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 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 Aging with a Plan: with Author Sharona Hoffman, JD, LLM, SJD on Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A.    Professor Sharona Hoffman will talk about challenges that people encounter as they grow older or become caregivers to aging loved ones. Ranging from social, financial, legal and medical challenges, Professor Hoffman will offer practical advice supported by research studies and share personal anecdotes based on her 2022 book Aging with a Plan. Learn how some thought today can greatly improve tomorrow. Book sale and signing following the presentation. Registration required.  To register, visitwww.cuyahogalibrary.orgor call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Paranormal: The Pursuit of the Afterlife on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A.The Ohio Researchers of Banded Spirits (ORBS) will talk about its paranormal team, types of Spirits, equipment used and how to get started. Featured on television shows and one of Ohio’s top paranormal teams, ORBS will share information about its 17 years of investigating and recording paranormal activity with compelling evidence. 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 When and How do I Harvest on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A. Learn about harvesting, canning and preserving vegetables from the Master Gardeners Speaker Bureau.Growing vegetables has great rewards! Whether enjoying them immediately in a salad, as a dinner dish, or canning and freezing for later use--this presentation includes all you need to know about the right time to harvest and how to do it! Presented by Master Gardeners Speaker Bureau. 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 and Bialosky Cleveland will host three open house events and welcome the community to attend in September 2023. Share ideas and give input on what the community would like to see in the design plans of a new state-of-the-art Parma Heights Branch. Meet and talk to the architects from Bialosky Cleveland, the Library Management team and the Mayor of Parma Heights. No registration and all are invited. Open houses will be held at the current Parma Heights Branch Library located at 6206 Pearl Road, Parma Heights in Greenbrier Commons on the following dates. 

168 Optical is all about making prescription glasses affordable. And you can customize your new eyeglasses to create a set of prescription sunglasses or transitional specs that tint in the sunlight. 168 Optical is located at 6315 Pearl Road on the 2nd floor, Ste #206 in Parma Heights. At 168 Optical, this store has quality, durability and comfort you expect from glasses, in the styles you're proud to wear. You’ll find everything from classic low-profile styles to bold, standout picks that make a fashion statement.  

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Seed Saving Workshop on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 7:00-8:00 p.m in Meeting Room A. Seed saving is a growing movement which encourages growing heirloom and open-pollinated pant varieties to increase genetic diversity for gardeners and farmers. Learn the information basics and techniques to start saving your own seeds. 

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 16thfrom 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 The Enneagram: Nine Ways to Live Life with Understanding on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room C.  Learn about the Enneagram Theory of Personality from presenter Patrick H. O’Leary.   Patrick H. O’Leary, MS, MDiv researched and taught about the Enneagram for over fifty years.  O’Leary is an author of The Enneagram: a Journey of Self-Discoveryand an international consultant specializing in leadership development, crisis resolution and team. Building. Registration required.   To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313. 

Is getting outside and exploring one of your favorite things to do?  Then join the 2ND Fridays Parma Heights Scavenger Hunt where there are a cool series of locations for you to discover on your adventure. And don’t worry parents with toddlers, you can even go home and come back another day as the Scavenger Hunt goes from Aug 11-18th. You can participate in the Puzzling  Scavenger hunt as a team, as a couple, or individually. Discover Parma Heights while learning new things about yourself and friends during the 3RD Annual 2ND Fridays Pearl Road Scavenger Hunt.  Highlights of the scavenger hunt include visiting spots that locals may or not be aware of, all 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 favorite restaurant, landmarks, small businesses, and a few curious places 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 11th. Pick up a FREE 2nd Friday Scavenger Hunt List at the Parma Heights Library, 168 Optical at 6315 Pearl Rd, Diamond Strength Fitness 6690 Pearl Road, Heidy's Nail Salon, Gamers Haven or the New Stop N Go Brew Thru or copy it from the Parma Heights 2ND FRIDAY Facebook page beginning Aug 11th. (which will also list the cool prizes) 100% sponsored by residents and small Parma Heights businesses. 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.   

You never stop learning, and aging only makes us more curious. Satisfy your curiosity the smart way by taking one or several Encore 55+ Classes at TRI-C Community College. If you’ve always wanted to study photography, psychology, dance, history or Ohio or one of the myriad other courses offered at TRI-C Community College, now might be the perfect time. Residents 55+ can sign up for Encore 55+ Classes. There are virtual sessions or on-campus sessions which run on Fridays only from Sept 22-Nov. 3. Only $30 per class or $99 for up to 6 courses.

