Chardon Polka Band

Live at RIB 'N ROCK

Sunday, June 7th | 2:00 – 5:00 pm | Mayors' Tent

Chardon Polka Band: A modern polka band bringing polka music to a new generation!

In 2003, 16-year-old Jake Kouwe was told there was no place for an accordion in his local high school’s marching band. In response, Jake recruited five schoolmates to form an oompah-style polka band. First known as “The Chardon High School Polka Band,” the group continues twenty-three years later. The band’s membership has changed over the years, but their eclectic style and unique sound have never wavered.

Check out CPB at Rib n Rock on Sunday, June 7th at the Mayors’ Tent from 2:00-5:00p.m.

https://chardonpolkaband.com/

The Parma Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Physique Island with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 18th. Physique Island is a fitness and wellness brand dedicated to helping individuals build stronger bodies and healthier lifestyles. They specialize in personalized semi-private, 1-to-1 and group training.

The Parma Council of PTAs (PCPTA) proudly coordinates an annual scholarship program for graduating seniors of the Parma City School District. Each year, the Council, its affiliated groups, and community partners award more than 50 scholarships. This year, the Parma Area Chamber of Commerce was honored to present two of those scholarships to outstanding seniors Gia Tran and Cullen Rooney. They are pictured here with PACC Board Chairman, Joe Coughlin.

In the wake of the heartbreaking loss of a Valley Forge student, many parents in our community felt the same thing — we needed to do something.

These “You Matter” yard signs were created as a simple but powerful reminder that every person deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported. As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we hope to fill our Tri-City community—Parma, Parma Heights, and Seven Hills—with this message and create visible reminders throughout our neighborhoods that no one is alone.

These signs are for anyone and everyone to display—parents, families, neighbors, local businesses, schools, and community members who want to stand together in support of mental health awareness and kindness.

This is more than a sign — it’s a community statement. It’s people coming together to say: we care, we notice, and you matter.

Proceeds from these signs will go directly back into our schools to support student safety initiatives and help strengthen the environments where our kids learn and grow every day.

We would love for the entire Tri-City community to stand with us, place a sign in your yard, and help spread awareness, compassion, and connection—one street at a time.

~Parents of Parma Education Facebook Group

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