Avon

The Avon Tree Commission presented the first-ever Avon Arbor Day celebration at Every Child’s Playground, next to the Avon Aquatic Facility, 36265 Detroit Road, from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 5. Opening ceremonies featured Mayor Bryan Jensen. Free community and family activities included the dedication of a new city Christmas tree, tree planting and pruning demonstrations, a tree-themed book on ... Read More »

With a 35-14 win over North Royalton at Avon last Friday night, the Avon Eagles rolled to 11-1 this season and into a regional semi-finals game against Southwestern Conference foe Olmsted Falls (10-2). It will be the second time this season that the Eagles and Bulldogs meet, Avon having topped Falls, 63-42, midway through the regular season. This Friday’s game ... Read More »

Who says Halloween has to be spooky? The City of Avon and Avon Recreation Dept. presented their “Not So Spooky” Halloween celebration the afternoon of Sat., Oct. 15 at the city’s Aquatic Center Park. Storybook trail was filled with friendly merchants who handed out free candy to visiting ghosts and goblins. Not to worry, though. It all took place under ... Read More »

Trunk or Treat was a “Spooktacular” good time at Rose Senior Living last Friday!!!! Primrose School and Rose Senior Living families did an awesome job decorating their cars! And thank you to the Avon High school Leo Club! The students were a lot of fun and help!!! Cider, icees and popcorn were delicious and the dance party was a blast! ... Read More »

Dozens of Locations will Collect Unused Prescriptions and Over-the-Counter Medications Substance misuse and unintentional overdose deaths continue as an epidemic across Northeast Ohio and the nation. Most misused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, often from a home medicine cabinet, according to The National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Unused or expired medications are best disposed of ... Read More »

The First Annual “The Hope for B.E.S.T. K9 Walk” was quite successful in raising money for mental health awareness programs in schools! On October 16th, Lori Best Yeager hosted the first Annual “The Hope for B.E.S.T. K9 Walk” at the Veterans Memorial Parkway in Avon. Over 130 people participated in the event along with their canines, and many Avon businesses ... Read More »

The City of Avon just welcomed a second Blessing Box located at the Senior Center 36784 Detroit Road in Avon. A Blessing Box is a “Little Free Pantry”, which provides non perishable food (like cereal, canned soup/pasta, granola bars) as well as hygiene items (including shampoo, soap, toothbrushes/toothpaste and toilet paper) to local residents when they need them. They are ... Read More »

Mark your calendars! The annual Empty Bowls by the Lake fundraiser will take place on Saturday, November 19. Students are creating handcrafted bowls. Local restaurants will donate soup. Guests will be invited to a simple meal of soup and bread served at Avon Middle School from 11am- 2pm. In exchange for a $20 donation, guests are asked to keep a ... Read More »

Mighty Eagles Give Back Avon’s Mighty Eagle Marching Band gave a special performance last week for the residents and staff at the Avon Oaks Caring Community nursing home facility. For Mr. Jacobs (band director), the performance was also a chance to give back personally as his grandmother received hospice care at the nursing facility. Thank you Mighty Eagles! Flying with ... Read More »

Avon Residents – join us for our Annual Not So Spooky Halloween Event! Saturday, October 15th at the Storybook Trail and History Walk near the Avon Aquatic Facility. Online Registration opens on Sept 12 – Event is free, however you must pre-register, Avon Residents Only. Register at http://avonrec.activityreg.com Read More »