Parma Heights

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, partnering with The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, will offer a monthly Mobile Food Pantry distribution on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Parma Heights Branch Library, 6206 Pearl Road, on Wednesday, September 21st from 10:00 a.m. -12 Noon for customers who are in need.  Please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313 for additional information. 

On September 9th, National Teddy Bear Day and Parma Heights 2ND Fridays honors the history of one of childhood’s favorite toys. This iconic toy owes its name to President Theodore Roosevelt, who was lovingly called Teddy by his family and friends. Some of us still have our teddy bear from our childhood. No matter what kind of teddy bear you had, the day is a perfect time to celebrate your childhood friend! And 2ND Fridays will celebrate with you! If you have toys from your childhood stored away in the attic or the basement, today is the day to take out all your teddy bears and show them some love. If you have children in your life, surprise them with their own teddy bear to cuddle with.  Young or old, venture on down to Pearl road Parma Heights on Friday September 9th and you may receive a free teddy bear!  Shop, Eat, Play in Parma Heights on Pearl Road and the 2ND Fridays Squad may be by the local bakery, hairdresser, barber shop, hardware store, restaurant, and give to you a 'bear-y' special and cuddly surprise!  

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host King of the Moondoggers: Alan Freed & the Birth of Rock n Roll on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 7:00-7:50 p.m. Historian Dennis R. Sutcliffe will talk about the journey of Alan Freed to Cleveland where Rock n Roll was born. Dance at the Moondog Coronation Ball!  Mr. Sutcliffe will include audio clips of ten early Rock n Roll favorites during his presentation. In-person program. Registration required. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or contact a librarian at the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will present Saturday Afternoon Book Discussion on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in Meeting Room C.  In-person program. Join a librarian from the Adult Services Department  as we discuss Memorial Driveby Natasha Trethewey. Registration requiredbefore picking up a copy of the book at the circulation desk. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313.   

Parma Heights recently celebrated the grand reopening of McDonald’s. Along with the Parma Area Chamber of Commerce and Parma Heights Police, it was a fun afternoon with the ribbon cutting and the Chief and Captain even helped serve guests at the drive-thru window. We are grateful to have businesses that give back to the community and encourage building relationships throughout our city.

Discover Parma Heights while learning new things about yourself and friends during the 2ND Annual 2ND Fridays Pearl Road Scavenger Hunt. Highlights of the scavenger hunt include visiting spots that locals may or not be aware of, a gentle walk along Pearl road in Parma Heights which can win you or your team prizes from local businesses. This year the scavenger hunt will  encourage participants to pinpoint a flower area, landmarks, small businesses, and a few other odds and ends in Parma Heights. It's a stroll with an entertaining (and sometimes educational) purpose, shedding light on Parma Heights and the environment around you! It all begins Friday Aug 12th-Friday Aug 19th.  Pick up a Free 2nd Friday Scavenger Hunt List at the Parma Heights Library, 168 Optical at 6315 Pearl Rd, Village Cards & Gifts 6643 Pearl Road, Diamond Strength Fitness 6690 Pearl Road, or copy it from the Parma Heights 2ND FRIDAY Facebook page beginning Aug 10th. (which will also list the cool prizes)  You can do it yourself or round up a few pals to find all 16 things in one day. There are no hard and fast rules, only an invitation to slow down, enjoy a Summer day and open your eyes to the little things Parma Heights has to offer.        

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will present Saturday Afternoon Book Discussion on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in Meeting Room C. In-person program. Join a librarian from the Adult Services Department for a brand new, staff-led book discussion we discuss My Remarkable Journey by Katherine Johnson.  Registration required before picking up a copy of the book at the circulation desk. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313.

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, partnering with The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, will offer a monthly Mobile Food Pantry distribution on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Parma Heights Branch Library, 6206 Pearl Road, on Wednesday, August 17th from 10:00 a.m. -12 Noon for customers who are in need.  Please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313 for additional information. 

Parma Heights has created several "pocket parks" throughout the city. Instead of piles of mulch and empty benches, these spaces could feed and shelter bees, birds and butterflies. Anytime I've taken a break when walking the city, I've never seen anything with wings, anything with feathers or anything with six (or more) legs!   

