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ADVICE FOR We only hope he wasn’t re- ....and Hot Summer Days FOOTBALL FANS: Now ferring to the Browns! Who Needs LeBron? that football season is about ADVICE FOR RUN- Cleveland Cavalier mascot Moondog didn’t seem to to begin, we recently re- NERS: The annual North be too worried about LeBron moving to Miami as he par- ceived this fan advice from Coast Challenge brings one tied with Cleveland Gladiator football cheerleaders at the an out-of-town relative: “If of the most competitive 5- Westlake Discount Drug Mart “Open Throttle” Motorcycle you are going to cry, please Mile Runs to Westlake you Classic to benefit Westlake DARE last Sunday afternoon. do it in the shower so the will find anywhere. For run- See inside today’s Villager for great pics of the day! Mi- rest of us don’t have to won- ners who are used to com- ami may have the Heat, but it’s still Hot in Cleveland! der why your eyes are red.” Continued on page 2
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Vivid Diamonds, Design & Timepiece Gallery www.vividjewelers.com See page 9 for current schedule of events Page 2 - THE VILLAGER - August 19 - 25, 2010 VILLAGER BEAT Continued from page 1 It was so hot you could have popped ears of corn on the sidewalks at Continued from page 1 the admission requirements the North Ridgeville Corn Festival last weekend! of the Ohio Festival and As the number one attraction the second weekend of every August peting successfully on the Events Association since 1976, the Corn Festival is a great slice of Americana and commu- community road race level, (OFEA), and inspections nity tradition at its best! this 5-Miler takes things up were admitted to the orga- From bed races to corn hole tournament, from carnival rides to deep- a notch! Last year, the top nization. In the June 2002 fried twinkies, from community-minded vendors to the Sunday parade, three runners all eclipsed the issue of Cleveland Maga- the Corn Fest is offers North Ridgeville’s best every summer. 24 minute mark, which zine, the North Ridgeville Here are some pictures to enjoy….See you next ear! means they were running at Corn Festival was voted the a sub-5 minute mile pace. best festival in Northeast Age group competitors can Ohio. The following is a Hot on the Trail…. expect equivalent chal- portion from the article in Blazing temperatures, Old Glory lenges, so if you place at the magazine: “The corn in in the background, a pioneer-era na- The North Coast Challenge North Ridgeville is always tive American and a can of Coke you have to be fast! Best knee-high by the Fourth of made for an all-American scene as advice we’ve heard for par- July. That’s when the city North Ridgeville’s Corn Fest Parade ticipants comes from a begins its countdown to the assembled in last Sunday afternoon’s Popcorn, Sweetcorn & Indian Corn! young male runner we chat- Corn Festival, held the sec- heat for its annual march down Cen- ted with last year. “I just ond week in August for the ter Ridge Road. start at the back of the pack last 27 years. What started and take it easy,” he said. out as the Lorain County “That’s where all the good city’s observance of the looking girls are, anyway!” country’s bicentennial has CORN FEST FUN: turned into a three day fete This year’s North complete with corn walk, Ridgeville Corn Fest once corn eating contest, and a again lived up to its billing grand parade down Center as a premier Ohio summer Ridge Road. Last year, more event. It is a great tribute to than 7,000 ears of corn were the spirit of community. The steamed, roasted, and con- North Ridgeville Corn Fes- sumed. Festival president Jo tival was launched back in Ell Jacobson proudly re- 1975 to celebrate the up- ports that, since its incep- coming United States bicen- tion, the festival has raised tennial. more than $80,000 for civic This year’s Corn Fest and charitable projects.” marked the 200th anniver- The North Ridgeville Corn sary of the City! My, how Festival Committee, a not- Celebrating 200 years! things have grown at the for-profit organization, is Corn Festival! The first fes- composed entirely of volun- Chelsea Jackson, Delta tival ran 6 hours and fea- teers. Proceeds are used to Queen at the Festival tured 13 booths around the benefit the citizens of North North Ridgeville Middle Ridgeville through contri- School track. The proceeds butions to educational pro- were donated to the library grams, worthy community to assist with the cost of re- and city projects, various locating it from the old city departments, as well as Bud Hagy and the the gang from Café 83 Lawson’s store area to the the beautification of South made it a tasty weekend thanks to execu- Olde Town Hall building Central Park. In addition, tive chef Greg Foster’s excellent pulled pork across the street. organizations are offered sandwiches. The next year, in 1976, the opportunity to raise in addition to celebrating funds for their programs the bicentennial, the festival The annual Corn Festival was held to honor Harold offers FREE admission, Sweet, a sweet corn grower FREE entertainment, FREE in North Ridgeville, for all parking and it is ‘Always the that he did for the youth and Second Weekend in Au- citizens of the city. In 1981, gust’! Congratulations on the committee completed another great Fest! “Thanks to God - serving the Community for 188 years”
Fifes and drums enter- tained the crowd Page 3 - THE VILLAGER - August 19 - 25, 2010 Page 4 - THE VILLAGER - August 19 - 25, 2010 Making Dental Insurance Work for You by Dr. Louis Malcmacher of The Healthy Smile
Dental insurance can be both a move it anyway. I told him out of pocket for me? Ab- blessing and a curse, as is medical that I had the time if he had solutely. insurance. Certainly, you are lucky the time and to just go ahead The same is true in our if you have some kind of benefits to and do it then and there. Be- dental office in Bay Village. help with your dental treatment. cause he knew about my We work very hard to get Sometimes though, dental insurance medical insurance, he had the most benefits out of your may somewhat inconvenience you in told me that it would be to dental plan. Our office order to get the best benefits. If your my benefit to come back for manager, Joyce, regularly dentist and the office manager do not another appointment to have speaks to insurance compa- understand the intricacies of your it removed because my nies and has a real knack for dental insurance you could stand to medical insurance will not determining what the best lose benefits and have to pay more pay to have these moles re- way to accomplish treat- out of your pocket. moved on the same day of ment is in order for you to A perfect example of this was my recent trip to my the examination. Does it get the most benefit. dermatologist. I come from a very freckley family, and we make sense? Not at all. Another thing you all go for annual check ups to make sure that there are no Was I happy to hear that he should know is that most moles that need to be removed. When I went to my derma- could make the most out of dental plans are on a yearly tologist, just a couple of weeks ago, he did find something medical benefits and less that that he didn’t think was important, but wanted to re- Continued on page 5
