Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights and University Heights

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Cain Park

Discover Cain Park, located in Cleveland Heights, where the arts thrive under starry skies. Enjoy shows at the outdoor covered Evans Amphitheater or enclosed Alma Theater and view art exhibits inside the beautiful Feinberg Art Gallery. The 2023 season includes concerts, family-friendly entertainment, and more. The award-winning Arts Festival takes place July 7-9 and includes the work of artists from across the country, fabulous food, and free concerts. You’ll find something for everyone at cainpark.com

City Of Shaker Heights

Shaker Heights is an exceptional place with a quality of life that is second to none. Welcoming neighborhoods with historic, distinctive homes; magnificent tree-lined streets and parks; and top-notch schools are sources of tremendous community pride. Our notable city services, public transportation, unique small businesses, and our ideal location set us apart. Their active, engaged residents and their strong sense of community make the city a truly special place to call home. Learn more about “Shaker” at shakeronline.com/378/about

Dobama Theatre

Now in its 63rd season, Dobama Theatre, Cleveland’s Off-Broadway Theatre, is dedicated to premiering important new plays by established and emerging playwrights in professional productions of the highest quality. Through theatrical production, community engagement, and education programming, Dobama nurtures the development of theatre artists and builds new audiences for the arts while provoking an examination of their contemporary world. For information about tickets, season memberships, and education programming visit dobama.org or call 216-932-3396.

Family Connections

For 40 years, Family Connections of Northeast Ohio has been helping families grow stronger together by providing parenting support and educational opportunities for families with children from birth through age 6. We offer year-round, free programs and services for families and children to learn and play together. Our programs focus on early learning, parent support and school readiness. Join them June 18 for their 21st annual DadsDayRun runsignup.com/Race/ OH/ShakerHeights/DadsDayRun

GROWING SMILES CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY At

Growing Smiles

Children’s Dentistry, we love our patients, and their patients love them. They create a fun, comfortable atmosphere in our dental office that’s just right for kids. Their dentists are specially trained to treat the unique needs of children’s oral health. Here at Growing Smiles, they create the foundation for healthy smiles that last a lifetime.

13990 Cedar Road Suite B, University Heights, 216-395-PEDO (7336), growingsmilesoh.com

Goodwill Industries Of Greater Cleveland And East Central Ohio

It has been serving the local community for more than 100 years. Most people recognize Goodwill as a thrift chain, that is only a portion of their work. Local donations to Goodwill are sold, and revenue from those sales fund 28 different outreach programs. More than 18,000 people were supported through Goodwill programs last year. In the greater Cleveland area, Goodwill has 13 stores and 3 donation centers. goodwillgoodskills.org

Heights Library

Summer

Reading 2023: June

1-August 11.

Adventure awaits at Heights Libraries this summer. Join them for indoor and outdoor adventures as they explore nature and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) topics through programs funded in part by a grant from the Ohio Department of Education. Preschoolers through Teens can select a prize book at sign-up and after reading for 30 days. Raffle prizes are available for all ages. heightslibrary.org

JACKIE COLLESI — HOWARD HANNA

Jackie Collesi has been helping families find homes in and around Shaker Heights for 20-plus years. Shaker Heights is family friendly: block parties, Family Connections, parks, skating rinks and sledding hills. The homes are truly a treasure. Many were built in the 1920s and offer coziness and a traditional layout. Those built in the 1950s offer the mid-century vibe. Whatever your style, she is happy to help you find a house and you can make it your home. 216-780-8607.

Montessori School Of University Heights

Montessori School of University Heights, established in 1968, is a pre-primary school dedicated to helping each child become the unique person his/her creator intended in a Christian atmosphere of peace, love and respect. Children enter at age 3 and remain through their kindergarten year. The Montessori approach involves: providing comprehensive, individualized opportunities for growth; engaging children in a caring, supportive community; and developing concentration, independence, self-discipline, compassion, confidence, and joy in learning. 216-381-8388, ms-uh.org

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Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights and University Heights Businesses and Organizations Special Advertiser Listings

The Nature Center At Shaker Lakes

What will you discover when you unplug and reconnect with the outdoors? Step into their outdoor classroom in the heart of the Shaker Parklands on Cleveland’s east side. Unleash your curiosity and explore all that Northeast Ohio native habitats have to offer. The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes is free and open to the public. With over two miles of trails and connecting trails throughout the Shaker Parklands, adventure and discovery await. shakerlakes.org

Premier Smiles Orthodontics

Premier Smiles Orthodontics is dedicated to helping patients and their families feel as welcome and comfortable as possible throughout their experience. Inspired by many deserving children and adults throughout their community, they maintain a mission-driven model that provides top-quality care at affordable prices. They understand the relationship between you and your orthodontist requires trust. You can expect spectacular results on top of transparency, honesty, thorough communication, and friendly faces throughout your time with them. premiersmilesortho.com

ST. DOMINIC SCHOOL

St. Dominic School is the only Catholic school located in Shaker Heights. St. Dominic School is small in size, but big in possibilities. As an extension of St. Dominic Church, the students worship, learn, serve, and connect each day. The school is purposely small, faith-filled, beautifully diverse, and academically rigorous. They are always delighted to welcome new students and families to the St. Dominic School community. Visit their website today at stdominicschool.net.

Shaker Heights Schools

Shaker Heights Schools is one of only seven PreK-12 International Baccalaureate districts in North America. Their students receive a holistic, high-quality education that prepares them to be caring citizens, to take action and to make our communities and our world a better place. A Shaker education focuses on excellence, equity and exploration and produces Ivy League scholars, Broadway stars, Pulitzer Prize winners and trailblazing entrepreneurs. Learn more about Shaker Heights Schools at shaker.org

Not every child is safe. There is a child or sibling group, somewhere in Northeast Ohio, today, who will have to leave their current home environment, due to abuse, neglect or other circumstances where their family is unable to care for them, and take their first step into foster care. But, where will they go? That is the question.

“Currently there are more than 9,000 children who live with foster parents, and over 16,000 children total in the state of Ohio, who are residing away from their biological family (kinship, residential, etc),” says Brittany Edelbrock LISW at