Brian Day Parma Auditor

Brian Day Parma Auditor Auditor Brian Day was elected in November 2015. Prior to his role as auditor, he served as Ward 4 councilman for 12 years.

10/19/2026

🌟 PARMA COMMUNITY WEEKLY UPDATE 🌟

📅 Monday, October 19 – Sunday, October 25, 2026

🍁🎃 Halloween Fun, Community Events & City Meetings!

Good morning, Parma! 😊

Halloween is getting closer, and there’s plenty happening around our community this week!

Saturday brings the 16th Annual Polish Village Treat & Greet, along with another family-friendly fall celebration. We also have Parma City Council tonight, a Board of Education meeting Thursday, activities for our seniors, and some excellent programs at our local libraries.

Here’s what’s happening around Parma this week!

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⭐ TOP 3 CAN’T-MISS HAPPENINGS ⭐

🎃🍬 1. POLISH VILLAGE’S 16TH ANNUAL TREAT & GREET!

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Polish Village – Ridge Road, Parma

One of Parma’s annual Halloween traditions returns this Saturday!

The 16th Annual Polish Village Treat & Greet is a wonderful opportunity to get the kids dressed up in their Halloween costumes and enjoy some seasonal fun while visiting our Polish Village neighborhood.

It’s a great way to spend a fall afternoon with family, friends and neighbors!

The event is confirmed on the City of Parma’s official calendar.

🔗 Polish Village Treat & Greet – Official Event Information⁠

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🍁👻 2. THOREAU PARK ELEMENTARY PTA FALL FEST!

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ Noon – 2:00 PM
📍 Thoreau Park Elementary School
5401 West 54th Street, Parma

Here’s another Halloween celebration for families!

The Thoreau Park Elementary PTA is hosting its annual Fall Fest, featuring a Trunk-or-Treat and fall activities.

🎃 Trunk-or-Treat
🍬 Halloween candy
🎯 Fall games
🤝 Family and school-community fun

IMPORTANT: Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be available at the door, and everyone attending must have a ticket.

🔗 Fall Fest Tickets – Purchase Here⁠

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🎶📚 3. DOLLY PARTON: THE STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS!

📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 7:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Parma-Powers Branch
6996 Powers Boulevard

Calling all music lovers!

Award-winning music journalist and author Annie Zaleski will share fascinating stories behind the songs of country music legend Dolly Parton.

Learn about the inspiration behind some of Dolly’s most memorable songs, including Jolene, 9 to 5, and I Will Always Love You.

A fun opportunity to learn more about one of America’s most recognizable entertainers! Registration is available through the library.

🔗 Dolly Parton Program – Information & Registration⁠

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🏛️ CITY OF PARMA GOVERNMENT UPDATE

🏛️ PARMA CITY COUNCIL — TONIGHT!

📅 Monday, October 19
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Parma City Hall – Council Chambers
6611 Ridge Road

Parma City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting this evening.

Residents are welcome to attend and stay informed about city business, legislation and matters affecting our community.

The meeting date and time are confirmed on the City’s official calendar.

🔗 October 19 City Council Meeting Information⁠

🔗 Council Agendas & Meeting Materials⁠

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🏫 PARMA CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Valley Forge High School Auditorium

The Parma City School District Board of Education has a regular meeting scheduled this Thursday.

This is an opportunity for residents and families to stay informed about district operations, educational programs and school-related matters.

The meeting is open to the public. The district’s calendar lists the meeting from 5:00–6:00 PM.

🔗 Parma City Schools – Official Board Calendar⁠

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👵 DONNA SMALLWOOD ACTIVITIES CENTER

Our Donna Smallwood Activities Center has another busy week planned for Parma’s senior community!

This week’s highlights include:

💌 Monday, October 19 – 10:00 AM
Sunshine Club – Handmade Cards

❤️ Monday, October 19 – 12:30 PM
Let’s Talk About Diabetes

🌻 Wednesday, October 21 – 9:30 AM
Bus Trip – Stearns Farm

💻 Thursday, October 22 – 10:00 AM
Tech Help Desk

📋 Thursday, October 22 – 12:30 PM
Estate Planning with John Koscianski

🚌 Friday, October 23 – 9:30 AM
Bus Trip – Explore Encore 55 at Tri-C West

🎶 Friday, October 23 – 10:00 AM
Music Bingo

🎤 Friday, October 23 – 12:30 PM
Karaoke with Martin

These activities provide opportunities for our seniors to stay active, learn something new and enjoy time with friends.

