The line will be forming before the doors open for Christmas Sale on the Grounds at the Nicholson House. Eager shoppers know the oldest house in Lakewood (1835) is a festive spot to start your holiday shopping.

The sale features our Antiques Room where you'll find a one-of-a-kind gift or sentimental collectible for the person who has everything. Vintage linens, glassware and silver share space with antique ornaments. The other three rooms will be fully stocked with new and nearly-new gift items; tree trimmings, decorations, wrapping paper and anything you need for holiday entertaining...

My name is Nick Novak and I am a Boy Scout Eagle Candidate from Troop 435. While working on my Bicycling Merit Badge I read an article about the “Bicycle Man of Balad” (a major who repaired bicycles for airmen in Iraq...see article here.

In today's world, being a great dad is no easy task. Many obstacles - such as a demanding job, divorce, a perceived lack of parenting skills, lack of role models, or not knowing where to turn for advice or help - prevent many fathers from realizing their fullest parenting potential. It doesn't matter what kind of dad you are - whether you are a separated, divorced, widowed, stay-at-home, married, or a working dad, and no matter your race, ethnicity, sexual-orientation or socio-economic background - all dads face the same challenges in parenting and becoming a role model for their children...

The Lakewood Historical Society is now accepting orders for our very popular wreath sale. The wreath and calendar sale is one of the largest and most important fundraisers for the Lakewood Historical Society. Wreaths are $30 each and calendars are $10.00. You can order them online at www.lakewoodhistorymuseumstore.com or by calling 216 221-7343. The order deadline for wreaths is November 17, 2008...

On November 24th, Lakewood Early Childhood PTA presents, “Genealogy and Family History – What is it? Is it important to my family? And how do I get started?” Want to work on your family tree, but don't know where to start? Local author, Vicki Vigil, explains where and how to begin your search. She will show examples of documents important to the search and tell us how and where to find them. Vicki will highlight important resources in Greater Cleveland, including on-line resources, and will explain how to fill out a five-generation chart...

While working out in my gym in Chicago a few years back, I couldn't help myself and had to start up some friendly trash talking with the guy wearing the Michigan Wolverines shirt (I was wearing my Ohio State shirt that day). I was immediately taken aback by his friendly behavior and to this day have never met someone so unbelievably likeable and outgoing. Since that day in 2004, I've kept in touch with Jonny Imerman, attended various charity and fundraising events and recently ran as part of the Imerman Active team at the Chicago Marathon and plan on representing the team at various local ultramarathons and marathons...

If you like having fun and meeting new people, we invite you to become a member of the Great Lakes Science Center’s volunteer team. Becoming a volunteer at the Great Lakes Science Center is a challenging and rewarding way to share your time and talents. Our volunteer team is made up of diverse members of all ages, education levels and employment backgrounds.

At the end of summer, often the only thing that can perk up a young student trying to pack everything he can into the waning days of summer, are new school supplies. There is something magical about an unopened box of crayons and a full bottle of glue. It’s not unlike the first day of school, it’s so full of promise even teachers find the excitement contagious.

Lakewood holds many hidden gems. This not only includes the places of Lakewood, but the people and organizations that make it a great community to raise a family.

One gem, Lakewood Early Childhood PTA, brings family friendly events such as Meet the Trucks, Brake for Kids, Preschool Vision Screenings and more to the community. These events and other programs are made possible by the work of LECPTA members and by the fundraisers that the LECPTA holds each year...

Burn some ghoulish calories and warm up your Halloween costume Saturday, October 25, 2008, as part of the Great Pumpkin Fun Run & 5K Race at Lakewood Park...

Lakewood Early Childhood PTA will hold the Baby Bargain Bonanza sale at a new location, Harding Middle School (16601 Madison Avenue) on October 4, 2008. Doors will open at 9am and the sale will continue until 1pm. This sale promises to be bigger and better than ever. The new location will allow for 50% more sale tables in comparison to previous years...

Lakewood Catholic Academy is now entering its fourth year of operation, and we’re celebrating our continued success with the Fourth Annual 5K and Michalko Mile Fun Race on Sunday, September 21st. The race raises funds for LCA and memorializes Jane Michalko, an LCA mom & volunteer with a passion for youth sports who passed away after a courageous battle with breast cancer...

