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Storm Water Pollution 5 Special Interest 30 Thanks for Your Patience 5 Happy 5K/Chili Cook-Off 30 TO THE FUTURE At Your Service 6 Health & Fitness 31 Cleveland Arts Prize 8 On February 4, 1997, residents voted for a 1.8735 mill recreation bond Cleveland Heights Chefs 9 issue. The result was $15 million dollars that expanded the Recreation Business 10 Preschool PROGRAMS Skating Pavilion into a Community Center, the renovation of the Our Schools 12 landmark Schoolhouse at Superior and Euclid Heights Boulevard and Happy 5K Run & Walk 14 Special Interest 34 the renovation and expansion of the War Memorial into the Veterans’ At The Library 15 Sports 34 Memorial. At the end of 2017, this bond issue will be completed. Halloween in the Heights 15 It’s time to remember what our residents of twenty years ago made Home to the Arts 16 possible for our community today. Around Town 18 Youth PROGRAMS The Early Years 21 The Community Center expanded around the existing Rec Pavilion into Community Improvement 22 Special Interest 35 a 150,000 square-foot Center that houses the Senior Activity Center, Historic Heights 22 Sports 36 two basketball courts, a four-lane track, a fitness center, meeting Dates To Remember 24 rooms, and a Olympic-sized ice rink. Thousands of residents and Free Parking Weekends 25 visitors have benefitted from this Center over the years. As the plaque Ice Skating in the lobby states “May this Center always be a place for people of all ages to come together.” And that is exactly the place it has become. COMMUNITY CENTER Fees & Special Events 37 (For more information about programs in the Community Center see page 26.) Learn-to-Skate & Coupon 37 The War Memorial was transformed into the Veterans’ Memorial in Registration Information 26 Private Lessons 38 part thanks to a committee of resident veterans from World War II, Passes / Rates 27 City Freestyle 39 Korea and Vietnam. A plaza was added at the base of the flag with Fitness Center & Hours 28 Speedskating 39 the words inscribed “Honor, Service, Pride” and a sloping wall was Room Rentals 28 Pavilion Skating Club 39 added that acknowledged the residents who had served and some who lost their lives in past conflicts.

Ice Hockey The historic Schoolhouse was renovated and refurbished to include classroom desks and old chalkboards to recreate times past. School Youth Hockey Camp 40 children over the years have visited and learned about our history. Learn-to-Play Hockey 40 Many Schoolhouse lectures on our great heritage have been held Adult Hockey 41 there also in cooperation with the Heights Historical Society and the Tot Hockey 41 Landmark Commission.

In 1997, twenty years seemed a long way into the future, yet here Senior Center we are today with the bond issue soon to be completed. These important structures will continue to be a vital part of our community Health & Fitness 42 for generations to come. Special Interest 43 Sports 45 FOCUS is printed using soy-based inks on paper made with pulp from sustainable forests.

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Cleveland Heights Master Plan Important Fire Department Over the years, Cleveland Heights has produced reports and studies targeting trans- Reminders portation, streetscape design, visioning and strategic development strategies. In 2015, Carbon Monoxide (CO), a colorless, the City was awarded the opportunity to work with the Cuyahoga County Planning tasteless and odorless gas, kills hun- Commission to develop a Master Plan for the community. dreds of people in the United States A Master Plan takes a comprehensive view of the City incorporating information from each year. Most of these fatalities prior studies and community input to create one document that can help guide city are readily preventable. CO is pro- thanks for programs and activities. duced by the incomplete combustion of fuel-burning appliances – often The process designed by the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission involves six your patience ... poorly maintained appliances, such as steps: furnaces, hot water tanks, gas ovens 1. Plan Initiation and fireplaces. Vehicles left idling in Cedar Lee District $3.5 Million Makeover 2. Current Conditions garages or next to a building frequently Traffic continues to flow in both directions on Lee Road fromS uperior to Corydon near the Heights Library while the district is getting a 3. Community Vision cause high indoor CO levels. Carbon facelift that will enhance safety, resurface the road, make the district brighter and more attractive for customers. It’s the first makeover 4. Policy Development monoxide detectors can warn the pres- for the district since the 1980s. Al fresco dining in the evening hours is not affected because the road work only occurs during daytime 5. Implementation Plan ence of CO, but they are not a substi- hours. On-street parking is prohibited in the construction zone until the project is finished in December. 6. Draft Master Plan tute for properly operating fuel-burning Pedestrian-friendly modifications include additional drop-off points for people who are disabled; handicap sidewalk ramps; new pe- The process is being led by the Master Plan Steering Committee composed of Jeanne appliances. destrian lamp posts that will bring the lights closer to the ground for increased illumination; and new crosswalks marked with new Diamond, Ken Dowell, Kristin Hopkins, Howard Maier, Allison McCallum, Chuck Miller, Free Smoke Detectors are available to rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Technology. To help reduce surface water run-off, permeable brick pavement will be installed. The William C. Mitchell, Yovan Radivoyevitsh, Saroya Queen Tabor, Julia Kious Zabell, Mike Cleveland Heights homeowners (owner current above ground planters will be removed and new ground level tree beds will be installed. Gaynier and Eric Silverman. occupants only) through a program The bulk of the funding is coming from the Federal Highway Administration, Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works and the The first public meeting held in February reviewed current conditions and discussed draft sponsored by the American Red Cross. Environmental Protection Agency in addition to funds from the City and the Cedar Lee Special Improvement District. community visions. The public was given the opportunity to comment both at the public Call the Fire Chief’s office at 216-291- And to say “Thanks” - Free Parking Weekends in the Cedar Lee District see page 25 for dates and details. meeting and through an online survey. The topics were organized around nine topics: 2673 for eligibility requirements and an Vibrant Neighborhoods appointment. Complete Transportation Network Change your batteries! Smoke detectors Your Home is the First Line of Defense environmentally Sustainable Community can save your life, but a detector can- Rain and snow melt that runs over properties and into the storm drain goes to the Business Friendly not do its work without a fresh battery. waterways untreated. It brings with it storm water pollutants such as fertilizers, pesti- strong Business Districts Cleveland Heights firefighters remind cides, dog waste, winter road salt, oil and gas, litter, eroded soil, and so much more. High Quality infrastructure you to change your batteries in your Every resident can help be the solution to storm water pollution and contribute to the Hub for Arts and Culture smoke detectors when you change health of our Great Lake: Diverse and Engaged Community your clocks to Standard Time on Sun- n Plant a rain garden to capture and infiltrate storm water runoff. A Healthy Community day, November 6. n A second public meeting was held in July to review draft policies and to begin discus- Install a rain barrel and harvest water onsite to water a garden or lawn. sions about action steps to implement the policies. Again, an online survey was avail- n Properly maintain your car to avoid oil and gas leaks. able to allow additional public input on the topics. n Use road salt sparingly and sensibly and sweep up any extra. Draft documents of each of the sections and PowerPoint presentations prepared and n Establish a no-mow zone around backyard streams and wetlands. used by County Staff for the Steering Committee and Public Meetings are available n Pick up after your dog to avoid bacteria like E. coli washing into storm drains. on the City’s website at www.clevelandheights.com\master-plan. This web page also n contains the latest information on the Master Plan. Remove some turf grass and replace with native plants. n Wash your car on the lawn or take it to a commercial car wash. For more information, call 216-524-6580 or go to www.cuyahogawcs.org.

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Holiday Collection Snowplowing Styrofoam Recycling Community Shredding Day Columbus Day The Building Department would like to Container Sunday, September 18 Monday, October 10 remind you that when you hire a snow- Information 9:00am-12:00 noon is NOT a City holiday. plow operator, be sure they are regis- Location: Community Center Cleveland Heights City Hall The regular Monday-Friday collection re- tered with the City of Cleveland Heights parking lot (north end, Monticello) Parking Lot loose leaf mains in force. Building Department. The snowplow Please note the following materials that 40 Severance Circle Veterans Day operator must have a Snowplow Opera- can and cannot be placed in the container. Don’t risk throwing away sensitive COLLECTION Friday, November 11; City offices will be tors Bond and a Certificate of Liability Container accepts only blocks of Styro- documents! Bring your old financial closed. Monday through Thursday routes in order to be registered with the City. foam used for packing large appliances, statements, receipts, invoices or other Autumn is here in our “city of trees” and it’s time for raking and/or blowing will be collected as usual. Friday’s collec- The snowplow operators must keep the furniture and television. personal unwanted documents to be leaves. Loose-leaf collection will begin on Monday, October 31 and will plowed snow at the property where they shredded onsite. Limit of 10 boxes per tion will be on Saturday. Materials that are NOT recyclable and continue until Friday, December 2, weather permitting. are snowplowing. Registration informa- person, please. Thanksgiving Day should NOT be placed in this container It is our intention to collect loose leaves from each property once every week on tion may be found at www.cleveland- Questions? Call Community Relations Thursday, November 24: include: packing peanuts, Styrofoam your regularly scheduled refuse collection day. However, if one day’s collection is heights.com/building-permits. at 216-291-2323. Refuse collection for Thursday will be on takeout restaurant containers, meat/food light or another day’s is heavy, collection may be made on a different day. Satur- Friday and Friday’s normal collection will be trays from grocery stores, Styrofoam day leaf collection (if needed) will be used to return to heavy areas or to make up on Saturday. Monday-Wednesday routes Christmas Tree Disposal plates and cups, and egg cartons. for holidays or bad weather. remain as usual. Live Christmas trees will be collected n Kraft bags will also be collected at this time. Christmas Day Tuesday, December 27-Tuesday, January 31. Trees are chipped so, to avoid dam- n Leaves and yard waste will continue to NOT be collected in plastic bags. Sunday, December 25: City offices will be closed on Monday, age to our equipment, please remove all n Trucks will not return for material that is set out late. December 26. Refuse collection on Monday decorations, stands, and bags from the tree. Trees that are not properly prepared n DO NOT RAKE LEAVES INTO THE STREET where they become a safety through Friday will be delayed by one day. will NOT be collected. Note: Collection hazard or block storm drains. Friday’s collection will be on Saturday. could be delayed due to winter weather. New Year’s Day n It is ILLEGAL TO BURN LEAVES in Cleveland Heights. Snow and ice operations take priority Sunday, January 1, 2017: over tree collection. n Brush, tree and hedge trimmings must be cut and tied into bundles no larger City offices will be closed on Monday, than four feet in length and two feet in diameter in order to be collected on January 2. Refuse collection on Monday your regularly scheduled trash pickup day. Brush that is too large to be through Friday will be delayed by one day. Rx Drug Drop-off Program tied into bundles can be picked up for an additional charge; arrangements Friday’s collection will be on Saturday. A prescription drug drop box is located in the entranceway to the Cleveland Heights must be made in advance — call 216-691-7300. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Police Department (at back of City Hall). n Monday, January 16, 2017: Use caution when approaching the leaf vacuum machines or the front-end Only pills should be dropped into this box City offices will be closed. Refuse collection loader. These vehicles back up frequently and may block the lane of travel. (needles and liquids cannot be accepted). will be delayed by one day for the Monday Please drive slowly and cautiously in these areas. Preferably, empty the pills into a ziplock through Friday routes. Friday’s collection n bag before dropping it in the box and Also, please keep small children and pets away from leaf piles near the street will be on Saturday. at all times to avoid an accident! then recycle the pill bottle. Presidents Day Monday, February 20, 2017: City offices will be closed. Refuse collection will be delayed by one day for the Monday through Friday routes. Friday’s collection will be on Saturday.

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Cleveland Arts Prize Winners Noted Chefs Reside in Our City Kudos to three Cleveland Heights residents, “He grows herbs on his downtown restaurant’s rooftop. who are recipients of the 56th Annual Cleve- He rides his bike to work. He composts and recycles kitchen land Arts Prize for creative achievement in scraps. He’s Jonathan Sawyer, top right, Cleveland’s the fine arts: Dee Perry (Robert P. Bergman greenest of green chefs.” (thisiscleveland.com) Prize), Liza Grossman (Mid-Career Artist Jonathan was raised in Cleveland but cooked all over Award, Music) and Dave Lucas (Emerging the country before returning home to open his own Artist Award, Literature). restaurants. A graduate of the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, Sawyer worked as Chef de Cuisine for his The Robert Bergman Prize is awarded to “an exceptional friend and colleague, Michael Symon, and then became individual/s who has shown passionate leadership and opened his/ Symon’s Executive Chef at Parea in . Upon her field more broadly.” Dee Perry, above, has been in the Cleve- returning home in 2007, Sawyer first partnered with a local land broadcasting scene since 1976, and at WCPN since 1989, entrepreneur to open Bar Cento in Ohio City, which earned performing in several different capacities. She is currently the host him the Rising Star Chef award from both Restaurant and producer of 90.3’s daily magazine talk show, The Sound of Hospitality and GAYOT. Since then, he has opened Applause, which focuses on visual and performing arts, cultural four restaurants in Cleveland including his flagship The trends, and current events. Dee also serves as host and producer Greenhouse Tavern, two locations of Noodlecat, and Trentina. for Applause, WVIZ/PBS’ half-hour weekly television series, which The Greenhouse Tavern was named one of Bon Appetit’s is also devoted to arts and culture. best new restaurants of 2009 while Sawyer was named Food The Mid-Career­ Artist Award is awarded to an artist who has re- & Wine Best New Chef in 2010 and the 2015 winner of the ceived national recognition in addition to regional and local acclaim. James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef Great Lakes. Not only is Liza Grossman, right, music director and conductor of the Contemporary Youth Orchestra, she is a producer, Michael Symon, center right, is a James Beard Foundation manager, violinist, and educator whose work encompasses a diverse Award-winning chef, restaurateur, television personality, range of music from classical to rock ‘n’ roll. She has conducted more author, and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. than 500 world premieres, including ten concertos with members of the He was named Best New Chef by Food & Wine magazine Cleveland Orchestra, numerous works by professional, emerging com- in 1998. Described as a chef who “cooks with soul,” posers and hundreds of orchestral rock works. Symon grew up in a Greek and Sicilian family in the area and is known for his meat-centric The Emerging Artist Award is awarded to an artist currently living, or who meals that are boldly flavored and deeply satisfying. Chef/ has resided, worked or trained in Northeast Ohio who shows remark- owner of Lola, Lolita, burger franchise The B Spot, and able promise and has created significant work or projects. Dave Lucas, the recently opened Mabel’s BBQ, he is also co-host on ABC’s and is seen regularly on a number of and left, is a poet whose writing has garnered numerous awards, including a Cooking Channel shows. He has also made numerous contributions to periodicals such as Bon Appétit, Esquire, Saveur, Food Arts, Creative Workforce Fellowship from the Community Partnership for Arts Gourmet, and O, The Oprah Magazine. Symon was featured in The Soul of a Chef: The Journey Toward Perfection. In 2009, Symon and Culture and the 2005 Discovery/The Nation Prize. Lucas is the 2016 collaborated with food writer Michael Ruhlman on his first cookbook, Michael Symon’s Live to Cook: Recipes and Techniques Baker­Nord Center for the Humanities Faculty Affiliate at Case Western to Rock Your Kitchen. His second cookbook, Michael Symon’s Carnivore: 120 Recipes for Meat Lovers, is a collaboration with Reserve University. Cleveland food writer Douglas Trattner as is his third cookbook, 5 in 5, inspired by a popular speed-cooking segment on The Chew, and published in 2013. Foodies describe fire food & drink executive chef Doug Katz, bottom right, as “the Alice Waters of Cleveland.” A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Katz worked in Boston, Aspen and Portland before returning to Ohio in the late 1990s to become executive chef at Moxie. The restaurant earned a spot on Esquire magazine’s “Best New Restaurants” list under his direction and continued page 24