Market Commentary By Chip Krueger at Stifel Nicolaus After a market correc- The elimination of certainty the markets can member SIPC and New York tion of greater than 15% some uncertainty has also put behind it. Stock Exchange, Inc. He spanning two months, there proved to be a catalyst for Chip Krueger is a Se- can be contacted in the Our Services Include: was considerable talk of a equities. For instance, the nior Vice President/Invest- Westlake office at (440) • General & Restorative Dentistry double dip recession as we Gulf oil spill has finally ments with Stifel, Nicolaus 835-4170. • Cosmetic Dentistry approached the Fourth of been capped, uncertainty & Company, Incorporated, • Teeth Whitening July holiday. Since the holi- about financial reform and day, though, the S&P 500 • One-Hour Whitening energy policy is behind us, has responded with a nearly and Europe is looking a bit • Crowns • Bridges 10% rally. While numbers more healthy. • Periodontal Treatment on everything from housing, The economy still has • Root Canal Therapy employment, and consumer some major hurdles to clear, • Lumineers spending continue to be most importantly, adding • Botox choppy, I believe the possi- jobs. Businesses have been • Dermal Fillers - Restylane & Juvederm bility of a double dip reces- reluctant to hire with the sion remains limited as the uncertainty of both the typical indicators are not economy and government present. policy. It is clear that job Factors arguing against creation will not take off another recession include until small businesses start inventory levels that are hiring. The fear of higher very lean, a sloped yield taxes and costly new man- curve, and strong corporate dates have frozen many balance sheets, with cash at small businesses. However, 50-year highs. Additionally, once midterm elections are it would appear that home behind us, it is possible that 440-892-1810 and auto sales have bot- a more pro-business policy 27239 Wolf Road tomed out and have a much will find small businesses in Bay Village, OH 44140 better chance of moving up the hiring mood. Ulti- from current depressed lev- mately, having more people Louis J. Malcmacher, DDS MAGD els than falling further. working will be the best Drs. Gross, Malcmacher, Thaler & Associates, Inc. Combining these fundamen- catalyst for our consumer tals with benign inflation driven economy. and a low-rate environment Either way, once the and I believe we are setting midterm elections are over, The Villager welcomes letters to the Editor as well as news up for a period of growth in that is one more bit of un- items. Please send all information by e-mail or typed. You our economy. must include your name, address, phone number and signature for verification. All items should be sent to : TTThe VVVillaillaillagggererer,,, 26915 WWWestwestwestwood Rd., Suite A-1,A-1,A-1, WWWestlakestlakestlakeee,,, OH 44145
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When baby blues don’t go away. Publisher: Villager Press ... When you find yourself single again. Phone: 440-899-9277 • FAX: 440-899-1929 ... When STDs have caused sorrow. 26915 Westwood Rd., Suite A-1, Westlake, OH 44145 E-Mail Address: [email protected] Website: TheVillagerNewspaper.com All Services Free and Confidential The Villager is a newspaper of general circulation in Westlake, Bay Village, Rocky River, Lakewood, Avon Lake, Avon, Sheffield, N. Ridgeville, Fairview Park, N. Women Helping Women Olmsted & Olmsted Falls. The Villager is published every other Thursday of each Jim Sgro - Owner 620 Dover Center Rd. Free Pregnancy Screening Tests month, 24 times a year. Subscriptions are $24/year. Send news items, classifieds, advertising and articles to: 440-871-0899 Bay Village, Ohio THE VILLAGER • 26915 Westwood Rd., Suite A-1 Cornerstone Among Women Westlake, OH 44145 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 20340 Center Ridge Road Deadline for all items is the Friday before publication.Opinions reflected in this newspaper are Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rocky River, OH 44116 440-356-5565 not necessarily those of the management. Closed Sunday ©2010 The Villager. All rights reserved Page 5 - THE VILLAGER - August 19 - 25, 2010 Avon Oaks Country Club Hosts City Bay Photo Contest Reminder This is a reminder to all printed and sold by the so- area photographers that the ciety. Mission’s Golf Marathon deadline for submissions to “Photos should capture the Bay Village Historical the beauty and character of The City Mission has and play more holes than www.thecitymission.org/ raised. The overall purpose Society’s photo contest is Bay Village,” said organizer been serving the hurting and your opponents on the other golf of the event is for each near. Photos must be turned Eric Eakin. homeless for 100 years, and side of town in this friendly golfer to raise pledges from in by Sept. 1. Photos should be as part of the Centennial competition. How Does The Cen- friends, family, neighbors, A maximum of 25 pho- turned in to Thomas and Celebration golfers of all “Our board members tennial Golf Showdown etc. The City Mission will tos can be entered per pho- Thomas Photographers, levels are invited to a very have talked about how much Work? provide a variety of re- tographer. Photos must be 27360 West Oviatt Road. unique golf event: fun they have with this type It’s a golfer’s dream - sources to help the golfers submitted on a CD, and be All photos submitted be- The East vs. West of event,” says Jim just non-stop golf all day! reach their goals. If all 36 of high resolution (2400 x come the property of the Centennial Golf Show- Whiteman, The City Golfers will be paired with golfers on each team raise 3000 pixels suggested). society. down! It will happen Mon., Mission’s Chief Develop- a partner and golf up to 100 an average of $1,400, we’ll The best photo will be Three prize winners August 30, Dawn-to-dinner ment Officer. “We’re look- holes of golf from 8 a.m. - 6 reach the goal of $100,000 the centerpiece of a poster, will be selected. The 10 best (8 a.m, - 6 p.m. or part of ing forward to making it a p.m. when the day con- for the day! titled “Beautiful Bay Vil- photos will be printed and the day) . great day for everyone in- cludes with a delicious din- Not only are golfers lage.” The other nine pho- displayed around town. Choice of Locations: volved with the knowledge ner and awards. helping to change lives but tos will be arranged around For more information East: Mayfield Sand Ridge that each golfer is helping Some will play all day. a variety of prizes can be the centerpiece. A limited contact Eakin at (440) 835- Club or West: Avon Oaks change the lives of men, Some will stop after 36. All won, some of which will be number of posters will be 2718. Country Club women and children in need will have a wonderful time, based in part on the amount Max. Number of Golf- in our community.” playing at “your pace”, and of pledges and any sponsor- ers: 36 per course Complete details and raising vital support for The ships the golfers can help Westlake Early Childhood PTA To The goal for the day is registration available at City Mission along the way. secure. simple: to raise more money http:// There will be on-course For complete details, Host Kids Resale Event competitions and pledge- visit http:// The Westlake Early 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon. based prizes as well as an www.thecitymission.org/ Childhood PTA (WECPTA) Cash sales only. Please, no Making Dental Insurance Work for You bills larger than $20.00. Continued from page 4 opportunity to win $10,000 golf will hold its fall Kiddie with a hole in one. Plus For questions, please Kloset kids resale event on Small bills appreciated at cycle, which renews in disease, seek out the treat- you’ll never search for a lost contact: Jim Whiteman, Saturday, October 2, 2010, the door. January. If you still have ment you need. Don’t lose ball or be held up by the Chief Development Officer, from 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon Past WECPTA Kiddie dental benefits left, now is your benefits. If you don’t slow pace of others. The City Mission, 5310 at Westlake High School, Kloset events have raised the best time to get in to see use your benefits by the end Carnegie Avenue, Cleve- 27830 Hilliard Road in more than $2,000, which us so that we can plan out of the year, this year’s ben- How Can $100,000 Be land, OH 44103, (216) 431- Westlake. The sale will fea- has been distributed though your treatment so that if you efits will be gone forever. Raised