Events

Grab your shoes, grab your bowling balls and help the Kiwanis Club of Euclid further its cause!!

Come One, Come all, make it a family affair for an afternoon of bowling, and Chinese Auction fund raiser.

Saturday, February 18th 2012 at Wickliffe Lanes, 30315 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe, Oh (near United Skates of America).  Registration/Sign in:  2:15 pm,  Bowling:  2:30 pm until 5:00 pm.  Raffle: 5:00pm to 5:30 pm. There will be prizes and lots of fun.

 Tickets are $7.00 and may be purchased in advance or if you would like to sponsor a lane, please contact us at euclidkiwanis@gmail.com.

UPCOMING EVENT:  In the near future, we will be holding a reception to honor the following persons:  Citizen of the year,  Business of the year,  Youth of the year,  and Kiwanian of the year.  This is an honor bestowed on these various citizens and voted on by their peers and club members.  Watch for the announcement.

The Shore Cultural Centre will celebrate “An Evening of Fun and fund-Raising” Holiday Fest Dec. 3. It will be held in Culinary School on the lower level of the Shore Cultural Centre from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Holiday Fest is a part of the Dec. 2 through 4 holiday weekend events, beginning with Euclid’s Holiday Lighting Ceremony on Friday at 6 p.m. and ending with the Euclid Symphony Orchestra’s holiday concert Sunday at 3 p.m.

Holiday Fest is sponsored by the Shore Cultural Centre Board of Trustees to raise money for Shore’s capital needs. The Euclid Hunger Center, the Euclid Rotary Club and the Euclid Symphony Orchestra encourage your support of the Shore Cultural Centre board's major fund-raising effort.  Profits from the Holiday Fest will help continue the restoration of Shore. So much has been done, but there is much left to do to make the building energy-efficient. Won’t you join Shore’s Diamond Sponsor, Euclid Hospital, to support these efforts?

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Dan Coughlin, the gregarious sportswriter-turned-sportscaster, will be promoting his latest book, “Pass the Nuts,” during a book-signing appearance Dec. 6 at Jack Murphy’s TradeWinds Lounge in Euclid.  Coughlin, who currently is featured on TV8’s Friday night high school football wrap-up show, will be at the popular East 200th Street watering hole from 6 to 8 p.m.

Joining him that evening will be Bruce Walther, the 1985 Euclid High graduate who also has a new book out—a novel based on the exploits of the 1979 Euclid Boys League All-Star team.

Coughlin made a stop at the TradeWinds a year ago to promote his first book, “Crazy—With the Papers to Prove It,” a collection of reminiscences  about some of the most interesting characters he’s encountered during a long career covering the Cleveland sports scene. His latest book expands on the earlier work, including chapters on such sports figures as the Cleveland Browns’ Gene Hickerson and Dick Schafrath, the Cavs’ LeBron James, Willie Mays, and former Benedictine and Ohio State football phenom Larry Zelina.

Walther, who played baseball for the Euclid High Panthers under Coach Paul Serra, was an infielder on the Boys League All-Star team that his novel is based on. He will also be appearing at a book-signing event at the Beach Club Bistro on Lakeshore Boulevard Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. Long-time Boys League fans who’d like to know more about Walther’s book can contact him at (216) 695-0035.

Join your neighbors Dec. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Shore Cultural Centre for a homey start to the holiday season. This first, and hopefully annual, celebration is made possible by collaboration among the city of Euclid, Shore Cultural Centre and the Euclid Chamber of Commerce. This is the perfect event for families to start a new holiday tradition, which is free and fun for all ages. Stroll the decorated storefronts and convenient eateries of downtown Euclid. The tree lighting ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. There will be a choir concert in Shore Auditorium, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, carolers in Dickens period costumes, and a community tent with kid activities. Horse-drawn sleigh rides will be just $2 for adults, $1 for kids 6 to 12 and free for kids 5 and under. Lakeshore Coffee House will be open and selling refreshments, including their own special recipe mocha. Visit art exhibits, holiday decorations and open studios at the Shore Cultural Centre open house. More details are available on www.experienceeuclid.com.

Several thousand years ago, a rising Lake Erie invaded Euclid Creek’s final meanders. The result was a “drowned-valley estuary” and a great place for early industry. From 1818 to the Civil War, the lake-level meanders fostered the county’s first stoneware kiln, a shipyard and small port facilities. After the war, the Ursuline sisters maintained the estuary as a nature park. 

