Tremont Market

Buy local.  Really local.

Locally grown produce, unique arts and crafts and more...  Enjoy the market this weekend. 

When:  Sunday, October 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where:  In Tremont at the corner of Starkweather and Professor

For more information contact tremontmarket@yahoo.com

The Green Building Alliance and the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation are coordinating with the National Trust for Historic Preservation to host a National Summit on the greening of historic properties immediately preceeding the 2006 National Trust for Historic Preservation annual conference in Pittsburgh.

The Summit will be on October 30 at the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center.  The preservation conference opens the next day, October 31, and will run through November 5. 

The Summit will feature experts in the disciplines of both green building and historic preservation in a discussion regarding existing LEED certification requirements as they relate to historic preservation. 

Go here for registration information.

Preservationists from throughout the country will converge on Pittsburgh when the National Trust for Historic Preservation holds its annual conference there from October 31st to November 5th.

For detailed information about sessions and registration, visit www.nthpconference.org

Preservationists from throughout the country will converge on Pittsburgh when the National Trust for Historic Preservation holds its annual conference there from October 31st to November 5th.

For detailed information about sessions and registration, visit www.nthpconference.org

SOLEC 2006, the State of the Lakes Ecosystem Confercence sponsored by U.S. EPA and Environment Canada.

Registration information.

Preservationists from throughout the country will converge on Pittsburgh when the National Trust for Historic Preservation holds its annual conference there from October 31st to November 5th.

For detailed information about sessions and registration, visit www.nthpconference.org

SOLEC 2006, the State of the Lakes Ecosystem Confercence sponsored by U.S. EPA and Environment Canada.

Registration information.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with American Farmland Trust, and The Ohio State University’s C. William Swank Program in Rural-Urban Policy and Center for Farmland Policy Innovation, will host the seventh annual Ohio Farmland Preservation Summit. Highlights will include a panel of experts from Maryland, New Jersey (invited), Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, as well as Ralph Grossi, president of American Farmland Trust, as the keynote speaker.

Interested farmers, landowners, local officials, land trusts, citizens, and agency personnel are encouraged to participate in professional networking and strategy discussions about how to preserve Ohio farmland.

More information will be posted here.

The OSU Center for Farmland Policy Innovation, along with the OSU Swank Program in Rural-Urban Policy, is hosting several local leader roundtables on focused and current local farmland protection issues.

For the second roundtable, Experienced Program Experts, three experts from Massachusetts, Maryland and Pennsylvania representing both state and local farmland protection programs will engage with a small group of local leaders through an open question and answer session. This roundtable follows the 7th annual Ohio Farmland Preservation Summit.

These roundtables are provided at no cost. However, a firm RSVP is required. RSVP now for either or both the Farmland Protection Funding Options or the Experienced Program Experts roundtables. Only those providing RSVPs will be registered - cffpi@osu.edu; p: 614.688.4890; f: 614.688.3622.

Networking event with Cleveland business leaders in the creative industries and technology.

Featured speaker: Lev Gonick, VP for Information Technology Services, Case Western Reserve University.

The New Agrarian Center hosts this series on how to build a sustainable local food economy in Northeast Ohio. Tonight's topic is "Local food as community development."

Local "stew, bread and cider" refreshments will be provided. Link for more information.

Preservationists from throughout the country will converge on Pittsburgh when the National Trust for Historic Preservation holds its annual conference there from October 31st to November 5th.

For detailed information about sessions and registration, visit www.nthpconference.org

SOLEC 2006, the State of the Lakes Ecosystem Confercence sponsored by U.S. EPA and Environment Canada.

Registration information.

Conference on implementing Ohio's new anti-predatory lending law, with local and national experts on fair and affordable housing.

Conveners include the Cleveland Neighborhood Development Coalition, COHHIO, Cuyahoga Community Land Trust, Lorain Community Reinvestment Coalition, Neighborhood Progress Inc., Organize! Ohio, Ohio CDC, and Shaker Square Area Development Corp.

Registration information.

CWRU's 20th Annual Western Reserve Studies Symposium on "Transformation of a region: The Western Reserve and the livable city."

Agenda and registration information.

Please plan to attend the 19th Annual Midwest Regional Minority Career Fair hosted by Cleveland State University. This event has become one of the area's foremost corporate resources for promoting diversity in the workplace and providing career opportunities to graduating seniors and new professionals throughout the Midwest region.

To register for the Career Fair or to receive more information, please go to http://www.csucareerfair.com.

New exam tracks will be launched in November 2006, with accreditation for LEED for Existing Buildings, Commercial Interiors and New Construction and Major Renovations. If you're a LEED Accredited Professional, how will these changes affect you? If you're interested in becoming a LEED Accredited Professional, which exam should you choose? Join us for this LEED@Lunch session to talk about the new changes in LEED Accreditation and to the LEED Accreditation exam.

