🎙️ Episode 130 is LIVE!
It’s beginning to look a lot like… a jam-packed Brunswick weekend!

This week we’re talking:
🎅 Santa letters secretly answered by a Brunswick family
🔫 MK Airsoft’s massive new arena setup
🍕 Changes at Market 42 (and why events could save it)
🍷 A new Pilates & Wellness studio opening
🍪 Cookie sales, craft shows & holiday markets
🎄 Whoville on Miller Drive + epic Christmas light displays
🐶 Houndstown’s Pooch of the Week
🏃‍♂️ 5Ks, chili cook-offs, holiday trivia, boozy bingo & more events across Brunswick, Hinckley & Valley City

It’s one of the busiest weeks of the year — let us help you plan it!
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We’re back from Thanksgiving break, still full of deviled eggs, and ready for one of the busiest event weeks of the year. Here’s what we’re talking about in this episode:

💧 Massive updates on Medina County water + sewer debt fee increases (effective Jan. 1)

🚰 Another week, another water main break — plus the big 303 replacement project

🙏 Shoutout to Eric from One Shot Renovations for rescuing the Blessing Box just in time for the weather

🎄 The Brunswick Tree Lighting was a huge success! Thanks to every sponsor and volunteer

🐶 Photos with Santa at Hounds Town to support Berea Animal Rescue

🍩 Pop-ups, craft fairs, markets, church events, concerts, holiday parties…

🎅 Breakfast with the Grinch, Lunch with Santa, Journey to Bethlehem & more

🎉 Upcoming birthday shoutouts (Lucas!) + a ton of holiday craft workshops

There is so much happening in the 2-1-2 — if you’re bored this weekend, that’s on you.

Mentions include:

Medina County Comissioners

Medina County Sewer District

1 shot renovations

Brunswick Houndstown

Saint Ambrose Parish

Medina County Health Department

The Backyard

Coco Cafe

Biancas Italian Restauraunt

Lifespring Community Church

Kiwanis of Brunswick

Hendricks Family Dental

Oak Ridge Preserve

Paninis Brunswick

Grace Baptist Church

Lunch with Santa at Paninis

Saint Ambrose Athletic Boosters

Manzo’s Sports & Spirits

Brunswick VFW 9520

City of Brunswick Ohio

Brunswick Parks and Recreation

Pickled Pineapple

Amys Arbors

Fair Trade Market Space

The Grounded Bean

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🚧 The old East Brunswick Medical Building on 303? Gone.

🚰 Another water main break (yes… again).

🎅 Maple Side’s Breakfast in the Barn with Santa is almost SOLD OUT!

🍛 Indian Spice and Pasta Fresca have closed — but are new things are coming to Market 42?

🎄 The community tree is UP, trimmed, and ready for Friday’s Tree Lighting at 6:30 PM!

🐾 Roger from Hounds Town shares details on Pictures With Santa for your pups.

🦃 Thanksgiving Day openings, Black Friday events, Small Business Saturday specials…

🎁 Pop-up bars, OSU watch parties, Christmas craft fairs, painting nights, mocktail competitions, Santa story time, and SO MUCH MORE.

It’s a packed episode full of Brunswick happenings, holiday events, and good community vibes.

👉 Tag a friend who needs the local 411!

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Episode 127 is here — and it’s packed with Brunswick updates! 🎙️💙

This week we talk:

• 📸 2007 “Then & Now” Brunswick photos from Allen Potter

• 🍜 Larb Thai now offering online ordering

• 🥐 Brankas Bake House now on DoorDash

• 🌯 Chipotle officially OPEN on Pearl WITH window pickup

• 🥙 Nico’s returning to Brunswick (Gyros to Go!)

• 🎄 Brunswick’s 2025 Community Christmas Tree details

• 🎶 Live music & new speakeasy events

• 🧘‍♀️ Grace & Gratitude Yoga Anniversary Celebration

• 🚶‍♂️ Extreme Hiking in Hinckley

• 🎨 Valley City craft fair

• 🎸 Live music at Manzo

• 🦃 Free Thanksgiving meals

• 🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster at Town Center

A short episode with a mix of nostalgia, food, events, and holiday prep.

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It’s another packed week in the 44212! Here’s what we’re talking about in this episode 👇

🐼 Panda Express Grand Opening! — Free shirts, long lines, and smooth service!

🏬 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Buzz — Lines out the door and full parking lots!

🏗️ 7 Brew Coffee — Groundbreaking next to Culver’s ☕

🚧 Center Road Repaving & Water Main Fixes — We finally have answers 💧

🦺 Legionnaire March for Veterans — 22K awareness walk for veteran suicide prevention

🔥 Fire Station Grand Opening — Tours, food, and fun for the whole family! 🚒

🧘‍♀️ Grace & Gratitude Yoga Events — From Zen AF to Playful Poses 🧘‍♂️

🐕 Hounds Town Dog of the Week — Adopt your new best friend 🐾

🎮 Top Level Gaming Tournament — eSports action in Brunswick 🎮

🔮 Psychic Fair at the VFW — Palms, tarot, crystals & more ✨

🎧 Stream Episode 126 now on Spotify & YouTube!

