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MEDAL TO REMEMBER

Illustrator Jamey Christoph created the winning design for the 2014 Gay Games medals. His depiction combines memorable attributes of both Cleveland and Akron in a unique circular medal. It also served as the inspiration for the program cover design.

The front portrays Cleveland's iconic skyscrapers, including the Terminal Tower, lift bridge and smokestacks. The medal incorporates Akron's viaduct bridge and blimp on the front, while tire treads circle the back (Akron is a giant in the tire industry.)

PRIDE IN THE MOMENT: Evolving Art

Pride in the Moment is an evolving online exhibition organized by Summit Artspace and furided by the Gay Community Endowment Fund of the Akron Community Foundation. Photographers in residence the week of the Games are choosing cultural and sporting events and capturing the beauty of the faces of the people involved in Gay Games 9. Primarily capturing portraits of people and athletes, the exhibition will grow each day online representing this unique event in Northeast Ohio. The exhibition will be linked to a multitude of websites involved in the Games, on Facebook, social media and come alive on this website beginning 11 Aug: www.PrideintheMomentGG9CLE.com. USTA GOES QUEENS

The United States Tennis Association hosts a welcome reception for the general public from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel. The evening includes a viewing of Shiv Paul's Queens @Court film. Guests will be treated to a signature cocktail, high-end raffle prizes, light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.

FAITH GATHERS AT GAMES

Dozens of faith organizations from the region region join together to let participants and guests know they are welcomed. You can visit members of the faith community at their special area at Festival Village. Everybody also is invited to attend the Interfaith Service on Monday, 11 August, at 7 pm. at Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.

HEAR LOUGANIS AT CITY CLUB You are invited to hear Greg Louganis and Cleveland Foundation CEO Ronn Richard for a conversation, "The Power of Embracing Difference and Diversity," at a special City Club forum from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 9, (hours before Louganis joins the celebratory Opening Ceremony) Doors open at noon at the downtown Cleveland venue. Tickets are at www.cityclub.org.

HRC DOES BRUNCH

The Human Rights Campaign is doing brunch at the Gay Games and wants you to join them. From 11am-2pm. Sunday, August 10, HRC will host the scrumptious meal featuring delicious fare courtesy of Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar. Brunch is at Red Space, 2400 Superior Ave., Cleveland. Tickets are $25 (general) or $40 (VIP), and include HRC annual membership. Buy at http://bit.ly/GG9HRCbrunch or at door. And don't miss HRC at Festival Village too!

CREATIVE STARS GO ALL OUT

It all starts with the eye. Gay Games 9 visuals were led by a terrific team with great eyes, creative minds and sharp technical minds. A special salute to Brokaw, the Cleveland-based agency that created the Go All Out campaign; Aztek, the web design firm that operationalizes the website design; and Jeff Prystajko, the independent graphics and web artist who created earlier campaigns, website design, advertising and the signage you see all week. They really live up to the Gay Games 9 tagline: Go All Out!

LEAVING A LEGACY

Cleveland+Akron is proud to host the 2014 Gay Games, and is excited to know the Games are leaving a big impact and legacy in the region. The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio created the official Gay Games LGBTQ culture competence training program that was attended by hundreds representing nonprofits, businesses and governmental agencies. That training opportunity will continue to be available.

The Cleveland Foundation's commitment as the presenting sponsor doesn't stop Games Week. This week, it announced the creation of the Gay Games LGBT Legacy Fund.

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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress

Along with our community development partners, we welcome you and encourage you to discover Cleveland's neighborhoods! www.Cleveland NP.org www.LiveCLEVELAND.org