Nan’s Neighborhood News, May 14

TWO THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

ARTS COLLINWOOD IS HAVING A BIRTHDAY!

Arts Collinwood’s Birthday Party & more! Rock the Arts Center with live music, free food, birthday cake, prizes & beer, 6-9 PM, free to members (non-members, just $10 at the door buys your year’s membership, good for local discounts and free entry to other events). Singer-songwriter-guitarist Mary Taylor-Brooks performs with guitarist Al Moses. Prize give-aways start at 6:30 and the AIGA Awards Show hangs in the Gallery until May 23.

At 9 PM, the party moves seamlessly into concert mode with The Infamous Stringdusters, representing the new vanguard in acoustic music combining bluegrass, rock, country and folk room. The Waterloo Café is sponsoring their appearance and will be serving all evening. Show tickets $10 through www.beachlandballroom.com or call 216-383-1124.

For an additional $2, take the short stroll to Beachland Tavern to see legendary Memphis R& B artist Wiley & the Checkmates and The Party Stompers from Detroit. The street’s shops, galleries, vintage and record stores will be open late, make a night of it in the Waterloo Arts and Entertainment District.

YOU CAN VOLUNTEER NOW FOR THE ARTS FEST!

What can you do? Well . . . Distribute marketing materials. Send folks our way: performers, artists, community groups, potential sponsors… Show up for one of our Saturday workshops and help make stuff: 1-4 pm in the Arts Collinwood Community Art Center, right behind the gallery! (Details below.)

And on The Day Itself: Set up chairs, tables, supplies, etc. in the morning. Info booths, membership & t-shirt sales. Help with activities in the kids’ area and with the kids’ area craft tables (requires a certain joie de vivre). Help with activities in the street. Run a lemonade stand. Clean up the Fest site throughout the day. Assist with barricades at special entry points (especially good for authoritarians). Monitor the crosswalk at E. 156 Street (see preceding). Be a general helper: logistics, runners, vendor assistance, etc. (for this you get to use a walkie-talkie). Tear down at the end of the Fest (good for the tidy-minded).

And what do you get? Well . . . a FREE t-shirt. FREE entry to the After Party (that’s a serious bonus). Community service credit (through schools that offer it – I don’t believe this applies to grandmothers). The warm fuzzy feeling that comes from helping out the community. Good karma. AND LOTS MORE! (but Melanie doesn’t have time to list it all).

North Collinwood’s Summer Arts Bash! SATURDAY JUNE 27. VOLUNTEERS! CONTACT: Amy Callahan a.callahan@artscollinwood.org or visit the Waterloo Fest page on this site under EVENTS.

NEIGHBORHOOD ART

AIGA AT ARTS COLLINWOOD

Miles and I had a sneak peek at the show of work by the American Institute of Graphic Designers on Friday; then we took Emma home for macaroni cheese and The Secret Garden (my mother’s copy).

The graphic artists, not surprisingly, had hung meticulously executed letterheads and posters and ad layouts with meticulous elegance, and had laid on a veritable feast. They obviously have high standards both aesthetically and culinarily. Visit www.cleveland.aiga.org for more information.

Arts Collinwood gallery is at 15605 Waterloo Road; hours are Thur/Fri 6-9; Sat/Sun 1-4. Call 216-692-9500.

Waterloo Seven and Wunderkind are closed on Mondays; open 2-8-Tue, 2-8-Wed, 2-8-Thu, 2-10-Fri/Sat, 1-6-Sun.

PEP AT WUNDERKIND

Jerry Schmidt says this may be the best show he’s ever mounted: work by children and young people in Cleveland’s Positive Education Program opens at Wunderkind Gallery May 15, with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, 6-11 pm.

Positive Education Programs (PEP) is an alternative education program to help troubled youth learn, grow, and connect with their communities. Since 1971, PEP has locally and nationally been aiding these children to learn and explore their lives to the fullest. Art and music are integral parts of connecting with community and creating a greater understanding of the world. The children learn to communicate through their pieces of art in ways that they cannot verbally.

Visit Waterloo Seven while you’re at Wunderkind; sculptor Jerry Schmidt has an eclectic mix of sculpture, painting, jewelry and decorative. And browsing through the adjoining sculpture garden is always a pleasure.

Waterloo Seven and Wunderkind are closed on Mondays; open 2-8-Tue, 2-8-Wed, 2-8-Thu, 2-10-Fri/Sat, 1-6-Sun.

CALL TO ARTISTS

Jerry Schmidt of Waterloo 7 Gallery, and Deby Cowdin of FromtheBlueBag, are putting together an exhibit of Eco-Artists. Work must incorporate recycled or natural items. The show will open during a private party at Waterloo 7 on June 26 and will open to the public on June 27, in conjunction with the Arts Collinwood Waterloo Art Festival. The exhibit will run through the end of July.

To submit, email 2 images of your work to Deby Cowdin at deby@fromthebluebag.com. All work will be juried by May 15. Details of the show will be enclosed within your approval letter. If you cannot participate, please send this on to someone who might want to.

IN THE ART CENTER

POLYMER BEAD-JEWELRY CLASS with LINDA ZOLTEN WOOD

Linda has adapted the ancient technique of millefiore (used in Africa and still available in Italian glass pieces) to polymer clay, a much more flexible medium that lets crafters experiment to their hearts’ content. The Monday evening classes (June 1-July 6, 6:30-8:30) will start with jewelry and a bead exchange, then move on (time permitting) to making ornaments. All materials are provided, but bring 2 to 3 medium sized flat Tupperware-type containers.

AGE: 10 to ADULT (anyone younger with Adult only, see Linda). Each two-hour class is $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. If the class reaches 10 or more, members will pay only $10 (so bring friends!). Discount for additional family members.

Follow-up Advanced Class – 4 weeks of Articulated Dollmaking and costume design for finished projects, potentially July 13-August 3.

Call Arts Collinwood at 216-692-9500 for information or to register. See one of Linda’s millefiore beads at www.ZoltenWoodDesign.com.

PARADE THE CIRCLE STARTS ON WATERLOO

It’s not too late to join the Parade the Circle workshops in the Arts Collinwood Art Center. Sign up for the series of 6 workshops, and one very low fee covers all materials and supplies plus your Parade registration (Parade the Circle will be June 16).

This is a great project if you like color, kids, joyful events and/or dragons (not to mention princesses). Artist Ian Petroni will lead the Tuesday evening workshops, with possible Saturday sessions to supplement, at the Arts Collinwood Art Center (15605 Waterloo Road. Sessions are fun for all ages. Call 216-692-9500 or contact Sarah at s.gyorki@artscollinwood.org). Fee: $30/person, $75/family.

BUILD A CARDBOARD CITY FOR THE WATERLOO FEST

Come to the Arts Collinwood Community Center, any Saturday 1-4 pm, and join the Fest Committee in building the fun stuff for the Fest’s temporary streetscape: craft a cardboard city, paint signs, make a booth, create papier mache letters. Bring pizza, hang out, have a good time. Everyone welcome! For more info, give Amy Callahan a call at 216-692-9500.

You can also help – big time – by telling your friends and acquaintances — at work, PTA meetings, church – how much fun it is to volunteer for the Fest itself – doing crafts with kids, staffing the information booths and the gallery, . Contact Amy Callahan at 216-692-9500 or a.callahan@arts collinwood.org.

SHARE THE COST OF A MODEL

Join other artists at the Art Center on Thursday evenings for life drawing sessions. Share the cost of the model while you hone your drafting skills – and maybe try out new techniques. Arts Collinwood Community Art Center, 7:15-9:30. Pay as you go, only $8/$6 for students.

ART FOR THE SUMMER: ART & DRAMA DAY CAMP

This is a wonderful opportunity for your children to work and play, learn and grow, with professional artists – right in the neighborhood – at a very modest cost.

Each week of camp has its own focus:
Week 1: Pantomime Games and Percussion
Children learn the art of acting through fun games and theater exercises. The foundations of music are explored as children learn about rhythm and beat in a hands on, energetic atmosphere.

Week 2: Improv with Props and Puppet Making
Children learn to let go and create in the moment as they practice improv with an experienced teacher in a comfortable, playful environment. All levels of artists learn a variety of techniques to tap into the amazing world of puppetry.

Week 3: Story Making and Painting
Stories come alive this week as the children learn the magic of creating and painting new worlds.

Week 4: Drama Production and Costume Design
What does it take to put on a play? Children learn all the elements needed, including what to wear and how to make it!

Watch it all come together in a final performance for friends and families!
Arts Collinwood Arts Experience is offered to only 40 children, ages five to twelve, taught by two artists, two teachers’ aides and a small group of junior counselors. We group the children by age (five to eight and nine to twelve), so we can match our teaching to their abilities and offer lots of personal attention.

If you register by May 15, and get the early registration discount, you’ll pay only $140 for the first child, plus $110 for additional siblings – for the whole four-week program, including all materials, snacks and so on.

After May 15, the still very reasonable cost rises to $160 for the first child, plus $130 for each additional sibling.

Call 216-692-9500 to be the first to register!

ALONG WATERLOO

BE PART OF A MURAL’S BEGINNING

Community activists will consider Waterloo Road the place to be on Saturday, May 30, from noon to 4pm. Waterloo Walls will put brush to wall to begin painting the first Waterloo mural. Arts Collinwood and the Waterloo Fest Committee will be mobilizing lots of people to do good things for the neighborhood and for the Fest: cleaning up, decorating the sidewalk, making and hanging signs, building stuff, guerrilla marketing, etc. Show up on May 30 to help out and celebrate the beginning of our first mural! (The Garden Club will be there, adding charm to the street with new planters.)

AND CELEBRATE ITS COMPLETION

Muralists work fast. On Saturday, June 5, Arts Collinwood and Waterloo Walls will hold a joint fundraiser, 6-10pm. For $25, attendees will receive food and drink, live entertainment, and door prizes. They’ll start at Arts Collinwood Gallery, then walk the street for lots of food and entertainment. At 8pm, the first Waterloo Walls mural will officially be unveiled, and door prize winners will be drawn.

If you’d like to help out in selling presale tickets to this awesome fundraiser, or to donate some food for the event, please contact Melanie Hershberger at 216.481.1875 or festcoordinator@artscollinwood.org.

THE THEATER SCENE

If you are between 13 and 18, and aspire to the stage, it’s not too soon to mark your calendar with UpStage Underground’s auditions on June 6. This summer’s show, Class Action, will be performed July 31 and August 1 and 2.

For the auditions, prepare a two-minute monologue and take it to the Slovenian Workmen’s Home at 10 am on June 6 (the auditions run until 12:30 and actors must stay for the whole process). Callbacks on June 7 at 1pm.

The Slovenian Workmen’s Home is at 15335 Waterloo Road. For more information, or if you’re an UpStage alum and interested in directing, call Sarah Bloom at 440-488-8869, or go to the UpStage Web site at www.upstageplayers.com.

LEARN ABOUT NATUREHOOD

The Lakeshore/Collinwood Garden Club will host Chris Trepal of EarthDay Coalition on Monday, May 18, with a talk about greening neighborhoods by planting vacant lots with self-sustaining gardens. Our neighborhood is well supplied with vacant lots; wouldn’t it be nice if they could become an attraction instead of an eyesore? Cleveland calls itself the Forest City; North Collinwood could be the Garden Neighborhood.

The Garden Club meets at the Golden Age Center, 16600 Lakeshore Blvd., at noon. Programs are open to all; dues are $8 a year. Call 216-531-8161 for information.

