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BEACHWOOD LIVING Find out why residents love this family-friendly town

GET OUT AND GO Fun Places to Explore

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Beachwood was originally spelled “Beechwood,” like the Beech Tree. A clerical error was made during the City’s incorporation at which time the “e” was swapped for an “a.”

According to the city, the median household income in Beachwood is more than $

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During the day, the city and its businesses welcome more than 100,000 commuters and

The City of Beachwood covers an area of about six square miles.

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There are more than 2,900 homes and 2,500 apartment and condominium units throughout the city.

Beachwood is located just 11 miles east of downtown Cleveland and offers easy access to three interstate highways.

Beachwood is also 30 minutes from Cleveland Hopkins Airport.

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In 2015, the average sale price of a home in Beachwood was $277,514

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of Beachwood’s population has a college degree or higher and 65 percent of the population are employed in executive, managerial or professional positions.

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More than 2,500 businesses call Beachwood home, ranging from high-tech start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

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THE ALLAMBY FAMILY AT BEACHWOOD PARK. PHOTO BY ANGELA GARTNER

Education, Parks and Cultural Diversity Draw Families to Beachwood

By Ginny McCabe NORTHEAST OHIO PARENT MAGAZINE SPOKE WITH TWO FAMILIES THAT LIVE, WORK, GO TO SCHOOL AND PLAY IN BEACHWOOD ABOUT DAILY LIFE AND WHAT IT’S LIKE TO RAISE A FAMILY IN THE COMMUNITY.

The Allamby Family Reflects on the Quality of Life One young family, the Allambys, moved to Beachwood about five years ago. Native Clevelanders Kim Allamby and her husband, Carl, brought their two daughters, Kayla, 10, and Kennedy, 8, to the area from a nearby east-side suburb.

Carl works as resident physician at a local hospital, and Kim is a physical therapist at a nearby nursing home.

The couple’s children attend Hilltop Elementary School. Kayla is in fifth grade, plays violin and is involved in diversity club. She enjoys reading, math and science. Kennedy is in third grade and takes piano lessons. Her favorite subject is math.

She is involved in an after school math

program, the diversity club and a coding for girls club. Both girls are involved in gymnastics and junior cheerleading. They also both started taking skiing lessons this year at Boston Mills.

As far as life in Beachwood, Kim Allamby talked about the quality of the education, the value of spending time in the city parks and the importance of cultural diversity.

“What attracted us was the school system,” Allamby says. “There were a lot of things that attracted us, but the schools had to be the biggest draw.”

She shared that the community has low taxes, plenty of business opportunities and recreational activities.

“It feels like this is a community that

draws families with children,” she says.

“I do believe it’s because of the school system. It is somewhat affluent, but still affordable, so you have a variety of homes to choose from. People are upwardly mobile here…So, the focus is education and safety. I think it draws people who want a safe environment to bring up their kids.”

“Then, the other part is everybody is involved,” she adds. “It’s such a small community, at least with school-age children, that it almost feels like a large extended family. Everybody in this area supports the schools. So, if there’s a play your kid is in, or the orchestra, or ‘Honkin Haulin Hands-On Trucks,’ an annual event in the fall, where you can see the service vehicles, you’ll see all the same people there. So,

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just the fact that it’s small and interconnected, it’s like extended family. I really like that about Beachwood.”

At Honkin Haulin Hands-On Trucks, guests can see the fire trucks, ambulances and snow plows up close. Kids can climb inside the trucks and meet the people who drive the trucks.

“Once you get here, you realize what a well-run city it is,” Allamby says. “I didn’t even know about that. I knew Beachwood was well taken care of, because of the streets, homes and things like that, but the services here are amazing, like how fast the snow is removed, or if a tree falls, it’s immediately addressed. Some of those things are appealing, but you don’t always know about those kinds of things until you get settled into a community.”

Embracing Cultural Diversity

Living in Beachwood, Allamby says her family has been exposed to cultural diversity, including people from different ethnic backgrounds and religions.

