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Westlake Porter Public Library’s November Calendar of Events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s November 2026 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Instagram (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. Sunday, November 1 (2-3 p.m.) Chess Club – Drop in and hone your skills or learn how to play chess in this casual, non-competitive club. Some sets ... Read More »

UH St. John Medical Center November Outreach Events

For more information about our programs, contact the Outreach Department at UH St. John Medical Center at 440-827-5440. No screenings are offered on holidays. Screenings may be canceled on days with inclement weather. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Westlake Center for Community Services, Community Meeting Room, 28975 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9 ... Read More »

WEST SHORE BLUES: The Best of the Beats

Better Safe than Sorry On 10/7/26 at approx. 1PM, Westlake Police received a call from a concerned person reporting that a man was pulling rifles out of a vehicle in a parking lot of a business in the 26000 block of Detroit Rd. Not knowing the man’s motives, several officers responded to the parking lot where the male was located ... Read More »

Retrospective: Westlake Animal Control Officer Jim Wang Retires

One of the most interesting careers around belongs to Jim Wang, recently retired Animal Control Officer in Westlake. After 24 years on the job, Jim decided last month to hang up his net and snare and retire. It’s been a great career, and Jim has no regrets. “It was a great job,” he says. “If I wasn’t 72 I would ... Read More »

Connecting for Kids Free November Program in Westlake & Virtual Support Programs

Picky Eating and Problem Feeding Does your child avoid certain foods, textures and entire food groups? Or, do you have a child with more complex feeding needs? Join Connecting for Kids for a discussion with practical strategies featuring Esther A. L. Verbovszky, MA, CCC-SLP, of Star Center Foundation and Cleveland Feeding and Swallowing Center LLC. During the program, Verbovszky will ... Read More »

Lorain County Clerk of Court Tom Orlando Collecting Toys for 12th Annual “Marines Toys for Tots” Drive

Join Tom Orlando, the Lorain County Clerk of Court, and his staff in supporting their 12th Annual “Marines Toys for Tots” toy drive at all of the Clerk of Courts locations throughout the county. There are “Toys for Tots” donation boxes in rooms 105, 106, and 108 of the Clerk of Courts’ Legal Division departments located on the first floor ... Read More »

Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra Season Opener: Ben Franklin in Paris

In this festive season opener, Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra explores Ben Franklin’s musical adventures in Paris during his nine-year stay. Conductor Jeannette Sorrell leads 40 musicians in Mozart’s thrilling Paris Symphony and colorful music of Bologne and Rameau. The West Side community can save 25% on tickets to the Friday, October 16th performance at St. Raphael in Bay Village using the ... Read More »

Westlake Animal Control Officer Jim Wang

Congratulations to Westlake Animal Control Officer Jim Wang retired last week after 24 years of service to the citizens and 4-legged friends of Westlake. Mayor Dennis Clough issued a Proclamation declaring ACO Wang Day while Chief Kevin Bielozer explained that Jim ‘exemplified the “3-E’s” – He Educated the public, he Empathized with the humans and animals he came in contact with ... Read More »

Halloween Fun Returns to Crocker Park

Stark Enterprises invites Halloween lovers of all ages to celebrate the spooky season at Crocker Park. Families can enjoy frightfully fun Halloween celebrations filled with candy, costumes, characters and plenty of seasonal fun. Tricks and Treats at Crocker Park: Saturday, October 24 from 12–3 p.m., Presented by Sylvan Learning Centers of Westlake & Strongsville Grab your costume and your candy ... Read More »

Westlake Homecoming

The Westlake Schools Homecoming Parade kicked off Friday evening, led by The Pride of Westlake Demon Marching Band. The parade began at 5:30 PM at Lee Burneson Middle School, with floats ending at the WHS parking lot. Festivities followed on the football field as the Rose Arch honorees were introduced on the football field. The excitement peaked with the announcement ... Read More »