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Health screenings, Kids zone, Wellness walk, and many more events are planned to help families learn how to get and stay healthy. The community is invited to the Lorain County Urban Family Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 from 9 a.m. to noon at Days Dam, 2720 East 31st St. in Lorain. The event features free screenings*, including: Blood glucose for diabetes ... Read More »

Free Program Brings Decades of Success Educating Women Seeking a Fresh Start The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will launch its fall session at Corporate College® West on Aug. 22. The free program uses education and training to empower women at a life crossroads. Participants build confidence and self-esteem through classes on personal development, career exploration ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library is currently accepting applications for a position on the Board of Trustees that starts on January 1, 2017. The position will become available when Alayne Fodor’s term expires on December 31. The Board, the policy-making body of the library, is composed of seven members. The Library Board’s primary responsibilities are approving library policies, setting the budget, ... Read More »

Congratulations to the Avon Lake City Schools Foundation (ALCSF) for supporting the school district for 30 years. The Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary this fall and will be recognized with a special resolution during next week’s Board of Education meeting Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Avon Lake High School Media Center, 175 Avon Belden Road. “On behalf ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library has passed its recent audit, which means auditors found no weaknesses or deficiencies in the library’s financial management and record-keeping. In addition, the library was found to be in compliance with the laws, regulations, contracts and other agreements it is required to meet. This continues the library’s longstanding record of successful audits. “Our Finance Department works ... Read More »

Program provides scholarships that cover tuition, fees and books Nicholas Kubinski and Katelyn Laskowski of Bay Village have been selected for Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Honors Program Fellowships, which offer high-achieving students scholarships to cover tuition, fees and books as they work toward an associate degree. Each signed a commitment letter with the College during an Aug. 4 ceremony at ... Read More »

On Wednesday, August 3, The Herb Guild Garden Club held its 32nd annual scholarship luncheon.  This year scholarships were presented to three high school graduates, Dani Miziolek, Theresa Tomaszyk, and Thomas Millgard. Dani, who attended Berea-Midpark High School, will be attending Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.  She will major in Environmental Science and minor in Plant Biology.  Theresa is a ... Read More »

The sixth annual SOUPer Bowl food drive, benefiting Avon/Avon Lake Community Resource Services (CRS), will take place Sept. 2 during the Avon vs. Avon Lake varsity football game at Avon Lake High School Memorial Stadium, 175 Avon Belden Road. Collections trucks will be at the stadium at 6 p.m. There also will be drop off locations throughout both communities, as well as the school ... Read More »

The Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter will host its monthly Westlake support group on Thursday, August 18 at the Westlake Porter Public Library. What: Westlake Lupus Support Group Where:Westlake Porter Public Library 27333 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake, OH When:Thursday, August 18 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The support group is an open, small-group environment that encourages discussion among lupus patients and their families. It is ... Read More »

Sunday, August 28 • Noon until 2 p.m. Drop off location is:  Northgate Park 2155 Eaton Drive Avon, Ohio 44011 (located off Rt 611) Just drive up and we will unload your car for you.  If you are feeling extra energetic and want to show off your athletic skills, join us for the corn hole tournament too.  Check in starts ... Read More »