“When we go to school, it’s really refreshing, because my daughter will say, ‘That’s my friend; she’s from Pakistan,’ or ‘That’s my friend; she’s from China,” Allamby says. There are a lot of kids that come to the school, and they don’t know a lot of English when they first start. Then, my daughters will say, ‘I learned Chinese today from my friend.’ I think that’s exciting…My kids are experiencing different cultures, and so are the other children.”

She says cultural diversity is something that has been celebrated at school. Her family has experienced it at the primary and elementary school levels in an informative, relaxed and fun way.

“It doesn’t feel like it’s any big deal if someone is from another place — it almost feels like the norm,” she says.

“The schools try to help families embrace their diversity.”

The Beachwood PTO hosts the annual, district-wide Bison Feast and Fest event where the students, parents and staff have an opportunity to celebrate a culturally PHOTO COURTESY OF diverse school communiTHE ALLAMBY FAMILY ty “One of my favorite events to go to every year THE GOLOVAN FAMILY is the Bison Feast and Fest,” Allamby says. “Attendees get exposure to different kinds of foods: Russian, Indian and Italian. They also get to experience performances such as traditional Indian dance, and the kids who perform are amazing.”

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Parks, Outdoors & Camps One thing the Allamby family enjoys on the weekends or in their free time is going on a bike ride or a walk to the park. On a typical trip to the park, the family starts just west of Richmond, near the pavilion, and heads east, past Barkwood Dog Park and into Pepper Pike and back.

“We often like to go up there and ride our bikes, or walk. Sometimes, we will walk the paths, because they are paved, smooth paths, and they just added a dog park, Barkwood Dog Park,” Allamby says.

Local families regularly frequent Beachwood City Park East or Beachwood City Park West. Many families also enjoy Preston’s H.O.P.E. Playground Park, which is the first fully accessible playground park of its kind in Northeast Ohio.

Also, there are a lot of annual events the Allamby family doesn’t miss, such as the Beachwood Fall Festival, which is open to all communities, not just Beachwood. Held in Beachwood City Hall Parking Lot, the event features a variety of family-friendly activities, including a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, a ninja obstacle course, games, inflatables and much more.

During the winter months, everyone in the family enjoys skiing together, and Kim and her daughters enjoy belly dancing together as part of a mother-daughter belly dancing group that meets on Friday nights.

Kayla and Kennedy also attend Beachwood Theater Camp in the summer.

“The camps are fantastic,” Allamby says.

“There’s a wide variety and they are right down the street. My kids have attended theater camp for the past several years. The camps are open to neighboring districts, as well.

“I love Beachwood because I feel like I’m putting our family, and especially my children, in the most fertile environment for growth, and exposure to different things,” she adds. “I think that’s the best way I can put it. As a parent, you try to bring your kids up so they can do better than you did. I feel like here, they have a lot of exposure to cultures, they have good exposure to excellent teachers who care, they have a responsive school system, and a responsive local government. There are all kinds of things that play into it. It’s walkable, safe and our neighbors care for each other.”

The Golovans Established Roots in Beachwood

Lisa and Ron Golovan have raised their family in Beachwood.

Ron is a native Clevelander. The couple knew they wanted to stay in the Cleveland area and moved to Beachwood in 1992.

“We moved specifically for the schools,” Lisa Golovan says. “We knew we wanted to send our children to a public school, if possible. We only had one child at the time. My oldest, Samantha, was 1 year old, and I was pregnant with my second child, and that’s when we moved to Beachwood.”

The family has lived in the same home for 28 years. At one point, the couple looked at the possibility of moving within Beachwood, but they decided to stay in the same place.

“We wanted to stay put in the schools, because the girls were happy and everything was going well,” Golovan says.

Three of the couple’s four children – Samantha, 28, Chase, 27, and Isabelle, 25 – have graduated from the Beachwood City School District. Their son Eric is a senior this year at Beachwood High

School. He has been involved in cross country, choir, theater and National Honor Society. He will graduate in 2020 and currently is in the process of applying to colleges.

