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🌱 Homestead Theatre Block Tax Credits + Lakewood Arts Fest Today

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Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Lakewood Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Now, today's weather:

Humid with a stray thunderstorm. High: 85 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

  1. Homestead Theatre Block in Lakewood has been allocated $5 million for rehabilitation. The funds come from $40 million in state historic tax credits, to be spread throughout 38 properties in 16 counties. Homestead Theatre Block was one of four endeavors across the Buckeye State to receive the per-project maximum of $5 million. (Novogradac)
  2. Today marks the 45th annual Lakewood Arts Festival! The festivities will kick off at 10 a.m. and run through 6 p.m. at the corner of Detroit and Arthur Avenues. The free event features the works of local and national artists, plus plenty of live music for guests to enjoy. (News 5 Cleveland WEWS)
  3. Need some help in the job search? Each Monday, a representative from OhioMeansJobs Cleveland-Cuyahoga County will be at the Lakewood Public Library to help. Job seekers can head over to the Main Library from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to take advantage of this resource. Click here to learn more. (Lakewood Public Library)

Today in Lakewood:

  • Summer Retreat For Men At Centering Space (9:00 AM)
  • Tai Chi Easy At Centering Space (9:00 AM)
  • First Saturdays - Family Room Drop-In At Cove Community Center (11:00 AM)
  • Something Rotten! At Beck Center For The Arts (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Congrats to this young local artist! Artwork from Inga Wilhelmy, a 2022 Lakewood City Schools graduate and the recipient of this year's Lakewood Arts Festival Scholarship, is now on view at the Main Library. (Lakewood Public Library via Facebook)
  • In case you missed it, Ohio's annual tax-free weekend will continue through tomorrow, Aug. 7. Lakewood City Schools breaks down pricing requirements for clothing, school supplies, and school instructional items (Lakewood City Schools via Facebook)
  • On Friday, Aug. 12, the Lakewood Ranger Marching Band will perform non-stop from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lakewood Park! The three-hour performance is designed to raise sponsorships for LRMB's annual band festival. Click here to learn more or sponsor a musician. (Lakewood HS Bands via Facebook)

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That's it for now! As a heads up, today will be my final day writing for Lakewood, so you'll have a new curator as of Monday. Thanks for reading along — it's been a pleasure!

— Carla Varner

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