NEIGHBORHOOD VIEWS SUMMER 2018 NEIGHBORHOOD

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID , OH Permit No. 842 VIEWS Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization The Newsletter of Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization The Gordon Square Arcade 6516 Detroit Avenue, Suite 1 Cleveland, OH 44102 The Gordon Square Arcade • 6516 Detroit Avenue, Suite 1 • Cleveland, 44102 • 216.961.4242 • www.detroitshoreway.org SUMMER 2018 216.961.4242 216.961.8830 www.detroitshoreway.org WHAT IS WEATHERIZATION? Summer Fun Weatherization is the process of protecting one’s home against the elements, decreasing energy consumption, and improving energy efficiency. As part of Guide Inside! the Resilient Cleveland initiative, Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization (DSCDO) is proud to recommend the CHN Housing Partners (CHN) Home Weatherization Program to neighborhood residents. Homeowners and renters may be eligible to receive the following FREE services: • Home insulation • Energy-efficient appliances STAY CONNECTED! • Light bulbs Follow Detroit Shoreway on Facebook, Twitter, • New furnace and Instagram @detroitshoreway • New hot water tank Homeowners and renters alike can expect to save up to 30% on their monthly utility bills.

If your household income exceeds the CHN guidelines, please note that Cleveland Energy$aver® is another service that offers low cost energy efficiency packages with financing available for all income levels. SUCCESS STORIES

DETROIT SHOREWAY SAFETY WALKS Mr. Diaz, a longtime Detroit Shoreway resident, received home weatherization Exercise, meet your neighbors, pick up litter (bring services in 2017. Victor’s home improvements included a new hot water tank, a trash bag), talk to people in the community, report upper floor insulation, energy efficient light bulbs, and even a refrigerator. burned out street lights, and more! All residents, friends, families ,and and pets pets are are welcome. welcome. “The refrigerator was too old so they replaced it,” Mr. Diaz said. He added, “[The] Walk dates, times, and meeting locations: electric bill is coming in low each month, much lower than it was before.”

Thurs. 6/7, 7am – Lorain Branch Library (8216 Lorain) Thurs. 6/19, 7pm – Lorain Branch Library (8216 Lorain) Ms. Smitley, another longtime neighborhood resident, received CHN home Thurs. 7/5, 7am – Zone Rec. Center (6301 Lorain) weatherization services in the fall of 2017. Thurs. 7/19, 7pm – Zone Rec. Center (6301 Lorain) “I used to need a space heater in my Thurs. 8/9, 7pm – Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (1355 W 70th) bedroom,” she said of her upstairs room, Thurs. 8/23, 7am – Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (1355 W 70th) “there is no need to use it anymore.” Thurs. 9/6, 7pm – West Bethel Baptist (5207 Franklin) Ms. Smitley, much like other clients, stated she received insulation, light bulbs, a Thurs. 9/20, 7am – West Bethel Baptist (5207 Franklin) refrigerator and freezer, and a replaced furnace. The contractors who worked on her home were even able to bring some of her electric wiring up to code.

“[CHN employees] worked around my schedule, were very kind, and very respectful while working in my home. With being disabled and on limited income I never

would have been able to afford it.” Ms. Smitley explained. Anyone can organize a safety walk. It may also be possi- ble to request a police officer to join your walk.

For more information about setting up and promoting To request an application for either CHN or Cleveland your own neighborhood safety walk, contact Jeremy at Energy$aver®, email [email protected] or 216-961-4242 X233 or via email at [email protected]. GET WEATHERIZED! call 216.961.4242 x265.

MAELSTROM COLLABORATIVE ARTS 5403 Detroit Avenue FESTIVALS & EVENTS Intro to Animation - Saturday, June 16, 10am-1pm Explore the art of illustration and animation with Sequoia OPEN STREETS CLEVELAND W 25th - W 65th Streets Bostick. Great for all ages and skill levels! Tickets are $15. Visit Sunday, May 6 | 1pm–5pm Summer Fun maelstromcollaborativearts.org for more information.