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Cedar Lee Happenings Cedar Lee corner gets Culture Cedar Fairmont Update Mayfield Lee Update Culture Footwear and Apparel has The Fix on Lee Welcome Barrio Tacos! Shawn Paul Salon moved into the space occupied by Black Box Fix on the corner of Lee and Barrio Tacos will open its fifth full-service moves to Mayfield Lee Abrash Gallerie at 2150 Lee Road. The Silsby roads has been so successful that location in the space occupied by The Mad What was a three-chair salon in a tiny store sells urban apparel for men and chef and co-owner Eric Rogers and his Greek at 2466 Fairmount Boulevard. Owner space just under 500 square feet on Lee women including sporting clothes and wife LaToya have decided to open The Sean Fairbairn feels “the Cedar-Fairmount Road has expanded into a new 3,000 athletic boots and shoes. Owner Morad Fix restaurant in the former Joey’s Italian area is a great area.” Barrio launched in square-foot space in the Mayfield Lee Ali is a big fan of Cleveland Heights: “I Bistro & Bar at 2195 Lee Road. Tremont four years ago and quickly added Business District’s Heights Rockefeller love the people, and I love everything else spots in Lakewood, Building. The former Barlé’s Soup and There are no plans to close Black Box about this city.” Ali has Culture stores on Prospect, and at Progressive Field. Sandwich houses Shawn Paul Salon with Fix and only one sandwich from the downtown in the Fifth Street Arcade and It will feature counter service, takeout Here’s to the next 35 years! six styling chairs, lounges and an outdoor gourmet sandwich shop will be mov- in Shaker Heights. Culture is open every Plans call for expanding the bar, 100 indoor or sit down in the restaurant. Kavou- This summer, the Inn on Coventry cel- th garden, a full nail spa, and two body ing to The Fix— The LBJ, in homage to day at 11:00am-8:00pm Monday through seats, thirty seats on the back patio, and ras stresses that Greedy Girl will serve ebrated their 35 anniversary of serving treatment rooms. LeBron James (a combo of filet mignon Saturday, and until 4:30pm on Sunday. adding a rear garage door to better unite authentic Greek food and not food that breakfast, brunch and lunch, seven days and prawn). the interior with the back patio. The Mad is a mixture of Greek and other middle a week, at 2785 Euclid Heights Boule- Owner Shawn Paul Gustafson states The Fix “will be more of a fine dining Vintage Boutique opens on Lee Greek will continue operating in the space eastern dishes. vard. “Everything is made from scratch,” “Our salon was built to serve the com- option — entrée-driven, plated, and with Owner Tranette Thomas opened until Fairbairn’s plans are finalized. owner Debra Duirk proudly states, “and munity that sustains us, and with the new spirits,” stated Rogers. He is work- KazStylious Secret Closet at 3200 Silsby Coventry Village there are no preservatives.” Duirk and co- space, we will be awarded many new ing with other chefs in creating “fusion Road near the corner of Lee and Silsby to Pavilion Home & Floral Coventry Chair-ity Auction owner Mary Haley had wanted to open opportunities to give back.” Shaw Paul forward cocktails” featuring fresh fruits of make unique fashion affordable. Not only Relocates to Cedar Fairmount Bid on one-of-a-kind chairs repurposed a restaurant after college and both loved Salon is open Monday through Friday the exotic, passion and dragon varieties. does Thomas buy all of the boutique’s A home furnishings and interior design and reimagined by local artists on Sat- the artsy and eclectic feel of Coventry. 10:00am-9:00pm, Saturday and Sunday Live entertainment is also planned with stock but she also functions as an in- store has moved from Larchmere Boule- urday, August 26 from 2:00 to 7:00pm Haley’s mother, Amy, was the Inn’s chief 10:00am-3:00pm. Call 216-862-6029 for th jazz bands performing regularly. store personal stylist. “I believe in color,” vard to 12433 Cedar Road. Owners Mi- to benefit the Coventry Village Public Art cook until a week before her 97 birthday an appointment at their new address: Thomas stated. “Color brings happiness. chele Ross and Leslie Marceau met while Fund. The Auction and Neighborhood in 2010 when she passed away. 2483 Lee Boulevard. Running to Lee The most important thing to me is that my working at Paysage (on Fairmount Taylor), Benefit takes place in the Pekar Park The Inn on Coventry won two Best of Cleveland Running Company has customers are happy.” KazStylious Secret which closed last October. Courtyard and is being held in partner- the Heights awards for Best Breakfast Severance Center moved from Shaker Heights to 2246 Lee Closet is open Tuesday through Saturday, Pavilion has a mixture of new furnishings ship with HeightsArts. or Brunch in 2010 and 2011, and Best 24-Hour Emergency Center Road, between Meadowbrook Boulevard 11:00am-6:00pm. and antique pieces, lighting, candles, rugs, Breakfast and Best Brunch from Cleve- MetroHealth opened the first of its sub- and Kensington Road. Owner Jeff Fisher bedding, custom pillows, work by local Rekindle the Art of Scent land Magazine, Northern Ohio Live, and urban 24-hour community emergency says “I really like that [Cleveland Heights] Lucky Sparrow Lands on Lee artists, fresh and faux flowers. A full range The Cleveland Candle Company Fox 8 News. departments at 10 Severance Circle, has all of these walkable neighborhoods.” Lucky Sparrow Tattoo owner Tony DeRigo of interior design services is also available. at 1810 Coventry Road, offers custom- formerly the HealthSpan medical build- The store sells running shoes, acces- believes his shop brings a unique type of The store is open Tuesday through Satur- ers the opportunity to create a personal Blueprint Boutique Opens on Coventry ing and prior to that, Kaiser Permanente. sories, apparel, water bottles, hydration tattooing to the area. “There’s nothing on day, 10:00am-6:00pm or by appointment. custom scented candle from over 145+ The space that housed Heart and Soul Patients requiring additional care will be packs and reflective safety gear. this side of Cleveland that can mimic what For more information, call 216-795-5488 or scents at their one-of-a-kind Candle Bar. at 1781 Coventry Road is now Blueprint transported to MetroHealth Medical Cen- The store will be sponsoring running we do, in terms of scale, size, and quality,” visit www.pavilioncle.com. They use a 100% custom soy wax blend Boutique. Anthony Ho’s new clothing ter or the most appropriate facility based groups for fourth-, fifth-, and sixth stated shop manager Shawn Nutting. At sourced from U.S. soybeans with cotton store carries a wide variety of street-wear on their needs and preferences. graders in preparation for the two-mile the beginning of the year, DeRigo and his Cedar Taylor News paper wicks and hand-poured one at brands unique to the Cleveland area, A community emergency department Ohio Athletic Committee Cross-Country team won four awards at the Cleveland New Restaurant Opens time; 90% of the oils used are sourced vintage clothing from the 1990s, and the functions similarly to a hospital emergen- Championship race, an annual statewide Tattoo Arts Convention: first and second Greedy Girl Ethnic Street Flavors, which from Ohio. It takes minutes to blend and same brands of sneakers carried by Heart cy room by offering treatment of urgent fall event. Training begins September 7 place in best overall tattoo category, first specializes in Greek and Indian street food, the candle sets in one to two hours. Gift and Soul. Ho was born in New York City and emergent medical conditions by for a maximum of fifty children. Cost is place in best Japanese tattoo, and second opened at 2158 Taylor Road next to Mister sets and pre-made candles are always but grew up in Parma Heights. A big fan specially trained personnel. The emer- $50 and includes the entry fee for the place for best back piece. Brisket. Owner Eustathea Kavouras says that available for a quick shopping experi- of the rapper Jay-Z, he named his store gency center has similar sophisticated two-mile championship race. Call 216- Lucky Sparrow Tattoo is in the space “street food” refers to foods that are easy ence. The Cleveland Candle Company is after Jay-Z’s 2001 album, The Blueprint. diagnostic equipment as at MetroHealth’s 991-2000 or email jeff@clevelandrunning. previously occupied by Heights Guitars to eat on the go. “The food of Greedy Girl is also available to host candle-making parties. Blueprint Boutique is open seven days a main campus. The staff includes five com. “I’m really focused on trying to get at 2128 Lee Road. The shop is open deeply rooted in two ancient cultures, Greek Call 440-579-5801 or email info@clecan- week at 12:00 noon and closes at 8:00pm physicians, two physician assistants, kids interested in running and cross- Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00 noon- and Indian, that value the depth of flavors,” dleco.com. Tuesday-Saturday, 6:00pm on Sunday twelve nurses, and eighteen other staff country,” Fisher stated. 8:00pm, and accepts walk-ins as well as she said. The restaurant will be open for and Monday. members. appointments. breakfast and lunch, closing at 6:00pm.

10 11 citynews our schools nature clubs School Operating Levy on November Ballot Canterbury Named & biology At their June 7 meeting, the Cleveland Heights-University Heights High Progress School of Honor Board of Education officially placed an operating levy on the No- For the second year in a row, Canterbury From school gardens to nature vember 2016 ballot. Elementary has been recognized as a “High clubs, elementary students in Progress School of Honor” by the Ohio The November levy is 5.5 mills, which would produce approximately the CH-UH schools are Department of Education. $5.8 million per year for school operations. This amount was re- learning about biology viewed and recommended by the Lay Finance Committee, a group The award is given to schools where more and how to identify all sorts of expert community members who reported their findings to the Final High School Year at Wiley than forty percent of students come from Board at their May work session. Cleveland Heights High School students return to the former Wiley economically disadvantaged homes, yet of wildlife. Several schools Middle School in University Heights as construction continues have their own outdoor The CH-UH School District has not had any increase in the dollar who have shown the highest gains in math on the Cedar and Lee building. This is planned to be the second amount it receives for operations since 2011, when the last levy and reading proficiency, based on the learning spaces and gardens. and final year that the University Heights building will serve as the was passed. In fact, because of State funding cuts, the District 2014-2015 Ohio Report Card data. temporary Heights High. Modular units have increased the capac- actually operates with a smaller budget today than it did in 2011. In Canterbury is one of only four schools in ity to accommodate approximately 1,600 high school students. order to keep the levy request as small as possible, the district has Ohio to be named a “High Progress School consistently reduced expenses and sought to economize opera- Heights High students will return to the building at Cedar and of Honor.” tions. More information on school funding can be found at chuh.org. Lee in the fall of 2017. Cleveland Heights High School will be completely renovated, with historical aspects of the building retained, such as the clock tower. However, the building will be modernized for 21st century learning. Musical, performing, and visual arts will have new spaces, and student athletes and physi- cal education classes will be able to use state-of-the-art athletic facilities, including a community-accessible swimming pool. Live construction cams, latest updates, photos, and videos are avail- able at chuh.org/facilities. Three CHUH Schools Among First Recipients of State Award Monticello Middle School, Roxboro Middle School and Fairfax Elementary School have been named as recipients of the Ohio State Board of Education’s new Momentum Award. The award recognizes those with all A’s on Value-Added measures from their 2014-15 Ohio School Report Cards, exceeding ex- pectations for student growth for the year. Putting Smiles on People’s Faces for Over25 years This is the first year the Ohio State Board of Education has granted the award, mak- ing the three Cleveland Heights-University Voted One of the 20 Coolest Stores in America Heights schools among its inaugural class WE BUY OLD TOY$ www.bigfuntoystore.com k facebook.com/bigfuntoystore of recipients. 1814 Coventry Road 216-371-4386 . . . in the Heart of Coventry Village

