An electrical fire destroyed more than 2,000 toys collected for the @SalvationArmyCleveland Christmas campaign, leaving thousands of dollars in donations lost. Now, the organization is working to replenish the gifts and make sure local children still have presents to open. Find out how the community can help. ❤️🎁 tinyurl.com/yr73y9xm

Holocaust survivor Boris Lurie turned unimaginable loss and haunting memories into art that refuses to look away. Working with @BorisLurieArtFoundation and @MuseumofJewishHeritage, the @MaltzMuseum brings together more than 200 works and archival objects in 'Boris Lurie: Nothing To Do But To Try.' Discover the story behind this powerful new exhibit and the artist whose work bears witness to history. tinyurl.com/h5jahycv

For 22 years, @ClevelandPublicTheatre's Día de Muertos celebration has brought people together to honor loved ones, share traditions, and celebrate the connections that unite us. On Nov. 7, be sure to check out all the colorful altars, traditional dance, live music, Latin food, and the procession of skulls and skeletons. Discover the meaning behind this Cleveland tradition and what to expect on Nov. 7. tinyurl.com/3hrxddzc

How can sharing personal stories of the Holocaust deepen understanding and build empathy? @CuyahogaLib board president Patty Shlonsky says bringing people together through stories is central to the library’s mission to empower communities to learn and connect. Tonight, three of the Holocaust's youngest survivors whose lives are chronicled in author Wendy Holden’s book “Born Survivors” take part in a sold-out discussion moderated by Holden at the @MaltzCenter. tinyurl.com/mvzbett3

🍂Think home improvement can wait until spring? Think again! 🍂❄️ Fall and winter weather can actually make house projects more timely, revealing drafts, leaks, and drainage problems when your home needs protection most. Experts with @GreatDayImprovements explain why now may be the right time to make home improvements. shorturl.at/fFEVM

Cleveland’s cemeteries hold stories that go far beyond the headstones. ⚰️ From baseball history and Civil Rights to the lives of the workers who built the Ohio & Erie Canal, these historic resting places reveal fascinating—and sometimes overlooked—chapters of our city’s past. @canalwaypartners’ Buried History Days returns this week with cemetery tours, hikes, and presentations that bring Cleveland’s history to life. 👀 shorturl.at/bP36e

Cold weather is coming—and experts say this may be the perfect time to tackle those exterior home improvement projects. From drafty windows to gutters that struggle with rain, snow, and ice, fall and winter can reveal problems you might miss in warmer months. Renovation experts with @GreatDayImprovements explain why colder weather could be your home improvement advantage: shorturl.at/lzcEt

University Circle Inc. is now University Circle Alliance—a new name that reflects the nonprofit’s mission to serve and advocate for @UniversityCircle as a vibrant and complete neighborhood. Its focus on collaboration with the institutions, businesses, civic partners, and residents continues in shaping the district. Learn more about University Circle Alliance's vision for the University Circle District's future. shorturl.at/fQgxC

How do feathers inspire fashion, culture, and cutting-edge design? @goCMNH, @museumatksu, and @kent.fashionschool explored it all in “Fashion & Feather,” including student designs inspired by nature—without using real feathers! 🦚✨ 📸 See the beauty and creativity in this photo essay: shorturl.at/LUFKi

Three remarkable stories of survival, courage, and hope. ❤️ Born in Nazi concentration camps in the final days of World War II, Eva Clarke, Hana Berger Moran, and Dr. Mark Olsky survived against extraordinary odds. They’ll share their stories of resilience in a conversation moderated by 'Born Survivors' author @the.real.wendyholden on Oct. 21 at the @MaltzCenter, presented by @CuyahogaLib and the Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation. shorturl.at/C8gn6

🍫❤️ Sweetest Day is more than chocolate—it’s a Cleveland tradition rooted in kindness! Did you know Sweetest Day began right here in Cleveland as a way to spread happiness to people who might otherwise be forgotten? @/MalleysCHOC has helped keep that spirit alive for generations, one sweet treat at a time. We take a look at the history behind this beloved October tradition and why its message of generosity still matters today. Read the story and celebrate the sweetest side of Cleveland! 🍓🍇 👉 freshwatercleveland.com/stre… #SweetestDay #MalleysChocolates #ClevelandHistory #ShopLocal #FreshWaterCleveland shorturl.at/5ZfNI

