Spooked…by McCain TV Ads

So, a coworker was telling me about a McCain ad against Obama that has ocean waves, then ends with a small pic of the Titanic coming in from the corner, that you don’t notice unless someone points it out to you.   We found this subliminal kind of message interesting.  I decided to google it to [...]

City of Cleveland Halloween Activities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 29, 2008
The City of Cleveland’s Recreation Centers to Host ‘Big City Boo’ on Halloween
CLEVELAND – On Friday, October 31, 2008, many residents will celebrate Halloween by going from house-to-house wearing scary costumes and yelling ‘trick or treat’. As an alternative; parents, guardians and caregivers can bring their children 12 and under to [...]

31 Days of Make Believe

I wrote about A Month of Stuff a couple of weeks ago here.  Check out my guest post for this month’s theme, ”31 Days of Make Believe” at:
http://unexpectedart.blogspot.com/2008/10/31-days-of-make-believe-meet-lorelei.html
I’ve never met this woman, but she seems so neat because, she makes it a point to focus on positive thoughts and ideas.   In her About page:
The point of the blog is [...]

Reposting from Mama Biz

I came across another Cleveland mom who seems to enjoy living in Cleveland and writing about it.   Her post from October 15th:
West Side Market – Another reason why Cleveland is great…
October 15, 2008 at 9:53 am (Life in Cleveland)
http://www.planning.org/greatplaces/spaces/2008/westsidemarket.htm
American Planning Association names West Side Market one of 2008 Great Public Spaces in America
For Americans accustomed [...]

CityMusic Cleveland Free Children’s Concerts of Peter and the Wolf

Check out these free concerts at what may be for you some local churches/venues.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM, James Gaffigan, Music Director
Sergei Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf with Mwatabu S. Okantah (narrator)
Benjamin Britten: Simple Symphony
Monday, November 3, 2008, at 10 am
Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus
3649 East 65th Street, Slavic Village, Cleveland, OH 44105; 216-341-9091
Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at [...]

Cuyahoga County Foreclosure Prevention Program

I found a flier for this at church yesterday and thought the info may be helpful, so I’m posting it here.
How to Stop Foreclosure
There are many reasons why homeowners fall behind in their laon payments.   Loss of employment, divorce, unexpected illnesses or medical expenses are all life-altering occurrences that can happen to anyone.   Here are [...]

Free Health Screening and Party for Kids on Sunday

When: Sunday October 26th
Time: Noon until 3:00 pm
Where: St. Ignatius High School
W.30th & Lorain Avenue
(across from Wendy’s)
Who: Children of any age (parent or
guardian must be present for the
health screenings)
1) FREE Halloween Party from Noon until 3:00 pm:
Trick or Treating (costumes encouraged)
FREE pizza and soda pop
Games, pictures, face painting and a cake walk
2) FREE Kids’ Health [...]

Cool Cleveland Kids Party

Are your kids into comic books?  If so, you might want to consider taking them to this Cool Cleveland post-Halloween bash at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage.  Details:
The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage has teamed up with Cool Cleveland Kids and Linq·2 Communications to celebrate superheroes and all things comic with a post-Halloween kids [...]

Free Jay-Z Concert Next Wednesday

Ok, this is one of those events that falls more under the “Cleveland” than the “Mom” in ClevelandMom…but it’s free, so why not get some tickets if you’re interested.
Jay-Z and LeBron James to Rally Obama Supporters at “Last Chance for Change” Concert in Cleveland
Seven-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist Jay-Z and NBA star LeBron James will [...]

More Family-Friendly Events in Cleveland This Weekend

Treasure Island at Beck Center
October 24-26, 2008
Halloween Spooktacular at Aurora Farms
October 25, 2008
Family Concert at the Cleveland Institute of Music
October 25, 2008
Bootanical Bash at Cleveland Botanical Gardens
October 25, 2008
Halloween Hayrides at Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Through October 25, 2008
Fall Hayrides at the Cleveland Metroparks in Strongsville
Through October 26, 2008
Fall Festival Weekends at Sunrise Farm
Through October 26, 2008
Fall Fun Weekends [...]