Akron Zoo to host a Party for the Planet to celebrate Earth Day
AKRON, Ohio - The Akron Zoo will celebrate Earth Day with their annual event, Party for the Planet, on Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Numerous environmentally friendly vendors will be on hand to educate visitors about steps they can take to help our planet and conserve our natural resources.
Several exhibitors will be on-hand during the event with giveaways and talking about their green practices. Entertainment will be provided by Michael Ray’s Cirque de Papier and there will be crafts available. The Akron Zoo’s mascot, Conrad Conservation, will make an appearance at the zoo during the event. Conrad, a costumed frog, helps the zoo convey its mission of conservation. Party for the Planet is supported by City Scrap & Salvage, OhioConnectionsAcademy and The Lube Stop, Inc.
The Akron Zoo is open 361 days a year. Winter hours, through April, are 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and admission is $6 per person. The parking fee is $2. Starting May 1, the Akron Zoo hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and admission is $10 for adults, $8.50 for senior citizens, $7 for children (ages 2-14). Children under two are free and parking is $2. For more information visit www.akronzoo.org or call (330) 375-2550.
Founded in 1953, the Akron Zoo is a non-profit, world conservation Zoo with over 700 animals from around the world. Located just west of Downtown Akron, the Zoo strives to provide a dynamic, financially responsible, guest centered animal experience that is energized by innovation and fun. The Akron Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats.
CANOE SEASON AND ZIP LINE OPEN IN LOUDONVILLE
Spring brings with it the swallows to Capistrano and the buzzards to Hinckley Ridge. April also sees outdoor enthusiasts from all over returning to Ohio’s Canoe Capital, for the official beginning of canoe season in Loudonville. And the town is ready to help visitors enjoy another great season on the gentle waters of the Mohican River.
”Since 1961, when the first canoe livery opened in Ohio, Loudonville has been among the most popular places for canoeing in Ohio,” explained Bob Yun, Executive Director of the Mohican-Loudonville Visitors Bureau. “With six canoe liveries within minutes of downtown, the Mohican River offers a variety of trip experiences. As the River has been designated a Scenic Byway, Mohican canoe trips are always scenic and memorable.”
Length of canoe trips can vary from 30 minutes to two or three hours are popular, depending on the livery. In addition, visitors have a choice of watercraft – canoes, kayak, tubes, or rafts. As a Class One river, the Mohican usually flows gently and is forgiving for novices.
In April two liveries, Loudonville Canoe Livery in downtown Loudonville and Mohican Adventures are open seven days a week. By early May all six liveries are open daily. Check with your favorite livery for exact operating days and times.
To help visitors plan their Loudonville canoe trip, the Visitors Bureau’s web site provides a Mohican River Water Condition Report, which is updated daily throughout the season. As river conditions can change quickly, it is always a good idea to check on current water conditions with a favorite livery. In addition, the canoeing section on the home web page provides detailed information about each area livery. Information includes operating season, hours, length of trips offered, type of water craft (canoe, kayak, raft, tube) and more. The web site has hot links to each livery. The canoeing season lasts until the end of October, depending on weather.
As most liveries offer group discounts, canoeing is affordable for families and a great activity for school and youth groups, family reunions, churches, even as a corporate team building. Discounts are usually for 6 or more canoes or groups of 12 or more guests. Reservations for these large groups are highly recommended any day of week. Some liveries offer food service and facilities for groups. A number of liveries provide camping, full service for RV’s, and cabins, so visitors can spend the night and also enjoy the many exciting activities in Mohican State Park and shopping in Loudonville’s Victorian downtown. Five campgrounds also provide free shuttle service to area liveries. Before the vacation season kicks in, now is a good time to make summer plans.
Last year a 28 mile section of the Mohican River was named a River Water Trail by the State of Ohio. The Water Trail starts at the Visitors Info Center in Mohican State Park at the intersection of State Route 97 and 3. The Trail travels south to the Kokosing River east of Mount Vernon. A map has been produced detailing put-in and take-out locations along the River which includes available services such as drinking water, camping, parking, picnic facilities, restrooms and emergency phone numbers. Maps are available for free at the Info Center and the Loudonville Visitors Bureau downtown office.
