161. CCPL Read Around the World!

Cuyahoga County Public Library Summer Reading Game!

How to Play

Participate in Read Around the World from June 4th to August 6th, 2011.
Pre-registration begins May 2, 2011. Come to your local branch beginning June 4th to pick up your registration prize.
The game is open to all ages.

Starting June 4, registration prizes for all ages will be given while supplies last.
Children and Teens track their time reading in 30 minute increments.  For children who do not read on their own yet, reading with a grown-up counts as well.
Children and Teens earn a prize entry for every 2 hours read
Adults earn a prize entry for every book read
Come to any Cuyahoga County Public Library branch to get your prize entry slips.
Prize Entry slips are entered into raffles for fabulous prizes donated by our partners.
All Prize Entry slips are also entered into weekly drawings for a chance to win a prize book of your choice.

 

All you have to do is READ!

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160. Family Bird Walk

Walk off that big Mother' Day Brunch at the Family Bird Walk Sunday May 8 from 3-5pm.

A walk specially suited for the whole family and check out the beautiful birdlife waiting to be discovered!

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Location:
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
2600 South Park Boulevard

Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 321-5935

159. Jazz for Kids

Now in its fifth year, the “Jazz for Kids” concert is an entertaining and educational performance for families with young children led by pianist Joe Hunter.  Cleveland native Hunter is the co-host with Bill Rudman of the very popular “The Song is You” series and a frequent contributor to Ernie Krivda’s Fat Tuesday Big Band. 

Tickets $5 for members of the Children’s Museum; $10 for nonmembers (children under 11 months admitted free).  Tickets can be purchased exclusively at the Children’s Museum or by calling 216-791-KIDS.

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Location: 
10730 Euclid Ave.

Cleveland, Oh 44106

(In University Circle)

158. Brunswick Youth Fishing Derby

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May 14, 2011 Brunswick Youth Fishing Derby - North Park (Brunswick City Parks) - 8 a.m.  Check In - Derby from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Young fishermen 15 years of age or younger are invited to participate in the Brunswick Youth Fishing Derby.  Girls and boys alike can enjoy catching fish and winning prizes. Register by May 6. Call Brunswick Rec Center at 330-273-8000 to register.  Please bring your own poles. A limited number of poles will be available to borrow, and a limited amount of bait will be supplied.  Prizes will be awarded after the program. Free. More INFO! Location: 3595 Grafton Road Brunswick, Ohio 44212

157. Fantastic Family Fun Day

Saturday, April 30, 2011 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Fun activities for the entire family, especially appropriate for children with autism or other special needs.
*Special appearance by Batman and the Batmobile. Bring your camera!
*Cookout with burgers & hot dogs
*Family Swims (sign up in advance)
*Bounce Houses
*Music Therapy Demonstrations by the Music Therapy Enrichment Center, Inc.
* Live Animal Program from Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
*Arts & Crafts Projects
*Family Movies
These events are weather permitting:   Euclid Beach Rocket Rides Miniature Horse & Carriage

Cost: $15.00 per family
Cost includes all activities, lunch and refreshments.

This is for an awesome cause guys and it looks to be a BLAST!

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Location:

24211 Center Ridge Road

Westlake, OH 44145-4211

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(440) 250-2520

156. Underwater Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 23, 2011
11:00am-1:00pm

$4

Join us for our second annual underwater egg hunt!  Bring your swimsuits, towels, goggles, and baskets, and see how many eggs you can round up!  Eggs can be redeemed for prizes after the hunt.  We will also have other great games, including water basketball shoot out, inner tube races, cannonball contest and more!  Pre-registration is strongly encouraged! 


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Location:
Lakewood High School

14100 Franklin Boulevard

Lakewood, OH 44107

155. The Eye-Spy Trail

5/14/11 and 5/15/11

The Eye-Spy Trail - Susan Hambley Nature Center - 12 to 5 p.m. Vision plays an important role in nature observation.  Challenge your sense of sight as you hike down the trail looking for “unnatural” objects.  Stop by between Noon and 5 p.m. and keep track of what you spotted to determine your level of eye-spy sharpness.  All ages. No registration required. Free.

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Location:

1473 Parschen Boulevard
Brunswick, Ohio 44212