🔗 Donna Smallwood Activities Center – October Calendar⁠

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📚 MORE HAPPENINGS AT OUR PARMA LIBRARIES

☕🎤 TWEEN COFFEEHOUSE & OPEN MIC NIGHT

📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 Parma-Snow Branch
2121 Snow Road

Here’s a fun opportunity for young people ages 10–14!

Participants will learn how to make iced coffee and ice cream floats before sharing their talents during an open-mic session.

Whether it’s singing, playing an instrument or telling jokes, everyone has an opportunity to participate.

Registration is available through the library.

🔗 Tween Coffeehouse Night – Registration⁠

✍️ WEST SIDE POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 6:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Parma-Powers Library

Enjoy writing poetry?

Join fellow writers for a workshop led by former Parma Poet Laureate Jeremy Jusek.

Participants can share their work, receive feedback and connect with others who enjoy creative writing.

🔗 Poetry Writing Workshop – Information & Registration⁠

🦉🐦 SPOOKY BIRDS OF HALLOWEEN!

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 11:00 AM – Noon
📍 Parma-Powers Library

The Parma-Powers Birding Club is getting into the Halloween spirit!

This month’s theme is Spooky Birds of Halloween: Owls and Crows.

The program welcomes participants ages 6 and older, regardless of birding experience.

No registration required!

🔗 Parma-Powers Birding Club – Event Information⁠

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🎓 MORE PARMA CITY SCHOOLS HAPPENINGS

🎶 Valley Forge Choir & Orchestra Concert
📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Valley Forge High School Auditorium

🎼 Normandy Fall Choir & Orchestra Concert
📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Normandy High School

🎃 Pleasant Valley PTA Trunk-or-Treat
📅 Friday, October 23
⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Families should check with their school’s PTA for any participation requirements. These activities are listed on the district’s official calendar.

🔗 Parma City Schools – District Events Calendar⁠

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⛸️⚽ PARMA RECREATION UPDATE

The Parma Parks & Recreation Department continues offering fall and winter activities for residents of all ages.

Current programs include:

⛸️ Figure Skating & Learn-to-Skate Programs

🏐 Girls Youth Volleyball

⚽ Youth Soccer

🏀 Upcoming Youth Basketball Registration

🏀 Adult Basketball Programs

The Recreation Department has information about registration, program schedules and upcoming activities on its official website.

🔗 Parma Recreation – Fall & Winter Activities⁠

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🎃 LOOKING AHEAD — HALLOWEEN IN PARMA!

📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Parma’s traditional Halloween trick-or-treating is scheduled for Saturday, October 31.

Mark your calendars and get those costumes ready!

🔗 City of Parma Official Website & Calendar⁠

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❤️ PARMA PROUD!

One of the things I enjoy most about our community is seeing how many different organizations work to bring people together.

Whether it’s enjoying Halloween festivities with the kids, attending a City Council or School Board meeting, participating in senior activities, or taking advantage of the many wonderful programs at our libraries, there are plenty of opportunities to stay connected.

A special thank-you to all the volunteers, community organizations, city employees and local businesses who help make these events possible!

🍁🎃 Have a wonderful week, Parma! Get out, enjoy the fall season, and I hope to see you around town!

10/05/2026

🌟 PARMA COMMUNITY WEEKLY UPDATE 🌟
📅 Monday, October 5 – Sunday, October 11, 2026
🍂🎃 Fall Fun in Parma!

Good morning, Parma! October is here, and we have a nice mix of local government, family fun, community activities, library programs and opportunities for our seniors this week. Saturday is especially busy, with the first Parma Community Collective FallFest & Movie Night and the annual PECPTA Fall Kids Resale.

Here are some of the happenings worth putting on your calendar!

⭐ TOP 3 CAN’T-MISS HAPPENINGS ⭐

🎃🍁 FALLFEST & MOVIE NIGHT AT PARMA CIRCLE

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ FallFest: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
🎬 Movie immediately following the festival
📍 The Parma Circle

This looks like a fun new fall event for Parma families! The Parma Community Collective⁠ is hosting its first FallFest, featuring:

🍔 Food trucks
👻 Spooky maze
🎯 Games
🎟️ Raffles
🏰 Bounce house & slide
🎭 Costume contests for adults and kids
🏆 Prize Quest for children

And when FallFest wraps up, stick around for a big-screen showing of Hocus Pocus at Parma Circle. The event is open to the community.