UPDATE YOUR YOYO SKILLS

Did you know that our very own neighborhood has a yoyo master? Who gives weekly lessons? After Sunday brunch at the Beachland, work off some of that wonderful food with a visit to ShopARooni at 15813 Waterloo for the weekly Sunday afternoon yo-yo lesson with owner/YoYo Master Steve Brown from 1-3 PM. Really! And if you think you’re pretty good with a Duncan, watch Steve’s video on this link to see you have a lot to learn: http://www.wkyc.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=goodcompany&maven_referralObject=1094873735 . More on ShopARooni at www.shoparooni.com.

MUSIC ON WATERLOO

AT THE BEACHLAND

Fri, May 15|
Tarace Boulba (From France) / Outlaws I & I / DJ Franklin from WRUW “One the One”
Tarace Boulba is a brass band, also a cooperative called Rasta Baboul, which was formed in 1993 under a French law of 1901 – if I got the dates straight. Read all abut it (pretty interesting) on the Beachland’s Web site.

Bob Log III; Willem Maker / Church of the Lazy Bastard
Sat, May 16|
Eric Roberson; Anthony David; Angela Johnson
Wiley & The Checkmates, 7 piece soul & funk band with horns / The Party Stompers
The Infamous Stringdusters at Waterloo Café, 15601 Waterloo Rd

Sun, May 17|
Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers; Dead Rock West
Mon, May 18|
Atmosphere; Brother Ali/Attracted to Gods / presented in conjunction with The Grog Shop
Tue, May 19|
Azita; Wrekmeister Harmonies / Chief Bromide

FOOD IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

THE WATERLOO CAFE

Coffees and beers loom large on the Waterloo Cafe’s menu: café mocha, for instance, a creamy toddy concoction served steamed or iced (or, for the ultimate decadence) with whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles and a shot of Drambuie. It costs more that way — but I should think it’s worth it.

More mundanely useful — the $5 all-day refill on the house coffee. And of course espresso and cappuccino.

The beers run from Dos Equis, Great Lakes and Molsons to Young’s Double Chocolate and Dragon’s Milk.

Jason is developing the bakery counter: the Waterloo cookie, for instance, combines chocolate chips, oatmeal, coconut, pecans and vanilla; the Waterloo muffin enlivens blueberries with orange juice and zest.

For early birds, there’s a breakfast burrito. For the rest of us, there’s a very nice hummus plate (on which I lunched four times — once at the cafe and three times at home with the leftover); an adaptable pita melt; a fresh, fruity salad and a selection of wraps (veggie included).

For the moment, the cafe will open from 8:15 am to 11 pm weekdays; 2 am Friday/Saturday; closed Sunday. When it’s in full swing in June, you’ll be able to get your coffee at 7:30 and pick up the New York Times on Sunday.

The cafe is at 15601 Waterloo Road. Come visit!

THE FARMERS’ MARKET IS LIVENING UP

Bo Schultz makes his triumphant return with asparagus, rhubarb, eggs and morel mushrooms (come early for those!). Burton Floral will have bedding plants and flowers as well as asparagus, cheeses, butter and all of the other stuff you’ve come to expect (I sampled some Secors’ asparagus over the weekend; actually, I didn’t sample, I gorged. Fresh-from-the-farm asparagus is just so good!)

Terry Mitchell has an excellent selection of handmade jewelry. Elisabeth, Flavia, Sandy and Willie have a long list of sweet treats.

The Market’s new urban farmers are hard at work clearing and otherwise prepping the property across the street to supply the market and you with some truly local and naturally raised produce this season. Please come and help them make this a successful new project for this old market.

The new Monday market will start July 13, 4pm-8pm – but you can contact Barb Foose about a CSA share any time, at http://bloomingpatches.com.

Coit Road Farmer’s Market is located at the corner of Coit & Woodworth Road in East Cleveland. www.coitmarket. org. Saturdays & Wednesdays 8am-1pm

MAY MADNESS MONEY AT THE GROVEWOOD

The Grovewood’s May special deal, part of their 10th anniversary thank you program, offers you $10 off every $33 & up bottle of wine purchased Sunday thru Thursday. That’s almost State Minimum Retail. Go to the Web site for details on this offer, what’s coming in June, and the menu for Mothers’ Day. Grovewood Tavern & Wine Bar 17105 Grovewood Avenue · 216-531-4900. www.grovewoodtavern.com

PERENNIAL FAVORITES

Sunday Brunch at the Beachland with DJ Beautiful Balloon

Rockin’ Brunch, Sun, May 17 (as always) – 11-3 (11 AM door) with DJ Matt Rolin. Chef Kimberly Homan will tempt your palates with, for instance: Ginger Roasted Asian Pears (V)Strawberry-coconut risotto; Scrambled Eggs (v)Fresh herbs, caramelized onions & provolone; Scrambled Tofu (V) Asian spices, scallions & sweet chili sauce; Pan Fried Grits (v) served with scrambled eggs; Creme Brulee French Toast (v) Apricot cream cheese & candied nuts. (V) is vegan; (v) is vegetarian. Kimberly understands.

There’s too much more for a newsletter; go to the Beachland’s Web site and salivate.

The Slovenian Workmen’s Home Friday Fish Fry offers walleye, shrimp, pork chops, goulash and macaroni cheese, with sides of coleslaw, home or French fries and polenta. One frequent diner comes specially for the coleslaw, which is shredded very fine, in an oil dressing – pretty divine. 3pm to 8 pm, 15335 Waterloo, 481-4378.

The Grove-Light East-West Dining Deal was cooked up by Grovewood Tavern & Light Bistro, offering $20 gift certificates to diners who spend $60 at each restaurant over 60 days. Mail in your receipts and the gift certificates are yours. Mail receipts dated between 3/15/09 to 5/15/09 to 17105 Grovewood Ave., Cleveland 44110; for details and conditions, call 216-531-4900.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

OUTDOOR FUN IN THE PARK: PRESCHOOL NATURE DISCOVERY

On Select Fridays, 10—11am, the Lakefront Park naturalist will lead children age 3 to 5 (accompanied by an adult) on easy nature hikes. May 15—Meet at the Edgewater upper pavilion (from West Blvd.) for insect collection and observation. May 22—Meet at Wildwood (west end parking lot) for fishing from the breakwall (rods & bait provided).

NATURE ON DIKE 14

A special event sponsored by the Dike 14 Environmental Education Collaborative will offer a unique opportunity to gain access to this usually gated area. On May 16, there will be guided hikes on the half hour from 7:30 am—10:30 am. A self guided tour with activity stations along the way will be offered between noon & 3 pm. Also during the afternoon, a garlic-mustard pull will take place.

Dike 14 is a contained disposal facility located next to the Gordon State Park area at Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. and North Marginal. Parking is available at Gordon State Park boat ramp area, fishing area, and park office area.

INDOOR FUN AT THE LIBRARY

MAY AT MEM-NOTT

Movie Fun Saturday, May 30, 12:00 p.m.
Sit back, relax and enjoy a movie! Each Saturday we choose a new release from our vast movie collection for you to watch in our Multi-Purpose Room. Popcorn will be provided. See you there!

Play and Learn, Friday, May 22, 10–11 a.m.
Parents, caregivers and their young children are invited to play and learn with educational toys.
Preschool Story Time, every Monday and Thursday during May, 10 – 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes, songs and more for children ages 3-5 years old and their parents/caregivers. For more information, please call 623-7039 or email cpl-memnot@cpl.org.

Marvelous Me Book Club, every Thursday during May, 4. – 5p.m.
The book title for 2009 is Wiley and Grandpa’s Creature Features: Grandpa’s Zombie BBQ by Kirk Scroggs. Patrons, ages 8-13, are welcome to join.

America Reads Tutors, Monday through Thursday during May, 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. ATTENTION!! Elementary, middle and high school students! Do you need help with your school work? Free tutoring is provided Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. You do not have to sign up. Just bring your homework, and an attitude to learn! The rest is up to us!

Summer Reading Club starts Monday, June 8, 2009! Don’t forget to sign up!

FUN FOR SENIORS – and the community

GOLDEN AGE CENTER, MAY
Wii: May 19; noon. This isn’t exercise, it’s fun. Actually, it is exercise, so you get lots of points for enjoying it.
Lunch&Learn: noon on Tue May 16: enjoy lunch while you listen to healthcare presentations by University Hospital.
Spaghetti Dinner and Hillcrest Band: Tue, May 26. Dinner 5-6:45; band 7pm. Dinner $5. This is a very popular event; Hillcrest Band are famous musicmakers.
Memorial Service May 28, 1 pm. Remember past members of the Golden Age Center and reminisce with friends.
Knitting/crocheting classes: Tuesdays 11 am. Bring crochet hooks, knitting materials supplied.
Pick up Spades/Wiz Card Game: Thursdays 1pm
Walking Group daily round the Center; check progress on walking chart
Social Worker Mon/Wed 11-3. If your income is below $1800/month ($2600 couple) have a confidential conversation with GAC staff; it may lead to extra funding for Center programs.
This is only a sampling of the Center’s programs. Call or visit; you’ll probably find something you like! I’ve attached the calendar for May.

The Lakeshore Golden Age Center is at 16600 Lakeshore Blvd., and is open Monday through Thursday. 11-3. Membership is only $8 a year; many of the entertainments are open to all ages. Call 216-481-0631 and ask for Lynn. Or go to www.gacgc.org.

HELP WITH DIGITAL TV

If you’re elderly, and you are worried about the June conversion to digital TV, call the Cleveland Dept of Aging (216-664-2833). They’ll answer your questions, help you get the converter box coupon (and hook up the box if you can’t get anyone else to do it) and coordinate transportation for getting the converter box home from the store. (They remind us that a TV connected to a cable, satellite or other TV service does not require a converter box.)

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
WALK FOR MS
Kenny & Pam Yuko have formed a team to enter the May 16 MS Walk, with a goal of $5000. The walk starts at Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at Tower City, 351 Canal Road. You may choose between the long route (approximately 4 miles) the short route (approximately2 miles). Both are through downtown Cleveland and are fully accessible. For more information, go to the Yukos’ team page at http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Walk/OHAWalkEvents?team_id=168619&pg=team&fr_id=9572&s_tafId=90560

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Nan’s Neighborhood News, April 24

Galleries

ARTS COLLINWOOD GALLERY

The Arts Collinwood gallery is resting until May 8, when the American Institute of Graphic Artists will open their show. Watch this space for details

ART IN FULL BLOOM AT WATERLOO 7

Spring continues to Bloom at Jerry Schmidt’s Waterloo 7 gallery, where he’s collected a varied show of spring-inspired works. And as the weather gets warmer, it becomes increasingly pleasant to meander among his vast collection of welded art in the adjoining Sculpture Garden. Stop also at Wunderkind, a gallery devoted entirely to children’s work. Waterloo 7 and Wunderkind are at 16006 Waterloo; Friday 6-10 Sat 2-10 Sun 1-6. Phone 239-293-9458.

ALOHA AT LOWLIFE TILL SATURDAY

“Aloha from the Underworld” does for working in Cleveland in winter what Harvey Pekar does for the VA Hospital and Coventry Road – makes it interesting. “Postcards” from Phoebe Marie to various imaginary friends (artists never grow out of that) alternate with photo collages in which legs feature frequently and effectively. 16101 Waterloo. The show closes on April 25. Gallery is open Thursdays: 6pm-10pm, Fridays: 6pm-11pm, Saturdays: 5pm-11pm.

IN THE ART CENTER

Next up in Arts Collinwood’s anniversary series is FAMILY OPEN STUDIO, Saturday April 25, 1-3 pm: Come play with clay! Have fun making art with your family in our new community Art Center, and let us clean up the mess. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free to members!

If you’re not a member, you can join by calling 216-692-9500. Or on the Website at www.artscollinwood.org. Or by attending Play with Clay with $10 (the minimum membership) in your hand.