“As our family grew, one of the reasons we stayed in our home, even though it was a little tight, is because we didn’t want to pull our kids out of the school,” she says. They were settled, they were happy, and we felt strongly that they were getting a good education in Beachwood.”

Beachwood City School District is a small, close-knit school district, she says. Each of the Golovan children were involved in different activities at school.

Samantha was involved in sports, was a member of the cross-country team and played softball. All three girls played softball.

Chase was involved with track and she played tennis for Beachwood. She also was involved in Excel TECC and part of the culinary program at Beachwood.

“She loved that it was housed at Beachwood, so she was able to be in Beachwood for part of the day, and then she also participated in the culinary program,” says Golovan.

Isabelle also played girls lacrosse. She was a cheerleader and a member of the drill team.

“Eric is also an Excel TECC, and he is in the Performing Arts Academy,” Golovan says. “He is at Beachwood half a day, and he goes to Chagrin Falls for the Performing Arts. So, he’s been more of our arts kid, compared to the other children.”

For about 15 years, when the girls were at Bryden Elementary School, Lisa worked in the office at Bryden and at Hilltop Elementary School. She currently holds another full-time job outside of the school district, but she remains on the substitute teachers list.

“I worked in the office for many years, and served as a substitute teacher at Beachwood Schools,” she says. “I was also very involved as a room parent. Working in the schools, I was able to connect with a lot of the staff. It’s a small school, so I got to know a lot of the families that were going through the schools at the time, but being such a small district and having such high standards, academically, socially, and in sports, I think that you’re able to communicate with who you need

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to – to help your kids become successful.”

If one child is having an issue, in some aspect, whether it’s emotionally, or academically, she says, it’s easy to connect with the right people, who can help your child become successful.

“If families are moving into the district with children, I would suggest joining PTO immediately, and becoming involved in the Parent Teacher Organization,” Golovan says. “There are a lot of different committees and ways to get involved with your child.

From participating in different programs, or being involved in the classroom. It’s also a great way to meet other parents.”

Conveniences for Residents “As far as being a resident, I think our services are phenomenal, from our streets to our garbage pick-up,” Golovan says. “It’s convenient, and we have easy access to so many things. From where we live, we can walk to the mall, or the grocery store, in many different directions, so that’s one of the things we love about being in this neighborhood is the convenience.”

It’s easy to get to the highways. The Golovans also like to walk, and it’s about a 10-to-15-minute walk to the mall, or a three-minute drive. Beachwood also is home to a shopping destination, Beachwood Place.

“My husband works right past downtown, in Ohio City, so it’s easy access for him to get to work,” she says. “We are accessible to freeways, the mall, the grocery store, and we also like the lower taxes. Because we have a lot of industry in Beachwood, our taxes are lower than some of the other communities nearby.

And, the schools have been well-funded because of that. That’s something that has kept our schools strong, along with an excellent staff and parents that are very involved.”

Golovan says for professionals and businesspeople moving into the community, the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce is a wonderful way to network. The chamber hosts a number of events, including monthly luncheons, “Networking After Five” and “Beachwood Women’s Connection,” among others.

Additionally, the Beachwood Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library has many different programs for students, families and senior citizens.

They host guest speakers and an array of ongoing programming.

In summer months, many Beachwood residents gather at the Beachwood Family Aquatic Center. The Golovans recently have enjoyed spending time at the new Barkwood Dog Park.

“All around, there are high standards and families that care about their kids and their families…We just feel like everyone has high standards in Beachwood, and that’s why we’ve stayed all of these years,” Golovan says.

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By Angela Gartner

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hile the interstates make it easy to travel around Northeast Ohio, the cityscapes in the east, south and west are uniquely different no matter where you go. The city of Beachwood is no exception to the rule. Its diverse, culturally rich places are perfect for families to explore.

So how do you spend the day in Beachwood?

