Category Archives: good deed

{May 8, 2013}
  Superior Art!

Hey CLE! Have you entered the giveaway for a $50 gift card to Pat Catan’s/Prizm Art Supplies Store? If you haven’t no worries, you still have time! Enter NOW!

Yesterday I was driving down Superior probably around the 40′s somewhere and I spotted this incredible wall mural. The colors were awesome against the gray stone wall, the organic nature of the abstract floral shapes seemed to dance in the sunshine. I had to pull over and snap a few shots to share. MORE! →

Posted on May 8, 2013 by charity
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{Nov 24, 2009}
  Give back

You are blessed.

Anyone who has time to squeeze in a blog read or two is blessed.

You have health. You have family & friends. And most likely each evening your heat is turned up to a toasty 68 degrees.

Every holiday season, it gets me thinking how lucky and blessed I am and how I could help those who aren’t so lucky.

Have you ever worked at a soup kitchen? It really opens your eyes to how blessed you are. It awakens the compassionate soul and teaches you the idea of being so truly humble and grateful.

If you have always wanted to try to volunteer at a soup kitchen here are a few things you should consider….

1. Find out which soup kitchens are located in your area. Do a search online, look in the phone book, call information or ask your city or town clerk.

Some of the larger Cleveland area soup kitchens that need are….
> Zion Soup Kitchen (call 216.861.2371)
> St Malachi Center (call 216.771.3036)
> Trinity Cathedral (call 216.774.0425)
> Cleveland Catholic Charities (call 216.334.2961)

2. Contact a local soup kitchen and tell them you’d like to help.

3. Organize a group of people from your circle of friends, your neighborhood, work, your church or synagogue who are willing to volunteer on Thanksgiving.

4. Understand that the soup kitchen needs lots of help in other areas besides food service. Offer to pick up donations, do an inventory on them and store them away. You might also set up tables, prepare the food and help clean up after the meal is through.

5. Include your children in your efforts. This is a great way to teach them the importance of community service.

6. Consider making this a tradition in your family every year. Counting your blessings and helping people in need is a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving.

If you have other volunteer options or ideas please make a comment.

Posted on November 24, 2009 by charity
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{Nov 16, 2009}
  Why will you stay? (11/18)

To rsvp for this exciting high-energy event, visit iwsicleveland.blogspot.com

Posted on November 16, 2009 by charity
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{Apr 30, 2009}
  Rutabaga Nights (5/02)

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

Rutabaga Nights – Lakewood Earth and Food’s First Annual Fundraising Gala

Support local food and celebrate the growing season at the first Rutabaga Nights, Lakewood Earth & Food’s First Annual Fundraising Gala! Live music, local food and beer throughout the evening. Tons of great art, gift certificates and tickets will be available through a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit LEAF and City Fresh.

Bands Performing at Rutabaga Nights include Outside Jakes (Folk), Mobius (Jazz Quintet), Good Things (World Music), Green Escalators (Indie) and Hobo Monk (Eclectic). Katherine and Jen from WRUW’s Maximum Consumption will be spinning food related party music all night between bands.

Yummy food will be graciously provided by 56 West, Bon Appetit Management Company, Buckeye Beer Engine, Dewey’s Pizza, Gypsy Beans, India Garden, Italian Creations, Karen Bosworth Confections, Lakewood Phoenix Café, La Pita Express, Lolita and Melt.

In addition to the live music and great food, there will also be an interactive video sandbox and playstation with real sand and dirt, sounds fun!

The event is being held at the historic Lake Erie Screw Factory (Bird Town area of Lakewood at 13000 Athens Ave) Tickets are $25 per person, $15 for students. Tickets are available at Green Smart Gifts 14534 Detroit Ave, Gypsy Beans 6425 Detroit Ave, and Lakewood Phoenix Café 15108 Detroit Ave.

For more information on LEAF visit www.leafcommunity.org

Posted on April 30, 2009 by charity
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{Mar 20, 2009}
  Free Theatre (3/25)

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Speak from the Heart : A powerful evening of original works of drama, story and poetry created and performed by women in transition. Established in 1999, the Women’s Voices Project is a collaboration between Cleveland Public Theatre and the Elyria YWCA’s Women’s Campus Project. Women’s Voices connects Campus Project residents with the tools of creative expression to help them achieve independent living and recover from domestic violence, addiction and other adversities. Following performances at Cleveland Public Theatre and the Elyria YWCA, the women tour their work to area shelters, recovery centers and prisons.