Registration: If you plan to attend, please register online or by calling 216-961-8850. You will be asked for your lunch preference. Registration is required by Thursday, November 2nd.

"HOME House Project: The Future of Affordable Housing," an exhibit showcasing 100 award-winning designs for sustainable, affordable housing at the Cleveland Institute of Art.

Opening night features a panel discussion with regional leaders on Housing the future: New definitions of affordability at Cleveland Institute of Art's Aitkin Auditorium. Opening reception at CIA's Reinberger Galleries to follow. 

Details

Join us for Green Drinks - good food, drink & conversation at a local pub! Meet fellow community members & catch up with old friends! Click here for more info and to RSVP.

Preservationists from throughout the country will converge on Pittsburgh when the National Trust for Historic Preservation holds its annual conference there from October 31st to November 5th.

For detailed information about sessions and registration, visit www.nthpconference.org

Annual reception and awards ceremony of the Ohio Environmental Council.

Ticket information.

Preservationists from throughout the country will converge on Pittsburgh when the National Trust for Historic Preservation holds its annual conference there from October 31st to November 5th.

For detailed information about sessions and registration, visit www.nthpconference.org

Don't forget to vote!

Tonight's the night to make decisions regarding the future of The Urban Repair Project. Please attend if you can. If you haven't already done so, please check out http://urbanrepair.blogspot.com/2006/10/soup-allegory.html before attending.

Wire-Net hosts "Perspectives on American Manufacturing Series: New Market Opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing." Speaker: Richard Stuebi, BP Fellow for Energy Advancement, Cleveland Foundation. ($). Go to wire-net.org for more information & to register.

Become familiar with the concepts of green building and sustainable redevelopment that are part of the scoring methodology for Round 4 of the Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund. Learn how you can make your redeveloped brownfield or your whole community cleaner and more livable. This FREE training is provided by Ohio EPA and U.S. EPA and is open to local government officials, consultants and developers.

Register by Nov. 7 with Angela Edwards of Ohio EPA at 614-644-2924.

Monthly governing board meeting of the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency.

Earth Day Coalition proudly presents it’s 9th Annual Fall Benefit Instrumental Evening for the Earth this Thursday, November 9, 2006, 6:00pm – 9:30pm at Cleveland’s Trinity Cathedral.  The evening includes a delicious gourmet reception catered by Mustard Seed Market, and a unique silent auction in the green building of Cleveland’s Trinity Cathedral.  The highlight of the evening is a breathtaking, candle-lit concert with Daniel McKelway and Lembi Veskimets joined by renowned pianist Hyunsoon Whang and friends from the world-famous Cleveland Orchestra in performances of Mozart’s Piano Quartet and Quintet for Piano and Winds.  Proceeds benefit the year round environmental education and leadership programs of Earth Day Coalition.  Tickets are $50 per person, seating is limited.  For more information call (216) 281-6468 or visit www.earthdaycoalition.org.

Public meeting to comment on plans for improving pedestrian, bike, and transit connections in the Cleveland EcoVillage.

For more information, call Mandy Metcalf at 216-961-4242.

Home Repair Resource Center are partnering with Fred Skillicorn of Insulation Systems to present this workshop for Cleveland Heights residents. Homeowners will receive information on the latest technology in retrofitting an older home with insulation, learn the costs of insulating and the facts on savings, and discover more ways to winterize and improve the energy efficiency of an older home.

The Ingenuity Festival of Art & Technology will show off exciting technologies to Northeast Ohio artists.

The purpose is to inspire our region’s artists to create work incorporating the cutting-edge technologies coming out of our corner of the state. It will feature technologies from Western DataCom, Imalux Corporation, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland Clinic and more.

Audubon Ohio's 2006 state assembly features full-day field trip to Killdear Plains (or 1/2 day trip to Whittier Peninsula); Dinner with Keynote Jerome Jackson, author of numerous birding books; and speakers on bird conservation topics. Call 614-294-4848 or email ohio@audubon.org to RSVP. 

Audubon Ohio's 2006 state assembly features full-day field trip to Killdear Plains (or 1/2 day trip to Whittier Peninsula); Dinner with Keynote Jerome Jackson, author of numerous birding books; and speakers on bird conservation topics. Call 614-294-4848 or email ohio@audubon.org to RSVP. 

The star of this blockbuster exhibition is a full-scaled replica of the largest, most complete, and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever unearthed. In addition to Sue, the exhibition features interactive displays, touchable replicas, two videos, and colorful graphics that set the stage for a visceral experience for visitors. ($). Opens Nov. 11. 216-231-1177 or www.cmnh.org

Wind, solar, fuel cells, biofuels, and clean coal present opportunities for NE Ohio manufacturing companies that want access to new markets. After the presentation, industry experts will lead discussion groups to focus on these growing industries. Experts include: Ken Alfred, Executive Director, Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition; Sam Spofforth, Executive Director, Clean Fuels Ohio; Bob Purgert, President, Energy Industries of Ohio; and Erika Weliczko, President, RePower Solutions.

