Old Brooklyn News: December Edition

Check out this month's edition of the Old Brooklyn News! This magazine is mailed quarterly to every home in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood. Each quarter (March, June, September, and December) the OB News Online feature will be the printed OBN for those who don’t receive it in the mail. In addition, we’ll continue to include new highlights below, updated events and volunteer activities, and member updates in the member portal!

Join the OBCDC team! Farmers Market Manager

We are hiring an Old Brooklyn Farmers Market Manager! You can play a critical role in the annual farmers market and bring local vendors, live music, activities and more to Old Brooklyn community members. Click the button below to read the job description and learn more!

A huge thank you to Andrew Holmes for being our Farmers Market Manager for the last two years. He was instrumental in elevating the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market to what it is today. We are excited to bring in someone with the same level of energy and passion! 

Start Your Fitness Journey with Island Beats

Island Beats® offers vibrant Zumba® and movement classes tailored to women, helping them rediscover joy, energy, and confidence. Iris Gonzalez, Zoe Brown, and their team combine their unique styles and deep love for island rhythms to create transformative fitness experiences. Classes are held Monday through Sunday virtually and in-person!

Roots in the Community: They’ve been at 4140 Pearl Road for two years, but they’re looking for more space in the Old Brooklyn community to serve their members better and grow our vibrant programs. If you know of opportunities, they’d love to connect!

Contact Information:

• Phone: (216) 400-3691 or (561) 563-1892
• Email: islandbeats.cle@gmail.com
• Social: Instagram @island.beats.cle | Facebook @islandbeats.cle
• Website: Island Beats (re-launching soon)

Old Brooklyn Greenhouse Will Host Annual Winterfest

Check some gifts off your holiday shopping list and support small businesses in Old Brooklyn at OB Greenhouse’s upcoming Winterfest on Saturday, December 7th from 10am-4pm! This festive annual event features 20+ vendors, along with winter flowers and holiday arrangements. OB Greenhouse is located at 4646 W 11th St, Cleveland, OH—mark your calendars!

Memphis & Pearl Open House and Survey Highlights

OBCDC conducted its latest round of community engagement on the Memphis and Pearl development with a face-to-face open house at 787 Market & Cafe and an online survey. The open house served as an opportunity for residents to ask questions and meet members from each part of the project, and the survey began to gather community input on the design of the project and what OBCDC can do to ensure its success.

Based on the feedback, people are most excited about added greenspace in the neighborhood that could be used in various ways and about bringing new and exciting businesses into the neighborhood with the building’s retail space.

Check out our webpage on Memphis and Pearl for more history on the project and to ask questions. 

Thank you to Cleveland Lighting & Sound!

October 12 marked Old Brooklyn’s unforgettable OB StreetFest, kicking off OBCDC’s 50th anniversary! A huge thanks to Marcus Schulte and Cleveland Sound & Lighting for their professionalism and expertise in keeping the stage rocking. Here's to a successful partnership! 

Check out the Community Updates page on our website for weekly updates! Here's a preview:

• Cleveland Singing Angels Auditions
• College Now is recruiting volunteers
• Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) update

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We're excited to share some upcoming volunteer opportunities with the OB MVPs! Sign-ups are open for:

• Carey the Carrot
• Neighborhood & Event Photographer
• Stay tuned for volunteer orientations and appreciation events!

This program is generously sponsored by MetroHealth.

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OBCDC members can enjoy various perks, including access to a membership portal! This is where we will share member events and information.

December Updates include:



• New grants received!
• Residential Education Series updates
• Pearl Road tree pruning

... and more!

Not a member yet? Sign up here!

Click the image to learn more about upcoming events in December, such as:

• Game Nights with Geek Peek!
• Old Brooklyn Greenhouse Winter Fest
• Better Streets Committee

...and more!

Do you have an Old Brooklyn community event you think should be shared here? Or do you have an idea for a community event that you want to chat with someone about? Let us know by clicking here.