🌱 Strongsville's Ice Chutes Are Open + Water Assistance Program

Welcome back, Strongsville. I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Not as cool. High: 56 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. Strongsville's toboggan ice shuts are officially open. Cleveland Metroparks' Mill Stream Reservation has twin, 700-foot refrigerated ice chutes which allow participants to plunge down. Tickets are for time reservations and can only be purchased online. Click here for ticket details. (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)
2. Greater Cleveland retailers are celebrating Small Business Saturday with various discount offers. Strongsville's He Love Curves retailer is offering 50 percent-off clothing. The offer extends to special sales racks. A list of retailers participating in Small Business Saturday is available at the link. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)
3. Step Forward, a local nonprofit, has extended its critical water assistance program. The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program has been extended through Sept. 2023. The program supports eligible residents in Cuyahoga County with their water and waste bills. A list of program requirements is available at the link. (News 5 Cleveland)

Today in Strongsville:

• Reindeer Games At Painting With A Twist (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Strongsville area to hit the market. Click the link to view the full list of properties which includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Strongsville Patch)
• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Strongsville area who are searching for a forever home. Click the link to view the complete list. (Strongsville Patch)
• The Strongsville Police Department will be hosting a Safe Sitter class at the Safety Town Building on Dec. 27 at 9:00 a.m. The class fee is $50. (Strongsville Police Department via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.