Celebrate Tu B’Shevat at Hebrew Storytime, a Hebrew and English story hour, at the Beachwood Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at 4:00 pm. Zehava Galun, an Early Childhood Hebrew specialist, will lead the Hebrew story hour for children ages 2 through 8. Hebrew Storytime at the library is brought to you by the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County Public Library.
The Lego Americana Roadshow
The Americana Roadshow is a travelling display of large scale LEGO models replicating some of our nation’s most well known landmarks. Come see life-size models built entirely out of LEGO bricks all over the mall! Beachwood Place, Beachwood, OH. May 14-30
Berry season in Northeast Ohio; where to pick your own
(Cleveland.com)
Seize this berry moment.
Summer red raspberries are ripe. Currants of all colors (red, black, white and pink) are marching in. And blueberries are starting their journey from local farms to our fingers to our mouths. Brave are those who let us wander their orchards to pick, knowing we tend to eat at the same time.
Free Admission to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Thanksgiving
(Cleveland Metroparks Zoo)(Ed: This includes the very large indoor – The Rainforest!)
In addition to family, food and football, add a free trip to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to your holiday traditions.
As our way of saying thanks to the community for another great year of support, admission to the Zoo and The RainForest is FREE for everyone on Thursday, November 27. So no matter how big your holiday herd is it’s easy to bring everyone to the Zoo for a visit.
Postponed RH adult spelling bee set for April 2 at Wiley Middle School
(This might be enjoyable for some of our kids) The annual Reaching Heights Adult Spelling Bee has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 2 at 7 p.m., and will take place at Wiley Middle School, 2181 Miramar Blvd.
Teams of three will complete for the “Coveted Big Plastic Bee Trophy” in this community event, now in its 23rd year, that raises funds to support academic and music programs in CH-UH public schools.
Parents: Learn How To Keep Your Kid Safe
Parents: Learn How To Keep Your Kid Safe
Parents: Learn How To Keep Your Kid Safe
Parents: Learn How To Keep Your Kid Safe
Parents: Learn How To Keep Your Kid Safe
Parents: Learn How To Keep Your Kid Safe
How safe is your baby’s medicine bottle? Infant Tylenol and other liquid acetaminophen products have a new safety feature
(ConsumerReports.org)
Drug accidents send more kids under the age of 6 to the emergency room than car crashes. About 10,000 cases a year involve liquid medications, such as cough and cold medicines, as well as infant and child versions of the pain reliever and fever reducer acetaminophen (Tylenol and generic versions). It takes only a moment of caregiver inattention for a curious little one to grab a medicine bottle to try to get to the syrupy liquid inside.
Easy Tu B’Shvat Crafts–Perfect for Snow Days
Easy Tu B’Shvat crafts to keep everyone busy:
(Image from 3rd project – CreativeJewishMom.com)
University Heights library hosts programs for toddlers
Families with children younger than age 3 are invited to take part in stories, songs, rhymes and surprises during Toddling Time at 9:30 a.m. Friday at University Heights library, located at 13866 Cedar Road.
Immediately following the event, children can meet new friends while playing with educational toys during Toddler Stay and Play.
Call 216-321-4700 for more information.
Now Your Kids Can Also Learn the Daf
(Ed: I saw this recently and thought it was a cute and effective concept, but have not tried it since my oldest is not ready for Daf Yomi :>. One of the most beautiful things about Torah is its ability to connect different generations and this certainly tries to do this.)
Daf Yomi 4 Kids is a printable monthly e-publication (in PDF format) for children ages 6 to 14 that follows the Daf Yomi cycle established by Rabbi Meir Shapiro in 1923. Each double sided page of Daf Yomi 4 Kids corresponds to the daf (Talmud folio) being studied in Daf Yomi. Click here for a sample of the first issue.
Daf Yomi 4 Kids has won the esteem of top rabbis and Jewish educational experts.
The colorful, easy-to-understand content of Daf Yomi 4 Kids ensures it will be a hit with children and educators alike. Children will be so captivated they will not even realize they are learning!
Cleveland Metroparks Touch‐a‐Truck Event
The Cleveland Metroparks are sponsoring a truck event for kids, big and small. The Touch‐a‐Truck event will be held on Sunday, August 18 from 11 a.m.‐4 p.m. at the Park Operations Center in the Mill Stream Run Reservation in Strongsville. There will be over 30 pieces of equipment on display. Kids can climb on the equipment, sit in the truck cabs, and learn why they are used and how they operate. A giant two ton sand pit will be open for creative fun. Free construction hats will be distributed while supplies last.
Cleveland Heights opening ‘Splash Pad’ at Cain Park on Sunday
(Sun Press) (Ed: Sunday refers to this past Sunday, requires CH Rec ID)
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday for the new “Splash Pad” at Cain Park.
