February 4th, 2010 by Jim McIntyre
Go Red for Women events are planned throughout the month of February to recognize American Heart Month. Lindsay Silverstein, Senior Director of the Cleveland Metro American Heart Association, and Kate Hubben, who chairs the corporate leadership team discuss heart month and Go Red for Women. www.goredforwomen.org www.americanheart.org 216-791-7500Download -Listen here
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is hosting an exhibit called “Amazing Feats of Aging.” Linda Spurloch is Director of Human Health for the Museum. www.cmnh.org Download -Listen here
The students of the Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Academy will stage a play next weekend, based on a pulitzer prize winning book by Thomas Wolfe. “Look Homeward Angel” is directed by the Executive Director of the Academy, Tom Fulton. www.chagrinacademy.org Download -Listen here
College Goal Sunday takes place next week. Claudia Wenzel of John Carroll University explains how the event can help high school seniors who are headed for college. www.ohiocollegegoalsunday.org www.collegegoalsundausa.org www.jcu.edu Download -Listen here
David Allen has been called the “Oracle of Organization,” and he is now out with a follow-up to his 2001 book, “Getting Things Done,” called “Making It All Work.” www.davidcoe.com Download -Listen here
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January 28th, 2010 by Jim McIntyre
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is the subject of an exhibit opening Feburary 1 at the Byzantine Catholic Cultural Center in Parma. Father Richard Plishka of the Cultural Center explains Bishop Sheen’s continuing popularity. www.archbishopsheencause.org www.parma.org Download Listen here
Deanna Adams’ new book chronicles the history of Rock and Roll in Cleveland. She will be signing copies of ”Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Roots” Saturday night, Feburary 6th at the Agora. www.deannaadams.comDownload Listen here
A local father-daughter team plans to take on the The Yukon River Quest this summer, to help adults served by the Lake County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Kevin Morgan is the father. Rikki Coach is the Executive Director of the Deepwood Foundation, which helps provide funding for the Lake County board of MRDD. www.montvillemarauders.comDownload Listen here
The Domestic Violence Center has been helping students at Magnificat High school learn the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships. Tim Boenlein, Assistant Director of the Domestic Violence Center, and Mary Dwyer-Kueller, chair of the Theology Department at Mags discuss the teen violence curriculum the school is developing. www.domesticviolencecenter.orgDownload Listen here
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January 21st, 2010 by Jim McIntyre
There have been some changes made to Social Security for 2010. Public Affairs Specialist Brandon Smith offers a lot of useful information. www.ssa.govDownload Listen to the interview here
Lutheran schools in Northeast Ohio will hold an open house for prospective students and their parents on Sunday, January 31st. Luanne Bole-Becker, Outreach Coordinator and the Principal of St. John Nottingham Lutheran School, Greg Kita espouse the benefits of a Lutheran school education. http://www.lutheranschoolsofcleve.com/newsite/ www.jesus4students.comDownload Listen to the interview here
LifeSkills Centers are public, alternative education schools that help students who have dropped out or are at risk of doing so. Alycia Chapman is a recent graduate. She tells her story, aided by Dean Manke, the School Improvement Lead Teacher for LifeSkills of Cleveland. www.wediducan.comDownload Listen to the interview here
The Explorer Lecture Series continues at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History with Dr. Scott Sampson, famed paleontologist and host of Dinosaur Train on PBS, on Friday, January 29th. http://cmnh.org/site/AboutUs/PressRoom/2009/dec09Exp2010.aspxDownload Listen to the interview here
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January 15th, 2010 by Jim McIntyre
The Remodel Ohio Show brings together hundreds of home improvement firms, contractors, and retailers to help property owners make good decisions about refurbishing their homes. Rich Kasunic is Chairman of Professional Remodelers of Ohio, and Ed “Flash” Ference is publicist for the Remodel Ohio Show. www.remodelohio.org Download Listen to the interview here
“Water: H2O=Life” is an exhibition now on display at the Great Lake Science Center. President and CEO Linda Abraham Silver details the many features of the exhibit, which explores the economic, social and cultural impact of water. www.greatscience.com Download Listen to the interview here
The Explorer Lecture Series continues at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Adult Programs Coordinator Bob Bartolata runs down the guest lecturer list. www.cmnh.org Download Listen to the interview here
Immigration Attorney Margaret Wong offers her ideas for immigration reform, and talks about her first book, “The Immigrant’s Way; For All Immigrants, By An Immigrant.” www.imwong.com Download Listen to the interview here
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January 10th, 2010 by Jim McIntyre
Pearl of the Orient is one of 80 restaurants belonging to Cleveland Independents. Owner Rose Wong says the mission of the group is to promote patronage at Cleveland-owned restaurants, as opposed to chain restaurants. www.clevelandindependents.com Download Listen to the interview here
Michael Bloom, Artistic Director for the Cleveland Playhouse is directing the upcoming production of Neil Simon’s “Lost in Yonkers.” www.clevelandplayhouse.com Download Listen to the interview here
The United Way of Lake County is hoping to raise $3.6 million in this year’s campaign. Anne Doyle explains one unique way in which the organization hopes to raise funds. www.uwlc.org Download Listen to the interview here
John Trimbath has been paralyzed for the past 15 months, and may never walk again. Yet this local career Physician Assistant hopes not only to walk again, but to work again. His story is inspiring. www.design-edge.com http://www.pathtofaith.com/ Download Listen to the interview here
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