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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Shaker Heights public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Upcoming Community Events
The committee was to review the 2026 Event Calendar, which sets the schedule for city-sponsored community events next year.
Shaker Heights Public Library signs
Two library signs were approved — a three-panel sign on Fayette Road (minus its tiny address line) and a four-sided sign on Van Aken Boulevard. The board felt the small address on the Fayette sign wasn't useful to passing drivers.
ShakeFest 2026 family festival
A new all-ages festival with carnival games, a kids' zone, and food trucks comes to Thornton Park on October 18 — the first city youth event welcoming kids under 13.
Rink & Ice Melt Operations
The committee was scheduled to hear an update on the ice rink and ice melt operations. This affects winter recreation options like public skating and hockey.
Community Meal
Planning for the Community Meal, a neighborhood gathering event.
Pancake Breakfast
Planning for the city's Pancake Breakfast, a community gathering event.
Woven Edge, Hildana Park
An update on the Woven Edge artwork at Hildana Park was scheduled. It's part of the city's growing public art collection in neighborhood parks.
Sidewalk Stories public art display
The Shaker Arts Council is launching a yearlong "Sidewalk Stories" series, debuting at Bertram Woods Library with photos of the SHAC Bear tied to the library's Summer Reads program. It puts local artists' work on display throughout Shaker Heights.
Ongoing public art projects citywide
Three public art projects were up for status updates: the Lee Road Murals, the Woven Edge sculpture fabrication at Hildana Park, and the Hear, Here installation in the Van Aken Public Realm. These projects shape the city's public spaces and arts identity.