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A great tradition of Labor Day weekend is the Cleveland National Air Show at Burke Lakefront Airport.

And one of the perks of living in Mill Creek is we get to hear and even see some of the acts from our neighborhood. Last year, the Air Show was cancelled because of federal budget cuts - making the sky over our neighborhood quiet. However, this year's practice has already started - that roaring you're hearing? It's the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

Interested in a closer look? Head out to Burke Lakefront Airport this weekend. If you don't get a chance to visit the Air Show, just look out your front porch and you just might get a glance of the squadron flying overhead.

Community speaks 8/14 RECAP

A short review of the August 11, 2014 Board meeting - Community Speaks:

• new residents welcomed
• response to violation letters was noticed and appreciated
• lack of transparency concern with Board (ie. June meeting minutes not shared and answers to questions not being available in a timely manner, such as the cost of the digging at Turner Square)
• request for common area above the pool to be weeded
• request for common areas for organic landscaping
• complements on the ice-cream social and the GardenWalk
• ARC concerns: issues with timely responses, communications with committee members/Reserve/Board, and if Board is involved in the committee - then it negates an appeals process
• sidewalks and who's responsible for repair - what is considered "uneven", city code is 2", and why there are common areas not being fixed by the Board this year (Turner Sq and Mill Creek Trail) if residents are expected to make repairs
• dog walkers not being responsible and a request for no trespassing on private residence's property
• pool hours - request to change back to weekdays, 12-8pm to accommodate families and working residents
• communications requested (contractors and notices should be shared with residents, etc.)

GG9

Cleveland + Akron hosts the 2014 Gay Games August 9 – 16. It is comparable to the Summer Olympics with up to 9,000 participants in 35 sports and cultural events. Sports include badminton to wrestling and cultural events include band and choral performances.

Besides the sports and cultural events, GG9 includes opening and closing ceremonies, live concerts, parties and exhibits. Click the links for a list of the ceremonies and a complete event schedule.

It is anticipated that GG9 will have an economic impact of tens of millions for the Cleveland area. The games also promote evolved thinking about diversity… values of many Mill Creek neighbors.

Bug City 2014

The Garfield Park Nature Center is hosting their annual Bug City on Saturday, August 9th from 11-4.  For more information, click here.