🌱 Patch AM: How Brecksville’s own Bruno Berlin topped Ohio’s fan soccer voting

Good day Brecksville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Brecksville’s own Bruno Berlin topped Ohio’s fan soccer voting

Also on today's calendar: Music at Bath: Burning River Brass Christmas Concert and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy and windy; p.m. rain, with a high of 53 and low of 27 degrees.
• Friday: Snow at times in the morning, temps: high: 32, low: 24.
• Saturday: Cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ohio high school boys soccer All-Stars: Meet the fan-voted 2025 team (cleveland.com) — Brecksville-Broadview Heights junior goalkeeper Bruno Berlin has been voted Ohio’s top fan-selected high school boys soccer player, earning 1,194 votes in cleveland.com’s statewide poll. The piece also spotlights other standout forwards, midfielders, defenders, and goalkeepers from across Ohio, but Berlin’s recognition puts Brecksville firmly in the statewide soccer spotlight.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brecksville

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Music at Bath: Burning River Brass Christmas Concert
  The Bath Church, United Church of Christ, 3980 W Bath Rd, Akron
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve Worship at SUMC
  13500 Royalton Rd, Strongsville
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• JustDeeDeeMusic Live @ CountyLine Saloon
  The CountyLine Saloon , 13007 Chippewa Rd , Brecksville
  6:00 pm
• STUDENT DANCE Brecksville Squares
  Brecksville United Church of Christ , 23 Public Square , Brecksville
  7:30 pm

Monday December 22

• Nature Rx: Winter Solstice Yoga
  Happy Days Lodge , 500 West Streetsboro Street , Peninsula
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Blood Drive
  Brecksville Branch , 9089 Brecksville Rd , Brecksville
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Mayor's Court
  Broadview Heights, OH Calendar , 9543 Broadview Road 2nd Floor , Broadview Heights
  1:00 pm
• Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion
  Independence Branch , 6361 Selig Dr , Independence
  2:15 pm
• Shooting Fundamentals: Instructor-Led Shooting Clinic (BROADVIEW HTS)
  Action Defense LLC , 100 Ken Mar Industrial Pkwy , Broadview Heights
  5:30 pm
• Holiday Party
  Slyman's Tavern Independence , 6901 Rockside Rd , Independence
  5:30 pm
• No-Bake Holiday Cookies (Grades 6–12)
  Brecksville Branch , 9089 Brecksville Rd , Brecksville
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• TRUE TO HER HEALING
  Spark Studios Cle - Cyc Wall + Multiple Sets , 7555 E Pleasant Valley Rd , Independence
  1:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• City Hall Closed
  Broadview Heights, OH Calendar Broadview Heights, OH 44147
• Recreation Center Christmas Eve Hours
  Broadview Heights, OH Calendar Broadview Heights, OH 44147
  5:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Believe it or not, you’re probably training yourself to be angry.
  Your brain is very obedient to your habits. Read about the sneaky, science-backed ways we keep ourselves in a constant state of irritation. Some of… (Nextdoor Rockledge Estates)

• CHIPOTLE posted a job opening for Crew Member in Brecksville. Apply here.
• Rumpke posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Broadview Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brecksville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Independence

• Former Cleveland police officer who shot and killed Tamir Rice hired by 2 West Virginia communities (cleveland19.com)
• Three Dukes Selected to CSC Academic All-District® Team (goduquesne.com)
• Year-End Holiday Travel Expected to Set New Record (businessjournaldaily.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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