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Through March 23, 2010
| | Potica Bake Sale
N/A
Slovenian Workmen's Home
15335 Waterloo Road, Cleveland Orders being taken now for pick up Tuesday March 23, 2010. Call 216-481-5378 to order. Raisin and nut or nut. Small $10 Large $18.00. Order now - quantities limited. Top of Page
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Through May 28, 2010
| | Hungarian Classical Music Composers Lecture and Exhibit
varies
Hungarian Heritage Museum
Galleria at Eriview, 1309 East 9th Street Open to the Public - everyone is welcome! cost: Free - donations appreciated. The exhibit highlights 45 Hungarian composers who profoundly influenced many generations and continue to be a source of inspiration to contemporary composers in the 21st century. Come and read about their fascinating lives and accomplishments, listen to their remarkable music, and learn more about them as you browse to sites provided in the interactive media area. For more information, call 440-247-5144 The Exhibit will be at the Museum until May 28, 2010 Regular Museum Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 11-3, Fri 11-5 More Information
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March 7, 2010
| | Corned Beef, Ham and Cabbage Dinner
12:30 PM
East Side Irish American Club
22770 Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid Club units and Irish dancers will perform throughout the day. Cost - $9.00 per adult $4.00 per child. Reservations must be made and paid by February 24. Cash bar. No admission without dinner ticket. No food or beverages may be brought into the club. For tickets call 216-731-0741 or 216-486-1652 More Information
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March 8, 2010
| | Irish American Club East Side General Membership Meeting
5:30 PM
East Side Irish American Club
22770 Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid Club units and Irish Dance schools perform. No charge. Members and non-members are welcome. Food will be available for purchase. Cash Bar. More Information
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March 10, 2010
| | Making Trouble: To Be Funny, Jewish and Female
7:00 PM
Maltz Museum of Jewish History
2020 Richmond Road, Beachwood $10/$8 members While Jewish humor is a nearly inseparable part of the story of comedy in America, the contribution of Jewish women to laughter is less widely acknowledged. Celebrate Women's History Month with a fascinating look at six of the greatest female comic entertainers-Molly Picon, Fanny Brice, Sophie Tucker, Joan Rivers, Gilda Radner and Wendy Wasserstein-and the changing portrait of Jewish women in the 20th century. Comedy performer, Deena Mendlowitz, co-founder of Friends with Benefits Improv leads a post-viewing discussion. More Information
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March 12, 2010
| | Tom Sweeney in Concert
8:00 PM
East Side Irish American Club Cabaret Room
22770 Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid It's "An Evening to Remember" with Tom Sweeney" A one-man show with the Bard of Ireland. Always a sell-out! Call early for tickets. No sales at door. Cash bar. Call Mary Terese Hurley for tickets 216-486-1652. More Information
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March 13, 2010
| | Guinness & Harp Night II
7:30 PM
East Side Irish American Club
22770 Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid The Boys From County Hell. Round Two of a great night of music at one of the best nights of "the season" at the Club. $5.00 for members and $8.00 for non-members with a cash bar. Pay at the door - no reservations required. Food will be available for purchase. More Information
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March 13, 2010
| | Polish Easter Traditions Workshop
9:00 to 4:00 PM
Polish American Cultural Center
6501 Lansing Join us for Polish Easter Traditions! "Palm Weaving & Polish Style Easter Egg Decorating 216) 883-2828 More Information
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March 13, 2010
| | 6th Annual Claddagh Ball
6:00 PM
West Side Irish American Club
8559 Jennings Road, Olmsted Twp. Entertainment by Sean Fleming Show Band. $75 per person Reservations: call Kathleen Chambers 440-427-0858 Cocktails 6p; Dinner 7p; Dancing 8.30p
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March 13, 2010
| | Old Fashioned Polka Dance
6:00 to 10:00 PM
Slovenian Worker's Home
15335 Waterloo Road, Cleveland Tickets $10 in advance $12.00 at door. Joey Tomsick Orchestra. Call 216-481-5378 or email slo-waterloo@sbcgblobal.net. Price includes sandwich and soft drink. Top of Page
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March 14, 2010
| | Chinese Woman Association Lunar New Year Dinner Celebration
5:30 PM
Li Wah Chinese Restaurant
2999 Payne Avenue $20 Member, $25 for non-member. Program includes Ballroom Dance, Chinese folk dance, and others. RSVP by 03/05/2010 Theresa Wang: 440.708.6888, Grace Lin: 216.374.1512, Judy Chu: 216.246.8913
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March 14, 2010
| | Scottish American Society Meeting
3:00 to 5:00 PM
Main Library, Akron-Summit County Public Library system
60 S. High Street This meeting will feature a program on the Whiskey Rebellion, presented by Dave Allison. Any and all are invited to attend our meetings. You do not have to be Scottish, but must have an interest in our Scottish culture. For more information call: Jim or Margaret Frost at: 330.882.0342, or Gene or Betty Marcus at: 330.499.1681. More Information
