For families who have received a special needs diagnosis, building a care team and creating your village are all critical steps in getting your child a head start on the care they need, while also helping to prevent burnout. As every child has a different path, here are some basics on navigating the process.
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Events This Week
March 8, 2026 - March 15, 2026
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March 8
Beautiful Beginning Chess Class
March 8
Students will learn the rules of the game, how all of the pieces move, and be able to play a legal game.
March 8
Sap’s-a-Risin!
March 8
A free, family-friendly opportunity to visit Geauga Park District’s sugar house, sugarbush and lodge to learn maple sugaring methods that have evolved from Native American tradition to modern methods:
Gather sap with a horse-drawn sap sled from 1 and 2 p.m.
March 8
Greenie Sports Card Show
March 8
Come check out sports cards, memorabilia and pop culture collectibles.
March 8
Hometown Vendors Show
March 8
Come out for the Cleveland Spring Craft & Vendor Market and meet amazing indoor and outdoor local vendors, discover seasonal treats, and find some unique items for all occasions.
March 8
Maple Trail
March 8
Explore various maple syrup farms during the peak maple harvest season, experiencing sap collection, boiling and tasting fresh maple syrup products, and more.
March 9
Greenie Sports Card Show
March 9
Come check out sports cards, memorabilia and pop culture collectibles.
March 9
Hometown Vendors Show
March 9
Come out for the Cleveland Spring Craft & Vendor Market and meet amazing indoor and outdoor local vendors, discover seasonal treats, and find some unique items for all occasions.
March 9
Maple Trail
March 9
Explore various maple syrup farms during the peak maple harvest season, experiencing sap collection, boiling and tasting fresh maple syrup products, and more.
March 9
Egg Hatching at the Library
March 9
Stop by the children’s department to see chicken eggs ready to hatch beginning Monday, February 23rd.
March 10
Greenie Sports Card Show
March 10
Come check out sports cards, memorabilia and pop culture collectibles.
March 10
Hometown Vendors Show
March 10
Come out for the Cleveland Spring Craft & Vendor Market and meet amazing indoor and outdoor local vendors, discover seasonal treats, and find some unique items for all occasions.
March 10
Maple Trail
March 10
Explore various maple syrup farms during the peak maple harvest season, experiencing sap collection, boiling and tasting fresh maple syrup products, and more.
March 10
Egg Hatching at the Library
March 10
Stop by the children’s department to see chicken eggs ready to hatch beginning Monday, February 23rd.
March 10
Books, Beats and Bubbles
March 10
musical story time for families with toe-tapping tunes, instruments and dancing.
March 11
Greenie Sports Card Show
March 11
Come check out sports cards, memorabilia and pop culture collectibles.
March 11
Hometown Vendors Show
March 11
Come out for the Cleveland Spring Craft & Vendor Market and meet amazing indoor and outdoor local vendors, discover seasonal treats, and find some unique items for all occasions.
March 11
Maple Trail
March 11
Explore various maple syrup farms during the peak maple harvest season, experiencing sap collection, boiling and tasting fresh maple syrup products, and more.
March 11
Egg Hatching at the Library
March 11
Stop by the children’s department to see chicken eggs ready to hatch beginning Monday, February 23rd.
March 9 @ 9:00 am - March 11 @ 5:00 pm
4th International Summit on Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology
March 9 @ 9:00 am - March 11 @ 5:00 pm
It is with great pleasure that we extend a warm invitation to scientists, academicians, early-career researchers, industry leaders, and students from around the world to attend the 4th International Summit on Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, taking place from March 09-11, 2026, in London, UK.
March 12
Shrek The Musical
March 12
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And the tale begins of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a wild journey with a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who does not want to be rescued.
March 12
Greenie Sports Card Show
March 12
Come check out sports cards, memorabilia and pop culture collectibles.
March 12
Hometown Vendors Show
March 12
Come out for the Cleveland Spring Craft & Vendor Market and meet amazing indoor and outdoor local vendors, discover seasonal treats, and find some unique items for all occasions.
March 12
Maple Trail
March 12
Explore various maple syrup farms during the peak maple harvest season, experiencing sap collection, boiling and tasting fresh maple syrup products, and more.
March 12
Egg Hatching at the Library
March 12
Stop by the children’s department to see chicken eggs ready to hatch beginning Monday, February 23rd.
March 13
Storytime with Josh
March 13
Spark a Love of Science Through Stories with Josh Avsec, Associate Director of Museum Experience.
March 13
Greenie Sports Card Show
March 13
Come check out sports cards, memorabilia and pop culture collectibles.
March 13
Hometown Vendors Show
March 13
Come out for the Cleveland Spring Craft & Vendor Market and meet amazing indoor and outdoor local vendors, discover seasonal treats, and find some unique items for all occasions.
March 13
Maple Trail
March 13
Explore various maple syrup farms during the peak maple harvest season, experiencing sap collection, boiling and tasting fresh maple syrup products, and more.
March 13
Egg Hatching at the Library
March 13
Stop by the children’s department to see chicken eggs ready to hatch beginning Monday, February 23rd.
March 14
Greenie Sports Card Show
March 14
Come check out sports cards, memorabilia and pop culture collectibles.
March 14
Hometown Vendors Show
March 14
Come out for the Cleveland Spring Craft & Vendor Market and meet amazing indoor and outdoor local vendors, discover seasonal treats, and find some unique items for all occasions.
March 14
Maple Trail
March 14
Explore various maple syrup farms during the peak maple harvest season, experiencing sap collection, boiling and tasting fresh maple syrup products, and more.
March 14
Egg Hatching at the Library
March 14
Stop by the children’s department to see chicken eggs ready to hatch beginning Monday, February 23rd.
March 14
Super Science Saturday: Marvelous Matter
March 14
An all day, once-a-month event for students in K-3rd and 4-7th grades.
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