Foster Pool To Get Renovations + Biting Cold In Forecast

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and quite cold. High: 26 Low: 23.

Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. If you're wanting to add a fluffy ball of love and affection to your household, you should check out these animal shelters in the Lakewood area for a pet who needs a home. (Lakewood Patch)
2. The $4.5 million Foster Pool renovation could start this summer, according to Lakewood officials. (cleveland.com)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Professional Development Day - No School
• Lizzie the Musical (7:30 PM)
• Winger & Firehouse in Lorain! (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Lakewood City Schools: "Nicknamed "Awesome Dawesome," 1996 U.S. Olympic gymnast Dominiqe Dawes won a gold medal with her team before securing a bronze medal in the solo performance at the same games, making her the first African American to win an individual Ol..." (Facebook)
• City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government: "Did you know the Lakewood Ohio Division of Aging hosts a book club discussion each month? On February 22nd, they will be discussing A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. To join, call (216) 521-1090." (Facebook)
• LakewoodAlive: "Do you have an essential home repair and are worried about how you're going to pay for it? Perhaps the Pride Fund is a program for you. The Lakewood Pride Fund is an innovative program of LakewoodAlive that leverages a collection of fund..." (Facebook)
• Lakewood Chamber of Commerce: "Attention All Eagle Eyes! Join us next week for Networking & Nature! We will join Cleveland Metroparks - Rocky River Reservation Naturalist Jen Brumfield on a search for the local pair of Bald Eagles that nest in Rocky River Reservation...." (Facebook)

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— Chris Mosby

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