This one gets my vote for a great Parma family Saturday! 🎃

🧸👕 PECPTA FALL KIDS RESALE

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Normandy High School, 2500 W. Pleasant Valley Road

The Parma Early Childhood PTA’s annual Fall Kids Resale returns Saturday morning. It’s a good opportunity for families to find gently used children’s clothing, toys, baby gear and other kids’ items.

🐦 Early Bird Admission: 8:00–9:00 AM • $5
🛍️ General Admission: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM • $1

🔬🌈 SCIENCE OF COLOR — PARMA-SNOW LIBRARY

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Parma-Snow Branch

Here’s another excellent Saturday activity for kids! Children in grades 2–6 can explore the science—and a little of the magic—behind color through hands-on activities involving art, biology, physics and even illusion.

The program is being presented with master artists from the Parma Area Community Arts Council. Registration is required, and the library was showing limited seats remaining when I checked.

Science of Color – Information & Registration⁠

🏛️ PARMA CITY COUNCIL — TONIGHT

📅 Monday, October 5
🕡 Regular Council Meeting – 6:30 PM
📍 Parma City Hall – Council Chambers

There is a Parma City Council meeting tonight. I verified both the City calendar and the newly posted October 5 Council meeting materials. The City calendar lists committee meetings beginning at 6:00 PM, followed by the regular Council meeting at 6:30 PM.

There is also a Special Public Housing Meeting associated with tonight’s Council session, with materials posted by the City.

October 5 Parma City Council Meeting Information⁠

Council Agenda & Meeting Materials⁠

👵 THIS WEEK AT THE DONNA SMALLWOOD ACTIVITIES CENTER

There is quite a bit happening at the Donna Smallwood Activities Center this week:

🎨 Nail Polish Ornament with Linda – Monday • 9:30 AM
🧍 Fall Prevention – Wednesday • 10:00 AM
🪑 Chair Tap with Julie – Thursday • 10:00 AM
🎱 BINGO – Thursday • 12:30 PM
🎬 Whatever Happened to Baby Jane – Thursday • 12:30 PM
🇺🇸 Parma Area Senior Veterans – Thursday • 1:00 PM
🎱 8-Ball Pool Tournament – Friday • 10:00 AM
🥡 Love Your Lunch – Wah Fu – Friday • 11:30 AM
🗽 Ellis Island Stories – Friday • 12:30 PM
🚌 Hale Farm Harvest Festival Bus Trip – Saturday • 9:30 AM

Donna Smallwood Activities Center October Calendar⁠

🥕 FREE FRESH PRODUCE — MOBILE PANTRY

📅 Tuesday, October 6
⏰ 1:30 – 3:00 PM
📍 Parma-Snow Branch

The Cuyahoga County Public Library and Greater Cleveland Food Bank are partnering to distribute free fresh produce to people in need.

No preregistration is required; registration takes place on site and distribution is first come, first served.

Mobile Pantry – Details⁠

🎨 A LITTLE MONDAY-NIGHT RELAXATION

📅 Tonight • 7:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Parma-Powers Branch

Adults can unwind at “It’s Mandala Time – Again!”, an hour of mandala coloring, creativity and relaxation. Participants should bring fine-tip markers or colored pencils.

Mandala Night – Registration⁠

🏫 PARMA CITY SCHOOLS THIS WEEK

There is no Board of Education meeting listed during October 5–11 on the current district calendar. One important reminder for families, however: Friday, October 9 is NEOEA Day, and there is no school.

Parma City School District Calendar⁠

❤️ PARMA PROUD

Saturday looks like a particularly good day to get out around Parma—start with the Kids Resale, stop by the library for some hands-on science, and then finish the day at FallFest and Hocus Pocus at Parma Circle. 🎃🍂

And throughout the week, there are plenty of opportunities to stay informed, help a neighbor, learn something new or simply spend some time connecting with our community.

Have a wonderful week, Parma! I hope to see you around town!

09/28/2026

🌟 PARMA COMMUNITY WEEKLY UPDATE 🌟
📅 Monday, September 28 – Sunday, October 4, 2026
🍂 Hello October, Parma!

Good morning, Parma! We’re turning the calendar to October this week, and I found a few happenings that are definitely worth sharing—including a German fall festival, a car and bike show benefiting the Parma Animal Shelter, some interesting programs for our seniors, and a special local screening of The Chosen. Here’s what’s happening around our community!

