Avon Lake Matters

Avon Lake Matters - Check Out Equipment at the ALPL Oct 25, 2024

Host Jen Miller talks with Gerry Vogel, Assistant Director of Avon Lake Public Library, about the numerous devices and equipment that you can borrow.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

October 25, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake vs. Avon SOUPer Bowl Food Drive at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium
October 26, 3:00 PM: Halloween Trunk or Treat at American Legion Post 211
October 28, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
October 29: Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
October 29: Ward 1 Resident Meeting with Councilman Rob Shahmir at the Avon Lake Public Library
October 31, 6:00-7:30 PM: Halloween Trick-or-Treating
November 4: Absentee Ballot Postmark Deadline
November 5, 6:30 AM-7:30 PM: Election Day

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

Avon Lake Matters - Brian Bowles Interview Oct 11, 2024

Host Jen Miller speaks with Brian Bowles, the Avon Lake Communication & Technology Department's Senior Production Assistant, about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating the Avon Lake Matters podcast.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

October 14: Columbus Day - No City Council Meeting
October 15, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled City Council Meeting
October 18: Curbside Branch Pickup Ends
October 19, 10:00 AM: North Coast Rotary Club's Medical Equipment & Supplies Donation Drive at the Clubhouse of Independent Living at Sprenger Health Care's Towne Center
October 19, 11:00 AM: Empty Bowls by the Lake Fundraiser at the Avon Lake High School cafeteria
October 21: Curbside Leaf Pickup Begins
October 21, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "Women's Roles During the Civil War" at Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery
October 21, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
October 24 & 25, 9:00 AM: Holy Spirit Ladies Guild Garage and Bake Sale at Holy Spirit Parish's Fr. Mosovsky Hall
October 25, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake vs. Avon SOUPer Bowl Food Drive at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium
October 26, 3:00 PM: Halloween Trunk or Treat at American Legion Post 211
October 28, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
October 29: Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
October 29: Ward 1 Resident Meeting with Councilman Rob Shahmir at the Avon Lake Public Library
October 31, 6:00-7:30 PM: Halloween Trick-or-Treating
November 4: Absentee Ballot Postmark Deadline
November 5, 6:30 AM-7:30 PM: Election Day

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Sewa International's Hira Fotedar Sep 20, 2024

Host Jen Miller meets with Sewa International's Hira Fotedar to talk about the organization and the upcoming Run for Sewa 5K run & 1 mile walk fundraiser.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

September 20, 7:00 PM: Homecoming football game vs. Midview at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium
September 21, 10:00 AM: Avon Lake Homecoming Parade
September 21, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM: Avon Lake Kiwanis Club's Fall Fest at Bleser Park
September 22, 8:00 AM-1:30 PM: Boy Scout Troop 334's All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion Hall
September 22, 9:00 AM: Run for SEWA Race at Weiss Field
September 23, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
September 24, 5:30 PM: Ward 1 Resident Meeting with Councilman Rob Shahmir at the Avon Lake Public Library
September 24, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Rain Gardens at the Avon Lake Public Library
September 28, 5:00 PM: 59th Annual Band-A-Rama at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium
September 30: No City Council Meeting - 5th Monday of the month
October 3, 4:30 PM: Application Deadline for Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic Civil Service Examination
October 5: 8:30 AM: Vitalant Blood Drive at the Old Firehouse Community Center
October 7: Voter Registration Deadline for November 5th Election
October 7, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
October 8, 6:00 PM: Civil Service Exam for Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic position at Avon Lake High School
October 10, 6:00-9:00 PM: Boo by the Woods' "Basement of Terror" at the Avon Lake Public Library
Ocotber 12, 4:00-9:00 PM: Boo by the Woods Festival and "Family & Haunted Trails" and "Basement of Terror" at the Avon Lake Public Library

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Chris Spaetzel & Bob Brooks of the Avon Lake Kiwanis Club Sep 13, 2024

Host Jen Miller speaks with the Avon Lake Kiwanis Club's Bob Brooks and Chris Spaetzel about the club and the upcoming Fall Fest.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

September 14, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM: Avon Lake Public Library Outdoor Tent Book Sale in the Library Parking Lot
September 14, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM: Big Trucks and Community Services Open House at the Avon Lake Safety Center
September 15, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM: Avon Lake Public Library Outdoor Tent Book Sale in the Library Parking Lot
September 15, 1:00-4:00 PM: Open House and Tours at the Peter Miller House Museum
September 16, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society presents "Centennial Commemoration of the Lorain Tornado" at the Avon Lake Public Library
September 16, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
September 17, 7:00 PM: Star Party at Walker Road Park
September 19, 5:00 PM: North Coast Rotary's "Great Pizza Bake-Off" at Avon Lake High School's Cafeteria
September 20, 7:00 PM: Homecoming football game vs. Midview at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium
September 21, 10:00 AM: Avon Lake Homecoming Parade
September 21, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM: Avon Lake Kiwanis Club's Fall Fest at Bleser Park
September 22, 8:00 AM-1:30 PM: Boy Scout Troop 334's All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion Hall
September 22, 9:00 AM: Run for SEWA Race at Weiss Field
September 23, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
September 24, 5:30 PM: Ward 1 Resident Meeting with Councilman Rob Shahmir at the Avon Lake Public Library

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Ted Esborn, Community Development Director for the City of Avon Lake Aug 30, 2024

Host Jen Miller speaks with Ted Esborn, Community Development Director for the City of Avon Lake, about the grant that the City received from the Economic Development Administration.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

September 2: Labor Day - City Buildings Closed - No Trash Pick-Up, Pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week - No City Council Meeting
September 3, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled Collective Committee Meeting
September 7, 8:30 AM: Vitalant Blood Drive at the Old Firehouse Community Center
September 7, 9:00 AM: Community Shred Day at the Public Works Building
September 7, 11:00 AM: Love-A-Stray's Big Splash dog swim at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center
September 9, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Barb Cagley, the City of Avon Lake's Communications & Technology Director Aug 16, 2024

Host Jen Miller meets with Barb Cagley, the City of Avon Lake's Communications & Technology Director, to talk about the City's "Alert Avon Lake" communication tool.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