Pumpkins, polka, and cheeseburgers in paradise! 🍔🍂 @SouthEuclid's October Feast is bringing the fall fun, with free pumpkins, live music, tasty eats, creative costumes, and contests with cash prizes. From the polka sounds of @thepolkapirates to the island vibes of @CheeseburgersInParadise, food from @ThePierogiLady and @FranksnShakes, and shopping with the vendors at @IndieGreenMarkets there’s something for everyone at this free community celebration! Get the details on what’s cooking at October Feast and how South Euclid is celebrating the season. shorturl.at/TCRA2

🦉 Hoots, howls, and Halloween deals! 🎃 Celebrate Ohio’s native wildlife at @GoCMH’s Family Day: Owls & Howls on Sunday, Oct. 25, where kids in costume ages 12 and under get free admission! Enjoy wildlife-inspired crafts, animal talks, and trick-or-treating. Plus, Discover new, affordable membership options that make a year of science and discovery easier to enjoy. shorturl.at/07Aq4

✈️ Should Burke Lakefront Airport remain open, or should its 450 acres of lakefront property be redeveloped? The continued debate weighs the airport’s role in aviation, business travel, and emergency medical services against the potential for recreational development along Cleveland’s lakefront. As Cleveland continues to grapple with the airport’s future, revisit FreshWater Cleveland’s look at the history of Burke Lakefront Airport and its place in the city’s story. shorturl.at/Id8tB

What can glass do when it’s stripped down to line, light, and form? 👀 Cleveland artist and @cleinstituteart professor emeritus Brent Kee Young explores that question in “A Concept in Flux: The Matrix Series Light • Line • Form • Glass,” now on view at @TheSculptureCenter. Inspired by everything from exposed tree roots to the steel rebar of a demolished building, Young’s intricate glass forms challenge our perceptions of space, volume, light, and even the fragility of glass. Read more about Young’s fascinating work and the possibilities he sees in glass. The exhibit is on view through Oct. 31. freshwatercleveland.com/stre…

shorturl.at/OJrIn Printing is in their blood. 🖨️ Danielle Sydnor grew up watching her parents build a printing business from the ground up. Now, she’s back in the industry — this time as a partner with entrepreneur Quentin James in Minuteman Press Cleveland, 2155 Superior Ave. And there’s an even bigger family connection: Sydnor’s sons and cousin are part of the team, too. From a family printing legacy to a new downtown Cleveland business, this story really does come full circle. Read more about the people and entrepreneurial roots behind Minuteman Press Cleveland — and check out the grand opening Thursday, Oct. 8.

@ClevelandPublicTheatre has undergone a major renovation, creating more accessible, welcoming spaces for audiences, artists, students, and community members in the @GordonSquare. @clevelandrestoration’s upcoming SNOOP! Tour this Saturday, Oct. 10 will give a behind-the-scenes look at the $12 million project headed by @MarousBrothersConstruction, including the renovated Gordon Square Theatre lobby, classroom, and Cabaret Room, and the transformation of the former St. Mary’s Church into the Joan Yellen Horvitz Performance Gallery. Get the details on the SNOOP! Tour here: shorturl.at/4lAIp

Twenty years, 39 films and plenty of opportunities to see the world from a different perspective. 🎬 The @MandelJCC is bringing the Cleveland Jewish FilmFest back for its 20th anniversary Oct. 8–18, with films from 13 countries, special guests, and screenings at venues across Greater Cleveland.

Day_100626.aspx @ridegcrta is celebrating Customer Experience Day today by thanking riders and recognizing the employees who go above and beyond to make the transit experience a positive one. 🚆🚌 RTA Customer Experience team members will be at several Bus/Rapid stations and Downtown Cleveland’s Public Square today, greeting riders, sharing refreshments and giveaways, and hearing about their transit experiences. shorturl.at/I9KJu

Philanthropists Larry and Sally Sears gave a $1.5 million gift to @HoldenForestsandGardens in September to expand the Long Center for Plant & Environmental Science at @holdenarb. The gift will allow for new research laboratories, public engagement spaces and collaborative work environments that will bolster Holden’s science programming while placing a spotlight on global conservation. Read more about the project. 👇 shorturl.at/GhxDw