⭐ TOP 3 CAN’T-MISS HAPPENINGS ⭐

🇩🇪🍂 HERBSTFEST — GERMAN DAY AT GERMAN CENTRAL

📅 Sunday, October 4
⏰ Noon – 6:00 PM
📍 German Central Organization, 7863 York Road

This looks like a great way to welcome October! Herbstfest brings Northeast Ohio’s German and Austrian communities together for a family-friendly afternoon celebrating German heritage and fall traditions.

🎶 Live entertainment
💃 Traditional performances
🎯 Games
🚜 Hayrides
🇩🇪 German culture and plenty of Gemütlichkeit!

The organizers describe it as an opportunity for families and friends to celebrate traditions passed down through generations.

Herbstfest – Official Event Information⁠

🚗🏍️🐾 5TH ANNUAL KESSLER’S CAR & BIKE SHOW — SUPPORTING THE PARMA ANIMAL SHELTER

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 1:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Kessler’s Pub, 4809 W. Pleasant Valley Road

Cars, bikes and helping our four-legged friends—that’s a pretty good Saturday afternoon! The show includes cars from different eras, motorcycles, trophies, food and drinks, giveaways, raffle baskets and a 50/50.

Best of all, proceeds benefit the Parma No-Kill Animal Shelter, and shelter representatives are expected to be there with adoptable animals.

Kessler’s 5th Annual Car & Bike Show – Event Information⁠

📺🙏 SPECIAL EARLY-ACCESS SCREENING OF THE CHOSEN

📅 Friday, October 2
⏰ 6:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Parma Park Church of God

Fans of The Chosen have a unique opportunity right here in Parma Friday evening. Parma Park Church of God is hosting a special early-access screening of Episode 1 of Season 6.

Welcome and worship begin at 6:30 PM, the screening starts at 7:00 PM, and prayer follows.

The Chosen Early-Access Event – Official Information⁠

👵 THIS WEEK AT THE DONNA SMALLWOOD ACTIVITIES CENTER

There are several interesting programs this week at the Donna Smallwood Activities Center:

🏞️ Nature Pam – Voyageurs National Park
📅 Monday • 10:00 AM

🎨 Creations with Cathy – Burlap Table Runner
📅 Monday • 12:30 PM

🍽️ Love Your Lunch – Baker’s Square
📅 Tuesday • 11:30 AM

🎰 Bus Trip – Toledo Hollywood Casino
📅 Wednesday • 8:00 AM

❤️ Palliative vs. Hospice Care
📅 Wednesday • 10:00 AM

🍳 Cooking for One
📅 Wednesday • 12:30 PM

Donna Smallwood Activities Center & City Calendar⁠

🐍🧘 TEEN YOGA + SOME SPECIAL GUESTS AT THE LIBRARY

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:55 PM
📍 Parma-Snow Branch

Here’s a fun one for teens ages 13–18. After a free yoga class, staff from Cleveland Metroparks will teach participants about snakes—and bring along some special guests! Registration is required.

Yoga for Teens + Creative Cooldown – Registration⁠

🏠❄️ A HELPFUL REMINDER FOR PARMA SENIORS

Beginning Thursday, October 1, applications become available for the City of Parma’s supplemental snow-removal program for qualifying senior citizens and/or residents with disabilities. Income guidelines apply.

City of Parma Resident Services – Snow Removal Program⁠

❤️ PARMA PROUD

This week is a nice example of the variety we have right here in Parma—supporting our Animal Shelter, celebrating our German heritage, offering programs for seniors and teens, and bringing neighbors together through local organizations.

October is here, so get out and enjoy the beginning of fall in Parma! 🍁

Have a wonderful week, Parma—and I hope to see you around town!

09/14/2026

🌟 PARMA COMMUNITY WEEKLY UPDATE 🌟
📅 Monday, September 14 – Sunday, September 20, 2026
🦩 Bicentennial Weekend Edition!

Good morning, Parma! We have a fun week ahead, and Saturday is definitely the day to circle on the calendar. Parma’s 200th birthday celebration continues with the Bicentennial Flamingo 5K, and the Parma Animal Shelter is hosting a family-friendly Fall Festival. Here are this week’s highlights!

