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Proudly serving downtown Cleveland, east to Painesville, down through Chagrin Falls and Solon and then back up the Cuyahoga River! (and more!)
July is dwindling down and August is almost upon us. School is almost back in session so let's make the best of these last few weeks!
As many of you know, we got oursevles a camper and have been traveling around week after week! We have been to Hocking Hills, Camp Sherwin ...
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Olympic Torch
Macaroni Made
The Olympic flame dates back to the first Olympic games in ancient Greece. A flame was ignited by the sun and kept burning until the end of the games. The flame represents purity and a quest for perfection and was introduced to the modern Olympics at the 1928 games in Amsterdam. The Olympic Torch relay, where the flame is transported from Greece to the site of the games, was introduced in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. To commemorate the start of the 2012 Olympics on Friday, make this simple ...
Olympics: DIY Medals
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DIY Olympic Medals
Salt Dough Recipe:
1 cup salt
1 cup salt
1 cup flour
3/4 cup water
Combine the flour and salt and add water gradually. Knead it until it gets a dough-like consistency. If it's too sticky, add more flour. If it won't hold together, add more water 1 tsp at a time.
Materials:
Acrylic Paints (gold, silver, and bronze)
Paint brush(s)
ribbon
Directions:
Shape Salt Dough into a circle about one cm thick. I used a mason jar lid to help shape it, but cookie cutters ...
Shape Salt Dough into a circle about one cm thick. I used a mason jar lid to help shape it, but cookie cutters ...
Saturday, July 28 - Caring Cubs event: School supply collection and a presentation from the Shaker Hts K-9 Unit
Having the necessary supplies is essential for success and self-esteem in school. Caring Cubs is helping the Shaker Heights School District to provide supplies to students in need. All Caring Cubs attendees are asked to bring new school supplies to our July event. Everything from pens and pencils to markers to backpacks are welcomed and appreciated (click here for a specific supply list). Please use the school supply donation as an opportunity to discuss helping others with your Caring Cub. The donation can be especially meaningful if you allow your children to select the supplies that they would want to receive.
Where: Horseshoe Lake Park, Shaker HeightsWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: FamiliesHow: Register online hereCost: FREEFor more info: There will be a presentation from the Shaker Heights K-9 Unit about police dogs and Caring Cubs will be providing additional activities for the children and families are encouraged to bring blankets to sit on, enjoy the park's recreational activities, and walk the trails at the park. For more details about this wonderful event, click here.
July 27th through August 2nd
Friday, July 27 - Preschool: Camouflage
Bring your preschooler to CanalWay to learn about how animals use camouflage. We will find some animals are hiding in plain sight. And answer the question of why some animals are harder to find then others?
Where: CanalWay CenterWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: 2-5 years with adultHow: Register by calling 216-206-1000Cost: FREE
Friday, July 27 through Saturday, July 28 - Teddy Bear Picnic and Free Car Seat Safety Checks
Bring your favorite teddy bear to a special Teddy Bear Picnic. Take your bear to the UH Rainbow Injury Prevention Teams' "Teddy Clinic" for human finger casting, teddy bear check-ups and more! Then enjoy making teddy ID beaded bracelets, music, story times and a special teddy bear snack! UH Rainbow Injury Prevention Team will be onsite in our parking lot conducting FREE infant, booster and car seat checks! State Farm Insurance will be providing FREE bears to the first 150 children (each day) whose family participates in the FREE UH Rainbow Injury Prevention Team Child Safety Seat Check.
Where: Children's Museum of ClevelandWhen: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Just show upCost: Free with Museum admission: $7.00 for everyone; children under 1 are freeFor more info: Teddy Bears are available to the first 150 children whose family's car seats are safety checked and have paid admission or have a membership to The Children's Museum of Cleveland.
Friday, July 27 - Family Fun Fridays At The Play and Learn Station
A Playgroup for parents and children with special needs.
Where: Play and Learn Station on the 2nd floor of the Shaker Heights Library on Lee and Van AkenWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Parents and children with special needsHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Friday, July 27 - Questing – An Introduction to Adventure!
Doug Kusak introduces you to the realm of Questing – using rhyming clues, riddles, hand-drawn maps, and your wits to find a hidden treasure (the Quest box) while discovering a sense of place. We’ll make a Quest stamp and go Questing together.
