Audrey Spensley, a senior at Avon Lake High School, has been named a 2016 U.S. Presidential Scholar. She is among160 high school seniors from across the nation, and those studying abroad, who were named as Presidential Scholars last week. Last month 800 semifinalists were named. The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars continued to narrow the field to the final ... Read More »
In advance of the Avon Lake City Schools First Annual Bike Week May 23 -27, the school district will be hosting a Bike Rodeo at Avon Lake High School, 175 Avon Belden Road, May 14 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (north parking lot). Flyer is attached. The fun-filled event is in conjunction with University Hospital Rainbow Safety Squad and Marty’s Cycle Center. Highlights ... Read More »
Bay High senior Alana Bernys has been named a National Merit Finalist. She is among less than one percent of U.S. graduating seniors who qualified for the distinction based on scores of the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) college entrance exam taken during their junior year. Alana has previously been recognized for earning a top score of 36 on the ACT college ... Read More »
Scholarship Recipients Earned Associate Degrees in Two Academic Years Twenty-one months after signing academic commitment letters with Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), members of the inaugural Honors Program Fellowship class will deliver on that penned promise. Eleven of the Honors Program Fellows will cross the stage at Tri-C’s Spring Commencement on May 19. They all enrolled at Tri-C in August 2014 ... Read More »
Watch as the Avon library is invaded by robots! The Avon High School Tech Club will demonstrate the drone they built this year, the Robotics Club will demonstrate their competition robot and the Avon Police Department will have demonstrations as well. Visit Lorain Public Library System’s Avon Branch on Thursday, May 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. for a fun and exciting night of ... Read More »
The Herb Guild’s 32nd Annual Scholarship Luncheon will be held on August 3, 2016 at Avon Oaks Country Club. This year, the theme is “In the Pink.” Tickets are $35 each and are on sale now. The boutique will open at 10 am and will feature culinary herbs, herb mixes, herb dips and specialty items. There will be a tasting ... Read More »
On Tuesday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Westlake Porter Library, Ann Gilbert presents “Bass Extravaganza”. Gilbert’s resume, which resembles a “Who’s Who” of bass studies, performance and teaching from the highest regarded classical levels to pop celebrities, will present a unique program that explores different ways in which the bass can soar. Gilbert urges all to come with open ... Read More »
The City of Avon will honor and pay tribute to three local military veterans who were killed while on active military duty. The Memorial Ceremony Tribute will be held on Wednesday, May 18, from 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm at Avon High School located at 37545 Detroit Road. Honored will be Marine Corporal David F. Schneider, who was killed in ... Read More »
Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the gate of the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland? Well, here is your chance to see the facilities where NASA Glenn has contributed to some of the nation’s greatest innovations over the last 75 years. Join in on May 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lewis Field ... Read More »
High fashion and a day at Churchill Downs was observed last Saturday at The Normandy Apartments in Rocky River as residents enjoyed a lively Kentucky Derby dinner party. It was a great opportunity for ladies to adorn their best Old Kentucky Home millinery and do things up in grand style. A social hour gave friends a chance to mix and ... Read More »
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