ARTS
ARTS IN AUGUST in Tremont’s Lincoln Park from August 5 to 25th. All performances are free and family friendly. Bring a chair or blanket. The events are: Cleveland Public Theatre’s Student Theatre Enrichment Program, Saturday, August 5 at 7 p.m.: Cleveland Shakesphere Festival presents Measure for Measure, Sunday, August 6th at 4 p.m.; Reflections Dance Theatre, Shri Kalaa Mandir – Center for Indian Performing Arts, and Mojubal Dance Collective, Thursday August 10th at 7 p.m.; Inlet Dance Theatre, Friday August 11th at 7 p.m.; Verb: Ohio Contemporary Ballet, Saturday, August 12th at 7 p.m.; Creating Lewis with Emergence Ensemble, The Church of Starry Wisdom, Friday, August 18th at 7 p.m.; and Papo Ruiz Y La Dulzura De La Salsa, Saturday, August 25th at 7 p.m. (In the event of rain cancellation on either Thursday 8/10, Friday 8/11 or Saturday 8/12, the ancelled performance will be rescheduled for Sunday 8.13 at 7 p.m.
THE TRANSFORMER STATION, 1460 W. 29th Street, now operated a part of the Cleveland Museum of Art, is featuring two installations “Blow” and “Obscuring Moon” by Japanese artist Tabaimo. The Tabaimo installations will run thru February 3, 2024. Summer hours are noon – 7 p.m. from Wednesday thru Saturday.
FIELD DRAWINGS WITH ALYSSA LIZZINI a collaborative exhibition at the Cleveland Public Library’s Main Building, 325 Superior, 4th Floor, International Languages Department. Come view location-based drawings created by Lizzini and community participants that were initiated in workshops in six neighborhoods: Broadway-Slavic Village, Detroit-Shoreway, Midtown, Tremont and University Circle. The final exhibition allows the viewer to see a new vision of Cleveland through the eyes of Lizzini and all who participated in the workshops. The project strives to change viewpoints, unite neighborhoods, and solidify drawing’s contemporary significance as a means for connection. The project was supported by the Satellite Fund administered by SPACES and funded by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
WALKABOUT TREMONT: Friday, August 11th. Details: WalkaboutTremont.com
CITIZEN ACTION
TRACKING MONEY IN CLEVELAND POLITICS: Follow the Money CLE is volunteer driven project founded in the idea that every Clevelander should have the same access and influence in politics as the affluent donor class. Our mission is to strengthen democracy through transparency by publishing publicly available campaign reports and making the data easy to search and aggregate. We encourage you to explore the data yourself. Explore contributions to the Cleveland City Council Leadership Fund at https://followthemoneycle.org/
CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
FAMILY SPACE: Families with children ages 0-5, play, learn and grow together with your library FamilySpace is a special play area and dedicated staff connecting you to resources in the community. Carnegie West Branch, 1900 Fulton Road. For more information, dates and times visit cpl.org/familyspace or call 216-623-7114
FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Join the Family Space Family Advisory Committee at the Carnegie West Branch Library, 1900 Fulton Road. Share your ideas about FamilySpace programs and services. Develop leadership skills. For more information about the Family Advisory Committee and to fill out the Self-Nomination Form for committee consideration visit: cpl.org/familyspace or call 216-623-7114.
0 TO 3: READ TO ME! Literacy begins at birth and evert parent can learn and use simple, researched-based techniques to build language and literacy skills right from the start. Check out the Cleveland Public Library’s new collection of programs designed especially for children from birth to age 3 (36 months) and parents or other adult family members. Cpl.org/readtome. Questions? Call 216-623-7114. This program is made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
WORDS ON WHEELS: Cleveland residents can get books, movies, and more by mail. All you need is a Cleveland Public Library card. Sign up for a library card or to find out if this program is right for you, call your neighborhood Cleveland Public Library branch. For more information visit cpl.org/services/at-home.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Cuyahoga County Department of Children and Family Services is asking local partners and service providers to pitch ideas for how to meet the needs of our community’s most traumatized and at-risk youth. The goal is to develop a Child Wellness Campus that provides a safe place for children and teens to stay while receiving treatment and family resources until a more permanent and sustainable solution is established. The RFP is a joint project of the Cuyahoga County Department of Children and Family Services, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Cuyahoga county and the Cuyahoga County Board of Development Disabilities. Proposals are due by 11 a.m. on Munday, September 4th. To receive a copy of the full RFP, contact the Department of Purchasing at 216-443-7200.