Hosted by WIRE-Net. Email ASchaum@wire-net.org to register.

A night of live music, great food and great friends to benefit the West Creek Preservation Committee.

To attend, contact Neal Hess at nhess@westcreek.org or 216-749-3720.

"Blues for Greens" benefit for the West Creek Preservation Committee.

Details and reservations.

Purpose:
Review and discussion of potential station locations and economic development potential in each community adjacent to the existing rail line. Host: Robert Parry, Director Westlake Department of Planning & Economic Development.

Agenda:

• Welcome and introductions 9:30 am
• Review of NOACA NEO Commuter Rail Feasibility Study Ph2 stations suggestions
• Review and discussion by communities of alternatives and development potential
• Adjourn

Participate in the preparation of the Ohio First Suburbs Consortium's agenda for 2007, which will include interfacing with new administration, carving out resources in the state biennial budget and preserving our interests during lame duck period.

Elected officials and staff from the NEO-FSC member-cities, joining with their FSC counterparts from the Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton areas, will participate in the policy workshop. Consider joining us as other NEO-FSC advisors and supporters are welcome and invited.

Contact Jennifer Kuzma 216-291-2854 or jkuzma@clvhts.com or Ken Montlack 216-320-5800 or ken@montlack.com to commit attendance.

Regular meeting of the Lake Erie Allegheny Partnership for Biodiversity.

What redevelopment should take place along West 25th Street, including run-down features such as the former Aragon Ballroom and the closed Paris Art Theatre?

Those are questions Clark Metro Development Corp., the local nonprofit development group, is asking residents and merchants to help answer.

For the first time, there's going to be a five-year commercial corridor plan for West 25th Street between Ohio City and Old Brooklyn. Come see the draft presentation.

Meeting of the Cuyahoga River Remedial Action Plan Coordinating Committee on progress related to the cleanup of the river.

Entrepreneurs for Sustainability annual awards program.

Register here.

The New Agrarian Center hosts this series on how to build a sustainable local food economy in Northeast Ohio. Tonight's topic is "Local food, nutrition, and mental health."

Local "stew, bread and cider" refreshments will be provided. Link for more information.

Support Art House at the: "Eat Your Art Out at Jimmy O’Neill’s Tavern" night.

Tell your server that you want to eat for art’s sake during the dinner shift and 25% - 30% of your bill will benefit Art House.

Try the chocolate beet cake, a Jimmy O’Neill’s classic, and a friend of Art House will donate $1 per slice to Art House! Jimmy O’Neill’s Tavern offers a wide selection of culinary delights at a variety of price points.

The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes is pleased to offer this annual collaborative program with the Shaker Historical Society.  Come find out what might have been had the Clark and Lee freeway plans been successful.  Our knowledgeable panel will share their unique perspective on this historical success for our community and nature. Free. Call for more information or to register.

Fourth quarter meeting of the City of Cleveland's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. To confirm your attendance at the next meeting or to add items to the proposed agenda, please contact project manager Martin Cader at the City Planning Commission at 216-664-2952 or mcader@city.cleveland.oh.us.

PROPOSED AGENDA
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 17, 2006

I. WELCOME - BOB BROWN
II. CITY RACKS /CITY SEATS UPDATES - MARTIN CADER
III. MORGANA RUN TRAIL OPENING & UPDATES - MARTIN CADER
IV. TOWPATH TRAIL NEWS AND UPDATES - TIM DONOVAN
V. TREADWAY CREEK TRAIL UPDATE - GEORGE CANTOR
VI. DOWNTOWN BIKE STATION - KEVIN CRONIN / MARTIN CADER
VII. INNERBELT BRIDGE BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ACCOMODATION - ODOT / MARTIN CADER
VIII. LAKEFRONT WEST BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ACCOMODATION - ODOT / MARTIN CADER
IX. NEIGHBORHOOD BIKABILITY POWERPOINT - TASIANA STIGALL
X. WALK & ROLL CLEVELAND SUMMARY – 2007 EVENT? - LOIS MOSS
XI. OTHER BIKE OR PEDESTRIAN NEWS OR UPDATES - OPEN FORUM
NEXT MEETING – FEBUARY, 2007 (TENTATIVE)

All Aboard Ohio's Fall Rail Cocktail & Buffet, to be held in downtown Lorain at the Black River Transportation Center. Cosponsoring this event are the Lorain Port Authority and the Stocker Foundation. Proceeds from this event will benefit the nonprofit All Aboard Ohio's West Shore Corridor activities.

