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Craving something sweet for a late-night snack? In a few short months, Insomnia Cookies will have you covered. The cookie bakery specializing in night owl delivery hours is slated to open a location in the Warehouse District at 1224 W. 6th St. this summer.
The company was founded in 2003 by University of Pennsylvania college student Seth Berkowitz, who was looking for sweet solution to study cravings. “We have seven other locations in Ohio and have received many inquiries to open in Cleveland,” explains Insomnia’s marketing manager Catharine Gatlin. “We recently found a great space and everything fell into place from there.”
The company plans to hire 15 to 20 employees to work in the 900-square-foot shop, which will serve popular cookie varieties such as Chocolate Chunk, Snickerdoodle, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup and the S’mores Deluxe, as well as cookie cakes, brownies and cold milk.
Insomnia Cookies will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily. Delivery within approximately a two-mile radius will be available from noon until 3 a.m.
Additionally, the bakery ships gift boxes, caters corporate events and offers fundraising opportunities for area organizations. “We’re looking forward to getting involved with the community and local events,” Gatlin says.
The company was founded in 2003 by University of Pennsylvania college student Seth Berkowitz, who was looking for sweet solution to study cravings. “We have seven other locations in Ohio and have received many inquiries to open in Cleveland,” explains Insomnia’s marketing manager Catharine Gatlin. “We recently found a great space and everything fell into place from there.”
The company plans to hire 15 to 20 employees to work in the 900-square-foot shop, which will serve popular cookie varieties such as Chocolate Chunk, Snickerdoodle, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup and the S’mores Deluxe, as well as cookie cakes, brownies and cold milk.
Insomnia Cookies will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily. Delivery within approximately a two-mile radius will be available from noon until 3 a.m.
Additionally, the bakery ships gift boxes, caters corporate events and offers fundraising opportunities for area organizations. “We’re looking forward to getting involved with the community and local events,” Gatlin says.
In an Executive Order dated April 5th, County Executive Budish stated that no officer or employee of Cuyahoga County is authorized to approve any non-essential official travel to North Carolina.
Budish’s order is in response to the “Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act,” which was passed on March 23rd. The act prohibits cities and other localities in North Carolina from passing antidiscrimination ordinances that protect lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) communities.
Cuyahoga County has adopted an Equity Plan that ensures equal treatment for members of the LGBTQ communities.
“A major pillar of this administration is fairness and equity for all persons. We deplore the radical action recently taken by the state government of North Carolina, and we will not support such action with our tax dollars,” said County Executive Budish in a statement. “Moreover, we invite those businesses that share our views, such as Pepsi, Hewlett-Packard, Google, Dow Chemical, IBM and Apple, to bring their business to a much more welcoming location, Cuyahoga County.”
The Executive Order remains in effect until the Act is repealed or amended to allow local North Carolina jurisdictions to enact laws protecting LGBTQ communities from discrimination.
Budish’s order is in response to the “Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act,” which was passed on March 23rd. The act prohibits cities and other localities in North Carolina from passing antidiscrimination ordinances that protect lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) communities.
Cuyahoga County has adopted an Equity Plan that ensures equal treatment for members of the LGBTQ communities.
“A major pillar of this administration is fairness and equity for all persons. We deplore the radical action recently taken by the state government of North Carolina, and we will not support such action with our tax dollars,” said County Executive Budish in a statement. “Moreover, we invite those businesses that share our views, such as Pepsi, Hewlett-Packard, Google, Dow Chemical, IBM and Apple, to bring their business to a much more welcoming location, Cuyahoga County.”
The Executive Order remains in effect until the Act is repealed or amended to allow local North Carolina jurisdictions to enact laws protecting LGBTQ communities from discrimination.
YWCA Greater Cleveland is celebrating its 40th anniversary of honoring women in Northeast Ohio through the Women of Achievement awards, in which eight local leaders will be named Women of Achievement and 46 others will be designated as Women of Professional Excellence.
The awards allow companies and groups throughout Northeast Ohio to recognize the contributions of exceptional women in their organizations. Women receiving it exemplify high professional standards and career and personal growth; make significant contributions to the effective, efficient operation of their organizations; display a willingness to support and mentor others; and make a positive impact on the community. Previously known as the Merit Award, more than 1,500 women have received this honor since 1977.
The 2016 "Women of Achievement Award" recipients include:
The women will be recognized at the 40th YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon and Women’s Leadership Conference on Monday, May 2 at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, which will also feature a host of conference workshops. More information about the event and registration details are available online.
