More than 300 neighbors and friends gathered for our 32nd Annual Town Meeting on Thursday, June 11th at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Academy, 3430 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, Ohio, 44111. Our featured speaker was Jim Rokakis, County Treasurer. He spoke with verve and clarity about the mortgage crisis, foreclosures, and the land bank. Other speakers included Ward 21 Councilman Martin J. Keane and KCDC Executive Director Steve Lorenz. Both provided updates on current neighborhood projects and future plans.

Giveaways at the end of the evening included Indians tickets and gifts from area merchants. The Bob Bohr Award for Community Safety was presented to our foot patrol officer, Larry McGervey. A Community Impact Award was given to the William Waters family for founding Cleveland Eclipse Soccer in 1978 and keeping it going and growing in West Park and beyond, now with more than 300 players. Community Improvement Awards for storefront excellence were awarded to the doctors who own the West Valley Building at 3865 Rocky River Drive. A Special Achievement Award was presented to John Marshall High School for collecting more pints of blood for the American Red Cross this past school year than did any other high school in Ohio, Michigan, or Indiana, breaking all previous records. Total: 697 pints!

A few photos appear below, but click here for a gallery of photos from the event.