Events
05 / 7
(all day)
Start: May 6 2008 - 9:00am
End: May 8 2008 - 1:30pm
The annual statewide historic preservation and community revitalization conference of Heritage Ohio. | ||
05 / 8
End: 1:30 pm
Start: May 6 2008 - 9:00am
End: May 8 2008 - 1:30pm
The annual statewide historic preservation and community revitalization conference of Heritage Ohio. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
The second meeting for the Train Avenue Greenway. Be a part of the discussion about how this historic roadway can better serve to connect five West Side Cleveland neighborhoods & the Towpath Trail. | ||
05 / 9
Start: 8:00 am
End: 8:59 am
Habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and disease all threaten the amphibian’s survival. “Toad-ily Frogs” exhibit is part of the “Year of the Frog” initiative devoted to helping save amphibians from extinction. Get an overview of amphibian biology, their habitat and the roles they play within natural systems. High-speed videos of amphibians feeding. Start: 4:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Kent State’s Interior Design graduating seniors will feature their work in this exhibit. Opening and awards ceremony (6 pm). | ||
05 / 10
Start: 8:00 am
End: 10:00 am
Join the Friends of Old Woman Creek for a walk along the trail looking for spring migrants such as warblers, thrushes, and vireos. Terrain: gravel/paved trails, boardwalk, hills, stairs Length: 1.5 miles All bird enthusiasts welcome! Call (419) 433-4601 or e-mail info@oldwomancreek.org for more information. Start: 8:30 am
End: 2:00 pm
Neighborhoods hosting cleanup sites this year are: Downtown, Tremont, Ohio City, Slavic Village, Stockyards, Parma, and Old Brooklyn. First 1,000 participants receive a commemorative t-short bearing our famous frog art. Registration at 8:30 a.m. Clean up goes from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and is followed by a celebratory luncheon at Nautica. For more information on specific neighborhood sites, visit www.ohiocanal.org Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
As part of Cleveland BikeWeek events, join more than 1,200 other volunteers for this annual celebration that cleans up areas around the Cuyahoga River. Make the world cleaner by arriving on a bicycle to the starting point on the west bank of The Flats. Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. We’ll watch your bike and provide gloves, trash bags, water and a t-shirt. Following the fun trash pick-up, you’ll be treated to a lunch, live music and a chance to meet and mingle with thousands of other people working toward a cleaner Cleveland. Start: 9:30 am
End: 11:30 am
Brian Redmond, Curator of Archaeology, CMNH For more information on the Kirtlandia Society, please visit our website Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
Spring has returned to Northeast Ohio, and with it flocks of migratory birds. As numerous species of birds return to the area, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo will celebrate their arrival with International Migratory Bird Day. Go beak-to-cheek with some of the Zoo’s birds during Get-Close programs, learn about the migration journey at the Migration Station, make bird feeders out of recycled plastic bottles and take them home to hang in your backyard or try to eat like a bird with a game of Be the Beak. This year’s theme is Habitats: From Tundra to the Tropics. The goal is to raise awareness about bird conservation issues and how people might create or sustain environments that support birds. Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
Natives, annuals, perennials, grasses, hanging baskets, 'Home-Grown' plants and more. Shop or pick up pre-sale orders from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Call (216) 321-5935 for information. Start: 11:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
Celebrate the mothers in your life at the fourth annual Mother's Day Tea and Silent Auction. Event includes lunch and dessert, as well as entertainment by Kathie Dice, who will present a one-woman play. Cost: $40; Register by Saturday, May 3 at www.MBSConline.org or 440-838-3675 Promote your business and support MBSC by donating an item or certificate to the silent auction. Contact: admin@mbsconline.org
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Join the Friends of Old Woman Creek for a walk along the trail looking for spring migrants such as warblers, thrushes, and vireos. Terrain: gravel/paved trails, boardwalk, hills, stairs Length: 1.5 miles All bird enthusiasts welcome! No registration required - call (419) 433-4601 or e-mail info@oldwomancreek.org for more information. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Improving today for a greater tomorrow Guest Speaker: Peter Lawson Jones, President of the Cuyahoga County Board of Commissioners Northeast Ohio Alliance for Hope (NOAH) Tickets: $35 For donor level information and banquet order form call 216-834-2324; email ad copy by May 1 to noahohio@gmail.com For information call 216-834-2324 | ||
05 / 11
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05 / 12
Start: 9:00 am
Start: May 12 2008 - 9:00am
End: May 17 2008 - 5:00pm
Northern Ohio’s bicycle groups are coming together to produce the first ever Cleveland Bicycle Week, May 12 – 16, 2008. The idea is to promote cycling during National Bike Month by hosting fun and educational activities. Thursday May 15th attend a one-day conference for government officials, health and wellness agencies, the media and other interested parties. On Friday, Andy Clark of the League of American Bicyclists will present Cleveland with a Bicycle Friendly Community designation (at the Cleveland Planning Commission meeting, 9 am at Cleveland City Hall). Other events include:
