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VOLUME TWO • ISSUE SIX june 2012 INSIDE East Meets West At This Year's Asian Festival June At Sterling Library: By Bronson Peshlakai Hungry Caterpillars, Phat Rhymes & Fun Food ...... Page 3

Done In A Day: Federal Employees Volunteer...... Page 4 Fresh Produce: From Farm to City . . . . Page 9 "presence/absence” New Exhibit at Morgan Conservatory...... Page 6

East Tech basketball coach, Brett Moore, along with senior Jimmy Horton, who recently signed a letter of intent with Christian University. Photo courtesy Lighthouse, Inc.

A record crowd enjoyed the sights, sounds and entertainment at this year's Asian Festival. Top and bottom right photos A Rising Star: by Bronson Peshlakai. Left bottom photo by Charles Fong. East Tech High School Throngs of people The free event brought crowds, estimated to be lot of the growth has to do celebrated with the Asian people from all backgrounds about 50,000. with community outreach. Senior Raises GPA, Earns community May 19 and 20 to the eastern fringe of the “The crowd at this fes- We let all the surround- College Scholarship at the 3rd Annual Asian Campus District to celebrate tival keeps growing every ing communities know Festival, held at Asia Plaza the “Year of the Dragon” year,” said Ken Kovach, that this festival is open to By Rockette Richardson situated at East 30th Street on a weekend where great chairman of the festival’s the public and everyone is and Payne Avenue. warm weather drew record outreach committee. “A Continued on Page 2 East Tech senior Jimmy Hor- ton signed a letter of intent this May to continue his education and play basketball at Ohio Christian University (“OCU”), a private, four-year Christian university, just south of Columbus. What makes this accomplish- ment even more remarkable is that, until relatively recently, Hor- ton was not academically eligible The Energy $aver program will use both blower door and infrared camera technol- to play. Previously, he struggled in ogy. The blower door shown above simulates a 30 mph wind and magnifies areas where air leaks infiltrate your home. Photo courtesy Cleveland Energy $aver Program school, earning a 1.18 GPA, and considered dropping out in his sophomore year. New Energy Saver Program Helps That all changed after he joined CSU Farmers Market Returns June 7 the Heaventrain AAU program, City's Homeowners Reduce Energy sponsored by American Income CSU's Farmers Market returns to the Campus District on Thursday, June 7. "We are crossing our fingers that we’ll have strawberries for opening day, along with maple syrup Life, two seasons ago. “To be on the Consumption, Save Money gathered late winter, honey, spring lettuces, greens, beets, zucchini, yellow squash, cucum- team, you have to go to school,” bers and our fantastic local lunches," said the market's director Donita Anderson. Visit the Continued on Page 5 market, located in the 1900 block of Euclid, on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through On Page 5 the fall. Photo courtesy North Union Farmers Market. Page 2 Campus District Observer

Opinion Changing the Future of Education Campus in Cleveland’s Central Neighborhood istrict By Susan Hyland D Observer In April 2010, Rich search, Guidestone chose Academy truly unique is grams, to give students Frank, Guidestone the Central Neighborhood its rigorous curriculum, additional instruction. President and CEO, shared of Cleveland as the site of its seamless integration of Stepstone Academy The mission of the Campus District his vision of a Guidestone the charter school not only learning support services, will be located at 3500 Observer is to attract, articulate and amplify civic intelligence and community goodwill in sponsored charter because of our experience and use of technology in the Carnegie Avenue, near school while dis­cussing in this area, but also be- classroom to personalize this community and beyond. the intersec¬tion of E. the agency’s 2009-2012 cause Central is one of the education. These learning Published monthly with a current Strategic Plan. most high-need communi- sup­port services including 32nd Street, in the heart of circulation of 5,000+ copies, this newspaper “Our agency works ties in . behavioral health; parenting Central, as well as adjacent is available free of charge, and can be found every day to treat Many of the families and family skill building; to Guidestone’s Cleveland at over 75 business locations, restaurants and the many behavioral living in Central are faced and workforce development, campus. This will enable community gathering places throughout the Campus District, including Cleveland State health concerns facing with several barriers to will be provided by Guide- us to effectively provide University, Cuyahoga Community College’s our clients; however, success, including high stone to remove any barriers support services to the Metropolitan Campus and St. Vincent Char- without ad­dressing the poverty rates and falling facing the families being families enrolled in Step- ity Medical Center/Sister of Charity Health generational cycle of behind in their education, served. The use of comput- stone Academy. System, as well as on our website at www. poverty and low academic putting them at risk of never ers for learning will allow If you are interested in campusdistrictobserver.com. achievement at the heart graduating high school. As a the teachers to differenti- changing the odds for disad- The views and opinions expressed in of the social problems result, children growing up ate instruction to meet the vantaged children through this publication do not necessarily reflect we treat, it is difficult to in the Central Neighborhood needs of each student, so the views and opinions of the publisher funding opportunities, please make a lasting difference,” could benefit from multiple that all children can make and staff. Copyright 2011 @ The Campus Frank said. “Creating support services that important academic strides. contact Paul Pawlaczyk, District Observer, Inc. All rights reserved. a unique, no-excuses would help overcome these Stepstone Academy Vice President of Advance- Any reproduction is forbidden without culture, integrated with challenges and give them a is initially starting with ment, at paul.pawlaczyk@ written permission. our proven support ser­ solid education. 125 kindergar­ten and first GuidestoneOhio.org or vices for the entire family, Stepstone Academy, grade students and will add 440.260.8853. To learn more Become an Observer! will give stu­dents the founded on the philosophy of one grade each sub­sequent about Stepstone Academy, The Campus District Observer is looking for opportunity they need to “no-excuse”, will create access academic year. The school please contact Susan Hyland, people to get involved in the newspaper and thrive in today’s society,” to high quality education that day will run from 8:00am Vice-President of Early Child- the neighborhood. We seek volunteer writers, With this vision in will provide all the educa- to 3:50pm, 196 instruc- hood and Family Support, photographers, designers and illustrators to mind, Guidestone is open- tional and social supports tional hours above the state help with production of the newspaper. It at 440.260.8891 or susan. ing Stepstone Academy, a necessary for children to standard per school year. does not matter if you are a professional or new charter school in the change their odds and realize The school will also hold a [email protected] amateur, our editorial staff will be glad to help Cleveland Central Neigh- an academic fu­ture that can six-week sum­mer program, Susan Hyland is Proj- you through the process. Register online at borhood, in August 2012. lead to a successful life. as well as after-school and ect Manager, Stepstone our website to submit stories, press releases, After extensive re- What makes Stepstone Saturday academic pro- Academy. letters to the editor and photos.

