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Friday, February 5, 2016

The 2016 Great Big Home + Garden Show

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

The 2016 Great Big Home + Garden Show presented by 84 Lumber will bring exhibitors, celebrities and special events to Northeast Ohio when it comes to Cleveland’s I-X Center February 5-14. A Celebration!-themed Garden Showcase, cooking stage, fully-constructed Idea and Hi-Tech Entertainment homes, and Urban Farmhouse are among the many highlights sure to excite and surprise show attendees. Home and garden celebrities making appearances include HGTV’s Two Chicks and a Hammer presenting their new show Good Bones, the Cooking Channel’s Beekman Boys and Jason Cameron of DIY’s Desperate Landscapes, Man Caves and Sledgehammer. At The Great Big Home + Garden Show, visitors can find innovative products, new ideas, practical advice and great deals in remodeling, home improvement and gardening with hundreds of experts under one roof.

Location: Cleveland I-X Center, One I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, OH 44135

Beat the Winter Blues

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Creative Connections at the Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation Studio. Individuals with memory loss and their care partners. Participate in visual art activities, music, storytelling, and poetry. No cost. 

Friday afternoon from 2pm-3pm

Alternating Monday evenings from 6:30pm-7:30pm 

Pre-register 440-414-0434 ext. 2

Location: 26040 Detroit Road Suite 3, Westlake 44145

Saturday, February 6

Your Future Continues, Transfer Options for Tri-C Students

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Students and parents are invited to visit the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Westshore Campus on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 9 a.m. to noon for “Your Future Continues, Transfer Options for Tri-C Students.”

The event will provide students and parents with information about how credits earned at Tri-C will transfer to four year colleges/universities along with information about Cuyahoga Community College’s Honors Program and scholarships. Tri-C has over 80 scholarships for fall 2016 which will cover full tuition costs for new students.

This program will include sessions on the following topics: 

• Honors Program – learn about Tri-C’s Honors Program and Honors Fellowship scholarships.

• Essays – learn about writing effective essays for college admission and scholarships.

• Dual Admission programs – learn about the opportunity to take four year college/university courses while enrolled at Tri-C and paying Tri-C tuition rates for these courses.

• Selective College Admission – Case Western Reserve University and Oberlin College will present information on applying to selective colleges/universities and the Common Application.

• Phi Theta Kappa – learn about this international Honor Society and its scholarships.

• College Now Greater Cleveland scholarship programs

• Representatives from public and private four year colleges/universities providing information on how Tri-C credits apply toward four year degrees. 

Students may register online for this program at www.tri-c.edu/WhereFuturesContinue. The Westshore Campus is located at 31001 Clemens Road in Westlake.

Location: Tri-C Westshore Campus, 31001 Clemens Road, Westlake, OH 44145

The Gathering Place Warehouse Home Furnishings Sale

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Shop at The Gathering Place Warehouse on Saturday, February 6th, 9:00am-2:00pm and Sunday, February 7th, 10:00am-1:00pm. Great selection of quality furniture, home collectibles and costume jewelry. For more information call 216-595-9546.

Location:

4911 Commerce Parkway

Warrensville Heights, OH 44128

Sunday, February 7

Stuff the Subaru on Super Bowl Sunday for My Best Friend's Bowl.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Once again we are gathering to collect food on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7th 10:00am to 2:00pm at Lakewood High School. This year we will be at the main entrance and not the underpass as that is gone! 14100 Franklin Blvd. corner of Bunts and Franklin in Lakewood, enter from Franklin. You won’ miss our volunteers eager to unload your cars and get your information for a donation letter.

Help us celebrate our 5th year by stopping by and dropping off dry dog and cat food. You’ll be home before the Superbowl starts! This is our major food drive of the year and we have had a great time doing it.

We’ll be there rain, shine or blizzard so we’ll be watching for you!

Location: Lakewood High School,14100 Franklin Blvd. Lakewood Ohio

Monday, February 8

Cleveland AMA Presents Superbowl Ad Review

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Be sure to join us on Monday, February 8th, at 5:30pm for one of the AMA's most popular events - our Annual Super Bowl Ad Review! This lively and interactive dinner will feature brackets of ads pitted against each other until you and the local marketing community determine the best ad of the 2016 game. You’ll get a chance to see the commercials again, listen to our expert panel, make comments, and then vote EXPERT PANELISTS Jenn Norris CMO, Firefighters Community Credit Union Mark Sczcepanik Creative Director, Adcom Jeff Kurkjian Morning Show Host, Q104 Hosted By Chris Schmitt, Worldwide Marketing Manager, Erico The event will be held at Cibréo Italian Kitchen, 1438 Euclid Avenue, right in the heart of Playhouse Square. Dinner includes upscale plated cuisine. Register:www.clevelandama.com

Location: Cibréo, 1438 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 

Tuesday, February 9

Life After Cancer Treatment Support Group

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

For those who are finished with treatment and are trying to answer the question, "who am I now that I've had cancer?"

Topics include: fear of recurrence, managing anxiety, work issues, long term side effects, nutrition, exercise, relationships, and more.

Advance registration required with by calling 216-595-9546.

Free

Location: The Gathering Place West, 800 Sharon Drive, Westlake, Ohio 44145

Westshore Democrats hold Candidates Night February 9, 7 p.m.

7:00 PM

Candidates Night for Westshore Democrats! Meet local and state primary candidates. Also invited are representatives for the Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton campaigns.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 – 7:00 PM

Sponsored by West Shore Democratic Clubs:

Bay Village, Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, Rocky River, Stonewall, Westlake, and West Side Democrats.

