For detailed reporting of these events, read The Neighborhood News, Broadway’s newspaper of record for over 75 years. Published on Wednesdays. Get your free copy at the Slavic Village Development lobby, Dave’s, Gillombardo’s, Discount Drug Mart, CVS, Walgreen’s, Convenient Food Mart, Vics Floral, Silverman’s, Dairy Mart, Red Chimney, Seven Roses, National City, and other retail locations.

For news of sizzling events throughout Greater Cleveland, check out Thomas Mulready’s Cool Cleveland, at www.coolcleveland.com

For the latest news about the neighborhood, city, nation, and world, read The Plain Dealer on-line, www.cleveland.com

Broadway Web Links

For online info about leading organizations and events in our neighborhood, visit these Slavic Village websites:

Village Block Clubs—Meeting Schedule

Club Date Location

Bring Back the 70s Wed May 21st at 6:30 3435 East 76^th St.

Claasen, Polonia, E 67^th Tues May 13^th at 7 Harvard Village

Connecticut Av Wed May 7^th at 7 Mill Creek Community Center

East 50^th Club Wed May 28^th at 6:30 St. John Nepomucene

East 63^rd/Fleet/Kenyon Thurs., May 8^th at 7 St. Stan’s Schl

East 66^th/Boston/Union Sat May17th at 11 Habitat for Humanity

East 66^th/Regent TBA 3370 Regent

East74^th/Harvard TBA

Forest City Tues May 13^th at 7:30 Friedins Church

Fullerton Ave Tues May 6^th at 6:30 6514 Fullerton

Goodman TBA 7919 Goodman

Mill Creek Sat May 3rd at 9 Mill Creek Center

Neighbors Helping Neighbors TBA

Morton Ave TBA BG Club

Orchard Civic Assoc. Wed May 7^th at 7 Sacred Heart

Our Brdway Twn Streets Thurs May 29th at 7 Holy Name Basemnt

Philetus/Newman TBA

St. Hyacinth Coalition Thurs May 15^th at 6:30 St. Hyacinth

Warner Turney Tues May 27^th at 7 Brilla House—Mill Creek Falls

Broadway Slavic Village has one of the largest collections of street clubs in Cleveland. Meeting dates may change; for confirmation call 216-429-1182. Call also for information on starting your own club.

The worldchanging life

“When you make a conscious choice—as millions of people are starting to—to become the kind of person who is going to redefine the world around them, it actually lifts the burden of despair. It makes you somebody who’s part of building the future, rather than somebody whom the future is bearing down upon. I recommend to people to do one thing: become one of those people.”

founder of worldchanging.com

ReadyMade, April 08.

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6 goodnews stories in the Village

§ Last Saturday’s E65 St. cleanup was a major over-achievement: more volunteers showed, more trash collected, more streets covered than expected. The sweep was masterminded by the E63rd/Fleet/Kenyon Block Club--with the support of Morgana Little League, Cleveland Central Catholic, and a host of local businesses.

§ Last Sunday’s P.D. actually printed good news about SV! It was in the form of a letter by Master Product’s Jeff Walters, praising the 2008 Broadway Summit for its diverse, youthful energy.

§ The 32^nd Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Holy Name, on Sunday, April 20^th, served a record crowd.

§ Last weekend’s Get Hep Swing at Bohemian Hall (featuring Joe Hunter's Band) attracted dancers from Akron, Kent, Youngstown, Memphis, and a contingent from —whoa!—South Korea.

§ The éS Game of Skate, to take place in the streets of the Broadway-E55 Landmark District, will be an historic event for the entire city. (See May 14^th).

§ The 2^nd annual Morgana Run is expected to attract runners from all over Greater Cleveland. (See May 31^st)

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A new, cool activity in the Broadway Historic District

With Robert Johnson Jr., the “line dance king of Cleveland”!

Every Wednesday evening through May 14^th, 5:30-6:30.

Wednesday May 14^th is the last session for this season. Including all styles, from Hip Hop to Country. Bring your friends and family to meet new friends, have fun, move your body. Classes open to all ages and skill levels. With the support of Slavic Village Development: Active Living by Design. $2 (family groups of 3 $5). 5704 Broadway Ave., next door to Neighborhood Housing Services. Call Birdie at 216-429-1182, ex. 112.

Slavic Village Walking Club

Wednesdays and Fridays at 7

This friendly, warm-weather custom returns for the fourth year. Get fit, explore your neighborhood, and meet new friends. Wednesday walks begin at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 6700 Lansing Ave. Friday walks begin at St. Stanislaus Church, East 65^th and Baxter Ave.

