A Letter from Our Assistant Director
Dear Friends and Neighbors of St. Clair Superior,
Can we talk about how fun this neighborhood is in wintertime? I was able to join our friends at Asia Plaza for the Lunar New Year Celebration of the Year of the Rabbit. This was a warm, welcoming event where you are presented with many different Asian cultural performances including the Lion Dance where the lion sets out to discover if he can find the head of lettuce, which if he does, it will bring prosperity in the new year.
The next events we should talk about are...
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Cleveland Kurentovanje (koo-rehn-toh-VAHN-yeh), a Slovenian-infused Mardi Gras carnival celebrating the changing of the seasons with the featured Kurenti (ancient and mythological creatures who are believed to chase away winter and usher in spring with their supernatural powers).
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St. Clair Superior Development Corporation's Community Meeting on Monday, February 27th and Happy Hour Business Mixer on Thursday, March 2nd.
- Word on the street is that the Slovenian National Home’s Fish Fries will return on Friday, February 24th. Visit their website for more information!
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...More information on the above events are located in our Events section below!
We are always happy to learn more from our neighbors and stakeholders, so please feel free to reach out to me with your thoughts and ideas, or stop by our new office to say hello at 6413 St. Clair Avenue!
I hope to see you around,
Michelle Davis, Assistant Director for Stakeholder and Real Estate Development
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Do you drive a 2015-2021 Kia or Hyundai vehicle? The City of Cleveland is providing anti-theft devices for those vehicles, that also meet certain criteria. Click here for more information!
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In Our Neighborhood... Towards Employment
The mission of Towards Employment "is to empower individuals to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through employment." With over 40 years of experience, Towards Employment has helped people gain tools needed to advance their careers. Towards Employment partners with over 300 local businesses to connect job seekers to careers in the area.
Serving over 2,000 people each year, Towards Employment offers a variety of trainings, programs, and career coaching to help people find and stay in the workforce in a career they are passionate and knowledgeable about. Towards Employment also has a Reentry program for jobseekers who have a criminal record and a young adult program which helps people who have little work experience find careers. In addition to all of the services that the organization provides, Towards Employment advocates for those who are most impacted by systemic racism when trying to enter the workforce.
As of October 2022, Towards Employment calls St. Clair Superior its home and is now serving people in a more accessible location right off of St. Clair Ave. along a direct RTA line.
We are excited to see the work of Towards Employment grow in our neighborhood and to see the level of service provided to our residents and businesses rise!
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In Our Neighborhood... Lindsay Wheeler
Lindsay is an artist and a community organizer who is passionate about connecting with other artists in the St. Clair Superior neighborhood. Lindsay lives in a community within a community at the 1400 Building, which is a community of artists, creatives and galleries. As an artist living in such a creative and communal space, she is inspired by everyone around her. She was pleasantly surprised by St. Clair Superior when she moved into the neighborhood. The density of restaurants, convenience of the public transit, and friendly neighbors helped make Lindsay feel at home.
Lindsay’s love for Park-to-Shop is evident, but she has also found some other local favorites in Mango Mango (free internet and yummy treats, perfect for work meetings) and Ha-Ahn (offers some of the best sushi in town). The arts community spans across the entire neighborhood and Lindsay thanks local shops like Upcycle Parts Shop as they have made local art more accessible to the growing artist community in St. Clair Superior.
Lindsay is fulfilled by the arts community in her neighborhood but is looking to connect even deeper with the community. She would love to connect with any local gardeners about starting a community garden and is also excited about the renovations at Sterling Recreation Center, as it will be a great asset for her part of the neighborhood once completed.
Lindsay is excited to connect with neighbors at the upcoming Community Meeting on February 27th at the Slovenian National Home!
Thank you for being this month's feature, Lindsay, and for being our neighbor in St. Clair Superior!
If you or someone you know lives in St. Clair Superior, contact Maeve Kozak at mkozak@stclairsuperior.org to share your story with the neighborhood!
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"We don't heal in isolation, but in community."
-S. Kelley Harrell-
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Cleveland Kurentovanje is back with week-long events leading up to their annual parade and festival. The 11th Annual Cleveland Kurentovanje begins Saturday, February 11th with the annual Kurent Jump & concludes on Saturday, February 18th with the Main Parade & Festival. Volunteer opportunities are available!
When: Multiple dates/times from February 11th through February 18th
Where: Multiple locations
Click here to learn more about Cleveland Kurentovanje and for their 2023 event schedule.