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Movie night of Cleveland Bike Week -- See films about bikes, made by cyclists and/or that celebrate the wonder and the joy of bicycles! We are putting together an entertaining evening of film shorts that you probably haven’t seen before. Tall bikes, small bikes, rowing bikes and garden bikes. Rollerblades, rollerskates, wheelies and scooters. If you arrive via a human-powered vehicle you will receive extra raffle tickets for the prize drawings. Bonus raffle tickets for creativity, style and unusual human-powered vehicles. Join the party, meet like-minded individuals, have some fun on a Monday night and maybe go home with new gear! For more information and to register go here. | ||
05 / 13
(all day)
Start: May 12 2008 - 9:00am
End: May 17 2008 - 5:00pm
Northern Ohio’s bicycle groups are coming together to produce the first ever Cleveland Bicycle Week, May 12 – 16, 2008. The idea is to promote cycling during National Bike Month by hosting fun and educational activities. Thursday May 15th attend a one-day conference for government officials, health and wellness agencies, the media and other interested parties. On Friday, Andy Clark of the League of American Bicyclists will present Cleveland with a Bicycle Friendly Community designation (at the Cleveland Planning Commission meeting, 9 am at Cleveland City Hall). Other events include:
Start: 9:00 am
Start: May 13 2008 - 9:00am
End: May 14 2008 - 5:00pm
2008 Ohio Fuel Cell Symposium, “Energy through Synergy: Industry, Entrepreneurship and Academics Fueling Economic Growth.” Conference presentations, exhibitor show, student and industry poster displays and student poster competition. More information and registration details. | ||
05 / 14
(all day)
Start: May 12 2008 - 9:00am
End: May 17 2008 - 5:00pm
Northern Ohio’s bicycle groups are coming together to produce the first ever Cleveland Bicycle Week, May 12 – 16, 2008. The idea is to promote cycling during National Bike Month by hosting fun and educational activities. Thursday May 15th attend a one-day conference for government officials, health and wellness agencies, the media and other interested parties. On Friday, Andy Clark of the League of American Bicyclists will present Cleveland with a Bicycle Friendly Community designation (at the Cleveland Planning Commission meeting, 9 am at Cleveland City Hall). Other events include:
End: 5:00 pm
Start: May 13 2008 - 9:00am
End: May 14 2008 - 5:00pm
2008 Ohio Fuel Cell Symposium, “Energy through Synergy: Industry, Entrepreneurship and Academics Fueling Economic Growth.” Conference presentations, exhibitor show, student and industry poster displays and student poster competition. More information and registration details. Start: 9:00 am
End: 9:59 am
Real estate developers, community development professionals, local government officials and artists will discuss strategies for turning Midwest cities "from rust belt to artist belt" at a day-long conference. Speakers include Jeremy Nowak of The Reinvestment Fund and Ann Markusen from the Project on Regional and Industrial Economics as well as representatives from communities that have been successful in attracting artists as part of their revitalization strategy. Additional program and registration information is available here. Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:30 pm
4:00 p.m. doors open 5:30 p.m. Reception, The Gordon Square Arcade Atrium, 6515 Detroit Avenue For more information, contact Jennifer Spencer 216-961-4242 ext. 237 or jspencer@dscdo.org Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Featuring Ambassador Charles L. (Jack) Pritchard, President of the Korean Economic Institute, Gabrielle Price, Office of Korean Affairs, U.S. Department of State and a representative of the Korean Embassy For reservations, call 216-781-3730 x 102 or email reservations@ccwa.org
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05 / 15
(all day)
Start: May 12 2008 - 9:00am
End: May 17 2008 - 5:00pm
Northern Ohio’s bicycle groups are coming together to produce the first ever Cleveland Bicycle Week, May 12 – 16, 2008. The idea is to promote cycling during National Bike Month by hosting fun and educational activities. Thursday May 15th attend a one-day conference for government officials, health and wellness agencies, the media and other interested parties. On Friday, Andy Clark of the League of American Bicyclists will present Cleveland with a Bicycle Friendly Community designation (at the Cleveland Planning Commission meeting, 9 am at Cleveland City Hall). Other events include:
Start: 5:00 pm
Summer Farm & Science School at Crown Point Farm and Education Center, 3220 Ira Road in Bath, Township. Offers children 6-8 and 9-11 the opportunity to investigate the interactions of people, plants and animals in the farm community. Children will become members of Crown Point's diverse community engaging in science, art, math, music, language arts and games to develop critical thinking and team-building skills. Six one-week day sessions: June 16-20, June 23-27, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25 and July 28-August 1. Fee is $175 per week. Partial scholarships are available for families with special financial needs on first-come basis. Register by May 15. For more information call (330) 668-8992, ext. 101, or visit www.crownpt.org. | ||
