More than a walk

Saturday, June 4 is right around the corner. The East 200th Street Stroll event is eminent and the committee members are working very hard to complete all the last minute details. We want to be sure to include all the 200th Street businesses and community organizations that have chosen to participate as the Stroll exists to showcase the best on our street and in our community.

The businesses have lots of good things to share with attendees from special bargains, entertainment, and foods and the represented community organizations on the sidewalks and in the parking lots will share valuable information to enrich your life here in Euclid. I can't wait to "pick a sundae" at the DQ or hear the great White House Jazz band at T and T Barbershop again. Departments from the city will be available to talk about the good things that are happening on the lakefront and downtown and other groups will steer you to valuable resources to help you get through summer and the rest of your year.  

Our Lady of the Lake Church will be hosting the first Stroll event Red Cross bloodmobile and you'll have an opportunity to even have your picture taken with a princess at Gown Chic. Schwebel's will introduce their new toaster truck and have a parking lot hotdog special. Discount Drug Mart will be donating the proceeds from their hotdogs to the Euclid Police K-9 Unit. It's a great time to get a sample chair massage at our new Blessed Hands Salon and right next door take advantage of 25 percent off everything at Funky Thrift. Lots of bargains at Quality Used Furniture including a raffle to benefit the Stroll event, and across the street U.S Bank will be joining the event for the first time. Home Depot will host their children's workshop in the parking lot and stage an indoor "do it herself" workshop on using power tools.

Lolly the Trolley will be running up and down the open East 200th Street to shuttle attendees between the eight stops that will lead you to the great things happening on the street. A Euclid Beach Rocket Car will also provide rides with pick up and drop off points at the Home Depot and Our Lady of the Lake Church. The Joe Mayer Orchestra will entertain from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., so bring a lawn chair, grab a take out at Gostilna's or Adam's Place, and enjoy the sounds of our big band. Be sure to pick up an event map with descriptions at the trolley stops and Stroll table and keep on the lookout for friendly Stroll Trolls.

More than just a walk, the Stroll epitomizes what is good in Euclid - the hardworking, small businesses and their owners and employees, the committed nonprofit organizations and their mission-driven staffs, and the smiling friends and neighbors that we meet as we stroll East 200th Street on Saturday. Please join us.