FORWARD 7Summer 2019 Edition / COUNCILMAN BASHEER S. JONES / www.clevelandcitycouncil.org

PRESENTED BYCouncilmanBasheer Jones

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PARADE & FESTIVALPARADE KICK-OFF 12PM @ Hough Multipurpose Center 8555 Hough Ave.

FESTIVAL 12PM - 6PM @ MLK High School 1651 East 71st St.

Live Bands • Games & Activites for Children • Food Trucks & Vendors City of Cleveland Resources • Community Resources • AND MORE!

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5PM - 8PM @ East ProfessionalCenter 1349 East 79th St.

Vendors, Music, Food Trucks and fun for all!

SENIOR PANCAKEBREAKFAST9AM - 11AM @Thurgood Marshall Rec Center8611 Hough Ave

Seniors, come share a hearty, healthy FREE breakfast!

FAMILY PICNIC1PM - 6PM @ Fannie Lewis Community Park at League Park 6901 Lexington Ave(Food will not be provided)

Bring your grills and meals and enjoy time withyour neighbors at the park.PLUS: Music • Games • Vendors •Black Shield vs Ward 7 All-Stars Basketball Game

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intensive academic enrichment program (July 8th 2019 - August 8th 2019. Time: 9AM- 3PM)

• Ward 7’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program

(Begins August 5th 2019)

• ASPIRE GED and Basic Skills Programs

(Fall Session Orientation: September 18th and 19th 1PM-5PM; October 16th and 17th 1PM-5PM.)

• Ward 7’s After School Tutorial Program

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ABOVE: Nationally syndicated radio host Tom Joyner joined Councilman Jones and community neighbors and friends for the grand opening of the East Side Market. ABOVE: Young men sitting at their new park on

59th and Chester Avenue. RIGHT: Councilman Jones speaking with a young man about the importance of keeping good company.

RIGHT: Preparing for our trip to African American Museum in Washington D.C.

BELOW: “One of my community ‘nephews’. I love him and all of our youth in Ward 7.”

ABOVE: Young men listening intensely to Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams speak about loving oneself.

ABOVE: Guests recently visited us from France, Belgium, Kosovo, Slovenia and London.

Out & About FORWARD 7Highlights

Rebuild and Spectrum Event - June 2019• Rebuild with Spectrum

sponsorship rehabbed 4 homes• Over 150 volunteers participated

in rehabbing• 10 Sponsors participated in

Spectrum Vendor eventHome Repair Program• 10 additional homes have been

approved for rehab for 2019• Signet Real Estate sponsored 100k

for Ward 7 residents to have their home repaired

Youth Build• Youth build is partnering with

Ward 7 to have their students assist in rehabbing a home

• Youth Build is partnering with Ward 7 to assist in The Home Repair Program and volunteer time

Seniors in Action• Addressed resident concerns for

living conditions• Addressed lead and hazardous

living conditions in Allerton Apartments

• Conducted a protest on City Hall steps to address all unsafe living conditions for residents

• Will place residents in new homes by the end of 2019

Ward 7 Housing Update | From Fatimah Shabazz, Ward 7 Housing Coordinator Ward 7 Welcomes the 2019 USA Triathlon National

Championships

Be Aware of Road Closures & Traffic ModificationsCouncilman Jones is excited to inform residents that the USA

Triathlon 2019 National Champions will be held in Cleveland on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11. Portions of the bike course will affect parts of Ward 7 and surrounding areas.

Road closures will include parts of the Memorial Shoreway (Westbound and Eastbound), South Marginal Dr., E. 55th, St. Clair Ave., E. 40th St., Chester Ave., E. 105th St., and MLK Blvd.

Please see box on the right for details on all closures.

For more information about this Team USA event visit:www.usatriathlon.org/AGNC2019

I am truly honored and privileged to work with Councilman Basheer Jones in assisting the constituents of Ward 7. I want to ensure everyone that this office is keenly focused on every need and concern you might have. And Councilman Jones and I will make sure all issues are addressed, whether big or small. Please do not hesitate to call. If you reach the answering machine, please leave a message and I or Councilman Jones will return your call as soon as possible. Our office number is 216-664-2908. My email address is VSayles@clevelandcitycouncil.org– Veronica

Meet Councilman Jones’ Executive Assistant Veronica Sayles

ABOVE: The young men truly enjoyed themselves at the African American Museum earlier this year. LEFT: Congresswoman Marcia Fudge and Councilman Jones enjoying lunch.

ABOVE: Ward 7 Peace Summit BELOW: Acclaimed chef, cookbook author and TV host G. Garvin recently visited Ward 7.

ABOVE: Councilman Jones was a guest speaker at Digital Arts High. BELOW: Ribbon cutting for our new intergenerational Park! #Ward7

ABOVE: Get ready – a brand new garden is coming to East 79th and Addison. Details to come. LEFT: The Councilman takes a selfie with the 2019 graduating class of St. Francis! “It was beautiful seeing these young people head off to the next phase of their lives,” said Councilman Jones, “Giving their commencement speech was a great honor.”

ABOVE: A Resolution of Condolence for Nipsey Hussle was presented by Councilman Basheer Jones to Nipsey’s father, Dawit Asghedom (center). Los Angeles City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson (left) joined them in the presentation.

Out & About FORWARD 7

“My son and I passed out flyers on Mother’s Day…You deserve a flower too princess!”

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 20194:30 am – 12:00 pm

` Eastbound Shoreway – Lake/Clifton & West Blvd to Muni Lot ` Westbound Shoreway – Dead Man’s Curve to Lake/Clifton & West Blvd.

` South Marginal – Muni Lot to E. 55th St. ` E. 55th Street – South Marginal to St. C lair Ave. ` St. Clair Ave – E. 55th Street – E. 40th Street ` E. 40th Street – St. Clair Ave. – Chester Ave. ` Chester Ave (Westbound) – E. 40th – E. 105th ` E. 105th street – Chester Ave. – MLK/East Blvd. ` MLK Blvd – E. 105th – East Blvd

4:30 am – 1:00 pm ` Lake Ave – W. 104th St. to Clifton Blvd. ` West Blvd. – Lake Ave. to Edgewater Dr.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 20194:30 am – 12:00 pm

` Eastbound Shoreway – Lake/Clifton & West Blvd to Muni Lot ` Westbound Shoreway – Dead Man’s Curve to Lake/Clifton & West Blvd.

` South Marginal – Muni Lot to E. 55th St.

4:30 am – 1:00 pm ` Lake Ave – W. 104th St. to West Blvd ` West Blvd. – Lake Ave. to Edgewater Dr.

This fun competition motivates participants to get in shape in a healthy way! Programming includes group exercise sessions and health talks with Cleveland Clinic caregivers and other lifestyle management professionals. Pre- and post health screenings are performed to help participants track their progress and celebrate their success.FOR INFORMATION & TO PRE-REGISTER: Please call the team at The Langston Hughes Center at 216-361-1773.

KICK OFF EVENT - WEEK ONE: Thur., September 5th I 5:30 - 8:00 pmCleveland Clinic Langston Hughes Community Health & Education Center, 2390 East 79th Street

WEEKS TWO - SEVEN: Challengers acquire points for their neighborhood team by attending events held at partner locations throughout the community. The neighborhood team that earns the most points wins the Challenge!

FINAL EVENT - WEEK EIGHT: Thur., October 24th I 5:30 - 8:00 pmThe Langston Hughes Center

It’s that time! Sign up today!

8 Week Health ChallengeHough · Central/Kinsman · East Cleveland

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