Things to do

Things to do

Free Program Highlights the Roaring ’20s in Cleveland

Like many major U.S. cities, Cleveland certainly had its share of illegal liquor and “mob” activity during Prohibition and it also saw changes in women’s fashion and challenges to what was considered proper behavior. But it was much more than that. The 1920s certainly "roared" with energy, well beyond the clichés of that era. ...
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April is National Volunteer Month

Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center offers plenty of volunteering opportunities for you during the month of April, which is National Volunteer Month. Make a difference! Have fun! Volunteer. ...
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Egg Games for Spring

Time for another egg hunt! Whether or not you attend any public egg hunts this year, you can always have your own egg hunt for the grandkids. Besides the traditional egg hunt, Grammy on the Go blogger Karen Shadrach has additional egg games for the children to enjoy! ...
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Boomer Bash West is Coming Back!

Mitchell Media, local publisher of Northeast Ohio Boomer & Beyond magazine, is excited to announce its fourth annual “Boomer Bash West” event scheduled for Thursday, June 3, 4-7 p.m. at Crocker Park Market Square in Westlake. This fun, entertaining and educational event for adults aged 50+ celebrates the theme of the magazine: “Better Living After 50.” The event is co-sponsored by The Normandy Senior Living in Rocky River. ...
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Wild, Whimsical & Wonderful: Glorious Public Gardens

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate the promise of spring than a stroll through one of Northeast Ohio’s public gardens. If you’re eager to find inspiration for your own backyard, or want to enjoy and appreciate someone else’s hard work, then a visit to a public garden is in order. The best part? The gardens are pandemic-friendly with expansive outdoor areas and protocols that keep safety first with timed visits, mask requirements and other measures. ...
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Worth Noting: Goodbye, Michael; Used Bikes; Centennial Celebrations

A Shot in the Arm
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r a Long Shot?
If you’ve been scrambling to find a Covid-19 vaccination, you’re in good company. With limited supplies and clunky websites, it’s been an exercise in frustration for many of us. Whether we’re helping older family members or trying to score a vaccination for ourselves, the process has proven to be time-consuming and confusing. Ugh!

One place to start is the state website — vaccine.coronavirus.ohio.gov/ — which lists vaccine providers by county and zip code. Supplies should be increasing throughout the spring as production ramps up and new vaccines get emergency approval. The end, at last, is in sight.

 

A Generation’s Touchstone  
Goodbye, Michael Stanley
Cleveland rock-n-roll singer and songwriter Michael Stanley was part of our lives throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s. His death earlier this month was bittersweet.

Stanley stayed here and played here, but the Michael Stanley Band didn’t. We packed up our MSB albums in milk crates and carted them off to dorm rooms and first apartments, where Stanley’s lyrics and rhythms time-stamped our memories. Stanley reminded us of our younger years and hometowns in all the very best ways. 

That’s a great way to be remembered. 

 

Clothes Call
Local Company Simplifies Dressing

If you’ve ever tried to help an older loved one (or yourself, for that matter) put together an outfit and struggled to keep everything together in one easy-to-assemble spot, then you’ll appreciate this creative solution from Brecksville’s Erin Naso: The Hanger Valet.

Launched last year, The Hanger Valet is a daily outfit organizer that simplifies getting dressed, a task that can be especially frustrating for people who are trying to maintain independence and the people who help them. But honestly, who couldn’t benefit from an organizer with pockets that drape over a clothes hanger? Think about it: socks, shoes, undergarments, jewelry and anything else necessary, all in one, handy spot.

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Grammy on the Go Escapes to a Warm Place

In early spring in Northeast Ohio, our large snowfalls finally come to an end, yet there’s still a definite chill in the air. This is when I think: Ugh... I need to escape to a warmer place! If you feel the same way but can’t jump on an airplane to fly South for awhile, then take your grandkids to enjoy a warm adventure right here in the Cleveland area. ...
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Women’s History Month Events at Kent State University Geauga & Twinsburg Academic Center

Women's History Month celebrates women's contributions to history, culture and society. The United States has observed it annually every March since 1987. At Kent State University Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center, Women's History Month is celebrated with a full slate of engaging virtual events — free and open to the public — that will motivate, educate and inspire everyone. ...
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