# Storytime: Bear Says Thanks — Brecksville

> Event for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Wed, Nov 25 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Where: Trailside Program Center, Brecksville Reservation, 9000 Chippewa Creek Drive, Brecksville, OH 44141
- Ages: 4 - 6 years w/ adult
- Price: $10.00
- Organizer: Cleveland Metroparks
- Official page: https://ohclevelandmetroparksweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=22883802
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A Thanksgiving-eve storytime at Brecksville's Trailside Program Center. Naturalist Jenny McClain reads Karma Wilson's picture book Bear Says Thanks, then each child makes their own stuffed bear to name and take home. Registration is required for children ages 4 to 6, who attend with an adult. One hour on the school-break Wednesday.

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