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Help Name the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Sloth Bear Cub

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 21, 2019
The zoo has launched a naming opportunity for the female sloth bear cub that was born in January — the first sloth bear cub born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in 30 years and the first offspring of mom, Shiva, and dad, Balawat. The public can cast their votes through May 27. ...
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Cleveland Monsters Plan Summer Street Hockey Series

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 18, 2019
The Cleveland Monsters will be taking hockey to the streets this summer with its 2019 Grow the Game Street Hockey Series, featuring five street hockey events taking place throughout Northeast Ohio. Children ages 5-14, regardless of hockey experience, will receive USA Hockey-certified instruction, a t-shirt, and a ticket to a 2019-20 Monsters game. ...
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Family Vacation Options: Exploring Universal Studios Orlando

By Tricia Scott
May 17, 2019

Universal Studios is the second biggest destination for families going to Orlando, Fla., with two theme parks and one water park, as well as several hotels that provide free transportation

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‘Crocker Kids — Get Your Craft On’ Takes Place Next Week!

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 12, 2019
Join us next Tuesday, May 21, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for the kick-off to our fifth summer of fun at Crocker Park in Westlake! The free event will include make and take crafts, giveaways, snacks, face painting/glitter tattoos, games and much more! ...
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Applications Being Accepted for 2019-20 Scholastic News Kids Press Corps

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 11, 2019
Since 2000, Scholastic Kid Reporters have reported "news for kids, by kids," with coverage of breaking news, entertainment, and sports events from their hometowns and on the national stage. Their stories appear online and in issues of Scholastic Classroom Magazines, which reach more than 25 million students in classrooms nationwide. ...
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Grow Family Traditions and Memories Through Gardening

By Kristen Antosh
May 9, 2019
If you don’t yet have a garden, you may want to consider it. The health benefits include increased physical and outdoor activity, reduced stress, healthier eating, and more. Children also enjoy participating in family gardening, getting their hands dirty and feeling proud of the end result. Here are some fun ways to plan an outdoor garden with your kids. ...
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Baseball Lovers’ Guide to Northeast Ohio and Beyond

By Kevin Payne
May 8, 2019

Baseball is back and not many places do it like Northeast Ohio! There are a plethora of professional baseball teams within driving distance. Plus, a day or night out to

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‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Food Drive on Saturday

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 8, 2019
With the help of sponsors, volunteer organizations and U.S. Postal Service employees in 10,000 communities nationwide, the National Association of Letter Carriers will conduct its 27th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 11. To donate, customers should leave their non-perishable food donations in a bag near their mailbox before their letter carrier arrives. ...
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‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ at Rising Star Center for the Arts in Akron

By Michelle Dickstein
May 6, 2019

My family and I attended last weekend’s Rising Star Center for the Arts performance of Willy Wonka Jr.   read more

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Pitch a Tent This Summer: Reservations Open for Lake Metroparks 2019 Season

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 4, 2019

Have the family experience the great outdoors through a “rustic” tent camping experience for small groups of up to eight people. Each Lake Metroparks camping location is different, and there

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