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We’ve got sunlight for days, dogs in the workplace, and a saxophone solo that might just bring down the gazebo. This edition is packed with first-day-of-summer magic, local markets, outdoor yoga, and a few tasty surprises to keep your weekend feeling like a mini vacation.

Here’s what’s inside:

• ☀️ The Scoop on Hudson Weather – A mix of rain, rays, and peak iced coffee potential.
• 🌅 Summer Solstice 101 – Why today’s extra daylight is kind of a big deal.
• 🐶 Take Your Dog to Work Day – Let’s hear it for the hardest-working paws in the biz.
• 🧬 CRISPR in Your Fruit Bowl – Gene-edited bananas, tastier tomatoes, and zero Frankenfoods.
• 🐾 Patriotic Pet Portraits – Book your dog’s close-up for a red-white-and-wag shoot.
• 🧘‍♀️ Solstice Yoga at First & Main – Stretch into summer with a free community flow tonight.
• 🛍️ Reithoffers Summer Market – Three days of vendors, food trucks, and feel-good shopping.
• 🎨 CVAC Floral & Landscape Show – A blooming gallery of summer color and creativity.
• 🐾 Bow Wow Brunch at The Centro – Mimosas for you, pup cups for them.
• 🍷 Ohio Wine & Beer Show – Taste your way through the state this Saturday in Berea.
• 🥕 Chagrin Falls Farmers Market – Sunday morning strolls, peaches, and pastries await.
• 🎷 Hudson Grad on the Bandstand – Catch Colin Palmieri’s big band homecoming concert.
• ⛳ Kaulig Championship Reminder – Still swinging through Sunday (and still a vibe).

Ready to Scoop when you are. 👇

☀️ The Scoop on Hudson Weather

We’ve got a mostly sunny stretch ahead with just a few interruptions — think sunshine with a side of surprise. The weekend brings a chance of storms, but most days are looking warm, breezy, and summer-approved.

By midweek, things might get a little rowdy again in the sky, but overall, it’s a solid forecast for patios, parks, and anything involving flip-flops.

• 🌞 Today (Friday, 6/20) – 81°/62°: Mostly sunny and mellow. (Finally, weather that lives up to your weekend plans.)
• ⛈️ Saturday (6/21) – 78°/63°: Storms could roll in later. (Morning errands = smart. Afternoon hammock nap = risky.)
• 🌤️ Sunday (6/22) – 79°/62°: Partly cloudy and pleasant. (The kind of day that calls for grilled something and a lemonade.)
• 🌤️ Monday (6/23) – 82°/65°: Another partly cloudy beauty. (Perfect for being productive-ish.)
• 🌤️ Tuesday (6/24) – 84°/67°: Warm with a few clouds. (A good day for cold brew, shade, and pretending to work outdoors.)
• 🌦️ Wednesday (6/25) – 82°/66°: Scattered storms could pop up. (Bring the umbrella just in case, but cross your fingers it stays dry.)

Looks like summer is settling in — just with a few mood swings.

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📰 Fresh Off the Clocktower

☀️ It’s the Summer Solstice—Let’s Soak It In

Today’s not just any Friday—it’s the summer solstice, which means we’re getting the longest stretch of daylight all year. If you’re wondering what exactly that means (beyond more time to grill and stay out late), here’s the lowdown.

The solstice marks the exact moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky over the Northern Hemisphere. It happens once a year, usually around June 20 or 21. And despite the heat, Earth is actually farther from the sun right now than at any other time of year. Wild, right?

But here’s where it gets even more interesting:

• 🌞 The word "solstice" means “sun stands still.”
  It comes from Latin—sol (sun) + stitium (to stop). Around the solstice, the sun’s path across the sky pauses before reversing direction.


• ⏱ It happens at the same moment for everyone on Earth.
  Time zones make it feel different, but the solstice itself? It’s universal. A rare moment of shared sunlight.


