🏀 Youth Basketball League Registration is NOW OPEN! 🏀Sign up online at 👉 garfieldhts.org (Rec Center page – Youth Basketball League) 🗓 Deadline to register: 9-22 💲 Cost: $25 📍 Pay in person with cash or check at the Civic Center (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4:30PM) or use QR code

🦕 Hanging with Mayor Burke at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History! 🏛️ 📅 Friday, September 27 🕚 11 AM – 3 PM 🎟️ FREE admission for Garfield Heights residents as part of Mandel Community Days! 📧 RSVP today to [email protected] — spots are limited!

🔥 Fireside with the Mayor 🔥 Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 5–7 PM at the Garfield Metroparks Program Center, right next to the newly renovated pond! Enjoy free hot dogs from a local vendor, a cozy campfire sing-along, and a casual evening with Mayor Burke.

CANCELLED FOR SEPTEMBER 6TH. 2026 DATES WILL BE COMING SOON!

Try Before You Buy – Ice Skating Sessions Garfield Heights – Dan Kostel Recreation Center Ice Rink! Come experience the ice for free before signing up for skating programs! 📅 Dates: Friday, September 20 Friday, October 4 📍 Location: Dan Kostel Recreation Center Ice Rink

📆 Upcoming Community Services 🗑️ Shred Day Date: September 20th Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon) Location: Civic Center ⚠️ Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates: September 8–12 September 15–19 Time: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Location: 13600 McCracken Boulevard

⚠️ Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates: September 8–12 September 15–19 Time: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Location: 13600 McCracken Boulevard (Service Garage)

🎉 Join us for the Fall Annual Fest on October 4 from 12–3 PM at the Civic Center! Enjoy hayrides, face painting, pumpkin decorating, crafts, games, raffles, a balloon artist, DJ, trick-or-treat stations, a gaming truck, and a visit from Cleveland Metroparks. Food available!

Horror in the Heights! Nominate your favorite haunted Halloween display by emailing the address to [email protected] TODAY! 📷 PRIZES: 📷 1st Place – $100 📷 2nd Place – $75 📷 3rd Place – $50 📷 7 Ward Winners – $25 gift cards each! Let’s see who’s got the BOO-tiful YARD!

🎀✂️ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Alert! Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Wingstop at Garfield Commons Shopping Plaza! 📅 Wednesday, September 24 🕚 11:00 AM 📍 Garfield Commons Shopping Plaza This event is open to the public, so bring your friends, family, and appetite

🎃 Halloween Skate 👻 Sunday, October 26 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM At the Ice Rink Come have a spooktacular time on the ice! Dress up, skate with ghouls and goblins, and enjoy Halloween fun for all ages. 🧊 $7 Admission Fee Costumes encouraged!

🎉 A huge shout out to our amazing sponsors and partners who helped make this year's Fall Festival such a success! We couldn't have done it without your support and generosity. 🍂🍁 🎈Join us tomorrow from Noon to 3PM at our Annual Fall Festival!

Columbus Day Closure Notice All offices will be closed in observance of Columbus Day, Monday, October 13. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 14. Thank you for your understanding.

Please note: There will be no delay in trash collection. Services will run on their regular schedule. Thank you for your cooperation.

You're Invited! Mayor Burke is hosting his next Town Hall Meeting in collaboration with the Garfield Heights City Schools — and you're invited to join the conversation! 📅 Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 🕡 Time: 6:30 PM 📍 Location: Civic Center Dining Hall

Join us for the Garfield Boulevard Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, October 29 at noon at 8525 Garfield Boulevard. Please note that a portion of Garfield Boulevard from 85th Street to 88th Street will be closed from approximately 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the ceremony.

🗳️ Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th! Polls will be open 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM. Not sure where to vote? Check out the polling locations by ward below 👇 Make your voice heard Garfield Heights— go vote!

🚐 The City of Garfield Heights is here to help! We’re offering free transportation for any resident to and from their polling location so you can make your voice heard and VOTE! 🗳️ 📞 To schedule a ride, call 216-475-1100 ext. 0 to connect directly with the Senior Center.

Join us as we honor our heroes! The Veterans Day Ceremony will take place on Monday, November 11 at 11:00 AM at the Civic Center, Veterans Plaza. All are welcome to attend as we recognize and celebrate the service and sacrifice of our veterans.

📷 Need Food Assistance in Cuyahoga County? Help is just a call away. 📷 Dial 2-1-1 (United Way of Greater Cleveland) — free & confidential, 24/7. They’ll connect you to local food pantries, hot meal sites, and other support services. You can also reach out directly to: