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Welcome to the online home of ...

The Irish Heritage Center

Serving the counties of Cuyahoga, Lorain, Erie, Lake, Medina, Geauga and surrounding areas.

726 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake, Ohio 44012

IHC Office & Member's Pub:  440-933-3413

Wedding & Event Hall Rental & Catering:  440-779-4200
(all events serving food need to call Ahern Catering at 440-779-4200 for info)


Click here for link to Ahern Catering
Outstanding Food & Flawless Service.
Exclusive caterer for the Irish Heritage Center.

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A newsletter or postcard will be sent out notifying
members only when there is an upcoming event.
Webmaster:  InnerCircleResources.
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

General Membership Meeting:  Oct 6th, Nov 3rd, Dec 1st at 7:30pm 
   (first Monday of each month except on Holidays)

Board Meeting:  Last Monday of the Month:  Sept 29th, Oct 27th, Nov 24th


OFFICERS AN DIRECTORS ON THE IHC BOARD:

Michael Briola, Pres.
thebriolas@aol.com          440-610-5755
Larry English, V.P.    english944@yahoo.com    440-487-9195
Dino Lioi, Treas.dbral@centurytel.net        440-933-3413
Ann Ryan, Sec.  annryan50@hotmail.com  440-724-8743
Doug Gabriel, Dir.     dgabriel5794@oh.rr.com   216-469-3752
Ken Kitchen, Dir.kenjkitchen@oh.rr.com    440-773-8700
Pat Higgins, Dir. pdhigg51@aol.com   216-701-0193
Greg Oster, Dir.  wgoster@yahoo.com440-371-0327
Ralph Gale, Dir. (none known)    440-933-3522 


IHC Exclusive Caterer - Ahern Catering  aherncatering@aol.com
Online Newsletter & Advertising  coach01@ameritech.net
Volunteer Needed, Print Newsletter & Advertising  irish000@centurytel.net
Bobby Masterson, Irish Step Dancing   Phone:  440-331-0276
IHC Bagpipe Instruction, Lou Cover  Phone:  440-933-5629
IHC Bagpipe Instruction, Ken Morgan  Phone:  440-748-2479
Ed Webber, Celtic Gold Group (Seniors)   Phone:  440-937-9119





SPECIAL NOTICES:

Great Selection of Irish Products ...
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To go to the ShopIrish.com virtual catalog, click link below.






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NEW --- Introducing a new Irish American newspaper for the Ohio Irish,
the Ohio Irish American News published by John O'Brien, Jr., local author and assistant director of the Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival, and Cliff Carlson, current publisher of the Irish American News in Chicago.  For more information on the IAN publication, content summary, subscriptions, where it will be available locally, or advertising info, see our website page ... News of Interest (click here).


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PREVENT CANCER:
WHAT'S THE POINT OF WALKING OR RACING FOR THE CURE WHEN YOU'RE IGNORING THE POTENTIAL CAUSES OF CANCER IN YOUR OWN PERSONAL LIFE OR YOUR CHILDREN'S LIVES?
According to toxicology experts, a single exposure to a carcinogen may develop into cancer 8 or more years after the intial exposure.  Most mainstream personal care, baby care and cosmetic products contain one or more known and/or suspected carcinogens.  What goes on your skin goes into your bloodstream and cells within 30 seconds.  The FDA does not test, screen or evaluate most personal care products.  It's up to you.

The National Institute of Health and Safety studied 2,983 ingredients used in personal care and cosmetic products and found 884 of them to be toxic.  Of the 884 toxic ingredients:
- biological mutations could be caused by 314,
- reproductive problems by 218, acute toxicity by 778,
- cancer tumors by 146,
- skin and eye irritation by 376. 

These products include shampoos, conditioners, body wash, deodorant, shaving cream, mouthwash, and toothpaste.  They were also found in baby products like bubble bath, shampoos (including no-tears shampoos), baby powder, and baby wipes.

Get more detailed info about potentially dangerous ingredients at:  www.productwarning.net
You can find safe alternative products at:  www.ineways.com/worryfreeproducts



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ORGAN DONATION:  GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE
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18 people a day die waiting for an organ that is never donated.
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Organ donation is unnoticable on the donor.
Organs are provided to the closest tissue match in the area.
There is no favoritism is distributing organs given for donation.
Medical personnel give every effort to saving the life of an
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In a way, organ donors live on through the lives of those they've saved.
Give the gift of life.  It's as simple as filling out an organ donor card.

For more information or to register as a donor, go to:
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This page was last updated: October 7, 2008