Sophie and Cecelia may not agree on everything, but when it comes to the important things like what to eat for dinner (macaroni 'n' cheese!) or what to do on a Thursday night, they're totally together . . . at Fairview Park!
The sisters, age 9 and 6, love coming to the park -- Cecilia's favorite place around town -- for art and the joy of, as Sophie says, "Being allowed to make whatever you want!" This week, they enjoyed helping out by growing a colorful garden of pinwheels on the fence along Kentucky Gardens, but what else do they want to try their hands at? Cecilia would love if we brought sewing to the park, and Sophie's wishlist includes painting a mural . . . . . . and it turns out, she's in luck! Building Bridges Arts Collaborative and St. Paul’s Community Church have come together to create a mural for Fairview Park on the theme of Migration. Last week, community residents spoke about their backgrounds and their connections to the neighborhood . . . and beyond. From Youngstown, Euclid and Garfield Heights to Tennessee, Nebraska and Kenya, residents hail from near and far, bringing a mix of tastes and traditions with them. One resident who moved here from Omaha, where she was one of small number of the Omaha Tribe remaining, says she's noticed a lot has changed in the neighborhood over the last five years, especially in Fairview Park. "It used to be that the park was rough. There used to be a lot of fights, but now it's a space where people act and children play" . . . including five sons of her own, the youngest of whom enjoys climbing trees and using the fountains as a ride-through "bike wash." To learn more about the Migration Mural, and add your own input to the conversation, visit this survey!
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IAYAN: "I love going to the park to make art! I love the crafts, and I love how many different people come together!"
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