There will be hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer, a TV for diehard Buckeye/Wolverines fans, followed by a buffet dinner and an excellent speaker from San Diego California, where they have two types of commuter train operations under discussion for our West Shore Corridor.

Plus, there are some very interesting local items and activities up for auction at the end of our event, including a fire alarm system from Cleveland Union Terminal, books on the area's rail/transit history, poster-size maps of Cuyahoga County's public transportation system in the 1930s, plus a locomotive cab ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, an overnight stay for two at the Oberlin Inn, and much, much more!

Visitors to this exhibit can gain insight into the "worlds" of these two brothers from Cleveland—from their own boyhood heroes to the Civil Rights movement, as well as their involvement in local, regional and national politics, and the importance of the legacies they helped create. ($). Opens Nov. 18. 216-721-5722 or www.wrhs.org

The energy, community development and agriculture communities are invited to take part in this Inaugural Ohio Renewable Energy Summit.

This event highlights the efforts being conducted in Ohio in conjunction with the National 25x'25 Initiative, an effort to provide 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the United States in 2025 from renewable resources from our land.

25x'25 is sponsored by the Agriculture Working Group of the Energy Future Coalition.

Email for more information.

Keynote speaker: Paul Levy, president, Center City District in Philadelphia (an early model for Business Improvement Districts inspiring efforts like Downtown Cleveland Alliance). 

At this 34th annual community luncheon, the Cleveland Restoration Society presents Donovan Rypkema, principal of Place Economics, a Washington-based real estate and economic development consulting firm and international expert on the economics of historic preservation. Rypkema will explain how historic buildings and neighborhoods are inherently sustainable. Followed by tours of the new ideacenter at Playhouse Square.

Buy your holiday gifts from one of 50 locally-owned, independent shops and services that make their home on Larchmere Boulevard—an old world shopping village in a real world neighborhood.

Entertainment throughout the weekend will be provided by several Cleveland Heights High chamber ensembles, local treasure Sylvia Perry's Heritage Chorale, and other area favorites. Enjoy hospitalities in various shops, including hot mulled cider, cookies and treats, live music, holiday decor and special holiday sales.

Walk over right after you're done shopping at the Shaker Square Farmer's Market.

Seventy-five dealers, many of them new to Cleveland, will offer a diverse selection of quality antiques. With an emphasis on furniture, cabinetry, and accessories that are reasonably priced, the DTM Antiques Show has become one of the longest running shows in the country. Shaker Middle School. ($). Nov. 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 216-431-1060 or www.dunhamtavern@sbcglobal.net

The Midwest Railway Preservation Society hosts a very rare open house at the roundhouse, which was built prior to 1900 for the B & O Railroad in Cleveland's flats and has a working turntable. The open house will include the society's plans for restoring the building, which has been condemned and is endangered. To reach the roundhouse, take the W. 7th Street exit from I-490 West. Turn left off of the exit, turn left on Quigley, and then turn right onto W. 3rd. Street. Contact society President William Brown for more information.

NOACA and ODOT's half-day workshop on roadway safety.

An opportunity to identify local high-crash areas, discuss potential solutions and learn more about new state funding available to address local priorities.

Voice your concerns and be part of the solution.

RSVP to Brenda Walker.

Republicans Husted and Harris said the Ohio General Assembly would have three priorities in the lame-duck session. One of those is signing the Great Lakes Compact, an attempt by Great Lakes governors to control water withdrawals, diversion and consumption in the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River.

Join Audubon Ohio, League of Ohio Sportsmen, National Wildlife Federation, and Ohio Environmental Council to advocate for the passage of the Great Lakes Compact.

Please contact Kristy Meyer at kristy@theOEC.org or (614) 487-7506 to RSVP or with questions. Please RSVP by November 27th and include any dietary restrictions.

Friends of Big Creek hosts Elaine Marsh, Project Director of Ohio Greenways

Open space projects are much more than aesthetically pleasing natural areas where people can relax and exercise. Strategically selected and properly designed, open space projects make up the green infrastructure of a community. Green infrastructure is an interconnected network of land and water that sustains air and water resources by maintaining and enhancing natural ecological processes. These processes reduce flooding and stormwater runoff, absorb air pollution, decrease erosion, and increased the capacity of streams to take up toxins and other waste products. Where public access has a role in the projects, green infrastructure increases a community’s safety for pedestrians and bicyclists and reduces the health risks of inactivity, a leading cause of premature death.

Elaine Marsh’s presentation will highlight green infrastructure benefits. It is packed with the latest research, illustrations, case studies and stunning dollar values. Reference materials will help participants describe the benefits of their current and potential projects.

For information visit www.friendsofbigcreek.org or call 216-661-4998.