• 25 and Alive program in Independence celebrates its first decade
Happy Birthday, 25 and Alive!

• TODAY
%%webhead%%TODAY %%ewebhead%% Brecksville-Nordonia Gaveliers Toastmasters, Alpine Center, 7027 Mill Road, Brecksville. 6:30-8:15 p.m. weekly. (330) 467-3232. Independence Chapter Barbershop Harmony Society, Independence United Methodist Church, 6615 Brecksville Road. Male a cappella singing group. 7:29 p.m. weekly. (440) 372-1007 or independencechapter.com. Parma TOPS No. 18, Parmatown Apartments, Party Room, 6871 Ames Road. (440) 842-5160. 6:30 p.m. every week. Parma Hospital Health Education Center, 7300 State Road, Parma. (440) 743-4900. Bone Density screening for women. Testing done on heel (no socks/hose). By appointment. 6-8 p.m. Parma Community General Hospital Cancer Center, Medical Arts Center 3, second floor, 6525 Powers Blvd. Nate Cooke (216) 932-2760. Prostate Partners Program 6:30-8:30 p.m. second Thursday each month. %%webhead%%FRIDAY %%ewebhead%% Toastmasters, Independence United Methodist Church, 6615 Brecksville Road, Independence. Noon weekly. (216) 643-5100. Parma Hospital Health Education Center, 7300 State Road, Parma. (440) 743-4900. Tinnitus Support held second Friday of the month. 7-9 p.m. (440) 256-8023. Pneumococcal Vaccine Clinic, available for all Medicare Part B recipients. If you belong to a Medicare HMO or Senior HMO, see your doctor or a fee will be charged. 10 a.m. Jan. 9 and 23. Registration required. (440) 743-4900. Fee $40. %%webhead%%SATURDAY %%ewebhead%% Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Drive. Jazzercise. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Registration (330) 468-6637. %%webhead%%SUNDAY %%ewebhead%% Brecksville Center for the Arts, 8997 Highland Drive. Art Club invites artists of all types for an afternoon of creativity. Field trips planned for warm weather. (440) 526-6232 for time and location. %%webhead%%MONDAY %%ewebhead%% Parma Hospital Health Education Center, 7300 State Road, Parma. (440) 743-4900. Parma Senior Center, 7001 W. Ridgewood Drive. Open weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch available (except holidays). Many activities. (440) 885-8800. Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Drive. Jazzercise. 9:30-10:30 a.m. through Fridays. Registration at (330) 468-6637. Fit 360 Boot Camp Challenge, Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Drive, Independence. Rosanne Cifani, CPT (216) 447-4438 or bootcamp@Fit360rx.com. Boot Camp incorporates nutritional guidance, exercise instruction, and motivation. Class size limited. Monday and Wednesday 7-8 p.m. Jan. 12. Cost $180 for members and $240 for nonmembers. %%webhead%%TUESDAY %%ewebhead%% Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Drive. Jazzercise. 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Thursday. Registration at (330) 468-6637. %%webhead%%UPCOMING %%ewebhead%% Cuyahoga Valley Entrepreneurs Club Luncheon, Sheraton Independence Hotel, 5300 Rockside Road, Independence. Registration contact kasey@tecaclub.com or call 216) 214-2471. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 15. Cost $30. AARP Brecksville Chapter 2073 , Brecksville Human Services Center, 2 Community Drive. (216) 524-9076 or (440) 526-8402. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month beginning with a social hour at 12:30 p.m. business meeting at 1:30 p.m. Submit Calendar items at cleveland.com/sun, e-mail them to kburns@sunnews.com, or send them to Sun News, 5510 Cloverleaf Parkway, Cleveland, 44125. Deadline is the Friday before publication.

• Dr. John Bertschler creates Views from the Fringe' calendar
When you flip open Broadview Heights resident Dr. John Bertschler's calendar, "Views from the Fringe," it might take a second for you to realize exactly what is so different about it.