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Did you attend the Brite workshops in our neighborhood? If you did, or even if you weren't able, the workshops will lead to the annual Brite Winter Festival on February 25th in the crook of the Cuyahoga on the West Bank of the Flats. This year’s Brite Winter Festival is all about lifting our anchors up, shedding old weight and setting sail for new adventures ahead. Anchors away!
When: Saturday, February 25th, 3pm-midnight
Where: West Bank of the Flats, 2014 Sycamore St.
Click here to learn more about the event and to register.
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Please join us for an evening to gather with neighbors and chat about what is going in on the community! We will have dinner and activities to keep the children busy during the meeting, so please bring the whole family.
When: Monday, February 27th, 5:30-8pm
Where: Slovenian National Home, 6417 St. Clair Ave.
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CALLING ALL BUSINESSES AND STAKEHOLDERS IN ST. CLAIR SUPERIOR... Join us for our Happy Hour Business Mixer at Goldhorn Brewery!
When: Thursday, March 2nd, 4-6pm
Where: Goldhorn Brewery, 1361 E. 55th St.
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Join Cuyahoga Job and Family Services (CJFS) for their Community Partner Virtual Workshops as part of the Office of Community Engagement Speaker’s Bureau to learn more about public benefits and how to provide assistance to residents accessing them. These trainings are highly recommended if you are an assistor within the Cuyahoga County community. Two virtual sessions are being offered through Microsoft Teams Live:
When: Thursday, February 16th at 9:30am
When: Wednesday, February 22nd at 1pm
Download the flyer or click the links above for details about each session and the registration links to attend.
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Cuyahoga Job and Family Services is hosting Medicaid Return to Routine Operations Information Sessions. In an effort to continue to provide people with important updates regarding Medicaid services, they are hosting these sessions virtually.
The Sessions will cover returning to normal operations, policy updates and continuous Medicaid Coverage ending.
Dates for the Information Sessions are below:
Download the flyer or click the link on your desired date above to register for the Microsoft Teams Live session.
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Join your fellow neighbors at an upcoming Community Resource Fair at Sterling Rec!
When: Tuesday, February 28th, 2-5pm
Where: Sterling Rec Center, 1380 E. 32nd St.
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Are you hosting an event in the neighborhood? Do you have news or resources you would like to share with the community? Contact Julia at jferra@stclairsuperior.org to be included in the next Spotlight!
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Have You Been to the RecessROOM?
The recessROOM, located at 4806 Hamilton Avenue and operated by Recess Cleveland, is a giant family playroom featuring over 40 rotating games like dodgeball/gellyball, bounce houses, soft play, board games, a slew of toys, and more. The recessROOM is a space dedicated to fun intergenerational play, where people of all ages have ownership over how the space is built, altered, and enhanced. Soon they will run organized sports, host special events (game nights, dodgeball tournaments, etc.), and partner with community organizations to create play-inspired fundraisers.
The recessROOM is open from 9am-9pm daily, by appointment only (no walk-ins at this time), and one hour of play is only $10 or less. We believe every child and adult deserves full access to the benefits of recess, the joy of playful learning, and the transformational power of sport, so each visit supports our cause. This month, all net proceeds from event bookings will fund outdoor recess programming in the St. Clair Superior neighborhood.
To book time or learn more about reserving the space, please click here. Hope to see you soon!
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REMINDER: Residents can still opt-in to receive curbside recycling services through The City of Cleveland's Curbside Recycling Program. To enroll, complete the online form at clerecycles.com or call 216.664.3030.
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Upcoming Food Distributions & Pantries...
St. Martin de Porres — Monthly Food Pantry
Where: Saint Martin de Porres High School, 6202 St. Clair Ave
When: Every 3rd Friday, 2-3pm
Asian Services in Action (ASIA) — Food Pantry
Where: ASIA Cleveland, 3631 Perkins Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114
When: Fourth Friday of every month
Where: NORA, 1400 E. 55th St. Cleveland, OH 44103
When: Third Monday of every month from 10am-12pm
Details: No residency or income requirements. Call 216-391-6672 for the emergency pantry, which is available Mon. through Fri. from 10am-3pm. Click here for more information.
Famicos Food Distribution — Food Pantry
Where: Hough Multipurpose Center, 8555 Hough Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106
When: The last Thursday of every month from 10am-1pm
Details: Open to all residents of Wards 7, 9, or 10. Please bring photo ID and your own bags or boxes. Fresh produce, canned goods, boxed items. Click here for more information.
