“Straight to the Toppings” Kosher Hotdog Cookout Challenge Coleslaw? Peanut butter? Peach salsa? Sriracha? The Friends of the Maltz Museum challenge you to think outside the bun as part of their first-ever “Straight to the Toppings” Kosher Hotdog Cookout Challenge on Sun., Aug. 9, 12:30 – 3:30 pm on the grounds of the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage. The volunteer group invited B’nai Jeshurun Men’s Club, Green Road Synagogue, Sudow-Lefkowitz Great Debate, The Temple-Tifereth Israel and other community teams to devise clever condiment combinations. Teams will offer their hotdog dressing recipes to the public, taking them as presented or mix and match to create unique flavorful frankfurters. “We loved that this family-friendly fundraiser complements the Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American exhibition, on view through Sept. 7 at the Museum,” explains Jeff Kaplan, Friends of the Maltz Museum president. Kosher dogs will be grilled under the supervision of the Friendship Circle team and Rabbi Yossi Marozov. “Visitors choose their toppings. They’ll vote on a favorite combination and we’ll publish the winning team’s recipe and celebrate their culinary bragging rights on the Museum’s Richmond Road digital sign.” Food prices are a la carte: $2 for a hotdog, $1 for chips, soda, water or popsicles. In addition to creative cookout cuisine on the grounds of the Museum, visitors have the opportunity to meet and get an autograph from retired left-handed Cincinnati Reds pitcher and Cleveland native Moe Savransky. Throughout the day, they can also take a swing in an outdoor batting cage. With the exception of food, the event is free and open to the public. While it does not include admission to Chasing Dreams, the Maltz Museum is offering free admission that day for anyone under 18. “The low-cost hotdogs, free outdoor activities and free admission for kids makes this a very family-friendly afternoon,” says Kaplan. The Kosher Hotdog Cookout Challenge is in memory of Earl Lefkowitz, who, along with Tom Sudow, first introduced a rabbinically-supervised Kosher hotdog stand to the home of the Cleveland Indians. The event is generously supported by American Greetings, Bertman Ball Park Mustard, Boris Kosher Meats, Friendship Circle, Marc’s Stores, Orlando Baking Company, Pierre’s Ice Cream, Stars of Jacobs, Tibor Kosher Meats and Unger’s Kosher Bakery & Food. For more information on this rain-or-shine event or the Chasing Dreams exhibit, follow @maltzmuseum on Twitter or visit maltzmuseum.org. or call 216.593.0575. “The low-cost hotdogs, free outdoor activities and free admission for kids makes this a very family-friendly afternoon,” says Kaplan. Get The Retirement You Want IT’S NEVER TOO SOON TO START PLANNING. Many of us have a clear vision of our retirement years. Yet, a surprising number of people have no idea how they’ll turn that vision into reality. The fact is today’s retirement takes more than savings and Social Security. It requires a financial plan that addresses your needs, wants and how you’ll pay for them. That’s where we can help. Together, we’ll create a plan to help fund the retirement you envision. LIFE WELL PLANNED. Contact us to get started. Michael Frayman and Grant Davis, Senior Vice Presidents, Investments 3201 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 240 •Beachwood, OH 44122 Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC www.davisfrayman.com August 2015 n Beachwood Buzz 39 216.292.0165 • 866.269.0319