Parma Hts Centennial Group Moves To Next Stage

The City of Parma Heights will be having its 100th birthday party the weekend of August 6th and the working group organizing the event has moved beyond the planning stage. 

The group, working in tandem with the city in the organization of the event, has finished the preliminary plans for the event and is now moving into the fundraising and organizational phase. The activities are designed to put an emphasis on the founding of the city and the people and events whose actions made the city what it is today.

Included in the events are a historical tour, which will highlight the first decades and the accomplishments of those who helped give birth to Parma Heights, as well presentations showing the historical progression of various city departments, business's, organizations and education.

The event will have a weekend in the commons taste, as the city plans events that include musical entertainment as well as activities directed towards all age groups of children.

The group will be passing out informational letters throughout the city asking any business or organization to participate by putting together a history of their business or organization for display at the birthday party.  The group is also looking for any items of historical interest that may be donated or loaned to the historical society for use during the weekend of the celebration. There will also be information provided in the next newsletter issued by Mayor Byrne's office that will be distributed in the near future

They will also be searching for sponsors for the events and various activities leading up to the celebration.  Planned fundraisers include a silent auction, and a craft and market fair.  They also plan to begin selling advertising in a promotional book which will be available that weekend. Also in need is anybody willing to volunteer to work the events and activities throughout the weekend of the celebration.

The kickoff party and the initial fundraiser for the group will be on Feb. 25th at Mr. B's on West 130th St. For information regarding the party, or if you are interested in getting involved and/or donating to the event, go to the website at parmaheightshistoricalsociety.org or call 440-886-4934 for more information.