• Sun Courier local Chamber of Commerce Notes
%%webhead%%BRECKSVILLE %%ewebhead%% Brecksville Chamber of Commerce, 49 Public Square, Brecksville. (440) 526-7350 or e-mail brecksvillecoc@sbcglobal.net. %%webhead%%BROADVIEW HEIGHTS %%ewebhead%% Broadview Heights Chamber of Commerce, 9543 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights. (440) 838-4510 or bhcc@broadviewhts.org. %%webhead%%CUYAHOGA VALLEY %%ewebhead%% Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce, Holiday Inn-Independence, 6001 Rockside Road. (216) 573-2707 or e-mail cvc@cuyahogavalleychamber.org. Chamber annual meeting and luncheon, featuring Len Komoroski, president, Cavaliers/Quicken Loans Arena, and emcee Mark "Munch" Bishop from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Holiday Inn-Independence, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence. Members $20, nonmembers $25. RSVP by Jan. 19.

• Broadview Heights Youth Basketball players get time on the court at The Q
Broadview Heights Youth Basketball players received a special treat this year. Just as their season kicked off, they were able to take a break and go downtown and play on the Cleveland Cavaliers' court at The Q.

• HEALTH NOTES
%%webhead%% %%ewebhead%% American Red Cross Bloodmobile, donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Bring photo identification and a list of current medications. Times and locations at (800) 448-3543. (800) 356-3339 to donate platelets. Classes relating to lifesaving techniques. (216) 431-3076 or redcross-cleveland.org. Lupus Foundation of America, 12930 Chippewa Road, Brecksville. (440) 717-0183. "10 Steps to Living with Lupus Now." 7-8 p.m. Monday. Brecksville Support Group. 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 27. New Patient Education Class. 7-8:30 p.m. today and Jan. 15. Recommended for those who have been recently diagnosed and desire information about lupus and resources. Reservations required. (440) 717-0183. Loss by Suicide Support Group, Middleburg Heights Community Church, 7165 Big Creek Parkway. 7:30-9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. (440) 237-1359 or (330) 723-1165. Fibromyalgia Support Group, Brook Park Recreation Center, 17400 Holland Road. Noon to 2 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. (440) 572-2232. Brecksville Library, 9089 Brecksville Road. Alzheimer's Association caregivers support group. 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. (440) 526-1102. American Diabetes Association, 155 Ken Mar Parkway, Broadview Heights. Seeking volunteers age 16 and older. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. (440) 717-1627, Ext. 6740. Free walk-in glucose and cholesterol screenings, will be offered by Marymount Medical Center at the following locations: Brecksville Recreation Center Lobby, 1 Community Center Drive from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 and March 10. Broadview Heights Senior Center, (rear of Community Center) from 9-11 a.m. today, Feb. 12 and March 12. Broadview Heights Recreation Center (Fitness Center, Lower Level) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 22, and 8:30-10:30 p.m. Feb. 19. Fasting or reservations are not required. Call (440) 717-5800. Marymount Hospital, 12300 McCracken Road, Garfield Heights. Daily dinners offered to Healthwise Connection members in the cafeteria from 4:30-6 p.m. $4. To join HWC and receive a card for the meal call (866) 775-4492 or marymount.org. Cleveland Clinic Healthwise Connection, a free health and benefits program, open to anyone age 50 and older. (866) 937-2247 or marymount.org. Massage therapy services. 20-, 30-, 60- and 90-minute sessions available by appointment. $1 per minute. (216) 584-4354. Breast cancer survivor support group, in the hospital auditorium. 5:30-7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. (216) 584-4354. Menopause Management Group in Zegiob Auditorium A. 6-8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Free, reservations required. (216) 584-4354. Mom's Talk in Medical Office Building, Women's Health Center, Room 210. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. (216) 584-4379. Cancer Survivors Education and Support Group at the Charles Zegiob Education Center. 5:30-7 p.m. the fourth Thursday. (216) 587-8661. Bereavement Support Group. (216) 587-8141. Breastfeeding Basics class in Auditorium A. 9 a.m. to noon the last Saturday of each month, $30-$35. Register at (216) 584-4354. Educational classes and programs: Becoming Big Brothers/Big Sisters; Infant/Child CPR: 101 (emphasis on infant), and Just the Facts Class Childbirth Preparation/Lamaze. (216) 584-4354. Marymount Place, 5200 Marymount Village Drive, Garfield Heights. The Knitting Circle makes items for newborns. Donations of clean, unused yarn, patterns and knitting needles are accepted. 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays. (216) 332-1070. Chair and table massages with Marney by appointment. (216) 407-7664. Submit items at cleveland.com/sun, e-mail them to kburns@sunnews.com, or send them to Sun Courier, 5510 Cloverleaf Parkway, Cleveland 44125. Deadline is the Friday before publication.