The awards allow companies and groups throughout Northeast Ohio to recognize the contributions of exceptional women in their organizations. Women receiving it exemplify high professional standards and career and personal growth; make significant contributions to the effective, efficient operation of their organizations; display a willingness to support and mentor others; and make a positive impact on the community. Previously known as the Merit Award, more than 1,500 women have received this honor since 1977.
The 2016 "Women of Achievement Award" recipients include:
- Micki Byrnes, president and general manager, WKYC
- Lee Friedman, CEO, College Now Greater Cleveland
- Kathryn “Kit” Jensen, COO, ideastream
- Kym Sellers, founder, Kym Sellers Foundation; television and radio personality
- Robyn Minter Smyers, partner-in-charge, Thompson Hine LLP – Cleveland Office
- Maryrose Sylvester, president and CEO, Current Powered by GE
- Nancy Tinsley, president of Parma Medical Center, University Hospitals
- Sue Tyler, executive vice President and chief experience officer, Medical Mutual of Ohio
The women will be recognized at the 40th YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon and Women’s Leadership Conference on Monday, May 2 at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, which will also feature a host of conference workshops. More information about the event and registration details are available online.
On Tuesday, April 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Ariel International Center, 1163 East 40th St., the Women's Business Center of Northern Ohio will host a launch party featuring cocktails and hors d'oeuvres provided by Half Moon Bakery and Fire and Ash Catering.
Representatives from Cuyahoga County, Key4Women Resource Center and the Small Business Administration will be in attendance.
Three ticket options are available for purchase: members ($40), non-members ($55), and new membership with ticket ($100). Registration and ticket purchase is available online. Members interested in having a table at the event please may contact Carrie Rosenfelt.
Representatives from Cuyahoga County, Key4Women Resource Center and the Small Business Administration will be in attendance.
Three ticket options are available for purchase: members ($40), non-members ($55), and new membership with ticket ($100). Registration and ticket purchase is available online. Members interested in having a table at the event please may contact Carrie Rosenfelt.
Cleveland Neighborhood Progress (CNP) has announced 21 finalists for its 2016 Vibrant City Awards. Winners will be revealed on May 2 at the second annual Vibrant City Awards Lunch, hosted by CNP and presented by Key Bank and Community Blight Solutions.
“We are proud to convene community partners and stakeholders to celebrate city neighborhoods. These leading efforts in neighborhood revitalization are what help us all create a vibrant city,” says Joel Ratner, president and CEO of CNP. “The organizations and individuals being honored have displayed tremendous passion, dedication and collaboration. We’re excited to recognize them for their successful efforts in community development.”
CNP received more than 70 nominations for this year's awards.
Learn more about all 21 finalists and continue reading.
“We are proud to convene community partners and stakeholders to celebrate city neighborhoods. These leading efforts in neighborhood revitalization are what help us all create a vibrant city,” says Joel Ratner, president and CEO of CNP. “The organizations and individuals being honored have displayed tremendous passion, dedication and collaboration. We’re excited to recognize them for their successful efforts in community development.”
CNP received more than 70 nominations for this year's awards.
Learn more about all 21 finalists and continue reading.
On April 30 at Around the Corner in Lakewood, 18616 Detroit Ave., Nanze.org will host its Spring Happy Hour from 6 - 8 p.m. The $25 admission includes unlimited beer, wine, well drinks and assorted appetizers. The event will feature a Chinese raffle, silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Prizes include a four-pack of Disney park-hopper passes, Cleveland Browns merchandise and much more. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online.
The organization aims to better the lives of children in the sub-Saharan country of Malawi by improving education facilities, water and sanitation conditions and livelihood opportunities. Nanze's current focus is to build a school in the Chikwasa village of Malawi, where the organization currently provides support to the nursery school and community center, both of which are small one-room buildings that Nanze would also like to expand.
Visit the organization's website for complete information.
The organization aims to better the lives of children in the sub-Saharan country of Malawi by improving education facilities, water and sanitation conditions and livelihood opportunities. Nanze's current focus is to build a school in the Chikwasa village of Malawi, where the organization currently provides support to the nursery school and community center, both of which are small one-room buildings that Nanze would also like to expand.
Visit the organization's website for complete information.
On Sunday, April 10, from 1 to 9 p.m. at the Slovenian Society Home in Euclid at 20713 Recher Ave., the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame will hold the 34th annual Super Button Box Bash.
