August 2020

Face Coverings Mandatory Statewide
Effective July 23, Governor Mike DeWine declared a face covering mandate for the State of Ohio. Individuals age 10 and older are required to wear face coverings in any indoor location that is not a residence and outdoors when unable to consistently socially distance from others not in your household. By order of the Ohio Department of Health. Also, continue to practice frequent hand washing and/or use of hand sanitizer.
Find more COVID-19 resources on the City's website.

Green Lake Dam Project Complete

It's a wrap. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District's $2 million-plus project to rehabilitate Green Lake and rebuild the dam and spillway is officially complete. Take
a moment to learn more about this major infrastructure project and why it's so important for Shaker Heights and our region. Check it out for yourself with a stroll on the beautiful new pedestrian bridge between Parkland Drive and South Woodland Road on the eastern edge of Green Lake.

2020 Landmark Commission Photo Contest Winner

2020 Landmark Commission Preservation Photo Contest Winners

The Shaker Heights Landmark Commission announces winners of the eighth annual Preservation Month Photo Contest. The contest, created in 2013, honors Preservation Month, which is celebrated each May by preservation organizations across the country. This year’s contest was on Instagram. Twenty-four photographers submitted 67 entries at the hashtag #PreserveSH20. This year’s Grand Prize winner is “Looking On” by Ryan Stargell. Check out all of the 2020 winners.

Blue/Green Line Rapid Service Scheduled to Resume August 9

Ongoing track work affecting eastbound and westbound rapid service between Shaker Square and Tower City is scheduled to be completed by August 8, with service resuming August 9. Learn more about the service disruption.

Learn More About the City Through Self-Guided Tours

Soak in the architecture, history, and overall beauty of Shaker Heights by taking a self-guided tour of the City. Visit the City Tours page to find walking/biking/driving tours from the City's Landmark Commission; check out a tour of the historic Moreland Neighborhood by ClevelandHistorical.org; or try out the new Ride Through History bicycle tour from the Shaker Historical Society.

Face Mask Donation Drive

To help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community, the City is working to improve access to free masks in Shaker by organizing a weekly face mask donation drive. Residents are invited to donate homemade or store-bought masks on Fridays outside the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building (3450 Lee Rd.) anytime between 9 am and 5 pm (the Community Building remains closed, but there will be a bin near the main doors). Masks will be distributed to residents who need them.

Interested in making masks at home? Find easy-to-follow instructions at the CDC website. If you have questions or need fabric, contact Colin Compton.

Reminders

Request Mail In Ballots NOW

November will be here before you know it. Why not be an early bird and request your vote-by-mail ballot for the upcoming general election now?

Go to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website for more information.

Check the Census Response Rate by City, County or State

Although many have already completed the Census, there are areas of the City with low response rates. With the Self-Response Map, residents can see how their community is performing.

Please complete your Census ASAP, if you have not already done so.

Events

Historical Bike Tour/Scavenger Hunt

Through August 31

The Shaker Historical Society has teamed up with the City’s Human Relations Task Force, the Shaker Library and the Shaker Heights Development Corp. for “Bike Shaker 2020: Ride Through History.” Follow a tour to 20 historical sites or challenge yourself with a scavenger hunt throughout the City. Learn more.

Shaker Arts Council August Zoom Events

Mariama Whyte Sings Broadway
Saturday, August 1
7:30 pm

An evening with the accomplished singer/actress, and Shaker resident, as she performs a series of standards from hit musicals. During this performance, Whyte will interact with the online audience. Free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.

Love Letters
Saturday, August 8
7:30 pm

This two-person play revolves around letters exchanged between two people over a lifetime and stars Shaker residents and married couple Anaya Farrell and Donald Carrier. Free; advance registration required.

Both events are part of Stay-in-Place Productions, the arts council’s response to COVID-19.

SAMS Walk with the League of Women Voters

Wednesday, August 12
7 pm

SAMS (Shaker African American Moms Support) will host a socially distanced Walk and Talk with the League of Women Voters Shaker Chapter at Horseshoe Lake Park. Scheduled events include voter registration and raffles. There will also be a free book giveaway.
Masks will be available. Please meet near the pavilion.

Location: Horseshoe Lake Park (2701 Park Dr.)

Food Distribution Events for August

Farmers to Families Food Box

Location: 12200 Fairhill Rd.
Thursdays, August 6,13, 20, 27
11 am-1 pm

Free fresh produce and dairy products. Distribution located at the stables, directly south of the main building. All are welcome, but ID is required. First come, first served. Rain or shine. This is a no-contact, curbside pickup event.

Mobile Pantry at First Baptist Church

Location: 3630 Fairmount Blvd.
Saturday, August 1

10 am-12 pm

Fresh produce. Bring an ID and your own reusable bags. The next scheduled event will be September 12.

Shaker Hunger Center
Location: Shaker Community Church (20120 Lomond Blvd.)
Mondays, August 17 and 24; Wednesdays, August 19 and 26
10 am-1 pm

Bring a valid ID and a recent utility bill. Please wear a mask.

Note: Under the terms of its funding, Shaker Hunger Center is only able to serve residents in certain communities: Shaker Heights and Cuyahoga County suburbs to the north and east of Shaker Heights, except for Cleveland Heights and South Euclid. The Shaker Hunger Center cannot serve residents of the City of Cleveland or suburbs to the south of Shaker Heights. Residents outside of the Shaker Hunger Center's service area can find other distribution locations.

