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🌱 Patch AM: How $2 million in new grants could reshape Lakewood health care access

Spotted on the Lakewood calendar: Closer 2 Home - Grand Funk Railroad Tribute

Thursday December 25th Patch AM
Thursday December 25th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning to you Lakewood! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How $2 million in new grants could reshape Lakewood health care access

Also on today's calendar: The Music of CCR & Linda Ronstadt by Bayou Blue and 4 more events.

Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Cloudy, with a high of 40 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Friday: Rain and sleet in the morning, temps: high: 41, low: 33.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 40 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Three Arches Foundation's 2025 grants addressing barriers to health care (cleveland.com) — A Lakewood-based health foundation is committing $2 million in 2025 grants to nonprofits working to remove barriers to behavioral and physical health care for Lakewood residents and nearby communities. Funded programs range from trauma-informed services and school-based health care to transportation, culturally competent care, and patient navigation, all aimed at making it easier for people here to access timely, affordable treatment.
   


📸 Around Lakewood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood

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Featured events

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Other local events
    Friday December 26
  • The Music of CCR & Linda Ronstadt by Bayou Blue
    Music Box Supper Club , 1148 Main Ave , Cleveland
    7:30 pm
  • Saturday December 27
  • Psych Ward Whacker
    Hilarities 4th Street Theatre , 2035 E 4th St , Cleveland
    7:30 pm
  • Saturday Brunch W/ David Novak
    The Winchester Music Tavern , 12112 Madison Ave , Lakewood
    11:00 pm
  • Sunday December 28
  • Yacht Rock Brunch
    Mercury Music Lounge , 18206 Detroit Ave , Lakewood
    11:00 am
  • Monday January 5
  • Schools Reopen for Grades 6-12
    West Shore Career-Technical District , 14100 Franklin Boulevard , Lakewood
  • Tuesday January 6
  • Schools Reopen for Grades PreK-5
    West Shore Career-Technical District , 14100 Franklin Boulevard , Lakewood

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Donatos Pizza posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lakewood. Apply here.
  • i9 Sports Corporation posted a job opening for Sport Coordinator Soccer in Rocky River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rocky River

  • Truck hits, seriously injures 2 pedestrians at busy Rocky River intersection (cleveland19.com)
  • Avon police officer nearly hit by suspected Target shoplifters; search for 2 women continues (news5cleveland.com)
  • Cleveland.com's dining-drinks team chooses our favorite noshes and sips from 2025 (cleveland.com)

Fairview Park


Ok Lakewood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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