Old Brooklyn News: June Edition

Check out this month's edition of the Old Brooklyn News! This magazine is mailed quarterly to every home in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood. Each quarter (March, June, September, and December) the OB News Online feature will be the printed OBN for those who don’t receive it in the mail. In addition, we’ll continue to include new highlights below, updated events and volunteer activities, and member updates in the member portal!

OBCDC Welcomes New Employee to the Team



OBCDC welcomed new employee Kniel Christensen to the team on May 20. In his role as the Commercial Corridor Development Coordinator, he will lead the Middle Neighborhood Initiative work along the Broadview corridor in Old Brooklyn. This unique position is a shared position between OBCDC, MetroWest CDO, and Slavic Village Development. We are excited to connect him into the work of the Commercial Corridor Needs Assessment the team is completing this summer!

Stay Foxy at Foxy Fur Grooming Salon

Your dog deserves to feel foxy too! Check out Foxy Fur Grooming Salon, a full-service dog and cat grooming salon with nearly twenty years of experience at 2032 W. Schaff Road. Along with grooming services for your furry friend, they offer retail items like pet supplies, pet clothing, locally made dog bakery items & treats, and more.

Hannah Lee, owner of Foxy Fur, moved her shop to Old Brooklyn in May of this year. “We have felt so welcomed into the neighborhood” she says, “it feels like such an amazing community so far!”

Be sure to stop by to learn more and take a photo in front of their “Stay Foxy” backdrop wall! 

Tickets Available! Old Brooklyn Nite 2024

We are so excited for you to join us at this year’s Old Brooklyn Nite! Hosted at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the event is sure to be a night to remember. Each year, OBCDC hosts this event to raise funds to support the work we do, including home repairs, tree plantings, farmers market, and more. Early bird tickets are on sale now at a discounted price until June 26! Click the button below to purchase. We are excited to celebrate Old Brooklyn with you on September 14!

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Jess Timms at JessicaT@oldbrooklyn.com.

This Summer: Fresh New Murals Coming Soon!

Community murals are a great way to work together and bring vibrancy to the neighborhood. This summer over the course of the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market season, community members will have the opportunity to paint various panels that will cover the boarded-up windows at 4209 Pearl Road. The panels, designed by local artist Cori Richards, feature a colorful and bright array of fruits and veggies that will liven up the space and bring vibrancy to the street and vacant building. We are excited to work on this with you!

Check out the Community Updates page on our website for weekly updates! Here's a preview:

• Right Tree, Right Place Workshop at Loew Park, 6/10
• Family Fun Day at Estabrook, 6/8.
• Community Builders Conference, 6/29

Click the image to read more.

We're excited to share some upcoming volunteer opportunities with the OB MVPs! Sign-ups are open for:

• MVP Summer Social on June 4!
• Corridor Cleanup on June 27
• Old Brooklyn Farmers Market
• Host your own volunteer event
• Corporate opportunities for your organization

Click the image to learn more!

OBCDC members can enjoy various perks, including access to a membership portal! This is where we will share member events and information.

June Updates include:

• Harshaw Chemical Site update
• Old Brooklyn Farmers Market
• New employee at OBCDC!

... and more!

Not a member yet? Sign up here!

Click the image to learn more about upcoming events in June, such as:

• MVP Summer Social, 6/4
• Better Streets Committee, 6/13
• Ward 12 State of the Ward, 6/5

...and more!

Do you have an Old Brooklyn community event you think should be shared here? Or do you have an idea for a community event that you want to chat with someone about? Let us know by clicking here.