Events
03 / 2
Start: 11:30 am
Attend this important planning leading up to the second Summit for Ohio's Future - brining together allies to identify specific policy changes toward a more equitable state. Free parking in Trinity's lot off Prospect. Lunch will be served. Call 216-398-0374 to RSVP. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
League of Women Voters forum on Voices & Choices, the unprecedented civic initiative that involves thousands of citizens creating a shared action agenda to revitalize Northeast Ohio's economic recovery. Speaker: Dr. Janet D. Fiero, Project Manager, Voices & Choices. Call 216-781-0555 to RSVP. | ||
03 / 3
Start: 4:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm
Friday speaker series at CUDC is Things Change: Thoughts on landscape urbanism/ecology and postmodernism. Speaker is 2002 Harvard school of design grad and CUDC staffer Sean Burkholder. Free and open to public. | ||
03 / 4
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03 / 5
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03 / 6
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03 / 7
Start: 7:30 am
End: 4:00 pm
The 54th annual design & construction conference: Engineering a vision for Greater Cleveland. Keynote speakers: Erwin O'Deal, dir., sewer district and Bob Brown, Cleveland Planning director. Sessions include Bridges, Beltways & Buses; Infrastructure showcases, presentation by public works agencies, and more. | ||
03 / 8
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03 / 9
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
A public meeting to discuss potential future uses for the now City-owned former US Coast Guard Station at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River adjacent to Whiskey Island. All are welcome to help envision how we could potentially rehabilitate this historic structure for public use. | ||
03 / 10
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03 / 11
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03 / 12
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03 / 13
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03 / 14
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03 / 15
Start: 10:00 am
The Ohio Lake Erie Commission will hold its quarterly meeting on March 15. Commission members are expected to select the latest round of Small Grant projects. Executive Director Edwin Hammett will provide a progress report on the implementation of the commission’s Lake Erie Balanced Growth Program, as well as other lake-related programs and issues. Gary Isbell from Fish Management with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will update commission members on aquatic nuisance species. An ODNR representative will report on the Great Lakes Charter Annex, while a representative with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) will provide on update on the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration. Other topics to be discussed include Coastweeks 2006 and the 2006 “Life on Lake Erie” photo contest. Start: 3:30 pm
End: 5:30 pm
Cleveland’s vision for an intellectual highway paralleling the Euclid Avenue Transit Corridor is becoming a reality. The prerequisite technology, research and transportation infrastructure investments are underway. Learn about the scale of these public/private investments and the opportunities to leverage them for technology related and mixed-use developments. | ||
03 / 16
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Did you know that salamanders migrate from the forest to pools of water at the first warm rain? Come learn about these fascinating creatures and the vernal pools in which they sometimes live. Vernal pools are not around all year long. Depending on the weather we will hike to one and see what we can find. We will create a salamander using blue clay collected from one of Holden’s vernal pools. All participants will be added to the Salamander Hotline to be called to comeback to Holden when it is time for the salamander migration Small fee. For information. | ||
03 / 17
Start: 8:30 am
Start: Mar 17 2006 - 8:30am
End: Mar 18 2006 - 5:02pm
On top of the speakers to deliver talks on topics such as alternative energy and the biology, climatology, and politics of Global Climate Change, a number of display tables with representatives from various organizations will be present. Start: 8:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
A growing body of evidence indicates that many plants and animals, including birds, are already responding to the changes wrought by global warming. Dr. Jeff Price, assistant professor in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at California State University, Chico, explains what changes in bird populations have been detected and describes what could be in store, with an emphasis on the Great Lakes region, should the planet's climate continue to change. At Murch Auditorium, Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Fee. Email to RSVP. | ||
03 / 18
End: 5:02 pm
Start: Mar 17 2006 - 8:30am
End: Mar 18 2006 - 5:02pm
On top of the speakers to deliver talks on topics such as alternative energy and the biology, climatology, and politics of Global Climate Change, a number of display tables with representatives from various organizations will be present. | ||
03 / 19