August 19, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
August 24, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM: West Shore Masonic Lodge #804's Annual Corn & Dog Roast and Lodge Open House at the West Shore Lodge
August 24, 1:00-7:00 PM: Avon Lake Athletic Boosters' 2024 Avon Lake Beer Fest at Miller Road Park
August 24, 4:00-8:00 PM: Annual DEI Cruise-in at Weiss Field
August 26, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting

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

Avon Lake Matters Throwback - Interview with Diana Wyrock of the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club & Terry Wyrock of the Environmental Affairs Advisory Board Aug 02, 2024

The Avon Lake Matters Podcast is taking a summer break and there will be no new episode this week. Please enjoy this re-airing of last November’s interview with Terry and Diana Wyrock as they discuss ways to help Monarch butterflies in your own backyard.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

August 1-3, 5:00-10:00 PM: St. Joseph Parish's Lake Breeze Festival
August 3, 8:30 AM: Vitalant Blood Drive at the Old Firehouse Community Center
August 6, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Bee Keepning 101 at the Avon Lake Public Library
August 11, 1:00-4:00 PM: Open House and Tours at the Peter Miller House Museum
August 11, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Rumours at Miller Road Park
August 12, 9:30 PM: Star Party with astronomer Suzie Dills at Walker Road Park
August 15, 4:00 PM: CLE MARKET & Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Stamper Starr at Veterans' Memorial Park

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Jeanne Shuster, ALC-TV Community Producer Jul 19, 2024

Host Jen Miller meets with Avon Lake Community Television community producer, Jeanne Shuster, and discusses her current show Fitness for Every Body as well as her experience as a public producer over the years.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

July 20, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society's "Rockin the Rails," featuring China Grove & Second Shift at Beach Park Station Plaza
July 28, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Revolution Pie at Miller Road Park
July 30, 5:30 PM: Ward 1 Resident Meeting with Councilman Rob Shahmir at the Avon Lake Public Library
August 19: Council Recess Ends

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Joelle Magyar, Avon Lake City Schools Superintendent Jul 05, 2024

Host Jen Miller is joined by Joelle Magyar, Avon Lake City Schools Superintendent, to talk about the building project and other happenings in the schools.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

July 6, 8:30 AM: Vitalant Blood Drive at the Old Firehouse Community Center
July 8, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
July 9: Council Recess Begins
July 9, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Solar Energy 101 at the Avon Lake Public Library
July 13, 8:30 AM: 4th Annual Ducks-n-Donuts Derby at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center
July 14, 1:00-4:00 PM: Open House and Tours at the Peter Miller House Museum
July 14, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - 4ToGo at Miller Road Park
July 18, 4:00 PM: CLE MARKET & Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Rick DeWitt at Veterans' Memorial Park

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview about the Life Cycle of Books at the Avon Lake Public Library with Assistant Director Gerry Vogel Jun 21, 2024

Host Jen Miller talks with Gerry Vogel, Assistant Director of the Avon Lake Public Library, about the life cycle of books at the library.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

June 21, 3:00-10:00 PM: Make Music Day at Veterans' Memorial Park, the Old Firehouse Community Center, & the Dogg House Bar & Grill
June 22, 6:00 AM: 11th Annual Hooks for Hunger Walleye Fishing Tournament at Miller Road Park
June 24, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
June 30, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - The Patriots Symphonic Band at Miller Road Park
July 1, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
July 3, 5:00 PM: Independence Day Fireworks Celebration at Weiss Field
July 4: City Buildings Closed - No Trash Pick-Up (Pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week)
July 5: Fireworks Rain Date

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Rob Swindell, President of the Black River Audubon Society Jun 07, 2024

Host Jen Miller meets with Rob Swindell, President of the Black River Audubon Society, and talks about the recent installation of the Motus tower at the Avon Lake Public Library.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

June 8, 10:00 AM: North Coast Rotary Club's Medical Equipment & Supplies Donation Drive at the Clubhouse of Independent Living at Sprenger Health Care's Towne Center
June 9, 12:00 PM: Lake Shore United Methodist Church Lasagna Dinner Pickup at Lake Shore United Methodist Church
June 12, 10:00 AM: Environmentally Speaking: Forest Bathing at the Avon Lake Public Library
June 13: Deadline to Register for Avon vs. Avon Lake Community Wellness Challenge
June 16, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Monica Robins and the Ninja Cowboys at Miller Road Park
June 20, 4:00 PM: CLE MARKET & Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - The RayBans Trio at Veterans' Memorial Park
June 21, 3:00-10:00 PM: Make Music Day at Veterans' Memorial Park, the Old Firehouse Community Center, & the Dogg House Bar & Grill
June 22, 6:00 AM-2:00 PM: 11th Annual Hooks for Hunger Walleye Tournament at Miller Road Park

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Meg Corso & Amy Margiotti of the Working Women Connection Avon Lake Chapter May 24, 2024

Host Jen Miller meets with Meg Corso and Amy Margiotti of the Working Women Connection Avon Lake Chapter, a nonprofit support group for businesswomen located in neighboring cities, including Avon, Westlake, Cleveland, Huron, & North Ridgeville.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

May 27: Memorial Day Parade & CeremonyCity Buildings Closed/No Trash Pickup/No City Council Meeting

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 28, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled City Council Meeting
June 1, 8:30 AM: Vitalant Blood Drive at the Old Firehouse Community Center
June 1, 10:00 AM: Randy Knilans Memorial Bike Rodeo at the Avon Lake High School's North Parking Lot
June 3, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
June 7-September 29: SummerYoga at Veterans' Memorial Park (Weather permitting, every Friday at 7 AM and every Saturday & Sunday at 9 AM)

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Sherry Spenzer of the Avon Lake Historical Society May 10, 2024

Host Jen Miller meets with the Avon Lake Historical Society’s Sherry Spenzer to talk about their “History Mystery Hunt.”