PARADE THE CIRCLE STARTS ON WATERLOO!

Do you remember the fun at the Arts Collinwood workshops for Parade the Circle in 2007? And being in the parade with your AC group? You can do it again this year, and celebrate Parade the Circle’s 20th Anniversary. Or maybe you’ve always wanted to join the Parade, but weren’t sure where to start?

Sign up for the series of 6 workshops at Arts Collinwood, and one very low fee covers all materials and supplies plus your Parade registration. Artist Ian Patroni will lead Tuesday evening workshops, starting May 5. Explore papier mache, printmaking, puppetry, painting and more. Sessions are fun for all ages and are conveniently located at the Arts Collinwood community center. It’s a great way to get creative, meet new people, learn new artistic techniques and be a part of this amazing event. All ages are welcome. Come kick off the summer with Arts Collinwood.

Tuesday evenings, starting May 5th, with possible Saturday sessions to supplement. Fee: $30/person, $75/family. Parade the Circle will be Saturday, June 13th this year. For more information and to register, please contact Sarah Gyorki at s.gyorki@artscollinwood.org or call 216-692-9500.

Ian Petroni makes those dramatically beautiful lamps, like giant paper flowers; he’ll have some wonderful ideas to share.

SHARE THE COST OF A MODEL

ART FOR THE SUMMER

The after-school program of visual arts, dance and percussion is winding down – it’s time to make plans for the summer. Arts Collinwood’s beloved art and drama day camp will run for four weeks this summer, July 7 to July 30, three mornings a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) from 9 to 12. This is a wonderful opportunity for your children to work and play, learn and grow, with professional artists – right in the neighborhood – at a very modest cost.

Week 3: Story Making and Painting
Stories come alive this week as the children learn the magic of creating and painting new worlds.

Week 4: Drama Production and Costume Design
What does it take to put on a play? Children learn all the elements needed, including what to wear and how to make it!

Watch it all come together in a final performance for friends and families!

Arts Collinwood Arts Experience is offered to only 40 children, ages five to twelve, taught by two artists, two teachers’ aides and a small group of junior counselors. We group the children by age (five to eight and nine to twelve), so we can match our teaching to their abilities and offer lots of personal attention. If you register by May 15, and get the early registration discount, you’ll pay only $140 for the first child, plus $110 for additional siblings – for the whole four-week program, including all materials, snacks and so on. After May 15, the still very reasonable cost rises to $160 for the first child, plus $130 for each additional sibling.

Call 216-692-9500 to be the first to register!

Theater

A POEM IN YOUR POCKET

Our Euclid correspondent has noted that April 30 is Poem in your Pocket Day, when you’re encouraged to carry a poem in your pocket and offer it to – I suppose – anyone who looks likely to stand still that long. I would like to offer Algernon Swinburne’s “A Deserted Garden,” a Victorian tour de force of rhyme, onomatopoeia and whatever the technical term is for words that go really well side by side. The entire effusion is 80 lines; I’ve attached the full thing for anyone in a mood to get drunk on words. Here’s the first verse. Read it out loud. Slowly.

In a coign of the cliff between lowland and highland,

At the sea-down’s edge between wind-ward and lee,

Wall’d round with rocks as an inland island,

The ghost of a garden fronts the sea.

A girdle of brushwood and thorn encloses

The steep, square slope of the blossom-less bed

Where the weeds that grew green from the graves of its roses

Now lie dead.

Music

ALLEYCAT RETURNS

On the first Friday of each month, starting May 1, indie music fans BYOB and occupy the tables in the alleyway behind MusicSAVES on Waterloo from 7 PM- ? to listen to good music in good company. www.musicsaves.com. 15801 Waterloo, 216.481.1875

AT THE BEACHLAND

Thu, Apr 23|
Below Jupiter (CD Release Show!)
Hobo Monk / Vikings w/ members of the CSU prepband

Fri, Apr 24|
Rodriguez
Dreadful Yawns / Bill Fox / DJ Allisun
Rodriguez will also be doing a Meet and Greet at 7:30 PM at Music Saves before his Beachland appearance.

French Kicks
JJ Magazine / Goodmorning Valentine

Sat, Apr 25|
Afro Fest 2009
Extra Golden, Mifune / Kokolo / Sogbety Diomande, El Ten Eleven, Headlights, Kong Sauce

Sun, Apr 26|
Fred Eaglesmith
Oliver Buck & The New Madrids
The Whore Moans
Holly & The Deadenders / StickMen

Mon, Apr 27|
Greg Ashley Band
(of Gris Gris) / Jeff Benko (of Harper) / The Exploding Lies
Wed, Apr 29|

Action Painters
Posh Army / Good Touch Bad Touch

AT THE BLUE ARROW

Besides the 1,000 album covers on the floor, Blue Arrow Books and Records has:

7,000 vintage records, priced from 50 cents to around $12. The collection includes classic rock, alt-rock, punk, camp classics, glam, 1950s and ’60s swank, jazz, blues and country.
vintage music and pop-culture mags,
racks of pulp-fiction novels
retro sunglasses
Backstage Pass pendants
A LOT of Bruce Springsteen memorabilia
And a small stage where actual musicians perform.

Blue Arrow is the pride and joy (the floor took 200 hours) of Pete Gulyas, who also owns This Way Out (under the Beachland Ballroom) with his wife Debbie; they used to own Renaissance Parlor, a vintage store on Coventry Road. (But Waterloo is so much cooler.) 16101 Waterloo Road, 216-486-2415. 2-10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

Food

SPRING FLING

Celebrate Spring with the Slovenian Workman’s Home’s Schnitzel & Pasta Dinner. Their fish fries are fabled, but after a while – veal sounds good. Monday, April 27, at the Slovenian Workman’s Home, 15335 Waterloo Rd. Dinners served 4:00pm – 7:00pm

CHOCOLATES ON HOLMES AVENUE

When we moved to Collinwood 20-plus years ago from Cleveland Heights, one of my regrets was the fabulous chocolates from Mitchell’s (then on Euclid Heights Blvd). So I was very pleased (very pleased) to discover Baker Candies tucked away at the corner of Holmes Avenue and E161 (I think it’s 161st – just north of St Clair, at any rate). And the discovery was made even better by the owner, who said scornfully, “Mitchell’s chocolates? My grandfather taught George Mitchell everything he knows!” Both families are Greeks from Macedonia; I sensed a rivalry.

Holmes is that little street that curves to connect E152nd with St. Clair. Baker’s is at 16131; telephone 451-7779.

CSA AT THE MARKET

If you’d like to join a CSA without the middleman, you’ll be interested in the Coit market’s latest program. The market is planning a new development, in concert with the redoubtable Barb Foose, a very small woman with very big energy who had a stall there for several years, before she got too busy growing. Barb has turned her Blooming Patches Farm into a CSA operation (to buy a share, contact her at bloomingpatches@windstream.net or call 216-276-1715) and will be coming to the market on Monday evenings (evenings! Got that, you working folks?) to deliver produce, along with other farmers who find Saturday too crowded. If we’re very lucky, she may bring along some of her parents’ fretwork pieces.

The market will be open on Wednesdays, as well as Saturdays, from 8-1 for the rest of the year. Planting season is upon us and Burton Floral has not only flowering plants, but seed potatoes, onion sets and seeds as well as eggs, butter, cheese (including Lake Erie Creamery products). And don’t forget the local apples. (Kevin gets quite worked up about the market’s local apples; too few people in the neighborhood are aware of the treasure in our midst.)

Coit Road Farmer’s Market is located at the corner of Coit & Woodworth Road in East Cleveland. www.coitmarket. org.

ARTISANAL WINES AT THE GROVEWOOD

The Grovewood Tavern will present a Small Vineyards Artisanal Wine Dinner on Tuesday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m., $56 per person. The vineyards and their prices are small, but the wines and their value are big – especially when paired with a specially chosen Grovewood menu.

Meanwhile, any night at the Grovewood you’ll find grilled scampi & scallops with pancetta, tossed in canteloupe cream sauce, over pasta. And 11 oz. Kobe strip steak, roasted shallot demi-glace, with mashed potatoes and onion straws. And cornmeal-crusted perch, Cajun mayonnaise, French fries and housemade buttermilk slaw.

And – the patio is open. It must be spring.

PERENNIAL FAVORITES

Sunday Brunch at the Beachland. You’ve been meaning to get there. This week make the trip and enjoy Beachland Tavern in the daytime with tablecloths and table service. They’re getting raves about the good food, great addictive Bloody Mary’s and more (fancy cocktails available after 1 PM), and to bring it all together, very cool music. Visit www.beachlandballroom.com for this week’s theme.

The Slovenian Workmen’s Home Friday Fish Fry offers walleye, shrimp, pork chops, goulash and macaroni cheese, with sides of coleslaw, home or French fries and polenta. One frequent diner comes specially for the coleslaw, which is shredded very fine, in an oil dressing – pretty divine. 3pm to 8 pm, 15335 Waterloo, 481-4378.

At Fotina’s Friday fish fry, you’ll get French or home fries plus coleslaw along with your fish, and if you don’t like fish, the full breakfast menu is available. Dine in or carryout; 4PM till 7PM Fotina’s Restaurant, 400 East 156th Street, (216) 692-1375

The Grove-Light East-West Dining Deal was cooked up by Grovewood Tavern & Light Bistro, offering $20 gift certificates to diners who spend $60 at each restaurant over 60 days. Mail in your receipts and the gift certificates are yours. Mail receipts dated between 3/15/09 to 5/15/09 to 17105 Grovewood Ave., Cleveland 44110; for details and conditions, call 216-531-4900.

Other activites

INDOOR FUN AT THE LIBRARY
Play and Learn, Friday, April 24, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Parents, caregivers and their young children are invited to play and learn with educational toys.

Preschool Story Time, Every Monday and Thursday during April from 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Stories, rhymes, songs and more for children ages 3-5 years old and their parents/caregivers. For more information, please call 623-7039 or email cpl-memnot@cpl.org.

Marvelous Me Book Club, Every Thursday during April from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The book title for April is Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. Patrons ages 8-13 are welcome to join.

FUN FOR SENIORS – and the community

The Lakeshore Golden Age Center is open Monday through Thursday, 11 am to 3pm, serves a good lunch every day ($1 donation is welcomed) and is a welcoming place to gather with old friends and meet new ones.

It has a regular program of exercise and activities, plus special events. Mondays are 11:45 Aquatics, 1:00 Pinochle and 1:00 Computer Class. On Tuesdays, it’s a choice: 12:15 Movies on DVD or 12:30 Craft Class. Wednesdays are 12:00 Bible Class and 1:00 Bingo. On Thursdays at 12, you can choose line dancing or seated exercise (both excellent for staying limber).

Tuesdays also often feature a bus trip, mainly to out-of-town casinos; on May 5, for instance, a bus will go to Seneca Allegany in Salamanca, NY.

On Thursday, April 23, a foot doctor will visit at 1pm, and the Center will hold its Anniversary Open House, all day from 11 am to 3 pm. Feel free to stop in, meet Lynn Krumholz, the director, and tell her what programs you’d like added. Membership is only $8 a year.

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Ways to get involved

SUMMER SCOOP WANTS YOUR INPUT

You can put your stamp on this year’s Scoop on Summer, the guide to summer events in North Collinwood. Send a photo, graphic, doodle — whatever – to scooponsummer@gmail.com. The deadline for submitting is April 26th. Or drop off hard copy at Arts Collinwood, 15605 Waterloo, by Friday evening, April 24. Meredith, the brilliant graphic artist who makes the Scoop beautiful, will consider everything and select the most workable combo. Oh! Up to $300 may be available as stipends for selected artwork. And it’s not too late to submit your programs and events. Email or use the listing wizard: http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2gs0s2ifrcuw0ot/start.

