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Adaptive Motion of Animals & Machines
Jun 1-6: Robot Zoo, with Boston Dynamics, the creators of BigDog & LittleDog (see Youtube.com).
Free; CWRU campus, Cleve; amam.case.edu.

Aktion Club of Summit County
Jun 12 (2nd Thu) at 6pm: New Kiwanis club for adult citizens with developmental disabilities.
Free; Weaver Learning Ctr, B-Wing conf rm, 89 E Howe Rd, Tallmadge; 330-634-8873; summitmrdd.org.

Amcno Pollen Line
Mon-Fri thru Oct 1: Academy of Medicine of Cleve & Northern Ohio & allergist Arthur Varner MD provide daily pollen counts & preventive methods to help you cope.
Free; 216-520-1050; amcnoma.org.

Arthritis Foundation
Jun 18, 11-3: Trumbull County Arthritis Expo.
Free; St Demetrios Community Ctr, 3223 Atlantic St NE, Warren; 216-831-7000; arthritis.org.

Beck Center for the Arts
Jun 7 at 10am: Inside the Beck, a community celebration of the arts (and costume sale).
Free; 17801 Detroit Ave, Lkwd; 216-521-2540; beckcenter.org.

Blossom Women’s Committee
Jun 27 at 12N: Gourmet Matinee luncheon with members of Cleve Youth Chorus; also Jul 23 & Aug 8.
$; Knight Grove, Blossom Music Ctr, 1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls; 440-543-3915.

Buckeye Dock Dogs
Jun 7-8: Working Dog Weekend, with demos & exhibits by club members’ dogs of all breeds.
$; Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Rd, Kirtland; 440-256-2122; buckeyedockdogs.com, dockdogs.com, lakemetroparks.com.

CWRU Assoc for Continuing Education
May 31-Jun 3: 62nd annual book sale, about 70,000 items; $ pre-sale Sat at 10, collectibles auction Sun at 4.
Free; Adelbert Gym, 2128 Adelbert Rd, Cleve; 216-368-2090; case.edu/artsci/conted.

Changing Woman
Jun 7 (Akron) & 14 (Uniontown): Full-day workshop for women in transition; mind/body/spirit approach; Nancy Arnold, Nancy Gardner & Stacia Davis Moore.
$; call for locations; 330-760-0758.

City Fresh / Fresh Stops
Fresh-picked food at several Cleve-area locations (Tremont, Kamms Corners, Central); watch local chefs prepare dishes; an urban initiative to build a just & sustainable food system.
Call for details; 216- 429-8238, 440-774-2906; gotthenac.org.

Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital
Jun 1 at 9am: 22nd annual Teddy Bear Ride: 8,000 motorcyclists deliver thousands of bears & children’s books, followed by music, refreshments & biker fashion show.
Donation; I-X Ctr to Crile Bldg, E 100 St, Cleve; 216-445-8592; ccf.org.

Cleveland Council On World Affairs
Jun 4 at 6:30: EthniCity, a gathering for globally conscious young professionals, visits Anatolia Café (2270 Lee Rd, Cleve Hts); different ethnic restaurant each month.
$; 216-781-3730 x102; ccwa.org.

Cleveland Independents
Jun 1 at 6: Nawlins Night, fais do-do Cajun fundraiser to promote indie restaurants, with food from 12 of them & music by Buckwheat Zydeco at 8 (see Food & Drink).
$; Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Hts Blvd, Cleve Hts; 216-932-3322; clevelandindependents.org.

Cleveland State University
Jun 13 at 6: Distinguished alumni awards dinner, to benefit scholarships.
$; Windows, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleve; 216-687-2078; csuohio.edu/alumni.

Cuyahoga Community Land Trust
Jun 28 at 4: Benefit with Gene’s Jazz Hot, Uva Ursi & more.
Donation; Barking Spider Tavern, 11310 Juniper Rd, Cleve; 216-334-1620; cclandtrust.org.

Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office
Jul 5, 9-3: Walking tour of the Veterans Memorial Bridge & subway; historical info & artifacts.
Free; 2433 Superior Viaduct (off W 25 St, N of Detroit Ave), Cleve; 216-348-3800; cuyctyengineers.org.

