Last night was Cash Mob's "Super Thursday," an evening during which Cash Mobs were held in Austin, Texas; Columbia, South Carolina; and right here at Big Fun on Coventry. At last night's event over 65 customers spent $1,454, in little more than an hour, at Big Fun. Afterwards they continued the celebration down the street at La Cave Du Vin, thus supporting 2 local businesses in one night.

When speaking of the event, Big Fun owner, Steve Presser, told Sun News reporter, Brian Byrne, "What it does is bring happy people who get it into local businesses who need it. It supports consciousness and awareness throughout the community of the importance of shopping locally. It should be a mantra."

Great ideas spawn on Lake Erie

Cleveland Attorney, Andrew Samtoy, and Buffalo blogger, Christopher Smith, each came up with the idea of Cash mobs independently as a way to support local businesses in their home towns. Smith's first event tripled business on August 5th 2011 for Buffalo's City Wine Merchant. Here in Cleveland, Samtoy's first Cash Mob generated over $1,500 in business for Tremont's Visible Voice Books and Bac. Since then Cash Mob's have been spreading all over the U.S. and beyond. We hope to see that trend continue, here in Cleveland, and elsewhere. And with Andrew Samtoy's enthusiasm, we expect that is just what will happen.

Big Fun Cash Mob feaured on NewsNet5

Learn more about Cash Mobs—and how to organize one!

• Andrew Samtoy's Cash Mobs Site
• @cashmobs on Twitter
• 'Cash mob' hits Cleveland Heights' Big Fun
• 'Cash Mob' descends on Cleveland Hts. business
• Seven Ways to Get a 'Cash Mob' to Shop at Your Small Business
• 'Cash-Mob' Rallies Behind Popular Small Town Hardware Store
• Q&A: A Cash Mobber's Inaugural Event

The evening begins at 7:30 with 60's/70's style rockers, "Get Back." Entertainment also includes balloon twisting, bubble blowing, magic and juggling.

Bring blankets or chairs, grab some food from our local restaurants before hand, then relax under the stars for an evening of free entertainment.

Music begins at 7:30 p.m. followed by the movie at dusk (9:00 p.m.ish.)

The Wizard of Oz - Trailer

Free two-wheeled fun for the whole family!

Bring blankets or chairs, grab some food from our local restaurants before hand, then relax under the stars for an evening of free entertainment.

Activities begin at 7:30 p.m. with music by Old Kids.

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Cleveland Critical Mass Cyclists ride through town

* This event was originally scheduled for July 28, 2011 but postponed due to the possibility of inclement weather and wet grounds.

Free fun for the whole family!

Bring blankets or chairs, grab some food from our local restaurants before hand, then relax under the stars for an evening of free entertainment.

Music begins at 7:30 p.m. followed by the movie at dusk (9:00ish)

The Princess Bride - Original Trailer

Bring blankets or chairs, grab some food from our local restaurants before hand, then relax under the stars for an evening of free entertainment.

Activities begin at 7:30 p.m. with music by Founding Fathers.

A classic pie fight moment from the 3 Stooges

Bring blankets or chairs, grab some food from our local restaurants before hand, then relax under the stars for an evening of free entertainment.

The music starts at 7:30 in Coventry P.E.A.C.E. park followed by the film at 9:00 p.m.

The street fair in June featured great music, terrific vendors, interesting artists, tasty food choices and a fun activity area for children and families. Next year we would like to continue the long tradition of the Coventry Street Fair as a peaceful, safe, diverse and enjoyable summer festival.

Coventry Village appreciates the support and input from the community. We will continue to offer our FREE Music and Movie Series this summer on Thursday nights.

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

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These are but a few of the photos I took during the June 26, 2011 Coventry Village Street Arts Fair. If you click on a thumbnail it will bring up a slideshow. Or, if you prefer, you may also view them directly on Flickr.

Did you buy a raffle ticket at the Coventry Village Street Arts Fair this past Sunday? The winning ticket has not yet been redeemed, so you may still be a winner!

The winning ticket number is: 105073

If you're the lucky winner, please contact Steve Presser at Big Fun to redeem your prize.

The circle honors the vision and efforts of people—active and dedicated citizens—who give their vision and energy to making our communities the best they can be.

This year's inductees are all business owners who volunteer their time and resources to community causes. The 2011 inductees are:

• Joel Borwick, owner of Seitz-Agin Hardware on Lee Road;
• Tom Fello, owner of Tommy's Restaurant on Coventry Road;
• Steve Presser, owner of Big Fun Toy Store on Coventry Road; and
• Stan Soble, owner of Nela Florist on Noble Road.

Come help us show our appreciation for their efforts to build community in the Heights!

The New Metropolis Movie Screening & Discussion

The meeting begins with a special screening of The New Metropolis, a two-part documentary film and community engagement project that documents the implications of America's suburban migration and challenges older suburbs face--shrinking populations, property abandonment, a dwindling tax base and limited resources to maintain a good quality of life—both for the people who currently live there and for attracting new residents.

Afterwards, Mark Chupp, professor at Case Western Reserve University and FutureHeights Board Member, will lead a discussion about the issues raised in the film.

The event is free and open to the public.

All interested citizens are encouraged to attend. Seating is limited. Please RSVP online, or contact us at 216-320-1423 or info@futureheights.org.

For more information about the film, visit www.thenewmetropolis.com.

About FutureHeights

FutureHeights is made up of Cleveland Heights and University Heights residents. Our primary role is to promote civic engagement through information, education and advocacy for issues that concern Heights citizens. One example of what we do is the Heights Observer, a community news source that is written by Heights residents, for Heights residents. We believe what we do is vitally important in order to sustain the uniqueness of our community and attract and retain residents and businesses.