The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Cleveland Zoological Society are running their yearly Lights for Lions campaign, which recycles broken holiday lights and extension cords to raise money for lion and cheetah conservation in East Africa. Community members can donate their old lights and cords at various locations through early February.

Today is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and the longest night of the year. Here are some reflections, and some hope, as we mark the day and start the climb back to more daylight.

The Salvation Army Greater Cleveland will host Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Zelma George Family Shelter, delivering toys to families in need.

The 43rd Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot brought many racers in costume. After polling FreshWater readers, we now have the winners of first annual Turkey Trot Costume Poll, with prizes awarded to Buddy the Elf, the Grinch Family, and a costumed dog.

The BorderLight Theatre Festival—the four-day event that pushes creative boundaries and celebrate diversity—will return to Playhouse Square from July 16 through 19. Right now, the BorderLight has opened its call for artists, with applications due by the end of January.

Vote for your favorite pet, human, and group costumes from las week's 43rd annual Cleveland Turkey Trot. 

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland, and an army of volunteers will prepare and distribute 12,000 dinners on Thanksgiving—both through home deliveries across Greater Cleveland and in-person dinner at St. Augustine Hunger Center in Tremont.

The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes will be celebrating Halloween today, and all weekend long, with plenty of spooky kid fun at the welcome desk. Stop in wearing your favorite costume and celebrate the season!

Padua Franciscan High School in Parma is flashing back to the '70s this weekend with a Double Decker Halloween Dance and costume party, featuring local bands Bob Gatewood & the Calabash Band and Cleveland's Breakfast Club.

FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.

FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.

Game of dominos, anyone? Join a tournament this weekend while getting a sneak peek of CentroVilla25, the entrepreneurial and Hispanic cultural hub in Clark-Fulton. Meet some of the vendors, enjoy free food and entertainment, and win money in the tournament while supporting the hub, which will officially open later this year.

FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.

FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.

Win a pair of free tickets to Ingenuity Cleveland's annual IngenuityFest 2024: Era of Ascent, running this weekend at the Hamilton Collaborative in the St. Clair Superior neighborhood.

FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.

FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.

Yesterday, almost 900 volunteers from throughout Cleveland joined together in observance of 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, and Hunger Action Month, with a donation of 245,000 meals to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 11, there will be a memorial service at the Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument in Public Square. The memorial will honor the men and women who lost their lives in the terrorist attack 23 years ago on September 11. 

St. Emeric Catholic Church's Hungarian Fall Festival is this Sunday at the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Hall. The free event features live music, four dance performances, and catered food by Balaton Restaurant.