Canoeing is not the only seasonal outdoor activity now open in Loudonville. Tree Frog Canopy Tours, northern Ohio’s only zip line, is scheduled to open in April too. “Since Tree Frog opened in 2010, it has been a big hit with visitors. They are looking forward to offering visitors an another thrilling season on Ohio’s“longest, highest, fastest” zip line,” Yun added. April operating days and hours depends on the weather.
Guests zip through the tree tops by means of the zip lines, sky bridges, and rappels connected to platforms suspended hundreds of feet in the trees. Tours last 2½ to 3 hours and include educational information about area nature and wildlife. This year will again be popular, so reservations are always recommended, especially for busy summer weekends. Discounts available for groups of 16 or more persons. Special pricing for youngsters ages 10-17 is available Tuesday through Thursday, when accompanied by an adult. Weekday adult discount pricing is also available.
For more information on planning your family summer getaway in Loudonville and to request a free 2013 Getaway Planner, contact the Mohican-Loudonville Visitors Bureau toll-free at 877-2MOHICAN or email requests to Info@DiscoverMohican.com. The 2013 Guide is packed with 52 pages of family fun including a special canoe livery map. A virtual Getaway Planner Guide and River Report is also available on their web page, www.DiscoverMohican.com.
Mohican-Loudonville Visitors Bureau
131 W. Main Street Loudonville OH 44842
419-994-2519 FAX 419-994-5950
Orrville Bunny Trail – Sunday March 23, 2013
Hop on over to Orrville Elementary on Sat, March 23 for the 13th Annual Bunny Trail. This free community event will be held from 11am – 2pm. The Trail is designed for young children, toddlers through fourth grade. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Coordinated by the Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Bunny Trail is best described as “trick-or-treat” with a spring theme. Families will enjoy the fact that every child receives an equal amount of goodies. Serpentini Chevrolet Buick of Orrville, event sponsor, will welcome guests at the front entrance of the school with balloons and treats
Featured attraction will be The Bunny, in a garden setting along the trail courtesy of Buehler’s Fresh Foods. There will not be a photographer taking pictures this year. Bring your own camera to capture your child’s visit with the Bunny. Orrville Dalton YMCA will share information about their youth programs while making sure the line to the visit the Bunny moves along at a steady pace.
Other new attractions along the trail this year include an Ice Cream Castle hosted by Orrville Christian Church in promotion of their summer VBS theme. Visitors to the castle will enjoy Ice cream treats donated by Smith Dairy Products.
Everything Rubbermaid offers Disney lunch box at their booth, while supplies last. Pink Disney Princess boxes for the girls and blue Disney Cars boxes for the boys.
Nagy’s Collision Repair invites everyone to take a turn playing PLINKO for prizes. Guess the number of eggs in the basket to win a birthday party at Putt-N-Stuff.
Other activities include face painting, prize wheel, coloring books, yummy treats and fun trinkets from more than 30 local businesses and organizations along the trail.
Entrance to the Bunny Trail will be through the main entrance at the front of the building only. A newly designed trail will ease the hallway congestion and “traffic jams” experienced in previous years. Free parking is available at the Orrville Elementary and Orrville Middle School.
What: Orrville Bunny Trail
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2013
Time: 11 am-2 pm
Where: Orrville Elementary School,605 Mineral Springs Street, Orrville, OH 4
4667
Phone: 330-682-8881
Website: www.orrvillechamber.com
For local tour information:
Wayne County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
www.wccvb.com
428 West Liberty Street
Wooster, OH 44691
Phone: 330-264-1800 or 800-362-6474
Fax: 330-264-1141
The 24th I-X Indoor Amusement Park Lets You Splash, Soar, Spin (and Save) in 2013!
(Cleveland, OH) The I-X Indoor Amusement Park, presented by Marc’s, returns March 22 - April 14, 2013, to the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio. This annual springtime event offers a full day of smiles, thrills and family fun, all at a budget-friendly price that is LOWER than last year!
