A night out for Global Autism Project

Emma Jarvi works with a student on a previous volunteer school trip. 

Come raise a glass, raise the roof with The Feedbacks Band, and raise money for a great cause on Friday, Feb. 22, kicking off at 9 p.m. at Panini’s Westlake! Bay Village native Emma Jarvi and friends are hosting the evening’s festivities, with a $10 cover that includes a drink ticket (beer, wine, well drinks), 50/50 raffles and auction baskets, and live music. All proceeds go toward Emma’s volunteer trip this summer to India, as part of the Global Autism Project.

Food will also be available from the regular Panini’s menu. Live music will be provided by The Feedbacks, one of Cleveland’s best classic rock bands who promise to keep the tunes going all night. This event runs from 9 p.m. to midnight and is open to the public. Panini’s is located at 23800 Detroit Road.

Emma, a 2014 graduate of Bay High, has a teaching degree from Ohio University and is now completing her master’s degree in special education/applied behavior analysis. She is very excited to be headed to India, where she will share her skills to help train teachers at a small school for autistic children in Bangalore, as part of the Global Autism Project.  

“I have loved working with special needs kids since I went to summer camp as a volunteer and knew this is what I wanted to do,” said Emma. “I am so excited to help other kids who don't always have access to resources and understanding.”  

As a volunteer, Emma had to complete a rigorous application process and now needs to raise her travel and school resource costs. Come join the party and help raise some money for a wonderful cause on Friday, Feb. 22, at Panini’s!



Elisa Felici

Elisa Felici is actively engaged with people in several West Side communities, including Bay Village and Westlake. She is an educational aide for students at Fairview High School.

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Volume 11, Issue 4, Posted 10:01 AM, 02.19.2019