Today marks the one year anniversary of the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. Various community groups are hosting events to help residents mourn, heal and fundraise.
Keep scrolling to see the other free community events and reminders the Signal Cleveland team has book marked on our calendar this week.
Oct. 7: Jewish Federation of Cleveland One Year Commemoration
A community-wide gathering to remember and mourn all those killed in Israel and in Gaza, and pray for the day when neighbors can live side-by-side in peace.
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: 25701 Science Park Drive, Beachwood
Oct. 7: Complete and Green Streets 101: Reimagining Mobility
A panel from the League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland will offer a more in-depth understanding of the benefits of complete and green streets and suggest ways to work within your own community to make streets safe for all.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Cuyahoga County Public Library (Orange branch), 31975 Chagrin Boulevard
Oct. 7: Last day to register to vote for the Nov. 5 election
Be sure to double check your voter registration status. You can register online or in person at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (in person)
Location: Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, 2925 Euclid Ave.
Oct. 8: Monthly Civilian Police Review Board (CPRB) hearing
At CPRB’s hearing this month, the board is expected to vote to approve operating manuals that would guide civilian-led police reform efforts in cases involving resident complaints.
Time: 9 a.m.
Oct. 8: Early in-person and vote-by-mail voting begins
Early in-person voting and absentee/vote-by-mail begins. Vote in-person at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
Time: Find hours here.
Location: Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, 2925 Euclid Ave.
Oct. 8: Election questions at the Maple Heights Cuyahoga County Library branch
Signal Cleveland and the Cuyahoga County Public Library are hosting our next “Front Porch Pop Up” session to hear what you think about the upcoming election.
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Cuyahoga County Public Library (Maple Heights branch) 5225 Library Lane
Oct 11: Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) Board applications due
CMSD is searching for three new board members.
Oct 12: Community Healing Space for Palestine and Lebanon
A healing and processing space led by community mental health professionals and advocates with Arab Americans of Cleveland Young Professionals Network, Cleveland Palestine Advocacy Community, Allies Against Apartheid and Palestinian Youth Movement.
Time: 3:30-5 p.m.
Location: Cuyahoga County Public Library (Brook Park branch) 6155 Engle Road