DONATIONS NEEDED
CLEVELAND RAPE CRISIS CENTER’S HUMAN TRAFFICKING DROP-IN CENTER, located at 10450 Superior Avenue is seeking the following donations: large and x-large underware and bras, sneaker and sandals – sizes 8 and up, hair products such as curl cream, edge control and shampoo, and shelf stable food. To coordinate drop off, please reach out to Jazzmin Hardman at Jazzminh@clevelandrcc.org
RED CROSS seeks blood and platelet donations. Those who give throughout the month of August will get a $10 e-gift card to a movie merchant of their choice. Details available at RedCrossBlood.org/Movie. From August 1sth thru August 15 you can donate at the Warzel Blood Donation Center, 3747 Euclid Avneue on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from Noon – 8 p.m.
EDUCATION
CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT (CMSD) IT CONNECT CENTER is available 24 hours a day for free technical support with any CMSD devices. Families can either come to the IT Connect Center on the first floor of East Professional Center Monday thru Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. or call 216-838-0440 for around the clock support provided by Delaware Delivery Center.
ELECTION
SPECIAL ELECTION AUGUST 8TH: Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. For more information or to view the ballot language visit boe.cuyhaogacounty.gov
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT AND RESOURCE SUCCESS FAIR: Friday, August 4th at Cleveland Huntington Convention Center, 300 Lakeside Ave. https://ohiomeansjobs1.timetap.com/#/ Shuttle services provided. Limited parking passes available. Registration at 11 a.m. Success Fair Noon – 4 p.m. Bring copies of your resume to give to employers. Fair will offer: Expungement Workshop, Second Chance Employers, Onsite Interviews, Resume Printing, Veterans Services, DFSC B.O.W. – Dress for Success, Cleveland Boutique on Wheels. Fair will feature over 125 employers and over 100 resources.
ENVIRONMENT
NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY (NOACA) is conducting regional climate action planning for Northeast Ohio as part of a carbon reduction program. There will be a meeting for Cuyahoga County residents on Thursday August 17 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Cuyahoga Community College Jerry Sue Thornton Center, Ford Room at 2500 E. 22nd. The meeting will give residents the opportunity to give their input on climate concerns, resiliency strategies, and what criterion should be used to evaluate possible actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. There is no need to register.
EVENTS
NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME: Learn how to create safer places to live, work and play in the City of Cleveland. August 1st from 5:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m. at Steelyard Commons, 2447 Steelyard Dr, and Halloran Park, 3550 W. 117th Street.
IN THE MARKET SPEAKER SERIES: In the Market for Resiliency: Climate Resileincy at Cleveland’s Public Market, Wednesday, August 2nd at 5:30 p.m. at Market Garden Ohio City Room, 1947 W. 25th Street. Free. Advance registration required. To register visit: www.westsidemarket.org/inthemarket
BORDERLIGHT FRINGE FESTIVAL: August 3-5 in Playhouse Square District features three special events that are free and open to the public (suggested donation of $10): Opening Night Party on Thursday, August 3rd from 9-11:30 p.m. at Cibreo Privato; Silent Disco on Friday, August 4th from 9-11 p.m. at US Bank Plaza in Playhouse Square District; and Closing Night Party & Fringe Festival Awards on Saturday, August 5 from 9 p.m. until midnight at the Hermit Club. RSVPs are encouraged: at https://bit.ly/43j9iuu.
HOUSING
CLEVELAND HOUSING COURT has a neighborhood kiosk at the South Branch Library 3096 Scranton Road. Attend housing court hearings without traveling downtown. Walk-ins welcome starting at 10 a.m. To learn more: cpl.org/legal and clevelandhousingcourt.org, or call Cleveland Housing Court Bailiff Department at 216-664-4765.
PEACE ACTION
GOLDEN RULE PEACE BOAT AT NORTH COAST HARBOR AUGUST 5-8: Welcome the Golden Rule to North Coast Harbor at noon on Saturday August 5th. The crew of the Golden Rule will join Cleveland Peace Action in commemorating Hiroshima Day with words, music an inspiration for a nuclear-free world on Sunday, August 6th at 7 p.m. at the Free Stamp, Willard Park, next to Cleveland City Hall. Limited seating. Bring a chair. All events are free.
PETS
STRUGGLING TO CARE FOR YOUR PET? LOST YOUR DOG? THINKING OF ADDING A NEW PUP TO YOUR FAMILY? WE CAN HELP visit www.clepups.com For lost dogs, you may also call the kennel directly at 216-664-3069. The Cleveland Kennel is located at 9203 Detroit Avenue.
YOUTH
CLEVELAND METROPARKS YOUTH OUTDOORS gives students exposure to the field of parks and recreation, environmental and nature-based education, natural resource management and/or related fields. This is a free program will Fall and Spring cohorts running 6-8 weeks each session with the potential to obtain a paid internship during the summer. Please complete the application and send to yofp@clevelandmetroparks.com. For more information please visit clevelandmetroparks.com/yofp or call our Youth Outdoors Fellowship Coordinator at 216-206-1010. Applications for the fall program are due on August 5th along with two reference forms.
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