Mama Says

Fun games, prizes — a three-night event for kids kindergarten through 6th grade. Lincoln Park, August 13-15, 6 PM.

Karen Gillooly reports: A neighbor and friend of ours, Buck Harris, is opening up a yoga studio at W. 54th and Detroit.  It’s called “There’s No Place Like OM.”  Until it’s ready for occupancy, he’s doing a Saturday morning class in the Atrium at Gordon Square Arcade.  Class starts at 8:30 (chanting) then yoga at 9 AM.  Lasts until about 10:15.  First class is free. Tell your friends.

Also, don’t forget that people of all ages are still gathering at Fairview Park on Monday and Thursday evenings at 5 PM for yoga with instructor Manda Gillespie. This program is presented by the City of Cleveland, Councilman Cimperman, and ParkWorks.

Don’t know? Want to? Come to a brown bag lunch at the Cleveland Environmental Center, Lorain & Fulton, on Friday 8/8 at noon. Speakers panel will include Manda Gillespie, EcoCity’s project manager for the Cleveland Ecovillage project and others to be announced. Call 216/961-5020 for details.

Come to Merrick House (Starkweather & West 11th in Tremont) on Wednesday, August 20, from 6-7:30 PM to meet the author and the subjects of an award-winning children’s book — and you may also receive a free autographed copy of the book for your child.

Joan Plummer Russell wrote a photo-illustrated account of the life and work of Officer Aero, police dog, and Officer Mike, his K-9 handler. The book was awarded the International Reading Association Award for Best Children’s Non-fiction Book. It also has an average reader review of 5 stars (out of 5) on Amazon.com.

Besides the limited number of free books, families will also recieve a make-your-own-book kit and a free family meal if you arrive by 6 PM. 216/771-5077 for more info.

A coffeehouse to benefit the Racial Fairness Project will be held on Friday, August 15, at St. Paul’s Community Church, Franklin & West 45th. Doors open at 7:30 PM, music and program from 8-10. Refreshments, raffle, live entertainment.