Broadway Summit Debriefing Meeting

Thursday, May 1^st at 6

What was super-cool about the 2008 Neighborhood Summit—and what fizzled? Help begin planning for the 12^th annual Broadway Summit—by critiquing the just completed 11th. At Mike Dawson's new Arabica Coffeehouse, East 65^th at Forman Ave. Call Susan at 216-429-1182—ex. 132

Slavic Village-Broadway

Industrial Roundtable Breakfast

Looking toward the future in Cleveland

Friday, May 2^nd, at 7:00 a.m.

Here’s an opportunity to build stronger business relationships. Bohemian National Hall, 4939 Broadway. $15in advance/$20 at door. RSVP Millie, 216-429-1182, ex. 131.

At the Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation

Children’s Fishing Derby!

Saturday, May 3^rd, 9-4

Slavic Village is within minutes of Metroparks’ reservation on the historic Ohio and Erie Canal. This weekend, kids can enjoy a day of fishing + learn new tricks, at this annual event. Youngsters 4-8 are invited in the morning, 9-noon; ages 9-15 can get in on the fun from 1-4.

Prizes to the biggest and smallest catches. Live bait and loaner equipment is available. Fishermen should bring their own tackle, cooler and ice. Registrations on Derby day. In Cuyahoga Heights off East 49th St. For more info, call 216-635-3200.

Baseball on Broadway

Morgana Park Little League’s 49^th season

starts Saturday, May 31^st.

Final MPLL Call for Registrations meeting

Saturday, May 3^rd from 2-5 at Fleet Branch Library, 7224 Broadway Ave. (Parents/coaches meeting after 3:30)

Signups are underway in May and June for young childrens’ T-Ball (ages 4-6), older girls’ softball (ages 7-16) and boys’ hardball (ages 7-15). Senior boys and girls teams (over 18). A new adult men’s’ (over 18) softball league will start Friday, May 23^rd.

Instructional clinics for adult leaders and youth team participants happen in May. Adult volunteers are needed as coaches, commissioners, league play coordinators, managers, and scorekeepers.

Team Backer sponsorships are available as well, with tax-deductible opportunities.

Call 216-548-0315 or 216-441-0467 for full details.

Fleet Avenue Cleanup/Flower Plantings

Saturday, May 3^rd at 9:30 a.m.

Help spruce up one of the Village’s major thoroughfares for the Polish Constitution Day Parade. Call Ben at SVD for details, 216-429-1182, ex. 105

Polish Constitution Day Parade

Sunday, May 4^th at 1:30

This traditional Village event honors the 217^th anniversary of the Polish Constitution—the first written constitution in Europe to guarantee basic economic and human rights for all.

Mass at 10 a.m. at the Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus. Parade steps off at Washington Park at 1:30 p.m. and proceeds along Fleet Ave. to Broadway and Forman Aves. A short program will feature Ward 12 Councilman Anthony Brancatelli. Refreshments to follow. For details, contact Francis Rutkowski at 216-299-2684 or Mitchell Bienia at 216-641-7633.

Four Eagles Banquet

Sunday, May 9^th, 6 p.m.

This banquet honors leaders of the redevelopment of the Warszawa Historic District. This year’s honorees are Ward 12 Councilman Anthony Brancatelli and Cleveland Housing Director Edward Rybka. St. Stanislaus Social Hall. To benefit the Shrine Church. $65. Call 216-341-9091for details.

2008 Riversweep and

Broadway Cleansweep

Saturday morning, May 10^th, 8:30-1

Slavic Village participants meet at the old Tops Parking Lot, 6711 Broadway Ave. Lunch will be provided. Bring work gloves and work clothes.

This 18^th annual springtime, done-in-a-day event is Cleveland’s most successful environmental cleanup day. Originally organized by the Ohio Canal Corridor, this activity partners community groups, corporate partners, and thousands of local volunteers who remove debris from the Cuyahoga River and many surrounding neighborhoods. For details, call SVD, 216-429-1182, ex. 111.

Broadway United Methodist Church and 3MB

Annual Car Wash and Bake Sale

Saturday, May 10^th at 10 a.m.

Get a spring cleanup, meet your neighbors, and support a community-minded institution in the Village. 5246 Broadway Ave. Call 271-3650

Broadway School of Music and the Arts

Spring and Summer Arts Events!

Free Spring/Mother's Day Weekend Recital - Saturday, May 10, 3:00 p.m., Demmy Recital Hall (2nd floor) with reception following. Students of David Betts (piano, keyboard, trumpet), Yuko Nakamura (Suzuki violin) and Troy Ayers (voice) will perform.

Children's Creative Dance Classes Informal Showings - Saturday, May 17, 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., Demmy Recital Hall (2nd Floor).

Free Woodwinds Recital - Saturday, May 17, 1:00 p.m., Demmy Recital Hall (2nd Floor) with reception following. Students of Bob Kuebler.

