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Avon Lake Schools Happenings

Avon Lake High School Art Student Wins State Honor The 53rd Governor’s Art Show statewide judging recently took place in Columbus.  The State of Ohio is divided into 15 regions, and a total of 8,301 pieces of artwork were submitted. Of those submitted, only 16% advance to the state level. There were 401 winners at the state level. Avon Lake ... Read More »

The Fairytale Foundation’s Princess For The Day Fundraiser

For nearly 8 years, The Fairytale Foundation has brought smiles to thousands of kids across Northeast Ohio – all while raising money for local charities. The Fairytale Foundation was founded in 2015 by the company’s president Stephanie Jordan. It started small with a few hand-made gowns and friends from school volunteering at the local carnival. Soon after, community interest in ... Read More »

Rose Hill Museum Reopening Showcases the Artistry of Beadwork

The artistry and significance of beadwork is on full display at Rose Hill Museum’s latest exhibition, “Beadwork: The Beauty of Small Things.” Along with its permanent display of artifacts from the history of Bay Village, the museum will temporarily showcase beaded items from the Bay Village Historical Society’s collections that are not often displayed to the public. The exhibition offers ... Read More »

The Do’s and Don’ts of Baby Wildlife

by Lake Erie Nature and Science Center Spring is here, which means baby season for our local wildlife. As wildlife rehabilitators prepare for their busiest time of the year, here are some do’s and don’ts for helping baby wildlife. DO: Allow wildlife to grow up in their natural environment Baby animals are vulnerable, but resilient. Predators and other threats are ... Read More »

Connecting for Kids April Programs in Westlake, Lakewood & Virtual

Connecting for Kids (CFK) provides education and support to families with concerns about their child. We serve all families, including those children with and without formal diagnoses. CFK offers educational programs, support groups, a Parent Match Program and numerous resources. Registration is required for these programs. Register online: www.connectingforkids.org/register, via email: info@connectingforkids.org or Call/Text: 440-570-5908. Speaker Series Join us for ... Read More »

Andrea A. Patrick Marks Her Debut with the Release of ‘Battle Fatigue: Finding Your Way Back to Freedom’

Join the author as she recalls how she made the journey from battle fatigue to freedom again Andrea Patrick, in her first publishing foray titled “Battle Fatigue: Finding your way back to Freedom” (published by WestBow Press), shares with readers the inspiring story of how she overcame the stress and anxiety of being in a war zone through faith in ... Read More »

WEST SHORE BLUES: The Best of the Beats

Westlake Resident Donates Ballistic Vest to WPD K9 A huge thank you goes out to Westlake resident Pat Siffermann who donated a ballistic vest for WPD K9 Vince.  This was a very generous gift and shows her commitment for the safety of the city’s K9 officers.  Pat is affiliated with the NorthEast Ohio SPCA, whose Executive Director Jeffrey Kocian, also ... Read More »

Mark 2 Roofing: Restoring Your Faith in Contractors

Investing in a new roof is one of the most important decisions a homeowner will ever make. Finding a contractor who is trustworthy, guarantees their work and uses only the highest quality materials are all factors in making a decision that will last for years. Mark 2 Roofing is a local roofing and exterior renovation company serving Northeast Ohio. It ... Read More »

Welcome to FYZICAL Westlake

Are physical limitations or pain impacting your ability to move, function, and enjoy life? It’s time to “GET FYZICAL!” – Spelled different because we are different! FYZICAL is unlike any therapy clinic you’ve been to before. At FYZICAL, our highly skilled, compassionate team of physical therapists focuses on achieving optimal health and wellness, and we strive to improve the quality ... Read More »

Normandy Senior Living: Pysanky Egg Decorating

The residents at The Normandy Senior Living enjoyed the first phase of Pysanky egg decorating at the Saturday ‘Art with Rebecka’ class. They are using warm wax drawn on the eggshell to create their designs. The second phase, of adding color, will be done next Saturday by the residents. Pysanky is a traditional craft in the Ukraine and Poland. The ... Read More »