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

May 11, 9:00 AM: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club Plant Sale at the Goddard School
May 13, 9:00 AM: Peace Officer Memorial Day Service at the Avon Lake Safety Center
May 13, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
May 14, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: The Impact of Environmental Challenges on the Avon Lake Power Plant Redevelopment Project at the Avon Lake Public Library
May 18: Avon Lake Cleanup Day
May 18, 9:00 AM: Community Shred Day at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center Parking Lot
May 18, 9:00 PM: Star Party with astronomer Suzie Dills at Walker Road Park
May 20, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
May 23, 6:00 PM: Citizen of the Year & Project of the Year Award Ceremony at the Avon Lake Public Library

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Kat Bray, Population Health Supervisor at Lorain County Public Health Apr 26, 2024

Host Jen Miller meets with Kat Bray, the Population Health Supervisor at Lorain County Public Health, and discusses their Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

April 29: No City Council Meeting - 5th Monday of the month
May 2, 5:30 PM: District 53 Town Hall and Q&A with State Representative Joe Miller at the Avon Lake Public Library
May 4, 10:00 AM: Spring Fishing Derby at Walker Road Park
May 5, 7:30 PM: West Shore Chorale's Spring Concert at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center
May 6, 7:00 PM: Work Session & Collective Committee Meeting
May 7, 4:30 PM: Application Deadline for Full-time Police Officer Civil Service Examination
May 7, 5:30 PM: Ward 1 Resident Meeting with Councilman Rob Shahmir at the Avon Lake Public Library
May 11, 9:00 AM: Civil Service Exam for Full-time Police Officer position at Avon Lake High School
May 11, 9:00 AM: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club 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 Dr. Shauna Matelski, Interim & Acting CEO of the Lorain County Community Action Agency Apr 12, 2024

Host Jen Miller is joined by Dr. Shauna Matelski, Interim and Acting CEO of Lorain County Community Action Agency, and talks about their programs for Lorain County residents, including Head Start and Pathways HUB.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

April 13, 5:00 PM: North Coast Rotary Foundation's "Sip & Support" Fundraiser at Tri-C's Westshore Campus in Westlake
April 15, 7:00 PM: Combined City Council & Collective Committee Meeting
April 16, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Nurturing Trees for a Sustainable Future at the Avon Lake Public Library
April 18-20, 7:00 PM & April 21, 2:00 PM: Avon Lake High School Drama Club Presents Disney's The Little Mermaid at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center
April 20, 9:00 AM: Test Drive a School Bus at the Avon Lake City Schools Bus Garage
April 20, 6:30 PM: CRS's 35th Annual Charity Ball "A Community of Love" at The Shipyard Event Center in Lorain
April 22, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
April 25, 2:00 PM: 2024 Arbor Day Proclamation, Celebration, & Tree Plantings at the Avon Lake Safety Center
April 25-26, 9:00 AM: Holy Spirit Ladies Guild Garage and Bake Sale at Holy Spirit Parish's Fr. Mosovsky Hall

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Avon Lake Recreation Director Erin Fach Mar 29, 2024

Host Jen Miller is joined by Avon Lake Recreation Director Erin Fach to discuss all of the fun events planned for the weekend leading up to the solar eclipse, as well as the watch party on April 8th.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

March 29: All City Buildings Closed
April 1, 5:00 PM: Nomination Deadline for Citizen & Project of the Year Awards
April 1: No City Council Meeting - Easter Break
April 4, 1:00 PM: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club presentation on Lorain County Birds at the Avon Lake Public Library
April 6, 8:30 AM: Vitalant Blood Drive at the Old Firehouse Community Center
April 6: Solar Sip & Shop
April 6 & 7, 11:00 AM-11:00 PM: Solar Express Shuttle service running
April 7, 9:00 AM: Avon Lake Eclipse Chaser 5K at Beach Park Station
April 7, 11:30 AM: Totalilty Rocks Music Festival at Beach Park Station
April 8, 11:00 AM: Total SolarEclipse Watch Party at the Avon Lake High School Memorial Stadium
April 8: City Hall closed and no Trash Pick-up. Pick-up will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week.
April 8: No City Council Meeting
April 13, 5:00 PM: North Coast Rotary Foundation's "Sip & Support" at the Tri-C Westshore Campus

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with End of Life Doula Joni Marra Mar 15, 2024

Avon Lake resident and small business owner, Joni Marra, talks about the important role of end of life doulas.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

March 18, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
March 19, 6:30 AM-7:30 PM: Election Day
March 19, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Helping Monarch Butterflies to Thrive at the Avon Lake Public Library
March 25, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
March 29: All City buildings closed

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Avon Lake Mayor Mark Spaetzel Mar 01, 2024

After two months in his new position, Mayor Mark Spaetzel provides a background of what has happened and what to expect in 2024.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

March 4, 7:00 PM: Combined City Council & Collective Committee Meeting
March 6, 7:00 PM: Wards 1 & 2 Meeting at Learwood Middle School
March 7, 1:00 PM: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club presents “Thyme before Big Pharma – A History of Herbal Healing” at the Avon Lake Public Library
March 10, 2:00 AM: Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 11, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society presents "Historic Ethnic Communities & Neighborhoods of Lorain County" at the Avon Lake Public Library
March 11, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
March 12, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake City Schools presents Internet Safety Parents Informational Night at the Avon Lake High School Commons
March 13, 7:00 PM: Wards 3 & 4 Meeting at Troy Intermediate School

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Joel Krueck, Avon Lake Greater Years Board President Feb 16, 2024

Joel Krueck, Board President of Avon Lake Greater Years, talks about the community van that was donated to the City of Avon Lake by their organization.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

February 19: President's Day - No Collective Committee Meeting
February 20: Voter Registration Deadline for March 19th Election
February 20, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled Collective Committee Meeting
February 22, 6:00 PM: Totality Talks: Eclipse Community Forum at the Avon Lake Public Library
February 26, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
February 29: Deadline for Input for the Avon Lake City School District's "Building ALegacy" Initiative

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview about Streaming Services with the Avon Lake Public Library's Gerry Vogel Feb 02, 2024

Host Jen Miller talks with Gerry Vogel, Assistant Director of Avon Lake Public Library, about the streaming services offered by our library.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

