The LPD Neighborhood Officers are hosting a Cinema With A Cop Event on Friday, March 13 from 4 to 6 PM at Cove Community Center! We will be showing a kids' movie and providing free popcorn. Visit www.lakewoodoh.gov/event/cinema... to learn more details about the event.

The City of Lakewood is seeking volunteers to serve on the Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council (CRAHC) and the Local Board of Tax Review. Learn more about these boards and roles here: www.lakewoodoh.gov/city-of-lake...

Meeting schedule for Mon., Feb. 23: 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole 7:00 PM - Rules and Ordinances Committee Meetings are open to the public and committee/council meetings are streamed online. For agendas and more information, visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.

Sadly, it's income tax season once again... But we've got some good news: if you bring your tax materials to the Tax building, we will file your municipal return for you! No appointment needed - but come early and beat the April deadline rush. Learn more at www.lakewoodoh.gov/municipal-income-tax.

Cuyahoga County and the City of Lakewood will host a public meeting on Tue., Feb. 24 from 6 to 7 PM at the City Hall Auditorium to discuss the Lake-Clifton Connector project. The meeting will consist of a presentation and a Q&A session. Project webpage: buff.ly/ullGYgt

Have you caught the winter sports bug from following the Winter Olympics? If so, check out Winterhurst Ice Arena's ice skating, hockey, and figure skating programs: www.winterhurstice.com

The Div. of Human Services and H2O are teaming up to host Vinyl Night on Feb. 19 from 6 to 8 PM at Cove Community Center. Neighbors can share favorite records, discover new sounds, and enjoy a relaxed evening of connection. To share a tune, visit buff.ly/zZqFJX2.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Waterbury Rd. is closed between Madison and Franklin due to a water main break. City workers are on site; please avoid the area at this time.

Cuyahoga County and the City of Lakewood will host a public meeting on Tue., Feb. 24 from 6 to 7 PM at the City Hall Auditorium to discuss the Lake-Clifton Connector project. The meeting will consist of a presentation and a Q&A session. Project webpage: www.lakewoodoh.gov/lake-clifton-connector

Attention artists - we have another opportunity for you! We are seeking proposals for our "Birds of Birdtown" project in which artists will design, fabricate, and install small 3D birds that correlate to the street names in the Birdtown Historic District. Read more here: buff.ly/ZbwbGlq

Meeting schedule for Tue., Feb. 17: 6:00 PM - Public Works & Sustainability Committee 6:45 PM - Housing, Planning, & Development Committee 7:00 PM - City Council Meetings are open to the public and committee/council meetings are streamed online. Agendas and more info at lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.

Happy President's Day! City offices are closed today and will reopen Tuesday, February 17.

The Lakewood Renter's Summit has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26 from 6-8 PM at Cove Community Center. The event is aimed at helping renters understand their rights regarding housing. 🧵(1/2)

Refuse and recycling collection will be altered next week for Presidents Day: • No collection on Monday, Feb. 16 • Monday and Tuesday collection areas will be collected Tuesday, Feb. 17 Collection in all other areas will proceed on their regular days.

The Div. of Human Services and H2O are teaming up to host Vinyl Night on Feb. 19 from 6 to 8 PM at Cove Community Center. Neighbors can share favorite records, discover new sounds, and enjoy a relaxed evening of connection. To share a tune, visit buff.ly/zZqFJX2.

The City of Lakewood is seeking proposals for the 2026 Spectacular Vernacular program. One focus of this year’s public art initiative is new art on the east facing wall of 13359 Madison Ave. Proposals are due by March 13, 2026 at noon. Learn more at www.lakewoodoh.gov/PublicArt.

Lakewood City Schools, the City of Lakewood, and Bike Lakewood are hosting Winter Walk Day tomorrow, February 12, 2026. Participants are invited to walk to school and, if desired, complete a Walk Audit of your route. For more information on this program, visit www.bikecleveland.org/bike-lkwd/wa....

Traffic Alert: Wascana Ave. is closed (local traffic only) between Madison Ave. and Lakewood Heights Blvd., and Athens is closed between Bunts and Wyandotte due to a water main break. A City crew is on site; please avoid the area and use alternate routes at this time.

Last year, we partnered with the Lakewood Historical Society to share a little bit of the history of our region's first black settlers. Find a recap of all those posts here: www.lakewoodoh.gov/black-histor... #BlackHistoryMonth

Bunts Rd. is currently closed between Madison Ave. and Athens Ave. due to a water main break. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route during this time.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Bunts Rd. is closed between Merl Ave. and Detroit Ave. due to a water main break. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route at this time.

Traffic alert: Maile is closed between Riverside and Owego due to a water main break. Please avoid the area at this time.

Meeting schedule for Mon., Feb. 9: 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole 7:00 PM - Finance Committee Meetings are open to the public and committee/council meetings are streamed online. For agendas and more information, visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.

Lakewood residents: we need your input! Draft Development, Building, and Sign Standards for the proposed Zoning Code refresh are now available for your review. We encourage you to review the draft chapters and share your feedback by visiting lakewood-oh-zoning-hlplanning.hub.arcgis.com.

Did you know the red carnation is Ohio's official state flower? Show your Ohio pride and support the Division of Aging in their Carnation Sale for Valentine's Day this year. Orders are open through Feb. 9, and the pickup event is Feb. 13 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Visit buff.ly/3wVvle0 to order.