• 🌅 Today isn’t the earliest sunrise or the latest sunset.
  That’s right—those happen on different days. Blame it on the tilt of the Earth and how we measure time. Still, you’re getting plenty of sunshine to make the most of.


• 📍 The sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer.
  That’s about 1,600 miles south of Hudson. But still cool to know where that high-noon shadow really disappears.


• 🌍 Above the Arctic Circle, it’s 24 hours of daylight.
  Folks up north are literally basking in the midnight sun. Sounds dreamy—and possibly very confusing for sleep schedules.

💫 Bonus for stargazers:
Tonight’s a great time to catch the Milky Way’s glowing center if you’ve got a dark enough sky. Maybe not in downtown Hudson, but hey—might be worth a little drive.

In short:

Today’s the day the sun sticks around the longest. It’s all about the Earth’s tilt, not its distance, and it’s one of those natural rhythms worth pausing for.

So grab a lemonade, sit out a little longer, and let the extra daylight do its thing. Summer’s officially arrived.

🐶☀️ Double Feature: Sun’s Out, Dogs Are In

Not only is today (Friday, June 20) the summer solstice (aka the longest day of the year), it's also Take Your Dog to Work Day (aka the most adorable workday on the calendar).

The holiday started in 1999 thanks to Pet Sitters International, with a simple goal: spotlight dog adoption and make the workplace a little more joyful (and fluffier). Since then, it’s spread worldwide—and yes, it even counts if your “office” has a couch and a coffee table.

🐾 A Few Fun Facts

• Dogs in the workplace have been shown to lower stress, boost morale, and make coworkers more collaborative. It's science!
• The earliest versions of this day were focused on increasing pet adoption. That part’s still going strong.
• Participation has grown globally—offices from the U.S. to Australia have gotten in on the fun.
• Even home offices qualify. Your dog sleeping under your desk? That’s official Take Your Dog to Work behavior.

📸 We Want to See Your Working Dogs

Snap a quick photo of your pup at their post—lounging under the desk, snoozing in the Zoom background, or providing emotional support during spreadsheets.

Then send it our way: [email protected]

We’ll feature a few standout “employees” in an upcoming issue of The Scoop.

Today’s all about soaking up extra daylight—and giving your dog a shot at middle management. Enjoy it. 🐾

🧬 CRISPR Just Changed Your Fruit Bowl

Let’s start with the big question:
What is CRISPR, and why is it suddenly all over your bananas and tomatoes?

CRISPR (pronounced crisper) is a super-precise gene-editing tool. Scientists use it like molecular scissors to tweak a plant’s existing DNA—no weird additives, no foreign genes, just tiny adjustments to help food stay fresh longer, taste better, or pack in more nutrition. And here’s the key thing: CRISPR-edited foods are not harmful, not artificial, and don’t come with strange side effects. They’ve been cleared by food safety agencies and are already showing up in countries like Japan and the U.S.

Now, let’s take a peek at what’s coming to your grocery cart:

🍌 Bananas That Don’t Brown
Ever opened a lunchbox to find a perfectly good banana that turned into a sad, brown lump? Scientists used CRISPR to switch off the enzyme that causes that. These bananas stay yellow and firm for hours after peeling—great for school lunches, snack trays, and avoiding food waste. Oh, and they taste exactly the same. Just... less squishy.

🍅 Tomatoes That Actually Taste Like Tomatoes
By gently editing two genes, researchers brought back the juicy sweetness we all wish store-bought tomatoes still had. These CRISPR-enhanced tomatoes have up to 30% more natural sugar—so they’re flavor-packed, not sugar-added.

☀️ Vitamin-D Tomatoes
One quick blast of UV light, and these gene-edited tomatoes generate as much vitamin D as a serving of tuna. That’s a win for anyone who’s low on sunshine or avoiding animal products. Again, same tomato—just doing more for your body.

🥗 Why It Matters

• No chemicals or lab-grown weirdness—just nature, fine-tuned.
• Fresher, tastier produce means less food in the trash and more on your plate.
• Nutrition with zero extra effort? Yes, please.