Any questions, please call Erin at (216) 235-5009.

JOIN A WORKSHOP! MAKE FESTIVAL STUFF!

Call Melanie at 216-481-1875 if you’re interested in participating in the Saturday workshops held in Arts Collinwood from 1-4 to make “stuff” for the annual Waterloo Arts Fest held in June. A great way to unleash your inner artist and be one of those community builders lauded by the Obama campaign.

NOMINATE A NEIGHBORHOOD WINNER

CWRU’s Mandel Center has put out a call for nominations for its annual awards to an outstanding nonprofit organization, and to an outstanding leader. Our community has several such, and it would add to North Collinwood’s luster to have one of them nominated. (The Foodbank has already been a winner.) An organization must have a 501(c)3 to be eligible, and nominations are due by Friday, May 1. Go to Mandel’s Website (http://www.case.edu/mandelcenter/nonprofitawards/) to read all about it, and download the nomination forms.

VOLUNTEER FOR AN ARTS PROJECT

Many hands-on opportunities to participate in the 2009 events happening on Waterloo! For starters, check out the Waterloo Mural Project at www.waterloowalls.com, and the Arts Collinwood website at www.artscollinwood.org. And remember the big one: the Waterloo Arts Fest in June. Contact folks at either of these sites to see what’s available.

If murals and festivals aren’t your thing, there’s always gallery sitting (a soothing activity), distributing publicity flyers – and occasionally, knocking down a wall (though we’ve pretty much finished with that).

Call 216-692-9500 and ask!

JOIN A HISTORICAL SOCIETY

As we work to create a new vibe in North Collinwood, we should keep in mind all the history behind us. The Collinwood/Nottingham Historical Society was set up to do just that. Usually it meets on the third Thursday of the month, but in April a scheduling conflict has pushed it later. The society meets at the Lithuanian Hall, 877 E 185, 6:30 PM. For more info call Mary Louise Jesek Daley at 664-4236 or ward11@clevelandcitycouncil.org. Charter membership is only $5.

DEALING WITH THE EFFECTS OF FORECLOSURES

Neighborhood Connections invites you to a Community Conversation on the foreclosure epidemic: Tuesday, April 28, 6:30-8:30pm at Trinity Commons (2230 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland). This conversation will focus on what resident-led groups can do about the foreclosure crisis. Presenters include a neighborhood group that did research on house flipping that led to criminal indictments, a block club that used a variety of methods to combat vacant and abandoned buildings on their street, an arts organization that placed art work in vacant storefronts, and a community organizing group working with residents to reach out to folks in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure. There’s no cost to attend.

Please feel free to call (216.393.4641) or email Tom O’Brien (tobrien@neighborhoodgrants.org) if you need further information on either event.

VOLUNTEER WITH “WE RUN THIS CITY”

Barb Clint, one of our favorite neighborhood residents and a dedicated proponent of getting people to move, is offering national TV exposure in return for volunteering at the Youth Marathon segment of the Cleveland Rite Aid Marathon. Well . . that is to say, the event will get national coverage. And you’ll be there.

The run takes place on Sunday, May 17. “We Run this City” is sponsoring its fourth Youth Marathon, and help is needed as follows: staffing water stops from 6 am to 3 pm (in three-hour shifts, don’t panic); distributing medals, 8 am to 3 pm (also 3-hour shifts – that sounds rewarding); registration; runners to accompany the racers (gasp!); team managers; staffing the finish line (that will be exciting); and distributing T-shirts.

My idea of exercise is very slow yoga; I’m hugely impressed by people who go downtown at six in the morning and run. Barb and I thank you all.

AND THEN THERE’S EUCLID!

PATIOS RE-OPENING ALL OVER TOWN, DISC GOLF

IS UP AND RUNNING, AND LAKE ERIE’S BACK IN BUSINESS!
Wildwood Marina’s open for the season and the Linda Mae awaits you; read about boat rentals, charters, tournaments and more at www.discoverydive.com

THURSDAY APRIL 23

TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS AND SONS TO WORK DAY

FRIDAY APRIL 24

FRIDAY NIGHT BARGAIN HUNTING!
HENN MANSION ANNUAL FLEA MARKET PREVIEW NIGHT in Sims Park from 6-8 PM. For a $5 donation you’ll have first pick of the huge variety of housewares, antiques, vintage toys, linens, books, cookbooks, holiday home décor, stemware, barware, games and toys for children, lamps, electronics, cameras, and more. 23131 Lake Shore Blvd. All proceeds benefit the Henn.

FRIENDS OF THE EUCLID PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK FAIR MEMBERS’ PREVIEW from 6:30-8:30 PM in the library. Non-members can join on the spot! Refresh your home library for pennies. Proceeds benefit the Friends and help continue to bring you the excellent programs you expect from Euclid Library.

EUCLID CREEK PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 9:00-10:30 AM in Richmond Heights City Hall, Caucus Room. 26789 Highland Road. http://www.cuyahogaswcd.org/EuclidCreekFiles/EuclidCreekthehomepage.htm.

Plant a tree for ARBOR DAY! Jerry Corbran will be honored with a red oak planting at Briardale Golf Course, 5:30 PM. All are welcome. 216-289-2726.

April 24-26, VILLA ANGELA-ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL presents mystery and mayhem in the auditorium! Miss Nelson is Missing! Showtimes Fri & Sat at 8:00 PM, Sun matinee at 2:00 PM. Call Matt Orgovan at 481-8414 X235 for info or pre-sale tickets for only $5.00, or purchase at the door for just a dollar more.

EVENING OF SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION Sampler at the ConsciousNest. If you’ve always wanted to see what they’re all about, here’s your chance to try the practitioners’ services for $20/ 20 minutes. www.theconsciousnest.net .

SATURDAY APRIL 25

HENN MANSION ANNUAL FLEA MARKET in Sims Park, free admission from 9-4 for this very popular event.

SHORE CULTURAL CENTER INDOOR FARMERS/FLEA MARKET continues with your favorite vendors from 9-2 PM.

PUBLIC BOOK FAIR presented by the Friends of Euclid Public Library Sat 9 AM-4 PM and Sun 1-4 PM in the library. Browse the bins and find a new interest!

“ALICE IN ZARJALAND” performed by the Zarja Slovenian Singing Society in the Slovenian Society Home, 20713 Recher Ave. along with dinner and dancing. Dinner at 5 followed by program at 7 and Jeff Pecon Orchestra at 8. Donation $25, tickets available at Polka Hall of Fame or call 216-531-5542 or email superbuckeyeman@yahoo.com.

BURNING RIVER ROLLERGIRLS’ ROLLERDERBY, April POWers! Support Euclid’s newest sports team! Double-header begins at 6 PM, doors open at 5. $10 in advance, $15 day of. Euclid Sports Plant, 20001 Euclid Ave. 216-481-1240. Purchase tickets online at www.brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800-838-3006. www.burningriverrollergirls.com.

SUNDAY APRIL 26

TAMBURITZANS, America’s Premier Folk Ensemble performs in Euclid High School Auditorium at 3 PM. Presenting the music, songs, and dances of Eastern Europe and neighboring cultures. Tickets $12-13 available at Polka Hall of Fame (216-261-3263), 605 E 222 in the old Euclid City Hall Bldg or call 216-732-8707 or 216-732-8543.

Take home a bag of books for only $2 today, PUBLIC BOOK FAIR in Euclid Library from 1-4 PM.

If you didn’t take full advantage of the weekend, there’s still time. ALAN GREENE BLUES JAM featuring Mr. Stress gives you the GOOD blues at 8 PM every Sunday in Cebar’s Tavern.

TUESDAY APRIL 28

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER & 13TH ANNUAL KATIE DOLESH LECTURE for the Hospice of the Western Reserve. Keynote speaker Karen Vadino, executive director of Make-A-Wish Foundation. Doors open 5 PM, dinner and program 5:45 PM, Executive Caterers at Landerhaven. www.hospicewr.org

WINE LOVERS TAKE NOTE! :

NORMAN VINEYARD WINE DINNER at Bistro 185, 6:30 PM, pairs 5 award winning Norman Wines from Paso Robles California with a creative chef driven 5-course dinner. $65.00 per person plus tax and gratuity. RSVP 216-481-9635, or visit http://www.opentable.com/restaurant_profile.asp?ID=11383&restref=11383.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 29

Euclid High School SPRING BAND CONCERT at 7 PM in the High School auditorium.

THURSDAY APRIL 30

Celebrate second national POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY! The idea is simple: select a poem you love during National Poetry Month and carry it with you to share with co-workers, family, and friends. Poems from pockets will be unfolded throughout the day with events in parks, libraries, schools, workplaces, and bookstores.

Euclid Public Library’s seeking entries for their second annual EUCLID POETRY LINES CONTEST, happening now! If you’re a poet and you know it, submit your original work by May 29 for a chance to be published in Euclid Library’s Anthology. Winners in several categories from age 8 and up will be introduced at a September reception, and a special Euclid Bicentennial Award given to one poem that uniquely reflects the history and character of the city of Euclid. Visit www.euclidlibrary.org for contest particulars.

SATURDAY MAY 2

NATIONAL HOMEBREW DAY (http://www.beertown.org)
NATIONAL ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER DAY (http://www.robertsrules.com)
JOIN HANDS DAY (http://joinhandsday.org/?id=147&pr=yes).

Pick your favorite!

MONDAY MAY 4

EUCLID ART ASSOCIATION monthly meeting, visit euclidart.com for this month’s details.

SAVE THE DATE:

Friday May 8: 6TH ANNUAL BARK-B-QUE benefit for Euclid Pet Pals. Enjoy a rib dinner with all the fixin’s! Go for the 50/50 raffle, chinese auction and door prizes! Manor Party Center, 24111 Rockwell Dr. Cocktails (beer and wine) start at 6:30 PM, dinner at 7:30 PM. Music and dancing until 11:00 pm with DJ Ben Ricci/ Ultimate Entertainment. Tickets $30 available from the Animal Shelter & from Pet Pals volunteers. All proceeds benefit the animals at Euclid Animal Shelter. www.euclidpetpals.net.

Saturday night out, close to home! Only 90 tickets on sale now for the long anticipated COMEDY SHOW that will transform Shore Cultural Centre Culinary School into a nightclub for the evening of May 9. Have 5 times the fun with comics Rodney Bengston, Al Hohf, Mike Scanion, Mike Wojciechowicz, & Jennifer Shenberger. Time 7:30-9 PM, advance tickets $10, $12 at the door, call 289-8107 for info or purchase at Shore’s main office Mon – Thur 9am – 7pm & Fri – Sat 9am till 1pm. Doors open 6:45 PM, lite snacks (pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, loaded nachos, etc) available.
Join the EUCLID PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION for their premiere event, FESTIVE FRIDAY! The party begins on Friday May 15 at 6:00 PM in the library with food, cocktails and a trivia contest to challenge our knowledge on a variety of topics! Everyone goes home with a gift, and you might win prizes as well – if you’re good at trivia! Tickets available now for $19.35 each (price commemorates the year the library began!). Call 261-5300 to RSVP or come in to get your tickets right away. Space is limited! www.euclidlibrary.org.

I’m writing from Florida, where Relay for Life is HUGE. Watching TV coverage, it’s heartwarming to see a community show up to support and cheer the walkers on, especially in the wee hours. It’s a privilege to hold one in Euclid and there’s no end of fun we can have with this event, they grow better every year. May 15 & 16, help the RELAY FOR LIFE fill Euclid High School’s outdoor track with 18 hours of exercise & entertainment for the American Cancer Society. Cancer survivors, participate for free and take the ceremonial first lap at 5:30 PM followed by free dinner for you and one guest. Entertainment, food, and games keep you hopping through the night. Visit www.RelayForLife.org/Euclid. or call Jennifer, 216-289-2700 x3934.

