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News and Events from Near West Family Network
Stronger Families Stronger Cleveland
www.nearwestfamilynetwork.org
November 2016
 
Greetings all,
Doesn't it seem like we just start to settle in to our fall routines just as end-of-year activities begin to pick up?! Even as your calendars fill up with parties and obligations, be sure to take some time to relax, spend some quality time enjoying the colors of the season and appreciating all the newness that our children experience each day!  There are three big things I want to point out for this month:
  • Near West Family Network's upcoming Kids Clothes, Toy, and Book Swap! (see below) Clear your closet and find some items to fill your kids' wardrobe gaps or do some early holiday "shopping" as you much on some pizza and sip some adult beverages.
     
  • The schedule for the NWFN Winter Gym Days has been set! They will run from December to April at Franklin Circle Church again - see our calendar for more details.
     
  • If you haven't already heard, Hawken and Birchwood Schools have merged! They soon will be offering an Early Childhood Center in Gordon Square! See below for a link to the official press release and information about upcoming Parent Workshops and an Open House.
Have a great November!

KIDS CLOTHES, TOY, AND BOOK SWAP

Friday, November 18, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
at
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
6828 Detroit Ave. (Enter behind church)
 
Start clearing your closets and thinking about what you need for the winter or holidays because NWFN is hosting a night of Swapping, Socializing (and sipping!)

RSVPs are not required but would be helpful because we're planning to provide pizza.

If you can, RSVP to information@nearwestfamilynetwork.org

If you want more information or want to help - contact Fran at fran.c.didonato@gmail.com 
Did You Know Hawken and Birchwood schools have merged?
This means we have ANOTHER wonderful school option available on the west side.

Click here to read the press release.

They are hosting several parent workshops in November and a Parent Open House and Preview on December 4.

Click here for dates times and details for their upcoming events, as well as to sign up for their newsletter.

We have parents in the network with children at both Hawken and Birchwood, email information@nearwestfamilynetwork.org if you'd like us to help you connect with parents with first-hand experiences.
 
Tree Planting Day in Market Square Park is November 9th!

Ohio City Incorporated is looking for volunteers to help plant new trees in Market Square Park. Trees will be donated by Western Reserve Land Conservancy and will be species that are approved by the City of Cleveland Tree Plan. At least two volunteers are required for each tree. WRLC Tree Stewards will be on-site to assist with planting. Volunteers should be able to do semi-heavy lifting. Interested volunteers should contact Ashley Shaw at ashaw@ohiocity.org by Monday, October 31st.
 
Time: Tuesday, November 8th - 9am-3pm 
 Location: Market Square Park - Corner of Lorain Ave. & W. 25th St.   
Don't forget, we have GREAT Theater Options on the Near West Side

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Intergenerational Cast, Ages 7 & up
November 18 - December 11, 2016
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 3pm 
 
Near West Theatre presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,
with addition of Sensory and ASL Interpreted performances
 
 
 


 Hook & Smee (A Tale of Never Never Land)
By T. Paul Lowry
Directed by Alison Garrigan
November 26th - December 18th, 2016
     Click here for schedule    

 
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NOVEMBER
Fri. Nov. 4, 7 pm, Les Delices Baroque Dance Workshop
Sat. Nov. 5, 11 am Les Delices Library Performance (Carnegie West branch) & 3 pm Family Concert (Bob Stop)
Wed. Nov. 9, 7:30-9:00 pm,  Parent Workshop for Hawken's Gordon Square Early Childhood Center
Sun. Nov. 13, 10:00-11:30 am,  Parent Workshop for Hawken's Gordon Square Early Childhood Center
Wed. Nov. 16, 7:30-9:00 pm,  Parent Workshop for Hawken's Gordon Square Early Childhood Center
Fri. Nov, 18, 6:30-8:00 pm, NWFN Kids Clothes, Toy, and Book Swap!
Food Labels
 
Ever wonder what to look for or how to interpret food labels? Check out this quick tutorial! It is never too early to start teaching your children to read the labels, too!

 
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