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Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Surprises Grad with $10,000 Scholarship
Brinden Harvey was speechless last month as he stood on the steps of his home with his hands clasped over his mouth, looking at the giant check in front of him.
Standing before him was Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Eric Gordon, who had just surprised him with the news that Brinden would receive a $10,000 scholarship for winning the Green-Garner Award, also known as the Urban Educator of the Year Award, last fall from the Council of the Great City Schools. Brinden’s mom stood beside him, beaming with pride. She was in on the surprise.
Events This Week
July 23, 2017 - July 30, 2017
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07/21 - 07/23
Christmas in July - Castle Noel
07/21 - 07/23
Join us for Christmas in July, our annual celebration that just keeps getting bigger!
06/01 - 09/01
Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks
06/01 - 09/01
Beginning Saturday, the Cleveland Botanical Garden’s "Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks" exhibit features 13 sculptures built with nearly 500,000 LEGO bricks by New York City artist Sean Kenney. The sculptures, which depict a variety of scenes illustrating the interconnected relationships in the world around us, are located both inside and throughout the outdoor grounds.
06/11 @ 11:00 am - 08/27 @ 5:00 pm
Centuries of Childhood: An American Story
06/11 @ 11:00 am - 08/27 @ 5:00 pm
Centuries of Childhood: An American Story is an interactive, hands-on, kid-friendly exhibit that charts the histories of five children and their families.
07/07 - 09/15
Front Porch Concert Series
07/07 - 09/15
It won’t be long before live music floods Downtown Lakewood, echoing through city streets and beckoning families and concert-goers alike to the heart of the city.
07/18 @ 10:00 am - 07/25 @ 10:30 pm
Music and Movement Family Class
07/18 @ 10:00 am - 07/25 @ 10:30 pm
Children up to age 5 with a caregiver are invited to join us for this fun introduction to the joy of making music!
06/01 - 09/01
Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks
06/01 - 09/01
Beginning Saturday, the Cleveland Botanical Garden’s "Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks" exhibit features 13 sculptures built with nearly 500,000 LEGO bricks by New York City artist Sean Kenney. The sculptures, which depict a variety of scenes illustrating the interconnected relationships in the world around us, are located both inside and throughout the outdoor grounds.
06/11 @ 11:00 am - 08/27 @ 5:00 pm
Centuries of Childhood: An American Story
06/11 @ 11:00 am - 08/27 @ 5:00 pm
Centuries of Childhood: An American Story is an interactive, hands-on, kid-friendly exhibit that charts the histories of five children and their families.
07/07 - 09/15
Front Porch Concert Series
07/07 - 09/15
It won’t be long before live music floods Downtown Lakewood, echoing through city streets and beckoning families and concert-goers alike to the heart of the city.
07/18 @ 10:00 am - 07/25 @ 10:30 pm
Music and Movement Family Class
07/18 @ 10:00 am - 07/25 @ 10:30 pm
Children up to age 5 with a caregiver are invited to join us for this fun introduction to the joy of making music!
07/23 - 07/28
Cactusville VBX
07/23 - 07/28
Vacation Bible Xperience: Cactusville
Where Kids are Called to Follow Jesus!
06/01 - 09/01
Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks
06/01 - 09/01
Beginning Saturday, the Cleveland Botanical Garden’s "Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks" exhibit features 13 sculptures built with nearly 500,000 LEGO bricks by New York City artist Sean Kenney. The sculptures, which depict a variety of scenes illustrating the interconnected relationships in the world around us, are located both inside and throughout the outdoor grounds.
06/11 @ 11:00 am - 08/27 @ 5:00 pm
Centuries of Childhood: An American Story
06/11 @ 11:00 am - 08/27 @ 5:00 pm
Centuries of Childhood: An American Story is an interactive, hands-on, kid-friendly exhibit that charts the histories of five children and their families.
07/07 - 09/15
Front Porch Concert Series
07/07 - 09/15
It won’t be long before live music floods Downtown Lakewood, echoing through city streets and beckoning families and concert-goers alike to the heart of the city.
07/18 @ 10:00 am - 07/25 @ 10:30 pm
Music and Movement Family Class
07/18 @ 10:00 am - 07/25 @ 10:30 pm
Children up to age 5 with a caregiver are invited to join us for this fun introduction to the joy of making music!
07/23 - 07/28
Cactusville VBX
07/23 - 07/28
Vacation Bible Xperience: Cactusville
Where Kids are Called to Follow Jesus!
06/01 - 09/01
Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks
06/01 - 09/01
Beginning Saturday, the Cleveland Botanical Garden’s "Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks" exhibit features 13 sculptures built with nearly 500,000 LEGO bricks by New York City artist Sean Kenney. The sculptures, which depict a variety of scenes illustrating the interconnected relationships in the world around us, are located both inside and throughout the outdoor grounds.
06/11 @ 11:00 am - 08/27 @ 5:00 pm
Centuries of Childhood: An American Story
06/11 @ 11:00 am - 08/27 @ 5:00 pm
Centuries of Childhood: An American Story is an interactive, hands-on, kid-friendly exhibit that charts the histories of five children and their families.
07/07 - 09/15
Front Porch Concert Series
07/07 - 09/15
It won’t be long before live music floods Downtown Lakewood, echoing through city streets and beckoning families and concert-goers alike to the heart of the city.
