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COVID-19 Testing Available at Shaker Fire Department Testing through MetroHealth and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health will be available at Shaker Heights Fire Station No.1 (17000 Chagrin Blvd.) by drive-thru or walk-up for individuals 2 and older. Youth must have a guardian present to receive testing. Masks and preregistration are required. Register online or by calling 216-957-3939, Tuesday – Friday, 8:30 am–4 pm. Please visit the City's COVID-19 and Vaccine Information pages for the latest information. View the CDC Coronavirus website.
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Special Mayor's Report: Horseshoe Lake Dam Recommendations Mayor David Weiss recently released a special report detailing the resolution passed by a majority of City Council regarding the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District's recommendations for the Shaker Lakes and dams. Watch the video or read the transcript.
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Shaker Life Receives Two National AwardsThe Award of Excellence was given for the cover of the Winter 2021 issue featuring artist and Shaker resident Julius DeWitt Hannah. The photograph is by Angelo Merendino. The Savvy Award for photography was given for photographs in the feature The Evolution of Residential Architecture from the Summer 2020 issue. It highlighted a new home designed by longtime Shaker residents and Cleveland architects Ron Reed and Vince Leskosky. The photographs were taken by Kevin Reeves.
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City Celebrates October 6 Energy Efficiency Day and October 9 Rooftop Solar DayMark you calendar! Wednesday, October 6 is Energy Efficiency Day and Saturday, October 9 is Rooftop Solar Day in the City of Shaker Heights.
On October 6, the City will join a nationwide network of organizations to celebrate the
Energy Efficiency Day. The City will be highlighting its efforts to be more energy efficient — including adopting LED lighting for all City buildings — on social media at the hashtag ##EEDay2021. Residents are encouraged to share their efforts using the same hashtag.
On October 9, the Energy Subcommittee of the City's Sustainability Committee will hold the Shaker Heights Solar Home Tour to showcase residential solar installations in the community (see details below in the Events section). Find ideas and resources for energy efficiency and solar in Shaker Heights at shakeronline.com/sustainability.
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November 2 Election InformationThe November 2 General Election is a countywide election. Voters in Shaker Heights will be electing representatives to City Council, School Board and for Shaker Heights Muncipal Court judge, as well as for Congressional Representative for the vacant 11th District seat previously held by Rep. Marcia Fudge. On Election Day the polls are open from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. Please bring identification.
Voters who wish to Vote-by-Mail must complete and submit a ballot application. Applications must be received by the Saturday before election day. To request a Vote-by-Mail ballot application, visit: www.443vote.us or call 216-443-VOTE (8683). Vote-by-Mail ballot applications are also available at all public libraries.
Early In-Person Voting begins on October 5. Check early voting hours on the Board of Elections website www.443vote.us.
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Apply Now! Join Shaker Youth LEEDs; deadline is October 1Shaker Youth LEEDs is a student-led group striving to include youth voices in the continuation of LEED Certification and sustainability in Shaker Heights. LEEDs students have opportunities to collaborate with City Council members, broaden perspectives surrounding sustainabilit,; help organize City-wide initiatives, and create connections with students from University School, Hathaway Brown, Laurel, and Shaker Heights High School. The deadline to apply is this Friday, October 1.
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Forward Together:
It's Time to Build the VisionResidents are invited to participate in October engagement opportunities Between October 4 and 17, residents can help build the vision for the future of our community's public facilities by participating in a Build the Vision Workshop (virtual or in person) or completing an online survey. Residents only need to participate in one workshop OR take the survey. Schedule: - October 7, 12-1 pm OR 6-7 pm—Virtual Workshops. Register at forwardtogethershaker.com
- October 13, 6-8 pm—In Person Workshop. Shaker Heights Middle School Gym (20600 Shaker Boulevard)
- October 14, 11 am-1 pm—In Person Workshop. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building (3450 Lee Road)
- October 14, 4-6 pm—In Person Workshop. Chelton Park (corner of Chelton and Hampstead roads)
- October 4 to 17—Online survey. Available at forwardtogethershaker.com.
Note that in-person workshops are drop-in, so choose a time and location most convenient for you and come anytime during the two-hour event. COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place. Forward Together is a joint initiative by the City, Shaker Schools and Shaker Library to develop a coordinated facilities master plan for Shaker Heights. Learn more at forwardtogethershaker.com.
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Green, Blue Line Rapid Service
Resumes October 3Repair work continues on the Blue and Green Line rapid lines east of Tower City through October 2. Service has been replaced with 67R buses.
67R buses are following a special route during this shutdown, operating to/from Green Road via Van Aken Boulevard and Warrensville Center Road. Regular service is scheduled to resume on Sunday, October 3.
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'Imagine Chagrin' Creative Storefront Project Continues Through October 8The Shaker Arts Council's storefront project, 'Imagine Chagrin,' continues through October 8 in the windows of local businesses along Chagrin Boulevard and Lee Road. The exhibit is designed to invigorate the area, highlight local businesses, and showcase the abundance of artistic talent in the our area.
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Live, Work & Play in Shaker Heights: MWW1Meet Matt Wright and Crystal Jones, co-owners of MWW1 Engineering & Prototyping Services at 3620 Lee Road. Wright and Jones recently moved their business and their family to Shaker Heights. Click the video below to learn more about why they decided to work and live in Shaker Heights and what they enjoy most about their new community. Read more about Matt and Crystal's story in Shaker Life Magazine.
