Old Brooklyn wins Neighborhood Progress Grant; only CDC to win two years in a row

intend to give people a chance to see, taste by Jason A Powers gym capture and express the dynamics of a and experience Old Brooklyn,” said Jeffrey [email protected] community. T. Verespej, Executive Director. Snapchat will be one platform used, The Old Brooklyn Community The ambassadors will attend each event along with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Development Corporation (OBCDC) is one along with guests ranging from a small group traditional promotion channels. OBCDC of nearly two dozen Community to dozens of people depending on the loca- will be using every possible means to pro- Development Corporations (CDC) which tion and focus of each program. Using social mote and market our community. applied for a Neighborhood Solutions Award media and a diverse audience of followers, The award is intended to support activi- (NSA) from Cleveland Neighborhood OBCDC expects these events to uniquely ties which promote organization, something Progress (CNP). Following a review of promote the neighborhood. Old Brooklyn CDC is well positioned to do. Old Brooklyn is something different to applications OBCDC was invited to present One such unique opportunity is in tak- In 2014 OBCDC formed a special Marketing everyone, a reality the organization has their proposal at CNP on Friday, November ing advantage of Snapchat, one of the newest Committee to discuss the neighborhood and learned from interviews, surveys and casual 6th. social media platforms. OBCDC is develop- its brand. The results formed our neighbor- conversations. As a comfortable and family- The Neighborhood Solutions Award is a ing a partnership with Snapchat which would hoods brand promise: friendly neighborhood, it invites everyone to unique opportunity for CDCs to apply for make Old Brooklyn the only community in We are the accessible, family-friendly come and develop his/her own story. support which can be used more broadly than Cleveland with its own story feature. Cleveland neighborhood where business and It is in these stories that a neighbor- most grant funds. Each year a theme or cat- A Snapchat story is a collection of the people come to grow. hood’s brand and promise are born. egory is determined by CNP and presented to pictures and videos by anyone in the commu- In promoting the neighborhood The proposal calls for a group of ambas- the industry. Last year Old Brooklyn CDC nity. Strung together these media files create OBCDC will use this promise as its launch- sadors to be selected and trained in social won the NSA for economic development and a story which can be watched by anyone. ing point for all ideas. Old Brooklyn is a media this winter. These neighborhood has used the funds in partnership with the Images of Browns fans at Dina’s on Sunday great place to grow and as such our guests ambassadors will act as “super fans”, com- South Brooklyn branch to bring a café to the followed by students playing on a jungle will be able to see it for themselves. municating, largely through social media, library. This year’s Neighborhood Solutions their experiences in Old Brooklyn. A compe- Award focused on neighborhood marketing tition will be announced within the next few and placemaking. Short and Sweet Holiday Shop returns months detailing how to apply. Traditionally there are very limited The ambassadors, however, are only resources for CDCs to use for promotion of a one component of the plan. Next year by Gloria Ferris community. Dollars typically go to pro- OBCDC will create a calendar of special Brooklyn Centre Naturalists grams and specific initiatives and as such “What’s Your Old Brooklyn?” events aimed this was a particularly appealing opportunity at highlighting the various ways in which for OBCDC. This year’s award to Old The Short and Sweet Holiday Shop, people call Old Brooklyn home. Local Brooklyn CDC brings $25,000 to the com- brought to you by Brooklyn Centre restaurants, businesses and neighborhoods munity. Naturalists (BCN) and Art House, is just will be the focus and promoted to guests of The organization put together a propos- around the corner. The days and hours for our community. al based around a campaign of asking resi- this year’s event are: Friday, December 4th “The idea is to use these events as test- dents and guests the question: “What’s your from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, December drives of the neighborhood. You wouldn’t Old Brooklyn?” 5th and Sunday, December 6th from 11 a.m. buy a car without driving it first, so we to 4 p.m.; Friday, December 11th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 12th and Sunday, December 13th from 11 a.m. to OBCDC Holiday Lighting Contest 4 p.m. Michelle Behal of Bear Tracks Art created Art House is a nonprofit visual arts this cardinal ornament exclusively for center which makes art accessible to Short and Sweet. Brooklyn Centre, Old Brooklyn and the Greater Cleveland community by providing wildlife- and people-friendly habitat in an the facilities, instruction, and encourage- urban setting while simultaneously making ment for free or low-cost, high-quality art zip code 44109 a certified Wildlife programs throughout the year. Federation Community habitat. BCN is a dedicated group of neighbors and business people working to educate and See Short & Sweet Holiday Shop Old Brooklyn Lighting/Decorations contest involve the community in creating a page 4 for residents and businesses.

Sponsored by: Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation One winner in each category will receive Cookies and Cocoa with Santa $50 in gift certificates from area merchants Saturday, December 5th 12 - 3 p.m. To enter to have your home or business judged please complete the Presented by: Refreshments application below and get it to us no later than Wednesday, December 16th. Art House, Inc. Cookies & Cocoa Speed Exterminating Mail or drop it off to OBCDC at 2339 Broadview Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109, $ or send via fax at 216-459-1741 or email to [email protected] Kehoe Brothers Printing Photo with Santa 2 Senior Citizen Resources Cleveland Mediation Center Goodie bag for the first 500 kids Judging will take place by Sunday, December 20th. Roger Bundy, Attorney at Law (10 years and under) Winners’ photos will be in the Old Brooklyn News. Deaconess-Krafft & Zane Centers Kiwanis Club of Brooklyn-Cleveland Make a craft to take home The MetroHealth’s Senior Health & Wellness Center The Old Brooklyn Health Center Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation 4229 Pearl Rd., at Devonshire OBCDC With support from: Ameriflag, Inc.& St. James Lutheran Church (Fee for parking in garage)

Holiday lighting contest Inside The December Ob News entry form Executive Director; Community Family Fun; Theater Notes 9 Spotlight 2 Church & Senior Notes 10 News & Events 3 Complete the application below and mail to: OBCDC, 2339 Broadview Rd., Service Directory & Classified; Cleveland, OH 44109, fax 216-459-1741 or email: [email protected] Community Meetings 11 Submission must be returned by Wednesday, December 16th, 5 p.m. Cyber Strategies; BFG 4 Judging will take place by Sunday, December 20th The Town Crier; OB Families Name: ______Group 5 Address: ______Shopping Local 6 E-mail: ______Tool Box 7 Phone: ______SCR Volunteer; Family Fun 8 PAGE 2 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS NOVEMBER 2015 From the desk of the executive director by Jeffrey T. Verespej in another per- [email protected] son’s shoes, breaking bread, Luigi Russo These months are a magical time of the or after sharing a year. Our days are filled with family gather- new tradition. by Jason Powers ings, lighting displays, traditional music, Each culture [email protected] heart-warming movies, good food and the and family has joys of gift-giving and giving thanks. Sitting in the meeting room of the South special traditions This time of the year allows us to slow Brooklyn branch of the Cleveland Public Photo courtesy of Luigi Russo which make it down and use these vignettes to reminisce Library system you get a feel for how the unique – from Luigi Russo about the simpler times, celebrate the eternal community itself is reflected in its library. knishes to kolack- Manager, South Brooklyn Branch, wishes for the future, and remember those The no frills room hosts tables, chairs and a ys, from pierogis to pupusas. Share those Cleveland Public Library and who are no longer with us. chalk board and is often the site of commu- celebrations with others and be open to District Manager, Rooted in religious holidays and cultur- nity meetings and a triannual course for high receiving. A friendly smile might start the Cleveland Public Library al traditions, a river of peace, joy and hope school students taking the ACT. conversation which ends in a kitchen, look- flows through our lives in these moments. It’s not about the building or flash, but During this time Luigi worked as a page ing at the photo album from each family’s Peace. Joy. Hope. the quality of the people in it; this branch’s at the library and worked his way up as a immigrant story. Once we have built that What beautiful, and incredibly needed, manager is one such person. clerk in the general reference department. connection, we have built a better world. sentiments in today’s world. Luigi Russo grew on the west side of Having completed his Master’s and begun a This is not to say that neighborly activ- The global realities of terror, hatred, Cleveland near W. 69th St. (today’s Gordon career at the library he turned his attention to ity would solve the global geopolitical chal- division and violence are the antithesis of the Square area) in a community centered yet another degree: a Master’s in Library and lenges of strife which stem from religious, holiday seasons we celebrate this time of around Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Information Science, which he earned at militaristic and economic struggles for year. From the recent terrorist attacks across This small Italian community had strong Kent State University. While working full power. Nor do those activities alone solve Europe, the Middle East and Africa to the pride visible with fire hydrants painted time, planning a wedding, buying a home the problems seen in Cleveland today. The violence on Cleveland’s streets, our world green, white and red, Italian flags all around and building a family and life, he was able to forces behind those challenges are complex needs more peace, joy and hope. and the Italian language spoken on the earn his degree in three