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At the Avon Safety Fair

The City of Avon held its annual Safety Fair at the Aquatic Center last Saturday as hundreds of families came out to see fire trucks, police cars and other safety equipment as they toured a dozen or so displays from area resources promoting healthy and safe living. Safety exhibits, car seat checks, bicycle helmet giveaways, free food, crafts, Kids IDs, ... Read More »

At the Annual Bay Village Touch-a-Truck

The City of Bay Village hosted its annual Touch-a-Truck event in Cahoon Park last Saturday. Hundreds of kids and their families turned out for this popular event that allows up-close looks at everything from fire engines to police cars to heavy equipment. It’s noisy, too, as kids get behind the wheel and lean on the horns of these monsters! Sit ... Read More »

Pet Pals Celebrate National Dog Day at UH SJMC

UH St. John Medical Center in Westlake celebrated National Dog Day on Aug. 26 by hosting pooches from the hospital’s Pet Pals program for a meet & greet in the hospital’s Main Entrance lobby. “This event highlighted our wonderful Pet Pals, who visit the hospital every week and bring smiles to patients, visitors, and staff,” said Pamela Kronz, Patient Relations ... Read More »

Westlake Alumni Association to Induct 8 New Members to the Hall of Fame

The Westlake Alumni Association has announced 8 new members to the Westlake Alumni Hall of Fame. They will be inducted on Oct. 3 at the annual Alumni Dinner to be held at LaCentre. Congratulations to the inductees: Distinguished Alumni Will Ryan ‘67 – Will had a distinguished career in Hollywood. Provided voices for short animated projects including Winnie the Pooh ... Read More »

Avon Lake Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024

The Avon Lake Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce the Class of 2024. Individual inductees include Christine Chiricosta Dieken, Matt Kostelnik, Mike Flachbart, Laura McClung Plyler, and Jeff Strauch. Also included is the 2011 Avon Lake Shoregal’s volleyball Team. Bob D’Andrea will receive the Vasiloff Award for his contributions assisting area athletes. The inductees will be honored at ... Read More »

50 Years on the Job! Avon Place Celebrates Eve Mueke

Eve Mueke started her 50-year journey at Good Samaritan, which is now Avon Place, on August 29 in the year 1974. It was her 16th birthday on her first day of employment. She was a timid 16-year-old kid who was afraid to start work because she would be working with older adults. She has now been taking care of people ... Read More »

Ice Cream Day at UH SJMC

On August 20th, the Leadership Council of University Hospitals St. John Medical Center sponsored an appreciation event to recognize the extraordinary healthcare services and commitment to excellence provided by the entire staff of doctors, nurses, and support teams. “We are pleased and excited to sponsor an Employee Appreciation Day for all those that make St. John Medical Center such an ... Read More »

Blessing of the Pets at St. Raphael Church

Lions, tigers and bears are not welcome, but household animals and their families are invited to the 18th Annual Blessing of the Pets on Sunday, October 6 from 1:30-2:00 p.m. on the front lawn of St. Raphael Church in Bay Village. Individual blessings will be given to each animal. Dog and cat treats and give-aways from Hot Diggity Dog Pet ... Read More »

Crocker Park 9th Annual Food Truck Challenge

Calling all food lovers, we’re so excited to host our ninth annual Food Truck Challenge sponsored by Serpentini of Westlake on Saturday, September 28 from 11am-4pm. 20 of Cleveland’s best food trucks will be lining up on Main Street to compete to win one of the “best of…” categories being judged. This year’s event returns bigger and better with more ... Read More »

All American Entertainment Presents The Great Benjamins Circus

All American Entertainment will present The Great Benjamins Circus, taking place at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E Bagley Rd, Middleburg Hts. on Thursday September 19 at 7:30 pm, Friday September 20 at 4:30 and 7:30 pm, Saturday September 21 at 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 pm, and Sunday September 22 1:30 and 4:30 pm. The show features our Benjamins Extreme Riders, ... Read More »