Upcoming Publication EMast eets West At This Submission Date Year's Asian Festival Deadlines Continued from Page 1 Wednesday, June 20 Friday, July 6 For advertising information, call invited to this celebration.” (216) 344 – 9200 or email us at publisher@ Visitors to the Asia Plaza were campusdistrictobserver.com.. able to sample many different foods from 18 food booths sponsored by local restaurateurs and businesses The Campus District Observer is in what is now considered “Asia powered by: Ninth Estate Software Town,” Kovach noted. Samples of cuisine from the Orient were available Publisher from places like Cambodia, China, Rockette Richardson Japan, Philippines and Thailand. Editor Inside the plaza, local health care Rachel D. Wilson providers offered free screenings for glucose, blood pressure and bone den- A Program of Campus District, Inc. sity to educate the public. Campus District Observer Community Advisory Board: A headliner to the festival was Ann Bell, Bernard Doyle, Delores Gray, “Instant Noodles,” a dance group who Taryn Gress, Jack Hagan, Jimeka Holloway, finished as MTV’s Top 5 America Joan Mazzolini, Shirley Mette, April Miller, Dance Crew. Karen Perkowski and Fred Seals A grand celebration for this commu- Webmaster: Jim DeVito nity brought a melting pot of people to enjoy and sample this part of the city. Graphic Design: Steve Thomas “The diversity of the people that are Contributing Photographers: here - if you’re looking at the audience Sam Hubish, Joan Mazzolini, Dan Morgan, or at the people walking the streets Matt Perko and Bronson Peshlakai at the festival, it’s just not Asian peo- Contributing Writers: Fred Dolan, ple. There are people of all ethnicities Mary Donnell, Lee Fields, Susan Hyland, and all nationalities, which is one of the Susan Kelley, Joan Mazzolini, April Miller, Dan Morgan, Kristen Mott, Brenda Parks, goals of this festival - to bring a lot of Matt Perko, Bronson Peshlakai, Fred Seals, different people together,” Kovach said. Matthew Skitzki, Christie Yonkers, Jackie York, Bronson Peshlakai is student at Marge Zellmer and Cal Zunt Cuyahoga Community College, and an associate editor at The Voice, Tri-C’s student newspaper. Join the Discussion at campusdistrictobserver.com Page 3

Cleveland Public Library's Sterling Branch: A Neighborhood Anchor Looks To The Future June At Sterling Library: By Cal Zunt Hungry Caterpillars, Previous articles in this three-part Phat Rhymes & Fun Food series about the Sterling Branch re- viewed the nearly 100-year history of "All of the Cooking Mama this well-used neighborhood resource Wii™ Cook-Off and its impact on the Central Neighbor- Library’s Show off your hood. Over the decades the Library kept virtual cooking pace and responded to the changing skills on the locations will Wii,™ then join needs of the surrounding residents. in making and Today, the Sterling Branch contin- tasting a healthy ues to anchor, support, and revitalize be involved in snack. For school the community in which it resides. age children. Recently, the Board of Trustees of implementing A Very Hungry Caterpillar Celebration Tuesday, June 19 at 3:00 p.m. the approved Enjoy stories, activities and crafts a new Strategic Plan, centered on a the new celebrating Eric Carle’s perennial long-term vision of the City of Cleve- favorite The Very Hungry Caterpillar. land transformed by a vibrant culture of For Pre-School ages. Tuesday, June learning. To achieve this vision, the Li- strategic plan 12 at 3:00 p.m. brary will focus its energy and resources on five strategic priorities: forming over the course a community of learning; fighting community deficits; readying for the of the next future; cultivating a global perspective, and innovating for efficient and sus- several years." Veggie Patch Bingo tainable operations. All of the Library’s locations will be involved in imple- Meet a few local vegetable super- menting the new strategic plan over the (CIS). All CIS students study Mandarin stars as you try your luck in Veggie course of the next several years. Chinese, and students and parents were Patch Bingo! For school age children. Bookin’ Beats The SterlingB ranch collaborates informed about CPL’s database “Muzzy,” Monday, June 25 at 3:00 p.m. If you like to rap, sing, write and with a wide variety of individuals, insti- to support their language studies. research, this program is for you. Join Cleveland Public Library’s Ster- tutions, and organizations to help build The SterlingB ranch provides Edward “Phatty” Banks to create and ling Library is located at 2200 East a stronger neighborhood. Examples of curriculum-based activities and pro- record your own original musical 30th Street. For more information such partnerships include the Sisters grams designed to support and encour- composition about fresh foods and about events, programs and ser- of Charity Foundation (whose board age family literacy and life-long learn- excellent eats! For school age chil- vices, call (216) 623-7074 or go to members include Felton Thomas, Jr., ing. Parents and caregivers of young dren. Thursday, June 14 at 3:00 p.m. http://www.cpl.org/. Director and Chief Executive Officer children can participate in the “Every of the Cleveland Public Library) and Child Ready to Read” (ECRR) program, Campus District, Inc. (whose Board of which delivers a framework to provide Directors includes Cindy Lombardo, pre-literacy skills to children from birth Deputy Director and Chief Operations through age six. As decades of research Officer for the Library ). have shown, early intervention supports Members of the Sterling Branch staff future school and reading success. work closely with the Promise Neigh- The Branch also partnered with borhood Program and Ambassadors, Cleveland State University (CSU) the Marion Sterling Partnership, Trin- to offer after-school tutoring via the ity Cathedral, the senior patrons of the “America Reads” program, which pro- CMHA Hi-Rise, the Friendly Inn Settle- vided inner-city youth more than just ment House, CWRU Nutrition Study, homework help and reading tutoring. Beech Brook, the City of Cleveland’s Participating children met and worked Department of Economic Development, with CSU students from the countries area churches, Head Start and daycare of China and Turkey, literally gaining a providers, the Cleveland Municipal one-on-one global perspective. School District (CMSD), the Girl Scouts Other examples of cultural pro- of Northeast Ohio and others. gramming available at the Branch Also in support of the community, includes music, dance, poetry, and art. Sterling’s staff models to the children Nationally recognized children’s book and young adults served by the Library author, Denise Fleming visited the the positive behaviors that are expected branch in 2011. in all community public spaces. Em- In collaboration with Beech Brook ployees promote reading and re- sponsible computer use, and strive to and CMSD, Sterling Branch provides match the Branch’s collection to the meeting room space, books and online information needs of its patrons. In resources to support parenting and partnership with the City of Cleveland, middle school programs. And, in the fall and the Jewish Community Federa- of 2012, it will open one of six Cleveland tion, CPL staff members provide lunch Public Library Learning Centers in the during the summer to thousands of city, to expand and enhance its work hungry children annually. The Library with life-long learners of all ages. offers computer training and resume As its long and illustrious history writing assistance for adults, along has proven, the Sterling Branch has with a Reader’s Advisory service. grown and changed with the neighbor- Members of the Sterling Branch staff hood, and will continue to listen and have established close relationships with respond to its needs! area schools, especially CMSD’s Marion Cal Zunt is Manager of the Cleve- Sterling and Campus International School land Public Library’s Sterling Branch. Page 4 Campus District Observer

Done in A Day: Left: VA employees Erick Walton and Shawnee Fox, with Paul Lord and Federal Employees Volunteer Jason Gallo, from the Veterans Health Administration, clean up at Out- hwaite Estates. Center, Right: NASA’s Janet Clark, making bead bracelets in Cleveland's Central Neighborhood and necklaces and VA’s Carlton Moreland, face painting at Friendly Inn Settlement House. All photos by Joan Mazzolini