semesters. and unfortunate. As our collective thoughts are with the streets. Luigi attended Our Lady of Mt. Luigi’s final research paper focused on We can, however, remember peace in victims, those isolated by violence, and indi- Carmel grade school and St. Edward High the Cleveland Public Library website and its what we do and what we say. If peace guides viduals who do not feel hope, we ask what School (in nearby Lakewood). usability. Along with researching best prac- our instincts with our new neighbor, a chal- can be done in our community. Our commu- It was during high school that Luigi was tices for websites he also studied users in lenging situation, or even in our greeting nity certainly has challenges but has not felt first exposed to the Doors and their lead their experience by videotaping people using cards, we build hope and spread joy. terror in the way which has plagued others. singer Jim Morrison. Morrison’s lyrics and the website. Upon completing his research As we celebrate our holiday traditions, We can start with the peace which poetry inspired Russo who decided, at that he submitted his findings to the library. let us all focus on building peace. Whether comes from sharing holidays and building point, to pursue his interests in creative In July 2010 Luigi came to Old that is through a gathering on our block or community; it should come so naturally writing at college. Brooklyn as a children’s librarian. While reconnecting with long-lost friends, we can right now. It is always more difficult to har- Russo attended Adrian College, a pri- working at the library he went, yet again, find opportunities to share and build a bor feelings of division after walking a mile vate, co-educational college of liberal arts back to school, this time to earn a Masters in stronger community. and sciences related to the United Methodist Public Administration degree and support Church, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts his interest in running the branch. This pro- Working at the library you see residents in English with an emphasis in writing gram focused not only on management, but South Brooklyn branch is not flashy but is come in and use the space, but then you also degree. Though he read a lot in school, he on decision-making based on politics, policy well used, patronized by residents and pro- see them out at events, on the streets, all focused on his poetry and on developing his and economics. vides something different for everyone. In a over the community. The South Brooklyn craft. In February of 2014 Luigi became community which is growing in diversity the branch is used by residents in all sorts of Aside from a strong English program, Branch Manager of the South Brooklyn library is a place where people can come manners: students come in after school to Adrian College was a Division III school for branch of the Cleveland Public Library and together and find something for themselves. wait for their parents, others come in to use athletics, which allowed Luigi to continue in March of 2015, during a redistricting, Luigi is proud of the library and its role the computers or the local wireless, people playing football along with his academics. became a District Manager. in our community but admits that there is come in to pick books or movies, or they Following graduation, he came home to Luigi loves Old Brooklyn and says that more to be done. He dreams of a way to sep- peruse the stacks and see what is new. Cleveland to pursue a Master’s in English it reminds him of where he grew up. “It’s a arate the uses more clearly so everyone that “It would be boring if everyone used with an emphasis in Creative Writing degree comfortable and connected blue collar who comes to the library feels comfortable. the library the same way,” Luigi said. The at Cleveland State University. At the time he neighborhood. People work hard and make “We have great attendance and circula- South Brooklyn branch is also routinely one was interested in becoming an English pro- lives for their families priorities.” tion, programming, but what’s missing? We of the highest in circulation and attendance. fessor. need to figure out how to continue to Much like Old Brooklyn itself the improve. You can’t just settle.” OLD BROOKLYN NEWS 2339 Broadview Rd. Cleveland, Ohio 44109 The Old Brooklyn News Not a creature was stirring will publish its Phone: (216) 459-0135 January, 2016 issue on Fax: (216) 459-1741 not even a mouse ... 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Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation MISSION STATEMENT: We are committed to uniting, engaging and empowering the community to improve the economic vitality and quality of life within the Old Brooklyn neighborhood John Young, President Book Chrobak, Vice President Christina Kovach, Corporate Secretary Tiffany Sedlacek, Treasurer

Jeffrey T. Verespej, Executive Director Barb Spaan, Outreach Manager Sheila Quealy-Walter, Residential Code Manager Ramses Clements, Community Outreach Coordinator Rosemary Mudry, Director of Economic Development Jason A. Powers, Director of Marketing & Development Jayme Lucas-Bukszar, Residential Real Estate Project Manager Sandy Worona, Community Outreach Coordinator/OBN Advertising & Sales Manager

Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation Board Meetings, are every fourth Tues. of the month, 6 - 7:30 pm. OBCDC office (2339 Broadview Rd.,). Meetings open to the public but the board reserves the right to close portions of the meetings. To confirm call 216-459-1000. Old Brooklyn News Sandy Worona -- Layout & Ad Manager; Lynette Filips -- Copy Editor This month’s OBN writers - Tatum Cummins, Gloria Ferris, Lynette Filips, Bethany Hicks, Robin Jones (article from AAA Motorist) and OBCDC staff OBCDC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that serves the communities of Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn- For more information regarding services and projects call 216-459-1000. DECEMBER 2015 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 3 NEWS & EVENTS

Volunteer tax preparers are needed 3649 E. 65th St., 8 pm; Sun., Dec. 13th, 5 pm, Thursday, December 10th Sunday & Monday, December 20th & 21st Cuyahoga EITC Coalition, which provides free Lakewood Congregational Church, 1375 W. Big Creek Connects Holiday Open House Arts Renaissance Tremont Concert tax preparation services to 10,000+ communi- Clifton Blvd., Lakewood. Program: Haydn Sachsenheim Hall, 7001 Denison Ave. 5 - 8 Burning River Brass - Pilgrim ty members annually, looking for volunteers to Sinfonia Concertante. Vivaldi The Four Seasons: pm. Heavy hors d’oeuvres & sweets, Wassail Congregational Church, 2592 W. 14th St., 7 help greet clients & prepare taxes at 25+ Winter Piazzolla The Four Seasons: Spring in & coffee. Cash bar. RSVP by Fri., Dec. 4th. at pm. Admission: freewill donation. Cuyahoga County locations. No experience Buenos Aires. Mozart Symphony No. 41, BigCreekConnects.org necessary. Anyone can attend Coalition-led Cuyahoga County Public Library “Jupiter”. Free admission; donations appreciated. training to become IRS-certified volunteer tax Parma Snow Branch - 2121 Snow Rd. Visit citymusiccleveland.org for more info. Friday, December 11th preparer. Sign up today by visiting www.refun- Tremont Holiday BrewHaHa 216-661-4240 cuyahogalibrary.org dohio.org. or for more info. Registration required for all programs. Monday, December 7th Pop-Up Shop & Party www.tremontbrewhaha.com Downloadable Help - Weds., Dec. 2nd - 23rd; Now thru Thursday, December 24th Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society The Grand Ballroom, Annunciation Greek 2 - 4 pm. Get assistance downloading books, Festival of Trees Independence Civic Center, Willow Room, magazines & audiobooks on portable device. Orthodaox Church, 2187 W. 14th St. Family- Allen Theatre Complex, 1407 Euclid Ave. Free 6363 Selig Blvd., 7 pm. Speaker: Joseph friendly. Over 30 artists & trolley rides. Irish & open to public. Make Share-a-Memory paper Hornack. Topic: Surname Location Reference Career Counseling - Tues., Dec. 1st, 8th, 15th; 2 Christmas music with The Craic Brothers, 7 - ornament & write down favorite holiday mem- Project (SLRP), an online database of immi- - 5 pm. Sign up for one-on-one career counseling 11 pm. Santa will be on hand 6:30 - 7:30 pm ory to display on Memory Tree. Make new hol- grants from Slovakia, Joe developed to assist sessions with a certified/licensed career counselor for free pictures with kids. Cash craft beer bar from Cuyahoga Works-Job & Career Services iday memories by taking photos of yourself & fellow Slovak researchers. Contact CVGS pres- & register for Santa Shuffle. Free admission & at Cuyahoga County Public Library. Call 216- loved ones next to favorite ornament or tree & ident Mary Boehnlein, 440-736-7180, or visit parking. Lolly the Trolley available to take- 475-2225 to schedule a free appointment. sharing their memories online. Weekdays, 5 - 9 www.cuyahogagenealogy.org for more info. folks to 12 corners of Tremont neighborhood. pm; Sat., 11 am - 9 pm; Sun., 11 am - 6 pm. Wednesday, December 9th Holiday Lights - Mon., Dec. 7th; 6:30 - 8:30 Special hours Mon. & Tues., Dec. 21st & 22nd; Westside Basket Guild Saturday; December 12th pm. Create a holiday card that lights up Adults, 5 - 9 pm; Dec. 23rd: noon - 9 pm. Visit bring your child & work together to create your St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Christmas Jamboree with Alex Meixner www.clevelandplayhouse.com for more info. own holiday cards. Rd., upstairs hall. Class starts at 5 pm; come Cleveland Maennerchor, 4515 State Rd. Doors open 6 pm, concert 8 pm. Food available. any time up to 6:30 to start weaving. Meets on Holiday Celebration With Cheryl Fitiak - Now thru Thursday, December 31st second Wed. every month. Dec. 9th, Candle Donation $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Call Home for the Holidays Cat & Kitten Wed., Dec. 9th; 7 pm. Enjoy Classical Acoustical Jar Basket; $20 w/jar & votive; $17 w/ jar or 216-741-7728. Guitarist, Cheryl Fitiak, for a command per- Promotion votive; $14 basket only. Jan. 13th, weave a formance celebrating the holiday season. Parma Animal Shelter, 6260 State Rd. Adoption Necklac; $9. Supplies to bring when weaving Saturday & Sunday, December 12th & 13th fees, $25, cats 1 yr & older, $50 kittens 6 -- old towel, bucket, clothes pins, ruler, pencil, St. Mary Christmas Cookie Sale Cloud Computing - Wed., Dec.16th; 10 am - 12 months - 1 yr., & $5 for Lonely Hearts. If you scissors. Call Connie, 216-749-7912, to RSVP. St. Mary’s Byzantine Church, 4600 State Rd. noon. Explore