Get Out: Lakewood's Bike Rodeo is Today

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Where/When: / Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Why Go: This a bike-centric town — it only makes sense for the kids to get on board. Lakewood residents 6 to 10 years of age can test their bike skills at different activity stations.

Participants can also enter the bike and helmet raffle. Quality helmets will be available for purchase (while supplies last). Participants must be accompanied by an adult over 18 and must wear a helmet during the event.

The event will take place in the southern parking lot of Madison Park and is being coordinated by neighborhood police officers and the city’s Division of Youth. 

Lakewood Police Chief Timothy Malley said the purpose of the event is to “promote bicycle safety to both the child and the parent.”

The event will also to teach kids to ride their bikes a little better, he said.

Here are a few other highlights of Saturday's event:

• Get a bike license free of charge. Many times stolen bikes end up getting turned into the police and this is the only way to know to whom the bike belongs to so it can be returned. What’s more, if a policeman suspects a bike rider to be on a stolen bike some will flip the bike over to find the serial number and check it against the license records.
• Get a Child Identification Card. If your child were to be missing this is the must have document that you can give to the police immediately to help search efforts.
• Get a kid’s helmet for only $3. Various kids’ sizes will be available while supplies last.
• Activities for ages six and under provided by City of Lakewood Family Room.
• Interact with and get to know your local policemen in a casual and fun environment.
• After the Rodeo, catch a swim at the Becks Pool at Madison Park. It opens this day at noon!

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Where/When: / Fridays 6 – 7 p.m.

Why Go: Get ready for the weekend with some relaxing yoga in beautiful Lakewood Park. Classes meet by the bandstand at 6 p.m. every Friday this summer, led by Aryn Youngless – Ohio native and certified yoga instructor. Bring your own mat, or just use the grass, and donations are always welcome.  

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Where/When: / Saturdays, 8 p.m.

Why Go: Beck Center is teaming up with Cleveland improv. Group Something Dada to bring you non-stop laughs every Saturday this summer. Tickets are $12.  

4. MARTINI FIVE-O AT THE SCREAMING ROOSTER 

Where/When: / Saturday, June 11th, 9 p.m.  

Why Go: This laid back band brings a little class to The Screaming Rooster on Saturday with their smooth old-school jazz instrumentals and their catalogue of classic lounge tunes. The show’s free, so stop by and cool off with a tasty beverage while you enjoy the show.

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Where/When: / Friday June 10th, 9 p.m.

Why Go: Kelly Richey has been compared to such greats as Jimi Hendrix and Joe Bonamassa because of her ability to capture and entertain an audience with ripping guitar leads that both sing and astonish. Acoustic singer / songwriter and exciting guitarist Diana Chittester opens the show. Tickets are $12.

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