Dr. Roy Larick will illustrate the estuary’s natural history, early industry and Ursuline preservation. He will also show how the current Lower Euclid Creek Lacustrine Refuge project impacts the estuary’s final meander. Possibilities now exist to serve the needs of nature, historical preservation, and recreational access equitably.

Consider attending An Evening with Dr. Roy Larick, Oct. 20 at the Euclid Public Library. This event is co-sponsored by six different organizations, including the Euclid Historical Society, the Collinwood-Nottingham Historical Society, Friends of Euclid Creek, Bluestone Heights and the Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District (CNHS). There is a showcase at 6:30 p.m. and the formal program begins at 7 p.m.

Euclid Council 3164 of the Knights of Columbus will hold its annual Poor Man’s Reverse Raffle Oct. 15 at Ss. Robert & William Church, 367 East 260th Street. The event, featuring a spaghetti dinner and a $600 grand prize, starts at 6 p.m. The event will take place in the upper hall, which is accessible by elevator.

Only 75 main board reverse raffle tickets will be sold. The $25 ticket price includes two dinners and one chance at the big prize. Side boards and Bingo games will also be available.

For reservations or more information, call either Sal Calabrese at (216) 731-0593 or Pete Ruminski at (216) 261-1667.

Why should Halloween be just for kids? Upstage Players is having an Old Fashioned Adult Halloween Party. The event will take place Oct. 22 from 6:30 p.m. to10 p.m. at the Slovenian Workmen's Home, located at 15335 Waterloo Road.

There will be appetizers, Halloween games, a cash bar, prizes for best and worst costume, and on top of all of this fun, there will be a performance of the UpStage-directed adult murder mystery, "Murder on the Oriental Rug." This is an adult event.

The event will serve as a fundraiser for UpStage, a children's theater company. For ticket information, log on to the group's website www.upstageplayers.com. If you go to the website, you may even find a coupon for discounted tickets to the event! For questions, e-mail Kris at KrisUpstage@aol.com.

Calling all Holy Cross alumni, classes 1960 through 1969! You are invited to the Holy Cross School Reunion, Nov. 5, 6 to 10 p.m. Cost is $10 per person and spouses are invited to this event, taking place in the Our Lady of the Lake Church basement (located at the corner of East 200th Street and Lakeshore Boulevard). Come for a tour of the school and an evening of a DJ spinning the oldies. There will be beer, wine, pizza and munchies. Dress is casual.

Visit the Facebook site – Holy Cross School All 60s Reunion or contact Kathy Marcus Simpson at (440) 639-0414 (kathys7721@yahoo.com) or Mick Finnegan at (440) 479-7406 for more information.

East Shore United Methodist Church will be hosting an old fashioned pig roast at the church, 23002 Lake Shore Boulevard, in Euclid, Oct. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. Along with the roast pig, the menu includes baked potatoes, corn, salad, rolls, dessert, coffee and tea. The price is $15 and tickets for this event are on sale now. Those wanting to enjoy this feast may purchase tickets form East Shore members or calling the church office at (216) 261-1688.  Those who would like tickets delivered, may call Rose Tanner at (216) 261-3630.  Join your neighbors for old fashioned food and fellowship.

The publicity campaign promised food, music and fun – and the first Ss. Robert & William parish festival delivered on all three counts. The three-day event wrapped up on Sunday, Aug. 21 with a drawing for the grand prize of $10,000. The winner was Fr. Joe Goebel, who generously donated the money back to the parish. Second prize of $2,500 went to Bill O’Neill. 

In his weekly message after the festival, Fr. John Betters, the pastor, declared the event a “great success,” adding that “It was such a joy to see people laughing, renewing old acquaintances, meeting new people, and so much more.” He also announced that the festival will return again next summer. In fact, the dates for 2012 have already been picked – Aug. 24-26.

In the meantime, the hard-working parish volunteers are now gearing up for another event involving food – a clambake Sept. 16.

Clambakes have become an autumn tradition in northeastern Ohio. Yummy steamed clams, dipped in butter, accompanied by chicken and corn on the cob…. MMMmmm! Do you have a taste for a good “bake?” Here is your chance. Two Catholic parishes in the North Collinwood area are hosting a Clambake/Steak Roast. A very affordable price of $25 per person, and extra clams are $8 a dozen. Enjoy this fall treat with your friends and neighbors; these clambakes should be a lot of fun and fellowship. So save these dates – and call to reserve your tickets: 

Sept. 25 from noon to 4 p.m., St. Jeromes, 15100 Lakeshore Boulevard. There will also be a Chinese raffle and a 50/50 raffle. Contact Jim Nugent at (216) 215-3579.

