Cedar Point donates loose change to charity

Cedar Point donatesloose change to charity
SANDUSKY, Ohio -- Cedar Point's roller coasters and rides shake a lot of loose change from its visitors pockets during the summer, and the amusement park is donating all of it to charity.
The amusement park will donate 7,500 to Victory Temple Soup Kitchen in Sandusky from its loose change fund.
Cedar Point employees collect and turn in any loose change found underneath rides, on the midway or in the park's fountains to the fund.
The park, on the shores of Lake Erie, has donated more than 170,000 to local organizations since 1988.
Zoo announces plansfor new elephant habitat
CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo will build a world-class elephant habitat and conservation center near the zoo's front entrance.
The new African Elephant Crossing will sit on five acres of lightly wooded grasslands, more than quadrupling the amount of space currently dedicated to elephants at the zoo, and offer a naturalistic home to a herd of as many as 10 elephants at a time. The 25 million state-of-the-art facility will showcase the zoo's commitment to excellence in elephant care and serve as a model for other zoos striving to provide their elephants with the best surroundings possible, according to zoo director Steve Taylor.
Construction of African Elephant Crossing, which will be the zoo's largest capital project since the Rain Forest opened in 1992, is set to start in late 2007 and finish in 2010. A scale model of the new conservation center is on display in the zoo's exhibit hall.
"The project puts Cleveland Zoo at the forefront in the important work of providing for elephants and protecting their future for generations to come, "Taylor said.
African Elephant Crossing will house a multigenerational, socially complete herd of eight to 10 elephants. It also will include other savanna wildlife never before seen at the zoo, such as meerkats, naked mole rats, African rock pythons and a variety of colorful African birds.
Stars of Tomorrow
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The 11th Annual Stars of Tomorrow will be Jan. 6 at the New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave.
There will be two shows -- 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dale Brenner of New Castle will be the master of ceremonies.
Tickets are 15 for adults and students and reserved seating is available by calling (724) 654-3437.
"Stars of Tomorrow" features a variety of performances, including singing, dancing and comedy. A special opening number will include a high-energy dance number, and the finale will showcase all of the performers in a number saluting the music of the 1970s.