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🌱 Patch AM: How Lakewood’s Blue Envelope program changes traffic stops for neurodiverse drivers
Spotted on the Lakewood calendar: Schools Reopen for Grades 6-12
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In today's newsletter:
- How Lakewood’s Blue Envelope program changes traffic stops for neurodiverse drivers
Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Lake-effect snow, 1-3"; windy, with a high of 31 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Thursday: Very cold with a few flurries, temps: high: 22, low: 21.
- Friday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 28 and low of 19 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bay Village taking part in Blue Envelope program (news5cleveland.com) — Lakewood residents should know their police department already offers a Blue Envelope program to make traffic stops less stressful for drivers with autism or other conditions. Nearby Bay Village is now launching the same initiative, providing special envelopes and window stickers that signal officers to adjust their approach and give clear, step‑by‑step guidance during stops. 
Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Around Lakewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
- Schools Reopen for Grades 6-12
West Shore Career-Technical District , 14100 Franklin Boulevard , Lakewood - Schools Reopen for Grades PreK-5
West Shore Career-Technical District , 14100 Franklin Boulevard , Lakewood
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
📣 Lakewood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Spinning
Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
8:00 am - Gentle Flow Yoga
City of Berea Parks & Recreation Center - Berea OH 44017
9:00 am - SS Water Aerobics
City of Berea Parks & Recreation - Indoor Pool - Berea OH 44017
9:00 am - SS Yoga
Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
9:30 am - Jazzercise
Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
9:30 am - SS Classic
Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
10:45 am - Squirt-Peewee | Battle Session (Dec. 30)
Hamilton Ice Arena , 21018 Hilliard Blvd , Rocky River
12:00 pm - NEW YEARS EVE 2026 SNEAKER BALL
Wyndham Garden Westlake , 1100 Crocker Rd , Westlake
2:00 pm - New Year's Day
Bay Village City Bay Village, OH 44140 - Pickleball
Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
8:00 am
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My water bill with the city of Lakewood has doubled since the summer!
We're using less water but paying more. Is anyone else having this issue? (Nextdoor Hayes Elementary)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Overnight Shift Manager in Lakewood. Apply here.
- CDS (Club Demonstration Services) posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rocky River
- News-Herald hockey Top of the Crop for Dec. 29 (news-herald.com)
Brooklyn
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
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