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🌱 Patch AM: How did a Westlake nursing home worker allegedly target residents’ credit cards?
Coming up on the Westlake Patch calendar: Winter Wind Down

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In today's newsletter:
- How did a Westlake nursing home worker allegedly target residents’ credit cards?
Also on today's calendar: Winter Wind Down and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Westlakefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Westlakefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Morning flurries; clearing, with a high of 32 and low of 26 degrees.
- Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., temps: high: 29, low: 15. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Very cold; a.m. snow showers, with a high of 25 and low of 19 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Westlake nursing home worker accused of stealing from residents (cleveland19.com) — Police say a former employee of Rae Ann Suburban Nursing and Rehabilitation on Detroit Road in Westlake is accused of stealing residents’ credit cards and faces multiple fraud and stolen property charges. Investigators report several victims, with alleged spending at various retailers, and the case is now headed to Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.
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📸 Around Westlake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westlake
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★ Featured events ★
- Winter Wind Down
The Foundry, 1831 Columbus Rd, Cleveland
3:00 pm - New Year's Eve Party @ Windows On The River
Windows On The River, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland
8:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Wednesday December 31
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Other local events
- 🎅 Lunch with Santa at Ironwood Cafe!
Ironwood Cafe Westlake , 688 Dover Center Rd , Westlake
11:00 am - Adapted Weekend Fun - Theme: Seasonal Fun!
Westlake Porter Public Library - Storytime Room
11:00 am - Jewelry Junction: You and Me Earring Making Program
Westlake Porter Public Library - Craft Room
2:00 pm - Nativity Fest
Westlake United Methodist Church , 27650 Center Ridge Rd , Westlake
4:30 pm - TrueNorth Performs Christmas Concert!
32340 Electric Blvd , Avon Lake
7:30 pm - When the Sun Stands Still
Unity Spiritual Center Westlake , 23855 Detroit Rd , Cleveland
6:00 pm - Christmas Eve Worship at SUMC
13500 Royalton Rd , Strongsville
3:00 pm - Christmas Vigil Mass
St. Ladislas Catholic Church , 2345 Bassett Rd , Westlake
4:00 pm - Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service
Unity Spiritual Center Westlake , 23855 Detroit Rd , Cleveland
6:00 pm - Christmas Mass
St. Ladislas Catholic Church , 2345 Bassett Rd , Westlake
9:00 am
Saturday December 13
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
📣 Westlake Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My cat got out again, on Seneca Dr.
near Dover Center and Center Ridge. Please keep an eye out for her. (Nextdoor Weybridge) - This beautiful coyote strolled through my neighbor's yard.
This will keep the squirrel and feral cat population in check! (Nextdoor Hilliard)
- The Cleaning Authority, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeper or House Cleaner in Westlake. Apply here.
- Goosehead Insurance posted a job opening for Manager - Quality Assurance in Westlake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westlake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bay Village
- Bay History, 'Retracting Footsteps,' Available in Print (thevillagernewspaper.com)
- Moses Cleaveland Trees Connect Us to the Past and Future (thevillagernewspaper.com)
- From teacher and student to fellow artists: A BAYarts reunion story (cleveland.com)
North Olmsted
- North Olmsted Rec Center collecting donations for students in need (cleveland.com)
- Avon boys basketball: Eagles eager for season opener (morningjournal.com)
Ok Westlake! 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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