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Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s late February 2022 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. Thursday, February 17 (10-11:30 a.m.) Windows 10 Introduction – Learn how to work with the basic features of Windows 10: the Start Menu, Tiles, Access Settings, ... Read More »

Robert Markowitz, owner/operator at Cleveland Magic and Balloons, is part of a national campaign called “Adopt a Grandparent.” “Our goal is to bring joy to seniors in assisted-living facilities,” says Robert. “These seniors don’t all have families to visit them, and some have families that live too far to visit.” Robert has been a part of the movement for the ... Read More »

St. Bernadette School kicked-off the celebration of Catholic Schools Week with their annual Open House on January 30th. Mayor Clough presented the Principal, Mrs. Maureen Goodwin, First Grade Teacher, Mrs. Debbie Chinchar, and Dean of Students, Mrs. Mary Beth Sullivan with a Proclamation from the City. Mayor Clough commended the school on their robust Robotics program that is sponsored and ... Read More »

The Green & White Revue is a district-wide talent show featuring performers from grades K-12! This year’s show will be held LIVE on March 11 & 12 at 7pm in the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center (PAC). ACT AUDITIONS (Grades K–12): Reserve your audition time at bit.ly/GreenWhiteAct Auditions will be held on February 15 (Tues), 16 (Wed), and 17 (Thurs) ... Read More »

University Hospitals St. John Medical Center in Westlake, like many hospitals nationally, was stretched thin by the surge of Covid 19 and Omicron variant patients that hit hard last month. Charging in to help, just like the cavalry of old, was the Ohio National Guard. 30 troops worked three shifts each day (10 troops per shift) from Dec. 30 through ... Read More »

The Friends of Westlake Porter Public Library is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding this year. To honor this milestone the group is planning a variety of activities throughout 2022. More details will be shared when available, in both the library and Friends newsletters, local media and social media. The first Friends meeting was held on October 18, 1972. ... Read More »

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early February 2022 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. Tuesday, February 1 (7-8:45 p.m.) World at War Forum (Virtual) – The World at War Forum is a group of local people interested in the history ... Read More »

100 Years Before Crocker Park…. Westlake Schools in the 1800’s…..Dover Board of Education Minutes January 19, 1839 – At a meeting of school Directors at A. Blood’s to consider the several applications of females out of the District to be admitted into the school, it was agreed that as the school was much crowded, females over 16 years of age ... Read More »

Members of the safety forces paid a visit to Mr. Robert Krone, a lifelong resident of Westlake celebrating his centennial birthday today. Mr. Krone left Westlake to fight in the Pacific Theater during WW2, and returned home where he spent 29 years in charge of the buildings and grounds maintenance of the Westlake City School District. We were honored to ... Read More »

Magician Rick Smith Jr. Entertains Westlake Residents Famed Magician and Northeast Ohio-native Rick Smith Jr. entertained patrons today as part of our January Luncheon at the Westlake Community Services Center. The show included various illusions and tricks involving mentalism, which have earned him numerous appearances on national television, including guest spots on The Tonight Show and Shark Tank. At one ... Read More »