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SAVE THE DATE

JUNE 4-7, 2026

Parma Rib'N Rock is coming — and it's going to be a blast!

Dig into smoky, saucy ribs, rock out to live music, and enjoy a full day of food, fun, and festivities, all hosted by the Parma Area Chamber of Commerce. Stay tuned — the party details are heating up! 

Rev. Christin Moreland is the first woman to serve as senior pastor and head of staff at Parma-South Presbyterian Church. 

Born and raised in Erie, PA, Christin received her B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology with a minor in Religious Studies from Rockford University, where she was also inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. After earning her Master’s degree in Sociology from the University of New Mexico, Christin worked in Public Relations as a faith outreach professional in Albuquerque. Eventually, the call to serve in ministry led Christin to attend seminary at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, where she earned her Master of Divinity. 

After serving a small church in the northern Pittsburgh area for 3 years, she felt called to find a church that sought to become more community minded. The relationship between Christin and Parma-South Presbyterian Church began in October 2024, and she has hit the ground running! She’s enjoying getting to know her congregants, the community, and other leaders in the Parma, Parma Heights, and Seven Hills area. 

When not planning worship, attending meetings, visiting congregants, or empowering committees, Christin is likely spending time with her cats (Gilgamesh and Enkidu), being creative (i.e., pottery, knitting, drawing, painting), or enjoying the creativity of others (film, theater, concerts). Christin also simply cannot pass up the opportunity to visit a good museum – the weirder the better!  

Christin is proud to announce Parma-South’s first “Blessing of the Pets” to be held Saturday, October 4th at 11:00 (see ad below).



Parma-South Presbyterian Church 

6155 Pearl Road | Parma Heights, OH 44130

www.parma-south.org

Cox Employees Award $15,000 to Local Nonprofits

Cox Communications employees have awarded a total of $15,000 in grants to three local nonprofits, through Cox Charities Community Investment Grants. The program provides employee funded grants of up to $5,000 to support a special program benefiting residents in the area. Earlier this year, organizations were invited to submit applications for funding. This year’s recipients of the Cox Charities Community Investment Grants are:

• LakewoodAlive – The Cox Charities grant will support Lakewood Alive’s Beds for Seniors Program providing low-income seniors who don’t have a proper bed—many sleep on chairs, couches, or the floor due to financial hardship. This program promotes aging with dignity and aligns with the Cox Charities Giving pillar of Equal Opportunity.
• The Littlest Heroes – This grant will provide immediate financial relief to families navigating the overwhelming realities of a childhood cancer diagnosis through the Heroes Family Fund program. Assistance is customized to meet each family’s most urgent needs, covering costs like housing, utilities, food, transportation to treatment, hospital-related expenses, and emergency childcare. This program aligns with the Cox Charities Giving pillar of Equal Opportunity.
• West Creek Conservancy - The Cox Charities grant will teach residents across Cuyahoga and Lake counties how to turn their lawns into vibrant native gardens to improve soil health, reduce water use, support pollinators, and create habitats for birds and insects to thrive. This program aligns with the Cox Charities Giving Pillar of Environment and Sustainability.

“West Creek’s urban nursery, Creekside Collaborative Partners, is so named due to the multitude of partners who came together to bring the vision for a sustainable urban nursery to life,” said Kara Benninghofen, land manager with West Creek Conservancy. “With this award of funding, Cox has become one of the dynamic network of partners who make what we do possible. Funds will support the expansion of the West Creek’s Shrink Your Lawn & Native Seed Program, which engages Northeast Ohio community members in ecological restoration and sustainable landscaping practices both at Creekside Collaborative and in their own backyards.”  

Cox Charities is a charitable giving initiative of Cox Communications fully funded by Cox employees and business partners. The funds raised are then invested annually as Cox Charities Community Investment Grants to organizations that align with our focus areas of youth innovation programs focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM); conservation and sustainability initiatives; and equal opportunity. A total of $315,000 is being awarded to 63 grant recipients throughout Cox’s East Region.

“Supporting our community isn’t just part of our job, it’s who we are at Cox. Whether it’s our employees giving money from their own pockets to fund these local nonprofit grants, or rolling up our sleeves to volunteer, our team shows up with heart and purpose,” said Steve Iannazzi, Cox Cleveland market leader, and Parma Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member. “This community means a lot to us, and I’m incredibly proud of how our employees continue to make a real difference every day.”

