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The annual Avon Health & Safety Fair held June 9 at Avon High was fun for all as hundreds of kids, parents and families enjoyed a great day of activities. Bigger and better than ever, this year’s Avon Safety Fair brought more health and safety exhibits than ever to the event. Demonstrations, crafts, giveaways, prizes and a chance to sit ... Read More »

Project DAWN and University Hospitals St. John Medical Center teamed to help combat the opioid crisis with a free narcan training seminar on Tuesday, June 19, at SJMC. Several dozen community members, health care workers and safety personnel both clinical and non-clinical were trained to recognize overdose symptoms, how to respond to an overdose and how to reverse an opioid ... Read More »

A great time was had by all on Saturday, June 23, at Rose Senior Living Avon’s first “Bark in the Park” and Pet Adoption. The day was filled with different activities for pet owners and non-pet owners alike. Elite K-911 provided an obstacle course and tips for training your dog.  In addition, visitors were able to participate in a fitness ... Read More »

Nothing says summer like a good, old-fashioned Fishing Derby! The Avon Lion’s Club renewed this warm-weather tradition with its annual Avon Lions Club Fishing Derby at Northgate Park the morning of June 9. The lake was stocked by the Rec Dept. and the fish were biting as kids and their parents baited hooks and lined the pond – all hoping ... Read More »

“Well, another Duck tape festival is in the books,” report the good folks who host the annual Duck Tape Parade and Festival in Avon each June. This year’s event took place the weekend of June 15 – “Perfect weather, great attendance and great times had by all,” report the hosts who hold this popular attraction at Avon’s Veteran Park each ... Read More »

“Wow, Gardens at Westlake has the best themed dinners! Loved all the pics! Hope everyone had a good time!” That was the Facebook post that followed the photos that were posted after the Night at the Zoo Dinner hosted at Gardens at Westlake Senior Living last week! Yes, it was time for their African Safari Dinner in Yellow! Everyone enjoyed ... Read More »

Avon Place has been jumping on June as the good folks at this Detroit Road Skilled Nursing resource in Avon have been enjoying summer! Hat Day, Plastic Bottle Art, an Ice Cream Truck and making Dog Biscuits for their furry friends were all part of the fun! Thank you to Ideal Home Health Care for providing the Ice Cream truck! ... Read More »

Cool weather meant an inside picnic for the Normandy Care Center on June 6. But that did nothing to diminish the warmth of a fun family event! It was still a great day to visit with family, enjoy summery dishes and catch up on old memories! The annual Normandy Care Center Summer Cookout brought plenty of smiles, great picnic food ... Read More »

University Hospitals North Ridgeville Health Center hosted a gala Grand Opening and Community Open House on Sunday, June 24, as a packed house welcomed the state-of-the-art medical facility to its new location at 32800 Lorain Road in North Ridgeville. Ideally located at the I-480 interchange, this new community resource represents University Hospitals continuing commitment to expansion that offers the highest-quality ... Read More »

The Avon Garden Club is seeking nominations for the 2018 Beautification Awards. The purpose of the Avon Garden Club is to promote knowledge of and enthusiasm for gardening and to acknowledge our responsibility for stewardship of the earth and all its natural resources. Our goal is to contribute to the beautification of our community and encourage an atmosphere of friendliness ... Read More »