Whole Foods Cedar Center Market, 13998 Cedar Road, University Heights, knows how to celebrate community! Their summer “Giving Grill” events are a great way to enjoy a freshly cooked meal right from the grill while helping community groups whose mission is tied to Whole Foods Market’s core values.

On Thursday, July 23, from 5 to 9 p.m., the Heights Libraries will be the beneficiary of this fundraising event. Hungry participants may choose the protein (meat or veggie) and beverage, Whole Foods does the grilling as you wait. Feast on a freshly grilled meal deal while savoring the knowledge that 100 percent of the proceeds of the event are donated to the FRIENDS of the Heights Library. The library is essential to the quality of life in the Heights and is facing a critical economic downturn in state funding. 

Representatives from the Heights Libraries will be on hand with information, and attendees should stick around for storytelling and a craft activity at 6:30 p.m. inside the Whole Foods café, conducted by Aleese Fluharty, a member of the University Heights Library staff.

Judithe Soppel is the public relations coordinator for the Cleveland Height-University Heights Public Library.