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City · Cuyahoga County · 55 events in the next 90 days from 5 public calendars

This weekend: End of the 1st Grading Period, ICAN! Walkers Club, Muscle Plus and one more. Checked October 19; updated daily.

TodayMonday, October 19

  1. Baby & Toddler Storytime

    11 to 11:20 a.m. · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids

    Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

    Also , and , and 2 more dates.

  2. Muscle Plus

    6 to 6:45 p.m. · Aerobics Room

    6:00pm-6:45pm Strength and core class starts with 45 minutes of muscle conditioning using light weights and high repetitions choreographed to fun music you'll love! Plus finish off the session with a bonus 10-minute non-stop core workout concentrating on toning your abdominal…

    From City of Independence

    Also , and , and 8 more dates.

Next 7 daysTuesday, October 20 to Monday, October 26

  1. National Chemistry Week

    6:30 to 8 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids

    For students in grades 2-6. Come join us for fun, hands on activities that let you get close to the action! Be prepared to get in and get messy. Led by volunteers from the American Chemical Society. Please register each child individually and by their name. This program may…

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

  2. Baby & Toddler Storytime

    10 to 10:20 a.m. · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids

    Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

    Also , and , and 2 more dates.

  3. Wednesday Night Book Discussion

    7:15 to 8:15 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Classes and talks

    Join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Towpath by Jonathan Walter. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

    Also and .

  4. Preschool Storytime

    10 to 10:30 a.m. · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids

    Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

    Also , and , and 1 more date.

  5. Toddler Storytime

    11 to 11:20 a.m. · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids

    Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

    Also , and , and 1 more date.

  6. Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion

    2:15 to 3:15 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Classes and talks

    Join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Towpath by Jonathan Walter. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

    Also and .

  7. End of the 1st Grading Period

    All day

    From Independence Local School District

  8. ICAN! Walkers Club

    7 to 8 p.m. · Elmwood Park Recreation Center

    From City of Independence

    Also , and , and 4 more dates.

  9. Muscle Plus

    10 to 10:45 a.m. · 6363 Selig Drive

    Strength and core class starts with 45 minutes of muscle conditioning using light weights and high repetitions choreographed to fun music you'll love. Plus...finish off the session with a bonus 10-minute non-stop core workout concentrating on toning your abdominal muscles. You…

    From City of Independence

    Also , and , and 8 more dates.

  10. It's Cincinnati Chili Time

    2 to 3:30 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Food, drink and markets

    It’s Skyline Time! …or is it Gold Star? Maybe you swear by Empress. Or maybe you’ve never experienced Cincinnati chili at all. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a curious newcomer, join us for a fun and flavorful exploration of this Southern Ohio classic. Take a virtual tour of…

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

Further outNovember 1 to January 17

35 more events

  1. Professional Learning Day (No Classes)

    All day · Classes and talks

    From Independence Local School District

  2. Cooking with Kids

    2 to 3 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids Food, drink and markets

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

  3. Teen Chill & Create: Fun with Watercolors

    3 to 4:15 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids Arts and museums

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

  4. Veterans Day Program

    Noon to 1:30 p.m. · Independence Civic Center (, OH 44131) · Community and volunteering

    From City of Independence

  5. Cleveland’s Naughty Parts

    7 to 8 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Arts and museums

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

  6. Kindergarten Countdown - Alphabet

    11 a.m. to noon · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

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  7. Kindergarten Countdown - Alphabet

    10 to 11 a.m. · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

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  8. Simple Yarn Wall Art

    2 to 3:30 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Arts and museums

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

  9. Make Pretzels

    6:30 to 8 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids Food, drink and markets

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

  10. The Great Railroad Strike in Ohio 1877

    2 to 3 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Arts and museums

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

  11. Community Craft Fair

    10 a.m. to 3 p.m. · Independence Civic Center (, OH 44131) · Food, drink and markets Community and volunteering

