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Look for 2020 Census Invitations To Arrive This MonthIn mid-March, invitations to participate in the 2020 Census will begin to arrive in mailboxes across the country. Make sure you’re counted! Census data can determine how more than $675 billion are spent by supporting vital state, county and community programs for the coming decade. With this being the first time the Census can be completed online, the Shaker Heights Public Library will have computers available for those who don't have internet access at home. Also, the Library will host Census Day on Wednesday, April 1 from 1-9 pm at both branches. Librarians will be on hand to assist those completing the Census online. For more information, or job opportunities, visit the website: www.2020census.gov.
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Get a Free Home Energy Audit
A message from the Sustainability Committee.
Did you know that you can get a FREE home energy use audit from First Energy? Qualifying electric customers will get a home inspection checking for air leaks and may also qualify for up to $200 in free energy saving products, such as LED light bulbs, LED night lights, hot water pipe insulation, and faucet aerators. Learn more and sign up.
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ESOP Offering Tax Preparation for Eligible Residents ESOP, Empowering and Strengthening Ohio’s People, is offering free tax preparation for eligible residents every WEDNESDAY through March 25 from 9 am-1 pm. ESOP is a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site for Cuyahoga County. Their staff and volunteers offer free help preparing and filing federal and state income tax returns for low-to-moderate income taxpayers. To schedule an appointment, call 216-361-0718; Call 211 to use the automated scheduling system; or visit www.refundohio.org
Location: Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building (3450 Lee Rd.)
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Register Now for Backyard Composting 101 Seminar June 25Think spring by registering now for Backyard Composting 101 on June 25 at 6 pm at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building. Learn how to turn your fruit and vegetable scraps into rich, organic soil. Presented by the City in partnership with the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District. Free! Affordable compost bins will be available for sale at the event. Learn more and register.
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2020 Small Business Pitch Competition at The DealershipNow through April 3, 2020 If you’re the owner of a new, small or home-based business in Cuyahoga County, you are eligible to enter the 2020 Small Business Pitch Competition, sponsored by The Dealership, Citizens Bank and the Arminius Foundation. The winning pitch will receive $10,000; second place, $5,000. More details and registration. Deadline to enter is April 3.
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Shaker 365 VideoThere's something new and exciting just beyond the horizon. Stay tuned! The Shaker365 marketing campaign highlights delightful daily encounters and experiences in Shaker Heights. Follow the City on Facebook (@ShakerHeights) to see more videos in the future. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and check out all of the past Shaker365 videos. |
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2020 Ohio Primary Election
The 2020 Primary Election will be held Tuesday, March 17. Some voting locations in Shaker Heights have changed. Visit the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website to view your voter information (including your location), or request a mail-in ballot.
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Construction ZoneKeep up with City-related construction projects this spring on Construction Zone. Check in to find the latest updates on street resurfacing, streetscape improvements, and other upgrades to the public infrastructure. View Construction Zone.
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Public Spaces in Shaker: a Community ConversationTuesday, March 3 6:30-8 pmAs part of the One Community Reads event for Palaces for the People by Eric Klinenberg, make plans to attend a community conversation on how design and accessibility of public space affect social interaction and community resilience. Panelists from Shaker and the region will lend their insight in an interactive conversation with audience members. All are welcome to attend, whether you have read the book or not. You can also listen to a short podcast about the book here. For more information, call the Library at 216-991-2030. Registration appreciated.
Location: Main Library (16500 Chagrin Blvd.)
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Friday Night DJ SkatesMarch 6, 13 and 20
7:45-9:45 pm
Start your weekends with a fun evening on the ice, featuring some of your favorite tunes by DJ Elliot Hastings. Admission and skate rental fees apply.
Location: Thornton Park Ice Arena (3301 Warrensville Center Rd.)
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Kalli Rae's Creative Studio at The Van Aken DistrictTuesdays through March 31 11 am-5 pm Hey kids, it's time to get crafty! On Tuesdays during the month of March your tykes can engage in all sorts of fun and creative activities inside the Market Hall. Free!
