This just in: buy your tickets fast for Holy Cross “Life on the Lake”, held February 7 from 5:30-midnight at the Croatian Lodge in Eastlake. Tickets are $50 a person and will be sold after mass and through the rectory. They’ll be gone before you know it! Dancing, open bar, dinner, raffles and auctions…event & more ticket purchase details at lifeonthelake.org.
2009, the year of Euclid’s Bicentennial Celebration! Follow the photo gallery housed on Euclid Library’s new website for a month by month pictorial overview. January’s feature: Industry & Business; displays photos from agricultural days through the boom years of
auto and airplane manufacturing.
Cross country skiing’s here! Ski on the perimeter of Briardale Golf Course (to avoid the lakes!) with your own equipment, and warm up in Sticks Pub & Grille afterward. For your safety, check in with Sticks if you plan to ski so they know someone’s out there.
Sticks is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.
Thurs Jan 15 Executive & Finance Committee meeting in council chambers, 6:30 PM. Agenda—Review: draft request for proposals for the Shore Cultural Centre.
Fri Jan 16 Senior Pool Tournament at Lakefront Community Center at 9 AM. Register in advance, play for only $1.
Fri Jan 16 Free Compassion Practice, a fun, one hour community yoga class at OneTree Yoga in Shore Cultural Centre Rm. 243 at 6 PM, held the 3rd Friday of each month. Donation is 2 non perishable food items. www.onetreeyoga.org, or call Michelle at 440-554-5545.
Fri Jan 16 Leon Russell & Band at Beachland Ballroom, 8 PM (7PM door).
Fri Jan 16 Arts Collinwood Gallery opening from 6:30-9:30 PM: “PHOTOGRAPHS FOR NEW CONVERSATIONS”; The Art of Jack Ricchiuto and Maurice Small. Jack Ricchiuto, author (with Arts Collinwood trustee George Nemeth) of Instructions from the Cook: Recipes for New Conversations (as well as seven other books), is a writer teaching people how to have the kinds of conversations that have the power to create a future different from the past. His photography reflects a Buddhist aesthetic developed by thirty years of practice. Maurice Small is Cleveland’s original Urban Farmer, a field consultant at the New Agrarian Center in Oberlin and Food Access Consultant at City Fresh. His favorite question is “What are you eating?” If there’s a meal Maurice has eaten that he hasn’t photographed, it was before he owned a camera. The opening will include a City Fresh cooking demo, readings from Instructions and a session of Thinkers & Drinkers (don’t ask. Come and find out!). Contact: Sarah Gyorki, 216-692-9500, s.gyorki@artscollinwood.org
That show runs through Jan 31, to be followed by a mystery show (the organizers are being very secretive) in conjunction with the Beachland Ballroom. It’s called Lottery League, and that’s all I know about it. (But details soon!) www.artscollinwood.org
Sat Jan 17 Councilman Greg Van Ho will hold his quarterly Ward 8 meeting at the Euclid Public Library from 10AM until noon. Guest speaker is Kathy Will, director of the Euclid Recreation Department. Safety tips will also be shared, as well as the usual question and comment period. All are welcome. Door prize drawing for Ward 8 residents.
Sat Jan 17 “On a Bead and a Prayer” Workshop from 3-6 PM at the ConsciousNest. Construct a personal prayer bracelet, necklace, or shawl. Basic materials and a meditation book included in $10 class fee, call the Nest for more info on items you may want to provide. 216-692-0325.
Sat Jan 17 St. Robert Parish “Got the Bailout Blues”? Nite. Free admission! Doors open 6:30PM. Live rock and roll entertainment will be provided by the in-house parish band, The XtremZ. Food and beverages available for a reasonable donation. Beat the winter blues! Call 216-731-2606 for additional information.
Sat Jan 17 Squeaky Queen’s Apothecary and Curiosities opens in the Shoparooni Annex at 8 PM, featuring handmade goods and artwork by Amanda Spayd!. Handmade glycerin soaps, lip balms, perfume oils, plush sculptures, drawings, paintings…Amanda is a one-woman renaissance of profound and scented goodies that will make your life more lovely! Her artwork has been displayed in galleries around the world. The Apothecary will be open through Feb 15th handmade scented goodies make excellent gifts for Valentine’s Day! 15813 Waterloo, 216-383-3633
Sun Jan 18 Euclid Lutheran Church, 431 E 260, Martin Luther King commemoration at 3:30 PM. Sponsored by the N E Ohio Lutheran Synod and African American Lutheran Assn, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton will lead the service. All are welcome!
