Lakewood Event by Melissa Garrett Lakewood Schools' Superinten- Nickie Antonio
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Lakewood Old House Fair May 5 - See Page 17 Free – Take One! Please Patronize Our Proud Advertisers! Member Of The Observer Media Family Of Community Owned Newspapers & Websites Volume 8, Issue 8, April 17, 2012 Wednesday, April 25 Welcome To Lakewood Event by Melissa Garrett Lakewood Schools' Superinten- Nickie Antonio. Thirty local The City of Lakewood’s dent Jeff Patterson, Lakewood organizations will be on hand Community Relations Advi- City Council Members and hear to provide information about sory Commission and the a special welcome from Lake- how to get more involved in the Lakewood Family Collab- wood’s State Representative, continued on page 3 orative are sponsoring a Welcome to Lakewood event LakewoodAlive Hosts on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 from 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. at Community Housing Forum Garfield Middle School, 13114 by Paul Beegan in Lakewood, Ohio, we have Detroit Avenue. This event Though Lakewood’s his- to ensure our homes can con- is designed to welcome new tory can be traced back into tinue to serve us for decades residents to the community the community. Welcome to tions, services and ways to get the mid-1800’s, the city as we yet to come and keep our com- and to assist anyone looking Lakewood is a fun, new event involved in Lakewood. know it today really started munity both vibrant and vital. for additional opportunities where residents can learn more This is an opportunity to its heyday of development at On Thursday, April 26, to make connections within about local civic organiza- meet Mayor Mike Summers, the turn of the last century. LakewoodAlive will be hosting Within 40 years Lakewood was a community forum entitled mostly built out. We now find “Housing: A New Approach Join The Conversation ourselves in the second decade for a New Century.” The forum of the 21st century, and all of will discuss the current state by Susan Dunn beliefs of others through talk- limited. To register, please call our beloved Lakewood homes of our housing in Lakewood, We live in uncertain ing, listening and thinking. the Main Library Technology are nearing or have turned the value of our historic homes times. In a world of war, pov- Communities in Conver- Center at 216-226-8275 ext. 100 years old. As we enter the to our neighborhoods and erty, unemployment and sation, led by Emilie Barnett, 127. Participants are encour- 2nd century of housing here homelessness, we fear what we is an organization that believes aged to pick up their free study continued on page 4 do not understand. We begin study and discussion are a guide at the Technology Cen- to question our government, crucial part of strengthening ter before the first meeting. CVS - The Prescription our faith, our future, our community ties. Their goal is For more information visit the “to provide opportunities for Communities in Conversation Is Almost Ready neighbors and even ourselves. When a new bike rack appeared a diverse population with a website at www.communities- With all the advances in tech- at CVS, the Lakewood Observer broad range of religious back- inconversation.org. nology we are constantly in Deck erupted with comments grounds to meet, converse and contact with others, yet some- and kudos. Jim O’Bryan looks learn from each other in order times we feel alone and that no “Little Shop of at losing a church while retain- to fashion expanding circles of one hears what we have to say ing a drug store. Follow the QR awareness, knowledge, sympa- Horrors” May or really understands how we Code at the right to read his and thy and fellowship.” feel. 3-5 At LHS fellow readers’ views. Or http:// Join the conversation A new program at the By Dave Gannon, lakewoodobserver.com/forum/ Main Library, Communities Tuesdays, May 1 through May Barnstormers Director viewtopic.php?f=7&t=10899 in Conversation, offers the 29 at 7:00 p.m., in the Main The Lakewood High chance to gain a greater appre- Library Multipurpose Room. School Barnstormers Drama ciation of different faiths and We hope you will join in this Club and the LHS Music backgrounds. Together, partic- series of discussions aimed at Department are proud to pres- ipants will explore a variety of strengthening our community ent the sci-fi farce, “Little Shop religions, allowing everyone to by sharing our lives. of Horrors.” This off-the-wall come to a deeper understand- This program is free and musical comedy is about a ing of their own beliefs and the open to the public, but space is plant on a mission to destroy the human race! Will it suc- Lakewood Cage Classic To Bring 100 Teams ceed? Find out by joining us at by Christine Gordillo Pennsylvania, help fund the 8 p.m. in the Civic Auditorium Get ready for a basketball Ranger basketball program’s on Thursday, May 3; Friday, invasion in Lakewood. About summer league camps, leagues May 4; or Saturday, May 5. 