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Fire Chief Pat Sweeney to Receive 2022 Distinguished Service AwardThe State Fire Council recently announced that Shaker Heights Fire Chief Pat Sweeney has been chosen as a recipient of the 2022 Ohio Fire Service Distinguished Service Award.
Sweeney will be presented with the award during a ceremony in March in Columbus, Ohio.
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Service Center Closed January 1Due to New Year's Day falling on a weekend, the Service Center will be closed for recycling and large-item
drop-off Saturday, January 1.
Drop-off services will resume Saturday, January 8.
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Please Note: Fireworks Prohibited to Celebrate the New YearAs you may have heard, there is a new law, effective July 2022, allowing the public to use fireworks in Ohio on certain holidays. However, as New Year’s Eve 2021 approaches, Shaker Heights residents should note that it is still unlawful to set off fireworks within City limits on any occasion (See Section 919 of the City’s ordinances).
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Forward Together: Upcoming OpportunitiesThe Forward Together team is planning a series of safe in-person, virtual, and online engagement opportunities in late January and early February. The purpose is to gather feedback on concepts that have been developed for the future of Shaker facilities. Please stay tuned to ForwardTogetherShaker.com for more information. Dates and more details will be available in January.
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Serve On a City CommitteeShaker 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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Nominate a Project for the
2022 Landmark Commission Preservation AwardsNominations may be submitted for any building in Shaker Heights, including homes and apartment buildings, commercial buildings, and other structures. Exterior projects completed after April 2019 are eligible.
Award categories include:
- Retention of Original Materials
- Exterior Restoration
- Excellence in Stewardship
- Distinguished Landscape
- Architecturally Appropriate Addition
- Other
Submissions will be accepted online through March 31. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in the fall. View 2020 recipients.
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January Holiday Trash ScheduleNew Year's Day
There will be no trash delays during the week
of January 1.
MLK Day
The week of January 17, all trash pick-ups will be delayed by one day.
See the Holiday Trash Pick-Up Schedule.
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Holiday Recycling GuidelinesTrees, Wreaths, Lights- Place live trees and wreaths on the tree lawn for collection. No bags, please!
- String lights can be taken to the Solid Waste District in Garfield Heights.
Wrapping Paper, Cards, Boxes- Wrapping paper and holiday cards that are 100 percent paper are recyclable. Paper and cards made of foil or plastic or other non-paper materials belong in the trash.
- Boxes and cartons should be flattened and disposed of in the same way as paper and put out for weekly recycling collection.
- Large containers should be flattened and taken to the Service Center at 15600 Chagrin Boulevard on Saturdays or Sundays from 8 am to 4 pm for recycling.
Get more recycling tips.
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Computer Electronics & Small Appliances Roundup Saturday, January 8 Sunday, January 9 8 am-4 pm Recycle computer/electronic equipment and small appliances (no TVs).
Accepted computer/electronic equipment: CPUs, monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, terminals, modems, cables, software, tablets, cell phones, cell-phone accessories, VCR/DVD players, game consoles, and other small electronics. NO televisions.
All small appliances are accepted.
Please note: Computers turned in during this event will be recycled by RET3 job corp., a non-profit computer recycler located on the east side of Cleveland. All computer hard drives received by RET3 are erased of all data using U.S. Department of Defense specifications. Learn more. Location: Service Center (15600 Chagrin Blvd.)
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Winter Parking RestrictionsRemember, there is no parking on residential streets when snow accumulation exceeds two inches. This enables our plows to clear the streets effectively and efficiently. Learn more.
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Restoring Our Tree CanopyTrees aren't just beautiful, they provide important environmental benefits to communities, like reducing stormwater runoff, saving energy, lowering city temperatures, reducing air pollution, enhancing property values, providing wildlife habitat, and lots more.
For a variety of reasons, Cuyahoga County has been losing tree canopy, including here in Shaker Heights. But we're working hard to reverse that trend. For example, this fall, the City planted almost 150 new trees on the Van Aken Boulevard median, funded by a $50,000 grant from Cuyahoga County.
Fun fact: The City is using GIS data to determine where our tree canopy is lowest and then will target those areas for restoration. This spring, that will include new plantings in our Moreland and Ludlow neighborhoods, also funded by a grant. Learn more about the County's tree canopy assessment program — and dig into the GIS data yourself!
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The Shaker Heights School District is one of eight IB public school districts across North America to be recognized as a PreK-12 grade International Baccalaureate Continuum District. Everyone involved in the IB Programme, from administrators to parents to students, recognizes the value of an IB education. This unique way of learning seeks to nurture open-minded students who approach learning in a global and integrated way. Learn more in this video from the #shaker365 archive. |
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Summer Camp, Pool Pass Sales Begin January 5
Summer is just around the corner! Registration for summer camps and Thornton Park Pool pass sales will begin on Wednesday, January 5. A full list of camps and additional information about pool passes can be found in the Winter 2022 Recreation Catalog. Registration for winter programs is ongoing and available in person, by phone, or online through the online registration system.