⭐ TOP 3 CAN’T-MISS HAPPENINGS ⭐

🦩🏃 PARMA BICENTENNIAL FLAMINGO 5K

📅 Saturday, September 19
📍 Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus

Here’s another special event celebrating Parma’s Bicentennial! The Bicentennial Flamingo 5K takes place Saturday at Tri-C and is one of the official events on the City of Parma’s 2026 Bicentennial calendar.

Whether you’re running, walking or cheering everyone on, this should be a fun way to celebrate 200 years of Parma — with a little flamingo flair! 🦩🎉

Bicentennial Flamingo 5K – City of Parma Event Calendar⁠

🐶🍂 PARMA ANIMAL SHELTER FALL FESTIVAL

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 1:00 – 3:30 PM
📍 Bartels Busack Pet Hospital Resort & Spa, 6270 State Road

Bring the kids — and the four-legged members of the family — for an afternoon of fun supporting the Parma Animal Shelter and Kiwanis Scholarship Fund.

🐾 Dog Show
🎪 Carnival Games
🎨 Face Painting
📸 Pet Family Photos
🍦 Honey Hut Ice Cream
🌮 SIG Tacos Food Truck
🎟️ Raffle Baskets
🛍️ Local Vendors
🏥 Hospital & Shelter Tours

This looks like a terrific family-friendly community event!

Parma Animal Shelter Fall Festival – Official Information⁠

🌳 SUPPORT WEST CREEK CONSERVANCY

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 6:00 – 11:00 PM

West Creek Conservancy celebrates 29 years of land conservation with its annual Up! A Creek fundraiser Saturday evening.

The event includes food stations, live music, dancing, games, raffles and auctions, with proceeds supporting West Creek’s conservation work throughout Northeast Ohio.

Up! A Creek 2026 – Official Event Information⁠

🏛️ PARMA CITY COUNCIL UPDATE

There is NO regular Parma City Council meeting this week.

The next Committee/Council Meeting is:

📅 Monday, September 21
🕕 Committee Meetings – 6:00 PM
🕡 Council Meeting – 6:30 PM
📍 Parma City Hall – Council Chambers

The City’s official calendar confirms the September 21 meeting.

Parma City Council – Official Information⁠

👵 DONNA SMALLWOOD ACTIVITIES CENTER

Donna Smallwood Activities Center has several activities scheduled this week for Parma’s 55+ community, including:

💌 Sunshine Club – Monday at 10:00 AM
⚠️ BEWARE! BE AWARE! – Wednesday at 10:00 AM
🎤 Karaoke with Martin – Thursday at 10:00 AM
🥁 Cardio Drumming – Thursday at 1:30 PM
❤️ Blood Pressure Screenings – Friday at 10:00 AM
🍽️ Love Your Lunch – Market 42 – Friday at 11:00 AM

Donna Smallwood Activities Center Calendar⁠

🎶 SPECIAL LIBRARY PROGRAM — MUSIC THERAPY & MORE

📅 Monday, September 14
⏰ 6:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Parma-Snow Branch

Families with children ages 0–6 who have developmental concerns are invited to a hands-on program led by a Board-Certified Music Therapist. Families will learn ways music can help with communication, motor, academic and social skills. Registration is required.

Music Therapy & More – Registration & Information⁠

❤️ PARMA PROUD

Saturday really showcases what makes Parma special — celebrating our city’s 200th birthday, supporting our Animal Shelter, and helping protect the green spaces and waterways that make our community a better place to live.

If you only make it to one event this week, I’d put the Bicentennial Flamingo 5K at the top of the list. 🦩 After all, Parma only turns 200 once! 🎂

Have a wonderful week, Parma — and I hope to see you around town!

09/07/2026

🌟 PARMA COMMUNITY WEEKLY UPDATE 🌟
📅 Monday, September 7 – Sunday, September 13, 2026
🍂 Labor Day & Early Fall Edition

Good morning, Parma! Happy Labor Day! We have a particularly busy week ahead with a Tuesday City Council meeting, free document shredding, a multi-ward community resource fair, Oktoberfest, a local nonprofit fundraiser and some fun activities for our seniors. Here are the happenings I think are most worth knowing about this week!

⭐ TOP 3 CAN’T-MISS HAPPENINGS ⭐

🗑️📄 FREE CITY OF PARMA SHRED EVENT

📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 9:00 AM – Noon
📍 Parma Armory

Time to clean out those old files! The City of Parma is holding its Shred Event Saturday morning, giving residents an opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive documents. This is always a useful community service and a great excuse to finally tackle that stack of old paperwork.

