RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop with the City of Beachwood and Friends of Euclid Creek. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. BEACHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER COST: $60 includes barrel, all materials and downspout diverter (Friends of Euclid Creek members receive a $10 discount) A rain barrel is used to collect and store rainwater that would otherwise be lost to runoff and likely diverted to a storm drain. Collected water may then be used to water lawns and gardens. To register contact Claire Posius at 216.524.6580, ext. 16. Beachwood City of HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD WASTE ROUND-UP Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up will be Monday, May 9 – Saturday, May 15 from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Beachwood Service Department, 23355 Mercantile Road. Residents are invited to dispose of unwanted oil-based paint, pesticides and other household hazardous wastes. The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District can only accept materials originating from a household, not a commercial source. MUFFINS WITH THE MAYOR Mayor Merle S. Gorden invites you to join him while you enjoy a muffin and coffee. MAY 11 AT 10:00 A.M. BEACHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER Mingle, munch and meet the Mayor as we celebrate May – Older Americans Month. Call to reserve your space. 216.595.3733. FREE! MATERIALS ACCEPTED • Oil or solvent-based paint, sealers, primers, or coatings (aerosols or liquids) • Varnishes, polyurethanes, shellacs • Paint thinner, mineral spirits, turpentine • Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides • Caustic household cleaners • Automotive fluids, motor oil, car batteries • Adhesives, roof tar, driveway sealer • Kerosene, gasoline, lighter fluid • Mercury, fluorescent bulbs MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED BEACHWOOD RECREATION COMMUNITY THEATER PROUDLY PRESENTS 13 THE MUSICAL • • • • Latex paint Explosives, gun powder, ammunition, flares Medical waste, pharmaceuticals, sharps Radioactive waste (i.e. smoke detectors) PERFORMANCE DATES/TIMES: Friday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15 at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21 at 2:00 p.m. Beachwood Middle School $7 Students/Seniors • $8 Adults DISPOSAL OF LATEX PAINT: Latex paint is not accepted. To dispose of latex paint, solidify and place in your curbside trash. To solidify, remove the lid and allow liquid to evaporate. For larger amounts, mix in an equal amount of an absorbent material such as cat litter or sawdust and allow to dry. Pour thin layers of paint into a cardboard box lined with plastic, allowing the paint to dry one layer at a time. Tickets available at the door 30 mins. before performance April 2016 n Beachwood Buzz 31