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Festivals of Fun
7/3 ArtsFest
Artists and vendors from the area will be on hand to showcase and sell their art, and there is live music and free entertainment throughout the day. The day ends with a spectacular fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day. Miller Road Park, Avon Lake.
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July 2-4. July Family Getaway Camp. At Camp Willson your family has their choice of activi- ties, boating, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, campfire, climbing wall, great meals included and more. $126 adults, $101 ages 13-17, $88 ages 6-12, 5 and under free. YMCA Camp Willson. 2732 County Road 11, Bellefontaine. 800-423-0427 for registra- tion information.
www.ymcacampwillson.org.
7/3 Streetwalk IRISH Cleveland Cultural Festival DAY BY DAY
July 22. Attractions include 24 performers, family activities, includ- ing the Tir Na nOg Children’s Area and petting zoo, pipe bands and entertainers, an Irish coffee house, four award winning Irish plays each day. $10, free 10 and under. Free parking. 4:30 p.m.-midnight Friday, 1-midnight Saturday, 11:30 a.m. Sunday Mass, 1-10:30 Sunday. Berea Fairgrounds,164 Eastland Road, Berea. info@clevelandirish. org.
www.clevelandirish.org.
Lakewood
July 23. Detroit Avenue will be closed for “active” living program- ming on the street from Arthur to Marlowe avenues. Join in one of the “active living” programs such as basketball, square dancing, skate boarding, chalk art and more, or just stroll, bike or skate through Downtown Lakewood to enjoy the sights, sounds and fun. Free. 4-7 p.m. 216-521-0655.
www.downtownlakewood.org.
Port Fest 2011 1st annual Black River Kayakathon kicks off the event. Plus, food vendors, nautical dis- plays and water-relat- ed educational oppor- tunities. Fireworks display closes the festival. Noon-11 p.m. Black River Landing & Transportation Center, 421 Black River Lane, Lorain.
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FCII Festival (First Community Interfaith Institute) Help each culture celebrate its beauty, uniqueness, and con- tributions to society. The festival features an Underground Railroad tour, activities and performances. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lorain County Community, 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria. 440-366-3244. www.ohiotraveler. com/july_events. htm#AAFRO
7/8-7/10 Cain Park
July 8, 15, 22, 29. Front Porch Concerts. Come early, take a stroll and discover what Downtown Lakewood has to offer from shopping to dining and then sit back and enjoy the music. July 8: Joe DeJarnette Quintet: featuring renowned jazz trum- peter, Joe DeJarnette. July 15: The Champagnes: "Old School Americana" style band, featuring the song stylings of the early 1960's. July 22: The Hipsters: vintage rock, R&B, and blues. July 29: The Sultans of Bing: Cosmic Jam Band. Free. 7-9 p.m. Lakewood Public Library Front Porch, 15425 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. 216-521-0655.
www.down
townlakewood.org.
July 8-23. Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic. The highlight of the show is the Cleveland Grand Prix, held July 17. The Cleveland Grand Prix has historic significance in the equestrian world because it was the first show jumping grand prix held in this nation, debuting in 1965. The show also features opening weekend competition highlighting rid- ers from Northeast Ohio. Family activities, canine events, great food and great shopping are also scheduled. Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field, 3841 Chagrin River Road, Moreland Hills. 330-903-9915.
www.clevelandhorseshow.com.
*July 9-10. Ice Cream Weekend. Celebrate National Ice Cream Month at Farmpark. Try your hand at making ice cream and discover the dairy cows that produce milk and cream. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland. 440-256-2122, 800-366-3276.
www.lake
metroparks.com
Through Aug. 5. Dog of the Year Contest. Does your dog have what it takes? We are looking for that special dog to be Dog of the Year. Applications may be picked up at the reference desk and submitted by June 30. Winning canine will have his/her picture displayed at the library. Prizes for top three dogs. Parma-Ridge Branch, 5850 Ridge Road. 440-888- 4300.
www.cuyahogalibrary.org.
Arts Festival Includes painting, hand-pulled prints and photography and fine crafts in all categories ranging from sculp- ture, ceramics, jew- elry, glass, wood and more. 3-8 p.m. Friday (free admission); 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday ($5, 12 and under free); noon-5 p.m. Sunday ($5, 12 and under free). Cain Park, 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights. 216-291-3669.
Through Aug. 31. The Case of the Summer Reader. Birth through fifth grade. The Lakewood Public Library’s summer readers are missing. Help us crack the case and find them by joining our Summer Reading Club and reading 30 books or for 30 hours over the summer. Lakewood Public Library’s Main Branch, 15425 Detroit Ave., and Madison Branch, 13229 Madison Ave. 216-226-8275, ext. 140. www.
lakewoodpubliclibrary.com/youth.
Through Aug. 31. The Posioned Pen. Teens enter- ing grades 6-12. Lakewood Public Library’s Main Branch,15425 Detroit Ave., and Madison Branch, 13229 Madison Ave. 216-226-8275, ext. 140. www.
lakewoodpubliclibrary.com/youth.
www.NEOhioFamily.com / July 2011
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