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March 14, 2010
| | Bratenahl Chamber Music Series
3:00 PM
Corning Mansion
281 Corning Drive, Bratenahl Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day.
You can be, too! Wear green and you can at least be Irish for the day! Noted lecturer Dr. Joseph F. Kelly of John Carroll University will enthrall-and entertain-you with a history of Ireland and St. Patrick. Then be enchanted by Celtic Music and Irish fiddling! Brandon Vance and Nadia Tarnawsky specialize in folk music, including that of Ireland. Hear them together or individually with instrumental or vocal
renditions calculated to warm your spirits! Sit by the fire, enjoy a nibble or a toddy, and view the lake as part of the stunning ambiance of the historic Corning Mansion. $50.00 per person. Your attendance and donation will help preserve this historic landmark for future generations. Free parking. Send an e-mail to: corningmansion@gmail.com or call 216.681.1621 to reserve your space. Top of Page
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March 15-22, 2010
| | "A New Frontier Across the Ocean" Photography Exhibit
Continuous
Cuyahoga Community College Eastern Campus
4250 Richmond Road, Room EEC-138 The Consulate of Italy in Detroit in partnership with Cuyahoga Community College is pleased to announce the photographic exhibition "A New Frontier Across the Ocean" accompanied by an exhibit of student Majolica Ware created in the Tri-C Ceramics Department, Eastern Campus Parking in H Lot - use Bishop Road / Harvard entrance.
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March 16, 2010
| | An Evening with Vlado Kreslin
6:30 PM
Slovenian Society Home
20713 Recher Avenue, Euclid Presented By:The Consulate General of the Republic of Slovenia in Cleveland. Vlado Kreslin, born in Beltinci in the Prekmurje region of Slovenia, is one of the best known and highly-esteemed Slovenian musicians and songwriters drawing on Slovenian folk heritage. His annual concerts at the Cankar Hall in Ljubljana have become a traditional event in the city's yearly cultural calendar. He has performed worldwide, from Adelaide to Barcelona, and has opened for many folk and rock bands, such as R.E.M.. His genre is a type of blues mixed with Slovene folk music. "Vlado Kreslin is the Slovenian Bob Dylan. He is immensely popular in Slovenia. His songs have been used as the basis for novels and films. Scott McCaughey (R.E.M.) introduced me to his music, having discovered Kreslin's music when he opened for R.E.M. this past summer in Slovenia." - Chris Eckman of The Walkabouts who have recorded their own version of Vlado's song Tista ?rna kitara (That Black Guitar) on their album The Train Leaves At Eight. $10.00 at the door. Children 12 and under free. Top of Page
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March 16, 2010
| | Chaharshanbeh Soori
6:00 PM
Camp Lazarus, 4422 Columbus Pike
Delaware, OH Sandwiches, Asheh Reshteh, Chili, drinks, pastries and more available to purchase. So we can serve you better and to be prepared please let us know how many people in your group will be attending by e-mailing us at iraniansinohio@aol.com. Alcohol is not permitted anywhere in the park area. For more information please call 614-882-8080 or 614-356-3245. Admission $5.00 per person Top of Page
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March 17, 2010
| | Ohio Chapter of the Kosciuszko Foundation Meeting
7:00 PM
Hampton Inn
Solon More Information
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March 17, 2010
| | St. Patrick's Day Parade
1:00 PM
Through downtown Cleveland's Parade is Ohio's oldest and finest comprising approximately 10,000 participants in 125 units. The 2010 St. Patrick's Day Parade will start at 1:04pm at East 18th and Superior Ave in Downtown Cleveland. More Information
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March 18 (opening night)
| | Cleveland International Film Festival
Tower City Cinemas More than 300 films will be shown at the 34th annual Cleveland International Film Festival.  The 2010 Cleveland International Film Festival opens with Timer. Timer is a romantic comedy starring Emma Caufiled, John Patrick Amedori, Michelle Borth and JoBeth Williams. The film is directed by Jac Schaeffer. This film will open the Festival on March 18th at a special Opening Night Gala, sponsored by Dollar Bank. Tickets to the event are $125.00 ($100.00 for CIFF members). Included are a 7:00 showing of the film (Tower City Cinemas) followed by a TIMER party at the MK Ferguson Plaza in Tower City Center at 9:00. There will be a special guest appearance by director, Jac Schaeffer. In most cases, advance tickets are available for $10.00 member/$12.00 non-member. You can purchase tickets at www.clevelandfilm.org or by calling 877-304-FILM. Program guides will be available starting the week of February 22nd. ClevelandPeople.Com is proud to be a media sponsor of the 2010 Cleveland International Film Festival Top of Page
