The opening the CreativeSpace Art & More Saturday night was a hit as several hundred guests turned out to share in proprietor Judy Kean’s vision for a unique gallery locale in Avon. Avon Mayor Bryan Jensen was among those in attendance. Visitors enjoyed perusing over 100 pieces of art, sampled hors d’oeuvers and sipped wine while musician Charles Geil set ... Read More »
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Sunflower Wine Festival Packs Old River Shopping Area
5,000 party-goers packed the streets of the Old Detroit Road shopping area in Rocky River on Saturday, July 11 for The Sunflower Wine Festival hosted by the Prayers from Maria Foundation. The Prayers from Maria Foundation was founded by Ed and Megan McNamara of Avon Lake in honor of their daughter, Maria, who died of a rare form of cancer ... Read More »
VIP Night Kicks Off SJMC Festival of the Arts
St. John Medical Center’s 2015 Festival of the Arts was a huge success July 10 – 12. “What a fantastic weekend,” said SJMC President & CEO William A. Young. “The community came out in droves to support the event. We estimated 20,000 – 30,000 were in attendance to support this premier arts and crafts show on the West side.” According ... Read More »
400-Plus Riders Make 20th Annual Toy Run a Success
The 20th annual Toy Run to benefit pediatric patients was a success the morning of Sunday, July 12 as over 400 motorcyclists rode from Lake Erie Harley-Davidson on Chester Road in Avon to Fairview Hospital with toys and gifts. “Despite a very rainy morning and ride, over 400 riders participated in the 20th Annual Fairview Hospital Toy Run,” said Lake ... Read More »
NASA Glenn Research Center Welcomes 100+ Future Space Industry Leaders
Nearly 150 space professionals from around the world enjoyed an unparalled tour of NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 7, as part of International Space University’s (ISU) 28th Space Studies Program (SSP15). ISU, the world’s premier international space education institution, hosts SSP15 at Ohio University from June 8-August 7. Supported by major space agencies and aerospace organizations ... Read More »
Drive for Life is a Team Effort to Fight Cancer
Summer returned just in time for beautiful playing conditions at Westwood Country Club on Monday, July 13th, as golfers gathered at the 14th annual Drive for Life Golf Benefit. Presented by the Community West Foundation and the 2015 Drive for Life Golf Committee, over 100 golfers turned out to make a difference. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Caring ... Read More »
20th Annual Toy Run Brings Over 400 Motorcyclists to Fairview Hospital
The annual Harley-Davidson Toy Run to benefit the pediatrics unit at Fairview Hospital was bigger than ever last Sunday as over 400 motorcyclists braved wet weather to make the 20th anniversary of this Community West Foundation event memorable. On hand to greet the riders were Fairview Hospital President, Dr. Neil Smith and Child Life Coordinator, Sandy Criswell. As in year’s ... Read More »
20th Annual Toy Run Brings Over 400 Motorcyclists to Fairview Hospital
The annual Harley-Davidson Toy Run to benefit the pediatrics unit at Fairview Hospital was bigger than ever last Sunday as over 400 motorcyclists braved wet weather to make the 20th anniversary of this Community West Foundation event memorable. On hand to greet the riders were Fairview Hospital President, Dr. Neil Smith and Child Life Coordinator, Sandy Criswell. As in year’s ... Read More »
‘The Bright Spot of Summer:’ SJMC Festival of the Arts Shines
St. John Medical Center’s Festival of the Arts proved once again to be the premier fine arts and crafts show in Northeast Ohio last weekend. The 22nd renewal of this summer highlight lived up to this year’s theme, “The Bright Spot of Summer. Thousands flocked to the welcoming St. John Medical Center campus the weekend of July 10-12. Guests perused ... Read More »
CreativeSpace Art & More Opens in Avon
Avon Lake artist Judy Kean just can’t stop creating. Noted for her larger-than-life art glass guitars that have been featured by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Judy has now opened CreativeSpace Art & More at 33760 Lear Industrial Pkwy. in Avon. CreativeSpace Art & More will launch its inaugural show this weekend, ‘Shades of Gray,’ on Sat., July ... Read More »
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