Greater Cleveland Food Bank — Food Locator Tool
Details: Use this tool to enter your address and find information for food distributions near you.
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What's Happening in Our Neighborhood...
Upcycle Parts Shop has updated their hours!
Upcycle Parts Shop is now open 5 days a week, 12-5pm. They simplified hours and added Sundays to equal 5 days a week to shop creative supplies, glean inspiration, or pop in to say hi somewhere where you are always welcome! Click here for more information.
Take the City's latest traffic calming survey before February 20th.
A community feedback survey on the City’s speed table pilot program is now available to residents. As a reminder, the City of Cleveland launched the speed table pilot program in 2022 in collaboration with City Council to test the use of modular rubber speed tables at several locations across Cleveland to document their impact on vehicle speeds. With this survey, the City hopes to gain valuable feedback about the pilot program as well as inform future traffic calming initiatives. The feedback survey is currently live, is available in English and Spanish, and can be completed through Monday, February 20th. Take the survey here.
E. 55th Street Construction
Below are updates for the NEORSD Shoreline Consolidation Sewer (SCS) and Shoreline Storage Tunnel (SST) project taking place at Gordon Park and along E. 55th St.
- The Shoreline Consolidation Sewer (SST) at Gordon Park: Contractor has halted excavation of shaft to allow for additional installation of dewatering wells. Contractor is installing the dewatering wells; 10 of 10 wells installed; the revised system is being analyzed to determine its effectiveness.
- The Shoreline Storage Tunnel (SST) along E. 55th St.: Contractor has completed the installation of the support of excavation and is demobilizing from the site.
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Not sure what you're looking for? Take a look at our Business Directory to find businesses in our neighborhood that may be looking for new employees!
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This map shows a combination of COVID-19 testing sites throughout Ohio at private companies and retail sites, community health centers, libraries and other local partners. Make sure to call in advance to ensure tests are available and to determine how to access tests when you find a testing site. If testing is not available for any reason, many partners can direct you to an alternate location. Click here for more information.
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As of January 19, every home in the U.S. is now eligible to order four at-home COVID-19 tests at no cost. The U.S. Government is providing these tests to be shipped through the U.S. Postal Service at no cost to purchase or ship. Click here for more information and to order your at-home tests.
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Click here to check vaccine eligibility, book your appointment and to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines. Don't forget to schedule an appointment to receive your booster shot!
- Call the Cleveland Department of Public Health helpline: 216-664-2222. Staff are available Monday-Friday, 9 to 5 p.m.
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View the COVID-19 Booster Shot fact sheet.
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Upcoming Programs at the Addison Branch
Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) — Wed., February 15 | 10:30am
Story times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Bingo Season — Wed., February 15 | 2pm
We believe the spice of life is socialization. Join us for an all-time favorite game of bingo geared to connect participants of all ages. You might even win a small prize!
U hali gani? (How are you?) — Tues., February 21 | 4pm
Learn some basic words in the Kiswahili language from East Africa as we celebrate International Language Day
Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) — Wed., February 22 | 10:30am
Story times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
International Polar Bear Day — Mon., February 27 | 4pm
Let's learn about polar bears with stories and a craft.
Grab-and-Go Early Learning Kits: High Five — Wed., March 1
Parents and caregivers: learn simple things you can do to help your young children learn early literacy and early numeracy skills. Pick up your free, at-home learning kit all month long.
Childcare Provider Lunch ‘n Learn (ONLINE) — Wed., March 1 | 1pm
Our monthly information session for home-based or center-based childcare providers shares important information about community resources for children and families and updates on programs and services available at the Cleveland Public Library. This month's session features a guest speaker from SPARK. These free lunchtime learning sessions are offered via Zoom. Register for Childcare Provider Lunch ‘N Learn.
What Time Is It? — Thurs., March 2 | 4pm
Learn about Daylight Saving Time and build your own clock to tell time all year 'round.
Women of Music and Performing Arts — Tues., March 7 | 4pm
What a better way is there to celebrate Women's History Month than exploring famous women born in the month of March? We'll "meet" some women that have impacted the music industry and the performing arts.
Contact the library:
6901 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103
Phone: 216-623-6906
Library hours:
Mon-Sat: 10am–6pm
Sun: Closed
For more information on events and programs at the Addison branch, click here.
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