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Hale Farm Hosts Monthly Music Club

By Estelle R. Brown
June 6, 2019

Ahh, summertime! Finally, you can take an evening to get out of the city, unwind among rural hills to the strains of live music while sipping wine, tasting delicacies and maybe even MarketPlace shopping, all at your leisure. Welcome to the Thursday Night Music Club at Hale Farm & Village.

The first event in the series will be 5-9 p.m., June 20 with Zach Freidhof and CLE Urban Winery. Then, once a month through October 25, Hale Farm & Village will welcome the region’s top musicians, along with a different featured winery or brewery. Presented by Café 1810, these evenings provide opportunities to enjoy the beauty of the Cuyahoga Valley and Hale Farm after hours.

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Don’t Fall for These Common Scams

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
May 30, 2019
Scammers posing as legitimate organizations or private individuals keep finding new ways to trick well-meaning people out of their money.Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that instead of using wire transfer or gift cards, an increasing number of older adults are mailing cash to these fraudsters, with a median individual loss of $9,000. According to reports, the scammers often ask seniors to divide the bills into envelopes and place them between the pages of a magazine, then send them using various carriers, including UPS, FedEx, and the U.S. Postal Service. ...
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Cookout Safety; How Long is Too Long to Keep Food Outside?

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
May 30, 2019
Should it stay or should it go? We're talking picnic food, and the clock starts the minute you put it on the patio table. Watch the time and temperature to ensure food safety. Use your nose - and your common sense. When it doubt, throw it out. ...
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Euclid Beach Park Celebrates 50 Years of Memories

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
May 30, 2019
This event, now in its fifth year, invites audiences of all ages to enjoy a community celebration of Cleveland’s iconic amusement park. On Saturday, July 20, the museum will offer visitors unlimited rides on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel, Rocket Ship rides, Laughing Sal, lawn games, treats and more. ...
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50-Year Anniversary of Cuyahoga River Burning is Cause for Celebration

By Estelle R. Brown
May 30, 2019

Yes, it was 50 years ago on June 22 that Cleveland earned its Mistake on the Lake reputation, as a Time Magazine photographer captured the Cuyahoga River on fire. Thankfully, it was also a turning point for the city and the nation to stop polluting its waterways. Today, the river and its connected Lake Erie are clean enough to draw swimmers, fishermen, kayakers, canoeists and other water enthusiasts. Follow Rock The Lake to engage in redemptive activities that further your appreciation for our restored waterways.

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The Origin of Memorial Day

By Estelle R. Brown
May 23, 2019

Nowadays, Memorial Day is about three-day sales, carefree cookouts and festive parades. But when it was first observed after the Civil War, it was a solemn affair.

Consider these words spoken by President James Garfield at National Arlington Cemetery on May 30, 1868:
“We do not know one promise these men made, one pledge they gave, one word they spoke; but we do know they summed up and perfected, by one supreme act, the highest virtues of men and citizens. For love of country, they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue.”

Learn more about the origin of Memorial Day at pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concert/memorial-day/history/

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Sweet Advice; Cut the Sugar Substitutes

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
May 20, 2019
Pink, yellow or blue? What's your artificial sweetener of choice? Turns out, maybe it should be none of them. Research has shown a link between sugar substitutes and health issues. Saving on calories may be adding to your health risk. ...
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Estate of Affairs: Why 60 is a Good Time to Review Your Plans

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
May 20, 2019
Your children are probably grown. You may have grandchildren. And, hopefully, you've accumulated some wealth. The people you appointed to step in in the event of incapacity when you were 35 may not be in a position to assist when you're 65. You may have retired or are contemplating doing so. ...
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