Breakfast is a great way to start! Try The Nervous Dog Coffee Bar (La Place, 2101 Richmond Road, nervousdog.com). Settle in with the family in a cushy booth seat or grab a table. This is a quick spot that provides a more homey feel with fun cold or hot coffee blends and easy grab-and-go eats, vegetarian options and more. Get the kids a hot cocoa, made with dark chocolate, cocoa powder and steamed milk.

If you are looking for a historic place for breakfast, go to the first Yours Truly Restaurant (25300 Chagrin Blvd., ytr.com/beachwood) for a family sit-down meal. It has kids’ and gluten-free options.

The restaurant doesn’t feel like a chain because of its quaint diner feel.

If you are looking for places to help kids get educated about the past, there are some interesting cultural sites in the city.

This summer is the 2020 Olympic games, which will be held in Toyko. The events and athletes will be celebrated on the world-stage; however, that wasn’t the case for the 1972 Summer Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. A tragedy occured in which 11 Israeli athletes were taken hostage in the Olympic Village by terrorists and then murdered. David Berger, a weightlifting competitor and a Shaker Heights native who emigrated to Israel, was one of those killed. You can visit the The David Berger Memorial at the Mandel Jewish Community Center (26001 S. Woodland mandeljcc.org).

While you are at Mandel JCC, if you want the kids to have some playtime, too, Preston’s H.O.P.E. Playground Park is right on the property. The all-abilities playground provides accessible, family-friendly equipment and is free to the public (prestonshope.com).

MALTZ MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE PHOTO BY ANGELA GARTNER KIDS MENU AT BOMBA TACO + BAR

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PRESTON’S H.O.P.E

“Beachwood is a wonderful place to raise a family. I know this from experience because I grew up here and my wife and I raised our own children here. Between the excellent schools, municipal services, and community resources, a move to Beachwood is a great move for your family’s future.”

— Mayor Martin Horwitz

Not too far from the playground is Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage (2929 Richmond Road, maltzmuseum.org). In addition to its exhibits that help people understand Jewish history, the museum also has an extensive calendar of events for families. In the summer, it offers kids hands-on sensory experiences.

Families also like spending their time together shopping — and Beachwood Place (26300 Cedar Road, (beachwood place.com) provides offerings for both kids and their parents.

“Beachwood Place is a great place for families,” says Beachwood Place General Manager Heidi Yanok. “Not only do we offer hands-on learning opportunities for

kids at retailers like Microsoft and The LEGO Store, but we also host free, family-friendly events like movie nights and performances that are open to the entire community. Did we also mention that we have the only Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue in the region for moms?”

Also, coming soon to Beachwood Place is H&M Home, which offers modern interior design and decorations; Carters, a brand of children’s clothing, gifts and accessories; Journeys Kidz, a youth shoes, apparel and accessories brand from infant to tweens; and new food court option Baja Bistro Tex-Mex Grille, specializing in fresh Mexican and Southwestern food.

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THE LEGO STORE BEACHWOOD PLACE PHOTO COURTESY OF BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES

Looking for medical services in Beachwood?

University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center 3999 Richmond Rd, Beachwood, 216-593-5500, uhhospitals.org Akron Children's Hospital Pediatric Offices 3733 Park East Drive, Suite 230, Beachwood, 216-896-0351, akronchildrens.org Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center (Urgent Care) 26900 Cedar Rd. Beachwood, 216-839-3000, clevelandclinic.org MetroHealth Beachwood Health Center (Urgent Care) 3609 Park East Drive North, Building - Floor 3, Beachwood, 216-957-9959, metrohealth.org Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center 25501 Chagrin Boulevard, Beachwood, 216-545-4800 lakehealth.org

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Richmond Road, beachwoodplace. com/en/visit/la-place), which is a plaza right on the mall’s property, also offers unique shopping and dining, such as the only The Container Store in Northeast Ohio.

If you and your kids are getting hungry for lunch or dinner — or if you are planning a date night soon — La Place is a perfect spot for a sitdown meal or quick ice cream fix.

