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Spotted on the Shaker Heights calendar: Western Reserve Herb Society's 79th Herb Fair

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In today's newsletter:
- Can Shaker Heights cool off Strongsville's high-powered offense Friday night?
- What new transit-area development could mean for Shaker Heights neighborhoods
Also on today's calendar: Western Reserve Herb Society's 79th Herb Fair and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 64 and low of 59 degrees.
- Monday: Warmer with clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 64.
- Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Football Recap: Strongsville Skates Past Lorain with Ease (maxpreps.com) — After routing Lorain 45-6, Strongsville's football team now turns its attention to a conference matchup against Shaker Heights this Friday at 7 p.m. For Shaker Heights fans, the game offers a chance to see how their team stacks up against a high-scoring Mustangs squad that has dominated several recent opponents at home.
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• More jobs, housing and walkable communities around transit? That's what Cuyahoga County agencies want (cleveland.com) — A new countywide transit-oriented development partnership has flagged sites in Shaker Heights as prime spots for future walkable, mixed-use projects near bus and rail lines. For local residents, that could eventually mean more housing, jobs, and amenities clustered around transit, as Cuyahoga County and RTA work to streamline zoning and attract developers to these corridors.
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📸 Around Shaker Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shaker Heights
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★ Featured events ★
- Western Reserve Herb Society's 79th Herb Fair →
Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd, Cleveland
10:00 am - Cle Feud Competition →
3615 Superior Ave, Cleveland
5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
Thursday October 29
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Other local events
- Holiday →
Shaker Heights OH - CVC MS Soccer Championships
Beachwood High School, 25100 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood
5:00 pm - Architectural Board of Review →
Shaker Heights City Hall, Shaker Heights
8:00 am - Administration Committee →
Shaker Heights City Hall, Shaker Heights
8:00 am - City Council Work Session →
City Hall - Council Chambers, Shaker Heights
7:30 pm - Wildlife Task Force →
Shaker Heights, OH Calendar Shaker Heights, OH 44120
11:00 am - Neighborhood and Economic Development →
Shaker Heights City Hall, Shaker Heights
6:00 pm - Book Discussion with Beasts of the East author Andrew Moore →
Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd., Shaker Heights
7:00 pm - Book Club Focused on Family Separation →
Child and Family Advocates of Cuyahoga County, 2800 Euclid Ave, Suite 620, Cleveland OH 44115
5:00 pm - Century House Birthday Party →
16740 S Park Blvd, Shaker Heights
6:00 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 22
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💬 Chatter
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- 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
- This Court Case Matters More Than You Think (illinoisfamily.org)
- What we learned about Cleveland Heights-University Heights schools' forecast and levy (cleveland.com)
- Trader Joe's Is Opening a Brand-New Store Today (and More Soon to Come) (marthastewart.com)
Beachwood
- Suspended driver takes off from traffic stop for bathroom break: Orange Police Blotter (cleveland.com)
- Wrong-way driver in fatal freeway crash indicted: Pepper Pike Police Blotter (cleveland.com)
- Remnants of Hurricane Isaias to impact Sunday plans (news5cleveland.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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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