JANUARY 2007 January 12th-21st Cleveland Boat & Waterfront Lifestyle Expo International Exposition Center Ye' Capt'n will dock the land ship at his home port fer' ten days in an effort ta' edutain buccaneers (both young & old) about water & boating safety, as well as The Great Lakes. Strap on yer' sea legs ya' scurvy dogs an' climb aboard! January 27th Solon Early Childhood PTA Solon, Ohio Ahoy Mateys! Capt'n Willie will 'ave his compass pointin' east as he sets sail ta' ye' Solon Early Childhood PTA's "Annual Winter Party". Shiver me timbers no longer crew…it's an Island Theme! Please note: Membership may be required in order ta' attend. January 27th Nate & Ben's 6th Birthday Party Ye Capt'n sets sail t' Painesville Country Club in order t' be helpin' these twin buccaneers celebrate their 6th birthday! January 28th Brennan's 6th Birthday Party Capt'n Willie will be dockin' his landship at ye' Forest City Yacht Club in an effort t' help the crew get silly and celebrate Brennan's 6th birthday too!

	FEBRUARY 2007 February 3rd Jonathan's 5th Birthday Party Droppin' anchor at ye' Middleburg Heights Community Center, the Capt'n is on a voyage with one goal in mind…Show Jonathan and his crew a swashbucklin' good time! February 10th-18th 49th Annual Detroit Boat Show Cobo Center Capt'n Willie sails his land ship called "Knowledge" ta' ye' Motor City where he will drop anchor fer' nine days. Durin' that time he'll be recruitin' new crew members that Arrrr hungry fer' learnin' 'bout The Great Lakes, boating, and water safety. February 25th Mohak's Birth Celebration Party Ahoy! Capt'n Willie charts a course t' Mayfield Heights in order t' be helpin' this family celebrate the birth of this very special baby! February 25th Caribbean Pirate Party and Dance Shiver Me Timbers Mateys! Ye' good Capt'n navigates his way t' Goldwood Elementary fer' two "Laugh & Learn" sessions with a crew of young Rocky River Pirates!

	MARCH 2007 March 3rd Benjamin's 4th Birthday Party Hoistin' his sails in an effort t' be catchin' a strong wintry wind, Capt'n Willie will arrive in North Olmsted t' be celebratin' with Benjamin and ye' crew of partygoers! March 3rd Matthew's 8th Birthday Party Now, with his compass pointing south, Capt'n Willie must journey to Montville Township t' be helpin' one of his BIGGEST fans celebrate an 8th birthday along with his loyal crew members! March 10th Aaron's 8th Birthday Party Arrr! Capt'n Willie shall hoist ye' riggins', be settin' his sails, an' travel the landship expressways t' Massillon in order t' be helpin' Aaron and his crew with an 8th birthday celebration! March 10th Jake's 8th Birthday Party Ahhh ya' scurvy dogs! With map in one hand and spyglass in ye' other, the Capt'n sets his sights on Sagamore Hills where he will help Jake celebrate his 8th Birthday! March 15th - 18th 15th Annual Spring Boating Expo Rock Financial Showplace -- Novi, Michigan Avast ya' landlubbers an' salty dogs alike! Ye' Capt'n will journey t' Novi, Michigan with an agenda…T' be educatin' young crew members about the importance of wearin' their lifejackets, never swimmin' alone, an' respectin' all the treasures our five Great Lakes have t' be offerin' us! March 24th Devan's 5th and Cory's 7th Birthdays Through the use of his one good eye, Capt'n Willie spots the party location in Boston Heights where brothers Devan and Cory will celebrate their birthdays along with family and fellow pirates! March 24th Mitchell's 3rd Birthday Party Arrr…be on ye' lookout fer' Capt'n Willie ya' scallywags! He'll be arrivin' at ye' port of Chesterland, Ohio fer' a birthday bash. Mitchell an' his crew will be partyin' pirate style…thar' be no two ways about it! March 27th Cystic Fibrosis Proceeds Day Mapleside Farms Restaurant -- Brunswick, Ohio 4:00pm - 8:00pm Capt'n Willie will once again volunteer his time for a worthy cause. Ye' C.F. Foundation will be receivin' a portion of the proceeds from meals served at Mapleside Farms between 4 & 8pm. Thar' will also be a raffle table where as ya' be havin' a good chance of winnin' yerself a great treasure! All doubloons earned on the raffle will be seein' their way t' ye' C.F. Foundation fer' research purposes. (Please be keepin' in mind that the raffle items have been donated by very generous souls.) Capt'n Willie will be on board and makin' his rounds between 5 and 7pm. If ya' be bringin' yer' young buccaneers along, don't be fergettin' ye' camera! P.S. If ya' have never dined at ye' Mapleside Farms Restaurant, than' you an' yer' crew will be in fer' a special treat…ye' grub is delicious!! Best be thar' matey or I'll have ya' walkin' the plank! March 31st Michael's 6th Birthday Party Arrr! With ye' help of a swift current, the "Get Silly With Capt'n Willie and Learn Something Too" show sails into Broadview Heights fer' Michael's 6th birthday. Ye' Capt'n will of course bring along his treasure chest full of fun! March 31st A.J.'s 6th Birthday Party Yo Ho Ho Crew! Ye' Capt'n drops anchor in his home port of Westlake, Ohio fer' a swashbucklin' good time with A.J. an' his band of freebooters.

	APRIL 2007 April 14th Mikey's 5th Birthday Party Ahoy! Ye' Capt'n steers his land ship in ye' direction of Avon, Ohio in order t' be helpin' one of his biggest lil' fans celebrate his 5th birthday. With a large crew on hand, this will be a swashbucklin' good time fer' sure! April 20th Swim for Diabetes Judson Park Community Shiver me timbers! Capt'n Willie's land ship heads off t' Judson Park Community in ye' University Circle area of Cleveland. After swimmin' up a storm fer' diabetes, the lil' fish will be treated t' an 'edutainment' session with ye' Capt'n. This here be a great event with a worthy cause! For additional information or t' be gettin' involved, please call 216.791.2393. April 21st "Spring Has Sprung with Capt'n Willie" Great Wolf Lodge - Sandusky Ohio The Capt'n will drop anchor in the Grand Lobby of the lodge for an hour of Nautical Nonsense and Great Lakes knowledge. All willing crew members arrrrrrrrr welcome! April 22nd Mason's 7th Birthday Party Avast ya' scurvy dogs! Capt'n Willie catches a good wave an' sets sail t' Brecksville, Ohio t' be recruitin' Mason an' his crew durin' a 7th birthday gatherin' which is sure t' be filled with swashbucklin' good fun! April 27th Spring has Sprung Pirate Party Holly Lane Elementary -- Westlake, Ohio Ahoy ya' young swashbucklers! Capt'n Willie is honored t' be recruitin' new crew members in his hometown of Westlake. Thar'll be laughin', learnin', an' a whole lot of happy feet action at ye' port of Holly Lane durin' this here special Spring dance. Attention Mateys: This here be a PTA sponsored event. Ya' must be a registered student at this school or have express permission in order t' attend!! April 28th Brooke's 9th Birthday Party Ye' Capt'n steers his landship in the direction of Parma t' provide Brooke an' her crew with a swashbucklin' good time. A true pirate party this one be! April 29th David's 7th & Amanda's 9th Birthday Party Batten down ye' hatches crew! Capt'n Willie is headin' fer' Elyria, Ohio t' be helpin' this brother an' sister celebrate their birthdays with lots of pirattitude. All those present, best be havin' a good time…or else!

	MAY 2007 May 5th Nolan's 4th Birthday Party Ahoy! Capt'n Willie sails into Rocky River, Ohio. (Which happens t' be the home of the 'Pirates' by the way.) He'll be thar' helpin' Nolan celebrate his 4th birthday along with ye' crew at Mitchell's Ice Cream Parlor. Yummy! May 9th Colin's 4th Birthday Surprise Capt'n Willie will be sailin' t' ye Cleveland Music Settlement in University Circle t' surprise Colin an' his crew with a swashbucklin' good time! May 12th UMDF Run Wild For A Cure Cleveland Metroparks Zoo 7:30am -11:00am Ahoy Matey! This here be a family friendly event organized by the UMDF Ohio Chapter in an effort t' be raisin' awareness about Mitochondrial Disease in Northern Ohio. Bring yer' crew to ye' zoo an' help a worthy cause raise some doubloons by walkin' or runnin' at one of the North Coasts greatest treasures…The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! May 19th Cystic Fibrosis "Great Strides Walk" Cleveland Metroparks Zoo 9:00am - 1:00pm Shiver me timbers crew…Capt'n Willie returns t' ye' Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! This annual event raises a whole lot of booty fer' the CF Foundation which is needed fer' tryin' t' find that cure. Although years of dedicated research and clinical trials have helped victims of this disease live a longer and healthier life, currently there is still no cure! So why not get yerself a sponsor and bring yer' crew to ye' zoo fer' some family friendly fun and exercise. As always, this is a rain or shine event. May 19th Kids Fun Fest Meigs Street Pier Pavilion -- Sandusky, Ohio Listen up ya' swabs…Cedar Point is not ye' only place t' be havin' yerself some fun in Sandusky! Ye' Capt'n will sail in t' the Kids Fun Fest fer' a special appearance durin' the hour of 3:30 - 4:30pm. May 23rd School Days Program Cleveland Lakefront State Park 10:00am - 2:00pm Capt'n Willie has his ship called "Knowledge" drop anchor on the shore of Lake Erie at Cleveland Lakefront State Park fer' ye' School Days Program. This here annual event welcomes a 1,000 or more knowledge thirsty students and provides them with a great mix of interactive fun and learning in a unique outdoor setting. A variety of professionals supply the children with information about nature, environmental issues, conservation, cultural history, recreation, art, safety, etc. This program is specially designed for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders from Cuyahoga County. Important notice: Your school must be registered in advance for this program. If you have interest, please contact the park naturalist (Carol Ward) by clicking on the 'School Days Program' hyperlink above. May 26th Joshua's 10th Birthday Settin' his sails and headin' east, Capt'n Willie will travel t' Madison Village where he'll be helpin' a life long fan of pirates and his crew celebrate a double digits birthday!

