Check out the stars, learn about tree bark and sift through a consignment sale: pick and choose from this week’s array of events.
• STAR PARTY
Where/When: , 9089 Brecksville Rd., Cleveland; 7 p.m. Thursday
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Why Go: Check out the stars and constellations with the Cuyahoga Astronomical Association. You're welcome to bring your own telescope. The party will move inside if it rains. Children must be accompanied by adults.
Pricing: Free
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• TREE BARK DOG WALK
Where/When: Brecksville Nature Center, 9305 Brecksville Rd., Cleveland; from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday
Why Go: Bring along the well-behaved family dog on this naturalist-guided hike and get to know some trees just by their bark (pun intended).
Pricing: Free
• KENYA SAFARI -- THROUGH THE EYES OF CHILDREN
Where/When: North Chagrin Nature Center, 3037 SOM Center Rd., Willoughby Hills; from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: Eleven-year-old Muizz and 9-year-old Aziz Hassanali will share their experience of a safari in Kenya during the Great Migration.
Pricing: Free
• CHESS ANYONE?
Where/When: , 9089 Brecksville Rd., Cleveland; 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: Chess instructor Jeffery Buchman will teach multi-level chess classes. Bring a chess board if you have one. Open to all ages.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When:, 6376 Mill Rd., Broadview Heights; 8 a.m. Saturday
Why Go: The Brecksville-Broadview Heights Preschool Mother's Club will host this sale at the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School. Sift through clothes, games, books, DVDs, toys and much more.
Pricing: $5 early-bird entry between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.; $1 entry after 9 a.m.