A trio of volunteers who devote every Tuesday morning to bringing joy to residents at Avon Place serve as an inspiration to the community. At 91-years old, Margaret Stein has been a volunteer at the Detroit Road facility for over 40 years! “I got started through my work with my parish, Holy Trinity, and I have been coming here ever ... Read More »
Sr. Kendra Bottoms is a familiar face – and also voice – at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center where she serves as Director of Pastoral Care. Her daily prayers provide assurance each day over the hospital paging system, and her voice always soars above all others when song is needed. “This is Holy Ground,” is a familiar refrain from ... Read More »
“En Plein Air” or Plein air painting is a phrase borrowed from the French equivalent meaning “open air.” It is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors. Last month, Lakeside Assisted Living hosted a group of “Plein Air” artists to display their beautiful work to our residents and to the public. Their work includes various outdoor locations around ... Read More »
Registration is open for the 29th Annual Celebrate Westlake 5 Mile Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk & Kids Fun Dash for Charity on Sat., Aug. 31 at 8:30 a.m. Returning This Year: Beer Garden; Free Massages; Refreshments; Local Expo. All proceeds benefit local charities. Please come out and join us to run, have fun, and help support the families of ... Read More »
Pathways nurse Brittany Robertson presented portraits for 2 residents, Mary Ann Bregar and Joyce Brand. Thank you so much Brittany for sharing your artistic talent with our residents, family members & staff. Pet visits with Candy July Bravo Board winner is RN Stephanie Mangan. Craft morning on Pathways. Read More »
The Westlake-Westshore Arts Council’s 2019 Community of Fine Arts Show is currently on exhibit at Westlake Porter Public Library through the end of August and it offers a wealth of fine viewing. The19th edition of this unique juried art show also offers art demonstrations on Saturdays in August from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ending with a Meet the Artists ... Read More »
A highlight of the summer season is the annual God Cares Summer Picnic hosted at Westlake’s St. Paul Lutheran Church for residents of the area’s long-term care facilities. God Cares is an Avon Lake-based ministry. It is a special, mission-based organization started in 1994. It has since made a difference in the lives of thousands and its Summer Picnic has ... Read More »
Q-Lab Corporation celebrated its fourth annual Westlake Police and Firefighters Appreciation Day the afternoon of July 24. The event, held at Q-Lab’s Canterbury Road park-like campus, is hosted to honor the men and women who put their lives at risk every day in support of the local community. Westlake police and fire department personnel were invited to stop by and ... Read More »
Ardith Amon, a recent graduate of Amherst Steele High School, William Bleisath and Hope Nearwood, recent graduates of Bay High School, and Lauren Williams, a recent graduate of Solon High School, have been selected to be Ashbrook Scholars, according to an announcement made today by the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University. The top-rated academic program, which focuses ... Read More »
Starting September 3, as part of National Library Card Sign-Up Month, Westlake Porter Public Library borrowers will no longer have to pay fines. The library is eliminating new fines on overdue material as of that date. Fines accrued before September 3 will remain, but those with fines on their accounts at that time may want to check with library staff ... Read More »
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