	JUNE 2007 June 3rd Avery's 4th Birthday Party Avast ya' scurvy dogs! Ye' Capt'n has his compass pointin' him in ye' direction of Cleveland Heights, Ohio in order t' be helpin' First Mate Avery an' his crew celebrate a 4th birthday. June 4th Party Like Lil' Pirates Celebration Thar' will be a whole lot of pirattitude in ye Civic Center Pavilion of Independence, Ohio as ye graduatin' kindergarten class of St. Michael's, parties like lil' pirates at their yearend shindig. June 7th Year End Celebration Timmons Elementary School As part of a special year end celebration, Capt'n Willie heads east an' drops anchor fer' the day at Timmons Elementary School t' be edutainin' 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade pirates. Ya' best believe thar' will be lots of laughin', learnin' an' dancin' too! Notice t' scurvy dogs: Ya' must be a registered student t' attend! June 7th Family Spring Party…Pirate Style! Rae-Ann Center Ahoy me hearties! Capt'n Willie will sail to Rae-Ann Center in Cleveland with a mission to put smiles on the faces of the residents and their family members as they arrive at this funtime event. Please note: This event is exclusively for Rae-Ann residents & their families. June 8th Family Spring Party…Pirate Style! Rae-Ann Westlake Shiver me timbers crew! Ye' Capt'n will be droppin' anchor fer' a short 'meet and greet' visit at Rae-Ann Westlake in an effort t' be gettin' this swashbucklin' Spring Party off t' a good start. Please note: This event is exclusively for Rae-Ann residents & their families. June 9th Family Spring Party…Pirate Style! Belvedere of Westlake Avast ya' scurvy dogs! Is that Captain Jack Sparrow I see? Arrr, I'm afraid it's me one good eye playin' tricks on me. Robert E who is one of Capt'n Willie's crew members, (and a darn good likeness of Captain Jack), will mix it up with residents and their families t' kick start this Spring event! Please note: This event is exclusively for Rae-Ann residents & their families. June 9th Family Spring Party…Pirate Style! Rae-Ann Suburban Aye…not far from ye' Belvedere of Westlake is another stop on Robert E's pirate adventure. Rae-Ann Suburban will also enjoy this Captain Jack Sparrow look-a-like as he provides smiles, giggles an' a lil' pirate magic too! Be sure to arrive early, Capt'n Willie's sidekick will only be there to 'meet and greet' at the beginning of the party. Please note: This event is exclusively for Rae-Ann residents & their families. June 9th & 10th North Coast Harbor Boating & Fishing Fest Voinovich Bicentennial Park (Behind the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum) Sail into North Coast Harbor fer' a weekend full of fun and learnin'. As always, ye' Capt'n will be lookin' ta' recruit more new crewmembers. "Get Silly With Capt'n Willie And Learn Something Too!" tm Several performances scheduled daily. June 15th Jessica's 4th Birthday Ye good Capt'n will be sailin' his land ship t' Sunshine Nursery in Cleveland, Ohio in order t' help Jessica an' her crew ring in a new year filled with surprise an' adventure! June 16th Faith's 5th Birthday Cleveland Heights, Ohio is where Capt'n Willie is headin' with his treasure chests full of fun an' knowledge so as t' be helpin' Faith an' her crew celebrate ye big number 5! June 16th John's 7th Birthday Yo, Ho, Ho, Matey's! This here party in Bedford, Ohio is guaranteed t' be a good time as John, his lil' sis and ye entire crew have strapped on their sea legs in anticipation of Capt'n Willie's arrival. June 16th Nautica Queen Cruise Ship Capt'n Willie Family Pirate Lunch Cruise Board at 10:00am and Cruise from 11:00-1:00pm Has yer' lil' swashbuckler ever been on a boat or ship? Imagine the look of excitement on their face just before boarding and all throughout the cruise. This two-hour journey will expose them to the historic Flats and incredible skyline of Cleveland as only it can be seen while traveling on the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie! "Get Silly With Capt'n Willie And Learn Something Too" tm all while enjoying a fabulous family friendly lunch menu. June 24th St. Basil's Parish Summer Picnic 2:00-3:00pm Yo Ho Ho! Members of St. Basil's Parish in Brecksville, Ohio have recruited ye' Capt'n in order t' be helpin' 'em party like pirates at this year's summer picnic. June 24th A Family Reunion with Pirattitude Capt'n Willie sails his land ship through the scenic Brecksville Reservation