With so many uncertainties in life as of late, it's nice to know that there's always one thing you can count on to make you happy. ICE CREAM from Lumpy's Shake Shop. This store was established in 2017 in Parma Heights and has always been, and will always be committed to serving up the best ice cream in town!  Looking for nostalgic flavors of bygone eras? Want something more adventurous? Or a contemporary new flavor? There's no better time to be an ice cream lover, and they've got the scoop at Lumpy's Shake Shop, 6372 Pearl Road, Parma Heights.

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will present Saturday Afternoon Book Discussion onSaturday, July 23, 2022 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in Meeting Room C. In-person program. Join a librarian from the Adult Services Department for a brand new, staff-led book discussion we discuss Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead.  Registration requiredbefore picking up a copy of the book at the circulation desk. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313.   

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, partnering with The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, will offer a monthly Mobile Food Pantry distribution on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Parma Heights Branch Library, 6206 Pearl Road, on Wednesday, July 20th from 10:00 a.m. -12 Noon for customers who are in need. Please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313 for additionalinformation. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will present 100th Birthday Book Folding on Saturday, July 30th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. In Meeting Room C. For Adults over 18. Join us and celebrate Cuyahoga County Public Library’s 100th birthday by combining art and books. Create a birthday cake by folding book pages. All supplies provided by the library. Must be over 18 to participate. Sponsored by The Friends of Parma Heights Branch Library. In-person program. Registration required. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host a virtual program The Future of The Cleveland Cultural Gardens on Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. The Cleveland Cultural Gardens have a rich and colorful history. What’s happening in the Gardens? Which cultures are joining the Gardens and how does that happen? What will the Gardens look like in the future? Lori Ashyk, Executive Director of The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation will answer these questions. Ms. Ashyk will also answer questions and hear thoughts from the participants about what the future holds for The Cleveland Cultural Gardens. This event will be held virtually on Zoom. Registration required.  To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or contact a librarian at the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately one hour prior to the start of the program. Staff will be available for help with connecting to Zoom and technical issues beginning 15 minutes prior to the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. Please contact a librarian at the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313 with any questions about this program. 

Basement flooding has been an issue for many residents in Parma Heights, and we are actively working on multiple solutions to help alleviate these issues. After three long years of working with the federal government, the City of Parma Heights received official approval for the Nathan Hale Retention Basin Project. We hope to break ground within the next six months once the bidding process is completed. Work will begin on the relining of a portion of the Blossom Avenue sanitary sewer line in order to reduce inflow and infiltration of stormwater into the sanitary sewer system, and the city is partnering with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District for the construction of a detention basin behind Maplewood Road. These projects should help reduce basement flooding for both Parma Heights and Parma residents in that area of our cities. We are fortunate to have great partners, like the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, who assist us with projects that benefit our community as well as surrounding communities. We will continue to fight for flooding relief and solutions to help our community. 

There are dads, grandfathers, role models, husbands, and so many more men who deserve special recognition on Father's Day.  Over the years, dads have taught us how to ride a bike, drive a car, fix a leaky faucet, and so much more.  Now, let's show them how much we appreciate all of their wisdom by finding the perfect Father's Day gift at a local business.

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host The History of Immigrant Theatre in Cleveland on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 from 7:00 –8:00 p.m.  Join us for a historical presentation by Dr. Peter Graff. Cleveland in the early twentieth-century boasted an impressive array of immigrant groups, each nestled into various pockets of the city. Among the many essential neighborhood institutions serving these communities was the theater. In the theater, immigrants could navigate their evolving national identities as they adjusted to life in a new country. For some, it allowed them to cling to their old-world heritage, while others used the theater to explore new-world realities. In this talk, Dr. Peter Graff will outline the history of these vibrant institutions and explore their importance to the people who brought them to life. In-person program. Registration required. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or contact a librarian at the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will present Saturday Afternoon Book Discussion on Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in Meeting Room C. In-person program. Join a librarian from the Adult Services Department for a brand new, staff-led book discussion we discuss The Lost Man by Jane Harper. Registration required before picking up a copy of the book at the circulation desk. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313.   

