🌱 A Dozen Car Windows Vandalized In Lakewood + LCSD ‘Listen & Learn’

Good morning, friends. It's Tuesday in Lakewood and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Afternoon showers. High: 45 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

1. The Lakewood Police Department said a "spree of vandalism" happened overnight between Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16. There was roughly a dozen reports of car windows being broken out. The streets where the cars were vandalized include Wyandotte Avenue, Parkway Drive, and Lewis Drive. As of Oct. 17, no suspects have been identified. (Cleveland 19 News)
2. Lakewood City Schools Superintendent Maggie Niedzwiecki will host the next "Listen & Learn" session today, Oct. 18, at 6:00 p.m. in the Ranger Café at Lakewood High School. Niedzwiecki said she listens to the thoughts and concerns of the district at the session. She also discusses "some of the gains we're making educationally to our community members." (Cleveland.com)
3. Looking for work in the Lakewood area? View the link to see local job openings including Customer Engagement Specialist, Inspection and Packaging Operator - Night Shift, Bookkeeper/Office Assistant - GE, and more. (Lakewood Patch)

Today in Lakewood:

• Cheesy Dave's At Lakewood Truck Park (4:00 PM)
• All-Levels Yoga Class At The CoLab Lakewood (6:00 PM)
• Snuffed On Sight At The Foundry Concert Club (7:00 PM)
• Trivia & Tequila At Western Reserve Distillers (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Yesterday, Oct. 17, Lakewood City School District staff received training on active shooting scenarios, stop-the-bleed procedures, non-violent crisis, and de-escalation techniques. The goal of the training is to prepare LCSD for any crisis. (Lakewood City School District via Twitter)
• On Sunday, Oct. 23, film scholar, Terry Meehan will present five Ukrainian films that celebrate Ukraine's unique identity and culture from Ukraine's poetic cinema movement. You can catch it all at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium for The Stone Cross at the Lakewood Library. (Lakewood Library via Twitter)
• LakewoodAlive created an educational series for the Lakewood community! Click here to watch "Knowing Your Home" and learn all about insulation and weather sealing. (Lakewood Public Library via Facebook)

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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.