Getting started with composting is easy!
Thanks to our partnership with Rustbelt Riders, Cleveland Heights residents can compost for FREE. This pilot program is for first-time composters ONLY.
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π Happy Earth Day!
Today and everyday is a good time to think about ways to support our environment.
See the full list of events happening the rest of the month and learn more about sustainability in Cleveland Heights: www.clevelandheights.gov/1857/Earth-M...
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π To our incredible admin teamβthank you for your tireless dedication, proactive support, and for keeping us organized, efficient, and on track. We truly couldn't do what we do without you.
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Fair Housing 101: Know Your Rights Thursday, April 23, 6pm-8pm Coventry Village Branch of Heights Library (1925 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Heights) Registration is free, but required. . If you are interested in learning more about your rights under fair housing law, register to attend this free seminar, presented by the Fair Housing Center for Rights and Research and the City of Cleveland Heights. Topics this will be covered: - Federal, state and local fair housing laws - Protected laws - Additional protections for people with disabilities - Prohibited acts - Emerging issues - Goals for fair housing To register by phone, please call (216) 306-2539 or register using the link: https://thehousingcenter.org/events/ Questions? Email education@thehousingcenter.org. . The Fair Housing Center, a non-profit fair housing organization, is available to assist you with questions you may have about your fair housing rights. Funding provided by: The City of Cleveland Heights
TOMORROW: Fair Housing 101: Know Your Rights
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Thursday, April 23, 6pm-8pm
π Coventry Village Branch of Heights Library (1925 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Heights). Registration is free, but required.
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To register by phone, call (216) 306-2539 or register using the link: thehousingcenter.org/events/
Saturday, April 25 at 1 - 3pm Pepper Pike City Hall Come celebrate trails in Cuyahoga County with friends, neighbors and elected officials. This special event will begin and end at Pepper Pike City Hall and allow participants to explore Cuyahoga County's growing regional trail network. Following welcome remarks by local leaders, choose from these options that showcase the Shaker Median Trail and the new Gates Mills Boulevard Trail. β’ Option 1: 7-mile bike route β’ Option 2: 3-mile family-friendly bike route β’ Option 3: Walk/Hike Route Helmets are strongly encouraged for bike participants. Refreshments will be available for participants after the walking and biking portion of the event. Getting Here: Motor vehicle parking is available at Pepper Pike City Hall with overflow parking at Friendship Circle (27900 Gates Mills Blvd.). Please consider riding to the event or using rail to reach RTAβs Green Road station, then a short, 2-mile bike ride to Pepper Pike City Hall.
π² You're Invited to Celebrate Trails Day!
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Saturday, April 25 at 1 - 3pm
π Pepper Pike City Hall, 28000 Shaker Blvd., Pepper Pike
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Learn more: www.bikecleveland.org/bike-cle/eve...
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Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up!
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April 25, 10am - 2pm
Drop off at these locations:
π The Cleveland Heights Police Department β City Hall lower level
π The Cleveland Heights Community Center β 1 Monticello
There will be an officer on site to monitor the drop off.
City of Cleveland Heights Lawnmower Exchange Now including leaf blowers The City has purchased and will exchange with Cleveland Heights residents 50 DeWalt electric lawnmowers and 20 DeWalt electric leaf blowers. Residents must be willing to turn in their working gas-powered lawnmowers or their working gas-powered leaf blower, which the City will then scrap. For more requirements, read the caption.
π£ REMINDERπ£
The City has purchased and will exchange 50 DeWalt electric lawn mowers and 20 DeWalt electric leaf blowers with Cleveland Heights residents.
πLearn more and apply: www.clevelandheights.gov/1563/Lawn-Mo...
π Applications close Wednesday, April 22 at 5:00 pm.
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City Council Meeting:
π Monday, April 20, 2026, 7:30 PM at City Hall in Council Chambers
π Council Committee of the Whole meets before at 6:00 PM.
Watch both meetings LIVE using the link: buff.ly/W3ZrfNO
Agendas for meetings can be found here: buff.ly/kkq2Q13
π Are you signed up to receive City News? www.clevelandheights.gov/1533/Newslet...
Looking to buy compost, but don't know where to start? Good places to start are:
π± Phoenix Coffee
1793 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH
2287 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH
π± Bremec on the Heights
13410 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
π± Tilth
www.tilthsoil.com
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Please note the additional hours with NO swimming:
- Monday, April 20, 6:00-7:30am
- Friday, April 24, 6:00-7:30am
- Saturday, April 25, 8:00am-1:30pm
- Monday, April 27, 6:00-7:30am
Evening times will still be available on Mondays and Friday.
Help us uplift our local businesses!
β¨ Cleveland Rocks & Beads
2499 Lee Boulevard, Cleveland Heights, OH
π Local source for unique beads crafted from stone, metal, glass, and more.
clevelandrocksandbeads.com
More to come each week! #SmallBusinessSpotlight #clevelandheights
π³ Earth Day Tree Giveaway
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Wednesday, April 22 | 10 AM-3 PM
This Earth Day, stop by and receive a free tree from the Nature Center! Participants can choose a red bud, blackhaw viburnum, or flowering dogwood.
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Special Council Committee of the Whole Workshop Special Council Committee of the Whole Workshop to engage in a focused discussion of Council's 2026 goals and priorities.
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The City Council will convene a Special Council Committee of the Whole - Workshop on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., to engage in a focused discussion of Councilβs 2026 goals and priorities.