• BRECKSVILLE
%%webhead%%BRECKSVILLE %%ewebhead%% Brecksville Library, 9089 Brecksville Road. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. (440) 526-1102 or cuyahogalibrary.org. Registration for 2009 children's winter programs begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Storytimes for children 5 and younger once a week for six weeks. Register online, by phone, or in person. Space is limited. Dr. James Banks offers insightful commentary along with clips from some of the greatest World War II films ever made at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Registration required. A dinosaur program "Exploration Station -- Dinosaurs!" for children ages 3-7 with a participating adult will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 and 10 a.m. Jan. 15. Hear a story, visit learning stations, and explore science concepts through hands-on activities. Register in person, by phone or online. Brecksville Library Friends Book Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 17 and 1-3 p.m. Jan. 18. Travelin' Tuesdays will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 20. John Rodgers will take you on a journey to the great Southwest in search of the Pueblo, Anasazi, Navajo and Hopi cultures and their spectacular landmarks and history. Refreshments will be provided by the city of Brecksville. Thursday Readers will discuss "Benjamin Franklin: an American Life" by Walter Isaacson. %%webhead%%INDEPENDENCE %%ewebhead%% Independence Library, 6361 Selig Drive. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. (216) 447-0160 or cuyahogalibrary.org. Registration online, in person or by phone for Children's Storytimes and Programs begins Wednesday. Winter programs begin the week of Jan. 19. Registration required. Cleveland Saves -- financial solutions today. 8. Registration required. Pick up the January book discussion selection, "The Omnivore's Dilemma," by Michael Pollan, for the Jan 21-22 discussion dates. iTab/Make Stuff! Do Stuff! Cool Stuff! for grades five to 12. 3:30-5 p.m. today. Flower Clown Show with amazing balloon twisting and magic fun for the entire family. 7 p.m. Monday. Registration required. FAFSA How To -- Learn the basics of filling out these forms from 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesday. Registration required. Exploration Station -- children ages 3-5 with their caregivers. Choose session: 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Wednesday. Registration required. Game On! Grades six to 12 open play video and board games. 3:30-5 p.m. Jan. 15. Registration required. Internet Job Search II, a hands-on workshop with career specialist. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 15. Crime Scene INDy -- Are you a Suspect? Grades six to 12. 1:30 p.m. Jan. 24. Registration required. Crime Scene INDy -- Detectives needed for the Rocking Case of the Missing Music. Grades three to five. 2 p.m. Jan. 24. Registration required. Feel Better Bag with stories, music, DVDs or videocassettes, coloring pages and puzzles for a sick child. Call the children's department with child's age and interests. Current Financial Crisis: How Does It impact YOU? 7-8:45 p.m. Jan. 28. Registration required. Internet Insites helps adults learn basic catalog, database and Internet skills one-on-one. 9-10 a.m. Saturdays. Call to register. Submit items at cleveland.com/sun, e-mail them to kburns@sunnews.com, or send them to Sun Courier, 5510 Cloverleaf Parkway, Cleveland 44125. Deadline is the Friday before publication.

• New advances help to achieve familiar New Year's resolutions
The latest in technology and knowledge has provided a new twist on ways to achieve successful New Year's resolution goals.

