The plan to restore the water quality at Euclid Creek completed a major step in early December when one of the six dams that choke the creek was destroyed.
While this dam was not technically in the North Shore Collinwood neighborhood, any and every effort to improve the water quality in Euclid Creek is critical because the creek terminates inside our state park and then flows into Lake Erie. As such, every improvement to Euclid Creek eventually improves our water quality and fishing opportunities in the creek.
If you want to read more about the dam removal, check it out here:
http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/12/removal_of_small_dam_on_euclid.html
- or here -
http://news-herald.com/articles/2010/11/26/news/doc4ced337f556bc996354348.txt?viewmode=fullstory
Monday, December 27, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
First Annual East 185 Candy Cane Cruise a Solid Start
On a bitter cold Friday night, Northeast Shores Development Corporation and the Alive on East 185 Committee hosted the first annual Candy Cane Cruise. For slightly more than two hours, visitors to the district drove up and down East 185th Street honking and spreading holiday cheer.
Registration for the event occurred in front of the Lithuanian Hall. Participants received an ornament emblazoned with logos of the Candy Cane Cruise and East 185th Street. In addition, the registrants received a goodie bag with items donated by many neighborhood businesses and institutions including VASJ High School, Euclid Hospital, Key Bank, Huntington Bank and PNC Bank. Of course, goodie bags included copious candy canes too!
Participants were encouraged to stop at various locations along East 185th Street for special events during the event. Arabica Coffee hosted trick demonstrations from the Cleveland Yoyo Club as well as historical artifacts were on display thanks to Euclid Beach Park Now. Merchants and restaurants also had specials and freebies for participants in the Candy Cane Cruise. “I think it’s great that Northeast Shores and the Alive on E185 Committee is trying to attract more visitors to the district,” said Steve Newman of Chili Peppers.
“This was a strong foundation for another great promotional event for the district”, said Denise Lorek, Northeast Shores Community Organizer. “Coming right on the heels of Breakfast with Santa was stressful but it is nice to have a wintertime district-wide event to add to the early summer Alive on E185 Parade and Sidewalk Sale.”
A favorite of this writer was the free hot cider provided by Scotti’s. After standing outside for several hours registering cars, the cider really helped keep me warm. Thank you to all that participated and let’s start planning a bigger and better Candy Cane Cruise for 2011.
Brian Friedman is the Executive Director of Northeast Shores and wishes the entire community a safe and happy holiday season.
Registration for the event occurred in front of the Lithuanian Hall. Participants received an ornament emblazoned with logos of the Candy Cane Cruise and East 185th Street. In addition, the registrants received a goodie bag with items donated by many neighborhood businesses and institutions including VASJ High School, Euclid Hospital, Key Bank, Huntington Bank and PNC Bank. Of course, goodie bags included copious candy canes too!
Participants were encouraged to stop at various locations along East 185th Street for special events during the event. Arabica Coffee hosted trick demonstrations from the Cleveland Yoyo Club as well as historical artifacts were on display thanks to Euclid Beach Park Now. Merchants and restaurants also had specials and freebies for participants in the Candy Cane Cruise. “I think it’s great that Northeast Shores and the Alive on E185 Committee is trying to attract more visitors to the district,” said Steve Newman of Chili Peppers.
“This was a strong foundation for another great promotional event for the district”, said Denise Lorek, Northeast Shores Community Organizer. “Coming right on the heels of Breakfast with Santa was stressful but it is nice to have a wintertime district-wide event to add to the early summer Alive on E185 Parade and Sidewalk Sale.”
A favorite of this writer was the free hot cider provided by Scotti’s. After standing outside for several hours registering cars, the cider really helped keep me warm. Thank you to all that participated and let’s start planning a bigger and better Candy Cane Cruise for 2011.
Brian Friedman is the Executive Director of Northeast Shores and wishes the entire community a safe and happy holiday season.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Out of Gift Ideas? Buy Cleveland!
So the number of days until Santa visits are growing fewer and fewer. Still not finished shopping? Still struggling with that personal gift that says, "Hey, we both live in Cleveland!" Well, this blog lists a bunch of GREAT ideas that are original, creative, and Cleveland!
http://thenoiseis.net/2010/12/12/cleveland-gift-ideas/
Doesn't hurt that three of the ideas are from our neighborhood businesses in the Waterloo Arts and Entertainment District. All three of these businesses are right next to each other, so stopping here is faster than trekking through the mall. Come on down to Music Saves, Native Cleveland, and StarPop right NOW and get your shopping done already.
http://thenoiseis.net/2010/12/12/cleveland-gift-ideas/
Doesn't hurt that three of the ideas are from our neighborhood businesses in the Waterloo Arts and Entertainment District. All three of these businesses are right next to each other, so stopping here is faster than trekking through the mall. Come on down to Music Saves, Native Cleveland, and StarPop right NOW and get your shopping done already.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Concepts for Public Art at Rec Center Wanted!
