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Win an Exclusive Table for The Hooley on Kamm's Corners™
St. Patrick's Day Monday!
Triskett & Warren Road Rehab Meeting Tuesday, 3/18
Neighbors Helping Neighbors on Sunday
Interfaith Seder Meal on Tuesday, April 22
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Win an Exclusive Reserved Table for Four at the 5th Annual
Hooley on Kamm's Corners™
Spring returns with thoughts about West Park's annual homecoming celebration: The Hooley on Kamm's Corners™! This year it takes place on Saturday, May 10, from Noon to 8 p.m. on Lorain Avenue between Rocky River Drive and West 165th Street. Cool Cleveland blogged about it recently here.
You have a chance to win a front row table at this event, which features great food, live music, children's shows & activities, Irish dancers, pipes & drums, and more!
How to Enter: All who send in a contribution of $50 or more post dated by April 15, will be entered in the drawing and will receive a "Friends of Kamm's Corners" annual membership. New members and current members alike must contribute $50 or more to qualify for the big drawing. Complete the membership form and send it to us. It's as simple as that. The winner will be announced by the end of April.
Thinking of participating as a vendor? Completed applications and vendor fees must be received in our office by April 4, to avoid late fees. Click here for the links to the vendor package, rules, regulations, and more. For more information, email [email protected] or call Jackie Wohleber, 216-252-6559, ext. 1000.
New this year is Fine Art Alley, sheltered under a large tent. All work exhibited in Fine Art Alley must be original and may include ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, mixed media, photography, fiber work, painting, and more. Additional details are in the vendor package.
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St. Patrick's Day Festivities Take Place All Weekend Here!
From the early morning Irish breakfasts to live bands performing into the night, Kamm's Corners is THE place to celebrate before  AND after downtown Cleveland's St. Patrick's Day parade. The parade starts at 1:04 p.m. See the parade route here. Congratulations to all the honorees of the 2014 St. Patrick's Day parade! This year's co-chairs John O'Brien and Mark Owens are also Friends of Kamm's Corners! Details here. For a cool guide to the day's activities in Kamm's Corners, check out the guide in the recent e-news here from Kamm's Live.
Remember to "go green" in more ways than one by leaving your car at home and walking to our fine establishments. If you must drive, please park in the municipal parking lot or specially designated areas. Cars will be towed from Kamms Plaza by Marc's if their drivers are not shopping at Marc's. Stay safe!
Public Meeting Takes Place Tuesday, March 18
The Triskett and Warren Road Rehab Project is to begin along  Warren Road starting on April 1. A meeting will be held Tuesday, March 18, at 6 p.m. at Bethany English Lutheran Church. The agenda includes the scope of work as well as timing and phasing of the project.
The project area on Triskett Road is from Lorain Avenue to West 117th Street, and on Warren Road from Lorain Avenue to Munn Road. Details in the flyer.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors This Sunday
You may have heard that West Park Massotherapy and its building suffered water damage from a leaking radiator and  having no heat due to a boiler failure. Although damages were substantial, owner operator Marilyn Valentino is open for business! Neighborhood supporters have rallied around her and her family. A fundraiser is being held this Sunday, March 16, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Cretan Center on West 168th Street, across from Walgreens.
Activities:
FREE admittance
FREE Chair Massage by Marilyn & volunteer LMT's
FREE Dance Lesson presented by Marilyn
FREE Snacks and Refreshments
50/50 Raffle
Donations are also being accepted at Savor the Moment Coffee Shop. Read details here.
Interfaith Seder Meal Planned for All
An interfaith Seder meal will unite people of different faith traditions on Tuesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. Rabbi Enid Lader of Beth Israel -- The West Temple will lead us as we ritually recall the journey from slavery to liberation in the book of Exodus.  The Seder is part of the Jewish festival of Passover, yet invites people of all faiths to grow in mutual respect and understanding of our spiritual experiences, both shared and diverse. Sponsored by the West Park Interfaith Council, it will be held at Beth Israel -- The West Temple, 14308 Triskett Road. All are welcome to this 90-minute event. An optional discussion with Rabbi Lader and interfaith clergy is included. A free will offering will be taken to cover meal costs, with remaining funds going to The Bread Basket, a local food pantry. While there is no admission fee, you must RSVP to reserve your table setting. To RSVP, call 216-941-8882.
In Other News...
The new Red Lantern Kitchen & Bar is open in Kamms Plaza, offering a Fish Fry every Friday. On the new appetizer menu is fried calamari, potato and cheddar pierogis, and mussels, just to name a few. Enjoy a variety of tacos, flatbreads, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and dinners. New sides include bacon Brussel's sprouts, saffron risotto, Irish crisps, sauteed broccolini, and more! Special menus for brunch, kids, and late night. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Telephone: 216-331-1458.
A second neighborhood meeting will be held regarding the Puritas Avenue Resurfacing Project. It takes place on Wednesday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory basement of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 14040 Puritas Avenue. See details of the meeting here.
As a community partner sponsor of the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF), we offer our friends the code KAMMSC to receive $2 off the ticket price of $14. More than 475 film screenings will be exhibited in ten theaters at Tower City Cinemas during the festival: March 19 -- 30.
Free Dinner-n-Discussion takes place on Wednesday, March 19, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at HCR ManorCare, 4102 Rocky River Drive. Please RSVP today by calling 216-251-3300. Amy from Rockport Independent & Assisted Living will be speaking on the benefits of Elder Daycare.
On Thursday, March 20, at 1 p.m. in the St. Mark School gym, 15724 Montrose Avenue, students and staff there along with several from Our Lady of Angels School will donate money to fight childhood cancer. How? Volunteers are shaving their heads to stand in solidarity with kids who typically lose their hair during treatment. Learn more here.
Check out "Knowing Your Home," a home maintenance series by our friends and neighbors at Lakewood Alive! Tomorrow, March 15, features Everything You Need to Know about Energy Audits. And on Thursday the topic is Insulation & Weathersealing.
First time homebuyers! Please join First Federal Lakewood for an informative seminar to get answers to your home buying questions, presented in a simple, easy-to-understand format. Read details including the dates and locations here.
The West Shore Rotary Club hosts a Noon presentation by Bob DiBiasio, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for the Cleveland Indians. All are welcome to "talk baseball" at this $20 per person luncheon on Tuesday, March 25, at the Marriott Hotel, 4277 West 150th Street, in the Great Lakes Ballroom. Reserve your place by emailing [email protected].
Cleveland's West Side Then & Now, a program presented by the West Park Historical Society, features slides from Public Square to the cliffs of Rocky River Valley on Tuesday, March 25, at 7 p.m. at the Cretan Party Center, 3853 West 168th Street. For details, email [email protected].
Reserve your spot for breakfast with the Easter Bunny, through the West Park Early Childhood PTA. It takes place on Saturday, March 29, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mark Church. Reservations are required. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children under 12. Click here for the form.
Live Long Rescue will be hosting Easter Bunny pet pictures on March 30, from Noon to 3:30 p.m. at Style Mutt, 3525 Warren Road. The cost is $10 for a 4 x 6 photo. Call 440-409-0454 for details.
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