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On the Same Page September Is Community Reading Event National Library Card halloween Sign-Up Month This fall, the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Libraries is celebrating in the heights Heights Public Library will once again present the “On the Same Page” com- National Library Card Sign Up month, The Cedar Fairmount munity-wide reading initiative. The goal September 1-30, by participating in Halloween/Fall Festival a Cuyahoga County-wide program Wednesday, October 19 from 5:00-7:00pm The City of Cleveland Heights and its merchants invite you to the 2nd annual of “On the Same Page” is to revitalize the called the Card for Every Kid campaign. There will be Trick-or-Treating at the Cedar Happy 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run. This event is a celebration of all the good things role of reading in people’s lives by making Heights Libraries will partner with the Fairmount stores and restaurants. Whipple happening in Cleveland Heights & supports the Cleveland Heights Youth it a community event. When people have eight other Cuyahoga County libraries the Balloon Clown will make balloon creations Scholarship Fund. the common ground of having read the same book, the shared experience can (Cleveland Public Library, Cuyahoga for young and old alike and Musical Mark will This race is a fun run for all ages and abilities as well as a chip-timed race for be a catalyst for conversations. County Public Library, East Cleveland be singing spooky songs. Restaurants will be the competitive runner. With a post-race block party and the happiest costume Public Library, Euclid Public Library, offering family specials, Dave’s Bakery will be This year’s selection is Brown Girl Dream- contest around, you’ll be smiling for days after your run. Happy dogs welcome Lakewood Public Library, Rocky River hosting cookie decorations and Luna Bakery ing by Jacqueline Woodson. Brown Girl too! Your 5K registration includes: Race Shirt, Touch Screen Gloves (first 500 Public Library, Shaker Heights Public & Café will offer cupcake decorations. This Dreaming was the 2014 National Book registrants), Two $2 Drink Vouchers, Over $50 in Cleveland Heights CASH!!! Library, and Westlake Public Library) family-friendly event is sponsored by the Ce- Award Winner and also a recipient of the Race is limited to the first 1000 runners. Register at the Western Reserve on the campaign, which aims to put dar Fairmount Special Improvement District. Coretta Scott King Award, a Newbery Racing website: www.westernreserveracing.com/events/happy5k/. a library card into the hands of every Honor Award, the NAACP Image Award The Cedar Lee Candy Crawl offers a safe child under 18 in the community. and the Sibert Honor Award. In vivid Halloween experience on Friday, October poems, Woodson shares what it was Children who don’t have a library card 21 from 5:00 to 7:00pm by offering Trick-or- like to grow up as an African American will be encouraged to get a brand new Treating for children on Lee Road. This event in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the card, and children who already have is presented in partnership with Lee Road remnants of Jim Crow and her growing cards can have any fines or fees on the merchants and FutureHeights. cards forgiven with a one-time waiver. awareness of the Civil Rights movement. Neighborhood Trick-or-Treating Children must come in to the library Brown Girl Dreaming was chosen Monday, October 31, 6:00-8:00pm and request the waiver to receive it. because its poetic format can be un- Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips derstood and enjoyed by a wide range The campaign will also include an n A parent or guardian should accompany of ages, from middle school students educational component, with each young children on neighborhood rounds. to adults, and Heights Libraries will be child receiving a brochure about n partnering with the Cleveland Heights- keeping their library cards free of fines Carry a flashlight. University Heights Public School District and taking care of library materials. n Make sure costumes are safe, fire on the project. More information can be found at proof and with eye holes large enough to www.heightslibrary.org. The fall issue of the library program allow good peripheral vision. guide, Check Us Out, will have more n Only go to houses with lit porch lights information about the project, including and never enter the home of a stranger. details about related programming for n No treats should be eaten until they are all ages throughout the fall, including a thoroughly checked by an adult at home. poetry-related show in the library’s Lee n Never consume unwrapped food items Road branch gallery in October. Check 2016 or open beverages that are offered. Us Out will be mailed in late August and n memorial day winners is available at any Heights Library branch eliminate tripping hazards on your porch or visit www.heightslibrary.org. and walkway. Monticello 8th Grade essay winners with Councilwoman Mary Dunbar, n Also, if you plan on distributing candy, Mayor Cheryl Stephens and Vice Mayor Jason Stein. make sure your porch light is on.

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Choral Arts Cleveland Peter and the Starcatcher Ensemble Theatre The Phantom Toll Booth CLOSE ENCOUNTERS Evening Ink: Teen Writers’ Workshop December 2-30 Disciples Christian Church 2843 Washington Blvd by Susan Nanus CHAMBER CONCERTS is a weekly writers’ workshop for teens in By Rick Elice, based on the novel by 3663 Mayfield Road 216-321-2930 based on the book by Norton Juster Check heightsarts.org for the Season 11 grades 6-12. This group will explore writ- Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, 216-381-4608 ensembletheatrecle.org director TBA Fall concert dates of the Close Encoun- ing genres, respond to creative prompts, Music by Wayne Barker January 13-27, 2017 ters Chamber Music Series. write collaborative pieces, and share with choralartscleveland.org The Bloodless Jungle Production by Nathan Motta Children’s show in Mainstage Theatre one another in a small group setting. Ev- Fall Concert by Peter Lawson Jones Directed by Melissa Crum Heights Chamber Orchestra ery Wednesday night at Lake Erie Ink. Sunday, November 20, 7:30pm Encore Production, Top Ten of 2015 Directed by Terrance Spivey Heights Arts www.heightschamberorchestra.org Lake Erie Ink comes to you All four movements of Haydn’s The Sea- (Plain Dealer) September 16-October 2 2175 Lee Road Music Director and Conductor for creative writing fun! sons will be performed over the course of Dobama’s hit 2015 production returns! World Premiere, THEATRECLE in Play- 216-371-3457 Mark Allen McCoy Lake Erie Ink works with teachers and staff its fall, winter and spring concerts, paired Join 13-year-old Molly Aster as she ground Theatre heightsarts.org at schools and other youth-serving orga- with other seasonally themed works. battles a company of pirates, a giant Margin of Error Or The Unassailable “Tragedy and War” nizations on fun and motivating writing crocodile, and a mustachioed pirate Wisdom of the Mouse and the Scorpion IN THE GALLERY Sunday, October 16, 3:30pm workshops that explore various genres, Dobama Theater captain with his sidekick, Smee. With the by Eric Coble Herbert Ascherman Retrospective Church of the Gesu including poetry, puppetry, comics, fiction, 2340 Lee Road help of three orphan boys, Molly attempts Directed by Eric Schmiedl September 4-October 15 2470 Miramar Boulevard nonfiction and more. For more information, 216-932-3396 to return a trunk of precious starstuff to September 29-October 23 While making his living in portraiture, Brahms’ Tragic Overture, Hindemith’s No- contact Ashlie Dyer ([email protected] dobama.org her father and along the way learns what Regional Premiere Herbert Ascherman, Jr. also pursued his bilissima Visione, and Haydn’s Symphony No. 100 “Military” or 216-320-4757). The Mystery of Love & Sex it means to grow up. This five-time Tony Harold Carver is the greatest political passion in other photographic genres. Face the College Essay - By Bathsheba Doran Award-winning play features a dozen ac- strategist the nation has ever known. But This first career retrospective gathers key “Petit Fours” Be Yourself workshops September 2-October 2 tors playing more than 100 unforgettable tonight he has to save four doomed cam- works from all of those interest areas that Sunday, November 20, 3:30pm Lake Erie Ink will offer college essay work- Directed by Shannon Sindelar characters using talent, stagecraft and paigns, his own marriage, and fend off an powerfully represent his wide-ranging St. Paul’s Episcopal Church shops on August 30 and September 13 Midwest Premiere, 2016 Lambda Literary the limitless possibilities of imagination. FBI investigation — with no one to help career. The exhibition features new prints 2747 Fairmount Boulevard to help you identify the stories that make Award Finalist The Night Alive him but eager intern Daphne. A no-holds- produced in small editions. Public recep- Milhaud’s Le Boeuf sur le toit; Poulenc’s you unique and learn to express them in a Charlotte and Jonny have been best By Conor McPherson, barred look at how we choose our elected tion 6:00-9:00pm on September 4. Concerto for Organ, Timpani and Strings compelling way. Students can bring a draft friends since they were nine. She’s Jew- January 20-February 12, 2017 officials. SPOTLIGHT: Sarah Kabot featuring organist Karel Paukert; Faure’s of their application essay or start one while ish, he’s Christian, he’s black, she’s white. Directed by Leighann DeLorenzo St. Nicholas September 16-October 22 Pavane; Massenet’s Scenes Alsaciennes. they’re here. Workshops will take place Their differences intensify their connection Regional Premiere, New York Drama by Connor McPherson Solo exhibition of recent works by Sarah 6:30–8:00pm at Lake Erie Ink. Admission until sex and love complicate everything Critics Circle Award for Best Play 2013-14 Directed by Sarah May Kabot, Associate Professor/Chair of Lake Erie Ink is free, and pre-registration is required and in surprising, compulsive ways. Tommy is getting by — he is crashing October 21-30 Drawings at the Cleveland Institute of Art. 2843 Washington Boulevard can be done by phone or on the website. An Octoroon in his uncle’s decrepit house in Dublin, Starring Dana Hart, winner of Best Actor Reception 6:00-9:00pm, September 16. (former Coventry Elementary School) dodging his estranged family, and plot- in Scene Magazine’s “Best of Cleveland By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins EKPHRASTACY: 216-320-4757 Western Reserve Chorale October 21-November 13 ting a parade of get-rich-schemes with 2012” THEATRECLE in Playground Theatre Artist’s Talk + Poets Respond lakeerieink.org Disciples Christian Church Directed by Nathan Motta his buddy, Doc. One day, he defends a The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail Photographer Herbert Ascherman, Jr. Ink Spot Afterschool Program provides 3663 Mayfield Road Midwest Premiere, Obie Award for Best destitute woman against a violent attack, by Robert Edwin Lee & Jerome Lawrence discusses influences and directions in homework support and guided creative 216-791-0061 New American Play 2014 and a fragile glimmer of hope appears. Directed by Celeste Cosentino his work followed by the reading of new writing activities to inspire and encourage westernreservechorale.org Judge Peyton is dead and his plantation November 18-December 11 poems by regional poets, written in re- creative thinking and literacy enrichment David Gilson, Artistic Director is in financial ruins. Peyton’s handsome “If the law is of such a nature that it sponse to photographs on view. FREE. for youth in grades 3-6 Mondays through Rehearsals for the 2016-2017 season start nephew, George, arrives as heir appar- requires you to be an agent of injustice th Thursdays throughout the school year. 15 Annual Holiday Store on Tuesday, September 6 at Disciples ent and quickly falls in love with Zoe, a to another, then I say, break the law.” So Visit the website for open house dates. Opening Reception Friday, November Christian Church from 7:15 to 9:30pm. beautiful octoroon. But the evil overseer wrote the young Henry David Thoreau in 4, 7:00-9:00pm. Closes on December Weekend Ink monthly Saturday work- New singers are always welcome. Call M’Closky has other plans. A famous 1849. Three years earlier, Thoreau had 30. The Gallery is filled with fine arts and shops are open to all ages that feature 216-791-0061 for more information. The Irishman wrote this play about slavery in put his belief into action and refused to crafts by more than 85 regional artists for fun writing activities across a variety of 25th anniversary season will begin with a America in 1859. Now, an American tries pay taxes. For his daring act of protest, holiday gift giving. Open 7 days a week. genres with guest writers and artists. concert on December 4 at 7:00pm. Other to write his own. he was thrown in jail. A celebrated dra- season dates are March 12 & 19 and June matic presentation of this famous act of 4. Check the website for concert details. civil disobedience and its consequences.

