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Good morning Shaker Heights! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What a $320,000 cut means for Shaker Heights Youth Center
Also on today's calendar: CASA Informational Session and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
- Monday: Variably cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 64, low: 52.
- Tuesday: A morning thunderstorm or two, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Which mental health, addiction providers are recommended for ADAMHS funding in 2027? See the full list (cleveland.com) — Cuyahoga County's mental health board is reshuffling 2027 funding, recommending cutting all support for the Shaker Heights Youth Center while separately directing $100,000 to Shaker Heights. The plan shifts millions among dozens of providers countywide, adding new crisis and recovery programs and trimming or eliminating others as the board works with a smaller overall budget.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shaker Heights
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★ Featured events ★
- Senior Monday Movies →
Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building, 3450 Lee Rd., Shaker Heights
1:30 pm
Monday September 21
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Other local events
- 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 - Shaker Heights City School District Tech Committee
Shaker Heights Public Library, Malvern Room, 16500 Van Aken Blvd, Shaker Heights
4:00 pm - Ohio EPA Public Hearing on NEORSD Water Quality Certificate →
Shaker Middle School, 20600 Shaker Blvd., Shaker Heights
6:00 pm - Landmark Commission/Architectural Board of Review →
Shaker Heights City Hall, Shaker Heights
7:00 pm - 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 - Joint City Council/School Board/Library Board →
Shaker Heights High School Upper Cafeteria and livestream, 15911 Aldersyde Drive, Shaker Heights
6:00 pm - AppleFest →
16740 S Park Blvd, Shaker Heights
12:00 pm - Wild Edibles Nature Walk with Jeremy Umansky →
16740 S Park Blvd, Shaker Heights
10:00 am
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 10
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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 ) - 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
- Join the next generation of neighborhood leaders (heightsobserver.org)
- Man arrested for exposing himself at drug store: University Heights Police Blotter (cleveland.com)
Beachwood
- Sharpe Seeks Healthy Balance (bcomber.org)
- Brown urged to use Trump's unpopularity to advance his Senate candidacy (cleveland.com)
- When Should You Let Your Kid Start Dating? (parents.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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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