Diabetes Association of Greater Cleve
Jun 9 at 10am: Golf tournament: men, women & mixed foursomes; lunch, cocktails, dinner & auctions.
$; Canterbury GC, 22000 S Woodland Rd, Shaker Hts; 216-591-0800; dagc.org.

East Cleveland Theater
Jun 22 at 3: Gathering of ECT alumni to celebrate the 40th season.
Free; 14108 Euclid Ave, E Cleve; 216-851-8721; eastclevelandtheater.org.

Epilepsy Association
Jun 12 at 9am: Pro-Am Golf Invitational; 18 holes followed by cocktails, starters, dinner, auction & awards.
$; AGCC, 50 Trails End, Aurora; 216-579- 1330 x12; epilepsyinfo.org.

Esperanza
Jun 27 at 11:45: Fiesta of Hope scholarship luncheon, to celebrate Hispanic academic achievement.
$; Windows, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleve; 216-651-7178; esperanzainc.com.

Festivals
Jun 6-8: Art by the Falls (valleyartcenter.org). Jun 6- 8: Italian-American Summer Festival (italianamericansummerfestival.com). Jun 13-15: Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival (avonducttapefestival.com). Jun 14: Parade the Circle (universitycircle.org). Jun 14- 15: Native American Indian Powwow (aiecc.net). Jun 14-15: Crocker Park Fine Art Fair (theguild.org). Jun 19: Coventry Street Arts Fair (coventryvillage.org). Jun 21: Cleve LGBT Pride Parade & Festival (see Buzz). Jun 21: Clifton Arts & Musicfest (cudell.com). Jun 26-28: Ohio Scottish Games (ohioscottishgames.com). Jun 27-29 & Jul 3- 6: Boston Mills Artfest (bmbw.com). Jun 28: Larchmere Flea Market & Antique Festival (larchmere.com). Jun 28-29: German-American Festival (fogas.org). Jun 29: Rock & Soul Festival (rockhall.com).
Mostly free; 800-321-1004; travelcleveland.com.

French-American Chamber of Commerce
Jun 22 at 6pm: Bleu Blanc Rouge!, a casual early celebration of July 4th & Bastille Day.
$; Manakiki GC, N Chagrin Reservation, 35501 Eddy Rd, Willoughby Hills; 216-274-2354, faccohio.org.

French Creek Merchants Association
Jun 21- 22: Citywide Aunt Teak & Uncle Junque Yard Sales; maps avail.
Free; French Creek District, Avon; 440-934-6119, frenchcreekdistrict.org.

The Gathering Place
Jun 1 at 9am: 8th annual Race for the Place, 5K run/walk & 1mi walk.
$; Beachwood Place upper pkg deck, 26300 Cedar Rd, Beachwood; 216-595- 9546; touchedbycancer.org.

Glsen Northeast Ohio
Jun 7 at 6: 11th annual awards dinner; Jesse Gilliam, Day of Silence cofounder.
$; Sweetwater Landing, Emerald Necklace Marina, 1500 Scenic Pk Dr, Lakewood; 440-777-2418; glsen.org/northeastoh.

Hathaway Brown School
Jun 20, 10-8 & Jun 21, 10-6: 23rd annual CraftFair, showcasing 100+ artists.
$; 19600 N Park Blvd, Shaker Hts; 614-486-7119; ohiocraft.org.

Heights Youth Club
Jun 21, 1-6: Summer Solstice Garden Tour of seven gardens; 4pm open house.
$; 2065 Lee Rd, Cleve Hts; 216-321-CLUB; heightsyouthclub.org.

Interreligious Task Force
Jun 12-23: Building Bridge of Hope & Solidarity: human rights delegations to Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Venezuela & Colombia, in honor of the 25th anniversary of Witness for Peace; last 2 days are in DC.
$; 216-961-0003; irtfcleveland.org.

Lakewood Early Childhood Pta
Jun 7 at 10: Meet the Trucks: fire, police, garbage, Cushman scooters, Zamboni & street cleaners, plus face painting, crafts, balloon artist, DJ, tennis clinics, Burning River Roller Girls, Jungle Bob, NASA, Coast Guard, sport camp signups, etc.
Free; 14532 Lake Rd, Lakewood; 216-226-9001; lecpta.com.

