Author Archives: bob

Meet the Nine: You Know About the Amish and the Mennonites, but Have You Heard About the Hutterites?

Meet The Nine, Ex-Hutterites. The Nine are currently on a book tour across Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. They are scheduled to appear at three Barnes & Noble book events in the surrounding area: Westlake, OH, 198 Crocker Park Boulevard • Thursday, April 30th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Mentor, OH, Great Lakes Mall, 7900 Mentor Avenue • Saturday, May 2nd, 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Akron, ... Read More »

Our Zoo to You

“Our Zoo to You” brought Exotic Animals to Huntington Woods, a rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Westlake with hands on experience for residents on Sat., April 4. “I have known and worked with Terri and Bryan Wise for over 10 years and cannot tell you the joy and unique experience they offer our residents and staff,” said activities ... Read More »

Guard That Healthy Smile…

by Dr. Louis Malcmacher of The Healthy Smile It’s that beautiful time of the year again and it is called spring in all of its glory. Trees and flowers and just about everything is blooming. This is my favorite time of the year to drive down Wolf Road with all of the those trees hanging over and really starting to ... Read More »

Come to “Balloonacy” at TrueNorth!

Kids, set free your silly side … have a rollicking romp with a magical balloon! …. Come to “Balloonacy” at TrueNorth! A one-man show reminiscent of The Red Balloon. “Balloonacy” is the winner of the American Association of Theatre in Education Distinguished Play Award, and now TrueNorth theatre goers have a chance to see it for themselves. Actor Brian McNally ... Read More »

Yuri’s Night Celebrates Cleveland’s Great Lakes Science Center

Yuri’s Night at the Great Lakes Science Center in downtown Cleveland Saturday evening was like no party on earth April 11. A thousand guests dressed in all manner of science fact and fiction garb, commemorating the flight of Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gargarin, the first man in space. “This is a great way to combine fun with science,” said GLSC President ... Read More »

The Belvedere Boyz ‘Fight for Their Right to Party’

Belvedere Residents Create Parody of Beastie Boys Hit Music Video Featuring Residents of The Belvedere of Westlake at 1.9 Million ‘YouTube’ Views and Counting A lighthearted music video featuring 90-something-year-olds doing a parody of  the iconic Beastie Boys hit song, “(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party),” has been viewed nearly 2 million times since it was posted to YouTube ... Read More »

Drinks 4 Do-Gooders: Go Out, Have a Drink and Do Some Good

The mission statement of one of the west side’s newer philanthropic groups, Drinks 4 Do-Gooders, is simple: “To do good within the local community, have fun, network, and most importantly provide financial and advertising assistance to smaller, local nonprofits and charitable organizations. Doing good in the community doesn’t have to be hard, it can be as easy as going to ... Read More »

Caring for Young Animals This Spring: Advice from the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

It’s that time of year when bunnies are just venturing out into the grass. Small birds are learning how to leave the nest. And newborn deer are stretching those long legs. It’s also a time of year when the phone at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center rings almost constantly. Most often in the wild, these animals are born and ... Read More »

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Expands Pediatric Services at St. John Medical Center

Westside families now have close-to-home access to University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital (UH Rainbow) at St. John Medical Center in Westlake. Open April 1, Rainbow pediatric services at St. John Medical Center feature a child and family-friendly inpatient unit, diagnostic procedures for babies and children, and 24/7 pediatric emergency services. “We are excited to bring the advanced, family-centered ... Read More »

Perfect Power Wash: The Perfect Choice for Your Home’s Pressure Washing Needs

Spring is here. It’s time to get outside and spruce up the yard and lawn. But who will help you take care of your most valuable possession – namely, your home? Dingy siding, black-streaked roofs, and clogged gutters all shorten your home’s lifespan. “Dirt, debris and other harmful contaminants are literally attacking your home and the areas around it all ... Read More »