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SOLON; INCLUDES CO<var id="yui-ie-cursor"></var>NCERT BAND AND FOLK DANCING</font></span></i></div><div><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; line-height: 150%;" class="MsoNormal"><span style='line-height: 150%; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;'>Sokol
Greater Cleveland, a Czech gymnastics and cultural organization tracing its
roots back to the late 1800s, holds two exhibitions each year, one in winter
and one in summer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year, the group
has chosen Solon Community Park for their outdoor summer gymnastic exhibition, citing
the many favorable amenities of the Park and particularly the accessibility for
handicapped persons which had been lacking at the previous location. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Exhibition begins at 2 pm on Sunday, June
10<sup>th</sup> at the Park and is open to the public.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">
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Sokol program of physical and cultural education was formulated in 1862 by Dr
Miroslav Tyrs, a professor of the Charles University in the Austrian Czech
lands and based on the philosophy of “a sound mind in a sound body.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Outlawed during both Nazi and Communist rule
of what was then Czechoslovakia, the movement survived<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>through the emigration of Czechs throughout
the world, and introduced in the U.S. by Czech-land immigrants in 1865.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Sokol Greater Cleveland organization is
one of the largest and most active in the U.S.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the accomplishments in a variety of
gymnastics and physical fitness of all ages, the Sokol programs encompass
classes for tots ages 3 to 5, girls and boys ages 6 to 12, junior girls and
boys ages 12 to 17, as well as adult participants to the age of 80+.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of these classes will be represented at
the Exhibition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, the Exhibition
includes music and dancing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Sokol Greater
Cleveland Concert Band and the Sokol Greater Cleveland Folk Dancers will
perform.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">
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addition to attending the Exhibition, families are encouraged to enjoy the amenities
of the Park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Solon Community <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Park opens at 8 a.m., offering a day-long opportunity
for family fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Paved parking and
walkways lead to a childrens’ play area, volleyball courts, a pavilion with
grills, and handicapped accessible facilities, including cart transportation to
the field. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A concession stand near the
exhibition field will offer food and refreshments. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Park is located at </span><font size="3" face="Calibri">6679 SOM Center
Road across from the Solon Public Library.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Gate admission is $7 per person and is open to the public. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Advance sales are $5 per person by calling
216-642-1429.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Children under 12 are
free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Further information is available
at the same phone number or by visiting the Sokol Greater Cleveland website </font><a href="http://www.sokolgreatercleveland.org/"><font size="3" face="Calibri">www.sokolgreatercleveland.org</font></a><font size="3" face="Calibri">.</font></div><div><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">
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