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Sunday, September 18, 2022, is
Heights Community Congress Day!
And the 43rd Heights Heritage Home and Garden Tour
Will be held from Noon–6:00 pm
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At its September 6, 2022, meeting Cleveland Heights City Council unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Mayor Kahlil Seren stating:
"September 18, 2022, is hereby designated Heights Community Congress (HCC) Day in the City of Cleveland Heights in recognition of and deep appreciation for the irreplaceable role HCC has played in making Cleveland Heights a city where “All Are Welcome” by battling discrimination in housing and real estate practices, promoting racial harmony and integrated schools, and engaging in other efforts to combat discrimination and racism and promote diversity." (See sidebar story from cleveland.com below for more information.)
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- Appletree Books
- Bremec on the Heights
- Heinen’s (on South Green Road)
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- The Stone Oven Bakery & Café
- Tommy’s
- Zagara’s Marketplace
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Can You Go CAR FREE on World Car Free Day 2022?
(We're betting you can!)
Thursday, September 22, 2022
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World Car Free Day encourages people worldwide to see what life would be like without so many cars on the road. It is an international event celebrated every September by more than 2,000 cities in 40 countries. People are encouraged to travel car-free or car-lite by using transit, bicycling, walking, carpooling, or telecommuting.
Park(ing) Day is a global event where people collaborate to temporarily
transform parking spaces into “Park(ing)” spaces: tiny parks and places for art, play, socializing, and activism. Here are some examples from around the world.
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The City of Cleveland Heights is one of the leading municipalities in Ohio focused on increasing awareness of the benefits of alternative modes of
transportation and the current struggles of traveling car-free or car-lite. Cleveland Heights is also a leader in reimagining public spaces and rethinking how they can be utilized more sustainably.
The City of Cleveland Heights has declared Thursday, September 22, 2022, "World Car Free Day and Park(ing) Day" in Cleveland Heights and is encouraging everyone to celebrate both days. So,
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Start planning how to leave your car behind this Thursday. Then,
- Stake out a parking space to temporarily transform and figure out how you'll trick out your space.
We know you can do it!
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City to Hold Third Public Meeting about
Setting ARPA Funding Priorities
Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 6:30 pm
Delisle Options Center, 14780 Superior Road
| On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 6:30 pm, the City of Cleveland Heights will hold its third meeting asking the public for input about how the City should prioritize funds it received through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The meeting will be held at the Delisle Options Center, 14780 Superior Road. | |
The City continues to ask people to fill out a public input form to prioritize different possible areas of investment and suggest specific ways ARPA funds might be spent. If you haven't filled out the public input form, please share your thoughts with the City today! |
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Feedback Needed
Draft Severance Town Center Vision Statement
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The Cleveland Heights Board of Control is asking for feedback on a newly drafted Vision Statement for Severance Town Center.
Background
Severance Town Center is located in the heart of Cleveland Heights. Its history, first as a private estate, then as a ground-breaking regional mall, and most recently as a struggling retail center, is reflective of the history of the City itself. This status quo is no longer acceptable, and its future is of the utmost importance to the City. The City is committed to working diligently toward a vision for the redevelopment and re-imagination of Severance Town Center.
Vision
As the heart of Cleveland Heights, Severance Town Center demands redevelopment and re-imagination to assure dynamic, cutting-edge development, spaces, and uses that:
- Create an Intentional City Center with a Mix of Civic, Green, and Other Uses
- Are Transformational and Not Incremental
- Are Economically and Environmentally Sustainable over the Long-Term
- Pump Energy and Activity out into the City’s Neighborhoods
- Are Consistent with the Values of Cleveland Heights, but also Forward Looking
- Are Unique and Reflective of the Diversity of Cleveland Heights
- Create a Sense of Place Attractive to Residents, Visitors, Shoppers, Business and Property Owners, and Others
- Include a Resilient Group of Uses and Users
- Will be Enjoyed and Accessible to all Ages and Abilities
- Are Based Upon Innovative Zoning that Allows Wide-Ranging, Strategically Appropriate Possibilities
Please provide any feedback you have or ask questions at Severance Town Center Vision Statement.
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Cleveland Heights, Lakewood officials ask why NOPEC electric rates got so high amid plan to drop customers | |
CLEVELAND, Ohio — NOPEC’s plan to lower electric bills for 550,000 customers by purging them is drawing criticism, again. First it came from a competitor and state regulators. Now questions are coming from two elected officials in Cleveland’s suburbs and consumer advocacy groups...
Most of NOPEC’s customers were paying 12 cents per kilowatt-hour, while the standard service offer in FirstEnergy territories was between 6.7 and 6.8 cents. Dropped customers would get electricity directly from their utilities and save money.
Questions raised during Tuesday’s news conference are mostly about the when and how. How did NOPEC’s rates get so high, and when did it notify its customers and elected officials about those rates?
...Seren said NOPEC raised rates unexpectedly, hurting low-income residents in his city. He said there was an “immense failure” by NOPEC, since its rates jumped while other energy aggregators kept them low. He said member communities deserved answers to their questions.