Both performances are free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted. Each performance will be followed by a post-show discussion and reception. 8:00pm : Cleveland Public Theatre : 6415 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH 44102

Fpr more information visit www.cptonline.org

Posted on March 20, 2009 by charity
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{Mar 10, 2009}
  TOMS @ Geigers (3/12)

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

Since beginning in May 2006, TOMS has given over 10,000 pairs of shoes to children in Argentina and 50,000 pairs in South Africa. In 2009 TOMS plans to give over 200,000 pairs of shoes to children in need around the world. For EVERY pair of shoes you buy TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need…one for one.

This week, why not splurge on a pair of TOMS while doing something better for one small child. Visit Geigers in Lakewood as they feature the TOMS shoe line in store from 4-8pm. TOMS make shoes for women, men & children, including teeny tiny ones for the wee person in your life. These shoes would be a great addition to any spring/summer wardrobe (note* = canvas shoes not too great for snow) so buy now, the fun patterns and styles to go fast!

For the entire shoe line visit www.tomsshoes.com or for directions visit www.shopgeigers.com.

Posted on March 10, 2009 by charity
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{Mar 9, 2009}
  Happy 50th Birthday….

Barbie.

I loved the column in yesterday’s PD, written by sassy columnist Connie Schultz, thought you may too?

www.cleveland.com/schultz/blog/index.ssf/2009/03/when_little_girls_have_big_dre.html

Posted on March 9, 2009 by charity
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{Feb 15, 2009}
  Running the Sahara (2/18)

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

NEHST Studios is hosting a special premiere screening of the film “Running the Sahara” (www.runningthesahara.com) in Cleveland (& Canton on March 13th). “Running the Sahara” is a documentary narrated and produced by Oscar winner Matt Damon, directed by Oscar winner James Moll, and featuring music by Grammy winner Wyclef Jean (I love the music on the website!). the film follows three ultra-marathoners on their 111-day, 4,300-mile attempt to run across Africa’s Sahara Desert.

“Running the Sahara” focuses on three runners: Charlie Engle from Charlotte, North Carolina, Kevin Lin from Taipei, Taiwan, and Ray Zahab from Ontario, Canada – accompanied by a support team consisting of an MD, a physical therapist, and a logistics leader – as they attempt to become the first people to ever run across the Sahara Desert. This character-driven film delves into the life-changing experiences of the three runners as they tackle the physical and emotional obstacles in the Sahara Desert. The film delivers a message of hope and puts everyday challenges in perspective.

7pm : Tower City Cinemas. $35 per person (includes admission to the film, a gift bag valued at over $50, a cocktail reception and Q&A with star of the film, ultra-marathoner Charlie Engle.) A portion of proceeds will benefit the Rodale Institute and Team In Training. For tickets visit www.nehst.com

Posted on February 15, 2009 by charity
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{Sep 11, 2008}
  Race to the CURE (9/13)

Saturday, September 13th, 2008.

Put your pink on and lace up those shoe strings…it’s time to race for a cure. The 15th Annual Race is this weekend at Malls B and C in downtown Cleveland. Join in for the Survivor Ceremony at 8 am and the competitive Race at 9:15 am.

There is still time to register, Friday afternoon (12-6pm) take a ride over to Tower City where the Komen foundation will have registration availble to all.

I look forward to seeing everyone for the annual 5K race and lots of fun.

For more information on the race or the foundation visit www.komenneohio.org

Posted on September 11, 2008 by charity
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{Jul 8, 2008}
  A Scoop for a Pint! (7/13)

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Don’t miss this annual blood drive hosted by Mitchells Ice Cream in Rocky River in collaboration with the American Red Cross. From noon to five, stop by and donate a pint of blood and in return you will get a free scoop of their Cleveland-made ice cream.

My current favorite is peach but I also love the mango sorbet…what’s yours?

For details call Mitchell’s at 440.333.4563 19700 Detroit Rd, Rocky River
For the full flavor list visit www.mitchellshomemade.com

Posted on July 8, 2008 by charity
Posted in benefit, food, free, good deed, health, non profit, volunteer | 1 Comment