Memorial Day in Avon is always a solemn and patriotic event, bringing together one and all within the community to remember and salute those who gave all for our country’s freedoms. Memorial Day 2019 was made especially memorable by the keynote address from Christine Alten, sister of Avon VFW Post 7035 namesake David F. Schneider Speaking at the invitation of ... Read More »
The 19th Avon Eagle Run held May 25th at Avon High was a huge success, bringing hundreds of runners to the high school to participate in a slate of health runs and races to support the Avon School Educational Endowment Fund, the French Creek Family YMCA and other charities in the community. Presented by Mercy Health, the family-fun event includes ... Read More »
The third annual Clap Out celebration was held at the Avon Early Learning Center last Friday as graduating high school seniors toured the halls in cap & gown to be recognized for their achievements by the district’s littlest Eagles. Click here to view more photos. Read More »
Avon Place Free June Events Community Breakfast – Omelet Bar: Tuesday, June 11, Served from 9:00am-10:00am. Seniors 55+ are invited to join us for our Omelet Bar Community Breakfast! A variety of fillings will be available for your made-to-order omelet. Those in attendance will enjoy: omelets, hash browns, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee. Please RSVP to 440-937-6201 no later than ... Read More »
GIS (Gifted) Wax Museum is a 5th grade project in its 5th year at Avon’s Heritage School. Each year, students choose a person that they feel has made a considerable impact on the world. After much reading and research, students write a report on the background and impact of their person. Finally, students present a speech from the perspective of ... Read More »
Holy Trinity School of Avon hosted its 4th annual St. Baldrick’s event on Friday, May 31. 83 shavees and 10 Wigs for Kids participants took part in the annual fundraiser to support research for pediatric cancer. “Together they have raised $24,562 thus far and there are still donations coming in,” reports spokesperson Noreen Woidke. In the past four years, the ... Read More »
The City of Avon and Sheffield Village, along with Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA), Lorain County Metro Park and Avon Local Schools, are kicking off a Citywide Bicycle Master Plan, as well as Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan for Avon East and Heritage Elementary schools, and Avon Middle School. The City of Avon was awarded grant money last ... Read More »
It was a lesson in democracy at Avon East Elementary School the morning of April 30 as Mayor Bryan Jensen stopped by teacher Jean Schenkelberg’s second grade class for a ‘press’ conference. Prior to his visit, students assembled a variety of questions for Mayor Jensen to field. He answered them all with transparency, including personal inquiries like, “Where do you ... Read More »
The staff and residents at The Woods at French Creek gathered for a team photo in celebration of National Nursing Home Week. Read More »
Avon Place had something special for every day of National Nursing Home Week. Wear pink day, superhero day, crazy socks day, western day, hat day with ice cream sundaes and a wine and cheese party on Hawaiian day was followed by a balloon release. Read More »
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