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The HBA of Greater Cleveland’s third annual “A Home for the Holidays” is your chance to win big and support two great causes

The Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Cleveland’s third annual “A Home for the Holidays” is in full swing, and this year the home is open now through New Year’s Eve for public tours. The 2,517-square-foot ranch, complete with a walk-out basement, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a 3-car garage, has been built by Edgewood Homes,...

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The Veale Wellness & Aquatic Center is helping people at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village and the community to thrive

Creating a path for people to thrive physically, socially and emotionally, Ohio Living Breckenridge Village offers membership to the Veale Wellness & Aquatic Center to both its residents and the community at large. According to Director of Therapy Mimi Pekarek, “We address the key components to wellness, encouraging people to increase...

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The students and staff of Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools have embraced the generous spirit of the season by paying it forward

In the inimitable words of John Lennon, “So this is Christmas, and what have you done?” For the students, teachers and administration at Willoughby-Eastlake Schools, the answer is—a lot. Their level of giving back to the community is beyond impressive. Here are just a few of their admirable efforts: • The district-wide...

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While some animals cozily burrow into their homes for hibernation season, there are still many native animals actively out and about throughout Lake Metroparks

Though winter signals a slowing down and long winter’s nap for many of us, there’s a fascinating world of wildlife to immerse yourself in, whether looking out your window, exploring your backyard or hiking through the fields, woods, lakes and valleys of Lake Metroparks. Mimi caught up with Wildlife Education Manager Marilyn Levand for some...

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The communities represented by K. Hovnanian Homes offer new home buyers and downsizers the opportunity to land on a lifestyle that fits their taste and budget

Kevork Hovnanian, founder of K. Hovnanian Homes, passed away in 2009 at the age of 86. Emigrating to the U.S. from Armenia by way of Iraq, Hovnanian started a construction company with his three brothers in 1959 and proceeded to gain a reputation as a quality home builder specializing in first-time home buyers in the 1970s and...

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