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By Mary Beth Breckenridge
Beacon Journal staff writer
Published on Saturday, Nov 07, 2009
Ralphie's house is getting the Griswold treatment.
A Christmas Story House, the house in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood that was home to a fictional Ralphie Parker in the holiday film A Christmas Story, will be ablaze in 25,000 lights this year. It's a tribute to the 20th anniversary of another Christmas classic, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
To kick off the light show, the Cleveland landmark is looking for someone who represents Clark Griswold's approach to Christmas to ceremoniously plug in the lights on Nov. 21. The winner will also get $1,000 to cover travel expenses, a two-night stay at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, a guided tour of A Christmas Story House by owner Brian Jones, a $200 shopping spree in its gift shop, dinner at Pearl of the Orient and prizes that fans of both movies will covet: a leg lamp and a set of moose mugs.
To enter, submit photos or a YouTube video link of a home you've decorated in Griswold fashion, along with a description in 200 words or fewer of how you embody Clark Griswold's Christmas spirit. E-mail your entry to griswoldcontest@achristmasstoryhouse.com.
Details and rules are athttp://www.AChristmasStoryHouse.com.
The house, at 3159 W. 11th St., is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $7.50 for regular admission, $6.50 for seniors, $5.50 for children 7 to 12 and free for children 6 and younger.
Events, programs
• Ikebana exhibit, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd. Special exhibit in honor of the 50th anniversary of Cleveland Chapter 20 of Ikebana International, showcasing flower arrangements by the Ikenobo, Ohara and Sogetsu schools of Ikebana. Free with garden admission ($7.50; children ages 3-12, $3; members and younger children, free). Information: 216-721-1600 or http://www.cbgarden.org.
• Warm Up Akron meetings, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mogadore Branch, Akron-Summit County Public Library, 144 S. Cleveland Ave. Members knit and crochet rectangles that are used to make afghans for needy people in the Akron area, and they'll teach others the skills. Information: 330-699-3252 or http://www.geocities.com/warmupakron.
• The Treasure Hunters Roadshow, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14, Best Western, 2677 Gilchrist Road, Springfield Township. Representatives of the International Collectors Association will buy antiques and collectibles and answer questions about an item's age, place of origin and value. Free. Information: http://www.treasurehuntersroadshow.com.
• Toxic awareness and wellness event, 11 a.m. Thursday, Donatos party room, 960 N. Court St., Medina. Learn about toxic products in the home and alternatives. Free. Information: 330-268-7615.
• Nature Tales Story Time, 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Eleanor Squire Library, Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd. Children 6 and younger with an adult will enjoy songs, stories and a craft. Free with garden admission ($7.50; children ages 3-12, $3; members and younger children, free). Information: 216-721-1600 or http://www.cbgarden.org.
• Twinsburg Garden Club meeting, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Twinsburg Community Center, 10260 Ravenna Road. Members will make swags for entrance signs to the city and other sites. Bring pruners and gloves. Information: 330-425-8076, twinsburggardenclub@yahoo.com or http://www.twinsburg-garden-club.com.
• Not So Big Living, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Home Builders Association, 799 White Pond Drive, Akron. Presented by the HBA's Professional Remodelers Council. Free, but seating is limited. Reservations: 330-869-6800. Information: http://www.remodelwithconfidence.com.
• Bird walk, 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 14, Secrest Arboretum, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster Township. Meet at the arboretum's Seaman Orientation Plaza on Williams Road. Free. Information: 330-263-3761 or http://secrest.osu.edu.
• Three Women in the Woods: Words & Images, through Dec. 16, John F. Seiberling Gallery, Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association headquarters, 1403 W. Hines Hill Road, Boston Township. Exhibit of art, photos and poetry reflecting nature and created by area residents Barbara Krans Jenkins, Jane Rogers and Jill Sell. Free. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and by appointment. Information: 330-467-3533.
Mail notices of classes, programs and events two weeks in advance to: Home and Garden News, Features Department, Akron Beacon Journal, P.O. Box 640, Akron OH 44309-0640. Please include name and phone number. All events must be open to the public.
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Posted 09:33 AM, 11/07/2009
Geocities is now closed, so the link for warm up Akron doesn't work anymore.