The Lakewood Historical Society’s “Come Home To Lakewood” Patron Party drew over 150 people to Forest Cliff for a rare event to tour four homes. These homes were built in 1910, 1923, 1936, & 1990.

If you were among the 1500 people touring last Sunday’s biennial “Come Home To Lakewood” House Tour, you experienced a perfect September Sunday afternoon while taking in a fine selection of Lakewood’s architectural beauty. Although the following are typical to Lakewood homes, I enjoyed seeing so many of them in one afternoon: slate roofs, brick, colorful wood siding, stone, and pillars; inviting porches and verandas amidst flower beds and trees young and old; wood doors and tiled vestibules; leaded, beveled, and stained glass; wood trim, crown molding, parquetry, oak and walnut floors; the craftsmanship of built-in cabinets and fireplace mantels; ornate hardware, etched-glass light fixtures and crystal chandeliers; private back patio spaces in a natural setting.

The Virginia Marti Foundation will host its first event at the Clifton Club in Lakewood, Ohio, on October 25, 2008 at 6:30 pm. The event entitled “What’s New in Art and Design” will include dinner, a fashion show, and silent auction. Designs by our Alumni, instructors and current students will be displayed throughout the Club. The cost of the event is $150 a ticket with all proceeds to benefit the Foundation...

Scott Duennes, Executive Director of Cornucopia, Inc. and Nature’s Bin, received Exceptional Parent Magazine’s “Distinguished Service Award” on Saturday, July 12 at the Lake County Captains Game. Exceptional Parent Magazine provides information, support, ideas, encouragement, and outreach for families of children and adults with disabilities and special health care needs, as well as the physicians, allied health care and educational professionals who are involved in their care and development...

On August 10, families from Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Lakewood Lutheran School (LLS), and their community tutoring and Angel Tree ministries, joined together in the Metroparks for a full day of great food, activities, and friendship. Pastor Emeritus George Pohlod preached, while folks of all ages worshipped together, played together, and visited with friends, new and old...

Lakewood resident Andrew Clark’s first job as a laborer for his father’s company, The R.W. Clark Company, was working on the Cleveland Restoration Society’s restoration of The Sarah Benedict House on Prospect Avenue in Cleveland. This type of work gave him an appreciation of historic preservation...

About 40 years ago, Lakewood Stables was the place to go for trail rides, horse rentals and riding lessons. What many people don't know is that the stable is still in operation today, managed by a non-proft organization called Valley Riding, Inc...

The Lakewood Community Festival Incorporated donated $1000 to the Lakewood Veterans Memorial Renovation Project. Lakewood Community Festival committee members Marge Stopiak, Rose Slavik, Susan Butler and Helen Pohorence presented the check to the Lakewood Veterans Committee...

The North Coast Health Ministry will host its 13th annual Celebration of Caring gala auction and dinner Thursday, Aug. 28 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Lakewood Hospital Atrium, 14519 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood...

It's that time of year again! Two of Lakewood's favorite institutions are getting together to raise funds for our city's homeless pets. This is a great opportunity to have fun, help a good cause, and clean your pooch!..

Lakewood Community Progress, Inc. (LCPI) will hold its second annual Cournhole Tounament on Saturday, June 28. Play will be at the Around the Corner Café parking lot at the corner of Sloane and Mathew Avenues. Participants can pre-register in person on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 at Around the Corner Cafe between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m...

Regan Clawson, Director of Health Service Systems at Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio (PPNEO) is the 2008 recipient of the Nelson Award for Outstanding Staff Service. The announcement was made today by the organization's Great Places to Work Committee...

There are many fun and exciting events being held in Lakewood this summer. With more than 185 miles of sidewalks within 5.5 sq miles, Lakewood is considered by many to be Ohio’s most walkable city...why spend money at the fuel pump when we have so much to enjoy right here in our car-optional city?

Main Street Lakewood is the host to a number of activities that you will not want to miss. LEAF meets on the city’s front porch (at the Library) on Thursday nights. In addition to learning about local farming and gardening, there is usually entertainment and always good people on hand...