JUNE

June 1
“Scoop on Summer” Kick-off Party
Kick off your summer of fun in the greater Collinwood community. Bring a snack to share and learn more about many of the great programs listed in this guide. Hands-on activities for all ages.
Euclid Beach Pavilion • 2-5:00 p.m.

June 7
Collinwood Annual Bike-A-Thon
Five Points Community Center
Bike to promote fitness and unity in the community. Celebrity riders, prizes, refreshments. Walkers welcome.
813 E. 152 St. • 8:15 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. (step off at 9:30 a.m.)
Ward 10 contact Councilman Coats (216-664-4743) & Ward 11 contact Councilman Polensek (216-664-4236)

June 7
Neighborhood Hoedown & Potluck
Second Saturday Coffeehouse
Local musicians, poets, and dancers will perform. Kids and all neighbors welcome. Bring a dish to share. Dress in 60’s clothes and watch “Yellow Submarine” on an outdoor screen at dawn.
Rain date Saturday June 14.
Beulah Park Neighborhood, North of Lakeshore, West of E.156
4:00 p.m. • 216-738-1806

June 7-8
Feast of St. Anthony Festival
Holy Redeemer
Music & entertainment, delicious homemade Italian food.
A neighborhood procession will be held after Mass on Sunday.
15712 Kipling Ave. • Saturday 5-10:00 p.m. and Sunday 1-8:00 p.m.
216-531-3313

June 8
Artist Housing Symposium
Presented by Arts Collinwood & Northeast Shores Development Corporation
Learn about housing options, development plans and finance
programs designed to attract residents to the Waterloo Village
arts district. Seminar at 1:00 p.m. Tours begin at 3:00 p.m.
15605 Waterloo Rd. • Call 216-481-7660 to RSVP

June 12
Passport to Fishing
Cleveland Lakefront State Park
Free instructions, equipment and bait provided for the first 15
participants under 16 years of age, or bring your own and join in some fishing fun. Meet at the Wildwood State Park west end parking lot today and every Thursday until August 14.
North of E. 174 St. • 1-3:00 p.m. • 216-881-8141 xt. 3001

June 12
Health and Information Wellness Fair and Expo
Lake Shore Golden Age Center
The fair is sponsored by the Cleveland Department of Aging,
the Lake Shore GAC and Councilman Michael Polensek.
16600 Lake Shore Blvd. • 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • 216-481-0631

June 17
Drumming by the Lake
Hospice of the Western Reserve
Join the drum circle to reconnect with yourself, your community and your wellness.
300 East 185 St. • 7-8:00 p.m. • Call Sara Maxwell, 216-383-3780
for more information.

June 19
Euclid Hospital Family Wellness Adventure
Euclid Hospital
An adventure in good health on the beautiful grounds of Euclid Hospital. Featuring health screenings, exhibits, education and
activities for the whole family.
18901 Lake Shore Blvd. • 5-7:00 p.m.

June 19 - June 22
Euclid Lakefest
Euclid Department of Recreation
Entertainment, food, live bands, children’s inflatables and lots of lakefront activities. Free.
Sims Park, 23131 Lake Shore Blvd. • 216-289-8114

June 20-22
3rd Annual Multi-Family Yard Sale
Euclid Beach Mobile Home Community
Over 20 homes to browse.
16801 Lake Shore Blvd. • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

June 27
Opening Reception
Vision Gallery
A public wine and cheese reception for a show featuring photos by
students from CIA, CSU and others. The show runs through July 19.
410 East 156 St. • www.visgall.com

June 28
Fourth Birthday Bash
Music Saves
Come by for cake and a celebration in the store. Then head next door to the Beachland Ballroom for music by Hot Cha Cha, The Muttering Retreats, and Marie Corbo. Tickets to the show are only $2.
15801 Waterloo Road • 216.481.1875 • www.musicsaves.com

June 28
Fifth Police District Safety Fair
Meet officers from various City of Cleveland Division of Police Units, and other city, county and private agencies. Enjoy food, fun and plenty of information regarding quality of life issues.
15900 Lakeshore Boulevard • 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm.

JULY

July 4
Beachland Park’s 88th Annual Fourth-of-July Parade
The theme this year is American Heroes and Legends. Winds through the park allotment - Windward, Landseer & Canterbury from E. 185 north to the park.
Steps off from Windward Rd. and 10:30 a.m.

