The City of Westlake’s annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Hunt is a fun-filled family festival held at the Westlake Recreation Center. This year’s Festival took place on Sat., Oct. 14 from 12-3 p.m. It included a pumpkin hunt, face painting, bounce houses and more. Because of rain, the Fall Fest was moved inside the Westlake Rec Center this year, but ... Read More »
Jack Fink, an Avon Lake High School senior and member of Boy Scout Troop 159, has installed a chimney swift tower at Black River Audubon Park in Elyria. Fink researched how to build a tower, purchased the materials, presented his plans for approval to the City of Elyria building department, engineered the tower, and with the help of his family, ... Read More »
The SOUPer Bowl XIII Food Drive for Community Resource Services (CRS) was held on October 20, 2023. This annual food drive is a friendly competition between Avon and Avon Lake. Congratulations to Avon for winning this year’s SOUPer Bowl, although the real winner is CRS and the families served in Avon and Avon Lake who are struggling with food insecurity. ... Read More »
Penny Evans, Manager of Volunteer Services, recently retired from UH St John Medical Center. Her career started in 1982. She was recognized on July 27 at a luncheon with some friends, administrative staff and most of her family in attendance. UH SJMC COO Jonathan Sague personally thanked her for her service and commitment to UH SJMC. “She was a very ... Read More »
What a fun day! The Westlake Community Services Center’s Annual Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser was a HUGE success. Over 120 people enjoyed tastings of 8 different chilis in this popular yearly event. “We are incredibly grateful to all our event partners who sponsored the days food, drinks, door prizes and more. Applause to: Chili Sponsors – St. Mary of the Woods, ... Read More »
Learn more about taking care of your health and that of your loved ones at Westlake Porter Public Library’s annual health fair on Saturday, November 4 from 1-4 p.m. The fair will include health screenings, health programs, information from various health groups, and a prize drawing. “Chair Yoga” will take place from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Certified yoga instructor Jen Nebraska will ... Read More »
Learn the Cleveland Clinic History via Postcards Randy Geise, Bay Village resident and Senior Healthcare Facility Planner at the Cleveland Clinic, will speak on “Cleveland Clinic via Postcards.” Geise will showcase the progressive growth of the Cleveland Clinic, some interesting ties to Cleveland and a disaster on Lake Erie. The Thursday, Nov. 16 presentation, held at the Bay Lodge on ... Read More »
Westlake Police: Arrest of Child Molester On Friday 10/20/23 at approx. 1:45 p.m. Westlake Police received a call from a local Catholic priest reporting a disturbing incident he had become aware of. A man, purporting to be a retired priest, was visiting the area and performing spiritual ceremonies to the nearby Spanish-speaking population. The reporting party, along with others, ... Read More »
Mark your calendar for 2 community events being hosted by The Normandy Senior Living. All are welcome. Downsizing and Decluttering Thursday, October 26 | 2 p.m. Location: Breakwater Independent Living Apartments Please join Liz Manning of Howard Hannah Realty and Matt Hohler, founder of Every Step Seniors, for a lecture on downsizing and decluttering. It will emphasize tips to list your home, ... Read More »
It was a game for the ages at Bay Memorial Stadium last Friday as Rocky River stopped the host Rockets, 28-21, in an overtime thriller. Rocky River bounced back after a halftime deficit to slowly cut Bay’s advantage and finally tie the score late in the fourth quarter. The Pirates then scored in overtime and held off Bay on the ... Read More »
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