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π± Patch AM: What Lakewood Park visitors should know about the new parking lot work
And check out St James Lakewood Oktoberfest on the Lakewood Patch calendar

Hello Lakewood! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Lakewood Park visitors should know about the new parking lot work
- How did Lakewood erase a 19-point deficit in Bay?
- How could Lakewood's Flock camera rules change after public pushback?
Also on today's calendar: St James Lakewood Oktoberfest and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 54.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lakewood begins Lakewood Park's parking lot project (cleveland.com) — Construction is underway in the Lakewood Park parking lot, with about $200,000 in concrete and asphalt repairs planned near Foster Pool and several parking areas over roughly three weeks. The lot should mostly remain open, but sections will be blocked off at times as crews address curb and pavement issues before winter, so plan for minor disruptions when visiting the park.
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• Gatling, Bolden Led Lakewood To Dramatic Comeback Win Over Bay (lakewoodobserver.com) — Lakewood Rangers fans just saw one of the program's greatest comebacks, as the team erased a 19-point deficit to beat Bay 36-35 in overtime and improve to 6-1. Standouts Simmie Bolden and Tyrese Gatling powered the rally, and the Rangers now head home to face Normandy with momentum and renewed community pride.
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• Lakewood City Council taking a look at city's Flock contract (cleveland.com) — Lakewood officials are reexamining the city's five-year, $125,000-a-year Flock license plate reader contract, focusing on privacy, data sharing with federal agencies, and potential misuse. Residents worried about surveillance, immigrants, or abortion-related data are invited to a public safety committee meeting at City Hall on Oct. 12 to review and possibly tweak Lakewood's specific policy.
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📸 Around Lakewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
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★ Featured events ★
- St James Lakewood Oktoberfest →
St James Catholic Church, 17514 Detroit Ave, Lakewood
6:00 pm - Cle Feud Competition →
3615 Superior Ave, Cleveland
5:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 29
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Other local events
- Annual Pet Blessing at Centering Space →
Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
10:00 am - MASTERING THE ESPRESSO MARTINI →
Western Reserve Distillers, LLC, 14221 Madison Avenue, Lakewood
8:00 pm - Living in the Universal Christ: A Prayer Hour →
Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
8:30 am - Family Meditation with Buddhist Nun, Ani Palmo Rybicki →
Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
10:30 am - Inclusive Cheer and Spirit Squad Ages 8-12 →
Lakewood-Garfield Middle School Cafeteria, 13114 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
5:30 pm - Praying for Peace at Centering Space →
Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
6:00 pm - Journaling the Spiritual Life with Teilhard de Chardin →
Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
7:00 pm - Buddhist Perspectives on Life →
Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
6:30 pm - Adult Grief Support Group at Centering Space →
Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
6:00 pm - Fall Into Gardening at GardenWalk Lakewood's October Plant Swap →
Kauffman Park, 15450 Detroit Ave, Lakewood
11:00 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
📣 Lakewood Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Lakewood. Apply here.
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Manager in Training in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rocky River
- Former Cuyahoga County assistant prosecutor charged with obstruction (cleveland.com)
Brooklyn
- Passed out and stopped in the middle of the road, Cleveland driver found with opioids: Brooklyn Police Blotter (cleveland.com)
- A broad view of narrow fabrics (specialtyfabricsreview.com)
- CVC Players of the Week: Sept. 21-27, 2026 (chagrinvalleyconference.com)
Ok Lakewood! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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