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March 18, 2010
| | The Howard Gospel Choir Of Howard University
7:00 PM
Tri-C Eastern Campus Performing Arts Center
4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills Imani Church Presents Chosen Generation Scholarship Benefit Concert $15.00 Advance Ticket. Co-sponsored by Tri-C Access & College Pathways Programs Helping support our youth go into higher education. Checks payable to Imani Church You can contact the Imani Church directly: Imani Church 1505 E. 260th
Euclid, Ohio 44132-3109 216.732.8204 (x10) or (x14) More Information
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March 20, 2010
| | 47th Polish Heritage Award banquet
7:00 PM
St. Michael's Woodside Party Center
Broadview Heights Cleveland Society of Poles prevents the 47th Polish Heritage Award Banquet. Join the Society as they honor their annual "Good Joe" recipient. St. Michael's Woodside Party Center in Broadview Heights will be the site of the banquet that starts at 6:00 pm with cocktails and dinner served at 7:00 pm. A special program to honor the new Good Joe will begin at 8:00 pm. Top of Page
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March 20, 2010
| | Shahyad in Concert
7:00 to 11:00 PM
Bertram Inn
600 North Aurora Road, Aurora Join in the celebration of Norouz with entertainment provided by Shahyad one of the foremost and most popular pop stars. For tickets and more information call 440-590-1727 or 614-356-3245 More Information
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March 20, 2010
| | Norouz 1388 Party
7:00 to 11:00 PM
Solon Community Center
35000 Portz Parkway, Solon Free admission. Join the Persian New Year celebration of Norouz. Haftsin, Iranian Live and Happy Music, Magician. Top of Page
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March 20, 2010
| | Nowruz Celebration By Hafiz
7:00 PM
Executive Caterers at Landerhaven
6111 Landerhaven Celebrate the New Year. For more information call 440-428-1800 More Information
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March 21, 2010
| | 50th Anniversary Cleveland German Language School
12:00 Noon
Deutsch-Amerikanisches Kulturzentrum Cleveland
7370 Columbia Road, Olmsted Twp 12 noon Dinner - Jaegerschnitzel, Spaetzle, Rotkraut und Himbeertorte. Tickets $20 - children 12: $10 Call: Gertrud Ivanov 330-764-4448 or Irma Babij 440-886-1079
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March 24, 2010
| | Driving Mr. Klezmer
7:00 PM
Maltz Museum of Jewish History
2020 Richmond Road, Beachwood $15/$12 members Hop in the old Ford Tsuris for a back roads, clutch-poppin' trip-a jaunt through the states of Klezmer, Old-Time Swing, Pop Music and Spoken Word. Bert Straton-a.k.a. Klezmer Guy and leader of Yiddishe Cup-performs comedic and nostalgic prose sketches and plays clarinet, accompanied by chauffeur Alan Douglass on vocals and fuel-injected, mood-enhancing piano. This show has no brakes! More Information
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March 27, 2010
| | The Art of the Easter Egg
TBD
Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Society
The Galleria - East 9th & St. Clair - Learn about the symbolism of Easter egg decorations and take time to decorate one in the Hungarian style. For all ages; three levels of difficulty. Presenters: Anita Olsafsky, Tini Halácsy and Magda Temesváry. Info: 440 247 5144 More Information
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March 27, 2010
| | Nowruz Celebration
7:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Barton Manor
27777 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia MI We are an organization that provides a medium for the Persian community to gather under common goals, specifically celebration and appreciation of Persian culture, language and history. An organization which entertains an atmosphere of peace and harmony, free and independent of any political or religious ties. Join us for Nawruz Celebration. Non-members $65.00. Children 4-12 $45.00. Children 4 and under - free. More Information
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April 1, 2010
| | Cleveland Society of Poles
5:00 PM
Sokolowski's University Inn Cleveland Society of Poles Meeting at Sokolowski's University Inn. The Officers and Trustees meeting starts at 5:00 pm, social hour at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm and speaker at 7:30 pm. All CSOP meeting are open to the public and tickets are $25.00 at the door. The business meeting after the speaker is for members only.
