October 2020

Crush COVID-19!

Reminder to Mask Up, Back Up and Wash Up!

Find more COVID-19 resources on the City's website

Get Ready to Vote

1. Register to vote by Monday, October 5.
2. If you plan to vote by mail, request your mail-in ballot by noon Saturday, October 31. But earlier is better!
3. Mail in ballots must be postmarked by November 2.
4. Vote in person by Tuesday, November 3. Be sure to check your polling location before heading to the polls and to bring an ID (view accepted forms of ID).
5. View dates/times for in-person early voting.

Note: Some Shaker polling locations have changed. (View a PDF of updated locations) Are you a new resident? Or did you recently move within Shaker? Update your voter registration by October 5 with your current address.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The City of Shaker Heights is working to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in our community, particularly as these issues intersect with the work of the City. Stay up to date on this work by visiting the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion webpage.

Halloween 2020

Trick or Treat will take place on Saturday, October 31 from 6-7:30 pm. Please review the safety tips and ideas page here.

Learn to Skate Classes

The fall session of Learn to Skate classes begins October 10 and continues through November 14 at Thornton Park Ice Rink. Class sizes will be limited. Register now at bit.ly/ShakerRec.

Location: 3301 Warrensville Center Rd.

ESOP Offers Financial Help to Seniors

If there’s a senior in your life struggling to pay rent, mortgage or property taxes, buy food, or get medication, Empowering and Strengthening Ohio’s People (ESOP) has solutions available at no cost to Shaker residents age 55 and over. Get help from HUD-certified housing and financial counselors. Call ESOP at (216) 361-0718 or email esopcalls@benrose.org.

County Rental Assistance Program

Residents who are having difficulty making rental payments due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis may be eligible for assistance from the Cuyahoga County Rent Relief Fund, offered by CHN Housing Partners. It provides up to three months in emergency rental assistance to income-eligible tenants.
More details

Please, Stay Off Stearns Trail

The Stearns Woodland Trail at the Nature Center is closed for a multi-million dollar renovation. For your safety, please mind the barriers and stay off the trail until the official reopening later this fall.

Mental Health Resource Guide

If you are or someone you know is in distress and needs assistance, the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Cuyahoga County and the United Way of Greater Cleveland offer these support resources:

24-hour Suicide Prevention, Mental Health/Addiction Crisis, Information and Referral Hotline operated by FrontLine Service: 216-623-6888
24-hour peer-to-peer warmline operated by Thrive Behavioral Health: 440-253-9840
Provider Network Guide: A listing of provider agencies for substance use disorder, mental health treatment and recovery support services funded by or through the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County
United Way 211: 24-hour assistance with social service needs. Dial 211.

Reminders

No Trash Delay for Columbus Day

There will be no trash delay for the Columbus Day holiday, Monday, October 12.

Here is the holiday trash pick up schedule.

Leaf Collection Begins October 15

With the arrival of fall, leaf collection starts soon! Reminder:

Leaf season runs from October 15 to mid-December
Residents should rake leaves to their tree lawns for collection by City crews
Continue to place brush (large branches) on the tree lawn; please keep brush separate from leaves

Collections will take place approximately every two weeks. Please refrain from raking leaves into the street, as they can clog storm drains and create dangerous driving conditions. Learn more.

Events

Heritage Home Webinars

Rehab 101
Thursday, October 1
6 pm

Get inside information on the tips and tricks for home renovation projects.

Heritage Home Program Information Session
Wednesdays, October 14, 21 and 28
6 pm

Learn about how the Heritage Home Program works to assist homeowners with home repair, renovation and maintenance projects, including low-interest loans.

There are a number of other sessions scheduled throughout the fall. Check the Heritage Home Program and Cleveland Restoration Society websites to register.

Community Shredding

Saturday, October 3
9 am-1 pm

Residents may bring up to three bankers boxes of paper for shredding. No need to remove staples or other binding devices. Driver's license and proof of residency (e.g. current utility bill) required.

Location: Parking lot directly ACROSS the street from the Service Center (15600 Chagrin Blvd.).

SHDC Online Auction Ends October 4

Help the Shaker Heights Development Corporation support Shaker businesses by bidding on gift cards from more than 50 locally owned and operated businesses

Bidding ends Sunday, October 4 at 12 am. Please click here to get started.

SHAC Fall Webinar Series

The Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) fall series of community virtual art classes and webinars continues through November 4, 2020 and spans a variety of artistic genres including painting, drawing, theater arts, graphic novels, poetry, and photography. For dates, times and registration info, visit the SHAC website.