in order t' help this family find their inner-pirattitude! June 28th Clare's 3rd Birthday Clare an' her crew will be wearin' their dancin' feet t' Bain Pavilion for this here party in Fairview Park, Ohio. Thar' be nothin' cuter' than wee lil' swashbucklers tryin' t' navigate their motor skills! June 28th Water Safety with Capt'n Willie Lakewood Hospital Child Care Center - Lakewood, Ohio Capt'n Willie sails into Lakewood, Ohio where he'll edutain young crewmembers who arrr thirsty fer' some water safety knowledge. Of course, as always, there'll be plenty of giggles an' smiles t' go 'round! Avast matey: Ya' must be a registered student in order t' attend! June 29th "Treasure The Beach Cleanup" Ahoy crewmembers! Ye' Capt'n is really in need of yer' help! Arrr ya' a beach goer? Whether it's hot, cold or wet…Don't cha' be lovin' the feel of clean sand smooshin' between yer' toes? If so, this is yer' chance t' get involved in a simple project and make a HUGE difference in our world! Nobody wants t' be kickin' off their shoes an' be walkin' on a dirty beach littered by cans, bottles, burger wrappers, old tires and dead fish. Yuchk!! "National Clean Beaches Week" takes place everywhere there's a beach starting the tail end of June and wraps up during the first week of July. The goal is t' be keepin' our beaches healthy all year round. Durin' the 2006 campaign, thousands of pounds of trash was collected durin' the cleanups. An' this was done by groups of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Here in Cleveland, ye' Capt'n will be at Edgewater Beach (Cleveland Lakefront State Park) Friday June 29th from 7:00pm - 10:00pm t' be gettin' our local cleanup crew psyched! You'll be makin' friends, laughin', learnin' an' dancin' too once the Capt'n gets a hold of you! Remember Matey…Better t' be swabbin' the deck than walkin' the plank! June 30th Nautica Queen Cruise Ship Capt'n Willie Family Pirate Lunch Cruise Board at 10:00am and Cruise from 11:00-1:00pm Has yer' lil' swashbuckler ever been on a boat or ship? Imagine the look of excitement on their face just before boarding and all throughout the cruise. This two-hour journey will expose them to the historic Flats and incredible skyline of Cleveland as only it can be seen while traveling on the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie! "Get Silly With Capt'n Willie And Learn Something Too" tm all while enjoying a fabulous family friendly lunch menu.

	JULY 2007 July 3rd Celebrate the Jolly Roger The Little Gym of Twinsburg - Twinsburg, Ohio Shiver Me Timbers! As part of summer camp, Capt'n Willie helps this crew of young swashbucklers celebrate the Jolly Roger durin' a "Laugh & Learn" session. Hmmm…Wonder if any scurvy dogs will be Walkin' the Plank! Take note: Ya' must be a registered student in order t' attend! July 5th Kalahari Waterpark Resort Sandusky, Ohio 7:00-8:00pm Shiver Me Timbers crew! If thar' be one thing that pirates love as much as treasure, it's water. So it makes perfect sense that Capt'n Willie be sailin' t' ye Kalahari Waterpark Resort in Sandusky, Ohio t' be providin' ye lil' fish with a swashbucklin' good time! July 6th Jack's 5th Birthday Party Capt'n Willie's compass points south an' has 'em headin' ye' direction of Medina, Ohio. This here be ye' place where young Jack an' his crew will be partyin' like pirates an' learnin' somethin' too! Bein' an outdoor shin-dig, we're countin' on ya' Mother Nature! July 7th Captain Michael's 3rd Birthday Ahoy all young buccaneers! It's time t' be adventurin' t' Cleveland, Ohio in an effort t' help Capt. Michael an' his crew of scurvy dogs celebrate a third birthday with pirattitude! July 7th Splish Splash Pool Celebration Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio Pirates an' water arrr a natural fit. So, it's very fittin' that ye' Capt'n be makin' his way t' Cuyahoga Heights where he'll edutain young crew members about water safety an' help with ye' "50th Anniversary Celebration" of ye' city pool! Please note: This event is by invitation only! July 8th Pirattitude on the Vermilion River Red Clay On The River -- Vermilion, Ohio 1:00pm - 2:30pm Ahoy Mateys! Ye' Capt'n sets his riggin's an' hoists his sails in order t' be makin' way 't' Vermilion, Ohio. He'll be meetin' an' greetin' buccaneers both young an' old as they dine at this here fine establishment. If you an' yer' crew 'av never been t' ye' Red Clay On The River, then