5 Things You Need to Know this Week

1. Here's the latest scoop from the Strongsville Historical Society: An Ice Cream Social from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, July 10. It'a a new event for the , 13305 Pearl Rd. There will music and a quilt raffle; no admission fee and ample parking.

2. Starting Monday, July 11, you can help the Strongsville Swim League collect non-perishable food, health and cleaning items for the Strongsville Food Bank. Drop off your welcomed donations at the 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. through July 15.

3. City Council meets tonight at 8 to consider a short agenda, including buying a new motorcycle for the police department and seeking a 50 percent federal grant to buy 21 new bulletproof vests.

4. The will host a Technology Petting Zoo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 9. Adults are invited to get familiar with iPads and other devices.

5. Only 15 days till the Strongsville Homecoming opens with a parade. The Strongsville Chamber of Commerce event runs July 20-23 on the Commons.