Article and photos covering the December, 2009 Holiday Party of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation from “Currents” February, 2010 issue.
IN 2009 Hawken seventh graders have done extensive soil testing in the American Colonial Gardens. This testing included taking soil samples and invertebrate samples to see if the soil in the garden was healthy. Along with the testing we also did some work on the American Colonial Garden. We picked up trash and litter and […]
The American Cultural Garden’s sponsoring organization, Hawken School’s 8th Grade, and their Community Outreach Committee worked hard to plan and design a valuable field trip. It included a visit/walking tour with the Cultural Gardens’ neighborhood middle schoolers of Michael R. White elementary school, as well as a meeting with the 5th District Cleveland Police Commander where […]
The following Cultural Gardens have been reserved for events on the date specified: May 29: Hungarian & Italian June 5: Italian Independence Day Gala Celebration in Italian Garden June 5: Hungarian June 19: Italian June 26: Italian and Hungarian July 24: Hungarian and Italian July 31: Italian August 7: Italian August 14: Italian and Hungarian August 21: Italian August […]
For photos and videos on the Cultural Gardens Federation’s September, 2009 night at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, visit the following site: http://www.clevelandpeople.com/other/cg-maltz-092609.htm
For photos and videos of the 2009 performance by Opera Per Tutti (opera for all) in the Italian Cultural Garden go to the following link: <http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/opera-garden-2009.htm>
May 2nd: Polish Fraternals clean Garden for “Join Hands Day” May 3rd Memorial wreathe laying in Garden. Part of Polish Constitution Day Celebration. Polish American Congress-Ohio Division-Cleveland photo exhibit which highlights the Garden. Held at Alliance of Poles Hall, Cleveland. June 7th Dedication of restored Maria Sklodowska Curie bust in Polish Cultural Garden. […]
Join the Indian community and pro-peace organizations as they celebrate Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9, 2010, from 2 to 4 PM, in the India Cultural Garden at 1190 MLK Blvd, Cleveland OH 44108. Free on street parking.
Cruise Lake Erie, off Cleveland, while you enjoy a lavish buffet, Afrocentric fashion show, live entertainment and dancing. All to raise funds for the Association of African American Cultural Gardens. Takes place on Sunday, May 16, 2010, from 4:30 to 8 PM aboard the Nautica Queen. $50 for Association Members and $65 for non-members. Reservations […]
The Maltz Museum in Beachwood, Ohio has brought back their show on the Cultural Gardens: “Cleveland–A Celebration of Culturals”. Popular demand lead to the reprise of the show. It will run through January 31, 2010. Click on this link to the Museum’s document giving details. Cultural Gardens Show Returns to the Maltz Museum
2009 was a big year for the Serbian Cultural Garden. The First Annual Serbian Golf Outing was held on Saturday, July 11, to benefit the Serbian Cultural Garden. Despite a rainstorm, 70 golfers were able to play nine holes at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course. Almost 200 people attended a dinner that evening at Sterle’s, which […]
2009 Accomplishments: Completed and installed the new bust of “Maironis” (one of the three busts in the Garden) Carried out the annual Spring clean-up, planting and re-planting of flowers and bushes Maintained the flowers and the fountain through the year Held the Garden’s annual “appreciation and membership drive” picnic Participated in CSU’s “Oral History Project” […]
Monthly meetings from January through December: Making Garden renovation plans. June 6th: Annual “Talgud” at the Garden. Nine volunteers worked diligently for three hours planting nine flats of begonias. June 28th: Võidupüha-Jaanipaeva celebration; see photo of program for details December: Holiday decorations were placed in the Estonian Garden Plans for 2010: Renovate the Estonian Garden […]
The India garden organized or participated in the following events in 2009: Mother’s Day Peace Party On May 10, 2009, the India Garden hosted the second annual Mother’s Day Peace Party at the garden site from 2 to 4 PM. The event was co-sponsored by Cleveland Peace Action, and Women Speak Out, highlighting the origins […]
For the Finnish Garden, the main 2009 events and milestones were: Three (3) garden clean-up & maintenance days were organized; 2 in the spring and 1 in the fall to plant new bulbs The primary delegate (Olli Patrikainen) was interviewed by CSU for the oral history project Proposal for restoration of Snellman and Runeberg busts […]
BRITISH GARDEN ACTIVITIES, 2009 Maintenance The British Garden Sponsoring Organization worked in the Garden, once a week, from late March through to early December. Workers ranged from 1 to 4 members at a time. Some new volunteers provided invaluable assistance. The perennial flower beds were weeded and tidied, hedges were trimmed and fallen branches were gathered into […]
Throughout 2009 The Greek Cultural Garden continued to receive financial support from its sponsoring organization, The Hellenic Preservation Society of Northeastern Ohio (HPS). HPS’ financial support provided the funds necessary to secure the resources needed to repair and turn the sprinkler system on/off for the season, contract with Morningstar Tree Service to prune gingko trees […]
2009 was marked by events both new and continuing in the Hebrew Cultural Garden. Here are some of the highlights: “Brunch and Bloom” attracted over 100 people again this year on another very pleasant day, weather-wise. Almost 1000 plants went into the Garden is a few hours. Publicity for the event worked very well in […]
The German Cultural Garden continued to experience improvements primarily in the Goethe-Schiller Square. On both sides of the Square the level was raised with 4 cubic feet of top soil so that perennials’ could be planted. Among the perennials’ were hosta’s, Iris, day lilies and bulbs in the fall. Unfortunately 21 of our hosta’s and 20 plants […]
It is essential to recognize the Latvian community’s involvement with the Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation since 1998 – not only during 2009, but also the commitment to the process of establishing the new Garden.This has included attending meetings as delegates for a potential Latvian Garden, participating in the land-parcel assignment process, and meeting with members […]
Two major improvements were undertaken in the Czech Cultural Garden in 2009. One; the two full size statues in the Garden, Comenius and Masaryk, were illuminated with the use of relatively new technology. A solar collector powers two LED flood lights, the system is backed up by batteries recharged by the solar collector. The installation […]
There are many ways to say happy holidays. If our headline sounds Italian, you are right! Visit the Italian Cultural Garden and many of the other Cultural Gardens as they spread holiday cheer. Here are some photos of the 2009 Italian and Irish Cultural Gardens’ holiday decorations.
