Meet Shaker's New Police Chief

On January 23, Wayne D. Hudson was sworn in by Mayor David E. Weiss as the new Shaker Heights Chief of Police. Hudson comes to Shaker from Douglas County, Nebraska, where he served as Chief Deputy Sheriff. His civilian law enforcement career spans nearly 30 years. Learn more.

Shaker Library Seeks Board Member

Shaker Library seeks candidates for appointment to the Shaker Heights Public Library Board of Trustees. The appointment is for a seven-year term of office beginning April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2030. The seven-member Board of Trustees, appointed by the Board of Education, is the governing body for the library and establishes policy and approves expenditures. The Board usually meets at 6:30 pm the third Monday of the month at Main Library. Deadline to apply is January 30.

Snow Parking Ban

Winter in Shaker Heights means snow, sometimes lots of snow. Remember, 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.

Nevaeh's Nest Ribbon Cutting

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new location of Nevaeh’s Nest Enrichment Center (17300 Van Aken Blvd.) was held January 17, and attended by Mayor David Weiss, residents, family members and Reverend Jeremy Wanton of the East View United Church of Christ. Owner Brittney Letman took attendees on a tour of the vibrant space, filled with enrichment rooms and a reading nook upstairs.

Nevaeh’s Nest Enrichment Center will officially open Monday, February 6

Friday Night Skate Back for February

February 3, 17 & 24, 7:45-9 pm

February 10, 7:45-9:45 pm

Thornton Park Ice Arena is home to the coolest Friday night fun. Join the Shaker Recreation Department every Friday evening during the month of February to ice skate to a live DJ. Regular public skating admission fees and policies apply. Concessions will be available for purchase. View all public skating sessions for this winter.

Construction Zone

The City's website is filled with helpful information. 

Visit Construction Zone to learn about construction projects impacting the public infrastructure (i.e. sewers and roads) and City facilities and some larger commercial construction projects.

Doan Brook Winter Tree ID Hike

Saturday, January 28, 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. $10. Register in advance. Location: Lower Shaker Lake (meet on the bridge on Brook Rd.).

Help Develop the Van Aken Bikeway

The City is launching a community engagement process for the Van Aken Bikeway to help bicyclists and pedestrians travel more safely from the Van Aken District to Lee Road and the City's western neighborhoods. Attend one of two public meetings to provide your feedback and ideas. Learn more and get the Zoom link.

• VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING: Wednesday, February 1, 7-8:30 pm
• IN-PERSON OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday, February 8, Drop in anytime 5-7 pm (Van Aken District Market Hall. Look for us in the area behind Banter, near the Meade Rd. entrance).

Note: Attendees of the in-person open house will also have the opportunity to view the final draft of the Van Aken Public Realm Plan to improve public transit areas in the District.

Free Income Tax Prep for Seniors

February 2 - April 13

ESOP, part of the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, is offering free income tax preparation through April 13 for those who meet program income guidelines. Drive-up service available. To schedule an appointment through the automated system, call 216-373-1730 or 211.

Location: Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging (11890 Fairhill Rd.)

Chat with the Mayor February 18

Saturday, February 18, 11 am-12 pm

Residents are invited to chat with Mayor Weiss. There is no set agenda for this drop-in event, so come talk about a City project, a neighborhood issue, or whatever else is on your mind. Location: TBD (check the City's website for updates). 

Utility Assistance Resource Fair

Saturday, February 4, 9 am-12 pm

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) will host a Utility Assistance Resource Fair for eligible residents to learn about and apply for financial assistance on water, sewer, gas and electric utility bills. Appointments strongly recommended and can be scheduled by calling 216-881-8247.  Walk-ins will be accepted on a limited basis. Location: East Professional Center (1349 E. 79th St.).

Pancake Breakfast with the Birds

Saturday, February 25, 8 am-12 pm

A family favorite is back! Join the Nature Center and the Rotary Club of Shaker Heights for a homemade pancake breakfast with the birds! Includes guided hikes and crafts. Purchase tickets online or at the door. $10 adults; $5 children ages 4–10; no charge for ages 3 and under. Location: Nature Center at Shaker Lakes (2600 South Park Blvd.).

Backyard Composting Webinar

Tuesday, March 7, 12-1 pm

Get the dirt on backyard composting during an online webinar. Learn the science of composting and receive how-to-compost instruction. Free, and open to the public. Please register. 

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