A Laura Lane couple in Westlake invested $100,000 with a Facebook friend who promised a 1000 per cent return on their money. Other family members kicked in another $40,000, all the funds were wired to Hong Kong. Despite the promise of high returns on the investments, other family members told them they had been defrauded, report Westlake Police. The incident ... Read More »
Simple Recycling Fills a Gap in Existing Recycling and Rubbish Programs The City of Westlake is launching a new recycling program to collect textiles and soft recyclables for its more than 32,000 residents on Monday, August 15, 2016. Solon-based Simple Recycling will manage curbside pickup of the acceptable items on the residents’ regular rubbish and recycling collection day. “We are ... Read More »
The Avon Lake Police Department responded to a call for a male swimmer in distress in the area of Miller Road Park beach and fishing pier at 5:02 p.m. July 30. The Avon Lake Fire Department, Rescue Squad and US Coast Guard also responded to the call. Witnesses reported that the male went under the water and attempts to locate ... Read More »
Peace—Shalom—Salam—no matter how you say it, every faith tradition has peace as a guiding principle. Thus, the concept of Peace Village Day Camp was born. During the week of July 11th, thirty-nine area children in grades 2-12 had the opportunity to learn about four aspects of peace at this special camp sponsored by Dover Congregational United Church of Christ. This ... Read More »
Kourtney Sladek to Lead Program for 4-Year-Olds; Registration is Open; Class Starts September 6 What exactly should a parent look for in a pre-kindergarten program? It was the question Kourtney Sladek, Westside Christian Academy’s (WCA) new pre-kindergarten teacher, knew parents would be asking and it guided her in designing the program. The answer also was meaningful because she too is the ... Read More »
The 17th annual Community of Fine Arts, a juried art show presented by the Westlake-Westshore Arts Council. is presently open for public viewing through August 27 at Westlake Porter Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, during library hours. The 119 original works accepted for judging and display were submitted by forty-six artists, amateur and professional. The works are one of a ... Read More »
It was Jeep Day in Westlake recently when the exterior spare tires from eight Jeep Wrangler and Liberty SUVs were stolen on July 27. The spare tires were taken from Hyland Software and Nordson Co. on Clemens Rd. and Dave and Busters on First St., report Westlake Police. CCTV from Hyland Software showed a black male (unknown age, medium build, completely bald) ... Read More »
Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s August, 2016 calendar of events: August 1-27 Westlake-WestShore Arts Council’s Community of Fine Arts Show Mondays, August 1 and 29 (1-1:30 p.m.) Yoga Rhyme Time! – A perfect way to introduce yoga and practice simple poses with rhymes that imitate animals and nature. Remember to wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga ... Read More »
These programs are free of charge and open to individuals diagnosed with cancer, their families and loved ones at The Center for Body, Mind & Spirit at Mercy Cancer Center, 41201 Schaden Road, Elyria. Services are available regardless of where patients receive treatment. Mercy Cancer Center is now affiliated with University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. The Center for Body, Mind ... Read More »
The Avon Early Childhood PTA (AECPTA) is looking to add new members, as well as renew current members during the club’s annual Membership Drive scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 9th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Schwartz Road Park Pavilion in Avon. Families are encouraged to turn out for a fun event which will feature frozen treats, a bounce house, ... Read More »
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