CWRU’s Siegal Lifelong Learning Program’s Northeast Ohio Public Policy Series discusses the housing market The Laura and Alvin Siegal Lifelong Learning Program at Case Western Reserve University on Wednesday, Oct. 7, will host the fourth session of its four-part Northeast Ohio Public Policy Series on critical regional issues. The topic is the region’s housing market. The 7 p.m. session at the Siegal Facility in Beachwood, 26500 Shaker Blvd., is free and open to the public. The topic: Housing Crisis in Northeast Ohio—Where Are We in 2015? Participants include James Rokakis, Former Cuyahoga County treasurer, Cleveland councilman, director Thriving Communities Institute; Thomas Bier, senior fellow; and Maxine Goodman, Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University. The moderator is Brent Larkin, The Plain Dealer. Northeast Ohio was one of the hardest hit housing markets in recent years. The market has begun to recover, but housing values and real estate taxes remain two of the most important economic issues’ facing residents today. This forum will discuss current home prices, new construction, demolitions and foreclosures and home ownership versus renting. This session is made possible by its co-sponsors: The City Club, Teaching Cleveland Digital, Cleveland Jewish News Foundation, and the League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland. For further information about the sessions and a link to register, visit: www.siegallifelonglearning.org/northeast-ohio-public-policy-series.html. Substance Abuse – Life, Death and Sometimes Back to Life Again In 2014, there were 198 deaths due to heroin in Cuyahoga County. Approximately 50 percent of those deaths were in the suburbs. Most addicts get painkillers from medicine cabinets of friends and family. Much remains unknown and misunderstood about substance abuse. The following Laura & Alvin Siegal Lifelong Learning Programs take place at the Siegal Facility in Beachwood, 26500 Shaker Blvd., and are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Kathleen Gill at kag13@case.edu or 216.368.2157. Substance Abuse – Life, Death and Sometimes back to Life Again Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7 pm Moderated by Jennifer Keirn, managing editor, Inside Business magazine. From the emergency room to the morgue, Jennifer Keirn gets to the heart of what these professionals see in our local hospitals and treatment centers while treating addicts. Some patients are lucky enough to live thanks to drugs like Naloxone while others leave families devastated as they learn of a loved one's death. Substance Abuse – Working Towards the Future: What’s Being Done to Help? Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 pm This panel discussion will offer feedback from professionals about the procedures that have been established to help those affected by substance abuse and in some cases save an addict. Panelists will also share perspectives on the future outlook of this crisis. “Experience the Difference…. The Difference is Experience.” served the Beachwood community, friends, and neighbors throughout my career. Thank you for making me YOUR neighborhood Professional and Real Estate Resource! “I’ve Sharon Friedman Sharon Friedman Broker Associate, GRI, CRS, Realtor® Luxury Collection℠ Specialist Sell Phone: 216.338.3233 Voice Mail: 216.999.2064 Email: sfriedman@bhhspro.com www.sharonfriedmanhomes.com -Sharon Celebrating 40 Years in Real Estate. 56 Beachwood Buzz n October 2015