in a Day? 3510 or email ture gently used baby items, grants to Westlake City do need some type of major Call us today for a free Each golfer is expected [email protected] kids clothing, toys, games, School Kindergarten and dental treatment, we can consultation at 440-892- to sponsor themselves for furniture, and maternity Preschool classrooms. help you use your benefits 1810 and let’s see how we $500 ($350 is tax-deduct- clothes. The sale will in- For more information, for this year and plan for can help you maximize your ible). This commitment fee clude more than 80 tables. contact Delicia Ostrowski at next year. If you know that benefits. We love to give secures your spot in the Admission is $5.00 for 440-250-0205. Sorry, all you have that broken tooth, people a very beautiful, event and can be counted the early-bird preview from tables for this event are sold a nagging, dull toothache healthy smile. toward your sponsorship 8:00 am – 9:00 am and out. for a long time, or some gum $1.00 for entrance from Page 6 - THE VILLAGER - August 19 - 25, 2010 All for the Cure at Lake Erie Harley Lake Erie Harley talents made it a fun- as well place Thurs., Sept. 30 at live entertainment from Davidson on Chester Road as a fund-raiser. Ironwood Mulligan’s Bike Night held Colin Dussalt’s Blues in Avon was the scene of Café, Mulligan’s Pub, at I-90 and 611 in Avon with Project. great summer fun last Sun- Suzanne’s Wayside, and day as riders and guests other sponsors pitched in as joined in to help the Susan well. Don’t forget there is a G. Komen Foundation with 2010 Harley-Davidson Ride for the Cure-Sing for Road King Raffle going on the Cure. to also benefit the Cure A Poker Run and rock Northeast Ohio Chapter. concert featuring Nomad Tickets are just $25 Souls and several area so- each with only 1000 being loists who donated time and sold. The raffle will take
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The Westlake/Bay Vil- $125 per golfer; which in- ball drop need not be Visit Our Showroom 24530 Sperry Dr., Westlake lage Rotary Club is hosting cludes lunch, golf, cart, present to win. Monday - Friday • Saturday by Appointment their 2010 Rotary Golf heavy hors d’oeurvres, skill They are also looking Challenge and Helicopter and hole-in-one prizes. for hole sponsors for $125. www.westlake-ohio.com/disilvestroroofing Golf Ball Drop. This is one Anyone interested can call Page 7 - THE VILLAGER - August 19 - 25, 2010 100 Years of Love Discover The Cosmos At Lake Erie She bends low to hear a whispered plea. Gently she touches a cheek and Nature & Science Center Benefit holds an outstretched hand The stars will be shining on Septem- p.m., also features tapas “launch” them to a faraway in hers. She loves. She ber 11 at Lake Erie Nature & Science from around the world by destination. Even if you prays. She offers help for Center… no matter how many clouds fill Constantino’s, open bar can’t make the party, anyone the blind, the disable, the the sky. The 20th Annual Benefit for the with beer, wine and Cosmos can purchase an out-of-this- aged, and the dying. The Bay Village nonprofit invites guests to (of course!), a stellar silent world raffle booklet for $15 voice, the touch, the person Discover the Cosmos with sparkling out- auction and cosmic live with 5 chances to win 2 of Mother Teresa is known of-this-world décor and views of the con- music by David Bruns. the world over. stellations inside the Center’s plan- Guests can participate It is fitting that we etarium. The event, from 6:30 to 10:30 in a raffle that could Continued on page 12 should remember this di- minutive giant of a woman on her 100th birthday. Born in Macedonia of Albanian decent on August 26th, 1910, Agnes Gonxhe Bojaxhiu was a young school girl when she felt a calling to serve the Lord. In 1928 she left her home and traveled to Ireland to join the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary where she re- ceived the name Sister Mary Teresa. In less than six months, this 18-year old was on her way to India to teach at the St. Mary’s Muggeridge, “not in our vulgar celebrity sense School for Girls. of having neon lighting about her head. Rather In 1937 she took her in the opposite sense — of someone who has final vows and became merged herself in the common face of man- Mother Teresa. As a be- kind, and identified herself with human suf- loved teacher and later prin- fering and privation.” cipal of the school, she was In 1979, Mother Teresa was awarded the quite content with her life in Nobel Peace Prize. When she received the the Loreto Convent. It prize, the 69-year old was asked, “What can wasn’t until she was 38- we do to promote world peace?” She an- years-old that she felt the swered. “Go home and love your family.” push to go beyond her com- Mother Teresa eloquently expressed her fort zone and out into the belief that we were all capable to “be the liv- streets of Calcutta to help ing expression of God’s kindness: kindness the “poorest of the poor.” in your face, kindness in your eyes, and kind- She describes this calling as ness in your smile.” In her 87 years on this the moment that “Jesus’ Earth she presented her life as a living sacri- thirst for love and for souls” fice to love. Her rock-solid belief in the value took hold of her heart and and dignity of every person, her challenge to her life. This “desire to sa- engage in acts of service with love and a smile, tiate His thirst” became her and her faith in God speak to us still. driving force. She was gripped by her by Alice Iseminger desire to reach out to others in love, to “help all those Author’s note: Alice Iseminger, along who felt unwanted, unloved with business partner Janet McGarvey, is the and uncared for in society, co-owner of Seniors Helping Seniors® in people that have become a Northern Ohio. Visit their website at burden to the society and are www.SeniorsHelpingSeniors.com or call 440- shunned by everyone.” She 935-3848. Kiran Yocom, co-founder of Se- left the safe-haven of her niors Helping Seniors® worked for Mother convent and put on her now- Teresa in India and dedicated 14 years of her familiar white sari with the life to her mission before moving to the United blue border and began her States. Mother Teresa’s passion for loving work. In 1950 she received others and the sanctity of human life are the Vatican’s permission to woven into the very core of Seniors Helping start what would be become Seniors®. the Missionaries of Charity. Like ripples in a pond, her single-minded passion for this mission—to help those Help Research who couldn’t help them- selves—expanded from Calcutta, India to include Your Family Tree charity centers in over 120 Cuyahoga West Chapter of the countries around the world, Ohio Genealogical Society resumes including the United States their monthly Family History Research of America. Help Sessions on Wednesday, Septem- She was first intro- ber 1, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., in the duced to the Western world by journalist Malcolm Conference room of Westlake Porter Muggeridge in his 1971 Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge book and documentary of Road. The public is invited and there the same name, Something is no charge for this personalized ser- Beautiful for God: Mother vice. For additional information, call Teresa of Calcutta. “Pretty 440-899-9201 or visit their website well everyone who has met
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MOONDANCE: Annual Light Up the Night Fall Benefit September 18, 6 – 10 p.m. Don’t miss out on “The Featuring the music of party of the year!” Kristine Jackson, your favor- ite restaurants including B BAYarts is located at Spot, 87 West, Blue Point 28795 Lake Rd, Bay Village Grille, 3 Birds, Vento, Sweet 44140, 440-871-6543 | Melissa’s, Mojo’s and more... www.bayarts.net
The Smokin’ Fez Monkeys “People Are Strange”.Visit www.TheVillagerNewspaper.com for a video clip.
