Politics & Government
5 Things You Need to Know This Week, June 20 – 26
Home Days starts Thursday, but there are plenty of other things going on this week before then.

- There’s a Brecksville-Broadview Heights Board of Education meeting at 7 p.m. tonight. According to the agenda, the board will address a variety of financial issues during the meeting, such as the 2011-2012 pay-to-participate fee and the five-year financial forecast.
- The Friends of the Brecksville Library are sponsoring “Travelin’ Tuesdays: Teddy Roosevelt” at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the . A historical interpreter will portray the 26th president, discussing his various accomplishments, according to the library’s website.
- City Council meets at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. According to the agenda, the council will recognize a local Eagle Scout.
- There will be a blood drive at the from 1 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. According to the American Red Cross’ website, donors will receive a Vans Warped Tour VIP pass and a T-shirt.
- starts at 5 p.m. on Thursday. The four-day celebration includes a parade Saturday afternoon and a fireworks show Sunday night.
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