Two-Week Free Intensive Arts Mini-Camp, June 9 - 20, 9 a.m - 12 p.m. daily Monday - Friday. For income-eligible students ages 8-15. Children will rotate through three hour-long music and arts activities, including hands-on learning about different musical instruments. Details and registration form to be posted soon at www.broadwayschool.org

BSMA Summer Session, June 23 - August 1(six weeks). Enriching morning, afternoon and evening group arts classes plus individual instruction in a wide variety of instruments. For ages 4 - senior adult. Details and registration form to be posted soon at www.broadwayschool.org

Revolutionary Music

Ligeti--Violin Concerto, Beethoven--Symphony #1,

Ives--The Unanswered Question, Vivaldi--Sinfonia in B minor

Saturday, May 10th at 8

Once again, the dynamic chamber orchestra under the leadership of James Gaffigan, will return to Slavic Village. Mr. Gaffigan currently assists Michael Tilson Thomas at the San Francisco Symphony. Freewill offering. Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus, 3649 East 65^th St. Call 216-321-8273 or 216-341-9091for details. www.citymusiccleveland.com

Broadway: Diversity in Progress

Billboard Unveiling

Monday May 12^th at 3:30

The children’s billboards promoting peace and diversity in the neighborhood have been judged! Now witness the first posters’ installation. Corner of Broadway and Harvard Avenues. Mayor Jackson will be there.

BDIP Monthly meeting. Monday, May 12^th at 6

BDIP is also organizing children’s art events and a community coffeehouse that will feature music, poetry, theatre, comedy. Jones Road Church. Call Susan/SVD 216-429-1182.

Plan the latest Slavic Village safety initiative

Tuesday, May 13^th, at 6

Help plan the latest strategy for combating crime and moving our youth in the right direction. Slavic Village Development Bldg. Call Adam Gifford at SVD 216-429-1182.

Bike Slavic Village!

Wednesday, May 14^th at 5:30

Join bicyclists from all over Greater Cleveland who will “discover the side of the Village many haven’t seen [by car] before.” Washington Reservation, 3841 Washington Park Blvd. Before the ride, participants will tour the First Tee Golf Course and the Washington Park Horticulture Center.

At 6:30 the 6-mile ride begins, passing through residential and industrial neighborhoods toward its destination at the Mill Creek Falls History Center. Call Jacob at SVD 216-429-1182 ex. 111. See also ClevelandBicycleWeek.org for other area events.

Open House at Blue Pike Farm, in St. Clair-Superior

“This is how food will be grown in the 21^st Century”

Saturday, May 17^th, 10-2

Visit the large-scale urban farm where a portion of the produce sold at the Mural Garden Park is grown. There will also be a beekeeping demonstration, antique tractor display, and a sale on pre-started plants and garden supplies. East 71^st St. north of St. Clair Ave. and south of the Shoreway. Call 216-373-9461.

Boostmobile presents

The éS Game of Skate!

Saturday, May 17^th, 4-?

Skaters from both sides of the Cuyahoga meet on the streets of the Village for a game of flatground skate. East 55^th St. between Broadway and Dolloff, in the Historic District. Become a part of this exciting new dimension to Active Living in the Broadway Slavic Village community.

Prizes to the top 5 finalists, including decks, wheels, trucks, apparel, and eS Shoes. The overall winner gets the opportunity to attend the semi-finals in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Register online at www.slavicvillage.org or the day of the event. $5 registration fee. Produced by Slavic Village Development/Active Living By Design with the support of éS Footwear, Ward 12 Councilman Anthony Brancatelli, Ward 4 Councilman Phyllis Cleveland, Public Square Group, West Side Skaters, Broadway United Methodist Church, Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus, more. Call Jacob/SVD at 216-429-1182, ex 111. or go to www.esgameofskate.com

Friends of the Trail meeting

Wednesday, May 21^st at 6

Help plan activities on the new Morgana Run Trail. Meeting at SVD Bldg., 2^nd fl. Contact Jacob, 216-429-1182 ext. 111.

Canalway CoffeeHouse Concert

Friday, May 23^rd at 7:30 p.m.

An evening of originals

Scott Teodorski from Cumberland Gap, Tennessee and Church DeCroix from Mammoth Cave, Kentucky return to join Hank Mallery for a great evening of acoustic music. Special guests this evening will include Mike Chipchak, Dennis Veverka and Levi Mallery.

Just outside our neighborhood boundaries and so, so close we can reach it in a minute, this is one of the region’s most popular Friday night music events. Produced by Metroparks, it features classic American country/western/bluegrass. Free. The Canalway Center on East 49^th St., just past Grant Ave., in Cuyahoga