You can try Bomba Taco + Bar has a kids’ menu and gluten-free offerings.

You also can wake up late on Saturday and Sunday and from 11 a.m-3 p.m. order from the brunch menu — and maybe add a mimosa (the kids have their own brunch options, too). For dinner or lunch, craft your own guacamole or get a sharable. Also, your Picky eaters will have kids’ staples like chicken tenders, but the menu offers plenty of other options for them to try.

At La Place, there are other family-friendly eats and treats such as Lindey’s Lake House (lindeyslake house.com) and Mitchell’s Ice Cream (mitchellshomemade.com/shops) If you are hoping to drop off the kids at a sitter to get some steak and/or seafood, Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse (26300 Chagrin Blvd., hydeparkrestaurants.com) and Blu (3355 Richmond Road, blutherestau rant.com) are both easily accessible from Chagrin Boulevard & I-271.

Did you know there is a comedy club in Beachwood? Bogey’s Comedy Club at The Embassy Suites Hotel (3775 Park East Drive, bogeyscom edyclub.com) is a reasonably priced way to have some laughs from local and national comedians on a fun parents’ night out. Take in dinner and a show in one location by dining at Embassy Suites’ Park East Grill, which won a 2013 “Taste of Beachwood People’s Choice Award” from the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce.

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By Denise Koeth

hen it comes to family-friendly fun, Beachwood has plenty to offer. The city is culturally rich and boasts a wide variety of parks and amenities, as well as museums, arts experiences and a vibrant library. Check the list below to help plan your family’s visit.

BARKWOOD DOG PARK

Located at City Park East, Barkwood is available from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily to Beachwood residents and their dogs via annual registration and keyfob. As the only 100% synthetic turf dog park in Ohio, Barkwood prevents muddy paws and helps dogs stay clean while safely stretching their legs. Split into two sections — one for small dogs that are less than 30 pounds and one for larger dogs — the roughly half-acre dog park also offers water fountains for both human and canine visitors. beachwoodohio.com

BEACHWOOD ARTS COUNCIL

The council’s goal — to encourage the development and appreciation of the visual and performing arts and provide access to quality art reflecting the diversity of Beachwood and Northeast Ohio — is achieved through various events and shows that take place at the Beachwood Community Center, where an art gallery is free and open to the public daily. BAC hosts the Beachwood K-12 Art Show and the Ileen Kelner Juried High School Art Show, as well as sponsoring a DiversityFEST featuring the artwork, food, music and dance of local cultural groups. beachwoodartscouncil. org

BEACHWOOD BRANCH OF THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

As one of 27 CCPL locations, the Beachwood Branch has access to the lending library — including books, digital materials, music, movies, devices, toys and much more — of one of the nation’s top-rated public library systems. Families can participate in a variety of activities and programs in the library’s Debra Ann November Children’s Area, including storytimes in Hebrew and Chinese, after-school homework mentoring, teen book clubs, art exploration programs for homeschool students, family movie nights and more. cuyahogalibrary.org

BEACHWOOD FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER

The 99,000-square-foot facility welcomes Beachwood residents, employees and their guests, and includes four water slides, a current channel, diving boards, splash pads, a zero depth entry, adult relaxation area, lap lanes, a tot pool, a concession stand and more. Available lessons include public swimming lessons, synchronized swimming and a diving program. The aquatic center also is home to summertime concerts, which are free and open to the public, on Tuesday nights. beachwoodohio.com

BEACHWOOD CITY PLAYGROUND

Located adjacent to the Family Aquatic Center, this public playground offers multiple structures for children of varying ages, as well as a sand pit, swings and plenty of space to run and play. There’s also picnic tables, benches and shade trees for when families need to rest and refuel. beachwoodohio.com

BEACHWOOD PLACE

Enjoy a retail experience unlike any other in the Cleveland area at this massive indoor shopping mall, which offers more than 120 retail stores and 22 restaurants to fit every budget, from kid-friendly snacks to full-service meals. Kids love the games in Center Court, including air hockey and giant Connect Four, and parents appreciate amenities like family restrooms and a nursing lounge. Special entertainment and events take place throughout the year. beachwoodplace.com

CITY PARK EAST & WEST

Located in the city’s center at Shaker Boulevard and Richmond Road, Beachwood City Park West and East offer plenty of green space to enjoy nature.

