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Labor Day Parade The City’s postponed Memorial Day Parade will be held on Labor Day, Monday, September 6 at 9 am. The parade begins at the intersection of Van Aken Blvd. and Lee Rd. and proceeds east to the Van Aken District in the westbound lane of Van Aken. For more information, visit the parade website. .
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City Buildings Re-Open Sept. 7;
Masks Required
City buildings will re-open to the public beginning September 7, except for the Community Building which will remain closed due to a staffing shortage. Housing Inspections will continue to be by appointment only. City employees and visitors will be required to wear masks in common areas of City buildings regardless of vaccination status. Thornton Park Ice Rink is open to the public and masks are required for all staff and visitors not on the ice.
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Volunteer for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CommitteeThe City is working to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in our community, particularly as these issues intersect with the work of the City. To accomplish this, the City is forming a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee as well as several subcommittees. Residents are invited to apply to serve on the committee. The deadline is Friday, September 3.
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Ohio Redistricting CommissionThe Ohio Redistricting Commission recently announced the launch of a new website allowing the public to submit written testimony as well as their own redistricting maps and access a portal to watch commission meetings. View the website.
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Democracy Day 2021Monday, September 13 has been designated by the City as its third Democracy Day. Democracy Day was established by an initiative petition approved by Shaker Heights voters in November 2016. It is held every two years. An in-person and virtual public hearing will be held at 7 pm on Monday, September 13 regarding the initiative’s support of a movement to amend the U.S. Constitution to establish that only human beings, not corporations, are legal persons with Constitutional rights and that money is not free speech and therefore regulating political contributions and spending does not equate to limiting political speech. The hearing will be in Council Chambers at City Hall. Those in attendance or on Zoom will be granted up to five minutes to speak. A link to join the hearing by Zoom will be available at shakeronline.com/democracyday before September 13. Location: Council Chambers at City Hall (3400 Lee Rd.) and Zoom
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Forward Together: Help Build the Vision for Shaker's Public FacilitiesDo you have opinions about our community’s facilities and ideas about their future direction? Forward Together is a joint initiative by the City, Shaker Schools, and Shaker Library to create a Coordinated Facilities Master Plan for the entire community. Resident input is vital to Forward Together’s success! In October, residents are invited to a series of public workshops to help build the vision for Shaker’s facilities. These facilities include all buildings and other facilities, like parks and playgrounds, operated by the City, Schools or Library. Workshops will be virtual and in person. Click here to sign up to receive notifications with dates and times for October’s public workshops. Visit ForwardTogetherShaker.com to learn more about this initiative.
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Imagine Chagrin
Creative Storefront Project The Shaker Arts Council is mounting a free public art exhibit from September 10-October 8 in the windows of local businesses along Chagrin Blvd. and Lee Rd. Imagine Chagrin is designed to invigorate the area, highlight local businesses, and showcase the abundance of artistic talent in the Greater Cleveland area.
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Green, Blue Line Rapid Service
Closed Until October 2Repair work continues on the Blue and Green Line rapid lines east of Tower City through October 2. Service has been replaced with 67R buses due to a GCRTA track construction project between Buckeye-Woodhill and Shaker Square.
67R buses are following a special route during this shutdown, operating to/from Green Road via
Van Aken Boulevard and Warrensville Center Road.
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Labor Day Trash DelayThe week of the Labor Day holiday, September 6, Monday-Friday pick-ups will be delayed by one day.
See the Holiday Trash Pick-up Schedule.
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Yard Waste Bag Season Continues Through Mid-OctoberShaker Heights recycles yard waste into mulch and compost, but the program only works if residents put the right stuff in their yard-waste bags. Residents should use brown yard-waste bags (available at area stores) for all yard waste, except brush through mid-October. Bags should be placed on lawns the morning of your scheduled pickup. Learn what belongs in the bag.
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Recyclables: Rinse Before You TossNope. Food and recycling do NOT go together. In fact, food is a major contaminant in our City's recycling stream. Be sure to rinse recyclables BEFORE you toss in your recycling bucket. Click the video on the right to learn more.
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Annual Doggie DipSaturday, September 11
10 am-1 pm
Thornton Park Pool will go to the dogs for the annual Doggie Dip. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to have fun in the unheated/unchlorinated water. The cost is $5/dog for residents and $7/dog for non-residents.
