The full-sized flyer for this dinner can be downloaded as a PDF file here.



by Lél F. Somogyi

The Cleveland Hungarian Cultural Garden committee is holding an "Autumn Celebration" general meeting and appreciation dinner for all supporters in the community on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The dinner is being held in the St. Emeric church hall at 1860 West 22nd Street, Cleveland, OH 44113.
 
Starting at 6:30 pm, there will be an open meeting at which the committee members will give a financial report for the past year, detail fund raising related issues, talk about garden restoration plans and accomplishments, as well as discuss plans and solicit ideas for 2009.

Following the meeting, all are invited to a no-charge social and "potluck" dinner. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish or a bottle of wine to share.

L. F. Somogyi will hold an encore presentation recapping his speech at the Rededication Ceremony, for those who missed it, and sharing some interesting insights about the Hungarian Cultural Garden. Everyone attending is asked to bring their memorabilia, including old photos, printed materials about the Garden, audio recordings, videos and any other items of interest. Information and items are sought for inclusion on this website for future reference.

The full-sized flyer for this dinner can be downloaded as a PDF file here.

The Rededication of the Hungarian Cultural Garden was a colorful and entertaining event, where hundreds of attendees from the Hungarian community, as well as friends of the community, were in attendence.

Lél F. Somogyi gave the keynote address, focusing on an overview of the history of the Garden, interspersed with some unique insights. You can listen to the speech here or download it to listen to on your mp3 player.

HCG Rededication Keynote Speech by Lél F. Somogyi

In the coming days and weeks, this website will be publishing photos from the event, addition audio of the speeches and presentations, as well as video excerpts. Additionally, articles on the history of the Garden and other interesting materials will be available on the website.

The Hungarian Cultural Garden Committee and the Hungarian community have rededicated themselves to the full restoration of the Garden to its original grandeur.

HCG discussion on Kapossy Radio 7-28-2008 
Listen to the 55 minute program with Paul Burik, Lel Somogyi and Mark Tebeau
Click on the "PLAY" button above to immediately begin playing the program.
Click on the link to download this mp3 file to your PC to play later with your music player program or IPOD.


Download Rededication Flyer as PDF



The Cleveland Hungarian Cultural Garden
Invites you to the
70th Anniversary “Rededication”
Sunday, August 24, 2008

Program: 1 pm – 3 pm (This event is free and open to the public.)

1:00 pm Enjoy live Hungarian music, dance group performances and poetry recitals. Hungarian food will be available!
2:00 pm Rededication Ceremony (additional program details at the event)

Keynote Speakers:

Paul Burick, President, Cultural Garden Federation
Lél F Somogyi, HCG & Hungarian community member, historian
and writer, on “A Garden of Peace”

Come early and enjoy the beautiful park surroundings,
music & entertainment. Then stay for other garden events.

Location: Hungarian Cultural Garden, 1070 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44108
In the middle of historic Rockefeller Park

Plan to arrive early so you can park and get to the HCG. The HCG Rededication is part of a full day of Walk+Roll events in the Gardens and MLK will be closed to car traffic.

To make donations for the ongoing renovation work
make check payable to Cleveland Hungarian Cultural Garden
Kori Smith, 8775 Fox Hollow Lane, Mentor, OH 44060
Phone: 440-256-2264 -- Email: TomSmith3201@adelphia.net

This event is free and open to the public.
See our website at http://www.HungarianCulturalGarden.org
for the latest information.

by Lél Somogyi

On the same day that the Hungarian Cultural Garden has scheduled its rededication ceremonies, Sunday, August 24, 2008, thousands of people are expected to converge on the Walk+Roll Cleveland event in Rockefeller Park and the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.

     

Walk+Roll promotes bicycling, walking, alternative transportation, public health, diversity and community-building through human-powered neighborhood programs that combine fun with active living, learning and participating.
 
The Hungarian Cultural Garden is pleased to be one of the key focal points of this unique event as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the formal dedication of the garden.