Attendees are invited to polka and waltz to the sounds of more than sixty accordions, along with jam sessions all day, or bring their own squeezebox, banjo, bass, sax or tuba and join the fun. Billed as "a musical reunion of top button accordionists from across the continent at the largest festival of this kind," the event will also feature awards and performances by notables such as the Hoboes.
Fortifications will be available for purchase throughout the day and will include smoked Slovenian sausage, savory roast beef and strudel, while the Polka Hall of Fame pop-up shop will have items for sale such as polka music CDs and shirts.
Tickets are available at the Polka Hall of Fame, 605 East 222nd St., which is open Tues., Wed., Fri., and Sat. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or call 216-261-3263, or email polkashop@aol.com.
Visit the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame for more information.
Attendees are invited to polka and waltz to the sounds of more than sixty accordions, along with jam sessions all day, or bring their own squeezebox, banjo, bass, sax or tuba and join the fun. Billed as "a musical reunion of top button accordionists from across the continent at the largest festival of this kind," the event will also feature awards and performances by notables such as the Hoboes.
Fortifications will be available for purchase throughout the day and will include smoked Slovenian sausage, savory roast beef and strudel, while the Polka Hall of Fame pop-up shop will have items for sale such as polka music CDs and shirts.
Tickets are available at the Polka Hall of Fame, 605 East 222nd St., which is open Tues., Wed., Fri., and Sat. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or call 216-261-3263, or email polkashop@aol.com.
Visit the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame for more information.
Jonathon Sawyer partners with Mod Meals
James Beard Foundation Award-winning Chef Jonathon Sawyer (The Greenhouse Tavern, Trentina, Noodlecat) will partner with Mod Meals, the local farm-to-doorstep meal delivery service starting Monday, April 4.
“Our partnership with Chef Sawyer is focused on fundamentally changing the way busy parents put food on their table,” said Mod Meals CEO Bruce Teicher in a release. “Right now every parent wants to provide fresh, wholesome food for the family, but the pressures of our busy, modern lives conspire against us at every turn, and we succumb to pizza and fast food. We’re going to make it easy for families to eat well and give parents the opportunity to be heroes.”
Sawyer’s initial offerings will include Grilled Ramen & Cheese, Classic and Veggie Lasagne, Whole Roasted Eggplant and New England Clam Chowder.
Visit Mod Meals for more information.
“Our partnership with Chef Sawyer is focused on fundamentally changing the way busy parents put food on their table,” said Mod Meals CEO Bruce Teicher in a release. “Right now every parent wants to provide fresh, wholesome food for the family, but the pressures of our busy, modern lives conspire against us at every turn, and we succumb to pizza and fast food. We’re going to make it easy for families to eat well and give parents the opportunity to be heroes.”
Sawyer’s initial offerings will include Grilled Ramen & Cheese, Classic and Veggie Lasagne, Whole Roasted Eggplant and New England Clam Chowder.
Visit Mod Meals for more information.
Three programs in Northeast Ohio that attract high school students from across the globe offer an intense and realistic preview of life in a college arts program.
In this series, Fresh Water gives an insider's tour of CLE's storied neighborhoods. This week, Fresh Water contributor Mark Oprea offers up the first perfect slice of Cleveland as he shows you around his corner of the world: Little Italy.
Rain garden workshop slated for April 2 at Shaker Lakes Nature Center
On Saturday, April 2, from 10 am to noon at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., the Doan Brook Watershed Partnership and the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes will present "Rain Garden Workshop: How to Earn Stormwater Credits."
The timely workshop comes ahead of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District's plan to begin billing for stormwater this summer. Tori Mills from the Doan Brook Watershed Partnership will explain how impervious areas are measured, how fees are calculated, and give examples of stormwater credit opportunities. Garrett Ormiston from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History will explain where, why and how to construct a rain garden and what native plants work best.
For more information and to register online, visit The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, or call 216-321-5935. The workshop fee is $8 for Nature Center members, $10 for non-members.
Get more details here.
The timely workshop comes ahead of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District's plan to begin billing for stormwater this summer. Tori Mills from the Doan Brook Watershed Partnership will explain how impervious areas are measured, how fees are calculated, and give examples of stormwater credit opportunities. Garrett Ormiston from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History will explain where, why and how to construct a rain garden and what native plants work best.
For more information and to register online, visit The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, or call 216-321-5935. The workshop fee is $8 for Nature Center members, $10 for non-members.
Get more details here.