The Div. of Human Services and H2O are teaming up to host Vinyl Night on Feb. 19 from 6 to 8 PM at Cove Community Center. Neighbors can share favorite records, discover new sounds, and enjoy a relaxed evening of connection. To share a tune, visit buff.ly/zZqFJX2.

The City of Lakewood is seeking proposals for the 2026 Spectacular Vernacular program. One focus of this year’s public art initiative is new art on the east facing wall of 13359 Madison Ave. Proposals are due by March 13, 2026 at noon. Learn more at www.lakewoodoh.gov/PublicArt.

Our February E-Newsletter hit inboxes this past Friday; are you signed up to receive it? In this issue, we take a look at the 2026 infrastructure project schedule, offer some snow removal reminders, showcase Winterhurst's construction progress, and have some info on the 2026 income tax season.

The Human Services Department will host its monthly community meal on Wednesday, February 4 at Cove Community Center. Doors open at 5:00 PM, and the meal is served at 5:30 PM. This event is free and open to the public. A drive-thru/takeout option is also available.

Coffee With A Vet is back tomorrow, Feb. 3 from 9 to 11 AM at Cove Community Center. All veterans of the armed forces are welcome to come, talk, and find support from others and LPD members who are also vets.

Cove Community Center will continue to serve as a warming center this week from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. If you need a place to take a break from the cold, join us at 12525 Lake Ave.

Traffic Alert: Mathews Ave. is closed between Sloane and Riverside (local traffic only) for water repairs. City workers are on site; please avoid the area at this time if possible.

Meeting schedule for Mon., Feb. 2: 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole 7:30 PM - City Council Meetings are open to the public and committee/council meetings are streamed online. For agendas and more information, visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.

To recognize the month of February as Black History Month, we put together a list of events, celebrations, and educational and cultural opportunities related to the history of African Americans in our region and the country as a whole. www.lakewoodoh.gov/2026-greater...

The LPD's next Coffee With a Cop will be held tomorrow, Jan. 31 from 10 AM to 12 PM at The Quilting Bee. Come get to know Lakewood's Neighborhood Officers and ask your questions about Lakewood's law enforcement. This event will also feature a special activity for kids. See you there!

Lakewood's Div. of Aging is hosting a Carnation Sale for Valentine's Day! Orders are open now through Feb. 9, and pickup will take place at Cove Community Center on Feb. 13 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Limited flowers can be purchased at the pickup event. Visit buff.ly/3wVvle0 to place your order.

With the continued sub-20° temperatures this week, Cove Community Center will offer warming center services today through Friday, January 30. The Center is located at 12525 Lake Ave.

Remember to renew your dog license this week to avoid a late fee! Dog licenses are required by law, and help keep your furry friend safe if they go missing. You can get your license by visiting the Lakewood Animal Shelter (1-year license only), or online at buff.ly/J4zCL9X. Deadline is Jan. 31.

City plows are working to clear the remaining snow from this week's winter storm. We want to remind residents that per LCO §351.26, vehicles may not be parked in the same spot on the street for over 24 hours. Non-compliant vehicles will be subject to ticketing; continued violations may be towed.

The LPD is hiring! The Lakewood Civil Service Commission is conducting an examination for Entry-Level Patrol Officer through the National Testing Network. The deadline to complete the exam and submit required documents is 4 PM on Mar. 3, 2026. More info: buff.ly/xjmdfLe.

The Lakewood Municipal Court is closed today due to the inclement weather. City Hall remains open for its standard hours of operation.

Refuse collection is scheduled to proceed as usual tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 26. Monday collection areas, please place your refuse and recycling bins out before 6:30 AM Monday morning. Thank you to the refuse team for your hard work!

Committee of the Whole meets Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6 PM in the City Hall Auditorium. Meetings are open to the public and committee/council meetings are streamed online. For agendas and more information, visit www.lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.

Friendly reminder: a snow parking ban goes into effect in Lakewood when snow accumulation reaches four inches. Read details on which streets are affected and find available off-street parking lots here: buff.ly/u3kg9Ug Stay off the roads today if you can; keep warm, and be safe!

Due to the winter storm, the Lakewood Animal Shelter will be closed to the public on Sunday, January 25. Animal Control personnel will still be working and available.

As you may have heard, many Northeast Ohio communities are experiencing shortages and shipment delays of rock salt. The City of Lakewood has been proactive in both the use of salt and replenishing our supply. (🧵 1/3)

With a winter storm looming, now is a great time to sign up for ReadyNotify alerts. Visit www.lakewoodoh.gov/readynotify for instructions on how to sign up. The City uses the ReadyNotify system to send texts and emails for urgent matters like water main breaks, road closures, and more.

Due to the forecasted winter storm, the Lakewood Renter's Summit originally slated for Mon., Jan. 26 has been postponed. Stay tuned to our social media channels for a rescheduled date.

The LPD's next Coffee With a Cop will be held Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10 AM to 12 PM at The Quilting Bee. Come get to know Lakewood's Neighborhood Officers and ask your questions about Lakewood's law enforcement. This event will also feature a special activity for kids. See you there!

At the Jan. 20th council meeting, Matt Bixenstine was sworn in as the new councilmember serving Ward 4. Congratulations and welcome, Matt!