The Foundry Community Rowing and Sailing Center, in partnership with Destination Cleveland, are pleased to welcome Dr. John Hartig, a Fulbright Scholar whose research focuses on cleanup of the Great Lakes. Hartig will delve into how public outcry over the 1969 Cuyahoga river fire catalyzed river cleanup locally and nationally, and helped to revitalize the…

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Think the 1969 fire was the only one? With the Crooked River Contrasts exhibit as a backdrop, learn the fascinating history of 15 major fires along the Cuyahoga River, and the battles to extinguish them. You’ll also learn more about the wonderful new fire museum! 

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Cleveland is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the last Cuyahoga River fire all year, with hundreds of organizations hosting educational talks, performances and festivals. But the culmination may be Xtinguish Torch Fest, four days of events along 100 miles of the Cuyahoga: from the headwaters near Burton, through Akron and to Downtown Cleveland. West Creek…

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Hot tubs, food and drink, and a giant burning snowman warms up the end of winter in Port Clinton. Enjoy live entertainment and craft beer.   

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The Cleveland Foundation is celebrating 50 years of progress since the Cuyahoga River fire with Cleveland Fusion: Waterways to Waterways. The foundation is working with the Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland Print Room, Kent State University Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative, LAND Stuido, Praxis Fiber Workshop and Global PechaKucha Night this year, for projects and events…

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The 10th annual Main Street Vermilion Ice-A-Fair features glistening sculptures, ice carving demos, chocolate testing and family fun.  Browse more than 30 shops and restaurants, take a ride on Lolly the Trolley, visit with Pete the Penguin or sample confections at Ritter Public Library. Events end at 6 p.m. with a towering display of music, flames…

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