ya' oughtta' be made t' Walk The Plank! Thar' be excellent grub, grog an' atmosphere fer' ye' entire family. T' be havin' more fun at this event, why not dress like a pirate! July 8th "Laugh & Learn" with Capt'n Willie Romp's Marina -- Vermilion, Ohio 3:00pm - 4:00pm Yo Ho Ho! Ye' Capt'n sails in t' Romp's Marina in order t' be edutainin' young boaters about water an' boatin' safety, as well as ye' Great Lakes. After our brains arrr burnin' from doin' a lil' learnin', the Capt'n will crack open his treasure chest filled with a whole lot of fun! July 9th "Laugh & Learn" with Capt'n Willie Kindercare Learning Center - Cleveland, Ohio So…Ye' crew of young buccaneers have a cravin' fer' learnin' do they? Then let ye' learnin' an' laughter begin! Ye' Capt'n sails in t' Kindercare Learning Center in order t' be recruitin' new crewmembers. Avast matey: Ya' must be a registered student in order t' attend! July 12th "Laugh & Learn" with Capt'n Willie Aspinwall Daycare Preschool -- Cleveland, Ohio Ye Capt'n is honored t' be sharin' his keys of knowledge an' a whole lot of laughs with this here crew durin' a special summer camp presentation. July 13th Pirates of the Caribbean Weekend Edgewater Yacht Club -- Cleveland, Ohio 6:30-7:30pm Avast ya scallywags! Ye entire crew best be havin' their thinkin' caps on as Capt'n Willie tests yer' boatin', water safety an' Great Lakes knowledge. This here event kicks off a whole weekend worth of activities fer' ye young buccaneer members. Note: Ya' must be a member of ye club t' attend! July 14th Nautica Queen Cruise Ship Capt'n Willie Family Pirate Lunch Cruise Board at 10:00am and Cruise from 11:00-1:00pm Has yer' lil' swashbuckler ever been on a boat or ship? Imagine the look of excitement on their face just before boarding and all throughout the cruise. This two-hour journey will expose them to the historic Flats and incredible skyline of Cleveland as only it can be seen while traveling on the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie! "Get Silly With Capt'n Willie And Learn Something Too" tm all while enjoying a fabulous family friendly lunch menu. July 14th Owen's 5th Birthday Capt'n Willie prepares ye land ship fer' a trip t' Hudson, Ohio. This is the home port of First Mate Owen an' his crew who arrr ready t' party like pirates an' walk the plank too! July 14th Pool Party Chadds Ford - Hudson, Ohio Ye' Capt'n sets sail t' Hudson, Ohio fer' a fun-in-the-sun pool party. Young crewmembers will learn a lil' somethin' about water safety only t' be followed up by a whole lot of fun! Avast matey: Ya' must be a resident of ye' development t' attend! July 15th Daycare Pirate Party Oberlin, Ohio Avast ya' swabs! Ye' Capt'n sets sail t' be helpin' lil' landlubbers, as well as some all growed up landlubbers t' be partyin' like pirates! July 15th Johnny's 5th Birthday Thar' be a hearty crew of young swashbucklers just waitin' t' help Johnny an' Capt'n Willie swab the deck with their happy feet in Bay Village, Ohio. July 16th Summer Camp Goddard School of Twinsburg Arrr! Ye' Capt'n sets sail t' the home of "Twins Day Festival", where he will provide a "Laugh & Learn" session fer' ye' young freebooters at the Goddard School of Twinsburg! Important: You must be a registered student at this school in order to attend! July 18th Kids and Grands Party Westlake Community Center - Westlake, Ohio 10:00-11:00am Pirattitude an' island sounds will abound at this here gatherin' of landlubbers. This is an excellent opportunity fer' grandparents an' grandkids t' be spendin' some quality time together an' findin' their inner-pirattitude. After Capt'n Willie's "Laugh & Learn" session, Jeff Cavallo will flex his steel drum talents. Attention: Ya' must registered t' attend this event. July 21st Lombardo Family Reunion Ye Capt'n sets sail t' Willoughby Hills, Ohio in order t' be educatin' an' entertainin' this family's young crew members before ye swim party! July 22nd Zach's 6th Birthday Ahoy! Capt'n Willie sets sail t' North Olmsted, Ohio fer' First Mate Zach's 6th birthday celebration. July 24th Summer Camp N. Randall Kids Academy -- N. Randall, Ohio With his land ship headin' fer' N Randall, Ohio…Capt'n Willie has his sites set on educatin' an' entertainin' this crew of happy summer campers. July 25th Summer Camp Goddard School of Strongsville Another band of well-behaved young buccaneers will be livin' up t' Capt'n Willie's code as he sails his