July 4
Shore Acres Annual Fourth of July Celebration
A morning parade, lunchtime cookout, afternoon games and an evening blues concert. Visit the website for a full schedule and ticket information.
Shore Acres Park (eastern end of Shore Acres Drive) • 10:30 a.m.
www.shoreacresassociation.com

July 4
City of Euclid Fireworks
The City of Euclid once again is staging a fantastic fireworks show beginning at dusk. In the event of rain, the show will be Saturday. Enjoy the Euclid Orchestra while you wait for the fun to start. Free.
Euclid Memorial Park • 631 E.222 • begins at dusk

July 4
Tribute to the Old World Festival
Cebars Euclid Tavern
Come watch the fireworks from Cebars back patio, then celebrate
the “Old World way” afterward.
595 E. 185 St. • 216-481-9509 • www.cebars.com

July 12
Cool off in Euclid Creek
Euclid Creek Reservation
Beat the summer heat by cooling off in Euclid Creek. Get your feet wet while searching for creek critters. Use dip nets and other equipment to capture and observe creek life up close. Bring enclosed wettable shoes (no flip-flops).
Highland Road Picnic parking lot • 1-2:30 p.m. • 440-473-3370

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 13
Patriotic Picnic
St. John Nottingham Lutheran Church
The whole community is welcome.
17619 Nottingham Rd • 11:30 a.m. • 216-531-1156

July 15
Quarterly General Meeting
Northeast Shores Development Corporation
The meeting is open to the public to see what the organization is doing. All are welcome.
Memorial-Nottingham Library, 17109 Lake Shore Blvd.
6-8:00 p.m. 216-481-7660

July 15
Senior’s Trip to Niagara Falls
Lake Shore Golden Age Center
Join the seniors of the LSGAC for fun at the casinos. Trip includes round-trip bus transportation. $39 per person.
16600 Lake Shore Blvd. • 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. • 216-481-0631

July 18
Full Moon Canoe Trip
Cleveland Lakefront State Park
Enjoy the sights and sounds of an evening on the waters of Euclid Creek. You must have canoed with the naturalist on a Saturday
day canoe trip to sign up for this special evening. Pre-registration
is required. If you miss this one, catch another on August 15!
Cleveland Lakefront State Park • 7-9:00 p.m. • 216-881-8141 xt.3001

July 20
Polka Mass
Villa Angela- St. Joseph High School
Takes place in the gym. All are welcome.
18491 Lake Shore Blvd. • 11:00 a.m. • www.vasj.com

July 23
Rain Barrel Workshop
Euclid Creek Reservation
Build your own rain barrel to take home and collect water for use on your lawn or garden. Cost is $35. Registration opens July 1.
6-7:30 p.m. • 440-473-3370

July 26
Euclid Creek Hike
Euclid Creek Reservation
Hike along the trails of Euclid Creek and learn about the history of
the area. See how the creek has shaped the surrounding forest
and influenced people and wildlife. For adults - uneven terrain
and hills. 2–2.5 mile hike.
Highland Road Picnic parking lot • 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. • 440-473-3370

July 27
Picnic Day
Northeast Cleveland Little League
Celebrate the 2008 Season. Awards and trophies will be presented.
Humphrey Park, Grovewood Ave. and E. 161st St. • 1-4:00 p.m.
Call ahead, 216-692-2255

July 31
Sneak Peek
Arts Collinwood
Get a first glimpse of the Arts Collinwood Member’s Show, which
runs through September 13. Enjoy an evening of food, wine and a chance to see some of the unique art installations used for the Waterloo Arts Festival. Admission at the door.
15605 Waterloo Rd. • 6-9:00 p.m • 216.692.9500
www.artscollinwood.org

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AUGUST

August 2
Waterloo Arts Festival
Arts Collinwood
Bigger and better then ever, the Waterloo Arts Festival is great fun for all ages. Enjoy live music, fun, family-friendly activities and plenty of hands on art and entertainment. Free family fun!
Waterloo Village, between E. 156 and E. 161 on Waterloo Rd.
1-8:00 p.m. • 216.692.9500 • www.waterlooartsfest.com

August 5
Cleveland’s Night Out Against Crime
Turn on your porch lights. Get out and meet your neighbors. Watch for (or help plan) special events in your neighborhood. Give neighborhood crime & drugs a going away party!

August 8
Bats!
Cleveland Lakefront State Park
Meet at the Euclid Beach pavilion for some bat basics and activities before heading out for an evening walk with the bat detector to locate bats in the area.
Cleveland Lakefront State Park • 8-9:30 p.m. • 216-881-8141 xt. 3001

August 10
4th Annual Doggy Swim
Euclid’s Rosevelt Pool
$2 per dog for Euclid residents, $4 per dog for non- residents. Register in advance at Euclid City Hall with proof of license and vet records.
20750 Arbor Dr. • 4-6:00 p.m. • 216-289-8114
www.euclidrecreation.com

August 16
Cliff Schultz Memorial Corn Roast
Coit Road Farmers Market
Celebrate summer with fresh Ohio corn! Featuring roasted corn, baked goods, BBQ, homemade tamales, bean pies and other foods for sale.
Coit and Woodworth Rd. • 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • 216-249-5455

August 16
Sand Sculpture Contest
Arts Collinwood at Wildwood Beach
Kids, families and artists, come stack sand for fun and prizes. Prizes awarded by a panel of community judges. Nominal entry fee for contestants.
Cleveland Lakefront State Park • 1-4:00 p.m.
www.artscollinwood.org

August 17
22nd Annual Euclid Democratic Club Brunch
A chance to mix and mingle with fellow Democrats in this important election year. $30 donation.
12-3:00 p.m. • The Manor, 24111 Rockwell Dr. • 216-556-3333

