The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage is now accepting applications for its annual Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out essay writing contest, which focuses on students in grades sixth through 12th speaking out in support of diversity and inclusion. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent is proud to partner with NCJW/Cleveland in the creation of an annual publication highlighting LiveSpecial.com, the free and comprehensive resource for individuals with special needs and their families. The 2018-19 edition, including a digital version, is now available. ...

Join us tomorrow for the final installment in the Crocker Kids Summer Event Series! Down on the Farm, a free event taking place at Crocker Park from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., will feature crafts, games, prize wheels, snacks, entertainment and more, as well as a special fall photo opportunity. ...

At the inaugural Northeast Ohio Parent Education Expo — which will take place Sunday, September 23 — attendees will be able to hear and learn from dozens of area schools offering a wide variety of options for public and private school education. In addition, break out sessions will be​ presented by area experts with an eye on educating parents on a variety of topics. ...

Shopping resale for gently used baby and kids clothing, equipment and more can bolster your budget, since items cost significantly less than retail prices. Many organizations in the greater Cleveland/Akron area hold resale events in the fall, with several taking place this weekend. ...

Starting today and through Oct. 25, the Van Aken District in Shaker Heights will host Sunset Market presented by North Union Farmers Market every Thursday evening. Find out what other events are planned for the district, which also is home to local and national retailers, modern office spaces, a variety of restaurants, and more. ...

The upcoming Baby, Tot & Bigger Shows in Akron and Canton offer free fun and important information for new and growing families. Activities include prizes, games, giveaways, mascot and princess meet and greets, and more. ...

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This month, we focus on "everything education" in the annual Education Guide, which features articles for every school age and stage, as well as area open house listings and in-depth profiles on several schools in the region. We also share the first installment of a two-part series on school safety. In the pages of the regular issue, we highlight the season's bounty with information, tips and recipes for local produce. ...

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