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Hello, Hudson!

April is knocking, and spring vibes are starting to sneak in. While the weather might still be playing games, the buzz around Hudson is heating up! From varsity showdowns to exciting community events, we’ve got all the details lined up to keep you in the know.

Pour that coffee and let’s get into it! ☕

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📌 In This Issue

This week’s Scoop is packed with exciting updates! We’re celebrating the grand opening of Bell’s Barbershop, highlighting the incredible efforts behind the Hudson Inclusive Playground, and helping former JOANN Fabrics employees navigate their next career steps. Plus, we’ve got everything from spring weather updates to upcoming library events and the latest sports action from the Hudson Explorers. Don’t miss out!

• 🌧️ Get ready for a week of unpredictable spring weather in Hudson
• 💈 Celebrate the grand opening of Bell’s Barbershop (with delicious bites from El Malecon!)
• 📣 Want to put your business in the spotlight? Learn how to sponsor The Scoop
• 💙 Help bring the Hudson Inclusive Playground to life — they need our help!
• 🎯 Join Hudson Job Search’s career workshop for former JOANN corporate employees
• 🖼️ Calling all artists! Art on the Green is back and looking for talent
• 📣 Join Senator Weinstein for a Town Hall Meeting
• 🧺 Get your hands messy at StoneWater’s Dinner & Cookie Decorating event
• 📚 Check out the latest lineup of library events, from Game Night to Duck & Goose Storytime
• 🥍 Roll Hud! Catch all the action with this week’s Hudson Explorers games
• 🏀 Score playoff tickets and cheer on the Cavs as they make their run
• 📸 Share your best Spring Break photos for a chance to be featured

Kick back and take a look at what’s happening in Hudson this week!

☀️ The Scoop on Hudson Weather

Hudson’s spring forecast is keeping it interesting— with clouds rolling in, a few rainy afternoons, and a possible thunderstorm later in the week. Sunshine might make a brief appearance, but don’t get too comfortable.

This is the kind of week where an extra cup of coffee might be just what you need to power through. Check out what’s ahead ⬇️

• 🌧️ Today – Rain at times in the morning; otherwise, mostly cloudy, breezy, and cooler. High: 57°F | Low: 29°F (Morning rain followed by a temperature drop. Jacket weather returns.)


• ☁️ Tuesday, April 1 – Low clouds and cooler. High: 44°F | Low: 31°F (A chillier, cloud-covered start to April. Spring is fooling with us.)


• 🌧️ Wednesday, April 2 – Cloudy, breezy, and warmer; rain overspreading the area in the afternoon. High: 63°F | Low: 54°F (Afternoon rain with warmer temps. Keep that umbrella handy.)


• ⛈️ Thursday, April 3 – Cloudy with rain and a thunderstorm tapering to showers. High: 61°F | Low: 41°F (Thunderstorms possible. Stay dry out there.)


• ☁️ Friday, April 4 – Remaining cloudy. High: 55°F | Low: 43°F (Overcast skies to wrap up the week. A good day for indoor plans.)

A mixed bag of weather is heading our way. Be ready for rain, keep an eye on those afternoon thunderstorms, and don't forget your jacket!

❤️ Locals We Love

💈 Bell’s Barbershop Grand Opening – Come Celebrate!

Big news, Hudson! Bell’s Barbershop, owned by local entrepreneur Justin Bell, is officially opening its doors, and they’re celebrating with a ribbon-cutting event on Thursday, April 3, 2025. But that’s not all—El Malecon Mexican Grill is bringing the flavor by catering the event, so you can enjoy some delicious bites while checking out the new spot!

📅 Event Details

📍 Location: Bell’s Barbershop, 180 W. Streetsboro St (next to the Subway!)
🗓️ Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
⏰ Time: Ribbon-cutting ceremony starts at 12:00 PM

✨ Let’s Show Some Local Love!

