9:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Vision Awareness Day
A free public service forum where attendees will get information, presentations, and hands-on demonstrations about all types of vision loss and how it can be successfully accommodated. Participants can try out the newest technologies that enable people with any degree of vision loss--incuding total blindness--to read, use computers, work and attend school, travel, and remain independent. Free lunch is provided. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. To register call 1-800-336-5658.
Location:
Cleveland Sight Center
University Circle
1909 East 101st Street
Cleveland, OH 44106
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12:00 PM
Cheerleading – Grades 3-4
Participants will cheer for the 3-4 grade tackle football teams participating in a 4 to 5 game/scrimmage season in the recreational in-house program. Cost is $45 per participant – Lakewood residents only.
Practice starts in September. Deadline for registration is August 31st. Participants 10 years of age and older must have a physical on file at the Recreation Department prior to participating.

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12:00 PM
Cheerleading Grades 5-6
Participants will cheer for the 5-6 grade tackle football teams participating in a 7 game season in the Little Southwest Conference Tackle Football League. Cost is $65 per participant – Lakewood residents only.
Practice starts in September. Deadline for registration is August 31st. All participants must have a physical on file at the Recreation Department prior to participating.


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12:00 PM
NFL Flag Football Grades 2-3
Players will participate in a 5 game recreational in-house program. Cost is $45 per resident/$65 per non-resident. Games will being Saturday, September 20th. Deadline for registration is August 31st. Participants 10 years of age and older must have a physical on file at the Recreation Department prior to participating.
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12:00 PM
NFL Flag Football Grades 2-3
Players will participate in a 5 game recreational in-house program. Cost is $45 per resident/$65 per non-resident. Games will being Saturday, September 20th. Deadline for registration is August 31st. Participants 10 years of age and older must have a physical on file at the Recreation Department prior to participating.
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12:00 PM
Cross Country Grades 6-8
Participants will run in approximately 6 meets. Cost is $59 per person – Lakewood residents only. Practice starts toward the end of August. Deadline for registration is August 31st. All participants must have a physical on file at the Recreation Department prior to participating.
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5:30 PM - 8:30 AM
Volunteer Tutor Training for 2008-2009 school year
Give the Gift of Reading. Tutor Today!

Did you know that only one out of every five elementary-aged children is read to in the home?

Cleveland Reads is seeking volunteer tutors to work with children or adults. A free, three-hour training is provided to teach techniques and skills necessary for tutoring. You will then be referred to one of 100 literacy programs in Cuyahoga County that need your help.

Building Literacy Skills in Children will be held Thursday August 14th from 5:30-8:30pm. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Frigolette at 216-436-2116 or jfrigolette@uws.org to register for this free training or get more information.
Location:
Cleveland
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Open House
The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting an open house on Thursday, August 14th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. to show off their new location at 16017 Detroit Avenue. All are welcome.
Location:
16017 Detroit Avenue
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