Location: 3441 Tuttle Road
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Doan Brook Watershed Partnership's 'Bringing Nature Home' Lecture SeriesMarch 7, 14 and 21 1-2:30 pm Presented in partnership with the Friends of Lower Lake, Free lecture series on native plants and sustainable gardening. Locations vary. More details here - March 7: Trees
- March 14: Gardening Is for the Birds
- March 21: Native Shrubs for your Yard
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English Language Conversation ClubMarch 12 and 26 6:30-8 pm Residents and new neighbors who are learning English are invited to come together for casual conversation and camaraderie, sharing respective cultures and enjoying light refreshments.
Location: Main Library (16500 Van Aken Blvd.)
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Verb Ballets: Cleveland Havana Ballet Return ProjectFriday, March 13 7 pm
Fresh off its international tour in Havana, Cuba, Verb Ballets will perform excerpts of “Romeo and Juliet,” set by renowned choreographer Laura Alonso. A reception with the dancers will follow the performance. Very limited seating! $50. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Purchase tickets.
Location: Verb Ballets Center for Dance (3558 Lee Rd.)
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Parents Night OutMarch 13 6:30-10 pm
Enjoy an evening out, while your children are entertained by Shaker Heights Recreation Department childcare staff. Activities include ice skating, arts and crafts, and STEM activities, plus, popcorn and a movie. Ages 6-12. Cost for residents: $20 for the first child ($15 for additional child). Registration required.
Location: Thornton Park (3301 Warrensville Center Rd.)
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Panel Discussion: The Strategy in Getting the African-American VoteSunday, March 15 3-5 pm
Featuring former Shaker Heights Councilperson Peter Lawson Jones, Cordell Stokes, State Senator Sandra Williams, and Councilperson Carmela Williams. Free with Museum admission.
Location: Shaker Historical Society (16740 S. Park Blvd.)
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League of Women Voters Forum Series: 'Public Art - Enhancing Community Life'Sunday, March 22 9:30 am
Over the past decade, Cleveland has become a hotbed of public art, including murals at Shaker Towne Centre and Tower City, snazzy chairs at The Van Aken District and much more. Who are the players making this happen? What does art add to our communities culturally, economically and socially?
Moderated by Plain Dealer Art and Architecture Critic Steven Litt, this panel discussion features Shaker Heights Director of Development Joyce Braverman; LAND Studio Project Manager Erin Guido and artist, poet, activist and Buckeye resident Dawn Arrington. For more information, contact Susan Alcorn at 216-640-3891. Sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland (21600 Shaker Blvd.)
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Each issue of this ENews highlights an important school-related topic. To stay informed about all the school news Spring Break is March 23-27 Shaker Heights Schools students and teachers will be off this week. The Administration Building will be open during regular business hours, weekdays 8 am-4:30 pm.
Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts presents 'Rent' March 19-21
The show starts at 7 pm all three nights. Buy your tickets online today!
A Night for the Red & White: Last Call for Tickets!Come out to support the Shaker Schools at A Night for the Red & White on Saturday, March 7 at 7 pm at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time; no tickets are sold at the door. Raffle tickets are now on sale and the silent auction is open for bidding online; both are open to everyone. This year's raffle package is a fun-filled three-day trip to New York City.
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The 2020 Census: Confronting Facts and ImpactSunday, April 5 9:30 am What is Ohio's share of the $800 billion in federal funds for programs on healthcare, infrastructure, education, social services and other vital programs?
Join moderator and Census Bureau Specialist Betty J. Halliburton, along with panelists Kate Warren, Research Associate, Center for Community Solutions and Daniel Ortiz, Outreach Director for Policy Matters Ohio for an educational and enlightening discussion. For more information, contact Susan Alcorn at 216-640-3891. Sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland and League of Women Voters Greater Cleveland.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland (21600 Shaker Blvd.)
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Condominiums & Fair Housing: Legal Requirements, Pitfalls & Best PracticesWednesday, April 15
6-8 pm
Fair Housing training for condominium homeowner associations (HOAs), managers, unit owners and anyone else interested in learning about their rights and responsibilities under the anti-discrimination laws.
Speakers from the Fair Housing Center and Kaman & Cusimano LLC will provide an overview on the federal, state and local fair housing laws and specifically how they apply to condominiums and other rental units. Light refreshments. Free and open to all. Please register by calling 216-361-9240. Sponsored by the City and the Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research.
Location: Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building (3450 Lee Rd).
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Shaker Heights YouTube Channel
Subscribe to the City's YouTube Channel to watch our new series of #Shaker365 videos, featuring some of the people, places and things that showcase Shaker's uniqueness. 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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