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April 4, 2010
| | 2010 Jagerfest Concert and Dance
6:00 PM
The Westside Sachsenheim
7001 Denison Ave, Cleveland The Deutsche Musik Verein ("DMV"), or German Music Society, proudly present their 2010 Jagerfest Concert and Dance! Join us for a night of festive fun that will have you prosting, clanking steins and dancing. Special guests "German Family Society Tanzgruppe" and dancing from 9:00 p.m. 'til Midnight to the Polka prowess of Fred Ziwich and his International Sound Machine. Plenty of food and libations (good German beer and plenty of Jager!) to suit the festive crowd . . . and all a modest prices! Donation: $15.00 Contact: Ron Mueller at 440-884-3151 for ticket sales and table reservations. More Information
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April 6, 2010 - 1st Tuesday of every month
| | Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland Meeting
7:30 PM
St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Church
5375 Broadview Road, Parma More Information
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April 6, 2010
| | Polish American Congress (PAC)
6:30
Union of Poles
9999 Granger Road, Garfield Heights Polish American Congress (PAC) Meeting: At the Union of Poles office at 9999 Granger Road, Garfield Heights, Ohio, officers and directors meeting at 6:30 pm and general meeting at 7:30 pm. More Information
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April 10, 2010
| | Red Hackle Pipes and Drums Tartan Ball
7:00 PM
UAW Hall, 5615 Chevrolet Blvd.
Parma, Ohio Performance by this band who have been entertaining and serving Northeast Ohio since 1997. The band is made up of pipers and drummers from Greater Cleveland, most of whom are students of Sandy Hain. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact any board member of the band or email Sandy Hain at sandyhain@redhacklepipeband.com or Tim Reed at timreedsr@redhacklepipeband.com More Information
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April 11, 2010
| | Tartan Day Celebration
1:00 to 3:00 PM
356th Fighter Group Restaurant
Canton Akron Airport Cost is $14.99 per person (adults) $7.99 kids (4-10 yr.). It is a buffet brunch, with iced tea and coffee included. The Tigh na Creige dancers and Brian McElhiney will perform. Reservations (we need a head count) to mfrost@nls.net or frances.acar@gmail.com Top of Page
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April 14, 2010
| | The Old Neighborhood: Taylor Road
7:00 PM
Maltz Museum of Jewish History
2020 Richmond Road, Beachwood $10/$8 members. After World War II, Jews, like many other Clevelanders, began to leave the central city. Many settled in the inner suburban ring and Taylor Road became a major hub of institutional and Orthodox Jewish life, with Taylor Road and Park Synagogue, Jewish Family Services Association, the Jewish Community Center and Hebrew Academy all within walking distance. Dr. Sean Martin, Associate Curator for Jewish History at WRHS explores Taylor Road's past and why the area continues to be a center for Jewish life in Cleveland. More Information
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April 17, 2010
| | Annual Kosciuszko Foundation Ohio Chapter Awards Banquet
TBD
Polish American Cultural Center
Slavic Village Celebrate the 3rd at the Polish American Cultural Center in Cleveland's Slavic Village More Information
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April 17, 2010
| | Fraternal Balina Beach Party
10:00 AM
Slovenian Workmen's Home
15335 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland Indoor Balina Courts. $40.00 team entry fee- 4 person teams. Cash prizes, food, music, beverages. Contact Charlie 440-729-3468 Top of Page
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April 17, 2010
| | Macedonian Day of Learning
10:00 AM
Holiday Inn
Springfield, Macedonian Day of Learning will definitely be an event to interest the whole family and a lot like a mid-year convention. There will be a welcoming reception for those who arrive on Friday, April 16. There will be music and zelnick at the reception. And where there is music, there will be dancing. Activities begin with a 10 a.m. workshop given by Tasho Alusheff and Alex Alusheff on MPO history and his remembrances. There will be age-appropriate activities for children. Each chapter is asked to have a representative attend the 11 a.m. workshop designed to bolster our chapters with a myriad of ideas shared to enhance the MPO. Young people interested in being active in the YMPO will gather for lunch at noon while everyone else will find their way to their favorite eatery, which abound in this corner of Springfield. At 1 p.m., Janice Chachoff will present a workshop detailing customs at a Macedonian wedding and those words to describe them. Dance lessons given by John Pappas begin at 2. Old and young alike should plan to participate. This will be followed by a workshop on the Via Egnatia, the old Roman road still in use in Macedonia today and used throughout the centuries by a myriad of armies, including the Romans and the Crusaders. It will be given by Virginia Nizamoff Surso. The vecherinka begins at 7 p.m., but doors will open at 6:30. Dancing until 11 will be to the beat of the Bill Skimos Band. Tickets will be $20 for adults, $10 for teens and free to children 12 and younger. For hotel reservations, contact the Holiday Inn at 937-323-8631 and ask for the special MPO rate of $79 a night, or call 1-888-HOLIDAY. This hotel is located at 383 East Leffel Lane. The MPO is able to keep costs for the event at a minimum thanks to the generosity of sponsors Nadia Budimir in memory of her mother Vanya Dumas and Alex Andreoff. For more information contact Zlatka5@aol.com Top of Page