the differences between two free can't adopt, stop by & donate a non-perishable After Liturgy - Sat., 5 - 6 pm. & Sun., 11 am. - web-based applications. Prerequisite: Google food (cat &dog for pets) for the Parma Hunger Thursday, December 10th noon. In the church basement. $7 per lb. con- Account & Windows Live Account, working Center. Donate a jar of peanut butter for the Old Brooklyn Backyard Pizza Brawl tainers provided, pick your favorites. knowledge of Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Annual Peanut Butter Drive for All Faith's St. Mary’s Crysal Chalet, 3600 Biddulph Ave. Pantry. Call 440-885-8014 or ParmaShelter.org 5 - 8 pm. Taste pizza from 10 different local Saturday & Sunday, December 12th & 13th Word Essentials - Wed., Dec. 16th; 1 - 3 pm. for more info. pizza shops. Presale tickets: Adults, $10 12 & Saigon Plaza Holiday Market Learn how to enter & format text, change mar- gins & line spacing, save & print. older $5 6 - 11. Day of event $12 & &7. Adult www.tremontbrewhaha.com Saturday & Sunday, December 6th &7th ticket price includes all you can eat pizza, one Saigon Plaza, 5400 Detroit Ave.; Sat. & Sun., 1 - 3 pm & 4 - 6 pm. Craft classes $20 registra- Morning Book Discussion - Thurs., Dec. 17th; City Music Cleveland Concert raffle ticket & one beverage ticket. No carry 11 am. 12/17 A Secret Gift by Ted Gup. Sat., Dec. 12th, Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus, outs. Raffles & pictures with santa. tion fee. Bringing together diversity of people & art with original handmade crafts, sculp- Zentangle® Inspirations Club - Thurs., Dec. tures, embroidery, paintings, photography, 17th; 7 pm. Easy-to-learn & relaxing method of books, antiques & many other unique items for creating beautiful images from repetitive pat- Understand meaning of ‘Snow Emergency’ purchase during this gift giving season. A vari- terns. Join our bimonthly fun club. ety of exotic delicacies, deserts & beverages to avoid expense of ticket or tow this winter will be offered for sale. Event is open to the Monday Evening Book Discussion - Mon., from the City of Cleveland’s 1996 shall have full responsibility to determine public, make a Holiday gift of your own cre- Dec. 21st, 7 pm. Wonder by RJ Palacio. Codified Ordinances (traffic code) existing weather conditions and to comply with ation or want a custom glass. We bring you the emergency parking regulations. Wine Glass or Beer Mug Design Do It Yourself (a)Whenever, during any period of twenty- (c)During the period of the emergency, the craft classes, all needed materials & lesson HSOB seeks missing four hours or less, snow falls in the City or in a Director may prohibit the parking of any vehi- included with fee. Call 216-273-7323 or 216- section thereof to a depth of two inches or cles upon any or all of the City Streets desig- 338-9806 or download, & submit the following James Ford Rhodes yearbooks more, an emergency is declared to exist in that nated as a through Street or highway by documentation. Link: http://1drv.ms/1lBuMyf The Historical Society of Old Brooklyn such a heavy snow storm constitutes a serious Section 413.02, or as a snow emergency street is very excited to report that it has received a public hazard impairing transportation, the in the regulations adopted pursuant to the Monday, December 14th donation of James Ford Rhodes High School movement of food and fuel supplies, medical authority of section 403.03. During the emer- Monday Night at the Movies yearbooks, 1941 to 2011, from the school. care, fire, health and police protection and gency no person shall park, or cause or permit “Joyeux Noel (Merry Christmas)” There are 72 yearbooks and 4 video year- other vital facilities of the City. The emergency to be parked or permit to remain parked or River's Edge, 3430 Rocky River Dr., 7 pm. books. This also includes the January and shall continue until an announcement by the abandon or leave unattended any vehicle of Optional discussion follows. Free; free will June graduating years of 1941 through 1968. Director of Public Safety that snow plowing any kind or description upon such specified offerings appreciated. Register at These yearbooks have been scanned and dig- operations have been completed, which streets. However, vehicles may be parked for a www.riversedgecleveland.com. itized by students of the class of 2013 for the announcement shall be made in the same man- period of longer than three minutes for actual alumni association. ner as outlined in subsection (b) hereof. loading or unloading of passengers or thirty Both the school and the historical socie- (b)Whenever such an emergency exists the minutes for actual loading or unloading of ty are missing certain years: 1944, 1972, Director shall request the cooperation of the property if no other ordinance restricting park- Old Brooklyn Cravery 1975, 1976, 1983, 1985, 1988, 1990 and local press and radio and television stations to ing as to place or time is violated thereby. 1996. We were both hoping to be able to com- announce the emergency and the time that (d) Any motor vehicle parked in violation 3430 Memphis Avenue plete our collections, by someone in the com- emergency parking regulations will become of this prohibition may be impounded in accor- munity who might have a copy they would be effective, which time shall be no sooner than dance with the provisions of Chapter 405 at the Closing Sale & willing to donate. one hour after the first announcement. Such cost and expense of the owner thereof. If the Neighborhood Celebration As soon as the historical society has the announcement by two local radio stations or Director of Public Safety authorizes additional Sunday, December 20th yearbooks cataloged into their collection, two local television stations or in a daily news- emergency equipment to he used, the fees to be anyone is invited to come in and take a look. paper of general circulation published in The charged for towing and storage by such author- 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. We are located at 3430 Memphis Avenue City shall constitute notice to the general pub- ized agents shall conform to the fees assessed Visit for last minute local gifts featuring or you may contact the Historical Society of lic of the existence of the emergency. However, by the City for the same service. (Ord. No. art, bakery, and specialty products Old Brooklyn president, Constance Ewazen at the owners and operators of motor vehicles 1684-76. Passed 6-29-76, eff. 7-6-76) 216-398-8969. 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They both take time, have the right to dispute charges and with- that require a three-digit security code, ceive and plan it, the work was made easier patience, support and hard work. hold payment during a creditor investiga- ShopSafe will generate that code as well. because of my familiarity and volunteer his- I had almost forgotten how peaceful the tion. Make sure your credit card is a true Sign in to your aaanetaccess Online tory with several community-based organi- Ben Franklin Community Garden is. Birds credit card and not a debit or ATM card, Banking account now and choose "Use zations. chirping, sun shining, dirty hands — these which are not protected by federal law to the ShopSafe" from your Account Activity I had gardened with my family for sev- things all reminded me of my childhood gar- same extent as credit cards. screen and stay safe while shopping. eral years at the Ben Franklin Community dening experience. I encourage other Check statements. Print and save copies of Garden and had very fond memories of time younger persons, and especially families, to The AAA Credit Card Program is issued and your orders and check your credit card state- spent there. We also visited the Zoo often get involved at the Ben Franklin Community administered by Bank of America, N.A. ment carefully after making Internet purchas- and frequently volunteered for community Garden. The Garden really brings our com- com) or BBBonline (bbbonline.org), es. Identity thieves sometimes make a low- activities that were related to the environ- munity together. It inspires and can make a which set guidelines for privacy-related best dollar "test charge" to see if the card works, ment (e.g., the annual River Sweep and rep- lasting impression on the lucky gardeners practices. and then strike weeks or months later. resenting Big Creek Connects at the annual who put in the effort to grow there. Earth Day celebration). Through these I will be receiving my Gold Award in experiences and combining my interests in June of 2016 at the headquarters of the Girls Scouts of North East Ohio in Macedonia. Short & Sweet Holiday Shop from Short and Sweet’s vendors list contin- front page ues to grow based on suggestions and At first glance, they appear to be an requests by shoppers. New artists this year BROOKLYN HEIGHTS unlikely team, but 2015 marks the fourth include- ‘The Blastmaster’ who specializes year that BCN, Art House, local artists and in etched glass; an artistic seamstress who CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUMS a group of volunteers will bring this award- designs and makes potholders and oven winning shop to Art House at 3119 Denison mitts; a jeweler who makes bracelets, rings 4700 Broadview Road, Cleveland, OH (216) 351-1476 Ave. and key chains using coins; and a soap This event uses “shop local” initiatives maker. and the “pop up” aspect of short term retail Many returning artists will be there as to give Greater Cleveland artists an oppor- well. Shoppers can buy a variety of hand- Pre-Planning discounts are now tunity to sell merchandise locally and to made gifts which range from pen and ink provide shoppers an opportunity to pur- holiday cards, knitted and crocheted goods, available in our newest chase unique and handmade gifts. sun catchers and whimsical stained glass Mausoleum, the Sanctuary of Purchasing gifts for family and friends critters, many different kinds of jewelry Angels South. from the Short and Sweet Holiday Shop (beaded, crocheted wire, fused glass), jams will support local artists and put dollars and jellies from an award-winning cook, into the local economy. In addition, a por- soaps and salt scrubs, candles, aprons, We are currently offering 10% off purses, books, ceramics and much, much tion of each gift purchased benefits Art niches and $1000 off double House programs such as Family Open more. Studio, Family Clay Day and other commu- Watch the Short and Sweet Holiday crypts in our new Mausoleum. nity workshops throughout the year. Shop Facebook page https://www.face- BCN will have their last remaining book.com/shortandsweetholidayshop/?fref cookbooks for sale as well as some seed =ts to catch new creations by returning Interest Free Financing is ornaments for our feathered friends. artists as well as some other gift possibili- available for 24 months with Art House will sell an adult coloring ties from our new artists for your holiday 20% down on Mausoleum Crypts. set which includes a coloring book of 20 giving. original drawings created by a group of Art Each year an artist reception is held on House artists and Faber-Castelle colored opening day from 6 to 8 p.m. Artists will be pencils. Packets of Urban Bright postcards on hand to meet and talk to shoppers about will also be sold. And for the first time, six their creations at The Short and Sweet. artists who collaborate with Art House con- The Shop will again be staffed by vol- Family Advisor Available for Consultation sistently will be joining The Shop. unteers from the Brooklyn Centre and Old This year, there is a new feature. Local Brooklyn neighborhoods. Volunteers are author, William “Guinness Bill” Krejci will still needed for a few slots on the schedule. Office Hours: M-F 9-4, Sat. 9-2, or by Appt. attend and sign his new book, Buried Anyone who is interested should call Beneath Cleveland: Lost Cemeteries of Gloria at 216-351-0254 or email her at www.BrooklynHeightsCemetery.com Cuyahoga County. bcnaturalistsATgmail.com. DECEMBER 2015 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 5