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Neighborhood Mini-Grants Home Repair Resource Center Highlights of Boomer Fest ’16 include: Keynote talk: Redefining Your Future deadline September 15 Presents Boomer Fest ‘16 Advice Tables The Keynote speaker at Boomer Fest ’16 Get personal advice and contacts from will be Laurie G. Steiner, noted Elder Care Cleveland Heights residents who want to “Boomer Fest ’16: I Can See Clearly experts on a variety of topics including: attorney and the host of the television improve their neighborhoods can apply for a Now!” takes place on Saturday, Septem- home repair and remodeling, health and show, “Golden Opportunities,” Sunday grant of up to $1,000 from the FutureHeights th ber 17 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the The 39 Annual Heights safety, money management, consumer mornings on WKYC. Ms. Steiner’s talk will program that began one year ago. There Senior Activity Center in the Cleveland Heritage Home & Garden protection and more. address how to be proactive and enthusi- are two grant application rounds, fall and Heights Community Center (1 Monticello Tour returns this fall with astic about the next adventure in life and spring, with the next application deadline on Boulevard). This free event, open to Breakout Sessions some special surprises! how to use experiences to identify and September 15. residents of all communities (regardless -FLEX Design: Builders and other Sponsored by the Heights remove obstacles in reaching one’s goals. of age), is presented by the Home Repair specialists will talk about how to design “Our goal is to help neighbors leverage their Community Congress, in Resource Center and the Cleveland spaces that are Functional, Long-term, many assets and provide tools to enable conjunction with the Heights Heights Office on Aging. Boomer Fest will and EXpandable. them to strengthen their neighborhoods,” Library Centennial celebra- bring together advice, discussions and -Creating a Beneficial Community: said Richard Stewart, president of the tion, the 2016 tour will recall products for people born between 1946 Explore how to share time, talents and FutureHeights Board of Directors. a time of 1920s flair, pizzazz and 1964 looking for resources geared skills with others in the community in . . . and all that jazz! Eligible projects must be neighborhood- towards helping them plan their futures. exchange for needed resources. specific. Projects must be planned and Guests will be taken back In addition, there will be fun activities and led by a group of at least three unrelated to an era of glam and jazz the chance to win great prizes. members of the neighborhood community, where they can channel and at least one of those leaders must live their inner Jay Gatsby and in the neighborhood. Groups will be required Daisy Buchanan at the excit- to match twenty percent of the grant dollars ing Preview Party, held at either in outside funding or in-kind services, Ensemble Theatre on Saturday, September 17. The Preview Party allows guests and to complete assessments and evaluation ample time to tour homes in advance and to celebrate in style with music, fun, and forms. FutureHeights has awarded eight dancing, catered by The Fairmount. project grants since the program began in The Home & Garden Tour takes place on Sunday, September 18, from 12:00 noon September 2015. to 6:00pm and will feature historic homes and gardens chosen for their history, The Neighborhood Mini-Grants are part of location, and connection to this era. Is your heating system a Dinosaur? Heating Tune-up/ FutureHeights’ Community Capacity-Building Additional information about the Preview Party, Heritage Tour, and tickets will be Let the Hann brothers design a MODERN system! 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Heights Music Hop Expands Cedar Lee among top 10 www.familyconnections1.org 216-321-0079 The Heights Music Hop returns for a fourth of America’s Main Streets Family Connections of Northeast Ohio offers early literacy, parenting support and consecutive year and is expanding to America’s Main Streets 2016 contest school-readiness programs for families with young children, ages 0-6, at various loca- two days (September 23 and 24) and two celebrated the important role main tions throughout the community. Programs are designed to offer parents a variety of locations: Cedar Lee Business District, where street commercial districts play in the opportunities to enhance their parenting experience, build confidence as parents, play the Hop has taken place over the last three long-term success of communities. with their children and provide resources to become the parents they strive to be. Play years, and additionally the Cedar Fairmount Because of the overwhelming number is the best way for children to learn, grow, and develop all of the important early skills. Business District. of votes from local residents, busi- Programs located in the former Coventry School Building at 2843 Washington Blvd: “We’re excited to be able to grow this ness owners and visitors, the Cedar n festival each year,” said Dan Budin, chair of Lee Business District became a top 10 Baby & Me: Parents and caregivers of infants, 0-12 months, meets every Wednes- the FutureHeights Music Hop Committee. semifinalist in the contest, one of only day 9:30–11:30am. “Our goal always has been to showcase two in Ohio, and the only semifinal- n Family Playroom: Parents and caregivers play and learn with their young children the Heights as an arts and entertainment ist in Northeast Ohio. The grand prize and share with each other. winner of the $25,000 prize, downtown destination, while simultaneously supporting n Large Muscle Room: A great space for developing coordination and confidence, as Lynden, Washington, was announced our business districts. The addition of Cedar Fairmount this year helps us to do just that. well as burning off energy. We have an incredible partnership with Cedar Lee, and its businesses have been great on June 3. Nationally, the Cedar Lee n Birthday Parties: Call for details. venues and sponsors, so we look forward to the continued high energy of a festival in Business District ranked an impressive Cedar Lee and to the inclusion of Cedar Fairmount and the new experiences its businesses fourth among the top 10 semifinalists. Family Literacy Playroom have to offer.” “We believe that this year provided a Heights Main Library In its first year, the Hop drew about 1,000 people to the Cedar Lee neighborhood. great opportunity to nominate Ce- 2345 Lee Rd: Numerous musical acts, ranging from up-and-coming bands to well-known bands from dar Lee because of the Lee Road n Northeast Ohio, performed in stores and restaurants along Lee Road and outside on the streetscape improvements that broke Little Heights is a free early literacy program environmentally designed to support street. In 2014, the attendance doubled as the Hop drew about 2,000 people to the area ground in May,” said Deanna Bremer the development of school-readiness skills through interactive adult-child play. from all over Northeast Ohio. And last year, the attendance grew again reaching more Fisher, executive director of Future- than 3,000 people. Heights. “Additional funding could The School-Readiness Program is offered in families’ homes or other community have helped enhance the area further, locations. The following programs are in all seven CH-UH elementary schools: Because the Hop attracts so many people to the area, several other business districts which is now undergoing planned n have wanted to be included in the music festival. This year, it was decided to expand Family Liaisons are based in each elementary school in the district to connect with improvements to newly paved roads, the music to the Cedar Fairmount district on Friday, September 23. In addition to the families, involve and engage parents in the school community, and support parents lighting, new sidewalks in certain stores and other businesses where bands will play in that area, the Hop will also hold an with information and resources to help promote their children’s literacy develop areas, trees, traffic signals and ADA- after-party/fundraiser at Nighttown that Friday night. ment and school success. compliance construction. During this n Family Literacy Programs: Various literacy events and programs are offered The Heights Music Hop returns to Cedar Lee on Saturday, September 24, and planning construction phase, it’s especially throughout the school year, in partnership with the CH-UH School District, PTA and is currently under way for expanded programming and activities throughout the district. important that our community continue other community partners. The Heights Music Hop is a program of FutureHeights and is supported in part by the to support these local businesses,” residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. she added. Annual Gala There are many opportunities to get involved with this popular festival, including as a volunteer, performer or sponsor. Each volunteer receives a free Heights Music Hop Support Family Connections (“Strong Families Build Strong Communities”) by at- T-shirt. For more information on how to participate and a list of performers, visit tending their Annual Gala on Friday, September 16 at Dino’s, Acacia Reservation of www.heightsmusichop.com or call the FutureHeights office at 216-320-1423. Cleveland Metroparks. The Annual Gala includes open bar, dinner, and a silent auction. Reservations are required. Call 216-321-0079 for more information.

20 21 Mayfield Heights is an example of turn-of-the-twentieth-century suburban subdi- community vision of land. It occupies the often overlooked middle ground between Garden City–influenced, master-planned suburbs, on the one hand, and modest working- A world-class yoga class streetcar suburbs on the other. With the exception of a few large, multistory school right in your improvement grand apartment buildings on the fringes of the Coventry business district on the neighborhood, district’s northwestern corner, Mayfield Heights consists almost exclusively of nominations single-family and two-family homes ranging from a few architect-designed high- since 2004! style residences to many builder-designed homes, including a substantial number Your Input is Needed of Craftsman bungalows. Programs for students Take time this summer as you walk, drive or bike of all levels! through our community to notice the bright new Like surrounding neighborhoods, including the Euclid Heights and Grant Dem- paint on someone’s home or the attractive new ing’s Forest Hill historic districts, Mayfield Heights became almost seamlessly • New to Yoga • addition. Perhaps you’ve admired a neighbor’s integrated with other neighborhoods along its edges. • Advanced Practitioners • beautiful landscaping. We’d like to hear about Information excerpted from the Mayfield Heights National Register Historic District nomination authored by J. Mark Souther • Yoga Instructors • and Charles Owen. it. Please nominate a deserving homeowner for a Community Improvement Award. In fact, if you’ve worked hard to improve your property, nominate yourself. For a property to qualify, the fall history improvements must be visible from a public right-of-way and must make the area more lectures 2016 attractive. You may nominate a property for historicheights restoration, renovation, an addition, outdoor Co-sponsored by Cleveland Heights Historical Society, Cleveland Heights Landmark furniture or sitting areas, lighting, new con- Commission, Heights Library, Heights Bike Coalition and Noble Neighbors struction, signage and painting, and excellent New Cleveland Heights Landmark Cleveland Heights Rocks & Waters Cycle Through Time: Courses include: maintenance. Marcus M. Brown House 2893 Euclid Heights Boulevard 2016: Nine Mile Creek History of CH-UH Libraries  Yogic Studies Nomination forms are available at the Community Saturday, September 24 Lecture & Bike Tour The Marcus M. Brown House, built in 1899 by the developer of the  Teacher Training Relations office, by calling 216-291-2323 or at 10:00am–Noon approximately Sunday, October 2, 1:00pm Mayfield Heights allotment, is the largest single-family home in the www.clevelandheights.com/forms. Forms should RAIN OR SHINE (rain date Sunday, October 9, 1:00pm)  Satyananda Yoga Nidra® district. The imposing two-and-a-half-story mansion has rooms finished be completed and returned to the City of Cleve- Meet at Oxford Elementary School Meet at Coventry Library  in mahogany, cherry, and quarter-sawn oak and the hipped roof structure Pranayama & Meditation land Heights by September 15, 2016. 939 Quilliams Road 1925 Coventry Road. is notable for its protruding polygonal and three-story octagonal towers, Historic Preservation Awards Roy Larick, Korbi Roberts and Jim Miller Nancy Levin and Mary Dunbar Join us for one of our expansive front and left-side porches and a porte-cochere facing Euclid The Cleveland Heights Landmark Commis- On sidewalks and forest paths, the hike Gain a historical slant on our library local or international Heights. The house’s first level is clad in patterned buff brick, while its sion is accepting nominations for the annual follows Quilliams Creek on its course to system through a lecture and bicycle tour. second level is clapboard and third-floor elements are faced with cedar retreats. Historic Preservation Awards. They are look- join Nine Mile Creek. Learn the local geol- A thirty-minute lecture will be followed by shake. Inside, the house retains many novel features, including an original ing for properties that have undergone recent ogy, ecology and history. Discuss how a bike ride encompassing the Coventry, electrical panel, push-button switches, an intercom system, and several Attach this ad to your exterior and/or interior preservation, restoration, best to conserve this unique bluestone Noble and Lee Road libraries. ca. 1929 Shur-Stop “Automatic Fireman on the Wall” water-filled red-glass application and receive rehabilitation, adaptive use, landscape restora- landscape. Limited availability. Reserva- fire grenades. In addition to the main house, the property includes an $200 off tuition for any tion or sympathetic additions. For a nomination tions required. Call 216-291-4878 after History of the Shaker Freeway Fight original carriage house. Behind it, a small horse barn and a pool house form, call 216-291-4885 or download a form at August 24 to make a reservation. Thursday, October 20, 7:00pm course through March, 2017! (converted to a single-family residence) are intact. www.clevelandheights.com/forms. Nomina- Heights Main Library, 2345 Lee Road tions must be received by September 15, 2016. Brown developed the Mayfield Heights Allotment (now known as the Alcazar Open House In 1966, plans were under way to build Call today or visit our website Mayfield Heights Historic District) soon after his move from Chicago to (part of Ohio Open Doors) two freeways that would have destroyed for more information and Cleveland and opened it in 1896, making it one of the first neighborhoods September 9-18 TBD. 300 acres of wildlife habitat, wiped dates. in Cleveland Heights. Not to be confused with the later suburban munici- out hundreds of homes and drastically www.ohiohistory.org for details. www.yogaacademyna.org pality of Mayfield Heights six miles to the east, our Mayfield Heights stood changed our community. Kay Carlson, on a ridge overlooking Mayfield Road just southwest of the small hamlet Executive Director of the Nature Center Yoga Academy of North America of Fairmount at the intersection of Superior Road. The allotment covered at Shaker Lakes, will explore and celebrate 2319 Lee Road most of the area bounded by Coventry, Mayfield, andS uperior Roads and the tireless efforts of those who helped Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Euclid Heights Boulevard. save the Shaker Parklands and founded the Nature Center fifty years ago. 216-217-0691

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continued Chefs Saturday, August 26 Coventry Chair-ity Auction 2:00-7:00pm, Reader’s Digest named Katz a “Rising Coventry Village Pekar Park Courtyard Star of .” In 2001, Katz opened fire food & drink offering fresh, Monday, September 12 American Red Cross Blood Drive 2:00-7:00pm, Community Center South Atrium seasonal and local food. Eleven years later, Katz teamed with the Cleveland Saturday, September 17 Boomer Fest ’16 10:00am-3:00pm, Senior Activity Center Museum of Art to open Provenance restaurant, café, and catering following Sunday, September 18 Community Shredding Day 9:00am-12:00 noon, fire’s lead of using healthy and local Cleveland Heights City Hall Parking Lot menu ingredients. In 2014, the Sunday, September 18 Heights Heritage Home & Garden Tour 12:00 noon-6:00pm prestigious James Beard Foundation nominated him for Best Chef of the Friday, September 23 Heights Music Hop at Cedar Fairmount Great Lakes Region. He has been Saturday, September 24 Heights Music Hop at Cedar Lee celebrated for his unwavering support Sunday, October 2 Happy 5K Fun Run, 10:00am of local farmers and food artisans and has been a national and international Thursday, October 6 Community Improvement Awards 7:00pm, City Hall Atrium advocate for a food system that is sustainable, healthful and local. Katz Wednesday, October 19 Cedar Fairmount Halloween Fall Festival 5:00-7:00pm serves as a Chef Ambassador for the Friday, October 21 The Cedar Lee Candy Crawl 5:00-7:00pm Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Cooking for Solutions program, which promotes Monday, October 31 City-wide Halloween Trick-or-Treating 6:00-8:00 pm environmentally responsible fishing and fish farming. Recently, Katz formed Fire Monday, November 2 American Red Cross Blood Drive 2:00-7:00 pm, Spice Company offering a variety of Community Center South Atrium hand-crafted spice mixes and recipes so Sunday, November 6 Daylight Savings Time ends. Turn clocks back. he can share his cooking inspiration with chefs and home cooks alike. Tuesday, November 8 election Day

Friday, November 11 Veterans Day, City Hall and the Community Center closed

Monday, November 14 American Red Cross Blood Drive 2:00-7:00pm, Community Center South Atrium

Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Day, City Hall and the Community Center closed

Friday, November 25 City Hall closed

Monday, December 26 City Hall and the Community Center closed in observance of Christmas

Monday, January 2, 2017 City Hall and the Community Center closed in observance of New Year’s Day

Monday, January 9 American Red Cross Blood Drive 2:00-7:00 pm, Community Center South Atrium

Wednesday, January 11 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration 7:00pm, Community Center

Monday, January 16 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day City Hall and the Community Center closed

