Rollout of the "alternatives Report for the Cleveland Innerbelt - December 2005 (no deadline date available at this time).  A full report will be available via www.innerbelt.org, and at branches of the Cleveland Public Library, which will outline ODOT's Recommended Alternative.  ODOT will receive public comment on this report.

The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission will give a presentation of the Southern Bridge Alignment "Signature Bridge" plan to the Cleveland City Planning Commission on Friday, December 16.  The planning commission meeting will start at 9:00 am at Cleveland City Hall in Room 514.

The free visual arts exhibition includes a collection of art created by 10 African American Detroit-based artists, each inspired by and representing black music: the music of West Africa, spirituals, gospel, blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, funk, and hip hop.Community events are planned throughout the exhibition and will include a two-week summer Rock N Art residency for young artists, a community mural project, artists’ development workshops, author/illustrator visits, second Friday night of the month programs featuring a Gospelfest, West African Drumming Dance, and the Hip Hop Culture and, three community and school residencies.

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‘Emerging Cleveland’ to lead holiday tours for ex-pats

CLEVELAND -- The student chapter of the American Planning Association at CSU’s Levin College of Urban Affairs will present a holiday tour of new developments and off-the-beaten-track gems in the City of Cleveland.

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland is once again challenging the people of Cleveland to have a healthier new year.  All Cleveland area residents are invited to participate in the fourth annual Get Fit Cleveland Challenge, which kicks off at Tower City Center on Friday Dec. 30.  The Get Fit Cleveland Challenge is the YMCA’s initiative to motivate families and individuals to start and continue a fitness program to improve health and wellness. At the core of the Get Fit Cleveland Challenge is the Y Personal Fitness Program, a 12-week exercise plan designed to help participants develop a regular exercise routine. 

The Arts and Crafts Movement in Europe and America, 1880-1920: Design for the Modern World

The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106

Offical Swearing in Ceremony at East Tech High for New Cleveland Mayor Frank jackson. Limited to the first 1200 attendees. Free of Cost.   Noon Sharp.

‘Emerging Cleveland’ to lead holiday tours for ex-pats

CLEVELAND -- The student chapter of the American Planning Association at CSU’s Levin College of Urban Affairs will present a holiday tour of new developments and off-the-beaten-track gems in the City of Cleveland.

Dr. David Saja, curator and head of minerology at Cleveland Museum of Natural History, leads a discussion of how to looks at millions of years of geologic time through visible rock layers, and understanding natural and human forces.

Masterpieces of Russian Drama
Swan Song + Confessions

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, January 5-22, 2006, 7:30 p.m.
Kennedy's, Playhouse Square Center

Dr. Kolp and Dr. Rea will speak about their new book "Integrity Is a Growth Market: Character-based Leadership." The book uses the seven classical philosophical virtues--courage, justice, prudence, temperance, faith, hope and love--to chart how character is developed and then applies these ideas to contemporary business leadership issues.

Alan Kolp is holder of the Moll Chair in Faith & Life and professor of religion at Baldwin-Wallace College. He earned degrees from Guilford College, Harvard Divinity School and a Ph.D. from Harvard University and has numerous publications in contemporary spirituality, including "Fresh Winds of the Spirit" and "Canopy of Light & Love." Kolp spent a year in Germany on a Fullbright scholarship and has taught in England.

Peter Rea is chair of the Business Division and associate professor of Business Administration at Baldwin-Wallace College. He earned degrees from Ohio University, Bowling Green and a Ph.D. from the University of Akron and has numerous publicationsd including a co-authored book with Dr. Harold Kerzner, "Strategic Planning: A Practical Guide." Rea has established partnerships with corporations and universities in Brazil, Japan, China and India.

Cleveland Athletic Club 1118 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115, 216-621-8900
    Saturday, Jan 7, 2006, 11:00 am $15, free for members

Celebrate Cleveland!  Celebrate with Mayor Jackson, Cleveland's 56th mayor, at his Inaugural Party! 

This event is free and open to the public.

 
Few people in northeast Ohio realize that they may have fascinating, special creatures of the night, Southern Flying Squirrels, in their neighborhood backyards! These tiny little squirrels have the ability to glide long distances from tree to tree in search of food. How they do this, where they can be found, and what they look like are all part of this exciting and informative pictorial presentation.

Full CFA Board Meeting: Open to the public.

Cleveland Convention Center - Room 210 - Tuesday, January 10th 9:30 AM.

Event Details:

Workshop on the basics of the SBIR/STTR programs geared to those interested in learning more about the program's scope, technology interests, eligibility, & funding sources. This session will help you decide whether you can and should compete for the over $2 Billion in SBIR and STTR Funding in 2006.

Cost: $25

Event Details:

Workshop on the basics of the SBIR/STTR programs geared to those interested in learning more about the program's scope, technology interests, eligibility, & funding sources. This session will help you decide whether you can and should compete for the over $2 Billion in SBIR and STTR Funding in 2006.

Cost: $25

Location: Wyndham at Playhouse Square (1260 Euclid Ave, Cleveland)

I-Open and Myers University are building the Midtown Innovation Zone.

"Midtown Wednesdays" are weekly forums hosted in partnership with Myers University, 3921 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114, 5:00 P.M. to 6:45 P.M. Free parking is available in the adjacent National City Bank lot.

Midtown Wednesdays: Accelerating Innovation on the Euclid Corridor

I-Open and Myers University are building the Midtown Innovation Zone.

We would like to invite you to join us on this full-moon-lit evening for the opening reception of Alt-Fiber: reclaiming art / craft, curated by Shannon Okey at Assemble galley. This show features embroidery, crewel, knitting, film, latch hook by some of today's greatest nationally know woman artists.

Event Details:

Come help us celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with neighborhood church choirs, poetry readings, and the presentation of awards for the student contest, "Investing In Our Future." Refreshments.

 The focus of this film series is on environmentalism, social justice and animal advocacy. See the film The Witness (www.tribeofheart.org)