June events for you to enjoy around Greater Cleveland

May’s almost over, so it’s time to start planning June! Need some ideas? There are plenty listed below – and all will keep you busy in Cleveland!

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE:

ZippityZooDoo to benefit the Cleveland Zoological Society

• Friday, June 8 from 6PM to 12PM
• at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Cleveland
• From the Zoo’s website: Enjoy cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, special entertainment, an amazing gourmet dinner (check out the amazing menu here) and dancing under the stars. Roam on over to our silent auction, featuring priceless Zoo experiences.
• Tickets and more info available at http://www.ClevelandZooSociety.org/events_zzd.html

Weapons of Mass Creation Fest 2012

• Friday, June 8 thru Sunday, June 10
• 5400 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH
• From the Facebook event page: The Weapons of Mass Creation Fest is the premier art, design, and music event in the Midwest. Now in its third year, 1,000+ attendees will descend upon Cleveland for three days in June to see 20 speakers, 20 designers, and nearly 30 bands. 
• Visit www.wmcfest.com for more information. Tickets can be purchased here: https://wmcfest.com/tickets/

Waterloo Arts Festival to benefit Arts Collinwood

• Saturday, June 30 from 12PM to 7PM
• along Waterloo Road in Cleveland’s North Collinwood neighborhood
• Features artists, performers, food vendors… everything a summer festival should have! And it’s FREE!
• More info at their event website: http://waterlooartsfest.com/new/

July Sneak Peek: 2012 Veggie U Food and Wine Celebration

• Saturday, July 21, 2012 from 5PM to 9PM
• at the Culinary Vegetable Institute in Milan
• From the event’s Facebook page: “The grounds are alive on this summer Saturday with the aromas and flavors of the world’s best cuisine, food demonstrations, wine education and samplings, and the chance to contribute to a great cause through the unique offerings of the silent and live auctions. This annual fundraiser benefits Veggie U.”
• EARLY BIRD TICKET SALES END ON JUNE 1ST: save $20 on general admission and $50 on VIP tickets by clicking here to purchase tickets or call 419-499-7500.
• More info – including the list of celebrity chefs – available at www.VeggieUFoodandWine.com

GET YOUR OM ON :: FOR THE YOGIS:

Yoga at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium

• Every Tuesday and Saturday at 9AM – starting on Saturday, June 2nd
• at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium in the Flats
• Because an hour long yoga class in front of the shark tank sounds awesome! Includes your admission to the aquarium!
• Register by calling 216.862.8803. More info here: http://greaterclevelandaquarium.com/yoga

Yoga Rocks The Park Cleveland Opening Day

• Saturday, June 2nd from 10AM to 3PM
• at Lincoln Park in Tremont
• Opening Day of YRP CLE includes classes for all ages all day long. More info on the teachers here: http://yogarocksthepark.com/cleveland/
• Register online by visiting http://guestlistapp.com/events/103098 and save $5!

Workshops at Nishkama Yoga: register at Nishkama’s MINDBODY website under the Workshops tab:

• Saturday, June 2nd: Inversions with Ylonda at Nishkama Yoga Independence from 2PM to 4PM
• Sunday, June 10th: Studying the Sun Salutes with Ginny Walters at Nishkama Yoga North Olmsted from 6PM to 8PM
• Saturday, June 23rd: Inversions with Ylonda at Nishkama Yoga North Olmsted from 12PM to 2PM

Bike to Yoga with Great Lakes Touring Company and Nishkama Yoga

• Thursday, June 10 from 1PM to 4PM
• Starting at Boston Mill train stop in Peninsula
• PROMO CODE! Save $10 by using promo code “Nish12″ at checkout!
• Register by visiting http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3389340609/eorg

STEP AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER :: FOR THE BLOGGERS:

OBA June Cleveland Blogger Downtown Bike Tour with BikeCLE

• Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 6PM to 8PM
• Starting at The Bike Rack in downtown Cleveland
• Join us for a tour of Downtown Cleveland with Great Lakes Touring Company AKA @BikeCLE!
• More info at the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/404495636228327/

FOR THE RUNNERS: IT’S 5K SEASON!

Pier W Copper River Salmon 5K Run to benefit Malachi House

• Saturday, June 9: race starts at 10AM
• Lakewood Park Outdoor Pavilion (14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood, Ohio 44107)
• From the event organizers: Celebrate the health benefits of salmon and Reik’s determination to bring Cleveland the freshest, most delicious seafood with a 5K run. Lunch overlooking Lake Erie on Pier W’s deck will follow the race with salmon burgers and vegetarian/vegan options as well.
• Register at the Hermes website at http://www.hermescleveland.com/roadracing/events/pierw.asp.

July Sneak Peek: Second Annual Parma Run/Walk for the Pierogies benefiting the American Cancer Society Parma Area Relay for Life 

• Saturday, July 7 at 8:30 am
• at Cuyahoga Community College’s Western Campus in Parma.
• From the race organizer: Once again pierogies will be provided to all participants by Parma’s own Little Polish Diner and Krakow Deli.  There will also be revamped course and new, exciting t-shirt design.
• Regsiter online at http://www.hermescleveland.com/roadracing/events/parmapierogies.asp

 It’s going to be one busy and HOT summer here in CLE! What are you looking forward to during the month of June?