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Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Terry Robison, Chair of Avon Lake's Citizens Tree Commission Jul 07, 2023

Show notes

Learn about the importance of trees in our community and updates from Terry Robison, Chair of Avon Lake's Tree Commission.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

July 8, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society's "Rockin the Rails," featuring The Midtown Band with Kersten Kopf at Beach Park Station Plaza
July 10: Voter Registration Deadline for August Election
July 10, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
July 11: Council Recess Begins
July 13, 4:00 PM: RESCHEDULED: CLE MARKET & Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Gabe Sigmon at Veterans' Memorial Park
July 16, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - The Scenic Route at Miller Road Park
July 20, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: The Importance of Urban Trees at the Avon Lake Public Library
July 22, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society's "Rockin the Rails," featuring The Diamond Project at Beach Park Station Plaza

For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with The Moss Club Jun 23, 2023

Show notes

Meet the members of "The Moss Club," and environmental club organized by students at Troy Intermediate School.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

June 24, 6 AM: 10th Annual Hooks for Hunger Walleye Tournament at Miller Road Park
June 26, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
June 28, 10:00 AM: Morning Movie at The Old Firehouse Community Center
June 29, 4:00 PM: CLE MARKET & Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Gabe Sigmon at Veterans' Memorial Park
July 3, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
July 4, 5:30 PM: Independence Day Fireworks Celebration at Weiss Field
July 8, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society's "Rockin the Rails" - The Midtown Band with Kersten Kopf at Beach Park Station Plaza

For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Len Lieber, Commander of American Legion Post 211 Jun 09, 2023

Show notes

Commander Len Lieber of American Legion Post 211 talks about their new free support group for veterans dealing with PTSD.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

Monday, June 12, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
Wednesday, June 14, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Our Drinking Water at the Avon Lake Public Library
Friday, June 16, 6:00 PM: Love-A-Stray presents "A Pup Crawl" at The Dogg House Bar & Grill, Tailgater's Sports Bar, and 3rd Base Bar and Grill
Sunday, June 18, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Swing City Band at Miller Road Park
Monday, June 19: No Collective Committee Meeting - Juneteenth observance
Tuesday, June 20, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled Collective Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 21, 4:00-10:00 PM: Make Music Day at Avon Lake High School, Veterans' Memorial Park, and The Dog House Bar & Grill
Wednesday, June 21, 9:00 PM: Summer Solstice Star Party at Veterans' Memorial Park
Thursday, June 22, 6:00 PM: Vendor Game Night at Klingshirn Winery

For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Jacqui Hoffman, Avon Lake Parks & Recreation Program Manager May 26, 2023

Show notes

Jacqui Hoffman, Avon Lake Parks & Recreation Program Manager, discusses all of the fun events happening in Avon Lake this summer.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

May 27, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Randy Knilans Memorial Bike Rodeo at Avon Lake High School's North Parking Lot
May 29, 10:00 AM: Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

Please note: all City Buildings Closed, no City Council Meeting, and no trash pick-up (pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week)

May 31, 4:30 PM: Deadline to Apply for Planning Commission Vacancy
June 5, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting

For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Joe Miller, Ohio State Representative, part 2 May 12, 2023

Show notes

Get to know Ohio State Representative Joseph Miller as he meets with host Jen Miller. Due to the length of this interview, it has been split into two parts.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

May 13, 9:00 AM: EAAB Native Plant Give-Away and Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club's Plant Sale at The Goddard School
May 13, 9:00 AM: CRS Food Drive Sponsored by the Avon Lake Boat Club at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center Parking Lot
May 15, 6:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
May 20: Avon Lake Clean-Up Day
May 20, 9:00 AM: Shred Day at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center Parking Lot
May 22, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting, Council Chamber
May 25, 6:30 PM: Avon Lake City Schools Community Forum at the Avon Lake High School Commons

For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Joe Miller, Ohio State Representative, part 1 Apr 28, 2023

Show notes

Get to know Ohio State Representative Joseph Miller as he meets with host Jen Miller. Due to the length of this interview, it has been split into two parts.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

