The dynamic leader of Habitat for Humanity will discuss the REstore program (http://www.gchfh.org/Restore/index.htm) at their offices as well as how providing affordable, sustainable housing helps end a cycle of poverty. http://www.gchfh.org Many opportunities to contribute in this worthwhile, ongoing project in Greater Cleveland will reveal themselves through this lively discussion. And if we are lucky, we may just get Jeffrey to veer off topic a bit and talk about his other life as a performance poet.

West Creek Greenway and Trail Project - Public Meetings

The West Creek Preservation Committee, in partnership with the Cleveland Metroparks and the consulting firm Floyd Browne Group, will be hosting a final set of public meetings this August regarding the potential development of the West Creek Greenway and Trail System, which would link Cleveland Metroparks West Creek Reservation to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and other parks and points of interest.

Please join The Inner Circle for a light Hot Sauce Williams buffet, open house of the old Hough Bakeries Complex, and discussions about ongoing developments in the surrounding area we call the Star Neighborhood  (the location was formerly the Star Bakeries). Please feel free to stop by for lunch, at 1 PM, or later to learn about what will be one of the most innovative community development initiatives in this region since the development of Cleveland's first suburb, East Cleveland..

Cleveland Police Department 2nd District, First Interstate and Target at Steelyard Commons invite you to National Night Out Tuesday, August 7th.

'Make it Your Own Awards' by The Case Foundation

The Case Foundation is looking to award grants up to $35,000 to individuals
or teams working to connect people to discuss what matters, find smart
solutions, and take action.   Any individual, 14 years and older, is
eligible to apply (individuals cannot apply on behalf of organizations).
Application deadline is August 8.   For more
information on the 'Make it your Own Awards' please visit the Case
Foundation Website at http://www.casefoundation.org/make-it-your-own/awards.

Who Can Apply

We're looking for passionate individuals, or individuals working with small, local organizations or groups, who reside in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico, to submit an idea for one of these same locations (no international projects). Applicants must be 14 years of age or older.

Why Good Things Happen to Good People

An important addition was made to The John and Mildred Putnam Sculpture Collection, located on the campus of Case Western Reserve University and the grounds of University Circle, with the installation of a fantastic steel sculpture by masterful sculptor and Cleveland Institute of Art President David Deming, which is titled "Inner Circle". Located by the Case residential village, across from the Starbucks, at the intersection of East 115th, Juniper and Bellflower, this work is a great addition to an important art collection, curated by Evelyn Kiefer, that makes University Circle a much more inspiring and remarkable place, with public art.

It is very cool that REALNEO contributors received this special invitation to submit work for what could be an exciting photo exhibition... I'll certainly submit... read on:

The Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2007. To celebrate this event, the Center for Civic Education will be putting on a series of forum programming looking at Our Place in the Urban Age. As part of this celebration we will be having a photo Exhibition. This "Envisioning Cleveland" photo exhibit is open to all residents in Northeast Ohio. Photographers of any age are eligible. No more than five (5) photos from each entrant will be accepted. Photos must have been taken since 2005. Deadline is August 13, 2007.  Questions and submissions should be sent to photos [at] urban [dot] csuohio [dot] edu

It is very cool that REALNEO contributors received this special invitstion to submit work for what could be an exciting photo exhibition... I'll certainly submit... read on:

The Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2007. To celebrate this event, the Center for Civic Education will be putting on a series of forum programming looking at Our Place in the Urban Age. As part of this celebration we will be having a photo Exhibition. This "Envisioning Cleveland" photo exhibit is open to all residents in Northeast Ohio. Photographers of any age are eligible. No more than five (5) photos from each entrant will be accepted. Photos must have been taken since 2005. Deadline is August 13, 2007.  Questions and submissions should be sent to photos [at] urban [dot] csuohio [dot] edu

I just got the email below, from the head of a local arts not-for-profit to remain un-named, to protect the innocent: "Norm -- i just wanted to make sure you knew about the "sales pitch" we are about to get.". I read on to see that tax junkie CPAC - Community Partnership for Arts and Culture - is on the Cuyahoga County junk again, now hustling artists and arts organizations to tax themselves and patrons for the benefit of the dealers. Read on... anyone going to this who can cover for realneo?... Note: " RSVP’s are required!" Now, a little art, in honor of this event and the rush for the MedCon and taxation without sober representation, courtesy of Lou Reed:

I dont know just where Im going

But Im gonna try for the kingdom, if I can

cause it makes me feel like Im a man

When I put a spike into my vein

And Ill tell ya, things arent quite the same

When Im rushing on my run

And I feel just like jesus son

And I guess that I just dont know

Received this in my mail from WVIZ-PBS Ideastream.  Of course, I can't go to either one.