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Cleveland’s Rock N Roll Venues on Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room C. An Interactive presentation by author Deanna Adams. Author Deanna Adams presents a fun, interactive presentation honoring Cleveland's most popular rock and roll venues and the musicians who played there--from yesterday to today. Deanna Adams is a freelance writer, author of both fiction and nonfiction works, and writing instructor. Her books include Rock 'n' Roll and the Cleveland Connection (2002), Cleveland's Rock and Roll Roots (2010), Cleveland's Rock and Roll Venues (2020), and rock novels, Peggy Sue Got Pregnant (2013) and Scoundrels & Dreamers (2015). In-person program. Registration required. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, partnering with The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, will offer a monthly Mobile Food Pantry distribution on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Parma Heights Branch Library, 6206 Pearl Road, on Wednesday, June 1th from 10:00 a.m. -12 Noon for customers who are in need. Please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313 for additional information

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will present Nifty Fifties Game Show on Monday, June 13, 2022 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. In Meeting Room C. Join us for a fun-filled hour of trivia about this fabulous decade! Travel back in time and revisit the lifestyle, sports, fashion, automobiles, and entertainment of the 1950's presented in the fun format of the famous fifties TV Game Shows. In-person program. Registration required. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Farmers’ Market Master on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Meeting Room C. Shopping for local produce at the market can be quite different than visiting a grocery store. Join OSU Master Gardener Shayna Sharpe to learn everything you need to know before visiting a farmers' market this season. In-person program. Registration required. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will present a virtual program Luminaria: Candle Shades on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. This event will be held virtually on Zoom. Registration required.  Learn how to combine wax paper, washi tape, and decorative elements to create beautiful glowing lanterns that add a warm glow to any small candle. The library will provide materials free of charge but registered participants will also need a few items from home. To register and for more information about this virtual program, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or contact a librarian at the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will present Saturday Afternoon Book Discussion onSaturday, May 21, 2022 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in Meeting Room C.  In-person program. Join a librarian from the Adult Services Department for a brand new, staff-led book discussion we discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.  Registration requiredbefore picking up a copy of the book at the circulation desk. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313.   

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, partnering with The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, will offer a monthly Mobile Food Pantry distribution on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Parma Heights Branch Library, 6206 Pearl Road, on Wednesday, May 18th from 10:00 a.m. -12 Noon for customers who are in need. Please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313 for additional information. 

If you're celebrating Mother's Day, going local is a great way to find unique gifts while supporting the local mom and pop shops in our midst. After reaching out to many mothers to ask what they would like for Mother' Day, almost every one of them wanted one thing. They want something affordable, so you won't need to bust open your piggy bank, and something from your heart. 

Olivia Kude of Seven Hills and Shivam Mahajan of Parma Heights participated in the 2022 District Science Day. The two of them earned the ranking of "Excellent" for their projects “Gasteria vs Crassula” and “Stealthy figures” respectively. The sixth graders were among a record-breaking number of 5th through 8th grade Birchwood students to receive recognition at the event. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, partnering with The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, will offer a monthly Mobile Food Pantry distribution on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Parma Heights Branch Library, 6206 Pearl Road, on Wednesday, April 20th from 10:00 a.m. -12 Noon for customers who are in need. Please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313 for additional information. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public LIbrary will host Iditarod Trail on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 from 7:00 –8:30 p.m.  Join local dog sledding enthusiast Eleanor Csizmadia who will share her experiences visiting the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and her passion for this most unique sporting event in the world. Returning from attending the 2022 Iditarod, Eleanor will speak about her studies of the Last Great Race and share photos. Eleanor will discuss the history, facts, rules and what makes this race so special and unique. Learn about the mushers, the race, the Cleveland connection to the 2023 race and why dogs love to run. Sponsored by The Friends of the Parma Heights Branch Library. In-person program. Registration required. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.orgor call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public LIbrary will host a virtual program You Must Learn: a Discussion about Cleveland’s Hip-Hop Cultural History on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. In the 1980s and 1990s, Cleveland was home to one of the most fertile hip-hop cultural arts scenes in the country. From the rap music of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to graffiiti artists to dance groups, Northeast Ohio’s hip-hop roots run deep. Part of ThirdSpace Action Lab’s “Chocolate Cities” project, Twelve Literary Arts and Spread the Love Foundation will discuss ways to better document Cleveland’s rich cultural legacies. Learn more about some of Cleveland’s true legends of  “Theiveland” hip-hop and Cleveland’s history of hip-hop. This event will be held virtually on Zoom. Registration required. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or contact a librarian at the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host New Outlook/New You on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A. As the world hits the reset button, trainer and extreme endurance athlete Tony Sigmund will talk about how to learn to take charge of your inner growth, despite external circumstances, in order to create the reality you want. In-person program. Registration required. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313. 

