🌱 Patch AM: How a Brecksville shortstop became a cornerstone Michigan baseball recruit

Good morning to you Brecksville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Brecksville shortstop became a cornerstone Michigan baseball recruit

Also on today's calendar: Jingle in the Woods: A Creepmas Holifest & Misfit Market and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cold with snow, 1-2", with a high of 30 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Sunday: Very cold; a.m. snow showers, temps: high: 23, low: 13.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 25 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Michigan Announces Nine-Member Signing Class - University of Michigan Athletics (mgoblue.com) — A Brecksville shortstop, Matthew Mansbery of Walsh Jesuit, has signed with the University of Michigan baseball program as one of its top national recruits. The announcement highlights his strong rankings, standout tournament performances, and potential to become a future cornerstone player for the Wolverines, putting a local athlete on a prominent collegiate stage.
   

📸 Around Brecksville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brecksville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Jingle in the Woods: A Creepmas Holifest & Misfit Market
  Boston Township School House, 1775 Main St, Peninsula
  1:00 pm

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

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• No-Bake Holiday Cookies (Grades 6–12)
  Brecksville Branch , 9089 Brecksville Rd , Brecksville
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• 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

Wednesday December 24

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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Breakfast with Santa
  Cantine , 1100 W Royalton Rd , Broadview Heights
  10:00 am
• The Smug Saints: Broadview Brewing Company
  Broadview Brewing Company , 4001-A , 4001 Towpath Rd , Broadview Heights
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• 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

Tuesday December 16

• Full Choir Winter Concert "Watch Party"
  Independence Primary School , 7600 Hillside Rd , Independence
  7:30 am
• PMP Certification & Training Bootcamp in Independence, OH
  6100 Oak Tree Blvd , Independence
  2:00 pm

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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle 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

Broadview Heights

• Broadview Heights church hosts international push for Ukraine aid (ideastream.org)

Independence

• Queen of Hearts raffle soars to $2.2 million in Cleveland (fox8.com)
• Local mom testifies in support of 3 bills to protect children from online predators (fox8.com)
• Charge Win in Motor City (nba.com)

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 demand a jury of my piers.
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