This listing includes our most current events:

NATURE TRAIL WALK
Saturday, July 11, 2009  10:00 AM - Noon
During this joing venture with The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes and LVC, we will walk along the Nature Trail as it winds around Dempsey Lake. The tour is led by a naturalist, who will discuss the surrounding plants and trees. Reservations and a $6.00 fee required.
LOLLEY the TROLLY
Sunday, July 12, 2009  1:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful landscape and history of Lake View Cemetery, including a 15 minute tour of Wade Chapel. Reservations and a $7.00 fee per person required.
LEGALLY LAKE VIEW WALKING TOUR
Saturday, July 18, 2009  10:00 AM - Noon
Cleveland Municipal Housing Court Judge, Raymond L. Pianka, will guide us through Lake View, discussing some of the notable figures that shaped legislation and government on the local and national levels. Reservations and a $6.00 fee required.
LOLLEY the TROLLY
Sunday, July 19, 2009  1:00 PM to 2:15PM
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful landscape and history of Lake View Cemetery, including a 15 minute tour of Wade Chapel. Reservations and a $7.00 fee per person required.
HILLCREST CONCERT BAND
Tuesday, July 21, 2009  7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Join us on the lawn in front of the Garfield Monument to enjoy a mid-summer's evening of show tunes, swing, ragtime, and patriotic hits. Bring chairs or a blanket and refreshments - no fee required.
LOLLEY the TROLLY
Sunday, July 26, 2009  1:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful landscape and history of Lake View Cemetery, including a 15 minute tour of Wade Chapel. Reservations and a $7.00 fee per person required.
LOLLEY the TROLLY
Sunday, August 02, 2009  1:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful landscape and history of Lake View Cemetery, including a 15 minute tour of Wade Chapel. Reservations and a $7.00 fee per person required.
BAT NIGHT
Friday, August 07, 2009  8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
This is a joint venture with the Cleveland Metroparks, The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, and Lake View Cemetery. Tim Krynak will discuss the various types of bats and set up nets to catch them. Reservations and a $6.00 fee required.
LOLLEY the TROLLY
Sunday, August 09, 2009  1:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful landscape and history of Lake View Cemetery, including a 15 minute tour of Wade Chapel. Reservations and a $7.00 fee per person required.
LOLLEY the TROLLY
Sunday, August 16, 2009  1:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful landscape and history of Lake View Cemetery, including a 15 minute tour of Wade Chapel. Reservations and a $7.00 fee per person required.
EGYPTIAN ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR
Saturday, August 22, 2009  10:00 AM - Noon
Explore the styles of a culture known for its focus on the "after life." Lake View's own Events Coordinator, Jennifer Cali, will lead us to monuments and mausoleums designed for the pharos; includes Wade Chapel's interior. Reservations and a $6.00 fee required.
LOLLEY the TROLLY
Sunday, August 23, 2009  1:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful landscape and history of Lake View Cemetery, including a 15 minute tour of Wade Chapel. Reservations and a $7.00 fee per person required.
LOLLEY the TROLLY
Sunday, August 30, 2009  1:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful landscape and history of Lake View Cemetery, including a 15 minute tour of Wade Chapel. Reservations and a $7.00 fee per person required.
LOLLEY the TROLLY
Sunday, September 06, 2009  1:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful landscape and history of Lake View Cemetery, including a 15 minute tour of Wade Chapel. Reservations and a $7.00 fee per person required.
FULL MOON & SEARCHING FOR 4-LEGGED FRIENDS
Sunday, October 18, 2009  5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
During this joint venture with The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, a naturalist will lead us by moon light as we learn about the habitat of deer and the red fox, while searching for their signs. Reservations and a $6.00 fee required.
ALL SAINTS DAY OBSERVANCE
Sunday, November 01, 2009  3:00 PM
All Saints Day starts with a walking tour discussing the many special people buried at Lake View; also at 3:00 p.m. is a non-walking tour of legendary personalities in the Wade Chapel. At 4:00 p.m., Rev. Ralph Fotia will hold a service of rememberance in the Chapel. Reservations, but no fee, required.

You can arrange a tour led by a volunteer docent -
normally scheduled April through October

A typical walking tour is 1½ hours and includes the Garfield Monument and Wade Chapel. Groups must have a minimum of 12 people and be prepared to walk for the entire tour. There is no cost for the tour - however donations to The Lake View Cemetery Foundation are appreciated. (email link) For planning purposes, please contact our Community Relations department at least two weeks prior to your desired tour date.

GROUP BUS TOURS
You may arrange a bus tour (your own arrangements) and we will supply a volunteer docent to guide your group for a 1½-hour tour. There is no cost for the tour; however, donations to The Lake View Cemetery Foundation would be appreciated.
(Email link) For planning purposes, please contact our Community Relations department at least two weeks prior to your desired tour date.

SELF GUIDED AUDIO TOUR
If you would rather go at your own pace, just pick up a cassette or CD at the office just inside the Euclid Avenue entrance to direct you on a self-guided tour, which includes stops at Wade Chapel and the Garfield Monument. Buildings are open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily, during April through October. A RENTAL fee of $5.00 is required for either a cassette or CD.

SUNDAY LOLLY THE TROLLEY TOURS
From June 28th - September 6th (except for July 5th), Lake View Cemetery will conduct a 1 hour guided tour of historic Lake View Cemetery, aboard Lolly the Trolley, with an additional 15 minute stop at the exquisite Wade Chapel. The Garfield Monument may be visited before or after the trolley tour. The tour starts at 1:00 p.m. behind the Garfield Monument. Cost is $7.00 per person. Reservations required — limited seating.

SPEAKER'S BUREAU
You can arrange to have a speaker with slide presentations for your organization -

Garfield: The Man and his Monument
Narrated by Bob DeVille

Rockefeller: The Family Man
Narrated by Bob DeVille

Rockefeller: The Business Man
Narrated by Bob DeVille

Wade and His Chapel
Narrated by Katie Karrick

African-Americans at Lake View Cemetery
Narrated by Sandra Malek Vodanoff

Landmarks, Landscapes and Legacies: Lake View's History
Narrated by Katherine Kohl

Down the Garden Path: Lake View's Horticulture
Narrated by Dave Gressley

Full Circle: Cleveland's Women
Narrated by Katherine Kohl

Jimmy and Laura Corrigan: A Tragic Love Story
Narrated by Allan May
(Program given without slides)

Angels of Lake View: Guides, Guardians and Messengers
Narrated by Katie Karrick

Wade Chapel provides a lovely location for an intimate wedding. The Chapel holds 60 people comfortably. For further information call 216-421-2687 or email us here.

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