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🌱 Patch AM: Did you catch these shots from Shaker Heights’ latest girls game?
Also check out North Union Indoor Farmers Markets on the Shaker Heights Patch calendar
Good morning Shaker Heights! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Did you catch these shots from Shaker Heights’ latest girls game?
- Why a former Shaker Heights resident is warning about NYC’s new mayor
Also on today's calendar: CASA Informational Session - Zoom and 8 more events.
Find out what's happening in Shaker Heightsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Shaker Heightsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 52 and low of 49 degrees.
- Friday: Occasional rain and drizzle, temps: high: 60, low: 36.
- Saturday: Periods of rain, with a high of 48 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• PHOTOS: Lorain vs. Shaker Heights girls basketball, Jan. 7, 2026 (morningjournal.com) — Shaker Heights girls basketball fans can browse a full photo gallery from the team’s Jan. 7 matchup against Lorain, captured by photographer Joe Colon. It’s a chance to relive the game’s energy, spot familiar faces on the court, and share standout moments with family and friends. 
• Daroff alarmed over NYC mayor Mamdani's IHRA revocation (clevelandjewishnews.com) — A former Shaker Heights resident, Jewish leader William Daroff, is sharply criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for revoking an order recognizing the IHRA definition of antisemitism and other Israel-related protections. Daroff, speaking to the Cleveland Jewish News, warns that Mamdani’s move worries Jewish communities nationwide while praising Ohio leaders, including Cleveland’s mayor and Ohio’s governor, for standing strongly with Jewish residents.
📸 Around Shaker Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shaker Heights
★ Featured events ★
- North Union Indoor Farmers Markets
Van Aken District, 3441 Tuttle Rd, Shaker Heights
9:00 am
Saturday January 10
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Other local events
- Girl's Basketball (Varsity)
Beachwood High School Gymnasium
6:45 pm - Safety and Public Works
Shaker Heights, OH Calendar , 3400 Lee Road , Shaker Heights
8:00 am - Art on View Artists Reception
Shaker Heights, OH Calendar , 2600 South Park Blvd. , Shaker Heights
10:00 am - Boys Basketball (Varsity) v. Trinity HS
Beachwood HS
7:00 pm - Computer, Electronics & Small Appliances Round-Up
Shaker Heights, OH Calendar , 15600 Chagrin Blvd. , Shaker Heights
8:00 am - Chat with the Mayor
Shaker Heights, OH Calendar , 3441 Tuttle Rd. , Shaker Heights
11:00 am - Computer, Electronics & Small Appliances Round-Up
Shaker Heights, OH Calendar , 15600 Chagrin Blvd. , Shaker Heights
8:00 am - CASA Informational Session - Zoom
4:00 pm - Garden City Dreams: Shaker Heights and the Van Sweringens
Shaker Heights Public Library , 16500 Van Aken Blvd , Cleveland
7:00 pm - Difference-Makers Days
Greater Cleveland Aquarium , 2000 Sycamore St , Cleveland
10:00 am
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
Thursday January 15
Saturday January 17
📣 Shaker Heights Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Women of the Beachwood Chamber Coffee Hour
Beachwood Public Library , 25501 Shaker Blvd , Beachwood
8:30 am - Girls 8th Grade Basketball at Hawken
Hawken Lower School
4:30 pm - Functional Fitness Class 1-8-26
Empowering Epilepsy , 23500 Mercantile Rd suite d , Beachwood
5:30 pm - Girls 7th Grade Basketball at Hawken
Hawken Lower School
5:30 pm
Thursday January 8
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🗞 Nearby News
University Heights
- New era begins in University Heights as Weiss begins mayoral term; Rach elected vice mayor (cleveland.com)
- Brennan's next gig is as ambassador for Ohio's contributions to America 250 celebration (cleveland.com)
- What Michele Weiss's election demands of American Jews (clevelandjewishnews.com)
Beachwood
- 'An optimistic vision for the future': Trademark Property Company to manage operations and leasing at Beachwood Place (wkyc.com)
- W.P. Carey Shells Out $320M For Portfolio Of Life Time Locations (bisnow.com)
- Large Solon warehouse sells to Chicago food distributor (crainscleveland.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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