07/23 - 07/28
Cactusville VBX
07/23 - 07/28
Vacation Bible Xperience: Cactusville
Where Kids are Called to Follow Jesus!
07/26
Brand-New & Terrific Exhibit
07/26
One of the most acclaimed artists working today, Alex Katz surprised the American art world during the 1950s with his refreshingly innovative approaches to painting portraits, landscapes, and still lifes.
06/01 - 09/01
Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks
06/01 - 09/01
Beginning Saturday, the Cleveland Botanical Garden’s "Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks" exhibit features 13 sculptures built with nearly 500,000 LEGO bricks by New York City artist Sean Kenney. The sculptures, which depict a variety of scenes illustrating the interconnected relationships in the world around us, are located both inside and throughout the outdoor grounds.
06/11 @ 11:00 am - 08/27 @ 5:00 pm
Centuries of Childhood: An American Story
06/11 @ 11:00 am - 08/27 @ 5:00 pm
Centuries of Childhood: An American Story is an interactive, hands-on, kid-friendly exhibit that charts the histories of five children and their families.
07/07 - 09/15
Front Porch Concert Series
07/07 - 09/15
It won’t be long before live music floods Downtown Lakewood, echoing through city streets and beckoning families and concert-goers alike to the heart of the city.
07/23 - 07/28
Cactusville VBX
07/23 - 07/28
Vacation Bible Xperience: Cactusville
Where Kids are Called to Follow Jesus!
07/27
Brand-New & Terrific Exhibit
07/27
One of the most acclaimed artists working today, Alex Katz surprised the American art world during the 1950s with his refreshingly innovative approaches to painting portraits, landscapes, and still lifes.
07/28
Teen Glow Party @ Alien Vacation Mini Golf
07/28
6-8 pmTeen Glow Party is a great activity for teens this summer!
06/01 - 09/01
Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks
06/01 - 09/01
Beginning Saturday, the Cleveland Botanical Garden’s "Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks" exhibit features 13 sculptures built with nearly 500,000 LEGO bricks by New York City artist Sean Kenney. The sculptures, which depict a variety of scenes illustrating the interconnected relationships in the world around us, are located both inside and throughout the outdoor grounds.
06/11 @ 11:00 am - 08/27 @ 5:00 pm
Centuries of Childhood: An American Story
06/11 @ 11:00 am - 08/27 @ 5:00 pm
Centuries of Childhood: An American Story is an interactive, hands-on, kid-friendly exhibit that charts the histories of five children and their families.
07/07 - 09/15
Front Porch Concert Series
07/07 - 09/15
It won’t be long before live music floods Downtown Lakewood, echoing through city streets and beckoning families and concert-goers alike to the heart of the city.
07/23 - 07/28
Cactusville VBX
07/23 - 07/28
Vacation Bible Xperience: Cactusville
Where Kids are Called to Follow Jesus!
06/01 - 09/01
Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks
06/01 - 09/01
Beginning Saturday, the Cleveland Botanical Garden’s "Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks" exhibit features 13 sculptures built with nearly 500,000 LEGO bricks by New York City artist Sean Kenney. The sculptures, which depict a variety of scenes illustrating the interconnected relationships in the world around us, are located both inside and throughout the outdoor grounds.
06/11 @ 11:00 am - 08/27 @ 5:00 pm
Centuries of Childhood: An American Story
06/11 @ 11:00 am - 08/27 @ 5:00 pm
Centuries of Childhood: An American Story is an interactive, hands-on, kid-friendly exhibit that charts the histories of five children and their families.
07/07 - 09/15
Front Porch Concert Series
07/07 - 09/15
It won’t be long before live music floods Downtown Lakewood, echoing through city streets and beckoning families and concert-goers alike to the heart of the city.
07/29
Great Lakes Medieval Faire
07/29
Travel back to 13th Century England and marvel at the colorful pageantry of costumed villagers, artisans and musicians, and laugh and gasp with the merry entertainers and skilled daredevils on the stages of the Great Lakes Medieval Faire, which takes place on Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 13.
07/29
Brand-New & Terrific Exhibit
07/29
One of the most acclaimed artists working today, Alex Katz surprised the American art world during the 1950s with his refreshingly innovative approaches to painting portraits, landscapes, and still lifes.
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Brinden Harvey was speechless last month as he stood on the steps of his home with his hands clasped over his mouth, looking at the giant check in front of him.
Standing before him was Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Eric Gordon, who had just surprised him with the news that Brinden would receive a $10,000 scholarship for winning the Green-Garner Award, also known as the Urban Educator of the Year Award, last fall from the Council of the Great City Schools.
Partnering with Jacobs Entertainment and the Nautica Entertainment Complex, The Cleveland Monsters will host free street hockey clinics for children in Northeast Ohio to introduce them to the sport of hockey. Each clinic session will include professional hockey instruction of the fundamentals of the game, as well as festival activities and other fun.
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Read more Summer is in full swing, so it's the perfect time to check out all the family fun options Northeast Ohio has to offer. Our complete guide to summer features seasonal topics, plus area attractions, outdoor fun, free entertainment, and plenty of options for arts, culture and education.
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Our world would be an entirely different place without pollinators. Many of the foods we eat, clothes we wear, medicines we need and the incredible diversity of nature we enjoy would not be found if it were not for these insects and other animals.The following article was written by Tom Koritansky, Natural Resource Manager at Lake Metroparks.
