Recovery International (formerly Recovery, Inc.), a mental health support group program active in Lakewood for over 45 years, is pleased to announce a change of location for the Young Adults meeting. As of Wednesday, September 5, the Young Adults Recovery Group (ages 18-35) which has been meeting at Faith Presbyterian Church will begin to meet in Room 208 of Lakewood Presbyterian Church, 14502 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings.

THE LAKEWOOD FAMILY YMCA ENCOURAGES THE LAKEWOOD COMMUNITY TO JOIN THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN PROMOTING SMALL STEPS TOWARD A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE DURING AMERICA ON THE MOVE WEEK WITH THE YMCA, SEPTEMBER 22-29. 2007. The Campaign Aims to Motivate a Million People Nationwide to take 10 Billion Steps and Encourages Communities to Assess and Improve Their Walkability

August 24, 2007 Cleveland, Ohio – Individuals with Down syndrome, their friends, family and many other supporters will participate in the area’s largest event tocelebrate the abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome at the Seventh Annual Northeast Ohio Buddy Walk.

When Dan Shields was deciding where to host a fundraiser for his 2007 Ward 2 Council race, he knew just the place - Bar2 - the newest Ward 2 dining establishment. “I want to promote business development in my ward, so it was a natural place to be. They are doing a fabulous job there, the food is great, and the atmosphere is exciting.

The Lakewood YMCA Scholarship Fund has awarded membership dollars totaling $30,000 since January 2007. The Y is community-based and believes that it’s programs and services should be available to everyone. That is why we offer our financial scholarship program.

We are down to the last few weeks prior to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3 day walk. This is a great opportunity for you to help us raise more funds. Many generous merchants have donated gift certificates and services to make a wonderful wellness basket. These businesses include: 4 Chefs Food Products, Sweet Designs Chocolatier, New Balance, Lakewood Massotherapy, Fitness Edge, Changes Hair Salon, Golden Touch Jewelers, Goddess Blessed and Italian Creations. Wellness baskets are valued at $500.00 each. A simple $5.00 donation will enter you in the drawing.

One of Lakewood’s most interesting neighborhoods, Birdtown, is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The city administration is to be commended for nominating this wonderful neighborhood and submitting a successful application.

The Lakewood Historical Society announces a kick off for its new Preservation Fund, “Vintages for Vintage Homes”. This wine-tasting benefit is scheduled for Thursday, July 26, 2007 from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Nicholson House at 13335 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $30 for Patron Admission (a bottle of our Preservation Reserve wine will be included). Call the Lakewood Historical Society for reservations at 216-221-7343.

The Premiere of Birdtown: Grant Elementary School Discovery Class Presents "Birdtown: Lakewood's Oldest Neighborhood"

intage Base Ball is base ball (yes, it was two words originally) played by the rules and customs of an earlier period. Ballists don period uniforms and recreate the game 'as it was meant to be played.’ The Lakewood Historical Society will host a vintage base ball double-header between the Akron Blackstockings and local dignitaries, including Councilmen Ryan Demro and Kevin Butler on Sunday July 15 at 1 p.m. at the Oldest Stone House field in Lakewood Park.

Sunday May 20th, 2007 is the WEB S.W.A.T. 5 kilometer race. This race is sponsored by the Ohio Tactical Officers Association and the Westshore Enforcement Bureau S.W.A.T. team.

Lakewood Congregational Church (LCC) announces that its second annual Spring Tea will be held on Saturday, May 19th. In keeping with the wonderful response to last year’s tea, called “Tea and Tulips”, this year’s tea will feature lunch, a fashion show of the Coldwater Creek spring and summer lines, and a boutique. This is a wonderful way to welcome spring for women of all ages.

It’s that time of the year again! Kick off your Memorial Day weekend early by attending the third annual "Hair of the Dog" Happy Hour and Silent Auction on Thursday, May 24 at Swingos on the Lake from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event raises funds for the Citizens Committee for a Lakewood Animal Shelter (CCLAS), the local nonprofit organization that supports the Lakewood Animal Shelter via fundraising and volunteering. Since its opening in 1985, the shelter has helped thousands of Lakewood pets find loving homes.

The Lakewood Historical Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Sheldon to its new educator position. Her responsibilities include overseeing docent training and staffing for the Oldest Stone House Museum, arranging school and group tours, acting as liaison for the Society's popular Ohio Heritage summer camp and developing new educational programming.

The Lakewood Historical Society celebrates the first weekend of May by offering great bargains on antique, nearly-new and gently-used items at its annual Sale on the Grounds at the Nicholson House, located at 13335 Detroit Ave.

Save the date - Sunday, May 6, 2007 is Lakewood Hospital’s Sixth Annual Ambulance Chase. A special community event for the whole family, presented by Donald Martens & Sons, the 6th Annual Ambulance Chase- 5K Race/Walk and 1.5 Mile Walk, will take place at Lakewood Park. Registration opens at 7:30 AM with the 1.5 Mile Walk at 8:30 followed by the 5K Race/Walk at 9:00 AM.

Trinity Lutheran Church’s Coming Home program is now accepting applications for its summer day camp program and for fall enrollment in its before and after school program for school-age children.

The 3-on3 basketball tournament is open to participants ages 16 – adult. The tournament will be held at Lakewood High School in the North Gym on Saturday, March 24, beginning at 11:00 am. The event is free and prizes will be awarded. The winning team will receive Cavs tickets. Registration is requested by March 23. Please call Todd Calaway at 216.390.0573 for information or to register.

The Volunteer Lawyers Program of the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland is pleased to return to Lakewood on March 31 for its second Brief Advice and Referral Clinic. This clinic will take place from 9:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Barton Center, located on the Ground Floor of the Westerly Apartments at 14312 Detroit Avenue.

A sell-out crowd of nearly 800 waited in excited anticipation as 40 raffle winners were announced one by one, culminating in the selection of the $100,000 Grand Prize winner, Carol Pennington, a nurse at Fairview Hospital.

Lakewood’s Trinity Lutheran Church is offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, reflection, learning and meditation during the season of Lent.

Rev. Paula Maeder Connor, Trinity Lutheran Pastor, and the members invite everyone to join with them in any or all these programs.

Imagine being the one left behind.

 

It happened to Rio the puppy. She is a Belgian Malinois (mal in whah), a breed known for its courage, intelligence, devotion, and general good cheer. Rio’s early days of puppyhood with her littermates in New Jersey were happy and full of fun: playing with each other and their people, and learning about the world.