Take an educational excursion!
SOLD OUT! June 23, 2010 - Irish Cultural Evening – Coordinated by IFHE-US
Nautica Queen Dinner Cruise (make reservations directly with company)
June 23, 2010 - Daytime Tours Coordinated by the Ohio Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
OAFCS Tour Registration Form
June 23, 2010
Want to experience Ohio’s history, culture, and shopping? Come a day early and enjoy one of seven interesting and exciting educational excursions coordinated by the Ohio Association of Family & Consumer Sciences.
A. Fashion & Food (Full Day, $80, 5 PDUs)
Visit the Kent State University Museum, home to a lovely collection of
historic and contemporary costumes, as well as collectable glass and other
decorative
arts. Enjoy a gourmet lunch during a visit to Loretta Paganini’s International
Culinary Institute. After lunch, visit one of Northeast Ohio’s outstanding
fashion schools at Ursuline College. Dr. Constance Korosec, an expert on
beaded clothing and accessories, will share her expertise and show off
“razzle-dazzle” long- and short-beaded gowns from the historic costume
collection, featuring over 3,500 pieces of 20th century American apparel and
accessories. Two of Dr. Korosec’s signed books will be given as door
prizes.
B. Spend the Day in Amish Country (Full Day, $80, 6 PDUs)
Board the bus for a trip to another culture less than an hour from downtown
Cleveland. The day-long trip will include a visit to an Amish home, where you
will learn about 21st century Amish life. You’ll see a furniture and quilt
shop, the Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op, an Amish schoolhouse, and
Ridgeview Farm. Lunch at Emma’s will be like a typical Amish wedding feast.
TOUR CLOSED - C. Culinary Vegetable Institute (Full Day, $95, 4.5 PDUs)
Visit this facility with the mission “to grow vegetables slowly and gently in
full accord with nature.” ® The Chef’s Garden has dedicated itself to “working
in concert with outstanding chefs all over America.” Learn about the institute
and tour its beautiful facility and grounds. Hear about Veggie University, a
program that promotes the well-being of children through a healthy lifestyle,
and enjoy lunch prepared by the Institute’s chef. After lunch, visit
historic Milan, Ohio, birthplace of Thomas Edison.
TOUR CLOSED - D. Home of the Future (Half-Day, Afternoon, $65, 2 PDUs)
Visit the House on Third Street, an extremely energy efficient and extremely
healthy home located in Sandusky, Ohio. The home was built by Mark Norman and
Sue Daugherty as a grassroots response to the escalating cost of energy. The
home showcases conservation building design and technology that can dramatically
reduce the cost of energy and at the same time dramatically improve the health
of the home’s environment. In addition to being energy efficient, the home
won’t support mold, bacteria, and flames or off gas. No wood is used in the
structure and it is earthquake, wind, and bullet proof. Enjoy lunch and
shopping at Sawmill Creek Resort on scenic Lake Erie with your colleagues
before visiting the house.
TOUR CLOSED - E. Ohio Wine Country (Full Day, $80, 5 PDUs)
Explore the beauty, history, and tastes of Ashtabula County. We will travel
country roads to visit covered bridges, including the longest covered bridge
in the country and the Smolen Gulf Bridge, an architectural wonder. Ashtabula
County is the Covered Bridge Capital of Ohio and has 21 locally owned wineries.
During lunch and wine tasting, local vintners will explain making the perfect
wine choice. Grab your camera and wear comfortable shoes for an educational
and enjoyable day with your colleagues as you discover what Ohio has to
offer!
F/G. Cleveland What a Surprise! & Ethnic Markets Tour (Full Day, $65, 4.5 PDUs)
Board Lolly the Trolley for a fully narrated sightseeing tour that reveals a
Cleveland you never knew existed. A personable, professionally trained tour
guide will dazzle you with amazing facts and delightful stories about
Cleveland's past, present and exciting future. On our city tour you will see
and hear about more than 100 points of interest along our tour route. After
lunch, put the world in your shopping bag as we explore the wonderful and
varied food stores which serve Cleveland’s ethnically diverse population.
Lolly will take you to visit Italian and Asian/Chinese food stores, and
the marvelous West Side Market, one of the largest indoor/outdoor food and
produce markets in the world. Each participant will receive a shopping bag and
a copy of the most recent edition of Cleveland Ethnic Eats by Laura Taxel, a
complete guide to Cleveland's ethnic markets and restaurants.
Ready to Register
There is a separate cost for these excursions, and they are subject to change.
To download the registration form, click here. If you have questions, please contact Eileen Ptacek at 440-892-9309 or eptacek@hotmail.com. Be sure
to register by April 15, 2010, to avoid a late fee.
June 23, 2010
SOLD OUT! Irish Cultural Evening (Starts at 6:00pm, $55, 2.5 PDUs) –
Coordinated by IFHE-US
This festive Irish evening includes an Irish buffet, the Murphy Irish Dancers
from Cleveland performing traditional dances, and Sister Maureen Burke, SND,
introducing us to Irish immigrants in Cleveland. Join the fun at The Corner
Alley in the heart of Cleveland’s entertainment district, just a short walk
or taxi ride from the Renaissance Hotel. All are welcome to attend and
network with colleagues and friends. Daytime tours return in time to participate (about 5:00pm). A portion of the $55
ticket may be tax deductible.
June 25, 2010
Nautica Queen Dinner Cruise (check availability and make reservations using info below)
Gather your FCS friends and colleagues for a memorable night out on the scenic waters of Cleveland. The Nautica Queen offers lavish buffets, with menus designed to please all palates, two elegant heated and air-conditioned decks from which to enjoy the views, and a DJ available to play requested music and other crowd favorites. While aboard the Nautica Queen, you'll cruise under historic bridges and experience the breathtaking view of Downtown Cleveland's ever-changing skyline.
Cost is $48 per person. For more information, visit www.nauticaqueen.com or call 1-800-837-0604 or 1-216-696-8888.
