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🌱 Patch AM: How will Shaker’s $19 million 2026 budget change your neighborhood?
Be sure to catch North Union Indoor Farmers Market at Van Aken District on the Shaker Heights Patch calendar
Hello again Shaker Heights! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Shaker’s $19 million 2026 budget change your neighborhood?
- New rector in town: how St. Paul’s is welcoming Shaker neighbors
Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Shaker Heightsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Snow squalls, 1-3", with a high of 28 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Thursday: Frigid with flurries, temps: high: 18, low: 17.
- Friday: Low clouds and not as cold, with a high of 26 and low of 17 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wish lists granted in 2026 Shaker Heights capital budget (cleveland.com) — Shaker Heights has approved a nearly $19 million 2026 capital budget, with major investments in streets, sewers, safety forces, and popular recreation facilities like Thornton Park’s ice rink and pool. Residents can expect upgraded police and fire equipment, park improvements, and repairs to key public buildings including City Hall, The Dealership, and the Shaker Family Center. 
Find out what's happening in Shaker Heightsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Freeman named St. Paul's 17th rector (heightsobserver.org) — A new rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, located just over the border on Fairmount, has moved with his family to Shaker Heights and invites neighbors to his formal installation on Jan. 24. Rev. T.J. Freeman, now the church’s 17th rector, says he’s been deeply moved by the warm welcome and hopes residents will join upcoming worship, concerts, and community events.
📸 Around Shaker Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shaker Heights
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- North Union Indoor Farmers Market at Van Aken District
Shaker Heights, OH Calendar , 3441 Tuttle Rd. , Shaker Heights
9:00 am - Boy's Basketball (Varsity)
Fairview HS Main Gym
6:00 pm - Girls Basketball (Varsity) v. Trinity HS
Beachwood HS
6:45 pm - Indoor Walking Buddies Club
Shaker Heights, OH Calendar , 1 Monticello Blvd. , Cleveland Heights
10:00 am - Boys Basketball (Varsity) v. Trinity
Main Gym
6:45 pm - Board of Appeals
Shaker Heights, OH Calendar , City Hall - Council Chambers 3400 Lee Road , Shaker Heights
7:30 am
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
📣 Shaker Heights Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Little Bees Story Time at Sage & Honey (4 and under)
Sage & Honey , 10 E Washington St. , Chagrin Falls
10:30 am - Transportation and Mobility Committee
City Hall - Executive Conference Room , 40 Severance Circle , Cleveland Heights
6:45 pm - Trivia Night at Reithoffers
Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce , 83 N Main St , Chagrin Falls
7:00 pm - New Year's Day (Facilities Closed)
Franklin D. Roosevelt Cleveland, OH 44108 - 2026 New Years Day
Warrensville Heights, OH Calendar Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 - CITY OFFICES CLOSED - NEW YEAR'S DAY - Thursday rubbish route delayed 1 day - No Friday Special Pick-ups
Pepper Pike, OH Calendar Pepper Pike, OH 44124
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A structure fire in the 2200s block of Demington with a bathroom on fire was reported, and the fire was knocked down with mutual aid released.
2:24PM on Dec 29: A structure fire was reported in the 2200s block of Demington, with a bathroom on fire. (Nextdoor )
🗞 Nearby News
University Heights
- University Heights recognizes 2026 Beautiful Homes (heightsobserver.org)
- Cleveland Streets Light After Dark in Snowy Weather (anash.org)
Beachwood
- Confused man arrested for OVI, when asked for car key, hands over cell phone: Beachwood police blotter (cleveland.com)
- Women of Beachwood Chamber offers ‘more than just networking' (clevelandjewishnews.com)
- Life Time in Beachwood sold for $26M (clevelandjewishnews.com)
Cleveland Heights
Ok Shaker Heights! 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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