🌱 Ohio LGBTQIA-Friendly State + Students To Perform 'Space Jam'

Hey, everybody! It's Saturday in Lakewood and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 32 Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

1. According to a survey by the Human Rights Campaign, Ohio is leading the nation in LGBTQIA-friendly policy and legislation. The index investigated 506 cities across America to see which had the best nondiscrimination laws and policies. Of the eight Ohio cities surveyed, all scored the national average. Columbus, Cleveland, and Akron earned perfect scores. (WOSU Public Media)
2. The Lakewood Project, a student-based rock orchestra, is ready to welcome you to their "Space Jam" session. On Jan. 21 at 8:30 p.m., students will be performing space-related songs in honor of the beloved 90's movie. The program includes hits by David Bowie, Elton John, Dua Lipa, Europe, Queen, The Weeknd, and Train. You can see the amazing show at the Lakewood Civic Auditorium. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
3. An increasing number of residents are calling local police for issues related to mental illness. The influx began during the winter months when the Lakewood Police Department noticed the number of mental illness-related calls rose sharply. They are currently receiving up to two dozen calls per week. Many officers are now training with the Crisis Intervention Team to learn the best way to handle the calls. (News 5 Cleveland WEWS)

Today in Lakewood:

• Mixology 101 And Brunch At Western Reserve Distillers (12:00 PM)
• A Night The Stardust At Symposium Nightclub (8:00 PM)
• My Chemical Romance Vs. Paramore: An Emo Night At Mahall's (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Anderson Varejão was hired as a Player Development Consultant and Global Ambassador for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Congratulations, Anderson! (Cleveland Cavaliers via Instagram)
• The Cleveland Browns are giving away a signed football! Visit the link to find out how you can win this one-of-a-kind prize. (Cleveland Browns via Instagram)
• The Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation will reveal its Hall of Fame inductees soon! The event will be held in April. (Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.