2021 Editions

2021 Editions

Worth Noting: Reptile Rescue, Trivia Winners & Yoga for All

They Creep, They Crawl, They Need Volunteers

Snakes, tortoises, komodo dragons, spiders. You don’t have to love ‘em to help ‘em. 

Fortunately, plenty of people do like creatures that slither and crawl. A good example are the folks at South Euclid’s Herps Alive Foundation, a rescue group for unwanted, abused and neglected reptiles, amphibians, spiders, scorpions and similar creatures.

Herps Alive works with rescue groups throughout a multi-state region and with local law enforcement and others to care for animals that show up in places they shouldn’t be or with people who can’t care for them anymore.

The foundation’s executive director, Keith Gisser, says that now is a busy time at the shelter, when people leaving for school or moving can no longer care for them.

The facility has big and little snakes, frogs, lizards and other animals that require special care until they can find a new home. About 100 volunteers of all ages and abilities keep the place running.

“We like to say that we don’t ask anyone to work with anything they’re not comfortable with unless it’s a broom or dustpan,” Gisser says.

Herps Alive has a donation wish list on its website, herpsalive.weebly.com. Money is always welcome. Gisser says the organization participates in AmazonSmile, the online company’s program that donates .5 % of eligible purchases to your favorite charity.

 

An Online Tribute; Remembering Veterans

One way to mark Veterans Day on November 11 is by exploring or contributing to the online Veterans Legacy Memorial at vlm.cem.va.gov.

Every veteran interred in one of our 150 national cemeteries has a page — or is entitled to a page — that records details of service and other facts available to the National Cemetery Administration and contributed by family members, historians and others.

Find a name and learn more about a loved one or friend who served.

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Northeast Ohio Live Theater 2021 Season

It’s Back!
Live Theater Returns to  Center Stage
By Linda Feagler

Stages across Northeast Ohio are ready to welcome you back with a variety of show-stopping performances. Here’s a rundown of what to see and where to see it.

 

Beck Center for the Arts

17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 44107, 216-521-2540, ext. 10, beckcenter.org

Broadway Bound (9/10–10/3/21), The Exonerated (10/8–11/7/21), Elf The Musical (12/3/21–1/2/22), Lizzie The Musical (2/4–27/22), Meteor Shower (4/1–5/1/22), The Legend of Georgia McBride (5/27–6/26/22), Something Rotten (7/8/22–8/7/22).

 

Broadway in Akron presented by Playhouse Square at Akron University’s E.J. Thomas Hall

198 Hill St., Akron 44325, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Waitress (10/8 & 9/21), Anastasia (11/30/2 & 12/1/22),  Hairspray (4/12 & 13/22), Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The New Musical (5/10 & 11/22).

 

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre

40 River St., Chagrin Falls 44022, 440-247-8955, cvlt.org

Holmes & Watson (9/17–10/2/21), Miracle on 34th Street (11/19–12/11/21), Women in Jeopardy! (1/21–2/5/22), A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (3/18–4/10/22), Elliot & Me (6/10–25/22), Disney’s Newsies (7/22–8/13/22). 

 

Cleveland Play House

1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 44115, 216-241-6000, clevelandplayhouse.com

Twelfth Night (10/13–23/21), Where Did We Sit on the Bus? (10/23–11/14/21), Light It Up! A New Holiday Musical (11/27–12/22/21), The Three Musketeers (2/5–27/22), Antigone (3/5–27/22), I’m Back Now (4/30–5/22/22).

 

Dobama Theatre

2340 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts. 44118, 216-932-3396, dobama.org

Airness (10/29–11/21/21), Hurricane Diane (1/21–2/13/22), Kill Move Paradise (3/4–27/22), Life Sucks (4/22–5/22/22).

 

Fine Arts Association

38660 Mentor Ave. Willoughby 44094, 440-951-7500, fineartsassociation.org

Steel Magnolias (9/17–19, 24–26 & 10/1–3/21), The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (2/11–13, 18–20 & 25–27/22), Ten Below (4/1–3 & 8–10/22), Alice in Danceland (6/10, 17–18 & 24–26/22).

 

Great Lakes Theater

2067 East 14th St., Cleveland 44115, 216-241-6000, greatlakestheater.org

The Tempest (10/15–11/7/21), A Christmas Carol (11/26–12/23/21), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (2/11–3/6/22), Much Ado About Nothing (3/25–4/10/22), The Marvelous Wonderettes (4/29–5/22/22).

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Hurry Before it’s Too Late! Hop on a Train with the Kids

~Grammy on the Go~
Train Time! All Aboard for Fun
By Karen Shadrach

Most children love trains, and what could be more fun than riding a miniature train through the woods and fields? Northeast Ohio has three miniature train clubs made up of friendly people who enjoy sharing their hobby and offering free train rides to the public. Riding on the steamers is a wonderful family event. Here’s where to find them before wintry weather shuts down the tracks:

The Lakeshore Live Steamers in Kirtland is located at the Penitentiary Glen Reservation of the Lake Metroparks. Their club is 50 years strong and what began as a simple track laid out around a floral shop in the early ‘50s is now thousands of feet of track winding through the woods of Penitentiary Glen. The live steam hobby consists of modeling steam locomotives that actually run off steam.

The remaining public train ride yet this year is a Christmas run on December 5. Reservations and tickets for these events may be obtained at lakemetroparks.com. Rides are always free of charge, but donations are gratefully appreciated.

All can board these miniature trains. Riders sit atop the cars, straddling them with their legs on either side. Small children must be able to sit on a seat. Infants unable to sit by themselves can still ride, but must be held centered in front of an adult. The trains do not exceed 5 mph. The young and young at heart love to hear the sound of the train whistle,  smell the steam and enjoy the clickety-clack of the rails. 

The Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers is located on Medina County Park District land at Lester Rail Trail. Trains are 1/8 scale with a 7.5-inch track gauge model railroad. They are open for public runs October 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.,  

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Next Acts: September/October 2021

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What’s Next for Dentistry?

Over the years, we have seen many changes in dentistry techniques and materials, and I'm certain there are many new developments on the horizon. Cavity detection is one such area. Radiographs (X-rays) have gone digital. The delivery of dental care is becoming more effective and easier for both the dentist and patient. The best is yet to come. ...
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Understanding Today’s Parenting Styles

Tiger. Elephant. Dolphin. Bulldozer. Lawnmower. Snowplow. Helicopter. Free-Range. Lighthouse.  What do all of these have in common? They’re all trending parenting styles. The current generation of parents may be authoritarian, authoritative, permissive or neglectful, just as in our day, but the labels have changed. Deciphering today’s terms can reveal the motivations behind the parenting approach you see from your children or in other families you know. You may even recognize your own parenting style(s) along the way. ...
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Pour Choices: Winemaking Makes Itself at Home

What's the big deal about making your own wine? A local vintner and retiree weighs in about what he loves about the process... and the results! ...
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Your Best Life: Boomer’s July/August 2021 Digital Edition

"Your Best Life" is the theme of our latest issue of Northeast Ohio Boomer & Beyond Magazine for July/August 2021. Start with our cover subject, Cleveland native and rock-n-roll veteran Neil Giraldo, to show us how it's done. ...
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