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The City of Avon hosted its annual Health & Safety Fair at Avon High School on 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 8, featuring exhibits, demonstrations, crafts, free stuff, entertainment, games, prizes and food. Helicopters from the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals added to the excitement by landing on the lawn on the high school grounds. A petting farm, ... Read More »

The Avon Lions Club’s annual Fishing Derby took place from 8 to 10 a.m. on June 8 at Northgate Park. The annual summertime tradition proved once again to be a big hit with one and all. Kids, dads, moms and grandparents all enjoyed some good, old-fashioned fun thanks to the Avon Lions Club. Bait was provided and prizes were awarded ... Read More »

Congratulations June Bravo Board Winner Jentele Cook. Thank you for going above & beyond! Celebrating National Donut Day Craft morning on Pathways A very big thank you to Mike Roberts and Michelle Hill from our Dining Services Department for a wonderful Community Breakfast Omelet Bar on June 11th! Rave reviews from all who attended…and from the staff too! It was delicious!!! Congratulations ... Read More »

Avon celebrated the most delicious event of the year at the Avon Heritage Duck Tape® Festival’s ‘Sweet 16’ over Father’s Day Weekend from June 14-16. As always, the three-day ‘party’ entertained guests with a parade, silent disco, fireworks show, duct tape sculptures and more. Festivities included: Duck Tape Maker® Tent with arts and crafts. Life-sized Duck Tape® sculptures on display. ... Read More »

TrueNorth Cultural Arts will present a Patriotic concert on Saturday, June 22 at Avon United Methodist Church. The TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Richard Fortney, will present their annual Patriotic Concert on Saturday, June 22, at 7 p.m. at Avon United Methodist Church, 37711 Detroit Road, next to the Avon High School. The Concert will be ... Read More »

School Raised Record-Breaking Amounts for the Organization’s Pennies for Patients Campaign. UPDATE: On June 5 Heritage Elementary received a banner from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Congratulations Avon Heritage on your record-breaking achievement! Penny Wars, Paint Nights, and Online Fundraising Face-Offs may seem like simple fundraisers for a school to partake in, but Avon Heritage Elementary School proved that small-scale ... 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 »

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 »