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This week, Lucas and Kimberlee cover a packed list of feel-good local stories, Halloween fun, and Brunswick happenings! Highlights include:👻 Fall festivals, hayrides & witchy nights out🏈 Brunswick Football’s big win over Medina☕ Two local coffee shops teaming up to help a Brunswick family in need📚 Book release by a Brunswick mom honoring her late son🐾 Meet “Snowden,” Hounds Town’s adoptable pup🎃 Maple Side’s Great Pumpkin Festival🚗 Car shows, watch parties, and even a Mini Cooper meetup!Mentions include:Back 9 Brunswick Secret at CenterBrunswick City SchoolsMy Blue Devil Has WingsHuman BeanCool BeansUnlock SaloonHoundstown Cleveland Medina County Library Ignite Brewing Company Spring Mist FarmsBeriswill farmMapleside Farms Gamers LairHollywood MafiaManzo's Sports and Spirits PlayVilleMarket 42Exurb TowingFox Tales Biancas Italian Restaurant Brunswick Area Television Panini'sPickled Pineapple And more!Like, Share & Subscribe!Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, please subscribe on your favorite platform by visiting our website:brunswickgrouptherapy.comHosts:Lucas Merkel & Kimberlee Nagy Bublik

Episode Highlights

• 💙 Brunswick High Swim Team painted inspiring messages for Suicide Prevention Month along sidewalks.
  

• 💜 Narcan (NALOXONE) Boxes are now available 24/7 at the Brunswick Rec Center and soon at Brunswick PD — free, no questions asked.
  

• 🌳 Brunswick plants a new Crimson Sunset Maple in front of Brunswick Area Television (Tree City comeback?).
  

• 💻 Proximity Marketing redesigned the Medina County Park District website for its 60th anniversary — explore new features at medinacountyparks.com.
  

• 🍨 Tis Ice Cream’s October Menu drops — featuring the Caramel Apple Christmas Sundae and the famous Watergate Sundae.
  

• 🥕 Community Garden Wraps Up — Thanks to all who helped; plots may be available next year (contact Heather Ann or Sabrina).
  

• 🗳️ Election Season — Early voting has begun. Six candidates are running for two Brunswick Hills trustee seats.
  

• 🐶 Dog of the Week: Walter from Hounds Town and Berea Animal Rescue.
  

• 🎉 Things to Do in the 44212:
  

• • Mapleside Farms Superhero Weekend (LeAnn Wilson Corn Maze + 311 ft slide!)
    

  • Market 42 Fall Festival — vendors, live music, Frankenstein movie under the stars
    

  • Brunswick Historical Society Fall Fest — hayrides, pumpkins, and candle dipping
    

  • Brunswick Family Farm & Home Grand Opening
    

  • Girls with Squirrels live at Bianca’s 🍝
    

  • Furious George at Gandalf’s 🍺
    

  • Manzo Sports & Spirits hosts The Zoomies 🎸
    

  • Hot Shots “Browns, Beers, and Bikinis” 🏈
    

  • Bespoke Salon Spooky Social (tattoos, tooth gems, and more!)
    

  • Amy’s Arbors Fall Brunch Sip & Craft 🍷
    

  • Art Night with Oaks Family Care Center — free charcoal art event 🎨
    

  • Bike Night at Ducati Cleveland 🏍️
    

  • Browns Coaches Show at Panini’s 🍔
    

  • T&M Lanes Boo and Bowl 🎳
    

  • Gamers Layer Sweetest Day Parents’ Night 🎮
    

  • The Beat’s 25th Anniversary Celebration & Hall of Fame Induction 🎭
    

  • Human Bean & Cool Beans Fundraisers for Danielle’s Family 💕
    

  • B3 + AutoZone Car Safety Kit Drive for Oaks Family Care 🚗
    

  • Annual Trunk or Treat at Hickory Ridge Cinemas 🎃

Mentions include:

Brunswick High School

Brunswick Police Department

Brunswick Recreation Center

Brunswick Area Television

Medina County Parks District

Proximity Marketing

Medina County Board of Elections

Houndstown Cleveland

NEO Extreme Games

MK Airsoft Medina

Brunswick Choir

Mapleside Farms

Third Monkey

McGintys

Market 42

Brunswick Area Historical Society

Family Farm and Home Brunswick

Girls With Squirrels

Biancas Italian Restaurant

Furious George Hartwig

Gandalfs Pub

The Zoomies

Manzo's Sports and Spirits

Hotshots

Bespoke Salon

Amy's Arbors

Oaks Family Care

Ducati Cleveland

Panini's Brunswick

T&M Lanes

Gamers Lair

The BEAT

Human Bean

Cool Beans

Hickory Ridge Cinemas

Bedard Brothers Landscaping

and more!