Please join us on May 16 & 17, when the Friends of Euclid Parks will finish last fall’s EUCLID CEMETERY CLEANUP in time for this year’s noteworthy Memorial Day celebration. 2009 is Euclid Township’s Bicentennial—as the final home for our early settlers, the cemetery is a jewel in the bicentennial crown so let’s give it the polish it deserves. Who’s a “Friend of Euclid Parks”? YOU are, if you show up to help! If you’ve never seen this special place, you’re in for a treat. School clubs welcome. Scout troops–earn your badges in service to the community! Email Madeline Scarniench at MScarniench@cityofeuclid.com to join the list of volunteers, or reply to this newsletter.

DON’T STOP: A CURRENT RECYCLE LIST IS NOW ON WWW.EUCLIDWELLNESS.ORG

Happy Earth Day! Seems like everywhere you turn these days, people are talking GREEN. For very little extra effort we can continue the recycling habit, just select the “RECYCLE!” tab at the top of the Euclidwellness.org home page for the latest info, and send your recycling tips to info@euclidwellness.org to update.

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Nan’s Neighborhood News, April 9

NEIGHBORHOOD ARTS

ALL CITY AWARDS RECEPTION

I got a sneak peek at the All-City Art Show on Friday (between conversations with Emma (“Are you going to buy my picture, nanny? Are you?”) and Jane, and was much impressed by both quantity and quality – 180 artists are showing, 40% more than last year’s 40% increase over the year before; the Waterloo arts community is obviously responsive). The gallery looks wonderful.

The awards reception this Thursday should be even more fun – at the Arts Collinwood gallery, 6-9 pm. They draw a big crowd – not all 180 artists will be there, but it will a nice gathering. All ages welcome — cheese and crackers, pizza and pop for the kids. The big excitement is the announcement of three cash prizes in each category (Professional, Intermediate, Amateur and Children) — that’s a lot of prizes.

The Arts Collinwood gallery is at 15605 Waterloo Rd. Call 216-692-9500.

ART IN FULL BLOOM AT WATERLOO 7

Visitors jammed the Waterloo 7 gallery on Friday evening, viewing the spring-evoking works Jerry Schmidt has gathered for the show: paintings of wildlife, botanicals, sculpture, blown glass flowers and much more. Wunderkind Gallery was buzzing, too – and rightly so. The newly colorful walls were a great background for the collection of children’s art (some of which could easily have passed for professional – probably not one of the five-year-olds). The little violin player was a charming addition. Waterloo 7 and Wunderkind are at 16006 Waterloo; Friday 6-10 Sat 2-10 Sun 1-6. Phone 239-293-9458.

ALOHA AT LOWLIFE

In its continuing determination to present new directions in all things alternative, Lowlife Gallery, 16001 Waterloo Rd. , offers “Aloha from the Underworld.” 16101 Waterloo. Thursdays: 6pm-10pm, Fridays: 6pm-11pm, Saturdays: 5pm-11pm.

PRINTS AND MUNNIES AT SHOPAROONI

ShopARooni (the store for everything you didn’t know you wanted) has engaged Superelectric Press and its array of printmakers for the ShopARooni Annex. 15813 Waterloo, 216.383.3633

It has also opened its second Annual Easter Munny Show, with customized Kidrobot Munny figures from all over. Tons of local talent and a slew of mail-in entries coming, but there’s still plenty of room for you – if you get to ShopARooni and buy your customizable Munny. www.shoparooni.com, 15813 Waterloo.

RECORD STORE DAY AT MUSIC SAVES

Music Saves is gearing up for Record Store Day 2009 from noon-11 PM. Cheap grab bags, free goody bags, discounts for anyone wearing an indie record store t-shirt, fabulous prizes, and a diorama contest! Create a music themed diorama in a shoebox and drop it off by Thursday April 16 in hopes of winning a $100 gift certificate. Other Waterloo establishments are catching the enthusiasm, more events TBA. 15801 Waterloo Rd www.MUSICSAVES.com.

WATERLOO’S FIRST FIRST NIGHT

UpStage Theater’s first Waterloo show was a big success; the dinner theater sold out and the Saturday/Sunday shows were popular, too. I was home with a feverish Emma, but her mother and grandfather reported a terrific show, with impressive choreography and costumes and (as the grandfather kept repeating) amazing discipline.

IN THE ART CENTER

Mommy and Me attracted an active group of toddlers and babies, who spent several happy hours coloring, sculpting, chalking and dressing up. This one might be a keeper; let Arts Collinwood know if you’d like it to become a regular offering (216-692-9500; info@artscollinwood.org).

If you’re not a member, you can join by calling 216-692-9500. Or on the Website at www.artscollinwood.org. Or by attending Play with Clay with $10 (the minimum membership) in your hand.

The AFTER-SCHOOL visual art sessions (3-6 pm) are at capacity, but there are still places in the dance and percussion program on Tuesdays. The programs are designed for children five to twelve, and are free to qualified families.

MUSIC ON WATERLOO

AT THE BEACHLAND

Friday, April 10 – Neighbors at the Beachland

The Attention Deficit Glee Club, a year-old group of Beulah Park residents (you all know Beulah Park, the eccentric enclave at the end of E156 St) will be playing in the Beachland Ballroom Main Stage. Doors open at 8pm, the band opens at 9pm for the Smokin Fez Monkeys. Come and cheer for Danyl Chambers, Louise Foresman, Lelia and Dave Snodgrass and Brian Whitely.

FOOD IN THE NEIGHBORHOD

PERENNIAL FAVORITES

Sunday Brunch in the Beachland Ballroom Tavern. Listen to live music while you savor chef Kimberly’s creations and sip your favorite drinks. 11am – 3 pm, 15711 Waterloo, 216.383.1124.

The Slovenian Workmen’s Home Friday Fish Fry offers walleye, shrimp, pork chops, goulash and macaroni cheese, with sides of coleslaw, home or French fries and polenta. One frequent diner comes specially for the coleslaw, which is shredded very fine, in an oil dressing – pretty divine. 11:30 am to 8 pm, 15335 Waterloo, 481-4378.

The Grove-Light East-West Dining Deal was cooked up by Grovewood Tavern & Light Bistro, offering $20 gift certificates to diners who spend $60 at each restaurant over 60 days. Mail in your receipts and the gift certificates are yours. Mail receipts dated between 3/15/09 to 5/15/09 to 17105 Grovewood Ave., Cleveland 44110; for details and conditions, call 216-531-4900.

The Coit Road Farmers’ Market stocks a remarkable number of items for its size – its vendors love it dearly and work very hard. You’ll usually find fresh eggs, Middlefield cheese, honey, cornmeal and oat groats, a huge selection of spices, apples and home baking. The chocolate and goat cheese ladies visit frequently, and there are almost always cabbages, potatoes and carrots – though of course the big attraction is the seasonal fresh veggies (picked the previous day and driven to the market at dawn). You can get a cup of coffee, and if you missed breakfast, Sandy the universal bubbe often has a soup pot simmering.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

FUN FOR FAMILIES

Celebrate Earth Day April 18, 2 —4 PM. Meet at Edgewater and regain your appreciation for nature or share your appreciation with others, by participating in a litter cleanup, or receive and help give away free white pine tree seedlings.

Individuals, families, or groups are welcome. Meet at the upper pavilion (entrance from West Blvd.). Gloves and trash bags provided.

And if you’re looking for entertainment while the kids are home on spring break, check out the nature program schedule at the parks: Junior Naturalist will meet on April 16, 10:30am—Noon. at the Wildwood Pavilion for a morning of navigational exploration. Students 7-14 can learn how to use a compass and follow a course as part of a scavenger hunt.

And on April 17, 10—11AM, children age 3 to 5 (accompanied by an adult) can take part in Preschool Nature Discovery. Meet at the Edgewater upper pavilion (from W. Blvd) for a tree program/giveaway.

881-8141 x3001 or www.clevelandlakefront.org.

FUN FOR SENIORS – and the community

The Lakeshore Golden Age Center (GAC) will give you lunch and take you to aquacise on Mondays and Wednesdays (with craft sessions afterward); on most Tuesdays at noon they have a Wii program (synthesized exercise on large screen TV – very popular). And you can keep up the physical conditioning on Thursdays with gentle seated exercise to strengthen the upper and lower body. 12:30 at the Center.

Every day is a free lunch day at the Center (though a dollar donation is very gratefully received – and it’s a good lunch). On Mondays, besides the swim sessions, you can play pinochle or take a computer class. On Tuesdays, it’s craft classes and DVD movie screenings; Wednesdays feature Bible class and bingo; and Thursdays line dancing and seated exercise sessions. On Thursday, March 24, a foot doctor will be in attendance at 1 pm, and there will be a presentation on living wills at 2 pm.

The Lakeshore Golden Age Center is open Monday through Thursday. 11-3. Membership is only $8 a year; many of the entertainments are open to all ages. Call 216-481-0631 and ask for Lynn. Or go to www.gacgc.org.

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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

LEARN LOCAL HISTORY

The Collinwood/Nottingham Historical Society will meet on Thursday, April 16, at the Lithuanian Hall, 877 E 185, 6:30pm. Call Mary Louise Jesek Daley at 664-4236 or ward11@clevelandcitycouncil.org. Charter membership is only $5.

MEET THE E.185TH ST. BLOCK WATCH

This month’s speakers are Julie Donaldson, City of Cleveland Dept. of Consumer Affairs, Captain Deberra Schroeder, Office of Homeland Security, Sue Brandt, E.185th St. Merchants & Professionals Assoc., Councilman Michael Polensek and Fifth District Commander Drummond.

At the last meeting: presentations from the owners of the new sports bar Winners, and Gabriella’s (clothes for clubbers and – ahem – strippers), and a pointed discussion about the transfer of the 800 Club’s liquor license to the new owner. Commander Drummond reported on the district’s crime stats (which you can also get for yourself at www.crimereports.com) .

The Block Watch has applied for funding to buy cameras for residents who are prepared to snap pictures of suspicious characters.

The Block Watch meets 6-8 PM at Lithuanian Village, 877 E. 185th St. Call 481-7660 for details

ORGANIZING FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION

If you belong to an organization that serves the community, you may be interested in the training being offered by Neighborhood Connections (the small grants program affiliated with the Cleveland Foundation). It will take place on Monday, May 4, 9am to 4pm at Trinity Commons .

Groups that may be marginalized include young people, older adults, the homeless, mentally ill, physically disabled, the formerly incarcerated, renters, welfare recipients, or people of a different race, culture, or sexual orientation from the majority.

Only organizations in the city of Cleveland are eligible, and must send three to five people for the training. The cost is $50 per group. Scholarship money is available. For an application, go to www.neighborhoodgrants.org, and look on the right side of the page. Applications must be received by April 17.

DEALING WITH THE EFFECTS OF FORECLOSURES?

Please feel free to call (216.393.4641) or email Tom O’Brien (tobrien@neighborhoodgrants.org) if you need further information on either event.

DRIVERS NEEDED

Restore Cleveland Hope is looking for drivers able to accompany the indefatiguable, the indomitable, Joan Southgate on part(s) of her In Their Path 2009 walk. Joan will set out from Bratenahl on May 1 to walk to St Catherines, Ontario – a mere 220 miles, much less than her 2002-2003 jaunt — the 519 miles from Ripley, Ohio, to St. Catharines.

Joan is repeating her walk in an effort to raise $250,000 to turn University Circle’s historic Cozad-Bates house into an Underground Railway history center.

