April/May 2021 the Newsletter of The

Johnnie Spates-Greene, President Diane Pride-Mays, 1st Vice President Cathy Niswonger, 2nd Vice President Susan Price, Treasurer Donna Cornett, Secretary April/May 2021 The newsletter of the

NO LARCHMERE COMMUNITY ASSOC. Spring Returns and Hope Springs Eternal! IN-PERSON MEETING IN APRIL Celebrate 2021 and the season of warmer weather in Larchmere/Greater Buckeye with flowers and greenery from: Be Bold As the pandemic winds down and we look to resuming some- Larchmere Community Plant Sale thing resembling our “normal” lives there is a great opportuni- Saturday, May 8, 2021, 9am-4pm. ty to look outside the old box, to reimagine the future, to ex- (Mother's Day Weekend) pand our horizons. What can the Larchmere Community As- 12619 Larchmere Blvd. sociation (LCA) become? What should be its focus? What’s (Next to UnBAR Café parking lot) LCA’s role in the Larchmere neighborhood; In the greater Shaker Square Buckeye area; In the city? Let’s Be Bold. Pre-Order (due May 1) for best selection, a 10% discount, and to have your plants in case we must cancel the Day of Sale For those who have cabin fever and want a reason to get out due to Covid-19 Protocols. Contactless pickup available! and meet people, Larchmere Life newsletter would love to have more people willing to write about the neighborhood. On Day of Sale day, May 8 (assuming it’s a go) you'll find We can also use a backup door to door delivery person or two. something for everyone and everywhere – houses, apartments, Contact Donna Cornett at [email protected] or porches, gardens, yards, and Moms! We will have a nice as- call 216.791.2197. sortment of perennial and neighbor grown offerings along with pots, flats and hanging baskets of flowers and foliage, Gary Price would so love to turn over the layout and typing of veggies and herbs, and houseplants. the newsletter to some interested person(s). At present we do the newsletter on Publisher. He is willing to teach or if there is Have a hand in making our Larchmere, Buckeye, Shaker, some other format you know that works for newsletters, we Woodland Hills, Ludlow, CHALK and nearby communities can try that. “grow” & “blossom”. The sale is made successful by the in- volvement of many, big or small. Can you…? Larchmerecommunity.org, the Larchmere Community Web- site is in need of someone who knows about websites and is • Spread the word and flyers? Think family, friends, co- willing to keep it up to date. Contact Susan Price regarding workers, neighbors… the newsletter and website at [email protected] or • Bring someone with you to the sale, or offer to pick up a call 216.721.1229. pre-order for someone being especially Covid-Careful?

Later this summer/fall when we can meet in person LCA will • Make an outing of it? Meet someone for a safe visit on an hold elections of officers. All offices are open and we hope outdoor patio on Larchmere. that there are members of the community (perhaps a little • Volunteer? There are tasks aplenty, before/during/and younger than some of us who have been doing this for years) after the sale, both in person and from home: sign-making who will step forward and really Be Bold—help lead the or- and marketing; returning calls and clarifying orders; early ganization to a renewed future. morning set up and evening teardown; watering, repot- ting, and plant care; unloading inventory, pre-order filling, delivery, assisting shoppers and more. NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET

Returns to Shaker Square For info or to offer your time/talents, call or text Jane 216.269.9060 or [email protected]. Down- Saturday load Pre-Order form at Larchmere.com/Events or pick up at Loganberry Books, Big Al’s Diner, SomethinGood to Eat and April 3 8:00 a.m. to noon Harvey Rice Branch Library.

