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Celebrate the first anniversary of the founding of Wendy Park on Whiskey Island. Activities include: “Down Under” Wine tasting from 2 to 4 p.m. Sample six Australian wines presented by Ian (directly from Sydney Australia) of Heidelberg Distributing. Advance Ticket sales: $35 per person. Tickets the day of the tasting $40. Includes cheese and crackers. Outdoor event. RSVP by June 23. One hour cruise on the Royaliste, a pirate ship that has arrived early to the port of Whiskey Island Marina for the Tall Ships festival. Take a unique cruise of Cleveland’s lakefront complete with cannons, pirates, parrots, and arghhh, a welcome rum drink. Day Cruise at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. for $35. Sunset Cruise at 8:30 p.m. for $45. Only 10 seats per cruise, so reserve your seat early. Must be 21 or over. Ship will not sail in heavy wind or rain. Watch the U.S. Coast Guard train and conduct mock rescues and maneuvers with boats and the Detroit Station helicopter. Free. Maneuvers will take place June 24 and 25. Itinerary to be published soon. Start: 4:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Celebrate 40 years of the Nature Center at the Center’s fourth biannual family benefit. This family-focused event will feature nationally-acclaimed children’s musician, Justin Roberts, along with games, crafts and nature hikes for children of all ages. Families can enjoy dinner while buzzing around the numerous silent auction items. Beat the swarm—the events sell out fast! Advance tickets required. Tickets: $40 per adult and $10 per child; children under two are free. For more information or to register, contact the Nature Center at (216) 321-5935 or visit www.BugBash.org. If you would like to volunteer, call (216) 321-5935 x 237. Bug Bash 2006 will benefit the Nature Center’s Early Childhood Programs, including underserved children. Please register by Tuesday, June 19.
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