1. an infant must stay rear facing until they are 1 year of age and at least 20 pounds;
2. that cars manufactured after 2000 have a tether point which when used adds additional protection;
3. that a child 4-8 years old (approximately 40-80 pounds) still requires a booster car seat for correct lap/shoulder belt fit.

The City of Highland Heights wants to make sure that children are safe while riding in vehicles.  Five Highland Heights Fire Fighters have been certified through a Greater Cleveland Safe Kids Child Passenger Restraint Program to check car seat installations.

To make an appointment to have a child car seat checked, please call the Fire Department at 442-7406, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Highland Heights 50+ Club
Larry DeMaria, President, 440-442-0470
Highland Heights welcomes senior residents 50 years and over to join our club to be active and get out of the house to enjoy programs, parties, trips and the company of other seniors as well. We meet at the Highland Heights Community Center every 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Highland Heights Lion’s Club
Rick Eisenberg, 440-449-2119
Meetings are held at the Highland Heights Community Center on the 3 rd Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. A few of the services that the Lions Club of Highland Heights provides for residents are food baskets during the holiday season for those in need and during times of personal crisis. Lions Clubs are well known for their support of research in eye care.

Highland Heights Garden Club
Sharon Daviso, 440-446-9395
Meetings are held at the Highland Heights Community Center on the 2 nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. There is a short business meeting followed by an educational and fun gardening program, except in January, July and August.

Kiwanis Club - 440-386-8204
Please call the Hotline for meeting location and information. The Kiwanis Club is a worldwide service organization of men and women who share the challenge of community and worldwide improvement. Community services include sponsoring Key Clubs at the high school level, special projects for schools in our area, Hillcrest Meals on Wheels and much more.

 Republican Club - Lucy Stickan - 440-449-8420 lucygop@aol.com
Meetings are held at various locations. Please call Lucky Stickan for meeting times and locations. The Republican Club is a gathering of people who strive to further the Republican cause and to support the people who are in the Republican party at the city, state and federal level of government.

Democratic Club - Art Pitingolo - 440-449-0680
Meetings are held at the Highland Heights Community Center on the 1 st Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. except in January, July and August. The Democratic Club is a gathering of people who strive to further the Democratic cause and to support the people who are in the Democratic party at the city, state and federal level of government.

CLASSES OFFERED AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER

Body Sculpting, Inc.
216-313-3539
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30
This one hour cardiovascular strength training exercise class shapes and tones the entire body and fights osteoporosis. Bring a set of 5 pound dumbbells, an exercise mat, water bottle and stretch band. This class accommodates all fitness levels.

Jazzercise
Debbie Fekeshazy, 440-473-6759
When you love your workout, results come easy. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Call Debbie for more information.

Exercise
Roberta Brofman
440-461-6855
Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m.
Total body toning and weight training including abdominal work out, relaxing and yoga cool down.

Tai Chi
Sue Cady
216-932-7717
Mondays at 2:00 p.m.
Non-strenuous stretching and toning class.