New Graduating Class of Women in Transition By Joan Mazzolini

Sixty-six women Mitchell, president and CEO graduated in early May of the YWCA of Cleveland from the Women in told the graduating women Transition Program, and their family and friends. (l) Carol Rivchun, Y.O.U.'s President, along with event supporters Sherman Dean II and Dee Lowery. (r) exhilarated by what “You have the courage to be Ja'marra Calhoun and Bentley Reese from John Adams and Kassia Davis from Shaw. Photos courtesy Y.O.U. they’d learned and the women you want to be. eager to start the next “Don’t be afraid to fail.” chapter of their lives. Annie Glover, a resident Y outh Opportunities Unlimited “You have to ig- of Outhwaite homes, who nore the naysayers, you is an active volunteer in the Showcases 170 High School Juniors know they are,” keynote Central Neighborhood, & Seniors at Youth Career Olympics speaker Margaret Continued on Page 7 By Marge Zellmer

This April, more than 170 youth Youth Career Olympics is made from Youth Opportunities Unlimited possible through the generous sup- (Y.O.U.) participated in the Youth Career port of area sponsors. This year Y.O.U. Olympics, held at the raised more than $80,000 to help Lyndhurst Facility. This event allows provide year-round employability skills area high school juniors and seniors to training to youth ages 14 to 19. Lead showcase their talents and knowledge in sponsors included: Cleveland Clinic, various employability skills. Deloitte LLP, Matco Tools, ArcelorMit- Wayne Dawson of Fox 8 News, was tal, Dominion East Ohio, Huntington the emcee, and Randell McShepard, VP National Bank, Kaiser Permanente, of Public Affairs at RPM International KeyBank, Swagelok Company, and Inc., was the keynote speaker. Turner Construction Company. The winners were: In addition to these spon- • Public Speaking: sors, twenty seven employers and col- Ali-Zaye Heskel of the Prime Time leges participated in an Opportunity/ Program at the MLK Library Job Fair, where all the teens were able • Employment Interview: to meet, interview, and apply for posi- Antonio Jenkins of MC2 STEM tions with area employers. • Visual Display: Y.O.U.’s mission is to provide Marchele Lilly of MC2 STEM tools for Cleveland teens to succeed • Program Cover Design: in school, in the workplace, and in life Deron Furr of Shaw H. S. through education, employment and entrepreneurship. Among it’s major • Application Review: partners are a number of Campus Yanassa Hudson of Shaw H. S. District member organizations, includ- • Employment Test: ing Cuyahoga Community College, Christopher Giboney of Shaw H. S. Cleveland State University, the Sisters • Community Service: of Charity Foundation and the Cleve- Taylor Worsham of Prime Time land Public Libarary. If you missed MLK Library this year’s exciting event, mark your • Budgeting for Life: calendars for Thursday, April 25, 2013. William Smith of Glenville H. S. Please go to www.youthopportuni- • Decision Making: ties.org to find out how you can get Curtis Rogers of John Adams H. S. involved in impacting a teen’s life. • Corporate Team Challenge Marge Zellmer is the Develop- Taylor Williamson & Yvonne ment Director for Youth Opportunities Hardy of Shaw H. S. Unlimited (Y.O.U.). Join the Discussion at campusdistrictobserver.com Page 5

New Energy Saver Program Helps City's Homeowners Reduce Energy Consumption, Save Money By Lee Fields

