Lake/Geauga Area
April Family Calendar
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April
Pick Your Date
Before the Storm. Through April 12. Great Lakes Theatre Festival production features a touring company of five actors and explores what might have happened on Shakespeare’s charmed island before Prospero summoned forth "The Tempest." Production will be performed at 20 locations around the area. Times and locations vary. Free. 216-241-5490, ext. 307.
Special-Needs Ice Hockey. Mondays through April. 7 p.m., Winterhurst Ice Rink, Warren Road, Lakewood. 216-529-4400, ext. 5172.
Adaptive Ice Skating Lessons. Saturdays through April. Individuals with disabilities of all ages welcome. Learn to skate, figure skate and speed skate. Times vary. Winterhurst Ice Rink, Warren Road, Lakewood. 216-529-4400, ext. 5172.
American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Through June. Relay for Life is the signature event of the ACS. Relay raises funds for the society, but more importantly gives cancer survivors the opportunity to show that overcoming cancer is possible. Friends, family and others also participate. There are 35 relays scheduled in nine counties around Northeast Ohio. Dates and times vary. Locations vary. 800-ACS-2345 or www.cancer.org.
KidShow. March 31-April 1. For two days, a mall will be transformed into a huge marketplace of children’s products and services intertwined with free activities and fun. Every half hour entertainment changes on the Lake/Geauga Family Stage. Answer trivia questions to win prizes throughout the weekend. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Great Lakes Mall, 7850 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Free. 440-974-1198, usepromark@oh.rr.com or www.usepromark.com.
USEF Winter Series Hunter/Jumper Horse Show. March 31-April 1. 9 a.m., Lake Erie College, George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center, 8031 Morley Road, Concord Township. Free. 440-375-8000 or www.lec.edu/equine/events.php.
NCAA Hoop City. March 31-April 2. Love NCAA college hoops? Then Hoop City Refreshed by Coca-Cola is the place to be during the NCAA Women’s Final Four. The three-day fan festival celebrating the history and passion of NCAA sports is coming to Cleveland. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, noon-8 p.m. Monday, Cleveland Convention Center. $7 adults, $5 children, free under 2. www.Hoop-City.com.
Andrews School Horse Show. April 6-8 and 20-22. The Hunter Jumper Horse Show features horses and riders from Ohio and surrounding states. 8 a.m. until finish of show (generally 5 p.m.), The Andrews School Equestrian Center, 38588 Mentor Ave., Willoughby. Free. 440-942-3600, ext. 252, or www.andrews-school.org.
77th Annual Geauga County Maple Festival. April 12-15. Celebrate the maple season with fun, food, entertainment, bathtub races, parades, a lumberjack competition, craft show, maple stirs, pancakes with pure maple syrup and more. 12 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Historic Chardon Square, Chardon. Free. 800-775-8687.
Father/Son Learn ’n’ League. April 14-May 12. Fathers and sons ages 10-14 can enjoy golf instruction and practice together, followed by playing nine holes. Not meant for raw beginners. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays. Washington Golf Learning Center, 3841 Washington Park Blvd., Newburgh Heights. $90 per person, includes greens fees. 216-641-1864.
Stuart Little. April 21-22, 28-29. The Fine Arts Association presents the story of an above-average mouse that sets off into the big city after his friend Margalo goes missing. Based on the novel by E.B. White. Sign-interpreted and audio-described performance April 29. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. The Fine Arts Association, Corning Auditorium, 38660 Mentor Ave. Willoughby. 440-951-7500.
Raiders of the Lost Ark: the Adaptation. April 27-28. The first Cleveland screenings of the acclaimed amateur film "Raiders of the Lost Ark: the Adaptation," a shot-for-shot remake of the classic 1981 Steven Spielberg film that was made by three teenagers in Mississippi during the 1980s. They were 12 years old when they started the project in 1982. They finished it seven years later. 9:45 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday. Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, 11141 East Blvd., Cleveland. $10 adults, $7 children. 216-421-7450.
Musical Rainbows: Heavenly Harps. April 27-28. Musical Rainbows are designed to introduce children ages 3 to 6 to instruments of the orchestra. Each 30-minute Musical Rainbow program features a single instrument or instrument family, with narration, demonstration, audience participation and short solo selections. 10 a.m. Friday, 10 and 11 a.m. Saturday. Reinberger Chamber Hall at Severance Hall. $6. www.clevelandorchestra.com.
Verizon Wireless Swim for Diabetes. April 20-22. Support your local community in the fight against diabetes by participating in or volunteering at more than 70 indoor pools throughout Northeast Ohio! Visit www.SwimForDiabetes.com to register and to create a personal fundraising webpage so you can start fundraising today. Times and locations vary. 216-591-0800.
Mohican Wildlife Weekend. April 20-22. Experience wildlife habitat, heritage and natural history up close. More than 30 workshops and demonstrations for beginner and experienced naturalists alike. Sponsored by Gander Mountain. Times and locations vary. 800-642-8282.