landship called 'Knowledge' to the Goddard School of Strongsville fer' a "Laugh & Learn" session as part of their Summer Camp! Important: You must be a registered student at this school in order to attend! July 26th "Get Silly With Capt'n Willie and Learn Something Too!" Medina Library -- Medina, Ohio 1:00pm - 1:45pm Capt'n Willie 'The Great Lakes Pirate' sails into the Medina Library to help celebrate one of the "Eight Great Thursdays" of summer! Ahoy Matey! For more info on this event, contact the Medina Library. July 28th Nautica Queen Cruise Ship Capt'n Willie Family Pirate Lunch Cruise Board at 10:00am and Cruise from 11:00-1:00pm Has yer' lil' swashbuckler ever been on a boat or ship? Imagine the look of excitement on their face just before boarding and all throughout the cruise. This two-hour journey will expose them to the historic Flats and incredible skyline of Cleveland as only it can be seen while traveling on the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie! "Get Silly With Capt'n Willie And Learn Something Too" tm all while enjoying a fabulous family friendly lunch menu. July 28th Nicholas' 5th and Caroline's 2nd Birthdays Capt'n Willie has prepared his land ship fer' a long journey t' Campbell, Ohio where he'll be helpin' a brother an' sister celebrate their special days along with ye entire crew! July 30th "Laugh & Learn" with Capt'n Willie Le Chaperon Rouge Childcare - Hudson, Ohio Sailin' away t' Hudson, Ohio…Capt'n Willie drops anchor at Le Chaperon Rouge Childcare center fer' a "Laugh & Learn" session with a whole new crew of young swashbucklers! Please note: Ya' must be a registered student in order t' attend! July 30th Summer Camp Goddard School of Concord Township Arrr ya' ready t' "Get Silly With Capt'n Willie and Learn Something Too" crew? Ye' Capt'n hoists his sails and heads fer' grape country in an effort t' be recruitin' new crew members durin' Summer Camp! Important: You must be a registered student at this school in order to attend!

	AUGUST 2007 August 4th "Get Silly With Capt'n Willie and Learn Something Too!" North Ridgeville Branch Library 2:00pm - 3:00pm As a special reward fer' diggin' up treasures that arrr buried in books, ye' Capt'n will sail into the library for a "Laugh & Learn" session. Please note: You must earn a ticket to this event by signing up for the North Ridgeville Branch Library summer reading program and then complete 12 hours of reading. Please contact the library for more details. August 4th Nathan's 5th Birthday Raise ye flag an' be showin' yer' colors ya scurvy dogs as Capt'n Willie sails into Avon Lake fer' Nathan's 5th birthday celebration. August 5th Pymatuning Lake Festival Causeway Beach Area -- Andover, Ohio 2:00-3:00pm Avast ya' scurvy dogs! Best be prepared t' do a lil' learnin' 'til yer' brains arrr burnin' before we strap on our sea legs an' do a happy dance or two, or three or four! A lil' water and boatin' safety knowledge will be a perfect fit fer' this here event. August 6th "Get Silly With Capt'n Willie and Learn Something Too!" Avon Branch Library 7:00pm - 8:00pm As a special reward fer' diggin' up treasures that arrr buried in books, ye' Capt'n will sail into the library for a "Laugh & Learn" session. Please note: You must earn a ticket to this event by signing up for the Avon Branch Library summer reading program and then complete 12 hours of reading. Please contact the library for more details. August 7th "Get Silly With Capt'n Willie and Learn Something Too!" Lorain Public Library System - Main Library 7:00pm - 8:00pm As a special reward fer' diggin' up treasures that arrr buried in books, ye' Capt'n will sail into the library for a "Laugh & Learn" session. Please note: You must earn a ticket to this event by signing up for the Main Branch Library summer reading program and then complete 12 hours of reading. Please contact the library for more details. August 8th "Get Silly With Capt'n Willie and Learn Something Too!" Columbia Branch Library 6:30pm - 7:30pm As a special reward fer' diggin' up treasures that arrr buried in books, ye' Capt'n will sail into the library for a "Laugh & Learn" session. Please note: You must earn a ticket to this event by signing up for the Columbia Branch Library summer reading program and then complete 12 hours of reading. Please contact the library for more details. August 9th "Get Silly With Capt'n Willie and Learn Something Too!" Domonkas