Run, walk, dance, and play on car-free streets. Stop by for touch-a-truck demos, a 1 and 2 mile dash, music, games, LAND STUDIO ART IN THE PARK a $1 noon movie at the Capitol Theatre, and more. in the Shoreway Herman Park: Wednesdays from 1-2pm (June 6, June 13,

RITE AID CLEVELAND MARATHON W 65th Street & June 20, June 27, July 11, & July 18) Detroit Avenue There are many free and low cost activities Dudley Triangle: (W 73rd Street & Elton Avenue) – Saturday, Sunday, May 20 | 6:30am-1:30pm happening in the neighborhood June 2, 12pm-1pm & Thursdays from 1-2pm (June 14, June 28, and July 12). Join DSCDO at the corner of W 65th Street and Detroit this summer! Avenue starting at 8am to cheer on marathon and half Thanks to generous funding from Councilman Matt Zone, marathon runners as they head east down Detroit OUTDOOR Art in the Park is returning to neighborhood green spaces this summer. Don’t miss these hands-on sessions with local Avenue toward the finish line. DUDLEY TRIANGLE W 73rd Street & Elton Avenue artists. EDGEWATER LIVE Edgewater Park Rain barrel workshop - First session: Thursday, July 12 | THEATRE, ARTS, & LIBRARIES Every Thursday night, May 31–August 2 | 4:30pm–9pm 5:30pm - 7pm. Learn how the City of Cleveland rain barrel WALZ BRANCH LIBRARY 7910 Detroit Avenue Free concert series with a full lineup of live music, food program works, and how to install your own rain barrel. CAPITOL THEATRE 1390 W 65th Street Summer Lit League at Walz Branch - Sunday, June 3 trucks, volleyball and entertainment at Edgewater Beach. Pop-up Barbecues - Saturdays at 12pm - May 19 & June 2 $1 Family Film Series - Every Wednesday (except July through Monday, July 30. Special kickoff on May 17. Sign up for the summer reading club at cpl.beanstack.org. Gather as a community, enjoy food, and discuss new and 4), June 20-August 1. All shows start at 10am. Curious returning summer programming in the neighborhood. Gentleman’s Club (Dates pending) is for boys ages 9-14. The GORDON SQUARE PRESENTS 6702 Detroit Avenue George (June 20), Despicable Me 3 (June 27), The Boxtrolls (July 11), The Lorax (July 18), The Secret Life of Teen Room will be open with games and programs for those Fridays (June 1, June 8, & July 20) from 5-8pm, & ages 13-18. Saturdays (June 30, July 14, and July 28) from 12pm- HERMAN PARK 6198 Herman Avenue Pets (July 25), Sing (August 1). One guardian required for Senior Social returns this summer on the second Tuesday 3pm. Free summer meal program (age 18 & under): Beginning every 10 children. June 11 through August 10. City of Cleveland summer of each month at 2pm, beginning June 12. A decade Enjoy free outdoor performances on the plaza of Near Herman Park will be chosen at each gathering and games, books, and West Theatre, presented by Gordon Square Arts District. programming schedules will be released in May, and activities will begin June 11. Visit city.cleveland.oh.us or call STEP kick-off performance: Tuesday, July 31 | Herman memorabilia from that decade will be enjoyed. A variety of local performers will enliven the plaza with Park - CPT’s STEP (Student Theatre Enrichment Program) Free Lunches for Children ages 1-18 daily from 11:30am- music and art. Enjoy local food and craft pop-ups as well. 216.664.2561 for updates. Cleveland Public Theatre and LAND Studio are also offering artistic programming at the brings free original performances to city parks each 12:30pm. summer. Find out more information at cptonline.org. The Mobile Pantry is available on the 4th Friday of each ST. COLMAN DAY OF MUSIC 2027 W 65th Street park (see more under Theatre, Arts & Libraries). month (starting around 11:00am). Low income eligibility Saturday, June 9 | 12pm-8pm FRANKLIN READING GARDEN W 65th St & Franklin Boulevard 6702 Detroit Avenue picture ID required. Bring your own bag. 2018 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Dedication of NEAR WEST THEATRE This neighborhood greenspace, known for its “Reading is a RISE! - Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from 3pm- For more information on Walz Branch programs, email the St. Colman Church building. Enjoy indoor and Treat” sign and book exchange boxes, is a great place to relax. [email protected] or call 216-623-7095. outdoor performances- from classical, to Latin, to rock 5pm (start dates pending) NWT is offering a free musical arts youth program for 9-15 year olds living in music- at the Church and