Busy week here almost done!

No matter where you live in this great neighborhood, Northeast Shores was crazy-busy launching new programs and events this week.

If you live or own a business near East 185th Street, you should be excited about the NEW branding campaign for the business district. On Tuesday night, David Middleton and Jason from Kent State presented the new logo, advertising, banners, bags, etc. for the street. Merchants in attendance were very excited about this new development and now we are moving into implementation. The new logo will be posted on this blog as soon as we receive it electronically.

If you live off of East 156th Street, you should be excited about the new block watch that started last night. Residents of all the streets off of East 156th Street (Corsica, Trafalgar, Parkgrove, Arcade, Huntmere etc.) were invited to the first block watch meeting for this area. Councilman Polensek, Commander Drummond and our Community Organizer Denise Lorek explained how to develop this block watch for the area. See our online calendar for the next meeting if you missed it or contact Denise at dlorek@northeastshores.org to have your name added to the mailing list.

If you love community gardens, you should be excited about the new community garden planned at Corisca and East 156th Street. There are nearly 20 neighborhood residents that have volunteered for year one for this garden. The land will be tilled in May and then planting can commence. If you want to be part of the garden, e-mail Denise at dlorek@northeastshores.org and ask for some land.

If you are concerned about neighborhood foreclosures, you should be excited to know that Northeast Shores co-sponsored a foreclosure prevention event last night. In partnership with the Cuyahoga County Auditor's Office, we mailed letters to all neighborhood homeowners that have "at-risk" mortgages asking that they come last night and meet with one of several credit counselors for a one-on-one session. Nearly 50 families took us up on the offer and, hopefully, that means 50 less foreclosures in the community. If you missed the event and think you need help, just dial 211 on any phone and explain your circumstances.

Whew! That was just the last three days!