The Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument in Public Square has announced its spring calendar of events, featuring both new and returning activities. Highlights include the popular Tunnel Tours in April, a Veterans' Mental Health Fair in May, and the dedication of the new Harvey the Civil War Dog statue—culminating in a Memorial Day observance at the end of May.

The City of South Euclid will host its inaugural Career Fair this Thursday, March 20, featuring more than 15 local businesses and city departments. The free event, held at South Euclid City Hall, aims to connect job seekers with potential employers and provide professional resources.

Just in time for Easter, Malley's Chocolates and Heinen's Grocery Stores have partnered to offer a selection of Malley's products in Heinen's stores. The collaboration brings together two family-owned brands with a combined 186 years of history in Cleveland.

The Cleveland Foundation announced the finalists in the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards for the first time in its 90-year history. Ten books addressing racism and cultural diversity have been selected in four categories. The winners will be revealed in April, with additional celebrations planned for Cleveland Book Week in the fall.

The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes and Shaker Historical Society are hosting a Historic Homes Tour, showcasing four homes along the Shaker Parklands. The event celebrates the preservation of green space following the successful "Freeway Fighters" campaign in the 1960s that prevented the construction of highways through Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights.

The Veterans & First Responders Foundation (VFR) has donated 12 thermal imaging devices to fire departments in Willoughby Hills, Highland Heights, and Beachwood. The devices help firefighters in low visibility, improving safety and emergency response capabilities.

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is transitioning its diesel bus fleet to compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, thanks to a Diesel Emission Reduction grant. The goal is to reduce emissions, lower fuel costs, and improve rider comfort while aligning with Cleveland's climate action goals.

The Cleveland Leadership Center's 11th annual Accelerate: Citizens Make Change civic pitch competition will take place on Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Huntington Convention Center. The 26 participants have the chance to win seed money for their ideas to improve Northeast Ohio.

The Western Reserve Historical Society's Cleveland History Center is observing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with free admission and special exhibits on Black history, art, and culture. Visitors can explore photography exhibits, learn about Dr. King's involvement in the 1968 Poor People's Campaign, and engage in various activities celebrating Dr. King's legacy.

The Cleveland Restoration Society is offering its members an exclusive Snoop! Tour to preview the new Fidelity Hotel, on East 6th Street. The historic building, first named the Fidelity Building and later the Baker Building, is rich in history and architectural features. Led by historic preservation consultants Naylor Wellman, LLC, members can explore the adaptive reuse transformation from 1919 office building to a modern hotel.

The Community West Foundation awarded $566,100 in fourth quarter grants to support nonprofit organizations in Cleveland and Western Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties. The grants aim to advance the health and well-being of the community through the organizations that provide essential services to those in need.

City Fresh, a nonprofit CSA working to increase food access in Northeast Ohio, is offering holiday shares of locally grown produce for pickup in Cleveland Heights, Oberlin, and Lakewood. Registration ends Saturday!

FreshWater Cleveland managing editor Karin Connelly Rice, has been named one of Crain's Cleveland Business 2024 Notable Leaders in Communications. The recognition highlights Rice's 30-year career in journalism and public relations, her contributions to FreshWater, and her commitment to showcasing positive stories and changemakers in the Cleveland area.

The Saint Luke's Foundation has approved grants totaling $1,769,760 to 20 organizations in its fourth-quarter board meeting. These grants aim to address social determinants of health, including educational attainment, financial stability, healthy living, housing, social connections, and neighborhood strengthening.

Canalway Partners is looking for artists to create large-scale lanterns for its fourth annual Towpath Trail Lantern Parade. The celebration of light, creativity, and sustainability features illuminated art made from recycled materials to encourage environmentalism and welcome spring to the banks of the Cuyahoga River.

Cleveland Masterworks: Cleveland city manager William R. Hopkins' 1927 vision of an airport on the shores of Lake Erie was set in motion at the 1936 Great Lakes Expo. In 1947 the vision became reality with the opening of a dirt runway at Burke Lakefront Airport.

The Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument will host its annual Veterans Day Service today at 11 a.m. at the monument in Public Square. Get the details and read about the monument's history in Tom Matowitz' Masterworks.

Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District offers an eco-friendly way to dispose of Halloween pumpkins with its Pumpkin Composting program. The program aims to reduce landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions by turning pumpkins into compost.

Grippy's Sauce Co., a food truck that travels to spots all over Cleveland, was a finalist at the 2024 National Fried Chicken Festival in New Orleans earlier this month. Read about founder Khalid Ali and how his business competed against over 40 vendors as the only Midwest representative.

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Cleveland will host its inaugural fundraiser, "reprise '24: A Benefit to Celebrate Refugees through Music" this weekend. The event features musicians Rahim AlHaj and Emmanuel Jal, for an evening of music. Find out how you can win free tickets to this great event!