City of Cleveland homeown- One of the program’s great- Here’s how it works: ers can save 30% to 50% on their est attributes is its pool of highly Step 1: Call home utility bills with qualified qualified contractors with years • Call 216.672.3535 to learn home energy efficiency improve- of experience in energy efficien- more about the program ments through the Cleveland cy. One such contractor, Martin Energy $aver Program. Berry of Berry Insulation, urges and find out if you qualify Sponsored by the City of homeowners to act now. As he for huge energy savings! Cleveland, Cleveland Housing puts it, “The Cleveland Energy You will receive a letter Network, and Cleveland Action $aver program is an unprecedent- about the program explain- to Support Housing (“CASH”), ed way for Cleveland residents to ing your next steps. this is the first program of its improve the efficiency and safety kind to offer utility company of their homes. As a BPI certified Step 2: Schedule N eighborhood Connection's Tom O'Brien. Photo courtesy Fred Seals. rebates from Dominion East Weatherization contractor, we • Schedule your low-cost en- Ohio AND FirstEnergy, in addi- are proud to be a participating ergy assessment with a quali- The Promise People tion to a 20% discount off labor contractor in the Cleveland fied home assessor.R eceive a New Graduating Class and installation costs. Launched Energy $aver program. We Neighborhood Connection's Tom O'Brien detailed home energy report in February 2012, it has helped pledge to provide participating with recommended upgrades Cleveland homeowners from homeowners with the highest of Women in Transition By Fred Seals to achieve maximum energy Kamm’s Corners to University quality service and installation.» By Joan Mazzolini and cost savings. Qualified Circle save energy in their homes, Improvements may in- This is the fifth in a series of feature and ultimately save money on clude attic insulation, furnace personnel will help maximize stories highlighting people who are part of the discounts & rebates. You Central Promise Neighborhood Initiative. their monthly utility bills. replacements, programmable Tom O’Brien is the Program Director for As Chuck Ackerman, one thermostats, and most impor- enjoy reduced energy bills! Neighborhood Connections, the small grants pro- of the program’s first partici- tantly, sealing any leaks in ther- Upfront cost to homeowners gram of Suite 1300 Services, an affiliate organiza- pants, said, “The Energy $aver mal bypasses that are allowing for energy assessment is $50. tion of the Cleveland Foundation. Neighborhood Program was just what we outside air into your home. This cost will be reimbursed needed. I knew my heat (and my Financing is available to Connections funds small, grassroots organizations to homeowners that complete in the City of Cleveland. money!) was escaping through homeowners through the pro- the Energy $aver Program. In addition to grants, Neighborhood Connec- the walls but I didn’t have the gram’s lending partner, CASH. As tions provides training and technical assistance money to make the improve- Marcia Nolan, the executive direc- Step 3: Upgrade programs, connects neighborhood leaders and ments and I didn’t know where tor of CASH, said recently, “The • Select the energy efficient im- neighborhood groups to each other, to organiz- to start. The audit identified the Cleveland Energy $aver program provements that are right for ing campaigns, and to policy discussions to ensure most critical areas and gave me is the perfect strategy for Cleve- your home and budget. 2.3% resident voices are included in decision-making direction. Then after adding up land property owners. For the first interest rate financing is avail- throughout the city of Cleveland. the rebates, discounts, and low time, we are able to provide op- Prior to directing Neighborhood Connec- interest rate, it was a no brainer.” tions to decrease their long term able to quailified homeown- tions, Tom was a community organizer in Cleve- About half of home energy energy expenses. Homeowners ers through CASH. Select a land’s Slavic Village neighborhood for five years. consumption is used for heat- will see their energy bills immedi- contractor from our approved He worked with neighborhood residents on ing and cooling. Many of today’s ately decrease and they will receive list and schedule your energy community building initiatives, issue campaigns, homes are drafty, leaky, hot in the rebates as well. It is a great efficient upgrades. and leadership development. Prior to coming to the summer, and uncomfortable opportunity that people should be Cleveland, Tom served on the staff of the Jesuit throughout the year. Many also very excited about.” Step 4: Save Volunteer Corps Northwest as an Area Director, suffer from a multitude of other This is one of the most at- • Sit back and enjoy your recruiting, training, and assisting full-time volun- problems -- mold and mois- tractive rebate and/or incentive energy and cost savings. teers in Oregon and Washington. ture, high energy bills, and poor package ever offered to Cleve- I first met Tom about 2 years ago. He and the Receive a final savings report indoor air quality. Home per- land’s homeowners, but it won’t rest of the Neighborhood Connection’s Team be- six to twelve months after lieved in me enough to approve a $5,000 grant which formance upgrades through the last long! Homeowners must your upgrades are completed. Cleveland Energy $aver program act now to lock in savings before we have used to open a computer lab at Cedar Hi It’s as simple as that! Rise. Needless to say, he became one of my favorite are solving many of these prob- they expire this fall. Only 100 Lee Fields is Community people in the community. Since then I have worked lems, all while contributing to Clevelanders will benefit from with him on numerous occasions since, and he has greater energy efficiency and this program, so act now before Relations Manager for the Cleve- gained my trust, admiration, and gratitude. lower utility bills. it’s too late! land Energy $aver Program. As with all the Promise People, he is the right person in the right position at the right time. Not only does he have the credentials, he has the understand- A Rising Star: East Tech High School Senior Raises GPA, Earns College Scholarship ing, passion, and compassion that puts him in a class Continued from Page 1 of his own. I have studied him in many workshops and, even when he is not speaking, his expressions speaks volumes to me. No matter what’s going on, he said Lighthouse executive director finishing as Senate League runner-up to help him get to that point.” He has a calm and reassuring manner that makes you feel Andy Batten. “He started going to and reaching the District Semi-finals. went on to add that “We heard about that everything is alright. He listens, and when things school, and participating in our “We love the way he plays and Jimmy from the folks at Lighthouse, get off track, he steers the dialogue back on point, and in-school mentoring and tutoring carries himself as a young man,” said Inc. Having an advocate that was so when things are going well, he gives everyone some- program.” Ohio Christian head coach Tony determined to help see this young thing new and relevant to consider. The mentoring and tutor- Stockman. “He understands the point man succeed grabbed our attention, He is a master situation manager, and always puts ing proved to make a difference, guard position and has natural speed but once we saw him in person, we everyone at ease so that we always come up with the as Horton earned a 3.38 GPA this and athleticism. He can score the ball knew he was special.” right mindset to deal with anything that comes up. He past year. He was now academically but he chooses to set his teammates Horton joins an OCU team has a presence that everyone in the room recognizes. eligible, and college coaches began to up first by playing his role as a dis- that finished 27-10 during the He is a stabilizing force in the project to revitalize take notice as Horton scored season tributor and being a team player.” 2011-12 season as the Trailblazers the Cedar Central area, and I consider him and the rest highs of 18 points against Archbishop “Jimmy Horton has decided to reached their first everN CCAA of the Neighborhood Connection Staff as family. Hoban and 19 points against state change his life story over the past 18 Final Four. Horton joins a standout Fred Seals has been a Cedar/Central resi- powerhouse St. Peter Chanel. Horton months and that has given him this 2012 recruiting class that includes dent at Cedar HiRise for three years. He is vice helped lead East Tech to a 16-7 record opportunity,” commented OCU’s Lawrence Parsons, the 2012 Divi- presient of CMHA’s Local Advisory Council and a under the direction of head coach recruiting coordinator, Jamey Batten. sion I Player of the Year from the member of its Progressive Action Council’s Execu- Brett Moore. The Golden Scarabs “He is living proof that personal state of Virginia. tive Board, in addition to serving as a Promise finished the season ranked #23 in investment in students can change Rockette Richardson is execu- Neighborhood Ambassador. the Cleveland Plain Dealer poll, after lives. Basketball was simply a tool tive director of the Campus District. Page 6 Campus District Observer Enriching Lives in the Community

Untitled 2011 by Rebecca Cross. Detail of large shibori installation (handmade paper & silk). Photo courtesy Morgan Conservatory. "presence/absence: new works in silk and paper" by artist Rebecca Cross New Exhibit at the Morgan Conservatory

By Susan Kelley

The Morgan Art of Papermak- contemporary art music in a range of ing Conservatory and Educational venues. The worlds of music, dance Foundation is pleased to present its and books continue to fascinate and latest art exhibition, presence/absence inform her visual art. by artist Rebecca Cross. “Intrigued by how all art must tra- The exhibition can be viewed May verse the imagined and the material, I 29-July 7, with an opening reception improvise my way into work in a kind with the artist scheduled for Friday, of waking dream. This state of con- June 1, 2012, from 7 to 9 p.m. The tinuous attention allows me to explore Morgan Conservatory is located at what is captivating, troubling, deeply 1754 East 47th Street. beautiful, or mysterious. Always using A native Pacific Northwesterner my hands in repetitive actions, these and current resident of Oberlin, Re- interior journeys often occur while becca Cross teaches art and writing at quite literally holding on by a thread.” the Kent State University School of Art This exhibition commemorates in Kent, Ohio, where she received her the life of her daughter, Emma Rose MFA in Crafts in 2008. First trained as Coleman, who died unexpectedly at a bel canto singer, she has performed Continued on Page 8 Join the Discussion at campusdistrictobserver.com Page 7

Based in the Campus District's Tower Press Building, Matthew Skitzki is owner/ pianist at Professional Piano, which provides premium piano services for customers The Piano Man: in Northeast Ohio. Photo from www.ProfessionalPiano.net - © Matt Perko, 2011. Matthew Skitzki Opinion By Dan Morgan An Artist's Point of View: Creativity Flourishes at Tower Press Building Matthew Skitzki in Tower Press Studio. Video StillS by Dan Morgan By Matthew Skitzki