February 2, 3, 9, & 10, 7:00 PM & February 4 & 10, 1:30 PM: Mighty Goliath Productions Presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center
February 5, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
February 12, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "The Wright Sister" at the Avon Lake Public Library
February 12, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
February 13, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Stormwater at the Avon Lake Public Library
February 15, 6:00 PM: Dark Skies, Bright Kids - 2024 Eclipse Edition at the Avon Lake Public Library

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Jonathon Cepek, Cleveland Metroparks Wildlife Ecologist Jan 19, 2024

Host Jen Miller discusses coyotes with Cleveland Metroparks wildlife ecologist Jonathon Cepek, who provides valuable information to counter misinformation, ease fears, and co-exist with them in our community.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

January 22, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "Settlement of Avon & Dover" at the Avon Lake Public Library
January 22, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
January 24, 7:00 PM: Totality Talks: Eclipse Community Forum at the Avon Lake Public Library
January 28, 12:00 PM: St. Joseph Parish School Open House
January 29: No City Council Meeting - 5th Monday of the month
January 30, 5:30 PM: Ward 1 Resident Meeting with Councilman Rob Shahmir at the Avon Lake Public Library
February 2, 3, 9, & 10, 7:00 PM & February 4 & 10, 1:30 PM: Mighty Goliath Productions Presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Laura Ploenzke, Genealogy Class Facilitator at the Avon Lake Public Library Jan 05, 2024

Laura Ploenzke, one of the Avon Lake Public Library’s Adult Services Librarians, talks with host Jen Miller about her work in the Library’s history room and the tools and classes offered to help with genealogy research.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

January 11, 7:00 PM: Community Improvement Corporation Meeting at City Hall
January 12: Curbside Leaf Pickup Ends. Service will resume in early November 2024.
January 12, 4:00 PM: Deadline for Statements of Qualification from Geotechnical Engineering Firms
January 18, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Thrifting 101 presentation at the Avon Lake Public Library

Christmas trees will be collected the first and second full weeks of January. Ornaments, tinsel, etc. must be removed and the tree cannot be encased in plastic. Trees that are taller than six feet must be cut in half.

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Gerry Vogel, Assistant Director of Avon Lake Public Library Dec 22, 2023

Gerry Vogel, Assistant Director of Avon Lake Public Library, talks about the Library’s eBook collection.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

December 23, 25, 30, & January 1: Lorain County Collection Center Closed
December 24, 25, 31, & January 1: Avon Lake Public Library Closed
December 25 & January 1: All City Buildings Closed and no Trash Pick-up. Pick-up will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week
January 2, 7:30 PM: City Council Organizational Meeting
January 12, 4:00 PM: Deadline for Statements of Qualification from Geotechnical Engineering Firms

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with the Avon Lake Public Library's Laura Ploenzke Dec 08, 2023

Host Jen Miller and the Avon Lake Public Library's Laura Ploenzke introduce the upcoming "Environmentally Speaking" programs planned for 2024.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

December 10, 4 PM: Avon Lake Women's Chorus Free Christmas Concert at Christ Church Westshore
December 11: Deadline for Toys for Tots Donations
December 11, 7 PM: City Council meeting
December 12, 7 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Invasive Species: Spotted Lanternfly & Poison Hemlock
December 17, 5:45 PM: Holiday Lights Bus Tour beginning at the Folger Home
December 18, 6 PM: Love-A-Stray's 3rd Annual "Santa's Holiday Raffles”
December 18, 7 PM: Combined City Council and Collective Committee Meeting
December 23, 25, 30, & January 1: Lorain County Collection Center Closed
December 24, 25, 31, & January 1: Avon Lake Public Library Closed
December 25 & January 1: All City Buildings Closed and no Trash Pick-up. Pick-up will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Jim Ziemnik, Director of the Lorain County Metro Parks Nov 24, 2023

Jim Ziemnik, Director of the Lorain County Metro Parks, discusses their Strategic Plan for the next 10 years.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

November 24: City Buildings Closed
November 25: Lorain County Collection Center Closed
November 27, 6:00 PM: Council Elect Organizational Meeting
November 27, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
November 29, 7:00 PM: Totality Talks: Community Forum at the Old Firehouse Community Center
November 30-December 2, 7:00 PM & December 3, 2:00 PM: Avon Lake High School Drama Club Presents A Christmas Story the Musical at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center
December 2, 9:00 AM: Christmas by the Lake Craft Show at Avon Lake High School
December 4, 3:30 PM: Lorain County Strategic Action Plan Countywide Workshop at the Avon Lake Public Library
December 4, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
December 5, 10:00 AM: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club's "Greening Avon Lake" Workshops at the Lake House
December 5, 6:30 PM: Totality Talks: ZOOM Forum
December 7, 7:00 PM: Community Improvement Corporation Meeting at City Hall

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Diana Wyrock of the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club & Terry Wyrock of the Environmental Affairs Advisory Board Nov 10, 2023

Diana Wyrock of the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club and Terry Wyrock of the Environmental Affairs Advisory Board talk about ways to help the monarch butterflies in your backyard.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

November 10: Human Resources Director Application Deadline
November 10: Combination Inspector Application Deadline
November 13, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
November 14, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Small Changes, Big Impact at the Avon Lake Public Library
November 20, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
November 23, Thanksgiving: All City Buildings Closed, No Trash Pick-up

Please note: Pick-up will be delayed 1 day for the rest of the week.