City of Parma Shred Event Information⁠

🤝 MULTI-WARD COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR — WARDS 1, 2, 7 & 8

📅 Sunday, September 13
⏰ Noon – 3:00 PM
📍 West Ridgewood United Methodist Church

Here’s a community event residents may not otherwise hear about! Wards 1, 2, 7 and 8 are joining together for a Multi-Ward Resource Fair. It’s an opportunity to connect with community resources and neighbors all in one place. The event is listed on the City’s official calendar.

Multi-Ward Resource Fair – City of Parma Calendar⁠

🇩🇪🥨 GERMAN CENTRAL OKTOBERFEST

📅 Friday, September 11 • 5:00 PM – Midnight
📅 Saturday, September 12 • 3:00 PM – Midnight
📍 German Central Organization, 7863 York Road

Break out the lederhosen! German Central’s Oktoberfest returns this weekend with German food, desserts and live entertainment, plus free parking. It’s another great opportunity to celebrate the cultural heritage that makes Parma such a diverse community.

German Central Foundation⁠

🏛️ PARMA CITY COUNCIL — SPECIAL TUESDAY MEETING

Because today is Labor Day, this week’s Committee and Council meetings are being held Tuesday instead of the usual Monday.

📅 Tuesday, September 8
🕕 Committee Meetings – 6:00 PM
🕡 Council Meeting – 6:30 PM
📍 Parma City Hall – Council Chambers

The City’s current agenda materials for the September 8 meeting are already posted online.

September 8 Council Meeting & City Calendar⁠

City Council Agendas & Meeting Materials⁠

🎤🍗 KARAOKE WING DING — SUPPORTING A PLACE 2B ME

📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 6:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Parma Tap House

Here’s a fun fundraiser supporting a great local mission. A Place 2B Me is holding its 3rd Annual Karaoke Wing Ding with karaoke, raffle baskets, 50/50 drawings and plenty of fun. Proceeds support the organization’s work creating opportunities for people with and without developmental disabilities to build friendships, skills and connections within our community.

Karaoke Wing Ding Event & Ticket Information⁠

👵🏈 DONNA SMALLWOOD ACTIVITIES CENTER

Donna Smallwood Activities Center has a fun football-themed event this week:

🏈 Donuts w/Dudes — “Football Kickoff”
📅 Wednesday, September 9 • 10:00 AM

Other activities include Paint with Sara Wednesday, Karaoke and the Parma Area Senior Veterans gathering Thursday, and Financial Planning on Friday.

Donna Smallwood Activities Center Calendar⁠

📚 LABOR DAY LIBRARY REMINDER

Both Parma-Powers Branch and Parma-Snow Branch are closed today for Labor Day and reopen Tuesday.

Cuyahoga County Public Library Events⁠

🦩 LOOKING AHEAD — BICENTENNIAL FLAMINGO 5K!

Don’t forget that another special Parma Bicentennial event is coming next weekend!

📅 Saturday, September 19
📍 Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus

The Bicentennial Flamingo 5K is already listed on the City calendar, so mark your calendars now. More on this one in next week’s update!

❤️ PARMA PROUD

From staying involved with our city government and taking advantage of a free city service to supporting a local nonprofit, connecting with neighborhood resources and celebrating Parma’s German heritage, there are plenty of ways to get involved this week.

Enjoy your Labor Day, have a wonderful week, and I hope to see you around Parma!

08/31/2026

🌟 PARMA COMMUNITY WEEKLY UPDATE 🌟
📅 Monday, August 31 – Sunday, September 6, 2026
🇺🇸 Labor Day Weekend Edition

Good morning, Parma! We’re closing out August and heading into Labor Day weekend with some terrific cultural celebrations right here in our community. This week’s highlights include two major ethnic festivals, an open public meeting at City Hall, and activities for Parma’s seniors.

⭐ TOP 3 CAN’T-MISS HAPPENINGS ⭐

🇺🇦 ST. ANDREW UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL — TWO DAYS!

📅 Saturday, September 5 • 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📅 Sunday, September 6 • 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church

Parma’s Ukrainian heritage will be on full display this Labor Day weekend! St. Andrew’s annual festival features traditional Ukrainian food and homemade baked goods, live music and performances, vendors, children’s activities and more.

Even better—admission and parking are free! The church is currently featuring its 2026 Ukrainian Festival on its official website.

