St. Clair Superior Neighborhood

Friday, July 20, 2007

Street Crews Make Changes

In the St. Clair Superior neighborhood, the gang members are on 90.3 WCPN and going to work instead of standing on the corners. Mario was on the radio this morning. He has seen people shot and has worried about getting shot. He has stood in court before a judge for things he did. Mario is a handsome and polite young man with a contagious grin. When he shakes your hand and greets you his eyes are full of life.

One day a community leader stopped Mario and said to him “Mario, what are you doing?” What are you doing with your life. This leader is Steve of S.A.N. Construction. Steve gave Mario a chance and a job. Steve has done things he is not proud of too, and he openly admits this. Steve does not have to help these young people, but he is volunteering his time and paying 8 youth for construction work through S.A.N. Construction.

See and hear more here:

http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2007/07/pd_video_gang_members_exchange.html

http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/5537/

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

AsiaTown Scavenger Hunt - Next Saturday!



Get your friends together and take it to the streets
this summer for this one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt!

Discover the diversity, variety and culture of Cleveland’s own AsiaTown!

HERE'S THE DETAILS…..

WHEN: Saturday, July 28 2007

Registration: Noon-1 pm at The Town Fryer, 3859 Superior Ave.
Group Specials: 3 people for $10 or 7 people for $20! (individuals $10 ea.)

WHAT & WHERE!

The Scavenger Hunt will cover 30th-40th street, between Payne and St. Clair…Cleveland’s AsiaTown. Every participant will be asked to scour the neighborhood…stopping in galleries, unique Asian shops, restaurants and other unique-to-Cleveland spots… for answers to clues provided to you!

AFTER PARTY & PRIZES!

Join us back at the Town Fryer for southern-style complimentary appetizers, LIVE MUSIC, GREAT prizes and more!

WIN AWESOME PRIZES: Cash prize of $250, a $150 gift certificate to a local restaurant, $100 in gas cards, and MORE!

Friday, July 13, 2007

Launch of Marketing Effort for AsiaTown Cleveland


The new AsiaTown logo made its first public appearance today, Friday the 13th of July. Cory (pictured on left) and Katharyne from St. Clair Superior Development Corporation (SCSDC) stenciled the AsiaTown logo 3 places in the community. This is the logo’s first appearance, but far from its last. We will begin to use this logo - a bonsai tree design with all 12 animals from the Chinese Zodiac – all through the neighborhood.
Come to the St. Clair Superior Scavenger Hunt on July 28th at noon to find it!
http://www.thetownfryer.com/

For more details about the Scavenger Hunt
www.stclairsuperior.org
The neighborhood has long been attractive to new arrivals, including Croatians, Slovenians, Germans, Poles, Albanians, African-Americans, and Hispanics. The Asian population has a long history in the neighborhood as well. In the last 20 years or so the Asian community really began to make its mark on the neighborhood and to add population as well as senior housing, restaurants, businesses, and shops. Many Asian cultures are represented in the neighborhood including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean to name a few. So next time you are out and about, try some pho, lychee bubble tea, bibimbob, curry, dim sum or try them all and then some!


Monday, July 09, 2007

Take a Long Lunch in AsiaTown...

Need to get out of the office? E 36th & Superior is the perfect location for a long lunch!

Start with lunch at Sweethearts Cafe (3610 Superior). Sweethearts is a great place for lunch - $5.99 specials and with a $5.00 purchase, you get a free soft serve ice cream cone! For those with a slightly more adventurous sweet tooth the bubble tea is fantastic! Sweethearts is open 7 days a week 11:00am to 7:30pm.

The owner of Sweethearts, Judy Ho, also operates China Merchandise (3620 Superior), located next door. Judy recently got a huge shipment of amazing Asian import items - the store is packed! This place has it all from home decor to clothing/accessories to children's toys! One of the newest additions to the China Merchandise stock is live bamboo plants including several varieties and styles - planted or plant-your-own. China Merchandise is a perfect place to pick up a quick gift for that hard-to-buy-for person or just browse for fun!

Watch this area - E 36th/38th & Superior - as it continues to grow! Asian Town Center and Tyler Village are in the midst of exciting new business openings...this will be THE place to be - get in on an AsiaTown best-kept secret first...

Making the neighborhood a better place to be

This is an article written by Kevin Bell and published in the July/ August issue of the St. Clair Superior Spotlight. Kevin is one of the many dedicated, respectable people who call St. Clair Superior home. Instead of focusing on our problems, we all need to be part of the solution in our communities, like Kevin. Kevin mentors young people helping them with homework, answering late night phone calls, and encouraging them to make the right choices in their lives. Read, and enjoy his words. -Jamie

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Unity in the Community!
Kevin Bell, Sr., Peace in the Hood, Inc.

Upon leaving the Marine Corp in 1982, I thought about what I could do to help improve my community. So I started developing relationships with young people; coaching football, engaging myself in school activities with my own children as well as other children in the community. This was my way of showing civic pride.

Now, years later, I embark on a new journey; focusing on helping to end the gang violence and preparing our youth to integrate into the job market, as well as motivating them to be proud of themselves and the community we live in. This can be accomplished with collaboration; neighborhood groups, corporations, city officials, as well as community leaders of all ages. Together we can bring hope and new life to a community filled with gangs and drugs. We all have a role to play in bringing “Unity in the Community!”