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Our Place in Space on Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A. Bill Reed, Planetarium Specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center will present and, along with the audience, will explore the vastness of space. Learn and see just how big our universe really is andattempt to gain some cosmic perspective.  Registration required.  Adults ages 18 and older. Q&A following the presentation.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, 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 19th 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 Thanks to Garrett Morgan: the Life and Times of Cleveland’s Own Inventor Extraordinaire on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room C. Western Reserve Historical Society will present an informative presentation about Garrett Morgan, a Black inventor from Cleveland, Ohio and his important inventions and many firsts. Garrett Morgan invented the traffic light. Learn about the contributions and obstacles that Garrett Morgan encountered during his lifetime in the Great Migration years. Registration required. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.orgor call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313. 

Here is the good news for those wilting in the sweltering summer heat, July is National Ice Cream Month!  National Ice Cream Month was signed into public law by President Ronald Reagan on July 9, 1984, and celebrates all things ice cream!! So my goal for July is to stop by several times and grab a treat from a locally owned favorite--Lumpy's Shake Shop.

The Parma Heights Branch Library of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Life of Taras Shevchenko on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A. WordStage Founding Artistic Director Tim Tavcar and its core company members actors Agnes Herrmann and Paul Slimak, accompanied by violinists Mary Beth Ions and Carol Ruzicka, will present a dramatic re-enactment of the life of Taras Shevchenko, folk hero of Ukraine, with Ukrainian folk music. Q&A following the presentation. Registration required. Sponsored by Friends of Parma Heights Library. Registration required.To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.orgor call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313. 

Scrambling for the perfect present for Pops? Father's Day is coming up June 18th!  Surprise dear ol' Dad with one of these gifts one can find in Parma Heights. 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 celebrate its 60th birthday on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A. Celebrate will us and join in the fun! No registration.Please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313 for additionalinformation. 

Choosing a gift for your mom can feel like an impossible task, especially if she’s the “has everything, wants nothing” type. If your mom is anything like mine, she is incredibly kind, deserving, and never asks for anything in return for all the hard work that it takes to just be a mom. She’s the family’s rock, comedic relief, and overall superhero; she deserves something that will make her feel thought of, pampered, and adored. That’s why this Local Gift Guide is full of unique picks, luxurious items, and indulgences she wants but would never buy herself. Whether it’s your own mom or another beloved mother in your life, Parma Heights has you covered. Shop on to find the perfect gift for every mom on your list this year.

What is the difference between structures that are unique to a city’s history, and those that are simply old?   The Parma Heights Library is a great candidate to be put on the National Register of Historic Places. Nonprofit historical sites define these sites as having architectural and historical value and relevance. The key word here is “relevance.” The Parma Heights Library for the past 50+ years provides not just a link to the past, but in this case, artistic and architectural beauty in the present. Once a structure is razed or removed, that link is gone forever. The cost of saving and maintaining old buildings, though, cannot be ignored at a time budgets are being pulled in more directions that ever. 

Who else is egg-cited for Easter?  If the young ones in your life are looking forward to the upcoming arrival of a special basket from the Easter bunny, you may be starting to wonder what you can purchase that goes beyond the traditional choices of jellybeans and chocolate rabbits. It's officially time for Easter shopping, let's hop to it! 

While electric vehicle technology improves and becomes less expensive for consumers, now is the time to built a robust network of charging stations. This network should be considered a public good, just like service plazas with gas stations on the interstate highways and the federal highway system itself. Charging stations are essential infrastructure.

Looking through the daily news always amazes me because I hardly ever see an article or news story where a women escaped an attacker. There is a possibility that this type of event is not reported or just isn’t printed. But, given the idea of escape being the best outcome to an attack, there are some ideas and thoughts that should be considered. Understand that a good defense is vital to saving your life, so you must except the fact that defending your life consists of hitting vital areas of another human being, thus-your attacker. It is also important to know the consequences of your impact on yourself as well as your attacker. First, if you have never hit anyone in the face with your fist, then you might not understand that you could very easily break the bones in your own hand. Second, there will probably be blood from your hand and from his nose spurting out everywhere. These are things to consider while you are plotting your effective response to his threat of violence. Understanding your impact on your opponent involves knowing what kind of power you truly possess and how to use it to your best advantage. By learning some basic self-defense techniques and practicing them, you can learn how to control your own power, where to strike, and when. You will gain insight into knowing which hand strikes or kicks to use on which targets. 

