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  • Tuesday, December 09, 2014 2:13 PM | Deleted user

    Beginning November 28th, join the Greater Cleveland Aquarium as they celebrate this holiday season. Winter Waterland transforms the Aquarium and its exhibits into a festival of lights.

    Santa’s a pretty magical guy, but did you know he can SCUBA dive too? Visit SCUBA Claus at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium for the most magical underwater Santa setting you’ve ever seen. You can even make your Christmas wish to SCUBA Claus and he’ll chat with you from inside the shark exhibit. Visit SCUBA Claus starting Friday November 28 and every weekend after that plus December 22, 23 and 24.

    In order to participate in the festivities, all you need is a general admission ticket! Purchase general admission tickets here.

  • Monday, December 08, 2014 11:46 AM | Deleted user

    Open Registration STARTS NOW for our WINTER SESSION I! All classes are just $25 for the 5-week session. Please see below for registration procedures.

    Class options are as follows:

    Class 1: 9:00-9:30 a.m.

    Tuesdays, 1/13-2/10



    Class 2: 10:00-10:30 a.m.

    Tuesdays, 1/13-2/10 (FULL)



    Class 3: 11:00-11:30 a.m.

    Tuesdays, 1/13-2/10



    Class 4: 9:00-9:30 a.m.

    Thursdays, 1/15-2/12



    Class 5: 10:00-10:30 a.m.

    Thursdays 1/15-2/12



    Class 6: 11:00-11:30 a.m.

    Thursdays 1/15-2/12



    Class 7: 9:15-9:45 a.m.

    Fridays 1/16-2/13



    Class 8: 10:00-10:30 a.m.

    Fridays 1/16-2/13



    Registration:

    · To register for the class, you must email Jaime Alspach at jaime.alspach@MTECincorporated.com to confirm that spots are available in your preferred class; spots are filled on a first come, first served basis.

    · Once you receive confirmation and Registration Form from Jaime, your spot will be held for 10 days.

    · Payment for the 5-week class ($25/child) AND completed Registration Form MUST be received within 10 days to guarantee placement in class.

    · Payment for the class can be in the form of cash, check (made out to “MTEC”), or credit card via PayPal on the home page of our website www.MTECincorporated.com.

    · Registration Form can be scanned and emailed to jaime.alspach@MTECincorporated.com, or mailed to:

    Attn: Jaime Alspach
    MTEC

    26040 Detroit Road, Suite #3

    Westlake, Ohio 44145

    · If payment AND Registration Form are not received within 10 days, spot will no longer be guaranteed.



    Additional Policies:

    · Makeup classes are not available, nor are discounts/refunds for missed classes.

    · Individuals who wish to withdraw from a class will receive a 100% refund IF request is received prior to the first class

    · NO refunds will be given once the 5-week session has started

  • Thursday, December 04, 2014 8:56 PM | Deleted user

    Kindergarten Basketball
    Day: Tuesday or Thursday evenings
    Time: 530pm or 630 pm
    Session I - January 13th through February 10th
    Session II - February 17th through March 17th
    Cost: $55 per child / Includes T-Shirt
    Location: Westview Elementary School
    155 Moore Rd. Avon Lake, OH 44012
    **Equipment used: Please not we use a 8 1/2 Basket and an intermediate size basketball
    (30 minutes of instruction followed by a 30 minute game)
    Instructor: Coach Craig Collins

    Tot Basketball Class
    Day and Times: Saturday Mornings (9am, 10am or 11am)
    Session I - January 10th through February 7th
    Session II - February 14th through March 14th
    Cost: $55 per child / Includes T-Shirt
    Location: Avon Lake United Church of Christ
    32801 Electric Blvd, Avon Lake, Oh 44012
    Instructor: Coach Craig Collins

    Day and Time: Wednesday Evening - 6:15pm till 7:15pm
    Session I - January 14th through February 11th
    Session II - February 18th through March 18th
    Cost: $55 per child / Includes T-Shirt
    Location: Westview Elementary School
    155 Moore Rd. Avon Lake, OH 44012
    Instructor: Coach Craig Collins

    Youth Cheerleading Class (Kindergarten through 4th grade)
    Day and Time: Monday Evening - 6:15pm till 7:15pm
    Session I - January 12th through February 16th (No class on January 19th, MLK Day)
    Session II - February 23rd through March 23rd
    Cost: $55 per child / Includes T-Shirt
    Location: Westview Elementary School
    155 Moore Rd. Avon Lake, OH 44012
    Equipment: Pom Poms provided
    Instructors: Sydney Donahue and Megan Peepers (Avon Lake Varsity Cheerleaders)
    **Cheerleaders will cheer in at least one game at Avon Lake High School or Learwood Middle School. Date TBA.

