Portland OR just did their first-ever Walk+Roll type event and it was
a smashing success. You'll start hearing more about similar events because NYC, San Fran, Seattle, Austin, Chicago and Philly are all rushing to do them this summer, too. Walk+Roll Cleveland was ahead of the curve.

To see a 2 minute video of the concept, go to
http://www.streetfilms.org/archives/ciclovia-express-version.

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Saturday July 19: Walk+Roll Lakewood - 4pm to 9pm - FREE!

Join us as we celebrate Lakewood's walkability and its finest assets: a vibrant downtown, historic architecture and a spectacular Lake Erie park. Two-miles of streets in the heart of our urban community will be closed for walking, running, strolling, bicycling, blading and socializing. Programming includes tumbling, dancing, aerobics, yoga, a bike rodeo, skateboard demonstrations and more. All activities are free and will take place on the streets or in Lakewood Park. Visitors will have the opportunity to join "classes" on an impromptu basis. This is a progressive and unique event for health, environmental and community-minded Ohioans.

With more than 185 miles of sidewalks within 5.5 sq miles, Lakewood is considered by many to be Ohio's most walkable city. Visit the nation's #1 library, walk or bike down to the lakefront, note our beautiful homes and return for dinner in the downtown district. Come experience wonderful, walkable, Lakewood!

I "bicycle" Lakewood t-shirts are available at Phoenix Coffee (15108 Detroit Ave) - $15 while they last! Volunteer for 3 hours and you'll get a FREE t-shirt plus other V.I.V. (Very Important Volunteer) benefits.

For a list of some of the activities, go to
http://www.walkroll.com/lakewood/index.php?catid=22