Rocky River Public Library fetes 85 years: West Shore Chatter

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio – Kitty Sommers, director of marketing and development for Rocky River Public Library, said the library will celebrate its 85th anniversary this month.

A celebration is planned for 2-3:30 p.m. Nov. 24. The public is invited to attend the free event, which will include light refreshments and giveaway items.

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Mayor Pamela Bobst will issue a proclamation and a plaque honoring the late George Scherma, former library director, will be unveiled. Under Scherma's leadership, the library's Cowan Pottery Museum was established. The museum is feting its 35th anniversary and the close of the Cowan Pottery Museum Pottery Centennial.

Phil Ardussi, co-author of "Rocky River Yesterday," will speak at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at the library. He will share his knowledge of the people, places and things in Rocky River.There will be vintage photos, a question and answer session and a book signing. No registration is necessary.

Community meal: Westlake Christian Church, 25800 Hilliard Blvd., will host a free community meal 5-6 p.m. Nov. 17. All are welcome and reservations are not required.

 

Adopt a beach: The final volunteer cleanup at Huntington Beach will be 1-3 p.m. Nov. 23. Gather a crew and volunteer as a group or by yourself to pick up litter and debris from Huntington Beach and complete a beach health assessment. The assessment includes science-based observation and testing. The data is entered into the National Alliance for the Great Lakes Adopt-a-Beach online system and is used to evaluate existing conditions and make improvements.

Huntington is the first beach on Lake Erie and the only beach in Ohio to receive the Clean Beaches Coalition Blue Wave certification. It was certified in 2011 and recertified the past two years. The designation certifies that the beach complies with the highest standards of beach management in these categories: superior water quality, universal accessibility, commitment to beneficial safety practices, habitat conservation, quality information and education, excellence in service sand maintenance and proactive erosion management.

Those interested in joining the cleanup should dress for the weather and meet at the Huntington Beach water tower. Registration by Nov. 20 is recommended, but no required. Call 440-331-8111 to register or for more information.

Belleek signing: Belleek artist Maeve Cleary will visit Casey's Irish Imports, 19626 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River, 12:30-4:30 Nov. 18 for the store's annual Belleek signing event.

Cleary will personalize the Celtic lace pitcher 2014, this year's special piece, which sells for $35. An additional, very limited piece that will be available that day is the Quiet Man Cottage, which sells for $55. Only 300 pieces were made and Casey's has 50 of them.

Meeting reminder: Bay Village Women's Club will hear Dr. Tom Steigerwalt of Stags Family Wellness speak on "How to Stay Young the First Hundred Years" at its 12:30 p.m. meeting Nov. 14 at the Bay Village Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, 502 Cahoon Road.

Call 440-892-4344 or 440-334-7539 for more information.

Library news: Westlake Porter Public Library has a busy schedule for the next week.

Programs include a session 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 19 in the Career Transition Center on writing to employers. Participants will learn professional letter-writing techniques including how to write effective cover letters, marketing letters, follow-up letters and more, as well as gaining information on preparing writing samples when employers request them.

Friends of the Library will present the Swinging Bavarians in a free Sunday Sounds program 2-4 p.m. Nov. 17.

Celebrate the sixth International Games Day 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16. There will be a variety of games to play, including classics like Monopoly, and some new ones. All ages are welcome and no registration is needed.

Connecting for Kids will have a coffee and chat session 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 19. The group is a parent support organization for families who have a question or concern about their child's development. Visit connectingforkids.org for more information on the group.

The library is at 27333 Center Ridge Road.

Art and crafts: The 2013 Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16-17 at Rocky River Memorial Hall, 21016 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River. Admission is $3, free for those younger than 12.

There will be concessions on site and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Drink Local, Drink Tap, a nonprofit organization that encourages people to recognize and solve water issues through creative education, events and providing safe water access for those in need.

The show offers a variety of arts and crafts vendors with creative and unconventional items.

Last chance: The final performance of "I'll Be Back Before Midnight" will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 17 at Huntington Playhouse, 28601 Lake Road, Bay Village.

Tickets are $20. Call 440-871-8333 for senior and student prices.

For more information, visit huntingtonplayhouse.com.

Chamber meeting: The annual joint meeting of the Rocky River and Lakewood chambers of commerce is set for Nov. 21 at Westwood Country Club, 22625 Detroit Road, Rocky River.

Guest speaker for this Cox Business-sponsored program will be Jim Blasingame, an author, small business expert, radio talk show host, syndicated columnist and president of Small Business Network Inc.

Cost is $20 for chamber members, $25 for nonmembers or $35 for same-day reservations or walk-ins. Visit rockyriverchamber.com or contact Valerie Mechenbier at vmechembier@lakewoodchamber.org to reserve a seat. Reservations are requested by Nov. 18.

 

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