JULY
Through
September 1
A Universe of Stories:
Summer Reading Program
Children, teens, and adults are invited to
sign up for the summer reading program
and reap the rewards of reading whatever
you want, whenever you want. Try the new
Beanstack app to record your reading.
Shaker Library and Bertram Woods Branch
216-991-2030 or 216-991-2421 or
shakerlibrary.org
7/6-12/21
8 am-noon, Saturdays
North Union Farmers Market
Now in its 24th season, the market offers
fresh and local produce with a neighborly
flair. The market now accepts federal
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program cards. SNAP recipients should visit
the market information table to receive
tokens for purchases. The market also
participates in the Produce Perks Incentive
Program for SNAP users, which matches up
to $20 in fresh fruits and vegetables.
Shaker Square
216-751-7656 or
northunionfarmersmarket.org
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7/4-9/12
4-7 pm Thursdays
Sunset Market at Van Aken District
The North Union Farmers Market will be
held outdoors in the Van Aken District
every Thursday through September 12.
Stop by for fresh grown produce, meat,
and dairy products as well as delicious
artisan breads and pastries, along with
fine arts and crafts.
Van Aken District
216-751-7656 or
northunionfarmersmarket.org
7/4
2-6 pm Thursday
Annual Independence Day
Pool Party
Of the people…for the people…by the people…
all the Shaker people in the pool! Make a
splash with family and friends. Family
activities, poolside DJ, rocket car rides,
food, and beverages will be available. ID
required and regular admission fees apply.
Thornton Park Pool
3301 Warrensville Center Road
216-491-1295 or shakeronline.com
7/6
10 am-5 pm Saturday
Larchmere Festival & Author Alley
Sponsored by the Larchmere Merchants
Association, this year’s festival celebrates
the color yellow and all its joyful
associations: sunshine, optimism,
lemonade, popcorn, rubber duckies,
sunflowers, and more. The event offers
an eclectic range of creative activities
and vendors, include glassblowing, an
interactive scavenger hunt, balloon artists,
the Chess Challenge, Goat Yoga, local DJs,
and food vendors (including the recently
launched Fredo’s Pizza) and a plethora of
craft, antique, vintage, and recycled items
for sale. Loganberry Books will host the
Annual Author Alley, Cleveland’s largest
annual gathering of local authors.
Larchmere Boulevard
216-795-9800
7/10
6:30-8:30 pm Wednesday
Summer Bird Walk
Take a guided walk throughout the Shaker
Parklands looking and listening for birds.
Meet in the Nature Center parking lot.
Free. Binoculars available for use with ID.
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
2600 South Park Boulevard
216-321-5935 or shakerlakes.org
7/12
6-8 pm Friday
Opening Reception – Lissauer Gallery
Enjoy the work of Amber Ford, a
Cleveland-based photographer. Ford
received her BFA in Photography from the
Cleveland Institute of Art. Her work will
be on display through September 8.
Shaker Historical Society and Museum
16740 South Park Boulevard
216-921-1201 or shakerhistoricalsociety.org
7/17
7 pm Wednesday
Shaker Heights Community Band
Conductor Lisa Cheshier leads the band.
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy
the music. In the event of inclement
weather, events are held inside the
Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community
Building.
The Colonnade
Community Building
216-491-1360 or shakeronline.com
7/20
2-3 pm and 3:30-4:30 pm Saturday
Exploring the Moon Planetarium Show
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong was
the first person to walk on the moon.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this
milestone when staff from the Cleveland
Museum of Natural History bring their
out-of-this world, inflatable traveling
planetarium show to the Library.
Shaker Library
16500 Van Aken Boulevard
216-991-2030 or shakerlibrary.org
Venture
Out
Information in Venture Out is compiled
well in advance of publication. Use the
contact information in the listings to
confirm dates and times, or visit the
City calendar at shakeronline.com.
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