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Join us for this FREE, Sunday Funday event at the Historic Mickey's Building in East Cleveland! You will spend the afternoon creating custom mosaic stepping stones with award-winning, Cleveland artist, Angelica Pozo. You will have the opportunity to create two stepping stones - one larger one to become part of the new Community Greenway stretching from Woodlawn to Wadena, and one smaller one to take home! Plus, enjoy music from DJ David Eons and more. Participation is FREE, but but pre-registration is required! Due to the event's limited capacity and materials, a secondary confirmation will be sent the week of...

The transition to a clean energy economy is happening right now! Our cooperative believes that knowledge is power. We want as many people as possible to know how solar technology works so we can champion good ideas and push back against false solutions! Join Geoff Miller, Cleveland Solar Cooperative board member and electrical engineer, as we answer your questions and learn together.  

Bring your moms, bring your friends! This easy-going Mother's Day event is FREE for all to attend (and you don't even have to be a mother), but you must RSVP! Join us and Circle East District at the Historic Mickey's Building for an afternoon to learn, create and explore! Plant Man Dan (Dan Meek) will be leading the Terrarium Workshop and will be available to answer all your houseplant questions. Complimentary photo booth and brunch-themed snacks included. Free stemmed flowers for all that attend, we can't wait to see you! Participation is FREE, but pre-registration is required! Due to the...

Celebrate Earth Day in EC! Celebrate Earth Day with Mary Kay (of Rhythmic Artistry) and other environmentally focused partners at the Historic Mickey's Building for an afternoon to learn, create and explore! Mary Kay will be leading a terra cotta pot painting class (yours to keep), while other partners including Food Strong, Coit Road Farmers Market, Vel Scott, and more, will be sharing knowledge and tips on how to plant, grow and how to become stronger stewards of the Earth! Free seed packets for all that attend, we can't wait to see you! Participation is FREE, but pre-registration is required....

Join us for some mycelium madness this March as we explore mushrooms in all of their wonderful forms! Experience samples, learn about the mushroom growing process from Akron Fungi, paint mushroom designs on garden stones, create DIY flower pots made from harvested mushrooms with RedHouse Architecture and enjoy tunes from DJ David Eons on a fun Sunday exploring all mushrooms have to offer! Participation is FREE, but pre-registration is required. We reserve the right to take photos of attendees at the event and use them for any noncommercial purpose.

Join Cleveland Solar Cooperative, Solar United Neighbors and more for a discussion on how we can build responsible economic development in East Cleveland through solar energy. With current federal laws and potential state level changes now is the time to work together and own our energy future!

Returning for a second month due to high demand, join us for a Sunday funday of rollerskating with Rollin’ Buckeyez and DJ ICEMAN, DIY blacklight body painting station, blacklight resin casting with Morgan Ferweda, plus light refreshments! Skate rentals will be provided at no cost, but feel free to bring your own if you've got 'em! Participation is FREE, but pre-registration is required. We reserve the right to take photos of attendees at the event and use them for any noncommercial purpose.

Join us for a Sunday funday of rollerskating with Rollin’ Buckeyez and DJ ICEMAN, DIY blacklight body painting station, blacklight resin casting with Morgan Ferweda, plus light refreshments! Skate rentals will be provided at no cost, but feel free to bring your own if you've got 'em! Participation is FREE, but pre-registration is required. We reserve the right to take photos of attendees at the event and use them for any noncommercial purpose.

Join us for a Spectacular Sunday Funday that warms you to the core! Enjoy a variety of demonstrations and activities that bring you up close and personal with lightning & sparks, and meet an array of creators who work with light in all of its various forms. Check out the Tesla Orchestra to not only experience some unreal musical selections, but learn about the underlying technology at play. Experience projection art and techniques in video mapping from Splendid Dimensions. Enjoy samples of cocktails and mocktails that use the science of flame! Meet the Makers Alliance for hands-on soldering demonstrations and...

