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There is an origami legend that says the person who creates 1000 paper cranes will have a wish come true. Origami expert Bud Klein, 77, a volunteer in patient transport at St. John Medical Center, has easily created 1000 cranes since he started practicing the Japanese art of paper-folding as an elementary school student. And he has also had his ... Read More »

The Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital scored big, at the 13th annual Drive for Life Golf Benefit held at Red Tail Golf Club in Avon on July 15. Presented by the Community West Foundation and the 2014 Drive for Life Golf Committee of the Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, 140 generous golfers participated. Proceeds from this event will benefit the ... Read More »

Popular Christian entertainer Carman showed he’s still got it during a performance at Westlake’s Church on the Rise Sat., Aug. 2. About 400 guests cheered the singer/songwriter as he took the stage and delivered a powerful concert that featured old hits as well as new material. “Tonight you will see that living for Jesus is still my ‘Plan A’ and ... Read More »

Lorain County’s “Pulse” Magazine hosted its 5th annual ‘Best of Lorain County’ event at Lorain County Community College’s Spitzer Center on July 16. Competitors in dozens of categories vied for  the prestigious “Best of Lorain County” award based on a vote of the packed-out crowd. Winners will be announced next month. The Villager was there to crash the party. Here ... Read More »

Summer is for learning at Cuyahoga Community College’s Westshore Campus in Westlake. Here, Dr. Angela Mastronardi-Kuk works with students in dissecting a sheep’s brain in a camp for students in grades 5-8. The camp, held July 14-18, focused on understanding the brain’s control over all systems in the body. Camp theme was  ‘Minding Your Brain Using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering ... Read More »

Perfect summer weather graced the grounds of St. John Medical Center last weekend as the hospital hosted its 21st Festival of the Arts. Thousands of guests visited the Fair over the three days of the event, enjoying a wine tasting party to kick things off Friday night. Two days of arts and crafts followed, and Sunday Mass under a tent ... Read More »

Happy Birfday, Kalo! Kalo7, the best little dog in the whole world, celebrated his fourth birthday with a pawty at Trendi Paws Pet Store and Boutique at King James Square last Saturday. Everybuddy was there! From Mac Daddy to Coco, Kalo’s little brother and litter mate. There was even a cool birfday cake made by Just Dogs Gourmet with a ... Read More »

“Don’t Stop Believin’!” The words from the 80’s Journey hit were a perfect fit for the Prayers from Maria Sunflower Soiree and Wine Fest held at Old River shopping area last Saturday night. Lead singer Billy Morris of Cleveland’s Breakfast Club had the Old River party rocking as the band headlined this fundraiser for research supporting the Children’s Glioma Cancer ... Read More »

Bay Days, Bay Village’s annual Independence Day celebration sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Bay Village, was bigger and better than ever this year from July 2-5. This year marked the 62nd staging of the always-anticipated community event. The Kiwanis Club of Bay Village is thanked by one and all for lining up a spectacular Fourth of July week celebration, ... Read More »

With Lady Liberty and Uncle Sam on stilts highlighting the parade route from Lee Burneson School on Dover Center to Clague Park, the annual Westlake Fourth of July parade was a hit again this year. A great way for residents to come together in celebration of America, making their way to the park gazebo where Mayor Clough hosted a program ... Read More »