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🌱 Patch AM: How a Brecksville senior helped topple Division III powerhouse Mount Union
You won't want to miss Music at Bath: Burning River Brass Christmas Concert on the Brecksville Patch calendar

Hello Brecksville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Brecksville senior helped topple Division III powerhouse Mount Union
Also on today's calendar: Music at Bath: Burning River Brass Christmas Concert and 2 more events.
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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Brecksvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Very cold with snow showers, with a high of 21 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, temps: high: 22, low: 15.
- Tuesday: Not as cold with high clouds, with a high of 36 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Beating Mount Union? A game John Carroll will never forget (cleveland.com) — A John Carroll football standout from Brecksville, senior Ben Day, helped fuel the Blue Streaks’ stunning double-overtime playoff win over powerhouse Mount Union by blocking a key field goal. The story walks through how JCU’s defense held strong, the quarterback’s breakout performance, and why this upset is such a historic moment for the program and its alumni.
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📸 Around Brecksville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brecksville
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★ Featured events ★
- Music at Bath: Burning River Brass Christmas Concert
The Bath Church, United Church of Christ, 3980 W Bath Rd, Akron
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- No-Bake Holiday Cookies (Grades 6–12)
Brecksville Branch , 9089 Brecksville Rd , Brecksville
6:00 pm - STUDENT DANCE Brecksville Squares
Brecksville United Church of Christ , 23 Public Square , Brecksville
7:30 pm - Nature Rx: Winter Solstice Yoga
Happy Days Lodge , 500 West Streetsboro Street , Peninsula
6:30 pm - Christmas Eve Worship at SUMC
13500 Royalton Rd , Strongsville
3:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
📣 Brecksville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Breakfast with Santa
Olesia's Taverne of Richfield , 3960 Broadview Rd , Richfield
9:00 am - Adopt-a-Trail | Dec. 14 | Furnace Run
Historic Everett Covered Bridge , 2370 Everett Rd , Peninsula
9:00 am - Santa Gift Run
Twinsburg, OH Calendar Twinsburg, OH 44087
9:00 am - In-Person Free coding Workshop for Kids at Solon, OH (7-14)
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cleveland Solon , 6040 Enterprise Pkwy , Solon
11:00 am - Hudson-Landsberg Christkindlmarkt
Clocktower Green , 139 N Main St , Hudson
12:00 pm - Learn to Thread Your Machine Confidently
Indy Sewing Studio , 6596 Brecksville Rd , Independence
1:15 pm - Learn to Sew a Button (All Ages)
Indy Sewing Studio , 6596 Brecksville Rd , Independence
2:15 pm - Holiday Wine Tasting
Via Roma Event Center & Ristorante , 8922 Ridge Rd , North Royalton
4:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Brecksville. Apply here.
- Oaks of Brecksville posted a job opening for Housekeeping Staff in Brecksville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brecksville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Independence
- Queen of Hearts raffle soars to $2.2 million in Cleveland (fox8.com)
- 600 BLET Teamsters Ratify New Contracts (imprintent.org)
Seven Hills
Ok Brecksville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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