The Smokin’ Fez Monkeys literally had kids and adults dancing around the comfy outdoor BAYarts stage last Friday. It was one of the those perfect summer nights where the audience enoyed a wacky mixture of songs and tunes from several decades ago, mixed in with a number of snappy original ones written by a few of the band members. Inside the gallery, a lively group of patrons and guests mixed with opening night artist Anizia Karmazyn of Lakewood, whose exhibit, “The Nature of Moment,” fits the naturalized setting of the BAYarts locale within Huntington Reservation of the Cleve- land Metroparks perfectly. Make plans now for another great BAYarts Leonard Kreiger Summer Concert Se- ries presented by PNC and 107.4 this weekend. BAYarts is also gearing up MOONDANCE: The Annual Light Up the Night Fall Benefit September 18. Featuring the music of Kristine Jackson, your favorite restau- rants - including B Spot, 87 West, Blue Point Grille, 3 Birds, Vento, Sweet Melissa’s, Mojo’s and more...plus great wines and Great Lakes Beer will be on hand. Last year was a sell-out so be sure and order tickets now. For information on tables of 10, spon- sorships or silent auction, please email: [email protected]. Don’t miss out on “The party of the year!”
Now Showing… Artist Anizia Karmazyn of Lakewood is featuring her exhibit ‘The Nature of Moment” at BAYarts this month. Page 10 - THE VILLAGER - August 19 - 25, 2010 Join the Mission of Community West Foundation to advance the health and well being of our community. For the Health of our Community Financial support from the Community West Foundation has always been an important part of the success of Fairview and Lutheran Hospitals. Did you know that last year the Community West Foundation gave the hospitals $3,354,766 in gifts to support various hospital programs? These funds 5 Great Raffle Prizes helped with the purchase of life saving equipment, assisting with the needs of at-risk newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, offered mammograms allowing more women to survive breast cancer, supported education and scholarship opportunities and so much more. Throughout the year, Community West works together with some remarkable volunteers who are using their talents and skill to help raise funds to support our hospitals. Two golf events presented by the Foundation resulted in record-breaking proceeds for cancer patients at the Moll Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital and the Straight from the Heart Gala strengthened cardiovascular services. When the Foundation and Gift of Life Committee join forces to raise funds for the Neonatal Intensive Care to benefit the newest members of our community good things will happen. The upcoming 10th Annual Gift of Life Gala on September 18th is celebrating a decade of fundraising success, the teamwork of volunteers, the hospital and Community West Foundation. To learn more about the Community West Foundation and how your gifts and involvement can make an impact, contact 216-476-7060 or www.CommunityWestFoundation.org. 10th Annual Gift of Life Gala Saturday, September 18 Avon Oaks Country Club A festive evening of dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing. Proceeds benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Fairview Hospital. Celebrate the NICU team who take William and Katie Reidy and Debbie and Brad Norton, God’s tiniest miracles and give them a co-chairs of the Gift of Life event. chance at life. Moonlight in the City The Caring Continues Saturday, October 23 Saturday, November 13 The Silver Grille Wagner’s Country Inn at the Higbee Building Tasty buffet dinner, “Night at the Races,” and sideboards are sure to This fundraiser highlights make this event fun and entertaining. Proceeds benefit the Caring Lutheran Hospital’s commitment to Continues Fund which the neighborhood and healthcare provides financial aid to excellence. Take a step back in time cancer patients in their and enjoy the ambiance of the time of need receiving Silver Grille complemented by treatment at the Cleveland distinctive food, music, cocktails, Clinic Cancer Center at and auctions. Proceeds benefit Fairview Hospital, Moll Lutheran Hospital. Pavilion.
Dr. Ted Castele, Chair Emeritus, KC Cimo and Bill Cochrane help to plan Community West Foundation. The Caring Continues event.
Join the mission of The Community West Foundation to advance the health and well being of our community. At a time when there is so much need, the Foundation is helping others through grants, donations and service. Won’t you join us and help those less fortunate. A donation to the Community West Foundation stays right in our community and helps our neighbors most in need. Contact the Community West Foundation at 216-476-7060 or visit www.communitywestfoundation.org for more information. Page 11 - THE VILLAGER - August 19 - 25, 2010
Would you like to Feed the Hungry? Shelter the Homeless? Care for the Sick?
