Reminder: the 2026 Fall Tree Giveaway pickup event is tomorrow, October 3 from 10 AM to 12 PM. Those that reserved a tree can pick it up at Bernice Pyke Park and see tree planting demonstrations from the Tree Advisory and Education Board.

Happy October, Lakewood! It's officially Spooky Season. Here is the 2026 schedule of annual Halloween events:

The LPD will host its next Coffee With A Cop on Monday, October 5 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Blue Cafe (15701 Madison Ave.). Come join Lakewood's first responders for a coffee and conversation.

The City of Lakewood and the Community Relations Advisory Board are hosting a Welcome to Lakewood Event on Thursday, October 8, 6:30 to 8 PM at Garfield Middle School.

Attention Lakewood businesses: Cuyahoga County has introduced its Business Boost Initiative Grant. Eligible small businesses can apply for $1,000 to $10,000 in grant funding. A total of $250,000 is available through this program. Learn more and apply at cuyahogacounty.gov/development/....

The deadline to register to vote in the November 2026 general election is Monday October 5! Visit voterlookup.ohiosos.gov/voterlookup.... to check your registration status, and olvr.ohiosos.gov to register or update your registration.

The City's latest Bunts Road Project update has been sent to subscribers. All updates are linked at lakewoodoh.gov/bunts-rehab, and you can sign up to receive updates via email.

The Lakewood Fire Department will host its annual Recognition Ceremony on Sunday, October 4 at 12:00 PM. The event takes place at Fire Station #1 on 14601 Madison Ave. This ceremony is held each year to recognize the dedication, service, and accomplishments of Lakewood's firefighters/paramedics.

The east section of Kids Cove at the Lakewood Park Playground will be closed for maintenance on the rope climbing structure this week (Sept. 28-Oct. 2). Work is expected to take several days and we will post an update on our social media channels when it is completed.

All trees in the Fall Tree Giveaway have been claimed! The tree pickup event is this Saturday, October 3 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Bernice Pyke Park, where residents can pick up reserved trees and see planting demonstrations from the Tree Advisory and Education Board.

Meeting schedule for Monday, Sept. 28: 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole Meetings are open to the public and committee/council meetings are streamed online. Visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar for agendas and more information.

On Sept. 25, Mayor George updated the City's complaint with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. The update requests that PUCO explore additional requirements of FirstEnergy to provide support to Lakewood's grid in the near future. lakewoodoh.gov/city-of-lake...

Reminder for Landlords: Renew your housing license by November 1 to avoid a late fee. Learn more about housing licenses and link to our online renewal portal by visiting www.lakewoodoh.gov/housing-and-....

TRAFFIC ALERT: The Lakewood High School Spirit Parade will begin at 5:30 PM on Friday, Sept. 25. The parade will take the following route: South on Abbieshire; east on Lake; south on Belle; east on Clifton; south on Manor Park; south on Blossom Park; east on Franklin.

The City of Lakewood and the Community Relations Advisory Board are hosting a Welcome to Lakewood Event on Thursday, October 8, 6:30 to 8 PM at Garfield Middle School.

The Fall Tree Giveaway is still open - and due to popular demand, we have added more Eastern Redbud and Allegheny Serviceberry trees! Quantities of all other species are still available as well. Visit arborday.org/lakewoodoh to reserve yours today.

The LPD will host its next Coffee With A Cop on Monday, October 5 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Blue Cafe (15701 Madison Ave.). Come join Lakewood's first responders for a coffee and conversation.

The Lakewood Division of Aging is hosting a Dine To Donate event on Wed., Sept. 23 at Angelo's Pizza! Dine in, pick up, or order delivery, and when you mention "Division of Aging", 20% of your bill will be donated to this fundraiser.

The City of Lakewood's Bike Racks For Business program offers bike racks for Lakewood businesses interested in providing cyclist parking in front of their establishments. If you are interested, please contact the Planning Department at (216) 529-6630 or planning@lakewoodoh.gov.

Construction at Lakewood Park's parking lot is beginning today, Sept. 21. Work areas include the sidewalk on the eastern edge of Foster Pool, the northeastern parking area, and the southeastern corner of the parking area. The work is expected to last approximately three weeks, weather-permitting.

Meeting schedule for Monday, Sept. 21: 6:30 PM - Housing, Planning, & Development Committee 7:30 PM - City Council Meetings are open to the public and committee/council meetings are streamed online. Visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar for agendas and more information.

With the Fall season right around the corner, it is a great time to sign up for the Adopt-A-Drain program. We'd love your help in keeping your local storm sewers free from leaves and debris! Read more about the benefits of this program and sign up here: lakewoodoh.gov/public-works...

Cuyahoga County residents have lost $12 million to social-media driven investment scams since October 2025. Find out how to spot and avoid these sophisticated scams by joining the Cuyahoga County Scam Squad webinar, Investment Scams: How Fraudsters Use A.I., Apps and Social Media To Target You.

The Madison-W. 117th road repaving project is complete* and open to traffic. Completed Work: • Full concrete replacement on the Lakewood side of W. 117th within the intersection and adjacent areas. • Addition of a red concrete crosswalk across Madison Ave. • Curb replacement in the work areas.

Have you reserved your free tree yet? There are still plenty of trees available through our Fall Tree Giveaway program. Visit arborday.org/lakewoodoh to reserve yours today!

September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States! Several area events provide great opportunities to celebrate Latin American culture. Cleveland Public Library: cpl.org/hispanic-her... Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: rockhall.com/event/hispan...

Introducing Lakewood's new School Resource Officer, Gabrielle Rovito! She's an LHS graduate and has been with the LPD for five years. In the first weeks of school, Officer Rovito has enjoyed getting to know students and staff across the district. We asked her a few Q's about herself & the SRO role.

The Division of Aging is in need of home meal delivery drivers. With just one hour of your time per week, you can help provide meals to homebound seniors. Simply report to Cove Community Center to pick up the daily meals, make the deliveries, and you're done! To apply, please call (216) 521-1515.

The Fall Tree Giveaway registration is now live! Visit arborday.org/lakewoodoh to reserve your tree. Trees are available while supplies last.

Meeting schedule for Monday, Sept. 14: 7:00 PM - Finance Committee Meetings are open to the public and committee/council meetings are streamed online. Visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar for agendas and more information.