Letter to the Community W • • • • • • ith the start of our July 1 fiscal year, the Beachwood Arts Council (BAC) invites you to become a member of one of the finest arts councils in northeast Ohio. For more than 50 years, the BAC has presented and will continue to host outstanding arts programming, including: Exhibitions of artwork by local and nationally known artists Museum, garden and artist-studio tours Annual holiday arts and crafts show Annual juried, regional high school student art show Special events featuring visual, performing and culinary arts Hands-on projects where you make the art, such as glassblowing and silk scarf painting September 15 to enjoy all that the BAC has to offer this year, and to be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card to Playhouse Square. To join, complete the membership form at www.beachwoodarts.org, under the “About the BAC” tab. Once the form is submitted, instructions about where to send your check will pop up on the screen. Memberships start at $25. If you would like to assist in planning a program or event, or would like more information about becoming a member, please contact me at leahgilbert@sbcglobal.net or 216.752.0752. We encourage and appreciate member participation. The BAC is only as strong as its membership! Sincerely, Leah Gilbert Executive Director The Beachwood Arts Council is a tax-exempt 501(3)c organization. www.beachwoodarts.org Additionally, the BAC gives back to the community by awarding the Si Wachsberger Arts Scholarship each year to a regional high school senior who will pursue his or her artistic dream in college. Join us and help support our efforts to showcase the arts in Beachwood and neighboring communities. Please send your dues by If you’ve been a Beachwood resident for 50 years or longer and have not yet been recognized by the City of Beachwood, please see information about the 50-Year Resident Salute on page 26. Classic Lexus World-Class Ownership Experience That’s Classic Lexus 2551 SOM CENTER WILLOUGHBY HILLS 1-440-975-1222 Your Local Lexus Dealer! TRIVIA NUGGET ENDS SEPTEMBER 2 IS 250 is a third generation Lexus IS premiered in January 2013 and includes the V6 IS 350 and Hybrid IS 300h. Free loaner vehicle & car wash! Free Pickup & Delivery 2014 RX TRIVIA NUGGET In 2013, J.D. Power and Associates named the RX as “the most dependable vehicle in the US.” 2014 IS 250 TRIVIA NUGGET The new CT 200h has been developed by Chika Kako, the first woman to be appointed Chief Engineer within the company. 2014 GS 350 TRIVIA NUGGET The ES name stands for “Executive Sedan”. However, some Lexus importers use the name “Elegant Sedan.” 2014 CT 200H CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLES Lexus certified offers you three years and up to 100,000 miles of comprehensive coverage with roadside assistance. 2011 LEXUS GX 460 2011 LEXUS RX 350 $41,576 $34,509 The two row luxury standard! L2699 2010 LEXUS ES 350 $28,809 $32,709 Great color! 9021282a Last chance! Save thousands off new! 9021118a Loaded w/Nav! Only 14k miles! 9021390a 2013 LEXUS RX 350 “A staff of experienced professionals providing excellent customer service” $41,509 2011 LEXUS RX 350 Nav,Chromes, New body! 9021203a $33,909 2010 LEXUS RX 350 Nav, Look no further! 9021252a CLASSIC LEXUS 2551 SOM Center Rd. in Willoughby Hills 2010 LEXUS HS 250h 800-525-7594 • ClassicLexus.com $27,409 Premium Hybrid! LDR400 2011 LEXUS IS 350 $34,909 2011 LEXUS GX 460 Awd Rocket! Only 11k miles! LDR445 $40,509 7 passenger beauty! Go anywhere! 9021250a CLASSIC 2551 SOM CENTER RD. IN WILLOUGHBY HILLS 800-525-7594 • CLASSICLEXUS.COM August 2014 n Beachwood Buzz 5