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The annual Education Guide offers information to help your whole family have a great school year. Included are features on activities for preschoolers, alternatives to traditional 4-year college, an instrument guide for kids who are considering band, and much more — plus area school profiles and open house listings.
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Getting back into the groove for a new school year can be tough for the whole family. Switching gears, changing bed times, meeting new teachers, socializing with different classmates… the
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Easterseals Northern Ohio is offering free speech-language screenings during September and October. The screening is designed to provide a quick assessment of a child’s speech-language abilities and to help determine
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For fans of craft fairs, the approach of fall in Northeast Ohio means one thing: the return of Yankee Peddler Festival. read more
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When the sounds of music start humming in your child’s life, there are many choices of instruments to consider: brass instruments, woodwind instruments, string instruments, and the percussion family. read
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Sending your child to preschool is one of the first steps to starting their education. Ohio’s Early Learning & Development Standards, for children ages 3-5, focus on five domains: approaches
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Personality traits like talkativeness and adaptability are hardwired. This is according to the study titled “On the Contextual Independence of Personality,” conducted at the University of California at Riverside. Christopher
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At the upcoming Education & STEM Expo 2019, families will have the opportunity to enjoy hands-on activities and entertainment, in addition to meeting with dozens of area schools all under one roof. Find out which fun happenings are included as part of the free event.
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School’s back in session, the days are getting cooler, and pops of color will soon leaf out everywhere. That’s right — it’s fall in Northeast Ohio. Make the most of this festive season by creating your family’s very own fall bucket list. We suggest some favorite activities to get you started.
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Events This Week
September 15, 2019 - September 22, 2019
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September 15
Cleveland Jewish FilmFest
September 15
Featuring a tremendous lineup of international films and special events for all ages.
September 15 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Chalk Festival
September 15 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
On Saturday and Sunday, children and adults are invited to join professional artists in using the walkways around the Cleveland Museum of Art's Fine Arts Garden as a colorful canvas.
September 15
Wild Hikes Challenge 2019
September 15
Walk, hike, skip, jog, run or stroll on eight trails before Dec.
September 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fun Fest
September 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Play in the hay stacks and corn crib, climb the tree house in the woods, slide down the 50-foot double slide, wander through the corn maze, and take a wonderful nature hike through the ravines and hills of Geauga County.
September 15 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fall Festival at Nickajack Farms
September 15 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Discovery Barn, farm animals, Rascal Round Up, tire dragons, obstacle course, hay maze and much more.
September 16
Cleveland Jewish FilmFest
September 16
Featuring a tremendous lineup of international films and special events for all ages.
September 16
Wild Hikes Challenge 2019
September 16
Walk, hike, skip, jog, run or stroll on eight trails before Dec.
September 16 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen
September 16 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world, along with artifacts, interactive activities and live performances.
September 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fun Fest
September 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Play in the hay stacks and corn crib, climb the tree house in the woods, slide down the 50-foot double slide, wander through the corn maze, and take a wonderful nature hike through the ravines and hills of Geauga County.
September 16 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fall Festival at Nickajack Farms
September 16 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Discovery Barn, farm animals, Rascal Round Up, tire dragons, obstacle course, hay maze and much more.
September 17
Wild Hikes Challenge 2019
September 17
Walk, hike, skip, jog, run or stroll on eight trails before Dec.
September 17 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen
September 17 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world, along with artifacts, interactive activities and live performances.
September 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fun Fest
September 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Play in the hay stacks and corn crib, climb the tree house in the woods, slide down the 50-foot double slide, wander through the corn maze, and take a wonderful nature hike through the ravines and hills of Geauga County.
September 17 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fall Festival at Nickajack Farms
September 17 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Discovery Barn, farm animals, Rascal Round Up, tire dragons, obstacle course, hay maze and much more.
September 17 @ 6:00 am - 8:00 am
FREE Postpartum PT Discussion + Body Back Preview Class
September 17 @ 6:00 am - 8:00 am
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September 18
Wild Hikes Challenge 2019
September 18
Walk, hike, skip, jog, run or stroll on eight trails before Dec.
September 18 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen
September 18 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world, along with artifacts, interactive activities and live performances.
September 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fun Fest
September 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Play in the hay stacks and corn crib, climb the tree house in the woods, slide down the 50-foot double slide, wander through the corn maze, and take a wonderful nature hike through the ravines and hills of Geauga County.
September 18 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fall Festival at Nickajack Farms
September 18 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Discovery Barn, farm animals, Rascal Round Up, tire dragons, obstacle course, hay maze and much more.
September 19
Wild Hikes Challenge 2019
September 19
Walk, hike, skip, jog, run or stroll on eight trails before Dec.
September 19 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen
September 19 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world, along with artifacts, interactive activities and live performances.
September 19 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fun Fest
September 19 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Play in the hay stacks and corn crib, climb the tree house in the woods, slide down the 50-foot double slide, wander through the corn maze, and take a wonderful nature hike through the ravines and hills of Geauga County.
September 19 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fall Festival at Nickajack Farms
September 19 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Discovery Barn, farm animals, Rascal Round Up, tire dragons, obstacle course, hay maze and much more.
September 19 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The Who’s Tommy
September 19 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
A deaf, dumb and blind boy’s journey from pain to triumph is a sensory-defying rock and roll experience.
September 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
BLAST Dinner and a Movie
September 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The mission of BLAST is to provide safe social and recreational activities to people with developmental disabilities.
September 20
Wild Hikes Challenge 2019
September 20
Walk, hike, skip, jog, run or stroll on eight trails before Dec.
September 20 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen
September 20 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world, along with artifacts, interactive activities and live performances.
September 20 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fun Fest
September 20 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Play in the hay stacks and corn crib, climb the tree house in the woods, slide down the 50-foot double slide, wander through the corn maze, and take a wonderful nature hike through the ravines and hills of Geauga County.
September 20 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fall Festival at Nickajack Farms
September 20 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Discovery Barn, farm animals, Rascal Round Up, tire dragons, obstacle course, hay maze and much more.
September 21 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Apple Butter & Cider Festival
September 21 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Get a taste of apple cider, sample a variety of apples and help grind apples and press cider.
September 21 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
September 21
Wild Hikes Challenge 2019
September 21
Walk, hike, skip, jog, run or stroll on eight trails before Dec.
September 21 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Ravenna Balloon A-Fair
September 21 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Parade, balloon launches, entertainment, fireworks, rides, crafts, and tractor and car show.
September 21 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen
September 21 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world, along with artifacts, interactive activities and live performances.
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