“Preserving the Character of our City,” is the theme for the May 19 Bay Village Historical Society potluck program. Guest speaker Carol Starre-Kmiecik will present a one-woman show about Dorothy Fuldheim, the well-known Cleveland newscaster and journalist. The event, held at the Bay Lodge on Bradley Rd. in Bay Village, begins with a social at 6 p.m., followed by dinner ... Read More »
Tom Hill was beloved as band and choir director for Westlake Schools from 1954 until his retirement in 1987. He touched countless lives with his dedication and commitment to education and excellence through music. He is fondly remembered for his contributions to Westlake music programs, from arranging the school alma mater and fight song to the creation of Music a ... Read More »
Congratulations to well-known Avon Lake developer Herman ‘Bucky’ Kopf for being named as Citizen of the Year by Avon Lake Community Council. Also honored as Project of the Year is Music on a Mission D.R.E.W. The Community Council announcement reports that Kopf’s unanimous selection is based on his long-standing generosity and philanthropy in the community. As the driving force behind ... Read More »
Are you ready to win a splash pool filled with summer beverages? The Avon Early Childhood PTA will be holding a raffle for this exciting prize! To join the raffle simply purchase as many $5 entries as you would like and take the chance at winning this prize that includes fun summer toys and a splash pool for the kiddos ... Read More »
On a rainy night in Rocky River the Westlake Boys Track & Field team took home the 1st place trophy at the Bell invitational May 7. Facing tough competition from other top teams, Aurora, Rocky River, and Avon Lake Westlake pulled away a win after finishing first in a tight 4x400m race with Aurora. In the last leg of the ... Read More »
The Bay High Jazz Ensemble performs its Spring Jazz Concert on Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at Bay High School, 29230 Wolf Road, Bay Village. Special guest performer is Alumna Bettyjeane (Wischmeier) Quimby ‘01, playing the Artie Shaw Clarinet Concerto. She is a woodwind specialist who performs locally with a variety of professional concert bands, orchestras, rock bands and ... Read More »
Lakewood Elks Lodge #1350 located at 24350 Center Ridge Rd in Westlake recently awarded a $3,500 Elks National Foundation, Inc. Beacon Grant to Connecting for Kids. These funds were used to create 250 resource bags containing information on area therapists, summer camps and adapted programs for children who have disabilities, mental health and other concerns. The resource bags were provided ... Read More »
Ladies, Watch Your Purses! Westlake Police are alerting the public to beware of purse thefts at Crocker Park. – On 3/20/22 WPD took a report from a female who had been at Yard House Restaurant the evening before. Someone had taken the wallet out of her open purse and used her credit cards at a store in Sheffield Village. – ... Read More »
Avon’s new jewel, the Performing Arts Center at the High School, opened with a hit last week with the drama club’s inaugural performance of “The Little Mermaid.” Reviews had the show earning rave ratings! “THANK YOU to the THOUSANDS of people who came out for the “The Little Mermaid.” Thank you cast, directors, district admins, and all who made the ... Read More »
Westlake’s Music Man Thomas F. Hill, a Legend in the Lives of Westlake Students By Mary Beth Price Schneidler A time-honored tradition of Westlake Schools Music Programs takes place this Saturday, May 7, with the annual renewal of the venerable Music a la Mode – a day-long program featuring every music group in the district. Held at the Westlake High ... Read More »
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