Join Alma Vision: Cultura y Más and Ingenuity Cleveland, plus storytellers from across Latin America, in this special Día De Muertos event. Join Alma Vision founders Alex Corona and Lilly Corona Moreno, Hector Castellonos of Cleveland's annual Día de Muertos Parade, and others for memories, music and more! We'll gather in the historic Mickey's building to break bread and share in traditional Mexican refreshments while listening, learning, and sharing in stories, experiences and offerings surrounding this beautiful cultural tradition from a range of perspectives. Participation is FREE, but pre-registration is requested! We reserve the right to take photos of attendees...

Join us in Lake View Cemetery for an outing that blends movement with History, Dance & meditation. Meet at Historic Wade Chapel for a walking tour imbued with the subtle and meditative art of Butoh Dancing, led by Hope Shultz & Company, along with docents from the Lake View Cemetery. Enjoy a unique window into this Japanese art form that explores the dualities of life and death, against the splendid backdrop of the Tiffany-built Wade Chapel and landscape. Route is outdoors but paved and should be accessible for wheelchairs and similar; includes gentle slope. Light refreshments provided. No experience necessary,...

Join us for an artist talk unlike any other you’ve experienced! Two artists invite you to paint along in the creation of your very own masterpiece, while learning about their differing creative journeys, techniques and styles. All materials including paint and canvas provided, along with light refreshments. No experience necessary, but pre-registration is required. We reserve the right to take photos of attendees at the event and use them for any noncommercial purpose.

Thank you to all members of the East Cleveland Community who joined us for the final Community Event! Our journey in the neighborhood placemaking process is nearing its culmination, and it's been an incredible experience to see the East Cleveland community come together with such passion and dedication. Your insights, dreams, and feedback have been the driving force in shaping a brighter, more vibrant neighborhood in East Cleveland. As reached our final community meeting, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who participated.

From analog to digital, check out an interactive & experimental live demonstration showcasing everything you've ever wanted to see (well, almost ...) in music production. Join us in East Cleveland's newest community space for a recording deep dive with all the fixin's. Make yourself a totally sweet sundae, kick back and help splice some tunes! Join us on Friday, August 25th, from 6-8 pm, as we celebrate the emergence of the Circle East neighborhood that beckons you to call it home. This event promises a FREE, unforgettable evening, featuring Sweet Treats and Sick Beats. Indulge in the creation of your...

We hope you can join us to learn all about the energy market in Ohio, how it puts constraints on our power (literally and figuratively), resources to help lower your energy burdens, and – most importantly – why community-owned solar is critical for building our collective power. Don't forget to bring your energy bills so we can discuss what you're actually paying for when you pay your utility bills. Everyone is welcome - invite your friends and family!

What are your favorite placemaking ideas for the Circle East District? The Cuyahoga Land Bank extends our gratitude to everyone who attended the second community event for the Connect East Cleveland placemaking process. Approximately 50 individuals participated in the open house event held in the newly renovated first floor space in the Mickey’s building. Based on feedback received during the first public event back on April 20th, the design team developed different options for public art, crosswalks, green spaces, and other placemaking elements to share with the community. Attendees had the opportunity to choose—and create!—their favorite design options at their...

A Beautiful Day for a Walk in the Neighborhood The Cuyahoga Land Bank welcomed local residents and members of the East Cleveland community to join together for a Walking Tour of the Circle East District focus area. Starting at Mickey’s building, over 15 participants walked and talked together as we envisioned future improvements for green spaces, sidewalks, and public art.

What do you envision for East Cleveland’s future public spaces? Thanks to all members of the East Cleveland community who attended the first public event for Connect East Cleveland's visioning process. Connect East Cleveland is an interactive process to reimagine and rebuild the public spaces in East Cleveland through community collaboration. Starting at the western gateway to the city, the process will focus recommendations around the Circle East development led by the Cuyahoga Land Bank.