Oct. 15 from 6 to 10 p.m., St. Casimir Parish, 18022 Neff Road, with a Fall raffle of $2,000 in total prizes! For tickets, call Father Bacevice (216) 481-3157.

Bring your appetite and enjoy the traditional fall event!

A big thank you to the people of Euclid, who attended the Euclid Kiwanis Corn Roast Aug. 24. You made it a huge success. Many satisfied attendees enjoyed about 45 dozen ears of corn, along with hundreds of hot dogs, baked beans and gallons of lemonade. The children had fun on the swings and merry-go-round, while the parents enjoyed conversations and fellowship.

It’s that time of year when many non-profit organizations turn to clambakes as fund-raisers. And that includes the Sisters of the Most Holy Trinity who take care of the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in Euclid.

Tickets for the Sept. 17 clambake at the shrine, located at 21281 Chardon Road, are $30 for one person or $55 per couple. Attendees who aren’t particularly fond of clams can opt for a 10-ounce strip steak instead. Each dinner also includes baked chicken, baked sweet potato, clam chowder, pasta, clam broth, corn on the cob, rolls and butter.

Proceeds go toward the upkeep of the shrine. Ticket reservations can be made at the shrine gift shop, which is open year-round from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., seven days a week (and until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays through the end of September). Reservations can also be made by calling Sister Phyllis Ann at (216) 481-8232.  The deadline for reservations is Sept. 11.

When making a reservation, the choice of either clams or steak should be specified. Tickets are to be picked up at the door on the day of the event.

Ticket sales began Sept. 1 for the Euclid Animal Shelter’s next major fund-raiser—the annual Clam Jam and Boo Bash—which will be held this year at the Manor Party Center on Rockwell Drive in Euclid. 

Euclid Pet Pals, the volunteer organization that supports the local haven for homeless animals, sponsors this event, scheduled Oct. 28. Tickets are $40 per person.

The fund-raiser was given the “Boo Bash” moniker since it is usually held quite close to Halloween. In past years, some of the attendees have shown up in costume.

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Save the Date – Nov. 5! Eaton Corporation and Euclid Recreation Department are hosting the annual 5k Walk/Run and 1.5 mile Doggie Dash. The annual race is changing its name and location this year. The Eaton-Euclid 5k Walk/Run will be held at the Eaton Corporation campus at Heritage Business Park, located at 1345 East 222nd Street.

The race promises to be faster and safer this year. Past races were held running on East 222nd and Babbitt Roads, runners were competing not only with each other but also with Saturday morning traffic. The new location has runners and walkers coursing through the Heritage Business Park, with only a brief leg of the race on Euclid Avenue. Previous races have had runners from as far as Pennsylvania and New York participate and enjoy one of the last races of the season.

The 5k consists of two laps and the Doggie Dash is one lap. The Doggie Dash is a crowd favorite, as dogs and their human companions start the race day (8:30 a.m.) with the 1.5 mile run or walk; the 5k follows at 9 a.m. Participants can register for one race or both the 5k and Doggie Dash. Registration is available online at www.hmapromotions.net or with the Euclid Recreation Department. Pre-race registration fees are $15 for the 5k only, $10 for the Doggie Dash, or $20 for both races. Race day registration fees are $20 for the 5k, $15 for the Doggie Dash, or $25 for both races.

Overall, age group and canine winners will be awarded on race day. Proceeds benefit the Euclid Recreation Department. For more information please contact Annemarie at (216) 289-8114 or down load a registration form at www.cityofeuclid.com/recreation/programs.

Parishioners of the recently combined Saints Robert and William Catholic Church can add another check to their growing list of accomplishments -- a successful festival that all hope will become an annual event for years to come.

Blessed with good weather and hard working volunteers, the International Family Festival welcomed parishioners, families, neighbors and community leaders to the church grounds to enjoy a weekend of live bands, ethnic foods, gambling, Euclid Beach Rocket Car rides, pony rides, games and prizes.

As if the festival couldn't get any better, the grand prize raffle winner generously donated the entire $10,000 prize back to the church.

