Avon Lake, Ohio
The Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club recently dedicated (Sept. 23) three trees that were planted in Miller Road Park, 33760 Lake Road, Avon Lake.
Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club members, city employees, tree commission members and Avon Lake Mayor Mark Spaetzel dedicate trees in Miller Road Park, 33760 Lake Road, Avon Lake. Photo courtesy of the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club.Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club
The club has a long tradition of planting trees in city’s parks and school yards. In 1932, the club planted a Washington Bicentennial Elm tree in the school yard of the current Avon Lake High School. The club has continued the tradition of planting trees in school yards and civic parks throughout the past 92 years, according to information from the club.
This year the club planted one White Swamp Oak (Quercus bicolor) which is a native tree and will grow to a height of over 100 feet. It will also provide food and habtat for small mammals and birds. Two Chestnut Oaks (Quercus prinus), also native trees, were also planted. The trees will provide food for animals and pollen for insects.
The goal of the Avon-on-the-Garden Club is to increase the tree canopy in the city with trees that will benefit the environment and be strong enough to live for many decades.
For more information on the club, go to avonlakegarden.club.
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Halloween events: There are more festive events for families to take part in this Halloween season.
Avon United Methodist Church is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat event from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 20 at the church, 37711 Detroit Road. There is still time to sign up to host a trunk. To register, go to bit.ly/ToT2024AUMC.
Children are invited to come in costume to participate in an indoor Trick-or-Treat event from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at St. Mary of the Woods, 35755 Detroit Road. A hot dog and chips lunch can be purchased for $2.50. Candy donations are appreciated.
Searching for leaks: The Utilities Department is working with Leak Seekers LLC to perform a water system leak survey with the work involving listening to fire hydrants, valves, and meter pits with acoustic leak detection equipment, to pinpoint any leaks in the system that are not visible.
Leak Seekers will utilize side-by-side ATVs to navigate the city and residents should not be alarmed when they see them around town for the next couple of weeks. The leak surveys are an important part of the city’s efforts to limit water loss within the system to keep rates as low as possible within the city.
Honoring veterans: The North Coast Rotary is honoring veterans with a special luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 11 at Avon Oaks Country Club, 32300 Detroit Road.
The keynote speaker is Patrick McGinty, co-founder of the military podcast, “What We Brought Home.” A special ceremonial presentation will also take place by Quilts of Valor, an award of appreciation to select service members as a token of gratitude.
Cost is $35 for Chamber members, and $50 for the general public. Tables of eight are available for $250. Host a Veteran sponsorship is available for $100 and includes two lunches and program recognition.
To register, go to northcoastchamber.org.
Blanket donations: The North Coast Rotary will be supplying blankets to the Homeless Stand Down on Oct. 24. Blanket donations (gently used and/or new) are currently being accepted from the community. Collection boxes are located at the Avon Lake Public Library, 32649 Electric Blvd, Avon Lake; Braeden Friss State Farm Agency, 5081 Waterford Drive, Sheffield; Domonkas Library, 4125 E Lake Road, Sheffield Lake; First Federal Lakewood, 36839 Detroit Road, Avon; French Creek Family YMCA, 2010 Recreation Lane, Avon; GenFed Financial, 5382 E. Lake Road, Sheffield Lake; and Ridge Cleaners (locations in Avon, Amherst and North Ridgeville).
More coffee, general development: Move over Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts, a new coffee business is planning to come to town. 7 Brew Coffee is requesting a positive recommendation to City Council to amend the Planning and Zoning Code, scheduled permitted uses and supplemental regulations for certain uses, to allow a drive-thru restaurant with no indoor seating in the C-4 (commercial) Zoning District at 2295 Nagel Road (north of Dunkin Donuts near QuickBrite Car Wash).
For more information on the coffee concept, go to 7brew.com.
Also on Planning Commission’s agenda is a presentation from Marc Strauss of Chamberlin-Avon Real Estate, LLC requesting approval of the General Development Plan that includes future construction of a 47,750-sq.-ft. medical office building, 60,000-sq.-ft. self-storage facility, and the future construction of a 4.7-acre roadway extension of Rose Parkway and a portion of Avon Commerce Parkway off Health Campus Boulevard.