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π Meeting docs and livestream link: www.clevelandheights.gov/Calendar.asp...
UPDATE to the hours:
π Mondays and Wednesdays, 3pm - 4pm, and 7pm - 8:30 pm
π Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 3pm - 5pm
π Sundays, 8am - 11am
*NOTE: No dogs or bicycles are allowed on the turf.*
Keep a lookout for summer turf hours in the future π
π£ COOL NEWS ALERT: Starting Monday, April 20, Denison Park will have Open Turf time for athletic purposes on these days and times:
π Monday - Friday, 3pm - 5pm
π Sundays, 8am - 11am
*NOTE: No dogs or bicycles are allowed on the turf.*
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πΈ Capture Cleveland Heights in Spring for the upcoming Spring issue of FOCUS Magazine! Contest closes May 8.
π You don't need to be a pro!
πΌοΈ Learn more and submit your photo here: wkf.ms/4clOYzw
Questions? Email: awilson@clevelandheights.gov
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π³ A day of environmental awareness, community engagement, and fun activities in celebration of Arbor Day!
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Friday, April 24, 2026
β 10am-8pm
- Free admission
- Music, guided tours, kids activities and more.
- Community resource fair
- and more
βΉοΈ Learn more: holdenfg.org/events/cleve...
Fair Housing 101: Know Your Rights Thursday, April 23, 6pm-8pm Coventry Village Branch of Heights Library (1925 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Heights) Registration is free, but required. . If you are interested in learning more about your rights under fair housing law, register to attend this free seminar, presented by the Fair Housing Center for Rights and Research and the City of Cleveland Heights. Topics this will be covered: - Federal, state and local fair housing laws - Protected laws - Additional protections for people with disabilities - Prohibited acts - Emerging issues - Goals for fair housing To register by phone, please call (216) 306-2539 or register using the link: https://thehousingcenter.org/events/ Questions? Email education@thehousingcenter.org. . The Fair Housing Center, a non-profit fair housing organization, is available to assist you with questions you may have about your fair housing rights. Funding provided by: The City of Cleveland Heights
Fair Housing 101: Know Your Rights
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Thursday, April 23, 6pm-8pm
π Coventry Village Branch of Heights Library (1925 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Heights)
Registration is free, but required.
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To register by phone, please call (216) 306-2539 or register using the link: thehousingcenter.org/events/
City of Cleveland Heights Lawnmower Exchange Now including leaf blowers The City has purchased and will exchange with Cleveland Heights residents 50 DeWalt electric lawnmowers and 20 DeWalt electric leaf blowers. Residents must be willing to turn in their working gas-powered lawnmowers or their working gas-powered leaf blower, which the City will then scrap. For more requirements, read the caption.
π£ REMINDERπ£
The City has purchased and will exchange 50 DeWalt electric lawn mowers and 20 DeWalt electric leaf blowers with Cleveland Heights residents.
πLearn more and apply: www.clevelandheights.gov/1563/Lawn-Mo...
π Applications close Wednesday, April 22 at 5:00 pm.
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ATTENTION: Please note the following upcoming hours with NO swimming:
- Thursday, April 16 Morning Lap Swim 6-7:30am
- Friday, April 17 Morning Lap Swim 6-7:30am
Evening times on these days will still be available.
π Congratulations to Trevon and Jewell Toney on their recent union at City Hall! #ClevelandHeights
ATTENTION: Starting tomorrow, Tuesday April 14th contractors require the eastbound lane from Queenston Road to 3570 Fairmount, for seeding/sodding tree lawns. Please follow directional signs and we appreciate your patience.
Emergency vehicles will have access.
REMINDER: There will be no parking on the upper deck of the Surrey Garage on Monday, April 13, 2026. Please have your vehicles removed by 7:00 am.
π£ Cool event alert!π£
The Coventry Village Special Improvement District (SID) presents: SPARK SOMETHING April 24 - April 25
Learn more: www.coventryvillage.org/sparksomething
From April 11-17 is Black Maternal Health Week! Founded and led by @BlackMamasMatterAlliance, #BMHW26 is an exciting week of activism, awareness, and community-building. Learn more at blkmaternalhealthweek.com and get involved today!
NEW BUSINESS ALERT!!
β¨ The Checkered Shelf Bookshop
12419 Cedar Road , Cleveland Heights, OH
thecheckeredshelf.com
π The Checkered Shelf Bookshop is an independent, woman owned neighborhood bookshop in the heart of Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
More to come each week! #SmallBusinessSpotlight
The City of Cleveland Heights State of the City. RSVPs are appreciated https://buff.ly/Nw5gzWp Thursday, April 30, 6pm-8pm Community Center (1 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland Heights) Join Mayor Jim Petras for his first State of the City Address, to be followed by a reception with refreshments from local restaurants, community resources and information, and opportunities to share your vision for the future of Cleveland Heights.
You're Invited to the State of the City! RSVP Now: forms.monday.com/forms/2ad5c3...
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Thursday, April 30, 6pm-8pm
π Community Center (1 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland Heights)
UPDTAE: The Application closes Wednesday, April 22 at 5:00 pm.
CIFF50 is officially underway. π₯
Now through April 18: Ten days of unforgettable screenings, filmmaker conversations, and the shared magic that has defined Clevelandβs film community for 50 years.
See whatβs playing and get tickets: www.clevelandfilm.org
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