"The festival was a spectacular event that allowed the parish, school and community at large to come and celebrate and enjoy each other with good old fashioned family fun," said Father John Betters, pastor for almost two years of this newly-formed parish.

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Because managing your money is not easy, Primerica wants to help women of all income levels get a better understanding of how their dollars can work for or against them. Sarit Zamir and Maura Daull,  independent representatives of Primerica, Inc. (NYSE:PRI), will host a seminar called "Financial Strategies for Today's Woman" on Saturday August 20, 2011 at 3:00 pm at the Lakeland Medical Building, 25701 N. Lakeland Blvd. Suite 407, Euclid, Ohio 44132 . Primerica is the largest independent financial services marketing company in North America.

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What better way to celebrate the coming together of two parishes than to host a good ol’ fashioned festival? Not just an ordinary festival, but one that combines three great traditional events into one; this promises to be Euclid’s biggest summer festival this year! Saints Robert and Williams Parish proudly presents the first International Parish Festival, Aug. 19 through 21. It is the combination of St. Robert’s Festival, St. William’s Annual Picnic and the Taste of Nations, all into three days of family food, music and, most importantly, fun! Euclid’s wide diversity will be well represented at this culturally focused event in its internationally themed atmosphere, imported food, beverages and eclectic music lineup. 

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With Ohio's unemployment rate heading in the wrong direction, Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) is pleased to announce she will host a For the People job fair and town hall meeting at Cleveland State University Aug. 8.  Approximately 50 employers with more than 800 job openings have confirmed their participation and the list continues to grow.

"For the first time in two years, Ohio's unemployment rate rose in June, reaching 8.8 percent, while reported unemployment in the African American community is a staggering 16.2 percent. With the reported number this high, the actual level of African American unemployment could be at much higher levels. By hosting a job fair, I want to do my part to connect people in our community who are ready to work with employers who are ready to hire," said Congresswoman Fudge.

The day-long job fair will include job readiness workshops and technical assistance seminars including resume writing, interview skills and salary negotiations. There is no charge to attend. Following the job fair, Congresswoman Fudge will be joined by other members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for a town hall meeting to discuss the Congressional Black Caucus' For the People Jobs Initiative. Congresswoman Fudge welcomes input from residents and organizations in Northeast Ohio about how to solve the nation's unemployment crisis.  Similar job fairs and town hall meetings will take place around the country. Congresswoman Fudge joins the CBC in its commitment to produce tangible results in struggling communities through legislation that creates jobs, fosters minority business opportunities, and builds a foundation for the future.

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Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District, our project partners and consultants, are hosting a public information session to discuss the planned stream and wetland restoration project along Euclid Creek in Wildwood State Park. The session will be held at Euclid Hospital’s Waltz Auditorium, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. The $1.4 million project is funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, administered through the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Dan Finkenthal, RN, will present an informal talk on Diabetes and Stress, Relaxation Techniques at the Euclid Public Library Aug. 15. His talk will start at 7 p.m. This presentation is part of the Euclid Diabetes Support Group’s monthly meeting.

Finkenthal is a nurse educator from the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland. Although this talk is geared toward people with diabetes, anyone who is suffering the effects of stress from everyday living could benefit from learning the relaxation techniques he will teach.

The Euclid Diabetes Support Group exists to promote a healthy lifestyle for people with diabetes. Monthly meetings take place on the third Monday of the month at the Euclid Public Library. New members are always welcome. Meetings are free and open to the public.

Save the date! There will be a reunion for all Holy Cross students who graduated between 1960 and 1969. The event will be held Nov. 5, from 6 to 10 p.m., in the Holy Cross Banquet Hall (church basement).

Spouses and dates are invited to this casual affair, where the school will be open for tours. No dinner will be served, but there will be pizza, chips, pretzels and other snacks. Beer and wine available for purchase, and mixers will be supplied for those who want to BYOB.

Visit our site on Facebook (Holy Cross School All 60’s Reunion) to be added to the contact list and receive updates. This will be a great event. For more information, contact Kathy Marcus Simpson, (440) 639-0414 (kathys7721@yahoo.com) or Charlene Joyce, (216) 731-9259.

East Shore United Methodist Church is having a BBQ Cookout Fundraiser.  This event will take place Aug. 6 from noon to 6 p.m. at the church. Proceeds will be used to support the ministries of East Shore. The cost for this meal is $10. Word on the street is to get there early because the food will be so delicious. If you have any questions call the church at (216) 261-1688.

