February 2021

COVID-19 Testing, Vaccine Information

Testing Information
February dates for COVID-19 testing are now available for individuals age two and older. Testing takes place at the Shaker Heights Fire Station, 17000 Chagrin Blvd. Walk up or drive up. Preregistration is required.

Vaccine Information
Residents eligible to receive the vaccine in Phase 1A or 1B are encouraged to sign up to be notified of vaccine clinics by the Cuyahoga County Board of Health.

Check the Vaccine Information section frequently on the City's website for the latest updates on phased rollouts.

Check the dedicated Vaccine Information Line if you are seeking phone-based resources to help locate and register with nearby vaccine providers. The Vaccine Information Line can be reached at 216-491-1340.

Also, don't forget to pick up your free COVID-19 care kit, created by CERT volunteers and containing face masks, hand sanitizer and COVID-19 information, from Fire Station 1 (17000 Chagrin Blvd.), the Main Library (16500 Van Aken Blvd.) and Little Free Pantries.

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

Read the enhanced mask order
Read details on the mass gathering order
Read details on the statewide curfew
Read the City Services Update

Help Wanted: City Seeking Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer

The City of Shaker Heights is hiring a Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. This new addition to the City’s Management Team offers an exciting opportunity for an innovative and forward thinking professional to build on existing efforts to institutionalize DEI principles in all City policies, decision-making and services. This position will be critical in building effective relationships with the community and community partners on core DEI values.

City's Guidelines For Applying
Road Salt

Sensible Salting: Road salt negatively impacts the environment by damaging aquatic life when it runs off into local streams. To protect the environment, the City uses alternative de-icing techniques and sensible salting strategies so that the amount of road salt reaching local waterways is reduced. View the City's Ice and Snow Removal Guidelines.

Let's Go Skating!

As the temps dip, the ice freezes on the three outdoor skating rinks in the pocket parks around town. Locations: corner of Fernway & Warrington, Southington & Woodbury, and Ashwood & Onaway. Thanks to Public Works for flooding these rinks every winter. Please bring your own skates - and brooms.

Reminders

Snow Parking Restrictions

Please remember there is no parking on residential streets when snow accumulation exceeds two inches. This allows our plows to clear the streets effectively and efficiently. Learn more.

Holiday Trash Schedule

President's Day: Monday, February 15

There will be NO trash delays the week of February 15.

Here is the holiday trash pick-up schedule.

Events

February Food Distribution Events

There are a number of ongoing food distribution events throughout the City to assist those experiencing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For dates, times and additional information, visit the Food Assistance page on the City website.

Reminder: The Little Free Pantries are open 24/7.

Locations:

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.

Shaker Library Black History Trivia Night

Shaker Library Black History Month Virtual Events

Wednesdays, February 3-24
7-8:30 pm

The Shaker Main Library will host a series of virtual Black History Month events Wednesday evenings throughout February. This year's theme is "The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity."

February 3: Trivia Night: Test your knowledge during a fun and competitive night of Black history trivia.
February 10: Sunday Dinner: Johnny Hutton, owner of Zanzibar Soul Fusion discusses the history of the popular restaurant and the role of food in his family.
February 17: The Importance of Genealogy in the Black Family: Dr. Deborah Abbott will offer advice on how to trace family roots.
February 24: The Camera in the Black Family: Photographer Donald Black Jr. discusses the importance of capturing Black family life in pictures.

Registration is necessary for each event.

Business Pre-Certifications Virtual Workshop

Wednesday, February 3
9:30-11:30 am

Learn about the benefits of certifying your minority, woman and veteran-owned business, and increase your eligibility for procurement opportunities with State, City, and Federal agencies during this Zoom event.

Guest speakers include Mayor David Weiss, a panel of certified Shaker business owners and representatives from the event sponsors: City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, State of Ohio and Ohio Minority Suppliers Development Council (OMSDC). Please register.

This event is curated by the Ohio Minority Business Assistance Centers, the City of Shaker Heights and Shaker Heights Development Corporation.

Recreation Department
Virtual Job Fair

Thursday, February 4 from 4-4:30 pm
Saturday, February 6, from 9-9:30 am

Interested in learning more about summer job opportunities with the Shaker Heights Recreation Department? Register for a 30-minute meet-and-greet session. View a list of available summer jobs.

Rooftop Solar Panel Virtual Information Session

Thursday, February 4
7 pm

Thinking about rooftop solar panels for your home? The Energy Subcommittee of the Shaker Heights Sustainability Committee will be hosting an informational Zoom presentation to support Shaker residents who are
interested in going solar. Featured speakers will include Chris Kerr, a Shaker resident who recently installed solar panels on his property, and Tristan Rader, a representative from Solar United Neighbors (a nonprofit solar advocacy group).