November 24: AllCity Buildings Closed
November 25: Lorain County Collection Center is Closed

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with the Rob James, Chair of the Avon Lake Charter Review Commission Oct 27, 2023

Host Jen Miller speaks with Rob James, Chair of the Avon Lake Charter Review Commission, who gives an overview of the Commission, and explains Issue 28, the Proposed Charter Amendment that will appear on this November’s ballot.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

October 27, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Holy Spirit Ladies Guild Garage and Bake Sale at Holy Spirit Parish's Fr. Mosovsky Hall
October 27, 6:00-7:30 PM: Trick-or-Treating at Towne Center Community Campus Main Street Care Center
October 28, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM: Shred Day at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center Parking Lot
October 31, 6:00-7:30 PM: HalloweenTrick-or-Treating
November 3: Deputy Clerk of Council Application Deadline
November 6, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
November 7, 6:30 AM-7:30 PM: Election Day
November 10: Human Resources Director Application Deadline

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with the Avon Lake Public Library's William Rutger & Shea Alltmont Oct 13, 2023

Host Jen Miller meets with the Avon Lake Public Library's William Rutger and Shea Alltmont to discuss the Library's fall and winter plans.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

October 16, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "The 103rd Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry" at Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery
October 16, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting/Special Council Meeting
October 17, 11:00 AM: Q&A with Avon Lake City Schools Administrators at the Old Firehouse Community Center
October 19, 11:30 AM: Senior Pumpkin Bash at The Old Firehouse Community Center
October 20, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake vs. Avon SOUPer Bowl Food Drive at Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet Stadium in Avon
October 21, 11:00 AM: Empty Bowls by the Lake at the Avon Lake High School cafeteria
October 21, 5:00 PM: First Responders & Community Trunk or Treat at Bleser Park
October 23, 6:00 PM: City Council Meeting
October 25, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake Kiwanis Meeting: Lorain County Metro Parks presentation at the Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery
October 26 & 27, 9:00 AM: Holy Spirit Ladies Guild Garage and Bake Sale at Holy Spirit Parish's Fr. Mosovsky Hall
October 28, 9:00 AM: Community Shred Day at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center Parking Lot

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with the Avon Lake Police Department's Lt. Fran Tibbitts Sep 29, 2023

Lt. Fran Tibbitts of the Avon Lake Police Department meets with host Jen Miller to discuss the new distracted driving law as well as other safety measures that the Department is taking to keep residents safe.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

September 29, 4:30 PM: Deadline for Police Officer Lateral Entry Applications
September 30, 6:00 PM: 58th Annual Band-A-Rama at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium
October 2, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
October 5, 1:00 PM: "The Beatles in Cleveland" presentation at The Old Firehouse Community Center
October 6, 8:30 AM: Solar Eclipse Small Business Forum at the Lake House
October 6, 6-9 PM: Boo by the Woods "Basement of Terror" at the Avon Lake Public Library
Ocotber 7, 4-9 PM: Boo by the Woods Festival and "Trail of Haunted Tails and Basement of Terror" at the Avon Lake Public Library
October 9: Columbus Day - No City Council Meeting
October 10, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled City Council Meeting
October 11, 7:00 PM: Eclipse Speaker Series Talk at the Lake House
October 12, 11:30 AM: Vision Fair at The Old Firehouse Community Center

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with North Coast Rotary Club Members Joe Matuscak and Jinnyn Tata Sep 15, 2023

North Coast Rotary Club representatives, Joe Matuscak and Jinnyn Tata, join us to talk about the Club’s initiatives and fundraising opportunities for residents to enjoy and support.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

September 15, 4:30 PM: Application deadline for Police Dispatcher/Records Clerk position
September 16, 10:00 AM: Big Trucks and Community Services Open House at the Avon Lake Safety Center
September 18, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "W.A.S.P. - A Brief History" at the Avon Lake Public
September 19, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake High School Public Candidate Forum at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center
September 21, 5:00 PM: North Coast Rotary's "Great Pizza Bake-Off" at Avon Lake High School's Cafeteria
September 21, 6:00 PM: Civil servic exam for Police Dispatcher/Record Clerk position at Avon Lake High School
September 21, 7:00 PM: Community Eclipse Forum at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center
September 22, 7:00 PM: Homecoming football game vs. Amherst Steele at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium
September 23, 10:30 AM: Avon Lake Homecoming Parade
September 28, 6:30 PM: Avon Lake City Schools Community Forum at Avon Lake High School's Cafeteria
September 29, 4:30 PM: ApplicationDeadline for Police Officer Lateral Entry Position

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Love-A-Stray volunteer Julie Wilmer Sep 01, 2023

Love-A-Stray volunteer, Julie Wilmer, talks about their mission and fundraisers, including their upcoming “Big Splash” event.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

September 1, 7:00 PM: Friday Flicks at Weiss Field - Over the Hedge
September 4: Labor Day - City Buildings Closed - No Trash Pick-Up, Pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week - No City Council Meeting
September 5, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled Collective Committee Meeting
September 7, 7:00 PM: Community Improvement Corporation Meeting at City Hall
September 9, 11:00 AM: Dedication of Memorial Bike Lanes for Randy Knilans at Veterans' Memorial Park
September 9, 11:00 AM: Love-A-Stray's Big Splash dog swim at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center
September 12, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Birding in Lorain County at the Avon Lake Public Library
September 13, 9:00 AM: Boo by the Woods Resident Wristband Sales Begin
September 15, 4:30 PM: Application deadline for Police Dispatcher/Records Clerk position
September 21, 6:00 PM: Civil service exam for Police Dispatcher/Record Clerk position at Avon Lake High School

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Council Member Jennifer Fenderbosch, Chair of the Public Service Committee Aug 18, 2023

Host Jen Miller speaks with Council Member Jennifer Fenderbosch, Chair of the Public Service Committee, about the 2023 Trash Survey Report and the process of selecting a service provider. Survey results can be found on the City website: https://www.avonlake.org/news/?action=show&id=256

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

August 21, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting & Work Session
August 26, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Athletic Boosters' 2023 Avon Lake Beer Fest at Miller Road Park
August 28, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
September 1, 7:00 PM: Friday Flicks at Weiss Field - Over the Hedge
September 4: Labor Day - City Buildings Closed - No Trash Pick-Up, Pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week - No City Council Meeting
September 5, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled Collective Committee Meeting
September 7, 7:00 PM: Community Improvement Corporation Meeting at City Hall
September 9, 11:00 AM: Dedication of Memorial Bike Lanes for Randy Knilans at Veterans' Memorial Park
September 9, 11:00 AM: Love-A-Stray's Big Splash dog swim at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Joshua Brunger, Avon Lake High School Band Director Aug 04, 2023

Host Jen Miller speaks with Avon Lake High School Band Director Joshua Brunger.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

