City of Painesville Spirit of the Season
Painesville, OH – You are invited to capture the “Spirit of the Season” inPainesville. This annual holiday tradition begins at noon on Saturday, December 3, 2011 until 3:30 p.m. Santa will make his appearance at the end of the parade and he will be ready to meet all his little friends. This is a great photo opportunity! Remember there is a mailbox in Veteran’s Park for children to submit letters to Santa. If there is a return address on the letter, the child will receive a response back from Santa!
Following the parade, take part in the holiday activities that include crafts and carnival games inVictoria Place. Trolley tours of the City will be available. City Departments will participate in the best float contest. Any groups interested in participating in the parade please call 440-392-5912.
A peaceful walk through Veteran’s Park Winter Wonderland of Lights and Sounds will delight the hearts of all ages! Santa will be at Veteran’s Park in Downtown Painesville on the square on Friday, December 9 and 16 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 10 and 17 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. He will have small treats for all the good boys and girls that stop by for a visit.
Hope to see you all there! JT
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
Open air market cancelled this Saturday
DUE TO THE FORCAST OF UNFAVORABLE WEATHER FOR SATURDAY, THE OPEN AIR MARKET WILL BE CANCELLED AND WILL RESUME NEXT SATURDAY OCTOBER 8TH WEATHER PERMITTING.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Community Picnic and Lake County Bike Day!
The City of Painesville presents the City's Annual Community Picnic on Saturday, September 10, 2011. The event will take place in the City's beautiful premiere Kiwanis Recreation Park in Painesville from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. All residents, churches, scouts and community groups are invited to come out and enjoy the day with their neighbors and friends at the City's largest park located at the intersection of Latimore and Mill Streets.
This year's Community Picnic features canoe rides on the pond, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, disc golf, and traditional picnic games such as the water balloon toss, corn hole, sack races, limbo and much more. Take a relaxing walk along the Riverview walking path and take advantage of the playgrounds, tennis courts, sand volleyball court, and basketball court. A local DJ will provide music. Pack a lunch, have a picnic and enjoy all we have to offer!
The P- Games Skate Park Competition will be taking place at the skate park for those ages 12 and up beginning at noon.
The City is also participating in Bike Day Lake County on September 10, 2011 at Recreation Park from 1-3:30 p.m. The goals of Lake County Bike Day are to educate participants about biking as a means of "active transportation", raffle for one free adult and children's bike, provide information on bike safety, designated bike routes and trails, and promote biking as fun and family-oriented. There will be a bike safety information booth, free bike helmets to the first 50 kids, giveaways and prizes, a bike swap, water and a DJ.
This year's Community Picnic features canoe rides on the pond, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, disc golf, and traditional picnic games such as the water balloon toss, corn hole, sack races, limbo and much more. Take a relaxing walk along the Riverview walking path and take advantage of the playgrounds, tennis courts, sand volleyball court, and basketball court. A local DJ will provide music. Pack a lunch, have a picnic and enjoy all we have to offer!
The P- Games Skate Park Competition will be taking place at the skate park for those ages 12 and up beginning at noon.
The City is also participating in Bike Day Lake County on September 10, 2011 at Recreation Park from 1-3:30 p.m. The goals of Lake County Bike Day are to educate participants about biking as a means of "active transportation", raffle for one free adult and children's bike, provide information on bike safety, designated bike routes and trails, and promote biking as fun and family-oriented. There will be a bike safety information booth, free bike helmets to the first 50 kids, giveaways and prizes, a bike swap, water and a DJ.
911 Tribute
City of Painesville Police & Fire Departments to Host 9/11 Ceremony
and Dedication of Memorial & Meditation Garden
Painesville, Ohio - The Painesville Police and Fire Departments will host a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony commemorating the 10 year anniversary of the terrorist attacks, and will feature the dedication of a 9/11 Memorial and Meditation Garden, highlighted by a steel beam taken from ground zero.
It is estimated over 90,000 police, firefighters and EMTs helped with the search and rescue efforts on 9/11. “This ceremony is in remembrance of those that sacrificed their lives that tragic day and to offer praise to our military, police officers and firefighters who for the good of others, dedicate their lives protecting the people of this great nation”, said Police Chief Troy Hager.
This past February, the Police and Fire departments obtained World Trade Center artifacts from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Fire Chief Mark Mlachak stated “It is our desire to give the artifacts a permanent home so that the public can not only view a piece of the twin towers, but to serve as a constant reminder of the tragic events that occurred on September 11, 2001”.
Through the generosity of the community, over $13,000 has been received towards the creation of the Memorial and Meditation Garden. Construction is underway and will be completed in time for the dedication ceremony. The department is now focusing their fundraising efforts on Phase 2 of the memorial; public education. Plans to position an interactive computer station within the fire department that will allow visitors to view a video and digitally browse profiles and photographs of the fallen, newspaper coverage of the attacks and images of nationwide tributes to those that perished fighting for our country since 9/11.
The ceremony, less than an hour, includes a traditional rifle salute and a bell ringing ceremony in memory of the fallen firefighters and police officers. Event will pay homage to the extraordinary heroism, commitment and sacrifice of 9/11 victims and emergency first responders, pay special tribute to those that lost their lives serving our country since 9/11 and proudly recognize the brave men and women who protect and serve our community everyday. This is a public ceremony; the community is encouraged to attend. Event will take place at the Painesville City Fire Department located at 28 Mentor Avenue on Sunday, September 11th at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Art in the Park - August 20, 2011
Painesville will be host to Cleveland Museum's Parade the Circle with its 10th Annual Art,
Food and Music Show!
