During the 1960s, Ohio had 189 drive-in theaters, one of the largest number in any state. In fact, one of the earliest US drive-in theaters was the Starlight Theater in Akron, built in 1937.

Today, only about 20 percent of these theaters remain and two more local theaters are closing after the 2013 season. Learn more about these timeless drive-in theaters, still a wonderful way to spend a summer evening.

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June is berry month in Northeast (actually all over) Ohio. One of the delights of the season is going out to one of the "pick your own" farms for a pint, quart, or bushel of berries.

I just got an email from Secor's Nursery in Lake County that they will have berries ready to pick around June 7. Areas further in from Lake Erie will probably have berries a couple of days earlier. In fact, the berries are just starting to ripen all over the Buckeye state. For a comprehensive, by county, list of the area "pick your own" farms, click here. I'm making buckets of strawberry freezer jam with mine.

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Summer in Cleveland, from mid-May to mid-September, is a constant stream of concerts, food and ethnic festivals, and art fairs. It's not too early to plan your summer activities. Read more about what's going on this summer:

• Summer Outdoor Concerts
• Summer Festivals
• Summer Arts Festivals

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You don't have to be Bill Gates or Warren Buffett to make a difference in Cleveland. Small things like donating an hour a week of your time, volunteering at one of Cleveland's many civic and charitable organizations; giving blood; and planting a few extra seeds and seedlings for Cleveland area food pantries go a long way to improving conditions in the city

Of course, the most important thing of all is to register to vote...and then get out and cast your ballot. Read about ten things you can do to make a difference in Cleveland.

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