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February is Black History month.

The City of Cleveland is livestreaming an event series, found here.

The 2021 theme is “Strengthening Black Families through the Quest for Equity and Equality.”

The Der Braumeister restaurant, 13046 Lorain Ave, is asking you to show your support for their beer choices.

Cleveland Magazine’s Silver Spoons Awards ballot can be found here. Voting closes on Feb. 15. Simply scroll down the page and find “beer selection” if you wish to vote for them for this distinction.

According to the restaurant’s newsletter, “you know we have a killer beer selection. Now it’s time the rest of Cleveland knows we got the great beer here.”

The results will be published in the upcoming May issue of Cleveland Magazine.

Vote here.

POST COURTESY STRAIGHT FROM CITY HALL NEWSLETTER

The Mayor Frank G. Jackson Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 academic year. The deadline to submit your application is March 28, 2021. To learn more and to apply, click here.

The Mayor Frank G. Jackson Scholarship Program was created by the City of Cleveland in 2007 to provide scholarship funds to the following individuals:

1. City employees
2. Dependents of City employees
3. High school seniors graduating from the Cleveland Metropolitan School District
4. High school seniors in the Youth Development Program or involved with the City of Cleveland Department of Recreation

The program provides scholarships of $1,000 per year for up to four years. Selected scholarship recipients must be a full-time (minimum 12 credit hours each term) student at a four-year, public or private, not-for-profit higher education institution.

Scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years from the first awarded academic year. To be eligible for renewal of the scholarship, students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and full-time status.

The City of Cleveland’s Mayor Frank G. Jackson Scholarship program is administered through College Now Greater Cleveland. For questions about the scholarship applications, please contact College Now at (216) 635-0324.

POST COURTESY STRAIGHT FROM CITY HALL NEWSLETTER

The City of Cleveland has established a call center that is currently available to answer general questions pertaining to the City’s vaccine distribution efforts and assist eligible individuals in scheduling an appointment to receive the vaccine.   

• Call Center Number:  (216) 664-2222
• Hours of Operation:   Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

As a reminder, only individuals who meet the Ohio Department of Health’s criteria are eligible to receive the vaccine at this time.  Due to limited supply, it will take time for eligible individuals to receive the vaccine.  We ask for your patience.  As we receive additional supply, we will be opening up additional vaccination sites and scheduling appointments for eligible individuals to receive the vaccine.

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Print exhibition honors the 2005 gift of 91 works by the artist and examines his career

“Baumann produced exceptional color woodcuts, traveling widely in search of novel subjects,” said Jane Glaubinger, retired curator of prints. “Mesmerized by the stunning scenery of the Southwest, he depicted shimmering golden aspens, the dramatic light effects and exquisite colors of the Grand Canyon and the majesty of giant redwoods. Re-creating the ambiance of each locale with consumate skill, Baumann produced works on paper that touch viewers through the beauty of his vision.”  Gustave Baumann: Colorful Cuts celebrates the 2005 gift to the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) of 65 color woodcuts and 26 drawings by the artist. These works, most of which have never been on view at the CMA, provide a comprehensive survey of Baumann’s long, productive career. The exhibition also illustrates how he worked and features his color woodcuts and drawings inspired by the landscapes, architecture and cultures of Illinois, Indiana, New York, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and California. While the works on paper exemplify Baumann’s extraordinary vision and skill, his writings, quoted throughout the exhibition, reveal his inner life and thoughts about art. This free exhibitionis organized by Jane Glaubinger, the CMA’s retired curator of prints. It is on view now through May 2, 2021, in the James and Hanna Bartlett Prints and Drawings Gallery (101).

“With the reopening of our museum, we look forward to showcasing this generous gift of works from the artist’s daughter, Ann,” said William Griswold, director of the Cleveland Museum of Art. “Gustave Baumann was a master of color woodblock printing, and the works on view allow visitors to appreciate his sources of inspiration and distinctive technique.”

Baumann did everything himself, including cutting a block for each color, mixing inks and printing. The exhibition features Summer Clouds (1926), the only print in the collection for which the museum has the woodblocks and both the color proofs and the progressive proofs. This allows visitors to understand how Baumann printed layers of color to achieve rich effects.

