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π± Patch AM: How Kiln in Shaker Heights is elevating apples and honey
Coming up: Brian Poindexter Fundraiser on the Shaker Heights Patch calendar

Greetings Shaker Heights! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Kiln in Shaker Heights is elevating apples and honey
Also on today's calendar: CASA Informational Session and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rosh Hashanah's apple tradition meets Northeast Ohio's harvest season (cleveland.com) — Shaker Heights diners get a shout-out as chef Doug Katz highlights how Kiln is pairing local hard ciders with Rosh Hashanah meals, tying the holiday's apple-and-honey tradition to Northeast Ohio's harvest. The story also points you to nearby orchards and markets where you can pick apples, sample cider, and find local honey for your own celebration.
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📸 Around Shaker Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shaker Heights
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★ Featured events ★
- Brian Poindexter Fundraiser →
Shaker Heights
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
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Other local events
- Beachwood Destination Imagination Parent at Bryden
Fairmont Elementary School Bryden Elementary School, 25501 Bryden Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122\
6:30 pm - School Open House
Sunbeam Cleveland, OH 44120
6:00 pm - Sustainability Committee →
Shaker Heights City Hall, Shaker Heights
8:00 am - Summer Farmers Market at Van Aken District →
The Van Aken District Turf Area, 3441 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights
4:00 pm - North Union Farmers Market at Shaker Square →
Shaker Square, 13116 Shaker Square, Shaker Heights
8:00 am - Greater Cleveland Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry →
First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland, 3630 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Heights
9:30 am - Doggie Dip at Thornton Park Pool →
Thornton Park, 3301 Warrensville Center Road, Shaker Heights
10:00 am - Veteran Rock Climbing - Shaker Rocks →
12:30 pm - Up 'Til 4 Returns to Van Aken District Outdoor Living Room →
The Van Aken District, 3401 Tuttle Road, Shaker Heights
5:30 pm - 22nd Annual Shaker Lakes Hike and Run →
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights
7:00 am - CASA Informational Session →
6996 Powers Blvd, Parma
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Thursday September 24
📣 Shaker Heights Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact us… (Nextdoor ) - Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact us… (Nextdoor )
🗞 Nearby News
University Heights
- 3 former Riverside High School athletes appear on college rosters for week ending Sept. 6 (lakecountytimes.com)
- The World and Everything in It: September 7, 2026 (wng.org)
Beachwood
- Belgian ales, hoppy styles: 8 beers to sip in September (plus some brewery news) (cleveland.com)
- Jame Abraham: Welcoming Dr. Arun Muthiah to Cleveland Clinic Cancer Institute (oncodaily.com)
- It's a Happy Labor Day with tons of sun and warmth (news5cleveland.com)
Ok Shaker Heights! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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