ARTS

STATION HOPE: Station Hope is a free event and will take place on Saturday, May 27, beginning at 7:00 p.m. on the grounds of St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 2600 Church Avenue, The event is open to all ages and will feature pieces inspired by Jesse Owens, Toni Morrison, a legendary Cleveland jazz club, a piece co-written by a local Poet Laureate, and much more.

ART HOUSE is offering new FREE art camps due to a grant from the PNC Charitable Trusts Robert H. Reakirt FDN Equities. The fun begins June 12th with camps Monday – Thursday from 10:00 AM – 11:30AM and 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. 2nd graders and up are welcome to attend independently. Children younger than 2nd grade should be accompanied by an adult for assistance. Please, register in advance at www.arthouseinc.org so the teaching artist can plan accordingly for supplies and activities! 

COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER, CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART AT THE PIVOT CENTER, 2937 W. 25^TH STREET: Enjoy Free drop-in art making and gallery exploration with the whole family during open hours: Fridays, 2-7 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

MINORITY BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER: The Urban League of Greater Cleveland has been selected as the Minority Business Assistance Center for the Cleveland area for the period from period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025. Businesses can reach out to a Minority Business Assistance Center near them for help with assistance with business planning, access to capital, and state business certifications. For more information about the MBAC network, visit MBAC.Development.Ohio.Gov.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

GLORIA ARON’S CELEBRATION OF LIFE:  Come to celebrate the life of Gloria Aron.  Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the home of Chris Aron and Dan Thatcher:  6884 Anthony Lane; Parma Hts. OH starting at 1:00 p.m.  Parking on the street or at Valley Forge High School.

CITIZEN ACTION

DATA DAYS CLE annual conference of interactive tutorials, presentations, and conversations on using open data and civic technology to make our community a better place will be held on October 12^th at the Cleveland Public Library Main Branch.

CRIME REPORTING: Residents are encouraged to report illegal and suspicious activity to law enforcement. Call 9-1-1 in emergencies. Call 216-621-1234 in non-emergencies. Anonymous information can be provided by calling Crimestoppers at 216-25-CRIME.

EDUCATION

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE LESSONS AND PRACTICE: Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in St. Augustine Church Hall, 2486 W. 14^th Street.

CLEVELAND TRANSFORMATION ALLIANCE: Find the right kindergarten for your child. Visit mycleschool.org or call 216-592-2303 for more information.

CLEVELAND TRANSFORMATION ALLIANCE’s 2023 SCHOOL QUALITY GUIDE is now available. Visit your local library to pick up a copy. The guide lists schools by neighborhood.

LIDERES AVANZANDO THROUGH COLLEGE: Esperanza offers a $400 scholarship upon successful completion of an online VIRTUAL PROGRAM which includes 10 Virtual Workshops. The program supports traditional, first-generation Latino students in their first/second year of college. Through team-building activities, biweekly workshops, and a service project, students receive support services relevant to their experiences. Now accepting rising freshman/sophomore undergraduate students ages 18-24. Contact Germaine Pena at 216-338-8684 or germaine@esperanzainc.org

EMPLOYMENT

FRONTLINE SERVICE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES offers employers help with their hiring needs. No cost to employers. Individualized job matches. Ongoing support. For more information visit www.FrontLineService.org

YOUNG ADULT OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM of Youth Opportunities Unlimited offers Cuyahoga County residents ages 18-24 who are not currently in high school or college help developing the skills, training and support needed to launch a new career at no cost to you. Job readiness training. Four weeks of paid work experience (100 hours at $13 per hour) and credential training in fields such as Customer Care, IT, State Tested Nurse Aid and Construction. To register visit www.youthopportunities.org or call the hotline at 216-973-0037.

ENVIRONMENT

CLEVELAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AIR QUALITY: visit online to learn about Cleveland’s air quality at www.clevelandhealth.org

REPORT AIR QUALITY COMPLAINTS or for general information: 24-Hour Central Hotline: 216-664-7442.

EVENTS

WE ARE FAMILY LITERACY CARNIVAL: Tuesday, June 6^th, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Max Hayes High School, 2211 W. 65^th Street. Educational activities. Free games, food, and prizes. Will move inside if it rains.

CLEVELAND METROPARKS KIDS NATURE LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES will feature a mobile nature center, Nature Tracks and educational themes including hands-on learning about birds, mammals, insects, reptiles and amphibians, fish and trees. The Lunch and Learn will be at Lakefront Reservation near Edgewater Beach on Fridays from June 9^th until August 11^th. from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.. Free lunch will be provided for youth ages 18 and under as part of Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s Summer Feeding program while supplies last.

CLEVELAND METROPARKS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES presented by Serpentini Chevrolet is set to rock the lakefront this summer. The Thursday evening happy hour concerts from 4 – 8 p.m. will be at Edgewater Park on June 8^th and will feature Reggae with Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band. The June 15^th Concert will be at Merwin’s Wharf and will feature Funk with the Shoreline Funk All Stars. The June 18^th Concert will be at the Historic U.S. Coast Guard Station and will feature Rock and Indie with Front Porch Lights. On June 29^th the concert will be at the E. 55^th Marina and will feature Country and Rock with Country Honk.

EDGEWATER NEIGHBORFEST: Come enjoy FREE art, music and play on Clifton Blvd during this year’s Edgewater NeighborFest on Sunday, June 25! There will be summertime activities for all ages at this festival, produced by Northwest Neighborhoods.

