🌱 Planning a summer daytrip? See why Kelleys Island stands out nearby.
Kelleys Island, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Kelleys Island! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Planning a summer daytrip? See why Kelleys Island stands out nearby.
Also on today's calendar: Beaded earrings and FIRE! and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Breezy; a few morning showers, with a high of 61 and low of 47 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 62, low: 49.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Summer fun at nearby Lake Erie Islands a boat ride away (morningjournal.com) — If you’re thinking about a quick escape close to home, this guide highlights how easy it is to reach Kelleys Island by ferry and what to do once you’re there, from camping and yurts at Kelleys Island State Park to exploring its famous glacial grooves and fossil-hunting spots. It also compares the island’s quieter vibe to nearby Put-in-Bay and explains transportation options among the Lake Erie Islands. 
📸 Around Kelleys Island
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Island Garage Sale →
Put-in-Bay, 2190 Langram Rd, Put-In-Bay
10:00 am
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Beaded earrings and FIRE! →
Charles Herndon Gallery and Sculpture Garden, 114 Laylin Ln, Kelleys Island
2:00 pm -
Shadow of Doubt - Tom Petty Tribute →
Peeper's, 109 W Lakeshore Dr, Kelleys Island
5:00 pm -
Grunge DNA at the Caddy Shack on Kelley's Island (Memorial Day Weekend) →
Caddy Shack Restaurant and Bar, 115 Division St, Kelleys Island
4:30 pm -
Cruise #1: Kelleys Island - Portside Marina — Harbor Bay Yacht Club →
Portside Marina, 114 W Lakeshore Dr, Kelleys Island
12:00 pm -
Caddy Shack @Kelleys Island !!! →
Caddy Shack Square, 115 Division St, Kelleys Island
5:00 pm -
Kelleys Island 5&10K Run/Walk & Fun Run →
Memorial Park, 112 Division St, Kelleys Island
10:45 am
Saturday May 16
Saturday May 23
Sunday May 24
Friday May 29
Saturday May 30
Sunday May 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Will Freed Music →
Mr Ed's Bar - Put-in-Bay, 272 Delaware Ave, Put-In-Bay
3:00 pm -
Owls of Ohio: Whoo, Whoo, Whoo… Gives a Hoot →
Orchestra Hall, 122 W 2nd St, Lakeside
3:30 pm -
Opening Day Muster of the 2026 Season
Perry's Victory & International Peace National Park Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor Center
10:00 am -
Planting Seeds of Peace
Perry's Victory & International Peace National Park Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor Center
11:00 am -
LEGO®mania →
Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library, 710 W Main St, Lakeside Marblehead
11:00 am
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cedar Point posted a job opening for Equipment Operator - 3rd Shift in Sandusky. Apply here.
- Firelands Regional Medical Center posted a job opening for Housekeeping Attendant/Floor Tech- Hrly FT/ 6a-2:30p in Sandusky. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kelleys Island here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sandusky
- National Weather Service issues Freeze Warning, Frost Advisory for multiple Cleveland area counties (wkyc.com)
- 10 reasons the Six Flags Midwest Gold Pass is the best deal of summer (freep.com)
- 10 Ohio Carryout Windows That Put Lake Perch Front and Center (myfamilytravels.com)
Port Clinton
- City announces millions in new funding for park improvements (toledoblade.com)
- Appelhans, Schuerman lead Eagles to victory (sent-trib.com)
Ok Kelleys Island! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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