• MUSIC
%%webhead%%MUSIC %%ewebhead%% Jigsaw Saloon, 5324 State Road, Parma. Dark Arena CD Release Party, 9 p.m. Sat., $5. (216) 351-3869. %%webhead%%ART %%ewebhead%% Brecksville Center for the Arts, 8997 Highland Drive, Brecksville. "Artworks," 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. (440) 526-6232. Seiberling Gallery, 1403 W. Hines Hill Road, Peninsula. "In the Wild" photographic exhibit runs through Jan. 15. (330) 657-2909. Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 W. Mill St., Peninsula. Start your shopping at the inspiring art-filled gallery. (330) 657-2248. %%webhead%%THEATER %%ewebhead%% Cassidy Theater, 6200 Pearl Road, Parma Heights. "The Women," 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday (Jan. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31), 3 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 18, 25 and Feb. 1), $15 adults, $14 seniors and students. (440) 842-6200. Brecksville Little Theatre, Old Town Square, Brecksville. "Goodbye Charlie," 8 p.m. Jan. 30 & 31, Feb. 6, 7, 13 & 14, 2 p.m. Feb. 8, $10. (440) 526-4477. Information for "Out And About" can be faxed to (216) 986-2380 or, if you prefer, e-mail Mark Holan at mholan@sunnews.com.

• BRECKSVILLE
%%webhead%%BRECKSVILLE %%ewebhead%% Brecksville Department of Human Services, 2 Community Drive. (440) 526-2499. Two for Tuesday soup and sandwich lunch. Noon Tuesday. $2.50. Advisory Board meeting. 5:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Beginner Yoga. 9:15-10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Food Pantry Distribution. The third Thursday of each month. AARP Brecksville Chapter 2073. Noon the fourth Wednesday of each month. (440) 237-4389 or (440) 526-8402. %%webhead%%BROADVIEW HEIGHTS %%ewebhead%% Broadview Heights and Cuyahoga County Board of Health, Broadview Heights Recreation Center, 9543 Broadview Road. Immunization clinics for adults and children. Noon to 4 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month. (216) 201-2041 for appointment. Broadview Heights Department of Human Services, Broadview Heights Recreation Center, 9543 Broadview Road. (440) 526-4685 or 4074. Home Energy Assistance Program applications are available for those who qualify (at City Hall, 9543 Broadview Road). Condominium owners are eligible. Beginner Computer Classes, series of six two-hour sessions, limited to seven students per class. Time and date scheduled upon registration. SMILE Program low-intensity exercise class designed for physically inactive older adults who may have limited mobility. 10-11 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Card groups. Free refreshments. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Submit items at cleveland.com/sun, e-mail them to kburns@sunnews.com, or send them to Sun Courier, 5510 Cloverleaf Parkway, Cleveland 44125. Deadline is the Friday before publication.

