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Good morning to you Cleveland Heights! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the Horseshoe Lake dam removal means for Cleveland Heights safety and parks
  • How will Cleveland Heights pay for the big Cumberland Pool overhaul?
  • How Cleveland Heights' Memory Café turns disco, drumming and art into therapy

Also on today's calendar: Daphne's Dive at Dobama Theatre and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Doan Brook restoration at Horseshoe Park set to start soon as agencies review plan (wkyc.com) — Cleveland Heights is a key partner in a $31 million plan to remove the failing Horseshoe Lake Dam and restore Doan Brook, a project officials say is needed to address a serious safety risk. While the cities approved the plan in 2021, agencies are still reviewing permits, and a separate effort will be needed to deal with the similarly high‑hazard Lower Lake Dam.
   

2. Cleveland Heights to borrow funds for major Cumberland Pool renovation project (cleveland.com) — Cleveland Heights is preparing to borrow money to overhaul Cumberland Pool, with construction expected to start after the 2027 swim season and a target reopening in summer 2028. City officials are narrowing down a construction manager and will seek council approval next spring for financing, likely through city-issued debt, while design plans are still being developed.
   

3. Oh, what a night: CCPL's Memory Café brings music, connection, and prom magic to older adults (freshwatercleveland.com) — Cleveland Heights residents can join a free monthly Memory Café at Heights Libraries, offering music, art, and social activities designed especially for older adults and people experiencing memory loss. Partnering with Cleveland Clinic and Cuyahoga County Public Library, the program emphasizes fun, connection, and brain health, with popular themed events like a 1970s prom and cardio drumming sessions.
   

4. Cleveland Heights 2024: non-profits ranked by highest total revenue (eastclevelandnews.com) — Cleveland Heights residents can see which local nonprofits are bringing in the most money, with American Center For Conflict Resolution Institute leading 2024 revenues at just over $3 million. A new ranking, based on IRS Form 990 filings, lists the top 10 organizations by revenue and highlights trends in contributions, compensation, assets, and year-over-year financial changes.
   

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Ok Cleveland Heights! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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