Food Distribution Events for October

Farmers to Families Food Box

Location: 12200 Fairhill Rd.
Thursdays, October 1 through 29
11 am-1 pm

Free fresh produce and dairy products. Distribution located at the stables, directly south of the main building. All are welcome, but ID is required. First come, first served. Rain or shine. This is a no-contact, curbside pickup event.

Mobile Pantry at First Baptist Church

Location: 3630 Fairmount Blvd.
Saturday, October 3

10 am-12 pm

Fresh produce. Bring an ID and your own reusable bags. The League of Women Voters will be on hand to register last-minute voters and answer any questions about the election/voting process.

Shaker Hunger Center
Location: Shaker Community Church (20120 Lomond Blvd.)
Mondays, October 19 and 26
Wednesdays, October 21 and 28
10 am-1 pm

Bring a valid ID and a recent utility bill. Please wear a mask.

Note: Under the terms of its funding, Shaker Hunger Center is only able to serve residents in certain communities: Shaker Heights and Cuyahoga County suburbs to the north and east of Shaker Heights, except for Cleveland Heights and South Euclid. The Shaker Hunger Center cannot serve residents of the City of Cleveland or suburbs to the south of Shaker Heights. Residents outside of the Shaker Hunger Center's service area can find other distribution locations.

Unity in the Community
Location: Heights Christian Church (17300 Van Aken Blvd.). Please use circular drive at rear of building (on Winslow Rd.).
Mondays, October 5 and 12
10 am-2 pm

Delivery available upon request; call 216-991-3432.

Reminder: Little Free Pantries Open 24/7
These small food pantries are open all day, every day at:

Christ Episcopal Church (3445 Warrensville Center Rd.) Pantry is at the northeast corner of the building.
Heights Christian Church (17300 Van Aken Blvd.) Pantry is located on Winslow Road side of building.
Plymouth Church (2860 Coventry Rd.) Pantry is located near the Children's Garden on the north end of the parking lot.

Find additional food assistance resources at the City's website.

Condominiums & Fair Housing

Tuesday, October 6
5:30-7:30 pm

Join the City's Fair Housing Review Board and the Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research for an online webinar about fair housing and condominiums. This event is geared to condominium HOAs, managers, unit owners and anyone else interested in learning about their rights and responsibilities under the anti-discrimination laws. Speakers include staff from the Fair Housing Center and a local law firm that provides representation to several condominium associations in our region. Get details for the event at shakeronline.com/fair-housing

Backyard Composting Webinars

Wednesday, October 7 at 12 pm
Thursday, October 8 at 6 pm
Wednesday, October 21 at 2 pm

These informative, free webinars teach how to properly compost residential yard waste and food scraps. Please register. Sponsored by the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District.

From the Schools

Each issue of this ENews highlights an important school-related topic. To stay informed about all the school news

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District Plans for Return to On-Site Learning
During the Tuesday, September 22 Board of Education Work Session, District administrators presented the District’s plans to transition students to full onsite or hybrid learning beginning in late October. Families whose students do not plan to return to school for onsite learning may enroll their students in an online-only option. For details on the District’s timeline to return to full onsite/hybrid learning and more, click here.

Thank You For Showing Shaker Students Some TLC!
Thank you to all who have donated to the Shaker Schools Foundation’s TLC Fund: Tech 2 Learn & Connect! To date, $42,000 has been raised to provide learning solutions that enhance remote learning and provide a more equitable experience for our students. Your donations allowed the Foundation to purchase headsets with microphones and computer mice for all K-6 students, as well as magnetic letter boards, counting sets and math racks for hands-on learning at home. Funds will also be used to enhance art, music and PE offerings for all grades. See your donations in action!

Save the Date

Guided Birding Walk

Sunday, November 8
8-9:30 am

Join members of the Nature Center staff on a guided walk through the Shaker Parklands looking and listening for birds! Meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Masks and six feet of social distancing between non-family participants will be required. Please bring your own binoculars. Note: The Nature Center (and restrooms) remain closed to the public, so please plan accordingly. FREE, but a $5 donation suggested. Please register.

Location: 2600 South Park Blvd.

Shaker Heights YouTube Channel

Subscribe to the City's YouTube Channel to watch our series of #Shaker365 videos, featuring some of the people, places and things that showcase the Shaker community. You can also view monthly reports from the Mayor, and more. Take a look and subscribe!

Recycling in Shaker Heights

ONLY five core items belong in your recycling bucket:

Plastic bottles & jugs
Metal & aluminum cans
Cartons
Glass bottles & jars
Paper & cardboard

Rinse and replace the caps and place loose items in your recycling bucket. Please don't bag your recyclables! Learn more about the dos and don'ts of recycling at Cuyahoga Recycles.