🌱 K-Town Restaurant & Market To Open In Lakewood + 'Elf The Musical'

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But first, today's weather:

Breezy and not as cool. High: 56 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

1. On Dec. 1, the Lakewood Planning Commission will hear The K-Town Restaurant & Market's plans to renovate a 94-year-old vacant building in Lakewood. The building is located at 12500 Madison Avenue, formerly the Misencik Funeral Home. The Asian restaurant and grocery store wants to include an outdoor patio, which requires the City of Lakewood to issue a conditional use permit. (Biz Journals)
2. "Elf The Musical" returns to the Beck Center for the Arts from Dec. 2 through Dec. 30 at the Senney Theater in Lakewood. The musical comedy is based on the holiday film, "Elf," and follows Buddy the Elf's adventures in New York City. (Cleveland.com)
3. Local media personality Mark Nolan will return to "Light Up Lakewood" as emcee during the Holiday Parade and Lighting Ceremony this Saturday, Dec. 3! The parade begins at 5:00 p.m.; the Lighting Ceremony at City Center Park in Downtown Lakewood begins at 6:30 p.m. (LakewoodAlive via Facebook)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Toddler Tuesdays At Lakewood Family Room in Cove Community Center (9:00 AM)
• After School Drop In At Lakewood Family Room in Cove Community Center (3:00 PM)
• Good Vibes Yoga At Lakewood Public Library (6:00 PM)
• Seasonal Journaling: Solstice, Advent, Christmas, Old Year And New Year At Centering Space (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Businesses in the Lakewood area are searching for full-time and part-time employees. Click the link to see the latest job openings in your area including Plant Administration Assistant, Office Manager, Senior Executive Analyst, and Work From Home Sales Position. (Lakewood Patch)
• Today, Nov. 29, is Giving Tuesday! From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., a portion of your check will go to United Way of Greater Cleveland if you eat out at Buckeye Beer Engine Lakewood, Dewey's Pizza Cleveland Heights, or Texas Roadhouse Willoughby. (United Way Cleveland via Twitter)
• Looking for fun events and classes for the whole family? Check out the Lakewood Public Library! Click here to see all the upcoming adult events, click here to see all the upcoming youth programs and events, and click here for the current exhibits at the library! (Lakewood Public Library)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update!

— 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.