Great news – prices have dropped in 2013 to make the I-X Indoor Amusement Park one of the best entertainment values around. And, there is more fun to be had this year as the I-X Indoor Amusement Park is open more days and more hours to make the most of spring break in Northeast Ohio. Between March 22 and April 14, the park is open nearly everyday, with the exception of April 8-10. There’s no better time to blow off some steam, get the kids out of the house, enjoy a funnel cake and make some great memories!
“I am pleased to announce we have lowered our individual ticket pricing this year to the I-X Indoor Amusement Park, while also adding new entertainment and two new rides,” said, Amy Girton, show manager and marketing director. “If you haven’t been to the Park recently, or maybe you come every year, this is the year to visit and SAVE money, while also enjoying two NEW rides and our NEW Mutts Gone Nuts Dog Show that is both cute and funny for the whole family to enjoy!”
New rides are sure to be a hit this year! Start by getting your “splash on” with the NEW White Water Ride, churning through 58,000 gallons of H2O! This ride is perfect for families and friends to journey together through some soggy turns, then down a hill into the “splash zone!” If taking to the air is more your speed, don’t miss the NEW Soaring Eagle Zipline, which takes a pair of riders soaring high above the I-X Center floor at almost 70 feet. You can’t beat the view! Both new rides, and all rides, are included with the price of admission.
Family entertainment is a huge part of I-X Indoor Amusement Park fun. Mutts Gone Nuts makes its I-X Indoor Amusement Park debut as part of the daily entertainment line-up. A hilarious combination of canines and comedy will charm you as these lovable mutts perform an array of tricks – usually on their owners! Roberto the Magnificent brings his comedy stunt show back with more animation and skill than ever before! Watch as he juggles, balances, and performs jaw-dropping tricks while joking and interacting with the audience.
The I-X Center is filled with 20 acres of rides will whirl and twirl patrons big and small, from the biggest dare-devils to pint-sized riders!
Thrill City brings on the speed with rides that flip, rotate, drop, spin, and fly. Fan favorite Freakout swings riders up to 70 feet high and guarantees to churn out the screams. The amazing Spinning Coaster dazzles the daring with non-stops spinning cars and unexpected speed – be sure to have friends to hang on to! Mega Bounce does just that, spinning riders while giving them jolts of fun! Vertigo may look like just another swing ride, but don’t be fooled – this one takes you a good 90 feet in the air! Want to get a good scream out of your friends? Climb up into the classic Zipper and flip around as you rotate through the air!
Kidzville is a dedicated children’s area that features over 25 rides and a petting zoo perfect for kids. The 3D Mystery Manor offers a fun and not-too-scary experience that children of all ages will enjoy (a nominal fee is required for children, but parents are always free!). The whole family can explore the nooks and crannies and the dizzying fun in the 3D Vortex Tunnel while watching out for friendly ghosts! Moms and Dads will find they can join in on some of the traditional rides too, including the State Fair Slide, Dizzy Dragons, Merry-Go-Round, I-X Center Ferris Wheel, and many more.
Themed weekends make for a great “staycation” at the I-X Indoor Amusement Park. Spring Jam Christian Jam Weekend, in partnership with Jehovah Nissi Productions, is April 6 & 7, with live performances from local choirs and bands. Gospel acts and interpretive dance routines will also make this an engaging and spiritually uplifting event!
If Latin music gets you moving, you won’t want to miss the 8th annual La Fiesta Latina April 14 and 15, sponsored by Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center and Latinocleveland.com. The very best of Hispanic heritage and culture with national and local acts, dance, food, arts and entertainment are all part of the event highlights for patrons to enjoy.
Spring break starts here at the I-X Indoor Amusement Park! Don’t miss out; you’ll be the only one!