The pad replaces the baby wading pool. It features colorful sprinklers of varying sizes and shapes, and is for preschoolers and children under 48 inches.
2 Good Articles With Ideas of Stuff to Do This Summer
(The following article from Cleveland Magazine has a great overview about the Cuyahoga Valley and all the great things to do there, especially for families.)
* Park Place – It covers 33,000 acres between Cleveland and Akron, but many who live here have yet to explore Cuyahoga Valley National Park. From traversing the Towpath Trail on two wheels to exploring the ancient rock formations at Ritchie Ledges, all that’s missing is you. Click here for more >>
(Plain Dealer)
* 25 great free things to do in Cleveland: museums, movies, theater, concerts, Indians tickets, sushi and more. Click here for more >>
Tall ships sail into Cleveland on waves of War of 1812 history
(Plain Dealer)
A dozen tall ships will sail into Cleveland this week, riding the waves of history and binding the past to the present in wood, wind and war. (See below for the full schedule.) They’ll be here from Wednesday through Sunday, long enough to provide a glimpse of the type of ships that once helped defend this nation during the War of 1812.
JRide Community Festival – Sunday, June 30th
JRide Community Festival – Sunday, June 30th
Hastings Dairy Farm
Thought that this would make a nice camp activity or family outing, costing less that Lake Farm Park perhaps…
Hastings Dairy is a family farm which is home to a content herd of Holstein cows. Our farm is located in beautiful Geauga County, Ohio. We’re committed to providing excellent care for our animals, producing quality milk, being responsible stewards of the land, and being good neighbors.
Watch The 5 Minute Tour of Hastings Dairy.
Want to visit our farm? Check out the Calendar of Events page for dates we’re open to the public in 2013. For details about scheduling a private tour or event click on Group & School Tours or Party Packages.
Resources for Summer Staycations in Northeast Ohio & Other Spots
Start with a list of 91 sites devoted to Staycationing organized by geographical location courtesy of KosherOnABudget.com.
There you will find Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring’s NE OH Guide as well as Raising Lifelong Learners’ Enjoying Northeast Ohio on a Budget. They have got a bunch of stuff that won’t work but there are enough new fresh ideas there too to justify checking them out. Also check out PickYourOwn(CLE) – a listing of local pick-your-own farms around Cleveland.
After you have checked those out, review the site recommendations from the master list for Columbus, Pittsburgh, or wherever you may be headed as well.
Kids (Grades 1 through 6) Reading and Free Book Program from Barnes & Noble
Here Is How:
Step 1 – Read any 8 books and record them in the Reading Journal (PDF).
Step 2 – Bring the completed Reading Journal to your local B&N store. Find a Store.
Step 3 – Choose a FREE BOOK from our selection on the Reading Journal list at the store… Enjoy reading!
Step 2 – Bring the completed Reading Journal to your local B&N store. Find a Store.
Step 3 – Choose a FREE BOOK from our selection on the Reading Journal list at the store… Enjoy reading!
See the complete site here for more details. Double check to make sure all books are “kosher.”
Kids Bowl Free 2013
Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the first ever Kids Bowl Free program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.
Children whose age does not exceed a limit (usually 15) by a participating bowling center (Freeway Lanes, Wickliffe Lanes) are eligible to register for 2 free games a day, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations. For older teens and adults, you can pay $34.95 for the AMF Summer Plus, which will get you two free games per day for up to four people ages 15 and older. Either way you will still have to rent shoes, but you could always buy a cheap pair online.
Free Lego Minibuild Workshop
On the first Tuesday of each month (or 2nd if pushed off by a holiday), local Lego stores host a free LEGO build workshop for kids ages 6-14 and this includes our local store at Beachwood Place.
Each participant is given their own mini-model set which they build and can take home for free. The image show is an example of the free February model. Of course the gashmiyus temptations are abundant, but this may be the get-out-of-the-house experience that is needed.
The event starts at 5pm. Here is the Beachwood store info.
Free Lego Minibuild Workshop
On the first Tuesday of each month (or 2nd if pushed off by a holiday), local Lego stores host a free LEGO build workshop for kids ages 6-14 and this includes our local store at Beachwood Place.
Each participant is given their own mini-model set which they build and can take home for free. The image show is an example of the free February model. Of course the gashmiyus temptations are abundant, but this may be the get-out-of-the-house experience that is needed.
The event starts at 5pm. Here is the Beachwood store info.
Looking For a Fun and Easy Tu B’Shevat Craft?
Creative Jewish Mom, a frum blogger living in Tzfat, has an easy tutorial for making dried fruit centerpieces, along with a lot of interesting creative stuff. They’re kid-friendly and would be a fun addition to your Shabbos table! Click here >>