pieces which he made for the Bird Building, St. Mary’s new pastor is Fr. Marek in Slovakia in 2004 and came to the United which opened in 1950, were his first commis- Visnovsky. He, his wife, Miriam, and their States immediately afterwards. His first sion from the Zoo. Probably the most famous three children (Caroline, 9; Elias, 5; and assignment was as an assistant priest at Holy were five huge terra cotta renderings of Marco, 2-1/2) came to Old Brooklyn from St. Spirit Church on W. 54th St., so he is familiar extinct birds which were attached to the build- Emilian Byzantine Catholic Church in with our neighborhood. The family lives in ing’s chimney. Brunswick. He’d been pastor there for almost St. Mary’s former convent on Stickney Ave. The Birds of the World Building closed ten years. Happy holidays until next time and send in 2002 and was torn down in 2004. At that Fr. Marek was married -- and ordained -- your news to [email protected]. time, recognizing the value of the tiles, the Zoo put them into storage. Today, eight of the Schreckengost tiles Old Brooklyn Families group plans events hang in the exhibit hall of the Zoo’s by Ramses Clements Administration Building, twelve decorate the [email protected] January 15th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Zoo’s Circle of Wildlife Carousel (which Senior Citizen Resources Center. The group is Although I feel a little guilty for my opened in June, 2014), and the remainder The Old Brooklyn Families Group is for asking each family, if able, to bring a family- delight (because of the hurricanes, flooding have been positioned near the roof line of friendly board game. These can be games and droughts it will cause for people in other families in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood of Stillwater Place (which opened in May). Cleveland who want to improve the neighbor- which allow multiple people to play at once so parts of the world), I’m rooting for the warm The huge Mammoth and Mastodon terra- that families and youth will be able to engage El Nino current in the Pacific Ocean to stay hood and connect with other families. To cotta relief sculptures on the exterior of the qualify for membership a person must live, with one another. strong for several more months. The milder former Pachyderm Building were Victor The organizers hope that these events than usual autumn we’ve been experiencing is work or have a child attend one of the schools Schreckengost’s other famous commision at in the neighborhood (or all of these). will be ways for students, parents, teachers a welcome change from the last two the Zoo. Installed when the building was and other residents to Cleveland winters. Last November we had The group believes erected in 1956, they were dismantled in 2008 that not just one require- become more acquainted already experienced at least one parking ban when it was demolished to make room for the with one another and ulti- due to too much snow. ment should allow or new African Elephant Crossing exhibit. deny a resident member- mately create a larger I’ll bet that the companies which are still Again the Zoo realized the value of the Families Group. finishing up the resurfacing of Broadview ship, because of Old pieces, but a location for reinstalling them Brooklyn being a neigh- Feel free to Rd. are happy about the weather, too. The was not immediately apparent. But whose borhood where everyone bring non-alcoholic bev- signs are still up which state that the repaving expertise to rely on regarding the project was works together towards bettering the commu- erages for your group and would take 119 days, starting June 20th. Do apparent -- the Intermuseum Conservation nity. It works towards organizing and planning snacks to share with everyone to both events. the math, and it’s obvious that despite their Association (ICA) in Ohio City. fun and educational family-friendly events, Parents, teachers and other residents who are best efforts, they didn’t quite make it. It According to its website, the “ICA was activities and programs in Old Brooklyn. looking to spread the holiday cheer with fam- would certainly be a pity if snow, ice, road salt instrumental in de-installing the pieces prior The group meets once a month to discuss ilies alike are encouraged to come. and plows start to damage our new road sur- to the demolition of the old elephant house, ... upcoming events, potential programming for To receive updates about upcoming face before it’s even finished. subsequently conserved damaged pieces of the youth of the community, ways to engage meetings and locations, or to ask general ques- There’s a Murphy’s Law which says, the artwork and is now part of a team ... work- with other families and residents, and issues tions, join on Facebook. While logged into “Everything takes longer than you think.” ing towards reinstalling them.” which may be affecting the neighborhood as a your online account, search Old Brooklyn That seems to be true, not just in construction, “...ICA's Objects and Art Transportation whole. They work with businesses, organiza- Families Group and request to become a mem- but sometimes even with the speed with teams spent two days inspecting and moving tions and other families in the neighborhood to ber. which neighborhood news gets reported in all 88 pieces... from a storage facility in one make Old Brooklyn a better place to live and The Facebook page is a way for all of the this newspaper. I’m often behind with entries of Cleveland's metroparks, to a location raise a family. members to share important information relat- for this column, but this month’s issue has selected by the Cleveland Museum of The Families Group wants anyone who’s ing to events going on throughout the commu- surpassed that -- there isn’t a single picture or Natural History, where they await installa- interested in bettering the Old Brooklyn com- nity. Topics include events taking place within article about our sold-out fundraiser at the tion next spring in the Museum's new West munity to join them. Their next community Old Brooklyn schools, businesses, churches or new Stillwater Place at the Cleveland Garden.” events will be the Ornament Making Night any other part of the neighborhood which a Metroparks Zoo on November 13th. A piece of our neighborhood moving to/ and the Game Night. member believes would be useful for the Somehow this December paper rapidly being prominently displayed in University This Ornament Making Night will take group to be aware of. filled up with other articles. We hope that Circle might require an article of its own, not place on December 6th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Anyone who has any additional questions January will be a calmer month and we can do just a few paragraphs mention in Town Crier. at the Senior Citizen Resources Center, 3100 about the Old Brooklyn Families Group, justice to reporting about the fundraiser and (And it’s interesting to recall that the when it Devonshire Rd. The decorating will cost $1 whether it’s ways they can assist with future recognizing the businesses and people who relocated in South Brooklyn, the Zoo moved per child or $5 per family. All ornaments and events, programs or issues, should contact supported it in our next issue. In the mean- here from University Circle.) That will also supplies will be provided by the Families Ramses Clements, Community Outreach time, I’ll just say that it sure looked as though, be a good time to write more about the work Group. Coordinator at the Old Brooklyn Community “A good time was had by all.” our neighbors at the ICA are doing. The Game Night will take place on Development Corporation, by email at ram- One of the coolest things about Stillwater I like to use this column to publicize cler- [email protected]. Place, I think, is how comfortably it combines gy changes at our neighborhood churches, but the old and the new at the Zoo. The rear deck sometimes it’s months later because that’s overlooks a redesigned Waterfowl Lake (with when I hear about them. Such is the case with a lovely view of the fountain). And some of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 4600 the ceramic tiles made by Viktor State Rd., which has had a new pastor since Schreckengost (1906-2008) for the Zoo’s January. former Birds of the World Building now After 16 years at St. Mary’s, the former adorn part of the exterior of the building. pastor, Fr. Stephen Koplinka, was transferred Viktor Schreckengost was a renowned to St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in Cleveland artist, designer and sculptor. The Munster, Indiana. Sign up for a refurbished computer Great Christmas gift idea! Order by Dec.. 9th For an application - call Barb 216-459-1000 or email: [email protected] Money orders only, due on day of pick-up

