Welcome to this month’s Old Brooklyn News Online. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening around the neighborhood, from local updates to upcoming events and ways to get involved.

More Than a Market

Every summer, the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market brings together local farmers, food producers, artisans, musicians, volunteers, and neighbors.

Featured Events

Music in the Garden

Another summer of spectacular music returns to the Ben Franklin Community Garden at 6:00 PM! Located at 1905 Spring Rd.


  • Friday, July 3 - Opus 216
  • Saturday, July 18 - Da Land Brass Band


Learn more & view the entire lineup

Home Repair Workshop: Composting

A healthy, well-shaded yard can make a big difference in life. It can boost property values, lower energy bills, and increase quality of life! Come learn from the Rust Belt Riders and Tilth Soil for a workshop on how to compost at home.


  • Tuesday, July 7 | 7:00-9:00 PM


Learn More & Buy Your Ticket

GardenWalk Cleveland

Choose a garden where you want to start, see as many or as few gardens as you like. Often (but not always), the gardener will be in their garden to greet you and tell you more about their garden and neighborhood.


  • Sunday, July 12 | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM


View the Old Brooklyn Map

Community Clean Up

By joining OBCDC, you're helping to keep the streets and sidewalks looking clean and landscaped. It also improves the walkability of sidewalks and provides a clean community for everyone who calls Old Brooklyn home!


  • Saturday, July 18 | 10:00-11:30 AM
  • Meet at Old Brooklyn CDC, 4274 Pearl Rd.


Register and sign up here

Old Brooklyn Playground Hop

Join Gateway Church OB this summer as we hop around all the Old Brooklyn Playgrounds! It’s a great opportunity to get the kiddos outside & get together this summer!


  • Every Friday in July | 10:00-11:00 AM


Click here for more information

Rain Barrel Painting Workshop

Design and paint your own rain barrel during this fun, hands-on workshop at Ben Franklin Community Garden. All supplies are provided, and you'll take home a finished rain barrel. Registration is required.


  • Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26


Click here for more information

Music & Arts Festival

Get ready for our 3rd annual Music and Arts Festival Fundraiser! This great community event brings everyone together in our 150-year-old cemetery to celebrate local artists, musicians, and business owners. Food trucks will be present! Raffle baskets! Silent Auction baskets! You do not want to miss this event! 


  • Sunday, July 26 | 1:00-6:00 PM
  • Riverside Cemetery, 3607 Pearl Rd.


View the Facebook Event

See what else is happening in the neighborhood by visiting oldbrooklyn.com/events

Small Business Spotlight

Miscreant & the Muse Has Moved!

Miscreant & the Muse has officially opened their new location at 2151 Broadview Rd. Stop by to check out the new space!


Follow them on Instagram to see other updates and happenings!

Community Updates & News

Ward 4

Attend the monthly community meetings hosted by Council Member Kris Harsh, which talk about various topics. OBCDC will also be there to share Old Brooklyn updates and chat with attendees.


  • Wednesday, July 8 | 6:00 PM
  • Estabrook Recreation Center (4125 Fulton Rd.)

2nd District Policing Committee Meeting

Meetings are an opportunity to regularly engage with local CDP officers to identify problems, learn about available resources, and ways to be involved with activities that improve your community. Learn more here.


  • Tuesday, July 14 | 6:00-8:00 PM
  • Bridge CLE, 3389 Fulton Rd.

Ward 11

Click here to get to know Nikki Hudson, the Ward 11 Council Member serving portions of the Cudell, Edgewater, Detroit-Shoreway, West Boulevard, and Brookside-Old Brooklyn neighborhoods.

Old Brooklyn Crime Watch

Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resources to improve the quality of life. Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.


  • Monday, July 20 | 7:00 PM
  • St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Rd.

Neighbor Up - Community Grants

We believe that those most impacted by inequity and injustice are in the best position to develop solutions. Neighbor Up Action Grants are meant to be accessible to grassroots groups led by residents in Cleveland and East Cleveland. Click here to learn more.

For more community updates and news, please visit oldbrooklyn.com/communityupdates

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