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April 21, 2010
| | Ohio Chapter of the Kosciuszko Foundation Meeting
7:00 PM
Hampton Inn
Solon More Information
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April 24, 2010
| | The Plague and the Moonflower
8:30 PM
Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus
3629 East 65th Street CityMusic Cleveland presents "The Plague and the Moonflower" by Richard Harvey and Ralph Steadman. CityMusic Cleveland celebrates Spring by emphasizing GREEN with this concert dedicated to a single work concentrating on the environment. This performance, the first ever in America, will inspire everyone and raise our awareness of the fragile state of the world if left to the devices of those who choose to ignore its potential destruction. This fabulous multi-media work with tiers of music, word and visual elements will invite you to hear everything around you with your eyes and see everything around you with a mind and heart warmed by the blood uniting the universe as one creation of one Creator. For more information contact the rectory at 216-341-9091 between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Admission is free. More Information
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April 25, 2010
| | Logan Wells and Tim Tucker in Concert
2:00 PM
West Side Irish American Club
8559 Jennings Road, Olmsted Twp. Back by Popular demand! Tickets are $20.00. Roast pork dinner served at 2. Entertainment starts at 3 PM. For more information or tickets call Jum Caffrey 440-333-4992 More Information
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April 25, 2010
| | Cleveland Polka Association Brookstate Reunion
2:00 to 7:00 PM
St. John Byzantine Cathedral
1900 Carlton Road, Parma Upstairs at St. John Byzantine - accessible by elevator or stairs. Music by Joe Oberaitis from Orlando Florida! Doors open 2pm, music and dancing 3-7pm, donation $12.00 (18 & under free). NO byob, cash bar and food available. Public Welcome! For more information or large table reservations please call Helen Rae at (216) 661-5227 Top of Page
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May 4, 2010 - 1st Tuesday of every month
| | Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland Meeting
7:30 PM
St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Church
5375 Broadview Road, Parma More Information
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May 5, 2010
| | Polish American Congress (PAC)
6:30
Union of Poles
9999 Granger Road, Garfield Heights Polish American Congress (PAC) Meeting: At the Union of Poles office at 9999 Granger Road, Garfield Heights, Ohio, officers and directors meeting at 6:30 pm and general meeting at 7:30 pm. More Information
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May 6, 2010
| | Cleveland Society of Poles
5:00 PM
Sokolowski's University Inn Cleveland Society of Poles Meeting at Sokolowski's University Inn. The Officers and Trustees meeting starts at 5:00 pm, social hour at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm and speaker at 7:30 pm. All CSOP meeting are open to the public and tickets are $25.00 at the door. The business meeting after the speaker is for members only. Top of Page
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May 8, 2010
| | Kiltie Band Highland Ball
7:00 PM
St. Sava's Hall
Wallings Road, Broadview Heights Pipe Band will perform about 9:30. The remainder of the evening will include dancing and music by Paul Lawrence and The Clansmen II. Also included Scottish Highland Dances. $17.00. For more information contact: Dorothea Kingsbury (216) 464-1116, Paul Lehman (440) 238-2991, Bill Stanton (440) 235-3273, or Noel Jenkinson (440) 237-3913. More Information
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May 9, 2010
| | Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America
Museum hours
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
2929 Richmond Road Rare artifacts, poignant photographs, compelling video and first-person accounts tell the stories of pioneering women who established schools, hospitals and other enduring institutions and continue to work for peace and social justice. WOMEN & SPIRIT: Catholic Sisters in America, will travel to Cleveland directly from its appearance at The Smithsonian. WOMEN & SPIRIT is a project of The Leadership Conference of Women Religious, an association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the United States. The Conference has more than 1,500 members, representing about 95% of America's 68,000 women religious.Groups are welcome! Schedule your guided tour today. Call, 216-593-0583, for more information. More Information