Branch Library 7:00pm - 8:00pm As a special reward fer' diggin' up treasures that arrr buried in books, ye' Capt'n will sail into the library for a "Laugh & Learn" session. Please note: You must earn a ticket to this event by signing up for the Domonkas Branch Library summer reading program and then complete 12 hours of reading. Please contact the library for more details. August 11th BugFest Garfield Park Nature Center - Garfield Heights, Ohio 10am - 4:30pm What's creepy, crawly an' sometimes down right icky? Bugs! Be sure t' stop by an' visit Capt'n Willie durin' "BugFest 2007" At Garfield Park Nature Center. Ye' Great Lakes Pirate will be edutainin' young crewmembers about water bugs. August 12th Clifford Family Reunion Capt'n Willie sets sail t' Willoughby, Ohio in order t' entertain ye young crewmembers at this family gatherin'. August 13th "Laugh & Learn" with Capt'n Willie Children's World Learning Center, Highland Hts., Ohio Arrr ya' ready t' learn somethin' and have fun too? That's exactly what this crew will do. Capt'n Willie sails in fer' Summer Camp and brings along his treasure chest full of knowledge, giggles and smiles. Notice: You must be a registered student at this school in order to attend! August 16th Summer Camp Goddard School of Westlake Shiver Me Timbers Crew! Ye Capt'n returns t' ye Goddard School of Westlake t' provide a "Laugh & Learn" session durin' this years Summer Camp. Aye, Capt'n Willie is lookin' forward t' seein' some old crew members as well as recruitin' some new ones! Take note...Ya' must be a registered student t' attend! August 16th Summer Camp Kids Play -- Stow, Ohio Arrr! Ye good Capt'n has his compass in hand as he makes his way t' Stow, Ohio. It's here at Kids Play that he'll be lookin' fer' a band of young swashbucklers that are anchorin' fer' some knowledge an' fun. Pirate style of course! Avast matey! Ya' must be a registered student in order t' attend! August 17th Celebrate Summer Family FunFest Grande Pointe Healthcare Community -- Richmond Hts., Ohio Capt'n Willie sails back to Grande Pointe in search of new crew members and to help orchestrate various family activities. This much anticipated annual event is an excellent way for residents of Grande Pointe to spend quality time with their families and friends. Smiles, giggles and heart felt moments are always in abundance on this special day! August 18th Nautica Queen Cruise Ship Capt'n Willie Family Pirate Lunch Cruise Board at 10:00am and Cruise from 11:00-1:00pm Has yer' lil' swashbuckler ever been on a boat or ship? Imagine the look of excitement on their face just before boarding and all throughout the cruise. This two-hour journey will expose them to the historic Flats and incredible skyline of Cleveland as only it can be seen while traveling on the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie! "Get Silly With Capt'n Willie And Learn Something Too" tm all while enjoying a fabulous family friendly lunch menu. August 18th Pirate Day Maritime Museum of Sandusky -- Sandusky, Ohio While ye' BIG pirates arrr busy sippin' grog at the Sandusky Bay Pavilion durin' ye' "Toast of Ohio Wine Festival", young buccaneers can be havin' themselves a swashbucklin' good time with Capt'n Willie across the way at the Maritime Museum of Sandusky. Be sure t' wear yer' favorite pirate gear! Please note: Capt'n Willie is scheduled to appear from 3:30pm - 5:30pm. August 18th "Get Silly With Capt'n Willie and Learn Something Too!" Great Wolf Lodge -- Sandusky, Ohio 7:00pm - 8:00pm Ahoy crew! A grand time will be had by all, in ye grand lobby of Sandusky's Great Wolf Lodge. Becoming a house favorite at ye lodge, Capt'n Willie's fun-loving an' whimsical ways have touched ye hearts an' minds of guests both young an' old. Arrive early in order t' be buyin' yer' Capt'n Willie Pirate Party Packs. These help ya' t' get in touch with yer inner-pirattitude! August 19th Hana's 6th and Sabeel's 4th Birthdays Capt'n Willie will hoist ye anchor an' set sail t' Cleveland, Ohio in order t' help these sisters, (who happen t' be BIG fans of ye Capt'n), celebrate their special days with pirattitude! August 23rd - 26th Michigan City In-Water Boat Show Michigan City, Indiana Hoist yer' anchor and chart a course of adventure! Capt'n Willie docks his ship on the shores of Lake Michigan for a weekend full of fun and learnin' at "The Greatest Show On Water". Capt'n Willie performs several times daily.