Junior "Fun"damental Series. April 23-May 14. New golfers ages 12-17 will get a chance to learn the basics and have fun, too. Full swing, putting and chipping will be covered. 4-5:30 p.m. Mondays. Washington Golf Learning Center, 3841 Washington Park Blvd., Newburgh Heights. $80. 216-641-1864.
Cleveland Metroparks North Coast Nature Festival. April 27-29. Put a little "spring" in your step and head over to the Rocky River Reservation to celebrate birds, wildflowers and other animals native to Northeast Ohio with lectures, wildflower hikes, birding tours, nature presentations and more. See a show filled with wildlife art exhibits, nature-related organizations, hikes, guest speakers, children’s activities, bird walks, field trips, live animals, interactive videos and more, all celebrating the great nature of the North Coast. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation, North Olmsted. 440-734-6660.
Ohio Boychoir Concert Spring Concerts. April 28-May 12. Enjoy the spring concert performance of this 30-child choral group at seven locations around northeast Ohio. Times and locations vary. 216-780-6161.
w Lake County Parent Project. Wednesdays through May. Ten-week series (begins March 28) promises concrete answers to parents’ questions. Subjects include arguing, school attendance and performance, alcohol and drug prevention or intervention. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Willoughby Senior Center, 38032 Brown Ave., Willoughby. $25 materials fee. 440-350-2268.
One Day at a Time
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Families Learning Together Intergenerational
Art Classes: Monet and Impressionist Art.
Whether you are 5 or 105, enjoy learning about art in the museum by making
art in a variety of media. Short, two-week classes are ideal for families
(children, parents and grandparents in any combination). All children must
be accompanied by adults. Class limited to 20 participants. All art
materials included. 2-3:30 p.m. Cleveland Museum of Art, University Circle,
Cleveland. $32 adult/child pair, $12 additional adult, $8 additional child.
888-CMA-0033.
Fool’s Hike for the Family. Test your nature knowledge along the "unnatural" trail. When finished, stop back at the nature center and enjoy some treats. 2-3:30 p.m. Brecksville Nature Center, Brecksville. 440-526-1012.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Ages 1-10. Bring all the kids to hunt for eggs filled with prizes on the grounds of Debonne Vineyards. 1 p.m. prompt. Debonne Vineyards, 7743 Doty Road, Madison. Free. 440-466-3485 or www.debonne.com.
w Max & Ruby’s Bunny Cakes Party. Have a blast with hopping-good bunny family fun. 1 p.m. Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St., Willowick. Free. 440-943-4151.
Lawnfield’s Easter Monday Egg Roll. Get your eggs and flipping spoons ready! Held on the grounds of the James A. Garfield National Historic Site, this event based on the annual White House event whose tradition is one of the oldest and most unique in presidential history. Children and their families can participate in crafts, storytelling and egg relay races, and meet the Easter Bunny and other characters. Don't forget your homemade Easter headwear to participate in our best hat and bonnet contest. Noon, James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave. Mentor. $5 per car. The Garfield Home will also be open for special tours at a discounted price. 440-255-8722.
w Nintendo DS Game Night. Back by popular demand!! If you own any multiplayer games like Nintendogs, Mario Kart or Animal Crossing for the DS, come to the library for the chance to play with other kids like you! Bring your DS and any linkable games. 8 p.m. Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square, Willoughby. Free. 440-942-3200.
Discover Birds II & III. Families can enjoy the second and third parts of a three-part series to investigate and discover local birds. Use different bird watching tools. 7-8:30 p.m. Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Parkway, Rocky River. 440-734-6660.
Walk & Run for the Kids. Walkers, runners, families, seniors, schools, churches, youth groups, companies and organizations are invited to participate in this 5K walk or run to benefit the Cleveland Christian Home. Registration includes admission to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Rainforest, T-shirt, light breakfast and indoor family fair. 8:45 a.m. walk, 9:15 run. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. $5-$20. 216-688-4126.
Western Reserve Model Railroad Museum’s Spring Open House. Get your ticket and hop aboard. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 7471 Tyler Blvd., Unit L, Mentor. Donations accepted. 440-251-0350.
Summer Campout. Join us for this special event designed for the whole family. This is a great way to spend quality time together. A parent must accompany children. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lake County YMCA Central Branch, 933 Mentor Ave., Painesville. Free. 440-352-3303, ext, 138, or www.lakecountyymca.org.
Zany Zoo Soundzzz. Enjoy a musical safari when the CIM Orchestra brings the sounds of wildlife to the Kulas Hall stage. Exciting and imaginative musical works include Hoedown, Flight of the Bumblebee and Aesop’s Fables. A dessert reception will follow. 7 p.m. Cleveland Institute of Music, 11021 East Blvd., Cleveland. $8 adults, $6 children, $5 schools and groups of 10 or more. 216-791-5000, ext. 411.
w Teen Tattoo Night. Learn how henna tattoos originated and how to apply them. 6 p.m. Willoughby Hills Library, 35400 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills. Free. 440-942-3362.
w Teddy Bear Picnic. Bring your furry friends (stuffed only) for stories, songs and a teddy-riffic snack. 7 p.m. Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd., Eastlake. Free. 440-942-7880.
