Looking for something fun to do on Saturday, June 7th? Check out the Cleveland Metroparks Farm and Garden Day at the Garfield Park Reservation / Nature Center.
It's practically in our backyard and is a short walk from the Mill
Creek Community Trail (near the MC community center & pool). You can
also drive - just take Turney and hang a left on Garfield Parkway and
right before Broadway, you can see the Nature Center. The Farm and
Garden Day hours are 11am - 4pm. The event includes live farm animals
and activities and crafts for children.
If you haven't visited the
Nature Center yet, it is a great little gem for kids. Make sure you
also check out their outdoor garden. You can also ask about the Garfield
Park community garden on your visit.
It's that time of year again, when we celebrate Memorial Day weekend
with barbeques, picnics, ball games and the MC pool opens for the
season.
According to the Red Cross, more than half of Americans
can't swim well enough to save themselves. The MC pool is serviced,
managed and guarded by Hastings Water Works for our convenience and safety. Check out this May 20, 2014 article
and video from TODAY for more info. If you are interested in swim
lessons for your children or grandchildren (or even yourself)
contact Hastings at 440-832-7700 for private lessons at the MC pool.
Did you know that Mill Creek residents could be fined for violating Cleveland's trash policy? Check out Fox 8's report: I-Team: Trash a Hidden Treasure for Cleveland? Cleveland is also requesting we no longer bag recyclables in plastic bags.
For more info, the latest MC handbook states:
Garbage Cans and Recycling
Garbage, trash, and
recycling should be stored inside the home or garage until noon on the
day before or the morning of the scheduled city curb pick up. If
trashcans are kept outside they must be out of view from the street or
alley. Trashcans are to be removed from the street on the same day
following pick up. Garbage and trash containers should be maintained in
good condition. Recycling containers need to be set out for collection
at least once a month. Currently, Mill Creek’s collection day is
Thursday. If you have questions about the City of Cleveland’s waste
collection services, please call 664-3717.
Video courtesy Cleveland, Fox 8 / I-Team report / © WJW