At a recent public meeting, it was announced that Cleveland Public Art is seeking basic one page letters of interest for the public art components planned for the new Collinwood Recreation Center. The deadline was extended to this Monday, December 20th so start typing as soon as you are done reading this posting.
The following items are planned for Public Art Components:
APPROXIMATE BUDGET FOR ART COMPONENTS
Benches at front entrance - $25,000
Paving installation - $13,000
Main Street installation - $9,000
Sundeck fencing - $60,000
Artists chosen to submit proposals for any of the components would be paid an honorarium for putting a proposal together
WHAT ARTISTS SHOULD DO IF INTERESTED IN BEING CONSIDERED FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE ART COMPONENTS:
Send a one-page letter of interest and a CD with artwork images to
Cleveland Public Art
1951 W. 26th St., No. 101
Cleveland, OH 44113
Must be postmarked by Monday, December 20th
The letter of interest should state which art component or components the artist is interested in, why they would be qualified, and, briefly, how they would approach the project.
FULL PROPOSALS ARE NOT BEING SOUGHT AT THIS TIME
The following items are planned for Public Art Components:
APPROXIMATE BUDGET FOR ART COMPONENTS
Benches at front entrance - $25,000
Paving installation - $13,000
Main Street installation - $9,000
Sundeck fencing - $60,000
Artists chosen to submit proposals for any of the components would be paid an honorarium for putting a proposal together
WHAT ARTISTS SHOULD DO IF INTERESTED IN BEING CONSIDERED FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE ART COMPONENTS:
Send a one-page letter of interest and a CD with artwork images to
Cleveland Public Art
1951 W. 26th St., No. 101
Cleveland, OH 44113
Must be postmarked by Monday, December 20th
The letter of interest should state which art component or components the artist is interested in, why they would be qualified, and, briefly, how they would approach the project.
FULL PROPOSALS ARE NOT BEING SOUGHT AT THIS TIME
Thursday, December 16, 2010
More Details about East 185 Candy Cane Cruise
"Rules of the Road"
Meet at The Lithuanian Hall at 4:45pm
Lithuanian Hall is located at:
877 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119
Cruise E.185th St. December 17, 2010 from 5 – 8pm
Where to Meet / Start
Beginning at 4:45pm participating vehicles should stop by the Lithuanian Hall at the corner of East 185th and Kewanee to receive their goodie-bags and souvenir ornaments.
Specials on East 185th St. for participants of the Candy Cane Cruisers:
• Chili Peppers 869 East 185 Free pop and free bag of chips when purchasing one of Chili Peppers signature Burritos or enjoy a cup of soup for half price.
• Just for Today 814 East 185th St. Free cup of coffee until 7:30pm.
• Lucky’s Restaurant 742 East 185. Free Coffee or Free Hot Chocolate. Dinner specials available.
• Mobazz for Her 630 East 185th St. Free cookie when you stop in to say hi to Linda the owner of the shop.
• Scotti’s Italian Restaurant 882 East 185 Free hot cider. Scotti’s has the best Calzones in NE Ohio.
Many of the restaurants along East 185th St. will be open for dinner before, during and after the Cruise including:
• Arabica 818 East 185th Stop in and get warm with one of their specialty coffees
• Bistro 185 991 East 185
• Cebars 595 E.185th St. Home of the Friday night $8.00 Fish Fry from 5-9 pm
• Mr. G’s and Big E’s 772 East 185
• Mr. Heros 523 E.185
• Muldoon’s Saloon & Eatery 1020 East 185
• Villa Rosa Pizza 853 East 185 One of the best kept secrets in Northeast Ohio
For Your Entertainment
Arabica will be hosting the Euclid Beach Park Now group and the Yo Yo Club of North Collinwood. Stop in at Arabica to reminisce about the days of Euclid Beach Park and check out the skills of our local Yo Yo aficionados.
Things to Keep in Mind
East 185th St. will NOT be closed and regular traffic will be maintained. The mix of regular traffic and cruising convertibles will only add to the lively atmosphere of E.185th St.
This is not a parade so throwing things from your vehicle is prohibited. Your vehicle must be road-worthy at all times and all traffic laws (including seat belts and child safety seats) must be observed.
Your First Lap
We will gather at Muldoon’s parking lot just before 5pm. A VW Passat Wagon will lead our first cruise lap and then you are free to cruise, eat, cruise, shop as you wish.
During the Cruise
Show off your holiday spirit as you cruise the official cruise route! Turn up the festive music on your car stereos and wave to other participants as well as spectators enjoying the spectacle.
You do not have to Cruise the entire time! You are encouraged to pull over and visit the many unique merchants that line the areas. Be sure to take advantage of the many specials and attractions they are offering during the evening.
Be sure to visit the boutiques and eateries of East 185th St.!
Perhaps do a few laps before warming up with a hot beverage. A few more turns on the route and then enjoy some of the special displays or do a little Holiday shopping of your own.
