Inside This Issue

Hooley™ Recap

Kamm's Corners Farmers Market Opens Outdoors

Asphalt Cinema Adds New Fun

37th Annual Town Meeting: June 25

Rocky River Drive Repairs Begin in July

Kiwanis Club Independence Day

Parade Info

Other News & Events

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May 15, 2014

5th Annual Hooley™ Attracts 30,000 People!

Thank you to all who came out to celebrate West Park at the 5th Annual Hooley on Kamm's Corners™ last Saturday! The perfect weather prompted thousands to join in the fun. Take a look at our official event video and photo gallery. In addition, Scene Magazine and Cleveland.com each posted photo galleries:

Do you see yourself or anyone you know?

Special thanks to Kamm's Live, sponsor of the Hospitality Tent. Check out their most recent e-newsletter here.

Big thanks to all our vendors and sponsors for making the event possible. We look forward to next year's event! Mark your calendar now for Saturday, May 9, 2015.

Kamm's Corners Farmers Market Opens Outdoors Sunday, June 8

Be sure to stop by the municipal parking lot behind Walgreens at West 168th Street and Lorain Avenue on Sunday, June 8, for the first outdoor Kamm's Corners Farmers Market of the season. New hours are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to fresh produce from more than 30 vendors, enjoy live music by local favorite Jeff Sherman on opening day. Our featured chef demo will be from the celebrated "farm to table" restaurant, AMP 150, starting at 11:30 a.m. To help kick-off opening day, Yesteryear Horse & Carriage, sponsored by the West Park Kiwanis Club, will offer horse-drawn wagon rides for only $1 per person.

The popular, free perennial exchange takes place on June 15 and October 5. Simply dig and bring some perennial plants or flowers to share or trade. No selling. This is all free! For more information, call market manager Bill Markowitz at 216-252-6559, ext. 1400 or email him at kcfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Due to accidental double booking of the hall, there is NO indoor market on May 18 at the Cretan Party Center.

Asphalt Cinema Adds New Fun for Season 12

With the help of a master facilitator of fun, fresh new activities will take place as the sun goes down this year for our free movie under the stars. At 7 p.m., learn new dance steps, keep the beat with a rhythmic instrument, sing songs, paint self-portraits or characters from the film -- and more! These activities replace the live band to better engage everyone. Local merchants will again provide games with prizes and concessions will be offered by Four Corners Baseball. These start at 6:30 p.m. The movie starts at dusk.

Plan to join us on the third Friday of June, July, and August at Impett Park, 3207 West 153rd Street. Coming movie attractions:

June 20: Monsters University
July 18: Despicable Me 2
August 15: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

For details, visit our Community Events page here.

37th Annual Town Meeting Is June 25

You are invited to join with your neighbors and friends for

our 37th Annual Town Meeting on Wednesday, June 25, at River's Edge. Sign-in starts at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. program. This is our second year in a row at River's Edge, which is right next door to St. Joseph Academy. The parking entrance is just north of the academy's driveway.

Speakers include Ward 17 Councilman Marty Keane and KCDC Executive Director Steve Lorenz. Both will provide updates on current neighborhood projects. Display tables from local nonprofit agencies, a spontaneous raffle from local merchants, and refreshments make this a fun event, celebrating life in West Park.

Rocky River Drive Repairs To Begin in July

Plans are now underway to make improvements to Rocky River Drive from Brookpark Road to Munn Road, starting in July with target completion by October. The improvements include pavement base repair and resurfacing from Brookpark Road to Homeway Avenue, approximately 0.6 miles. Improvements from Homeway Avenue to Munn Road will include full depth removal and replacement of deteriorated concrete slabs for approximately 2.5 miles. The cost estimate is $2 million.

Regarding this vital improvement, Councilman Marty Keane said, "We in the community would like to thank the administration for their efforts. Federal, state, and local partners were able to navigate the channels to get the job done!"

We want to thank Councilman Keane for his part in securing this emergency funding!

The West Park Kiwanis Club's Independence Day Parade Is Friday, July 4

Community groups, local celebrities, politicians, and area merchants are welcome to join the annual Kamm's Corners Independence Day Parade, taking place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday, July 4. Marching bands and musicians are especially welcome! The Parade Marshall this year is Dr. Neil Smith, President of Fairview Hospital. Download an application here or call the West Park Kiwanis Club at 216-252-1364 and leave a message to have one mailed to you. The participation fee is $35 before June 20. After that, it goes up to $50, so don't delay!

In Other News...

Bike Cleveland offers "Bike to the Ballpark" on Sunday, May 18, for a Cleveland Indians vs. Oakland Athletics game at 1:05 p.m. At 9:15 a.m., meet up at Marc's, 17400 Lorain Avenue, for the family-paced bike ride and pre-game social. Details here.

HCR ManorCare, 4102 Rocky River Drive, invites you to a free dinner and discussion on Wednesday, May 21, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Molly from Sol Amor Hospice will be speaking about healthy living. Reserve your place by calling 216-251-3300 by Friday, May 16.

The West Park Historical Society presents an "antiques roadshow" on Tuesday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cretan Party Center, 3852 West 168th Street. Bring one item to be appraised by Ms. Barbara Hillman, an expert with over 35 years in the antiques business. Free!

West Park Music Center is now open at 3736 Rocky River Drive in Kamms Plaza, offering sales, service, and lessons for a wide range of instruments. Stop by and see what's available. Learn more here.

West Park Summerfest in Jefferson Park takes place on Sunday, June 1, from noon until 4 p.m., featuring live music, food, art, and more. Visit Bellaire-Puritas Development Corporation for more information.

Attention local retail merchants! Learn how to increase sales and customer traffic to your business at a morning seminar taking place on Tuesday, June 3, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. downtown. National expert Jon Schallert leads the session. For details and registration click here.

Age Line Home Health & Adult Daycare Services, 4350 Rocky River Drive, is now collecting donations for its annual Porch Sale fundraiser. Eliminate your clutter for a good cause! To donate desirable items, drop them off between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Porch Sale takes place Friday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome to browse and buy!

The West Park Family Branch of the YMCA invites golfers to join the fun at their annual golf outing at Hickory Nut Golf Course in Columbia Station on Friday, June 27. The registration form has all the details. Click here.

Does YOUR big idea improve your community in a self-sustaining way by selling goods or services? Then YOU can be a part of SEA Change. Over $50,000 is available in seed funding, with another $10,000 available to collegiate social enterprises and $5,000 to high school social enterprises. Learn more about this opportunity here.

Shaun Yasaki (shown in the header photo of this newsletter), son of local photographer Gary Yasaki and Wendy Yasaki, is opening a microbrewery on Lorain Avenue. Read the details of his venture in Scene Magazine here.

Save the Date! The 32nd Annual Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival takes place July 18 through 22. It's a fun weekend at the Berea Fairgrounds. See all the details here.

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