Printed by J P Quality Printing, LLC 12614 Larchmere Boulevard, 791-6303 Doan Brook Annual Stream Doan Brook Watershed Partnership Sweep & Weed Pull Family Fishing Workshop

Saturday, April 17 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 10 10am - noon & 1- 3 pm Meet at the tent at the corner of Fairhill and E. 127 St. Free at Rockefeller Lagoon

Celebrate Earth Day with Larchmere Community Associa- Join Doan Brook Watershed Partnership and Cleveland tion, Doan Brook Watershed Partnership, and the Nature Metroparks Youth Outdoors for fun, family-friendly fish- Center at Shaker Lakes as we clean up winter trash and ing. We’ll cover the basics from tackle and technique to pull invasive plants in the Doan Brook corridor and sur- casting, fish ID, and handling. We’ll even show you how rounding parklands. Individuals, groups, and all ages wel- to clean and prepare your catch. After learning the basics, come! everyone can test their luck fishing for stocked trout in the beautiful Rockefeller Lagoon. Bring your own rod and Sign-in/registration begins at 12:30 pm; Cleanup runs reel or borrow one of ours. Bait will be provided. Limit 10 from 1-3 pm. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. people per session. Warm clothing is recommended. To register online and for more info https://doanbrookpartnership.org/stream- Register online at https://doanbrookpartnership.org/ sweep/ . fish/ or call us at 216.325.7781

th 15 Annual (virtual) Monthly Community Meetings Run/Walk/Exercise for Peace Here are opportunities to keep up to date on what is going Our Lady of Peace had planned to host its 15th Annual on in the neighborhood. For safety reasons related to the Run/Walk for Peace in 2020, but Covid-19 put an abrupt pandemic, meetings will be held virtually until further no- tice. end to that plan. Instead, the Run for Peace will actually be a Run/Walk/Exercise for Peace and will be done virtu- Councilman Griffin’s Ward 6 meeting ally over the weekend of May 1-2, 2021. Register online Day: 2nd Tuesday of the month at the church website (olpchurch.com), by emailing James Next Dates: April 13 and May 11 Herb’s Quality Landscaping Cullen at [email protected] or call 216.533.8804. Time: 6:00 p.m.

Participants can be anywhere in the world. Runners are For Zoom meeting login details, or if you have questions, asked to run at least 3 miles; walkers to walk at least 2 call Laveta Parker at 216.664.4234. miles; and other exercise afficionados to exercise for at The meeting ID and password are different every month least 30 minutes. There will also be a Tot Trot category - a so you need to call every month. run, walk, or exercise for children grades K-3 who should exercise for 30 minutes in whatever way they want. Partic- Shaker Square Alliance Meetings ipants are invited to send in a report of their activity and a st photo to be included on the church’s Facebook page. Day: 1 Thursday of the month Next Dates: April 1 and May 6 Over the past 16 years, The Run/Walk for Peace has raised Time: 10 a.m. over $150,000 to support the parish’s mission, which includes outreach to incarcerated youth and helping former- The monthly Zoom meeting agenda includes a wide range ly incarcerated neighbors to re-enter society through the of guests who provide up to date information on issues of Edwin’s Leadership & Restaurant Institute. Our Lady of importance to our Larchmere and Shaker Square area Peace’s food pantry serves about 40 families each week. neighborhoods. Despite Covid and all the restrictions on daily life, we be- All are welcome to join in. Contact Charles Bromley at lieve a virtual event can be a success. [email protected] or 216.410.3879 to sign up for the monthly meeting announcements. Entrance fees are $20 for participants and $5 for the Tot Trot. All registered participants will receive a special 4th District Police Commander Kutz mask. Day: 4th Wednesday of the month Next Dates: April 28 and May 26 Herb’s Quality Painting Time: 7 p.m. Making your home your dream! Herb Young You can join the monthly meetings online or by phone/