• TODAY
%%webhead%%TODAY %%ewebhead%% Brecksville-Nordonia Gaveliers Toastmasters, Alpine Center, 7027 Mill Road, Brecksville. 6:30-8:15 p.m. weekly. (330) 467-3232. Independence Chapter Barbershop Harmony Society, Independence United Methodist Church, 6615 Brecksville Road. Male a cappella singing group. 7:29 p.m. weekly. (440) 372-1007 or independencechapter.com. %%webhead%%FRIDAY %%ewebhead%% Toastmasters, Independence United Methodist Church, 6615 Brecksville Road, Independence. Noon weekly. (216) 643-5100. %%webhead%%SATURDAY %%ewebhead%% Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Drive. Jazzercise. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Registration (330) 468-6637. Step Aerobic (intense basic step class). 8:30 a.m. beginning Saturday. %%webhead%%SUNDAY %%ewebhead%% Brecksville Center for the Arts, 8997 Highland Drive. Art Club invites artists of all types for an afternoon of creativity. Field trips planned for warm weather. (440) 526-6232 for time and location. %%webhead%%MONDAY %%ewebhead%% Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Drive. Jazzercise. 9:30-10:30 a.m. through Fridays. Registration at (330) 468-6637. %%webhead%%TUESDAY %%ewebhead%% Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Drive. Jazzercise. 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Thursday. Registration at (330) 468-6637. %%webhead%%WEDNESDAY %%ewebhead%% Human Trafficking, St. Byzantine Church, 8111 Brecksville Road, Brecksville. Sponsored by the South Hills Catholic Cluster ACE Committee. Sr. Toby Lardie HM discusses "How real is it and how close to home does it happen." 7 %%webhead%%UPCOMING %%ewebhead%% Fit 360 Boot Camp Challenge, Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Drive, Independence. Rosanne Cifani, CPT (216) 447-4438 or bootcamp@Fit360rx.com. Boot Camp incorporates nutritional guidance, exercise instruction, and motivation. Class size limited. Monday and Wednesday 7-8 p.m. Jan. 12. Cost $180 for members and $240 for nonmembers. Parma Hospital Health Education Center, 7300 State Road, Parma. (440) 743-4900. Shared Grief Support -- A seven-week grief support group provided by bereavement care providers. Day and evening groups available four times a year. Amy Quinian (440) 743-4944. Kindred Spirits, a telephone buddy system for breast cancer survivors, (440) 743-4445. Parkinson Disease support group held 7-8:30 p.m. second Tuesday of the month. (216) 524-6354. AARP Brecksville Chapter 2073 , Brecksville Human Services Center, 2 Community Drive. (216) 524-9076 or (440) 526-8402. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month beginning with a social hour at 12:30 p.m. business meeting at 1:30 p.m. Submit Calendar items at cleveland.com/sun, e-mail them to kburns@sunnews.com, or send them to Sun News, 5510 Cloverleaf Parkway, Cleveland, 44125. Deadline is the Friday before publication.

• CUYAHOGA VALLEY
%%webhead%%CUYAHOGA VALLEY %%ewebhead%% Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce, Holiday Inn-Independence, 6001 Rockside Road. (216) 573-2707 or e-mail cvc@cuyahogavalleychamber.org. Chamber annual meeting and luncheon, featuring Len Komoroski, President, Cavaliers/Quicken Loans Arena and MC: Mark "Munch" Bishop from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Holiday Inn-Independence, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence. Members $20, nonmembers $25. RSVP by Jan. 19. %%webhead%%BROADVIEW HEIGHTS %%ewebhead%% Broadview Heights Chamber of Commerce, 9543 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights. (440) 838-4510 or bhcc@broadviewhts.org.

• HEALTH NOTES
%%webhead%% %%ewebhead%% American Red Cross Bloodmobile, donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Bring photo identification and a list of current medications. Times and locations at (800) 448-3543. (800) 356-3339 to donate platelets. Classes relating to lifesaving techniques. (216) 431-3076 or redcross-cleveland.org. Lupus Foundation of America, 12930 Chippewa Road, Brecksville. (440) 717-0183. Men's Support Group. 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday. "10 Steps to Living with Lupus Now." 7-8 p.m. Jan. 12. Brecksville Support Group. 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 27. New Patient Education Class. 7-8:30 p.m. today and Jan. 15. Recommended for those who have been recently diagnosed and desire information about lupus and resources. Reservations required. (440) 717-0183. Loss by Suicide Support Group, Middleburg Heights Community Church, 7165 Big Creek Parkway. 7:30-9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. (440) 237-1359 or (330) 723-1165. Fibromyalgia Support Group, Brook Park Recreation Center, 17400 Holland Road. Noon to 2 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. (440) 572-2232. Brecksville Library, 9089 Brecksville Road. Alzheimer's Association caregivers support group. 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. (440) 526-1102. American Diabetes Association, 155 Ken Mar Parkway, Broadview Heights. Seeking volunteers age 16 and older. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. (440) 717-1627, Ext. 6740. Marymount Hospital, 12300 McCracken Road, Garfield Heights. Daily dinners offered to Healthwise Connection members in the cafeteria from 4:30-6 p.m. $4. To join HWC and receive a card for the meal call (866) 775-4492 or marymount.org. Cleveland Clinic Healthwise Connection, a free health and benefits program, open to anyone age 50 and older. (866) 937-2247 or marymount.org. Massage therapy services. 20-, 30-, 60- and 90-minute sessions available by appointment. $1 per minute. (216) 584-4354. Breast cancer survivor support group, in the hospital auditorium. 5:30-7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. (216) 584-4354. Menopause Management Group in Zegiob Auditorium A. 6-8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Free, reservations required. (216) 584-4354. Mom's Talk in Medical Office Building, Women's Health Center, Room 210. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. (216) 584-4379. Cancer Survivors Education and Support Group at the Charles Zegiob Education Center. 5:30-7 p.m. the fourth Thursday. (216) 587-8661. Bereavement Support Group. (216) 587-8141. Breastfeeding Basics class in Auditorium A. 9 a.m. to noon the last Saturday of each month $30 to $35. Register at (216) 584-4354. Educational classes and programs: Becoming Big Brothers/Big Sisters; Infant/Child CPR: 101 (emphasis on infant), and Just the Facts Class Childbirth Preparation/Lamaze. (216) 584-4354. Marymount Place, 5200 Marymount Village Drive, Garfield Heights. The Knitting Circle makes items for newborns. Donations of clean, unused yarn, patterns and knitting needles are accepted. 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays. (216) 332-1070. Chair and table massages with Marney by appointment. (216) 407-7664. Submit items at cleveland.com/sun, e-mail them to kburns@sunnews.com, or send them to Sun Courier, 5510 Cloverleaf Parkway, Cleveland 44125. Deadline is the Friday before publication.