CRISPR-edited foods aren’t science fiction—they’re real, safe, and already approved in multiple countries. And with benefits like these, don’t be surprised if your next salad tastes just a little bit better than you remembered.

We’ll keep you in the loop when these upgraded fruits and veggies start showing up locally. Until then, feel free to brag about your newfound food science knowledge at your next cookout.

🧐 Did You Know?

Stay curious, Hudson!

📅 The Scoop To-Do List

🐾 Say Cheese, America-Style!

Looking to get a paws-itively adorable photo of your pup in red, white, and blue? Precious Pet Photography is hosting a special 4th of July Portrait Session at Hollywood Feed in Hudson (the old PetPeople location) on Saturday, June 21 starting at 11:00 AM.

Expect a patriotic flag backdrop, festive props, and a whole lot of cuteness. Pricing starts at $70 for 3 digital images or $115 for 5, with additional digitals and prints available if you just can’t choose. Time slots are by appointment only—so don’t wait to grab yours!

📸 Session times run throughout the day: 11:20 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:10 PM, 12:35 PM, 1:00 PM, 1:25 PM, 1:50 PM, and 2:15 PM.
🐶 Message Precious Pet Photography here to book your slot!

Flags, fur, and unforgettable photos? We’re in.

🧘‍♀️ Don’t Forget: Free Solstice Yoga Tonight!

Just a little reminder—free yoga under the summer sky is happening tonight!

Join Yoga Lounge from 7:00–8:30 PM at First & Main for an all-levels flow to celebrate the solstice. It's totally free, but you do need to register ahead of time.

Bring your mat, soak in the fresh air, and start the season with movement, meditation, and good vibes. You can even stick around afterward for a DORA drink on the patio.

Spots are going quick—sign up here if you haven’t yet!

🛍️ Reithoffers Summer Market: 3 Days of Local Magic

Mark your calendars for a weekend of small business love, handmade treasures, and live local music—because the Reithoffers Summer Market is back!

Head to 17711 Ravenna Road in Chagrin Falls from June 20–22 for a 3-day celebration packed with 30+ local artisans, vendors, food trucks, and live tunes. It’s the perfect place to find unique gifts, shop small, and soak up some feel-good summer energy.

🗓️ Friday, June 20
⏰ 5 PM – 9 PM
🍖 Food: Brooks Homestyle BBQ & Michael’s Lunch Box
🎶 Music: Robbing Mary from 8 PM – 11 PM

🗓️ Saturday, June 21
⏰ 11 AM – 8 PM
🌮 Food: Grateful Grub + Island City
🎶 Music: Mark Tiefenbach (2 PM – 5 PM), Tom Shaper & Friends (8 PM – 11 PM)

🗓️ Sunday, June 22
⏰ 12 PM – 5 PM

From handmade jewelry to gourmet snacks, woodwork to herbal remedies, it’s a celebration of Northeast Ohio creativity—and a weekend worth making room for on your calendar.

🎨 Nature, Framed: CVAC’s Floral & Landscape Exhibition

Now showing at the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, the Floral & Landscape Exhibition is bursting with color, creativity, and all the summer vibes—from sweeping skylines to quiet garden corners. This juried show features a stunning mix of realism and abstract, florals and cityscapes, all brought to life by talented local artists across a variety of mediums.

🖼️ You can stroll through the Main Gallery anytime between now and July 24, and even cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award while you're there.

Want the full experience? Mark your calendar for the Artist Reception on Friday, July 11 from 5:30–7:00 PM. You’ll meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and see the big award announcements—including the People’s Choice winner.

Admission is free, and the art is unforgettable. Make time for this one!

🐶 Brunch, But Make It Doggy

Grab your pup and head to The Centro patio in Cleveland for a summer series that’s all about paws, pancakes, and purpose. Bow Wow Brunch runs from 10 AM to 2 PM on select Saturdays—June 21, July 19, and August 16—and it’s as dog-friendly as it gets.

