Lorain County Metro Parks' first ever Astronomy Fair will be Aug. 12 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Carlisle Visitor Center. Come to the center, 12882 Diagonal Road, near LaGrange, for a celebration of astronomical proportions. Learn about stars, planets, constellations, telescopes, meteor showers, galaxies and nebula. Take a tour of the constellations in the portable Star Lab, explore the solar system on the ''Walk of the Planets'' and get a safe look at the sun. Make a constellation to take home and get advice on telescopes and astrophotography with the Black River Astronomical Society. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and some patience to the Nielsen Observatory, 13630 Diagonal Road, LaGrange opens at 9 p.m. for telescope viewing and the Perseid meteor shower (weather permitting). For more information, call Lorain County Metro Parks at (440) 458-5121 or at (800) 526-7275.

"Do The Right Thing" Picnic

The Lorain Police Department, in partnership with the Lorain City Schools and The Morning Journal, has adopted this program which is designed to bring attention to positive activities. Now in its fourth year, the "Do the Right Thing" program offers rewards and recognition for good behavior and helps portray kids in a more positive light. Any youngster in the City of Lorain can be nominated by parents, peers and community members for their good deeds and accomplishments.

For more information on this program visit: Lorain Police Do The Right Thing program