🌱 How Parma students are turning lunch leftovers into next year’s school garden
Parma, Ohio Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Parma! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Parma students are turning lunch leftovers into next year’s school garden
- Why a Parma-raised WWE star is furious with LeBron’s decision
Also on today's calendar: Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 68.
- Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Northeast Ohio schools' composting merges sustainability, student action (thelandcle.org) — Parma City Schools are turning cafeteria food scraps into garden soil through a growing composting partnership, starting at Dentzler Elementary and expanding to Thoreau Park this fall. Farm to School Coordinator Brittnee Rourke is linking Parma lunchrooms, school gardens, and classroom cooking so students see how their leftovers become fresh produce. The story also highlights similar composting efforts in nearby districts. 
• WWE's The Miz Rants About LeBron James Snubbing Cavs for 76ers' NBA Free Agency Contract in Video (bleacherreport.com) — A hometown connection popped up in NBA free agency news when WWE star The Miz, who grew up in Parma, blasted LeBron James for choosing the Philadelphia 76ers over the Cavaliers. His video rant reflects the frustration of many Cleveland fans as LeBron signs a new two-year deal in Philly. The piece will be expanded with more analysis later.
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Summer Fun for Everyone →
Parma-Snow Branch, 2121 Snow Rd, Parma
2:00 pm
Monday July 27
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Other local events
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Ward 8 Movie Night →
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Ward 1 Summer Vibes & Ward Pride →
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We Are Parma Proud Picnic in the Park →
Parma, OH Calendar, 6328 State Road, Parma
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Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat →
The Cassidy Theatre, 6200 Pearl Rd, Parma Heights
7:30 pm
Saturday August 1
Saturday August 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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North Royalton Crafternoon →
North Royalton Branch, 5071 Wallings Rd, North Royalton
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Tequila Fest Cleveland 2026 →
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 Bagley Dr, Middleburg Heights
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National Park Scenic →
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Rd, Independence
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Concert in the Park: Out of Eden
City of Lakewood Lakewood Park Bandstand, 14532 Lake Avenue, Lakewood, OH, 44107, United States
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Senior Exercise Class →
Brooklyn Heights, OH Calendar, 225 Tuxedo Avenue, Brooklyn Heights
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Summer Fun for Everyone →
Brooklyn Branch, 7619 Memphis Ave, Brooklyn
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Women in History Solon Pointe Emerald Ridge, 5625 Emerald Ridge Pkwy, Solon, OH
2:00 pm
Saturday July 25
Sunday July 26
Monday July 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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What size snakes are you using on your 4" toilet drains ? 1/2 5/8 3/4 ? (Nextdoor Fernhill Metroparks)
🗞 Nearby News
Parma Heights
- Truck owner reports vehicle stolen, turns out they crashed it in Brooklyn: Parma Heights Police Blotter (cleveland.com)
- Cuyahoga County grants support road improvements, senior center upgrades (cleveland.com)
- The Crispy Chick Expanding to Parma Heights, Anticipating Fall Opening (whatnow.com)
Ok Parma! 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: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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