	SEPTEMBER 2007 September 6th Nick’s 5th Birthday Capt’n Willie sails his land ship to Berea, Ohio fer’ this here fun-filled celebration. Turnin’ 5 is big stuff. Thar’ be no two ways about it crew! September 8th & 9th Lake County PerchFest Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park -- Fairport Harbor, Ohio Ahoy Crew! Capt'n Willie 'The Great Lakes Pirate' sails back t' Fairport Harbor fer' ye' 18th annual PerchFest. Providin' great fun for everyone, over 2,000 pounds of Perch was served at this event in 2006! (Whew…somebody was busy cleanin' fish!!) With it's historic lighthouses, maritime museum and sandy beaches, the PerchFest has become a don't miss fall event on this picturesque shore of Lake Erie. Be sure t' bring yer' camera and appetite. Ye' Capt'n will 'Edutain' several times daily. September 14th "Get Silly With Capt'n Willie and Learn Something Too!" Great Wolf Lodge -- Mason, Ohio 7:00pm - 8:00pm Ahoy Mateys! Capt'n Willie's adventures will have him settin' sail away from ye' Great Lakes region an' off t' southern Ohio where he'll be on the lookout fer' new crewmembers. All those with a thirst fer' knowledge an' fun arrr urged t' meet in ye lodge's Grand Lobby. Pirate Party Packs will be available fer' sale before an' after ye show. Be thar' or walk the plank! September 30th David’s 1st Birthday Although our birthday boy won’t remember a thing, his older sister an’ all invited crewmembers will have fond memories of a swashbucklin’ good time at ye Strongsville Recreation Center. September 30th Jon’s 6th Birthday Catchin’ a strong an’ steady wind, ye Capt’n sets his sights on Geneva, Ohio where 1st Mate Jon an’ his crew arrrr waitin’ with much anticipation!

	OCTOBER 2007 October 6th "Boo at the Bay" Pumpkin Festival Sandusky Bay Pavilion -- Sandusky, Ohio Aye Matey! This here annual event features a carved pumpkin display, straw maze, pumpkin drop, live music, food vendors and more! Capt'n Willie will be recruitin' new crewmembers at this event between 2:00pm and 4:00pm. Be sure t' stop by fer' some water safety knowledge, nautical nonsense and Great Lakes fun! October 6th A Company Clambake Ya can bet yer' sea biscuits ol' Capt'n Willie is lookin' forward t' recruitin' new crewmembers at this here event in Mentor, Ohio. With ye smell of fall an' clambakes in the air, this will prove t' be a swashbucklin' good time for crewmembers of all ages. (Hope they set aside a bake fer' ye Capt'n. Yummy!) October 13th Will’s 5th Birthday Land Ho! Capt’n Willie will be dockin’ his land ship in Bay Village, Ohio fer’ a big celebration. Hey crew, ya’ only turn 5 once…it’s true! October 26th Preschool Halloween Dance Avast ya’ young swashbucklers! Capt’n Willie sails in t’ Strongsville, Ohio fer’ an evenin’ of family fun. Thar’ shall be no scary costumes at this event or ya’ may find yer’self sufferin’ ye consequences of walkin’ the plank! This here family get together is bein’ assembled with pint size ghouls and goblins in mind. Attention matey...Ya’ must be a registered member of ye Strongsville Early Childhood PTA or an invited guest in order t’ attend! October 26th Children’s Halloween Party Sailin’ his not-too-spooky land ship in t’ Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio, ye Capt’n is prepared t’ help all his new crewmembers party like good lil’ pirates and/or whatever they may be dressed up as fer’ ye occasion.. Please note...This here event is fer’ residents an’ those who have been invited! October 27th Nautica Queen Cruise Ship Family Halloween Party Lunch Cruise Arrr ya' ready ta' set sail with Capt'n Willie and his crew fer' lunch, learnin' and fun? This spooktacular Halloween cruise is a safe and family-friendly event filled with treats, treasures and surprises. Dress as yer' favorite pirate or in any friendly costume. (Nothing scary please!) Dressing in costume is encouraged but not required.

	DECEMBER 2007 December 2nd Children's Holiday Party Cleveland Clinic Foundation -- Cleveland, Ohio December is certainly a month fer' shiverin' ones timbers. That is of course, if yer' spendin' time on ye' North Coast. However, thar' will be no chill in ye' air durin' ye' Children's Holiday Party at ye' Cleveland Clinic's main campus. Capt'n Willie sets sail t' ye' Clinic an' drops anchor fer' two shows durin' this annual extravaganza. Ye' Capt'n is proud t' be invited back t' this event as a main stage performer fer' his third year straight! Take notice: This event is strictly fer' children of those souls employed by ye' Cleveland Clinic Foundation! December 8th Jacob’s 6th Birthday Ya’ scurvy dogs best be ready fer’ ye arrival of Capt’n Willie in Willoughby, Ohio! Thar’ will be lots of learnin’, laughin’ an’ dancin’ as well. All weapons an’ crabby attitudes must be checked at ye door berore enterin’ or face the plank! December 9th Matthew’s 5th Birthday Shiver Me Timbers crew! Stars must be in alignment as ye Capt’n only need sail his landship around ye corner from his home port fer’ this here party. Had this one been any closer, ye Capt’n would be performin’ in his own quarters of Westlake, Ohio.