10th Annual
Art-in-the-Park
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Veteran's Park, Downtown Painesville
11 am to 5 pm
The City of Painesville will soon be bustling with excitement as the Cleveland Museum of Art comes to the heart of Lake County bringing the spectacular art demonstrations from Parade the Circle.
Parade the Circle has been known for drawing thousands of art lovers to see the creativity and style that goes into designing this spectacular display of bright costumes, giant puppets, stiltdancers, handmade masks and other colorful characters for over 20 years.
This year's Art in the Park is the 10th year anniversary, and to celebrate this year, the talented photographer Alan Brown will have dynamic photography of the Lake County Court House as it was being constructed in the early 1900's; men hanging on steel beams as they are lifted up to construct the final structure leading to the copper dome. This year's event will also feature fine art paintings, jewelry, pottery, wood sculpture, steel sculpture, glass, fabrics and other unique items that will fascinate you.
Over 50 artists will be on hand with their artwork, and many will be providing demonstrations throughout the event so you can view firsthand how these amazing pieces of art are formed and created. For other entertainment, there will be musical performances by the Shaun Easton Band, Denny Carleton, Larry Smith, Judith Elias & The Fine Arts Association Flute Choir, Alfredo Guerrieri, and Kevin Giordano & Friends. Students will also be performing at the event showcasing cultural Indian dance from the performers of Bailar, Bailar, Bailar, and the
Tri-City Twirlers, who will feature a song from the popular show Glee "Don't Stop Believing," as well as an impressive Fire Baton Twirling demonstration by Jessica Bullis, a Riverside Majorette.
A kid's art contest and sidewalk art contest will be held from 12 pm to 2 pm where students can paint and each child will walk away with a token as well as be entered into the final art contest where prizes are distributed to kids aging from 1 to 16. Kids can also decorate their very own Eat 'N Park cookie as well as listening to storytelling from Master Story Tellers, the theme being The Caribbean. The stories will be read from the Parrot Rescue, with the story selection being 'The House in the Sky,' 'My Island and I: The Nature of the Caribbean,' and 'Mama God, Papa God: A Caribbean Tale.'
The fun-filled event is packed with amazing art, great food from places ranging from The Harry Buffalo to Java Express Coffee Company, live entertainment, and unique opportunities to learn new artistic talents. Come out with your family and friends, bring a blanket or lawn chair and plan to spend the day in Veteran's Park, Downtown Painesville. For more information on this event visit www.painesvilleartinthepark.com or call 440-392-5795.
Food and Music Show!
10th Annual
Art-in-the-Park
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Veteran's Park, Downtown Painesville
11 am to 5 pm
The City of Painesville will soon be bustling with excitement as the Cleveland Museum of Art comes to the heart of Lake County bringing the spectacular art demonstrations from Parade the Circle.
Parade the Circle has been known for drawing thousands of art lovers to see the creativity and style that goes into designing this spectacular display of bright costumes, giant puppets, stiltdancers, handmade masks and other colorful characters for over 20 years.
This year's Art in the Park is the 10th year anniversary, and to celebrate this year, the talented photographer Alan Brown will have dynamic photography of the Lake County Court House as it was being constructed in the early 1900's; men hanging on steel beams as they are lifted up to construct the final structure leading to the copper dome. This year's event will also feature fine art paintings, jewelry, pottery, wood sculpture, steel sculpture, glass, fabrics and other unique items that will fascinate you.
Over 50 artists will be on hand with their artwork, and many will be providing demonstrations throughout the event so you can view firsthand how these amazing pieces of art are formed and created. For other entertainment, there will be musical performances by the Shaun Easton Band, Denny Carleton, Larry Smith, Judith Elias & The Fine Arts Association Flute Choir, Alfredo Guerrieri, and Kevin Giordano & Friends. Students will also be performing at the event showcasing cultural Indian dance from the performers of Bailar, Bailar, Bailar, and the
Tri-City Twirlers, who will feature a song from the popular show Glee "Don't Stop Believing," as well as an impressive Fire Baton Twirling demonstration by Jessica Bullis, a Riverside Majorette.
A kid's art contest and sidewalk art contest will be held from 12 pm to 2 pm where students can paint and each child will walk away with a token as well as be entered into the final art contest where prizes are distributed to kids aging from 1 to 16. Kids can also decorate their very own Eat 'N Park cookie as well as listening to storytelling from Master Story Tellers, the theme being The Caribbean. The stories will be read from the Parrot Rescue, with the story selection being 'The House in the Sky,' 'My Island and I: The Nature of the Caribbean,' and 'Mama God, Papa God: A Caribbean Tale.'
The fun-filled event is packed with amazing art, great food from places ranging from The Harry Buffalo to Java Express Coffee Company, live entertainment, and unique opportunities to learn new artistic talents. Come out with your family and friends, bring a blanket or lawn chair and plan to spend the day in Veteran's Park, Downtown Painesville. For more information on this event visit www.painesvilleartinthepark.com or call 440-392-5795.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Painesville is the fastest growing city between Cleveland and Niagara Falls
Check out the latest and the greatest. Follow the link to the story of the year! I also hope to see you all out there at the fair parade. Enjoy! JT
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