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White House, with a party. articles following the path of one of The manner in which the Union troops Cleveland’s first regiments, the Seventh Ohio observed Christmas on the front varied with Volunteer Infantry (7th OVI), still has quite a the unit and its commanding officers. Some ways to go. And so it will intermittently con- unfortunate soldiers received no special treats tinue into next year. or privileges and celebrating Christmas was Soon the six articles which have already not allowed. been written will again be available for read- Some troops had set up winter camps, ing on Old Brooklyn’s website, which is still but other troops were on the march, and even By Christmas, 1862, Thomas Nast had allied Santa Claus with the Union Army. being redone. In a nutshell, Part I (in the engaged in skirmishes. And although they From Harper's Weekly, January 3, 1863 February OBN), Part II (in the March OBN), might have been relieved of drilling on Part III (in the April OBN), Part IV (in the Christmas Day, soldiers still had to stand June OBN), Part V (in the July OBN) and Men of the 5th New Hampshire engaged in a guard duty outside. And no matter what, win- President Jefferson Davis, too, had gone Part VI (in the October OBN) told of the hilarious greased pig chase as their Christmas ter in the mountains of the Shenandoah visiting, but Christmas in the South was North’s organization, training and deploy- entertainment. From Frank Leslie's Valley in Virginia was snowy and cold, and much more somber in 1862 than it had been ment of a Union militia after the Confederate Illustrated History of the Civil War, 1861 not at all like the milder winters in the Deep the first year of the War. Inflation abounded bombing of Fort Sumter in April, 1861. South. and the Confederates had lost many troops in Initially committed for three months -- In 1821 Clement C. Moore wrote The Soldiers not actively campaigning and the battles. Drinking, fighting and homesick- because no one expected this conflict to last Night before Christmas. Due to the influence allowed to observe Christmas celebrated in ness abounded among the soldiers. very long -- the second enlistment was a of newer immigrants to America, especially different ways. Union soldiers decorated Christmas, 1863 three-year tour of duty which exposed the the Dutch (who introduced ‘Sinter Klaus’) Christmas trees with salt pork and hard tack As the War dragged on, there was no Union boys to horrors they never could have and the Germans (who introduced the (a kind of cracker). cause for Christmas celebration in the imagined. The first battle in which the Christmas tree), interest in Christmas was At least some dined on foods like turkey, Confederate States of America, and the mood Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry fought, at increasing. oysters and pies, as opposed to the hard tack, was glum. Kessler’s Cross Lanes, Virginia, was a terri- One source listed the 1850s as the salt pork, rice and beans staples to which they President Lincoln again visited hospital- ble defeat for them. advent of the new American Christmas. It were accustomed. Some received extra ized, injured soldiers. Many Union soldiers In the article in our October issue, we also viewed the South as being more rations of whiskey. (Being issued some soap received gifts of books and clothing "from left the 7th OVI on June 10, 1862 on the advanced in observing Christmas, even to the was a special Christmas gift for a soldier, Tad Lincoln", as Tad had been touched by the verge of fighting -- and being defeated at -- point of some Southerners giving gifts of new too.) plight of the Union soldiers when he visited the Battle of Port Republic, Virginia. And I’d clothing, tobacco, coins and/or a period of Probably at least some of those special them with his father. promised to pick up with the details in the furlough to their slaves. foods came in the boxes which loved ones at Christmas, 1864 next article. Christmas, 1861 home had shipped by rail to the soldiers for The South was devastated this year due But being as this is our holiday issue, I Early in the War, the Confederate Army the holiday. Other treats from home included to Union General William Tecumseh’s thought that it would be more fitting this was in the stronger position, and Confederate ham, cabbage, eggnog, cranberries, apples Sherman’s “March to the Sea”. He burned month to talk about what it was like for both States of America President Jefferson Davis and fruit cake. The goodies may have helped Atlanta to the ground and on December 21st, sides to spend Christmas after Christmas opened the doors of the White House of the captured Savannah, telegraphing President engaged in a war against other boys who once Confederacy in Richmond on Christmas Day. Lincoln that he was presenting the city of had been their brothers. Because of the North’s blockade of Savannah to him for Christmas. In the early to mid-1860s, Christmas Confederate ports, some Southern children Union soldiers from Michigan, led by wasn’t the celebration in America which it is worried that Santa wouldn’t be able to visit their captain, tied tree branches to their hors- today, especially in the North because of the them. es/mules heads and gave hungry Georgians food and supplies from the carts they pulled. It was definitely time for this cruel war SCR volunteer of the month: Beverly Welky to be over. Harper's Weekly depicts a family separated by Bethany Hicks by war in its January 3, 1863 edition eased their pain of this first Christmas of Senior Citizen Resources would like to being away from their families. congratulate year-round Meals on Wheels Carols, hymns and seasonal songs were volunteer Beverly Welky on her fifteen years probably sung, too. Games like foot races, of service. Soon after her retirement, Beverly jumping contests and greased pig-catching walked into the Schwaab Center and asked if contests also helped raise soldiers’ morale. they needed any assistance, and has delivered Christmas, 1862 meals ever since (rain, snow or shine)! President Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Beverly’s involvement also includes Mary Todd Lincoln, visited soldiers at vari- "Snowy Morning on Picket" from Harper's assisting with newsletter folding and distribu- ous military hospitals. Mary had also raised Weekly, January 30, 1864 tion; she is a long-time member of SCR’s money for Christmas dinners. “Red Hat Roses,” too, a group which enter- tains residents at the Prentiss Center. Through her participation at SCR and the Prentiss Center, Beverly has the opportu- FAMILY FUN! nity to utilize the talent she loves the most -- Beverly Welky Children’s Museum of Cleveland playing the piano. “My mom bought a used “As long as I can still walk, I will deliv- 10730 Euclid Ave. 216-791-7114 piano for ten dollars, and I started piano les- Art House er Meals on Wheels,” Beverly enthusiastical- 3119 Denison Ave., 216-398-8556 www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org sons at five-years-old. I learned notes and ly said. Those who receive lunches are in www.arthouseinc.org Hours: Mon. - Sun., 10 am - 5 pm. Exhibit chords, but now I love to play by ear -- no need and very appreciative of the service. All Ages Family Open Studios - 3rd Sat. of areas close 15 min. prior to Museum closing. sheet music.” The talented musician is an alto During the holiday season and always, every month; 1 - 3 pm. Dec. 19th, Winter Cost - $7, children age 1 - 12; $6, adults & in the St. Thomas More Choir. Beverly would like to remind us to ‘have an Wonderland. Class fee: free. Each month has children 13 & over; free, under 11 months. Beverly devoted thirty-one years to the attitude of gratitude.’ “We always have some- different theme; make individual pieces or Ohio/BP Oil Company, working in employee thing to be grateful for, even if it doesn’t family art works. Art House provides materi- Cleveland Metroparks benefits accounting as a part of their Human seem like a lot.” She is especially thankful for als. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Winter Recreation Fun Resources Department. From this experience the ability to share her musical talents with No pre-registration required. Visit website for Sledding, cross-country skiing, ice fishing & she learned how to get along with a diverse others. other programs or more info. ice skating at various locations. Use population and a variety of personalities. Senior Citizen Resources is appreciative caution & proper equipment; use Apart from time spent working and vol- of its volunteers and is in great need of Meals area only when proper unteering, Beverly has had “a lot of great on Wheels deliverers. Anyone interested in Christmas Story House weather/snow/ice conditions exist. Call any travels within the United States” and has been becoming a volunteer at SCR and making a 3159 W. 11th St. 216-298-4919 Park District facility, 216-635-3200, or visit an avid hiker with the Cleveland Hiking Club difference in the community should contact www.AChristmasStoryHouse.com www.clevelandmetroparks.com for more info. since 1984. Kim Susak at 216-749-5367, ext. 1119. Cleveland Metroparks - Brecksville Nature Tours of A Christmas Story Center Rt. 82 entrance 440-526-1012 House every half hour Drop-In Discovery: All below: 10 am - noon. beginning at 10:15 am. Last Make a Holiday Craft - Sat., Dec. 19th. Turn (216) 459-TIRE tour begins at 4:30 pm. a pine cone into an owl as natural gift. Under New Management Moe’s (8473) Purchase tickets at gift shop, 3166 W. 11th St., across Eastern Rat Snake - Sun., Dec. 20th. Meet res- from house. Admission -- ident eastern rat snake & learn about Ohio’s Tire House $10, adults; $8, seniors; $6, children aged 7 - largest snake. 4844 Broadview Rd. 12; free for children 6 & under. Price includes Survival Bracelets - Tues., Dec. 22nd. Make New & Used Tires, Brakes, Tune-Ups, Shocks & guided tour of house & yard & admittance to own survival bracelet. Fee: $3. Struts, Rim Repair, Custom Wheels, Auto Paint & museum. Hours: Mon. - Sat., 10 am - 5 pm; Parts, Window Tint, Buy, Sell, Trade, Towing Sun., 12 - 5 pm; year-round. Visit website for Turtles - Thurs., Dec. 31st - Meet resident box holiday hours & more info. Closed Christmas turtle, discover how turtles survive in wild & Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. & New Years Day. make craft. cont’d on next page DECEMBER 2015 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 9 FAMILY FUN! Quicken Loans Arena Brecksville Nature Center cont’d Naturalist Beth Whiteley will demonstrate how 1 Center Court Family Fun Night - Mon., Dec. 21st, 7 - 8:30 to turn them into beautiful orb ornaments. 