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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. Watch the video to the right to learn what belongs in the bag.
NOTE: Beginning October 16, leaves will be collected from tree lawns six days a week to ensure timely collection.
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Let's Plant NativesFall is the perfect time to update your garden, so this season how about adding beautiful Ohio native plants into the mix? Planting natives helps preserve our region's biodiversity, in turn providing important habitat for native birds, wildlife, and especially our pollinators.
Native plants are also adapted to our region, so are easier to grow and care for. Below are some resources to get you started:
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Fall Ice Activities at Thornton Park
When it comes to fun fall activities for the whole family, look no further than the Thornton Park Ice Arena, which offers a variety of public skating sessions each week, including Tuesday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons starting the week of October 5.
Also returning this fall are the popular Friday Night DJ Skates. The season kicks off with the Halloween Skate on Friday, October 29 from 7:45-9:45 pm. Friday Night Skates continue on November 5, 12, and 19, and December 3 and 17 from 7:45-9 pm. View the full rink schedule. For more information about skating classes, email Katie DiFranco or call 216-536-1222.
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Faithfully Fit Fitness and
Emily Roggenburk Studios Now OpenShaker resident, Maridah Akram, opened her fitness studio this month at 16706 Chagrin Boulevard. Maridah is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Group Fitness and Cycling Instructor and Personal Trainer. In addition to hosting a variety of fitness classes, Maridah has an online shop for fitness accessories. Emily Roggenburk Studios has opened between Domo Sushi & Yakitori and Lox, Stock and Brisket, adding to the diversity of retail goods offered in the Van Aken Market Hall. The shop specializes in hometown pride and empowerment apparel.
Visit Shop Shaker to learn more about Shaker businesses.
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Serve On a City CommitteeThe City's website is filled with helpful information! Shaker residents are invited to volunteer to serve on a variety of committees, boards, commissions and task forces alongside their elected officials and City staff. When a term ends, or a vacancy occurs, the Mayor makes appointments of both Council members and residents.
Terms range between two and six years.
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'I Come as One' Exhibit Opens at Shaker Historical Society October 1October 1 - December 12 On Friday, October 1 at 6 pm, a new exhibit entitled “I Come As One: Stories of Unconquerable Single Black Parents” opens at the Shaker Historical Society. Organized by Kim Harris of Shaker African American Mothers Support (S.A.M.S.) and the Shaker Heights Public Library's Ali Black, this exhibit displays the unconquerable strength of a single black mother through photographs, stories, and art. Location: 16740 South Park Blvd.
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Community Shredding EventSaturday, 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 Join fellow residents for a tour of solar homes in Shaker! This event will be an opportunity to talk directly with solar homeowners and to observe how solar technology integrates with the homes of our community. Arrive any time between noon and 1:30 pm to receive a map and participate in a self-guided biking or driving tour. For additional information, click here, call 216-702-6265 or email valkatz@outlook.com. Hosted by the Energy Subcommittee to the Shaker Heights Sustainability Committee. Location: Southwest corner of Van Aken Blvd. and Lee Rd. (green space next to the Main Library).
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In-person Heritage Home Program General Information SessionTuesday, October 19 6 pm The Cleveland Restoration Society will host an in-person general information session at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building. The live presentation will explain how the program works to assist homeowners with their repair projects, and will address questions from participants at the end. No registration is required.
Note: Call 216-426-1000 to confirm meeting ahead of time. The impact of COVID-19 could affect plans for the in-person meeting.
Location: 3450 Lee Rd.
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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. Homeowners can learn 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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Community Trick-or-Treat TimesSunday, October 31
6-7:30 pm
Community trick-or-treat times for all the ghouls, goblins, superheroes, Elsas and others will be on Halloween from 6-7:30 pm.
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Fair Housing: Accessibility Design for All
Tuesday, November 9
5-7 pm
Learn about the tenets of universal and accessible design in both new construction and renovation projects and the benefits of accessible design in both residential and commercial applications. Designed for interested residents, property owners, businesses, non-profits and developers. Featuring speakers from the Fair Housing Center and Maximum Accessible Housing of Ohio. Free and open to all. Registration requested.
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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. National Merit Scholarship FinalistsSeventeen members of the Shaker Heights High School Class of 2022 have been named in the 67th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These students will have the opportunity to continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarship awards that will be offered next spring, and will be candidates for other scholarships, as well. The names of these seventeen students and details of their accomplishments can be found on the Shaker Heights Schools website. Virtual Parent/Teacher ConferencesShaker Heights Schools will conduct all parent/teacher conferences virtually on Thursday and Friday, October 21 and 22. Families can expect detailed information from their child(ren)'s school prior to the conference date.Save the Date: 30th Annual 'A Night for the Red & White'On Saturday, March 5, 2022 celebrate 30 years of supporting the Shaker Schools at A Night for the Red & White! The festivities will take place at the newly-renovated Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights with dinner, dancing, student performances, and online auction. The event will also include a virtual component for out-of-town supporters. Save the date on your calendar and follow the Shaker Schools Foundation on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on event details. Volunteers are always welcome for this gala event!
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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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