The Parma Heights Branch Library of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Practical Home Preparedness on Thursday, April 27th,2023 from 7:00-8:30 p.n. in Meeting Room A. Would you and your family feel prepared for an emergency at home such as severe weather or utility outage? In this workshop, Tom Laskowski, Director and Founder of Midwest Native Skills, will provide you with the skills and techniques to prepare for such emergencies by learning how to make advance plans to avoid catastrophes.  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, April 19th 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 a virtual program Synagogue to Sanctuary: the Jewish/African American Connection in Cleveland’s Historic Religious Architecture on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Margaret Lann, Director of Preservation Services and Cleveland Restoration Society will present virtually. Learn about the deep cultural heritage, the preservation work being done today and the remarkable stories.  Learn about the architecture of these historic houses of worship and how these sacred structures, which began as synagogues constructed by Jewish congregations and later became Christian churches serving the African-American communities in Cleveland. 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. 

You don't have to be born with great hair to look the part. If you're in the market for wigs, hair care and skin care products you should look no further than Hair & Stuff 216 based in Parma Heights. With its roots in Parma Heights, Hair & Stuff 216 is one of the best places to go when you're shopping for hair and beauty care items.   

Top o' the mornin' to ya!! Let's shamrock and roll!  If the luck of the Irish is on your side, your family will get the chance to experience some of the great small businesses all day on Friday March 10 as 2ND Friday Parma Heights kicks off Eat, Drink, Shop & Be Irish! This family-friendly event gives adults and kids a fun way to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, along with shamrocks and all things green. Get your green on and get ready to shake your shamrocks at local Parma Heights businesses. 

The Parma Heights Branch Library of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Jazz Standards of the 1940s and 1950s on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A. The Debbie Darling trio will perform jazz standards from the 1940s and 1950s and give you some of the background to the songs they perform. Registration required. In-person program. Sponsored by The Friends of Parma Heights Library.

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 15th 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 Library of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room C.  Julie Koenig of Royally Amused will share a lovely tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in U.K. history through stories and photos. Registration required. In-person program. Sponsored by The Friends of Parma Heights Library. 

Tomorrow night at 6 PM, join us at the restaurant Game On in Parma Heights, where people will meet, drink, and if they feel loose enough, write! The goal, besides to enjoy a pleasant evening socializing, is to encourage people to hear others share stories of their own.

The Parma Heights Branch Library of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host So, You’re Ready to Buy a Home on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Meeting Room C.  Presented by Akron Cleveland Realtors Association, learn about the home buying process from what steps to take and what to expect when entering the home buying market. 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 Library of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Meet Fox 8 Co-anchor and Author Wayne Dawson on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. in Meeting Room C. Wayne Dawson will visit and discuss his new memoir The Seeds of Greatness are within You. Eleven-time Emmy winner and Kent State University alum and co-anchor of Fox 8 News in the Morning and ordained minister, Wayne Dawson will share his inspiring journey towards achievement, excellence and purposeful living. Books will be available for sale and signing courtesy of the publisher. In-person program. Registration required. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.orgor call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313. 

Valentine's Day is tricky to shop for, but you want to mark the occasion with something special. While telling your significant other, best friend, or family member how much you love them is what matters the most, giving a small gift is always appreciated. Rather than shopping from big-box retailers, try buying your gift from a small business. Not only will it make your gift feel a bit more special and unique, by supporting smaller, local stores, you'll spread the love in more ways than one!

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, January 18thfrom 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 Library of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host The Scale of UFOS in the United States and Ohio on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Meeting Room C. Witnessed a UFO sighting in Ohio or another area in the United States and filed a report? Linda Miller Costa, a Career Scientist and Environmental Researcher, and Cheryl Costa, Career Data Analyst and UFO Statistician, will present and examine the truth behind the number of UFO sightings in the United States and Ohio. 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 Library of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Eating Healthy on a Budget on Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room C. Learn how to eat healthy food inexpensively. The nutrition team from Greater Cleveland Food Bank will share tips for saving money, spending less cash on food and eating healthier. The nutrition team will talk about planning, gardening, shopping and preparing food along with eating out.In-person program. Registration required. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.orgor call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313. 

As the new year begins, many seniors are looking to get more involved. The City of Parma Heights Senior Center welcomes residents, 60 and over to join them at programs and events. The best way the staff describes the Parma Heights Senior Center is fun and laughter. It starts with the joke of the day that Trish James posts and everyone stops to read it. At the Parma Heights Senior Center, located at 9275 North Church Drive, seniors arrive as participants and leave as family!

So you want to be healthier in the New Year. Why go it solo when you can have company along the way?  Diamond Strength Fitness is teaming up with Charlotte Braun Dance Studio's Patty Nowak in a dual class for women. 30 minutes of Core Strength with Michelle downstairs and 30 minutes of Zumba with Patty upstairs. If you promised yourself 2023 was the year you'd start working out, you don't have to make your fitness journey alone.