Cleveland, OH. The International Children’s Games and its 3000 young competitors from around the world are coming to America for the first time ever! In addition to Cleveland having the honor of being chosen as the exclusive venue for the events, Cleveland’s own Rascal House Pizza has been chosen as the exclusive food vender for the World’s Largest International Pizza Party following the competition. For almost 25 years, Rascal House Pizza has been proud to serve the Greater Cleveland community. Now owner Mike Frangos can hardly hold back his enthusiasm for the opportunity to represent the city in serving the world community. “Our slogan has always been “…best when shared with friends!” says Mike Frangos, owner of Rascal House Pizza. “It’s even better when shared with 3000 young friends from over 50 countries.”
The pizza party will be held at the International Festival Village on Malls B and C in downtown Cleveland. Rascal House will provide complimentary food and drinks to all VIP’s, coaches and athletes who attend on Monday August 2nd from 7-10pm . Rascal House will also be selling pizza, popcorn, candy, and beverages to the general public starting at 4pm. $1.50 of every beverage sold will be donated to the International Children’s Games.
The Children’s Games are for athletes 12-15 years of age and are endorsed by the International Olympic Committee. Started in 1968 in Yugoslavia and held annually at locations around the world, the games are intended to promote peace and foster cultural exchange. Competitions are held in many of the same events as the Olympic Games, and include archery, tennis, track & field, softball, wrestling to name just a few. President Bush is scheduled to attend the Games which will run July 30th. through August 2. Frangos has extended a personal invitation to the President to tour the downtown Rascal House facility during his visit.
CLEVELAND: Hundreds of Cleveland’s firefighters and police officers are scheduled to be laid off soon and Rascal House Pizza owner Mike Frangos is saddened for the family’s of these brave men and women. “It’s the holidays, and the people who have protected our homes and our lives in the past are going through a tough time during what should be a season of gift giving and celebration.” Said Frangos.
Frangos has a plan: to give a slice of the profits of each pizza sold to family’s of Cleveland’s laid-off safety enforcers. “A half dollar for any size pizza sold will go to help families over the holidays from now through December 31st”,. says Frangos. “It’s the very least I can do.” “They’ve protected and helped us over the years and now it’s our turn to give something back.” But Frangos doesn’t want the buck to stop at Rascal House Pizza. “I would welcome other restaurants to do the same thing. Together we can be a major force in brightening the holidays for the families of our local heroes.”
Rascal House Pizza first opened in 1980 on Euclid Avenue and quickly became a hot spot for CSU students. In the past few years, new franchises have opened in University Heights, at University Circle and in the city of Euclid. “Our ultimate goal is to have franchises around the city and around the state,” says Frangos. “But right now I am concerned for the community as a whole and feel it is important for us all to help in what ever way we can.” We can’t help the city with their financial woes but we can help a couple of the city’s families.” Rascal House will also take donations at all of their locations and 100% will go directly to the families.
Cleveland, OH. The 18th. The Annual 5k Run/Walk to benefit the B’nai B’rith will be held July 18th. beginning at 9am. More than 80 awards will be given to the top 3 females and males in each age group in the 5K run.. One mile youth division winners will also be awarded plaques. There are over a dozen age categories that range from 14 to over 65 and the course is through a scenic University Hts. There will be timers every mile and water stops along the way.
Those who wish to participate can register at Rascal House Pizza at the center of Cedar & Warrensville roads by July 14th.. Race packets containing number and tee shirts will be will be issued on the 18th. From 7:30 am until 8:45 at Rascal House and refreshments will be served after the race. Advanced tickets are $8.00 for the one mile Run/Walk, and $9.00 for the 5K Run. Those who wait till the day of the event will find ticket prices slightly higher.
“We look forward to meeting all of the runners and wishing every one of them a successful & enjoyable experience” said Mike Frangos, owner of Rascal House Pizza. Along with the other sponsors we are happy to help in any way that we can for this wonderful tradition, the B’NAI B’RITH HEALTH RUN.”
For more information contact Mike Frangos at 216-781-0904.
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