🌱 County Council Approves 19 Projects + Weekend Events

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warm. High: 78 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

1. The Cuyahoga County Council has approved nearly $12 million in ARPA spending on 19 different projects across the county. The funding for these projects, which was unanimously approved at Tuesday's council meeting, comes from the COVID-19 stimulus. Projects will include a women's treatment center for addiction, an animal shelter/recycling center for Lakewood, a shooting range for police officers, and a lakefront park. (cleveland.com)
2. Fans of classical music are in for a treat this weekend, as there are numerous great events going on throughout the Cleveland area. Lovers of classical music in Lakewood can head to the St. James Catholic Church to enjoy the Cleveland Consort of Voices, hosted by the Sounds of St. James. And if you head into Cleveland, there is everything from symphonies to operas to pick from. (Cleveland Scene)
3. Your pooch is in for a bunch of scary fun this fall! Lakewood will be hosting a Spook Pooch Parade at Madison Park on Oct. 15. It's a great chance to show off your creative skills and your beloved canine companion, so if you're interested, you can sign your dog(s) up here. (LakewoodAlive via Facebook)

Today in Lakewood:

• Suffrage Walk Alumni Weekend: Anne McEvoy portrays Dr. Mary Evans at Lake Erie College (11:00 AM)
• Fall 2022 Cultural Heritage Visual Arts Exhibition at Beck Center For The Arts (2:00 PM)
• Illusions The Drag Queen Show at 5 O'Clock Lounge in Cleveland (7:00 PM)
• Youth Volunteer Westerly Grocery Delivery at Westerly Apartments (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• As if the Cleveland Browns weren't cool enough already, they're hanging out with Kid Cudi! The musician will be performing this Saturday at the Moon Mans Landing Festival. (Cleveland Browns via Instagram)
• Cleveland Guardians fans have a good reason to brag: The Guards are currently enjoying a six-game winning streak that doesn't look like it will be ending anytime soon. (Cleveland Guardians via Instagram)
• The next time you're relaxing at Madison Park, be sure to take a look at the new Little Free Locker Room. This awesome addition to the park lets children have free access to balls and other fun outdoor activities, so everyone can join in the fun! (City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Looking for a furry friend to add to your family? The latest list of animals located in and around Lakewood are all in need of loving homes. Take a look at these adoptable pets and see if one is the match for you. (Lakewood Patch)

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Events:

• Woodstock Rave (September 16)
• September 17, 2022 - Annual Head of the Cuyahoga Rowing Regatta in the Flats (September 17)
• Warehouse Sale (September 17)
• Clean Water Fest (September 17)
• Doan Brook Watershed Partnership Family Fishing Workhops (September 17)
• Wizardry Wand-Making and Spellbook Workshop (September 18)
• ALDI’s National Hiring Week (September 18)
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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.