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Westlake Porter Public Library’s August Calendar of Events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s August 2025 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Instagram (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. August 1-31 Suma’s Scavenger Hunt – Pick up Suma’s Scavenger Hunt at the Youth Services Desk during the month of August and use your library skills and ... Read More »

Thinking of Cutting Down a Big Tree? Think Again — It Could Cost You $20,000 or More

The Bay Village Tree Conservancy Did you know those big, beautiful canopy trees — the mature ones with wide-reaching branches that provide shade and environmental benefits — might be adding serious value to your home? In some cases, they can increase property values by $20,000 or more. Unfortunately, many homeowners don’t realize this and remove mature trees, not knowing they’re ... Read More »

Concord Reserve Car Show

Join Concord Reserve for their Car Show on September 9 from 5-7 p.m. at 2116 Dover Center Road, Westlake. There will be basket raffle, music/DJ, 50/50 drawing, food and trophies. Free Entry. Visit lec.org/concord-reserve or www.facebook.com/ConcordReserve for event updates. If you are interested in featuring your car, contact Barb Hopkins at 440-658-8625 or Barbara.hopkins@lec.org. All makes, models and years are ... Read More »

Champion Creek: Grand Open House

Join Foundations Health Solutions in celebrating their newest Skilled Nursing Center, Champion Creek! Take a tour, meet the staff and enjoy the summer festivities on Thursday, July 17 from 4-7 p.m. at 6045 Wooster Pike, Medina. RSVPs Appreciated, but not required. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Sandy Kaczur, C/T: 440.552.9584 or Email Sandra.Kaczur@FoundationsHealth.net Read More »

NextGen HME Cle: Shop Our New HME Store

The Hastings family: 3 generations, over 45 years of trusted DME/HME in Cleveland. Visit the new HME Store at 30590 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, Cleveland’s newest Home Medical Equipment (HME) retail store! Read More »

Mark 2 Roofing Summer Sale

Building Strong, Save Big! Trust your local experts at Mark 2 Roofing, for top quality roofing and siding solutions. This summer, they’re rolling out unbeatable deals to protect your home and save you money. Don’t miss out on the limited time offers! Read More »

Horse Rescued in Rocky River Reservation

A heroic effort to save a horse hopelessly mired in mud was all in a day’s work for a number of rescue agencies recently in the Rocky River Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks. The saga began when the Southwest Technical Rescue Team was called out to assist the Cleveland Metroparks Police on June 30 with a horse that was stuck ... Read More »

Avon Bike Parade

The annual Bike Parade has become a Fourth of July tradition in the City of Avon. Kids, families and their red, white and blue bedecked bikes and trikes and wagons gathered at the Aquatic Center on Detroit Road for a jaunt under the fire department’s mighty flag as they toured with an Avon Police and Fire escort. Parade Honor Marshall ... Read More »

Showing Their Colors

The ever-popular Bay Bike Trike and Wagon Parade took place at Cahoon Park Saturday morning as part of the community’s Bay Days fun. Thanks to Bay Kiwanis for this event and to parade marshall Huck Kurinsky, Global BMX Ambassador for Huffy, for brings helmets, lights and other bike accessories to share with riders, thanks to Huffy. Bay Mayor Paul Koomar ... Read More »

Patriotic Pooches

New to Bay Village’s Fourth of July activities this year was a Patriotic Pooch Parade held at the Cahoon Park Gazebo the afternoon of July 4. The parade was hosted by For the Love of Bay Village Dogs and proved to be a festive occasion as dogs took a lap around the gazebo while music from Monica Robins and the ... Read More »