05 / 16
(all day)
Start: May 12 2008 - 9:00am
End: May 17 2008 - 5:00pm
Northern Ohio’s bicycle groups are coming together to produce the first ever Cleveland Bicycle Week, May 12 – 16, 2008. The idea is to promote cycling during National Bike Month by hosting fun and educational activities. Thursday May 15th attend a one-day conference for government officials, health and wellness agencies, the media and other interested parties. On Friday, Andy Clark of the League of American Bicyclists will present Cleveland with a Bicycle Friendly Community designation (at the Cleveland Planning Commission meeting, 9 am at Cleveland City Hall). Other events include:
Start: 8:30 am
End: 9:30 am
Cleveland opens its newest green space and bike/pedestrian trail at Treadway Creek in the southwest neighborhood of Old Brooklyn. Grand opening ceremonies include remarks from Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and officials from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
The George Gund Foundation invites you to participate in a lively session to learn about two new flexible, easy-to-use, web-based tools to assess a nonpofit's capacity to engage in public policy and advocacy work and evaluate the results of such advocacy efforts. These tools are designed for use by nonprofits and funders alike. Access free parking through the Trinity Cathedral lot at E. 22nd & Prospect Avenue. Special guest: Sue Hoechstetter, Director of Foundation Advocacy, The Alliance for Justice, Washington, D.C. Please RSVP to Joyce Hancock at jhancock@gundfdn.org or 216-241-3114 Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Cleveland Museum of Natural History Explorer Lecture Series with Nicholas Wade, science reporter for The New York Times, discussing what the rapidly advancing field of DNA research is revealing about humanity's past. The ancestral human population of 50,000 years ago may have been very different from present-day people. But it had established the principal institutions of human societies, such as trade, warfare and religion. Humans also had developed a fully articulate modern language, which enabled them to break out of Africa. As they traveled to other regions of the world and adapted to different conditions on each continent, it is clear now that human evolution continued vigorously. | ||
05 / 17
End: 5:00 pm
Start: May 12 2008 - 9:00am
End: May 17 2008 - 5:00pm
Northern Ohio’s bicycle groups are coming together to produce the first ever Cleveland Bicycle Week, May 12 – 16, 2008. The idea is to promote cycling during National Bike Month by hosting fun and educational activities. Thursday May 15th attend a one-day conference for government officials, health and wellness agencies, the media and other interested parties. On Friday, Andy Clark of the League of American Bicyclists will present Cleveland with a Bicycle Friendly Community designation (at the Cleveland Planning Commission meeting, 9 am at Cleveland City Hall). Other events include:
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Get Hands-On with the stewarship of the Rocky River. Meet at the Coe Lake Gazebo/Pavillion behind Berea City Hall. Trash bags provided. Long pants, work boots and gloves recommended. Click here or contact Jared Bartley at 216-524-6580 x14 or jbartley@cuyahogaswcd.org for more info. Sponsored by the Cities of Berea and Middleburg Heights, Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District and the Rocky River Watershed Council, in cooperation with the Cities of Broadview Heights, Lakewood, North Olmsted, North Royalton and Rocky River. A National River Cleanup 2008 Participating Event!!! Start: 9:30 am
End: 12:00 pm
Volunteer day of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and City Year Civil matters only (NOT criminal) First come, first served Visit the neighborhood clinic to speak with an attorney about your legal problems including landlord/tenant, consumer issues, family law and more. Bring all important papers Questions? Call 216-687-1900 Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Join this group for seasonal adventures in sketching the Old Woman Creek estuary. Bring your own pencils, paper, and other sketching materials. All skill levels welcomed- attendance at all classes not required. For more information visit www.oldwomancreek.org or call (419) 433-4601. Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Annual RiverDay with educational and cleanup events for the whole family to raise awareness of the Cuyahoga River. Sponsored by Friends of the Crooked River. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Saturday, May 17, 10:00am - Noon: Get ready to get a little dirty for a good cause. Help us pull Garlic Mustard, an invasive plant that out competes native species and isn't a good food source for wildlife. Bring garden or work gloves if you have them and drinking water. Meet at the Wildwood State Park entrance parking lot, 16975 Wildwood Drive, off of Lakeshore Blvd. Contact Claire Posius at (216) 524-6580 x16 or cposius@cuyahogaswcd.org. Sponsored by the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District, Euclid Creek Watershed Council and ODNR-Wildwood State Park. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:59 pm
