Westlake resident Deb Myers received the 2019 Myrna Chelko Volunteer Award from Westlake Porter Public Library at a volunteer recognition event on March 31. A Reception Desk volunteer since 2002, Myers is one of the first “faces of the library” that visitors see when entering the building. Because of her longevity as a volunteer, Myers is known for her knowledge ... Read More »
Avon Isle was bustling Monday night as Avon Schools held their 5th annual District Wide Festival of the Arts. Mayor Bryan Jensen and Supt. of Schools Mike Laub were on hand to personally award their winning choices among students entries from each class in the district. Hundreds attended to admire the works of one and all. All were winners! “We ... Read More »
School Raised Record-Breaking Amounts for the Organization’s Pennies for Patients Campaign. Penny Wars, Paint Nights, and Online Fundraising Face-Offs may seem like simple fundraisers for a school to partake in, but Avon Heritage Elementary School proved that small-scale events can come with a large payoff. Throughout the month of February, the Heritage community planned events with one goal in mind: ... Read More »
The Normandy Senior Living hosted Rocky River Mayor Pamela Bobst’s annual State of the City address at Westwood Country Club the afternoon of March 28. The Rocky River Chamber of Commerce event welcomed a packed house of west shore business leaders. They heard Mayor Bobst review the many things happening in the bustling community. Coming highlights include renovations to City ... Read More »
Deciding to work with a personal trainer may be one of the best decisions you can make for your health. Choosing the right one can be a challenge. There is nothing worse than spending 6-plus months in a gym, trying your best, only to step on the scale and realize that you haven’t made any progress! Working out on your ... Read More »
The bustling Chester Road retail strip in Avon welcomes another grand opening as Menard’s is celebrating its grand opening this week. A family-owned company started in 1958, Menards is headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and has more than 300 home improvement stores located in the Midwest. Menards® carries a complete selection of high-quality, name brand merchandise, tools, materials and supplies ... Read More »
There is a baby boom in Avon! Six Avon Early Learning Center staff members are having babies (10 percent of staff)…..we will have seven new little Eagles by August. Kindergarten teacher, Cassie Magyary, is having twins! The Avon Early Learning Center houses the district’s kindergartners and Soaring Little Eagles Preschool students. Read More »
Happy 102nd Birthday to Fran Berner! One and all had so much fun getting to celebrate Fran’s birthday with her and her family last week! Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day, Fran! Fran received a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Avon Mayor Bryan Jensen and also a resolution from State Senator Nathan Manning. The ... Read More »
All four Avon Lake City Schools elementary schools kicked off the One District, One Book: Reading as a Community, initiative this week with assemblies at each school. (ODOB) Every student in grades K-4 received their own copy of, “The World According to Humphrey”, by Betty G. Birney, along with an activity pack with a two-week reading calendar, trivia questions and ... Read More »
The Gardens will be hosting a comedy show to entertain their residents, family, friends and community on Thurs., April 25, at 6 p.m. Comedian Will McDaniel is a seasoned comic, bringing clean, family-friendly laughter to audiences for more than 10 years. He has traveled all over the United States sharing his twist on everything from family, friends, fun and faith. ... Read More »
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