Where: CanalWay CenterWhen: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: 8 years – adult (under 18 with an adult)How: Register by callin 216-206-1000Cost: $5 (for materials)
Friday, July 27 - Grasshopper Safari
Bring your favorite grown up and come help us hunt through the meadow for grasshoppers! We will use sweep nets to catch, study and release these fascinating creatures. Back at the nature center we will do grasshopper-themed activities and make a fun grasshopper craft!
Where: Garfield Park Nature CenterWhen: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PMWho: 4-7 with adultHow: Register by calling 216-341-3152Cost: FREE
Friday, July 27 - Little Sprouts Sow and Grow
Indoor/outdoor activity program to grow vegetables, learn about family history and more.
Where: Western Reserve Historical Society, History CenterWhen: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: PreschoolersHow: Included with History Center admission. Free for WRHS members.Cost: FREE
Friday, July 27 - Fantastic Fairy Fun
A magical world awaits you! Learn about fairies, enjoy a puppet show, and make a fairy house to take home.
Where: Mentor Main Library, Read House lawnWhen: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 3-12 yearsHow: Register online hereCost: FREE
Friday, July 27 - Wigglewords with the Verb Ballets
Full of FUN and ENERGY, join us with the Wigglewords for a program full of movement and music to teach literacy skills to children ages 3-9 years. Led by a professional dancer from the Verb Ballets, students ages 3-9 years bend and stretch their bodies to form the letters of the alphabet while improving knowledge in spelling, phonics rules, identification of vowels and consonants, rhyming, and storytelling. Wigglewords keeps children active and energized with a variety of word and movement games!
Where: Warrensville LibraryWhen: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Ages 3-9How: Register online hereCost: FREE
Friday, July 27 - Late Nights with Nature
Most of us have seen butterflies, but moths tend to go unnoticed. Here is an opportunity to go “mothing” to meet these beautiful and underappreciated cousins of the butterfly. Walking along the trail, we’ll see which moths and other nocturnal creatures might make an appearance. Terrain: paved and dirt trails, 1.5 miles
Where: North Chagrin Nature CenterWhen: 9:00 PM - 10:30 PMWho: 8 years and older with adultHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Saturday, July 28 - Animal Olympic Day
Join our Wildlife staff and Ohio animals for this fun-filled day of Animal Olympics in honor of the 2012 Summer Olympics. Children of all ages can enjoy face painting and test their abilities to perform like our animal Olympians in events such as Leap Like a Bobcat, Jump Like a Bullfrog, Flap Like a Bat and Hold Your Breath Like an Otter. Guests who complete all activities will be eligible for a FREE prize.
Where: Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryWhen: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Just show upCost: FREE with Museum admission
Saturday, July 28 - Lowe's Build and Grow - Kung Fu Panda Stacking Friends
Po has brought all of his friends to Lowe’s this week! Your child will love building this Kung Fu Panda Stacking Friends kit this weekend!
Where: Lowe'sWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: KidsHow: Sign up hereCost: FREE
Saturday, July 28 - Free Craft for Kids - Keep Cool Summer Fan
This hand fan is a breeze to make—and guaranteed to keep kids cool all summer long!
Where: Lakeshore Learning Store, 27500 Chagrin Blvd., BeachwoodWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and upHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: Please visit here for more information.
Saturday, July 28 - Family Safety Day
Family Safety Day Come in today from 11am to 5pm to visit with Police, Firefighters, and other safety personnel to learn how to be safe all year long!
Where: Chick-fil-A at Willoughby CommonsWhen: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Saturday, July 28 - New Picture Books Day!
Our children's staff shares the best new picture books coming up for fall.
Where: Barnes & Noble, Eton Chagrin BlvdWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Preschool ageHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Saturday, July 28 - Wind Up Robot Workshop
Have a wind-up race with these wacky robots. They begin as plain blue blank “things”, but you get to make them come alive with cutouts, stickers, wiggly eyes and markers. Everything is provided to make these robots unique just add your “out of this world” ideas. When the robots are done, the race is on!
Where: Playmatters, Solon and Mentor locationsWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 5 and upHow: Please call in advance to reserve your place and materials. Solon: (440) 542-7200 | Mentor: (440) 266-1909Cost: $5For more info: www.playmatterstoys.com
Saturday, July 28 - Drawing Big Bugs and Blooms
Explore a summer field and find beauty in our flowers and pollinators. We will take tiny critters and draw them larger than life. Bring your own drawing supplies and a friend.