SYMPHONY AT SUNSET: Pack a picnic and head to Voinovich Park at North Coast Harbor Sunday evenings in June and July from 7-9pm to experience the remarkable OPUS 216 ensemble. Wrap up your weekend and join an ever-changing lineup of the most talented musicians in the city, while the sun sets over Lake Erie.

FOOD

GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK will give away FREE produce each third Monday of the month, 3-6pm, at Zone Rec (6301 Lorain Ave). This is part of a partnership with the City of Cleveland in response to the recent federal reduction in SNAP benefits.

HEALTH

LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER’S THRIVE WITH PRIDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS DAY: June 23 from Noon – 7 p.m. Free preventive screenings for the community along with information and resources to support health and wellness.

ADDICTION TREATMENT WORKS. PEOPLE RECOVER: For information about addiction Prevention, Treatment, Recovery, Stigma Reduction and more, visit adamhscc.org. Ready for treatment? Call 216-623-6888 or 988.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION HELPLINE (800-272-3900) provides information guidance and support to people living with the disease, caregivers, families and friends.

LEAD SAFETY

LEAD POISONING IS PREVENTABLE: Get your child tested. Pregnant moms should be tested too. The only way to know if your child was exposed to lead is by asking their doctor for a blood lead test. Lead poisoning can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, slow growth and development, learning and behavior problems and hearing and speech problems. For more information contact Cleveland Lead Advocates for Safe Housing (CLASH) at 216-359-1060 or visit http://clashcle.org

REDUCE LEAD HAZARDS: Your family may be eligible for free home repairs. To apply call 216-263-5323 (LEAD). Learn the risks. Get kids tested.

LEAD PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH ELEVATED BLOOD LEAD LEVELS: Cleveland Dept of Public Health, 75 Erieview Plaza, 3^rd Floor. Phone: 216-263-5323 (LEAD).

LEAD HAZZARD CONTROL ORDER COMPLIANCE LINE: 216-664-2672.

LEAD 101 SESSION, LEAD CERTIFICATION, WORKFORCE TRAINING: Lead Safe Resource Center, 4600 Euclid Ave., Suites 320-322. Phone: 833-601-5323.

LIBRARIES

CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH: In honor of Pride Month, Cleveland Public Library and its Rainbow Readers Employee Resource Group (ERG) welcomes award-winning non-binary author and activist George M. Johnson (they/them) on Wednesday June 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the Louis Stokes Wing of the Cleveland Public Library, 525 Superior Avenue. Johnson’s bestselling memoir, All Boys Aren’t Blue, recounts their experiences growing up as a queer Black man in America. The book has been hailed as a landmark text that sheds light on the struggles of marginalized groups. The event is a must-attend for anyone interested in free speech and intellectual freedom. Register TODAY at cpl.org.

GRAND REOPENING CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY’S LORAIN BRANCH CAMPUS, 8216 Lorain Avenue,  Saturday, June 17 at Noon.

CLEVELAND READS: Cleveland READS is a yearlong initiative to encourage reading in the city of Cleveland. The Mayor’s Office, Cleveland Public Library, Cleveland Teachers Union, Cleveland Metropolitan School District and nearly 30 community organizations are working together to boost literacy levels in the city. The goal is for the entire city to read one million books collectively in 2023 – and/or to read one million minutes collectively. The challenge is for children and adults. Readers are eligible to win fabulous prizes. Visit clevelandreads.com or cpl.org for information about the Cleveland READS Citywide Reading Challenge.

MEETINGS

CLEVELAND WESTSIDE VILLAGE: Have you begun to think about downsizing? On June 10, 2023, the Cleveland Westside Village (CWV) will sponsor a talk by Hilary Mason King, CEO of Creative Moves, LLC, on “Tips for Downsizing your Household.” Ms. King will address topics such as how and where to start downsizing, where to get rid of things, digitizing your records, and downsizing for a move to a smaller space. Come and ask an expert your questions! The event will take place at the Carnegie West Branch of the CPL, 1900 Fulton Road. Doors open at 10 am; the program will begin at 10:30 am.

CUYAHOGA COUNTY FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE’S FATHERHOOD CONFERENCE: A celebration of Fatherhood on Friday, June 16^th from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Crowne Plaza Cleveland, 1260 Euclid Avenue in Playhouse Square. The Fatherhood Conference is designed to promote healthy father-child relationships, address the social problems that result from “father absence” and strategize as to what we must do, as a community, to ensure that every child has a dad in his or her life. The family friendly event will feature a resource fair, town hall meeting, fatherhood awards luncheon and informational workshops. All events are free with registration. For more information call 216-348-3967. Register at: https://2023celebrationoffatherhoodconference.eventbrite.com

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PLAN: The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency will host the Ohio Department of Transportation and Drive Ohio for an update on Ohio’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan on June 14 at 11 a.m. at Cuyahoga Community College Jerry Sue Thornton Center, Ford Room, 2500 E. 22^nd Street.

CLEVELAND BOARD OF EDUCATION’s June Business meeting will be on Tuesday, June 27^th at 6:30 p.m. at Waverly School, 1805 W. 57^th Street.

STATE OF OHIO

THE OHIO BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES now offers FREE State ID Cards. Ohioans who are 17 years & older can receive an ID card at no cost. For information on if you are eligible for an ID, visit BMV.OHIO.GOV/DL-ID-CARD.ASPX.

NEW OHIO VOTING LAWS: For information visit www.443VOTE.US