August 4, 4:30 PM: ApplicationDeadline for the Public Works Department's Full-Time Laborer Position
August 4, 7:30 PM: Friday Flicks at Weiss Field - The Muppets
August 4 & 5, 5:00 PM: St. Joseph Parish's "Lake Breeze Festival"
August 5, 7:00 PM: Shoremen Brass Classic at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium
August 8, 6:30 AM:-7:30 PM: 2023 Special Election
August 8, 6:00 PM: Civil Service Examination for the Public Works Department's Full-Time Laborer Position at The Old Firehouse Community Center
August 8, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Coexisting with Nature at the Avon Lake Public Library
August 9, 6:30 PM: Meet & Greet with Superintendent Joelle Magyar at Avon Lake High School
August 10, 4:00 PM: CLE MARKET & Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - The Bridge Live at Veterans' Memorial Park
August 12, 9:30 PM: Perseid Metior Shower Star Party at Walker Road Park
August 13, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Nomad Soul at Miller Road Park

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Jeff Hartz, President of the Cleveland Haunt Club Jul 21, 2023

Host Jen Miller meets with Jeff Hartz, president of the Cleveland Haunt Club.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

July 22, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society's "Rockin the Rails," featuring The Diamond Project at Beach Park Station Plaza
July 27, 4:00 PM: CLE MARKET & Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Hello McFly at Veterans' Memorial Park
July 29, 8:30 AM: Ducks-n-Donuts Derby at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center
July 29, 10:00 AM: Cleveland Haunt Club's 8th Annual Haunted Garage Sale & Hearse Cruise-in at Weiss Field
July 30, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Country Honk at Miller Road Park
August 4, 7:30 PM: Friday Flicks at Weiss Field - The Muppets
August 5, 7:00 PM: Shoremen Brass Classic at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Avon Lake City Schools Superintendent Bob Scott Feb 17, 2023

Avon Lake City Schools Superintendent, Bob Scott, reflects on the school’s history and talks about its plans for the future.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

February 21, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
February 21, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Make, Thrift, Mend: Thrifting and Repurposing Your Wardrobe at the Avon Lake Public Library
February 23, 6:30 PM: Avon Lake City School Community Forum at Avon Lake High School
February 26, 12:30 PM: Strikes for Strays at Spevok's Nautical Lanes
February 27, 4:30 PM: Deadline to submit ward meeting questions or comments
February 27, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
February 28, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake Play Space open house at the Avon Lake Public Library
March 1, 7:00 PM: Wards 1 & 2 Meeting at Learwood Middle School
March 4, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake Athletic Booster's "Booster Bash" at Tom's Country Place in Avon
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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Mighty Goliath Productions' Catherine Geib & Kevin Cline Feb 03, 2023

Host Jen Miller talks about Mighty Goliath Productions’ latest show, “The Spongebob Musical,” with MGP Board of Directors President Catherine Geib and Director Kevin Cline.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

February 3, 4, 10, & 11, 7:30 PM & February 5 & 11, 2:00 PM: Mighty Goliath Productions Presents "The Spongebob Musical” at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center
February 6, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
February 10, 4:30 PM: Registration Deadline for Full-time Police Officer Civil Service Examination
February 13, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
February 15, 6:00 PM: Full-time Police Officer Civil Service Exam at Lorain County Community College's Spitzer Conference Center
March 1, 7:00 PM: Wards 1 & 2 Meeting at Learwood Middle School
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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Felipe Corvarrubias, Owner of EarthWise Pet Jan 20, 2023

Meet the people behind our Avon Lake businesses. This program features Felipe Covarrubias, owner of EarthWise Pet.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

January 23, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
January 24, 1:00 PM: Lunch & Learn at The Old Firehouse Community Center
January 26, 10:15 AM: Thursday Morning Movie: The Noel Diary at The Old Firehouse Community Center
January 26, 2:00 PM: Bingo at The Old Firehouse Community Center
January 30: No City Council Meeting - 5th Monday
February 3 & 4, 7:30 PM & February 5, 2:00 PM: Mighty Goliath Productions Presents "The Spongebob Musical” at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Kelly Brill, Avon Lake United Church of Christ's Senior Minister Jan 06, 2023

Avon Lake United Church of Christ's Senior Minister Kelly Brill discusses the church's sponsorship of refugee families and other social outreach missions of the church.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

January 9, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled Collective Committee Meeting/City Council Meeting
January 10, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Recycle Right! at the Avon Lake Public Library
January 11, 7:00 PM: Citizens Tree Commission Meeting at The Old Firehouse Community Center
January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No City Council Meeting
January 17, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled Collective Committee Meeting

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Mike Kral, Avon Lake Recreational Facilities Manager Dec 23, 2022

Mike Kral, Recreation Facilities Manager, talks about programs at the Old Firehouse Community Center and Anchor Recreational Facility.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

December 23-26 & December 30-January 2: Avon Lake Public Library Closed

December 26 & January 2: City Offices Closed, trash pickup will not be delayed.

December 27: Deadline for the Holiday Scavenger Hunt

December 29: Curbside Leaf Pickup Ends and Kimble Yard Waste Pickup Ends

December 29, 10:15 AM: Thursday Morning Movies at The Old Firehouse Community Center

January 4: Avon Lake City Schools Kindergarten Registration Begins

Christmas trees will be collected the first and second full weeks of January. Ornaments, tinsel, etc. must be removed and the tree cannot be encased in plastic. Trees that are taller than six feet must be cut in half.

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Laura Ploenzke of the Avon Lake Public Library Dec 09, 2022

The Avon Lake Public Library’s Laura Ploenzke and Jen Miller talk about the upcoming “Community Environmental Education” programs. The Avon Lake’s Environmental Affairs Advisory Board (EAAB) is partnering with the Avon Lake Public Library to provide programming to address issues that residents raised through the EAAB’s survey.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

December 9: Deadline for Toys for Tots Donations

December 10, 8:00 AM: 2023 Budget Meeting at City Hall

December 11: Shop Local Raffle 2022 Deadline

December 12: Deck the House Holiday Lights Contest submission deadline

December 12, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting

December 14, 5:45 PM: Holiday Lights Bus Tour beginning at the Lake House

December 18: High School Basketball League registration deadline

December 18, 2:00 PM: Love-A-Stray's "Santa's Holiday Raffles” at the Wild Iris Home in Avon

December 19, 7:00 PM: Combined City Council and Collective Committee Meeting

December 20, 12:00 PM: Hot Lunch at The Old Firehouse Community Center

As a reminder City offices will be closed December 26 & January 2 for the holidays. The Avon Lake Public Library will be closed December 23-26 & December 30-January 2.