    Parent/Child Bumper Bowling (Ages 3-6)
    Day and Time: Saturdays from 12pm to 1pm (1 game)
    Location: Spevocks Nautical Bowling Lanes
    184 Miller Rd.
    Avon Lake, OH 44012
    Cost: $60 for parent/child. $35 for each additional child
    **Registration includes 4 weeks parent/child bumper bowling, shoe rental, Child's T-Shirt and a pizza party on the last day.
    **January Session Starts - January 10th
    **February Session Starts - February 7th
    **March Session Starts - March 7th

    Indoor Tot Soccer Class
    Day and Times: Saturday Mornings ( 10am and 11am)
    Session I - March 28th through April 25th
    Location: Avon Lake United Church of Christ
    32801 Electric Blvd, Avon Lake, Oh 44012
    Instructor: Coach Craig Collins


    To register, go to www.preschoolsports.org

    Craig Collins
    (216)256-0310
    preschoolsportsorg@gmail.com
    Facebook - Preschool Sports

  • Thursday, December 04, 2014 8:52 PM | Deleted user

    Christmas By-The-Lake Craft Show

    Saturday, December 6, 2014
    9:00am – 4:00pm
    Avon Lake High School Auxiliary Gym, 175 Avon-Belden Road
    All handcrafted items
    Admission $3, children 10 and under FREE
    Benefits Avon Lake High School PTA

  • Tuesday, December 02, 2014 6:43 PM | Deleted user

    Remember to register to attend our Holiday Party at Parker's Grille on Wednesday December 10 at 7:00pm! This event will take place of our regular December meeting. Board members are asked to arrive at 6:30 for a brief meeting. Registration can be found under our 'Outings' link in the 'Members Only' section of our website. Registration ends Sunday, December 7.

    If you are planning on participating in our community service project for the CRS Santa's Workshop you can bring your unwrapped item to the meeting.

    We hope to see you next Wednesday!

  • Monday, November 24, 2014 10:48 PM | Deleted user

    LENSC requested that we share their expanded holiday schedule with our members! The Center is open every day from 10am-5pm (with the exception of Thanksgiving Day) and admission is always free of charge.

    Make it a great holiday break by stopping by and catching a few of these additional programs - a good way to work up an appetite or burn off some pumpkin pie energy! Tickets are just $2-$5/person depending on the program. No advance registration required.

    Wednesday, November 26th
    11:00 Twinkle Tots planetarium program
    11:30 The Moon full dome planetarium program
    12:00 Animals Alive animal program in Log Cabin classroom
    12:30 The Moon full dome planetarium program
    1:00 Furry Friends animal program
    1:30 You-niverse planetarium program
    2:00 Animals Animals animal program
    2:30 You-niverse planetarium program
    3:30 IBEX full dome planetarium program

    Friday, November 28th
    11:00 Twinkle Tots planetarium program
    11:30 Stellar Stars planetarium program
    12:00 Animals Alive animal program in Log Cabin classroom
    12:30 The Moon full dome planetarium program
    1:00 Furry Friends animal program
    1:30 You-niverse planetarium program
    2:00 Animals Animals animal program
    2:30 You-niverse planetarium program
    3:30 The Moon full dome planetarium program

    Saturday, November 29th & Sunday, November 30th
    11:00 Twinkle Tots planetarium program
    11:30 Stellar Stars planetarium program
    12:00 Animals Alive animal program in Log Cabin classroom
    12:30 The Moon full dome planetarium program
    1:00 Furry Friends animal program
    1:30 You-niverse planetarium program
    2:00 Animals Animals animal program
    2:30 You-niverse planetarium program
    3:30 IBEX full dome planetarium program

    Please note, the Center will be closed on Thursday, November 27th to allow its staff to recognize the holiday.

  • Monday, November 24, 2014 10:30 PM | Deleted user

    The Cooperative Preschool of Bay Village, a non-profit preschool, is having their annual online auction this upcoming Thanksgiving weekend. They have 40 items up for auction and there is something for everyone. You do not need to be in northeast Ohio to bid so please tell friends and family. 

    The auction runs from 6am Friday, November 28th to 10pm Monday, December 1st. www.baycoopschool.org/auctions


  • Sunday, November 23, 2014 8:39 PM | Deleted user

    Dress for the weather and come walk the lighted trail to see displays with a theme of favorite classic holiday movies. See if your favorite is along the trail.

    You can also ride the Little Green Choo Holiday Express around its own decorated loop filled with lights and characters.

    Warm up inside the visitor center with some snacks available for a small fee.

    For more information, hours, and special programs going on during the display, click here.

  • Sunday, November 23, 2014 8:37 PM | Deleted user

    The winter display has opened at Miller Nature Preserve. If you have played the game Candy Land as a kid or with your kids, you can enjoy a big version in the conservatory. As you walk through the Lollipop Woods and past the Chocolate Swamp Monster you will also learn about the plants that give us flavorings for our favorite candies.

    The display is open 10 am-6 pm daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. There is a $2 admission fee, children under 42" tall are free.

    Make sure to get instructions and a dice at the front desk to play the game!

  • Wednesday, November 19, 2014 9:05 AM | Deleted user

    Little Learners Preschool Open House

    Thursday, December 4, 2014: 5-7pm

    Tuesday, January 13, 2015: 5-7pm

    Public Registration: Friday, January 16, 2015: 12-3pm

    St. Barnabas Church, 468 Bradley Rd., Bay Village (Park behind Bay Lodge and enter through the rear door)

    For more information, please call 440-617-9484



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