In addition to the diverse selection of vegetable and flower varieties (all grown at Crown Point), events include farm tours, mini gardening workshops and children's activities. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser to help develop a green roof on Cleveland State University's new fitness building, sponsored by the CSU Student Environmental Movement. Minimum donation $15. Contact: Erin Huber at 440-463-1862. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Celebrate the city's tranquil green space by the lake (and the only park owned by Cuyahoga County) -- Whiskey Island and the U.S. Coast Guard Station will reopen to the public with the dedication (at 3 pm) of a new bridge on the only road leading in. Through the work of County Engineer Robert Klaiber, a bridge for bicyclists and pedestrians was also built alongside the auto bridge to connect with a proposed bike path from Edgewater Park. | ||
05 / 18
Start: 11:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
In addition to the diverse selection of vegetable and flower varieties (all grown at Crown Point), events include farm tours, mini gardening workshops and children's activities. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
Evelyn Bryant (Education Coordinator, Certified Horticulturist) New Agrarian Topics include Free and open to the public. Food and drinks provided by Nature's Bin. Drawings to win organic gardening products. Seating is limited. RSVP to Lindsey by Friday, May 16. Call or email for details 440/582-5200. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Learn to identify common wildflowers of the woods and about flower folklore with Breann Hohman, Firelands Coastal Tributary Watershed Coordinator with the Erie Soil and Water Conservation District. Bring along a copy of Newcomb’s Guide to Wildflowers and practice using the key. 1.5 mile hike along gravel and paved trails with hills, stairs. No registration required. For more information visit www.oldwomancreek.org or call (419)433-4601. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Spring Tea Benefit: A party and a fundraiser for the Ohio Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides. Featured speakers:
Refreshments catered by the Mustard Seed Market. Donation at the door. Tax-deductible contributions can be made out to NCAMP or sent to OCAMP at 13507 Ardoon Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44120. For information: OCAMP@neo.rr.com or 216-291-3424. | ||
05 / 19
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
Keynote Speaker: Marc Dann, Attorney General, State of Ohio Please respond by May 8 Cleveland Jobs with Justice is a local coalition of 58 labor, community and faith based organizations working together to promote workers rights and social justice in the Cleveland area. For more information, call 440-333-7007 or visit www.clevelandjwj.org
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05 / 20
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
There is much buzz in Ohio and other aging industrial centers about the promise of green collar jobs, a green economic renaissance, the revitalization of manufacturing, advanced energy jobs, and pathways out of poverty. As Van Jones of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights says, how are we going to get from “rhetoric to reality?” Join the E4S Network May 20th to hear about several local green job projects and to explore future potential for Ohio’s green jobs market. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Areas landscaped with perennial native plants that don’t mind getting “wet feet”, rain gardens are an attractive way to reduce the impact of stormwater on streams and Lake Erie. Rain gardens are designed to capture and filter stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces such as rooftops and driveways. Learn about these systems and take home a guidebook containing information on how to select a site, construct your own, what type of plants work best and more. Visit www.oldwomancreek.org or call (419)433-4601 for more information. | ||
05 / 21
Start: 9:00 am
Start: May 21 2008 - 9:00am
End: May 22 2008 - 5:00pm
Stormwater conference sponsored by the Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners and the Chagrin River Watershed Partners, Speakers will discuss the latest developments in policy, engineering, and program activities such as: funding options, innovative technologies for stormwater management, best management practices, low impact development, water resource management, comprehensive water quality management, and research. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:59 pm
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent, slow-paced ride in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. Current Ohio rides include Columbus, Oberlin and Cincinnati. It’s easy to add a location, so those hoping to do so in Cleveland will be the catalyst for honoring Gary Krach, Charles Barr and others you may know. More information. Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:30 pm
The Cleveland Section of the Ohio Planning Conference is offering a distance learning series to OPC members and guests free of charge. This session covers: Too often, community groups and residents of low-income communities are left out of the brownfield redevelopment process. Learn how to engage community members so they can see the opportunities presented by brownfield sites. Assess how community development corporations can play a major role and find out how the community can weigh the costs of brownfield redevelopment. Hear from community members as well as technical experts. Co-sponsor: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.Please RSVP to Ann Klavora at ann.klavora@shakeronline.com or 216-491-1436. Start: 6:00 pm