My first event with the Euclid Kiwanis Club was its annual corn roast. It was held in front of the Shore Cultural Centre and we passed food through the window. But over the years we have progressed to the Manor Party Center Country Cabin, located at 24111 Rockwell Drive (off Euclid Avenue or Babbitt Road). It is a beautiful facility with indoor and outdoor eating areas.

Once again we are preparing delicious corn on the cob, grilled hot dogs, baked beans and ice cold lemonade -- and how does ALL YOU CAN EAT sound for the low price of $6? Children ages 6 through 11 can eat for $4 and children 5 and under are free. 

We will be serving up the goodies from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 24. Advance tickets may be purchased from any Euclid Kiwanis Member or at the door. For more information, call (216) 261-3630.

Give mom a break and bring the whole family to the Kiwanis corn roast.

We wanted to let everyone know that if they bring a copy of the Euclid Observer or the article with them, they will receive $1.00 off the adult price.

This one of a kind sale is new to the Shore Cultural Centre. The Creative Creations Papercrafts New to You sale is in its eighth year, but the first year at Shore. Our sale will be held Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. til 3 p.m. Shore Cultural Centre is located at 291 East 222nd Street.

This sale is a great way for you to rid your craft room of those items you no longer use. Our tastes change and items that you loved five years ago you may no longer use; someone else would love to own them! If this sounds like you, sign up to be a vendor at our sale. For a mere $18, you an eight-foot table and chair in our indoor sale in the Community Room at the Shore Cultural Centre. (The room is located just inside the front doors of the front parking lot.)

One question I always get is, "how do I price my items?" The best answer I can give you, is price them to sell, which is usually at least fifty percent off retail. The lower the price the better those items will sell. You're not using them anyway, right? I price most of my rubber stamps at $1 and $2 dollars, and sets between $5 and $10.

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Rumors had been swirling in recent weeks that the city of Euclid would not be hosting the annual Continental Amateur Baseball Association (CABA) High School “World Series” this summer.

Reason: the press box building at Paul Serra Field, which had served as tournament headquarters in the past, was destroyed by an arsonist last summer and still hasn’t been rebuilt. And the scoreboard at Serra Field—also known as Memorial Park diamond No. 1—still wasn’t working, since the control system was destroyed in the fire that also consumed a concession stand and a restroom facility.

However, Ed Carpenter, the man who first brought the CABA event to Euclid 25 years ago, never flinched. He was sure that, somehow, the city would find a way to keep on serving as the primary World Series host.

It took a bit of scrambling, and, no doubt, a few eleventh-hour meetings with city and school officials. And maybe even a little heavenly help from Bob Feller. But, by golly, Euclid will once again host the baseball extravaganza that draws top-caliber high school all-star teams from across Ohio and much of the eastern U.S.

The tournament will begin July 22 and continue through July 29, with some of the round-robin games and most of the championship round games played at Memorial Park.

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Need to get your car looking spiffy for a special event in the coming weeks?  Well, you can do that—and help the homeless pets at the Euclid Animal Shelter—by taking advantage of two Euclid Pet Pals’ car wash events in July.

The volunteer support group will be sponsoring a combination car wash and bake sale July 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the shelter, 25100 Lakeland Boulevard.  A second car wash is planned for the following Saturday, July 23.  In the event of rain, the second car wash will be rescheduled for July 30.

Half price kitten sale

Due to an excess inventory of kittens, the shelter has been promoting a “half-price” kitten sale. The adoption fee--which covers the first vaccination, de-worming, an FIV/leukemia test, and a heartworm test--is just $35 for the duration of the sale.

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Several large banners are now on display at Ss. Robert and William Catholic Church, inviting parishioners and members of the community-at-large to enjoy “Three days of family, food, music, and fun!”

It all happens the weekend of Aug. 19-21 when the parish hosts what will probably be Euclid’s biggest summer festival this year.

But don’t expect to find carnival rides or the usual junk foods typically sold at street carnivals. The three-day event will feature pony rides and inflatables for the youngsters, as well as rides in the Euclid Beach Rocket Ship car.  For the adults, one of the main attractions will be the Taste of Nations dinner event the evening of Aug. 20, beginning at 6 p.m.

