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NASA astronaut and Northeast Ohio native Mike Good (Colonel, USAF, Ret.) will be at the Science Center for a special appearance with a movie screening, audience Q&A and a meet and greet session. Good has logged nearly 25 days in space during the course of the STS-125 Atlantis (2009) and STS-132 Atlantis (2010) missions, where he helped to service the Hubble telescope and deliver materials to the International Space Station.

When you're crunched for time, you may be tempted to ditch the pampering from your morning routine. No matter how quickly you have to dash out the door, you can always find shortcuts to your daily beauty regimen that let you look and feel your best.

Kirtland High School Senior Joseph Bates was named Lake Health’s 2015-2016 Athlete of the Year and was awarded a $3,000 scholarship to the college of his choice. He was chosen from among senior athletes who were named Student Athletes of the Month as part of the Lake Health Sports Medicine High School Senior Student Athlete of the Month program.

Visit First & Main in Hudson this summer season for Fun at First & Main, a free, family-friendly event with fun and interactive activities targeted for kids ages 2 to 9. The event is sponsored by Akron Children's Hospital and brought to you by Northeast Ohio Parent magazine. The 250 families to register, which opens May 6, qualify for a free Fun at First & Main t-shirt.

From dessert to decorations, entertainment to venue, when it comes to planning the perfect party there are so many details to consider. Whether you are planning your child’s birthday, graduation or hosting your own family reunion there are many local businesses that can help make the day memorable.

There are many upcoming events and fun ways to celebrate Mother’s Day – attend a tea party, visit an area museum or spend time outdoors enjoying nature. Regardless of the activity you choose, remember to set aside the day to spend quality time with your mom, grandmother or other important female figure in your life.

Taking place annually on the first Saturday in May, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across the U.S. give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops. Some local libraries and other organizations also join the fun and hold special comic book events for the whole family.

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Join us for a Facebook Chat presented by Goldfish Swim School with local experts who can help Northeast Ohio families have a safe and fun summer. Get advice from safety experts in a variety of areas. Also, win some great prizes just for participating.