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Important Phone Numbers Benefits of a Recreation ID Card Payment Options Included are cash, VISA, MasterCard, debit cards, money Community Center: 216-691-7373 Use of the Community Center track, fitness center and fitness center orders or personal checks. (Do not mail cash). Checks should Ice Rinks: 216-691-7434 basketball courts.* be made payable to City of Cleveland Heights and should in- Office on Aging: 216-691-7377 Free use of the lighted tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts clude your phone number. There is a returned check service information Recreation Sports Hotline: 216-691-7385 and skate park. Annual Fitness Center Passes/30-Day Passes/Daily Admission fee of $25. Use of six outdoor picnic shelters (permit required at a fee of Use of the Fitness Center, Track and Gym is available to Cleveland Registration Information only $25). Refund Policy Heights resident adults and students (through high school) who Because the decisions to maintain classes are based on the All Dates Are Subject to Change Free use of the Cain Park Splash Pad and Cumberland Wading live within the boundaries of the Cleveland Heights-University enrollment at the first class, no refunds are granted after the Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. All fees are Pool. Heights City School District. Cleveland Heights residents need to first class. Participants assume the risk of changes in personal due at the time of registration. All Cleveland Heights residents Reduced rates for all Community Center programs. purchase a Recreation ID Card for $5.00. Residents with a current affairs or health. Special programs are exempt from this policy must first purchase a $5 Recreation ID card and provide proof of Reduced rates for public ice skating sessions and other skating Recreation ID Card then have the following three options: 1) pay and are dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Those entitled to residency, such as a utility bill (or other piece of mail), in addition programs. $6.00 per day to use the Fitness Center, 2) purchase an annual a refund will have a $5 processing fee deducted. There is no to a driver’s license or photo ID in order to register. All classes Reduced rates for daily swimming admission and aquatics Fitness Center pass (see below), good for one year from the date refund for materials purchased. have a minimum enrollment and will be cancelled if they have programs. of purchase for unlimited usage of the Field House, or 3) purchase not met minimum enrollment before the first class. Participants Reduced rates for youth/adult sports programs. Disability Policy a 30-day unlimited Fitness Center pass. Note: management will be notified by phone and/or email in the event of a class *Note: Residents must first purchase a Recreation ID Card in The Cleveland Heights Department of Parks and Recreation is reserves the right to confiscate membership cards and revoke cancellation due to insufficient enrollment. order to purchase a Community Center Field House Pass or sensitive to the needs of the physically challenged and encour- all privileges for misbehavior or misuse, including, but not Families with more than one person enrolled in the same general to pay daily Field House usage fee. ages participation of all individuals. All of our facilities meet ADA limited to, sharing membership cards, inappropriate language, recreation class will be eligible for the family discount. The first requirements. etc. (minimum 30-day suspension). person in the same class will pay full price and a $10.00 dis- For Your convenience, There are Four Ways Non Endorsement Policy count for each additional family member in the same class. A to Register: The City of Cleveland Heights does not necessarily endorse the Resident Field House Pass Rates: opinions or philosophy of the instructors who teach its classes family is defined as adult head of household and his/her spouse Online (24/7) Category 30-Day Pass Annual Pass and programs. or partner and dependent children occupying same household Registration available at www.clevelandheights.com, click the Youth (K-age 11) $10.00 $84.00 age 18 and under. Recreation tab. You must have a current Cleveland Heights Weather Cancellation Policy Youth (age 12-HS or equiv) $18.00 $110.00 Please note that sometimes excellent courses are canceled Recreation ID Card in order to receive your resident rate. You When the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City Schools Young Adult (19-24) $27.00 $180.00 when too many people wait until the last minute to register. To will also need to contact the front desk staff to get your PIN and are closed, all Senior Center activities and activities held in Adult (25-59) $33.00 $220.00 avoid disappointment, try to register as soon as possible or at initial Login ID. Note: if a class is already full, you will not be school facilities will be cancelled. The Community Center will senior (60+) $17.00 $115.00 least one week before the course begins. able to register online. remain open and activities will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Family $65.00 $345.00 Registration Hours In Person Register in person at the Community Center during the office Youth Recreation Fund Annual Non-Resident Fitness Center Passes / 30 Day Passes M-F 9:00am-7:00pm The Youth Recreation Fund provides financial assistance to hours listed above. In-person registration is an option for most Available Sat. 9:00am-4:00pm those Cleveland Heights children who might otherwise be programs with the exception of Jazzercise and Jump Start Adult non-residents age 18+ who: Sun. 11:00am-4:00pm unable to participate in recreation programs and activities. The Sports. Live in University Heights, or Closed: Monday, Sept. 5, Friday, Nov. 11, Thursday, Nov 24, Youth Recreation Fund offers reduced rates for those residents Phone Live within the boundaries of the Cleveland Heights-University Sunday, Dec 25, Monday, Dec 26, 2016, Sunday, Jan 1, Monday, who qualify. Applications are available at the Community Registration by phone is only an option for some senior pro- Heights City School District, or Jan 2, Monday, Jan 16 and Monday, Feb 20, 2017. Center. grams and general recreation classes if the participant has a Have children participating in Community Center programs, or

current Recreation ID Card. Volunteer Opportunities Are employed within the boundaries of Cleveland Heights, includ- Volunteer coaches are needed and welcome for youth sports Mail ing their families (must present recent pay stub). programs such as basketball, baseball, flag football, soccer, Mail completed registration form(s) to City of Cleveland Heights softball, T-ball, programs and special events. Please contact Department of Parks and Recreation – 40 Severance Circle – Non-Resident Field House Pass Rates: Mike Discenzo at [email protected] to become a volun- Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 – Attn: Registration, with check teer coach or contact Dee Marsky at [email protected] for Category 30-Day Pass Annual Pass made payable to City of Cleveland Heights. program and special event opportunities. Youth (K-age 11) $15.00 $126.00 Youth (age 12- HS or equiv) $27.00 $165.00 Young Adult (19-24) $39.00 $248.00 Adult (25-59) $45.00 $299.00 senior (60+) $25.00 $165.00 Family $79.00 $499.00

26 27 Fitness Center Guest Policy South Atrium Picnic Shelter Reservation parks & facilities Maximum capacity: 50 Field House pass holders may bring a non-resident guest Cleveland Heights has six covered picnic shelters available 1 CALEDONIA PARK 6 CUMBERLAND PARK Cost: $35.00/hour CH RES or CH nonprofit Cumberland and Mayfield (maximum two) at a cost of $8.00 per guest. Guest books of 3 for use by Cleveland Heights residents with a current Ravine Road (near Noble) $70.00/hour NON RES or NON RES nonprofit • Playground • Swimming Pool for $16.00 are available for purchase. Recreation ID Card only. The Caledonia Park picnic shelter • Picnic Shelter • Wading Pool is also available to East Cleveland residents with proper • Multi-purpose Field • Basketball Courts Activity Room 1A & 1B • Ball Field • Playground Fitness Center/Track Policy proof of residency. Picnic shelters are located in the • Grass Recreation Area Maximum capacity: 50 2 deNISON PARK You need to be age 16 or older to use the Fitness Center and following parks: • All-purpose Pathway Cost: $55.00/hour CH RES or CH nonprofit Bluestone and Quarry • Veterans Memorial Track. Youth ages 12-15 may use the Fitness Center and Track $110.00/hour NON RES or NON RES nonprofit Caledonia Park: one single shelter (Monticello Blvd) • Historical Center accompanied by a paying adult/guardian. Infants and toddlers Cumberland Park: one single shelter • Ball Field * Picnic Shelter Security Deposit: $110.00 • Multi-purpose Field are permitted in strollers or in infant front/back pack carriers on Denison Park: one single shelter • Tennis Courts 7 CAIN PARK the inside lane of the Track only. Infants and toddlers are not Activity Room 7 (Kitchen Availability) Forest Hill Park: one single and one double shelter • Basketball Courts Lee and Superior permitted in the Fitness Center. • Playground • Tennis Courts Maximum capacity: 100 All are available to holders of a current Recreation ID Card • Picnic Shelter • Basketball Court Fitness Center Hours Cost: $110.00/hour CH RES or CH nonprofit for a cost of only $25.00 on a first-come, first-served basis. • All-purpose Pathway • Skate Park Closed: Monday, Sept. 5, Friday, Nov. 11, Thursday, Nov. 24, $220.00 hour NON RES or NON RES nonprofit An application needs to be completed in order for a permit • Patio/Grass Recreation Area • Playground • Performing Arts Center Sunday, Dec. 25, Monday, Dec. 26, Sunday, Jan. 1, Monday, Jan. Security Deposit: $220.00 to be issued. Non-permit use is allowed, however, permit 3 CITY HALL • All-purpose Pathway 2, 2017, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 and Monday, Feb. 20, 2017. holders will have priority for picnic shelter use. Permits 40 Severance Circle • Grass Recreation Area Senior Activity Center Multi-Purpose Room are enforced by the Cleveland Heights Police Department. 4 FOREST HILL PARK • Sledding Hill Aug 1-Sept 18, 2016* • Splash Pad Maximum capacity: 150 Applications for 2017 can be submitted beginning Tuesday, Lee and Monticello Monday-Friday: 6:00 am-8:00pm • Softball & Baseball Fields Cost: $150.00/hour CH RES or CH nonprofit January 3, 2017. 8 EUCLID HEIGHTS TOT LOT *open until 9:00pm Mon & Tue • Tennis Courts euclid Heights Blvd Saturday: 7:00am-5:00pm $300.00/hour NON RES or NON RES nonprofit The Department of Parks and Recreation handles all • All-purpose Pathway and Lancashire Security Deposit: $300.00 • Picnic Shelters • Tots Playground Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm reservations for picnic shelters. Please call the Community • Playground Sept 19-May 21, 2017 Center at 216-691-7373 to request a picnic shelter • Multi-purpose Field 9 KENILWORTH PARK Summer Field House (South Rink) reservation packet which includes all pertinent information • Nature Trail edgehill and Kenilworth Monday-Friday: 6:00am-9:00pm • Playground Trade Show: $250.00/hour or $1,000.00/day and forms. 5 COMMUNITY CENTER Saturday: 7:00am-6:00pm mayfield andM onticello Sunday: 9:00am-6:00pm • Ice Rinks Guidelines: Athletic Field Reservation • Track/Exercise Gym •Room reservations with a deposit need to be made 30 days • Senior Center Recreation ID card holders can also reserve baseball/softball Open gym times for youth and adults have been scheduled. before your event. • Summer Camps and other athletic fields for a fee. The Department of Parks • Field House Please call 216-691-7373 for information. For sports leagues, •The individual who signs the contract needs to be present during 1 exercise programs and other general recreation programs, and Recreation limits availability of its athletic fields. Please • General Recreation the entire event. • Meeting Rooms NOBLE 2 please refer to the specific activity sections of this magazine for contact Mike Discenzo at 216-691-7383 to inquire about • All-purpose Pathway N. T •Any resident signing on behalf of a non-resident agency will be AYL field availability • Grass Recreation Area MONTICELLO program times and other information. charged the non-resident rate. OR Room Rentals •Resident who signs must give the check in his/her name. •Availability of rental space is subject to other events and Are you planning a party or hosting a business event/seminar programming being held in the facility and is subject to change or for an organization? If so, then the Community Center is just MAYFIELD cancellation. 4 the place to service your needs. The Community Center has •The Community Center must be vacated by the close of regular several rooms to accommodate your event no matter how big 3 business hours. or small, including a large activity room with a warming kitchen. 5 •Rooms cannot be rented for religious activities. Tables and chairs are also available for your specific function. YFIELD •Rooms can only be scheduled for a group one month at a time. MA Please feel free to visit the Community Center and view our 9 6 •Smoking or alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the facility. rooms. If interested in reserving a room please contact 216- LVD. •Cancellations must be received 30 days prior to your event in UCLID HTS B 7 691-7373 and let the Community Center make your event one 8 E

order to receive a refund. COVENTR Y to remember! •Live animals are not permitted in the facility. CEDAR Small Activity Room •The Community Center is unable to accommodate rentals for any Maximum capacity: 25 teen parties (ages 13-19). Cost: $25.00/hour CH RES or CH nonprofit*

$50.00/hour NON RES or NON RES nonprofit LEE

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New! Karate Coed Tai Shin Doh Extra Day Added health The Coed class will focus on the use of special Recreational Tai Shin Doh in real-life situations. Tai Indoor Pickleball & fitness Shin Doh skills are learned and refined. interest Pickleball is a combination of tennis, bad- Instructor: David Jones minton and ping pong all rolled into one Tai Chi Chuan (Yang Style) 5th Degree Black Belt Happy 5K Run and Walk will be held on Sunday, and designed to be played by all ages. We Day: Friday October 2. Mark your calendars and get your teams Participants will work on balance, are starting with Ages 50-75. Join us at the Dates sept 16-Dec 9 (fall) ready. The second year will be bigger and better!! strength and body awareness. Some Community Heights Community Center. no class 10/21, 11/11, 11/25 Check out the Western Reserve Racing website: martial arts application will be taught. Day: Tuesday & Thursday Dates: Jan 6-Mar 24 (winter) www.westernreserveracing.com/events/happy5k/ Wear loose clothing and deck shoes/flat Date: starts Oct 4 sole shoes. no class 1/13, 2/17 Time: 10:00am-Noon Instructor: Robert Rhym Time: 7:00-8:30pm Location: gym Court 2 Ages: 18 and up Location: Activity Room 7 Cost: $3.00 CH RES Days: Tuesday and Thursday Cost: $65.00 CH RES $6.00 NON RES (10 classes per session) $75.00 NON RES Dates: sept 13-Oct 20 (fall 1) New! no class 10/11, 10/13 Adults Kuk Sool Won™ Argentine Tango Dates: Nov 1-Dec 13 (fall 2) (WKSA) The Recreation Advisory Board and the Parks & Recreation Argentine tango is a social dance based no class 11/10, 11/24, 12/8 The Traditional Martial Art of Korea Department will host the Chili Cook-off in November. upon the natural walk and is enjoyed and Dates: Jan 3-Feb 7 (winter 1) Class includes: Rolling & Acrobatics, This event benefits the YouthS cholarship Fund. danced by adults of all fitness levels. no class 1/12 Meditation, Hand/Foot Striking & More Details Coming Soon - Watch the website: This class will teach the basics of the Dates: Feb 14-Mar 21 (winter 2) Blocking, Forms Training and Self www.clevelandheights.com dance and a little history and culture. no class 3/9 Defense. Wear comfortable clothes and bring Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Ages: 14-75 either leather soled shoes or heavy socks Location: Room 1A & 1B Instructor: David Pritts, nd that will slide on the floor. No partner is Cost: $58.00 CH RES 2 Degree Black Belt necessary. $68.00 NON RES Days: Tuesday & Thursday Instructors: Ann Dobyns Time: 7:30-8:30pm American Red and Charles Scillia Women’s Self-Defense Dates: sept 13-Oct 18 (fall 1) Cross Blood Ages: 18 and up and Empowerment no class 10/11 Day: wednesday Ladies learn the art of Tai Shin Doh, and Dates: Oct 25-Nov 29 (fall 2) Drives (8 classes per session) no class 11/24 Dates: Sept 12, Nov 14, focus on self-defense and situational Time: 6:30-8:00pm awareness. Learn to protect yourself. Dates: Dec 6-Jan 31 (winter 1) Jan 9 & Mar 13 Location: senior Center no class 12/20, 12/22, 12/27, Time: 2:00-7:00pm Instructor: David Jones Dates: sept 14-Nov 9 (fall) th 12/29, 1/19, 1/24, 1/26 Location: Community Center 5 Degree Black Belt no class 10/12 Ages: 3 and up Dates: Feb 2-Mar 9 (winter 2) Call 1-800-GIVELIFE to Dates: Nov 30-Feb 1 (winter 1) no class 3/2 schedule an appointment. Day: saturday no class 12/21, 12/28 10 classes per session Location: Activity Room 7 (Tue) Walk-ins will be taken as Dates: Feb 15-April 12 (winter 2) & Senior Center (Thu) schedule permits. Dates: sept 17-Dec 10 (fall) no class 3/29 no class 10/22, 11/12, 11/26 Cost: $58.00 CH RES Cost: $48.00 CH RES Dates: Jan 7-Mar 25 (winter) $68.00 NON RES $64.00 NON RES no class 1/14, 2/18 Time: 10:30am-12:00 Noon Location: Activity Room 7 Cost: $65.00 CH RES $75.00 NON RES