Where: South Chagrin Reservation, Jackson Field on Chagrin River Rd. just north of Miles RdWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: 10 years - adultHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Saturday, July 28 - My Favorite Character at the Children's Museum
Every week during July, meet and greet a special costumed character and enjoy a personal photo opportunity and autographs with your child’s favorite fictional friend. Additional “character-related” programming will also occur during the day.
- Meet and Greet with Jack Sparrow (Disney’s® Pirates of the Caribbean) – 1 p.m.
- Healthy Kids Culinary Club: “Pirate Bagel Pizzas” – 3 p.m. ($1 supply fee)
Where: Children's Museum of ClevelandWhen: 1:00 PMWho: KidsHow: Just show upCost: Museum admission required
Saturday, July 28 - Dancing on a Dream
Mary, who was born with spina bifida, dreamed of being able to dance as a child even though she was in a wheelchair. Now as an adult, she has extended the possibility of people with all kinds of abilities to perform together. The piece, entitled "Dancing On A Dream" shows the struggles and triumphs of Mary's life, the perseverance of keeping a physically integrated dance company alive, and ultimately making her dream to dance despite her disability a reality. Dancing Wheels by Patricia McMahon and John Godt, describes the creation, training and performances of The Dancing Wheels Company.
Where: Richmond LibraryWhen: 2:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Register online hereCost: FREE
Saturday, July 28 - Wacky Games
Celebrate the summer Olympics with the Maple Heights Wacky Games. Particpate in the Flipping Frog Race, Hula Hoop contest, Bean Bag Toss, Wack Shoe Race and lots more.
Where: Maple Heights LibraryWhen: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PMWho: For kids in Kindergarten through 4th grade.How: Register online hereCost: FREE
Saturday, July 28 - Popcorn Art Day and Coloring Contest
Young visitors will get to color pages in a contest to win a six-gallon tin of popcorn. Children can also help build a popcorn sculpture; plus, there will be dancing and entertainment.
Where: Shaker SquareWhen: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: KidsHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Sunday, July 29 - Puppets at the Arboretum
Join us at the South Chagrin Reservation Arboretum for some puppet play! Watch some puppet shows, do some crafts and have plenty of time left over to enjoy some nature-play time. This is a free drop-in program, weather permitting.
Where: South Chagrin Reservation, The Arboretum on Arbor Lane in South ChagrinWhen: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Sunday, July 29 - Lowe's Build and Grow - Kung Fu Panda Stacking Friends
Po has brought all of his friends to Lowe’s this week! Your child will love building this Kung Fu Panda Stacking Friends kit this weekend!
Where: Lowe'sWhen: 2:00 PMWho: KidsHow: Sign up hereCost: FREE
Monday, July 30 - Nature Story Time: Water, Water Everywhere
Join us for our new Nature Story and craft time at the Nature Center. Each week is a different theme with an outdoor reading area chosen to match the subject.
Where: Nature Center at Shaker LakesWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: For ages 3-7 years with an adultHow: Register by calling 216-321-5935Cost: $5 per child
Monday, July 30 - Exploration Station: Counting and Comparing
Join us for stories and games about counting and comparing. Children will be able to explore and develop math skills through play at hands-on learning stations.
Where: Independence LibraryWhen: 10:00 AMWho: Ages 3-5 with caregiverHow: Register online hereCost: FREE
Monday, July 30 - Preschool Playground Nights at the Peace Park
Families with toddlers and pre-schoolers - Pack a picnic dinner and join us for some fun outdoor games, crafts, water play and more!
Where: On the lawn outside Family Connections, Coventry Building, 2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland HtsWhen: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PMWho: Families with preschoolers/toddlersHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Monday, July 30 - Family Fun Nights: Jungle Terry
It's a jungle in here! Jungle Terry and his safari animals will get closer than you ever thought possible to educate and entertain.
Where: Maple Heights LibraryWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Register online hereCost: FREE
Tuesday, July 31 - Mud Pies and Floats on the Terrace
Kids can channel their inner artist and make mud-pie masterpieces every Tuesday in the Hershey Children's Garden. Whether decorated with flowers or shaped like a dinosaur, every mud pie deserves recognition.
After making mud pies, you can cool off with an ice-cold, refreshing float. The Garden serves up root beer floats and Orange Crush floats every Tuesday afternoon on Geis Terrace for kids and adults.
After making mud pies, you can cool off with an ice-cold, refreshing float. The Garden serves up root beer floats and Orange Crush floats every Tuesday afternoon on Geis Terrace for kids and adults.