If you are able to help or know someone who would be willing to drive a rental car call: Restore Cleveland Hope (216) 231-0301. If you would like to donate or help, call the same number or email letitiabaldwin@gmail.com

Did I mention that Joan turned 80 on March 4?

VOLUNTEER FOR AN ARTS PROJECT

Call 216-692-9500 and ask!

AND THEN THERE’S EUCLID!

THIS WEEK’S RECYCLING TIP: Recycle media for a good cause. See VASJ entry, April 18.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 8

DID I HEAR YOU CORRECTLY? Wellness Wednesdays brings audiologist Nancy Adamson from Cleveland Clinic to explain hearing loss and how to cope with it. She’ll help you sort through the maze of hearing aids to find the one that’s tailor made for you or your loved one. And in case you didn’t hear it correctly the first time, the program will be presented twice… 10:30 AM AND 7 PM, in the Shore Rm.

THURSDAY APRIL 9

TALK IT UP! Fans of the book Diary of a Wimpy Kid in grades 3-6 are invited to get together with others to discuss the funny journal entries and explore activities based on the book. Euclid Library Shore Rm, 2-3:30 PM.

FRIDAY APRIL 10

“JESUS, THE MIRACLE WORKER, A Musical-Drama Adaptation of the Life, Miracles and Ministry of Christ” at Kingdom Community Fellowship Church, 771 E 260. There will be two performances – Good Friday Evening, April 10, at 7:30 pm and Sat Matinee, April 11, at 2:00 pm. Call the church office at 216-289-5232 or Pastor Willie Gary at 216-324-2451 for more info.

Last chance for LENTEN FISH FRIES.

PAT WINFIELD & THE JUKE JOINT JUNKIES, Harland Pub. 9 PM (8 PM door)

SATURDAY APRIL 11

INDOOR MARKET in Shore Cultural Centre, 9 AM-2 PM featuring your favorite vendors.

EASTER EGG HUNT at Living Waters Church of God, 24951 N. Lakeland Blvd. (on the corner of 250th street and N. Lakeland Blvd). Over 30,000 eggs! Several pallets of Easter merchandise will be given away. Hundreds of baskets and prizes, 11:30 AM. 216-289-6673.

SUNDAY APRIL 12

Happy Easter! EAST SHORE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH celebrates with its annual EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE at the north end of East 264th by the lake at 6:30 AM, followed by the 1st Annual Easter Morning Progressive Breakfast – 7:00 to 8:30 AM. Call 216-261-1688 or visit www.eastshorechurch.com for details.

TUESDAY APRIL 14

Gallery opening: The ANNUAL SPRING ART SHOW presented by Euclid Art Assn. at Euclid Public Library runs through Saturday April 18 during regular library hours. Make it a point to see what our talented local artists are up to when you visit the library!

WEDNESDAY APRIL 15

EUCLID ART ASSOCIATON– SPRING ART SHOW RECEPTION from 6:30-8 PM in Euclid Library, awards for the winning entries will be presented, light refreshments.

THURSDAY APRIL 16

Have you tried the COMMUNITY YOGA PRACTICE with LIVE MUSIC by Brandon Kocher of Fireside Symphony yet? It’s a slow flowing vinyasa yoga class with Michele; reiki and meditation. Bring a healthy veggie dish or beverage to share with friends after the practice. $15 drop-in or use your monthly unlimited, 4- or 8-class pass plus a donation for Brandon ($5 recommended). All are welcome, 6-7:30 PM in Shore Cultural Centre.

PHILLIP MORRIS fans will want to know that their favorite Plain Dealer columnist will speak at the monthly Euclid Democratic Club meeting at 7 PM in Kristy’s, 434 E. 200. Open to all, no matter who you voted for!

FRIDAY APRIL 17

The EUCLID HIGH SCHOOL BIG SHOW is REALLY big this year. Beauty and the Beast runs Friday April 17 through Sunday April 19, with advance sale tickets available now. Saturday the 18th offers a real treat: PRINCE AND PRINCESS LUNCHEON AND THEATER– Lunch at noon, followed by photo with a play character, a walk on stage, then the 2 PM matinee performance, all for only $10 for students, $13 for adults! 216-797-7828 for info or tickets.

SATURDAY APRIL 18

Finally here! It’s off-season for woollybears, so Dick Goddard returns to the third annual SPRING FLING on April 18 held from 10 AM-3 PM in Sims Park. Bring your leashed dog for a rare romp in the park, watch or enter dog tricks & obstacle course contests! Be the first ever winner of the Crazy Spring Hat contest! Learn spring landscaping tips with Home Depot and other vendors! Stuff yourself for the benefit Euclid Pet Pals! Something for all.

COMIN’ 2 DA STAGE/ COMEDY SHOWCASE hosted by Tropikana in Shore Cultural Centre Auditorium, presented by Urban Tours/Big Business Entertainment. Two show times: 4- 6 pm & 8-10 pm, doors open 1/2 hour before. Tickets $15. www.shoreculturalcentre.org

The ConsciousNest at 20150 Lake Shore Blvd presents a dyamic program on TRANSITIONING: COPING WITH CHANGE IN LIFE AND AT THE END OF LIFE from 2-4 PM, $20 fee. www.theconsciousnest.net

From 10:00 AM to Noon, the Euclid Family YMCA hosts HEALTHY KIDS DAY! This national event celebrates healthy living, helping kids and families embrace healthy habits they can sustain for a lifetime. They’ll offer a vast array of health education seminars for parents and children, health-related vendors, healthy snacks and fun activities for all. Activities include arts and crafts, face painting,corn hole games, relay races, and much more.

THE HILLS COME ALIVE…with the colors of spring wildflowers, in Euclid Creek Reservation for those who meet up in the Highland Picnic Area parking lot from 10-11:30 AM. This 2.5 mile walk reveals spring flowers tucked into the hillsides, so prepare for a possibly muddy uphill expedition.

Villa Angela-St. Joseph Athletic Department sponsors a USED BOOK AND MEDIA SALE from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria. In addition, a bag sale takes place on Sunday, April 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For those interested in donating to this fundraiser, please drop your books (adult and children’s), CDs, DVDs and audiobooks off at the school (18491 Lake Shore). There will be a special drop off event on Thursday, April 16th from 6-10 p.m. Questions? Call the Athletic Department at (216) 481-8414 ext. 224.

SAVE THE DATE:

May 15 & 16, the First Annual Euclid RELAY FOR LIFE fills Euclid High School outdoor track with 18 hours of exercise & entertainment to benefit the American Cancer Society. Currently seeking participants and cancer survivors as well as food donations (coffee, bagels, etc) and early morning entertainers. Join a team in progress, or build your own. It’s free for all survivors, who are invited to take the first lap at 5:30 PM on the 15th followed by a free dinner for survivors and one guest. Teams are asked to raise $100 per person and can fundraise before (on the website if desired) or during the event. Live entertainment, DJs, food, and games throughout the night will keep you hopping. Unlike demanding 3 day events, how much you actually walk is up to you as long as one person from your team is on the track at all times.

For more info or to register your team or a cancer survivor visit www.RelayForLife.org/Euclid. or call Jennifer Berman, 216-289-2700 x3934.

May 16 & 17, the Friends of Euclid Parks will finish last fall’s EUCLID CEMETERY CLEANUP in time for the Memorial Day celebration. 2009 is EuclidTownship’s Bicentennial-as the home of early settlers, the cemetery is a jewel in the bicentennial crown so let’s give it the polish it deserves. Who’s a “Friend of Euclid Parks”? YOU are, if you show up to help! Bring the family for a Euclid history lesson as you work. School clubs welcome. Scout troops–earn your badges in service to the community! Email Madeline Scarniench at MScarniench@cityofeuclid.com to join the list of volunteers, or reply to this newsletter

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Nan’s Neighborhood News: March 26, 2009

ART AFTER SCHOOL

Are your children’s eyes beginning to go square from watching television? Do they let off steam by running screaming round the house? Two days a week, Arts Collinwood can help you. Bring all that energy and potential creativity to the Art Center after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. From 3 pm to 6 pm, your kids can learn to draw, sculpt, paint – plus to organize, cooperate and (even) clean up. And they can also learn to hurl themselves about without getting hurt, in a lively dance form called capoeira (developed, it is told, by Brazilian slaves who were secretly keeping in shape, presumably in case an escape opportunity arose). Capoeira is fun to do, fun to watch, and uses a LOT of energy.

Call 216-692-9500 and talk to Sarah or Amy; the program is free to children of qualified families.

ANNIVERSARY EVENTS

The SKETCHBOOK JOURNALING session with Karen Sandstrom was so much fun that we’re thinking of starting a group that would meet maybe monthly to trade ideas and try out new techniques. Let us know if you’d be interested.

Go to Karen’s gorgeous Web site at http://karensandstrom.blogspot.com to see her work. You’ll probably want to visit every day!

MOMMY AND ME WORKSHOP Thursday April 2, 10-noon: Creative toddler time. Let small people explore and play in our wide open space with others their age. For parents and their children four and under. Free to members!

FAMILY OPEN STUDIO Saturday April 25, 1-3 pm: Come play with clay! Have fun making art with your family in our new community Art Center, and let us clean up the mess. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free to members!

ARTS COLLINWOOD 5TH ANNIVERSARY BASH Saturday, May 16, 6-9 pm: Saturday, May 16, 6-9 pm. Rock the Art Center with live music, free food, prizes and goodies. Our way of saying thanks for helping us come so far in such a short time – we couldn’t have done it without you! Free to members!

CLASSES, TOO

Monday: Jewelry And Stained Glass

Michele Biondo is leading a series of 90-minute sessions in stained glass and jewelry on Monday evenings, 7-8:30 pm, through April 6; $15 a session. This can easily become a potluck party; get your friends organized and call 216-692-9500 to tell them you’re coming.

Thursday: Life Drawing (Free!)

Open sessions in life drawing are being offered on Thursday evenings (7:15-9:30) at the Art Center (15605 Waterloo Road). They took a break last week, because the model wanted to work at the Cleveland Film Festival, but tye’ll be back on Thursday.

ART ON WATERLOO

SEE YOUR WORK ON A GALLERY WALL

Cleveland’s All City Art show, presented in conjunction with the National Arts Program, will open with a free public reception on April 9, 2009 at the Arts Collinwood Gallery. The city’s popular program, which features art from Cleveland residents of all ages and artistic backgrounds, is in its second year at this North Collinwood venue. Last year, nearly 200 entries filled the gallery, and this year looks to be even more successful.

All Cleveland residents are invited to submit work by the March 28 deadline, to be considered for valuable cash awards. Judging takes place April 4. And whether you enter work in the show or not, you can enjoy the free public reception, with food, drink and entertainment on Thursday, April 9 from 6-9pm. Art enthusiasts of all ages are welcome.

To get an entry form or more information, call Arts Collinwood at 216-692-9500. Or download the attached registration form.

YOUR CHILD’S WORK, TOO

March 28 is also the last day for entries to the first show at Wunderkind, the gallery Jerry Schmidt and Miles Kennedy are opening at Waterloo 7, Jerry’s gorgeous gallery in the Zaller Building at 16006 Waterloo. The Wunderkind show opens on April 3 (along with Spring in Bloom at Waterloo 7; more on both next week) and will take work from artists aged five to 16. Art must be framed or matted. For more information call Jerry Schmidt at (239) 293.9548.

DRAMA ON WATERLOO

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, April 3, 4 and 5 at the Slovenian Workmen’s Home on Waterloo. Tickets from Bud Hilf, Tickets, 891 E337 St., Euclid 44123. Or use the ticket form in the attached flyer. 15335 Waterloo, 481-4378. Tickets are going fast – - UpStage is getting a warm welcome from the Waterloo neighborhood – which is not surprising. UpStage has a history of keeping kids involved and happy, never turning a kid away, and finding theatre projects for all ages. Besides their massive musical productions, they have a Teen Theater group and have recently opened an Improv Group; watch this space for announcements.