landline. To request monthly notifications throughout the year: Residential and Commercial contact Edwin Parris at [email protected]. Interior and Exterior (216) 214-2010 (Cell) If you do not have computer access, contact him with your (216) 421-0475 (Fax) name and mailing address at office 216.664.3578 or cell [email protected] phone 216.857.1467. Leave a voice mail. You will receive the instructions by mail. Neighborhood Spotlight: Act3Creative News From Article by Ann Hunter Caricatures by Ron Hill Larchmere PorchFest is planning to do another series of What’s in a name? Selecting a name for a new business is 'Tiny PorchFest' this year because of Covid. They will an important decision. A good name can grab attention, probably do 5 neighborhood concerts, just for friends and identify the products or services offered, and help establish neighbors, spread out over the summer. a brand identity. The name Act3Creative does all that, and They are also talking about doing 2 online concerts to- it recognizes that for the three partners, the business was wards the end of the summer. Finalized plans for PorchFest the start of the “third act” of each of their careers. this year will be in the June Larchmere Life." Contact Last December, when we were all hunkered down at home Kristen Cole, [email protected] with questions or during the pandemic, one of our editorial board members offers of help. discovered the little gem of a company ensconced in the Fairhill Partners building. Act3Creative was described by A Big Welcome to New Shops on cleveland.com as … “a full-service design studio and creative agency.” The three principals, Ron Hill, Jaime Lom- Larchmere bardo, and Jim O’Hare formed the company five years ago We’re so excited by the optimism and courage of business- and leased the office space at Fairhill Partners about a year es who open in the middle of a pandemic. Let’s give them later. The location was central for the scattered homes of a big welcome by shopping their stores as well as continu- the owners and convenient to many of their existing cus- ing to shop our other merchants who have struggled tomers. through the pandemic.

When asked about their favorites in the Larchmere area, The HIIT Factor, a Premier Fitness Studio, is open in the Loganberry Books was their first mention. They also like former Wolfe Gallery at 13010 Larchmere. Owner Haja the many interesting restaurants and small businesses and Tunkara is an advocate for health and wellness, This fitness the sense of a vibrant community. studio offers a variety of group fitness classes designed to The team collaborates with a few other tenants in the Fair- get your heart pumping including HIIT, cycling and hill building and provides media, graphic design, and web- Zumba. They offer special rates for seniors and local mer- site services to companies, non-profit organizations, and chants and residents. www.thehiitfactor.com. Fawaky government agencies. On the publishing side, Jim says, Burst Juice Bar will soon open in the studio. “We tell stories, through books, videos, websites, and www.fawakyburst.com or find them both on Facebook. through virtual events.” They especially like telling stories Laluna the Boutique, 13002 Larchmere. Owner Tammy about people who have made contributions to Ohio. The Eaton offers unique clothing and handmade jewelry. book that caught the attention of one of our members and inspired this article was a collection of editorial cartoons SomethinGood To Eat, a new vegan restaurant, 12210 created by Ron Hill during 2020 called “BB BluesBird and Larchmere. Andrew Taylor-Shaut’s menu focuses on the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Year” pub- health and wellness offerings with plant-based food. Try lished in January. All the books are listed and available for the GOOD Burger, a black bean, brown rice, and veggie purchase on the Act3 website (act3creative.com) and many patty burger. are available at Logan- Status Boutique, 12609 Larchmere. Stop in and meet berry Books. owner Aisha. Check out her brands of both men and wom- The pandemic kept en’s clothing and accessories their office shut down Cat’s Cradle Café, 12204 Larchmere. Watch for future for nearly a year, with the partners working opening of this tasty vegan bakery and meet owner, Laven- from home. Despite the der. “terrible, horrible year”, Act3 was able to ex- Farewell and Happy Retirement

pand the team in 2020, After Herb’s35 years on Larchmere Quality Marc Goodman has decided adding two fresh new to retire and close Marc Goodman Antiques at 12721 creative members: Larchmere. HeGutter has been Cleaning an anchor and leader of the

Maria Ahmed and Alex Larchmere Boulevard Antiques District for many years Vicarel. and we willSpecial miss him. starting at $75