Hot dog Friday's are back at Gateway Retirement Community.  Come and join us for a quick lunch and support the Euclid Hunger Center and the Alzheimer's Association.  Grilled to perfection, our famous Gateway hot dogs, chips and a cold soda are only $3.  Dine in or take-out; it is your choice We will be grilling from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Friday through Sep. 9. We are located off East 200th Street, near US Bank and the Drug Mart Plaza.  Call (216) 383-1459 for directions or more info.  Bon appétit!

Save the date!  Gateway Sunday!  Our annual pancake breakfast is scheduled Sep. 11, 10:30 a.m. to noon, on the campus of Gateway Retirement Community. There will be entertainment, classic cars, the Euclid Beach Rocket Car and Petals & Daisy perform their balloon art and face painting. With all that activity, don't forget our delicious pancake breakfast. Seniors 55 and older eat free! All proceeds for this event will go to The Alzheimer's Association and the Euclid Hunger Center. Free tickets will be available beginning Aug. 1. Please call (216) 383-1459 for tickets.

Gateway Retirement Community offers independent living apartments for seniors 55 and older, assisted living, a secured Alzheimer's unit, respite care, hospice care and a 24/7 skilled nursing facility.  Call (216) 486-4949 for additional information.

Christine Banc, Euclid’s Relay for Life chairperson, announced that our recent relay event raised a total of $62,000. What a terrific total for the third year! Each year Euclid’s Relay for Life gets bigger and better and raises more money for the American Cancer Society’s efforts to fight all types of cancer and to provide support and preventative services to individuals and families. As we begin to plan for next year’s Euclid Relay for Life, the committee members want to be sure to invite all area residents, businesses and their employees, friends and families to join us in this great cause. We would like to extend an invitation to our neighbors in North Collinwood to participate with us in 2012. Contact the local event’s webpage (www.RelayForLife.org/Euclid) to discover more information and to get involved.

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Euclid Diabetes Annual Picnic

The Euclid Diabetes Support Group will hold its annual picnic at North Chagrin Metropark July 18. Members are welcome to socialize and help set up, around 5:30 p.m. The dinner will start at 6 p.m.

Grilled hamburgers and bison burgers will be available for people who have pre-ordered them. Members will prepare healthy dishes including salads, sides, and desserts. Those attending should to bring their own place settings and beverages.

After a delicious meal, diners can take advantage of the many park trails to walk off some of the calories.

The purpose of the Euclid Diabetes Support Group is to encourage and help people with diabetes to live a healthy lifestyle. Membership is free and open to the public. Meetings normally take place on the third Monday of each month at the Euclid Public Library at 7 p.m. For more information you can contact Joan at (216) 692-1155.

Looking to promote your business or organization to a large family-friendly crowd? Ss. Robert and William Catholic Church in Euclid is welcoming vendors, non-profits and organizations interested in promoting their goods or services to set up information tables at its first annual International Family Festival on August 19 - 21. The three-day festival will feature live entertainment, gambling, children's games, festival food and a "Taste of Nations" ethnic eatery on Saturday evening. Cost to set up a table and promote your organization is $50. Tables and tents can be rented for an additional fee. For more information contact Ellen Ivory at (216) 731-1515. No political booths please.

Euclid Beach Blast!

The Euclid Beach Adopt-A-Beach Team has partnered with Arts Collinwood and Project Pop-Up Galleries to bring you Euclid Beach Blast!, a day of free summer festivities, food, art, music, environmental awareness and fun at Euclid Beach Park, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Help us kick off the day with a beach cleanup, then grab your shovels for a sand castle contest. Stroll an outdoor pop up art show, grab some food from one of Cleveland’s famous food trucks, enjoy some tunes from 106.5 “The Lake” and learn about how you can help Euclid Beach and our Greatest Lake! Ride your bike and we’ll even throw in a prize. Visit information tables from the Alliance for the Great Lakes, Northeast Shores Development Corporation, Euclid Beach Park Now and more! End the day with some live Latin music by Grupo Son Gitano! But if that wasn’t enough, join the After Blast! party at the Café Arts Collinwood at 7 p.m. for more music, food and fun!

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Euclid, Ohio (May 24, 2011) – Close your eyes and wish upon your car!  When you open them, you will have a clean car and have helped Make-A-Wish® kids and children with cystic fibrosis across North America!

It’s the third annual CARSTAR Soaps It Up! Car Wash, North America’s largest car wash event, which set the Guinness World Record for “Most Cars Washed – Multiple Venues” in 2009 by washing more than 4,000 in eight hours.