Winner of the 2006 TED [Technology, Entertainment Design] Prize, the motto of Sinclair’s group, Architecture for Humanity, "design like you give a damn" sums up his design vision. With projects ranging from designing mobile health clinics combating HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa to establishing mine clearance programs and building playgrounds in the Balkans his mission is to create sustainable and innovative living standards for the masses. Fee. Part of MOCA's Talalay Lecture Series. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Archeologist Brian Redmond speaking about a prehistoric Native American settlement on Sandusky Bay at the Curator's Forum Lecture Series of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. | ||
05 / 22
End: 5:00 pm
Start: May 21 2008 - 9:00am
End: May 22 2008 - 5:00pm
Stormwater conference sponsored by the Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners and the Chagrin River Watershed Partners, Speakers will discuss the latest developments in policy, engineering, and program activities such as: funding options, innovative technologies for stormwater management, best management practices, low impact development, water resource management, comprehensive water quality management, and research. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:30 pm
The Ohio Department of Development Urban Development Division and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency invite you to attend a Clean Ohio Assistance Fund Application Training Session. The training will include application overview, discussion of application changes and additions, tips for a successful application, along with a question and answer session. Space is limited for this event, a maximum of two persons per organization is requested. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
An excellent opportunity for up-close viewing of wetland birds and plants! Staff guided. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – a limited number of canoes and personal floatation devices are available. Ages 10+ welcome. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Call (419) 433-4601 to register. | ||
05 / 23
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm
U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall speaking on "Let Them Eat Ethanol" at the City Club of Cleveland. Start: 12:00 pm
Start: May 23 2008 - 12:00pm
End: May 26 2008 - 5:00pm
You are invited to the 18th annual Heartwood Forest Council, to be held Memorial Day weekend in the Shawnee State Forest near West Portsmouth, Ohio. The theme of this year’s Forest Council is “Burning Issues: Climate is a Forest Product.” Each year, Heartwood partners with one or more local organizations to host the Forest Council over the Memorial Day weekend in a different state in the Heartwood region. Hosts for this year’s event include Heartwood, the Buckeye Forest Council, Save Our Shawnee Forest, Voices for the Forest, Meigs Citizens Action Now!, Protect Biodiversity in Public Forests and EarthWatch Ohio. The Heartwood Forest Council is the largest annual gathering of citizens from across the Eastern, Midwestern and Southern U.S. who care about the health and well-being of our nations forests. We will focus on threats to our region and to human and community health, in an atmosphere of collaboration designed to form stronger personal and organizational connections. While addressing the issues we face and celebrating the work that we do, the Forest Council offers participants an opportunity to identify lasting solutions and proven action steps that will move us as a community toward a shared vision of a healthy, just and sustainable society. For more information contact Andy Mahler, Heartwood at 812-723-2430, andy@blueriver.net, www.heartwood.org or David Maywhoor, Buckeye Forest Council, 614-487-9290, 1-866-OH-TREES, david@buckeyeforestcouncil.org. Many cars will be heading down to the Shawnee State Forest from the Cleveland area. If you are interested in car pooling check out the Heartwood website to connect with others interested in carpooling or call Stefanie Spear at 216-387-1609. | ||
05 / 24
(all day)
Start: May 23 2008 - 12:00pm
End: May 26 2008 - 5:00pm
You are invited to the 18th annual Heartwood Forest Council, to be held Memorial Day weekend in the Shawnee State Forest near West Portsmouth, Ohio. The theme of this year’s Forest Council is “Burning Issues: Climate is a Forest Product.” Each year, Heartwood partners with one or more local organizations to host the Forest Council over the Memorial Day weekend in a different state in the Heartwood region. Hosts for this year’s event include Heartwood, the Buckeye Forest Council, Save Our Shawnee Forest, Voices for the Forest, Meigs Citizens Action Now!, Protect Biodiversity in Public Forests and EarthWatch Ohio. The Heartwood Forest Council is the largest annual gathering of citizens from across the Eastern, Midwestern and Southern U.S. who care about the health and well-being of our nations forests. We will focus on threats to our region and to human and community health, in an atmosphere of collaboration designed to form stronger personal and organizational connections. While addressing the issues we face and celebrating the work that we do, the Forest Council offers participants an opportunity to identify lasting solutions and proven action steps that will move us as a community toward a shared vision of a healthy, just and sustainable society. For more information contact Andy Mahler, Heartwood at 812-723-2430, andy@blueriver.net, www.heartwood.org or David Maywhoor, Buckeye Forest Council, 614-487-9290, 1-866-OH-TREES, david@buckeyeforestcouncil.org. Many cars will be heading down to the Shawnee State Forest from the Cleveland area. If you are interested in car pooling check out the Heartwood website to connect with others interested in carpooling or call Stefanie Spear at 216-387-1609. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Keynote Speaker: Guion S. Bluford, Jr., Ph.D., First African American to fly in space Entertainment provided by The Eric Gould Trio For more information, please call 216-381-3266 | ||
