Friday, July 12, 2013

2013 Portage Lake Dragon Boat Festival

Portage Lake Dragon Boat Festival

When
- Dates
  : Jul. 13, 2013
- Hours
  : Call or visit website for information
Where
- Venue Name
  : Turkeyfoot Lake, Portage Lakes State Park
- Address
  : 5031 Manchester Road, Akron
Additional Information
- Phone
  : 330-697-0605
- Type
  : More
- Website
  : portagelakesdrive.com/
- Price
  : Free

Grab the kids, beach chairs and coolers, and come out to enjoy this unique sport that is over 2000 years old. Twenty paddlers, a drummer and steerer race in an authentic 40-foot-long Hong Kong style dragon boat. Up to 30 teams comprised of businesses and individuals will compete in the all day event.

2013 Arts Festival FREE (TODAY) FRIDAY ONLY

2013 Arts Festival

When
- Dates
  : Jul. 12, 2013 - Jul. 14, 2013
- Hours
  : Fri 3-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun noon-5pm
Where
- Venue Name
  : Cain Park
- Address
  : 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights
Additional Information
- Phone
  : 216-371-3000
- Type
  : More
- Website
  : cainpark.com
- Price
  : $5, Free on Fri

This juried fine arts and fine crafts event features the work of up to 150 artists, approximately 25 of those artists are award winners from the previous year, showcasing and selling their jewelry, paintings, prints, drawing, fiber, sculptures, clay and glass works.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Free Slurpee Day 2013: 7-Eleven is giving away free Slurpees in honor of 7/11

Oh thank heaven, it's July 11 -- Free Slurpee Day -- which means it's time again for convenience-store chain 7 Eleven to celebrate its matching date.

As usual, the chain celebrates its sort-of birthday by giving away a free Slurpee to every customer all day.

The Slurpee has been the signature 7-Eleven treat since it bought rights to ICEE machines in the 1960s. Of all of 7-Eleven’s locations, residents of Manitoba, Canada, purchase the highest number of Slurpees despite cold weather.

This year, 7-Eleven is doing it bigger. For previous Free Slurpee Days, they had fun-size Slurpees -- just 7.11 ounces. This time around, they come in the standard 12-ounce small.

The move to upsize came after mothers complained about the wee Slurpees not having lids. It's a lot more Slurpee to give away, too, as the company expects to give away 7 million Slurpees today.

The company won't lose money, though. Last Free Slurpee Day, sales in stores worldwide jumped 38 percent.

The giveaway runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, or until cups run out. The company has set up a store locator for the occasion.

Read more: http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/Blog/2013/07/11/Free-Slurpee-day-7-Eleven-celebrates-711-with-free-slurpees/4011373553723/#ixzz2YlS0Eeop

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Earth Fare Solon Summer Block Party

Dates & Times: 7/12/13 4:00PM

7/13/13 3:00PM, 7/14/13 3:00PM

Venue:

Earth Fare - Solon

Address:

33321 Aurora Road
Solon, OH 44139

Description:

Earth Fare Solon is hosting a 3-day party featuring food, crafts, local organizations and fun activities for the kids! On Friday from 4-8, come taste food and drink from local vendors. On Saturday, check out a vendor fair, kids’ activities and music from 3-8! On Sunday, chill out with health and relaxation demos from 3-8! If you are a crafter, artist or farmers market vendor and would like more information on participating in this event or future parties, please email Cathan Bricker at SLN622community@earthfare.com!