• BRECKSVILLE
%%webhead%%BRECKSVILLE %%ewebhead%% Brecksville Library, 9089 Brecksville Road. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. (440) 526-1102 or cuyahogalibrary.org. Registration for 2009 children's winter programs begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Storytimes for children from ages 0-5 once a week for 6 weeks. Register online, by phone, or in person. Space is limited. Chess Anyone? Jeffery Buchman, chess instructor, will teach multi-level chess classes for players of all ages. Open chess play also. Please bring a chess board if you have one, otherwise one will be provided. Registration required. Dr. James Banks offers insightful commentary along with clips from some of the greatest World War II films ever made at 7 p.m. Jan. 13. Registration required. A dinosaur program "Exploration Station -- Dinosaurs!" for children ages 3-7 with a participating adult will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 and 10 a.m. Jan. 15. Hear a story, visit learning stations, and explore science concepts through hands-on activities. Register in person, by phone or online. Brecksville Library Friends Book Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 17 and 1-3 p.m. Jan. 18. Travelin' Tuesdays will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 20. John Rodgers will take you on a journey to the great Southwest in search of the Pueblo, Anasazi, Navajo and Hopi cultures and their spectacular landmarks and history. Refreshments will be provided by the city of Brecksville. Thursday Readers will discuss "Benjamin Franklin: an American Life" by Walter Isaacson. %%webhead%%INDEPENDENCE %%ewebhead%% Independence Library, 6361 Selig Drive. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. (216) 447-0160 or cuyahogalibrary.org. Registration online, in person or by phone for Children's Storytimes and Programs begins Wednesday. Winter programs begin the week of Jan. 19. Registration required. Friends of the Independence Library meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Cleveland Saves -- financial solutions for the public, presented by a Community Reinvestment Act Officer. 7-8:45 p.m. Jan. 8. Registration required. Pick up the January book discussion selection, "The Omnivore's Dilemma," by Michael Pollan, for the Jan 21-22 discussion dates. iTab/Make Stuff! Do Stuff! Cool Stuff! for grades five to 12. 3:30-5 p.m. Jan. 8. Flower Clown Show with amazing balloon twisting and magic fun for the entire family. 7 p.m. Jan. 12. Registration required. FAFSA How to -- Learn the basics of filling out these forms from 7-8:45 p.m. Jan. 13. Registration required. Exploration Station -- children ages 3-5 with their caregivers. Choose session: 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Jan. 14. Registration required. Game On! Grades six to 12 open play video and board games. 3:30-5 p.m. Jan. 15. Registration required. Internet Job Search II, a hands-on workshop with career specialist. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 15. Crime Scene INDy -- Are you a Suspect? Grades six to 12. 1:30 p.m. Jan. 24. Registration required. Crime Scene INDy -- Detectives needed for the Rocking Case of the Missing Music. Grades three to five. 2 p.m. Jan. 24. Registration required. Feel Better Bag with stories, music, DVDs or videocassettes, coloring pages and puzzles for a sick child. Call the children's department with child's age and interests. Current Financial Crisis: How Does It impact YOU? 7-8:45 p.m. Jan. 28. Registration required. Internet Insites helps adults learn basic catalog, database and Internet skills one-on-one. 9-10 a.m. Saturdays. Call to register. Submit items at cleveland.com/sun, e-mail them to kburns@sunnews.com, or send them to Sun Courier, 5510 Cloverleaf Parkway, Cleveland 44125. Deadline is the Friday before publication.