05 / 25
(all day)
Start: May 23 2008 - 12:00pm
End: May 26 2008 - 5:00pm
You are invited to the 18th annual Heartwood Forest Council, to be held Memorial Day weekend in the Shawnee State Forest near West Portsmouth, Ohio. The theme of this year’s Forest Council is “Burning Issues: Climate is a Forest Product.” Each year, Heartwood partners with one or more local organizations to host the Forest Council over the Memorial Day weekend in a different state in the Heartwood region. Hosts for this year’s event include Heartwood, the Buckeye Forest Council, Save Our Shawnee Forest, Voices for the Forest, Meigs Citizens Action Now!, Protect Biodiversity in Public Forests and EarthWatch Ohio. The Heartwood Forest Council is the largest annual gathering of citizens from across the Eastern, Midwestern and Southern U.S. who care about the health and well-being of our nations forests. We will focus on threats to our region and to human and community health, in an atmosphere of collaboration designed to form stronger personal and organizational connections. While addressing the issues we face and celebrating the work that we do, the Forest Council offers participants an opportunity to identify lasting solutions and proven action steps that will move us as a community toward a shared vision of a healthy, just and sustainable society. For more information contact Andy Mahler, Heartwood at 812-723-2430, andy@blueriver.net, www.heartwood.org or David Maywhoor, Buckeye Forest Council, 614-487-9290, 1-866-OH-TREES, david@buckeyeforestcouncil.org. Many cars will be heading down to the Shawnee State Forest from the Cleveland area. If you are interested in car pooling check out the Heartwood website to connect with others interested in carpooling or call Stefanie Spear at 216-387-1609. | ||
05 / 26
End: 5:00 pm
Start: May 23 2008 - 12:00pm
End: May 26 2008 - 5:00pm
You are invited to the 18th annual Heartwood Forest Council, to be held Memorial Day weekend in the Shawnee State Forest near West Portsmouth, Ohio. The theme of this year’s Forest Council is “Burning Issues: Climate is a Forest Product.” Each year, Heartwood partners with one or more local organizations to host the Forest Council over the Memorial Day weekend in a different state in the Heartwood region. Hosts for this year’s event include Heartwood, the Buckeye Forest Council, Save Our Shawnee Forest, Voices for the Forest, Meigs Citizens Action Now!, Protect Biodiversity in Public Forests and EarthWatch Ohio. The Heartwood Forest Council is the largest annual gathering of citizens from across the Eastern, Midwestern and Southern U.S. who care about the health and well-being of our nations forests. We will focus on threats to our region and to human and community health, in an atmosphere of collaboration designed to form stronger personal and organizational connections. While addressing the issues we face and celebrating the work that we do, the Forest Council offers participants an opportunity to identify lasting solutions and proven action steps that will move us as a community toward a shared vision of a healthy, just and sustainable society. For more information contact Andy Mahler, Heartwood at 812-723-2430, andy@blueriver.net, www.heartwood.org or David Maywhoor, Buckeye Forest Council, 614-487-9290, 1-866-OH-TREES, david@buckeyeforestcouncil.org. Many cars will be heading down to the Shawnee State Forest from the Cleveland area. If you are interested in car pooling check out the Heartwood website to connect with others interested in carpooling or call Stefanie Spear at 216-387-1609. | ||
05 / 27
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05 / 28
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Big Creek Cleanup Stream Stewards are needed to help protect our local streams and Lake Erie. Assistance is needed at the Fern Hill Picnic Area (off Big Creek Parkway just South of Brookpark Road) We will clean the Big Creek north and south of the Fern Hill Picnic Area along with crossing over Brookpark Road to clean the creek between Sams Club and Wal Mart! Dress for the weather Rain date is June 4, 2008 For more information, contact Amy Roskilly at 216/524-6580, ext 22 or aroskilly@cuyahogaswcd.org This event is sponsored by Friends of Big Creek, City of Brooklyn, Parma Councilwoman Mary Galinas, Cleveland Metroparks, and the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District | ||
05 / 29
Start: 8:30 am
Learn a tested system to identify and cultivate donors who love your mission—donors who will give for operations, capital, and endowment. Find out how to grow your organization’s visibility in the community and engage your board in the fundraising process without requiring that they ask for money. This entry level workshop is designed for board members, executive directors, CEOs, and fund development professionals. By the end of this seminar you will have the fundamentals to embark on the path to sustainability and grow your major gifts programs year after year.
