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Steps in Discovery,” through Dec. 1; Explorer Series featuring CMNH Curator Yohannes Haile-Selassi, “Our Origins Told From Afar: The Hidden Treasures of Woranso-Mille,” 7 p.m. Sept. 13; Human Origins Day, featuring a chance to explore museum speciments, interact with CMNH scientists and participate hands-on activities, 10 a.m. Sept. 14. Call 216-231-1177, 800-317-9155, or visit cmnh.org.

Cleveland Public Library: presents the library’s 150th Anniversary Exhibition, “The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen,” through Nov. 30 in Brett Hall of the main library, 325 Superior Ave.; an installment of its Writers & Readers series featuring broadcast journalist Soledad O’Brien and rapper and political activist Michael “Killer Mike” Render, Sept. 24 at the Maltz Performing Arts Center, located at 1855 Ansel Road. Call 216-623-7039 or visit cpl.org.

Diamonds for Project H.O.P.E.: the annual fundraiser for Project H.O.P.E. — a program for the residents of Cleveland with a focus on the St. Clair-Superior and Glenville neighborhoods, who need assistance with health care due to lack of insurance and other barriers Fairport Marine Museum and Lighthouse: 129 Second St., will be open for the season through Sept. 22 (1 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and all legal holidays, with special group tours by appointment only) — exhibits include navigation instruments, marine charts, paintings, langerns, lens, models of ships and other relics. Call 440-354-4825, email keeper@fairportharborlighthouse.org or visit fairportharborlighthouse.org. Holden Arboretum: 9550 Sperry Road, Willoughby, presents “Woodland Express Garden Railroad Exhibit,” “a magical garden railroad featuring G-scale trains, vibrant plantings, and handcrafted architectural elements,” through Sept. 15; Nature’s Brew Beer Tasting, 6 p.m. Sept. 14. Call 440-946-4400 or visit holdenarb.org.

National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame And Museum: 605 E. 222 St., Euclid, presents memebership meeting and Awards Show Preview Party, during with the winners of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented, Sept. 19 in the Euclid City Hall Council Chambers, 585 E. 222nd St.. Call 216-261FAME or 866-66-POLKA, or visit polkafame.com.

Playhouse Square:

Cleveland, presents “The 85 South Show” podcast,” Sept. 22. Call 216-2416000 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.

Village Peddler Festival:

featuring 175 craftsmen and artisans selling handmade wares with bluegrass music by TheSilver String Band and lots of food options, will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 14 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 15 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland. Call 440-503-8414 or visit VillagePeddlerFestival.com. Words and Wine: a poetry reading series at the Steele Mansion, 348 Mentor Ave., Painesville, presents Grace Curtis of Waynesville, the author of two collections of poetry, “Everything Gets Old” and “The Shape of a Box,” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18. Call 440-579-5990 or email margiedelong@ hotmail.com.

SUBMITTED The Holden Arboretum in Kirtland willhost Nature’s Brew Beer Tasting — featuring more than 45 local, domestic, international and speicalty beers, as well as music by My Buddy Josh’s Band, food, backyard games and a raffle — at 6 p.m. Sept. 14. Get information at 440-946-4400 or holdenarb.org.