Today is Nov. 13, 2025.

• Good morning! Well, we got our first snow of the season earlier this week. And while it wasn’t much, it was just enough to make for some slippery commutes — and give us a chance to brush up on our winter driving skills for the main event that we know is coming sooner rather than later. But we won’t have to worry about that today: We’re forecast to have a high of 47 degrees under partly cloudy skies, with tonight’s low dropping to a wintry 29. We’re expected to peak at 58 degrees Saturday, with no snow in the forecast for at least the next week. But we all know what’s just over the horizon …
  

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• GOODBYE, MR. MAYOR: The Spotlight sends its condolences to the friends and family of former Silver Lake Mayor Dr. Warner D. Mendenhall Jr., who passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4 at age 91. Dr. Mendenhall served as mayor of Silver Lake from 2000 to 2006. Go here to read his full obituary.
  

• SMF LIBRARY JOB OPENING: The Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library is hiring for a part-time Public Service Assistant. Learn more and apply here.
  

• CARBON MONOXIDE AWARENESS MONTH: November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, with the purpose of shining a spotlight on a public health crisis that accounts for more than 100,000 ER visits and 1,200 deaths in the U.S. each year. If you are in need of a CO detector or smoke alarms for your home, contact Firefighter Mel Gammell, Stow Fire Department safety education specialist, at 330-689-3292 or [email protected] to learn more.
  

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Community

The most wonderful time of the year: Clear your calendar for the Glow with Stow Holiday Lighting Event …

‘Tis the season for annual community holiday celebrations: The City of Stow’s Glow with Stow Holiday Lighting Event is scheduled to take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Stow City Center grounds, while the Silver Lake Garden Club’s WinterFest and Christmas Tree Lighting will span Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7 at various locations in the village.

Admission is free to both events, which will feature festive activities, caroling, food, Christmas tree lightings and, of course, a visit from Santa!

Here’s what’s on tap for Glow with Stow:

EVENT SCHEDULE & HIGHLIGHTS:

• Food Trucks — 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• Glow Market (by Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce) — 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• Live Reindeer — 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• Bookmobile (by Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library) — 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• Visits with Cindy Lou Who, the Christmas Grump, Olaf, Snow Queen, Spirit Ice Queen & Stilt Walkers — 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• Welcome & Official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (Mayor Pribonic) — 5:55 p.m.

• Santa’s Arrival on a Firetruck — 6 p.m.

ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE EVENING:

• Music (featuring acapella group Premium Blend) — 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• Meet Santa — 6:15-8:30 p.m. (line closes at 8:15 p.m.)

• Train Rides — 6:15-8:30 p.m. (line closes at 8:15 p.m.)

• Santa’s Workshop (sponsored by The Home Depot) — 6:15-8:30 p.m. (line closes at 8:15 p.m.)

ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS:

• Children’s Author Pamila Groom — Reading her book inside Stow City Hall

• Light Displays — Stroll through the Stow City Center Campus and enjoy dazzling lights and seasonal silhouettes

• Thanks for the Memories — Holiday-themed photo booth

• Glow Toys — For purchase from Mr. Fun

• Free Books for Kids — Courtesy of the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library

FOOD TRUCK LINEUP:

• Dr. Hibachi — Chicken, steak, shrimp

• Funny Cakes — Funnel cakes & fried Oreos

• Nothing Bundt Cakes — Mini Bundt Cakes

• DonutNV — Hot mini donuts, fresh-squeezed lemonade, coffee

• Travelin’ Tom’s — Specialty coffees

• The Slop Truck — BBQ

• Top Dawg — Gourmet hot dogs

… and the Silver Lake WinterFest and Christmas Tree Lighting celebration

The schedule for this annual extravaganza put on by the Silver Lake Garden Club looks like this:

SATURDAY, DEC. 6 (at Silver Lake Park and boathouse):

• Christmas Trees for Sale — 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Build A Holiday Garden Pot — noon-2 p.m.

• Kids’ Craft and Storytime — 2-3 p.m.

• Silver Lake Items for Sale — 1-3 p.m.

SUNDAY, DEC. 7 (at Silver Lake Park and boathouse):

• Christmas Trees for Sale — 2-4 p.m., 5-7 p.m.

• Silver Lake Items for Sale — 2-4 p.m., 5-7 p.m.

• Hot Chocolate and Doughnuts in the Boathouse

SUNDAY, DEC. 7 (at Christmas Tree Island Gazebo):

• Christmas Tree Lighting — 4:30 p.m.

• Caroling by Silver Lake Singers

• Santa Comes to Town!

A holiday backdrop will be set up by the gazebo for those who want to create a holiday photo. The backdrop will be available the entire weekend.

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