30 31 Dance Mixx/Dance Mixx New! Dates: Jan 4-Feb 8 (winter 1) Monday Morning Cycling Dates: Dec 14-Feb 1 (winter 1) Mat Pilates Dates: Feb 22-April 5 (winter 2) no class 12/21, 12/28 Interval/Interval Fusion Saturday 45 minutes of cycling, a warm up, cool Balances both stretching and no class 3/29 Dates: Feb 15-Mar 22 (winter 2) by Jazzercise S.W.E.A.T Session down and 15 minutes of abdominal work strengthening. Wear comfortable clothing Time: 9:30-10:30am Time: 6:30-8:00pm Jazzercise offers 3 different formats Strength, resistance and high energy and stretching. Be sure to bring your own and bring a mat, towel and water. Location: Aerobic Room Location: Room 1A&1B each month to keep your workout fun, cardio interval circuit training combine water bottle and mat. Instructor: Hope Schultz Cost: $38.00 CH RES Cost: $44.00 CH RES challenging & effective! to torch calories, build lean muscle Instructor: Michelle Sills Days: Tuesday & Thursday $44.00 NON RES $50.00 NON RES Days/Times: m/T/W/Th (6:30pm) and raise aerobic endurance. GET Day: monday Dates: sept 6-Oct 18 (fall 1) Day/Time: saturday (8:45am) RESULTS…with this full body-circuit Dates: sept 12-Oct 24 (fall 1) no class 10/11 Day/Time: sunday (9:30am) training workout! Evening Barre Body no class 10/3 Sunday Yoga Dates: Oct 25-Dec 6 (fall 2) Cost: 10 classes for $70.00 Instructor: Pia Alesci Total Workout Dates: Nov 7-Dec 12 (fall 2) Classic Hatha Yoga. Class includes: no class 11/24 (new customer special) Day: saturday Elements of dance with the principles Dates: Jan 9-Feb 27 (winter) warm-ups, asanas, and breathing Dates: Dec 13-Feb 2 (winter 1) Mention this ad get your first classF REE ! Dates: sept 10-Oct 8 (fall 1) of strength and safety in Pilates. This is no class 1/16, 2/20 techniques to prepare for meditation. no class 12/20, 12/22, Please contact Mary Beth at 440-655- Dates: Oct 22-Nov 19 (fall 2) a bare foot workout. Wear comfortable Time: 9:30-10:30am Bring a yoga mat and a small throw. 12/27, 2/29 5394 for more information. Dates: Dec 3-Jan 14 (winter 1) workout clothes and bring an exercise Location: Aerobic Room Not recommended for pregnant/nursing Dates: Feb 14-Mar 23 (winter 2) no class 12/24 & 12/31 mat, towel, and spill-proof water bottle. Cost: $38.00 CH RES women. Time: 6:30-7:30pm New! Dates: Jan 28-Mar 4 (winter 2) Instructor: Pia Alesci $44.00 NON RES Instructor: Jody Schrock Location: Aerobic Room BOSU Blast no class 2/18 Day: monday Day: sunday Cost: $63.00 CH RES Integrated muscle training is used to Time: 8:15-9:15am Dates: sept 12-Oct 24 (fall 1) Hatha Yoga Flow Dates: sept 11-Oct 16 (fall 1) $75.00 NON RES no class 10/3 Dates: Oct 30-Dec 4 (fall 2) work every muscle in the body on the Location: Aerobic Room Connect your body, mind & spirit in this Dates: Nov 7-Dec 12 (fall 2) Dates: Dec 18-Feb 5 (winter 1) BOSU to whittle the middle, build strong Cost: $40.00 CH RES flowing yoga class. Open to all levels, Personal Training Services Dates: Jan 9-Feb 27 (winter) no class 12/25, 1/1, 1/15 lean muscle, and create a hard core. $45.00 NON RES and does get vigorous as weeks go on. Individualized personal training programs no class 1/16 & 2/20 Time: 2:00-3:00pm Cardio, strength and abdominals training Instructor: Marcia Hudgel adapted to fit your goals and needs by Time: 6:30-7:30pm Location: Aerobic Room for all fitness levels. Bring your own Saturday Indoor Cycling Day: wednesday certified experts. All ages and fitness Location: Aerobic Room Cost: $38.00 CH RES exercise mat. Medium intensity level & 45 minutes of cycling, a warm up, cool Dates: Oct 19-Nov 30 (fall) levels welcome. One-on-one, Couples and Cost: $38.00 CH RES $44.00 NON RES maximum of 10 people. down and 15 minutes of abdominal work no class 11/23 Small Group training sessions are avail- $44.00 NON RES Instructor: Pia Alesci and stretching. Be sure to bring your able. 60 minute and 30 minute sessions Day: Thursday own water bottle and mat. are available. Dates: sept 15-Oct 20 (fall 1) Instructor: Michelle Sills AM Body Toning Head Trainer: Timothy Cavender Dates: Nov 3-Dec 15 (fall 2) Day: saturday This total body workout uses various Trainers: Lisa Dunn, Troy Johnson no class 11/24 Dates: sept 10-Oct 15 (fall 1) equipment to help you strengthen and and Mary Ann Dobbins Dates: Jan 5-Feb 9 (winter 1) Dates: Oct 29-Dec 10 (fall 2) tone and will conclude with abdominal Time: morning and evening sessions Dates: Feb 23-Apr 6 (winter 2) no class 11/26 work and stretching. Bring your own are available by appointment. no class 3/30 Dates: Jan 7-Feb 11 (winter 1) exercise mat. All levels welcome. Location: Activity Room 6 Time: 5:20-6:20pm Dates: Feb 25-April 1 (winter 2) Instructors: Lori Blum & Michelle Sills Auto • Home • Life • Commercial Insurance Cost: Trainers set their own rates within Location: Aerobic Room Time: 9:30-10:30am Day: Tuesday and Thursday an affordable range. Cost: $38.00 CH RES Location: Aerobic Room Dates: sept 6-Oct 13 (fall 1) For all your personal and Contact: Timothy Cavender $44.00 NON RES Cost: $38.00 CH RES Dates: Oct 25-Dec 8 (fall 2) business insurance needs 216-246-3099 $44.00 NON RES no class 11/22 & 11/24 [email protected] Dates: Jan 3-Feb 9 (winter 1) Dates: Feb 21-April 6 (winter 2) An independent agent Barre Body Total Workout Dedicated to your unique needs no class 3/28, 3/30 Elements of dance with the principles of Time: 9:30-10:30am Pilates. This is a bare foot workout. Wear 3109 Mayfield Road, Suite 203 Location: Aerobic Room comfortable workout clothes and bring an Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Cost: $63.00 CH RES exercise mat, towel, and water bottle. 216-965-0646 $75.00 NON RES Instructor: Pia Alesci Call Jared Lavender Day: wednesday Dates: sept 14-Oct 26 (fall 1) no class 10/12 www.KellerNational.com Dates: Nov 9-Dec 21 (fall 2) no class 11/23 - 5 weeks 32 33 PRESCHOOLPROGRAMS YOUTHOUTHPROGRAMS

NEW! School Age Evening Dance Time: 9:00-10:30am special sports Location: Activity Room 7 Creation Station special This class will develop coordination and Cost: $65.00 CH RES Splatter that paint and dabble in art confidence in a creative and fun environ- interest Preschool Ballet Level 1 interest $75.00 NON RES supplies to create fascinating take- ment. Please wear comfortable dance home projects. Explore unique paints, An introduction to the basics of ballet. clothing and ballet shoes or bare feet. Kidzone coming soon!! Heights WinterFest Camp ™(WKSA) techniques and materials through crafts Children should wear plain leotards, tights Observation day is the last class. Mini Kids Kuk Sool Won A fun, play environment Kids in grades K-5 have a blast playing that change every week. Children are and ballet shoes. Observation day is the Instructor: Beth Szpak Class includes: Etiquette, Rolling & Ac- for your child while you basketball, floor hockey, flag football, able to creatively express themselves last class of the session. Ages: 6-8 robatics, Meditation Practice, Hand/Foot work out at the soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, and traditional while having fun in this preschool art Instructor: Pia Alesci Day: wednesday Striking & Blocking, Forms Training and Fittness Center. camp games such as capture the flag, class. Adults do not stay with children Ages: 3-4 (must be 3 & potty-trained!) Dates sept 14-Oct 19 (fall 1) Self Defense Techniques. dodge ball, kickball and British bulldog! during class. Day: monday no class 10/12 Instructor: David Pritts New Jump Start Sports camps provide your nd Instructor: Helen Berman Dates: sept 12-Oct 24 (fall 1) Dates: Nov 2-Dec 7 (fall 2) 2 Degree Black Belt Days & Additional Time!! child with an opportunity to play and Ages: 3-5 no class 10/3 no class 11/23 Ages: 5-6 Preschool open gym learn about sports in a fun, well-super- Day: Friday Dates: Nov 7-Dec 12 (fall 2) Dates: Jan 11-Feb 8 (winter 1) Days: Tuesday & Thursday vised environment. Parent and little ones ages 1-5. Parents/ Dates: Oct 21-Nov 18 (fall) Dates: Jan 9-Feb 27 (winter 1) Dates: Feb 22-Mar 22 (winter 2) Time: 6:00-6:30pm We will also be able to go ice skating (op- guardians must stay with their children. no class 11/11 no class 1/16 & 2/20 Time: 6:00-7:00pm Dates: sept 13-Oct 18 (fall 1) tional) every day with skates provided! Day: monday, Wednesday & Friday Time: 10:00-11:00am Time: 1:15-2:00pm Location: Aerobic Room no class 10/11 Dates: week 1: Date: starting Oct 17 Location: Activity Room 3 Location: Aerobic Room Cost: $32.00 CH RES Dates: Oct 25-Nov 29 (fall 2) mon, Dec. 19-Fri, Dec. 23 Time: 10:00am-12:00 Noon Cost: $26.00 CH RES Cost: $38.00 CH RES $37.00 NON RES no class 11/24 week 2: Location: Community Center Gym $30.00 NON RES $44.00 NON RES Dates: Dec 6-Jan 31 (winter 1) mon, Dec 26-Fri, Dec 30 Cost: $5.00 per family each visit or Dates: Feb 24-Mar 10 (winter) Youth-Beginners no class 12/20, 12/22, Time: Full day: 9:00am-3:00pm $20.00 for a 6-class pass Time: 10:00-11:00am Preschool Ballet Level 2 Self-Defense/Tai Shin Doh 12/27 & 12/29 Half day: 9:00am-12:00 Noon Location: Activity Room 3 Previous experience required, and/or per- Children are taught control, discipline, Dates: Feb 2-Mar 9 (winter 2) or 12:00 Noon-3:00pm NEW! Cost: $20.00 CH RES mission from instructor. Basic skills devel- awareness, and responsibility and consid- Locations: Activity Room 7 (Tue) Before Care: 8:00am-9:00am Imagination Station $23.00 NON RES oped. Children should wear plain leotards, eration in a martial arts environment. & Senior Center (Thu) After Care: 3:00-5:00pm A movement potpourri! In a fun and tights and ballet shoes. Observation day is Instructor: David Jones Cost: $34.00 CH RES Location: Cleveland Heights loving environment, we will enjoy Evening Preschool Dance the last class of the session. 5th Degree Black Belt $39.00 NON RES Community Center costumes and props. Listening and Children will explore the basics of Instructor: Pia Alesci Ages: 6 & older 1 Monticello Blvd attention span skills and a sense of movement and ballet and develop their Ages: 3-4 (must be 3 & potty-trained!) Day: saturday Youth Kuk Sool Won™ (WKSA) Fees: Both Weeks, All Day $240 spatial awareness will be developed creativity in this playful introduction to Day: monday Dates: sept 17-Dec 10 (fall) Class includes: Etiquette, Rolling & Ac- Any One Week through music, puppet shows, and large dance. Children must be potty-trained, Dates: sept 12-Oct 24 (fall 1) no class 10/22, 11/12, 11/26 robatics, Meditation Practice, Hand/Foot (or 5 selected days): $135 muscle activities. Not your typical gym wear comfortable clothes and non-skip no class 10/3 Dates: Jan 7-Mar 25 (winter) Striking & Blocking, Forms Training and Individual Days: $35 per day class, this emphasizes imaginative play footwear or bare feet. Observation day is Dates: Nov 7-Dec 12 (fall 2) no class 1/14 & 2/18 Self Defense Techniques. (Half day rates are 60% and movement. Adults do not stay with the last class of the session. Dates: Jan 9-Feb 27 (winter 1) Time: Noon-1:30pm Instructor: David Pritts of full day rates) children during class. Instructor: Beth Szpak no class 1/16 & 2/20 Location: Activity Room 7 2nd Degree Black Belt Before Care (8:00-9:00am) - $5 Instructor: Helen Berman Ages: 3-5 Time: 12:15-1:00pm Cost: $65.00 CH RES Ages: 7-13 After Care (3:00-5:00pm) - $15 Ages: 3-5 Day: wednesday Location: Aerobic Room $75.00 NON RES Days: Tuesday & Thursday PLEASE PAY FOR BEFORE/AFTER CARE Day: Friday Dates: sept 14-Oct 19 (fall 1) Cost: $38.00 CH RES Time: 6:30-7:30pm BY CASH OR CHECK THE MORNING OF Dates: sept 16-Oct 7 (fall) no class 10/12 $44.00 NON RES Youth-Advanced Dates: sept 13-Oct 18 (fall 1) CAMP Time: 10:00-11:00am Dates: Nov 2-Dec 7 (fall 2) Self-Defense/Tai Shin Doh no class 10/11 Location: Activity Room 1A & 1B no class 11/23 Tiger Cubs Pre-School Soccer For students who have achieved a green Dates: Oct 25-Nov 29 (fall 2) Ages: 3 & 4 Cost: $26.00 CH RES Dates: Jan 11-Feb 8 (winter 1) belt in Tai Shin Doh and above. Continue no class 11/24 Day; saturday $30.00 NON RES Dates: Feb 22-Mar 22 (winter 2) to master the art of Tai Shin Doh. Dates: Dec 6-Jan 19 (winter 1) Dates: sept 10-Oct 15 Dates: Jan 20-Feb 3 (winter) Time: 5:15-6:00pm Instructor: David Jones no class 12/20, 12/22, 12/27, Time: 10:00-11:00am Time: 10:00-11:00am Location: Aerobic Room 5th Degree Black Belt 12/29, 1/19, 1/24, 1/26 Location: Denison Turf Field Location: Activity Room 1A & 1B Cost: $32.00 CH RES Day: saturday Dates: Jan 31-Mar 2 (winter 2) Cost: $75.00 Cost: $20.00 CH RES $37.00 NON RES Dates: sept 17-Dec 10 (fall) Locations: Activity Room 7 (Tue) Contact Sean Sullivan at 216-849-4505 for $23.00 NON RES no class 10/22, 11/12, 11/26 & Senior Center (Thu) more information: Dates: Jan 7-Mar 25 (winter) Cost: $58.00 CH RES wwwheightsunitedsoccer.com no class 1/14 & 2/18 $68.00 NON RES 34 35 Ice Rink Schedule ICESKATING 216-691-7434 www.clevelandheights.com