A Donor-Advised Fund is a great way to support your favorite charities.
www.communitywestfoundation.org 216-476-7060 Page 12 - THE VILLAGER - August 19 - 25, 2010 Discover The Cosmos At Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Benefit class and program offerings Continued from page 7 Pizer Williams and Viva committee is still accepting ber 6. To ask questions or of tickets and payment in- unique auction donations as charge reservations by formation. for all ages, annually serv- Pizer. ing more than 180,000 chil- Continental Airlines round Party attire is casual or well as Corporate Under- phone, call 440-871-2900. Lake Erie Nature & trip tickets, luminous Ster- writing for the Center’s big- Use the online donation Science Center is a regional dren and adults. The Center guests can take a cue from is located at 28728 Wolf ling silver Chamilia charm the theme and dress to com- gest fundraising event of the form at www.lensc.org to center of excellence that bracelet from Charles S. year. buy tickets, too. Scroll down features a planetarium, Road in Bay Village, in the pete in the evening’s galaxy Cleveland Metroparks Hun- Rivchun and Sons or a one- costume contest. Discover Tickets are $65 per per- and select the radio button wildlife rehabilitation, more of-a-kind “Wild for Nature” son or Patron level support for Annual Benefit Reserva- than 100 live exhibit and tington Reservation, but it is the Cosmos is co-chaired by an independent, donor- quilt handmade by Dale Alison Muth and Marianna at $300 for 4 tickets. The tions and fill in the number educational animals and a RSVP deadline is Septem- wide variety of educational funded, nonprofit organiza- Orro who say the benefit tion. The Easy Step™ : Install Before you Fall! No room poses a big- the old bathtub, removing and mess of removing a ger threat to safety for the walls, and performing ex- bulky walk-in bathtub that elderly than the bathroom. tensive plumbing modifica- you don’t want or need”, The greatest danger is slip- tions. 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Miracle Method - Cleveland 12438 Plaza Drive • Parma, OH 44130 “I gave my mother an Easy Step™. 216-671-3444 It gave her confidence and peace of mind.” 216-671-4404 fax www.MiracleMethod.com/EasyStep Page 13 - THE VILLAGER - August 19 - 25, 2010 Bob Dolgan Comes to Town….. A New Book Filled with Sports Memories! Every sports fan in Cleveland has read a Bob Dolgan eyes,” recalls Dolgan in his Kosar and many names you as a non-descript hulk, an ally the spot where they put column. Lebovitz memoir. haven’t thought about in albatross, dingy and damp.” an old-timer who has seen When he retired in 2006, Bob Dolgan‘s Plain Dealer As for memories of years are back in print with Dolgan writes about the more games and athletes career had spanned forty-five years. sports greats, how about the this book. final game at Cleveland than is good for his mental He has come out with a new book, “The Sportswriter Dolgan interview with Ted Dolgan captures a style Municipal Stadium in 1993. health,” he writes. Who Punched Sam McDowell.” Dolgan will be at Inde- Williams where the Red Sox that is not corporately “Bob Hope, the great come- And yes, Bob Dolgan pendence Village in Avon Lake on Aug. 30 for a book-sign- immortal gives the then- friendly but connects with dian who grew up in Cleve- did punch Sam McDowell. ing. neophyte reporter a hitting the common man. In a col- land, sang a parody of It is part of a column that Published by The Kent State University Press, the book lesson? umn about old Cleveland ‘Thanks for the Memory’ covers the pitcher’s recov- is a collection of over 100 of Dolgan’s columns, focusing For long-time Cleve- Municipal Stadium, he after the game. At age 90, ery from booze, bright lights on historic events and individual achievements on the Cleve- land sports fans, the book is writes, “Its physical imper- he lost his place in the words and big city problems with land sports scene. a must read. The rich char- fections were constantly and had to be helped by his a hometown touch. His recollections of athletes are fascinating. His col- acterizations which long under attack, mostly by wife, Delores. His decline Independence Village umns devoted to many of Cleveland’s iconic sports writers populated the sports legacy Cleveland writers who had symbolized that of the Sta- is located at 345 Lear Road and media personality are especially captivating. of the region once again stir grown up in other cities. dium.” in Avon Lake. Dolgan will A member of the Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame, to life. Quips, memories and Those who valued style Dolgan also penned the be there Aug. 30 at 6:30 Dolgan was also named one of the top ten sports colum- anecdotes about Woody over substance ridiculed it column, “Glad You Asked,” p.m. nists in America by the Associated Press Sports Editors in Hayes, Lou Groza, Bernie for the PD. “It is tradition- 1985. Dolgan knew all the greats in journalism, TV and radio. West-siders will appreciate his remi- niscences of Bay Village resident Chuck Heaton, Nev Chandler of Rocky River, Hal Lebovitz, Gordon Cobbledick, Jack Graney, Pete Franklin and even Howard Cosell. “If God ever created a person who was the perfect image of a sportswriter, it was Heaton,” writes Dolgan. “He was clean- cut, personable, and well-dressed. It could be truly said of him that he had no en- emies.” Those Bay Villagers old enough to re- member will recall seeing Heaton jogging through the community each morning, and attending Mass at St. Raphael. It is no won- der that world-wary figures like Jim Brown would entrust Heaton with their exclusives. “Former Browns quarterback Brian Sipe, long after he retired, would always end con- versations with Cleveland sportswriters by saying, ‘Tell Chuck Heaton I said hello,’” writes Dolgan. Hal Lebovitz, recalls Dolgan, ran an unforgettable column about this time each year entitled, “Never Cut a Boy,” inspired by the experience of his own son dismissed from a football team after one practice. Hal actually did work as a high school official, keeping him connected with the local scene like no one else. He originated the phrase, ‘Don’t Knock the Rock,’ referring to Indi- ans great Rocky Colavito, and even got a quote from Herb Score’s mother the day after a line drive off Gil McDougal’s bat crushed his face. “Oh, those beautiful blue Experience Nature Hands-On New programs for families and adults are coming to Lake Erie Nature & Science Center for the autumn season along with tried and true fall favorites. Although back- to-school is still weeks away, the Center’s registration for fall session classes and pro- grams begins later this month. Two opportunities for guided family exploration – one close to “home” and one at a seldom explored nature preserve are on the newly published fall program cal- endar. Lake Erie Family Day, for families with children ages 5 and up, takes place Sun., Sept. 19 from 1 - 3 p.m. Veteran in- structor Bev Walborn will lead the explo- ration of our Great Lake and introduce live animals that depend on the lake ecosystems for survival. Families will hike to the beach along Porter Creek, search for mussels, feathers and beach glass at the shore and test water samples. The fee is $7 per per- son; $35 for a family of 5 or more. Pre- registration is required. Families with children ages 5 and up can experience the wild Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve (formerly Dike