Parish Hall, food, and more. 8216 Lorain Avenue 7805 Madison Avenue the Detroit Shoreway. Visit nearwesttheatre.org or call LORAIN BRANCH LIBRARY RECESS CLEVELAND Summer Lit League at Lorain Branch - Tuesday, June 5 Every Tuesday, June 5-August 7 | 4:30pm-7:30pm 216-961-9750 for more information. through Tuesday, July 24. Sign up for the summer reading LA SAGRADA FAMILIA LATIN AMERICAN FESTIVAL Thanks to funding from the Kresge Climate Resilience Urban Spring Awakening - Auditions: Monday, May 14 through club at cpl.beanstack.org. La Sagrada Familia Catholic Church (7719 Detroit Avenue) Opportunity Initiative, Recess will offer 10 pop-up events Wednesday, May 16 | 7pm-10pm. The play runs July Preschool Storytime - Mondays at 10:30am, June through Saturday, June 16, 12pm-11pm | Sunday, June 17, 2pm- this summer, featuring games of skill, teamwork, music, and 27 through August 12. Young adults ages 16-25 may August. 10:30pm neighborhood barbecues at each session. audition. This cultural festival offers live musical performances, Enjoy a book & movie at 1pm on June 8, June 22, & July 6. Latin American cuisine, games, carnival rides, and more. ZONE RECREATION CENTER 6301 Lorain Avenue TALESPINNER CHILDREN’S THEATRE 5209 Detroit Avenue Books and Ballet - June 27 at 1pm - Youth ages 3–8 are Free summer meal program (age 18 & under): Beginning invited to storytime with a ballerina. Learn basic ballet The Princess and the Nightingale (a Tale of Thailand) movements and take part in a community tea party (in GARDENWALK CLEVELAND Neighborhood-Wide June 4 through August 10. The play runs from June 9 through July 1. Ohio Savings partnership with Cleveland Inner City Ballet). Saturday, July 7 Our neighborhood rec center offers indoor and outdoor Pay What You Can Series performances: Sunday, June 10; activities. This includes a week long camp (Camp Forbes), For more information on Lorain Branch programs, email Enjoy a free, self-guided tour of private and community Friday, June 15; Friday, June 22; & Friday, June 29. [email protected] or call 216-623-7011. gardens, and home orchards in Detroit Shoreway. Visit baseball, sand volleyball, and more. City of Cleveland Summer Puppet & Mask Camp - Monday, June 18 summer programming schedules will be released in May, gardenwalkcleveland.org for more information. through Friday, June 22 | 8:30am-3:30pm. Children and 1300 W 78th Street and activities will begin June 11. Visit city.cleveland.oh.us 78TH STREET STUDIOS teens ages 6-14 can participate in Talespinner’s week Third Fridays - 5pm-9pm. Explore the largest fine arts or call 216-664-3373 for more information. OLMC ITALIAN FESTIVAL OLMC Parish (6928 Detroit Avenue) long summer camp. complex in on the 3rd Friday of every month. Wednesday, July 11 through Sunday, July 15 | 4pm-10pm PLAYground - Saturdays & Sundays: July 7 & 8; July 14 Watch it Wednesdays - 5:30pm-8:30pm. Enjoy ticketed Every year in July, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian NEAR WEST RECREATION LEAGUE & 15. Performances of new scripts written for children tours of art making every 1st Wednesday of the month. Festival provides guests with five days of family-friendly Near West Recreation offers programming year round to and families by Cleveland-based playwrights. Find activities and fun. Enjoy nightly live entertainment, rides, families on Cleveland’s near west side. Sign up for summer tickets and more information on all TCT happenings at authentic Italian cuisine, and various games. track (ages 7-13) and/or fall soccer (ages 4-13) online at talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org. ohiocity.org/nearwestrec or by calling 216-781-3222 x108. @detroitshoreway

MANUFACTURING SUMMER CAMP Max Hayes High School 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders: Discover career opportunities in NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (NLDP) is accepting applications from Tuesday, May 1 through Friday, manufacturing and learn technical and soft skills. Scholarships August 3. NLDP seeks to uniquely develop the diverse leadership abilities of engaged Clevelanders who are (2211 W 65th Street) Monday, July 30 through Friday, are available. Space is limited- email [email protected] or committed to creating a city and region which works for everyone. To learn more and apply, email [email protected] August 3 | 9am-3pm call 216.920.1966 to register. or call 216.961.4242 x243.