To register: Go to http://sforce.benevon.com/intros/midwest.htm and fill out the registration form. RSVP Required! Space is Limited. Questions: Contact Alaina Szlachta at 206-709-9400 ext. 132 or alaina.szlachta@benevon.com
Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
The seminar features presentations by orthopedic surgeon Matthew Kraay, M.D. "Joint Replacement for Arthritis" and rheumatologist Donna Sexton-Cicero, M.D., "Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis -- What's the Difference?" Wachovia Securities financial advisor Cynthia McHugh will present "Six Steps for a Secure Retirement" and John Blaha, B.E.P.A. will speak on "Preparing for Your Financial Future Through Estate Planning." Space is limited and reservations are required. A catered lunch is provided. Call the Arthritis Foundation at 216-831-700 ext. 195 or 800-245-2275 ext. 195 to register. Registration deadline is May 19 Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Please join ParkWorks and the students of John Hay and Cleveland School of the Arts as we celebrate the completion of their new shared campus. The campus is off of Carnegie Avenue between Stokes Boulevard and Stearns Road Parking off Carnegie, adjacent to John Hay and Cleveland School of the Arts RSVP to Gina Love Slade: glove @parkworks.org OR 216-696-2122 ext. 101
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Northeast Ohio has the potential to become a center for sustainable business, technology and industry. Several local firms already focus on sustainability. Who are they and how can we attract others? What do we need to do to create a national identity as a center for sustainability? Join us for this interactive dialogue to explore the possibilities, moderated by Tom Waltermire, Chief Executive Officer, Team Northeast Ohio (Team NEO).
Start: 6:15 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Join GEO as we discuss a historical measure for the state of Ohio - the passage of Am. Sub. Senate Bill 221 that was signed into law by Governor Strickland on May 1st, 2008. This bill includes the adoption of a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which provides that 12.5% of Ohio's Electricity will come from renewable energy resources by 2025. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Be among the first to see our new summer attraction featuring endangered amphibians, red river hogs and New Guinea singing dogs. Plus, you'll enjoy the rare opportunity to see Australian Adventure at sunset Dress: Business Casual Complimentary food provided by Outback Steakhouse Open bar, live music and animal encounters (adults only) RSVP by May 21 at 216-661-6500 x 4403 or by email at VIP@clevelandmetroparks.com Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Global warming, peak-oil, water shortages, pollution, deforestation, desertification — the list of environmental challenges we face can be overwhelming. Thankfully, we have the technology, knowledge, and resources to overcome these problems, but we must act quickly to turn things around! Join Mercy For Animals for an eco-friendly vegan dinner and a solutions-oriented presentation on what you can do to create a sustainable world. For more information about this event, send an e-mail to info@mercyforanimals.org. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
As part of National Preservation Month, Kara Hamley O'Donnell, Cleveland Heights Historic Preservation Planner, and Michael Fleenor, preservations program director for the Cleveland Restoration Society will discuss Cleveland Heights' diverse architecture. The event is free. | ||
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05 / 31
Start: 8:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Experience the Morgana Run Trail in Slavic Village for this annual 5K run and walk. Fee. For more information, call 216/429-1182 ext. 121 or register here. Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
A full day devoted to "Ageless Living." A day's worth of activities focusing on mind, body and spirit. National experts will set you on the path to healthy living. The day begins with "Cleveland's Biggest Stretch" on Wade Oval, led by Prevention fitness expert, Chris Freytag. Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
American Lung Association’s annual asthma walk. Greater Cleveland Asthma Coalition and others will offer information about handling asthma risks. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Learn the basics of sheet composting and asphalt gardening while while helping to create a new community garden. Bring your shovels and join this garden workshop run by Maurice Small of CityFresh. Rain or shine. Call 761-7935 or 220-5532 for details. http://www.gotthenac.org Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the world's premier wetlands research facility with its world-renowned director, Dr. William Mitsch. This park was built at The Ohio State University to study how wetlands, sometimes called "nature's kidneys," function and how to create and restore them. Free for current Ohio Environmental Council members. Contact OEC for more information. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