Matthew Skitzki has been why he is in Cleveland. “I was thew plays at the Velvet Tango On any given day, something creative is happening at hovering around the Campus constantly defending my choice Room, 9-11 p.m. The “off the the Tower Press Building. District for a long time. When to stay in Cleveland, but as my beaten path” nature of the Whether it’s in design, music, film, photography, writing, Tower Press created Artefino, friends have begun to see all the Tango Room appeals to Skitzki. painting, or some combination of those, the building’s con- almost 10 years ago, Matthew positive national publicity we “I meet all types and ages, from glomeration of talent and proximity to downtown’s supplies performed at the Grand Open- have been getting, they are all all over the world there.” and services makes it a perfect testing ground for fresh ideas. ing, even though he was even starting to question their own On August 10 at 8 p.m., Sev- For example, a group of musicians began meeting in younger than he is today. He choices to be in much larger, erance Hall’s Reinberger Cham- 2010 to test out new pieces of music. All of the musicians was an under-grad at Bowling more competitive, and much ber Hall presents: “Cleveland’s were superb professionals, including Josh Rzepka, whose Green State University. more expensive markets.” Rising Stars” including Matthew album “Into the Night” reached #9 on national radio charts When it came time to pick “Today, I love walking to and an eight-piece jazz band, in February of this year, and Bobby Selvaggio, the director a grad school, Skitzki largely teach classes at CSU and Tri-C. comprised largely of several of the Kent State University jazz program. ignored scholarship offers from The walk is easy and hey, it’s fellow jazz musicians who enjoy Tower Press provided the perfect time and space to all over the country. Matthew ac- good for you isn’t it?” Matthew frequent “jam sessions’ with stretch out and try new pieces, and to spend some time cepted Cleveland State’s scholar- proclaims. Cleveland State’s Skitzki at Tower Press. getting to know each other better - luxuries that typical ship offer because he likes Cleve- growing “on campus” hous- For more about Matthew gigs rarely afford. Fast forward to August 10, 2012, and the land, for all the practical reasons ing is getting closer and closer Skitzki’s upcoming events, visit group that began playing each other’s tunes casually over - cost of living, close to home to Tower Press, where Skitzki www.professionalpiano.net. coffee and donuts is now premiering those works in a con- etc. As he has been settling into has been living for almost four Photographer Dan Morgan, cert at , home of the . a career in Professional Piano, years now. “I was concerned, a native Clevelander and gradu- The creative time and space allowed by the campus dis- Skitzki has become even more at first, that practicing piano ate of the University of Dayton, trict environment was the bridge between innovative musical passionate about Cleveland. might annoy my neighbors, but has been shooting professionally ideas and an elegant stage for those ideas at Severance Hall. Just a few years ago, friends they have all been so nice and for more than 25 years. For more Matthew Skitzki is owner/pianist with Professional from the other cities used even encouraging!” about Dan, see www.About- Piano, which provides live piano music for special events, to persistently ask Matthew Every Monday night Mat- DanMorgan.com. accompaniment, and lessons. New Graduating Class of Women in Transition CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 took part in the eight-week program that classes, workshops and trainings that changes in the lives of the students. and is a Cleveland Central Promise the Cuyahoga Community College offers explored careers options, and per- “I was about the oldest one in Ambassador, working to inform and at its three campuses. sonal development. Students attended my class,” Glover, 59 said. “I heard so include Central Neighborhood resident The Women in Transition workshops from resume writing much, achieved so much … it was just in the initiative that is working to ensure program “is designed to assist women to legal issues to test anxiety. The an inspiration to me. children are ready to go to kindergarten, through a period of transformation students were given refresher courses “I am stepping out, trying to do go to good schools, graduate from high and empower them to move forward on online social etiquette and career what I can to try to help my community, school and on to college or other educa- through education and training,” search techniques. education myself on things I don’t know. tional program and a career. according to TRI-C. The program, which is provided free,, We all were learning things we should “It’s never too late,» she said. This graduating class, which also provides help in accessing financial aid know as women and as leaders.” Joan Mazzolini is communica- included a diverse group of women resources for those going back to school, Glover, a mother of three adult tions director for the Sisters of Charity from across the region, took part in support and tools to help make positive daughters, is on the Care Alliance Board Foundation. Page 8 Campus District Observer

Training Workers for Northeast Ohio’s Manufacturing & Healthcare Industry: WorkAdvance Begins Year Two By Christie Yonkers

for advancement. WorkAdvance Coordinator for Towards NET), WIRE-Net, NOHSIC, and The Both manufacturing and health- Employment. WorkAdvance will also offer Center for Health Affairs. care have deep roots in the region and support and continued career coaching for A menu of training options will be both have current demand for skilled up to a year after placement to encourage available for Cuyahoga County partici- In 2011, WorkAdvance, a collabo- employees. WorkAdvance’s objective is job retention and advancement. pants through the region’s community ration of Northeast Ohio workforce to ensure participants have the skills and Partners colleges and adult training institutions and economic development organiza- support necessary to meet the needs of Towards Employment is the lead based upon which programs are best tions led by Towards Employment, was local employers. agency for the collaborative and over- meeting employer needs. awarded a 5-year $5.5 million grant to Whether it’s technical training, help sees implementation of the project in serve Northeast Ohio residents entering with transportation, or a focus on com- Get Involved Northeast Ohio. The program links the or advancing in the manufacturing and munication skills and work-ethic, Work- WorkAdvance is now recruiting expertise of several organizations and healthcare sectors. Advance prepares Northeast Ohioans to participants for Year 2, especially indi- provides seamless client support across The program has completed its first successfully compete for jobs with career viduals interested in pursuing training in paths that offer advancement opportuni- the workforce development system, year of operations, enrolling 133 peo- either manufacturing or healthcare. Visit ple. As it enters its second year, about ties. The project works with employers ensuring that job seekers can easily navi- www.waneo.org or call 216-696-7311 for 467 spots remain available. to identify hiring and training needs and gate the services available and obtain the eligibility and other details. WorkAdvance replicates a successful then tailors training programs and other right service at the right time. sector-based career pathways model. It services to best meet employer needs. Collaborators include Center for Christie Yonkers is a staff mem- focuses on helping the unemployed and “WorkAdvance can provide a pipeline Families and Children, Employment ber at Towards Employment, a local entry-level working adults increase their of qualified candidates to be considered Connection, The Literacy Cooperative nonprofit whose mission is to empower employment and earning potential by for specific job openings or advancement of , Manufacturing individuals to achieve and maintain finding quality jobs that have potential opportunities,” said Rebecca Kusner, Advocacy and Growth Network (MAG- self-sufficiency through employment.

"presence/absence: new works in silk and paper" Continued from Page 6

(l) Untitled 2011 by Rebecca Cross. Shibori with handmade abaca paper.. (c) Untitled 2011 by Rebecca Cross. Detail of Shibori with handmade abaca paper. (r) Untitled 2011 by Re- becca Cross. Detail of Large Silk Shibori Installation. Photos courtesy Morgan Conservatory.

age 19 last November. All of the work These explorations, while primar- available at the East 45th entrance (one- in the show has been made in silk or ily sculptural, led her into new worlds way south fromPayne Avenue). "This state of paper in the intervening months. Grief, of books, printmaking, drawing and For more information about pres- memory, time and love provide a psychic utilizing texts, which is why she decided ence/absence, upcoming exhibitions or continuous residence for this body of work, which to also apply narrative and time-based workshops, please contact The Morgan suggests larger cycles of destruction enhancements to the work, including Conservatory (216) 361-9255 or visit our attention and renewal: power and fragility, direc- original music by Ross Feller and a video website at www.morganconservatory.org. allows me to tion and loss, the illusion of control and loop by Rian Brown-Orso. Susan Kelley is a staff member the certainty of chance. As an artist in A color- and shape-resist tech- at The Morgan Art of Papermaking explore what residence at the Morgan Paper Conserva- nique, traditional Japanese shibori is Conservatory and Educational Foun- tory last summer, she began consider- a constant in her work. Shibori embeds dation, an Ohio non-profit art center is captivating, ing how to express textile techniques in memory in fiber, in color and form, dedicated to the preservation of hand paper while making significant quantities providing a rich metaphor for presence and papermaking and the art of the book. troubling, of large paper, some of which exceed absence, and for the elusive passage of time. The Morgan Conservatory pursues 6’x10’. Textural variegations in paper, the Gallery hours at the Morgan Conser- its educational and charitable purposes deeply varying strengths of bast fibers, the way vatory are Tuesday through Saturday, from by serving the greater community lo- handmade papers respond to color, water, 10 to 4. The Conservatory’s main entrance cally, nationally, and internationally beautiful, or heat, and manipulation, all resonate with is on East 47th Street (one-way north from with sustainable practices in an innova- mysterious." her experience with fabrics. Commerce). Opening reception parking is tive green environment. Join the Discussion at campusdistrictobserver.com Page 9

Training Workers for Northeast Ohio’s Manufacturing & Healthcare Industry: WorkAdvance Begins Year Two By Christie Yonkers

The future site of Green City Growers is under construction, in Cleveland's Central neighborhood. Photo courtesy Green City Growers.