216-420-2200 www.theqarena.com pm. Celebrate winter with variety of indoor Register online, now - Fri., Dec.11th. Harlem Globetrotters - Mon., Dec. 28th, 1 & activities including a story, games & a craft. The Night Tree - Tues., Dec. 22nd, 6:30 - 7:30 6 pm. Tickets: $20.50, $28.50, $38.50, Toy Soldier & Fairy Godmother Holiday Call to register. pm. Listen to The Night Tree by Eve $50.50, $65.50 & $128.50, plus $3 facility Show - Sat. & Sun., Dec. 5th & 6th, 12th & Bunting which tells of family deco- fee. 13th, 19th & 20th; 1 & 3 pm. Music, dancing Cleveland Metroparks - CanalWay Center rating favorite tree as gift for ani- & storytelling. Meet & Greet Toy Soldier, E. 49th St. bet. Grant Ave & Canal Rd. mals. Then make own gift & decorate Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Ghosts of Fairy Godmother & friends; bring own camera. 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com own night tree. Afterwards, eat Christmas Eve - Wed., Dec. 30th, 3:30 & 8 Hunt of the Month - Coyotes. Mon. - Sat., 9 Breakfast with Santa - Sat., Dec. 12th & 19th; snack. Fee: $3; register online. pm. Tickets: $34, $44, $54, $64 & $74; am - 5 pm; Sun., noon - 5 pm. Find 20 hidden Sun., Dec. 20th; 9 am. Hard includes $3 facility fee. coyotes inside Center. Then walk outside to Rock Cafe. Listen to Rock & Cleveland Metroparks Watershed Purchase by calling 888-894- look for scat or tracks. Stewardship Center West Creek Reservation Roll holiday tunes while 9424 or at Arena box office & enjoying breakfast buffet; Homemade Peppermint Candy - Sat., Dec. 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr. 440-887-1968 Discount Drug Mart. goodie bags for all little rockers. Price: $14.95 5th, 1:30 - 3 pm. Fun for whole family. No- Snow Crystal Blast - Wed., Dec. 30th, 1 - 2:30 per person; children under 2 free with paid bake recipe - just mix & twist. Fee: $2. Call to pm. Learn about atmosphere & precipitation adult. Call 216-344-3859 for reservations. register. thru water crystals from Naturalist Mark Schools as Neighborhood Resources (SNR) Warman. Indoors. Start take-home experiment Opens Mon., Nov. 2nd. James Ford Rhodes American Girl Movie Night - Sat., Dec. 12th, University Circle to visualize crystalline structures. Limited High School, 5100 Biddulph Rd., Mon., Wed. 6 - 8:30 pm. Ages 7 - 12 years. Celebrate holi- 216-791-3900 www.universitycircle.org space; registration required. & Thurs., 6 - 8 pm. Sign up anytime through day season with evening out. Decorate cookies, Holiday CircleFest - Sun., Dec. 6th, noon - 7 April. All activities free & open to public; par- watch the movie Samantha: An American Girl Cleveland Metroparks Zoo pm. Free admission at 12+ University Circle ticipants typically range in age from elemen- Holiday & explore the Center after-hours. 3900 Wildlife Way 216-661-6500 museums, gardens, galleries, churches & tary school children to senior citizens. If Register by phone or online. Fee: $5. clemetzoo.com schools. Activities, food, fun & shopping. Live Cleveland Municipal School District is closed Photo with Santa - Fri. & Sat., Dec. 5th, 6th, musical performances, craft making, historic on Mon., Wed. or Thurs., either for scheduled Family Movie Night - Fri., Dec. 12th, 13th, 19th & 20th; 11 am - 3 pm in Wolf holiday toys displays, storytelling, live ani- holiday or due to inclement weather, evening 18th, 7 - 8:30 pm, Finding Nemo. Wilderness lodge (by fireplace). mals, gingerbread house competition & more. classes will not be in session. Call 216-812- Snacks available for purchase or Lodge is decorated for holidays. Take Ice carving demos outside. Cleveland 8700 or website:www.neighborhoodleader- bring own. Registration by phone or online. photo with own camera for free, or Museum of Art’s Winter Lights Lantern ship.org/programs/snr for more info. Procession at end of Movie Matinee - Sat., Dec. 19th, 1:30 - 3 pm. donate $5 to American Assn. of Zoo Keepers to have Zoo person shoot photo. day. Free skating at The Watch Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas - Rink at Wade Oval, 1 - 7 Via song, Jim Henson’s puppets tell story of December Days at Zoo - Sat., Dec. 26th - Tower City Center, 230 W. Huron Rd. pm; skate rental, $3. family, friends & life on the river to warm Wed., Dec. 30th, 11 am - 3 pm; free with Zoo 216-623-4750 www.towercitycenter.com Grand Staircase – Level 1 everyone’s hearts. admission. Special seasonal activities include The Rink at Wade Bruce the Talking Spruce - Tues. - Fri., Dec. crafts, cookie decorating, live music in The Oval - now - Mar. 6th; Fri., 3 - 9 pm; Sat., CanalWay Matinee & Craft - Sun., Dec. 1st - 4th; 8th - 11th; 15th - 17th; 3 - 8 pm. Sat. RainForest & Wolf Wilderness & ‘Meet-the- noon - 7 pm; Sun., noon - 5 pm. Wed., Dec. 20th, noon - 2 pm. Watch Charlie Brown & Sun., Dec. 5th & 6th, & Keeper’ sessions. 2nd, 9th & 16th, 3 - 9 pm. Extended hours dur- Christmas & do craft after movie. Bring own Sat. - Mon., 12th - 14th, Fri. ing holiday break - Dec. 21st - 31st: Mon. & snacks or purchase here. Register by phone or Family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve celebration - Wed., 18th - 23rd; Sat., 10 Tues., noon - 7 pm; Wed., noon - 9 pm; Thurs., online. - Thurs., Dec. 31st, 10 am - 1 pm. Free with am - 8 pm; Sun., 11 am - 7 Zoo admission. Ball drops at noon over pm. noon - 5 pm. Sat., noon - 7 pm. Sun., noon - 5 Snowball Fun - Thurs., Dec. 31st; 3 - 4 pm; Welcome Plaza. Special Noon Year’s activities pm. Skate with Santa - Sun., Dec. 6th & 19th, snow or no snow. Bring warmest include countdown to noon, ice sculpting Holiday Express Train 1 - 3 pm. Closed Christmas & New Year’s Day. gear & hope for perfect weather. If demonstrations & music. Ride - Sat. - Sun., Dec. 5th - 7th; 12th - 14th; $2 to skate; $3 to rent skates. Student discount: no snow, Canalway will make some 18th - 23rd, Sat., 10 am - 8 pm; Sun., 11 am - $1 to skate; $2 to rent skates. Hot chocolate & inside. Register by phone or online. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad 7 pm. Mon. - Fri., 3 - 8 pm. Admission: $3. coffee available. Call 216-707-5033 for daily Peninsula Explorer Ride - Rockside Station Children under 5 must be accompanied by info. 800-468-4070 visit www.CVSR.com adult. Cleveland Metroparks - Chalet Three-hour round trip includes eating Sat. or 16200 Valley Parkway, Mill Stream Run Sun. breakfast or lunch riding thru National Strongsville 440-572-9990 Park. Breakfast train departs Rockside Station, 9 Tobogganing - Fri., 6 - 10:30 pm; Sat., noon - am; lunch train departs Rockside Station, 12:45 10:30 pm; Sun., noon - 5 pm. pm. Tickets: Breakfast: $30, adult; $25, child. THEATER NOTES Closed Christmas Day. Cost - Lunch: $32, adult; $27, child. Scenic trip only: adults, $12; children ages 11 & $18, adult; $13, child ages 3 - 12. Beck Center seat single, $20; adult, $10; under, $10. One time ride tick- 17801 Detroit Ave. child, $8. ets, $6. Season passes -- adults, $60; children Grand Pacific Junction 216-521-2540 www.beckcenter.org 11 & under, $50. Family pass (up to four) avail- Playhouse Square Mill St. & Columbia Rd., Olmsted Falls Mackey Main Stage able, $150. Receive gift pack with each season 1501 Euclid Ave. 216-241-6000 440-235-623 “Mary Poppins” pass purchased through Dec. 24th. www.playhousesquare.org www.grandpacificjunction.com Fri., Dec. 4th - Sun., Jan. 3rd. Fri., 7:30 pm. CPT - Outcalt Theater in the Allen complex Christmas Open House - Sat., Dec. 5th, 9 am- Sat. & Sun., 2:30 pm. Tickets: $31, adult; Breakfast with Santa at the Chalet - Sun., “The Santaland Diaries” 4:30 pm. Free refreshments & special holiday $27, senior; $12, student with valid ID & Dec. 13th; 8 - 11am. Breakfast 8 - 9:30 am. Now - Sun., Dec. 20th. Thurs., Fri., Sat. & sales in GPJ stores. OFMS Choir Christmas child 12 years & under. Make holiday craft, get face painted & visit Carolers, 12 - 2 pm; Wagon Rides, 12 - 2 pm. Sun., 7:30 pm. Tickets: $30. photo booth. Fee: $18; $25, includes toboggan- Studio Theater Tickets: $5, adult; $3, child. Stories with Cleveland Play House at the Allen Theatre ing. (Riders must be 42” or taller). Registration “Happily Forever After” Santa, 1 - 3 pm; each child receives gift. “A Christmas Story 2015” by phone required. Fri., Dec. 11th - Sun., Dec. 20th. Fri., 7:30 Tickets: $5; available at Dolls & Mini’s. Now - Wed., Dec. 23rd. Wed., Thurs. & Fri., pm; Sat. & Sun., 3 pm; Sun., 3 pm. Tickets: 7:30 pm; Sat., 2:30 & 8 pm; Sun., 2:30 & Kick Off the Holidays - Fri., Dec. 18th, 6 - 9 Hale Farm & Village $12, adults; $10, 18 years & under. pm or until 10:30 pm for tobogganing. Help 6:30 pm. Tickets: $10 - $80. 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath 330-666-3711 Cassidy Theater (CPT) decorate holiday tree with Santa at the Chalet. Connor Palace [email protected] 6200 Pearl Rd. 440-842-4600 Bring non-perishable food item -- to be donat- “Elf” Holiday Lantern Tours - Dec. 5th, 18th - www.cassidytheatre.com ed to local food bank or animal shelter -- & get Tues., Dec. 29th - Sun., Jan. 3rd; Tues., Wed. 23rd; 5:40 - 10 pm. Tours depart The Singing Angels - Mon., Dec. 7th; 7:30 $1 off tobogganing admission. Receive addi- & Fri., 7 pm; Sat., 1:30 & 7 pm; Sun., 1:30 & every twenty minutes. Dress appro- pm. Call for tickets: $10. tional chances at prizes & discounts with each priately for indoor/outdoor activity. 6:30 pm. Tickets: $10 - $80. additional non-perishable food item. Must be Cleveland Public Theater (CPT) $20 nonmembers; $15 members; Kennedy's Theatre present to win. 6415 Detroit Ave. 216-631-2727 ext 205 $12 children (ages 3-12); group “A Very Last Call Christmas” www.cptonline.org Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront Reservation rates available. Fri., Dec. 11th - Sat., Dec. 19th. Fri. & Sat., Gordon Square Theatre Edgewater Park 216-635-3200 8 pm. Tickets: $15; $18, day of show. Mr. Sassy - Through Sun., Jan. 31st, Home Depot “The Loush Sisters Love Dick’ns: 6 am - dusk. Visit Mr. Sassy, largest homeimproverclub.com/kdsworkshops Great Expectations” Great Lakes Theater at Ohio Theatre snowman on Lake Erie (over 16 ft. Holiday Stacking Blocks- Sat., Dec. 5th, 9 am Now - Sat., Dec. 19th. Thurs., Fri., Sat. & “A Christmas Carol” tall). Great photo opportunity! - noon. Workshops offered 1st Sat. of Sun., 7:30 pm. Tickets: $20 - $45. Order a Now - Wed., Dec. 3rd; 8 pm. Tickets: $28 - $65. table (8+) for 20% off. every month. Free hands-on work- State Theatre Cleveland Metroparks - shops designed for kids ages 5 - 12 at Parish Hall “The Wizard of Oz” Garfield Park Nature Center all Home Depot stores. Children must “Feefer Rising” Tues., Dec. 1st - Sun., Dec. 6th. Tues. - Fri., 11350 Broadway Ave. 216-206-1000 be present at store to participate. Thurs., Dec. 3rd - Sat., Dec. 19th. Thurs. - 7:30 pm. Sat., 1:30 & 7:30 pm; Sun., 11 am Fable and Fire - Tues., Dec. 29th, 1, 2 & 3 Mon., 7 pm. Tickets: $12 - $25. & 4:30 pm. Tickets: $10 - $80. pm. Gather ‘round indoor fireplace to hear ani- Lake Erie Nature & Science Center mal fables. Then enjoy warm chocolate treat. 