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Good day Shaker Heights! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How much will Shaker Heights' aging ice rink really cost to fix?
• Which Shaker Heights streets saw the week's biggest police calls?
• How Shaker Heights students can shine at this year's Dazzle Awards

Also on today's calendar: AppleFest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 56.
• Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What we learned about Shaker Heights' aging ice rink and options ranging from $5 million to $35 million (cleveland.com) — Shaker Heights is weighing whether to renovate or replace the aging Thornton Park Ice Arena, with early options ranging from a $5–7 million renovation to a $30–35 million larger facility. City leaders are updating cost estimates, inspecting the rink's concrete base, and exploring funding strategies before deciding how this key recreation hub will serve residents long-term.
   

• As man falls from bike, gun drops from his pocket and leads to arrest: Shaker Heights Police Blotter (cleveland.com) — Several recent police calls in Shaker Heights include a man whose dropped gun led to felony weapons charges, a stolen firearm from an unlocked car, and a domestic violence arrest. Officers also handled two suspected drunk drivers and a costly theft from unlocked vehicles, underscoring the importance of securing cars and staying alert in local neighborhoods.
   

• A record 48 high schools will participate in 2026-27 Playhouse Square Dazzle Awards (freshwatercleveland.com) — Shaker Heights High School is among a record 48 Northeast Ohio schools participating in Playhouse Square's 2026–27 Dazzle Awards, celebrating excellence in high school musical theater. Students will have access to workshops, classes, and apprenticeships throughout the year, culminating in a May 22, 2027 awards ceremony where top performers advance to the national Jimmy Awards in New York.
   

📸 Around Shaker Heights

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shaker Heights

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 27
• Hazardous Waste Round-Up →
  Shaker Heights Service Center, 15600 Chagrin Blvd., Shaker Heights
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• AppleFest →
  16740 S Park Blvd, Shaker Heights
  12:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Preservation Awards →
  City Hall - Council Chambers, Shaker Heights
  6:15 pm
• City Council →
  City Hall - Council Chambers, Shaker Heights
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Great Estates Program Information Session →
  Shaker Heights High School Auditorium, 15911 Aldersyde, Shaker Heights
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Safety and Public Works →
  Shaker Heights, OH Calendar, 3400 Lee Road, Shaker Heights
  8:00 am
Friday October 2
• First Annual VAD Oktoberfest →
  Shaker Heights, OH Calendar, 3441 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Greater Cleveland Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry →
  Shaker Heights, OH Calendar, 3630 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Heights
  9:30 am
• The Cat, The Dog, and The Horse - Symbolic Exploration 3 Saturdays →
  Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Boulevard, Shaker Heights
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Architectural Board of Review →
  Shaker Heights, OH Calendar, 3400 Lee Road, Shaker Heights
  8:00 am
• Senior Monday Movies →
  Shaker Heights, OH Calendar, 3450 Lee Rd., Shaker Heights
  1:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Wild Edibles Nature Walk with Jeremy Umansky →
  16740 S Park Blvd, Shaker Heights
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I want to take moment to thank the driver from City Transportation who took the time to walk my handicapped husband down Ingleside Rd today.
  Ingleside was closed at both ends between Lomond and Scottsdale. The driver started at Scottsdale where he was told he could not turn because they… (Nextdoor Upper Lomond)
• Lost And Found Pets
  Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and… (Nextdoor )

🗞 Nearby News

University Heights

• Rugby defeated by Division IV champions (hillsdalecollegian.com)
• Local man arrested for assault of his children's mother: University Heights Police Blotter (cleveland.com)
• Biggs Joins Supreme Court Brief Supporting Home Prayer Group In Religious Liberty Case (azfreenews.com)

Beachwood

• Beachwood 2024 non-profits ranked by highest total revenue (eastclevelandnews.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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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