisans and crafters to be part of its 46th annual Stow Harvest Festival, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28 in the Heritage Reserve Park section of Silver Springs Park. Air-conditioned indoor spots are $75; outdoor spots are $55. Vendor applications can be found at https://stowhistory.org/harvest-festival/, or contact the festival coordinator at [email protected].
  

• MUNROE FALLS JOB OPENINGS: The City of Munroe Falls has positions available for full- and part-time police officers, full-time service department/public works laborer ($21-$22.50/hr.) and part-time service department/parks janitorial position ($15-$18/hr.). For more information and an application, go to this page.
  

• SMF LIBRARY HIRING: The Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library has two job openings available at the Circulation Desk; both positions are part-time and start at $13/hr. Go here for more information and to apply.
  

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Circle the dates: Summer Sunset Blast 2025 set to take over Silver Springs on Aug. 30-31

It’s now T-minus one month until the community descends on Silver Springs Park for the annual Stow Summer Sunset Blast extravaganza. The 2025 edition takes place from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31 and will feature all the usual goodies: food, vendors, fun activities, live entertainment, craft beer from Missing Mountain Brewery and, of course, the spectacular fireworks show that traditionally closes out Sunset Blast weekend.

Parking and admittance to the event are free. There will be costs for the kids entertainment area and food vendors. The schedule of events is as follows:

Saturday, Aug. 30:

• 5-7 p.m. — Touch-A-Truck

• 5-8 p.m. — Petting Zoo - included with wristband purchase $5/daily

• 5-10 p.m. — Rock Wall, Inflatables (Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course, Caterpillar Maze, Castle Bounce House, Firetruck Slide, Gorilligan’s Island Maze, Monster Truck Bounce House) - included with wristband purchase $5/daily

• 5-10 p.m. — Mini Golf Course

• 6-9 p.m. — Airbrush Tattoos

• 6-9 p.m. — Face Painting

• 6-9 p.m. — Hair Tinsel

• 6-9 p.m. — Party Characters Roaming Around

• 7:30-9:30 p.m. — LIVE PERFORMANCE - Classic Stones Live (aka The Glimmer Twins, a Rolling Stones tribute band)

Sunday, Aug. 31:

• 5-8 p.m. — Petting Zoo - included with wristband purchase $5/daily

• 5-9 p.m. — Rock Wall, Inflatables (Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course, Caterpillar Maze, Castle Bounce House, Firetruck Slide, Gorilligan’s Island Maze, Monster Truck Bounce House) - included with wristband purchase $5/daily

• 5-10 p.m. — Mini Golf Course

• 6-9 p.m. — Airbrush Tattoos

• 6-9 p.m. — Face Painting

• 6-9 p.m. — Hair Tinsel

• 6-9 p.m. — Party Characters Roaming Around

• 7-8 p.m. — LIVE PERFORMANCE - Captain Fantastic (Elton John tribute show)

• 8:15-9:15 p.m. — LIVE PERFORMANCE - 52nd Street (the music of Billy Joel)

• 9:15 p.m. — FIREWORKS

Note: Cash is needed for most vendors and daily wristbands. There will not be an ATM on site.

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