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03 / 20
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
OSU Extension’s Community Gardening Program is offering this workshop on how to start a community garden in your neighborhood. Come and learn how to find land for your garden site, organize your group, and discover the many resources available to you in Cleveland! This workshop is FREE but registration is required. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Public Town Hall Meeting to discuss Port Security Issues being hosted by Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones. Presenters will include representatives from the US Coast Guard Department of Homeland Security, US Customs and Border Patrol, and the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority. This discussion will provide an important opportunity to clarify questions relative to the national discussion on port security as well as providing a forum for Greater Clevelander’s to understand more about our local port’s security. Free parking is being provided by the Playhouse Square Foundation at the garage located at East 15th and Chester Avenue | ||
03 / 21
Start: 11:30 am
End: 1:30 pm
Join Steven Fong, the charter Dean of the Kent State College of Architecture and Environmental Design, for a NEO Excellence Roundtable at their Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative (CUDC). Steven will share his vision on his college, CUDC, Cleveland, NEO, and urban and regional planning here - we shall discuss the future of planning NEO's future. Start: 4:30 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Jane Nelson, a Senior Fellow and Director of the Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, and Director of Business Leadership and Strategy at the Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF), will share her knowledge of the changing role of business in society. To register online. Start: 5:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
We can not conserve our way into sustainability. Design will transform what it means to be sustainable just as sustainability is challenging designers to imagine new possibilities. We will begin our exploration of whole-systems design with three E4S strategic partners: Cleveland Public Art(CPA): examples of how art, design and sustainability come together to create beautiful sustainable communities both near and far. Bring along your design challenge. | ||
03 / 22
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 6:45 pm
What does it take to make the MidTown Innovation Zone a quality, connected place? Beautiful streetscapes, renewable energy sources, arts & culture festivals, ethnic food restaurants, city side gardens, interesting cafes, public WiFi, public art, entrepreneurial incubators and labs humming with activity... We'll learn the Midtown story from Nead Brand Partners, the firm that developed the initial research and branded messages for Midtown in 2003 with the MidTown Development Corp. Fuel this week's dialogue with your ideas, questions and what-if stories building next steps and initiatives to bring the Nead Brand Partners vision to life. Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Hear the latest plans from FutureHeights, followed by a special screening of the new film documentary "Independent America: The Two Lane Search for Mom & Pop" (followed by a live presentation by award-winning filmmakers, Heather Hughes and Hanson Hosein. One of the featured communities in the film is Cleveland Heights). Free and open to the public. | ||
03 / 23
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
OSU Extension’s Community Gardening Program is offering this workshop on how to start a community garden in your neighborhood. Come and learn how to find land for your garden site, organize your group, and discover the many resources available to you in Cleveland! This workshop is FREE but registration is required. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Toledo public TV station WGTE will premiere its new documentary Lake Erie: Ohio's Great Lake at a special showing at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The program examines the geology of how the lake was created, the Native American presence, the settlement of the state, and our impact on the lake itself. Using archival film, photographs, and high-definition footage from across Ohio, WGTE highlights how this invaluable natural resource influences virtually every aspect of our lives. | ||
03 / 24
Start: 8:30 am
Start: Mar 24 2006 - 8:30am
End: Mar 26 2006 - 11:45am
The Land Trust Alliance invites you to Promises for our future: 2006 Midwest Land Trust Conference. Learn about, discuss and share ideas on innovative conservation strategies, land management techniques, org development tools, and more. Many expert-led sessions. Register online: http://www.lta.org/training/lct_mw.htm Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Greater Ohio Policy Forum
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
This educational and entertaining program by Earth Mama is for children and adults. This program is co-sponsored by Green Clean, Inc., and Earth Day Coalition. | ||
03 / 25
(all day)
Start: Mar 24 2006 - 8:30am
End: Mar 26 2006 - 11:45am
