2008 Gathering Info!

10th Annual Ohio Soapers Gathering
April 26, 2008
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Strongsville High School
20025 Lunn Road Strongsville, Ohio 44139
Admission this year is $30 if you pay by check. Admission if $31.25 if you pay by paypal. The cost is higher for paypal because of the associated fees.
For payment information, please email Kim at KCraigs (at) roadrunner (dot)com

The last day for registration will be April 4, 2008. The last day for receiving payment (including checks) will be April 11, 2008. You may register after this deadline but you will not receive a goody bag. People who show up on the day of the gathering will be allowed in if you pay in full. You will not receive a goody bag or a lunch as these need to be ordered ahead of time. Please plan to come and have a great time!!

There will be many vendors and great demos but the best is meeting up with friends and meeting all the new people!

There are two motels at the corner of I-71 and Rt. 82. One is a Motel 6: Motel 6 Strongsville #1497 15385 Royalton Rd I-71 at SR 82, Exit #231/231-a Strongsville, OH, 44136 Phone: (440) 238-0170 Fax: (440) 238-1097 Rooms at the Motel 6 average about $35 - $40/night.
Right next door is a Holiday Inn: Holiday Inn Select CLEVELAND-STRONGSVILLE(ARPT) 15471 ROYALTON RD. STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136 UNITED STATES Hotel Front Desk: 1-440-2388800 Hotel Fax: 1-440-2380273 Book Online or Call 1 800 315 2621 Fancier, but $100 - $120/night.

There are tons of restaurants and 2 grocery stores within a mile of the hotel (and on the way to the high school). Southpark Mall is also between the hotels and the high school. The hotels are both about 1-1/2 miles from the gathering. If you have any questions, please let me know! :-)

LUNCH CHOICES
We are going to be getting box lunches from Brueggers Bagels: http://www.brueggers.com/products.html

Bruegger's Box Lunch Each Bruegger's Box Lunch consists of your choice of sandwich (selected from the list below), a bag of chips, a freshly baked cookie or apple, and a crisp pickle spear.

Sandwiches are served on your choice of bread variety - Bagel, Softwich, Ciabatta, or Wrap.

Sandwich choices: Herby Turkey, Supreme Club, Leonardo da Veggie, Radishy Roast Beef, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Honey Ham and Swiss, Garden Veggie

A couple of Descriptions:
Herby Turkey Always a favorite! Premium turkey, sundried tomato spread, light herb garlic cream cheese, crisp lettuce and crunchy red onions.

Supreme Club A meat eater's delight! Premium turkey, honey ham, crisp bacon, lettuce and tomato. Leonardo da Veggie Veggie lovers everywhere sing its praises! Light herb garlic cream cheese, muenster cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, roasted red peppers and red onions.

Radishy Roast Beef Roast beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and tangy horseradish mayonnaise. For extra zip, try it on an Asiago Softwich.

Bread choices: Softwich Sort of like a bagel, only bigger, softer and square! Available in Sesame, Asiago Cheese, Everything and Plain. Ciabatta

Our stone hearth ovens can bake more than just bagels! Bruegger's now offers authentic Ciabatta, an artisan bread with a hearty crust and light, chewy texture. Wraps Our whole wheat wrap offers whole grain nutrition and portability in one convenient and delicious package.

You can also choose a Salad Box Lunch: Bruegger's Salad Box Lunch Bruegger's salads are made with the freshest ingredients and served on a bed of romaine and field greens. All salads are accompanied by one of our signature Bruegger Bites and a cookie or an apple. Each salad comes in its own individual bowl with the appropriate dressing and utensils. Choose from Tangy Tango Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad, or Asian Chicken Salad.

Please send me an email at KCraigs (at) roadrunner (dot)com and let me know the following: Sandwich or Salad Choice
What kind of bread?
cookie or apple?
and would you like regular/diet pop or bottled water?