New to Bay Village’s Fourth of July activities this year was a Patriotic Pooch Parade held at the Cahoon Park Gazebo the afternoon of July 4. The parade was hosted by For the Love of Bay Village Dogs and proved to be a festive occasion as dogs took a lap around the gazebo while music from Monica Robins and the ... Read More »
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Outdoor Wildlife Gardens Reopens at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
The last weekend in June was a big one at the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center in Huntington Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks. Lake Erie Nature & Science Center celebrated the grand reopening of the outdoor Wildlife Gardens! The ribbon cutting unveiled a $1.9 million transformation that will create more engaging learning experiences about native animals for the Nature ... Read More »
Westlake Community Garden Blessing
UH St. John Medical Center and City of Westlake gathered at the hospital grounds last month to bless the community garden there. Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough thanked the hospital for sharing the land occupied by the garden (along Crocker Road next to the medical offices there). Coming together as a community to share the blessing of all our city’s bounty ... Read More »
Thinking of Cutting Down a Big Tree? Think Again — It Could Cost You $20,000 or More
The Bay Village Tree Conservancy Did you know those big, beautiful canopy trees — the mature ones with wide-reaching branches that provide shade and environmental benefits — might be adding serious value to your home? In some cases, they can increase property values by $20,000 or more. Unfortunately, many homeowners don’t realize this and remove mature trees, not knowing they’re ... Read More »
Appreciation Luncheon
Concord Reserve of Westlake was pleased to host an Appreciation Luncheon for employees of the City of Westlake on June 18. Police, firemen, city officials, library personnel and more were treated to a scrumptious buffet to experience first-hand the excellence residents of Concord Reserve enjoy every day. It was a great way to celebrate and show appreciation for all the ... Read More »
5th Annual Westlake-Bay Village Rotary Arts Festival
The 5th annual Westlake-Bay Village Rotary Art Festival will take place on Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds between Westlake Porter Public Library and the Westlake Elementary School. Attendees will be able to shop at over 70 artist booths while enjoying live music and food trucks. The event is free to the public, and ... Read More »
Community West Foundation Distributes $1.4 Million in Grants
Community Impact Fund Inspires New Donations for Local Nonprofits This quarter, Community West Foundation is proud to announce a total of $1,472,500 in grant distributions to nonprofit organizations serving Cleveland, Western Cuyahoga, and Lorain Counties. While the Foundation’s Board of Directors approved $1,127,000 in grants through its core funding, an additional $345,500 was distributed through the Community Impact Fund: a ... Read More »
UH St. John Medical Center August Outreach Events
SCREENINGS For more information about our programs, contact the Outreach Department at UH St. John Medical Center at 440-827-5440. No screenings are offered on holidays. Screenings may be canceled on days with inclement weather. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Westlake Center for Community Services, Community Meeting Room, 28975 Hilliard Blvd, Westlake MONDAY, AUGUST ... Read More »
Westlake Kiwanis Club Awards $6000 in Scholarships
The Kiwanis Club of Westlake awarded $1,000 scholarships to six Westlake High School seniors to assist them as they move on to the next phase of their academic careers. These students will be pursuing academic studies that include attending an accredited university, college, or vocational / trade school after graduation from high school. “It was a tough choice again this ... Read More »
LCCC Named Among Nation’s Most Affordable Colleges
Lorain County Community College is among the top 10% most affordable colleges in the nation, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center. LCCC’s net price is calculated at $4,397, which includes tuition, books, fees, supplies and living expenses, minus grants and scholarships. This puts LCCC’s cost well below the national average ... Read More »
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