The I-X Indoor Amusement Park is held at the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio on Route 237, adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins Airport. It is easily accessible from I-480, I-71 and the Ohio Turnpike. For more information call 1.800.897.3942 or visit us online at www.ixamusementpark.com. General Admission $21.99; Children under 48’’ $18.99; Seniors 60+ $9.99 Saturdays and Sundays and FREE Weekdays; Children 3 and under FREE. $18.99 Advance tickets available at MARC’S and AAA. Bring in any Diet Pepsi or Mountain Dew can to the I-X Center Box Office after 3PM (Monday-Friday Only), buy one general admission ticket at full price and get the second ticket at half price. Restrictions apply. See the Discounts and Promotions page on the website for details.
Hours
Opening Day is Friday, March 22nd at 3PM! Dates and times vary. For a listing of all dates and times please visit the official I-X Indoor Amusement Park website at www.ixamusementpark.com
Akron Zoo Hosts Enrichment Day
AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zoo will host an Enrichment Day on Saturday, March 30, 2013 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. During the event animals will be given Easter eggs as part of their enrichment at scheduled times for the public to watch.
Enrichment is anything given to the animals to stimulate their natural behaviors. Although the zoo does enrichment on a daily basis, Enrichment Days give the animal care staff the opportunity to showcase to the public what they do for the animals.
During the event the animals will either be given real eggs or plastic or papier mache eggs with treats inside. Visitors will be able to see enrichment given to the lemurs, jaguars, snow leopards, tamarins, lions, tigers, sloth bears, red pandas and goats.
The Akron Zoo is open 361 days a year. Zoo hours are 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is $6 per person. Children under 2 are free and parking is $2.00. For more information visit http://www.akronzoo.org or call (330) 375-2550.
Founded in 1953, the Akron Zoo is a non-profit, world conservation Zoo with over 700 animals from around the world. Located just west of Downtown Akron, the Zoo strives to provide a dynamic, financially responsible, guest centered animal experience that is energized by innovation and fun. The Akron Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native
Submitted by:
David Barnhardt
Director of Marketing & Guest Services
Ph – (330) 375-2550 ext. 7238
dmbarnhardt@akronzoo.org
Master Gardener Spring Gardening Seminar
Ohio State University Extension and Medina County Master Gardeners are presenting a Spring Seminar entitled “Unnatural Invasions” on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Registration begins at 8:30 am with the program beginning at 9 am – noon in the Professional Building Lower Level Meeting Room, 120 West Washington Street, Medina, OH 44256.
Topics and presenters include:
“What’s Bugging You?,” an introduction to invasive insect species that are found in Ohio.
Ashley Kulhanek, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator in Medina County.
“Backyard Invasives,” where you will learn Ohio’s most common invasive plants.
Danae Wolfe, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator in Summit County.
“What’s Invading Your Soil,” what’s living in the soil and the invasions soil faces with emphasis on
man-made practices.
Sonya Porter, experienced Medina County Master Gardener.
Come to this educational seminar where you will learn the most common invasive plants and insects of Ohio and ways of controlling and preventing their spread. You will also gain helpful tips on selecting plans for the home garden and how you can help keep watch for the more menacing insects. Program also includes digging up some of the invasions that happen in our soils and learning how to help reduce the impact of these invaders.
Cost per person is $20 and includes light refreshments. Registration forms are available athttp://medina.osu.edu under the Agriculture/Natural Resources calendar. Form and payment are due by April 22.
If you would like a registration form mailed, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Master Gardener Seminar, c/o OSU Extension, 120 West Washington Street, Suite 1L, Medina, OH 44256.
For more information, please call Ashley Kulhanek at (330) 725-4911, Ext. 106; (330) 225-7100, Ext. 9237; (330) 336-6657, Ext. 9237; or e-mail kulhanek.5@osu.edu.
