🌱 Patch AM: How could Thornton Park and a new community center soon change?

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In today's newsletter:

• How could Thornton Park and a new community center soon change?
• How much help can Shaker Heights Library give with SNAP and Medicaid?

Also on today's calendar: CASA Informational Session and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 71, low: 64.
• Sunday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shaker Heights seeks input on new community center, Thornton ice rink (cleveland.com) — Shaker Heights is asking residents to help shape plans for a new community center and the future of the Thornton Park ice rink, with an online survey open through Oct. 6. The city is weighing options like a new rink, artificial turf, and playground changes, and this phase will guide funding, partnerships, and which improvements happen first.
   

• How SNAP and Medicaid questions are keeping Cleveland libraries busy (signalcleveland.org) — Shaker Heights Public Library is part of a growing support network helping residents navigate complicated SNAP and Medicaid paperwork as county staffing cuts lengthen wait times. While staff can't fill out forms, they assist with technology, portals, and email access, giving Shaker Heights and other Cuyahoga County residents a more approachable place to manage vital benefits.
   

📸 Around Shaker Heights

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shaker Heights

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• 2026 UH APP Conference →
  UH Management Services Center, 3605 Warrensville Center Road, Shaker Heights

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Hazardous Waste Round-Up →
  Shaker Heights Service Center, 15600 Chagrin Blvd., Shaker Heights
  8:00 am
• Ohio Open Doors Warrensville West Cemetery Tour →
  3451 Lee Road (adjacent to Heinen's), Shaker Heights
  10:30 am
Sunday September 20
• Hazardous Waste Round-Up →
  Shaker Heights Service Center, 15600 Chagrin Blvd., Shaker Heights
  8:00 am
Monday September 21
• Senior Monday Movies →
  Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building, 3450 Lee Rd., Shaker Heights
  1:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Architectural Board of Review →
  3400 Lee Road, Shaker Heights
  8:00 am
• Finance Committee →
  Shaker Heights City Hall, Shaker Heights
  8:00 am
• City Council Work Session →
  City Hall - Council Chambers, Shaker Heights
  12:00 pm
• Ohio EPA Public Hearing on NEORSD Water Quality Certificate →
  Shaker Middle School, 20600 Shaker Blvd., Shaker Heights
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Landmark Commission/Architectural Board of Review →
  Shaker Heights City Hall, Shaker Heights
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Seniors Fall Festival →
  Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building, 3450 Lee Rd., Shaker Heights
  1:00 pm
• CASA Informational Session →
  6996 Powers Blvd, Parma
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I need my very large oak tree removed from my back yard.
  The quotes are close to 10k…. I am aware that it will be an entire days work.but….too expensive for me. Has anyone had tree removal from a company… (Nextdoor Duffield Road)

🗞 Nearby News

University Heights

• University Heights makes two more hires before next year's police-fire station construction project (cleveland.com)
• Supreme Court to hear case of man blocked from holding minyan in his home (jewishinsider.com)
• Carolyn Noll Sorg inaugurated as John Carroll University's 27th president, first woman to hold the title (cleveland.com)

Beachwood

• Beachwood schools holds five-star rating, dips on Performance Index: Ohio school report cards 2026 (cleveland.com)

Ok Shaker 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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