ZOMBIES AT ARTS COLLINWOOD

CSU’s Student Organization of Fine Arts (SOFA) presents a music and movie extravaganza – and they’re presenting it on Waterloo.

Come rock to the 70’s psychedelic sounds of the band Electric Lucifer in the Arts Collinwood Gallery, March 27, 9pm, and stay for the zombie horror flick …. if you can handle it!

VINTAGE BRECORDS (ON THE FLOOR) ON WATERLOO

Pete Gulyas, record collector and co-owner of the former Renaissance Parlour vintage clothing and accessories store on Coventry, is opening Blue Arrow Records and Books at 16001 Waterloo Road, in the vintage Blue Arrow building. You ‘ll find jazz, country, classic rock, soul, and rock-n-roll on quality used LPs, 45s, and 78s from the 1950s to the present day – but even better, you’ll find a 1300-square-foot floor covered – completely – in vintage album covers. Enter and drool!.

And prepare to spend some time there: Pete plans to sell magazines, t-shirts, furniture, and other cool merchandise as well as used vinyl.

Comment from Waterloo Rd’s indie music store, Music Saves (15801 Waterloo): “Welcome to Cleveland’s vinyl district! Waterloo will have a total of 3 record stores when this place opens!”

MUSIC ON WATERLOO

COMING TO THE BEACHLAND

March 26: Eli ‘Paperboy” Reid plus DJ Fishtruck and DJ Racecard present a vinyl tribute to Bobby Womack. Fri, Mar 27| 9 PM (8 PM door)

March 27: Glenn Tilbrook & The Fluffers; The Spring Standards ; $20.00 ; Ballroom | All Ages.

Mar 27| 8:30 PM (7:30 PM door) Steep Canyon Rangers; Shoe Fly; $15.00

Mar 28| 9 PM (8:30 PM door) Papadosio; Dragonfly vs Afugate; $7.00

Mar 28| 9 PM (8:30 PM door) Gunslingers (from France); Terminal Lovers; Ghandi SS / DJ Michael Dystopic / Presented by Radio Dystopia; $6.00

Sun, Mar 29| 11-3 (11AM door)

FOOD ON WATERLOO

SUNDAY BRUNCH AND FRIDAY FISH FRIES

Sunday Brunch with DJ John G in the Beachland Ballroom Tavern 11am – 3 pm. But it’s not all about the music – Chef Kimberly is whipping the crowds into a food frenzy with her delectable brunch offerings.

At Fotina’s Friday fish fry, for $7.50 you’ll get French or home fries plus coleslaw along with your fish, and if you don’t like fish, the full breakfast menu is available. Dine in or carryout; 4PM till 7PM Fotina’s Restaurant, 400 East 156th Street, (216) 692-1375

And at the Slovenian Workmen’s Home, you can have fried fish for both lunch and dinner; they serve from 11:30 am to 8 pm, and offer pork chops and polenta as well as slaw and potatoes.

THE FARMERS’ MARKET

I’ve eaten the sugar cookies and sweet potato bread, I’ve cooked the super-large brown eggs, I’ve planted the beautiful, blooming primroses – time to get back to the market. For the next few weeks, the Coit Road Farmers’ Market will be the place to find the fattest, freshest bedding plants at the best prices – side by side with a stunning selection of spices, some genuine grandmothers’ baking (you know it’ll be good for you), lots of apples, some eggs, some cheese – and every week a little surprise from the vegetable world. Sometimes the surprise is that what you were looking for isn’t there, but this is a market of real farmers, who have problems with real weather. The conversation makes up for the other deficiencies.

Plus I’m running out of Burton Garden and Floral’s delicious oat groats – cooked slowly with milk, served with maple yogurt and fruit stirred in – ambrosia! And I see my jar of powdered ancho chili is empty – I need to talk to the Spice Hound.

Coit Road Farmer’s Market is located at the corner of Coit & Woodworth Road in East Cleveland. www.coitmarket.org. Winter hours: Saturdays 8am-1pm

ALL ARE WELCOME AT THE GOLDEN AGE CENTER

PRINT MAKING AND Wii

You don’t have to be elderly to be welcome at the Lakeshore Golden Age Center; director Lynn Krumholz is looking to be of service to the entire community. You may, of course, not feel in need of foot doctors and blood pressure clinics, but you might like to take an Arts Collinwood print-making class there, mightn’t you?

Print making is on the schedule for Tuesday, March 31, at 1:30; the class is free, all materials provided. Linda Zolten Wood (who could, if necessary, make prints with her eyes closed – not that you’d think so from the colorful results) will demonstrate simple printing techniques for paper and cloth (potatoes may be involved, too).

Not only will the Golden Age Center (GAC) give you lunch and take you to aquacise on Mondays and Wednesdays (with craft sessions afterward); on most Tuesdays at noon they have a Wii program (synthesized exercise on large screen TV – very popular) coupled with health care talks by Just Like Family Home Care. Forthcoming sessions are March 31 and April 7. And you can keep up the physical conditioning on Thursdays with gentle seated exercise to strengthen the upper and lower body. 12:30 at the Center.

HELP WITH DIGITAL TV

If you do happen to be elderly, and you are worried about the June conversion to digital TV, call the Cleveland Dept of Aging (216-664-2833). They’ll answer your questions, help you get the converter box coupon (and hook up the box if you can’t get anyone else to do it) and coordinate transportation for getting the converter box home from the store. (They remind us that a TV connected to a cable, satellite or other TV service does not require a converter box.)

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

RECYCLE FOR ART

Instead of throwing away empty printer cartridges and used cell phones, recycle them through Arts Collinwood FundingFactory, and help earn art materials for the Community Center.

Business supporters can get FREE prepaid shipping labels sent to their location free of charge. Then they simply load collection boxes, apply the FREE prepaid shipping labels and leave them for the next UPS pickup.

If you’re interested in supporting Arts Collinwood in this way, please call FundingFactory toll-free at 1.888.883.8237. Give the customer service representative AC’s identification number, 141215, and they’ll set you up to support their account.

If you don’t use enough cartridges to set up your own account, you can set up a collection box in your office and they’ll pick it up when it’s full. Just call Amy Callahan at 216-692-9500 and let her know you are ready for a pick up. Arts Collinwood will recycle the cartridges and cell phones through the FundingFactory to earn new art supplies for their after school program.

For more information, a list of acceptable items to collect, or to drop off your own cartridges or cell phone, contact Amy Callahan at Arts Collinwood, 216-692-9500. The after-school teachers will bless your name!

TEND THE ARTS COLLINWOOD GALLERY

The Arts Collinwood gallery is open Thur/Fri 6-9 and Sat/Sun 1-4. If you’d like to be the person keeping it open, call 216-692-9500 and set up a time. It’s rather a fun assignment – just you and a roomful of art (you might want to pick a simpatico show), which you get to discuss with the people who stop by. And if no one stops by, you have a peaceful place to read or do your crossword puzzle. One of our most dedicated sitters brings a bottle of wine and invites her friends to stop by – great idea

THE SCOOP ON WATERLOO – AND ELSEWHERE

The sponsorships are particularly important this year; nonprofit funding is down, and it’s not cheap to print 15,000 copies. If you’re friendly with any local businesses or professionals, or are willing to help canvass a block, call Erin Randel at (216) 531-7515. Contributions are being solicited from Wavemakers $25, Captains $100, and Commodores, $250 – but I imagine any donations will be gratefully received. (In case you hadn’t noticed, the progression between donation figures is logarithmic, not arithmetic – but I don’t think that’s significant.)

They’d also like to hear from volunteers interested in assisting with the production of the guide — artists, photographers, writers, database manipulators, delivery people, you name it! The whole production is done by volunteers, and it’s no small job.

And if your organization has an event you’d like listed, go to http://scooponsummer.wordpress.com for this year’s quick and easy online submission form, and submit your organization’s events or your willingness to help. Or both, of course.

And speaking of getting involved – our Euclid correspondent reports that Euclid has more than 75 neighborhood associations. Can Collinwood match that?

OF INTEREST TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD

ATTENTION, BLOCK CLUBS!

The Shore Acres Association has installed very classy signs at the east corners Lake Shore Blvd and E150 and E151 (E149 is in the works). If your street has a block club, or just a lot of local pride, you might want to do something similar. (Though Shore Acres reports it took a LOT of volunteer hours.)

INLET’S SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE ‘09

Inlet Dance Theatre’s Summer Dance Intensive 09 (SDI 09) is an aggressive six and a half week training program for ages twelve through young adult. It focuses on increasing technical skill sets, creative problem solving, team (ensemble) building, self leadership, performance and a host of other life skills. The program gives students the experience of being a dancer in a professional dance company, and culminates in performances at Cain Park Evans Amphitheatre.

The full program runs from June 17 to July 31 and costs $1250, but Inlet is offering several options that require less commitment – from a two-and-a-half-week course to individual classes.

For information please email Margret Barnes, Summer Dance Intensive Student Coordinator, at margs_ann@yahoo.com; call the Inlet Office at 216-382-0201; or visit the Web site (downloadable registration) at www.inletdance.org.

In Search Of Homes

This Inlet program is attracting more and more students from outside the Cleveland area. If you’d be interested in housing one of them, please contact Mikaela Clark by calling the Inlet office at 216-382-0201.

GREEN IS GROWING – GROWING JOBS

Looking to green your life with a new job, or to learn more about the growing green economy? The Sierra Club is presenting Growing Green Livelihoods on Tuesday, March 31, 6:30 pm at Great Lakes Science Center Reinberger Auditorium (601 Erieside Ave., at foot of E9 St and the Shoreway). Speakers will be Jesus Leon Santos, winner of the 2008 Goldman Environmental Prize, Jim Clark, president of IUE-CWA, and Margrete Strand Rangness of the Sierra Club. Free parking and refreshments. RSVP to http://action.sierraclub.org/greenlivelihoods or 614-461-0734 ext. 305.

ROLLER GIRLS ARE ON THE WAY

The Burning River Roller Girls season starts Saturday 3/28. The matches (known as Bouts) will be at the Euclid Sports Plant (not quite Waterloo, but VERY close, as my Roller Girl neighbor points out). Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of, and details are at www.burningriverrollergirls.com. Some Waterloo-area performers will be coming to later bouts for half-time events; watch this space!

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Famicos Foundation (www.famicos.org) seeks a dynamic professional to join its management team as Director of Fund Development and Marketing. Working with the Executive Director, the successful candidate will create and implement campaigns to greatly expand the community’s awareness and support of Famicos, especially among corporations, foundations and individuals.

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Nan’s Neighborhood News: March 12, 2009

Welcome to this week’s issue of Nan’s Neighborhood News, featuring the community news, events, and announcements for North Collinwood and it’s neighboring communities.

In this Issue:

ART

Arts Collinwood Is Five!
FREE Life Drawing in the Art Center
Feedback, Please
LowLife Gallery
Waterloo 7 gallery: Call to (Very) Young Artists
Dreamcoat Coming to Waterloo
Bluegrass on Waterloo
Pruning Is an Art, Too

FOOD

Those Friday Fish Fries
St Patrick’s and Lent at the Grovewood
Farmers’ Market

NEIGHBORHOOD PARTIES

Shore Acres at the Grovewood March 15

GET INVOLVED

Summer Scoop
Hall of Fame

SENIORS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

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ARTS COLLINWOOD IS FIVE!

