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. 

Two Easter Egg Hunts Take Place Saturday

Children ages 1 to 10 years old are invited to hunt for Easter eggs on Saturday, April 5, at 10:30 a.m. at the West Park-Fairview Family YMCA, 15501 Lorain Avenue. The event is free, but in person pre-registration is required by Friday, April 4. However, YMCA members may register by phone by calling 216-941-5410. 

The Division of Cleveland Police and the Community Relations Committee are sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt and Crime Prevention Fair on Saturday from Noon till 2 p.m. at Gunning Recreation Center, 16700 Puritas Avenue. The Easter Egg Hunt is for children up to the age of 12 years, and it starts promptly at 12:30 p.m. Free pizza, beverages, and prizes for all!

Join the 2nd Annual Puritas 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Our friends at Bellaire-Puritas Development Corporation (BPDC) invite runners, children, parents with kids in strollers, and folks with leashed pets to join the 2nd Annual Run Puritas 5K race and 1 mile fun run/walk. All proceeds help BPDC's community programs. Pre-registration is $20 by Wednesday, April 30. Race day registration is $25. T-shirts are guaranteed for the first 200 registered walkers and runners. Here's the registration form. Additional race details are on Facebook. 

Sign Up to Tour NASA's Glenn Research Center

Several laboratories and other facilities on the campus of NASA Glenn Research Center will be open for tours one Saturday a month from April to October. The center is at 21000 Brookpark Road, and the tours are free of charge. They are open to all U.S. Citizens and lawful permanent residents. Some other restrictions apply. A different lab is featured each Saturday. Reservations (including a background check) are required. Call 216-433-9653 or email [email protected].

We're looking for college age and responsible high school students to work on a yard crew shared by Wards 16 and 17. The job entails daily grass cutting, string trimming, and hedge pruning for seniors and disabled residents. A valid driver's license and good driving record with insurance is a plus. To apply, call Judy Schafrick, Resident Services Coordinator at Bellaire Puritas Development Corporation, 216-671-2710 or email [email protected]. 

In Other News...

Free Dinner-n-Discussion takes place on Wednesday, April 23, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at HCR ManorCare, 4102 Rocky River Drive. Please RSVP today by calling 216-251-3300. Heather from Crossroads Hospice will be speaking on caregiver burnout.

Save the Date: Friday, June 27! That's the annual golf outing to benefit the West Park-Fairview Family YMCA. It begins at 8 a.m. at the Hickory Nut Golf Course in Columbia Station. Look for details in our next e-newsletter.  

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 date and location here.