Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s May 2026 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. Saturday, May 2 (All Day) Celebrate Comic Books Day – Join us to celebrate comic books and graphic novels! We will be giving out free comic books ... Read More »
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WEST SHORE BLUES: The Best of the Beats
Can’t Take No for an Answer On 4/13/26 at about 8:30AM, WPD received a 911 call from the Red Roof Inn on Clemens requesting police response. The caller reported that a man at the motel had invited her and her husband to the room to “smoke and drink.” The caller said that once her husband left the room to go ... Read More »
Avon Lake Plans Summer-Long Celebration for America’s 250th Birthday
This summer the City of Avon Lake, Avon Lake Historical Society, Avon Lake Public Library, Sprenger Health Care Systems, Shoreline Promotions, and local sponsors are teaming up to present the 250 Jubilee, a summer-long celebration filled with music, contests, and community fun in honor of America’s 250th birthday. This celebration begins in May and will culminate in a fireworks celebration ... Read More »
Celebrate Comic Books Day at Westlake Porter Public Library
Comic book and graphic novel fans of all ages are invited to Celebrate Comic Books Day on Saturday, May 2, at Westlake Porter Public Library. Visitors can pick up free comic books in the lobby while supplies last and enjoy several activities throughout the day, including taking selfies with popular comic book figures. Local creator Mel Maurer lends his character ... Read More »
Avon Historical Society Upcoming Programs
Avon Historical Society MAY Monthly Meeting & Program: Please join us on May 7th at 7 p.m., at the Avon Olde Town Hall located at the corner of Detroit and Stoney Ridge, Avon, Ohio. Our program is: A Lightning Fast Look at Lorain County Bette Lou Higgins from Eden Valley Enterprises will be presenting: A LIGHTNING-FAST LOOK AT LORAIN COUNTY ... Read More »
Celebrate America 250 and Learn About Northeast Ohio’s History
There is always something new to discover at the Bay Village Historical Society. The society is celebrating America 250 with a series of informal Sunday afternoon talks. Barb Comienski will offer a program on early toys of the Western Reserve on April 26. Explore Rose Hill Museum’s collection of early toys, dolls, and games. Bring your playful side and learn ... Read More »
Westlake Kiwanis Club Donates Time and Money to Help Nourish Neighbors
Westlake Kiwanis is pleased to again donate $500.00 to the Westlake Community Center on Friday, March 27 for their food distribution program. Members rolled up their sleeves and helped to distribute food to those in need. More than 30 families received a variety of items including fresh fruits, vegetables, hams, cleaning supplies and some clothing items just to name a ... Read More »
Two Bay Village Schools Destination Imagination Teams Receive Bids to Global Finals Competition
Westerly Elementary School fourth-grade team and Bay Middle School sixth-grade team invited to continue their DI journey in Kansas City, MO this May. Bay Village City School District is proud to announce that two of the district’s 10 Destination Imagination teams that participated at the State level earlier this month have received bids to Global Finals, Destination Imagination’s national culminating ... Read More »
Congrats Westlake’s Team Hope
Congratulations to Westlake’s Blood Cancer United Student Visionary Team, Team Hope! With the dedication of 15 team members and the generosity of 300 donors, Team Hope raised an incredible $48,255! Team leaders Claire Wenham and Maria Tadross proudly represented at the Grande Finale event on March 14th. Together, students from the Cleveland area raised over $1.95 million to support the ... Read More »
Bay Lacrosse Will Play for Dylan
In May 2025, an ordinary varsity lacrosse game turned tragic when sophomore defenseman, Dylan Veselic, was accidentally hit with a shot on goal which resulted in his death. Dylan was a beacon of joy, laughter and determination whose passion for lacrosse and soccer shaped many of his days. In the aftermath of his death, Dylan’s family, teammates and friends were ... Read More »
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