Medina County
Professional Building
120 West Washington Street, Suite 1L
Medina, OH 44256-2269
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S AIR & SPACE MUSEUM TO HOST ANNUAL EVENT
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Soviet cosmonaut, Valentina Tereshkova, becoming the first woman to have flown into space and the 30th anniversary of American astronaut, Sally Ride, becoming the first American woman to have flown into space. Before becoming a cosmonaut Valentina worked in a textile factory and was an experienced sky diver. Before Sally Ride entered NASA’s astronaut training program she was encouraged by Billie Jean King to become a professional tennis player after King witnessed Sally playing tennis at Stanford University. Both these women blazed a trail for the many female astronauts that have followed. On Saturday, March 9, 2013 the International Women’s Air & Space Museum will celebrate their achievements at the museum’s eighth annual free family day. The event is open to the public and will take place from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Parking is available in the Burke Lakefront Airport terminal municipal parking lot. Landing fees at the airport (BKL) are waived for visitors to the museum that day. Support for this year’s Family Day is provided by Dollar Bank and Dominion.
The museum will be celebrating Women’s History Month throughout the day and will give visitors the opportunity to learn about the lives and accomplishments of Tereshkova and Ride through a biographical timeline of hands-on activities, including a Bounce House to simulate “weightlessness,” Man (or Woman) on the Moon Photo Booth, Create your Own Textile, Sally Ride Tennis Challenge, and more! Free activities will also be provided by several area organizations. Families and youth groups are encouraged to attend this free special event.
The public celebration of women’s history in this country began in 1978 as “Women’s History Week” in Sonoma County, California. The week including March 8, International
Women’s Day, was selected. In 1981, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Rep. Barbara Mikulski (DMd.) co-sponsored a joint Congressional resolution proclaiming a national Women’s History Week. In 1987, Congress expanded the celebration to a month, and March was declared Women’s History Month.
The International Women’s Air & Space Museum is located in the Burke Lakefront
Airport terminal building, 1501 N. Marginal Road. Museum admission is free and exhibits are open 8:00 am – 8:00 pm daily. The Fay Gillis Wells Research Center and Gift Shop are open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Monday through Saturday. The Joan L. Hrubec Aviation Education Center is open to the public on Saturdays and hosts school groups during the week. Call (216) 623-1111 for more information or visit us on the web at www.iwasm.org.
Submitted by:
Suzie Dills
IWASM.org
THIRD ANNUAL TOWPATH HALF IS SUNDAY APRIL 7, 2013 – EVENT INCLUDES A HALF MARATHON AND A FIVE MILE RACE
CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS, Ohio – Over 1,500 runners are expected to hit the Towpath Trail for the Third Annual Towpath Half Marathon & Five Mile race on Sunday April 7, 2013 in the area surrounding Steelyard Commons and Lower Harvard. The race serves as the kick-off event for the Towpath Trilogy – a wellness initiative based on a three-race series: beginning with 1) The Half Marathon & Five Mile run in the April 7th event; 2) The Towpath Ten-Ten, featuring a 10 Miler and 10K on June 16th; and 3) The Towpath Marathon -featuring a Half, 10K and Full Marathon on October 13th.
“The races helps runners build their running skills throughout the year and gives them a Boston Marathon qualifier event in the October Marathon. It also allows us to combine a course where nature meets industry, and takes participants on a running path rich with our culture and history,” said Tim Donovan, Executive Director of Ohio Canal Corridor – one of the Founding Organizations of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area.
The fun and festival-like Towpath Half welcomes runners of all abilities and includes after-race refreshments from the Great Lakes Brewing Company, massages, and live music. Participants who sign up for all three races receive a commemorative T-shirt celebrating their Towpath Trilogy participation.
About the Races
The Half Marathon race course includes some of the most scenic areas within the Cleveland Metroparks Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, as runners follow the Towpath Trail along the historic Canal and the Cuyahoga River.
The race starts on the driveway for the Cleveland Metroparks reservation just off East 49 Street in Cuyahoga Heights, located south of Grant Avenue. The finish line is located in the Harvard Avenue Towpath Trailhead on that same reservation.
The Five-Mile Run race course also includes some of the most scenic areas within the Cleveland Metroparks Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation. Runners will assemble at the Harvard/Jennings intersection and begin the race running east on lower Harvard up to the Towpath Trailhead. The course includes an out-and- back design that utilizes the natural loop found below the Kreiger Canalway Center where runners return to the common Finish Line located within the Harvard Avenue trailhead.
