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Community West Foundation Grantee Spotlight: GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland

Changing the Way the World Views Down Syndrome At GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland, we believe every individual with Down syndrome deserves the opportunity to achieve their greatest potential. As part of the international network of GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, our mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance ... Read More »

Century 21 DeAnna Realty: Wrestler of the Week

Eian Englehart By Joe Magill The magical journey for Avon wrestler Eian Englehart ended just short of a state title in Columbus as the senior lost in the championship match in the Division I 215-pound weight class. Englehart, who played a major role as an offensive and defensive lineman in Avon’s back-to-back state football championships, was pinned by St. Edward ... Read More »

Westlake High Musicians Earn Honors

Orchestra The WHS Orchestras recently performed at the OMEA State Orchestra event at Avon High School. Both orchestras received a Superior rating (I). Concert Orchestra performed in Class C and Chamber Orchestra in AA which is the most advanced classification. Students performed 2 required selections and one select piece for a panel of 3 adjudicators and then performed a sight ... Read More »

Lake Erie Crushers Sign Local Coach

Baseball has a way of creating its own storylines, and in the case of Brett Muché, the story continues to unfold. Muché began his baseball journey at North Olmsted High School where he put together four years that amounted to him being inducted into their Hall of Fame.. He went on to play college baseball at Tiffin University and signed ... Read More »

Bay High Students Raise $245,747 for Blood Cancer United

70 BHS students + 7 weeks = $245,747 for Blood Cancer United! They crushed the $1M mark in a decade, and helped bring the NE OH total to nearly $2M this year. Thank you to everyone who supported these students! Read More »

Northeast Ohio Parent Hosts Crocker Kids – Dress-Up! Superhero and Princess Day at Crocker Park

Families in the Westlake area are invited to join in on the fun at the upcoming Crocker Kids -Dress-Up! Superhero and Princess Day, kicking off the first of four monthly themed events and celebrating the 12th year of the Crocker Kids event series. This kid-friendly experience will be filled with activities, entertainment, and special surprises for young guests including storyteller ... Read More »

Avon Lake Studies Lakefront Park

The City of Avon Lake seeks to transform the former Power Plant site into a lakefront park and redevelopment district. A key component of that transformation is the establishment of a lakefront mixed-use overlay (LMU-O) district. The proposed lakefront mixed-use overlay district is now available for public review www.avonlake.org/economic-development/power-plant-updates The Planning Commission considered the proposed LMU-O district at its March ... Read More »

St. Raphael Academic Team Finishes Second at State Quiz Bowl Championship

The St. Raphael School Academic Team earned a second-place finish at the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) Middle School State Championship tournament held Saturday, March 14, at Copley High School near Akron. The tournament featured 32 teams from across Ohio, including multiple teams from some schools. St. Raphael’s strong performance throughout the day advanced the Bay Village Catholic school’s team ... Read More »

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day

Avon Lake Police had some awesome visitors drop off fun socks so they could celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21. Bright, mismatched, eye catching socks start conversations. March 21 was World Down Syndrome Day, a day to raise awareness and celebrate uniqueness. Read More »

Community West Foundation Awards Over $780K in First Quarter Grants to Support Key Mission Areas

Community West Foundation has awarded $787,800 in first quarter grants to nonprofit organizations serving Cleveland, western Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties. The funding supports programs addressing food insecurity and providing services for newcomers, two key priorities in the Foundation’s mission to advance the health and well-being of the community. The total includes $631,500 approved by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and ... Read More »