Lakewood Public Library
Jun 1 at 12N: Rededication of expanded & renovated main library. Jun 1 at 2: Doug Wood, acoustic guitar. Jun 7 at 6: King Kong (1933). Jun 8 at 2: Note-Ability, 4-part women’s a cappella. Jun 14 at 7: Hopper & Reilley, old-time country/folk. Jun 21 at 6: Black Narcissus (1947). Jun 22 at 2: The Singing Seniors. Family activities each wkd.
Free; 15425 Detroit Ave, Lakewood; 216-226-8275; lkwdpl.org/calendar.

Larchmere Merchants Association
Jun 28: Flea Market & Festival.
Free; NW of Shaker Sq, Cleve; 216-795-9800; larchmere.com.

Lebron James Family Foundation
Jun 21: King for Kids Bikeathon; courses of 1.5, 3 & 8 miles; Lock 3 party afterward; benefits Akron Area Y, Akron Urban League & LJFF.
$; location TBD, Akron; 216-325-0972; lebronjamesff.org.

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Jun 14 (Cleve W), Jun 18 (Painesville), Jun 28 (Cleve E): Free legal clinics at 9:45am; volunteer attorneys.
Free; call for locations; 216-861-5217; lasclev.org.

Lgbt Community Center of Grtr Cleve
Every Wed thru Sep: Center Restaurant Tour, a benefit at various restaurants, based on your tab. Also, TaDa! dinner series in private homes.
$; see web for details; 216-651-LGBT; lgcsc.org.

Little Italy Neighborhood
Jun 6-8: Quarterly Art Walk: galleries, shops, boutiques, studios, restaurants.
Free; Mayfield & Murray Hill rds, Cleve; 216-229-5110; littleitalycleveland.com, littleitalyredevelopment.org.

Mandel Jewish Community Center
Thru Jun 8: Photography show. Thru Jun 12: Hebrew for Travelers to Israel. Thru Jun 19 at 7: Krav Maga, Israeli self-defense. Thru Jun 22: Teen coed kickball.
$; 26001 S Woodland Rd, Beachwood; 800-766-6048; clevejcc.org.

Mentor
Jun 1, 11-3: Wildwood Garden Club sale (free). Jun 22, 10:30-5: Fine Arts & Crafts Fest ($).
7645 Little Mtn Rd; 440-974-5735; cityofmentor.com.

Milestones Autism Conference
Jun 16: Lifelong Strategies for Success, for parents & professionals; keynote Dr. Jed Baker; 21 sessions.
$; Landerhaven, 6111 Lander Rd, Mayfield Hts; 216- 371-4765; milestones.org.

National Cancer Survivors Day
Jun 1: The 21st annual observance of the world’s largest cancer survivor event; contact a local cancer organization for activities.
Free; ncsdf.org.

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Thru Aug 10: Purchase 2nd annual cookbook of kid-invented burger recipes, including the Chicken Alf-RED-o Burger by Hannah Biermann of Cleve, via Red Robin Gourmet Burgers website.
$; 303- 951-2558; redrobin.com, missingkids.com.

National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Jun 12 (2nd Thu) at 6:30: Monthly educational seminar about fibromyalgia & chronic fatigue syndrome.
Free; Hampton Inn, 7074 Engle Rd, Middleburg Hts; 440-260-9700, 866-443-4276; fibroandfatigue.com.

Nautica Charity Poker Festivals
Thu/Fri 4-12 & Sat/Sun 2-12: Now indoors, benefiting a different charity each week; tournaments, open play & no-limit Texas Hold ’Em.
$; Powerhouse, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleve; nauticacharitypoker.org.

Ohio Wine Fest
Jun 14 at 4: Tasting & dinner.
$ (RSVP); 39 East LLC, 16427 SR 39, Loudonville; 419-994-4479; ohiowineat39east.com.

Organization of Chinese Americans
Jun 7 at 6: 12-course Chinese cuisine dinner gala, Year of the Rat statuette, silent auction, entertainment, networking & dancing.
$; Li Wah Restaurant, 2999 Payne Ave, Cleve; 216-696-6556; ocagc.org.