And to celebrate, it’s throwing five (5!) FREE events (listed below)for current members. If you’re not a member, become one! Membership starts at $10; go to the Web site at www.artscollinwood.org and sign up there; or call 216-692-9500. Or bring your $10 to a class, and join on the spot. And do download Meredith’s brilliant flyer; if nothing else, it’ll add color to your refrigerator.

Wednesday March 25, 6:30-8:

SKETCHBOOK JOURNALING with Karen Sandstrom. Karen is a former Plain Dealer writer who often illustrated her own pieces, and encourages all of us to record significant events, large or small, with sketches. The journals are fun to make, and even more fun to look at later. No drawing experience required, Karen has a technique for everyone. Free to members!

Go to Karen’s gorgeous Web site at http://karensandstrom.blogspot.com to see her work. You’ll probably want to visit every day!

Thursday April 2, 10-noon:

MOMMY AND ME WORKSHOP. Creative toddler time. Let small people explore and play in our wide open space with others their age. For parents and their children four and under. Free to members!

Saturday April 25, 1-3 pm:

FAMILY OPEN STUDIO. Come play with clay! Have fun making art with your family in our new community Art Center, and let us clean up the mess. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free to members!

Saturday, May 16, 6-9 pm:

ARTS COLLINWOOD 5TH ANNIVERSARY BASH. Saturday, May 16, 6-9 pm. Rock the Art Center with live music, free food, prizes and goodies. Our way of saying thanks for helping us come so far in such a short time – we couldn’t have done it without you! Free to members!

MONDAY: JEWELRY AND STAINED GLASS

Michele is also leading a series of 90-minute sessions in stained glass and jewelry on Monday evenings, 7-8:30 pm, through April 6; $15 a session. As noted last week, this can easily become a potluck party; get your friends organized and call 216-692-9500 to tell them you’re coming.

THURSDAY: LIFE DRAWING (FREE!)

Open sessions in life drawing are being offered on Thursday evenings (7:15-9:30) at the Art Center (15605 Waterloo Road). Pat’s flyer is headlined Practice Practice Practice Practice, so I think you’re being encouraged to come often. Flyer attached. And the sessions are free (I was wrong last week), so you can practice practice practice at no cost.

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS: AFTER SCHOOL

From 3 pm to 6 pm, two days a week, Arts Collinwood is encouraging the local young to think and behave like artists. Will Pruitt is instructing them (gently) in capoeira, that fascinating mix of dance and martial arts believed to originate on Brazilian slave plantations. Accomplished capoeiristas spin and cartwheel, the children are equally energetic but not quite so dramatic.

At the other end of the Art Center, Alexis is explaining artistic concepts, teaching techniques and developing a gallery of her students’ work. A good (if sometimes messy) time is had by all.

FEEDBACK, PLEASE!

Also in the works are plans for half-day workshops in jewelry and garden art, as an absorbing alternative to several shorter classes. Would you like to spend several hours learning techniques and completing several small projects or one big one? Let us know! Go to www.artscollinwood.org and share your thoughts. Or call 216-692-9500 – we’re never too busy to hear from you.

SAM FORTNEY AT LOWLIFE

Sam Fortney’s work is showing at LOW LIFE GALLERY through March 26. Low Life is located at 16001 Waterloo Rd. Gallery Hours are Thursday-Friday-Saturdays from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

A ROOM FOR KIDS AT WATERLOO 7

“Expressions of Art” runs through March at Jerry Schmidt’s gallery in the Zaller Building, offering a varied menu of media and styles. On April 3 it will be replaced with “Art in Full Bloom,” spring as seen through the eyes of artists.

But that’s not all. Jerry and Miles are opening a gallery For Children Only; Wunderkind will show work by artists five to sixteen, and its first opening will be also on April 3.

Hence this CALL FOR YOUNG ARTISTS!

“Here we grow again! Waterloo 7 is expanding its gallery to include an exclusively Children’s Gallery named “Wunderkind.” To be included in the April 3 show, submit framed or matted art by March 28.”

For more information call Jerry Schmidt at (239) 293.9548. Gallery hours are Friday 6-10 Sat 2-10 Sun 1-6. Phone 239-293-9458. 16006 Waterloo

DRAMA ON WATERLOO

UPSTAGE PLAYERS IMPROV GROUP meets from 6:30-8:00 in the Slovenian Home on Waterloo Rd. All are invited. www.upstageplayers.com

MUSIC ON WATERLOO

This performance isn’t just music, it’s a reunion of old neighbors. Michele Biondo’s son Patrick will bring his band, Cabinet, to the Beachland Ballroom this Saturday (March 14) at 10 pm for a session of great bluegrass. The evening opens with Cornmeal at 9.

PRUNING IS AN ART, TOO

Where do I cut? How much do I cut? And when do I cut? Pruning can make a person panicky. Get some answers at the March meeting of the Collinwood/Lakeshore Garden Club, watch a video and share tips with seasoned gardeners. Noon at Lakeshore Golden Age Center, 16600 Lakeshore Blvd. The club welcomes all; dues are only $8 a year.

FOOD ON WATERLOO

THOSE FRIDAY FISH FRIES

And at the Slovenian Workmen’s Home, you can have fried fish for both lunch and dinner; they serve from 11:30 am to 8 pm, and offer pork chops and polenta as well as slaw and potatoes.

THE FARMERS’ MARKET

“It’s kinda warm outside,” points out The Spice Guy, “ and Burton Floral are making their triumphant return to the market with some hints of spring, including flowering bulb plants, begonias and primrose. Stop by and not freeze for a change.”

That was last Saturday, I’m trusting that Burton Floral will appear regularly for the rest of the season – they’re a great source (a great source!) for bedding plants of all sorts.

Coit Road Farmer’s Market is located at the corner of Coit & Woodworth Road in East Cleveland. www.coitmarket.org. Winter hours: Saturdays 8am-1pm

THE GROVEWOOD CELEBRATES ST PATRICK

The Grovewood will celebrate St Patrick’s day – on St Patrick’s day -– with Irish-style beers matched with delicious riffs on traditional Irish dishes. 6:30 pm, $53 per person. No green beer (but there will be watercress soup).

AND LENT

Every week a Fish Fry. And every week a grilled fish special. This week it’s Tilapia with Zippy Pineapple Slaw. The regular menu also features fish and vegetarian options, such as goat cheese souffle, grilled gouda, stuffed trout, seared scallops, etc.

And don’t forget the 12 months of Grovewood thankyou’s – go to the Web site to find out what’s offered for March. Grovewood Tavern & Wine Bar 17105 Grovewood Avenue · 216-531-4900. www.grovewoodtavern.com

PARTIES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

SHORE ACRES AT THE GROVEWOOD

The 3rd Annual Shore Acres Association Parks and Projects FUNDRAISER will be held at the GROVEWOOD Tavern Sunday, March 15th from 2-5pm. Tickets are $25 per person/$20 for seniors. Included in the ticket price is a smorgasbord of delicious snacks from the Grovewood’s catering menu. As in years past, there will be a raffle and cash bar. Bring your friends to celebrate and support our neighborhood parks and projects!

SENIORS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

There’s a new and energetic director at the Paul W. Alandt Golden Age Center at 16600 Lakeshore Blvd (to be referred to as the Lakeshore GAC, for brevity) and she’s already in the swim: senior aquacise sessions are now available Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:45 am -1:00 pm, at Glenville Rec Center. Bring your swim suit, towel and shower shoes, have lunch at the Lakeshore GAC at 11:15, and a bus will take you to the rec center and bring you back after you’ve enjoyed the aquacise AND the sauna. Call Lynn at 216-481-0631 to pre-register.

Strengthened by your aquacise, you can attend the Seniors Give Back Tuesday sessions (12:30 at the Center), for arts and crafts, materials supplied. First project: Easter toiletry gifts for VA hospitals. And you can keep up the physical conditioning on Thursdays with gentle seated exercise to strengthen the upper and lower body. 12:30 at the Center.

There’s lots more at the Center: free healthcare talks plus Wii bowling (!), March 17, noon-2 pm; songs from Broadway shows by a talented local cast (March 19, 2-3 pm); bus trips to casinos; Access to the Arts programs on selected Thursdays.

The Lakeshore Golden Age Center is open Monday through Thursday. Membership is only $8 a year; many of the entertainments are open to all ages. Call 216-481-0631 and ask for Lynn. Or go to www.gacgc.org

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

THE NORTH COLLINWOOD HALL OF FAME

If you get involved enough – say you rehab a building or try to save an art gallery or spend hours and hours chipping up old floor tiles, that sort of thing – you might end up in the North Collinwood Hall of Fame – as did darling Miles, at the Northeast Shores Awards Dinner last week. We were all very thrilled, especially Emma, who escorted her grandfather to the platform (there is nowhere Emma would rather be than on a platform).

THE SCOOP ON WATERLOO – AND ELSEWHERE

Remember last year’s Scoop on Summer, that colorful brochure with details of everything neighborhood? The 2009 edition is looking for community organizations to send details of their summer programming, and for neighborhood businesses to sponsor and distribute the guide. They’d also like to hear from volunteers interested in assisting with the production of the guide — artists, photographers, writers, delivery people, you name it! The whole production is done by volunteers, and it’s no small job.

Go to http://scooponsummer.wordpress.com for this year’s quick and easy online submission form, and submit your organization’s events or your willingness to help. Or both, of course.

RECYCLE FOR ART

Instead of throwing away empty printer cartridges and used cell phones, recycle them through Arts Collinwood FundingFactory, and help us earn art materials for our Community Center. The list of accepted cartridges is attached.

If you would be interested in supporting Arts Collinwood in this way, please call FundingFactory toll-free at 1.888.883.8237. Give the customer service representative AC’s identification number, 141215, and they’ll set you up to support our account.

If you don’t use enough cartridges to set up your own account, you can set up a collection box in your office and we will pick it up when it is full. Just call Amy Callahan at 216-692-9500 and let her know you are ready for a pick up. Arts Collinwood will recycle the cartridges and cell phones through the FundingFactory to earn new art supplies for our afterschool program.

For more information, or to drop off your own cartridges or cell phone, contact Amy Callahan at Arts Collinwood, 216-692-9500. The after-school teachers will bless your name!

ANOTHER WAY TO RECYCLE

Many recycled plastic containers with the caps on are sent to recycle centers; however, there is no provision for the cap to be recycled and if it does not pop off during compression the bottle is tossed from the conveyer into the garbage and ultimately into the landfill. If this bothers you, you might like to join the Lakeshore/Collinwood Garden Club in collecting bottle caps and delivering them to Aveda, which has persuaded its bottle makers to use them as raw material. Check out the project at http://aveda.aveda.com/aboutaveda/caps.asp.

UNDERGROUND RAILWAY HISTORY

In 2002 and 2003, Joan Southgate, inspired by whispers from the ancestors, walked the 519 miles from Ripley, Ohio to St. Catharines, Ontario, to honor the freedom seekers who trudged along that route as “passengers” on the Underground Railroad.

That walk led to the creation of Restore Cleveland Hope and a campaign to save historic Cozad-Bates House, believed to be an Underground Railway stop, in University Circle. University Hospitals has donated the house to University Circle Inc., and Restore Cleveland Hope wants to establish an Underground Railroad Education and Resource center there.

In an effort to raise $250,000, Joan has set off on another walk, the 220 miles from St Catharines to the Cozad-Bates House, and is asking supporters “buy a mile” and to speak with co-workers, friends, family, fellow church members, block clubs and book clubs; in short, anyone who might want to help. They are also looking for people to start training to join Joan as she walks the last few miles of her journey. (If that doesn’t inspire you to start exercising, nothing will!)

For information on the Cozad-Bates project, go to www.restoreclevelandhope.org. Information on Joan Southgate’s current walk is at www.intheirsteps.org.

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