Grants for archways

The association has been granted a CityWorks grant for partial funding of the Archway Project. The remaining funding is being sought after by a Neighborhood Connections grant which was submitted in August. We've made it to the second round of submissions, which a great sign. The next step is an interview and presentation to the selection board of Neighborhood Connections. Neighborhood Connections is part of the Cleveland Foundation and funds grass roots projects for Cleveland neighborhoods for up to $5000. Grants may be submitted twice a year. Please leave a comment if you have any other ideas for funding or grant proposal ideas.

September 7 & 8 Events

Fourth of July Photos

Yesterday's Fourth of July Celebration was so much fun! I saw lots of people taking pictures, so if you have any to add, please email to me.

Tennis Court Space

What's your opinion on how to use the Tennis Court space on Lakeshore? One idea is to build a pavillion with grills and a firepit, similar to the one here.

Archway Drawings

Local metal artist Ed Zmarzly (www.metalworksdesign.com) created these drawing for us, representing a variety of designs for the proposed street entry archways. Please comment on which ones you like best. You can also check out a sample of his work on the walkway to west of 15025 Shore Acres, where he designed and installed iron rails.

Welcome to the Shore Acres blog!

This blog is being created to increase communication in the neighborhood. Together we can post news, photos, and comments about neighborhood issues.

Association Dues

The Association was formed in 1919 in order to maintain the two properties it owns - the Lakefront Park at the eastern end of Shore Acres Drive, and the tennis court space on Lake Shore Boulevard. The Association assesses a fee on each lot in the subdivisions in order to provide continued maintenance, security, and insurance on the properties. Currently the fee for each lot is $50 per year. Once the dues are paid, you will receive a key to enter the park, which is kept locked for safety and security reasons. Use of the park and soon-to-be renovated tennis court space is one of the benefits of being part of the Association.

It may be that the previous owner of your house has already paid the dues for the current year. Or it may be that you are obligated for some or all of the current year dues. Regardless, the Treasurer of the Association will be in contact with you regarding the status of your dues. Each year you will receive a mailing letting you know the annual dues are due, with an envelope addressed to the bank.

If you have any questions regarding the dues or the Association, please contact Shore Acres Association President Meg Doerr at 216-692-0216.