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Continued from page 13 Family Day. Participants person or $35 for a family grams at a cost of $30 per 14) on Sun., Oct. 17 from 1 will learn how the preserve of 5 or more. person. - 3 p.m. This gated preserve was created, demystify The Center is also ex- In the first of three new is rarely open to the public, “lake effect” weather, tending its successful sum- programs just for adults, but families can explore this search for animal tracks and mer partnership with neigh- Dave Kelch, Associate Pro- hidden gem with Center in- discover unique plant and boring BAYarts by offering fessor and Ohio Sea Grant structor Bev Walborn dur- animal life during a 1.5 mile three Nature’s Art work- Extension Specialist pre- ing the Center’s Cleveland hike that crosses Doan shops for children in Grades sents the very latest infor- Lakefront Nature Preserve Brook. The fee is $7 per 5 – 8 this fall. In Clay Art, mation on the impact and Nature Prints and Nature potential effect of invasive Journaling, kids will dis- species on Lake Erie as well cover the elements of the as inland lakes and tributar- Turn Your Passion for natural world that can in- ies. Lake Erie Invasive Spe- spire and even be blended cies - What’s Next? takes into hands-on artistic place Wed., Sept. 1 from 7 - Chocolate into a Business projects. Nature’s Art be- 8:30 p.m. The fee is $5 per Most people have I’ve noticed how gins at Lake Erie Nature & adult and pre-registration is heard of Dove chocolates. chocolate is like a magic. I Science Center and con- required. But, when I mentioned my often have my gold and sil- cludes at BAYarts. Each Celebrate the Bay Vil- new business to my family, ver foil wrapped DCD coins workshop costs $30 - $40 lage Bicentennial with a friends, and co-workers, with me, looking for an op- per child and the required Huntington Reservation most had never heard of portunity to share the Dove. pre-registration takes place hike through history on Dove Chocolate Discover- When I ask someone if they at Lake Erie Nature & Sci- Wed., Oct. 6 from 6 - 7 pm. ies (DCD). When I ask at like chocolate, the answer is ence Center ONLY. (Rain date: Wed., Oct. 13 my home parties how many usually attached to a smile Clay Art begins on from 6 - 7 p.m.) Adults will have heard of DCD, most on their face that may not Wed., Sept. 29 from 4 – 6 time travel from the glaciers have not. That’s fine with have been there before I p.m. Participants in Grades to the Native Americans, all me because that just shows asked. I offer a piece of 5 – 8 will create a clay vase the way to Bay’s first fam- the opportunity for growth milk chocolate or dark with prints from nature; ily, the Cahoons, and trek in my business and in this chocolate and a business identify the natural ingredi- under the second longest young company. DCD card. They gladly accept ents with field guides and trestle on the Interurban doubled its business during with an even bigger smile. return to BAYarts on Octo- Electric Railway to the site the past fiscal year and cel- I mention that I am growing ber 13 from 4 - 5 pm. to of John Huntington’s farm, ebrated its first million-dol- my business and looking for glaze and complete their discovering more about this lar month this past March. more team members, but I projects. Cost is $40 per stu- noted philanthropist along With little effort, in only 3 also do Chocolate Tasting dent and pre-registration is the way. Center instructor months time, I was already Parties if they or someone required. Bev Walborn leads the Hun- second in sales among 152 they know might be inter- In Nature’s Prints tington History Hike on team members. I feel like ested. I’m discovering that Wed., Oct. 20, 4 - 6 p.m. stu- easy terrain, paved and un- I’ve struck a gold mine with I can make someone’s day dents will create a printed paved, approximately one DCD. simply by sharing the Dove. piece on fabric with items mile. The fee is $5 per adult I’d like to share the Dove collected on a guided hike and pre-registration is re- Chocolate Discoveries busi- through Huntington Reser- quired. ness opportunity with you. vation. The fee is $30 per Popular programs re- Maybe you’ll discover child. Nature Journaling turning this fall include Ani- something about yourself takes place Wednesday, No- mals a la Mode, an interac- Please help...... help...... Please too. vember 17, 4 - 6 p.m. Stu- tive, live animal show for Please contact me for dents will get tips on sketch- families of all ages that in- more information: Ramona ing still life gathered from cludes ice cream for every- K. Boggins, 216-651-9659 nature and apply those ideas one, and two October Fall (home), 216-832-6666 (mo- to the art and science of na- Family Hayride Nights, one bile) or find me on ture journaling. Students in including a costumes and Facebook. Grades 5 – 8 may pre-regis- trick or treating. ter for either of these pro- All registration dates begin at 9 a.m. For more information log onto www.lensc.org, call 440- 871-2900 or stop by the Center at 28728 Wolf Road in Bay Village.
Westlake Recreation 10,000 Step Challenge
Here’s a challenge for you. Starting August 30 Birthright of Lorain County is currently in need of the following the 10,000 Step Challenge items: A Rocking Chair; Sleepers 0-3, & 3-6 months; All sizes of Socks; beginsin Westlake. Walk All sizes of Boys and Girls Underwear; Formula: Isomil, Similac away from inactive behav- Advance, Alimentum, Nutramigen; Baby Bottles: 4 oz & 8 oz; All sizes ior and join this challenge. of Diapers. Commit to becoming more Birthright of Lorain County’s aim is to help the distressed pregnant active and reach 10,000 or mother feel supported, accepted, hopeful and encouraged. more steps a day to help If you would like more information, please call 440-324-9566. you stretch your daily Birthright of Lorain County is located at 2136 North Ridge Road in physical lifestyle farther, Elyria (near St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church). one step at a time. You “Where Love Is, Miracles Happen.” must register for this chal- lenge and upon doing so Thank you! Continued on page 17 Page 15 - THE VILLAGER - August 19 - 25, 2010 Bring on the Parade!! Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club’s Bay Village Celebrates it’s 200th Birthday Annual Past Presidents’ Tea This year is Bay Village’s 200th birth- Sunday, Oct. 10. Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Putting Roses to bed for Winter,” day, and that calls for a parade! Marchers will assemble at the Dover Junction will be presented by Anita and The bicentennial parade will take place Club will have its Annual Past Shopping Center and begin the parade at 2 p.m. Presidents’ Tea at Avon Lake Bill Solarz, Rosarians. A The parade route is north on Dover Center Road, Public Library Gallery, 31649 reminder be sure to bring your west on Lake Road, and south on Cahoon Road to the Electric Blvd on Wednesday, favorite Birthday Picture of middle school. Sept. 1st at noon. The program yourself. For information please After the parade in Cahoon Memorial Park there “Landscaping with Roses and call 440-937-4331. will be music, speakers, proclamations, a video pre- sentation on the history of Bay Village, a ecumenical ceremony with 200-mem- ber choir, a candle-lighting ceremony and the cutting of the city’s birthday cake. All civic groups (organizations, teams, troops, etc.) are strongly urged to participate in this parade, either by marching or creating floats. There won’t be a parade like this for another 200 years! Parade participants should contact either Evelyn Allen at (440) 871-6681 or Dave Tadych at (440) 835-1815. Additional information may be found at www.baybicentennial.com. Fall Registration & Classes at BAYarts www.bayarts.net for all new classes, camps & workshops Adult Classes: register by phone, mail, in months.Artists need not reside in the State person at any time. Registration forms in news- of Ohio to submit works of art. letter and on-line. Tickets LIGHT UP THE NIGHT: Kids Classes: Members Registration Day MOONDANCE on September 18th are is August 28th at BAYarts starting at 9 a.m. now on sale: www.bayarts.net or 440-871- Members who register ON THIS DATE will re- 6543. Look for your official invitation in ceive $10 off each 4, 5 or 8 week class. Regis- your FALL NEWSLETTER. trations will only be accepted in-person. Health BAYarts is located at 28795 Lake Rd, Bay forms must be complete. DISCOUNTS on some Village 44140, 440-871-6543 | classes, see catalogue for details. www.bayarts.net Open Registration begins September 4. Registration forms are included in news- letter, on-line or can be picked up during regu- lar office hours. Call For Entries: 48th Annual Juried Show, September 10 - 30. Our esteemed judges: Douglas Utter, artist, writer, critic and Ross Lesko of Kenneth Paul Lesko Gallery. Professional and amateur artists 18 years of and older are invited to submit work. All work must be original and have been completed within the past 24 Alzheimer’s Program Coming to Performing Arts Center Dr. Peter V. Rabins, co-author of The the Kiwanis Club. 36-Hour Day, will speak at the Westlake Per- The 36 Hour Day program is being forming Arts Center at Westlake High brought to Westlake by the Friends of Porter School on Friday, September 10 at 7 p.m. Public Library as well as the following co- Dr. Rabins is the Richman Family Pro- sponsors .The City of Westlake, Westlake City fessor for Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases Schools, the Alzheimer’s Association, Annie’s at Johns Hopkins University School of Place Memory Care/The Harbor Court, Arden Medicine. He is Co-Director of the Divi- Courts - Westlake, Brighton Gardens of sion of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsy- Westlake, Huntington Woods Care and Reha- chiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital. bilitation Center, The Normandy, Rae-Ann The 36-Hour Day is an essential resource Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers, for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s Sunrise Assisted Living of Rocky River, Disease and other types of dementia. Wellington Place, Westlake Healthcare Cen- The first 100 attendees to arrive for ter, Crestmont North Healthcare, Village of the event will receive a copy of the book the Falls Assisted Living and HCR Manor and an additional resource kit provided by Care North Olmsted. Free Community Block Party Bring the whole family for an old fashioned block party Sat., Aug. 28 1-4 p.m. Rain Date is Sun. Aug. 29 1-4 p.m. featuring free games, prizes, bounce house, dunk tank, live music, food, fun & more! Come, enjoy & get to know your neighbors at this free event at Westlake United Methodist Church, 27650 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145. Questions call: 440-871-3088 or www.westlakeumc.org Page 16 - THE VILLAGER - August 19 - 25, 2010
Westlake Village Chef Takes Honor
Winner….. Dan Scully, Directory of Dining Services at Westlake Village, was part of a winning team at a national competition in Detroit. When the pressure is on, or whether it’s a pressure cooker, Dan is ready for action! Congratulations!
Executive Chef Dan America was awesome,” attendees and participants,” Scully of Westlake Village said Scully, director of din- said Joska J.W. Hajdu, Se- in Westlake was part of the ing services for Westlake nior Vice President of Din- winning team at an exclu- Village. “I got to use my ing Services for Brookdale sive culinary event in Michi- culinary talent and represent Senior Living. “The culi- gan. myself, Brookdale Senior nary competition show- Ultimate Chef America Living and the residents of cased the creativity and tal- was held on Thursday, July Westlake Village. The event ent of our Dining Services 29, in Southfield, Mich. and was for a great cause, and I professionals. Healthy earned area senior living am glad that I was selected cooking for seniors was chefs awards for taste, cre- to participate. It was truly a truly taken a new level.” ativity and presentation. one-of-a-kind event some- Celebrity judges in- Dan and his team, thing that might never be cluded: Leeza Gibbons, Motown Grillers, won the duplicated in senior living media personality, founder Best Taste category. The for a long time.” of The Leeza Gibbons Motown Grillers team con- Brookdale Senior Liv- Memory Foundation, and sisted of Jason Mahaffey, ing independent living com- author of America’s No. 1 executive chef for Heritage munity hosted the intense book on caregiving, “Take Southfield; Tim Simonds, competition that involved Your Oxygen First,”Dr. chef for Trillium Place in culinary professionals from Kevin O’Neil, CMD, FACP Columbus; Dan Scully, di- 10 regional senior living of Internal Medicine and rector of Dining Services at communities. Altogether, Geriatrics and Medical Di- Westlake Village; Robert about 800 guests attended, rector o for Brookdale Se- Newman, Dining Services including residents of nior Living , Dave Rozema, coordinator for Sterling Brookdale Senior Living a former Detroit, Dino House Piqua; and Pete communities in the area. Ciccarelli, professional King, Dining Services coor- During the event, the hockey player who played dinator for Wynwood Me- culinary professionals from 19 seasons in the National ridian. The team prepared Brookdale Senior Living, Hockey League, and Evelyn grilled red and golden beets industry-leading owners and Shepherd, 88-year-old resi- with onions as the starter, operators of senior living dent of Heritage Southfield. apple plum BBQ pork ten- communities, had two hours Attendees gained a derloin with corn and potato to produce four courses with close-up look at the com- hash as the entrée, eggplant the theme of healthy cook- petitors and the fast-paced napoleon polenta with sun ing. Heritage Southfield, a competition. They watched dried tomato tapenade as the Brookdale Senior Living the action, and were able to side and mocha chip gelato independent living commu- interact with the chefs to ask with grilled fruits as the des- nity hosted the event. questions, gain new ideas sert. “The Ultimate Chef and learn more about “The experience of America event in Detroit healthy cooking. competing in Ultimate Chef dazzled and delighted our Page 17 - THE VILLAGER - August 19 - 25, 2010
Breakfast at Subway! Fast and delicious, breakfast at Bay Village Subway is the way to start your day. With school starting soon, plan on getting your day off to a right start for a quick, nutritious and low-cost breakfast sandwich like this prepared by Lexi Yunaska. Bay Subway has been newly remodeled, so stop in soon! fresh choices for Breakfast All Day Breakfast Sandwiches!