Christmas trees will be collected the first and second full weeks of January. Ornaments, tinsel, etc. must be removed and the tree cannot be encased in plastic. Trees that are taller than six feet must be cut in half.

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Kristen LePrevost, Manager of Good Neighbor Thrift Shop Nov 25, 2022

Good Neighbor Thrift Shop Manager, Kristen LePrevost, joins us to talk about the Thrift Shop’s mission and the outreach it provides to organizations well outside of Avon Lake’s borders.

November 25: All City Buildings Closed

November 28, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting

November 29, 2:00 PM: "The Wind Beneath Their Wings" presented by Stephanie Kramer at The Old Firehouse Community Center

November 30: Deadline to Register for Jr. Cavs Basketball

December 1-3, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake High School Drama Club Presents The Little Town of Christmas

December 2, 5:30 PM: North Coast Christmas Kick-Off at Veterans Memorial Park

December 4, 2:00 PM: Avon Lake High School Drama Club Presents The Little Town of Christmas

December 5, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting

December 9: Deadline for Toys for Tots Donations

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Major Donald Barker, Commander of the Lorain County Drug Task Force Oct 28, 2022

Major Donald Barker, Commander of the Lorain County Drug Task Force, discusses Issue 8, the Criminal Justice Renewal Levy.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

October 30, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "An Evening at the Black Wale Inn” at John Christ Winery

October 31, 6:00-7:30 PM: Halloween Trick-or-Treating

October 31: No City Council Meeting - 5th Monday of the month

November 2, 7:00-8:30 PM: Avon Lake United Church of Christ Presents “Like”

November 3, 1:00 PM: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club Meeting at the Avon Lake Public Library

November 6, 2:00 AM: Daylight Saving Time Ends

November 7, 12:30-1:30 PM: Veterans Drive-Up Pinning Ceremony and Grab & Go Lunch at The Old Firehouse Community Center

November 7, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
November 8, 6:30 AM-7:30 PM: Election Day
November 9, 7:00-8:30 PM: Avon Lake United Church of Christ Presents "Race to be Human”

November 10, 6:30 PM: Avon Lake City Schools Proposed Facilities Project Community Forum at Avon Lake High School

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Michael Doud, Executive Director at the MHARS (Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services) Board of Lorain County Oct 14, 2022

Michael Doud, Executive Director at the MHARS (Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services) Board of Lorain County, discusses the facts of Issue 9, a five-year renewal of the existing levy funding the MHARS Board, which is not a tax increase.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

October 15, 6:00 PM: 57th Annual Band-A-Rama at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium

October 16, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "An Evening at the Black Wale Inn” at John Christ Winery

October 17, 6:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting

October 22, 8:00 PM: Budget Meeting at City Hall

October 23, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "An Evening at the Black Wale Inn” at John Christ Winery

October 14, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting

October 25, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake Democrats Meeting at the Old Firehouse Community Center

October 27, 9:00 AM: Holy Spirit Ladies Guild Garage and Bake Sale at Holy Spirit Parish's Fr. Mosovsky Hall

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with the Avon Lake Historical Society's Tony Tomanek & Sherry Spenzer Sep 30, 2022

Tony Tomanek and Sherry Spenzer of the Avon Lake Historical Society discuss their upcoming FUN-draiser event, “An Evening at the Black Whale Inn.” For more information and tickets, visit https://avonlakeoh.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30070.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

Saturday, October 1, 7:30 PM: Star Party at Walker Road Park

Monday, October 3, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting

Friday, October 7, 6-9 PM: Boo by the Woods "Basement of Terror & The Haunted Gallery" at the Avon Lake Public Library

Saturday, October 8, 4-9 PM: Boo by the Woods “Trail of Haunted Tales & The Haunted Gallery/Basement" at the Avon Lake Public Library

Sunday, October 9, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "An Evening at the Black Wale Inn” at John Christ Winery

Monday, October 10: Columbus Day - No City Council Meeting

Tuesday, October 11, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled City Council Meeting

Saturday, October 15, 6:00 PM: 57th Annual Band-A-Rama at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Nathan Snarr, Employee Retention Tax Credit Specialist Sep 16, 2022

Nathan Snarr, Employee Retention Tax Credit Specialist, gives valuable information about this credit, which was established by the CARES Act.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

Friday, September 16, 4:30 PM: Deadline to register for the Engineering Technical Aide 1 Civil Service Examination
Saturday, September 17, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM: Big Trucks and Community Services Open House at the Avon Lake Safety Center
Monday, September 19, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "Victorian Secret - From Clocks to Corsets” at the Avon Lake Public Library
Monday, September 19, 7:00PM: Collective Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 22, 5:00 PM: North Coast Rotary's "Great Pizza Bake-Off” at the Avon Lake High School Cafeteria
Saturday, September 24, 9:00 AM: Run for SEWA at Weiss Field
Saturday, September 24, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Shred Day at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center Parking Lot
Saturday, September 24, 10:30 AM: Avon Lake Homecoming Parade
Saturday, September 24, 1:00 PM: Trike & Bike Benefiting VeloSano at the Avon Lake Fire Department
Monday, September 26, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with NOPEC's Dave Jankowski & Avon Lake Councilman Mark Spaetzel Sep 02, 2022

Mark Spaetzel, Avon Lake City Council Representative and Chair of the Building & Utilities Committee, and Dave Jankowski, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer of Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC), talk about recent cost increases in electricity.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

Monday, September 5: City Buildings Closed - No Trash Pick-Up (Pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week)- No City Council Meeting

Tuesday, September 6, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled Collective Committee Meeting