The schedule of events are in the process of being finalized, but already a number of gardens have embraced the opportunity to showcase themselves and emphasize the contribution of their culture to the region and to the country. Historically, the Cultural Gardens were established to foster understanding between cultures and promote peace.

The all-day Walk+Roll event runs from 11 am to 6 pm. The Hungarian Cultural Garden program, including a formal rededication, features a number of speakers, performers and dance groups, and is scheduled to run from 1 pm to 3 pm. The Walk+Roll event and the Hungarian Cultural Garden program are FREE and open to the public.

You can walk, bicycle, or take free transportation into the garden. The Walk+Roll is along the whole 2 mile stretch of the The Rockefeller Park and the Cultural Gardens.

You can learn more about the Walk+Roll at http://www.walkroll.com/cleveland/ and get the most current schedule information as it becomes available. For more information about the Hungarian Cultural Garden, its rededication program on August 24, and the ongoing efforts at restoration, visit http://hungarianculturalgarden.org.

by Lel Somogyi

If you are a Golf Enthusiast, then we have a great event planned for you that benefits a great cause as well.

The Hungarian Cultural Garden of Cleveland is hosting a Golf Outing as a fund raiser for the benefit of the garden.

As we celebrate our 70th Anniversary of the Hungarian Cultural Garden and begin our historic restoration project, we would like to invite you to join us.

The Golf Outing and Fund Raiser is scheduled for Monday, August 11, 2008 at Hawthorne Valley Country Club in Solon, Ohio.

You can participate by being a Sponsor (Title, Corporate or Company), by joining us on the course for day, or both.

Complete details and reservation forms for the event can be found in the Golf Outing brochure you can download here.

The Cleveland Hungarian Cultural Garden presents "An Old Fashioned Picnic and Ice Cream Social" on Sunday, June 22, 2008 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Come to the Garden! See the Hungarian Cultural Garden and what we are working on restoring. Make sure to bring your picnic basket and enjoy the beautiful park surroundings, music and entertainment that we will have at the Garden. The park is located at 1070 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44108 in the middle of historic Rockefeller Park. This Hungarian Cultural Garden activity is free and open to the public. Click the following link to download Picnic flyer PDF for all these details.

by Lél F. Somogyi

It was 70 years ago, in 1938, that the Hungarian Cultural Garden was officially and formally dedicated as one of the largest cultural gardens in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.

Efforts are underway to renovate the garden and restore it to its original grandeur. The Hungarian Cultural Garden will have a fundraising dinner on May 31, 2008. The theme is Blooms & Blossoms and this dinner event promises to be memorable and enjoyable. All proceeds from the dinner will be used for garden renovations. Click here (dinner flyer) to view a larger version of the flyer.

Other events are planned during the summer months, culminating in the rededication ceremonies for the Hungarian Cultural Garden on August 24, 2008.

This website (blog) will provide information on upcoming activities and how you can help. For more information, and to become a member, please download the Hungarian Cultural Garden - Rededication brochure. Visit our website http://www.hungarianculturalgarden.org periodically for updates and additional information.

HUNGARIAN CULTURAL GARDEN - Information and Resources

It was 70 years ago, in 1938, that the Hungarian Cultural Garden was officially and formally dedicated as one of the largest cultural gardens in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. The Hungarian community will hold rededication ceremonies for the Hungarian Cultural Garden on August 24, 2008. Efforts are underway to renovate the garden and restore it to its original grandeur.

This website (blog) will provide information on upcoming activities and how you can help.

For more information, and to become a member, please download the brochure below.

Hungarian Cultural Garden - Rededication brochure (provided as 1MB PDF file)

Hungarian Cultural Garden information links:

The Story of Cleveland's Cultural Gardens: Their Paths are Peace by Clara Lederer
      The story of the history of the Hungarian Cultural Garden as written in this book.

Hungarian Garden Receives Restoration Award in 2007

Explore the Hungarian Cultural Garden

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