OBCDC Updates & Events

Community Happenings

Help Shape Cleveland’s Urban Forest: Listening Session, Wed, Mar. 19th 5:30pm-7pm: The Cleveland Tree Coalition wants to hear from you— what do you think about trees in your neighborhood, do you have concerns? Want to learn the benefits of urban trees? Snacks provided. Hosted at Killingsworth Meeting Place, 4127 E. 131st St, Cleveland, 44105.

The Historical Society of Old Brooklyn invites you to join them for a talk given by Tony Romito, an Old Brooklyn resident and interpreter of Native American Culture on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Pearl Road United Methodist Church, 4200 Pearl Road, at 7 p.m. Inquiries call museum at (216)377-8200.

The Historical Society of Old Brooklyn would like to invite you to enjoy a talk given by Jamie Lynne Owens and Maria P. Moldovan of Riverside Cemetery entitled "Naming the Roads to Riverside". They will meet Friday, May 9, 2025, at Pearl Road United Methodist Church, 4200 Pearl Road, at 7 p.m. Inquires call museum at (216) 337-8200.

The presentation will feature familiar names, as some of our area roadways are named for individuals interred at Riverside Cemetery.

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Brief Advice Clinic from Legal Aid on Saturday, March 8, 2025, with intake from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Cleveland Public Library- Eastman Campus, 11602 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44111. At this Brief Advice Clinic, Legal Aid staff and volunteer attorneys will provide advice on CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES related to things such as consumer rights, disability, domestic violence, education, employment, family law, foreclosure, immigration, and more.

This clinic does not require an appointment and is first-come, first-served. Learn more at: lasclev.org/03082025/. For anyone who cannot attend, Legal Aid’s intake services are available 24/7 online at lasclev.org/apply or during business hours at 888-817-3777.    

To view the full calendar of upcoming free legal advice clinics, please visit: lasclev.org/category/all-events/clinics/ 

The Cleveland Public Library has lots of activities hosted throughout the year for all ages like book clubs, toddler playtime, lego builds, card games, and more.

• Click here to check out the Brooklyn Campus calendar

• Click here to check out the South Brooklyn Campus calendar

The Geek Peek Community Events: Check out our events calendar for more details.

**NO MARCH MEETING** Better Streets Committee every 2nd Thursday at 6pm: Join the Better Streets Committee of Old Brooklyn for a chance to be part of the movement for change in your neighborhood. 🌳 Come meet fellow bike advocates working for safer streets and learn how to get involved in our community! 🚴🏻 The committee will meet monthly in partnership with Bike Cleveland. Light refreshments will also be provided. Contact Connor Brentar at ConnorB@oldbrooklyn.com for more information.

Crime Watch Meeting on Monday, 3/17 at 7pm: Join Old Brooklyn residents and a 2nd District community officer from the Cleveland Police Department for a police report and guest speaker. Meetings are held at St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Rd (at Oak Park) the 3rd Monday of the month from 7-8pm.

**NEW LOCATION!**Second District Policing Committee Meeting on 3/11 at 6pm: (formerly Second District Community Relations) Join your fellow residents in the 2nd District for updates from the Commander and other safety forces, community organizations, and more. Meetings are every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm at OneHope NEO, 3202 Fulton Road.

Ward 13 Community Meeting on Wednesday, 3/12 at 6pm: Each 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6pm, Councilman Harsh hosts community meetings about various topics. OBCDC will also be there to share Old Brooklyn updates and chat with attendees. Meetings are at Estabrook Rec Center, 4125 Fulton Road- lots of parking!

Park Action Guide: A set of helpful guides for enhancing nearby parks and green areas. Offers information, contacts, and resources for community leaders. https://www.parkscoalitioncle.org/parkactionguide

Cleveland Documenters

Can’t make it to every public meeting and still want to be kept in the loop? Check out Cleveland Documenters (https://signalcleveland.org/governmentmeetings/). Documenters go to meetings and take notes on council meetings, committee meetings, and more for the public to read and stay informed.