Where: Cleveland Botanical GardensWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: KidsHow: Just show upCost: Garden admission required
Tuesday, July 31 - Popsicles in the Park
Come to Riverside Park pavilion to meet our children's librarians (weather permitting). We will share some storytime favorites as you enjoy a frozen treat. Bring a towel to sit on and we'll bring the books and the popsicles. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch if you're on your way to the pool!
Where: Chagrin Falls Library, Riverside Park PavilionWhen: 1:00 PMWho: All children ages birth to 6 years old with a caregiver are welcome.How: Just show upCost: FREE
Tuesday, July 31 - Hillcrest Concert Band
The ever-popular Hillcrest Concert Band comes to share their talents with toe-tapping music the whole family will enjoy! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get ready to share an outdoor concert as we have for generations. In fact, why not pack a picnic if you'd like! This concert features a 61 piece band, so we are dependent on the weather to hold this concert outside on our north lawn. If you aren't sure if the show will go on, just call ahead!
Where: Euclid Library, North LawnWhen: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Wednesday, August 1 - BotaniCool! I Spy a Plant
Join the Cleveland Botanical Garden and use your senses to look at various plants, why they are important and plant a seed to take home and watch grow!
Where: Orange LibraryWhen: 1:00 PMWho: Ages 4-6How: Register online hereCost: FREE
Wednesday, August 1 - BotaniCool! Mission is Possible with Plants
Join the Cleveland Botanical Garden and use your detective skills to look at various plants and plant parts, discover why they are so important and make your own terrarium to take home and observe.
Where: Orange LibraryWhen: 2:00 PMWho: Ages 7-10How: Register online hereCost: FREE
Wednesday, August 1 - Kids Summer Dance Party!
Come join us every Wednesday in June and July for fun dancing games like Just Dance 3, Dance Central, and the Michael Jackson Experience on Wii and Xbox 360 Kinect!
Where: Maple Heights LibraryWhen: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Grades 1-3How: Drop in!Cost: FREE
Wednesday, August 1 - WOW! Wade Oval Wednesday
Whether you enjoy dancing to Motown or Latin, jamming to some classic soul or rock, or relaxing on a blanket to some classic folk, WOW! has something for every musical taste.
This WOW! season has something for everyone. There will be returning fan favorite bands as well as new local talent, tasty treats that you remember from summers past, as well as new local food. The fun doesn't stop at intermission either---there will be performances, contests, giveaways, and entertainment while the band takes a break. There is never a shortage of activities and fun for kids of all ages, including crafts and activities, bounce houses and more!
This WOW! season has something for everyone. There will be returning fan favorite bands as well as new local talent, tasty treats that you remember from summers past, as well as new local food. The fun doesn't stop at intermission either---there will be performances, contests, giveaways, and entertainment while the band takes a break. There is never a shortage of activities and fun for kids of all ages, including crafts and activities, bounce houses and more!
Where: Wade OvalWhen: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Wednesday, August 1 - Twilight Tots
A 25-minute program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for Birth - 35 month olds and their caregivers.
Where: Southeast LibraryWhen: 6:30 PMWho: Birth - 35 months with caregiverHow: No registration needed, just come and join us for the fun!Cost: FREE
Wednesday, August 1 - SUMMER CONCERTS- Trip to Buffettville
Join us at the Read house for a family friendly Concert. Cast off, put on your flip-flops and grab your boat drinks for a cruise to Island Party Paradise, with Tom Todd's Tribute to the Music of Jimmy Buffett!
Where: Mentor Main LibraryWhen: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Wednesday, August 1 - The Beatles - An Acoustic Guitar Extravaganza For the Whole Family
Everybody loves the music of the Beatles! Bring the whole family to the Gates Mills Branch Library and enjoy the music of locally renowned acoustic guitarist Rick Iacoboni as he interprets the most popular Beatles songs. As a scintillating bonus, you'll find out how the songs were written and little known facts about how they were recorded.
Where: Gates Mills LibraryWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Register online hereCost: FREE
Wednesday, August 1 - Lights Out! Summer Reading Wrap-Up
Make a night of it! Bring the family for fun, games, kight refreshments, and a scavenger hunt to celebrate the end of a successful Summer Reading program.
Where: Shaker Heights Main Library and Bertram Woods BranchWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Reserve your space for the Main Library here
Reserve your space for the Bertram Woods Branch hereCost: FREE
Thursday, August 2 - Nature Tales Story Time in Hershey Children's Garden
Youngest Garden visitors with an accompanying adult enjoy nature-based stories and songs followed by a hands-on activity. Meet under the treehouse in Hershey Children's Garden.
