Highlights at the Library Mother’s Day Serate Musicali (Musical Evenings) with soprano Diane Julin Menges, mezzo-soprano Jennifer Woda and pianist Adam Whiting Sunday, May 10 at 2 p.m. Enjoy this delightful program of songs, arias and duets from the Italian repertoire. The program includes excerpts from Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, beloved arias of Puccini, ariettas and duets by Donaudy, and canzonettas and duets from Rossini’s Soirées Musicals, named after the composer’s weekly gatherings of musician friends and colleagues. Free and open to all through the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Library. Registration is required. Euclid Beach Park Monday, May 11 at 7 p.m. Historian John Frato will share memories of Euclid Beach Park, Cleveland, Ohio's most beloved amusement park, which operated from 1895 through 1969. Registration is required. Book Launch: Author Mark Dawidziak June 4 at 7 p.m. Join us for the launch of Mark Dawidziak's two new books: Mark Twain’s Guide to Diet, Exercise, Beauty, Fashion, Investment, Romance, Health and Happiness and Mark Twain in Ohio. Mark Dawidziak is the television critic for the Plain Dealer, as well as an acclaimed author, playwright, director, and actor who frequently portrays Twain in live performances. Registration is required. Great Lakes Light Opera A Schubert Primer: German Art Song at Its Finest Friday, June 5 at 10 a.m. In this lecture, we will dive into the prolific work of one of opera’s greatest treasures, Franz Schubert. We will analyze art song, experience the music of Schubert live and begin to understand why and how we appreciate the beauty and power of German Lieder. Registration is required. Teen Events After School Creativity for Teens Thursday, May 7, 4 – 5 p.m. Grades 6-12 Join our after-school program hosted by U-EartH (Ursuline Endless art Healing), a student art-therapy organization at Ursuline College, for a chance to learn techniques to create altered books as well as other featured projects. All supplies provided. No registration is required. League of Minecrafters Wednesday, May 20, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. • Grades 5-10 If you dig Minecraft, check out this new monthly club! Activities include building projects and Minecraft papercrafts. Space is limited. Registration is required. Babysitting Workshop Saturday, May 30, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. • Grades 6-12 New to babysitting or just need some tips? Learn best practices and how to keep your charges safe and entertained. Presenters include a registered nurse and members of the police and/or fire department. Lunch provided. Parents or guardians must sign release forms before the program. Registration is required. Children's Programming Friday Family Fun: Singing in the Rain Friday, May 8, 1:30 p.m. Ages 2-6 with a caregiver Come celebrate spring with stories, songs and crafts all about rain. Kiddie Café: Butterfly Magic Friday, May 15, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-6 with a caregiver Come celebrate the magic of butterflies through story and song, followed by a delicious edible craft! Please register for the above-listed programs at www.cuyahogalibrary. org or by calling 216.831.6868. BBB Alert In recent weeks, consumers in the Cleveland area have reported the same story to BBB – they paid Millennium Sales in full for magazines or books last fall but never received their orders. Millennium Sales is located in New Jersey. According to consumers, sales reps for Millennium Sales cited various organizations and individuals would benefit from the book and magazine sales. Some reps claimed sales would benefit Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, orphanages, schools, or would help the rep earn points toward a scholarship. At least three consumers reported receiving additional invoices after they paid in full. Consumers calling the company report they receive only a recorded voice message and are unable to leave a message. Millennium Sales has nearly 370 complaints on file at BBB and an "F" rating. Traveling Sales Crews Pitfalls - Often, high school and college students and young adults are recruited by traveling sales crews and are transported out of town to knock on doors and sell magazines, candy and other items. They may claim your purchase will help them get a scholarship, pay for educational expenses, or other seemingly worthwhile purpose. Consumer complaints about purchases from traveling sales crews typically concern non-receipt of ordered items, feeling pressured to purchase, sales misrepresentations and failure to honor cancellations. In Ohio, you have a three-day “cooling off” period to cancel a purchase of $25 or more made at your home. BBB offers the following advice: • Always research the company with your Better Business Bureau at bbb.org/cleveland before agreeing to purchase. • Check with your local City Hall to determine if the sales crew has any required permits to solicit doorto-door in your neighborhood. • Don’t purchase products based solely upon the sales rep’s “hard luck story” or to help him/her win a scholarship or other prize. These sales claims may not be true. • Victims of fraudulent magazine or book sales can file a complaint with Better Business Bureau at bbb. org/cleveland. You can also contact your local police department and the Ohio Attorney General - who may be able to “throw the book” at them. Congratulations go to Liam Resnick on his success at March Magnus, a chess tournament that took place at Case Western Reserve on March 21. Resnick played against adults and children, placing second in U-1000 tournament and first in U-750. He was awarded a medal and a $30 cash prize. Resnick extends special thanks to his private chess coach, Damon Rucker. In Ohio, you have a three-day “cooling off” period to cancel a purchase of $25 or more made at your home. 48 Beachwood Buzz n May 2015