The City of Westlake’s annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Hunt is a fun-filled family festival held at the Westlake Recreation Center. This year’s Festival took place on Sat., Oct. 14 from 12-3 p.m. It included a pumpkin hunt, face painting, bounce houses and more. Because of rain, the Fall Fest was moved inside the Westlake Rec Center this year, but ... Read More »
Jack Fink, an Avon Lake High School senior and member of Boy Scout Troop 159, has installed a chimney swift tower at Black River Audubon Park in Elyria. Fink researched how to build a tower, purchased the materials, presented his plans for approval to the City of Elyria building department, engineered the tower, and with the help of his family, ... Read More »
The SOUPer Bowl XIII Food Drive for Community Resource Services (CRS) was held on October 20, 2023. This annual food drive is a friendly competition between Avon and Avon Lake. Congratulations to Avon for winning this year’s SOUPer Bowl, although the real winner is CRS and the families served in Avon and Avon Lake who are struggling with food insecurity. ... Read More »
Penny Evans, Manager of Volunteer Services, recently retired from UH St John Medical Center. Her career started in 1982. She was recognized on July 27 at a luncheon with some friends, administrative staff and most of her family in attendance. UH SJMC COO Jonathan Sague personally thanked her for her service and commitment to UH SJMC. “She was a very ... Read More »
As our community prepares to select its next judge for the Rocky River Municipal Court, it is crucial to consider not just the candidates but also their commitment to justice, their experience, and their dedication to serving the people. In this regard, Joseph Burke stands out as an exceptional choice. With over three decades of legal experience, Joe Burke brings ... Read More »
Helping a loved one along in the journey of dementia can be lonely, confusing and frustrating. But, you don’t have to be alone. Author Annette J. Wick shared her story – that of a daughter helping an aging mother along this path – with an audience of guests at Arden Courts Promedica Memory Care in Westlake last week. “How to ... Read More »
Value World of North Olmsted, located at 24869 Lorain Road, has been open since February. But, in order to make sure everything is perfect, the bright, open and welcoming store waited until last Friday to celebrate its ribbon-cutting. According to owner Tia Winfield, the delay in the ribbon-cutting gave them time to fine tune the former Kaplan’s Furniture location. “We’ve ... Read More »
What a fun day! The Westlake Community Services Center’s Annual Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser was a HUGE success. Over 120 people enjoyed tastings of 8 different chilis in this popular yearly event. “We are incredibly grateful to all our event partners who sponsored the days food, drinks, door prizes and more. Applause to: Chili Sponsors – St. Mary of the Woods, ... Read More »
Learn more about taking care of your health and that of your loved ones at Westlake Porter Public Library’s annual health fair on Saturday, November 4 from 1-4 p.m. The fair will include health screenings, health programs, information from various health groups, and a prize drawing. “Chair Yoga” will take place from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Certified yoga instructor Jen Nebraska will ... Read More »
Learn the Cleveland Clinic History via Postcards Randy Geise, Bay Village resident and Senior Healthcare Facility Planner at the Cleveland Clinic, will speak on “Cleveland Clinic via Postcards.” Geise will showcase the progressive growth of the Cleveland Clinic, some interesting ties to Cleveland and a disaster on Lake Erie. The Thursday, Nov. 16 presentation, held at the Bay Lodge on ... Read More »
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