    From City of Independence

  12. School Resumes - Welcome Back

    All day

    From Independence Local School District

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  13. Cleveland’s 1928 Mafia Summit

    6 to 7 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Arts and museums

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

  14. Breakfast with Santa: First Seating

    8:30 to 10 a.m. · Independence Civic Center (, OH 44131) · Family and kids Food, drink and markets

    From City of Independence

  15. Breakfast with Santa: Second Seating

    10:30 a.m. to noon · Independence Civic Center (, OH 44131) · Family and kids Food, drink and markets

    From City of Independence

  16. It's a Potter Party

    6:30 to 7:30 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

  17. Chill & Create: Mug Cakes & Games

    3 to 4 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids Food, drink and markets

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

  18. Remembrance Ceremony

    6:30 to 7:30 p.m. · Independence Civic Center (, OH 44131) · Community and volunteering

    From City of Independence

  19. Frosted Holiday Mason Jars

    7 to 8 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Classes and talks

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

  20. Make a Beaded Windchime

    7 to 8 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids Arts and museums

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

  21. Art Therapy for Bereavement

    5 to 6 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Arts and museums

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

  22. Happy New Year

    Midnight to 11:54 p.m. · 6363 Selig Drive

    From City of Independence

  23. Baby & Toddler Storytime

    11 to 11:20 a.m. · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

    Also .

  24. JV/V Girls Basketball @ Independence

    5:30 to 8:30 p.m. · Independence High School, 6001 Archwood Rd, Independence, OH 44131, USA · Sports and fitness

    From Cuyahoga Heights Local School District

  25. Baby & Toddler Storytime

    10 to 10:20 a.m. · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

    Also .

  26. AlgoRobin: Tabletop Escape Room Game

    7 to 8:30 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Classes and talks

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

  27. Preschool Storytime

    10 to 10:30 a.m. · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

    Also .

  28. Toddler Storytime

    11 to 11:20 a.m. · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

    Also .

  29. A Taste of Moroccan Cuisine

    2 to 3:30 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Food, drink and markets

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

  30. MS Girls Basketball @ Independence

    5 to 7 p.m. · Independence Middle School, 6111 Archwood Rd, Independence, OH 44131, USA · Sports and fitness

    From Cuyahoga Heights Local School District

  31. Engineering Exploration

    3:15 to 4:30 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

  32. Focus on 4's and 5's

    11 to 11:30 a.m. · Independence Branch · Free Family and kids

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

  33. End of the 2nd Grading Period

    All day

    From Independence Local School District

  34. Records Day - No Classes

    All day · Classes and talks

    From Independence Local School District

  35. Woodland Winter Wall Art

    2 to 3:30 p.m. · Independence Branch · Free Arts and museums

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

Public meetings8 in the next 90 days

Public bodies that post their agendas: each line links the agenda or notice.

  1. Finance Committee Meeting

    11 a.m. to 2 p.m. · Council Caucus Room · Public meetings

    Join the virtual meeting.

    From City of Independence public meetings

  2. Hemlock Trail Committee Meeting

    3:15 to 4:15 p.m. · Council Caucus · Public meetings

    From City of Independence public meetings

  3. CancelledCANCELED - Planning Commission

    5:30 to 6:30 p.m. · Council Chambers · Public meetings

    From City of Independence public meetings

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  4. Architectural Board of Review

    3 to 5 p.m. · City Hall Annex · Public meetings

    From City of Independence public meetings

    Also and .

  5. Architectural Review Board

    Nov 5 to Dec 3 · Building Department / · Public meetings

    From City of Independence public meetings

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  6. Regular Council Meeting

    5:30 to 7:30 p.m. · Council Chambers · Public meetings

    From City of Independence public meetings

    Also and .

  7. Architectural Board of Review

    3 to 5 p.m. · 6335 Selig Drive · Public meetings

    From City of Independence public meetings

    Also .

  8. Board of Zoning Appeals

    5:30 to 7:30 p.m. · Council Chambers · Public meetings

    From City of Independence public meetings

    Also .

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