Hello Rocky River! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- When and where Big Boy 4014 stops in Rocky River next month
- Which nights bring free live music to Rocky River Reservation?
Also on today's calendar: Summer of Fun- Healthy Rocky River — The City of... and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 71.
- Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Missed Big Boy No. 4014 in Northeast Ohio? Here's when it returns (cleveland.com) — A massive Union Pacific steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, is scheduled for a Rocky River whistle stop on July 13 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. at 19060 Depot St. The article details its full Ohio route, notes that times may change, and explains how to safely track the train’s progress online without trespassing near tracks.

• Free Summer Concerts at Cleveland Metroparks (northeastohiothrive.com) — Free outdoor concerts are running all summer across Cleveland Metroparks, including Friday performances at Emerald Necklace Marina in Rocky River Reservation. With Thursday lakefront happy hour shows and weekly sets at several park venues, residents can catch live music, food trucks, and local artists close to home throughout the next three months.

📸 Around Rocky River
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Upcoming Events in
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Other local events
Saturday June 13
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Summer of Fun- Healthy Rocky River — The City of... →
Linden Park, Linden Rd, Rocky River
11:00 am
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Hollywood Feed - Rocky River →
Hollywood Feed, 19565 Detroit Rd, Rocky River
12:00 pm
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Taste of River 2026 →
Rocky River Chamber of Commerce
1250 Linda Street Rocky River 44116
4:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
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Summer Lawn Concert →
Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Rd, Rocky River
5:00 pm
Thursday June 18
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BOE Committee Of The Whole
Rocky River City School District
Rocky River Board of Education, 1101 Morewood Pkwy, Rocky River
5:30 pm
Saturday June 20
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ManUp Cleveland →
Lutheran West, 3850 Linden Rd, Rocky River
9:00 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday June 12
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Lakewood Family Room Drop In
City of Lakewood
Lakewood Family Room at Cove Community Center, 12525 Lake Avenue, Lakewood, OH, 44107, United States
10:00 am
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Twinkle Tots →
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Rd, Bay Village
11:30 am
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Summer Lunch →
Brook Park Branch, 6155 Engle Rd, Brook Park
12:00 pm
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Expungement Clinic at Cove Community Center
City of Lakewood
12650 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
1:00 pm
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Sidewalk Art!
Westlake Porter Public Library
- Reading Garden
2:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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KECamps posted a job opening for Summer Day Camp Counselor in Rocky River. Apply here.
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Office Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Part Time Store Associate in Rocky River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rocky River here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fairview Park
- Family wins lawsuit against Fairview Park nursing home for mother's death (cleveland19.com)
- Fairview High School's Class of 2026 remembered for being ‘well-rounded' (cleveland.com)
Lakewood
- Lakewood City Schools receives $20,000 in student health grants (cleveland.com)
- Lakewood superintendent announces retiring/rehiring plan (cleveland.com)
- Samuel Adams Will Host Annual Crafting Dreams Beer Bash In NYC (patch.com)
Ok Rocky River! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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