Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation

Join us for our next Community Clean Up and help keep Old Brooklyn clean and welcoming 🌿 We’ll be tackling weeds, picking up trash, and freshening up our streets and sidewalks to make Old Brooklyn more walkable for everyone.

📅 Thursday, June 11 | 6-7:30 PM
📍 Meet outside at Old Brooklyn CDC, 4274 Pearl Rd.

Sign up at https://buff.ly/7aYHeBv

Old Brooklyn is the place to be this summer with all these events! ☀️ What are you looking forward to the most? ⬇️

For more info on these events or to see what else is happening, visit oldbrooklyn.com/events ✨

Making friends as an adult is weird. Walking around with coffee is easier. So join us at our next Young Brooklyn event! We'll be drinking coffee and taking a lap around the CanalWay Center.

Whether you've lived in Old Brooklyn for years or just moved to the neighborhood, it's a great chance to meet people and get outside. Friends, family, and pets are welcome to join!

📅 Saturday, June 13 | 11:00 AM
📍 CanalWay Center Loop Trail

Look for the Young Brooklyn sign near the trailhead!

➡️ Registration not required, but appreciated: https://buff.ly/wgTvFCs

Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are encouraged. Dogs must be cleaned up after and behave.

Last day to register! 📣

The Making Our Own Space (MOOS) program gives Cleveland youth ages 12–18 the chance to design and build real projects in local neighborhoods while learning new skills, meeting new people, and earning up to a $300 stipend.

Programs start June 1 and include hands-on projects focused on public art, placemaking, and community spaces across Cleveland. Spots are limited, and Cleveland residents are prioritized.

Families interested can visit www.cudc.kent.edu for more information or to register.

Emerald Valley Arboretum is hosting guided Tree Walks on Saturday, June 13 at 10 AM and 2 PM. The walks are about 30 minutes long and give visitors a chance to learn about the historic trees and plant life found across the 12-acre property.

The arboretum is home to more than 60 species of trees and woody plants, many over 100 years old, plus an 1840s farmhouse overlooking a wooded ravine trail. 🌳

📍 Emerald Valley Arboretum
4080 Valley Road
https://buff.ly/fp4pVog

Photo Credit: ArbNet

Hey, OB Business owners👋 Check out this workshop with financial advisor Mitva Shah. It's a chance to focus on your own financial goals, connect with other business owners, and learn practical strategies and resources that can help you plan for what’s next.

📍 Gray Wolf Tavern
📅 Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Apps provided + happy hour available.

Mitva is also the Community Sponsor for our Commercial Corridor Collab, and we’re excited to help share this opportunity with the Old Brooklyn business community.

We can't wait for Melted Wings Winery to open in June! Read more ⬇️

Cleveland's newest winery wants to feel less like a bar and more like a family table A family-founded urban winery with Greek roots opens in Cleveland, offering hand-crafted wines and a welcoming, communal atmosphere.

Join us for Plumbing this Tuesday and learn how to handle common issues like leaks, clogs, and basic repairs around your home.

🗓 Tuesday, May 26
⏰ 7:00-9:00pm
📍 Old Brooklyn CDC, 4274 Pearl Rd

Each class is $10, and you’ll leave with a free tool to get started.

Register now:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/home-repair-workshops-spring--2026

Taught by Home Repair Resource Center
Sponsored by Huntington Bank

About 25 volunteers hit the streets of Pearl Road this week for our first Community Clean Up of the year! 💪☀️ Even in the heat, volunteers showed up to help pick up 8 bags of trash.

A big thank you to the group from Just In Time Recovery for joining us and helping make a difference in the neighborhood 💙

Interested in volunteering? Visit oldbrooklyn.com/volunteer