After living in Chicago and rural southern Indiana, in 1918 Baumann settled in Santa Fe, where he spent the next 50 years portraying the natural beauty of the Southwest and California. Exhilarated by the exotic landscape, he developed a sophisticated technique of printing layers of pure, brilliant hues to reproduce the intense, crystalline sunlight and clear, arid atmosphere of the region. Baumann was also captivated by the area’s cultural diversity and depicted the rituals of traditional Native American life and historical sites, including Roman Catholic Colonial-era churches.

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Need a last minute gift idea? Der Braumeister has you covered. Owner Jenn Wirtz, known locally as the Beer Whisperer, has decided to take her restaurant’s carefully curated and renowned beer list a step further with a brand new Beer of the Month club. 

Starting in January, members will receive access to 2 liters of exclusive brew, along with specially paired food items prepared by new Executive Chef Jason Quinlan, plus glassware, a vintage Der Braumeister ceramic mug, year-round discounts at the restaurant, and VIP access to their upcoming Beer Pairing dinner events. 

If the first month preview is any indication of just how exclusive this craft beer club will be, members will not be disappointed. January’s featured beer is the uber exclusive Aventinus doppelbock beer, not found anywhere else on draft in Ohio except in Der Braumeister’s Beer Club. The 2 liters of beer comes with Aventinus glassware, two appetizers and a dessert for 2 prepared by Chef Jason.

“As an avid beer lover, I have always wanted Der Brau to reinvent the beer club. We started one in 1984, a year after opening and before anyone else was really carrying imports,” said Wirtz. “My goals for the restaurant in 2021 are to really spotlight just how extensive and exclusive the beers we bring in are. And now customers can get access to these exclusives while also supporting a local business during a pandemic, so it’s a win-win for everyone!”

You can learn more about the new Beer Club and sign up directly online with options to pay as you go, monthly or annually at https://derbrau.com/beer-of-the-month-club/. January’s exclusive will be made available for members to pick-up on January 15th, 2021.

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Founded in 1983, Der Braumeister is one of Cleveland’s oldest bar and restaurant establishments, featuring unique dishes, made from scratch by newly appointed Executive Chef Jason Quinlan who offers a modern take on Bavarian and European inspired meals. The bar offers over 100 imported, unique and exclusive beers, a range of cocktails and wine – all available for carryout. The restaurant is currently open Tuesday – Saturday for happy hour and dinner, and is also open for Saturday brunch from 10am-2pm. For more information and to learn more about their private events and extensive catering menu, visit derbrau.com.

FROM ‘STRAIGHT FROM CITY HALL’

Karrie D. Howard, Director of Public Safety for the City of Cleveland, has declared a Snow Emergency Parking Ban for the city of Cleveland effective at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. As a result, stopping, standing, and parking of vehicles will be restricted and prohibited on City streets with posted red and white signs until 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, unless heavy snowfall continues and the ban is further needed. 

Parking is prohibited on designated Snow Emergency streets, which are identified as necessary for transportation, the movement of food and fuel supplies, medical care, fire, health and police protection and other vital facilities of the City. Significant snowfall can cause streets to become congested and un-passable.

Vehicles left parked in the roadway prevent snowplows from clearing streets, which can make driving down these streets impossible. This results in bottlenecks and gridlock which can hamper response by emergency vehicles.

For this reason, citizens are asked to avoid parking vehicles on all city streets to allow snow plows sufficient time to remove snow and ice from the roads.

City of Cleveland works to clear snow throughout the City’s neighborhoods, waste collection will be delayed by one day this week due to snow

The City of Cleveland continues snow removal operations as snowfall remains steady into the evening. The Department of Public Works is equipped with more than 50 snow plows and other snow removal vehicles and 34,000 tons of salt to clear 52 street routes throughout Cleveland.

During the day, the City pulled additional crews from Utilities, Park Maintenance and Urban Forestry and Traffic Engineering to supplement our usual fleet of snow removal vehicles. The priority has been to clear main streets first. This additional staffing allowed us to move into residential streets earlier in the day. At noon on December 1, crews turned their attention from main streets to side streets. Our crews will continue to work full shifts throughout the night and, if necessary, throughout Wednesday.

The Division of Streets is monitoring its Automated Vehicle Locator system, which allows the city to track its fleets and be more efficient in the systematic snow removal operations.

The City of Cleveland Department of Public Works WILL NOT collect waste on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. Waste collection trucks are not able to reach side streets due to the severity of the storm. Waste collection will be delayed by one day for remainder of the week.  