(top) The Fresh Stop connects urban and rural neighbors in northeast Ohio, providing access to fresh produce Green City Growers Cooperative: and an expanded customer base for local farmers. (bottom - left) On Tuesday evenings during the growing season, shareholders pick up their fresh produce for the week, all grown by local farmers. (bottom - right) Volunteers from Trinity Cathedral and the surrounding neighborhoods help staff and run the delivery site, a Growing Local Food, Local Jobs, and Local Prosperity great opportunity for those interested in supporting local and sustainable food. Photos by Sam Hubish. By Mary Donnell

Quality People. Quality Products. ness and share in the profits of the com- Fresh Produce—From Farm to City Quality Neighborhoods. pany. Green City Growers Cooperative will That’s what Evergreen Cooperatives join its sister companies, Evergreen Co- Available at the Midtown Fresh Stop Beginning June 12 are building in Cleveland. operative Laundry and Evergreen Energy The newest Evergreen Cooperative Solutions. More Evergreen businesses are MidTown Fresh Stop is run by people support a local farmer or business is being constructed in the heart in the final stages of business planning, volunteers from Trinity Cathedral group of local farmers by commit- of Cleveland on a ten-acre site located at so expect more employment opportuni- and the MidTown neighborhood in ting a portion of their weekly food 5800 Diamond Avenue, just off of East ties will be coming to the neighborhoods cooperation with City Fresh, a non- budget to supporting that farm. 55th Street, south of the intersection of surrounding and to the profit program of theN ew Agrarian On Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 East 55th and Woodland Avenue in Cleve- Central neighborhood in the future. Center. The goal of City Fresh is to p.m. (beginning June 12) during the land’s Central neighborhood. Evergreen Cooperatives hire from the build a more just and sustainable lo- growing season, shareholders visit Green City Growers Cooperative’s neighborhoods where they are located, cal food system in Northeast Ohio. Trinity (2230 Euclid Ave., free park- 3.25-acre greenhouse will grow 3 million pay good wages, provide health benefits, City Fresh seeks to meet the needs ing is available in the lot on Prospect heads of lettuce and 300,000 pounds of and share profits with employee-owners. of both urban and rural communi- Ave.) to pick up deliveries of fresh herbs each year on shallow pools of water. This innovative business model is called ties by improving access to fresh lo- produce grown by farmers within The greenhouse will be completed in No- the “Evergreen Initiative” (or the ‘Cleveland cally grown food for urban residents 75 miles of . vember 2012 and will harvest its first crops Model” by people outside of Cleveland). and marketing opportunities in the Shares must be pre-ordered one in January 2013. Green City Growers will hold a com- city for local farmers. week in advance. This facility will be the largest ur- munity meeting on June 16 from noon Fresh Stops offer weekly “share Family Share (for 3-4 people): $28* ban “leafy greens” greenhouse in the to 2 p.m. at the City Mission, located at bags” that include a mix of produce Single Share (for 1-2 people): $15* country, and it will provide fresh lettuces 5310 Carnegie Avenue. No registration is available from local farmers each *Persons on limited income (as and herbs year-round to grocery stores, required, and participants will be able to week. The contents of each bag will defined by the WIC guidelines) can restaurants, and institutions throughout find out more about the greenhouse, the vary according to what produce purchase their shares $16 for a family Cuyahoga County. construction timeline, the job application is available that week. The share share (3-4 people) and $9 for a single The greenhouse will grow hydroponi- process, and what it means to part of an bag program is a form of coopera- share (1-2 people) and pay on the day cally, on rafts floating on water and with- employee-owned company. tive purchasing in which a group of pick-up with Ohio Direct Card. out soil, to produce delicious, high qual- More information may be found at of neighbors purchase a share of To order a share, email mid- ity products. They’ll be grown and sold http://evergreencooperatives.com/ or produce from a local farmer. The [email protected] for an locally, so they can be on your table within email [email protected]. farmer receives payment upfront in order form or download a form a day or two of harvest. Mary Donnell is the CEO of Green City exchange for a bounty of produce at: http://cityfresh.org/sign-up- The greenhouse will hire neighbor- Growers Cooperative, and has extensive throughout the growing season. This shares. Those interested in volun- hood residents who have the opportunity experience in the national value-added pro- is a form of “community supported teering with the Midtown Fresh to become employee-owners of the busi- duce and hydroponic greenhouse industries. agriculture” in which a group of Stop are also welcome.

V olunteers Always Welcome at Trinity Cathedral’s Urban Farm Growing fresh food to share with the neighborhood By April Miller

Since 2006, volunteers have 3,500 pounds. One hundred per- been working hard—and more are cent of the urban farm’s crops— always needed and welcomed—at spinach, green beans, tomatoes, the Trinity Cathedral/Charlie yellow squash, peaches, apples and Comella Urban Farm. Last year’s more—are donated to neighbor- harvest was an abundant 3,141 hood hunger ministries. pounds from the formerly vacant Food is used for Trinity Ca- lot at East 35th and Cedar Avenue. thedral’s Sunday lunch program, A This year’s harvest goal is Continued on Page 11 Page 10 Campus District Observer CSU Grad Wins Marathon, Attributes Success to CSU Rec Center Class By Kristen Mott

Marathon training is nothing short January, and was immediately challenged. of challenging. Runners spend countless “I couldn’t even finish the class at "It was hours preparing for race day, and usually first,” Miller noted. “It was harder than develop a training plan on their own. anything I make myself do.” However, one Cleveland State University Although it was challenging, Miller harder than graduate broke out of this mold and used did not quit. She improved not only her a class offered by the CSU Recreation endurance but overall body strength anything Center as a means to train and win a with every class she participated in. recent marathon. When the day of the race arrived, I make Beth Miller, a recent CSU gradu- Miller was prepared physically and ate with a degree is health sciences, is an mentally. During the race she continued myself do." avid runner. As she was preparing for her to think about all the reps and hard work seventh marathon, the “On My Own Two she had put into 158, which motivated —Beth Miller, CSU Graduate Feet” marathon in Kent, Miller decided her to push forward in the race. she needed to focus more on cross-train- “I overcame the mental wall that As she prepares to move to Nash- ing and building upper body strength in tells you ‘I can’t do this’,” Miller said. ville, Tenn., Miller will no longer be par- order to excel during the race. Miller not only completed the 26.2 ticipating in marathons in the Cleveland A friend of Miller’s signed up for “158” mile marathon – she won the entire race. area. However, she encourages other at the CSU Rec Center, a high intensity class She said she attributes her success 100 runners and individuals training for a (top) Beth Miller at the finish line of the "On marathon to participate in 158 and see My Own Two Feet" marathon. (bottom-left) that focuses on functional training, core and percent to taking 158 at the Rec Center. Beth Miller running the "On My Own Two Feet" endurance. The friend encouraged Miller to “158 is responsible for this win, and the same results she did. marathon in Kent, Ohio.(bottom-right) Beth take the class as she was preparing to train I am so lucky to have had this opportu- Kristen Mott is a journalism & Miller competing during the marathon. Photos for the upcoming marathon. nity to be pushed and challenged by the promotional communication major at courtesy Kristen Mott. Miller started taking the class this past amazing trainers,” Miller commented. Cleveland State University. Join the Discussion at campusdistrictobserver.com Page 11

