🌱 How does Rocky River’s Rowan Kennedy stack up against regional stars?

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In today's newsletter:

• How does Rocky River’s Rowan Kennedy stack up against regional stars?

Also on today's calendar: Closer 2 Home - Grand Funk Railroad Tribute and 3 more events.

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:

• Thursday: Cloudy, with a high of 40 and low of 31 degrees.
• Friday: A wintry mix in the morning, temps: high: 41, low: 33.
• Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 38 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Who are the top boys basketball players in the Class of 2028? Our picks, your votes (cleveland.com subscription) — Rocky River’s own Rowan Kennedy is highlighted among Northeast Ohio’s top sophomore boys basketball players, praised for his versatility after a breakout football season. The story profiles standout Class of 2028 talents from schools across the region and invites fans to vote for their pick as the top player through Jan. 31.
   

📸 Around Rocky River

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rocky River

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 26

• GOALIE Squirt-Peewee | All Skills + Games (Dec. 26)
  Hamilton Ice Arena, 21018 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River
  11:10 am

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Other local events

Friday December 26

• Closer 2 Home - Grand Funk Railroad Tribute
  The Winchester Music Tavern , 12112 Madison Ave , Lakewood
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Yacht Rock Brunch
  Mercury Music Lounge , 18206 Detroit Ave , Lakewood
  11:00 am
• Cleveland Browns Watch Party
  Mercury Music Lounge , 18206 Detroit Ave , Lakewood
  11:00 am

Wednesday December 31

• Squirt-Peewee | Battle Session (Dec. 30)
  Hamilton Ice Arena , 21018 Hilliard Blvd , Rocky River
  12:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Health and Wellness Fair 2026
  Rocky River Rec Center , 21016 Hilliard Blvd , Rocky River
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• Trivia Night - Every Thursday!
  The Winchester Music Tavern , 12112 Madison Ave , Lakewood
  7:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Wonders of Wildlife
  Lake Erie Nature & Science Center , 28728 Wolf Rd , Bay Village
  10:30 am
• Forward! To the Moon
  Lake Erie Nature & Science Center , 28728 Wolf Rd , Bay Village
  3:00 pm
• The Winchester on Sat, Dec 27, 2025
  The Winchester Music Tavern , 12112 Madison Ave , Lakewood
  7:00 pm
• The Music of CCR & Linda Ronstadt by Bayou Blue
  Music Box Supper Club , 1148 Main Ave , Cleveland
  7:30 pm
• Bad JuJu Live
  Time Warp Bar , 26261 Center Ridge Rd , Westlake
  9:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• YMCA of Greater Cleveland posted a job opening for Lead Teacher - Kensington Y Club in Rocky River. Apply here.
• Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Healthcare Mobile Patrol in Rocky River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rocky River here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fairview Park

• Fairview Park Seeks Landscape Expert for Planning & Design Commission Role (hoodline.com)
• McGowan Acquires Westcap Insurance Services (insurancejournal.com)
• Crumbl Cookies store closures: See the list of doomed locations, even as the company plots a 2026 expansion (fastcompany.com)

Lakewood

• Three Arches Foundation's 2025 grants addressing barriers to health care (cleveland.com)
• What solar panels and the ocean teach us about the solstice (pressherald.com)
• Did these 25 people actually change banking in 2025? (americanbanker.com)

Ok Rocky River! 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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