Tri-C Kids JazzFest. Concert performances 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., activities throughout the day. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Children’s Museum of Cleveland, 10730 Euclid Ave., University Circle. $7, advance tickets available, includes museum admission. 216-791-7114 or www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org.
w Saturday Science at Mentor Marsh: Awakenings. Grades 3-4. As the winter ends, life begins to stir. We will examine together what spring is bringing as things "awake." The program includes a story, a hike and a craft or activity. 10-11:30 a.m. Mentor Marsh Nature Center, 5185 Corduroy Road, Mentor. Free. 440-257-0777 or bkooser@cmnh.org.
Summer Sports Expo and Swap Shop. Visit with local bicycle vendors; hear speakers, watch demonstrations and sell/purchase new or used bike equipment. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland. Free to Lake County residents, fee applies for others. 440-585-2800.
Earth Day 2007 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. Enjoy a showcase of energy, farmland and wildlife conservation, solar energy array, hybrid electric/gas cars, composting, eco-fair, children’s crafts and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland. $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children (free admission for Lake County residents). 800-366-3276.
Arbor Day. Lake View Cemetery celebrates Arbor Day with local students as they read essays on "why trees are important" and assist in planting a tree. 10:30 a.m. Lake View Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Ave, Cleveland. Free. 216-421-2665.
Go Any Time
MUSEUMS
Cleveland Clinic Omnimax Theater. Now
playing "Greece: Secrets of the Past" and "Hurricane on the Bayou." Great
Lakes Science Center, North Coast Harbor, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland.
216-694-2000 or www.greatscience.com.
Bridges to Our Community. Two exciting components have been added to this exhibit: a two-story house and a two-story replica of Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, including a doctor’s office, nursery and much more. Splish Splash. Water exhibit teaches children about water transportation, weather and the Earth’s water systems. It features a two-story tall climbing structure designed to teach the basic principles of the water cycle. Egyptian Sands. Through April 14. Pinzone Pavilion is transformed with more than 70 tons of sand. Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and learn about everyday life, hieroglyphs and the customs and traditions of ancient Egypt that exist today. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Children’s Museum of Cleveland, 10730 Euclid Ave., University Circle. $6. 216-791-7114 or www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org.
John James Audubon: American Artist & Naturalist. Through April 29. Exhibition traces Audubon’s life and development as an artist and features 51 double-elephant, folio-sized, hand-colored engravings from his masterwork The Birds of America. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland. $9.50 adults, $7.50 senior/student, $6.50 child, free under 3. 800-317-9155.
Baseball as America. Through Sept. 3. The most significant exhibition of baseball artifacts and history ever assembled is coming to the Great Lakes Science Center, part of a national tour. Organized by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, the exhibit features than 500 artifacts which illuminate America’s fascination with the game and define its impact on today’s society. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Great Lakes Science Center, North Coast Harbor, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. $14.50 adult; $11 child. 216-694-2000, www.GreatScience.com.
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Night Tracks. Ages 6 and up with parent. Fridays and Saturdays
through May. Overnight adventure in which campers explore the zoo at
night and learn about North American wildlife. Campers learn how to identify
various North American animals through their tracks, scat and other clues.
Includes accommodations, evening snack and light breakfast, as well as
admission to zoo and Rainforest after camp ends. 7 p.m.-11 a.m. next day.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland. $35. Register:
216-635-3391.
Tremendous Treehouses. Through Oct. 31. This blockbuster exhibit features 11 custom-designed, site-specific treehouses, as well as two tree-art constructions, which stretch the definition of the classic treehouse and spark the imagination of young and old alike. $8 adult, $5 youth (under 12 free). 330-836-5533.
Australian Adventure opens for the season March 31. Wander through the Wallaby Walkabout and get close to some free-roaming kangaroos, wallabies and wallaroos, or hop aboard the Boomerang Express and see what life’s like Down Under. Feed nectar to colorful parrots at the Lorikeet Aviary and be sure to visit the koalas as they munch on eucalyptus at the GumLeaf Hideout. Summer admission rates are back in effect. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland. www.clemetzoo.com.
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A T. rex Named Sue Through April 15 Cleveland Museum of Natural History Families with children of all ages will enjoy learning the story of the largest, most complete and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever unearthed. At 42 feet long from head to tail and 13 feet high at the hips, Sue is remarkable for her size and quality of preservation. A spectacular, full-sized cast of Sue’s skeleton is the centerpiece of this traveling exhibit, complemented with hands-on activities, touchable casts, videos and colorful graphics. All text is presented in English and Spanish. Info: 216-231-4600 or www.cmnh.org
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