And the Best Place to Host a Kid’s Birthday Party is …

Check out the winner of this week’s Readers’ Choice contest.

The Community Center! There weren’t many votes in this week’s contest, but the winner was clear. If you’ve hosted a party at the Community Center in the past, make sure to take a minute to tell us why you like it in the comments. If you have photos, that’s even better. You can add them by clicking “Upload Photos and Videos” to the right. I included a few from some non-birthday parties I’ve seen at the Community Center.

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Poll: Where’s the Best Place to Host a Kid’s Birthday Party?

Cast your vote for this week’s Readers’ Choice by 5 p.m. on Friday.

Where’s the Best Place to Host a Kid’s Birthday Party in Brecksville?

Cast your vote in this week’s Readers’ Choice contest.

For this week's Readers' Choice contest, we want to know all about your favorite spot to host a kid’s birthday party. Sure, you can set up the decorations and host it at home, but we want to know where you turn when you’re looking for a little less stress. Here are your nominees: You can cast your vote a few different ways. You can pick your favorite in the poll below or rate the business’ directory listing above. Comments on this story and reviews on the business' page are also welcome. The official rules are included as a PDF above. Voting will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, and the winner will be announced on Brecksville Patch on Saturday. Voting results posted in real time shall not be deemed official until Patch has reviewed and confirmed…

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Where’s the Best Place to Host a Children’s Birthday Party in Brecksville?

Nominate your favorite local spots by 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

Best Place to Host a Kid's Birthday Party: This Week's Readers' Choice

Give us your tips on kid-friendly venues for birthday celebrations!

You could do it the old-fashioned way: bake a cake, decorate the house, buy ice cream, make a punch, set a festive table and put up a pinata. But if you have your child's birthday party away from your home, you often can combine good food and a fun activity for a memorable occasion -- not to mention a little less stress for Mom or Dad. So this week's Readers' Choice wants to know: Where's your favorite place to host a kid's birthday party? A local pizza joint? A kid-friendly gym? What about a tour of the local candy factory or ice cream parlor? Beginning today -- Sunday, May 27 -- and through 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, we'll be asking for your recommendations for places to have a child's birthday party. Give us your recommendation in the …

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Where’s the Best Place to “Staycation” in Brecksville?

Check out last week’s Readers’ Choice winner.

Your Favorite Place to Spend a Staycation is …

Read on to find out which business won this week’s Readers’ Choice contest.

Bella Toccare! Most of the people who voted in our poll gave their support to the spa and salon, and its directory listing has a five-star rating. If Bella Toccare is your favorite place to spend a day off, take a minute and tell us why in the comments below! Don’t forget to check Brecksville Patch on Sunday to leave your nominations for next week’s Readers’ Choice contest. We’re going to be looking for the best outdoor patio in town.

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Spa Days, Swimming or Something Else Altogether: What’s Your Favorite Staycation Spot?

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What’s Your Favorite Staycation Spot in Brecksville?

Cast your vote in this week’s Readers’ Choice contest.

Summer is almost here, and it is the season to relax and get away from it all—at least for an afternoon. For this week’s Readers’ Choice contest, we want to know about your favorite “staycation” spot in Brecksville. That would be the place you slip off to whenever you need a little you time. We asked readers for their suggestions on Monday and received a couple of ideas on Facebook. The others were found in our business directory. Here are your staycation nominees: You can cast your vote a few different ways. You can pick your favorite in the poll below or rate the business’ directory listing above. Comments on this story and reviews on the business' page are also welcome. The official rules are included as a PDF above. Voting will close …

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Best Staycation Destinations: This Week's Readers' Choice

Where in town do you go to have some fun on your days off?

For many of us, going on vacation doesn't necessarily mean taking a trip. Going on vacation can simply mean chillin' at home -- going out to eat, doing some fun things in town and maybe getting a few household chores done. We're so glad someone invented a name for this kind of non-travelin' vacation: The Staycation. This week's Readers' Choice focuses on Best Staycation Destinations. Beginning today -- Monday, May 7 -- and through 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, we'll be asking for your recommendations for places to go while on a staycation. Where to go on a staycation? A local putt-putt course ... the historical society ... a bowling alley ... the spa ... the video arcade. These are places where you can relax and have a little fun. Give us your …

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