Winter weather preparedness tips:

• CodeRED: Winter weather brings many challenges for our citizens and in order to stay informed of emergencies during this winter season, the City encourages everyone to sign up for CodeRED or to install the free app on the Apple or Google Play stores. It is simple and easy to access. Click on this link and follow the instructions to subscribe by email.
• Don’t Block the Box: Ensure you can move all the way through an intersection before the traffic signal changes. Stopping in the middle of an intersection prohibits oncoming vehicles from passing through that intersection and can result in gridlock. In addition, blocking the box can prevent the passage of emergency vehicles such as police cars, fire trucks and ambulances. Be aware of traffic control officers who may be outside on the street directing traffic.
• Check Emergency Supply Kits: Do you have extra winter clothes, sufficient food and water, extra batteries, flashlights and a battery or hand-crank radio? What about medications, toys for the kids, pet food, and copies of important information such as numbers for your local utilities? While checking on your own supplies, take some time to check on your neighbors and the elderly. Ensure that all smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in your home are working properly.
• Take personal precautions and check on the vulnerable: The cold weather may put a strain on your heart. Follow your doctor’s advice about shoveling snow or other strenuous work. Many injuries result from falls on ice-covered surfaces. Keep steps and walkways clean and free of ice. Infants and the elderly are most at risk for cold-related illness. Keep in touch with elderly or at-risk neighbors or relatives, making sure they are safe and that their homes are adequately heated.
• Dress appropriately in the cold: Almost all cases of hypothermia and frostbite are preventable. If you must be outside, dress appropriately: wear loose fitting layers to provide overall body warmth, a hat, scarf, mittens and boots will provide additional protection from the elements. Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs. Keep dry and change wet clothing frequently to prevent a loss of body heat. If you suspect hypothermia or frostbite, call 911 immediately. If possible, protect the person from further exposure to the cold, remove any wet clothing and warm without rubbing the affected areas.
• Pay attention to snow parking bans: If snow accumulation exceeds 2 inches or more, a Snow Emergency Parking Ban may be enacted. The ban allows plows sufficient time to remove snow and ice and move through city streets at a good pace. When a snow ban goes into effect, stopping, standing, and parking of vehicles will be restricted and prohibited on City streets with posted red and white signs. Anyone who fails to comply will be ticketed and towed.
• Bring pets/companion animals inside during winter weather: Move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water. Don’t forget or skip planning and preparing for your animals! For concerns about pets outside in extreme weather, please call (216) 664-3069.
•  Stay Connected: Check on friends and neighbors, especially those who are seniors or have young children.
• Power Outages: If you’re experiencing power outages call/ contact:
  • CPP: Call (216) 664-3156 or visit CPP.org.
  • The Illuminating Company: Call 888-LIGHTSS/(888)-544-4877) or visit  firstenergycorp.com/outages  
    • Click here to view the outage map.
• Cleveland Water Department Issues: If customers experience a water service emergency, please call (216) 664-3060.​

Public Works and Port Control Hiring Snow Removal Vehicle Operators

The City of Cleveland Department of Public Works is hiring Snow Removal Vehicle Operators. This position is seasonal and will be used only during the snow removal season. Required qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Valid Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) Type B with Air Brake Endorsement; and
• Good driving record.

The City of Cleveland Department of Port Control is also hiring Snow Removal Vehicle Operators. This position is seasonal and will be used only during the snow removal season. Airport and departmental requirements include:

• Must successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 10 year fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check and employment background check and Security Threat Assessment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test; and
• Must successfully complete all applicable regulatory airfield Ground Vehicle Operator and Winter Operations training/assessments and maintain corresponding airfield driving privileges.

For more information and to view more available City of Cleveland positions, click here.

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It is with great sadness that Horizon Education Centers announces the passing of its founder, Mary Smith.

Horizon was founded in 1978 as the brainchild of Mary Smith, a mother of four, who was tired of seeing a large number of children come home from school only to be supervised by a television set.  

Today, Horizon has become one of the most prominent sources of childcare, preschool, and after-school programming in Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties.

Find the obituary here. https://bit.ly/3lw9Wiu

West Park United Church of Christ will host a community Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. on Dec. 24.  A drive-in service with safety in mind will take place at the old K-Mart parking lot (corner of West 150th and Lorain), featuring a retelling of the Christmas story. We will also be singing some of our most beloved Christmas songs. Stay in your car, turn on your radio, and experience the magic of Christmas with our community neighbors and partners.