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Support Local Restaurants, Businesses During Winter MonthsThe holidays will be over soon, but local restaurants and retailers still need your support, especially as the pandemic continues. Please dine and shop locally!
Visit Shop Shaker to learn more about Shaker businesses.
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Modernizing A Historic CityThe City's website is filled with helpful information!
Learn more about how the City's thoughtful and careful approach to modernization honors Shaker's historic roots while positioning it to thrive in the next 100 years and beyond.
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Behind the Scenes: Animal CareSaturday, January 8 2-3:30 pm Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep the animal ambassadors at the Nature Center happy and healthy? If you’re curious about animal care or just want a chance to meet the animals close up, stop by for an afternoon of feeding the turtles and snakes! Meet at the Nature Center; donations encouraged. Please register. Location: 2600 South Park Blvd.
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Virtual Theatre Workshops with Logan Cutler Smith at Shaker Library Tuesdays January 11 and 25
6-8 pm
The final two installments of a series of workshops taught by Cleveland-based theater artist, sculptor and educator Logan Cutler Smith, and geared towards youth and young adults age 15-24, will be held virtually. Please register.
On Thursday, January 27 workshop participants will present a performance focusing on how we've all changed because of COVID-19. Sponsored by the Arts for Resilience in Our Community (AROC). **Please call the Library closer to the date to see if this event will be held in person, or virtually.
Location: 16500 Van Aken Blvd.
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Doan Brook Winter Tree ID HikeSaturday, January 15 1-3 pm Looking to enhance your knowledge of local trees? Join Dr. Ted Auch and Doan Brook Watershed Partnership for an educational walk around Lower Shaker Lake focused on winter-weather identification techniques for common native and naturalized trees and shrubs. Additionally, learn why different species of trees grow where they do and how trees relate to storm water and pollution control. Dress for the weather! A hike fee of $10 per person will be collected on the day of the event. Cash or check. Advance registration is required.
Location: Western end of Lower Shaker Lake on the bridge over the spillway
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2022 Recycling DatesHere's a year-at-a-glance schedule of 2022 recycling dates. All events are held at the Service Center. - Computer Electronics & Small Appliances Round-Up: Saturdays and Sundays January 8, 9; April 2,3,9,10; and August 6,7,13,14 from 8 am-4 pm.
- Community Shredding: Saturdays April 23 and October 8 from 9 am-1 pm.
- Habitat for Humanity Restore: Saturday, August 27 from 9 am-1 pm.
- Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up: Saturdays and Sundays April 30; May 1; May 7,8; September 10,11,17,18 from 8 am-4 pm.
Location: 15600 Chagrin Blvd.
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Winter Coffee HikesSaturday, February 12 8 am Start the weekend off with a mug of warm coffee before taking an easy morning stroll through the Nature Center trails. A naturalist will lead the hike and discuss some of the wildlife. Please bring your own mug or thermos, if possible. Meet at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. Registration Required. $5 for members; $7.50 for non-members.Location: 2600 South Park Blvd.
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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. FACE and Registration Offices to RelocateThe Shaker Heights Schools Family and Community Engagement and Registration Offices have relocated to their new spaces in the freshly renovated Shaker Heights Public Library. Their offices are now located in the Shaker Heights Welcome Center on the second floor of the library. This new location will allow both of these offices to better serve the community, with greater access to parking, public transportation and other Shaker Heights services offered by the library.
The Shaker Heights Board of Education has approved an adjustment to the current academic calendar. Please note the following revision: Monday, January 3, 2022: Professional Day, No Classes for Students. This adjustment extends Winter Break by one day for students. PreK-12 classes will resume on Tuesday, January 4. This adjustment will provide additional professional learning and collaboration time for faculty and staff as they work to support high achievement for all Shaker students. The District's Learning & Teaching Department will be providing families with optional PreK-8 grade-level curriculum resources to use on January 3. A Night for the Red & White: Supporting Wellness and SuccessThe Shaker Schools Foundation will host the 30th annual A Night for the Red & White on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the newly-renovated Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights. Attendees can look forward to gathering as a community for a special evening of dinner, dancing, student performances and art. A virtual component will also be offered. Funds raised this year will support the Commitment to Wellness & Success for all Shaker students, from PreK through grade 12 - including social emotional learning programs, behavioral and mental health resources, academic support, and mentoring.
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Give a Shaker Life SubscriptionGive 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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