Sun Jan 18 Cebars Euclid Tavern, 595 E. 185, Alan Greene Blues Jam featuring Mr. Stress 8pm
Mon Jan 19 King Day of Service—over 14 million people googled that phrase to learn more about this growing movement, imagine what it would be like if all of them volunteered their time today! What will YOU do?
Mon Jan 19 Celebrate National Skating Month with a totally Free Skate at C E Orr Arena from noon-2:45 PM, + NO skate rental fee!. Then from 3-5 PM, nationally ranked figure skating pairs from the 2009 U S Figure Skating Championships at the Q will practice, spectators welcome at no charge to watch Keauna McLaughlin/ Rockne Burbaker (US National 2008 Champs), Jessica Rose Paetch/ Drew Meekins, and local champion Andrew Speroff!
Mon Jan 19 Martin Luther King Day Celebration/ Jr.NBA Skills Challenge at Euclid High School from 6-9 PM. Skills Challenge participants share their vision of Dr. King’s Dream. Speakers: Mayor Cervenik, Euclid Rec Dept’s Coach Mac Stephens on Dr. King’s expectation for today, and special guest Cheryl “Cookie” Johnson– WNBA/ LA Sparks/ 1986 Women’s Olympic Basketball team member & motivational speaker!
Mon Jan 19 Beach Club Bistro opens its doors for a tummy warming Stone Brewing Beer Dinner at 6:30 PM. With the help of brewery experts they’ll pair 6 Stone Brewing beers with exciting food from the BCB kitchen for $50 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations required, this will fill up fast! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to sample some INCREDIBLE beer, paired with GREAT food, and talk directly with a STONE BREWING Representative. Call 216-731-7499 or visit www.bcbistro.com to salivate over the ambitious entrees!
Mon Jan 19
the Fifth Annual Big Fat Cab Wine Dinner
at Grovewood Tavern; 6:30 PM, $89 plus tax and gratuity.
Luscious Grovewood menu paired with cabernet sauvignon, the king of grapes. Wine distributor on hand to teach you more; all wines available for purchase at state minimum, case discounts. Visit www.grovewoodtavern.com for full menu. Reservations required. 216-531-4900.
New: Tues Jan 20 Civil Service Commission meets in the basement of old city hall at 5:30.
Tues Jan 20 Euclid City Council Meeting, 7 PM in Council Chambers.
Tues Jan 20 Euclid Public Library board meeting, 7 PM at the library. Public is welcome to attend.
Wed Jan 21 Teen Poets’ Café from 3-4 PM in the Erie/ Babbitt Rms of Euclid Public Library. Bring an original poem to share; coffee provided.
Wed Jan 21 Friends of Sherwood Forest Homeowners Association meeting 7 PM, Glenbrook School. Open to those who live on Sherwood and the streets in the area surrounding Glenbrook.
Wed Jan 21 Executive & Finance meeting, council chambers (check city calendar at www.cityofeuclid.com to confirm, time TBA).
Wed Jan 21 Euclid Chamber of Commerce Luncheon with guest speaker Scott Harrison, Senior VP from National City Bank. Topic is Economic Update & Outlook–Commodity Prices, Housing, & Credit Conditions. Call for reservation, 216-731-9322
Wed Jan 21 Home Ownership Preservation with Marty Castelletti from the City of Euclid at Euclid Library in the Shore Rm will be held twice, once from 3-4 and again from 6-7, due to the importance of this topic in today’s shaky economy. This event did not make the Library Lines booklet, so be sure to spread the word to anyone who may benefit.
Wed Jan 21 Prediabetes and Lifestyle Changes, how to reduce your risk of developing diabetes. Free–Euclid Hospital Waltz Auditorium, registration required. Call Cheryl at 216-692-8503.
Thurs Jan 22 Hip Hop Night at Beachland Tavern, only $5. 9 PM (8:30 door)
Fri Jan 23 An Evening of Spiritual Exploration, the monthly 4th Friday “Sampler Night” at the ConsciousNest from 6-10PM; $20 to try out the 20 min. session of your choice. 20150 Lake Shore Blvd, 216-692-0325 www.theconsciousnest.net.