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May 12, 2010 - Wednesday
| | Cleveland International Hall of Fame
TBA
The Inaugural Class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame will be inducted Wednesday May 12, 2010.  More Information
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May 19, 2010
| | Ohio Chapter of the Kosciuszko Foundation Meeting
7:00 PM
Hampton Inn
Solon More Information
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May 22, 2010
| | Elyria United Polish Club Steak Fry & Dance
7:00 PM
1501 Middle Avenue
Elyria, Ohio . Open to the public. Dinners are $12.00 Advance sale ONLY! Music & Dancing 7:30-11:30pm by The Honky Express from Cleveland, OH. For more info: 440-322-6829. Dancing only: arrive AFTER 7pm. Top of Page
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May 22, 2010
| | Cleveland Asian Festival
East 30th and Payne Ave The first annual city wide Cleveland Asian Festival aims to bring together Asian culture in a unique festival for all to enjoy. It will be held Saturday May 22, 2010 at East 30th and Payne Ave. The Cleveland Asian Festival is a collaborative effort by the organizations and communities in Greater Cleveland. It is coordinated by the volunteer leaders within the Asian Pacific communities to foster, educate, and promote Asian culture and traditions, while celebrating Asian Heritage Month.  The Festival will feature
- Entertainment (For the first time in Cleveland: the Wah Lum Kung Fu's Dragon Dance 7-men troupe along with Kwan Family's Lion Dance
- Food and Merchandise vendors
- Local and National Performing Artists
- A children's activities area
- Games
- Competitions
- Health Fair that focuses on diseases and medical conditions that affect Asians Americans.
For more information visit the Cleveland Asian Festival website. ClevelandPeople.Com is proud to be a media sponsor of the 2010 Cleveland Asian Festival. Top of Page
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May 22, 2010
| | Celtic Beltane Festival
TBD
Maize Valley Market & Winery - Hartville, Ohio. Mark your calendars! Details to follow More Information
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Sunday, May 15, 2010
| | Lecture: Hungary between the Two World Wars
TBD
Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Society
The Galleria - East 9th & St. Clair - Presenter: Judit Kesserü Némethy, New York University, New York, New York. For adults and High School Students. For information, call 440-247-5144 More Information
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May 22, 2010
| | 2010 Public Safety Fair and Expo
1:30 - 6:30
Mall B and C
Downtown Cleveland The Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society, the City of Cleveland, the City of Cleveland Division of Police and the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department, proudly present the 2010 Public Safety Fair and Expo. A free community event for citizens of Northeast Ohio, this is part of the 25th Anniversary of the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society. There will be community information displays from more than 40 law enforcement agencies from across Northeastern Ohio, safety and emergency agencies, along with displays of aircraft and police vehicles and equipment currently being used by these departments. These agencies will be providing safety information, departmental information and community relations data, plus the opportunity for the community to meet first-hand many of our law enforcement agencies, safety forces and emergency forces. There will also be a health assessment station that will provide blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings and other important health related information. This event will include activities for the kids as well as adults. There will be a children's zoo available from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. Bands and musicians will be appearing as part of their rehearsals for the International Police Tattoo, which will be commencing at 7:00pm that evening. The Ohio State University ROTC Pershing Rifle Drill Team will also be putting on an impressive performance in Mall B. More Information
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May 22, 2010
| | International Police Tattoo - A Cast of One Thousand Performers
Cleveland Public Auditorium
Cleveland, Ohio The International Police Tattoo promises to be an outstanding demonstration of pageantry, music and dance. Featuring a cast of 1,000 performers, including the pipes and drums from 12 police departments, 5 marching bands, 4 choruses, 2 drill teams, 6 dance groups, over a dozen honor guards, and more! Groups are still being added. Tickets go in sale March 1st. Tickets are available at the Greater Cleveland Harley Davidson Dealerships, Cleveland Police Credit Union, Cleveland Police Museum, all Ticketmaster outlets www.
