Cleveland Connection

Sunday, September 2, 2007

Race for the Cure takes place this year at a new location, and on a new date, September 15. Hermione Malon, Race Chair, and Wendy Manfredi, Communications Chair share the specifics.

www.komenneohio.org

Jazz at the Rockefeller Greenhouse is a free event, taking place on Saturday, September 8. The event features music, an art show, and the beauty of one of Cleveland’s finest city parks. Perrin Carpenter is manager of the greenhouse, and Jim Harris is the producer of Jazz at Rockefeller Park.

216-664-3103

Ursuline College is hosting an exhibit of artist Hunt Slonem’s work. Art dealer William Meek talks about the modern American master.

http://www.ursuline.edu/news/2007-spring/slonem.php

Dick Hoyt will be the keynote speaker for United Cerebral Palsy in Cleveland on September 12^th. Dick is half of Team Hoyt; his adult son is the other half, and their story is extraordinary.

www.ucpcleveland.org

The ninth annual Cleveland Browns Taste of the NFL takes place on Monday, September 10^th, the day after the Browns open the season against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The event raises about $100,000 for the Cleveland Foodbank. Karen Pozna of the Foodbank is joined by Elena Rego, the General Manager of John Q’s Steakhouse, and Jay Schnur, Executive Chef of John Q’s, one of the 25 restaurants participating in this year’s Cleveland Browns Taste of the NFL.

www.cleveland.com/tasteofthenfl

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, August 26, 2007

The 2007 Cleveland National Air Show will feature the Air Force Thunderbirds. Ann Gynn has a preview.
www.clevelandairshow.com

Author Renee Rosen has written her first novel, “Every Crooked Pot.” She’s an Akron native who uses her childhood neighborhood as the setting for the book.
www.reneerosen.com

Dr. Bob DeMaria and restaurant owner Rick Cassara preview the panel discussion about banning transfats in Cleveland, coming up at the City Club.
www.cityclub.org

Attorney Fred Nance answers questions about the proposed Medical Mart, and the increase in the sales tax to be used to build a new convention center in Cleveland. www.merchandisemart.com/clevelandmedicalmart/text/index.html

Cleveland Connection
August 19, 2007 (previously aired April 15, 2007)

The Greater Cleveland Chili Cookoff for Autism took place on Tuesday, April 17th at the Terrace Club at Jacobs Field. Rory McLean and Gus Gallucci of the Autism Society of Greater Cleveland described both the event and the cause.
www.asgc.org 216-556-4937

Cammie McGovern's book "Eye Contact" is out in paperback. It is at once a thrilling murder mystery and an insightful look into the lives of autistic children and their families.
http://www.cammiemcgovern.com/

Dr. Nicole Maronian of University Hospitals-Case Medical Center is an ear, nose and throat specialist, but her main area of practice is the throat. She has helpful tips about protecting your voice.
www.entlink.net www.uhhospitals.org

Will the Don Imus debacle have any lasting effects on the players of the Rutgers' Women Basketball team? Charlie Maher is a psychology professor at Rutgers, and the team psychologist for the Cleveland Indians. He talks about the need for both collegiate and professional athletes to learn how to handle the pressures of high-profile sports.

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, August 12, 2007

The annual Bellfaire JCB Biathlon and walk takes place on Sunday, August 26th. Jane Furth and Kimm Beatty of Bellfaire JCB describe the event and outline the services offered by Bellfaire JCB.
www.bellfairejcb.org

Ernie Hudson, Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, details the effort to protect children from online predators.
http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/CampaignServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US&PageId=3112

The Lake County YMCA Dreamhouse is about to be awarded. Director Steve Hunneke explains how YOU could possibly be the owner of the half-million dollar house.
http://www.wdok.com/pages/108617.php

A benefit for North Coast Community Homes takes place on September 8. Howard “Hoby” Hanna IV, President of Howard Hanna Real Estate is co-chair of the event. He describes NCCH, the upcoming event, and the real estate market in Northeast Ohio.
http://www.ncch.org/whatsnew/story42.htm

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, August 5, 2007

A local teenager was one of 14 from across the country who took part recently in a Teen Summit in Washington, D.C. Jacob Westfall won the honor for his work on internet safety. He discusses his mission, and his trip, along with his mom, Gail, and Stacie Shafer of Cox Communications.
http://www.cox.com/

Margaret George, esteemed historical novelist, has now tackled Helen of Troy.
http://www.margaretgeorge.com/

Youth Challenge is sponsoring its 22nd annual walk, to benefit the many sports and athletic programs YC sponsors for disabled children and adults in Northeast Ohio.
http://www.youthchallengesports.com/

Real Hot Attitude is a new venture designed for women approaching menopause. Eileen Smotzer encourages women to embrace the change in their lives.
http://www.realhotattitude.com/