See our schedule below, or visit our new Cleveland Bear's Calendar Page.
| Meeting Schedule |
6:30 pm
First Thursday of the Month (**unless it falls on a holiday.)
at
My Friends Restaurant
11616 Detroit Ave. in Cleveland
216-221-2575
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11616+Detroit+Ave,+Cleveland,+OH+44102&iwloc=A&hl=en
Some folks will arrive earlier, some will arrive later, but come when you can and join in the bearish fellowship.
We no longer wait to order at the same time, since that tends to create chaos for the restaurant's kitchen.
Don't be bashful if folks are already eating when you arrive. Just join in the fun.
THURSDAY, MARCH 4
THURSDAY, APRIL 1
THURSDAY, MAY 6
THURSDAY, JUNE 3
THURSDAY, JULY 1
| Bear Coffee |
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Bear Coffee - 6:30 pm on the First & Third Fridays of the Month at Willow Coffee House, 11620 Madison Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. |
| Newsletter |
Current Newsletter / Schedule - March - May 2010
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| Upcoming Events - February |
Cost guide is an estimate only: $ = $0-$15 / $$ = $16-$25 / $$$ = $26+
(R) = reserve A.S.A.P or by given date!
FEB 28 - SUN | 1:00 pm | $$
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Wade Oval, University Circle
11611 Euclid Ave., Cleve. ($7.50 + $5-10 parking)
A breath of spring in winter, come enjoy the glass house gardens and butterflies, dinner after at a local restaurant.
| March |
MAR. 3RD | 6:30 pm to 9ish | $
Monthly Dinner Meeting
MAR 7 - SUN | 1:30 pm
Annual Winter Potluck Picnic
Metropark North Chagrin Reservation,
North Chagrin Reservation,
Strawberry Lane Picnic Area - MAP
http://www.clemetparks.com/pdf/reservations/North_Chagrin.pdf
Hot food - hot guys - hot fireplace, thank God! Come roast your nuts by the fire, tell stories and laugh, and eat some good food. Arrive by 1:30 at the Strawberry Lane pavilion, an open but covered shelter with fireplace. Bring some prepared food to share & your favorite beverage. Hot tea, Chocolate, plates, bowls, napkins & plastic ware are provided. Please do not bring firewood. It is a park violation.
MAR 13 - SAT | 12:00 pm sharp | $
Game Day
Euclid Library - Lake Room
631 East 222nd Street, Euclid, OH
No, not the games jilted lovers play - fun games, cards, board games, dice and others… come early to get in on the fun. Snacks are permitted - music is not (sorry, but it is a library).
At 5:00 we’ll go to dinner at Muldoon’s Irish Pub, a quick drive from 200th St. to 1020 E. 185th St., near the Shoreway. Special thanks to Ron and Bob for organizing this one!
| April |
My Friends dinner meeting†
APR 11 - SUN | 2:00 pm | $$ | R
Little Budapest - Please Reserve
25124 Center Ridge Road, Westlake
A tiny corner of Eastern Europe in Westlake. Join us for lunch and maybe a movie to follow. Be sure to email bears@clevelandbears.org by April 8th to make reservations.
| March |
MAY 6 - THU | 6:30 pm | $
My Friends dinner meeting†
MAY 22 - SAT | 11:30 am | $
Asian Festival
Payne Ave & E. 30th St., Cleveland
Join us for something new, a festival featuring Asian arts, music and dance, food and merchandise vendors, local and national performing artists. Find parking and meet at the NW corner of Payne & E. 30th at 11:30.
http://ClevelandAsianFestival.org
| Looking Ahead |
Cedar Point Day | Sun - June 20
*R=RESERVE WHEN ASKED! Hosts Wanted! http://cafepress.com/clevelandbears T-shirst, shorts, hats, teddy bears, stickers, pins and more are available for order at this address: cafepress.com/clevelandbears, and available in a few colors and full range of sizes, including for large guys. Check it out, and wear one to PRIDE or Cedar Point. (Note: The club does not make any profit off these items, they’ve just been made available for those interested.) Since some of our events are held at private homes, we ask that prospective members attend one of our public meetings or activities before inviting them into our homes. While we are trying to be a friendly and open organization, we hope that you understand the necessity for these precautions and hope to see you at one of our future public activities. All all text and graphics above this point copyright 1999, 2009, 2010. The Cleveland Bears. Cleveland is lucky enough to have two "bear" clubs in the area. We're one and ARKTOS is the other. You can contact them at: Visit Joanne Laessig's wonderful world of bead and textile art at: http://www.alfar.com/~joanne/ Visit Wendy Raphael's world of signs, murals, and body painting at http://wendyraphael.com
COST GUIDE (est.):
$ = $1 to $15 $$ = $16 to $25 $$$ = $26 to $35 (+=over) Bring small bills to dinners to make payment easier when checks cannot be split up. Thank you!
There are times when we have to call ahead for a table; we require your help! When people don’t call but show up, those who have called are sometimes left without seats. So, take a second to call Steve & Arron if you think might come, or send a quick email to bears@clevelandbears.org, otherwise there may not be enough room for you with the group! (A couple extra seats is better than too few. Thanks!)
We’re always looking for people who want to host a potluck or get together. If you’re willing and have space, please email bears@clevelandbears.org !
Cafe Press
Cleveland Bears now has a wide selection of club items you can order from Café Press!
http://cafepress.com/clevelandbears2
http://cafepress.com/clevelandbears3
New Members
Joining is as simple as attending one of our public functions. There are no dues. The club is supported by the voluntary donations of its members. These funds are used to pay for newsletter and PO Box expenses.
Cleveland Bears e-mail: bears@clevelandbears.org
P.O. Box 14756
Cleveland OH 44114
PO Box 14838
Cleveland OH 44114
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