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The Woods at French Creek Celebrates Summer

The community was welcomed by The Woods at French Creek, 37845 Colorado Ave. in Avon on Tues., July 31, to come and feel the island breeze at a special summer open house. Featuring music by Island Jeff, the day also included Caribbean infused food and treats! A Free event for all, guests were able to learn more about the 75-bed, ... Read More »

Avon Place Lunch and Learn

Save the Date – Thurs., Aug. 30 – Arthritis and Back Pain, presented by Tom Strong, Medical Lecturer. Tom will discuss non-medical approaches in treating both arthritis and back pain. Presentation will be held at Avon Place, 32900 Detroit Rd. in Avon. Please RSVP 440-937-6201. www.AvonPlaceCare.com   Read More »

Porter Library Celebrates Summer

Westlake’s Porter Public Library celebrated summer on July 30 with its annual Ice Cream Social. Presented by Friends of Westlake Porter Public Library, the annual Ice Cream Social featured Mitchell’s ice cream sundaes for $1, with the cost being subsidized by the Friends of WPPL. The Big Daddies Band were also back with great tunes, along with face-painters, hula hoops ... Read More »

O’Neill Healthcare Presents ‘Music: The Key to Connection’

O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village welcomed Music Therapist Lucille Cimino and Erin Shoemaker to its July ‘Lunch and Learn’ program, “Music: the Key to Connection….an Interactive Experience.” The program was one of O’Neill Healthcare’s free educational programming sessions open to the public each month. Music Therapist Lucille Cimino, MT-BC, Executive Director of Sound Inspirations Music Therapy, LLC, along with Erin Shoemaker, ... Read More »

County Council Approves $1,100,000 for the Reconstruction of Bradstreet’s Landing Park Fishing Pier

Grant Funded Through the Community Development Fund Cuyahoga County Council unanimously approves $1,100,000 of grant funding for The Bradstreet’s Landing Park Fishing Pier Reconstruction Project in the City of Rocky River. Demolition of the existing pier will take place during the months of August through October of 2018, and new construction will begin in April 2019. The project plans to ... Read More »

Bay Notes: New Library Expected to Break Ground in 2019

A new Bay Village Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library is expected to break ground in 2019, reports Mayor Paul Koomar in his summer newsletter to the community. The branch, proposed for Cahoon Park on the site of the Kiddie Kollege facility, was put on hold earlier this year after resident outcry over plans. ‘After a brief pause this ... Read More »

The University Partnership of Lorain County Community College Experience Ohio’s Best Value in Higher Education

Whether you are just starting college or would like to begin a new career, Lorain County Community College and its University Partnership are the best value in higher education. LCCC is the first community college in Ohio to have a University Partnership program, where you can select from over 50 different associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees all offered by leading ... Read More »

Gardens at Westlake Happy Hours is Fun for All!

Friday afternoon means one thing at the Gardens of Westlake: Happy Hour! The weekly Happy Hour events start each Friday at 3:30 p.m. and feature great entertainment, food, drinks, conversation and more. Best of all – Gardens at Westlake Happy Hours are open to all! Just stop by, check in and catch up with old friends and old times. Gardens ... Read More »

“What’s Brewing in Westlake” Focuses Attention on Needs of Residents Living in Poverty

Equity Trust, Sibling Revelry Brewing Help Bring Business Community Together Equity Trust presented “What’s Brewing in Westlake” on July 26 – a  business networking and fundraising event with proceeds benefiting the social services programs of the Westlake Senior and Community Services Department. It provides assistance to hundreds of the nearly 1,300 Westlake residents who live in poverty. Mayor Dennis M. ... Read More »

Knickerbocker Apartments $10.3 million Improvements

A major $10.3 million renovation of the Knickerbocker Apartments complex is currently underway, reports Mayor Koomar. “The Knickerbocker was selected as part of a local revitalization plan through the Department of Housing and Urban Development. “The Knickerbocker Apartments was developed by Bay Inter-Faith Housing in 1974, and they continue to own the property. Bay Inter-Faith Housing is a consortium of ... Read More »