May is the month we celebrate May Day, Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo and the running of the Indianapolis 500. It’s a month that is as varied as the weather with such phrases as “May Queen,” “May Poles,” “Pole Position,” “Mexican Tamales” and of course “Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!” With our diverse population in Cleveland, there is a lot to do to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather. Take a look at what is available.
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Bike Cleveland
Bike Lakewood
Lakewood Park
Lakewood OH 44107
(216) 245- 3101
www.bikecleveland.org
Date: May 5 at 11 a.m.
May is National Bike Month and more and more Clevelanders are looking to this simple two wheel contraption as a means of commuting to work, shopping locally or just having fun. In May, you can bike to mass in Lakewood on May 5th, join other cyclists for a “Ride of Silence” on May 15th to commemorate those who were killed or injured while riding, celebrate “Bike to Work Day” on May 17th by using the RTA (with their handy bike racks on the front of the buses) for your morning and evening commute, or there is the FirstMerit Towpath Century Ride on May 18th or perhaps the Bike for Beck fundraiser at the Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood or lastly, there is the “Critical Mass” bike rally on Cleveland’s own Public Square. More information is available concerning these events such as locations, destinations and routes by going to www.bikecleveland.org and clicking on the calendar.
Garfield Park Reservation
11350 Broadway Ave.
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
(216) 341-1704
www.clevelandmetroparks.com
Date: May 7 at 6 a.m.
May is peak time in the Cleveland MetroParks to observe warblers as they do their yearly migration through North America. This program is open to novices and veteran birders. The cost is $59.00 and includes lunch and transportation.
Childrens Fishing Derbies
Cleveland MetroParks
Mill Stream Run Reservation in Berea (May 18, Ages 4-8)
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation in Cuyahoga Heights (May 19, Ages 9-15)
(216) 206-1010
www.clevelandmetroparks.com
Dates: May 18 at 9:00 a.m. and May 19 at 1:00 p.m.
Bring your 4 to 15-year-old children to the fishing derbies at Mill Stream Run Reservation for a fun time in the outdoors. Along with fishing, there will be casting contests, prizes, free bait and free gear usage (while supplies last). Prior to the event, the fishing areas will be stocked with a variety of game fish including trout and catfish and will be off limits to regular fishing until after the event.
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Wild Ride At The Zoo
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 661-6500
www.clemetzoo.com
Date: May 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Wild Ride is a hugely popular yearly after hour event that allows visitors the chance to cruise the zoo on their bicycles. Along with the animals being out in their exhibits, there will be bike friendly exhibitor booths set up in the Welcome Plaza for all participants to visit. Bring the entire family and you bikes (don’t forget your helmets) for a leisurely ride to all your favorite zoo places.
Blooms And Brews
Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 721-1600
www.cbgarden.org
Date: May 9, 2013 at 6 p.m.
Women love Flowers! Men love Beer! Why not combine the two (flowers and beer that is) for an interesting evening for the guys. The Cleveland Botanical Garden will teach the men how to make stunning flower arrangements that are worthy of bringing home for that special someone in their lives life (and just in time for Mother’s Day). Registration includes beer tickets, appetizers and complimentary parking. Cost is $70.00 for Garden Members and $85.00 for Non-Members.