Summer Excitement Begins At PlayhouseSquare's Star Plaza By Jackie York Ballet classes on the plaza are one of downtown's summer highlights. Photo courtesy PlayhouseSquare.

PlayhouseSquare District will be great people. Blue Light Lime Outdoor atStarPlaza on Monday, Wednesday New this year, Star Plaza will bustling with activity outdoors on Star Concert Series dates are: Outlaws 1 & and Friday, August 6 through Septem- be the site of the SPARX City Hop Plaza and inside the PlayhouseSquare 1, Thursday, June 14; Carlos Jones & the ber 4. At summer’s end, tournament “Chow Down” on September 15 from theaters, as PlayhouseSquare and the P.L.U.S. Band, Thursday, July 19 (party play concludes with the top two teams 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. when some of Cleve- PlayhouseSquare District Development on14th Street); and One World Tribe, competing for the grand prize (corn- land’s favorite food trucks will set up Corporation (PDDC) present “Summer Thursday, August 9. hole trophy and bragging rights) at the shop to provide food and drink for the Excitement 2012 at PlayhouseSquare.” Hatha Yoga classes - Learn how PlayhouseSquare District Block Party estimated crowd of almost 30,000 ex- The program is a combined effort to relax in a series of standing-pose & Tour, September 7. Cornhole tourna- pected to come explore downtown’s of both organizations, and includes over stretching movements that promotes ment registration fees benefit the City neighborhoods, art gallerys and eater- seventy outdoor lunchtime and after work good overall health. Classes are held at Mission, Cleveland Animal Protective ies as part of this annual event. events plus theatrical engagements such as Star Plaza on Tuesdays from 12:15 pm League and Rise Above It. Mamma Mia! and a classic film series. All – 1:15 pm. Hatha Yoga class dates are: 13th Annual PlayhouseSquare Summer excitement at Playhous- outdoor events are free of charge, with the June 12, 19 and 26; and July 3, 10, 17, 24 District Block Party & Tour – The eSquare includes the following theater exception of the annual PlayhouseSquare and 31.June 12 - July 31. traditional end of summer event on schedule of performances and enter- District Block Party & Tour. Tai Chi classes - “The Movement of Star Plaza is scheduled for Friday, tainment: Sondheim on Sondheim, now Slated to return to Star Plaza this year are: Life” for all ages and physical conditions September 7. This outdoor block party through July 8; Footloose, June 1-3; U.S. Bank Summer Garden Music with Tai Chi instruction to recharge celebrates with signature dishes by the Kristin Chenoweth, June 13; Bobby Sel- Series - Star Plaza lunchtime crowds the mental, physical and spiritual PlayhouseSquare restaurants, A Taste vaggio Hendectet Jazz Collective, June will enjoy a variety of instrumen- health. Classes are held at Star Plaza of Excellence Catering and Johnsonville 16; North Coast Men’s Chorus presents tal music performed by Cleveland’s on Wednesday after work from 5:15 products, live music presented by the Brian Stokes Mitchell, June 23; Wait talented musicians on Mondays from pm – 6:15 pm. Tai Chi class dates are: Downtown Cleveland Alliance, cash Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, June 28; Mamma 12 noon to 1:30 pm. Summer Garden June 20 and 27; July 11, 18 and 25; and bar, a walking tour of the neighbor- Mia!, July 13 – 22; Nicki Minaj, July 19; Music Series dates are: June 4, 11, 18 August 1, 8 and 15. hood by the Take a Hike guides and the Cinema at the Square, August 2 – 19 and 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. 90.3 WCPN ideastream “Around cornhole tournament finals. Tickets and II Divo, August 14. CBS Radio Free Lunches - Enjoy Noon” Open Air Broadcasts with six go on sale August 1. “TheB lock Party Tickets are currently on sale free food, contests, prizes and more broadcasts – A summer celebration of is a true neighborhood event where (except for Cinema at the Square) from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Free Lunch music and the arts broadcast live from Star people who work here actually know at the PlayhouseSquare Ticket Of- dates are: June 13 and September Plaza at 12 noon. Around Noon “Open each other, and that makes Playhous- fice, 1519 Euclid Avenue, online at 12.June 13 and September 12 Air” broadcast dates are: June 7 and 21; July eSquare an attractive downtown area to Labatt Blue Light Lime Outdoor 12 and 26; and August 9 and 23. locate a business,” states Tom Einhouse, playhousesquare.org or by calling Concert Series presented by 106.5 4th Annual PlayhouseSquare Executive Vice President of the Play- 216-241-6000. Group orders for 15 or The LAKE – The after work concert Cornhole Tournament – Office work- houseSquare District Development more may be placed by calling Group series begins at 5 pm on Star Plaza ers from the PlayhouseSquare area Corporation. “It’s one way we meet our Services at 216-664-6050. with live bands, plenty of happy hour buildings will compete in a double not-for-profit mission of developing the Jackie York is PlayhouseSquare specials, giveaways, grilling foods and elimination cornhole tournament area surrounding the theaters.” District’s marketing manager. V olunteers Always Welcome at Trinity Cathedral’s Urban Farm Continued from Page 9

Place at the Table. Those in need benefits children and families at the Another goal of the urban farm is have only 30 minutes to spare, do stop are provided a hot and nutritious lunch. church’s neighboring K-8 Marion- to aid in neighborhood beautification. by. We need help weeding, mowing, In 2011, more than 9,000 meals were Sterling School. Each Friday, children Attractive landscaping, raised flower trimming, watering, nurturing, harvest- served. The urban farm’s produce is used are given backpacks filled with healthy beds, trees, shrubs, public art and other ing and much more! to supplement the lunch program’s food food (enough to feed a family of four) decorative elements have helped turn To get involved with the urban supply and is some of the only fresh providing them nourishment for the the once vacant lot into a site of urban farm, email leader Scott Blanchard at ingredients the guests enjoy all week. weekend. Fruit and vegetables from renewal and growth. [email protected] or Crops have also been donated the farm have also been donated to the Typical workdays are Saturdays call Trinity Cathedral at 216-771-3630. to Trinity Cathedral’s Blessings in Cleveland Foodbank and the Cedar- from 9 a.m.-noon (and can also be ar- April Miller is Communications a Backpack program. The initiative Central Senior Building. ranged for other days), but even if you Manager at Trinity Cathedral. Page 12 Campus District Observer

“Campus District Dates” is the community event calendar for the Campus District. Event listings are selected from the calendar of Campus District events that can be found on the newspaper’s home page at: http://campusdistrictobserver.com. To post an upcoming event, contact us Dates:June 2012 at (216) 344-9200 or go online to the website, scroll down to the bottom right of the homepage, and click on the “submit event” button.