If you see a friend by all means take them along so they can experience the evening from your perspective! As long as all driving rules are followed you can enjoy the Cruise with friends and family. Feel free to drop off some passengers to shop along East 185th St. or pull over if you see a friend and have them join you for a lap or two.
You can start and stop cruising as many times as you'd like
The event will take place regardless of the weather. If it’s raining the obvious difference is that convertibles will likely have their tops up. However, the merchants will still be offering all their special attractions for the evening so the Holiday Spirit will still be enjoyed.
Show off your ornament collection.
You are invited to show-off your 2010 Candy Cane Cruise ornament by hanging it from your rearview mirror and sun visors.
A limited quantity of 2010 Candy Cane Cruise on East 185th St. Commemorative Ornaments will be available for $5 at the registration table for purchase the night of the Cruise exclusively at the Registration Table.
Remember, area eateries and taverns will still be open long after official Cruise hours so enjoy a great dinner or beverage on
East 185th St.!
Meet at The Lithuanian Hall at 4:45pm
Lithuanian Hall is located at:
877 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119
Cruise E.185th St. December 17, 2010 from 5 – 8pm
Where to Meet / Start
Beginning at 4:45pm participating vehicles should stop by the Lithuanian Hall at the corner of East 185th and Kewanee to receive their goodie-bags and souvenir ornaments.
Specials on East 185th St. for participants of the Candy Cane Cruisers:
• Chili Peppers 869 East 185 Free pop and free bag of chips when purchasing one of Chili Peppers signature Burritos or enjoy a cup of soup for half price.
• Just for Today 814 East 185th St. Free cup of coffee until 7:30pm.
• Lucky’s Restaurant 742 East 185. Free Coffee or Free Hot Chocolate. Dinner specials available.
• Mobazz for Her 630 East 185th St. Free cookie when you stop in to say hi to Linda the owner of the shop.
• Scotti’s Italian Restaurant 882 East 185 Free hot cider. Scotti’s has the best Calzones in NE Ohio.
Many of the restaurants along East 185th St. will be open for dinner before, during and after the Cruise including:
• Arabica 818 East 185th Stop in and get warm with one of their specialty coffees
• Bistro 185 991 East 185
• Cebars 595 E.185th St. Home of the Friday night $8.00 Fish Fry from 5-9 pm
• Mr. G’s and Big E’s 772 East 185
• Mr. Heros 523 E.185
• Muldoon’s Saloon & Eatery 1020 East 185
• Villa Rosa Pizza 853 East 185 One of the best kept secrets in Northeast Ohio
For Your Entertainment
Arabica will be hosting the Euclid Beach Park Now group and the Yo Yo Club of North Collinwood. Stop in at Arabica to reminisce about the days of Euclid Beach Park and check out the skills of our local Yo Yo aficionados.
Things to Keep in Mind
East 185th St. will NOT be closed and regular traffic will be maintained. The mix of regular traffic and cruising convertibles will only add to the lively atmosphere of E.185th St.
This is not a parade so throwing things from your vehicle is prohibited. Your vehicle must be road-worthy at all times and all traffic laws (including seat belts and child safety seats) must be observed.
Your First Lap
We will gather at Muldoon’s parking lot just before 5pm. A VW Passat Wagon will lead our first cruise lap and then you are free to cruise, eat, cruise, shop as you wish.
During the Cruise
Show off your holiday spirit as you cruise the official cruise route! Turn up the festive music on your car stereos and wave to other participants as well as spectators enjoying the spectacle.
You do not have to Cruise the entire time! You are encouraged to pull over and visit the many unique merchants that line the areas. Be sure to take advantage of the many specials and attractions they are offering during the evening.
Be sure to visit the boutiques and eateries of East 185th St.!
Perhaps do a few laps before warming up with a hot beverage. A few more turns on the route and then enjoy some of the special displays or do a little Holiday shopping of your own.
If you see a friend by all means take them along so they can experience the evening from your perspective! As long as all driving rules are followed you can enjoy the Cruise with friends and family. Feel free to drop off some passengers to shop along East 185th St. or pull over if you see a friend and have them join you for a lap or two.
You can start and stop cruising as many times as you'd like
The event will take place regardless of the weather. If it’s raining the obvious difference is that convertibles will likely have their tops up. However, the merchants will still be offering all their special attractions for the evening so the Holiday Spirit will still be enjoyed.
Show off your ornament collection.
You are invited to show-off your 2010 Candy Cane Cruise ornament by hanging it from your rearview mirror and sun visors.
A limited quantity of 2010 Candy Cane Cruise on East 185th St. Commemorative Ornaments will be available for $5 at the registration table for purchase the night of the Cruise exclusively at the Registration Table.
Remember, area eateries and taverns will still be open long after official Cruise hours so enjoy a great dinner or beverage on
East 185th St.!
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