Ice Skating Fees Birthday Parties Daily Skating Rates: If your child is between the ages of 7-12 Preschooler: accompanied by an Adult (parties are not recommended for chil- (limit 2 children per adult) charged only dren under 7), you may reserve the North for skate rental Atrium for a small group (maximum: 20 Student (5-18) w/Recreation ID card: children) to enjoy your provided refresh- $2.00 ments and skate on a public session. Adult w/Recreation ID card: $3.00 Please call for available days and times. General Admission without Recreation ID Reservations must be made in advance. card: $5.00 Nov-Feb Birthday Party Schedule Skate Rental: $2.00 (other days/times available seasonally) Skate Rental Book: $16.00 (book of 10) Guest Book: $45.00 (book of 10) Day Atrium Time skate Time Fri 6:30-8:45pm 7:00-8:30pm sports Heights Basketball Mandatory Pre-Season Ice Rink Special Events: Sat 2:30-4:45pm 3:00-4:30pm Academy Travel Teams Player Evaluation Clinic Sept & Oct Sun noon-2:15pm 12:30-2:30pm

Fall Youth Soccer Academy Ages: Boys grades 4-6 Saturday, November 19 Sept 3, 4, 5: Ice rink closed, Labor Day 2:30-4:45pm 3:00-4:30pm Day: saturday and Girls grades 5 & 6 $ Level time Sept 9: Learn-to-Skate begins 5.00 Cost: $140.00 CH RES Dates: sept 10-Oct 22 Tryouts: monday, Sept 26 and Oct 17: Two-rink schedule & Learn-to- Coed Grades K-1 10:15-10:45am $210.00 NON RES Time: Coed Grades K-1, 11:30am- Friday, Sept 30 Skate begins Coed Grades 2-3 11:00-11:45am Cost includes admission and skate rental 1:00pm Time: 6:30-8:30pm Oct 21-23: Hockey Tournament Time: Coed Grades 2-3, 1:00-2:30pm Location: Community Center Boys Grades 4-5 Noon-1:00pm OFF Oct 28-29: Hockey Tournament Group and Hourly Rentals Time: Coed Grades 4-6, 1:00-2:30pm Cost: $75.00 CH RES Girls Grades 4-8 1:00-2:00pm Nov & Dec Please contact Kelly Taylor at Any Location: Denison Turf Field $90.00 NON RES Boys Grades 6-8 2:00-3:00pm Nov 4-6: Women’s Hockey Tournament 216-691-7395 or [email protected] Cost: $40.00 CH RES Contact Stephanie Kravitz at 216-688- Teams will be selected Saturday, De- Nov 21: Learn-to-Skate skip week Learn-to-Skate $60.00 NON RES 6744 for more information. cember 3 (coaches only). Register at the Nov 24: Ice rinks closed, Thanksgiving Learn-to-Skate Register at the Community Center. Reg- www.heightsbasketballacademy.com Community Center. Registration deadline Class or Day istration deadline is Friday, September 9. is Friday, December 2, 2016. Volun- Our Learn-to-Skate levels correspond to Nov 25-27: High School Hockey Tourna- 50% off Volunteer coaches and assistant coach- Heights Youth teer coaches and assistant coaches are Learn-to-Skate USA Standards. We offer ment nd es are needed. Contact Sean Sullivan at Rec Basketball League needed. Contact Mike Discenzo at Snowplow 1-4 for children ages 3-5, and 2 LTS Class Dec 3: Speedskating Meet Basic 1-Freestyle 6 for children ages 6 216-849-4505. Day: Thursday, Coed Grades K-1 [email protected] or 216-691-7383. Good for one skater Dec 23: Barden-Benner-Carter Alumni and up. If you have questions or concerns Day: saturday, Coed Grades 2-3 Hockey Game regarding your child’s level, please contact Youth Flag Football Boys Grades 4-5 Indoor Soccer Dec 24, 25, 26: Ice rinks closed 216-691-7434 and leave a message for Ages: 5-6 & 7-8 Boys Grades 6-8 Dates: Nov 9-Dec 14 Must be present Dec 27-29: Cleveland Heights High Judy Gruehl. Day: saturday & Girls Grades 4-8 and Jan 11-Feb 15, 2017 School Hockey Tournament at time of registration. Dates: sept 10-Oct 22 Dates: Dec 10-Feb 11 Location: Oxford Elementary School Session Dates and Fees Jan & Feb Time: 9:00-10:30am (no practice/games 12/19-31) Contact Sean Sullivan at for Group Lessons Not valid Jan 1: Ice rinks closed Location: Denison Park (turf field) Location: Community Center (216)849-4505 or Session 1 (fall) (5 or 6 weeks) Jan 13-16: Annual Raymond A. Robinson with any other offers. Cost: $45.00 CH RES Cost: $50.00 CH RES www.heightsunitedsoccer. Friday, September 9-Sunday, October 16 Memorial Youth Hockey Tournament $65.00 NON RES $70.00 NON RES com for more information. Registration: begins August 15 Feb 17-20: Hockey Tournament Register at the Community Center. Reg- Session 2 (fall) (6 or 7 weeks) Feb 25-26: CSHL Playoffs istration deadline is Friday, September 9. Monday, October 17-Sunday, December 11 Volunteer coaches and assistant coaches Registration: begins October 3 are needed. Contact Mike Discenzo at Expires 10/16/16 [email protected] or 216-691-7383.

36 37 Learn-to-Skate Fees** City Freestyle Coaches and instruction will be provid- to support the growth and development of 5 weeks: $40.00 CH RES ed. Any time of skate can be worn; rental ice skating in conjunction with the Basic Figure skaters of all levels who want to $50.00 NON RES skates available for $2.00 per lesson. Skills Program. The Club, together with the develop their skating skills may skate 6 weeks: $48.00 CH RES Day: Thursday City, seeks to provide an excellent training during City Freestyle sessions for $10.00 $60.00 NON RES Time: 6:30pm facility that offers the professionals and pro- per hour walk-on fee (punch cards also grams necessary to support and promote 7 weeks: $56.00 CH RES available). These sessions are for the Please contact Barb Rosenbaum at the total development of quality skaters. $70.00 NON RES more serious skater who is practicing 216-401-9392 or bk@therosenbaums. **Price does not include skate rental jumps, spins, backward skating, moves, net before attending the first class. To this end, we have seen our club grow or $12.00 annual USFA Membership. etc. A seven (7) session card may be and become a wonderful place for skaters Skate rental is $2.00; a book of ten rental purchased for $63.00. Private lessons Cleveland Heights of all levels and ages to train competitively, tickets for $16.00 is available at the ice can be taught during these sessions by Speedskating Club enter the United Skates Figure Skating test rink counter. Please understand that late approved instructors only. Skaters must www.clevelandheightsspeedskating.org structure or skate for recreational reasons registrations alter class sizes and change check in at the ice rink counter and pay After several sessions of the Intro class, and just have fun. Preschool Lessons (Tots) the scheduling of our Ice Professionals. Homeschool Lessons before entering the rink. A schedule of you will be ready to skate with the Pavilion Skating Club offers ice time 6 Ages: 3-5 We offer two classes per week. Each ses- Registration Procedures these sessions is available at the ice rink CHSC, which is a member of the Ohio days per week. PSC has a bulletin board Levels offered: Snow Plow 1, 2, 3, 4 and sion includes 30 minutes of instruction and There are two ways to register for group counter and online. Speedskating Association. The Club is on the North wall of the rink lobby. Please Parent & Tots together additional practice time. The children are lessons: In Person (please refer to the open to skaters of all ages and abilities check regularly for updates, including up- Note: Five or six lessons may not be divided by ability on the first day of class Parks and Recreation registration office Introduction to Speedskating (once through Intro classes). Skaters coming competitions and other important enough class time for your skater to and tested at the end of each session. hours) and online. This is a sport for all ages and families are not required to compete, but mem- information. master the skills required to pass. It may Day: monday are encouraged to skate together. Some bership in the Club will allow skaters to To learn more or ask questions about Registration Reminders take more than one session to pass all Time: 10:00-11:15am equipment is required (hard shell helmet, be eligible to complete locally and in becoming a club member in our Jr Blades, You need to present your Recreation I.D. skills. We suggest bringing your skater (lesson time 10:30-11:00am) long sleeves, gloves, knee pads, and shin- races sanctioned by US Speedskating. Freestyle, or Dance disciplines, please call card in order to receive reduced rates on to a public skate or two between lessons Dates: session 1 begins Sept 12 guards) but many skaters have gotten 216-691-7349. Please leave your name lessons. Classes canceled due to inclem- to practice or schedule a private lesson session 2 begins Oct 17 their start using rental, hockey, or figure Pavilion Skating Club and number and someone will return your ent weather cannot be rescheduled. with an instructor to help your skater’s Day: Friday skates. Emphasis is placed on skating www.pavilionfsc.com call as soon as possible. You can also Classes with insufficient enrollment may chances of passing on the first try. An- Time: 10:00-11:15am as FUN. The first lesson is October 27. The Pavilion Skating Club’s mission is email PSC at [email protected]. be canceled or combined with other other option is to register your child for (lesson time 10:30-11:00am) classes. two classes per week, rather than just Dates: session 1 begins Sept 9 It is important to register early to pre- one, ensuring them more ice time and session 2 begins Oct 21 vent cancellations and to insure proper instruction. instructor-to-student ratios. Note: Tots must wear knitted hats and Private Lessons Registration will not be accepted after mittens or gloves to all classes. Warm In addition to group lessons, the profes- Family owned & operated the second class. clothing is advised (but bulky “leggings” sional skating staff is available for pri- Although no make-up lessons are are hard to move in). The professionals vate instruction. A list of professionals is for 30 years. available for those who miss a lesson, would appreciate parents not giving their available at the ice rink counter or online. (between 100-200 skaters participate skaters gum or candy while on the ice and Please contact individual instructors in each learn-to-skate session), ask for suggest parents sit in the bleachers during directly. The cost of a 15-minute lesson Judy Gruehl or an instructor to help find lessons. Double runners are not allowed ranges from $11.00-$17.00; additional ice a make-up option. for lessons. fees apply. A complete schedule of Learn-to-Skate Youth Lessons classes is available at the Community Ages: 6-High school Center registration desk, ice rink coun- Levels offered: Basic 1-6, Freestyle 1-6 ters, and online. Classes are once a week Adult Lessons Kitchens, Additions and Bath Remodels for 30 minutes. Each session has a differ- Ages: 18+ ent schedule but classes are available on Levels offered: Basic 1-6, Freestyle 1-6 both weekdays and weekends. Norman & Lisa Muskal, Owners Storefront in Cleveland Heights Ruth Kronick, Project Co-ordinator 2066 S. Taylor Rd. 216.321.4444

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Students! Adult Hockey Adult Sunday Morning 1 month of unlimited yoga Cleveland Heights Senior Pick-Up Hockey AND Beginners’ Workshop Hockey League Please visit www.clevelandheights.com Please contact Paul Tomann for more for schedule updates. information at 216-990-5251 or paulto- Contact the rink desk at 216-691-7434 ONLY $59! [email protected] or eteamz.com/ or visit www.clevelandheights.com for chshl program and schedule updates. Cleveland Heights Women’s Hockey Please contact chwomenshockey@gmail. Tot Hockey com for more information: (choose one day per session) www.eteamz.com/chshl Boys and girls continue to learn funda- Cleveland Heights 50+ Hockey League mental skating skills and get their first Please contact Bob Warshawsky for experience with a hockey stick. Required ICEHOCKEY more information at 216-831-0733 x175 equipment consists of skates, helmet and  PRENATAL or [email protected], www.ch50hl.com stick. Skates and helmets are available Pre-Season Learn-to-Play Hockey for rental. Sticks are provided for all first- Adult Lunch Time time players. Prerequisite: pass Snow  MOM & BABY Youth Hockey Camp This program provides boys and girls Pick-Up Hockey Plow 2 before registering for Tot Hockey. Instructor: Mike Bauman,CHYHA with the fundamental skills necessary to Ages: 18+. Instructor: staff  KIDS Coaching Coordinator play in progress to the CHYHA without Dates: Beginning Sept 6 Ages: 4-8 Levels: Pee Wee & Bantam being competitive. Equipment is available Days: Tuesday & Thursday Location: Ice Rinks  Day: mondays for rental (except skates) and sticks are GENERAL CLASSES Times: 11:30am-1:00pm Dates: Aug 15, 22 & 29 provided for all first-time players. Please Location: North Rink Day Dates Time CH RES NON RES Levels: ADM & Squirt contact Chris Kendel at ckendel@clvhts.  PRIVATE LESSONS Cost: $5.00 Day: Tuesdays com to schedule an equipment fitting. Session I sat sept 10-Oct 15 10:15-11:15am $30.00 $42.00 Dates: Aug 16, 23 & 30 Instructor: staff  Session I mon sept 12-Oct 10 6:15-7:15pm $25.00 $35.00 … AND MORE! Location: North Rink Ages: 10 & under Session II mon Oct 17-Dec 19 6:15-7:15pm $45.00 $63.00 Cost: FREE for CHYHA Players Days/Times: Mon 6:15-7:15pm Session II sat Oct 22-Dec 17 10:15-11:15am $40.00 $56.00 / $10 All Others per session Sat 10:15-11:15am Dates: sept 10-Dec 19