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Upcoming Vaccine Clinics at the Community Center | |
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The Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) will offer vaccine clinics for COVID-19 and Monkey Pox at the Cleveland Heights Community Center, One Monticello Boulevard, in the South Atrium or South rink.
Pre-sign-up is required for all vaccine clinics. Anyone who needs help signing up for a vaccine clinic may call the Senior Activity Center at (216) 691-7377for assistance.
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The COVID-19 clinic will provide first, second, and booster shots of the Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax vaccines. | |
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The Sewer District Wants Your Thoughts About
Doan Brook and Horseshoe Lake
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As the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District works on restoring Doan Brook, it wants to hear your vision about what the park should look like after restoration takes place.
To find out more about the Sewer District's plans, read this slide presentation and watch the video below.
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Then take the Sewer District's survey to tell them what you want to see at the park and what you think would make this the preeminent park space in Northeast Ohio. | |
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Cuyahoga County Still Needs Your Input
About Shareable Bikes and Scooters
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Cuyahoga County is working with the City of Cleveland Heights, the City of Cleveland, the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA), Bike Cleveland, and other area cities to expand the existing network of public bicycles and scooters to more Cuyahoga County residents.
One of the challenges of a shared mobility system is where to put the bikes and scooters. The project team and its consultants are developing guidance for organizing where these devices are placed.
The project team has identified 15 possible hub locations in Cleveland Heights, which are indicated on the map above, and they are asking for feedback about their recommendations.
They have set up an information page and a map where you can pull up the proposed hub connections and make comments. The map contains all of the locations they are reviewing throughout Cuyahoga County. You will need to zoom in to see the sites that are in Cleveland Heights.
The project team needs your input to make sure they make suitable recommendations for Cleveland Heights. The team will review our feedback and work through the approval process to purchase and install improvements next year.
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This Week at Cleveland Heights City Hall
Monday, September 19, 2022
Municipal Services and Environmental Sustainability Committee of Council
5:00 PM–6:00 PM, Executive Conference Room
Council Committee of the Whole
6:30 PM, Executive Conference Room
City Council Meeting
7:30 PM, Council Chambers
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
6:30 PM, Cleveland Heights Community Center
Architectural Board of Review
7:00 PM, Council Chambers
Citizens Advisory Committee
7:00 PM, Executive Conference Room
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Racial Justice Task Force–Health and Education Subcommittee
6:00 PM–7:00 PM, Online
American Rescue Plan Public Engagement Meeting
6:30 PM, Delisle Options Center, 14780 Superior Road
Board of Zoning Appeals
7:00 PM, Council Chambers
Racial Justice Task Force
7:00 PM, Online
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Transportation and Environmental Sustainability Committee
7:00 PM, Executive Conference Room
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Just TWO WEEKS Until
The Cleveland Heights Happy 5k/10k Race!
Sunday, October 2, 2022
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For those of you following along at home, here's why you should be part of the Happy 5k/10k: | |
The Happy 5k/10k raises money to help fund the Cleveland Heights Youth Scholarship Fund. | | | |
It's a flat, fast course that loops through Cleveland Heights. | |
Not that you need them, but here are our Top Five ADDITIONAL reasons to run in the Happy 5k/10k: | |
- Reason #1—You get to run in costume!
- Reason #2—You get a chance to outrun the Mayor!
- Reason #3—You can compete as a team!
- Reason #4—You can win bragging rights for an entire year!
- Reason #5—All the cool kids are doing it!
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We're not going to beg. It wouldn't be dignified.
But look at how fun it is.
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So, do the right thing. Sign up today! | |
Kenny "Kicks It" at Made Cleveland on Coventry | |
'Made Cleveland' showcases local creators | |
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) - Talk about a shoppers' paradise! 'Made Cleveland' offers all kinds of items made by local craftspeople and artisans. Fox 8's Kenny Crumpton shows us some of the beautiful and unique items for sale at this Cleveland Heights shop.
Click here for more information about Made Cleveland. And click below to see Kenny's segments about Made Cleveland on Fox 8.
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National Trust for Historic Preservation Recognizes Cain Park as One of "7 of Our Favorite Historic Amphitheaters Around the Country" | |
"Warm weather brings to mind lighter clothes, lighter meals—even lighter architecture. Freed from the practical need to protect against cold temperatures, amphitheaters make fresh air and natural surroundings key players in the ceremonies, concerts, and performances that take place in these sloped-seating, open-air venues...
The opportunity to apply for New Deal programs allowed even residents of smaller towns to enjoy their own amphitheaters.
Evans Amphitheater at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, was born of drama teacher Dina “Doc” Rees Evans’ staging of an outdoor community production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in 1934. At the time, the park contained little more than a sledding hill in this residential area. The success of the play, along with Evans’ powers of persuasion, led the city of Cleveland Heights to found a municipally owned and operated theater on the site, and the WPA completed the amphitheater in 1938.
Today, it hosts national musical acts rather than theater productions but remains at its heart an amphitheater in a woodsy ravine. Performers are tucked below street level, with the audience gently sloping toward the stage inside a curtain of trees. Over the years, big-ticket upgrades have been added, such as a stage roof and improvements to seating and accessibility, but the day-to-day work of preservation includes keeping nature in check.