100 teams and 1,000 players and shootouts. Games will take Advance sale tickets are are set to descend on our city place on nearly all the gym available for the low price of April 27-29 for the 3rd Annual floors of the school district. only $6. Advance sale tickets Lakewood Cage Classic, hosted An all-day pass, which may be purchased by calling by the Lakewood High School admits you to any game on any 529-4162 and following the basketball program, led by var- court during the day, is $5 for instructions. Tickets may also sity boys’ coach Phil Argento adults and $2 for seniors and be purchased at the door on and his staff. students. So now that March show nights for $8. Mark your Proceeds from the event, Madness is over, come get your calendars for “Little Shop of which features all-star AAU basketball fill at the Lakewood Horrors” and remember the teams of 4th through 11th Cage Classic. For more info, visit advice of those in the know - grade boys and girls from across www.playhoopsusa.com or call whatever you do, don't feed the Northeast Ohio and western Greg Donner at 330-714-9570. plants! Page 2 The Lakewood Observer Volume 8, Issue 8 April 17, 2012 Calendar Page Thursday, April 19 2:00pm: Crafts for over 50 Seller registration forms are available at our web- Spring Open House on Madison 7th Annual “Healthy Starts. Happy 3:00pm-4:00pm: Water Aerobics for those who site, by email or by calling 216 521 3134. 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Hearts” Charity Wine & Beer Tasting have arthritis Emerson Elementary School, 13439 Clifton Blvd, It’s finally Spring! Come down to Madison Av- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 5:00-7:00pm– Open Swim, Pool Games 7-8pm Lakewood OH 44107 enue on Saturday, April 21st to see all the awesome The best wine and beer tasting event in 4:00-4:30pm: Dance Demo for kids businesses Madison Avenue has to offer. Special Lakewood, benefiting Jordan’s Family Foundation. 5:00-5:50pm– Zumba for all Lakewood Public Library Spring Book Sale Events will be going on throughout the day, just look JFF provides funding for research, development and 5:00-5:30pm– Theater for kids 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM for the balloons to see who is participating! education in the field of pediatric cardiology. Admis- 16915 Detroit Road Lakewood, OH 44107 The Friends of Lakewood Public Library are gear- For each participating shop you visit during the sion is $25 at the door. The beer and wine are all 216-521-8400 ing up for their annual Spring Book Sale. There will day, you will receive a ticket for the raffle. The prize being paired with delicious gourmet food. be many gently used books, videos, music CDs, will be a basket full of goodies from Madison Avenue Rozi’s Wine House 14900 Detroit Avenue Junk 2 Funk 2012 Charity Event to Benefit magazines and more at this big spring sale. businesses. This means the more shops you visit, the North Coast Health Ministry Join the Friends and receive entrance to the better your chance to win! Of course no purchase is Lakewood City Limits’ “Class and Sass” 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM special, members-only preview sale on Thursday, necessary, but it will be hard not to pick up a few 7:00 PM - 6:30 PM Local Girl Gallery and stArt Neo have joined forces April 19, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Memberships may things during the day. :) April 19 brings “Class and Sass” to Lakewood to bring back Junk2Funk, the season’s funkiest event be purchased at the door. Memberships: Individual Please visit our website, www.mamalakewood. City Limits. The ‘class’ is Lakewood High School’s featuring local artists’ and designers’ work created $2, Family $5, Patron $10, Company/Business $10, com for a complete list of participating shops and cello quartet which includes 2 members who are from repurposed materials, to benefit North Coast Lifetime $100. events. also members of the National Honors Orchestra. The Health Ministry, the West Side’s free medical clinic Lakewood Public Library Madison Avenue, Lakewood ‘sass’ is “WIFEY”, a two person improv group found- for the low-income uninsured. ed by LHS 1999 grad, Brenna Connor. Closing the The event will take place on Friday, April 20, Lakewood Police D.A.R.E. Basketball MODA OF LAKEWOOD EARTH DAY WEEK- evening may be a classy brass quintet. Remember, 2012, from 7 to 10 p.m.