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In today's newsletter:

• What Solon's chamber leadership change means for local businesses
• How Solon toddlers are learning in a garden, not a classroom

Also on today's calendar: Cardio Drumming at Solon Community Center: Youth and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
• Saturday: Brilliant sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chamber president says not retirement, reinvention (chagrinvalleytoday.com) — Solon's business community is preparing for a leadership change as Chamber President/CEO Marilyn McMillin steps down Sept. 30 and local business owner Saevar Thordarson takes over Oct. 1. McMillin reflects on growing membership, strengthening manufacturing connections, and expanding events like the annual golf outing, while emphasizing that the chamber remains a key resource for Solon companies.
   

• Parent/Toddlers tiptoe through the garden and learn (chagrinvalleytoday.com) — Families in Solon can join a weekly Parent and Me in the Garden class at Solon Play and Prep Preschool, held in the Learning Garden at Solon United Methodist Church. Walking toddlers and caregivers explore nature, do messy art projects, and ease into preschool life, and there are still openings available for the spring session.
   

📸 Around Solon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Solon

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Cardio Drumming at Solon Community Center: Youth →
  Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Pkwy, Solon
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 24
• SHS PSAT Math Tips Night, Gr. 10 & 11 - Lecture Hall
  Solon High School, 33600 Inwood Road, Solon
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Cardio Drumming at Solon Community Center: Youth →
  Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Parkway, Solon
  5:30 pm
• Cardio Drumming at Solon Community Center: Adults →
  Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Parkway, Solon
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Civil Service @ 6:00 p.m. →
  Solon, OH Calendar, 34200 Bainbridge Rd, Solon
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Cardio Drumming at Solon Community Center: Youth →
  Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Pkwy, Solon
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 24
• Sprout + Shout →
  The Woodshed, 8200 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls
  10:45 am
• Power Ups Fall 2026 →
  The Arena at Wembley Club, 8345 Woodberry Blvd., Chagrin Falls
  12:00 pm
• Girls JV Tennis at Orange
  Chagrin Falls Ex Village Orange HS
  4:15 pm
• Girls Varsity Tennis vs Orange
  Chagrin Falls Ex Village Chagrin Falls High School
  4:15 pm
• Girls Freshman Volleyball at Rootstown
  Chagrin Falls Ex Village Rootstown HS
  4:30 pm
• Girls 8th Grade Volleyball vs Independence
  Chagrin Falls Ex Village Chagrin Falls Middle School
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I love going to Alesci's in Solon.
  Their subs are great, fresh breads, great carry out choices, pizza, dough, wonderful desserts, etc. (Nextdoor Wellingford Estates)

• Nestlé S.A. posted a job opening for Extruder Operator in Solon. Apply here.
• Take 5 Oil Change posted a job opening for Oil Change Team Member - Shop#139 - 33300 Aurora Road in Solon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Solon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chagrin Falls

• Tennis - 2026 girls season previews (chagrinvalleytoday.com)
• Chagrin Falls motorists urged to slow down in new safety campaign (cleveland.com)
• Chagrin Falls School District receives 5 Stars--ranks number three in the State of Ohio in Performance Index (cleveland.com)

Orange

• Willoughby South Boys Soccer beats Eastlake North on late Bailey goal (chagrinvalleyconference.com)

Bedford

• Bedford wins state approval for $25.6 million wastewater plant overhaul aimed at cutting sewage overflows (cleveland.com)
• Las Americas Brings Mexican and Peruvian Flavors to Bedford Heights (bedfordohio.org)

Ok Solon! 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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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