NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Lorain County is starting their Basics educational class next month!

NAMI Basics is a weekly 6-session education program for parents, caregivers, and other family who provide care for youth who are experiencing mental health problems.

Community Outreach and Communication Coordinator Marcus Atkinson joined the guys this morning to talk about the free peer education program.

Plus, NAMI also has their Young Adult Connections Welcoming Mixer coming up on March 30th, which Marcus told us more about.

The Neighborhood Alliance is thrilled to announce the completion of a new commercial kitchen located within their downtown headquarters. To celebrate, they are hosting a friendly chefs’ competition.

CEO and President Alicia Foss stopped by to talk about their upcoming “Spork Off”, where teams must use items selected by the Second Harvest Food Bank typically found in a food pantry. It takes place next Wednesday, March 29th, at their HQ on Washington Avenue!

Mark your calendar’s for the Cleveland home + Remodeling Expo, March 24-26 at Cleveland’s I-X Center! With more than 225 exhibitors, the Expo is the ideal source to discover fresh inspiration, helpful renovation tips, innovative products and great deals in the remodeling, home improvement, décor and outdoor spaces.

Rosanna Hrabnicky from Marketplace Events stopped by to talk about the Expo along with all of the different features and attractions Expo-goers can expect to find!

There’s new leadership in the Elyria Catholic football program. Former Ohio State Buckeye, NFL athlete, and Elyria native Chase Ferris will be the new head coach of the Panthers. Elyria Catholic introduced Ferris as head coach earlier this week. Fellow former Buckeyes Troy Smith (2006 Heisman Trophy Winner) and Doran Grant (2015 National Champion) will also join the staff.