🌱 Patch AM: How a Hindu tradition is strengthening bonds with Solon’s first responders

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Hindu tradition is strengthening bonds with Solon's first responders
• Which Solon receiver will you back in this statewide fan vote?

Also on today's calendar: Luncheon and Fashion Show and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
• Sunday: Lots of sun; nice, less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hindu community holds ceremony to recognize, protect city's first responders (chagrinvalleytoday.com) — Solon residents and officials joined the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh at Fire Station #2 to honor local police and firefighters with the Raksha Bandhan ceremony, emphasizing gratitude and cultural connection. The celebration highlighted Solon's diversity, with Mayor Kraus praising how immigrant communities share traditions and inspire young people to consider careers as first responders.
   

• Vote: Who will be the best receiver in Division I-II Ohio high school football in 2026? (cleveland.com) — Two Solon High School standouts, seniors Spencer Kramer and Miguel Sierra, are among dozens of receivers nominated in a statewide cleveland.com poll to pick Division I-II football's top pass-catcher for 2026. Fans can review the full list of Ohio contenders and vote online through September 18 to support their favorite players.
   

📸 Around Solon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Solon

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 15
• Cardio Drumming at Solon Community Center: Youth →
  Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Pkwy, Solon
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• Labor Day - City Offices Closed →
  Solon, OH Calendar Solon, OH 44139
Tuesday September 8
• Orchard Intramurals - Mountain Movers
  Orchard Middle School 6800 S.O.M. Center Rd., Solon, OH 44139
  8:10 am
Wednesday September 9
• Civil Service @ 6:00 p.m. →
  Solon, OH Calendar, 34200 Bainbridge Rd, Solon
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Luncheon and Fashion Show →
  The Tanglewood Club, 8745 Tanglewood Trail, Chagrin Falls
  12:00 pm
• City of Solon | Farmers Market 2026 →
  Solon Bicentennial Park & Solon Bull House Gallery, 34045 Bainbridge Rd, Solon
  4:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Cardio Drumming at Solon Community Center: Youth →
  Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Pkwy, Solon
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday September 6
• Farmers Market →
  Chagrin Falls, OH Calendar, 5 N Franklin Street, Chagrin Falls
  9:00 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day ~ No School
  Aurora City ACSD
• Labor Day (Offices Closed)
  Twinsburg Township 1790 Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg
• Village Offices Closed - Labor Day →
  Moreland Hills, OH Calendar Moreland Hills, OH 44022
  8:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Autumn Assessment Day K-5 Last Names M-Z Attend School (A-L Stay Home)
  Aurora City K-5 School Buildings

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 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 )

• Aerotek posted a job opening for Shipping And Production Coordinator in Solon. Apply here.
• CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Chagrin Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Solon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chagrin Falls

• Question Amazon drone deliveries, Chagrin Falls councilman urges (chagrinvalleytoday.com)
• Chagrin has opportunity to start 3-0 for first time since 2021 (chagrinvalleytoday.com)
• Someone opened accounts in elderly woman's name: Chagrin Falls police blotter (cleveland.com)

Orange

• Encore senior chorale group offers participants far more than a song (chagrinvalleytoday.com)
• Orange Village Council advances Canyons TIF process after heated debate (cleveland.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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