The Land Trust Alliance invites you to Promises for our future: 2006 Midwest Land Trust Conference. Learn about, discuss and share ideas on innovative conservation strategies, land management techniques, org development tools, and more. Many expert-led sessions. Register online: http://www.lta.org/training/lct_mw.htm Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:30 pm
This workshop, sponsored by the Ohio Environmental Council, is an excellent fundraising retreat for watershed groups to evolve to the next level, while including members of your organization. For details, call the OEC's Kristy Meyer at 614-487-7506 or email Kristy@TheOEC.org. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Progressive Democrats of America presents a townhall meeting with a keynote address by Cindy Sheehan titled, "Examining the cost of Iraq: Lives, jobs, security, community." Followed by a panel discussion emceed by actress Mimi Kennedy on the topic. Seating first come first serve. Email with questions. | ||
03 / 26
End: 11:45 am
Start: Mar 24 2006 - 8:30am
End: Mar 26 2006 - 11:45am
The Land Trust Alliance invites you to Promises for our future: 2006 Midwest Land Trust Conference. Learn about, discuss and share ideas on innovative conservation strategies, land management techniques, org development tools, and more. Many expert-led sessions. Register online: http://www.lta.org/training/lct_mw.htm | ||
03 / 27
Start: 8:00 am
Start: Mar 27 2006 - 8:00am
End: Mar 28 2006 - 4:00pm
Open source economic development is a new approach that shows you how to develop the open networks that drive innovation. I-Open and Baldwin Wallace College will lead a two-day workshop on this new curriculum. Fee. More information or register here. Start: 8:00 am
Start: Mar 27 2006 - 8:00am
End: Mar 28 2006 - 4:00pm
New Approaches to Economic Development is the first two-day workshop on Open Source Economic Development featuring four national leaders in innovation and entrepreneurship: economic development strategist Ed Morrison, workforce and entrepreneurship network expert June Holley, social network mapping specialist and global leader Valdis Krebs, and Jack Ricchiuto, nationally recognized teacher in Appreciative Leadership. | ||
03 / 28
End: 4:00 pm
Start: Mar 27 2006 - 8:00am
End: Mar 28 2006 - 4:00pm
Open source economic development is a new approach that shows you how to develop the open networks that drive innovation. I-Open and Baldwin Wallace College will lead a two-day workshop on this new curriculum. Fee. More information or register here. End: 4:00 pm
Start: Mar 27 2006 - 8:00am
End: Mar 28 2006 - 4:00pm
New Approaches to Economic Development is the first two-day workshop on Open Source Economic Development featuring four national leaders in innovation and entrepreneurship: economic development strategist Ed Morrison, workforce and entrepreneurship network expert June Holley, social network mapping specialist and global leader Valdis Krebs, and Jack Ricchiuto, nationally recognized teacher in Appreciative Leadership. Start: 11:30 am
End: 1:30 pm
RealNeo, TeamNEO and the World Trade Center focus this luncheon on the expansion of Constant Systems, the biotech division of $ billion British conglomerate Score Group (which is considering locating in the Cleveland area). Attend and help "write a case study in economic development excellence for NEO." | ||
03 / 29
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03 / 30
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Cuyahoga River Remedial Action Plan Coordinating Committee quarterly meeting. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Annual meeting and silent auction of the Firelands chapter of the new Western Reserve Land Conservancy, featuring speaker Harvey Webster of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
OSU Extension’s Community Gardening Program is offering this workshop on how to start a community garden in your neighborhood. Come and learn how to find land for your garden site, organize your group, and discover the many resources available to you in Cleveland! This workshop is FREE but registration is required. | ||
03 / 31
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Building Bridges Mural Program is a collaboration between St. Paul’s Community Church, Inter-Act Cleveland, West Side Ecumenical Ministries, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries, the members of Shared Ministries and artist Katherine Chilcote. We are working on a new community mural for the corner of West 25th and Detroit. Ms. Chilcote will auction some of her work to benefit the high school interns of Building Bridges Mural Program. | ||
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04 / 2
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
The Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society will be having training for prospective volunteers for the Rocky River IBA (Important Bird Area) Breeding Bird Survey that will start this summer on the East Branch of the Rocky River. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
View portfolios (of previous projects) from the six short-listed firms chosen to design the new Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland in University Circle. Discussion lead by MOCA executive director Jill Snyder and Casey Jones, principal, jones kroloff design services. Free and open to the public. | ||
