City of Shaker Heights - Community Links

Aug 21, 2008

Community Resources
	City of Shaker Heights
		Shaker Arts Council A volunteer nonprofit founded in 2003 to promote Shaker residents in the arts, create activities that bring artists and community together, and to act as the voice of Shaker’s arts community in advocacy of arts and culture. URL: http://www.shakerartscouncil.org
		Shaker Family Center Educational, social and recreational programs for families with young children. URL: http://www.shakerfamilycenter.org/
		Shaker Historical Museum The Shaker Historical Museum was established in 1956 to house the Shaker Historical Society's collection of fine shaker furniture and artifacts. URL: http://www.cwru.edu/affil/shakhist/shaker.htm
		The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes The Nature Center exists for the preservation and enjoyment of a natural area surrounded by city and suburb, and for the education of all in the region so they may become stewards of the environment. URL: http://www.shakerlakes.org/
	Cuyahoga County
		Arts and Culture in Cuyahoga County Historically, Cuyahoga County has enjoyed one of the highest concentrations of arts and cultural organizations in the nation. Website developed by the Community Partnership for Arts and Culture to link residents to resources, events, press material, and ways to get involved. URL: http://www.supportartsandculture.org/
		Farmers Market at Shaker Square Local farmers, bakers, artists and craftsmen every Saturday from April through December in historic Shaker Square from 8 AM to Noon. URL: http://www.shakersquare.net/farmersmarket.htm
		North Union Farmers Market Learn about the four markets where locally grown produce is sold. URL: http://www.lkwdpl.org/farmersmarket/index.html
		Shaker Square Cleveland's historic square sits on Shaker's border and is part of the Shaker School District. Learn about its unique charms. URL: http://www.shakersquare.net
		Things to Do and See in Cuyahoga County URL: http://www.cuyahoga.oh.us/home/things.asp
		University Circle, Inc. Home to a concentration of leading cultural, educational, medical and social service institutions. URL: http://www.universitycircle.org
	Northeast Ohio
		OASIS Educational non-profit organization designed to enhance the quality of life for mature adults. URL: http://www.oasisnet.org
Education
	A. Public Schools
		Shaker Heights City Schools URL: http://www.shaker.org
	B. Independent Schools
		Hathaway Brown School URL: http://www.hb.edu/
		Laurel School URL: http://www.laurelschool.org/
		St. Dominic School URL: http://www.stdominicschool.net
		University School URL: http://www.us.edu/
	C. Preschool Programs
		CEOGC Plymouth Head Start URL: http://www.ceogc.org/
		Children's Center at First Baptist Church URL: http://www.firstbaptistcleveland.org/
		Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities URL: http://www.ccbmrdd.org/
		Programs in Shaker Contact information for Shaker's preschools. URL: http://www.shakeronline.com/about/education/PreschoolProgramsinShaker.asp
Business & Commerce
		Heights-Hillcrest Regional Chamber of Commerce East Side Business Resource. URL: http://www.hrcc.org
		Van Aken Shops Online The Van Aken Business Development Association provides information about the businesses and shops in the Van Aken area. URL: http://www.vanakenonline.com
Ride the Rapid!
