🌱 Patch AM: Love trains? See rare steam and electric slides in Westlake Friday

Morning Westlake! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Love trains? See rare steam and electric slides in Westlake Friday
• How could Westlake's proposed e-bike rules change your daily ride?
• Falcons look to improve after ninth-place finish in Westlake event

Also on today's calendar: Karas Weight Loss & Wellness Open House and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warmer with periods of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
• Tuesday: Breezy with a brief shower, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
• Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Surdyk to Present at October RRE Meeting (wordpress.com) — Railroad fans in Westlake can catch a special slide show on steam and electric trains when the Forest City Division of the Railroad Enthusiasts meets Friday, Oct. 16, at Church of the Redeemer on Center Ridge Road. The evening program starts at 8:15 p.m. and also serves as a reminder for members to pay their annual dues.
   

• Westlake considers e-bike ordinance setting age restriction, prohibiting sidewalk use (cleveland.com) — Westlake City Council is weighing new rules that would bar riders under 14 from using e-bikes and other e-mobility devices on city streets and ban these devices from sidewalks and paths. The proposal, up for further discussion Oct. 15, also sets helmet requirements for minors and speed and passenger limits that could change how residents ride around town.
   

• Falcons go to Purdue Fall Invitational for final fall event (bgfalconmedia.com) — Bowling Green State University's men's golf team is heading to Purdue's Fall Invitational after finishing ninth out of 12 teams at the Tom Tontimonia Invitational in Westlake. The earlier Westlake event saw three Falcons place in the top 22, giving local fans a benchmark as the team tackles a strong field in Indiana this week.
   

📸 Around Westlake

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westlake

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 15
• Karas Weight Loss & Wellness Open House →
  25200 Center Ridge Rd., Suite 1100, Westlake, OH,
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Western Reserve Herb Society's 79th Herb Fair →
  Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd, Cleveland
  10:00 am
Friday October 30
• Exposing The Spiritual Roots Of Disease →
  Residence Inn, 33040 Just Imagine Dr, Avon
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Super Smash Tourney
  Westlake Porter Public Library - Teen Lounge
  3:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• EQ Unlocked →
  Cuyahoga Community College Westshore Campus, 31001 Clemens Road, Westlake
  12:00 pm
• Surplus Sale
  Westlake Porter Public Library - Friends Pavilion
  4:00 pm
• After School in the 'Space
  Westlake Porter Public Library - Makerspace
  4:00 pm
• Bow Wow Books
  Westlake Porter Public Library - Storytime Room
  5:00 pm
• Pottery Wheel Wednesdays →
  Westlake OH
  6:00 pm
• Environmentalism Book Club
  Westlake Porter Public Library - Technology Training Lab
  7:00 pm
• Nostalgic Showcase Presents
  Westlake Porter Public Library - Thomas A. Fox Board Room
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Annual Friends' Book Sale
  Westlake Porter Public Library - Craft Room
  10:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Fount Pop Up Shop at IBY Westlake →
  Westlake OH
  8:30 am
• Erin Nicole Neal & The Chill Factors at Crocker Park Farmer's Market →
  Crocker Park Farmer's Market, Westlake
  9:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Karaoke →
  Time Warp Bar, 26261 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake
  9:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Reserve Care posted a job opening for Housekeeper-Westlake Facility-Full-time, Tuesday-Saturday in Westlake. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Bay Village

• Resident reports theft of pickup truck: Westlake Police Blotter (cleveland.com)
• Soccer Recap: Lakewood Now 1-2 Since Winning 3 Straight (maxpreps.com)

North Olmsted

• Suspects accused of switching price tags: North Olmsted Police Blotter (cleveland.com)
• Woman sickeningly stabbed 3-year-old to death while he was shopping with mother (themirror.com)
• 'Heist at the Museum!' is a real gem (newsbreak.com)

Fairview Park

• Police investigate residential break-in: Fairview Park Police Blotter (cleveland.com)

Ok Westlake! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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