Sat Jan 23 VISION GALLERY ’s RED LIGHT SPECIAL opens, and runs through Feb 21 – with a special Valentine’s Day event. Artists invited to drop off work at Vision Jan 11 through Jan 18: 6-8 pm Mon through Fri; 1-5 pm Sat-Sun. Laszlo is waiting for you! Vision Gallery is at 410 E. 156 St.
Sat Jan 24 Experience Euclid, a Business & Community Fair hosted by Euclid Chamber of Commerce 11:00 am – 3:00 pm in the Euclid High School Ballroom. Experience Euclid first hand with over 100 different things to do! Check out the latest fashions in the Fashion Show! Try your luck in the Pizza & Sandwich Eating Contests! Fill up at the Taste of Euclid featuring area Restaurants & Caterers! Jump around Euclid Kid Zone with inflatables, crafts, games & so much more! Get healthy with Health Screenings & information for ALL ages! Relax to the sounds of the performances by local Choirs! And really see what great Businesses & City Services are available in Euclid! GREAT DOOR PRIZES! ADMISSION IS FREE! Interested in being a vendor? Contact Jessica Forsythe at Euclid Chamber, 216-731-9322, or visit www.experienceeuclid.com today!
**note**for those who’ve tried to access the Experience Euclid website directly, it will be up and running very soon. Until then, you can get there via the Chamber website: www.euclidchamberofcommerce.com.
Sat Jan 24 Rock the Rink—Open House!! at C E Orr Arena from 10 AM-12:30 PM featuring a nationally ranked figure skater from the 2009 U S Figure Skating Championships available for pictures and autographs, a public session (skate with the special guest!), free skating demos, free skating lessons with the arena staff and reps from Euclid Blade and Edge. 22550 Milton Ave, www.euclidrecreation.com
216-289-8649
Sat Jan 24 biweekly indoor Farmer’s Market/Flea Market from 9-2 inside Shore Cultural Centre.
Fri Jan 30 a Comedy Cabaret Show transforms the Culinary School at Shore Cultural Centre, which becomes a nightclub for the evening, 7:30-9 PM on Fri Jan 30. Pizza, salad, bread, beer & wine sold & served in the Culinary School Bistro starting at 6:30. Tickets for the show are only $8 in advance, $10 day of. Featured comedians performed last month to a full house at the Improv! Call 216-289-8107 for info. Tickets can be purchased at Shore until 7 PM Mon-Thurs, or at Sticks Pub and Grille in Briardale Golf Course, Wed- Sun until 10 PM.
More Waterloo News
WATERLOO SEVEN STUDIO AND GALLERY’s feature attraction in Jan will be the fascinating things MICHELLE LAKE (of “Lake Effect Art”) does with glass and semiprecious gems. The collection includes fused-glass jewelry, and stemware embellished with jewels -– priced at only $15. Also on display are inventive metal sculptures by gallery owner Jerry Schmidt and his teen-age son, Tyler (the third generation of Schmidt metal sculptors). You’ll also be able to visit Jerry’s studio – be sure to look for his notes on the wall – an interesting record of the creative process. The gallery’s new hours are Friday 6-10, Sat 2-10, Sun 1-6. Phone 239-293-9458. 16006 Waterloo
Right across the street, Dave the Sign Guy is showing his gritty, urban work at gritty, urban LOW LIFE GALLERY. Dave’s work can be spotted all over Cleveland – colorful signs with a message. The Sign Guy’s work will be on show through Jan 31, along with “Lightning Fingers Presents 33 & 1/3 Photographs & Record Convention,” small photography by STEVEN BARRETT. Call with any questions.: David DeSimone, owner of Low Life (216) 481-7660
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Euclid Pet Pals needs volunteers for 2-4 hour shifts doing just about anything you can imagine, from answering phones to special lovin’ and everything in between. See www.euclidpetpals.net for more details, or call 216-289-2057.
Three griddles still looking for a home: The Kiwanis Club has 3 commercial grade electric griddles for sale, suitable for pancake breakfast or other griddle cooking fundraisers. Griddle one is a 60 amp 220 volt griddle measuring 18 x 36 inches. Griddles two and three are both 40amp 220 volt griddles measuring 18 x 24 inches. All griddles work but take two people to move them; they should be placed on your own roll about cart. Email Bob Tilk at rtilk@sbcglobal.net to garner a griddle!
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