City Park West is home to 1.6 miles of trails, including hard surface, multi-purpose trails for bicycling, walking, running and skating; and gravel trails for hiking. It also features a sledding hill, two parking areas and an open-air shelter. City Park East features one mile of paved trails,

benches, a parking area and the recently opened Barkwood Dog Park. beachwoodohio.com

MANDEL JCC

Mandel JCC offers a new stateof-the-art fitness center and gym with swimming, preschool programs, camps and more. Fitness-focused visitors value the certified personal trainers, basketball and racquetball courts, indoor track and more than 80 weekly group fitness classes.

Families with kids in tow love the indoor and outdoor pools, Red Cross-certified swim instruction, plus special programming like family-focused events, after school care, childcare and preschool, Playmakers Youth Theatre, J-Day camps and Camp Wise overnight camp, and film and book festivals. mandeljcc.org

PRESTON’S H.O.P.E.

This mega-playground offers 60,000 square feet of fun for children of all ages and abilities, created with inspiration from the friends and family of a little boy born with spinal muscular atrophy. Located at the Mandel JCC, Preston’s H.O.P.E. offers several play areas, including Imagination Village, with make-believe houses that are connected by a raised walkway; Play Theatre; and Sand Area, as well as play areas with swings, tunnels and slides. prestonshope.com

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Schools: Get to Know

By Dahlia Fisher Beachwood City Schools: Here are some facts from beachwoodschools.org Enrollment: 1,700 students

Average Class Size: 125 students (per grade) Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12:1

Faculty: 161 certificated teachers, 85 percent with master’s degrees and/or higher

“I’m impressed with the cutting-edge opportunities available to the students, both in academics and extracurricular activities.”

– Ann Epstein, Beachwood City Schools parent

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Average Teaching Experience: 12.4 years (in Beachwood) Counseling Service: K-12

Library Program: Pre-K-12

Advanced Placement:

28 AP courses; 2018 91 AP Scholars in 2019 27 National AP Scholars 47 AP Scholars with Distinction 17 AP Scholars with Honor 19 AP Scholars Athletics: 23 varsity sports; 82 percent of high school and middle school students play one or more sports; 88 percent maintain a B average or better.

Fine Arts: Nationally recognized program includes elementary, middle school and high school choirs; orchestra and symphonic bands; comprehensive arts curriculum; and dramatic and musical productions.

Special Programs:

• University Hospitals - Beachwood Medical Academy - partnership with UH Hospital System

• Design & Innovation Program - Partnership with Cleveland State University’s Washkewicz College of Engineering • High school honors program (Grades 9-12); 28

• Advanced Placement courses; 21 honors classes at the high school leve; three college dual-enrollment classes

FAIRMOUNT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Noteworthy: This private, district-sponsored learning center offers school-year education and summer preschool camp.

Open to Beachwood residents and non-residents. There is a fee to attend.

MORE TO KNOW IN OR NEAR BEACHWOOD

PRIVATE SCHOOLS in Beachwood or in neighboring communities :

9 academic tutoring centers 8 dance and gymnastics studios

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4 venues for kids’ cooking classes 3 karate or taekwondo studios 2 community centers with pools

• Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School, Beachwood “Cleveland’s only Jewish community day school” serving toddlers through grade 8, which has a mission to develop ethical leadership, confident critical thinking and a lifelong love of learning. mandeljds.org • Fuchs Mizrachi School, Beachwood

