The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage announced the winners of $100,000 in scholarships, awards and anti-bias education grants at the recent "Stop the Hate" awards ceremony. Over the course of nine years, the Museum has encouraged more than 23,000 students to break down barriers and effect positive change in their communities. Find out which student won this year's grand scholarship, as well as others who earned scholarships and were honored at the event.

Spring and summer bring warmer weather and plenty of reasons to throw the perfect party. Jen Picciano, newscaster for Cleveland 19 News and Northeast Ohio native, shares tips for effortless entertaining and a lineup of recipes that will keep both kids and adults coming back for seconds.

From teas and crafts to outdoor adventures, there are many special events in the region that are perfect for celebrating mom this weekend. Some area attractions also are offering free or discounted admission for moms on Mother's Day. Check out these listings and create your special plans for mom or grandma.

Parents in the Greater Cleveland/Akron region can now find Northeast Ohio Parent in more local businesses, as the magazine’s distribution has grown to include all 44 area Marc’s stores and 30 area Giant Eagle stores. Northeast Ohio Parent will continue to be available at 31 Discount Drug Mart locations, as well as many local retailers, schools, day care centers, medical offices, libraries and other key locations.

Mother’s Day is May 14, but why celebrate mom just one day of the year when she spends every day focusing on everyone else? Here are 31 ways to make mom feel special every day in the month of May. Also, find a kid-friendly idea for a special, handmade gift that any mom or grandma would love.

Great Lakes Science Center is gearing up for summer with new discount offers beginning May 1, movies in the Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater, and the seasonal re-opening of the Steamship William G. Mather, a restored, 618-foot historic Great Lakes freighter.

Registration opens May 2 for Eton Explorers — Super Heroes & Princesses party, presented by Northeast Ohio Parent magazine. The event will be held on June 20 at Eton on Chagrin Boulevard, and will feature face painting or glitter tattoos by 5 Star Talent, make and take crafts, prizes, balloon creations by The Twister Girl Balloon Company, and more. Plus, OMG - Ohio Mobile Gaming will be onsite to add to the fun with music and giveaways. Be one of the first 250 families to register between May 2 and May 26 and get a free 2017 Eton Explorers T-shirt!

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