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Avon Eagle Run Registration Open

Avon Eagle Run registration is now open. We invite the community to join us for the 19th annual Avon Eagle Run, presented by Mercy Health, Saturday, May 25 at 8 a.m. at Avon High School, 37545 Detroit Road. Proceeds from the Eagle Run benefit the Avon Schools Educational Endowment Fund and other local charities. The family-fun event includes a 5-mile run, 5K run/walk and 1-mile Kids Fun Run, as well as bounce ... Read More »

22 Hilliard Students are Published Poets

Twenty-two young poets from Hilliard Elementary School were selected to have their work published in a hardcover anthology from Poetic Power, a quarterly poetry contest sponsored by Creative Communications. And the school earned a Poetic Achievement Award for its efforts. In December, gifted intervention specialist Erin Vanek’s fourth-grade students wrote an original poem for submission to the contest. Twenty-two were ... Read More »

Avon Heritage Hosts National Author for Young Authors Event May 14

National children’s author, Tom Watson, is the featured presenter during the annual Young Author event at Avon Heritage Elementary School May 14. Students, grades 3-5, will hear Watson’s inspiring message during several school assemblies during the day (times listed below). In the evening May 14, Watson will be featured during the Young Author Open House at the school from 6:30 ... Read More »

Avon Lake Garden Club Plants Pollinator Garden

Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club was the first Garden Club in Ohio to receive the newly created Plant America Grant for 2017-2019 from the National Garden Clubs. The garden needed to be an example of: Beautification Civic Garden Outdoor classroom Example of implementing Environmental Practices A horticulture or environmental education event for the public and / or youth. The Old Firehouse Pollinator Garden is an ... Read More »

The Future Earth Event

Northeast Ohio middle schools and middle school-aged students – You are invited to participate in the 5th annual Future Earth Event at Cleveland State University on Thursday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The event will include a Junior Solar Sprint Race, KidWind Challenge, and TED Talk Jr event at Cleveland State University, Woodling Gym Courtyard, 2451 Euclid ... Read More »

Rocky River Schools Bike to School 2019

Once again, the Rocky River City School District is participating in the Bike to School Challenge. The Middle School challenge kicked off on Monday, May 6 and runs through Friday, May 24, 2019. Kensington Intermediate School will participate from May 20 through May 24, 2019. If you drive, please be aware that there will be more bicycle riders during school ... Read More »

New Westlake Police Department Facebook Page

The Westlake Police Department is happy to announce the launch of their new Westlake Police Department Facebook page. Like and follow it here: www.facebook.com/westlakepolice WPD will post real time advisories, case updates, police blotters and educational videos including social media safety for children, teens and adults. Be part of the solution on keeping your community safe – stay involved – stay ... Read More »

‘Spring for Hope’ Lifts Support for Autism Care

The Center for Autism located within Rocky River’s Umerley Center is a signature resource for the treatment of autism that serves the entire west side. Last Thursday, co-chairs Neil Smith, D.O., President, Fairview Hospital, and Rocky River Mayor Pamela Bobst hosted the third annual ‘Spring for Hope’ Autism Center fundraising event. Community West Foundation was a proud sponsor of the ... Read More »

Avon Place FREE May Events

Pancake Breakfast: Tuesday, May 14, Served from 9-10 a.m. Seniors 55+ are invited to join us for our FREE monthly Pancake Breakfast. Those in attendance will enjoy: pancakes; sausage; fresh fruit; orange juice; coffee. Information about upcoming Avon Place events will also be available. Please RSVP to 440-937-6201 no later than May 10. Lunch & Learn: Tuesday, May 21, Lunch ... Read More »