He's a giant, furry visitor who drops in from time to time, seemingly just to satisfy his ravenous appetite. No, it's not Uncle Al. It's the Yeti, and on Friday, Summit County Metroparks is conducting a Search for the Abominable Snowman. First, "We're gonna talk about some of the signs to look for," says naturalist Mike Greene, who leads the hunt. "We're going to see if he's been around and hear some stories of past encounters." Then it's on to the actual quest. The good news is, the big guy's been spotted frequently in Northeast Ohio, Greene says. Telltale signs include the odd dead, mutilated deer; mad howling; and large footprints. "And [he has] this particularly rank smell," Greene offers. "We'll also be looking for evidence of poop." Join in the fun beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the F.A. Seiberling Naturealm, 1828 Smith Road in Akron. Admission is free, but registration is required; call 330-865-8065. -- Allen Miller
Shadow Day
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Crafts, stories, and music are part of Wake Up, Groundhog, the celebration in honor of the rodent's big day. Sessions begin at 10:30 a.m., 2, and 7 p.m. Friday; 10:30 a.m., 2, and 4 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood. Admission is free; call 216-226-8275. -- Michael Gallucci
Make Room for Cello
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The Goliath of the stringed instruments moans mournfully, but in Cheerful Cello -- part of Cleveland Orchestra's Musical Rainbow series -- it's at the center of a joyous sing-along. It happens at 10 and 11 a.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday at Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Avenue. Tickets are $6; call 216-231-7300. -- Cris Glaser
