Cleveland Institute of Art Reinberger Galleries Summer Exhibition  10 am – 5 pm, June 4 - August 17 closed weekends. CIA’s Reinberger Galleries, 11141 East Blvd.See this year’s best student work.

East Cleveland Public Library Summer Reading Program June 4 - August 4 for adults and children June 4 -July 31 for young adultsThe theme for adults is “Between the Covers”; for children, “Dream Big Read!”; for young adults, “Own the Night.”

Health Screenings9 am- 4 pm Tues. & Thurs. Cleveland Clinic Community Health Center at Langston Hughes, 2390 E. 79th, second floorDiabetes, blood pressure, HIV, TB, and STD testing, flu vaccines, health coaching, physicals, immunizations. Appointments preferred. Call 216-361-1773.

Exercise Classes Noon - 1pm Tues. • 5:30 - 6:30 pm Thurs.Cleveland Clinic Community Health Center at Langston Hughes, 2390 E. 79th, second floor

Family Zumba® Class with Yolanda6 - 7 pm, Wednesdays Woodhill Community Center Gym, 2488 Morris Black PlaceZumba is a dance-fitness program inspired by Latin Dance. It is fun for the whole family! All ages are wel-come. Parking at the Baldwin Street Entrance. Want to know more? Call 216-231-6429 or 216-778-3986.

Are You Ready to Quit Smoking, But Need Support?1 pm, June 7 Cleveland Clinic Community Health Center at Langston Hughes, 2390 E. 79th

Join others who are ready to quit smoking or have already quit at the Smoking Drop In Support Group. Call 216-361-1773 for more information.

Make your Ohio Direction Card go further. Receive Produce Perks! Get a dollar for dollar match when you buy fruits and vegetables at these and other participating farmers’ markets:

Coit Road Farmers' Market8 am - 1 pm, Saturdays; 10 am - 1 pm, Wednesdays15000 Woodworth Ave., East Cleveland

North Union Farmers' Market at Cleveland Clinic10:30 am - 1:30 pm, WednesdaysCrile Mall at Euclid Avenue and East 100th Street

North Union Farmers' Market at Cleveland State11 am - 2 pm, Thursdays • 1930 Euclid Ave.

North Union Farmers' Market at Shaker Square8 am - noon, Saturdays Shaker and Moreland boulevards

Home Readiness Solutions Courses6-8 pm, June 7 – August 30 Otis Moss, Jr. - University Hospitals Medical Center, 8819 Quincy Ave. Our mission is to equip individuals and families with education and resources they need to manage everyday life in the areas of finance, credit and housing.

Book Sale 11 am – 5 pm, June 7-9 East Cleveland Public Library, 14101 Euclid Ave.Friends of the East Cleveland Public Library host their annual book sale.

Summer Reading Kick-Off & Community Cookout6 pm, June 8 Cleveland Public Library, Woodland branch, 5806 Woodland Ave.Sample local foods prepared by local chefs, learn about valuable resources in your community, get information on healthy eating and register for Summer Reading Club. We’ll have games, activities & prizes for kids of all ages. In partnership with NASA.

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The East Cleveland Public Library Summer Lunch Program  1-1:30 pm, June 18 -August 10 • 14101 Euclid Ave.Lunch for ages 5-21

Gateway105 Farmers’ Market 4-6 pm, June 22 • East 105th Street/AshburyFamily Health Awareness Day at the market.

Larchmere PorchFest 2-8 pm, June 23 • Larchmere Avenue See 30 Bands on 30 Porches. Check out www.larchmere.com for more information.

Shaker Square Concerts6-9 pm, Saturdays, June 23 – August 18 • Shaker Square Hear local bands including Lost State of Franklin and The JiMiller Band. Call 216-932-8822 ext. 238 for more information or visit www.visitshakersquare.com.

7th Annual Ward 5 Festival and Parade 10 am – 6 pm, June 23 Friendly Inn Settlement, Inc. 2386 Unwin Rd.Entertainment for youth and young at heart, food, prizes, and much more! Parade at noon starting at East 30th Street and Community College Avenue and ending at Friendly Inn.

