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. | | A Year of People, Places & Progress: OBCDC Looks Back on Fiscal Year 2025-26 | | |
At its annual meeting on October 27, the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation celebrated a year of neighborhood investment, community connections, and progress toward a stronger future.
The organization's 2026 Annual Report, covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, highlights a year of progress across housing, economic development, community programming, and neighborhood investment.
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Cheer on the Rhodes Rams!
The James Ford Rhodes High School Rams are heading to the Regional Quarterfinals! Join fellow Old Brooklyn neighbors on Friday, November 6, at 7 PM as the Rams take on Avon High School. Help fill the away stands with neighborhood pride and show our local student-athletes that Old Brooklyn is behind them!
Game details:
- Friday, November 6, at 7:00 PM
- Avon High School Stadium, 37545 Detroit Rd., Avon
- Tickets: $12 for adults and $5 for students
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, November 3, at 10:00 AM and must be purchased online at ohsaa.org/tickets. Select Football, Division II, Region 6.
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Loew Park Sprucing & Cleanup
Join the Old Brooklyn Tree Stewards for a fall tree sprucing and park cleanup day. We’ll be spreading fresh mulch around the trees, pulling weeds, and picking up litter to keep Loew Park looking its best.
- Saturday, November 7 | 10:00 AM
- Loew Park Parking Lot, next to 3121 Oak Park Ave.
Sign Up Here
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Veterans Day Parade
The Cleveland Veterans Day Parade is followed by a celebration at Tower City with music, performances, activities, and community resources.
- Wednesday, November 11 | 12:30 PM
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Sabor Miami
Sabor Miami Café & Gallery brings a taste of Latin and Caribbean cuisine to Old Brooklyn. Located at 4848 Broadview Road, this colorful café serves favorites like Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, plantains, and Cuban coffee, alongside artwork that adds to its welcoming atmosphere.
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Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 28, is Small Business Saturday. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, picking up a gift, trying a new restaurant, or shopping for something unique, spending your dollars locally helps support small business owners and our neighborhood.
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2nd District Policing Committee Meeting
Meetings are an opportunity to regularly engage with local CDP officers to identify problems, learn about available resources, and learn about ways to be involved with activities that improve your community.
- Tuesday, November 10 | 6:00-8:00 PM
- One Hope NEO, 3202 Fulton Rd.
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Ward 4 Councilman Harsh & Ward 11 Councilwoman Hudson
Attend the monthly community meetings hosted by Council Member Kris Harsh, which cover various topics. OBCDC will also be there to share Old Brooklyn updates and chat with attendees. This month, Councilwoman Hudson from Ward 11 will be co-hosting.
- Wednesday, November 11 | 6:00 PM
- Estabrook Recreation Center, 4125 Fulton Rd.
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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, November 16 | 7:00 PM
- St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Rd.
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Become an OBCDC Member!
OBCDC is welcoming new members! This FREE membership is the opportunity to join an organization that helps to make the neighborhood of Old Brooklyn. Membership serves as a great entry point to learn more about the organization, volunteer, join a committee, vote on new and returning Board of Directors, and become a Board Member yourself.
Sign Up Here
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OB Tree Stewards in the News!
New Day Cleveland recently had Hope, our Senior Community Engagement Manager, on to talk about our Tree Steward program! Watch the segment here
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Broadview Road Tree Plantings
In October, 25 volunteers joined OBCDC and the Old Brooklyn Tree Stewards to plant the remaining 28 trees along Broadview Road (a total of 54), helping bring more shade and greenspace to the neighborhood.
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