Pre-K–12 private Modern Orthodox Jewish, co-educational college-preparatory day school. fuchsmizrachi.org • The Beatrice J. Stone Yavne High School, Beachwood State-chartered, non-public school for girls, grades 7-12, offering a dual program of Judaic and General Studies. hac1.org • Gross Schechter Day School, Pepper Pike Private, co-ed Jewish day school located in Pepper Pike, begins in infant care and continues through grade 8. grossschechter.org

• Le Chaperon Rouge, Shaker Heights Infant care, preschool, K-5, private elementary with gifted student program with locations across Northeast Ohio. lechaperonrouge.com • Beaumont School, Cleveland Heights Private, all-girls, International Baccalaureate, Catholic school located in Cleveland Heights. beaumontschool.org • The Lillian and Betty Ratner Montessori School, Pepper Pike Private, co-ed Montessori school in Pepper Pike serving toddlers through grade 8. theratnerschool.org

• University School, Shaker Heights Private school for boys, junior kindergarten to grade 8, on campuses in two locations: Shaker Heights (Junior-K -grade 8) and Hunting Valley (grades 9-12). us.edu • Hawken School, Lyndhurst Hawken School is a coeducational private day school with campuses in Gates Mills (grades 9 – 12), Lyndhurst (preschool – grade 8), Cleveland’s west side (preschool – grade 8), and an urban extension center in University Circle. hawken.edu • Hathaway Brown, Shaker Heights All-girls private school in Shaker Heights and Ohio’s oldest continuously operating college preparatory school for girls, offering early childhood programs, primary school, middle school and upper school. hb.edu

• Laurel School, Shaker Heights Private school for girls, pre-K through grade 12, operates on two campuses; the Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights and the Butler Campus in Novelty. laurelschool.org • Julie Billiart Schools, Lyndhurst A network of schools, with campuses in Lyndhurst and Akron, embracing and celebrating the learning differences of children in grades K-8. juliebilliartschool.org

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THE ASTER APARTMENTS

CITY OF BEACHWOOD

The Aster is the new standard in upscale living, featuring a sophisticated and unique community that offers the opportunity for upscale living in Beachwood. You’re sure to feel right at home in one of the gorgeous apartments, each of which comes with the amenities that today’s residents have come to expect from an exclusive contemporary residence. Each apartment offers a feel that is both modern and timeless, providing residents with the best of luxury living in a comfortable and intimate setting. 3600 E. Park Drive, Beachwood, 216-539-1162, theasterapts.com

Recently named one of America’s 50 best cities to live, Beachwood welcomes new residents and visitors. Enjoy a variety of shopping, dining and healthcare options.

Beachwood City School District received an A grade from the State of Ohio. facebook. com/beachwoodoh, twitter.com/ beachwoodoh and beachwoodohio.com

BOMBA TACO + BAR

Bomba Taco + Bar is a premium-casual taco concept offering guests a variety of chef-driven tacos and bowls, in an exciting, stylish environment that is warm and welcoming. Bomba offers lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, happy hour, children’s menus, and has an energetic and fun bar. Visit all Northeast Ohio locations. bombatacos.com

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BEACHWOOD CITY SCHOOLS

Beachwood City Schools is one of Ohio’s finest districts.

It strives to develop students who are creative, altruistic and reflective seekers of knowledge. Its offerings match those of larger schools, while simultaneously being relatively small in size, which is why it’s compared to the finest private schools in the area. beachwoodschools.org

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Serving the eastern suburbs as a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty, Sharon Friedman caters to clients from first-time buyers to seniors. Her 40-year-plus career gives her an expert’s insight into the neighborhoods and market. “I pride myself on knowing the area intimately,” she says.

“My clients have brought me to where I am today, and I am very grateful for that.” sfriedman@bhhspro.com, 216-338-3233 or sharonfriedmanhomes.com

CLEVELAND HEARING & SPEECH CENTER

Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center is the premier provider of hearing, speech-language and deaf services for children and adults. It offers evaluations, individual and group therapy options, and programs and services for those who struggle to communicate. Four convenient locations: University Circle, Broadview Heights, Westlake and the new Lyndhurst office at 5084 Mayfield Road. chsc.org

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There’s a silent auction and 50/50 Raffle for grown-up!

