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The Scholastic Games radio quiz, a weekly program featuring academic teams from Lorain County high schools, has only two remaining competitions following its Monday broadcast. The quiz team from Avon High School scored a 360 to 270 victory over Lake Ridge Academy to become the first school to place in the annual championship, to be broadcast on May 20. The ... Read More »

Avon Eagle Run registration is now open. We invite the community to join us for the 19th annual Avon Eagle Run, presented by Mercy Health, Saturday, May 25 at 8 a.m. at Avon High School, 37545 Detroit Road. Proceeds from the Eagle Run benefit the Avon Schools Educational Endowment Fund and other local charities. The family-fun event includes a 5-mile run, 5K run/walk and 1-mile Kids Fun Run, as well as bounce ... Read More »

National children’s author, Tom Watson, is the featured presenter during the annual Young Author event at Avon Heritage Elementary School May 14. Students, grades 3-5, will hear Watson’s inspiring message during several school assemblies during the day (times listed below). In the evening May 14, Watson will be featured during the Young Author Open House at the school from 6:30 ... Read More »

Pancake Breakfast: Tuesday, May 14, Served from 9-10 a.m. Seniors 55+ are invited to join us for our FREE monthly Pancake Breakfast. Those in attendance will enjoy: pancakes; sausage; fresh fruit; orange juice; coffee. Information about upcoming Avon Place events will also be available. Please RSVP to 440-937-6201 no later than May 10. Lunch & Learn: Tuesday, May 21, Lunch ... Read More »

Check out Pinehaven Garden Center and Greenhouses ad below for their Spring sales and coupons.   Read More »

Please join the Woods on French Creek for an informational presentation with healthcare experts on Tuesday, May 21, Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Presentation at 6 p.m. Discussion on various services available within the health care arena. See their ad below for details. Read More »

For the past two months, Avon Schools have been reinforcing a culture of acceptance and understanding during a Disability Awareness campaign. In addition to many disability awareness activities, the district has also been raising funds for Milestones Autism Resources. The district capped off the entire campaign with the annual Disability Awareness school assembly on Wed., April 17 at Avon Heritage ... Read More »

It’s always a happy ending for the Avon Branch Library’s Reading Buddies program! One and all had a great time last Thursday at the Avon Branch celebrating the newest story being added to the Story Trail at Every Child’s Playground! Congrats to Mrs. Bennett’s second grade class! Other honorees included Mrs. Schneeberger’s Second Grade Class and Mrs. Maggard’s Second Grade ... Read More »

Rose Senior Living at Avon offered answers to this question at a seminar held within the senior living facility’s welcoming Townshend Place. Experts Tanas Wilcox, RN, M. Ed. and realtor, joined with Karen Ramba of Caring Transitions, a senior living and downsizing resource, to discuss important facts about downsizing. “It takes 9-12 months for adult children to downsize a property, ... Read More »

On Friday, April 26, Avon Place celebrated Anniversary Staff Appreciation. Employees were recognized and celebrated for their years of service, ranging from one to thirty-one years.   Read More »