More information on the races is available at http://www.towpathtrilogy.net
About the Organizations: The Towpath Marathon is coordinated by the Ohio Canal Corridor, a non-profit organization begun in 1985. The Ohio Canal Corridor is a Founding Organization of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area and is actively involved in the development of the 110-mile Canalway, with particular focus on extending the Towpath Trail to downtown Cleveland. Information on donations and membership in the Ohio Canal Corridor to help develop the path along the Cuyahoga River is available at http://www.ohiocanal.org.
The visitor site for the Ohio & Erie Canalway can be found at www.ohioanderiecanalway.com
Submitted by:
Kathy Cole
216.520.1825
kcole@ohiocanal.org
Hop on over to the Akron Zoo
AKRON, Ohio – Bunny EGGstravaganza will be held at the Akron Zoo March 23, 24 & 30 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. The event includes hot chocolate, crafts, activities, an egg hunt, and a visit with the bunny. Reservations are required and space is limited.
Crafts and activities will take place indoors and the egg hunts will be outdoors in the park. Visitors will also have the opportunity to take their own pictures with the Easter Bunny and every child that participates in the hunt will receive a treat bag. The price of the event also includes free admission to the zoo following the event.
Reservations can be made by calling (330) 375-2550 ext. 7231 or online at http://www.akronzoo.org. Bunny EGGstravaganza is free for Akron Zoo member adults and $8 for Akron Zoo member children. Non-Akron Zoo members are $8 for adults and $10 for children.
The Akron Zoo is open 361 days a year. Winter hours, through April, are 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and admission is $6 per person. The parking fee is $2. Starting May 1, the Akron Zoo hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and admission is $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, $7 for children (ages 2-14). Children under two are free and parking is $2. For more information visit http://www.akronzoo.org or call (330) 375-2550.
Founded in 1953, the Akron Zoo is a non-profit, world conservation Zoo with over 700 animals from around the world. Located just west of Downtown Akron, the Zoo strives to provide a dynamic, financially responsible, guest centered animal experience that is energized by innovation and fun. The Akron Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats.
Submitted by:
Contact:
David Barnhardt
Director of Marketing & Guest Services
Ph – (330) 375-2550 ext. 7238
Cell – (330) 812-7890
dmbarnhardt@akronzoo.org
Lake Metroparks: Quilts 2013 opens Saturday, February 16 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark – More than 200 works on display!
Lake Metroparks Farmpark presents
Quilts 2013
February 16 through March 27, 9 am to 5 pm
Tuesday through Sunday & Presidents’ Day
KIRTLAND – Quilts 2013 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark is undeniably one of Ohio’s finest quilt shows. Come view more than 200 quilted works on display. Embrace the color and warmth of this annual exhibit while admiring quilters’ handiwork, featuring the works by featured and regional artists. Now in its 22nd year, the exhibit showcases a variety of works including traditional bed quilts, contemporary wall art and apparel. At Quilts 2013, the story behind each quilt, along with the quilter’s name and judging information are also displayed. As you explore the gorgeous quilts on display, visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite entries to receive the People’s Choice award!
Quilts 2013, presented by Red Roof Inn of Willoughby and Discount Drug Mart, opens Saturday, February 16 and runs through March 27. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Sunday. The exhibit is also open on Presidents’ Day as part of the Discovery Day event. Supporting sponsors are Pat Catan’s and the Lake County Women’s Journal.
Featured Artists & Workshops
Quilts 2013 internationally acclaimed featured visiting artists are known for their works, writings and workshops. New skills may be obtained and a deepened appreciation for the art of quilting can be realized through attending quilt workshops and lectures offered throughout the show. Workshops are led by featured artists Cindy Casciato of Ravenna Ohio (March 5 to 10) and Wendy Butler Berns of Lake Mills, Wisconsin (March 21 to 24). Regional quilt artists also lead workshops offering people of all ages and quilting abilities a chance to discover new quilting techniques and sharpen their skills.
