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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

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March through Central in the 2012 Ward 5 Parade!

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012

Have a group, band, or team?  Sign up to march in the 2012 Ward 5 Parade!  The Parade will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 12:00 pm.  The Parade starts at Cuyahoga Community College Metro Campus at E. 30th St & Community College Avenue, winds its way through Central and ends at the Friendly Inn Settlement House near E. 55th St & Quincy Ave.

If you have a group interested in marching in the parade, please contact Sherita Mullins at Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. 216-341-1455 or smullins@bbcdevelopment.org

 

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Talent Showcase Audition

Monday, June 4th, 2012

Would you like to perform at the Ward 5 Festival  on June 23rd?

Here is your chance.

Youth ages 8 to 17 are invited to audition on one of two available dates.

Friday, June 1st or Friday, June 8th

3:00pm – 5:00pm

At Lonnie Burten Rec Center

(2511 E. 46th St. Cleveland, OH 44104)

For more information, Contact: Sherita Mullins at BBC @ 216-341-1455

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Calling all Volunteers!

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

Volunteer in Central and Kinsman with BBC in a diverse array of opportunities over the next 3 months!

If you’re looking to volunteer over the next few months in Central or Kinsman, look no futher. We have openings for volunteers on mulitple days, for multiple events including:

- Support for the Ward 5 Festival and Parade in June

- Vacant Land projects in the Urban Agriculture Innovation zone in July

- Neighborhood Revitalization Projects in Lower-Kinsman in June

- Park Creation and Mural Painting in Central in April

and many more!

If you would like to volunteer in these or any other local activities in Central or Kinsman we would love to hear from you!  If you have a project in need of volunters please let us know!

For more information, or to sign up to volunteer: Call Patrick Kennedy @ (216) 341-1455 or email pkennedy@bbcdevelopment.org.

 

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We Have A Dream: The Big School Supply Giveaway

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

“We Have A Dream”

The Junior Usher Kickball Team presents….

The Big School Supply Giveaway

Note: School supplies will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Saturday, August 14,2010

12 Noon until 6PM

at

New Bethlehem Church (the playground area)

6501 Woodland Avenue

Cleveland, OH

For more information, please contact Belinda Gator

(216) 798-6780

We Hope to See You There!

Sponsors: Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc., & Neighborhood Connections

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Memorial Day Event @ Woodland Cemetery in Central Neighborhood

Monday, May 17th, 2010

On May 22nd, May 23rd, and May 29th starting at 9:00am community members are invited to Woodland Cemetary to help place flags on the veteran graves.   The Woodland Cemetary is located between E. 66th and E. 71st Streets along Woodland Avenue in the Central neighborhood.  There are nearly 2100 veterans in 100 sections of the cemetery that need to be decorated for Memorial Day.  Please come even if you can only spend a few hours.  Your assistance is  welcomed.

On Monday May 31st at 10:00am The Woodland Cemetary will be having its annual Memorial Day ceremony.  This year they will be honoring Vietnam Veterans along with all service men to thank them for what they have done to protect and serve us!!

If you are interested in participating visit the Woodland Cemetary Foundation web site at www.wcfcle.org

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Ward 5 United: Coming Together as One this Saturday

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Join us for the 3rd Annual Ward 5 Community Family Parade and Festival hosted by Councilwoman Phyllis Cleveland this Saturday, June 28, 2008. The parade will begin at 10:00 am at Cuyahoga Community College at E. 30th St & Community College Ave and will end at Friendly Inn. The Festival will begin immediately after at Friendly Inn Settlement House at 2386 Unwin Rd (near E. 55th & Quincy Ave.) Enjoy food, fun, and festivities for all.

For more information, please call Sherita Mullins at Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. at (216) 341-1455. Hope to see you there!

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