Beginning Thursday, June 7 to Tri-C. College Visitation Days will be 24, 2012. RideUNITED is a regional, Cleveland State/North held at at Brunswick University Center, one-day bicycle tour traversing the Union Farmers Market Returns! Eastern Campus, Metropolitan Cam- roads and Towpath Trail from Cleveland 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. pus, Western Campus and Westshore to Akron and back again, in partnership CSU Campus, in the 1900 Campus. For more information, call with the University of Akron and Cleve- block of Euclid 1-800-954-8742, then select the “Admis- land State University. Routes range from CSU’s Farmers Market opens June 7. sions” option for more information. 12 to 100 miles round-trip. Registration Market is every Thursday from 11 AM fees and money raised benefit United to 2 PM through September 27, and Saturday, June 23 Way of Greater Cleveland and United features the best in fresh, local veg- Ward 5 Community Family Way of Summit County. All rides begin etables, fruits, flowers, potted plants, Festival and Parade June 1 through September 16, 2012 bedding plants, poultry, maple syrup, Friendly Inn Settlement at the Cleveland State University Student Take a Hike! eggs, honey, pork, baked goods, dairy located at 2536 Unwin Center, located at 2121 Euclid Avenue. Downtown Cleveland Walking Tours products, grass-fed beef and more. Now 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For event information and registration, Experience Cleveland’s rich history on accepting SNAP (Supplemental Nutri- Plan to be a part of the annual festival. go to www.rideunited.org. four unique guided walking tours fea- tion Assistance Program) EBGT Cards. With the support of Ward 5 Council- turing actors and actresses portraying Friday, June 29, 2012 For more information, go to: www. woman Phyllis Cleveland, the Central important Clevelanders from the past. Joseph’s Home northunionfarmersmarket.org. Family-To-Family Collaborative is again Gateway District Tour - Every Thurs- 12th Anniversary Luncheon hosting the Ward 5 Community Family day: Meet at 6 p.m. at The Arcade (401 Tuesday, June 12 Festival on Saturday, June 23, at Friend- Doubletree by Hilton Cleveland Euclid Avenue). Historic Warehouse 2012 Business Opportunity Fair ly Inn Settlement, Inc. The goal for the Downtown located at District Tour - Every Saturday: Meet at “Building Bridges for Ward 5 community festival is to provide 1111 Lakeside Avenue East 10 a.m. at Constantino’s Market (1278 a Stronger Economy” a safe, fun-filled community event the 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. West 9th Street). Canal Basin Park Tour 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. residents can be proud of and enjoy on Joseph’s Home has been creating life- - Every Sunday: Meets at 10 a.m. at Set- Cleveland State University/Main an annual basis. If you are interested in changing opportunities for acutely ill tlers Landing RTA Station (1025 West Classroom Building, 2121 Euclid participating as a vendor, service pro- homeless men for 12 years. Join them ). PlayhouseSquare The Northern Ohio Minority Supplier vider or displaying your talent, please for this anniversary celebration, which Tour - Every Tuesday: Meet at 6 p.m. Development Council (NOMSDC) and contact Charles Taylor at Friendly Inn will include a sports-themed buffet, silent at the State Theatre Lobby (1519 Euclid the Northeast Ohio Hispanic Chamber Settlement, Inc. at (216) 431-4656. auction and art sale. The keynote speaker Avenue). Free admission. Donations are of Commerce (NEOHCC) are co-hosts is The HonorableR ichard “Dick” Am- encouraged. For more information, go of the 2012 Business Opportunity Sunday, June 24, 2012 brose, Cuyahoga Common Pleas Court to www.clevelandgatewaydistrict.com Fair “Building Bridges for a Stronger RideUNITED Judge and former or call (216) 771-1994. Economy” on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 6:30 a.m. Registration and breakfast. linebacker. Tickets start at $40 and table Saturday, June 2 at Cleveland State University. This 7:30 a.m. Routes Open sponsorships at $500. For more informa- You and the Environment exciting collaboration developed out of 11:00 a.m. Lunch available at tion, contact Nathan Munn, development Cleveland Composting a current partnership and shared mis- CSU and University of Akron manager, at (216) 875-4634 or NMunn@ & Recycling Forum sion to promote and develop minority 3:00 p.m. Rest stops close Symposium begins at 9 a.m. business enterprises (MBEs) and to GearUP for the Second Annual Ri- sistersofcharityhealth.org, or visit www. Downtown YMCA, facilitate networking and business op- deUNITED bike tour on Sunday, June josephshome.com/events. 2200 Prospect Avenue portunities for MBEs that will impact This symposium will feature keynote economic development in northern speakers Bob Gedert, Director of Re- Ohio. For more information, contact source Recovery in Austin, Texas and NOMSDC at (216) 363-6300 or NEO- Neil Seldman, President of the Institute HCC at (216) 281-4422. for Self-Reliance in Washington, DC. The forum will also feature local experts on composting and recycling discussing the plans for recycling programs in Cleve- land and across the country. Sponsors include CNDC, Evironmental Health Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Watch, Earth Day Coalition, Sierra Club Rosary Hall 60th and GreenCityBlueLake with support Anniversary Luncheon from the George Gund Foundation. Windows on the River For more information contact Sarah 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Batke at [email protected] or at The first hospital-based comprehensive 216-861-5200. Cost: $10 with lunch; $5 alcohol treatment program in Cleve- with brown bag lunch. land, Rosary Hall continues to be the Tuesday, June 5 leader in alcohol and drug withdrawal MidTown Cleveland, Inc. management and outpatient services 2012 Annual Meeting in Ohio. Featured speaker for its 60th Anniversary Luncheon will be “Boxer “Reinventing MidTown Frank” O’Donnell of Glasgow, Scotland. Build Your Business. To receive an invitation or to inquire Make a Difference.” about sponsorships or tickets, please 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. contact Geri Douglas Marshall at St. Grand Ballroom, Vincent Charity Development Founda- InterContinental Hotel Cleveland, tion at (216) 875-4605. 9801 Carnegie Avenue Join MidTown Cleveland as it reveals Monday, June 18 College Visitation Days at plans for: East 55th/Euclid area, Agora Cuyahoga Community College Complex and Health-Tech Corridor. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Keynote speaker will be Len Komoros- College Visitation Day is a great ki, President, and opportunity to: talk with program Quicken Loans Arena. Individual Tick- representatives about degrees and ets - $60; Table of Ten - $500 ($35 of certificates; meet with academic each ticket is tax deductible). Free Valet counselors to learn how to meet your Parking. For more information, contact educational and professional goals; Diane Dunleavy at (216) 391-5080 x101 learn about financial aid and scholar- or [email protected]. ships ; take a campus tour and/or apply