🌱 Lakewood Community Health Needs Assessment Report + Local Parade!

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Lakewood Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

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But first, today's weather:

Some clouds, then sunshine. High: 59 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

1. The Lakewood Community Health Needs Assessment Report, which "identifies strengths and weaknesses in relation to the social detriments of health," was recently released. Lakewood has partnered with the Healthy Lakewood Foundation, Three Arches Foundation, and the Center for Community Solutions to create a healthier future for the community. Loren Anthes, project lead with the Center for Community Solutions, said, "The next phase involves an action plan, wherein the city and its partners will look to residents to once again identify how to address the needs of the community." (Cleveland.com)
2. LakewoodAlive's 15th Annual Spooky Pooch Parade will take place on Oct. 15 at Madison Park in Lakewood's Birdtown neighborhood. From 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., there will be a celebration of costumed canines and family-friendly fun. Registration is now open, pet owners can sign up their dogs for the costume parade. (LakewoodAlive)
3. Lakewood City Schools Superintendent Maggie Niedzwiecki was "pleased" with Lakewood's recently released report card from the Ohio Department of Education. In the new system, public schools and districts are measured by stars, with one star representing the lowest performance and five the highest, in five categories. Lakewood City Schools received a four in progress, four in achievement, five in gap closing, three in early literacy, and three in graduation. Click here for the full report. (Cleveland.com)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Drop In And Play At Lakewood Family Room, Cove Community Center (9:00 AM)
• After School Drop In At Lakewood Family Room, Cove Community Center (3:00 PM)
• Lakewood Truck Park At 16900 Detroit Avenue (5:30 PM)
• Jay Joseph Live At Mahall's in Lakewood (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Don't miss the Rozi's Wine House annual pumpkin beer tasting on Oct. 8! A dozen
  local and national beers will be available at the pay-as-you-drink event. Located at 14900 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood. Click here for more information. (Cleveland.com)
• Lakewood High School has restarted its peer mediation program, where students help fellow students deal with conflict. View the link for details. (Cleveland.com)
• Looking for a new home? View the link to see four upcoming open houses in the Lakewood area! (Lakewood Patch)

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Events:

• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions in Cleveland Library! (October 1)
• Cleveland Children Audition for NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet October 1 & October 4 (October 1)
• American Speed Festival 2022 (October 2)
• Today's Bride October Wedding Show - Cleveland (October 2)
• Acrylic Painting Class for Teens | Poison Apple (October 2)
• Wine Glasses and Reading (October 5)
• Estate Planning Seminar (October 6)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.