Come support Justin Bell and his new venture, enjoy great food, and connect with the community. Bell’s Barbershop is ready to make a lasting impression! 💈🎉

📣 Want to Put Your Business in the Spotlight?

The Scoop keeps Hudson connected, and your business could be part of the conversation. We’re always excited to highlight local events, new services, and everything that makes Hudson special.

Have something to share? Sponsoring The Scoop puts your business in front of an engaged, local audience while supporting a community-first newsletter that keeps everyone informed.

💡 Ready to Get Started?

📩 Email us at [email protected] to get the ball rolling!

Be part of something great and help Hudson thrive! 🌟📣

📰 Fresh Off the Clocktower

💙 Help Bring the Hudson Inclusive Playground to Life!

Hudson Inclusive Playground (HIP) has been working tirelessly for over two years to create a space where kids of all abilities can play together. But now, they need our help—urgently.

After raising $1.7 million and purchasing almost half a million dollars’ worth of playground equipment, HIP was ready to break ground this summer. But due to unexpected federal budget cuts, an $850k grant was delayed indefinitely. Without this funding, the project faces a heartbreaking deadline:

👉 If the playground isn’t completed by June 2026, the funding will be lost, and the equipment will be scattered across other parks.

🏗️ Why It Matters

Families with disabilities know the fight. They know what it’s like to advocate daily, navigate endless appointments, and push through challenges with resilience. The HIP team has been doing that—and more—while raising funds and spreading awareness about the importance of inclusive play spaces.

They’ve come so far, but now they’re at a critical point.

💡 How You Can Help

We can’t let this dream slip away! Here’s how you can support HIP:

• ✅ Donate Today: Every dollar brings the playground closer to reality. Donate here.
• ✅ Learn More About HIP: Understand the mission and the impact this playground will have. Get more information here.
• ✅ Spread the Word: Share this message with friends, family, and neighbors who care about building an inclusive community.

⏳ Time is Running Out

If we don’t act now, the playground may never be built, and all the love, effort, and resources poured into this project will be lost. Let’s come together as a community and make sure this incredible vision becomes a reality for Hudson families.

Thank you for being part of something so meaningful! 💙🏞️✨

🎯 Calling Former JOANN Fabrics Corporate Employees!

Job loss can feel daunting—especially when it happens without severance pay or transition assistance. But there’s help available!Hudson Job Search is hosting a FREE career transition event designed specifically to support former JOANN Fabrics corporate employees.

This event is packed with practical advice, expert insights, and opportunities to network—all aimed at helping you move forward and land your next opportunity.

📅 Event Details

📍 Location: Hudson City Hall, 1140 Terex Road
🗓️ Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

👉 Sign up and learn more: Click here.

📣 Spread the Word

Know someone else affected by the JOANN corporate layoffs? Let them know about this event!

Note: This workshop is for corporate employees. Resources for distribution center employees will be available later.

🎨 Calling All Artists: Art on the Green is Back!

Get ready, Hudson! The 43rd Annual Art on the Green is happening August 23–24, 2025, and applications are still open! Hosted by the Hudson Society of Artists, this beloved fine arts and crafts show is looking for talented artists to showcase their work in the heart of Hudson.

📣 Location Update: Art on the Green

This year’s Art on the Green is back at the former JOANN Green location! Based on feedback from last year, they're returning to the original layout, with exhibitor booths lining both sides of the path and no booths on the Darrow Road side.

Good news—the City of Hudson is committed to bringing Art on the Green back to downtown Hudson next year!

🎟️ How to Apply

✅ Deadline Extended! Applications are now due by April 11, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event!
✅ Fee: A $20 non-refundable jury fee is due at the time of registration. If your work is accepted, a $180 booth fee will secure your space.

👉 Ready to apply? Click here to register.

📅 The Scoop To-Do List

📣 Join Senator Casey Weinstein for a Town Hall! 📣

Hey Hudson! Here’s your chance to stay in the loop and ask questions that matter. Senator Casey Weinstein is hosting a Town Hall Forum on Thursday, April 3rd, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Hudson Library & Historical Society — and you’re invited!

