Happy Birthday, Collinwood Observer from Northeast Shores' new Community Organizer, Margaret Craig

I am pleased to wish the Observer happy fifth birthday by writing my first article. I am the new Community Organizer at Northeast Shores Development Corporation and am very excited to serve the community where I have lived for over twenty years. I have been on the job for the past month and have had the opportunity to meet many new people. I look forward to the coming months and getting to know many more of my Collinwood neighbors.

By the time this article goes to press we will have already celebrated Halloween on East 185th street with lots of candy, costumes, games, food and fun. Thanks to Chili Peppers, Helping Hands Day Care, Gus’s Diner, A Natural Way Fitness Studio, A Charmed Boutique and A Fragrance For You, for donating candy, and the students from VASJ for all of their help.

Our next event will be a School Fair on Saturday November 9th at the Salvation Army 17625 Grovewood Ave. from 10:00am-12:00pm. Come and learn about the Pre-K through High School options that are available in our neighborhood. Representatives from area Day Care centers and schools will be available to answer any questions that you may have. Refreshments and children’s activities will be provided.

Save the dates of Friday December 13th and Saturday December 14th for our annual Holiday Celebrations. Bring in the holidays with an old fashioned celebration on East 185th with carolers, musicians and hot chocolate, and come to VASJ on Saturday for Breakfast with Santa.

And speaking of holiday celebrations, we are looking for singers, choirs, and performers to participate by caroling or performing on the street. If you would like to share your gifts with us during this holiday season please contact me at (216) 481-7660 or mcraig@northeastshores.org. 

Hope to see you and at our upcoming events!