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Congratulations to the African-American Cultural Garden who showed the most support of all the Gardens as the runners from the Cleveland Marathon passed through on Sunday. They won a $500 gift card from Petitti Garden Centers. Congratulations!
The Irish Cultural Garden came in second and won a $150 gift card from Petitti.
What a beautiful venue for a race!
African-American Garden group at the Cleveland Marathon
Debbie Hanson of ClevelandPeople.Com presents a $500 Petitti gift card to Carl Ewing of the African-American Garden
Dr. Vik Stankus told about the relationship between Lithuania and Poland at a celebration of Polish Constitution Day at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Dr. Stankus told of the 500 years the two nations had been allies and how Lithuania took in 60,000 Polish officers and soldiers during World War II and refused to assist the Nazis.
The event featured an unveiling of a statue of Tadeusz (Thaddeus) Kosciuszko who was a hero of Poland, Belarus, Lithuania and the United States and fought in the Polish uprising against Russia and the American Revolution.
The 2013 Class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame was inducted at a dinner ceremony in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott at Key Center on the evening of Wednesday May 8, 2013.
The sold out (over 425 people) event was a grand success.
Photos and videos from the evening will be posted soon. In the meantime, enjoy these remarks from Cleveland State University President Dr. Ronald Berkman at the ceremony.
Dr. Berkman said that one of the greatest magnets to attract young immigrants is the greatest higher education system in the world. CSU has 1200 international students from 80 nations.
Colorful China program at Cleveland State University
Colorful China program sponsored by the Confucius Institute at CSU.
The Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University sponsored the Colorful China program to benefit the Sichuan Earthquake Relief at CSU. Stay tuned for many photos and videos of the amazing performances.
To whet you appetite, enjoy this video of a female soloist from South Central University for Nationalities in Hubei province's capital Wuhan singing the American classic folksong Oh Susanna.
Indian community leader Asim Datta at Diversity Walk
Indian community leader Asim Datta at Diversity Walk
Asim Datta, president of the Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) has been a 7 year volunteer at the Diversity Center of Cleveland's Walk, Rock and Run event. He told about the many upcoming events and festivals coming up in Cleveland including the Cleveland Asian Festival.
Street Violence: Guns, Gangs, and Guiding our Youth
Street Violence: Guns, Gangs, and Guiding our Youth
Two experienced leaders with hands-on experience, Curtis Donald and Amir El-Hajj Khalid A. Samad, spoke to a group of youths and community leaders at the City Club of Cleveland on April 24, 2013. The forum discussion was titled Street Violence: Guns, Gangs, and Guiding our Youth.
Global Cleveland hosted a roundtable discussion on immigration reform with Senator Sherrod Brown on Monday April 15, 2013. Leaders from various communities gave their thoughts 'from the front-line' and the Senator listened carefully, asked questions and took notes.
Karen Wishner of the International Service Center speaks as Albert Ratner, Senator Sherrod Brown and others listen
Cuyahoga Community College West and the Parma City School District presented the annual Culture Shock on April 18, 2013. Susan W. Lohwater, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, English as a Second Language and ESL Coordinator, Advisor to International Club & Conversation Connection worked with the Parma City Schools to make it happen. The event included tables representing various nationalities and cultures as well as multi-cultural performances.
Award Winning Filmmaker Johnny Wu was the keynote speaker. Wu's presentation was titled "Being Different.”
Miss Puerto Rican Image 2012 Aidelis Rivera performed at the 2013 Culture Shock event which was put on by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) West and the Parma City School District.
Two Ukrainian-American students performed at the 2013 Culture Shock event which was put on by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) West and the Parma City School District.
TThe offices of immigration attorneys Margaret W. Wong & Associates has a new location in Parma, Ohio. Malak Jadallah is Director of Community and International Affairs for Ms. Wong and will run the Parma office. Malak is Palestinian-American and very familiar with the Middle Eastern community in Cleveland and formerly worked for Congressman Dennis Kucinich.
The grand opening took place on April 12th and featured Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter as well as an update on immigration reform from Margaret Wong.
Margaret Wong, Mayor Tim DeGeeter, Malak Jadallah, Judy Wong and Paul Isherwood
Rotary Club of Cleveland is pleased to present its 2013 International Service Award to ClevelandPeople.com and its founders, Pat Hanson, Dan Hanson, and Deborah Hanson not only for their commitment to a better world and the furtherance of world understanding and peace, but for their global vision in support of the international community of Greater Cleveland and the State of Ohio.