Shaker Schools Summer Meal Distribution

The District is providing meals for any resident student in the Shaker Heights attendance zone, including those who do not attend our schools. Please remember to observe social distancing practices when picking up meals. The regular schedule of Monday/Wednesday/Friday distribution applies.

Unity in the Community
Location: Heights Christian Church (17300 Van Aken Blvd.). Please use circular drive at rear of building (on Winslow Rd.).
Mondays, August 3, 10 and 31
10 am-2 pm

Food distribution will continue the first two Mondays of the month through September. Delivery available upon request (216-991-3432).

Reminder: Little Free Pantries Open 24/7
These small food pantries are open 24/7 at:

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.

Find additional food assistance resources at the City's website.

Register for Summer Play Days

Throughout August

Shaker Heights Recreation offers a wide variety of daily, neighborhood-based programs for children of all ages to get out of the house and engage in fun, constructive activities while staying safe in Shaker's outdoor parks. There's something for everyone: crafts, fitness, skating, movies, and much more! Registration is required and fees apply. Groups are small to allow for social distancing. View the schedule in the online catalog (select Catalog, then Summer Play Days).

*** Residents are also invited to participate in the Department's virtual programming on Facebook and YouTube, updated weekly with new activities.

Heritage Home Program virtual presentations

Heritage Home Program Virtual Sessions for August

Guide to Researching Your Home
Thursday, August 6
6 pm

Discover available resources that can be used to research the history of your home and neighborhood.

Heritage Home Program Information Session
Wednesday, August 26
6 pm

Learn about how the Heritage Home Program works to assist homeowners with home repair, renovation and maintenance projects.

There are a number of other sessions scheduled throughout the fall. Check the Heritage Home Program and Cleveland Restoration Society websites for additional information.

Recycle Right Webinar August Dates

Tuesday, August 4 at 12 pm
Tuesday, August 11 at 2 pm
Tuesday, August 18 at 6 pm

Need a refresher course on what can, and can't, be recycled? Cuyahoga Recycles will host a series of free "Recycle Right" webinars throughout the month via Zoom. Please register. Free and open to the public.

Computer Roundup

Saturdays, August 8 and 15
Sundays, August 9 and 16
8 am-4 pm

Recycle CPUs, monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, terminals, modems, cables, software, tablets, cell phones, and cell-phone accessories.

Location: Service Center (15600 Chagrin Blvd.)

Cuyahoga Recycles Presents 'Composting Creatures for Kids'

Thursday, August 13
3 pm

For kids in grades 4-7. Compost piles are full of interesting creatures such as bacteria, fungi, worms, and insects. These organisms work hard to decompose food scraps, grass clippings, and dead leaves, turning them into nutrients that help the soil. This is an informative lesson in composting. Please register.

Green Beans - North Union Farmers Mkt Sunset Markets at VAD

Sunset Markets at Van Aken District

Thursdays through September 24
4:30-7:30 pm

Shop the North Union Farmers Market's weekly event for choice produce, meats, breads and dairy products, as well as a variety of arts and crafts. Note: Please consider wearing a mask and observe social distancing guidelines while shopping. The first 30 minutes of the Market is reserved for those age 60 and up, as well as the immune compromised.

Location: Van Aken District

Habitat for Humanity Donation Event

Saturday, August 29
9 am-1 pm

Donate usable household and construction items to Habitat for Humanity. The organization will take the following items:

Appliances
Construction/renovation materials
Countertops
Doors
Furniture
Kitchen cabinets
Plumbing and electrical materials
Sinks
Tools
Vanities

Please no paint, clothing or bedding.

Location: Service Center (15600 Chagrin Blvd.)

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.

Shaker Heights Schools' In-Person Enrollment

Shaker Heights Schools will offer in-person enrollment for all new students at Shaker Heights Middle School. In-person enrollment is by appointment only and intended for families who cannot complete enrollment online and who need official transcripts or documents to be notarized. These services will be provided Monday through Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm, beginning Monday, August 3. You must call the Registration Office at 216-295-4321 to schedule an appointment for in-person enrollment. Families with new students may also enroll online. Please note, there are new guidelines for enrollment appointments due to COVID-19. Please call 216-295-4321 for details.

Shaker Family Resources Gives Access to Online Library, School and Community Resources
Shaker Heights Schools families are invited to utilize these online Shaker Family Resources. Curated by the Shaker Heights City School District PTO Council in cooperation with the District’s Family & Community Engagement Center and the Shaker Heights Engagement Collaborative, this list is updated frequently and includes library, school and community resources. To view the Shaker Family Resources, click here.

Supporting Success for Shaker Students
Last spring, when COVID-19 interrupted in-person instruction, the District acted quickly to purchase more than 150 Wi-Fi hotspots to ensure that all Shaker families could participate in online learning. The Shaker Schools Foundation coordinated a fundraising campaign to help defray the cost of connecting those devices, and community members responded generously, raising more than $25,000 in just a few weeks. There will be additional technology needs for the upcoming school year.
To assist with this ongoing effort, community members may make a donation online.

Save the Date

Hike, Run & Fun at Shaker Lakes

September 12 and 13

Though the pandemic has created a few challenges, the NCSL is committed to ensuring a great Hike, Run and Fun experience for all. Typically a one-day event, activities will be spread throughout the weekend to minimize group sizes and ensure the safety of our supporters and participants. Hikes for all ages will take place on both days. More details.

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.