		Baseball Heritage Museum Stories, photographs, letters, programs, uniforms and other memorabilia from Latin and Caribbean leagues, Industrial and Barnstormer leagues and Negro and Women's leagues. URL: http://www.baseballheritagemuseum.org
		Cleveland Browns Stadium Opened in 1999, the new stadium sits on the Lake Erie shoreline - with its playing field running east to west - just as the former Cleveland Municipal Stadium did. URL: http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/tickets/stadium/
		East Fourth Neighborhood A neighborhood located in the heart of Cleveland's thriving cultural district. Enjoy great dining, nightlife, concerts, sporting events and local entertainment. URL: http://www.east4thstreet.com/
		Great Lakes Science Center One of America's largest interactive science museums. More than 400 hands-on exhibits, OMNIMAX® films, and daily demonstrations show the interdependency of science, environment and technology. URL: http://www.glsc.org/
		Progressive Field: Home of the Cleveland Indians This world-class facility was created expressly for baseball, specifically for Cleveland. An urban ballpark and Cleveland landmark offering a fan-friendly facility within an intimate environment. URL: http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/cle/ballpark/
		Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum A stunning piece of daring architecture designed by internationally renowned architect I. M. Pei, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum contains equally remarkable interactive exhibits, films, videos and priceless and poignant artifacts, and serves as host of the permanent Hall of Fame exhibit. URL: http://www.rockhall.com/
		Shaker Square Stroll, shop, and dine at the Square. Enjoy this beautiful and historic Cleveland neighborhood adjacent to Shaker Heights. Unique restaurants, shops and cinema. URL: http://www.shakersquare.net/
		The Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland's NBA team. URL: http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/
		The Q: Quicken Loans Arena Quicken Loans Arena is the Official Home of the Cleveland Cavaliers. URL: http://www.theqarena.com/
Government
	County
		Cuyahoga County Commissioners Peter Lawson Jones, Timothy F. Hagan, and Jimmy Dimora. URL: http://bocc.cuyahogacounty.us/
		Cuyahoga County Treasurer's Office Cuyahoga County Treasurer, Jim Rokakis, has a new and improved web site. Links and programs will be of interest to residents. URL: http://treasurer.cuyahogacounty.us/
	Federal
		United States Representative, Ohio District 11 U.S. Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Democrat. URL: http://www.house.gov/tubbsjones/
		United States Senator for Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, Democrat. URL: http://brown.senate.gov/
		United States Senator for Ohio Senator George V. Voinovich, Republican. URL: http://voinovich.senate.gov/
	General Information
		GovEngine Comprehensive directory of Official Federal, State, and Local government and court links. URL: http://www.GovEngine.com
	Local
		Shaker Heights Municipal Court The Shaker Heights Municipal Court serves Beachwood, Hunting Valley, Pepper Pike, Shaker Heights, and University Heights. URL: http://www.shakerheightscourt.org/home/
	State
		127th Ohio General Assembly Locating current year legislation and legislators. URL: http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/
		Governor of Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, Democrat. URL: http://governor.ohio.gov/
		Ohio Municipal League The Ohio Municipal League is a statewide association serving the interests of Ohio municipal government. URL: http://www.omlohio.org
		State Representative, District 8 Representative Armond Budish, Democrat. URL: http://www.house.state.oh.us/index.php?option=com_displaymembers&task=detail&district=08
		State Senator, 25th Senate District Senator Lance T. Mason, Democrat. URL: http://www.senate.state.oh.us/senators/bios/sd_25.html
Historic Preservation
		Historic Preservation Grant The Fund for the Future of Shaker Heights offers grants for historic preservation. URL: http://www.shakeronline.com/about/incentive/FundfortheFutureofShakerHeights.asp#hpgrant
		National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places is the nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Properties listed include districts, sites, buildings, structures. URL: http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/
		Ohio Historic Preservation Office The Ohio Historic Preservation Office is the official historic preservation agency of the State of Ohio. URL: http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/histpres/
		Standard for Treatment of Historic Properties Common sense principles in non-technical language developed to help protect the nation's irreplaceable cultural resources by promoting consistent preservation practices. URL: http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/standguide/overview/choose_treat.htm
		Technical Preservation Services for Historic Buildings URL: http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/tps/