Nutrition Class1pm on June 26 Cleveland Clinic Community Health Center at Langston Hughes, 2390 E. 79th, second floorTopic: “BBQ on a Low Calorie Budget”

Famicos Foundation Annual Community Meeting & Spaghetti Dinner June 26 • Notre Dame Apartments, 1325 Ansel Rd. Special Guest: Ari Maron, MRN, Ltd. For more informa-tion or to RSVP, please call 216-791-6476 or email aeiben@famicos.org

3rd District Police Comm. Relations Mtg. 7 pm, June 26 • 3rd District, 10600 Chester Ave.4th District Police Comm. Relations Mtg. 7 pm, June 27 • Covenant Community, 3342 East 119th St.Community Resource Fair 4-8 pm, June 28 • Shaker SquareCome and learn about City of Cleveland services and see the Nature Track Cleveland Zoo Bus. The City of Cleveland Showagon provides entertainment.

Gateway105 Farmers’ Market 3-6:30 pm, June 29 • East 105th Street/AshburyCabbage Mania. Executive Chef Bryan Hogan demon-strates the many ways to prepare fresh cabbage.

Movie Night in Quincy ParkJune 30, July 28 & August 25 Quincy Avenue between East 82nd & 83rd streetsFor more information, contact 216-361-8400. Enjoy a movie, karaoke, line dancing and music. Bring your own chair and blanket, we’ll provide the popcorn and water.

Walk/Run and FestivalNoon, June 30; walk/run at 2:30 pmLuke Easter Park, 3090 Martin Luther King, Jr. The Cleveland Youth Empowerment Organization hosts its 11th annual Appreciation Day and walk /run. The first 150 participants in the 2.2-mile walk/run receive a T-shirt. Also enjoy refreshments, games, bike and X-Box raffle and community leadership awards.

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Find more fun activities at the Garden Valley, Glenville, Hough, Langston Hughes, Martin Luther King, Jr., Rice, Sterling and Woodland branches. Call 216-623-2800 or check out www.cpl.org.

Education Weekend June 8 -10 Learn about the variety of classes at the Clyde Rahman Community Center, 7401 Euclid Ave. Call 216-704-6131 for more information.

Parade the Circle and Circle Village11 am- 4 pm, June 9 • Wade Oval in University CircleParade steps off at noon. See the drama and artistry of colorful floats, puppets, costumes, dancers, and musi-cians. Circle Village invites visitors onto Wade Oval for an afternoon of activities, live music, and delectable food.

Arts Festivals Noon - 5 pm, June 10, July 15 & Aug. 12 • Shaker Square Fine arts, crafts, and jewelry

Youth Against Violence Walk and Fair 10 am, June 9 Original Harvest Missionary Baptist Church, 7101 Kinsman Rd.

Ward 5 Club Meeting Noon, June 9 Vocational Guidance Services, 2235 E. 55th St.

Healthy Choices Food Preparation Classes 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, June 9 - July 14Emmanuel Baptist Church, 7901 Quincy Ave. Fun, healthy and educational summer program for children ages 10-16 by Strengthening Our Students in partnership with Rid-All and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. $25 fee includes meals, field trips and materials. Limited scholarships available. Call 216-432-2212 for more information.

Buckeye-Shaker City Fresh Stop Every Tuesday starting June 12 at 12000 Shaker Blvd. Buy fresh fruits and vegetables, swap recipes, connect with neighbors. For more information and to sign up, please visit: http://cityfresh.org/sign-up-shares.

WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays Concerts6-9 pm Wednesdays, June 13-Aug. 29 Wade Oval, University CircleBring family, friends, blankets, and lawn chairs to dance, relax, and enjoy music at WOW! Wade Oval Wednes-days. The weekly concert series also features local food vendors, a beer & wine tent, a farmers market, and two movie nights. Check out www.universitycircle.org for more information.

Gateway105 Farmers’ Market Opening Day3-7 pm, June 15 East 105th Street/AshburyLive music from the band Councilman Conwell and Footprints, Glenville High School students present “Table, Set, Go,” a sustainability awareness program. Market is every Friday through September.