Old Brooklyn High School Students in need of hygiene items + toiletries (new) & clothes, shoes, and winter gear (new or lightly worn). If you are interested in donating, please contact our office at 216-459-1000 x206 for more information.

SCR in search of Meals on Wheels volunteers! Senior Citizen Resources (SCR) has an ongoing need for meals on wheels help. 10:30 am weekdays. Car a plus. This would require coming by ahead of time to sign up as a volunteer to learn more about it. The volunteer opportunity would be about an hour or so commitment for route delivery each week or once a month. If interested, stop by SCR or call 216-749-5367.

Old Brooklyn residents in need of RTA (bus) passes: If you are able to donate bus passes or monetary donations to buy bus passes with, please email HopeF@oldbrooklyn.com or call 216-459-1000 x206 for more information on how to donate. Thank you to those who have already donated!

Refuge Cleveland hosts a weekly open gym for teens!

Contact Youth Director - Eddie Sallow at eddiesallow@refugecommunity.church for more information.

Upcoming classes include: March 3rd & April 21st: Job Readiness Training (Includes certificates in Customer service and Entrepreneurship), July 7th: YB-STNA 

Important Information from CLE Pups:
If your dog has gone missing, call the Cleveland Kennel at 216-664-3069 and give them your contact information and a description of your dog and check the pictures of their intakes several times per day. Please have your dog microchipped so that kennel staff can notify you as soon as your dog is found. If your dog is at the Cleveland Kennel, go and pick it up immediately so that their cage can open up for new intakes.

If you are considering adding a dog or puppy to your family, please check out all of the amazing pups at the Cleveland Kennel. Regular adoption fees are only $61 and when you adopt from the Cleveland Kennel you will fill your life with joy and companionship while saving a life. All dogs have been heartworm tested, fixed and microchipped, are up to date on vaccinations and flea/tick/heartworm preventative and come with a collar and county license. Most of these dogs play in playgroups with other dogs and some have had professional training and are in foster homes.

If you are struggling to care for your pet, there are local resources for you. From pet food pantries to low cost spay neuter clinics (like at Neighborhood Pets), please seek support that you need.

To see all of the impounded dogs, adoptable dogs and pet owner resources you can visit www.CLEpups.com.

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Hispanic Clinic at Lutheran Hospital: Click here for a list of Spanish speaking staff.

Did you know you can access free online courses with the Cleveland Public Library? Access LinkedIn Learning, Northstar Digital Literacy, and more using your library card. More information found here.

Mary Queen of Peace Food Distribution: every 3rd Saturday of the month from 9-11am. 4423 Pearl Road.

Julia de Burgos Affordable & Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Sale: Stop by Archwood United Church of Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave for affordable fruit and vegetable sale every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 10:30am-1pm. For updates and prices, follow them @ArchwoodFoods on Facebook or @ArchwoodFreshFoods on Instagram.

Christ Church Food Distribution: every 4th Saturday of the month from 9-11am. 6400 Memphis Ave.

Greater Heights Church of Christ Food Distribution: Serving all areas/communities. Come grocery shop for free at their food pantry every 3rd Saturday from 11am-2pm, first come first serve. Free porch delivery to Seniors 65 years and older & those with disabilities within 5 miles of the church. Must register on website for home delivery service by the 2nd Saturday of the month. **Bring your ID and grocery bags!** 2409 Willowdale Avenue. First come first serve.

ioby.org -  ioby Cleveland has supported over 200 resident leaders as they plan, crowdfund, and build positive change in neighborhoods across the city. Visit this link to learn more about how you can fundraise for your project! https://ioby.org/campaign/cleveland

Neighbor Up Action Grant: Neighbor Up Action Grants range from $500 to $5000 and funds can be used for a wide variety of initiatives. Click here to learn more!