Touch A Truck!
Saturday, September 25
10 am-2 pm
Come see all kinds of trucks and vehicles, including fire, garbage, front-end loader, scooter, ambulance and more. Children of all ages are welcome, but children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. A sensory hour with no horns, alarms, or flashing lights will be offered from 9-10 am. This is a free event.
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PaintCLE Benjamin Moore Now OpenShaker's newest business, the PaintCLE Benjamin Moore store, located at 20065 Chagrin Blvd., is now open. Hours are 7 am-6:30 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am-4 pm Saturday. Closed Sunday.
Visit Shop Shaker to learn more about Shaker businesses.
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Fall Recreation Catalog OnlineThe City's website is filled with helpful information. Did you know you can view the Recreation Catalog online? Browse the Fall 2021 recreation catalog for preschool and youth sports, aquatics programs, adult and senior enrichment activities, and health and fitness programs. Use the online registration system to register.
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September Food Distribution Events There are a number of ongoing food distribution events throughout the City. For September dates, times and additional information, visit the City's Food Assistance page.
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Thursdays through October 14
4-7 pm
The North Union Farmers Market Sunset Markets at The Van Aken District continue every Thursday through October 14. Stop by for a wide variety of produce, meats, dairy, baked goods and more. Each week, the first 30 minutes are reserved for customers 60+ and anyone who is immune compromised.
Location: The Van Aken District
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Heritage Home Information SessionWednesday, September 8 6 pm Learn about the services provided by the Cleveland Restoration Society's Heritage Home Program during a free webinar. The session ends with a Q&A. Call Jessica at 216-426-3107 or register online.
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Household Hazardous Waste RoundupSaturdays, September 11 and 18 Sundays, September 12 and 19 8 am-4 pm Safely dispose of oil or solvent-based paints, sealers, primers, varnishes, polyurethanes, shellacs, spray paints, automotive fluids, kerosene, gasoline, lighter fluid, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, paint thinners, mineral spirits, turpentine, caustic household cleaners, adhesives, roof tar, driveway sealer, and mercury. NO latex paint or materials from businesses will be accepted.
Location: Service Center (15600 Chagrin Blvd.)
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Community ShreddingSaturday, October 9 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.)
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Shaker Heights Solar Home TourSaturday, October 9 12-3 pm The Renewable Energy Subcommittee of the Sustainability Committee will host a solar home tour. Maps will be available at the Main and Bertram Woods branches of the Shaker Heights Public Library and online at shakeronline.com/sustainability. Additional details to follow. Meeting location: Southwest corner of Van Aken Blvd. and Lee Rd. (green space next to the Main Library).
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Century House Birthday PartyThursday, October 21 6-8 pm The Shaker Historical Society is pleased to announce the return of the Century House Birthday Party. The goal of this event is to provide homeowners with a chance to learn about home-related information while enjoying cake and ice cream and celebrating the newest century homes in the City.
Location: The Van Aken District Market Hall
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Each issue of this ENews highlights an important school-related topic. To stay informed about all the school news and events, sign up for the District's monthly ENews. September School HolidaysAs a reminder, the Shaker Heights Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day; Tuesday, September 7 in observance of Rosh Hashanah and Thursday, September 16 in observance of Yom Kippur. Get to Know the Shaker Schools FoundationAs the new school year begins, the Shaker Schools Foundation invites you to learn about the many ways to support equity, opportunity, and excellence in the Shaker Schools. What does this look like in action? Through donor support, students enjoy hands-on learning at the Woodbury Makerspace; take machining, robotics and engineering courses at the High School; travel overseas with performing arts and service learning trips; learn from visiting artists and authors; build motorcycles at the Middle School; become entrepreneurs and leaders; and stay fit at the new Raider Athletic Center. Follow the Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to learn what’s in store for the coming year!
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Subscribe to Shaker LifeGive the gift of Shaker to out-of-town friends and family by purchasing a subscription to the quarterly magazine, Shaker Life. A one-year subscription is $21. For questions call Kim Golem at 216-491-1419.
Note: Shaker residents receive a complimentary copy of the magazine each quarter. If you haven't received your copy, contact us at the phone number listed above.
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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! |
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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.
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