August 24
Walk+Roll Cleveland
Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Explore Cleveland's Rockefeller Park and the Cultural Gardens. MLK will be open only to bikes, blades, strollers, hikers, wheelchairs and runners. Ride your bike an easy 4.5 miles from Arts Collinwood on the Lakefront Bikeway which follows Lakeshore Blvd. through beautiful Bratenahl.
Rockefeller Park and The Cultural Gardens • www.walkroll.com

August 31
Community Garden Party
EarthWorm Digest/Safe Soil Headquarters
Help prep the garden for next summer. Learn about all-organic ground conditioning with earthworm castings, Black Magic leaf humus, and human sweat and cheers! Register by August 30 to ranjibrowne@yahoo.com.
The Richard Melvin Building, 1455 East 185th Street • 1:00 p.m

August 31
Cleveland “ROC” Disc Golf Open
Sims Park Disc Golf Course
Pro, Amateur, and Junior divisions. Over $17,000 in prizes. Pre-register and more disc golf information at www. simsparkdiscgolf.com
23131 Lake Shore Blvd. • 216-481-8995 • www.simsparkdiscgolf.com

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Save the Date!

September 6
Ward 10 Community Festival & Parade
Rides, vendors, gospel hour, talent show, and refreshments.
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. • 216-664-4743

September 13
Euclid Creek Reservation Conservation Day
Nature walks, water monitoring, fun & educational games.
www.friendsofeuclidcreek.org

September 28
Remembering Euclid Beach
Euclid Beach Park Now
Ride on the Euclid Beach Thriller Car, tour the park, and enjoy the tastes of summers gone by - Frozen Whip, Popcorn Balls, and Candy Kisses.
Euclid Beach State Park • 1-5:00 p.m. • www.euclidbeach.com

 

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Great Things to do, every day of the week!

Sundays...
Take a leisurely 20-mile bike ride through Cleveland and Bratenahl neighborhoods (weather permitting). Meet at Blue Sky Bicycles (565 E. 185) at 9:30 a.m. Be back before noon to enjoy free coffee and bagels. For more information call
216-481-4450.

Celebrate Mass outdoors at
Our Lady of Lourdes shrine (21281 Chardon Rd.) all summer long at 9:30 a.m. (weather permitting ). For more information call
216-481-8232.

Mondays...
Travel the world with monthly themed wine and beer dinners at the Grovewood Tavern
(17105 Grovewood Ave.) Call for reservations, 216-531-4900.

Learn to grow at the Lakeshore/Collinwood Garden Club on the third Monday of every month at noon. (Lakeshore Golden Age
Center, 16600 Lake Shore Blvd .)

Tuesdays...
It’s Ladies Night at Sims Park Disc Golf Course (23131 Lake Shore Blvd.) Includes free lessons with a pro at 6:00 p.m.

Learn all about the Cleveland-style polka sound at the The National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame (605 E. 222). Open Tuesday-Friday 12-5:00 p.m. and Saturday
10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Wednesdays...
Shop the Coit Road Farmer’s Market (15000 Woodworth Rd. ) where local growers sell produce and homemade bakery products. Summer hours are 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Raise your voice with Nottingham United Methodist’s performing arts ministry (18316 St. Clair Ave. ) from 6-7:30 p.m. on June 11-25, and again August 13-27.

Thursdays...
Meet at the Wildwood State Park pavilion for a Family Nature Adventure. June 12 - Aug. 14 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Come cheer on your neighborhood teams. The Northeast Cleveland Little League holds games on up to 5 fields each night, Monday-Friday, 6:15 p.m. at Humphrey Field (Grovewood Ave. and E. 161 St. )

Fridays...
Get your Omega-3’s at the
Slovenian Workmen’s Home
(15335 Waterloo Rd. ) Fish Frys from 3-8:00 p.m. Enjoy the great authentic food.

Bike to work with ClevelandBikes on the last Friday of every month at the following locations and times. Bus Shelter on Lakeshore and East 222 at 7:00 a.m. or McDonald’s at 15901 Lakeshore at 7:20 am

Bang your drum (or a borrowed one) at the Conscious Nest
(20150 Lake Shore Blvd.) the second Friday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Call 216-692-0325 for more info.

Saturdays...
Paddle up for a free Canoeing Adventure at Wildwood Park. June 14, July 12, August 16 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Registration required.
Call 216-881-8141 xt. 3001.

Stretch and twirl at the Shore Cultural Centre (291 E. 222 St.), which offers Saturday morning yoga, weekly Jazzercise, ballroom dancing and much more. Call 216-289-8107 for a complete schedule.
Tee off at Briardale Greens driving range and golf course (located off Babbitt and Fox Ave.) Opens at
7:00 a.m. Call 216-289-8574.

And don’t forget about the Coit Road Farmer’s Market (see Wednesday).

 

This project is supported by Neighborhood Connections. For more information or to get involved, email summer@artscollinwood.org or call 216-235-5009.
To download a PDF of the printed version of this guide, click here!