St. Andrew Ukrainian Festival – Official Information⁠

🇭🇺 70TH ANNUAL HUNGARIAN FESTIVAL

📅 Sunday, September 6
⏰ 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📍 German Central Organization, 7863 York Road

This is a big one! Ohio’s largest Hungarian festival celebrates its 70th year while also recognizing 75 years of Hungarian scouting in Greater Cleveland.

The day includes Hungarian food, live music, folk dancers and dance lessons, children’s activities, folk arts and crafts, a book fair and much more. The flag-raising begins at 10:30 AM, with food service beginning at noon. Admission is $12, with children under 10 free, and parking is free.

70th Annual Hungarian Festival – Official Event Page⁠

👵 DONNA SMALLWOOD ACTIVITIES CENTER — TODAY

Donna Smallwood Activities Center has three programs kicking off the week:

🏜️ Nature Pam – Death Valley • 10:00 AM
🧼 Craft with Cathy – Soapmaking • 12:30 PM
☯️ A Taste of Tai Chi • 1:30–2:30 PM

The city’s calendar confirms all three for today.

Donna Smallwood Activities Center Calendar⁠

📚 LABOR DAY LIBRARY REMINDER

Both Parma-Powers Branch and Parma-Snow Branch are open during the week but will be closed Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

Cuyahoga County Public Library Events Calendar⁠

❤️ PARMA PROUD

What a great way to begin September! Parma’s cultural diversity has always been one of the things that makes our community special, and this weekend gives us two wonderful opportunities to experience it.

Enjoy some Ukrainian food on Saturday, Hungarian food on Sunday—or make it a Parma cultural weekend and do both! 🇺🇦🇭🇺

Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend, Parma!

08/24/2026

🌟 PARMA COMMUNITY WEEKLY UPDATE 🌟
📅 Monday, August 24 – Sunday, August 30, 2026

Good morning, Parma! After a busy weekend celebrating Ukrainian Village, this week is a little quieter on the city calendar—but I found several unique local happenings worth sharing, including a local author event, a community rummage sale, activities for our seniors and another opportunity to experience Ukrainian culture right here in Parma.

⭐ THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS ⭐

📚✨ PRACTICALLY MAGIC — LOCAL AUTHOR & ARTIST EVENT

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 1:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Walls of Books Parma

Here’s something a little different! Local fantasy author Sarah Goehrke will be featured with her debut novel The Keepers, along with 11 local vendors. It’s a nice opportunity to support a local author, artists and small business right here in Parma.

Practically Magic Event Information⁠

🇺🇦🎭 UKRAINIAN CULTURAL PERFORMANCE — “MARUSYA CHURAI”

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Pokrova Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 6812 Broadview Road

Following last weekend’s Ukrainian Village celebration, Parma’s Ukrainian heritage remains in the spotlight. Honored Artist of Ukraine Liudmyla Kolosovych will present a one-woman theatrical performance of Marusya Churai, bringing Ukrainian literature and stage art to our community.

Marusya Churai Performance Information⁠

🛍️ PARMA LUTHERAN CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE

📅 Thursday, August 27 – Saturday, August 29

Time for some bargain hunting! Parma Lutheran Church is holding its community rummage sale for three days this week. Proceeds are planned to help fund security cameras and a youth outing.

Parma Lutheran Church Event Information⁠

👵🍦 DONNA SMALLWOOD ACTIVITIES CENTER

Donna Smallwood Activities Center has a particularly fun outing scheduled this week:

🍦 Ice Cream Shuttle
📅 Tuesday, August 25
⏰ 10:00 AM

The shuttle will take participants to East Coast Custard before and after lunch. Other activities this week include Financial Wellness, Tai Chi, Tech Help Desk, Cardio Drumming and Music Bingo on Friday morning.

Donna Smallwood Activities Center Calendar⁠

📚 AT THE LIBRARY

Parma-Powers Branch and the Parma-Snow Branch continue offering programs for children, adults and families. Kids Café also continues, providing free meals for youth ages 18 and younger while supplies last.

Cuyahoga County Public Library Events Calendar⁠

❤️ PARMA PROUD

It may be a quieter week on the official city calendar, but there are still plenty of ways to get out and connect with our community. Support a local author or artist, hunt for a bargain, experience Ukrainian culture, visit the library, or simply enjoy the final days of August in one of Parma’s parks.

Have a wonderful week, Parma!

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