		The Cleveland Restoration Society The Cleveland Restoration Society and Preservation Resource Center of Northeastern Ohio develops economically-viable solutions to preservation challenges in order to preserve and enhance the architectural heritage of the region. A Local Partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the primary local historic preservation organization in Northeastern Ohio. URL: http://www.clevelandrestoration.org
Homeland Security
		U.S. Department of Homeland Security Information on preparedness. URL: http://www.ready.gov/index.html
Landlord Connection
	Decorating Tips
		Appealing interior neutral paint palette for your rental suite URL: http://www.finepaintsofeurope.com/color_info.aspx
		Environmentally-friendly Interior Paints URL: http://www.circleoflifefoundation.org/education/sustainable/greening/paint.htm
		Faux painting techniques URL: http://www.PaintSchool.com URL: http://www3.sherwin.com/do_it_yourself/painting_techniques/faux_painting_process/
		Home Improvement Tips URL: http://www.doityourself.com
		Interactive Paint Selections URL: http://www.sherwin.com/do_it_yourself/
		Interior Paints Environmentally-friendly URL: http://www.sherwin.com/do_it_yourself/sherwin_williams_products/greensmart.jsp
		Make Decorating Easier URL: http://www.homeselectdesign.com URL: http://www.home-decorating.com/interiordesigners.html
		Painting Techniques and Tools URL: http://www.sherwin.com/do_it_yourself/painting_techniques/faux_painting_process/
		Painting Tips URL: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/O,,193968-6,00.html#
		Window Dressing URL: http://www.home-decorating.com/windowtreatments.html
	Earth-Friendly Materials
		Environmentally-friendly Cleaners URL: http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/Public/EnvironmentallyFriendlyCleaners/index.cfm?requesttimeout=100
		Natural Interior Paints URL: http://www.greenplanetpaints.com/?gclid=CIuf4cG38144CFTyKOAodVBrxEg
		Natural Non-Toxic Green Flooring URL: http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/Public/NaturalFlooring/index.cfm?requesttimeout=100
	Landscaping Tips
		Landscape Architects URL: http://www.pattiegroup.com/tips.cfm
	Property Management
		A wealth of knowledge and time saving tools! Check out Ask the Expert page! URL: http://www.landlord.com
		Cleveland Tenants Organization Know Your Rental Rights URL: http://www.clevelandtenants.org
		The Key to Property Management Success URL: http://www.landlordportal.com
Medical
		Cleveland Clinic Foundation The Cleveland Clinic has more than 1,700 physicians and scientists representing 120 specialties. The Cleveland Clinic annually provides for more than 2.5 million outpatient visits, 52,000 hospital admissions and 68,000 surgical procedures for patients across the United States and from more than 90 countries. URL: http://www.clevelandclinic.org/
		MetroHealth Medical Center The MetroHealth System commits to leadership in providing outstanding health care for individuals and in promoting the health of the community. An integrated program of services encompassing patient care, education and research. Provides service to any resident of Cuyahoga County regardless of ability to pay. URL: http://www.metrohealth.org
		University Hospitals of Cleveland 947-bed tertiary medical center specializing in adult/pediatric medical and surgical specialties. UHC is also the primary affiliate of Case Western Reserve University. URL: http://www.uhhs.com/Facilities.aspx?MID=1&ShowDetail=1
		Urgent Care Facility Urgent, not life-threatening; located at 2174 Warrensville Center Road in University Heights. URL: http://www.medgroup.org/locations_university.html
Motor Vehicles
		Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Branch locations, licensing information, vehicle and title registration, etc. URL: http://bmv.ohio.gov/bmv.asp
		Vehicle Emissions Testing Program Testing information, station locations, what to bring, fees, etc. URL: http://www.epa.state.oh.us/dapc/mobile.html
News
	Daily
		The Plain Dealer URL: http://www.cleveland.com
	Online
		Cleveland Press.com Cleveland, Ohio news and information. URL: http://www.clevelandpress.com
	Weekly
		Call & Post URL: http://www.callandpost.com
		Cleveland Jewish News URL: http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com
		Crain's Cleveland Business URL: http://www.crainscleveland.com
		The Sun Press URL: http://www.sunnews.com
Post Offices
		Branch Locator Shaker zip codes: 44118, 44120, and 44122. URL: http://www.switchboard.com/bin/cgidir.dll?Mem=1355&PR=138&CSF=LocatorPostOffice&CID=1222
Money Matters
		Your Money Now State Treasurer Richard Cordray's website encourages financial education. URL: http://www.yourmoneynowonline.org/
Neighborhood Associations
	All Associations
		Contact Information All Shaker community association contact information. URL: http://www.shakeronline.com/about/resources/CommunityAssociations.asp
Public Library
		Shaker Heights Public Library Website URL: http://www.shpl.lib.oh.us
Public Transit
		Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Important information, passes, farecards, timetables, maps and schedules, more. URL: http://www.gcrta.org
Resource Management
		Doan Brook Watershed Partnership Protects and restores Doan Brook and its watershed through collaboration and sharing of resources. URL: http://www.doanbrook.org
Sports
		Fields Hotline number 216-491-2577 URL: http://www.shakeronline.com/dept/community/SportsFieldUsage.asp
		Shaker Figure Skating Club The club, made up of serious and competitive figure skaters, is a member of United States Figure Skating (USFS). URL: http://www.shakerfsc.org
		Shaker Youth Baseball League Organized baseball for children in grades 3 through 10. Voice mail: 216-566-5708. URL: http://www.sybl.com
		Shaker Youth Soccer Association Soccer league information for boys and girls, ages 8 to 12. URL: http://www.shakeryouthsoccer.org
Taxes
	Federal
		Internal Revenue Service (IRS) United States Department of Treasury - Internal Revenue Service Website. URL: http://www.irs.gov/
	Local
		Regional Income Tax Agency (R.I.T.A.) R.I.T.A. serves as the income tax collection agency for 115 municipalities throughout the State of Ohio. URL: http://www.ritaohio.com
	State
		Ohio Department of Taxation State of Ohio tax Website. URL: http://tax.ohio.gov
Utilities
	Cable
		Time Warner Cable Providing cable services to the Shaker Heights community. URL: http://www.timewarnercable.com/NortheastOhio/
		WOW! Internet and Cable Providing cable services to the Shaker Heights community. URL: http://www1.wowway.com/home/index.aspx
	Electric
		The Illuminating Company (FirstEnergy) Local provider. URL: http://www.firstenergycorp.com/welcome/index.jsp
	Gas
		Dominion East Ohio Gas Company Local provider. URL: http://www.dom.com/about/companies/eohio/index.jsp
	General Information
		NOPEC Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council URL: http://www.nopecinfo.org
		Ohio Consumers' Counsel Website of the residential utility advocate. URL: http://www.pickocc.org
		Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Information on electric, telephone, natural gas, water, rail, trucking and moving companies for residential and business consumers. URL: http://www.puc.state.oh.us/
	Water/Sewer
		City of Cleveland Division of Water Providing water to the Greater Cleveland area. Find links to news, information and paying bills online. URL: http://www.clevelandwater.com/
		NEORSD Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District: providing wastewater treatment facilities and interceptor sewers in the Greater Cleveland Metropolitan area. URL: http://www.neorsd.org/internet/do/viewhome.do
Volunteer Opportunities
		Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Greater Cleveland, Inc. (RSVP) Helps find the organization, location and schedule to fit your interests. Many opportunities in Shaker Heights. URL: http://www.rsvpcleveland.org/
Voter Information
		Board of Elections, Cuyahoga County Find information on voter registration, absentee ballots, and voting information. URL: http://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/
		Board of Elections, Cuyahoga County, What to Remember? URL: http://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/whattoremember.htm
		League of Women Voters A nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. Influences public policy through education and advocacy. Any person of voting age, male or female, may become a League member. URL: http://shakerlwv.nhlink.net/
Houses of Worship
		Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple 23737 Fairmount Boulevard Beachwood, 44122 Phone: 216-464-1330 URL: http://www.fairmounttemple.org
		Cedar Hill Baptist Church 12601 Cedar Road Cleveland Heights 44106 216-371-3870 URL: http://www.cedarhillbaptist.org
		Christ Episcopal Church 3445 Warrensville Center Road Shaker Heights, 44122 Phone: 216-991-3432 URL: http://www.cometochristchurch.org
		Church of St. Dominic 19000 Van Aken Boulevard Shaker Heights 44122 Phone: 216-991-1444 URL: http://www.stdominicchurch.net
		Fairmount Presbyterian Church 2757 Fairmount Boulevard Cleveland Heights, 44118 216-321-5800 URL: http://www.fairmountchurch.org/
		First Unitarian Church of Cleveland 21600 Shaker Boulevard Shaker Heights, 44122 Phone: 216-751-2320 URL: http://www.firstunitariancleveland.org
		Heights Christian Church 17300 Van Aken Boulevard Shaker Heights, 44120 Phone: 216-561-4800 URL: http://www.heightschristianchurch.org
		Our Lady of Peace Church 12601 Shaker Boulevard Cleveland, 44120 Phone: 216-795-7161 URL: http://www.olpchurch.com/
		Plymouth Church of Shaker Heights 2860 Coventry Road Shaker Heights, 44120 216-921-3510 URL: http://www.PlymouthChurchUCC.org
		Suburban Temple - Kol Ami 22401 Chagrin Boulevard Beachwood, 44122 Phone: 216-991-0700 URL: http://www.suburbantemple.org
		Unity of Greater Cleveland 3350 Warrensville Center Road Shaker Heights, 44122 216-751-1198 URL: http://www.unitygreatercleveland.com
Assisted Living
		Sunrise Assisted Living URL: http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com