Ticketmaster.com and our website. Limited table seating available. For tables email Jennifer atgcpoms1985@yahoo.com, or call 216-390-2304. More Information
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June 1, 2010 - 1st Tuesday of every month
| | Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland Meeting
7:30 PM
St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Church
5375 Broadview Road, Parma More Information
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June 2, 2010
| | Polish American Congress (PAC)
6:30
Union of Poles
9999 Granger Road, Garfield Heights Polish American Congress (PAC) Meeting: At the Union of Poles office at 9999 Granger Road, Garfield Heights, Ohio, officers and directors meeting at 6:30 pm and general meeting at 7:30 pm. More Information
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June 3, 2010
| | Cleveland Society of Poles
5:00 PM
Sokolowski's University Inn Cleveland Society of Poles Meeting at Sokolowski's University Inn. The Officers and Trustees meeting starts at 5:00 pm, social hour at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm and speaker at 7:30 pm. All CSOP meeting are open to the public and tickets are $25.00 at the door. The business meeting after the speaker is for members only. Top of Page
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June 11, 2010
| | Polish American Night at Progressive Field
6:00 PM
Progressive Field The Cleveland Society of Poles is sponsoring this night of Polish Pride, baseball and fireworks. Bleacher tickets are $12.00 for this inter-league game versus the Washington Nationals. Please arrive at the stadium for the parade by 6:00 pm. and stay for the fireworks after the game. Top of Page
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June 16, 2010
| | Ohio Chapter of the Kosciuszko Foundation Meeting
7:00 PM
Hampton Inn
Solon More Information
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June 24-25, 2010
| | Ohio Scottish Games
TBD
Wellington Fairgrounds Annual event. Details to follow More Information
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July 6, 2010 - 1st Tuesday of every month
| | Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland Meeting
7:30 PM
St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Church
5375 Broadview Road, Parma More Information
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July 18, 2010
| | International Folk Festival
TBA
Wade Oval, University Circle. More details soon on this annual event. More Information
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July 23, 2010
| | Captive Nations Dinner
5:00 to 7:30 PM
Massimo de Milano
1400 West 25th Street, Cleveland Senator George Voinovich will receive the "Goddess of Democracy" Award for his work with the captive nations. This will be the 51st proclamation signed by the President of the United States acknowledging Captive Nations Week and the 100 million people who have died under communist regimes. Call Irene Morrow for information and reservations. 216-961-9318 Top of Page
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August 8, 2010
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All Day
Center for Pastoral Leadership
28700 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby The FEST is a free, one day Catholic family festival. It features live music, games and activities, and much more! The day ends with an incredible Mass and an awesome fireworks display. It's an opportunity to come together as a people of faith, celebrating the wonderful things God has done in our lives and in our world. More Information
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September 3-6, 2010
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varies
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
Berea, Ohio Fri: 5 to midnight; Sat: Noon to midnight; Sun: Noon to midnight; on: Noon to 9pm Join us for four exciting days of authentic German Food, Beer, and the best Entertainment in the Cleveland area Labor Day Weekend. Local and Regional Musicians, German Dance Groups. Come rain or shine! FREE PARKING CHILDREN UNDER 12 RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION Cleveland Pops Orchestra to play Beethoven's 5th on Sunday September 5 More Information
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