Sing into Spring benefits the Mandel Jewish Community Center’s Early Childhood Program by providing support for continuing education

programs for our staff to ensure that we provide the best experience for the children and families that participate in our programs. Make some new friends at Sing into Spring.

Learn more at mandeljcc.org

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alling all kids, parents and grandparents!

Join the Mandel Jewish Community Center March 15 for Sing into Spring a fun-filled morning featuring kid’s activities, dancing, face painting, carnival games, light refreshments and more!

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Beachwood

Business Directory

CUTS N CURLS

Cuts N Curls is a unique adult and children’s hair salon, toy boutique and party place, all wrapped up into one very neat package. The mission at Cuts N Curls is to take the stress out of getting your and your child’s hair cut in a safe and worry-free environment. It provides a positive and enjoyable experience where children and their parents can kick back and relax. Shop in the retail store or play the one-of-kind Skee ball or basketball while you or your child get a haircut. 6025 Kruse Drive, Solon, 440-542-1750, cutsncurls.net

FROMOVITZ CHABAD CENTER

Chef-Driven Tacos, Build-Your-Own Guac, Snacks, Rice Bowls, Salads + More • HAPPY HOUR • Monday-Friday from 3-6:30PM • KIDS EAT FREE • Every Tuesday from 4PM-Close

2101 Richmond Rd. Beachwood, OH 44122 216.755.5907 BombaTacos.com

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Fromovitz Chabad Center, led by Rabbi Moshe Gancz, Add Rabbi Moshe and Rivky Gancz of Beachwood, provides a welcoming and non-judgmental environment to Jews of all backgrounds. Through a variety of weekly classes, services, holiday programs and children’s programming, it offers Jewish education on all levels. 23711 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood, 216-647-4884

THE GATHERING PLACE

The Gathering Place is a cancer support center providing free programs and services to individuals and families throughout Northeast Ohio coping with a cancer diagnosis. The programs help children, teens and adults cope with the emotional, social, physical and spiritual impact of cancer. touchedbycancer.org

FAIRMOUNT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Fairmount Early Childhood Center creates an environment where learning is fun and play is important.

Hands-on learning activities stimulate and challenge the students to encourage social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth. Fairmount offers programs for children ages 3-5 years. Half-day, all-day and extended day programs are available.

24601 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood, 216-464-2600, beachwoodschools.org/fairmount

HW FINANCIAL ADVISORS HW Financial Advisors is an independent, fee-based comprehensive wealth management firm. For more than 20 years, the mission has been to bring clarity and confidence to clients’ lives by achieving the highest standard in client service and comprehensive wealth management. hwfa.com

JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND

PJ Library — through the Jewish Federation of Cleveland — provides free Jewish-themed books each month to children ages six months to 8 years. Leah Taylor, ltaylor@jcfcleve.org or 216-593-2853 jewishcleveland.org/pjlibrary

THE LILLIAN AND BETTY RATNER MONTESSORI SCHOOL The Lillian and Betty

Ratner Montessori School

Curious. Creative. Caring.

Ratner Montessori offers programs for students, age 18 months through eighth grade, that meet the needs of individual learners in a welcoming, caring, global community. Ratner empowers students to find joy in learning and to become their best selves. The school encourages you to visit and experience Ratner’s unique educational environment first-hand. 27575 Shaker Blvd., Pepper Pike, 216-464-0033, theratnerschool.org

THE DAVID BERGER MEMORIAL AT THE MANDEL JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, MANDELJCC.ORG

LOKAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY

Jennifer is a full-time agent focusing on residential real estate. At the age of 19, Jennifer sold her first house. She works with buyers, sellers and investors and especially enjoys working with first time home buyers. Jennifer is a Beachwood resident of more than 20 years and is the proud mother of two Beachwood High School graduates — Bennett, 2016, and Julia, 2019. 216-337-0107

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