Cleveland Heights (no class 10/29, 10/31, 11/26) Youth Hockey Association Location: Ice Rinks The CHYHA is the parent organiza- Cost: $110.00 CH RES tion that works with the City to en- $150.00 NON RES courage and teach as many children as possible to play and enjoy hockey. High School Hockey Teams from the CHYHA compete Cleveland Heights High School For more than 50 years, family owned, Action Pest Control has been providing pest control for Northeast Ohio homes. in the Cleveland Suburban Hockey www.shutout.com Our services include free estimates and free inspections (except termite for the resale of a home) • Safe for children and WE LOVE NEW STUDENTS! League. Practices and games are Benedictine High School pets • Residential & Commercial • Honest & Reliable Technicians •The best customer service in the industry. held Sept 6 through Mar 4 and days/ www.cbhs.net times vary. Please contact Chris Brush High School Serving Cleveland Heights Kendel at [email protected] or www.sel.k12.oh.us since 1997 216-691-7347 for more information or visit www.heightshockey.com. University School 2319 Lee Road, Cleve Hts. www.us.edu (near corner of Cedar & Lee) College Hockey Case Western Reserve University Ice (216) 371-9760 Hockey Club atmacenter.com www.wab627.wix.com/cwruhockey 40 41 Office on Aging 1 Monticello Boulevard 44118 SENIORCENTER 8:30am-5:00pm Monday- Friday

The Cleveland Heights Office on Aging Body Music Line Dancing Tai Chi 2.0 Basic Drawing Delay the Disease and Senior Activity Center are located Based on the principles of Tai Chi, Promotes physical fitness through dance Take your practice to the next level. Some Class focuses on building drawing skills An exercise program for those living with in the Community Center on Monticello authentic movement and modern dance. exercise. All levels welcome, no partner previous Tai Chi training recommended. as well as learning about design and Parkinson’s. Blvd. at Mayfield Rd. Our hours are Learn specific movement sequences required. Contemporary style. Instructor: Jeannie Koran composition. Students will work with Instructor: Amalie Foundation 8:30am-5:00pm Monday through Friday. designed to enhance fluidity and Instructor: Gladys McGlothin Day: Tuesday a variety of drawing materials including Day: 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesday Participation is limited to Cleveland expression. Relax deeply and unwind Day: monday Dates: Oct 4-Nov 29 pencil, pen and colored pencils. Materials of each month Heights residents age 60+. Senior with breath, movement and sound. Dates: sept 12-Oct 31 Time: 12:15-1:00pm will be discussed in the first class. Time: 2:00-3:00pm Activity Center ID cards, which are Instructor: Leslie Keller Time: 9:30-10:30am Cost: $40.00 Instructor: Susan Morse Cost: Free free to residents, are required and can Day: Friday Cost: $25.00 Day: Tuesday be obtained at the Community Center Dates: sept 16-Nov 4 Dates: sept 13-Nov 1 during normal business hours. Photo ID Tai Chi Chuan Drawing & Painting Time: 11:15am-12:15pm Time: 11:00am-1:00pm and proof of residency (such as a piece Intermediate Line Dance A series of moving exercises performed Class offers students an opportunity to Cost: $25.00 Cost: $35.00 of mail displaying Cleveland Heights Promotes physical fitness through slowly to heighten individual awareness explore techniques in drawing, watercolor, address) are required. dance exercise. No partner required. coupled with meditation to promote good water-based oil painting and oil pastel. Core Fusion Contemporary style. health. This gentle form of exercise can Bid Whist Materials discussed at the first class. Senior Programs are offered through the Designed to strengthen core muscles Instructor: Marcelo Atanasio also improve balance and coordination. Players meet every week to enjoy cards Instructor: Susan Morse Cleveland Heights Office on Aging. For medi- while working out to music using bands Day: 2nd and 4th Wednesday Instructor: Jeannie Koran and good company. Day: Tuesday cal van & SAC van rides, or social services and weights. Participate at your own Time: 3:15-4:15pm Day: Thursday Day: monday Dates: sept 13-Nov 1 call the Office on Aging at 216-691-7377. fitness level, standing or sitting. Cost: Free Dates: sept 1-Oct 20 Time: 1:00-4:00pm Time: 1:00-3:00pm To register for classes call 216-691-7377. Instructor: Volunteer led Time: 10:00-11:15am Cost: Free Cost: $35.00 Day: wednesday Senior Strength Training Cost: $40.00 Time: 10:00-11:00am Exercising with weights increases muscle Blood Pressure Checks Genealogy Group health Cost: Free mass and strength, while benefiting In cooperation with Case Western Meet with other genealogy enthusiasts to balance, bone density and overall special Reserve University, Walgreens & Visiting learn, share information and have fun. & fitness English Country Dance wellness. Nurse Association. Instructor: Jean Hoffman Argentine Tango Come learn and enjoy traditional English Day: Tuesday & Thursday interest Days: 2nd Tuesday of the month Day: 2nd Wednesday Country Dancing. No partner necessary. Dates: sept 13-Nov 3 3rd Thursday of the month Time: 2:00-4:00pm Social dance based upon the natural Instructor: Wesley Senseman Time: 3:00-4:00pm AARP (American 3rd Friday of the month Cost: Free walk, danced by adults of all fitness Day: wednesday Cost: $40.00 Association of Retired Time: 2:00-3:00pm, 2:00-4:00pm levels. Teaches the basics of the dance, Time: 10:00-11:00am Persons, Cleveland Heights 12:30-1:30pm its history and the culture in which it Hum & Strum Cost: Free Chapter 5018) developed. No partner necessary. Slow Vinyasa Yoga Bring a guitar or ukulele and learn the Cleveland Heights residents age 50+ Instructor: Ann Dobyns Vinyasa means “to place in a special Book Discussion Group fundamental of playing music in a group. are welcome to join. Refreshments and Day: Friday Gentle Yoga way.” Modified for seniors, this style of Read preselected books (provided by Instructor: Group led Exercise program, designed specifically social hour follow the meeting. Call 216- Dates: sept 16- Dec 16 yoga links movement and breath, creating the C.H. Library) and discuss in a group Day: monday for seniors, can improve flexibility, 691-7377 for information. Time: 9:30-10:30am an opportunity to increase flexibility and setting. Time: 10:00am strengthen muscles, promote better Day: Last Thursday of the month Cost: $40.00 balance. Instructor: C.H. Library Staff Cost: Free circulation and change how you feel! Time: 1:00pm st Instructor: Kate Hazel Day: 1 Thursday of each month Arthritis Exercise Program Instructor: Dympna Ferrante Day: Friday Cost: AARP Chapter Dues (unless otherwise noted) Mah Jong Day: monday Dates: sept 9-Oct 28 $5 paid annually Time: 11:00am-12:00 Noon Gentle, joint-safe exercises, developed Come play Mah Jong with this ongoing Dates: sept 12-Nov 28 Time: 2:00-3:00pm Cost: Free specifically for people with arthritis, help group. Time: 11:00am-12:00 Noon Cost: $25.00 Arts & Crafts Wednesdays relieve stiffness and decrease arthritis Day: Tuesday Cost: $50.00 Experience the satisfaction of creating pain. Low-impact class can be taken Computer Center and Tutors Time: 1:00-3:00pm Day: wednesday simple but elegant projects designed to either standing or sitting. Open for your use when the Senior Cost: Free Dates: sept 14-Nov 30 be finished in one day. Instructor: Rita Aber, P.T., Arthritis Center is open. Tutors are available to Time: 12:00 Noon-1:00pm Instructor: Susan Roberts & Leonie Lee Foundation certified instructor help during the following days and times: Matinee Movie Cost: $50.00 Day: 2nd & 4th Wednesday Day: monday Mondays 11:30am-1:00pm Each week enjoy a current movie on our Time: 1:00-3:00pm Dates: sept 19-Dec 5 Tuesdays 1:00-2:00pm big screen. Call 216-691-7377 for movie. Cost: Free, nominal materials fee Time: 2:00-3:00pm Wednesdays 11:00am-12:00 Noon Day: Friday may apply in some sessions. Cost: $40.00 Thursdays 2:00-3:00pm Time: 1:00pm Cost: Free Cost: Free 42 43 Meet, Greet & Eat Cleveland Heights Senior Activity Center Party Bridge (SAC). Passes to the SAC are free and Share lunch with friends, old and new, at Participants meet to play bridge twice a may be obtained with a picture ID and a an area restaurant. Program meets every week (Tuesdays and Fridays). Open to all piece of mail showing your address. For other month. Call 216-691-7377 for senior residents of Cleveland Heights. more information call: 216-691-7377 details and to register. Space is limited. Day: Tuesday & Friday Day: Thursday Day: Thursday Time: 12:45-3:45pm Time: 10:30am Dates: Oct 13 & Dec 8 Cost: Free Time: 11:30am Cost: Free Cost: Your own individual lunch. Piano Lessons Wii Bowling Open Art Potluck Spanish 3 Come learn to play the piano or increase Increase your skills in conversational Fun, non-competitive and healthy. Give Mixed Media Drawing Bring materials and be part of this Enjoy food and fellowship at the monthly your skills. Individual half-hour lessons Potluck. It’s a great way to create and Spanish. Basic Spanish or equivalent a Wii Bowling a try! Expand your artistic repertoire using creative group. by appointment only. Call to arrange a renew friendships and have wonderful prerequisite. Instructor: Group led a range of materials and techniques. Instructor: Group led st rd nd th nd th lesson time. Instructor: Cristina Sempé Day: 1 & 3 Thursday and 2 & 4 Day: 2 & 4 Monday and food to eat. Please bring an entree, salad Materials discussed at first class. Instructor: Joseph Bolek st rd or dessert to share to feed 8 or more. Day: wednesday wednesday of the month Instructor: Susan Morse 1 & 3 Wednesday Day: Thursday Day: 1st Thursday of each month Dates: sept 7-Oct 26 Time: 1:00-3:00pm Day: Thursday Time: 1:00-4:00pm Dates: sept 8-Oct 27 Time: 12:00 Noon Time: 11:00am-12:00 Noon Cost: Free Date: sept 15-Nov 3 Cost: Free Time: 8-week sessions of arranged Cost: Free if you bring a dish to Cost: $25.00 Time: 1:00-3:00pm lesson times share, otherwise $5.00 Walking Club Cost: $35.00 Parkinson’s Support Group Cost: $100.00 Stitch Together Join other active seniors for walking on the Group is for Parkinson’s patients and Rummikub Needle workers of all interests meet Field House track. Newcomers Orientation their families to assist in coping with the Pinochle Players meet to enjoy the game together to work on individual projects. Day: Tuesday, Wednesday, Are you a new senior resident of disease and in sharing information and Meet for a game of Bridge or Pinochle Day: Tuesday Day: Friday Thursday Cleveland Heights or current resident who research findings. 216-691-7377. each week. Open to all participants Time: 2:00-4:00pm Time: 1:30-4:30pm Time: 1:00-2:00pm recently turned 60(+)? Come and learn Instructor: David Brandt st Day: Friday Cost: Free Cost: Free Day: 1 Wednesday of the month Cost: Free about the activities and services that Time: 12:45-3:45pm Time: 2:00pm are offered! Visit and take a tour of the Cost: Free Workout with Ms. Duck Cost: Free Scrabble Meet to play for competitive scrabble sports A gentle workout with weights, bands, each week. Bring a scrabble board if you balls and more. Participate at your own have one. Recreational level, standing or seated. After class, Day: Fridays Indoor Pickle Ball join the Walking Club on the Community Time: 1:00-3:00pm For recreation and fun, indoor pickle ball Center Track to complete your workout. Cost: Free is a combination of tennis, badminton Instructor: Ms. Duck and table tennis. Designed to be played Day: wednesday & Thursday Spanish 1 by all ages. Time: 12:15-12:45pm Cost: Free Instructor: Cristina Sempé Day: Tuesday and Thursday Privileged to help. Dates: Ongoing beginning Oct 4 Day: wednesday Dates: sept 7-Oct 26 Time: 10:00am-12:00 Noon Time: 9:00-10:00am Cost: $3.00 drop in fee Cost: $25.00 Betsy Warner, Agent We’re honored to serve this community for 25 years. Table Tennis 2491 Lee Blvd My staff and I look forward to many more with you. Thank you for your continued support and business. Spanish 2 For recreation and fun. Open to all levels Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Get to a better State®. Get State Farm. Instruction in conversational Spanish. of play. Bring your own paddle and ball. Bus: 216-932-6900 CALL ME TODAY. betsywarner.com Beginning Spanish a prerequisite Day: monday Instructor: Cristina Sempé Time: 12:00 Noon-2:00pm Day: wednesday Day: Friday Dates: sept 7-Oct 26 Time: 10:00am-12:00 Noon 1211030 State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL Time: 10:00-11:00 am Cost: Free Cost: $25.00

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