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RELEASE:
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635- 3263- or -
SEPTEMBER 28,
2010
PAULETTE WELCH - 216-635-3205
Halloween is quickly approaching, and a great way to celebrate
is with Cleveland Metroparks.
Bring friends and family to celebrate the season at the
following Halloween-related programs:
UnNatural Trail
Saturday, October 30 � 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CanalWayCenter � Ohio & Erie Canal
Reservation
A fall trail of "UnNatural" items has been set up
outside CanalWayCenter. Visit the center for a list of what to look
for while walking the trail. Items will be camouflaged to blend in
with nature. CanalWayCenter is located on Whittlesey Way, off the
East 49th Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal
Reservation, between Grant Avenue and Canal Road in
CuyahogaHeights. For more information, call 216-206-1000.
Spectacular Spiders
Saturday, October 30 � 1 - 3 p.m.
GarfieldParkNatureCenter � GarfieldPark
Reservation
Even those of us who think spiders are creepy can often admit
that they are fascinating. Stop in anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. to
meet some of our local spiders up close. And, maybe a couple
visitors might even stop by! While there, make a spider craft, have
a spider-style snack and more. Come learn about the spiders that
will soon be trying to move into your house to avoid the winter
weather. GarfieldParkNatureCenter is located off Mill Creek Lane,
off the Broadway Avenue entrance of Garfield Park Reservation in
Garfield Heights. For more information, call 216-341-3152.
Halloween Hoopla
Saturday, October 30 � 1 - 4 p.m.
JohnJ.DonnellyRocky RiverNatureCenter � Rocky
River Reservation
Kids, ages 12 and under, should get into costumes early and come
to Rocky RiverNatureCenter for lots of fun activities to gear up
for an evening of trick or treating! Stories, live animals and
scavenger hunts are part of the celebration. Rocky
RiverNatureCenter is located at 24000 Valley Parkway, between Cedar
Point Road and Shepard Lane in North Olmsted. For more information,
call 440-734-6660.
Yappy Hour
Sunday, October 31 � 4 - 5 p.m.
JohnJ.DonnellyRocky RiverNatureCenter � Rocky
River Reservation
Dress up the dog for "howl-o-ween" and come to Rocky
RiverNatureCenter for Yappy Hour. Enjoy biscuits for people and
dogs accompanied by punch for humans or a slurp from the bowl for
the four-legged friends. Two bark minimum! Rocky RiverNatureCenter
is located at 24000 Valley Parkway, between Cedar Point Road and
Shepard Lane in North Olmsted. For more information, call
440-734-6660.
Halloween Moonlight Golf
Sunday, October 31 � 6:15 p.m. tee time (arrive
at 5:30 p.m.)
Mastick Woods Golf Course � Rocky River
Reservation - or -
Shawnee Hills Golf Course � Bedford
Reservation
Fee: $20 per person
To wear a costume for a chance to win a prize or to just play
golf at night, that is the question for golfers at the special
Halloween Moonlight Golf event. As usual, golfers challenge their
night vision while playing nine holes with a glow-in-the-dark
"Nitelite" golf ball. The shotgun start at 6:15 p.m.
takes players into a night world of golf, with glowing golf balls,
tees and greens. However, duffers who don a costume to play qualify
for the chance to win best male or best female costume - voted on
as a "People's Choice" by fellow golfers at the event.
Registration and a $20 entry fee are required. Space is
limited. Mastick Woods Golf Course is located at 19900 Puritas
Road in Rocky River Reservation in Cleveland.Shawnee Hills Golf
Course is located at 18753 Egbert Road in Bedford Reservation in
Walton Hills. For more information and to register, call
216-267-5626 (Mastick Woods) or 440-232-7184 (Shawnee Hills).
Get in the spirit of Halloween withCleveland Metroparks - part
of your life, naturally!
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