Westlake

UH St. John Medical Center paused last week to extend special recognition to long-time employee Laura Woods. Laura is retiring after 35 years as tele-operator at the hospital. “She has literally been the voice of the hospital,” said Patient Experience Manager Cindy Stec as she presented Laura with a bouquet of flowers and a special plaque of recognition. Read More »

In February, the Westlake Elementary Schools Health and PE Department held its annual Kids Heart Challenge event. During PE class the students participated in a variety of heart healthy activities including yoga, dance and cardiovascular Tabata workouts. This annual fundraiser, formally known as Jump Rope for Heart is sponsored by the American Heart Association. The money raised helps fund the ... Read More »

Fourth Thursday of each month – 12:00-1:00 p.m. (starts 5/27/2021), Virtual On Zoom We welcome patients and families to join these free virtual sessions offering emotional and peer support and educational guest presentations for stroke survivors and their families. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED- JUST FOLLOW THE ZOOM LINK BELOW: Meeting URL: https://uhhospitals.zoom.us/j/91018765065?pwd=SWhGZzBuSWE1ZWluWmpXMHVsUlJzdz09 Meeting ID: 910 1876 5065 • Password: 055121 Join ... Read More »

Friday, April 30th was a Arbor Day at Dover Intermediate School in Westlake. Mr. Paul Quinn III, Westlake Service Director, Stan Barnard, Westlake’s Urban Forestry Manager and members of the Westlake Service Department were there to assist with the planting of a tree. Several weeks prior to the ceremony, all fifth grade students were invited to submit a poster explaining ... Read More »

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s late May 2021 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. May 12-22 Summer ArtWalk Submissions – What does summer look like to you? Artists in grades K-6 to be showcased throughout the month of June. Artists ... Read More »

Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough presented his State of the City 2021 address hosted by the West Shore Chamber of Commerce at Carrabba’s Italian Grill on Sperry Road Tuesday. The presentation, cancelled last year due to pandemic shut-down, highlighted the growth and magnitude of the West Shore’s ever-growing center of commerce and community. It was held before an audience of socially-protected ... Read More »

The City of Westlake was pleased to present special Over 90 Birthday Proclamations to residents who have lived on this Earth for more than nine decades on April 30, 2021. Since the City was unable to host its usual Over 90 Birthday Luncheon due to the pandemic, Westlake Community Services Director Lydia Gadd and Outreach Coordinator Donna Feorene personally delivered ... Read More »

Information courtesy of the Westlake Police Department, www.facebook.com/westlakepolice A big congratulations to Capt. Eric Schanz who retired this week after 32 years of serving the citizens of Westlake. Many of these years were in leadership positions at the department. Thank you for your service and enjoy your well earned time off. Read More »

Great Treasures for Every Style and Every Home The Gathering Place, Northeast Ohio’s most respected cancer support community, has officially opened its second furniture warehouse located at their Sandy Borrelli Center at 25425 Center Ridge Road in Westlake. Shop for the Place, benefitting The Gathering Place, is a furniture and home goods retail operation, which generates income to fund free ... Read More »

Live theatre is back in Westlake!! The Westlake High School Drama Club is performing Addam’s Family A New Musical based on the television characters we all know and love. What better way to return to ‘Normal’ than with this most abnormal family! Wednesday Addams is all grown up and has fallen in love with a sweet young man. Watch what ... Read More »