Healthy Cooking with Vel Scott3:30-6:30 pm, June 15 and 22 Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center, Community Room and Iron Chef kitchen, 13944 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland Heart-healthy, diabetic-friendly, hands-on cooking classes. Learn healthier ways to prepare foods your body will love. Free and open to the public. RSVP to Jerry Sims at 216-692-8226

Healthy Community Fair10 am – 5 pm, June 16Forest Hills Park, East Cleveland Enjoy music, food and healthy alternatives. Visit the many booths, get health screenings and come to wellness naturally.

Vintage Baseball Game1 pm, June 16 Wade Oval, University CircleWestern Reserve Historical Society takes you back in baseball history to the 19th century. See the Cleveland Blues play Forest City in a nine-inning game that follows the historic progression of baseball rules.

Juneteenth: A Celebration of African-American FreedomJune 16 & 17 • Karamu House, 2355 East 89th St. A weekend of celebration, community, education and culture. For more information, call 216-795-7070

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Notte Bianca August 3, Little ItalyCome celebrate the full moon and the unique camaraderie and generosity found in the Little Italy arts and restaurant community. Notte Bianca, translated as “White Night” because of the bright moon, is a European celebration. Merchants will be open till very late (some nearly all night).

Gateway105 Farmers’ Market3:30-7 pm, August 3Physical activity day with organized sports teams from the neighborhood taking the stage and sharing their skills and stories.

New Day in Hough6 am – 6 pm, August 4Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center, 8611 Hough Ave. Festivities include a pancake breakfast, games, music and a parade.

Veterans Community Festival and Rib Burn-off 10 am, Wreath laying ceremony/11 am parade from Lakeview Cemetery to the festivalAugust 4 E. 108th St. and Magnolia Dr.Free, annual festival is a special tribute to veterans. Live music, classic cars, community services booths, and children’s games. Fantastic BBQ rib and chicken dinners and the return of the Cleveland Showagon.

Gateway105 Farmers’ Market3:30-7 pm, August 10Artistic activity day with organized dance and drama clubs taking the stage to share their talents and stories.

Deadline for Neighborhood Connections Grants 5 p.m. August 10Check out www.neighborhoodgrants.org for more information about how to apply.

Glenville Heritage 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk 9 am August 11Sam Miller Park, East 88th Street and St. Clair Avenue Great urban course.  Run through historic Rockefeller Park & East Boulevard neighborhood. $15 per runner registra-tion fee. Register at www.hermescleveland.com. For more information, please call 216-791-6476. The race is held in conjunction with the Glenville Heritage Festival.

Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryNoon – 11 pm Aug 15 6-11 pm Aug. 16 6 pm – midnight Aug. 17 Noon – midnight Aug. 18 Murray Hill, Little Italy This is an annual celebration of faith, family, food and fun! For more details, including the schedule of Masses, and the schedule of live entertainment in the church parking lot, see www.holy-rosary.org

Gateway105 Farmers’ Market3-7 pm, August 17 • East 105th & AshburyIntro to carbon foot printing presented by Glenville High School students in the “Table, Set, Go” program. Sample fresh, healthy raw and prepared foods from 3:30-6 pm

Gateway105 Farmers’ Market3-6 pm, August 24 • East 105th & AshburyHeart healthy picnic with a cooking demonstration show-ing how to prepare vinaigrettes and relishes to garnish summer sandwiches and salads.

Cleveland Heart Walk8 am, August 25 Voinovich ParkJoin us as we raise funds to fight heart disease and stroke. The Heart Walk features a one or three-mile walk, entertain-ment, interactive booths and more! Call 216-619-5150 or visit www.heart.org/clevelandwalk for more information.

British Car Show9 am - 3 pm, Aug. 26 British car drivers, owners and auto enthusiasts will con-verge on Shaker Square for this annual event presented by the Northcoast Triumph Association

WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays Concert6:00-9:00 pm, August 29Wade Oval, University CircleLast concert of the season: The Soul of Men, Blues Brothers tribute band

Gateway105 Farmers’ Market3-7 pm, August 31Kids food prep day with a chef showing fun food prepara-tion for children. WIC coupons on site.

