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Westshore Arts Council: An Art Show for Everyone

The Westshore Arts Council (WAC) presents the 24th Annual Community of Fine Arts Juried Art Show, August 4 – 30, 2025 at Westlake Porter Public Library. The show will be open every day during normal library hours. This year’s show consists of 108 pieces of art created by 44 local artists. There are two divisions, Amateur/Semi-Professional and Seasoned Professional with ... Read More »

WPPL Board Appoints New Fiscal Officer

The Westlake Porter Public Library Board of Trustees appointed Celeste Fortunato as the library’s new Fiscal Officer at their regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 16. Fortunato came to WPPL from Sandusky Public Library, where she was also the Fiscal Officer. She has also served in public service accounting positions with the Lorain Public Library System, Lorain County Community College ... Read More »

WEST SHORE BLUES: The Best of the Beats

Jackpot! On 7/4/25 at approx. 8PM, an officer stopped a vehicle on Sperry Dr near the WestSpring Inn for an equipment violation. Reports show that officers noticed that the car contained numerous brand new cell phone cases scattered around the interior as well as black tape covering what appeared to be bullet holes on the exterior of the Honda sedan. ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library’s August Calendar of Events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s August 2025 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Instagram (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. August 1-31 Suma’s Scavenger Hunt – Pick up Suma’s Scavenger Hunt at the Youth Services Desk during the month of August and use your library skills and ... 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 »

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 »

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 »

Westlake and Berea Kiwanis Clubs Help to Adapt Toys for Children with Disabilities

Westlake Kiwanis and Berea Kiwanis Clubs teamed up to help RePlay for Kids rework toys for children with disabilities. At this workshop battery-powered toys were adapted with external switches. These adapted toys are then provided, for free, to agencies that work with kids with disabilities. “This is just one of the many projects we do for children in our community,” ... Read More »