Themed “Wash for a Wish” – the third annual CARSTAR Soaps It Up! Car Wash to be held locally at Villa Angela St. Joseph High School will be part of North America’s largest car wash event and raise money for our local Make-A-Wish Foundation and the VASJ Viking Volleyball teams. In 2009,  Action CARSTAR and VASJ kids helped set the Guinness World Record by washing more than 4,000 vehicles during an eight-hour period at all of the participating locations across the U.S.  For 2011, they will be attempting to break their own record and set a new milestone.

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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.  

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After the success of the Friday night Lenten dinners this year, the Lithuanian American Citizens Club has decided to continue on with Perch, Pancakes & Polkas every Friday starting at 5 p.m. We invite everyone to try our $5 dinner specials, which include ocean perch, tilapia, potato pancakes and doons (Lithuanian-style pierogis). Coffee, tea and soft drinks are also available for $1. Membership is required to purchase alcohol. Eric and Nancy Noltkamper will provide music from 6 – 9 p.m., for everyone’s listening and dancing pleasure. The Lithuanian American Citizens Club is located at 877 East 185th Street, on the corner of Kewanee Avenue in Cleveland, just north of I-90. For more information, please call (216) 531-2131.

The Golden Lunch Bunch, a group of Euclid-area seniors, will hold its next luncheon event outdoors. It will be a pot-luck picnic June 2, starting at 11 a.m.

The group, which typically visits a different area restaurant each month, has reserved the Upper Highland picnic area of the Metroparks’ Euclid Creek Reservation for the event. Access to the picnic area is off of Highland Road.

For more information, or to make a reservation, contact Clare Vertocnik at (216) 486-2411, or e-mail her at  clarevertocnik@hotmail.com.

Memorial Day ceremonies sponsored by the Euclid Joint Veterans Council will begin with graveside services at 7:45 a.m. on May 30 at Euclid Cemetery,  East 204th Street and Euclid Avenue, followed by services at 8:15 a.m. at St. Paul’s Cemetery, 1231 Chardon Road.

The city’s annual Memorial Day Parade will kick off at 10 a.m., starting at East 228th Street and Lakeshore Boulevard (near Sims Park). The theme for this year’s parade is “If You Value Your Freedom, Thank a Veteran.” Marchers, floats, bands and other parade units will begin assembling at 9:15 a.m.

From East 228th Street, the parade will proceed west on Lakeshore to East 222nd Street, then south on East 222nd Street to the Veterans Memorial next to Euclid City Hall. Services at the memorial will begin at approximately 11 a.m.

Leading this year’s parade will be Urban Scolaro, president of the Euclid Veterans Association. Chairman of the Memorial Day committee is Chuck Hill.

Workshops Assist with Parade Signs, Banners

In preparation for Euclid’s Memorial Day parade, the Shore Cultural Centre is sponsoring two community workshops to help residents create their own hand-crafted signs and banners to wave along the parade route, demonstrating support for area veterans.

The center will supply sign-making materials at two workshop events:

Saturday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Alive on Five on East 185th Street.

Monday, May 23, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at Shore Cultural Centre.

Participants are invited to “bring the little ones” to enjoy the fun. For more information on either of the workshops, call the Shore Cultural Centre at (216) 289-8578. 

Animal lovers who’d like to support the Euclid Animal Shelter have until May 17 to purchase tickets for the Euclid Pet Pals’ Bark-B-Q, the group’s first major fund-raiser of the year.

The event, featuring a rib dinner, a 50-50 raffle, Chinese auction and door prizes, is scheduled for May 20 at Tizzano’s Party Center, 1361 East 260th Street. There will be an open bar starting at 6:30 p.m.m and dinner will be served at 7:30. After the dinner, DJ Ben Ricci will provide music for dancing until 11 p.m.

All net proceeds benefit the shelter, located at 25100 Lakeland Boulevard. For information, call the shelter at (2160 289-2057. The shelter is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and on Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Euclid Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring ‘Clean Up Euclid Day’ Saturday, May 7, 9am-noon.  We will meet at the Kiddie play ground behind Euclid City Hall, then separate into teams, each assigned with an area within the city.  Please save the date and be thinking about who you can recruit to help in this worthwhile event.  Details to follow.  For additional information, please go to www.experienceeuclid.com.