Beachwood Democratic Ward Club Speaker Series appy New Year to all Democrats, Republicans and Independents. I hope 2015 brings you good health and much joy. It is an exciting year for the Beachwood Democratic Ward Club. This year, we kick off our Speaker Series with a full calendar of guests, none of whom want your vote; they are coming to speak with us to share their insights on a variety of topics. The Speaker Series begins on January 13 with Beachwood Chief of Police Keith Winebrenner, who will discuss community policing and public safety issues in Beachwood. On February 10, we will celebrate our diversity with Peggy Zone Fisher, president of the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio. We’ll hear about the great work that the Diversity Center provides to the region and learn more about how we can celebrate our differences while maximizing our similarities. On March 10, we will welcome Judge Michael Astrab, who will lead a candid, informative discussion about the heroin epidemic in our area. The scourge of heroin has been increasing steadily and suburban heroin use has been rising at alarming rates. Learn what’s behind this increase in use and what is being done to reverse the trend. The featured speaker on April 14 is Cuyahoga County Democratic Party executive director Nick Martin, who will share his wisdom and insight into the election process and the GOTV efforts of the party that are second to none. Martin will also speak about what the party has in store for the upcoming election cycle. There are so many great reasons to get off the sofa and come to a meeting of the Beachwood Democratic Ward Club. Our meetings are free and are open to all Democrats. For more information, call 216.292.5562 or email BeachwoodDemocrat@gmail.com. As always, I am Beachwood Democratic Ward Club President Steve Rosen, and I approve this message. H Remembering Martin Luther King Enjoy our mid-rise garden style buildings with beautiful landscaping and walking trails, our indoor & outdoor pools and your own private patio or balcony at Easthaven At The Village. nshe Chesed Fairmount Temple (23737 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood) will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday, Jan. 16, at the 6:15 p.m. Shabbat Service with two special guests, Michael Hunter Ochs, an American Jew, and Alaa Alshaham, a Palestinian Muslim. This is an unlikely pairing of two musicians whose partnership in The Pursuit of Harmony creates a song-filled message of building a bridge to peace, together. They echo the passion of Martin Luther King Jr. who preached respect and understanding between people of different races, ethnicities and religion. Michael Ochs is an accomplished singer-songwriter who lends his peaceful spirit to the important work he does towards reconciliation. His song, “In Her Eyes” was recorded by Josh Grobin, and another, “On My Knees,” was awarded Song of the Year from the Gospel Music Association. Alaa Alshaham has devoted much of his musical career toward improving the day-to-day lives of Palestinian children. In 2014, he was awarded the Children of the Earth Prize for his work in creating understanding between Jewish and Arab children in the Middle East. This service, which will be followed by a reception and mini-concert, is open to all and is a powerful way to remember Dr. Martin Luther King. To learn more, contact Julianna Senturia at 216.447.9533. A 12 Beachwood Buzz n January 2015