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Friday, August 14, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
The Power of Music Education for Our Youth and Communities
The future of Cleveland's thriving music and arts scene begins with our youth. For decades, studies have shown that high quality music instruction leads to a variety of benefits for young people: greater confidence, self expression, collaboration, leadership, and creativity—to...
Friday, August 21, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
The Port of Cleveland: Driving Economic Growth and Opportunity Across Northeast Ohio
Remarks from Jeff Epstein, President & CEO of The Port of Cleveland
The sound of cargo ship horns ringing through the night is a familiar sound for any Clevelander. It's also the sound of roughly 13 million tons of cargo moving through the Cleveland Harbor every year. Managing the North Coast traffic...
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Honoring the Legacy, Revitalizing Together: The Future of Shaker Square
A FREE City Club Forum & Community Cookout at Shaker Square!
This forum is FREE and open to the public, but registration is recommended! It helps us prepare enough seating and keeps you informed of any program changes! Cleveland's Shaker Square is not just a place, it's a living piece of history....
Friday, August 28, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Rx Kids: A New Maternal and Infant Health Model is Coming to Cleveland
A Conversation between Rx Kids Founder Dr. Mona Hanna and First Year Cleveland's Angela Newman-White
Pregnancy and infancy are critical periods in children’s development and are also the most economically vulnerable times for families. Rx Kids is a public health initiative addressing this dilemma for families in Michigan with a bold approach: It gives moms...
Friday, September 04, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Israel at a Crossroads: Charting the Path Within and Beyond
Since October 7, Israeli society has undergone a profound transformation. The attacks, the ensuing wars, and the intense international scrutiny have reshaped how Israelis—Jews and Arabs alike—understand their identities, their relationships with one another, and their visions for the country's...
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
The 2026 State of the County with County Executive Chris Ronayne
Have a question for the County Executive? You can submit your question using this form. If your question is selected, you will be able to ask it in person at the forum on September 10! ---- Join Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne...
Friday, September 11, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
America 250 Ohio: Preparing the Next Generation for Competition on a Global Stage
At the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, Jesse Owens, one of Cleveland's most iconic symbols of athletic excellence, brought home four gold medals. His dominance made him a household name far beyond Cleveland, and his success stood as a powerful rebuke...
Friday, September 18, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
The Hollow Half: A Memoir of Bodies and Borders
A Conversation with Sarah Aziza, Winner of the 2026 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award in Memoir
In 2019, Sarah Aziza nearly lost her life after being hospitalized for an eating disorder. Along the process of recovery, Aziza begins to uncover her Palestinian roots. Daughter and granddaughter of Gazan refugees, The Hollow Half tells the story of...
Friday, September 25, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
From Empty Lots to Endless Possibilities: The Evolution of the Cuyahoga Land Bank
A Conversation with Ricardo León, President & CEO of the Cuyahoga Land Bank
Created in 2009 as a response to the foreclosure crisis that struck Northeast Ohio, the Cuyahoga Land Bank transforms vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties into community assets that strengthen neighborhoods and expand economic opportunity. It has become a leading model...
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