Where: Cleveland Botanical GardensWhen: 11:00 AMWho: KidsHow: Just show upCost: FREE with Garden admissionFor more info: (Story Time will be held indoors in the case of inclement weather.)
Thursday, August 2 - Stories for Families/ Cuentos para Familias
This family storytime will introduce the children to several Spanish words each week through stories, songs and rhymes.
Where: Chagrin Falls LibraryWhen: 4:30 PMWho: Ages 2-5 with caregiverHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Thursday, August 2 - Family Game Night
Families are invited to join us for a fun night of video games, board games, and cornhole.
Where: Warrensville LibraryWhen: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Register online hereCost: FREE
Thursday, August 2 - UH Olympics
While the Olympics are happening in England, you and your family can compete in our own wacky events!
Where: University Heights LibraryWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Register online hereCost: FREE
July 29th through August 2nd
Sunday, July 29 - Youth and Beauty: Art of the American Twenties
In conjunction with the Cleveland Museum of Art’s exhibition, “Youth and Beauty: Art of the American Twenties,” a staff member from the art museum will present this program at the Chagrin Falls Branch Library. It will lay the foundation for understanding the history and art of the Roaring Twenties, including the art found in the museum’s collection.
Where: Chagrin FallsWhen: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: TeensHow: Register online hereCost: FREE
Monday, July 30 through Tuesday, July 31 - Media Camp Arts
This Gates Mills Branch Library 2-day program is a multi-disciplinary experience where students will produce original work, such as the creation of their own website, a recorded piece of original electronic music using turntables, and a digital stop motion animated video. The program is presented by the Progressive Arts Alliance that draws on their extensive work with the media arts in dynamic educational programs. Please bring a brown bag lunch. A model release form must be signed by a parent or guardian before the start of the camp.
Where: Gates Mills LibraryWhen: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PMWho: Ages 11-18How: Register online hereCost: FREE
Tuesday, July 31 - What’s Growing at CanalWay?
See our newly planted butterfly, container, shade, and vegetable gardens. Learn about the plants and how you can help us maintain them. If you would like to help regularly, we can get you on your way to becoming a registered volunteer. Cancelled if raining.
Where: CanalWay CenterWhen: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWho: 16 years - adultHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Thursday, August 2 - Teen Summer Reading Program - Own The Night!
Teen movies, crafts and programs just for teens.
Where: Morely LibraryWhen: n/aWho: Ages 12-18How: Register online hereCost: FREE
Thursday, August 2 - GAT Gates Awesome Teens: Hairpins
Join us at the Gates Mills Branch Library as the Gates Awesome Teens create hairpins using beads and wire keep for themselves or give away as a gift.
Where: Gates Mills LibraryWhen: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Grades 5 and upHow: Register online hereCost: FREE
August 3rd through August 5th
Friday, August 3 - Fabulously Fit Families
A low impact fitness class perfect for the whole family! Have fun with fitness and learn many simple ways to stay healthy. Beth Parnin, from Life Long Learning at Cuyahoga Community College will present easy, light exercises. Everyone works at their own level. Come, laugh, workout and feel fabulous!
Where: Warrensville LibraryWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: FamiliesHow: Register online hereCost: FREE
Friday, August 3 - Friday Fun Day
Preschoolers, their families and friends, and childcares are welcome to enjoy storytelling, music and puppet shows.
Where: Maple Heights LibraryWhen: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AMWho: Preschoolers, their families and friendsHow: Register online hereCost: FREE
Friday, August 3 - Little Sprouts Sow and Grow
Indoor/outdoor activity program to grow vegetables, learn about family history and more.
Where: Western Reserve Historical Society, History CenterWhen: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: PreschoolersHow: Included with History Center admission. Free for WRHS members.Cost: FREE
Friday, August 3 - Children's Yoga
Yoga is a lifelong learning activity that children can use to help them focus their energy, reduce stress and build concentration. Join Zenworks Yoga (Cleveland's youth yoga studio) for an afternoon of breathing, bending, posing and lots of fun so that you can be rejuvenated.
Where: Solon LibraryWhen: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: For ages 5-10How: Register online hereCost: FREE
Saturday, August 4 - Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Cork Bulletin Board
Home Depot workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.
In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.