28728 Wolf Rd. Huntington Playhouse The Lantern Theatre 440-871-2900 www.lensc.org Lake Rd. Bay Village (Canal Corners Farm & Market ) Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Open daily: 10 am - 5 pm; free admission “Christmas at Aunt Ida’s” 7243 Canal Rd. 216-401-5131 Center/Frostville Museum, Rocky River Holiday Night Tree Tradition - Fri., Dec. 4th Thurs., Dec. 3rd - Sun., Dec. 20th. Fri. & www.lanterntheatreohio.com Reservation 24000 Valley Pkwy., - Sun., Dec. 6th, 6 - 8:30 pm. Fee: $12, adults; Sat., 8 pm; Sun., 2 pm. Tickets: Fri. & Sun., The Cold, Cold Reading of Charles North Olmsted 440-734-6660 $8, child, ages 2 & up; free, 1 year & under. $20 - adults; $18 - seniors; $10 - students. Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, - Sat., Dec. Holidays at Frostville Museum - Sat., Dec. Crafts, animals, dinner & pictures with Santa. Sat., $20 - adults & seniors, $10 - students. 19th, 6 pm. Presented by six brave actors & 5th, 11 am - 4 pm. Celebrate 19th Registration required. piano accompanist. Hot cocoa, cider & century holiday style -- visiting Near West Theatre Christmas cheer followed by Christmas car- Father Christmas, storytelling, chil- Winter Solstice Celebration - Sun., Dec. 20th, 6702 Detroit Ave. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Celebrate longest night of year 216-961-6391 www.nearwesttheatre.org ols sung by all. Dress warmly; it’s in a barn. dren’s crafts, trains & bonfires. Also Tickets: adults, $12; children 12 & under, $8; with hike on candlelit trail; visit nighttime ani- “Scrooge” music in church & shopping at General Store. no credit cards. Call or visit www.lanternthe- mals, learn about solstice in planetarium, warm Thurs., Dec. 3rd - Sun., Dec. 13th. Thurs., atreohio.com for more info. Reservations Recycled Card Ornaments - Sat., Dec. 12th, up by fire & create family Yule Log. Fee for all Fri. & Sat, 7:30 pm; Sun., 3 pm. Tickets: Star 10:30 am - noon. Bring old greeting cards; ages: $7. suggested. PAGE 10 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS DECEMBER 2015 CHURCH N OTES SENIOR NOTES Archwood UCC Mary Queen of Peace School Christmas Senior Citizen Resources (SCR) Classes presented by MetroHealth Prime 2800 Archwood Program - Wed., Dec. 16th, 1:45 & 6:30 Deaconess-Krafft 3100 Devonshire Ave. Fruit & Vegetable Sale - Sat., Dec. 12th; 11 pm; upper church. MetroHealth Old Brooklyn Health Center (Must be 60 and over ) 216-749-5367 am - 2 pm. Call Dale Lindsey, 810-333- 4229 Pearl Rd. (Free van transportation, Holiday Cookie Decorating - Mon., 0816, for more info. LEAF meeting (Ministry to families who have loved ones incarcerated) - Wed., Dec. lunch & variety of activities) Thurs., Dec. 10th; 12 - 1 pm. Mondays: Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Chair Bowling- Brooklyn Heights United Church of 16th, 7 pm; Parish Center, room 204. Child Low Impact Exercise Class - noon - 1 10 am;. Wii -11 am; Canasta - 12:30 am. Christ care provided. pm; free. No registration required. Bring 2005 West Schaaf Rd. 216-741-2280 Tuesdays: Crafts - 9:30 am, Crochet Group - water bottle for hydration. Class includes: Room for rent - bridal & baby showers, Mobile Food Pantry (free produce offered 9:30 am, Chair Bowling - 10:30 am, Arm Discussion - warm up/posture - aerobic birthday parties - handicapped accessible. by Cleveland Food Bank; ) - Sat., Dec. 19th, Chair Exercises - 10:30 am; Pinochle - 12:15 segment/balance - resistance (very gentle) Call to schedule. 9 - 11 am; upper level garages. pm, Line Dancing- 1 pm. - stretch - cool-down. Call 216-957-2800 for dates or visit metrohealth.org/prime. Free Community Meal - Sun., Dec. 20th, 1 Wednesdays: Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Trivia - 10 Mary Queen of Peace Church pm; Parish Center Cafeteria. am; Chair Volleyball - 10:15 am., Fruit Senior Health Same-Day Appointments 4423 Pearl Rd. 216-749-2323 Bingo - 10:30 am, Canasta - 12:30 pm. Call 216-957-2100. The Senior Health Avilas Holy Hour- Thurs., Dec. 3rd, 8:30 Blue Army Holy Hour - Sun., Dec. 20th, 2 Outpatient Program at MetroHealth Old am; lower chapel. pm; lower chapel. Thursdays: Crafts - 9:30 am, Chair Brooklyn Health Center now offers same- Volleyball - 10 am, Horse Racing - 10:30 am. day appointments for patients & employ- Vigil of Reparation to the Two Hearts - Christmas Mass Schedule - Thurs. & Fri., Fridays: Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Current ees age 55 & older. For appointment call Latin Mass & Eucharistic Adoration. Fri., Dec. 24th & 25th -- Vigil, 4:30 pm; Events - 10 am, Corn Hole - 10:30 am, Wii - 216-957-2100 before 12 pm. to receive a Dec. 4th, 8 pm; upper church. Midnight Mass, 12 am; Christmas Day, 8:30 11 am; Pinochle - 12:30 pm. same-day appointment. Patients calling & 11 am; upper church. after 12 pm. will be offered an appoint- Ladies' Advent Day of Reflection - Sat., ment for the next day. Dec. 5th; 9 am - 1:30 pm. Free (donations Volunteer Drivers & Runners needed for Blessing of Wine - Sun., Dec. 27th, after Meals on Wheels accepted); lower chapel & Marian Lounge. 8:30 & 11 am Masses; upper church. Senior Citizen Resources. We deliver Mon. - MetroHealth Prime Fri. to Old Brooklyn residents. Call Kim Men's Prayer Group - Sat., Dec. 5th, 8:30 Solemnity of Mary Mother of God Masses Susak, 216-749-5367, with any questions. MetroHealth Prime is a free membership pro- am; Parish Center. -Thurs., Dec. 31st & Fri., Jan. 1st. Vigil, gram specifically designed to meet the needs of 4:30 pm; New Year’s Day, 8:30 & 11 am; Free Groceries & Delivery for Low Income adults 55 years and older. Breakfast With St. Nicholas - Sun., Dec. upper church. Seniors - Low income seniors over 60 & indi- The benefits of MetroHealth Prime include: 6th, 9:30 am - 1 pm. Adults, $8; children 4- viduals with mobility challenges living in Old  Free access to Prime Health Talks, wellness 12, $5; Parish Center. St. James Lutheran Church Brooklyn or Brooklyn Centre may qualify for classes and health screenings; Holyday Masses for the Immaculate 4771 Broadview Rd. 216-351-6499 monthly delivery of free groceries from All  MetroHealth Prime Gold Card for parking Conception of the BVM - Mon., Dec.7th, Fifty Plus Group - Wed., Dec. 2nd & 20th, Faiths Pantry. Call 216-496-4329 for info. and cafeteria discounts at MetroHealth; 5:30 pm; Tues., Dec. 8th, 8 am (school noon, upstairs Gathering Room. Dec. 2nd - Quarterly Prime Newsletter filled with news- worthy health tips from Metro’s experts, calen- Mass), noon and 7 pm. Representative from Cleveland EMS will Single Seniors Meetings give free blood pressure checks, glucose & dar of events, healthy recipes and more. Mary Queen of Peace Seniors Christmas Zabor’s Community Center, 5666 Pearl Rd.; 7 To join, call 216-957-2800 or fill out an online cholesterol readings. Free lunch & film, The Party - Wed., Dec. 9th. Lunch at noon; pm, 2nd & 4th Sun. of every month. application at www.metrohealth.org/prime. Nativity Story. Dec. 20th - Sunday School meeting & social to follow; Marian Lounge. Southwest widowed, divorced or separated children & friends’ Christmas program, Christian group. Make new friends. Call 440- LITE and EZ exercise classes Men's Advent Retreat Day - Sat., Dec. 10:30 am. 888-3316 for more info. 12th, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm. Free (donations MetroHealth Senior Prime sponsors accepted); lower chapel & Marian Lounge. Two Christmas Eve Services - Thurs., Dec. LITE and EZ exercise classes for people 55 24th. Family service, 3 pm, & Celebration The House of Glory International yrs of age & older. They are one-hour, Breakfast in Bethlehem - Sun., Dec. 13th, service, 7:30 pm. Carol sing precedes serv- Church strengthening & balance classes, 75% sitting 9:30 - 11 am. Also includes Nativity ice. Candlelight singing of Silent Night at 2337 Broadview Rd. 216-661-2080 & 25% standing. The entire program can be done sitting. vignettes dramatic presentations at 10 am. both. Youth Bible Study - every 1st & 3rd Fri., 5 Tickets: $6 for all ages; Parish Center. - 6:30 pm; free. Everyone age 13 - 23 wel- Class size averages 15 to 20 folks who meet at Estabrook Rec. Center on Mon., Wed. Christmas Day Service - Fri., Dec. 25th, 10 come. Visit Blessing of the Bambinellli - Sun., Dec. www.thehouseof- & Fri. mornings, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. There is a am, featuring "Stories of Lesser-Known $2 fee per class or $20 pass for 15 classes. 13th, at 11 am Mass; upper church. glory.net for more Christmas Carols." Everyone invited. It is a very supportive & non-competitive info. Advent Communal Penance Service - group. Each participant is encouraged to work New Year’s Eve Service - Fri., Dec. 31st - Sun., Dec. 13th, 2 pm; St. Thomas More at his/her own pace. A doctor’s release form can be picked up at MetroHealth Wellness Church. St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 4464 Pearl, 6:30 pm. Center or by stopping by the class at Estabrook. Observe a class at the same time. Our Churches Welcome You If your Church would like to be included in this ad or if changes in this ad are desired, PLEASE CALL Sandy at 216-459-0135