For a complete listing of workshops or to register, log on to lakemetroparks.com or call the Lake Metroparks Registration Office at 440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226 between 8 a.m. to 4 pm Monday through Friday.
The Quilt Vendor Event (March 1 – 3) features demonstrations and shopping at quilt vendor booths. Find unique shopping opportunities with a variety of different quilt shops gathered together under one roof to sell quilting products and supplies. Shops vary by fabrics, styles, techniques or product lines. The presence of the vendors integrated into the Quilt Show broadens the appreciation for quilting and the quilting experience. Informational demonstrations are provided by representatives from each shop.
Quilts 2013 Winners
Sponsoring the prizes for the award winning quilts entries are A Piece In Time, Cottonpickers, Just Quilt It, Mara’s Fabric & Gifts, Mary Huey Quilts, Polka Dot Pincushion, Quilters Source, Quilts & Sew Forth, Quilts And Kreations , The Craft Cupboard.
Best of Show
Gujarati Woman
Shandra Belknap
Gates Mills, OH
Best Hand Quilting
Silhouettes
Christine Saletes-Allchin
Willoughby, OH
Best Machine Quilting
Glacier Star
Lynn Michel
Huron, OH
Best Traditional
Redwork Revival
Christel Richard
North Canton, OH
Color Award
Light and Shadow – Colors of Ghana
Carol Fleming Chenoweth
Perry, OH
Visit lakemetroparks.com for the complete list of Quilts 2013 winners
Admission to Quilts 2013 is $6; ages 60 and over, $5; ages 2 to 11, $4; Farmpark members and children under 2 are free. For more information about Quilts 2013, log on to lakemetroparks.com or call 440-256-2122 or 800-366-FARM (3276). Admission includes all of Farmpark attractions including wagon rides, calves, piglets and baby lambs, and a chance to learn how maple syrup is made. Check out the gift shop and find a wide variety of gift ideas including Farmpark’s very own maple syrup and honey. Stop in the J & J Cafe for lunch, coffee, or a quick bite to eat.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark is located at 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd in Kirtland.
Directions: Take I-90 to the Rt. 306 exit. Head south on Route 306 five miles to Euclid Chardon Road (Route 6), turn left on Route 6, and head east one mile. Entrance is on the right.
Quilts 2013 featured visiting artists bios
Cindy Casciato of Ravenna, Ohio
Cindy Casciato is a teacher, designer, author and quilter with 28 years of experience teaching quilting and related topics to numerous guilds and organizations.
She has three quilt publications: Block Explosion, One Stitch Quilting and Stash with Splash.
Her third publication features 15 quilt designs utilizing her new patchwork technique The Magic Triangle Method. Cindy also has her own line of Magic Triangle patterns printed under her label entitled Threads of Friendship.
She is the founder of the very successful Quilt Escape, a quilters retreat held every year since 1994, and has been able to reach thousands of other quilters and keep the circle of friendship growing.
Cindy’s workshop dates: March 5 to 10
Click here to learn more about Cindy.
Wendy Butler Berns of Lake Mills, Wisconsin
Wendy is a published, award-winning quilt artist and teacher who found her passion for quilting in 1993.
Since 1997, she has taught and lectured about the art of quilting at conferences, guilds and retreats across the country. Her work regularly appears in juried shows and galleries as well as in private collections nationally and internationally. Wendy’s original art quilts are noted for their bold use of color, unusual fabrics and a combination of unconventional techniques.
Enthusiastic, encouraging, entertaining and knowledgeable describe Wendy as a teacher and lecturer. Common threads found in her work and classes are strong use of color, twisting the traditional to focus on original design, an unabashed free-motion quilting style and the versatility to work with a wide range of quilting techniques and student abilities. Her creative passion and energetic teaching style encourages and inspires students and keeps them coming back for more.
Wendy’s workshop dates: March 19 to 24
Click here to learn more about Wendy.
Submitted bJohn Venen
Promotions and Advertising Manager
Lake Metroparks
P: 440-352-2914
C: 440-479-5430
