15th Annual Race for the Place T he Gathering Place is excited to hold its 15th annual Race for the Place, to be presented by University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, at Beachwood Place, on Sunday, June 7. On this day, they join communities throughout the United States and celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day. This is its local opportunity to honor individuals who are living with cancer, and the family and friends who support them. Race for the Place has become Doors of Beachwood Photo Competition Doors of Jerusalem? Doors of Ireland? Why Not Doors of Beachwood?! The Beachwood Library and the Beachwood Historical Society announce the Doors of Beachwood Photo Competition to celebrate the City of Beachwood’s 100th birthday in 2015. This juried exhibition will take place at the Beachwood Library and will carry the message of opening doors to our communtiy. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit their JPG images. Experimental and mixed techniques are welcome. Take a picture of your favorite front door and doorway area, provided it is located within the City of Beachwood. No more than three images per household may be submitted. Prizes will be awarded and it’s free to enter. All entries must be submitted electronically to doorsofbeachwood@gmail.com by July 31, 2015. the largest suburban race in Northeast Ohio and, over the past fifteen years, has raised 2 million (net) to help keep our programs and services free of charge. Race for the Place • June 7, 2015 • Beachwood Place, Upper Level Parking Deck between Nordstrom and Dillard’s • 1-mile Walk and 5K Run • Registration: 7:30 a.m. • Family Activities: 8 a.m. • National Cancer Survivors Day Ceremony: 8:45 a.m. • Race: 9 a.m. • Awards Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. • Registration: Visit www.racefortheplace.com or call 216.595.9546. Be sure to read about the Beachwood Historical Tour on page 13, with additional information on page 32. Sunday, June 7 Cleveland Metroparks Zoo 7:30 a.m. to Noon, Rain or Shine Presenting Sponsor: There’s still time to join us! Walkers receive full-day admission to the Zoo and Rainforest, a limited-edition t-shirt, complimentary beverages, healthy snacks and more. Enjoy entertainment and activities for children of all ages, plus the chance to honor the memory of your loved one. $25 for individuals | $60 for families Register as a virtual walker! Unable to attend on June 7? You can still make a difference. Your donation honors those who have gone before us and supports all of the community-based resources we offer. And the funds you raise help improve the well-being of the patients and families currently in our care. Thank You to Our Sponsors InCahootz The AdCom Group Federated Securities Corp. hospicewr.org/walk 6 Beachwood Buzz n June 2015