The original stone walls are regularly repaired, pruning and weeding are ongoing tasks, and WPA-built drainage under the amphitheater must be diligently maintained, but it’s worth the effort, says Erin Cameron Miller, Cain Park general manager. 'Cleveland Heights has this gem right in their own backyard, and the community has it within walking distance of their homes.'"
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RoxArts began as a partnership of the Roxboro Elementary School PTA and school leadership under the name “Roxboro Enrichment Arts Program” or REAP.
Its mission has grown to support not only the students in the original school but ALL the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District elementary and middle schools.
RoxArts has officially changed its name to Mobius to be more inclusive of all the CH-UH K-8 students it serves.
According to their new website, MobiusCHUH.org,
“Our name comes from the Mobius strip, which is a continuous, single-sided surface with no boundaries. It’s our hope we eliminate boundaries and inspire possibilities for all, which drives our mission: We create opportunities for Cleveland Heights-University Heights K-8 students to engage in creative and critical thinking that extends and enriches curriculum.”
Mobius is hosting a launch party on Saturday, October 1, from 7:00-10:00 pm, at the Coventry Peace Campus, 2843 Washington Boulevard. See below for details.
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Tim McDonald Quartet
FREE Gallery Concert
Saturday, September 17, 2022, 7:00 pm
Heights Arts
2175 Lee Road
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Tim McDonald started his professional career while still in high school playing with blues and swing bands in the NE Ohio Area. Upon graduation he attended Youngstown State University on the Tony Leonardi Jazz Scholarship and finished his degree at Kent State University, receiving the Walter Watson Jazz Award.
Tim's music has taken him to venues nationally as well as internationally and has shared the stage with a diverse group of musical heavyweights including Bobby Selvaggio, Blue Lunch, Hollywood Slim, Dean Cohen, Mark Russo, Mark Gonder, Dave Sterner and Ernie Krivda.
Tim currently resides in the Cleveland area and coaches jazz combos at Cleveland Heights High School as well as teaching privately.
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Comments and Questions Requested
On Upcoming Projects
Monticello Boulevard Signals (PID 112809)
The City of Cleveland Heights is proposing a project that will upgrade six traffic signals located at intersections along Monticello Boulevard in Cleveland Heights, Ohio:
- Monticello Boulevard and Lee Road
- Monticello Boulevard and Forest Hills Boulevard
- Monticello Boulevard and N. Taylor Road
- Monticello Boulevard and Yellowstone Road
- Monticello Boulevard and Noble Road
- Monticello Boulevard and Belvoir Boulevard
This project also includes the removal of two (2) unwarranted traffic signals at:
- Monticello Boulevard and Quarry Drive
- Forest Hills Boulevard and Mt. Vernon Boulevard
Construction is currently scheduled to begin in 2023.
Lee Road Resurfacing (PID 112874)
The City of Cleveland Heights has proposed a project that will include asphalt resurfacing of Lee Road from Mayfield Road to Superior Road in the City of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. The project will include upgrades to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps, pavement repairs, curb replacement, and pavement markings. Construction is currently scheduled to begin in early 2023.
The City of Cleveland Heights welcomes questions and comments about both of these projects. Issues that may be addressed include, but are not limited to:
- The effect of the project on local residents
- Air quality
- The local economy
- Floodplains, and
- Historic or cultural resources
At this stage, the City cannot provide specific information about potential real estate acquisitions for either project. If necessary, a representative working for the City of Cleveland Heights will contact property owners whose properties may need to be acquired to discuss the right-of-way needs, the acquisition process, and their rights under that process.
Please submit comments or questions for the Monticello Boulevard Signals Project by September 30, 2022, and for the Lee Road Resurfacing Project before September 26, 2022, to Joe Kickel, Assistant Director of Public Works, City of Cleveland Heights, at (216) 291-2470 or jkickel@clevelandheights.gov to ensure there are considered during the project’s development.
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New Program for Pre-Schoolers
"A Little Song & Stretch" at the Community Center
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NEW! A Little Song & Stretch
A creative movement and song class designed for ages 3 to 5. (Participants must be at least three years old and potty-trained!)
Parent Observation day is the last class of the session. Participants will develop their large and fine motor skills and social development through engaging song and movement.
Adults do not stay with children during class; Parent Observation Day is the last class of the session. Children should be dressed in comfortable clothes (No tutus, please!).
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Instructed by: Maya Curtis
Day: Saturdays
Dates: October 1–November 12
Time: 9:15–10:00 am
Location: Aerobic Room
Cost: $38 CH RES/$48 NON RES
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Have extra bounty from your garden?
Sell it at the Noble Gardeners' Market!
THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR SELLERS. For more information, please visit nobleneighbors.com.
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Reaching Heights' Many Villages Tutoring Program | |
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Volunteer through Reaching Heights to support public schools
by Krista Hawthorne
| Reaching Heights has three volunteer programs that encourage community members to volunteer in the Heights public schools. Each program is unique and offers different ways to support district students. One and Done is a single-event volunteer program in which community volunteers help with book fairs, literacy nights, food distribution events, gardening, and more. | | | |
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