💡 What’s Happening?

• A Statehouse Update with Rep. Derrick Hall
• Presentations from the Cleveland Browns (yes, really!)
• Insights from the Summit County ADM Board
• A chance to ask your questions during the Q&A

🏛️ All constituents of Senate District 28 are encouraged to come out and join the conversation!

It’s a great opportunity to hear what’s happening at the state level and connect with your community. Don’t miss it! 👏

🍪 Dinner & Cookie Decorating at StoneWater!

Spring is finally in the air, and StoneWater Golf Course is celebrating with a dinner and cookie decorating workshop on Thursday, April 3, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This fun and delicious event is hosted in partnership with The Sister Project Bakery—and trust us, it’s going to be a sweet time!

🍴 What’s on the Menu?

Guests will enjoy a delightful dinner featuring:

• Chicken Caprese Panini (half sandwich)
• Spring Salad
• Tater Tots

Bonus: The evening kicks off with a complimentary French 75 cocktail, and a cash bar will be available throughout the event.

🎨 Learn to Decorate Like a Pro

Under the guidance of The Sister Project Bakery, you’ll learn the basics of outlining, flooding, and detailing cookies using 2-3 royal icing consistencies. You’ll also get tips on troubleshooting icing mishaps and perfecting your designs.

💸 Details & How to Register

• Cost: $80 per person (+ tax and gratuity), includes all supplies, instructions, dinner, and the welcome cocktail.
• Date and Time: Thursday, April 3rd from 7:00 - 9:00 PM
• Location: StoneWater Golf Course, 1 Club Dr., Highland Heights, OH 44143
• To Register: Contact Whitney Neidus to reserve your spot!
  📧 Email: [email protected]
  📞 Phone: 440.461.4653 x232

Grab your friends and get ready for a sweet night at StoneWater! 🍪🍷

📚 What’s Happening at the Library This Week!

Hello, Hudson! The library’s lineup this week is packed with cool events for all ages. Check it out and mark your calendars — there’s something for everyone!

📣 VIRTUAL: Daniel Stone, Author of American Poison

🗓️ Wednesday, April 2 | 7 PM

Get ready for an eye-opening discussion with Daniel Stone, author of American Poison: A Deadly Invention and the Woman Who Battled for Environmental Justice. This fascinating story follows Alice Hamilton, a trailblazing doctor who stood up to the booming auto industry and uncovered the dangers of leaded gasoline.

💡 Fun Fact: Kirkus Reviews calls it “a cautionary—and somewhat optimistic—tale.”

🌟 ESL Family Storytime

🗓️ Thursday, April 3 | 1:00 – 1:30 PM

If you're learning English, this is the perfect chance to practice in a fun and welcoming environment. ESL Family Storytime offers engaging stories, crafts, and activities designed to help build language skills. Plus, you can take home a free book!

📚 Led by an experienced instructor from Project Learn, this event is a great way to enjoy books while learning together.

🎲 Game Night at the Library!

🗓️ Thursday, April 3 | 6 PM

Bring your game face and join the fun! Dive into the library’s collection of board games or bring your favorite to share. It’s a great chance to meet new people, try new games, and have a blast.

👥 Suggested for ages 8 and up, but everyone’s welcome to join.

🦆 Duck & Goose Storytime

🗓️ Friday, April 4 | 10:00 AM

Curious about why ducks migrate? Do they get cold or hot? You’ll find out with help from Tad Hills' Duck & Goose! This interactive storytime combines fun stories with hands-on activities to help kids learn about our feathered friends.

👶 Geared toward ages 3–6. Families are welcome, but don’t forget to register each child attending.

🧪 Preschool STEAM: Butterflies with Mad Science

🗓️ Friday, April 4 | 11:00 – 11:45 AM

Get ready to explore the amazing world of butterflies with Mad Science! Preschool STEAM introduces young children to science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun, hands-on activities.