April 28, 9:00 AM: Holy Spirit Ladies Guild Garage and Bake Sale at Holy Spirit Parish's Fr. Mosovsky Hall
April 29, 4:00 PM: North Coast Rotary Foundation's "Sip & Support," at Lorain County Community College's Spitzer Conference Center
April 29, 8:30 PM: National Astromony Day at Walker Road Park
April 30, 7:30 PM: West Shore Chorale Presents "Brahms Requiem" at Avon Lake High School's Performing Arts Center
May 1, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
May 9, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
May 9, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: The Importance of Native Plants at the Avon Lake Public Library
May 13, 9:00 AM: EAAB's Native Plant Give-Away and Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club's Plant Sale at The Goddard School

For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Chuck Earls of Lake Erie Kayak Fishing Apr 14, 2023

Show notes

Chuck Earls of Lake Erie Kayak Fishing talks about how to safely enjoy recreation on the lake.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

April 15: Deadline for Team Registration for the Mind Challenge Program
April 15, 1:00 PM: "Battle of the Bands" ath the Avon Lake High School Gym
April 17, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society presents "Johnny Appleseed" presentation at the Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery
April 17, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
April 20, 21, & 22, 7:00 PM & April 23, 2:00 PM: Opening Night for Avon Lake High School Drama Club Presents "Legally Blonde the Musical" at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center
April 22, 12:00 PM: Avon Lake HIstorical Society Spring BBQ Tour Fundraiser at John Christ Winery
April 22, 6:30 PM: CRS's 34th Annual Charity Ball "Toward Tomorrow Together" at The Shipyards' Event Center in Lorain
April 24, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
April 26, 7:00 PM: Trash Contract Roundtable Forum at the Avon Lake High School Cafeteria
April 27, 9:00 AM: Holy Spirit Ladies Guild Garage and Bake Sale at Holy Spirit Parish's Fr. Mosovsky Hall
April 27, 7:00 PM: NOPEC Informational Meeting at Council Chambers of City Hall

For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Holly Ledel, Camp Imagine Director Mar 31, 2023

Show notes

Camp Imagine Director, Holly Ledel, talks about their six-week summer program for students with special needs.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

April 1, 10:00 AM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "Pictures with the Easter Bunny" at the Folger Home
April 1, 11:00 AM: Eclipse Kick-Off Party at the Avon Lake Public Library
April 3, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
April 4: Avon Lake Kiwanis Club fundraiser at Salad KraZe
April 6, 1:00 PM: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club meeting and program at the Avon Lake Public Library
April 7: All City buildings closed
April 10, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
April 11, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Green Lawns at the Avon Lake Public Library
April 15: Deadline for Team Registration for the Mind Challenge Program

For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Roy Poillon, Executive Director of Families Impacted by Opioids Mar 17, 2023

Show notes

Roy Poillon, Executive Director of Families Impacted by Opioids, talks about their multi-level approach to combat this disease.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

March 20, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "Women's Aviation Month" presentation at the Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery
March 20, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
March 25, 7:00 AM: Avon Lake Early Childhood PTA's "Kids Closet Resale" at the Avon Lake High School Auxiliary Gym
March 26, 1:00 PM: Hooks for Hunger "Chili Cook-Off" at Game On Avon Lake
March 27, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
March 29, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake Kiwanis Meeting featuring Mayor Greg Zilka's State of the City Address at the Avon Lake Public Library's Waughman Gallery
March 30, 7:00 PM: Thrity Umigar Author Visit at the Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery
April 15: Deadline for Team Registration for the Mind Challenge Program

For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Pam Ohradzansky, Executive Director of Community Resource Services Mar 03, 2023

Show notes

Host Jen Miller speaks with Pam Ohradzansky, the Executive Director of Community Resource Services.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

March 4, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake Athletic Booster's "Booster Bash" at Tom's Country Place in Avon
March 6, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
March 10, 4:30 PM: Registration Deadline for Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic Civil Service Examination
March 13, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
March 14, 6:00 PM: Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic Civil Service Exam at Lorain County Community College's Spitzer Conference Center
March 15: Submission Deadline for CRS's John T. Shook Award
March 15, 7:00 PM: Wards 3 & 4 Meeting at Troy Intermediate School

For information about these or future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events