• New advances help to achieve familiar New Year's resolutions
The latest in technology and knowledge has provided a new twist on ways to achieve successful New Year's resolution goals.

• MUSIC
%%webhead%%MUSIC %%ewebhead%% Jigsaw Saloon, 5324 State Road, Parma. Centrifuge, 9 p.m. Saturday, $5 day of show. (216) 351-3869. %%webhead%%ART %%ewebhead%% Brecksville Center for the Arts, 8997 Highland Drive, Brecksville. "Artworks," 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. (440) 526-6232. Seiberling Gallery, 1403 W. Hines Hill Road, Peninsula. "In the Wild" photographic exhibit runs through Jan. 15. (330) 657-2909. Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 W. Mill St., Peninsula. Start your shopping at the inspiring art-filled gallery. (330) 657-2248. %%webhead%%THEATER %%ewebhead%% Cassidy Theater, 6200 Pearl Road, Parma Heights. "The Women," 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday (Jan. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31), 3 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 18, 25 and Feb. 1), $15 adults, $14 seniors and students. (440) 842-6200. %%webhead%%AUDITIONS %%ewebhead%% Broadview Heights Spotlights, 9543 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights. "Children of Eden," 4 p.m. Monday and 6 p.m. Tuesday. Performance dates: March 19-22. E-mail education@broadview-heights-spotlights.org. Information for "Out And About" can be faxed to (216) 986-2380 or, if you prefer, e-mail Mark Holan at mholan@sunnews.com.

• Pastor plants seeds of Orchard Path Church
At 35 years young, the Rev. David T. Rittgers is tasked with creating a new United Methodist presence in the Broadview Heights/Richfield/Hinckley area.

• BRECKSVILLE
%%webhead%%BRECKSVILLE %%ewebhead%% Brecksville Department of Human Services, 2 Community Drive. (440) 526-2499. Two for Tuesday soup and sandwich lunch. Noon Tuesday. $2.50. Advisory Board meeting. 5:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Beginner Yoga. 9:15-10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Food Pantry Distribution. The third Thursday of each month. AARP Brecksville Chapter 2073. Noon the fourth Wednesday of each month. (440) 237-4389 or (440) 526-8402. %%webhead%%BROADVIEW HEIGHTS %%ewebhead%% Broadview Heights and Cuyahoga County Board of Health, Broadview Heights Recreation Center, 9543 Broadview Road. Immunization clinics for adults and children. Noon to 4 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month. (216) 201-2041 for appointment. Broadview Heights Department of Human Services, Broadview Heights Recreation Center, 9543 Broadview Road. (440) 526-4685 or 4074. Home Energy Assistance Program applications are available for those who qualify (at City Hall, 9543 Broadview Road). Condominium owners are eligible. Beginner Computer Classes, series of six two-hour sessions, limited to seven students per class. Time and date scheduled upon registration. SMILE Program low-intensity exercise class designed for physically inactive older adults who may have limited mobility. 10-11 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Card groups. Free refreshments. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Submit items at cleveland.com/sun, e-mail them to kburns@sunnews.com, or send them to Sun Courier, 5510 Cloverleaf Parkway, Cleveland 44125. Deadline is the Friday before publication.