DEEPWOOD FOUNDATION Strides of March 5K Run & Walk All proceeds will benefit children and adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Course goes through the Holden Arboretum, with race limited to 400 participants. Trophies awarded to the top 3 finishers overall and top 3 finishers in each age category by gender. Results posted online.
Where: The Holden Arboretum, 9500 Sperry Rd., Kirtland
When: 7:30 am Registration, 8:30 am Start Time
Cost: $18 Pre-registration Entry Fee, $20 Race Day Fee
Info: Call (440) 350-5208. Online registration at www.Active.com or www.hmapromotions.net
GREAT LAKES MALL KidShow Exhibitors, entertainment, costume characters, contests, prizes, play area
Where: Great Lakes Mall, 7850 Mentor Ave., Mentor
When: 11 am to 6 pm
Cost: Free
Info: (440) 974-1198
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Bowl for Kids Sake. Participants collect pledges to benefit BBBS programs in Lake County. Complimentary food, beverages and event t-shirt. Games and prizes.
Where: Freeway Lanes, 7300 Palisades Pkwy, Mentor
When: 1:00 pm
Cost: $50 minimum pledge per bowler
Info:(440) 352-2526 or go to www.bbbsneo.org
LAKELAND Women of Achievement Awards and Reception Guest Speaker: Sally Carr, PhD on “20 Years of Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes” and performance by Mentor HS Concert Women; Artist Reception: Presentation of Film Documentary “Suely’s World”; and Art exhibit “From Women III” in Art Gallery
Where: Lakeland Community College Performing Arts Center, Building D, First Floor, 7700 Clocktower Dr., Kirtland
When: 2 – 5 pm
Cost: Free, but reservations requested by March 24.
Info: Call Mary Urbas at (440)525-7029