Friday, July 26, 2013

VibrantNEO Upcoming Open Houses - Summer 2013

via: VibrantNeo

Join us for the next round of Vibrant NEO Open Houses where we will look at Alternative Scenarios - different potential futures for Northeast Ohio - that could result from different choices.
The VibrantNEO process puts you in charge of Northeast Ohio’s future. What will our communities look like, how successful will our economy be, and how much will it likely cost us if we keep our current policies and approaches to land use, transportation and development in place? What would the alternative futures look like if they change?
We need your help to define what we value and what choice Northeast Ohioans want to make for our future. We can only answer these questions together!

Pick a date and location that’s most convenient for you and join us for a Vibrant NEO Open House where you can learn about and help choose among different possible futures for our region. The open house format will allow you to attend the meeting at your convenience. Stop by during any of the following times.
WEEK ONE
July 29                        
Cleveland MetroParks Zoo (Reinberger Education Center)
4:30 – 7:30 pm
3900 Wildlife Way (next to the Zoo’s Main Entrance)
Cleveland, OH 44109
Register Here 
July 30    
Lorain County Community College (Spitzer Conference Center)
4:30 – 7:30pm
1005 North Abbe Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Register Here 
July 31      
Kent State University – Ashtabula Campus (Blue and Gold Room)
11:30am – 2:30pm
3300 Lake Road West
Ashtabula, OH 44004
Register Here 
July 31  
Willowick Community Center
4:30 – 7:30pm
321 E. 314th Street
Willowick, OH 44095
Register Here 
August 1      
Tech Central @ Main Branch, Cleveland Public Library
11:30am – 2:30pm
325 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
Register Here 
August 1     
Akron Urban League (President’s Hall)
4:30 – 7:30pm
440 Vernon Odom Boulevard
Akron, OH 44307
Register Here 
WEEK TWO
August 6     
Raymond John Wean Foundation
11:30am – 2:30pm
147 West Market Street
Warren, OH 44481
Register Here
August 6     
OH! WOW – Children’s Center for Science and Technology
4:30 – 7:30pm
11 West Federal Street
Youngstown, OH 44503
Register Here 
August 7Kent State University Main Campus – Ballroom
11:30 – 2:30pm
1075 Risman Drive
Kent, OH 44242
Register Here
August 7   
The Metropolitan Center
4:30 – 7:30pm
601 Cleveland Avenue NW
Canton, OH 44702
Register Here 

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Burning River Fest-2013.0726-27


I will admit that I enjoy most brewery based festivals and this one is usually a pretty good time, especially if you enjoy environmental awareness raising.

via: The Burning River Fest 2013 internets site.


"Join us for Burning River Fest 2013 on July 26-27, 6-11pm.  Presale tickets are now available!
Since 2001, folks from all over the Great Lakes region have come together to remember the 1969 burning of the Cuyahoga River and celebrate the renewed sense of eco-consciousness the infamous fire sparked. Intended to raise awareness of environmental issues affecting the Great Lakes region and Cuyahoga River ecosystem, the annual Burning River Fest features educational exhibits from area environmental groups, fresh food from local farms and eateries, live music, and a special appearance by Great Lakes Brewing Company’s® Christmas Ale™! 
Highlights from Burning River Fest 2012:
  • Over 25 bands and musicians on three stages bringing funk, blues, rock, and more to the shore
  • Local environmental groups featuring interactive and educational displays for all ages, including Baldwin Wallace University's Instrument Petting Zoo and Whole Foods Market's "Art On Wheels" recycled art booth
  • Fresh, all-natural local food and chef demonstrations, plus handcrafted beer by Great Lakes Brewing Company.
  • A Corporate Boat Float featuring boats made from post-consumer recyclable materials
  • The most spectacular nighttime views of Cleveland from a wonderful greenspace right in the heart of Cleveland’s industry
  • A ceremonial lighting of floating pyres intended to commemorate the efforts to clean up our waterways since the burning of the Cuyahoga.
Proceeds benefit the Burning River Foundation, a local non-profit organization that provides resources for the sustainable future of our waterways, which has donated over $320,000 to date.

GOOD CHEER. GOOD CAUSE. GOOD BEER."

How does that not sound spectacular? Also I love how they are lighting up the Historic Coast Guard Station (second from the left).
~image via Burning River Fest 2013 webpage.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Cleveland discusses the Death Penalty - Charles Club (2013.07.24) + Cleveland Salon (2013.07.29)

Via: Cleveland Salon

"This month, the Charles Club and the Cleveland Salon are covering the same issue in two different ways.
First, on Wednesday, July 24, at 7 p.m. at the Happy Dog, the Charles Club will be hosting a debate on whether the death penalty should continue to be used or should be abolished.  The focus is on civil but passionate disagreement, so both sides will be well represented and will address the main arguments for and against capital punishment.  You can view the Facebook invitation here.  The Happy Dog is at 5801 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102.
The following Monday, July 29, the Cleveland Salon will be meeting at Mahall’s 20 Lanes to have an open, respectful discussion on the death penalty; it also starts at 7 p.m.  You can view the Facebook invitation here.  Mahall’s is at 13200 Madison Ave.,  Lakewood, OH 44107.
If you have any questions, go ahead and email us.  We hope to see you later this month!"

This is an extremely personal and important topic and should be an interesting discussion at the very least. I would assume that there will be quite a bit of information and opinion to absorb, and I doubt it will be boring at all.

Alley Cat Housing Project - Call for Artists


Not to be confused with Music Saves Alley Cat Fridays, the Alley Cat Housing Project hopes to draw attention for the needs of the community to act together to deal with the local stray cats of North Collinwood. Artists are asked to complete a design and to execute their work (if selected) on a pre-assembled wood 'cat-house'  which will be displayed during the October 4, 2013 "Walk All Over Waterloo" street fest.

Artists will receive an honorarium of $300 upon completion and delivery with the addition of a $50 people's choice award which will be awarded at the Oct. 4th event.

One cat-house will be raffled off with the proceeds to benet the Waterloo Alley Cat Project, a North Collinwood nonprofit organization which concentrates on neighborhood cats.  The remaining five shelters will be placed in the Waterloo area.

Call for artists pdf

Timeline:
Rendering Due Date - 2013.08.19 @ 5.30pm
Jury Selection - 08.22
Artist Notification - 08.23
Delivery/Pick-up of Homes - week of 08.26
Payment to Artists - 10.04
Completion Party - 10.04

Via: Creative Compass