✨ Each month focuses on a new topic, and this time it’s all about butterflies! Registration is required for each child, and caregivers must stay during the program.

✨ Don’t Miss Out!

There’s so much happening at the library this week. Grab a friend, bring the family, and join the fun.

🎟️ Register for all events here

See you there! 🎉

📸 Ready to Share Your Spring Break Memories?

Spring Break may be over, but the fun doesn’t have to end! We’re on the lookout for the best snapshots from your adventures—whether you soaked up the sun, explored new places, or enjoyed some well-deserved relaxation.

We’ll be featuring our favorite Spring Break Hudson style photos in an upcoming edition of The Scoop. So, if you captured a moment that screams “Spring Break,” send it our way!

📩 Send your photos to: [email protected]
Include your name and where the photo was taken, and we’ll give you a shoutout if we feature it!

Thanks for contributing to the Scoop, Hudson!

🏅 Roll Hud Recap

⚾🥍🥎 Hudson Explorer Games This Week!

Welcome back from Spring Break, Explorers! Hudson’s varsity teams are hitting the field, court, and turf this week with a full lineup of games. Here’s what’s coming up:

🥍 Girls’ Lacrosse

• April 1 – Away at Roosevelt
• April 3 – Home vs. Highland

🥎 Softball

• March 31 – Away at Wadsworth
• April 2 – Away at Brecksville Heights

🎾 Boys’ Tennis

• March 31 – Home vs. Stow
• April 1 – Home vs. CVCA
• April 2 – Home vs. Twinsburg

🥍 Boys’ Lacrosse

• April 2 – Home vs. Jackson

🏐 Boys’ Volleyball

• April 1 – Away at St. Edward
• April 2 – Away at Roosevelt

⚾ Baseball

• April 1 – Home vs. Nordonia
• April 2 – Away at Nordonia
• April 4 – Home vs. Riverside

⚠️ Game times and locations are subject to change depending on weather. Be sure to check for updates before heading out to cheer on the Explorers!

Let’s go, Hudson! 💙🤍

🏀 Cavs Playoff Tickets: Get Ready for the Action!

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the first team in the league to lock in a spot in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, and the countdown to tip-off has begun! Here’s a quick guide on how to secure your tickets, when the games start, and what to do if tickets sell out.

📅 When Do the NBA Playoffs Begin?

The 2025 NBA Playoffs kick off the weekend of April 19–20. Each round follows a best-of-seven format, with a 2-2-1-1-1 game schedule.

🎟️ When and How Can I Get Playoff Tickets?

Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for fans with Playoff Priority. There’s a six-ticket limit per transaction, and tickets will be available while supplies last.

Here’s the ticket on-sale schedule:

• April 1 at 9:00 AM – Cavs Rewards Account Holders with linked credit or debit cards
• April 1 at 12:00 PM – All remaining Cavs Rewards Account Holders
• April 2 at 12:00 PM – General Public

👉 Want Early Access? Create a FREE Cavs Rewards account to get priority access before tickets go on sale to the public. Sign up here.

The Hudson Scoop does NOT receive a referral reward for you signing up. We'll always let you know if we benefit from any link that we provide.

⚡ Don’t Miss Out on the Action!

The Cavs are ready for an exciting playoff run, and now’s your chance to be part of it. Grab your tickets, gear up, and get ready to cheer on the Cavs!

Let’s go, Cavs! 🏀🔥

💌 We’d Love to Hear from You!

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👋 Consider Yourself Scooped!

That’s it for this week, Hudson! But before you go, we’d love to see your favorite Spring Break moments. Send your best photos our way, and you might just see them in an upcoming issue! 📸 Email us at [email protected].

As always, thanks for spending a part of your day with us. Make it a great week, Hudson — there’s plenty to look forward to! Until next time...

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