Passport Project
Jun 20 at 7: Celebrate Passport’s fourth birthday of building a diverse community thru the arts, with music, dance, food, a photography exhibit & more.
Donation; 12801 Buckeye Rd, Cleve; 216-721- 1055; passportproject.org.

A Prairie Home Companion
Jun 21 at 5:45: Garrison Keillor & friends bring their old-style radio variety show to NEO.
$; 1145 W Steels Corners, Cuyahoga Falls; 216-241-5555; ticketmaster.com, wksu.org.

Rebuilding Together
Jun 28: Annual one-day rebuilding blitz, where 300+ volunteers paint & repair homes at no cost to homeowners.
Free + snacks; numerous locations, Cleve; 216-556-3265; rebuildingtogethercleveland.org.

Scleroderma Support Group
May 29 & Jun 26 (last Thu) at 7: Monthly group for patients, families & caregivers; 6:30 for dinner.
Free; Quality Inn, 4742 Brecksville Rd, Richfield; 866- 849-9030; sfohio.org.

Second Harvest Food Banks
Jun 30 at 11:30: Dunkin Donuts charity golf tournament, to benefit several local food banks.
$; Firestone CC, 452 E Warner Rd, Akron; 216-470- 3979; golfdigestplanner.com/4977-DBCGT.

Shaker Heights Arts Council
Jun 21 at 5: Shaker Summer Solstice Festival.
Free; Shaker Hts Community Colonnade, 3450 Lee Rd, Shaker Hts; 216-561-7454; shakerartscouncil.org.

Shaker Historical Society
Jun 20 at 6: Gracious Gardens Twilight Benefit: hors d’oeuvres, desserts, live music, auctions & raffles. Jun 22 at 1: Gracious Gardens Tour of 8 private gardens.
$; Marshall Mansion, 3074 Lee Rd, Shaker Hts; 216-921-1201; shakerhistory.org.

Taste of Hudson
May 31 at 7: Hail to the Chefs, a preview of the Labor Day wkd festival; outdoor wine tasting.
$; Hudson Library & Historical Society, 96 Library St, Hudson; 330-463-5650; tasteofhudson.com.

Tremont Neighborhood
Jun 8: Neighborhood Yard Sale (216-241-7720). Jun 21 at 5:30: 7th annual Tremont Trek progressive dinner party & home tour ($). Jun 22-Oct 26, every Sun, 10-2: Farmers Market (Starkweather & Professor). Jun 13: Monthly art walk at 20+ stops.
Free unless noted; 216-575-0920; tremontwestdevelopment.com.

University Circle
Jun 14 at 12N: Parade the Circle, Cleve Museum of Art’s annual community event, with lots of activities from 20 participating institutions.
$; Wade Oval, near CMNH, CMA & CBG, Cleve; 216-707-2483; universitycircle.org.

University Heights
Wkly concerts at 7:30: Jun 5: UH Symphonic Band, Jun 12: Nick Puin Quintet, Jun 19: Panic Steel Ensemble (Tobago) & Jun 26: Billy Lang Orchestra.
Free; Wiley MS lawn, 2181 Miramar Blvd, UH; 216- 932-7800; universityheights.com.

Welcome House
Jun 23 at 10am: Golf outing to benefit Michael T. George Ctr.
$; Stonewater GC, 1 Club Dr, Highland Hts; 440-356-2330; welcomehouseinc.org.

Women of Note Luncheon
Jun 4 at 11:30: NEO’s rising female business leaders.
$ (advance); LaCentre, 25777 Detroit Rd, Westlake; 216-771-5388; crain.com.

Women’s Empowerment Board
Jun 8 at 1: My Sister’s Keeper Tea Party, to benefit YWCA Domestic Violence Outreach Program.
$ (presale only); Windows, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleve; 216-556-0304; womensempowermentboard.com.

Women’s Network, Inc.
Jun 6 at 11:30: Women of Achievement Awards.
$; St Joseph Family Ctr, 610 W Exchange St, Akron; 330-315-7809; womensnetworkneohio.com.