Tree commission: Mayor Bryan Jensen appointed Olivia Pajak as a student member to the Avon Tree Commission as a non-voting, non-paid member for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2026.
This appointment was recommended to the mayor by the Avon Tree Commission. Pajak is a junior at Avon High School.
Shout-out: Kudos to the French Creek Foundation for beautifying the French Creek District by recently decorating the planters along Detroit Road. Thank you to Pickering Hill Farms for donating the pumpkins.
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Democrats meeting: The Avon Lake Democrats Club will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Old Firehouse Community Center, 100 Avon Belden Road. Guest speaker will be Craig Snodgrass, Lorain County auditor, to answer property tax questions. For more information, go to avonlakedemocrats.com.
Halloween event: Families are invited to attend a free Trunk-or-Treat from 4 to 6 pm. Oct. 27 at Anchor Church, 32607 Electric Blvd. Also included are donuts, cider, candy, and bounce houses.
Veterans Day dinner: The American Culinary Federation Cleveland Akron- Canton Chapter is honoring veterans and their spouses by serving a free dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at the American Legion Post 211, 31972 Walker Lake Road. To RSVP, call Pam Mock at 419-571-1317 or via email [email protected].
Last year they provided the same free dinner to over 200 to honor veterans.
NORTH RIDGEVILLE
Historical exhibit: Celebrate Lorain County’s bicentennial by viewing a special Lorain County Bicentennial History Exhibit during regular business hours from Oct. 21-Nov. 4 at the North Ridgeville Branch Library, 35700 Bainbridge Road. The exhibit was created by the Lorain County Historical Society and showcases the historical people, places and events from Lorain Count’s first 200 years.
Rock on: The Lions Club’s annual Rock Extravaganza, featuring music from the 60s and 70s, takes place at 6 p.m. Nov. 9 at VFW Post 9871 6805 Lear Nagle Road.
The event features music, food, trivia and prizes. Tickets are $45 each. For more information, go to northridgevillelions.org.
Bridge replacement: Cole Excavating, LLC will begin replacement of the Maddock Road Bridge over the Watson Ditch on Oct. 21. The bridge is located south of Center Ridge Road.
The project includes the removal of the existing structure and replacement with a three-sided box culvert bridge to include new footers, headwalls and wingwalls. The span of the ditch will increase from seven feet to 10 feet to provide more capacity for the Watson Ditch, according to information posted on the city’s website.
Additional work includes the relocation of the water main, grading, and pavement improvements. Maddock Road will be closed at the bridge for approximately 60 days (weather permitting).
In the unlikely event that a train is stopped at the Maddock Road railroad crossing, a temporary access road has been constructed to allow for emergency services to have access to residents and businesses south of the closure. The access road is for emergency vehicles only.
Spaghetti dinner: VFW Post 9871 is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Senior Center, 7327 Avon Belden Road. Tickets are available in advance at the Senior Center or at the door the day of the event. Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for children 10 and under.
Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, side salad and bread. Pop and dessert are available for $1 each. Dine-in or take-out available. Proceeds benefit programs at the Senior Center.
Stache Dash: Online registration is open through Oct. 28 for the Cleveland Stache Dash 5K/1M Fun Run-Walk, benefiting the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. The family-friendly event takes place at 8:45 a.m. Nov. 2.
Race bags will be provided to the first 300 that pre-register for the event. Post-race refreshments will be provided. To register, go to northridgeville.recdesk.com.
Free dental work: North Ridgeville Family Dentistry, 34100 Center Ridge Road, is offering free dental work for veterans from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12. Services include cleanings, fillings, and extractions.
Since 2015, Dr. Ankur Gupta and Dr. Nisha Gupta and their team have been honoring veterans by providing a day of free dental service. Veterans can call and make an appointment, or walk-in (arrive early). For more information, call 440-252-1330, or go to northridgevillefamilydentistry.com.
Shout-out: North Ridgeville Corn Festival was voted a Best of Lorain County winner in the category of Best Local Festival. Next year marks the event’s 50th anniversary. Save the dates Aug. 8-10, 2025. For more information, go to nrcornfest.org.
LORAIN COUNTY
Drug take back: Clean out your medicine cabinets and bring your prescription drugs and other medications to any local police station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26 during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
If you miss the event, you can always drop off medications at any local police station 24/7 at the drop-off box inside the lobby.
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