Prices are discounted and bargains abound! Marc is also Clockwise top left : James O’Hare, Alex Vicarel, looking(216) 214 for-2010 someone cell to take over the lease of that store location(216) 421 by– 0475 summer. fax Contact [email protected] or call Ron Hill, Jaime Lombardo, Center: Maria Ahmed [email protected] 216.229.8919. Update on 121 Larchmere Apartments Remember Cherry? by Lynda Bernays (Britton-127th St Block Club) Remember all the activity on E. 127th Brickside in Novem- First Interstate Properties, the developer of the 121 ber 2019 for filming scenes for the locally produced Russo Larchmere building (12201 Larchmere Blvd), offered a Brothers (Joe and Anthony) film Cherry? The production Zoom conference with current updates on the progress of trailers, crew, bystanders . . . blocking the street and side- the property. Tony Smith (Development Associate at First walk. The Russo Brothers spent their early years growing Interstate) and Bethany Gruenwald (Residential General up in the family home on E. 127th. Brookside thus their de- Manager) hosted. cision to return to our neighborhood.

John Wagner, design principal of City Architecture, the The film starring Tom Holland (Spider-Man) is based on designers of the building announced that the firm will move the book Cherry by Cleveland native Nico Walker who their office of 20 plus employees from their current space joins the Army, is deployed to Iraq as a medic, returns in mid-town to the first-floor commercial area. They are home dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and excited about moving into 121 Larchmere and becoming an resorts to robbing Cleveland banks to support his drug ad- active part of the neighborhood. City Architecture expects diction. He then decides to use his time productively while to take occupancy in mid-summer. incarcerated and began writing Cherry.

Important information about the building: Here’s some fun scenes to watch for! The basic training Move-Ins will start June 1. Rental application, size, facility where Cherry goes off to train as an Army medic floor plans, and pricing for the 88 units can be seen was shot in the Baldwin Water Treatment Plant. Scenes of on Apartments.com (see website at the end of this the home he shares with his young wife were shot in a article). There has already been a lot of interest home on E. 127th Brickside. And keep your eye out for four expressed; 25 applications have been received thru legged E. 127th star “River” making his film debut. the building’s website (121larchmere.com) The building includes studio, 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom The film opened for a two week run at the Cedar-Lee Thea- with den, and 2-bedroom apartments. All units tre and now streams on Apple TV+. have kitchen appliances plus a washer and dryer; 2 bedrooms and 1 bedroom with den also include patios or balconies. Pets are allowed. River (a dog story) Amenities include a pet parlor for self-service pet care, By Ellie Glorioso fitness center and free bike storage. There will be a th 4 floor community room with balcony, first floor On March 12th the new film, Cherry, was conference room and a 24-hour maintenance line. released on Apple TV+. It tells the story Both on and off-site parking will be available for rent. of army veteran, Cherry (played by Tom For more information: Holland), and his struggle with PTSD and • 121 Larchmere website: https://121larchmere.com/ addiction. Filmed in our very own neighborhood, it features many familiar sites • Apartments.com: https://www.apartments.com/121- including my dog, River. larchmere-cleveland-oh/zwtsbgy/ This is the best source for size, floor plans, and pricing. At 3 months old River was found wander- • First Interstate Properties: https://first-interstate.com/ ing in rural Kentucky hungry and home- • Tony Smith at First Interstate: [email protected], less and was promptly rescued by Cincin- 216-386-5725 nati-based dog rescue, Clermont to the • City Architecture: http://www.cityarch.com/ Rescue. It was on their website that Me- gan-Kate Hoover, a Hollywood animal trainer, found River and decided to cast Mikros on Larchmere—Update her as Lavinia, Cherry’s dog.