As part of National Preservation Month, take a behind the scenes tour of Heights High School built in 1926 which includes the Tiffany chandeliers in the auditorium. The event is free. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Civil matters only (NOT criminal) Intake begins at 9:45 a.m. Visit the neighborhood clinic to speak with an attorney about your legal problems, including Transfer on Death Deeds, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills. Bring all important papers Questions? Call 216-687-1900 Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:30 pm
Sustainable energy festival with exhibitors and speakers about what you can do to help the planet, create jobs, and save money by supporting a renewable energy economy. “The Basis and Current Implications of Global Warming” will be the topic of a presentation by Dr. George Collins, Professor Emeritus OSU and Adjunct Prof. Astrophysics at CWRU. David Beach, Director of the GreenCityBlueLake Institute, will introduce Dr. Collins. Sponsored by EarthWatch Ohio, Geauga Forum Series, and Geauga County Democratic Party. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 440-834-4989. | ||
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06 / 3
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Cleveland Council on World Affairs 2008 Annual Meeting. Keynote speaker Graciela Chichilnisky has worked extensively on the Kyoto Protocol process, playing a major role in designing the concept of the 'carbon market'. Dr. Chichilnisky holds the UNESCO Chair of Mathematics and Economics and is a Professor of Statistics at Columbia University. Her most recent book is entitled Beyond the Global Divide: From Basic Needs to the Knowledge Revolution. She has been invited to give the keynote address to the bi-annual UN Biodiversity convention in Bonn this spring. Reservations are required by May 28 email at www.ccwa.org
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06 / 4
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06 / 5
Start: 9:30 am
End: 11:30 am
This biodiesel fleet roundtable is for fleet managers that are interested in learning more or switching to a renewable fuel for fleet operations. The event will feature discussions with Ohio based fleet managers who are currently operating their fleet on biodiesel as well as local experts on supply and pricing. RSVP to Brad Couch at 614/884-7336 or brad@cleanfuelsohio.org Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market returns with fresh produce, cheese, honey, meat, coffee, and lots of other food and fun! The market will continue every Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM through October. A perennial exchange takes place on opening day. To participate, simply divide your plants and bring them to the market to exchange with other participants. Opening day entertainment includes a musical performance by Brand New Hat. Gary Richmond, chef/co-owner at Johnny Mango will be offering a cooking demonstration at 12:30 PM. Additionally, Yester Year Horse & Carriage will offer rides for only $1! Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Midtown Brews discussion about urban disinvestment and the county landbank with Cuyahoga County Treasurer Jim Rokakis. Donation: $5.00 and your favorite six-pack of brew. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Summit County Councilman Frank C. Comunale invites District 4 residents (which incldues part of the City of Akron and part of the City of Cuyahoga Falls) to to share information and ideas, and express needs and concerns regarding county services. Special guests will include members of the Summit County Green Task Force. For more infomation, call 330/643-2725 or go here. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Dr. Whitlow is the featured speaker at Kamm's Corners annual town hall meeting. Other speakers will include Ward 21 councilman Martin J. Keane. KCDC Executive Director Steve Lorenz will offer updates on current neighborhood projects and future plans. Giveaways at the end of the evening include Cleveland Indians tickets and gifts from area merchants. The Bob Bohr Award for Community Safety will be presented along with Community Improvement Awards. | ||
06 / 6
Start: 11:45 am
End: 2:00 pm
The ongoing foreclosure crisis, shifting demographics that include more single-parent households, an aging population and the associated cross-generational living, and growing interest in alternative housing options all combine to make cohousing an increasingly compelling housing choice. Cohousing has been developed successfully in many states in recent years but not yet in Ohio. Mr. Charles Durrett, author of Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves, and a pioneer in the field of cohousing development, will be the lead speaker at the forum. He has been involved in over fifty cohousing development projects. Other panelists include:
To RSVP, please contact Kim Scott at 664-3803, kscott@city.cleveland.oh.us Start: 12:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
ZeroLandfill is a summer long beneficial reuse program held in NE Ohio that supports local artists and arts educators while reducing pressure on local landfill capacity. Since 2005, the ZeroLandfill project team has assisted the architectural and interior design community in identifying, diverting from local landfills, and repurposing back into the community nearly 50,000 pounds of specification waste that holds value for other audiences. Take the opportunity to purge your library and begin pulling your expired specification samples and binders. | ||