Location: Western Cuyahoga Lodge, #25 FOP Hall, 26145 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, 44145

Wednesday, February 10

Developing the Talent Pipeline: 2016 Cleveland Internship Summit

7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Northeast Ohio companies of all sizes are encouraged to participate in the 2016 Cleveland Internship Summit. The Summit - sponsored by Cleveland State University (CSU) and The Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP) – is intended to encourage and facilitate internships for our community’s young adults. The Summit, which is free, will feature a wide array of professionals discussing the advantages for companies that offer internships. Speakers include Ronald Berkman, President of CSU, and Joe Roman, President and CEO of GCP.

We invite you to be part of the discussions about:

• The Changing World of Work: Aligning Faculty and Employers for Student Success

• Learn from the Pros: How Employers Create and Maintain Successful Internship Programs

• Engaging High School Interns: Tailoring Your Program for a Positive Experience

• Brain Gain Resources: Retaining Proven Talent in Our Region’s Companies

Who Should Attend:

• College Career Counselors

• High School Guidance and Career Counselors

• Human Resource Professionals

• Internship Coordinators

• Middle-market C-suite Executives

• Nonprofit and Government Administrators

• Small Business Owners

• Special Project Managers

• And anyone else interested. 

The event is FREE!

Location: Cleveland State University Student Center, 2121 Euclid Avenue

NEOPC February meeting

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

In February, Northeast Ohio Personal Computers welcomes Lee Gerber and Dennis Lewis for their workshop session "Questions & Answers (Q&A)" and Bruce Brockman with a Zoom Session of this NEOPC General Meeting.

 All are welcome to bring questions on computer-related topics that are of general and specific interest. This workshop session covers: 

●Basic computer fundamentals for Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10

●Security, including Microsoft Security Essentials and AVG Anti-Virus

●Maintenance, including CCleaner and Malwarebytes

●Software, including Microsoft Word and Excel

●Wireless and Wi-Fi Devices, streaming TV, movies, and music

●Tablets and Smartphones

●Topics like digital cameras and digital video cameras, the NEOPC web site, how to post and reply to our Forum, and whether or not to upgrade to Windows 10

Bruce Brockman will facilitate this meeting as a Zoom Session online with NEOPC members. 

Come 6:30 pm for refreshments, followed by the main program at 7:00 pm. This event is free and open to everyone. For more info, go to www.neopc.org

Location: Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, Westlake

Couples Mix Your Own Scent Workshop

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Do something fun this year!

Take advantage of our large collection of professional perfumers’ bases and oils to create a unique fragrance for yourself or your loved one under the guidance of the perfumer. At the end of the workshop, you will each take home your own 11 ml. spray bottle.

We’ll provide the chocolates and champagne. You bring the inspiration.

$95/couple

Location: Indigo Perfumery, 12011 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107

Saturday, February 13

WinterFest

11:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Come and get cozy. Grab some soup, mingle with your friends, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at WinterFest, a fund raising event for Providence House. With games, desserts, live music, and raffle baskets, spend an afternoon having fun while helping the children who need it most.

Location: Church of the Ascension, 13216 Detroit Ave., Lakewood

Voices in the Dark Animal Rescue Pittie Party!

4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Tickets include all you can eat buffet and all you can drink from a limited drink menu.

Learn about why the pitbull may be one of the most loving and misunderstood dogs, why breed specific legislation doesn't work, and what you can do to help while partying the day away with food, drinks, laughter, and lots of raffle baskets and 50/50 boards!

100% of the proceeds goes to help the animals at Voices in the Dark and Ruff House Animal Rescue. Get your tickets here: http://voicesinthedarkanimalrescue.weebly.com/pittie-party.html

Location: Around the Corner, 18616 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 

Sunday, February 14

College Goal Sunday

2:00 PM

If you know a high school senior graduating in 2016 or someone already in college, you should complete an application for financial aid.

Ohio College Goal Sunday is an opportunity for students and families to receive FREE assistance in completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA is a required form to apply for all Federal aid programs, many state programs, and even institutional aid programs, which can help pay for higher education opportunities.

Ohio College Goal Sunday is your chance to complete the FAFSA with experts and get answers to the financial aid questions you may have. It doesn’t matter what college you attend or are planning to attend – you are welcome at any site location.

Location: Tri-C Corporate College West, 25425 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145

Valentine's Day Benefit Concert

4:00 PM

West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church & The Rocky River Chamber Music Society presents Members of The Cleveland Orchestra in a Valentine’s Day Benefit Concert. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit http://www.wsuuc.org/pages/valentines-day-benefit-concert

Location: West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, 20401 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, OH 44116

Phone: 440-333-2255 

Monday, February 15

Campus Visitation Day

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Visit Tri-C on President's Day between 10-11:30 a.m. or 2-3:30 p.m. 

This visitation day is a great opportunity to:

•Learn about degrees and certificates at Tri-C

•Meet with academic counselors -- discover how to meet your educational and professional goals

•Learn about financial aid and scholarships

•Take a campus tour

•Apply to Tri-C

RSVP here: https://forms.tri-c.edu/OpenHouse/

Location: Tri-C Westshore Campus, 31001 Clemens Road, Westlake, OH 44145

Tuesday, February 16

Hepatitis C Support Group

6:00 PM

Free discussion. Hepatitis C Support Group. February 16 Tuesday 6:00 p.m. For information call 216-221-2724.

Location: Lakewood Public Library, first floor multi-purpose room, 15425 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood.

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