Topics will include:

The process of purchasing a rooftop solar system
Available federal tax credits and other financial incentives
Long-term energy and cost savings
How you can save money and receive additional support through the Cuyahoga County Solar Co-op program
Financial options for homeowners to afford the upfront cost of solar panels

As the cost of solar continues to decline, it has become an increasingly common and affordable way to reduce household energy expenditures while decreasing reliance on fossil fuels. Please register.

Leading For Equity Virtual Workshops

Sundays, February 7 and 14
9 am-12 pm
Orientation and Introduction to Power and Privilege

Thursday, February 25
5:30-8:30 pm
Interpersonal Racism

New One Shaker will host a series of virtual equity workshops February 7, 14 and 25. Participants will reflect as individuals and meet in small groups. These free sessions will also include caucusing, in which participants who are of color and those who are white meet separately with a facilitator to discuss issues of race and equity. This workshop is designed for those who want an intensive experience on the dynamics of diversity, understanding power and privilege, defining the four levels of racism, and learning how to lead in our schools and the broader community with an equity lens.
Registration information.

The Art of Reading
Zoom Book Club

Wednesday, February 24
7-8:30 pm

Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) announces The Art of Reading Book Club. Come spend a cozy and casual evening discussing an eclectic mix of books with art related storylines, explore the images they showcase and the times they reflect. Read the book in advance or just join for the experience of connecting with fellow art lovers. Margaret Reardon will lead the discussions. Meetings will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 pm as a part of Stay-in-Place Productions, the arts council’s response to COVID -19. This program is free and open to everyone.
Advance registration is required.

Books by week:

February 24: The Last Painting of Sara Devos by Dominic Smith
March 24: Master Thieves: The Boston Gangsters Who Pulled Off the World’s Greatest Art Heist by Stephen A Kurkjian
April 28: The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis
May 26: The City of Falling Angels by John Berendt

Verb Ballets presents 'Going Solo' Virtual Performance

Friday, February 26
7 pm

"Going Solo" will feature virtual performances of each of the company's dancers in a solo role. Also, the company is honored to present José Limón’s "Dances for Isadora," in commemoration of the Limón company’s 75th anniversary. Tickets are $25. The performance archive will be accessible for 48 hours.

From the Schools

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.

Watch the Board of Education Work Session

District administrators, teachers, students and advisors shared a presentation titled "Eliminating Racial Segregation: Advancing Inclusivity & Academic Excellence" with the Board of Education at the Tuesday, January 26 Board Work Session. We encourage community members to watch the recording of the presentation and conversation. View the recording online.

No School for Students February 12-16
There will be no school for Shaker Heights Schools students on Friday, February 12, Monday, February 15 and Tuesday, February 16. Classes resume Wednesday,
February 17.

Nominations Open for Shaker Schools Alumni Hall of Fame
Anyone may nominate an outstanding Shaker Heights High School graduate to the Shaker Schools Alumni Hall of Fame between now and April 16.

Register Now for A Night for the Red & White
Registration is now open for A Night for the Red & White, a fabulous, live stream event for Shaker friends, families, alumni and neighbors. The March 6 event will feature student performances, alumni appearances, and more as we launch the Educational Equity Fund and support academics, technology, athletics, arts and opportunity assistance. We will also honor the founding MAC Scholars advisors Mary Lynne McGovern and Hubert McIntyre. Registration is required to attend and bid on silent auction and raffle items.

Save the Date

Doan Brook Gorge Stream Sweep

Saturday, April 17
12:30-3 pm

To celebrate Earth Day, the Doan Brook Watershed Partnership is hosting a cleanup event. Individuals, families, and community groups will have the chance to show the Doan Brook Gorge and Shaker Parklands some love by pulling trash, debris, and invasive vegetation from the stream corridor and surrounding trails and roadways.

Volunteers will meet at the intersection of Fairhill Rd. and E.127th St. along the Lake-to-Lakes Trail. Street parking is available on E.127th and other side streets. Sign-in/registration begins at 12:30 pm. Gloves/trash bags will be provided. Warm clothing is recommended. For details, call Elizabeth at 216-325-7781, ext. 6783 or send an email.

Subscribe to Shaker Life

Give the gift of Shaker to out-of-town friends and family by purchasing subscriptions to the quarterly magazine, Shaker Life. A one-year subscription is $21. Checks are payable to City of Shaker Heights, and can be mailed to 3400 Lee Road, Shaker Heights, OH 44120, Attn: Kim Golem. For credit card payments, call 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.

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.