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Meatball Marinara Cold Cut Combo Westlake Porter Spicy Italian Westlake 10,000 Veggie Delite® Step Challenge Public Library Events Black Forest Ham Oven Roasted Chicken Breast Continued from page 14 The following events will be held at Westlake Porter Pub- lic, 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, 440-871-2600, BLT you will receive a pedom- eter, packet of information www.westlakelibrary.org Tuna and a 10-week log to record your daily steps. You could Friday, August 20 (9 with a multimedia designer. be eligible for prizes if you a.m.-3 p.m.) and Saturday, Start programming and de- walk 10,000 steps or more August 21 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) signing your own games! for at least four times per Video Game Creation with Concepts review include: eat fresh. week. Prizes will be Stephanie Sutton – You play game theory, points, why we awarded after the first 5 them but did you ever won- love games, online move- Valid Only At: Fax your Order weeks of the challenge and der how to build a computer ments, creating your own at the end. Each step you 27237 Wolf Rd. • Bay Village 440-871-0669 game? The gaming industry goals, designing video char- take is a step in becoming a 871-2006 NOW OPEN FOR BREAKFAST healthier you. If you have is an exciting field that re- acters. Please register start- any questions, please con- quires the technical ability ing August 13. Ages 12-18 New Open Hours tact Anne Mitchell (440) of a computer programmer only. 808-5700 or at and the creativity of an art- 7:00 a.m. [email protected] ist. Dive into interactivity Continued on page 18 Before School Starts Page 18 - THE VILLAGER - August 19 - 25, 2010 Motorcycle Classic at Drug Mart “It’s all about community,” reported Westlake Discount Drug Mart Manager Chip Kettler as he hosted the first- ever Open Throttle Motorcycle Classic at the store located on the corner of Detroit and Dover Center last Saturday. The Classic was staged to benefit Westlake DARE, and Officer Ken Delfing was on hand with the city DARE van and plenty of info on staying alcohol and drug-free. Fun was the theme as the mascots from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Lake Erie Crushers and Cleveland Gladiators joined with Gladiator cheerleaders for lots of smiles. A rock band played through the afternoon, and dozens of motor- cyclists brought their bikes for display at a very successful first-ever event. Hot dogs, pop and snacks added to the fun on a beautiful summer day.
Westlake Drug Mart Manager Chip Kettler (left) joined the Cleveland Gladiator cheerlead- Mascots Three… ers and Westlake DARE officer Ken Delfing at It was Mascot Central at Westlake Drug Mart Sunday’s Open Throttle Motorcycle Classic to last Sunday as the characters representing the support the city’s DARE program. Cleveland Cavs, Lake Erie Crushers and Cleve- land Gladiators made for a colorful combination.
Motorcycles and a rock band were enjoyed by everyone!
DARE Officers handed out helpful information for parents and kids.
Westlake Porter Westside Opera Westlake Early Public Library Events Childhood PTA: Continued from page 17 Appreciation Group Connect with Friday, August 20 like yours using Foundation Mondays, Tuesdays Other Families (10:30-11:15 a.m.) Come Center’s database Founda- and Thursdays starting Sep- The Westside Opera Appreciation Group announces Play With Me! – Open tion Directory Online. tember 13 (9:30 a.m.) Westlake Early child- playtime with age appropri- Please register. the 2010 Fall Program Schedule. They meet at the Westlake hood PTA is a not-for-profit ate toys, songs and rhymes Friday, August 27 (10 SUMMER TODDLER Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, group dedicated to enriching for ages 2-5 and their car- a.m.- 12 p.m.) Porter’s Fi- STORYTIME - Stories, Ohio 44145, Thursdays 1 to 3 p.m., in “Dover Meeting the lives of families with rhymes and silly dancing for ing adults. Please register ber Fanatics – Socialize, Room B” children from birth to six one week before each ses- ages 2-3 1/2 with an adult share, and solve problems FALL DATES: Aug. 19: “Don Carlos” by Giuseppe years of age. Activities the sion. caregiver. WECPTA offers include with fellow needle artists Mondays, Tuesdays Verdi; Sept. 2: “L’Elisir d’Amore”, by Gaetano Donizetti; Saturday, August 21 while you work on your cur- playgroups, field trips, and Thursdays starting Sep- Sept. 16: “Tannhauser”, by Richard Wagner; Sept. 30: babysitting co-op, crafts, (10:45 a.m.) West Side rent project. tember 13 (10:15 a.m.) Writers Monday, August 30 “Semele”, by G.F. Handel; Oct. 14: “Great Singers: Past parties, and community ser- vice initiatives. Wednesday, August (1-7 p.m.) American Red MORNING FAMILY and current”; Oct. 28: “The voices of G.F. Handel” 25 (2 p.m.) Afternoon Book Cross Bloodmobile “We love opera and beautiful music. Sessions are very For more information STORYTIME - Stories, on this event, contact Cherri Discussion – The August se- To register for any of songs and rhymes for the informal, fun, educative, and free. We share our enthusi- lection is Sag Harbor by Schons, Membership Direc- the programs, please call whole family! asm for the art of opera by listening and looking at great Colson Whitehead. tor, at (440) 734-2508 or (440) 871-2600 or visit Wednesdays, starting performances. Featured are composers, singers and per- [email protected], or Wednesday, August http:// September 15 (10:15 a.m.) 25 (7 p.m.) Find Money for formances. Membership is open and free. Come and join go online to signup.westlakelibrary.org:8080. www.wecpta.org. Your Non-Profit Organiza- AFTERNOON FAM- us!” tion — Learn how to re- SUMMER LAPSIT ILY STORYTIME Stories, Contacts and information: Michelle Hathway, search foundations and STORYTIME - Fun rhymes songs and rhymes for the (440)331-5079, (home) / (440)391-7356 (cell) E-mail: companies that give money and stories for ages 6-24 whole family! Wednesdays, [email protected] or Jean Scarr, (440)717-0643, to non-profit organizations months with an adult starting September 15 caregiver. (10:15 a.m.) E-mail: [email protected] Page 19 - THE VILLAGER - August 19 - 25, 2010 Westlake’s Corporate Challenge Was a Great Success Classified Ads
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