🌱 Lakewood Schools To Receive $1 Million + 'The Body Rock' Exhibit

Hello, Lakewood. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day.

But first, today's weather:

A snow shower. High: 16 Low: 11.

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Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

1. Yesterday, Feb. 2, Governor Mike DeWine visited Lakewood High School and announced that 945 additional schools will receive a combined $68 million in state funding support for physical safety and security upgrades as part of the latest round of Ohio’s K-12 School Safety Grant Program. Governor DeWine said the Lakewood City School District will receive $1 million. The district will use the funding for window and door safety updates, updating locks on doors, and buying an amplifier for school resource officer radios, according to Lakewood Superintendent Maggie Niedzwiecki. (Fox 8)
2. Beck Center for the Arts presents "The Body Rock," a free exhibition on display now through Feb. 27. The exhibit features visual artists, including Martinez E-B, Erin Mazza, and Edward Valentin-Lugo, "who bring edge, awareness of their culture, and talent to their work." See the artwork at the Hoffman-Stach Gallery, located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood. View the press release here. (The News-Herald)
3. Roosevelt Elementary in Lakewood was founded 100 years ago. To celebrate the milestone, on Feb. 1., retired Roosevelt teachers shared their memories, pictures, and how the Roosevelt experience has changed over the years. (Lakewood Schools)

Today in Lakewood:

• Martini Masterclass- 'Beehind' the Bar At Western Reserve Distillers, LLC (7:00 PM)
• The Mummy Cats, GRVE, Quick Mystery: Live At The Foundry (7:00 PM)
• The Operating Room: 'Cardio' Album Release Party At The Winchester (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The next A La Cart at Cove Community Center in Lakewood is set for Feb. 7! It features chef Rachelle Murphy, partner and executive chef at Rood, who Cleveland Magazine calls one of Cleveland's hottest young chefs. (City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Meet Bruno, an adorable Australian Shepherd dog, who is searching for a loving home. See Bruno and more adoptable pets in the Lakewood area at the link. (Lakewood Patch)
• Interested in earning extra income while providing a valuable resource for your neighbors? Become a Patch community newsletter curator for Lakewood! (Lakewood Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.