He has gone from being a coffeehouse crooner to a bar-room bard, then a pandemic-era social media performer.
That’s a lot of ground to cover. But after more than 50 years of writing and performing, Alex Bevan, the dean of North Coast singer-songwriters, still has something to share.
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Today, it's cheaper to toss something that’s outdated or malfunctions and pick up a newer model with a limited lifespan. There are still a few craftsmen who do that type of work, and I lucked out when I walked into Top TV & Appliance near Collinwood. I wasn’t there for repairs. I was there for the stories.
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Whether or not you like Wordle even better since The New York Times took it over, you’ll love this Brain Game. Find the common word that can be both the end of the first word and the beginning of the second word.
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The concept of Slow Medicine is about learning to slow down when a loved one is in the later stages of life, typically age 80 and beyond. Taking more time for reflection, asking questions, having conversations with family and friends, and researching to help understand options and potential outcomes, is important before making decisions.
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Taking a walk has been a top activity for older adults during the pandemic. As spring approaches — and icy sidewalks aren’t an issue — this is one of the best ways to get out of the house, be out in the open air and face a low risk for viral transmission.
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Incorporating plant-forward cuisine into your lifestyle makes sense for many reasons, one of them being the current high cost of beef and chicken. Moving away from cowboy-sized steaks to smaller portions is not only easier on your bank account, but it’s also better for your health.
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Events This Week
September 7, 2025 - September 14, 2025
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September 8
Northeast Ohio Encore Chorale - Encore Creativity for Older Adults 55+
September 8
Encore Creativity for Older Adults is the nation’s largest choral arts organization for adults 55 and over.
September 8
Cornhole and Coffee
September 8
A casual morning of cornhole and coffee for those 55+ and the second and fourth Mondays of each month.
September 8
Adult Acting
September 8
Explore classical and contemporary techniques along with keys to unlocking scripts, and bringing them from the page to the stage.
September 9
September 9
Senior Social Hour
September 9
Connect with friends, make new acquaintances, and participate in a variety of engaging activities.
September 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free Internet Class: Internet Basics
September 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
We have free computer classes for adults!
September 10
September 10
Castaways
September 10
Meet with fellow fiber artists to work on projects, get ideas and learn from each other.
September 10
Delicious Discussions
September 10
Discuss new releases on the second Wednesdays of each month at a Downtown Willoughby restaurant.
September 10 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
The 4 Pillars of New Retirement
September 10 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Join Josh Kaluzne from Edward Jones for a seminar that will review the need to define retirement goals and determine the savings needed to reach those goals.
September 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Virtual Author Event: Jefferson Fisher author of "The Next Conversation."
September 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
"The Next Conversation" by Jefferson Fisher gives you immediately actionable strategies that will forever change how you communicate.
September 11
Crafty Ladies Society
September 11
Like-minded crafters bring their current crocheting or knitting project and enjoy creativity and community.
September 11
Thursday Chess - Brecksville
September 11
We play chess every Thursday at Brecksville Panera, starting at 5 pm til closing.
September 11
Crafty Ladies Society
September 11
Like-minded crafters bring their current crocheting or knitting project and enjoy creativity and community.
September 11
Intro to Acrylic Painting
September 11
Discover acrylic painting in this welcoming, beginner-friendly studio class.
September 11
Adult Ballet
September 11
Develop essential skills such as balance, turning, jumping, and traveling across the floor with control and grace.
September 12 - September 13
14th Annual Crocker Park Wine Festival
September 12 - September 13
Cheers to Wine & Good Times!
The 14th Annual Crocker Park Wine Festival is back September 12–13, and it’s pouring on the fun!
September 12
Landscape Painting
September 12
A class for adults with some experience to focus on oil landscape painting.
September 12
Come From Away
September 12
Based on the true story, 38 planes carrying thousands of people from around the globe were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001.
September 12
Wait Until Dark
September 12
In 1944 a Greenwich Village woman discovers that her blindness might be the key to her escape, but she and her tormentors must wait until dark.
September 12 - September 13
14th Annual Crocker Park Wine Festival
September 12 - September 13
Cheers to Wine & Good Times!
The 14th Annual Crocker Park Wine Festival is back September 12–13, and it’s pouring on the fun!
September 13
Waterloo Arts Fest
September 13
An annual Festival that takes place in the artistically vibrant Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District in the lakeside neighborhood of Collinwood in Cleveland, OH.
September 13
Pumpkin Days at Nickajack Farms
September 13
Over 70 activities including, a Corn Maze, Pony Rides, Barnyard Animals, Chippies Corn Crib, Strides Slides, Rascals Round Up, Peddle Carts, Piggly Wiggly Races, Photo Opportunities, Spider Web, Play Sets, Barnyard Bubbles, Straw Maze, Rascals, Pumpkin bowling, paintball, a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch and more.
September 13
Waterloo Arts Fest
September 13
The annual festival takes place in the artistically vibrant Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District in the lakeside neighborhood of Collinwood.
September 13