NON-DENOMINATIONAL SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST BYZANTINE CATHOLIC LUTHERAN Institute Of Divine Metaphysical Research Brooklyn Seventh-day Adventist Dr. Martin Luther Evangelical St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church 4150 Pearl Rd. Free Public Lectures. Lutheran Church Church 4600 State Rd. Phone: 216-741-7979 Phone: 216-398-6990 www.idmr.net 4470 Ridge Rd. Phone: 216-749-5585 4651 State Rd, Phone: 216-398-3844 Deacon: Joseph Hnat, 216-233-4118. Sun.: 11 am. - 1 pm., Mon. & Wed.: 7-9 pm. Traditional Service 9 am. Contemporary 10:30 Pastor: Laszlo Hangyas. Sat. Worship: 11:30 Pastor: Fr. Marek Visnovsky All invited & encouraged to attend! am. Sunday School 10:30 am. am., Sabbath school, 10 am. Radio, Wed. Divine Liturgies: Sat. Vigil, 4 pm.; Sunday, Reverend Pastor: David Bennett 8:30 - 9 pm. 1220 AM. brooklynohiosda.org 10 am; Holy days, 9 am. Crystal Chalet [email protected] POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC Phone: 216-749-4504 www.stmarybyz.com School #: 216-749-7980 Pre-School #: 216-351-8121 St. Mary’s Church UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Immanuel Lutheran Church 5375 Broadview Rd at Wexford, Parma Scranton & Seymour Ave. Phone: 216-781-9511 Pastor: Rev. Jason Soltysiak Archwood United Church of Christ EVANGELICAL Pastor: Rev. Horst Hoyer Phone: 216-661-9246 Sunday Masses: 9 am. An Open & Affirming, Just Peace Community German Worship: Sun. 9 am. English 10:30 am. 2800 Archwood Ave, 216-351-1060 Gateway Church Old Brooklyn English, 11 am. Polish/English Holydays: 10 am. Sunday School: 10 am. www.stmaryspncc.com Pastoral Care: Rev Wayne Brass Rhodes High School, 5100 Biddulph Ave. Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church Sun. Services & Sunday School 11 am. Pastor: Tony Loseto 5280 Broadview Rd. (North & Tuxedo Ave.) archwooducc.org Phone: 216-302-4409 Phone: 351-6376 Pastor: Donald E. Frantz II ROMAN CATHOLIC Sun. mornings 10:30 am. Sunday Worship 10:20 am Sat. 5:15 pm. Brooklyn Heights U.C.C. Community group meetings throughout the Mary Queen of Peace Sunday School: 9 - 10 am. Coffee, 8:30 am. Pastor: Rev. Kenneth Morris week. www.gatewaychurcholdbrooklyn.com 4423 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-2323 Pastor: Fr. Douglas Brown 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Phone: 216-741-2280 Grace Church St. James Lutheran Church Masses: Sat., 4:30 pm. Sun., 8:30 & 11 am. & Nursery with adult supervision 2503 Broadview Rd. & W. 28th St.; 216-661-8210 4771 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-351-6499 Children’s Liturgy Sun.11am. Weekday Masses: Sunday Worship & Church School: 10 am. Pastor: Charlie Collier Pastor: Paul W. Hoffman. Sun. Worship: 8 & Mon- Sat 8 am. mass. www.maryqop.org Preschool: 3 yr. olds, Tues. & Thurs., 4 yr Sunday: Prayer 9 am. Sun. Worship 10 am. 10:30 am / Sat. Serv: 5 pm. Sun. School & olds, Mon. Wed., & Fri. St. Barbara Church Daily Lunch & Activities for Kids & Adults, Bible Class: 9:15 am. stjamescleve.com 1505 Denison Ave. Phone: 216-661-1191 11:30 - 1:30 (Mon. - Fri.) June - Aug. Brooklyn Trinity U.C.C. Pastor: Fr. Joseph Hilinski. - Masses: Sat., Vigil Wed. Family Night, dinner & classes resume St. Mark EV Lutheran Church 8720 Memphis Ave: Phone: 216-661-0227 4:30 pm. Sun., 9 am English, 11 am. Polish. Sept. Website:graceoldbrooklyn.org 4464 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-3545 Pastor: Sue Tamilio Pastor: Stephen Shrum. Sun. Worship: Confessions: Sat., 3:45 - 4:15 pm. Weekday Sunday School & Worship: 10:30 am. Mon. - Fri. 7:30 am. HISPANIC PENTECOSTAL Traditional 10 am. & Contemporary 11:30 am. & Wed., 6 pm. Sun School & Adult Bible www.tinyurl.com/st-barbaracleveland Iglesia Filadelfia de Cleveland Study, 8:45 am. UNITED METHODIST St. Leo The Great 3510 Broadview Rd. Rev. Luis R Vizcarrondo 4940 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-661-1006 440-941-1658 Website:www.ipmfohio.com Unity Lutheran Church Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church Pastor: Fr. James P. Schmitz Services 7:30 pm. bilingual, except Mon. Mon, 4542 Pearl Rd. 216-741-2085. 4200 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-661-5642 Masses: Sat., 4 pm. Sun., 8 & 10 am. & 12 noon, Discipleship classes, Tues., Prayer/Oración, Rev. Peeter Pirn Pastor: Dr. Ivy Smith children’s Liturgy of the Word, Sun. 10 am. Thur./Jueves - Bible Study /Estudio Bíblico. Sunday Worship: 9:30 am. & 7 pm. Sunday Worship 10 am. Mon - Thurs 7:30 am, Fri. 8:30 am, confessions Sun./Domingo;10:30 am; Sun. School/Escuela Sunday School & Adult Bible Study: 11 am. Free hunger meals 2nd Thurs., 6 pm. 2:45 - 3:30 pm. Sat. www.leothegreat.org Dominical, 12 noon Preaching/Mensaje. unity-lutheran.org twitter.com/@unitycleveland & last two Sun., 5 pm. DECEMBER 2015 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 11 SERVICE DIRECTORY CLASSIFIED

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Washers, wall repairs - staining - ceiling texturing - faux LANDLORD - West side of Cleveland. dryers, ranges, refrigerators & dishwashers etc. finishes - quality work guaranteed- free esti- Running ourt of options. Contact by email: All work guaranteed. Call 216-741-4334. mates, insured. Call Jeff Makkos, 440-625-0718. [email protected] DEMOLITION/HAULING PLUMBING HAULING - ALL TYPES. Garage demolition. A1 AFFORDABLE PLUMBING. All plumb- Call Richard’s, 216-661-7608. ing problems. Water heaters, gas lines, sewers School registration information and drains. 216-688-1288. March into Kindergarten Campaign must also bring a copy of their most recent EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE SOUTH HILLS HARDWARE. Complete Parents of children who'll be attending report card. Extended care is available. Call JOE OLDJA plumbing services. Hot water tanks installed. kindergarten or a new school this fall need to 216-661-2120 or 216-661-1006 to register REPAIRS & REBUILDS - chimney, steps, Drains cleaned. 216-749-2121. register with their school districts now so or schedule a tour. Visit roofs, gutters, siding, garage roofs, concrete parents, children, teachers & schools are www.leothegreat.org for more info. repairs. All work guaranteed. Free estimates. TREE SERVICE prepared & children get the best start in Call 440-243-2134. No Sunday calls. TREE SERVICE. Cut down trees, stump school. Families can call United Way's 2-1-1 St. Mary Byzantine Preschool & Pre-K removal. Free estimates. Call Richard’s, 216- to connect with their local school district & St. Mary Byzantine, 4600 State Rd. Program GUTTERS 661-7608. log onto www.marchintokindergarten.com licensed under the Oho State Department of MONDE HOME IMPROVEMENT for information on what they'll need to reg- Education. We follow the curriculum set up Seamless gutters/gutter toppers. Call John, ister, local school district contacts & tips on by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Part- 216-906-1448. preparing their children for a new school time & full time classes for 3 & 4 yr olds. experience. Extended care available. Registration fee $50. County vouchers accepted. Call 216- COMMUNITY MEETINGS Mary Queen of Peace School 351-8121for more info. Preschool - grade 8. Cleveland Scholarship Brooklyn-Cleveland Kiwanis meeting - every Second District Police Community & Tutoring vouchers accepted for K - 8. Tues., noon - 1:30 pm, Golden Corral, 8676 St. Mary Byzantine School Registration Relations meeting - Tues., Dec. 8th (& every Applications in school office. Student Brookpark Rd. second Tues.), 7 pm, Applewood Center, 3518 St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Elementary Shadow days welcome! County vouchers W. 25th St. School, 4600 State Rd., accepting applica- Brooklyn Genealogy Club meeting - OK for Preschool. Stop by for a tour or call tions for preschool - grade 8. Before/after Brooklyn Fire Station Community Room 216-741-3685 Mon. - Fri., 7:30 - 3:30. Visit Southwest Citizens Area Council meeting - school services available; also daycare when (located in rear near parking lot entrance), (every first Thurs.), 7 pm, Gino’s, 1314 mqpschool.com or school’s Facebook page 8400 Memphis Ave., at Roadoan. Contact school’s not in session, (inc. summer). Denison Ave. for more info. BGC Secretary Sue Hill, 440-865-0402, for FREE tuition possible for every family through Cleveland Scholarship & Tutoring more info & dates. Ward 12 Democratic Club meeting - Wed., St. Leo Preschool Program. School program includes technol- Dec. 16th, 7:30 pm. Gino's, 1314 Denison Preschool, 4940 Broadview Rd. 2nd flr of Cleveland Republican Organization meet- ogy instruction in new computer lab, Ave. the St. Leo Parish Community Center. ing - Tues., Dec. 8th (& every second Tues.), enhanced learning through use of interactive Licensed & operated under the Ohio 7 pm, Brooklyn Hts. UCC, 2005 W. Schaaf Ward 13 Democratic Club meeting, Tues., Smart Boards, instrumental music & art Department of Education. Preschool is a Rd. Call 216-924-9419 for more info. Dec. 8th (& every third Tues.), 7 pm, Gloria instruction, CYO athletic options, & much skill development & preK program. Part- Dei Lutheran Church, 5801 Memphis Ave. more. Call 216-749-7980 or visit Laurel Garden Club meeting - Tues., Dec. time & full day classes for 3 & 4 yr olds. www.smbyz.org for more info. 8th; 7 pm. Community Rm. Brooklyn Fire Extended care is available. Child must be 3 Station 8400 Memphis Ave. Bring a plate of yrs old by Sept. 30th. $50 registration fee. West Side Ecumenical Ministry (WSEM) cookies to share if you choose. Make a live Class 1 Pavers & County Vouchers are accepted. Call 216- floral arrangement for your holiday table. Enrolling for Early Childhood Education. 661-5330 to register or schedule a tour. Election & installation of 2016 officers. Dues Remodelers Early Head Start, Head Start & Universal for 2016 of $8 is due. Pre-Kindergarten for children ages birth - St. Leo the Great School Registration age 5. Offers home-based program to meet Old Brooklyn Crime Watch meeting - no St. Leo the Great School, 4900 Broadview “NOBODY BEATS needs of area families. Free services to eligi- meeting this month. Call Barb Spaan, 216- Rd. K thru grade 8 - Licensed & operated ble families; also accepts county vouchers. 459-1000, for more info. OUR PRICES” under the Ohio Department of Education & comprehensive services to meet educational, Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. 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Photo by Don Gerda SOUTH HILLS HARDWARE The St. Leo the Great School class of 1975 gathered to celebrate their 40th anniversary on Sunday, November 8th. Organized by Bob Sevel and Jerry Lyzen, the reunion included an (Corner of Tuxedo Ave. & Schaaf Road) ice breaker at Buffalo Wild Wings in Strongsville, Mass, tour of the school and potluck din- 224 Brookpark Road ner at the parish hall Over two-thirds of the class of 56 graduates as well as five teachers Cleveland, Ohio 44109 attended. Front row, left to right: Kathy Pratt Printy, Sharon Rock, Maribeth Bill Feke, Irene Blaha 216-749-2121 Adam Cook Fabin, Kathy Wilk Uhler, Caroline Krent Mahnke, Kim Rifici Augustine, Heidi Javorsky, Natalie Konnerth Troy, Matha Gademer Painter, Dolores Feterle, Tim Barrett. Second row, left to right: Oscar Krebs, Diane Yanus Bucceri, Wally Alflen, Regina Herchl Raguz, Colleen Hamilton Kozelka, Mark Stevenson, Brian Krist Fusco, Obie Nicolanti, Eileen Huberty Arnold, Collette McDermott Venditti, Gary Dorco. REGAL REALTY, INC. Top row, left to right: Carl Buynack, Jerry Lyzen, Matt Harmody, Mike Boyert, Barbara Budusky James, Chris Klamet, Mike Gabel, Bob Sevel, Don Gerda. Your Neighborhood Specialist for The class of 1975 would like to remember Cathy Gallagher and Dave Sturges who have passed away. BROOKLYN/OLD BROOKLYN Thinking of Buying or Selling? DEPENDABLE ELECTRIC ROGER PETERS Call us 216-789-0262 OWNER/BROKER. Is Your Fuse Box Old & Unsafe? Mike Azzarello Brings You 15 Years’ Experience From the Illuminating Co. Serving Brooklyn/Old Brooklyn For over 40 YEARS!!

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