For more information about Cox Charities, visit www.CoxCharitiesNE.org.

Community Craft Fair

October 3-4

City of Parma

Check out our local craft businesses who are hosting a weekend sale event.

Blessings of the Pets

October 4 @ 11:00 AM

Parma-South Presbyterian Church

6155 Pearl Rd. | Parma Heights

Blessing your furry, feathered, finned, and four-legged family members.

Marvel Superhero Drawing Workshop

October 4 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Parma-Powers Branch - Meeting Room C/D (90)

Join us for a hands-on journey into comic illustration with Marvel comic book artist Jerry DeCaire, one of the creators of Deadpool, Thor, and other superheroes. Supplies included.

Parma Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert

October 5 @ 3:00 PM

Valley Forge HS | Parma Heights, OH

Featuring: Robert Dunger performing Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto, also Symphony no. 1 by William Grant Still, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by John Williams, Crown Imperial March by William Walton

Fall Fest

October 4 @ 1:00 - 5:00 PM

7325 Summitview Dr. | Seven Hills

Come join us for delicious food, beer, and fun for all ages!

Entrepreneurship Certification Class

October 6 @ 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Parma-Powers Branch, Meeting Room C/D (90)

This course covers the fundamentals of starting a business including developing your idea, conducting market research, obtaining a business license, implementing marketing concepts, bookkeeping, and more. 

Parma Area Senior Veterans Monthly Meetup

October 9 @ 1:00 PM

Donna Smallwood Activity Center

7010 Powers Blvd. | Parma

Special Guest Speakers:

• JoAnne Boulter, Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission
• Dr. Charles R. Kaczynski

Special Veteran's Day

November 13 @ 2:00 PM

Veteran's Memorial Hall

6637 Ridge Rd. | Parma

For ticket info call: (440) 263-0507

Computer Recycle Collection Event

October 11 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Parma Heights Service Garage in the Greenbrier Commons

Residents can recycle unwanted home computer equipment, which includes CPUs, monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, terminals, modems, cables, software, and ink cartridges. Cell phones and their accessories are also accepted. **Please note that televisions are not accepted at this event.

CCA Virtual Speed Networking

October 23 @ 8:30 - 9:30 AM

Zoom

Join professionals from across Northeast Ohio—and beyond—for a fast-paced morning of virtual speed networking, hosted by the Collaborative Chambers Alliance. You’ll meet face-to-face (via screen) with fellow Chamber members, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and international professionals in rotating breakout sessions designed to spark real conversation.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow. 

Polish Village Treat ‘n’ Greet

October 25 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

In Polish Village along Ridge Rd.

Passport Card for All Adults! Simply follow the list with map and have the business validate their portion as you visit their shop. Completed Passports will earn an entry for the GRAND PRIZE!!

Ohio Spirits

October 29 @ 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Parma-Powers Branch - Meeting Room A/B (150)

Join us for a night of stories of Real Haunted Ohio Homes & Places! See exhibits of Ghostly Artifacts with Interactive audience participation. Spooky events may occur!

Mega Mixer

October 30 @ 5:00 - 7:30 PM

Wyndham Independence

Sanctuary Restaurant & Bar 

6200 Quarry Lane | Independence, OH 44131

Mix, mingle, and make boo-siness moves in costume! Sponsored by Collaborative Chambers Alliance & BBB Serving Greater Cleveland.

Parma Heights Frights

November 1 @ 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Greenbrier Commons, 6200 Pearl Road | Parma Heights

Be a part of this community-universal festival that includes trunk or treat, touch a truck, local small business shopping, food trucks, nonprofit resources, reptile show, petting zoo, exclusive craft beer from Parma’s own Schnitz Ale Brewery, and many more activities!

Register while spaces are available!

PARMA MACHINE SHOP IS LOOKING FOR SKILLED CNC MILL OPERATORS

Must have programming and set up experience on CNC Mills. Full time with full benefits including 401K matching. Day and night shifts available.

Qualified Candidates please inquire:

TOOLBOLD CORP.

(216) 676-9840

KSTIOKIS@TOOLBOLD.COM