Thank you to Congressman Dennis Kucinich for recognizing ClevelandPeople.Com into the US Congressional Record. Michael Patterson from Congressman Kucinich's office presented the proclamation at a holiday event.
Michael Patterson from Congressman Dennis Kucinich's office
Besides the daily inquries we receive at ClevelandPeople.Com re visiting and/or moving to Cleveland, we get a lot of interesting questions. Maybe you can help us answer them.
Here are a few:
Are there any Portuguese or other stores in the Cleveland area where one could buy Salt Codfish?
I am trying to find a tutor as I am trying to learn Tagalog (Philippines national language) and I have been trying with learning on my own through cds, books, but still having trouble.
I need help finding a choral work for an all Estonian Music Concert in the New Jersey/New York area to be held May 21,22 The concert incorporates songs and scenes from the documentary "The Singing Revolution." The piece I need is "Puha" (Sanctus) by Urmas Sisask. Although I can order this from the Finnish publisher I was informed it would take 6 weeks to arrive. Is there anyone in the Estonian community who might have this music?
Would you happen to know where I could purchase a Yule Buck/Swedish goat?
I was wondering if there were any opportunities available for an appearance for Little Miss Black America.
I am very interested in joining a Slovak Group if possible. I know I live 1 hour away, but I will drive there it is no problem. I do have others that are interested also after I join. Thank You
I am from the 1957 graduating class at Lincoln High School, Lincoln Nebraska and Silvija [Pakalns] Rutenbergs was a classmate of ours.
I have been charged with trying to locate missing classmates and we are hoping you can either forward this message to Silvija or perhaps send me an email where I can contact her.
Over 450 people celebrated the induction of the Class of 2012. Lots of photos and videos are now up. Photos and videos of keynote speaker Terry Stewart and other speakers Albert Ratner and Dr. Ronald Berkman. Pictures and videos of each inductor's speech and the acceptance by the inductee. Also 6 pages of faces in the crowd.
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For example, do you know a Slovenian (or Irish or Polish or Italian or...) Grandma or Grandpa who would love their own Parking Sign? Check it out. Books, DVDs, Music, Flags, Baby Items, Gourmet Foods and much more.
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Sure we love the distinct 4 seasons (most of the time). And we love the great cultural and civic resources such as University Circle, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cultural Gardens, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Lake Erie, the Browns, Cavaliers and Indians and so much more.
But it's the people that make Cleveland special. The rich culture, traditions and, of course, food from over 100 ethnic groups makes Cleveland a much richer city.
Over 1,000 of the daily visitors to ClevelandPeople.Com visit from outside the US. The website has been serving as a Virtual Welcoming Center to people from all over the world. We ask the appropriate Ambassador to assist us with specific cases.
For example, we received an e-mail from a visitor named Monika in Poland. The message was in Polish so we asked Polish Ambassador John Borkowski to translate for us.
Basically, Monika is coming to the Cleveland Clinic and is nervous. She doesn't know anyone or the language.
We sent Monika's information to many on our Polish (and other) lists and the response was terrific. Several organizations and individuals will be assisting and welcoming Monika.
If you want your group's events listed in our Calendar, please send an e-mail to events@clevelandpeople.com with the details. Please allow at least 2 weeks lead time.
Do you need a Hungarian Flag? A shirt that says "I love Slovenian girls"? How about a sign that says No Parking except for Irish Grandmother?
These and hundreds of other items for your particular ethnic group are available for browsing at our on-line store. It's safe, fast, easy and fun. And there is a wide selection you will never find in the stores!
Cleveland People Sure we love the distinct 4 seasons (most of the time).
And we love the great cultural and civic resources such as University Circle, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Lake Erie, the Browns, Cavaliers and Indians and so much more.
But it's the people that make Cleveland special. The rich culture, traditions and, of course, food from over 100 ethnic groups makes Cleveland a much richer city.
This site serves as a portal to reach the many interesting groups of people that make up Cleveland. While you will want to click on a link of a group that you belong to or are familiar with, why not check out some other groups and see what they have to offer?
If you are from outside the Cleveland area, even outside the US, please contact us to see what our area has to offer you and your family. We think you will be amazed at the opportunities.
Cleveland Cooks Vol 3