The Armenian Cultural Garden committee announces the installation of the principal granite monument in their new Garden this week: November 15 through 22, 2009. Go to the Armenian Cultural Garden group page on Facebook for photos and details . Congratulations on all of the work the committee has been doing to make this a reality.
Join the Latvian community as they celebrate the 91st anniversary of Latvia’s Independence (November 18, 1918) at 9:30 AM on Sunday, November 15, 2009. Latvian historian, Leide Nelmane, will offer observations on the occasion as well as giving voice to the local Latvian wishes of greetings and congratulations to Latvia on this signal occasion and […]
Mark your calendar. The Federation’s Holiday dinner is coming Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Shynok Party Center, 5840 State Road, in the middle of our area’s “Little Ukraine” neighborhood. And you can be sure that you’ll find lots of Ukrainian delicacies on the menu. Invitations are going out soon with the details. Contact Federation’s Executive […]
Rockefeller Park Greenhouse has a beautiful, new, indoor chrysanthemum exhibit opening on Saturday, November 7, from 1 to 4 PM at the Greenhouse. Entertainment by local buskers (musicians, dancers, mime, and clown). Kids’ activities of face-painting, mask-making and potting winter-flowering bulbs. No admission fee. Fees for snacks, beverages and 50/50 raffle to support Greenhouse programs. […]
You can help do it. Come to the Tuesday, November 10th, fundraiser for the Albanian Cultural Garden. Funds raised will put a greater than life-sized statue, of Mother Teresa, in the new Garden as the focal point. Mayors Jackson and FitzGerald, among other celebrities, will be there. The event is at West Sixth Street Pizzeria, […]
City Year-Cleveland, along with Cleveland State University’s Center for Leadership and Service brought over 40 volunteers to the Cultural Gardens on Saturday, October 24, 2009 for their 19th national “Make a Difference Day” volunteer efforts. The difference they made in the Gardens after four hours must be seen to be believed. The Cleveland Cultural Gardens […]
Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment and camaraderie while raising funds for the proposed Croatian Cultural Garden on Sunday, November 1, 2009, from 3 PM at the Croatian Heritage Museum and Library, 34900 Lake Shore Blvd, Eastlake, Ohio 44095. Performing will be the Croatian Tamburitzins and the St. Paul’s Church Choir. Admission is $15. Call the […]
You will soon notice “Donate” buttons located at strategic locations throughout the site, allowing you to donate money to the General Fund of the Cultural Gardens Federation. With over 10,000 visitors hear each year, it is our hope that some small portion will donate, helping support and expand the work of the Federation in maintaining […]
Below is the agenda for the Executive Board Meeting of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation for October 13th, 2009.
Talk about painless giving. Here it is. Start Thursday evening, October 8. 2009, between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM in Jimmy O’Neills restaurant on Lee Road at Cedar in Cleveland Hts. $15 per person gets you a meal of salmon, pork tenderloin, crab cakes, pecan encrusted chicken or spinach tart with potatoes or rice and […]
Talk about painless giving. Here it is. Start Thursday evening, October 8. 2009, between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM in Jimmy O’Neills restaurant on Lee Road at Cedar in Cleveland Hts. $15 per person gets you a meal of salmon, pork tenderloin, crab cakes, pecan encrusted chicken or spinach tart with potatoes or rice and […]
The India Cultural Garden and Federation of India Community Association will mark Gandhi’s 140th birthday with a program at the Cleveland Library system’s MLK branch at 1962 Stokes Blvd (East 107th) between Euclid and Chester Avenues. Congressman Dennis Kucinich will make the keynote address on “Gandhi in the Age of Global Slowdown”. Sunday, October 4, […]
Join the Irish community in celebrating the re-dedication and restoration of the Irish Cultural Garden. Be there Saturday, October 3, 2009, at 11 AM. See the dramatic restoration of the Garden to date with a wealth of new plantings and turf, an irrigation system to keep it all green, and restored walks. Learn about the […]
Talk about painless giving. Here it is. Start Thursday evening, October 1, 2009, between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM at Jimmy O’Neills restaurant on Lee Road at Cedar in Cleveland Hts. $15 per person gets you a meal of salmon, pork tenderloin, crab cakes, pecan encrusted chicken or spinach tart with potatoes or rice and […]
August 14, 2009 the Armenian Cultural Garden’s building permit was issued and the contract for the Armenian alphabet sculpture was awarded to SPS Stone. Stay tuned for more news on the Garden’s construction.
Invitation to join the Armenian community as they celebrate their recent ground breaking for the Armenian Cultural Garden.
Join Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation’s delegates, friends and everyone else at the special preview party for the Maltz’ new show “Cleveland: A CELEBRATION of Cultures. See the live song, dance and music performances of some of Cleveland’s nationalities along with videos and peruse the show’s images, artifacts and presentations on the history of the Cultural […]