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Fathers Day & Men of Central

Tuesday, June 11th, 2013

Come out for a special Central Fathers Day Community Celebration

2511 E. 46th St.

Sunday June 16, 2013

12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Lonnie Burten Recreation Center for live music, games, D.J. and family fun.

Band 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Father Day Award 3:00 p.m.

Featuring Fathers: Tim Isaac, Papa Sellete, Leroy Carter, and Verlyn “Tubbs” Salters

Contact Romeo

216-255-8990

bakerjerome67@yahoo.com

Call to action: Make Central and Kinsman Healthy and Green

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Volunteer with us Saturday, May 18 to deliver backyard gardens to 50 families in Cleveland’s Central & Kinsman neighborhoods.

  • Deliver raised garden beds, vegetable seedlings, recipe and care books, and watering cans to participating families.
  • Help the families set up the gardens and plant the vegetable seedlings.
  • Train each household on how to maintain their new gardens.

Volunteering will take place Saturday, May 18 from 10am to 2pm, and we will meet at Bridgeport Place, 7201 Kinsman Rd.

Please bring work gloves.

Refreshments will be provided.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Zenobia Lane at 216-341-1455, or zlane@bbcdevelopment.org

 

Call For Volunteers: Spring Clean 2013

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

The East 73rd Street Community Club

Partnering with

Hands On of Northeast Ohio and Oriana House, Inc.

Presents

SPRING CLEAN 2013

DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2013

TIME: 11:00AM – 4:30PM

 

  • Come and join us to clean up our yards and communities from Cedar to Central Avenues and East 70th to East 74th
  • Clean out your basement and garage of those bulk item – we will have 2 city dumpsters available on East 73rd and between the corners of Central and East 73rd and East 74th      
  • We will clean tree lawns, empty lots, and abandoned homes
  • We will clean senior/disabled citizen individuals property, (please contact Brenda Metzger at 216-432-1001, leave message)

.VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.

ALL AGES

EVERYONE WELCOME

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS

CONTACT:

 

Tanya Holmes 216-224-9397

or

Brenda Metzger 216-432-1001 www.bmetzger0613@gmail.com

 

Am I Really Eating Healthy?

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

There are so many food options available, with marketing tactics that mislead the consumer to thinking they have made a healthy choice. Even the choices for whole produce can be confusing. Who even knew there were some many choices for a standard apple? Restore the Village is here to help clarify these questions.

Join Ericka L. Abrams, Founder & CEO of Restore the Village, sponsored by Union Miles Development Corp. at the Earle B. Turner Recreation Center to learn about the importance of eating organic, local & non-GMO foods.Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 1:00 – 2:00 pmLight refreshments will be provided.www.restorethevillage.org

Cooking: Low Fat Solutions

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

Did you know that fat has twice as many calories as carbohydrates and protein? There’s no need to completely to avoid fat, just reduce fat intake. Learn to make small changes in your lifestyle and begin now by substituting turkey for beef. You’ll find out that this alternate does not miss out on flavor. For this class, we will prepare a menu that features low fat items.

Romaine Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Turkey Meatballs with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Pan Seared Salmon

Quinoa Risotto and Wilted Spinach

Fresh Berry Tart for dessert

For only $20 per person, you can be on your way to a new you! Saturday, March 23, 2013 form 2-4 p.m. Register online at cornucopiaplacebbc.eventbrite.com or give us a call at 216-341-1455.

Innovate your Valentines Date

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Not sure what to do for Valentines Day? Avoid the crowded restaurants and take your valentine to this recreational cooking class held by Chef Eric Wells, “From the Ear of Corn.” Don’t have a valentine? Bring some friends!

During this experience, you will prepare Roasted Corn Soup, Blackened Chicken, Rice Pilaf and Fried Corn with Peppers and Bacon and Corn and Rice Pudding for dessert. Bring a bottle of wine to share with your date!

Class is February 16th, from 2-4pm. Only $20 per person.

To register, go to: http://www.cornucopiaplacebbc.eventbrite.com/

Winterfest 2012 with E. 73rd St. Community Club

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

Save the Date!

The East 73rd Street Community Club Presents

Winterfest 2012

Location: Mrs. Holmes’ Ka La Healing Garden (on E. 73rd St. between Cedar and Central)

Date: Saturday, December 15th

Time: 4pm – 6pm

Let’s come together to celebrate a successful 2012 and the winter season with music and entertainment.

This event is FREE, but guests are encouraged to bring a donation of Toys for community Boys and Girls.

Youth Gift Exchange: Bring a gift (limit $2), exchange with someone else. Bring a gift – Get a gift

Contact Brenda Metzger with any Questions : (216) 432-1001 or bmetzger0613@gmail.com

Register NOW for Friday’s Class with Eric Wells!

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012

Italian Night

Join Chef Wells for a hands-on cooking demonstration that will develop your cooking skills while creating a festive  atmosphere.
Come alone or bring friends. Participants will prepare Mixed Greens Salad with  Balsamic Vinaigrette, Mixed Peppers Bruschetta, Penne Pasta with Chicken, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Spinach in a Parmesan Cream Sauce and Canollis for dessert.
Please arrive 15 minutes before class begins.
Follow the link to register, there are only 18 spaces left!

Historically Black College and University College Fair

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012

Cleveland’s HBCU College Fair at Warrensville Heights High School

November 17th – 9:00am to 2:00pm

Warrensville Heights High School
4270 Northfield Road
Warrensville Hts. OH 44128
 
Open to the Public!

FEATURING…

MORE THAN 30 COLLEGES, PROGRAMS & RESOURCES

WORKSHOPS

PRESENTATIONS and

DOOR PRIZES

 

Register Online at HBCUAlumniCLE.com or call 216-282-HBCU (4228)

 

 

6th Annual Mayor’s Youth Summit

Thursday, August 2nd, 2012

Mayor Frank G. Jackson’s 6th Annual Youth Summit and

Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Back to School Fair

August 18, 2012

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Doors Open and Registration: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Public Auditorium • 500 Lakeside

(formerly Cleveland Convention Center)

Youth Workshops

Information Booths

• City Services & Resources

• Transportation

• School Assignments

• Family Engagement

School Supplies (while supplies last) for Students Attending the Summit

Health Screenings

Lead Testing – 5 & under

Lunch Provided

Keynote Speaker: Wes Moore

Nationally renowned author and youth advocate

FREE Parking @ Willard Garage

“RETURN” bus tickets (RTA) will be issued to those who arrive by bus only. “ARRIVAL” bus tickets must be presented to receive a return bus ticket (while supplies last)

For more information call: 216.664.2222 or 216.338.6580