I have been so obsessed with what we are doing lately, that I have not mentioned some of the other cool things that are going on around the city. So this is just a quick update to mention some other stuff that is happening to make Cleveland a great city.
Green City Blue Lake is a an interesting group that promotes sustainability in the NE Ohio area. They have a great website, and host interesting gatherings to promote sustainability. They maintain a comprehensive calendar of events that are hosted by a wide spectrum of groups and people. Check it out, I am sure that there is something that will interest you!
If you are interested in food (and who isn’t) the Cleveland Food Co-Op is hosting Certified Organic CSA:
Check out the New Certified Organic CSA. 2009 brings a cool and convenient opportunity for a direct connection with local farmers: a new certified organic CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) project will be accepting applications for membership in University Circle. Meet with member farmers of Geauga Family Farms and eat healthier in 2009. No cost, open to the public. Call 408-7719 for details and location.
Speaking of CSA, I also got a flyer for Maple Valley CSA’s meetings. They are January 24, 2009 & February 28, 2009; 9:00 am – 12 noon at St. Mary’s Church 401 North st. Chardon, OH. These meetings are for anyone interested in buying from local and sustainable farms. RSVP: (440)-286-7275 maplevalley@windstream.net
This Friday, you will see me at the kickoff celebration of the Cleveland Conserves Campaign, a citywide effort to cut waste, save money, and help the local economy. It will be at the Cleveland City Hall: 601 Lakeside. I just hope they recycle everything from the celebration. It runs from 10am to 2 pm.
I am also planning on attending the NE Ohio Clean Energy Network meeting on January 29th at Progressive Field. They have had a few of these meetings and I have heard positive feedback. I live in an older home, so I am interested in hearing what they have to say about how I can make my house more energy efficient.
I am eagerly awaiting the opening of the Greenhouse Tavern at E 4th. This is a great addition to the Cleveland restaurant scene. The chef is Jonathon Sawyer of Bar Cento fame. He has a great philosophy of buying local ingredients and making his restaurants as green as possible, so I can’t wait to see his new brainchild. Slated to open this winter, I am thrilled to see this cool place open.
Since I get hundreds of emails everyday, I am always on the lookout for local people doing cool things. I went to an event recently that was hosted at The View Ultra Nightclub. I thought I had heard of all the coll and swanky places to go in Cleveland, but I was very mistaken. This place has a great atmosphere. It was like being in one of the hip clubs of NY or LA. Located right downtown, at 618 Prospect be sure to check it out! I also am excited about a new group: the Cleveland Synergy Foundation. Their goal is to bring cool events to Cleveland, thus increasing tourism and awareness of this great city. They are currently working on bringing the Gay Games to Cleveland. Local political activist and Obama Pride Director Lisa Hazirjian was selected to join Barak Obama on his whistle stop tour and inauguration. I have been scouring the news coverage to see if I can see her, but so far I haven’t. Just a cool thing.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is hosting the 2009 inductee ceremony. About time! We are keeping all the stuff and we ARE the Rock Hall, but the ceremony is held somewhere else, like NYC. I am glad that we finally are going to be recognized as the place to hold this event. I am just hoping that we can do it again, without having to spend the big bucks to get it here! Still, it will be a big boost to our national image as well as the local economy. Anything that boosts the local economy is a good thing-just send a note to the mayor to make our recycling program comprehensive by then!
I am always looking for cool events and companies to write about, so contact me in you have a suggestion.
Tags: Cleveland, environment, Events, food