We'd like to hear from you - there is still space available on this year's Listening Project audience panels. The panels will be held Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 5:30 pm and Saturday, Aug. 25 at 10:00 am. You'll engage in an hour of thoughtful conversation with peers from around the region about the assets and challenges of Northeast Ohio. All of this will happen at the downtown home of 90.3 WCPN and WVIZ/PBS ideastream, The Idea Center at Playhouse Square. Parking in the Playhouse Square Garage is complementary and refreshments will be served.

Need something for your home or office?

Three Chinese bamboo and metals chairs, est. $60-80

Received this in my mail from WVIZ-PBS Ideastream.  Of course, I can't go to either one.

We'd like to hear from you - there is still space available on this year's Listening Project audience panels. The panels will be held Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 5:30 pm and Saturday, Aug. 25 at 10:00 am. You'll engage in an hour of thoughtful conversation with peers from around the region about the assets and challenges of Northeast Ohio. All of this will happen at the downtown home of 90.3 WCPN and WVIZ/PBS ideastream, The Idea Center at Playhouse Square. Parking in the Playhouse Square Garage is complementary and refreshments will be served.

Received this in my mail from WVIZ-PBS Ideastream.  Of course, I can't go to either one.

We'd like to hear from you - there is still space available on this year's Listening Project audience panels. The panels will be held Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 5:30 pm and Saturday, Aug. 25 at 10:00 am. You'll engage in an hour of thoughtful conversation with peers from around the region about the assets and challenges of Northeast Ohio. All of this will happen at the downtown home of 90.3 WCPN and WVIZ/PBS ideastream, The Idea Center at Playhouse Square. Parking in the Playhouse Square Garage is complementary and refreshments will be served.

Received this in my mail from WVIZ-PBS Ideastream.  Of course, I can't go to either one.

We'd like to hear from you - there is still space available on this year's Listening Project audience panels. The panels will be held Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 5:30 pm and Saturday, Aug. 25 at 10:00 am. You'll engage in an hour of thoughtful conversation with peers from around the region about the assets and challenges of Northeast Ohio. All of this will happen at the downtown home of 90.3 WCPN and WVIZ/PBS ideastream, The Idea Center at Playhouse Square. Parking in the Playhouse Square Garage is complementary and refreshments will be served.

Received this in my mail from WVIZ-PBS Ideastream.  Of course, I can't go to either one.

We'd like to hear from you - there is still space available on this year's Listening Project audience panels. The panels will be held Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 5:30 pm and Saturday, Aug. 25 at 10:00 am. You'll engage in an hour of thoughtful conversation with peers from around the region about the assets and challenges of Northeast Ohio. All of this will happen at the downtown home of 90.3 WCPN and WVIZ/PBS ideastream, The Idea Center at Playhouse Square. Parking in the Playhouse Square Garage is complementary and refreshments will be served.

Good Day Everyone!

I'd like to invite each of you to explore Detroit Shoreway, or more specifically, the Edgewater Hill neighborhood, as the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization unveils our new home at 7405 Herman Avenue.  Please see the attached flyer for more info.

Received this in my mail from WVIZ-PBS Ideastream.  Of course, I can't go to either one.

We'd like to hear from you - there is still space available on this year's Listening Project audience panels. The panels will be held Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 5:30 pm and Saturday, Aug. 25 at 10:00 am. You'll engage in an hour of thoughtful conversation with peers from around the region about the assets and challenges of Northeast Ohio. All of this will happen at the downtown home of 90.3 WCPN and WVIZ/PBS ideastream, The Idea Center at Playhouse Square. Parking in the Playhouse Square Garage is complementary and refreshments will be served.

Received this in my mail from WVIZ-PBS Ideastream.  Of course, I can't go to either one.

We'd like to hear from you - there is still space available on this year's Listening Project audience panels. The panels will be held Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 5:30 pm and Saturday, Aug. 25 at 10:00 am. You'll engage in an hour of thoughtful conversation with peers from around the region about the assets and challenges of Northeast Ohio. All of this will happen at the downtown home of 90.3 WCPN and WVIZ/PBS ideastream, The Idea Center at Playhouse Square. Parking in the Playhouse Square Garage is complementary and refreshments will be served.

Received this in my mail from WVIZ-PBS Ideastream.  Of course, I can't go to either one.

We'd like to hear from you - there is still space available on this year's Listening Project audience panels. The panels will be held Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 5:30 pm and Saturday, Aug. 25 at 10:00 am. You'll engage in an hour of thoughtful conversation with peers from around the region about the assets and challenges of Northeast Ohio. All of this will happen at the downtown home of 90.3 WCPN and WVIZ/PBS ideastream, The Idea Center at Playhouse Square. Parking in the Playhouse Square Garage is complementary and refreshments will be served.

The Cleveland Port Authority has a new boss and a new plan.