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🌱 Patch AM: Why Brecksville might be the best base for Cuyahoga Valley adventures
Spotted on the Brecksville calendar: Highlights of the Metroparks with upcoming programs and events
Hey there, Brecksville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Brecksville might be the best base for Cuyahoga Valley adventures
- How Sherwin-Williams' Brecksville move is reshaping a neighboring city's budget
Also on today's calendar: Highlights of the Metroparks with upcoming programs and events and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Nice with partial sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Brecksville: A Small Town Near Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio (onlyinyourstate.com) — Brecksville is highlighted as a quiet, green base right beside Cuyahoga Valley National Park, with easy access to major trails and scenic spots. The article walks you through local hikes like Deer Lick Cave, Brecksville Reservation, and nearby Brandywine Falls, then points you to Brecksville's theater, museum, restaurants, candy shop, and lodging options for a relaxed weekend close to home. 
• What we learned about Sherwin-Williams' $1.3 million impact on Warrensville Heights (cleveland.com) — Sherwin-Williams has shifted its research employees to a new technology center in Brecksville while closing its Warrensville Heights campus, costing that city about $1.3 million a year in income-tax revenue. The piece explains how heavily Warrensville Heights relied on those jobs, how long officials had to prepare, and what redevelopment plans aim to replace the lost employment and tax base.
📸 Around Brecksville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brecksville
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Highlights of the Metroparks with upcoming programs and events →
Brecksville Human Services Center, 2 Community Dr, Cleveland
6:00 pm - Highlights of the Metropark's and upcoming programs and events →
Brecksville Human Services Center, 2 Community Dr, Cleveland
6:00 pm - Adopt-a-Trail: Plateau Trail
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Oak Hill and Plateau Trailheads: 3901 Oak Hill Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
9:00 am - 5th Grade Curriculum Night
Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Brecksville, OH 44141
5:00 pm - Adopt-a-Trail: Wetmore Trail
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Wetmore Trailhead: 4653 Wetmore Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
9:00 am - Adopt-a-Trail: Lake & Cross Country Trails
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Kendall Lake Trailhead: 1000 Truxell Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
1:00 pm - Hale Farm & Village: Made in Ohio Art & Craft Festival
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Hale Farm & Village: 2686 Oak Hill Rd Bath OH 44210
10:00 am - Ranger Talk
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
10:00 am - Outdoor Worship →
Strongsville United Methodist Church, 13500 Royalton Rd, Strongsville
10:00 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 13
📣 Brecksville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Finance Committee Meeting →
Broadview Heights, OH Calendar Broadview Heights, OH 44147
7:15 pm - Work Session →
Broadview Heights, OH Calendar Broadview Heights, OH 44147
7:30 pm - IHS Open House
Independence High School 6001 Archwood Road, Independence, OH 44131
5:30 pm - Community Garage Sale →
Broadview Heights, OH Calendar Broadview Heights, OH 44147
9:00 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tradesmen International, LLC posted a job opening for Carpenter in Brecksville. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Brecksville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brecksville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Broadview Heights
- The 2026 Ohio Sports Hall of Fame Class Includes A Long List Of Inductees With Xavier Ties (goxavier.com)
Independence
- For years, everyone wanted a big SUV. Now, minivans are making a comeback (news5cleveland.com)
- Former NBA player ejected from WNBA game after confrontation with Chicago player (news5cleveland.com)
- Rain Chances Return, Along with Breezy and Cooler Temps (news5cleveland.com)
Seven Hills
- Parma Heights Senior Center members meet second-grade pen pals: Sun Postings (cleveland.com)
Ok Brecksville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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