Expect homemade pup cups, Tito’s “puptails,” and a delicious brunch menu for the humans. Even better? 10% of patio food sales go to Multiple Breed Rescue, helping dogs find forever homes.

There’ll be nail trims, basket raffles, and the chance to meet adoptable pups—so bring your furry bestie and brunch for a cause!

📍 The Centro – 2017 East 9th St., Cleveland, OH
🎟️ Admission is free
🐾 Good vibes are guaranteed

🍷🍺 A Toast to Ohio: Wine & Beer Show This Saturday

Calling all sippers, samplers, and socializers—the Ohio Wine and Beer Show is popping up at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds this Saturday, June 21 from 3:00 to 9:00 PM, and it’s bringing the best of Ohio’s wineries and breweries with it.

With over 30 local spots pouring samples, this is your chance to taste your way across the state without leaving Berea. You’ll get 12 sample tickets, a souvenir glass, and a full afternoon of live music and food truck goodness.

• 🎶 Bands hit the stage at 3:00, 5:00, and 7:00 PM
• 🌮 Food from favorites like Willy Nilly’s, Fahrenheit, Metro 45, and Tortilla Street Food
• 🍻 Breweries and wineries from all over the state—Fat Head’s, CLE Urban Winery, Crooked River Wine, Ignite Brewing, and tons more

Tickets are $35–$45 depending on how quick you are, and you can grab them here.

Come for the sips, stay for the vibes, and head home with a new favorite local pour.

🥕 Sunday Strolling at the Chagrin Falls Farmers Market

Lazy Sunday mornings hit different when you’ve got fresh peaches in one hand and a local pastry in the other. The North Union Farmers Market at Chagrin Falls is the perfect excuse to slow down, browse beautiful local produce, and soak up small-town charm.

🛒 You’ll find fresh fruits and veggies, meats, dairy, baked goods, and all kinds of local favorites—right in Bandstand Triangle Park (11 North Franklin Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022) from 9 AM to noon every Sunday.

It’s wholesome, it’s local, and it’s a great way to ease into your Sunday with a coffee in hand and a tote full of farm-fresh finds.

🎷 Big Band, Big Talent: Hudson Grad Takes the Stage

This Sunday, June 22, the Hudson Summer Bandstand Concert is bringing the swing—and a local star to the spotlight. Colin Palmieri, a 2020 Hudson High grad and rising saxophone talent, will join the Western Reserve Big Band as the featured tenor sax soloist on several tunes. Colin just wrapped up his degree from the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music and is already making waves in the Cincinnati music scene.

The concert starts at 6:30 PM on the Hudson Gazebo Green, and it's the kind of summer night that calls for a blanket, some good company, and a whole lot of toe-tapping.

🎶 The lineup includes everything from Glenn Miller’s In The Mood to Steely Dan’s Home At Last, with music by Paul Simon, Cole Porter, Van Morrison, and more. Hudson’s own MJ Lehman will also take the mic with vocal performances of Cheek to Cheek and Route 66.

The band—founded by Hudson resident Ralph Meyer—is made up of top-tier local talent and delivers everything from jazz and pop to Broadway hits and the Great American Songbook.

Rain location: Hudson Middle School Auditorium
More info:wrbigband11.org

Bring a chair, bring a friend, and come hear Hudson’s music scene shine.

🏆 Roll Hud Recap

⛳️ The Kaulig Championship is in Full Swing

Just a reminder that the Kaulig Companies Championship is rolling through Firestone Country Club in Akron through Sunday, June 22—and it’s packed with golf legends, live music, food trucks, and half-price beers on the Monster Deck.

We covered the full scoop in Monday's issue, but if you missed it and want in on the action…

👉 Grab your tickets here

Because golf + concerts + tacos is a combo worth catching.

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From dogs in offices and CRISPR tomatoes to patio yoga, market strolls, and a Hudson saxophonist stealing the show—this edition was basically sunshine in newsletter form.

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