Yeah, so it's wet

How can you resist a world that's so green and lush, though (especially because we've needed this much rain ALL summer)? And just think of all those wonderful puddles out there that need splashing in. So even if you don't go anywhere because you're too put off by getting wet, grab an umbrella, take your shoes off and find a couple of good mini-pools in the neighborhood.

Or ...

Today would be a good day to get to Holden Arboretum for "A Garden Railroad," where you can see the realistic, operating G-guage scale model rolling above and through Holden's garden. There are reproductions of local landmarks -- bridges, barns, and most of the structures in the 6,000-square-foot exhibit are made of natural materials, from pinecones to twigs to bark. Free with paid admission. Call 440-946-4400; http://www.holdenarb.org/]

If you're a little more adventurous, it's Amherst Kids Day at the Beaver Creek Visitor Center from 10 to11 a.m. There will be fun activities and crafts related to ... what else? FISH! The same program happens Wednesday at Vermilion River Reservation's carriage barn in the Lorani County Metro Parks.

On Thursday at 7 p.m., the Burton Public Library will host a CommunityAppreciation Night with SophisticatedSwing, an 18-piece professional swing band, in the library’s Luxenberg FamilyReading Garden. Bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes. Refreshments will be served. In case it's still raining, the fun will move into the library meeting room. The library is located at 14588 W. Park St., on the square in Burton. Call 440-834-4466.