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Sign Up Today to Receive $5 Off Registration Celebrating our 28th year of giving back to the community Saturday, September 1, 2018 – 5 Mile Run: 8:30 a.m.; 5K Run & 5K Walk: 8:45 a.m.; 1/2 and 1 Mile Kids Fun Dash: 9:45 a.m. Mark your calendars for Celebrate Westlake, slated for Saturday, September 1, 2018 on the beautiful grounds ... Read More »

Nothing captures the spirit of summer like Bay Days! With the backdrop of the beautiful Lake Erie line serving as a setting for the annual Cahoon Park festival, Bay Days once again this year captured the essence of Americana. The weather was hot, but the fun will be most remembered by kids who took to the wonders of colorful rides ... Read More »

Nothing says Summer like starting a Big Chair tradition with your friends! Avon Aquatic Center installed a Big Chair this summer and friends Molly, Kamryn, Meghan and Bridget took a moment to capture this scene from atop the new attraction recently. What great place to start a summer tradition – with an annual Big Chair photo at the Avon Aquatic ... Read More »

Most people know that a regular walking program can help us maintain our weight, our mood and our balance and coordination. According to Harvard Medical School, walking can counteract the effects of weight-promoting genes, helps tame a sweet tooth, reduces the risk of developing breast cancer (even for women with high risk factors), eases joint pain (and potentially even prevents ... Read More »

The Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board is made up of our great state’s best and brightest young leaders, hand-picked to contribute to the success of the Ohio State Fair each year. Selected to represent their respective youth organizations, these students serve on behalf of thousands of students across Ohio. As ambassadors for 4-H, FFA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Farm ... Read More »

It was a night to remember at Bistro83 as the Power of More Chamber group met for an exciting Business After Hours event the afternoon of July 19. Bistro83’s Bud Hagy and the chamber’s John Sobolewski welcomed dozens of chamber members who were wowed by the new Bistro83 Wine Room, Raw Bar and outdoor patio. Bistro83 has rapidly grown to ... Read More »

Westlake kicked off July 4th morning with the city’s annual Independence Day parade from Burneson Middle School on Dover to Clague Park. As hundreds of spectators lined Hilliard Blvd., city leaders, civic officials and community groups all took part in this celebration of freedom. At 11:15, Mayor Dennis M. Clough, members of City Council, and special guests honored America’s birthday ... Read More »

The 3rd annual Great Avon Bike Parade was a hit July 4th morning as several hundred kids and their families gathered at the Aquatic Center park for a patriotic ride to celebrate our nation’s birthday. All were welcome to decorate their bikes, trikes, wagons and scooters to help celebrate America. Grand Parade Marshall was Breanna Sprenger, who was presented a ... Read More »

Summer Market: Friday, July 27, 3-9 p.m. & Saturday, July 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Veterans Memorial Park. The Summer Market is a unique outdoor festival and benefit held in Avon Lake. Thousands of guests visit the Market each year to shop for furniture, jewelry, art, vintage items, fresh produce, home decor, and a variety of other goods from more ... Read More »

Family Aquatic Center at Clague Park The old pool has now been completely removed. The two existing water slides from the former pool will be renovated in place, and a new dedicated 1,200 sf plunge pool will be constructed at the exit of those slides. Construction will begin on the 5,700 sf lap and diving pool, followed by the family ... Read More »