For peep's sake, I hope everyone gets the chance to "shop small" in preparation for the upcoming holidays of Easter and Passover. The small businesses in Parma Heights are egg-septional. If you are not lucky enough to know the people behind the counters where you go, don't worry, be hoppy. Perhaps now might be an egg-cellent time to make a change, look around and try a new place. On  2ND Friday, April 8th, select Pearl Road businesses in Parma Heights will be giving out Easter eggs, treats, and special giveaways. Some stores will be revealed on the Facebook page  "Parma Heights 2ND Fridays" That's egg-sactly right!  Ask friends, neighbors or some bunny for suggestions on the egg-citing independently-owned gems where you live and don't just hop over there and race through, but take the time and a little bit of effort to get to know the real heart and soul of Pearl Road, the mom & pop shops and family-operated favorites of the community, and you'll find a basket full of egg-citement. Shop small businesses hoppily ever after. And have an egg-celent Easter!

On Saturday, March 6 Shivam Mahajan from Parma Heights and his partner Nelson Kude placed second in the "Don't Bug Me" category of the 2022 Science Olympiad competition held at Case Western Reserve University. The Birchwood team, coached by Linda Brown, Michelle Bogden, Lauren Miller, Sam Miller, and Rana Bottino have been practicing since October 2021. This team composed of fourth through sixth-grade students faced off with many local schools and this event and met with great results.

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, partnering with The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, will offer a monthly Mobile Food Pantry distribution on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.  Boxes of shelf stable food items will be available for curbside pickup—first come, first serve--at the Parma Heights Branch Library, 6206 Pearl Road, on Wednesday, March 16th from 10:00 a.m. -12 Noon for customers who are in need.  Please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313 for additional information. 

Join a librarian from the Adult Services Department at The Parma Heights Branch LIbrary of Cuyahoga County Public Library for a brand new, staff-led book discussion with registration required before picking up a copy of the book at the circulation desk. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313. Join us for Saturday Afternoon Book Discussion onSaturday, March 19, 2022 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in Meeting Room C as we discuss Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson. Registration required for this in-person book discussion and spaces limited.  

The Parma Heights Branch Library of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host This is How We Brew Iton Monday, March 7, 2022 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Meeting Room C. Curious about how malts and hops transform into your favorite beer? Michael Williams, Education Director at Great Lakes Brewing Co., will present and talk about GLBC’s production process and its beers. Learn breakdown from mash tun into beer can. In-person program. Registration required. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313. 

Located at the intersection of "I want a drink" and Pearl Road and Commonwealth Blvd., Martini's Drive Thru beverage store, 6505 Pearl Road, Parma Heights, may very well be the pinnacle of American convenience. This drive thru is worth a detour on your next road trip. The best part about this drive-thru?  It's actually a drive-through, as in you drive inside the store, right up to the cashier. Plus in addition to selling beer and wine, they sell all your basics from chips, snacks and candy. The building used to be an old oil change store, but the owner grew it into a local establishment that is servicing the community in more ways than just selling beverages. The wants and needs of the customers are the No. 1 priority in key to being successful. Being greeted with a familiar and smiling face, and a bright, cheerful store stocked with a wide variety of craft suds, and even offer hand-selected wines by the knowledgeable owner. There are a variety of options for those who enjoy Cabernet, Chardonnay, or Merlot. And unique wines such as 19 Crimes Snoop Cali Red and 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon, and commemorative Browns-themed wine bottles. 

The Parma Heights Branch Library of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Deep Cover Cuyahoga County on Monday, March 14, 2022 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Meeting Room C. Author Laura Peskin will talk about her three-volume book series Deep Cover Cuyahoga County and share a PowerPoint presentation with video. Learn fascinating information about suburban Cuyahoga County and marvel at local history—including Space Age architecture off Pearl Road! In-person program. Book sale following the presentation. Registration required. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313. 

Whether you plan to celebrate Valentine's Day at home or out this year, here are just a few of the best locally owned shops to find that special gift for yourself, your friends, and that special Valentine! 

The board gaming hobby can be a little overwhelming to start, but Brandon at Gamers Haven will show you how to jump in head first. Or maybe you've wanted to join a gaming community and want an opportunity to meet even more gamers? Checking out Gamers Haven, 6639 Pearl Road in Parma Heights, might be the next best step for you! The staff is knowledgeable, beyond friendly, and all around great to talk to about board games.