Trader Joe's Opens In Mentor + Nancy Kerrigan Skates Into Town

Good morning, Mentor! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

A snow shower in the morning. High: 28 Low: 24.

Here are the top stories today in Mentor:

1. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time or temporary work, plenty of employers in and around Mentor are hiring. Each week at Patch, we compile a list of recently posted jobs in the Mentor region, as powered by ZipRecruiter, to help you through the current landscape. (Mentor Patch)
2. Trader Joe's opened its Mentor location on Monday. The 9,900-square foot store will be open every day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. Iconic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan took time out of her busy schedule to visit Mentor Ice Arena this weekend. (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)

Today in Mentor:

• Tiddlywinks - Mentor Public Library (10:00 AM)
• AARP Tax - 10 AM - Mentor Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Storytime Stars at Lake - Lake Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Preschool Story Time - Mentor Public Library (11:00 AM)
• AARP Tax - 11 AM - Mentor Public Library (11:10 AM)
• Just Run Lake County - Mentor Public Library (12:00 PM)
• AARP Tax - 12 PM - Mentor Public Library (12:20 PM)
• AARP Tax - 1 PM - Mentor Public Library (1:30 PM)
• AARP Tax - 2 PM - Mentor Public Library (2:40 PM)
• Watch What You Read Book Club - Lake Branch Library (6:30 PM)
• Friends of Mentor Public Library - Mentor Public Library (6:30 PM)
• MARCS - Mentor Public Library (7:00 PM)
• Board of Education Meeting (Events) - Mentor High School (7:00 PM)
• Board of Education Meeting (District Events) (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Mentor, Ohio - Municipal Government: "It was a special morning in Mentor as the long awaited grand opening of the new Trader Joe's took place. The first Trader Joe's opened in Pasadena, California back in 1967. Today, the chain features over 530 locations nationwide. Product..." (Facebook)
• Mentor Marsh: "Another brilliant day at Mentor Marsh! Raptors hunting the open marsh and nearby woodland edges provided loads of excitement. We had great views of roosting owls as well. What a day! We encourage everyone who flocks to the Marsh to see t..." (Facebook)
• Mentor Public Library: "Kids can learn about engineering and make masterpieces each month with our new BUILD Club. Each time we get together, the club builds with different materials and completes new challenges. The next meeting is 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17,..." (Facebook)

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— Chris Mosby

About me: Patch's Ohio Editor, casting my watchful gaze on Northeast Ohio. Feel free to drop me a line at chris.mosby@patch.com.