Mikros Smart Suites, the new building across from Big Throughout the filming process Megan-Kate could be seen Al’s restaurant is progressing well and they anticipate an walking River up and down 127th Street keeping her preoc- August opening. Their unique brand of convertible smart cupied in between scenes. My partner and I met Megan- suites is at 12607 Larchmere. Smart Suites by Mikros are Kate and offered to let her use our backyard for River to right-sized urban apartments that transform to every need. play in. River met my dog Ansel, the two became fast They will be fully furnished, move-in ready, pet friendly. friends, and were soon inseparable. When I found out she Flooring is polished concrete (1st Floor) and luxury vinyl would be up for adoption after filming the movie there was flooring (2nd, 3rd Floor). Free parking provided in rear of no question about it — she was our new family member! building. As they say “Bring Your Suitcase. We Took Care of Everything Else.” Over the last year River has blossomed into a wonderful, loving dog who enjoys long walks, food (occasionally sto- Visit www.mikrosonlarchmere.com for floor plans and up- len from her humans), and snuggling. dates regarding leasing. Neighborhood Watch

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Bianca Butts Neighborhood Services Coordinator-Burton/Bell/Carr 659.2028 Cleveland Police Dispatch 621.1234 4th District CPD Main Office 623.5400 Shaker Square Area Officers presenting the Larchmere CommunityAssocia- Development Corp. (SHAD) 421.2100 tion’s Holiday Donation to Alexandria Berry, Sunbeam Councilman Blaine Griffin’s Ward 6 School Dean of Engagement. Member contributions were office at Fairhill Partner’s 791.8683 used to purchase 16 $25 pre-paid VISA gift cards to be used as incentives for students to reach goals and to re- Nature Center Spring Programs ward accomplishments. Programs for April/May 2021

NOTE: Register for all programs at https:// Pub Reads Book Discussions Continue shakerlakes.org/spring-programs/ The book group still convenes monthly but has been doing Guided Birding Walks it virtually since last spring. This group meets on the sec- Sundays April 4 and May 23 ond Monday of each month. Register on the Shaker Library 8-10AM | Nature Center website, using the link in the Events Calendar. Because the Join a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking meetings are presented over Zoom, you will need to regis- and listening for birds. Registration is required to keep ter with your email address to receive a Zoom link to the group sizes limited. program after you register. Note: Our building (and restrooms) remain closed to the public. Please plan accordingly. Next up on Monday, April 12, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM is Deacon King Kong by James McBride. $5 suggested donation.

Virtual Nature Story Time On Monday, May 10, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM is The Au- thenticity Project by Clare Pooley. Children ages 3-1/2 to 7 years of age with an adult are invited to join the Nature Center on Zoom to read a story and Copies of the books are available at the Main Library a partake in a craft. $5 per family. Register for one or both. month before.. If you would like to check out a digital li- The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one hour be- brary copy of the book, it is available with a Clevnet card fore the program begins. from Overdrive as an e-book and downloadable audio Harlem Grown book. Monday, April 12 | 4:30-5PM | Zoom Butterflies Belong Here Monday, May 17 | 4:30-5PM | Zoom

Naturalist's Notebook Discussion: Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake Sunday, May 16 | 1-3PM | Zoom In Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds and Shape our Futures, Merlin Sheldrake ex- plores these organisms. This program is free to attend. The optional $5 donation Councilman Blaine Griffin held a meet and greet at supports the Nature Center. Please purchase your book UnBAR Café on February 27th. The above picture repre- from Loganberry Books to support our partner. sents a few of the many persons who dropped in. Sustainability at Home Series: Rain Barrel Workshop Thursday, May 20 | Sessions at 5:45 & 6:30PM | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes Make your own rain barrel and save more than water! We supply the barrel, parts and tools and show you how to con- struct a closed, 55-gallon rain barrel system. Workshop fee, including barrel and parts, is $60. Space is limited and ad- vance registration is required by May 1. NOTE: This program will be held in-person. To maintain physical distancing requirements, please adhere to your scheduled arrival time (to be selected during registration). We have space for only one participant per rain barrel. Masks are required for all participants. Herb’s Quality Gutter Cleaning & Landscaping

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