The Cleveland Orchestra’s “The Star-Spangled Spectacular” concert5 pm pre-concert festival; 9 pm concert, July 2Public Square in Downtown Cleveland, Superior Avenue and Ontario StreetPre-Concert Festival of performances by area artists, fol-lowed by The Cleveland Orchestra’s 23rd annual community concert, led by Jahja Ling. Soprano Janice Chandler-Eteme performs “Summertime” from "Porgy and Bess" and the concert culminates with a beautiful fireworks show!

Day Camp 10 am - 4 pm, July 5 -27Fidelity Baptist Church, 8402 Wade Park Ave.Annual day camp program for youth 6-17. Contact Karen Washington for more information at kandre.washington @ aol.com

Gateway105 Farmers’ Market3-7 pm, July 6 East 105th Street and Ashbury AvenueSeniors day at the market. Vintage music, pictures and more. Senior vouchers accepted weekly.

Soul of Buckeye Festival5-10 pm, July 6; Noon – 8 pm, July 7 • E. 118th & BuckeyeAll That Jazz. Call 216-491-8450 for more information.

The Larchmere Festival 10 am-5 pm, July 7 Larchmere from Kemper to East 121st StreetThe annual Larchmere Festival with an antiques fair, indie craft fair, community flea market, Author Alley featuring national bestseller Mary Doria Russell, live music, a chess tournament and more. For more information, go to www.larchmere.com.

Shaker Square Concerts 6-9 pm July 7 - August 18 Shaker SquareEntertainment includes: Vernon Jones Blues Cartel; Lola’s Gypsy Soul; Cats on Holiday; and Passport Project. Call 216-932-8822 ext. 238 for more information or visit our website at www.visitshakersquare.com

Gateway105 Farmers’ Market4-6 pm, July 13 East 105th Street and Ashbury AvenuePresentation about the Glenville Ministries in Mission Alliance including a special presentation by the GMMA Marching Band.

Senior/ Youth Awareness Walkathon and FestivalJuly 14Call 216-707-6002 for more information or to register.

Vacation Bible School9 – 11:30 am, July 16-20Plymouth Church UCC, 2860 Coventry Rd.This year we’re “going deep” with God on an underwater adventure! Children 3-11 years old are eligible to attend. Through June 10, the cost is $20/child with a $45 family maximum; after June 10, the cost is $25/child with a $55 family maximum. Adult volunteers receive a 50 percent off discount for their kids’ fees. For questions, contact Rev. Adam Hange at ahange@plymouthchurchucc.org  or 216-921-3510 x 27.

Christmas in July4 pm, July 21 • Cathedral Church of God in Christ, 2940 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Free food, toys, school supplies while supplies last. No advance registration, no requirements. Sponsored by Church of God in Christ, Ohio South jurisdiction.

Gateway105 Farmers’ Market4-6 pm July 20 East 105th Street and Ashbury AvenueHealth screening and awareness day at the market with area health care institutions offering screening and information for families.

John Anthony Cipullo Memorial Bocce Tournament July 20 and 21Dorothy and Nicholas Lucarelli Piazza, Little Italy The annual tournament features bocce players from around the area.

Gateway105 Farmers’ Market3-7 pm July 20 East 105th Street and Ashbury AvenueRain barrel workshops. “Table, Set, Go” presentation by Glenville High School students.

Garden Walk Cleveland11 am – 5 pm, July 21 and 22See gardens in 10 Cleveland neighborhoods on a self-guided tour. Neighborhoods include Hough, Glenville and St. Clair Superior. For more information and to see a map, go to www.gardenwalkcleveland.org.

Cleveland Senior Walk9:30 am – noon, July 27 Gateway Plaza between Quicken Loans arena and Progressive FieldJoin this free community walk to encourage health and physical activity in older adults. Health screenings start at 9:30 am Walk starts at 10:30 am. Call 216-363-1512 or visit cleveland2013.com for more information and to register.

Gateway105 Farmers’ Market3-7 pm July 27 East 105th Street and Ashbury AvenueNeighborhood art “show off” day at the market. Poetry slam, children’s art. Welcome all neighborhood daycare and youth art.

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