Where: All Home Depot StoresWhen: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 5 to 12 with an adultHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: www.homedepot.com
Saturday, August 4 - Making Choices: Exploration Station
Join us for stories and games about counting and comparing. Children will be able to explore and develop math skills through play at hands-on learning stations.
Where: Richmond LibraryWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Ages 3-5 with caregiverHow: Register online hereCost: FREE
Saturday, August 4 - The Art of Scratching
Take a long-time favorite activity and add 4 cool boards to begin the artful adventure of Scratch Art! You can use the templates provided, or create your own scene, maybe based on your summer vacation or an idea for the future. It is all up to you!!
Where: Playmatters, Solon and Mentor locationsWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 5 and upHow: Please call in advance to reserve your place and materials. Solon: (440) 542-7200 | Mentor: (440) 266-1909Cost: $5For more info: www.playmatterstoys.com
Saturday, August 4 - Sticky Mosaics Crown & Tiara
Ta-dah! The princess arrives! Our favorite subjects will love making a tiara, bejeweled with colorful stick-on tiles and gems. Rule the kingdom for a perfect summer pretend play day! We will help with color and design decisions, you (the royal guest) get to have all the pretend fun!
Where: Playmatters, Solon and Mentor locationsWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 5 and upHow: Please call in advance to reserve your place and materials. Solon: (440) 542-7200 | Mentor: (440) 266-1909Cost: $5For more info: www.playmatterstoys.com
Saturday, August 4 - Free Craft for Kids - Friendship Day Trophy
Celebrate International Friendship Day…with a handmade trophy for your favorite friend!
Where: Lakeshore Learning Store, 27500 Chagrin Blvd., BeachwoodWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and upHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: Please visit here for more information.
Saturday, August 4 - Dragons Love Tacos
We will read Adam Rubin's bestselling new book Dragons Love Tacos and other books about dragons. Join us for some fire-breathing fun.
Where: Barnes & Noble, Eton Chagrin BlvdWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Preschool ageHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Saturday, August 4 - Summer Dance Concerts
The St. Helen's School of Dance will present a fun program of modern and classical dance set to a wide variety of music.
Where: Solon LibraryWhen: 2:00 PMWho: For all agesHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Saturday, August 4 - Fabulously Fit Families
A low impact fitness class perfect for the whole family! Have fun with fitness and learn many simple ways to stay healthy. Beth Parnin, from Life Long Learning at Cuyahoga Community College will present easy, light exercises. Everyone works at their own level. Come, laugh, workout and feel fabulous!
Where: Southeast LibraryWhen: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Register online hereCost: FREE
Saturday, August 4 - Fabulously Fit Families
A low impact fitness class perfect for the whole family! Have fun with fitness and learn many simple ways to stay healthy. Beth Parnin, from Life Long Learning at Cuyahoga Community College will present easy, light exercises. Everyone works at their own level. Come, laugh, workout and feel fabulous!
Where: Southeast LibraryWhen: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Register online hereCost: FREE
Saturday, August 4 - Mission Is Possible: What Goes Up, Must Come Down
Sunny D. Lite and her henchman Cumulo Nimbus have stolen the greatest treasure in the world! Where did it go and how can Agent 0071/2 get it back before it's too late? Will the Mission IsPossible Force find the treasure, save the planet and reconcile Mother Nature with her favorite Sun? They will with your help as a Secret Agent! Join the M.I.P. Force to solve this mystery. Odds are, you won't live to see the morrow, unless the treasure is found!
Where: Garfield Heights LibraryWhen: 2:00 PMWho: For students in K-5 and their families.How: Register online hereCost: FREE
Saturday, August 4 - Decorative Treasure Chest
Join us at the Chagrin Falls Branch Library as we paint and decorate a treasure chest to stash all your tiny treasures! Space is limited. All materials provided.
Where: Chagrin Falls LibraryWhen: 3:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Grads 5-8How: Register online hereCost: FREE
Sunday, August 5 - Hummingbird Open House
Join us to watch hummingbirds at our feeders and learn all about them: tips about feeders and nectar, flowers that attract hummingbirds, and where they go for the winter. Free, fun activities for the whole family! The event is free and activities are ongoing.
Where: Penitentiary Glen ReservationWhen: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: More details
Sunday, August 5 - Heights Library Kids Events: Dog Days of Summer
Join librarians from the Heights Library once a month at 1 p.m. for a themed party event with snacks, crafts, stories and fun.
Where: Whole Foods Cedar Center, CafeWhen: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: KidsHow: Just show upCost: FREE
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