Wednesday, September 7, 9:00 AM: Boo by the Woods Resident Wristband Sales Begin

Wednesday, September 7, 7:00 PM: Kiwanis Club Meeting at the Avon Lake Public Library

Friday, September 9, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake vs. Avon SOUPer Bowl Food Drive at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium
Saturday, September 10, 10:00 AM: Fall Fishing Derby at Walker Road Park
Saturday, September 10, 11:00 AM: Love-A-Stray Big Splash Dog Swim at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center
Thursday, September 15, 11:00 AM: Vision Concerns Support Group meeting at The Old Firehouse Community Center
Friday, September 16, 4:30 PM: Deadline to register for the Engineering Technical Aide 1 Civil Service Examination

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Brandi Schnell, Community Outreach Coordinator of Lorain County Solid Waste Management District Aug 19, 2022

Brandi Schnell, Community Outreach Coordinator of Lorain County Solid Waste Management District, talks about recycling and other services available to Lorain County residents.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

Saturday, August 20, 4:00 PM: 2022 DEI's Annual Cruise-in at Weiss Field

Saturday, August 20, 6:00 PM: Rockin the Rails Concert Series - Evil Ways at Beach Park Station Plaza

Monday, August 22, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting

Thursday, August 25, 6:00 PM: Vendor Game Night at Klingshirn Winery

Saturday, August 27, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Athletic Boosters' 2022 Avon Lake Beer Fest at Miller Road Park

Sunday, August 28, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Bad JuJu at Weiss Field
Monday, August 29: No City Council Meeting - 5th Monday of the month

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Elaine George, President of the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club Aug 05, 2022

Elaine George, President of the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, talks about Monarch Butterfly conservation and other Garden Club highlights.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

Saturday, August 6, 6:00 PM: Rockin the Rails Concert Series - Hard Days Night at Beach Park Station Plaza

Thursday, August 11, 6:30 PM: Kiwanis Club Board Meeting at the Avon Lake Public Library

Friday, August 12, 6:00 PM: Friday Flicks in the Park at Weiss Field - Sing 2

Friday, August 12, 9:00 PM: Star Party at Walker Road Park

Sunday, August 14, 7:00 AM: 5K Cookie Run to Support Lorain County Medical Society at the Avon Lake Public Library

Sunday, August 14, 6:00 PM: Rescheduled Independence Day Celebration at Weiss Field

Monday, August 15, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with the Avon Lake Public Library's William Rutger, Shea Alltmont, & Sybil Wendling Jul 22, 2022

Avon Lake Public Library’s William Rutger, Shea Alltmont, and Sybil Wendling discuss all of the fun events going on at the library this summer.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

Saturday, July 23, 8:30 AM: Ducks-n-Donuts Derby, Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center

Saturday, July 23, 6:00 PM: Rockin the Rails Concert Series-The Diamond Project at the Beach Park Station Plaza

Tuesday, July 26, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake Democrats meeting at The Old Firehouse Community Center

Thursday, July 28, 6:00 PM: Vendor Game Night at Klingshirn Winery

Thursday, July 28, 6:30 PM: Kiwanis Club Meeting at the Avon Lake Public Library

Friday, July 29: Deadline to Apply for Avon Lake's Community Police Academy

Saturday, July 30, 10:00 AM: Cleveland Haunt Club's 7th Annual Haunted Garage Sale at Weiss Field

Saturday, July 30, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Friends of the Park's "Summer in Italy Wine Tasting and Dinner” at the Folger Home

Sunday, July 31, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Michael Christopher at Weiss Field

For more information about these or future events and meetings, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Avon Lake Fire Chief Jeremy Betsa Jul 08, 2022

Avon Lake Fire Chief Jeremy Betsa discusses the upcoming issue, which residents will vote on at this November's election, for a new fire station, Safety Center improvements, and infrastructure.

To contact Chief Betsa, call 440-933-8305 or send an email to jbetsa@avonlakefire.org

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

Friday, July 8, 6:00 PM: Friday Flicks in the Park at Weiss Field- Encanto

Friday, July 8, 9:30 PM: Star Party at Walker Road Park

Sunday, July 10, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Red Light Roxy at Miller Road Park

Monday, July 11, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting

Tuesday, July 12, 2022: Council Recess Begins

Wednesday, July 13, 8:30 PM: Anne E. DeChant Concert at the Avon Lake Public Library

Saturday, July 16, 9:00 AM: "Dirty Dog 5K Run & Dog Wash” at the Avon Lake United Church of Christ

Tuesday, July 19: Avon Lake Baseball and Softball Summer Classic Begins at Weiss Fields

Thursday, July 21, 4:00 PM-8:00 PM: CLE Market & Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Cleveland Pops Trio at Veterans Park

Saturday, July 23, 6:00 PM: Rockin the Rails Concert Series - The Diamond Project at Beach Park Station Plaza

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

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Council Member David Kos, Avon Lake Police Chief Vincent Molnar, & Avon Lake Fire Assistant Chief Steve Peter Jun 24, 2022

Council Member David Kos, Avon Lake Police Chief Vincent Molnar, and Avon Lake Fire Assistant Chief Steve Peter discuss Avon Lake's fireworks ban.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

Sunday, June 26, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Jump the Gun at Miller Road Park

Monday, June 27, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting

Thursday, June 30, 10:15 AM: Morning Movie, Old Firehouse Community Center

Thursday, June 30, 2:30 PM: Ice Cream Social, Old Firehouse Community Center

Friday, July 1, 5:30 PM: Independence Day Fireworks Celebration at Weiss Fields presented by Minute Men OhioComp Managed Care Organization

Monday, July 4: City Buildings Closed - No Trash Pick-Up (Pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week) - No City Council Meeting

Tuesday, July 5, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled Collective Committee Meeting

Thursday, July 7, 1:00 PM: Lunch & Learn, Old Firehouse Community Center

Friday, July 8, 6:00 PM: Friday Flicks in the Park at Weiss Field - Encanto

Friday, July 8, 9:30 PM: Star Party at Walker Road Park

For more information on these or future events/meetings, please visit www.AvonLake.org

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Marilyn Zeidner from Music on a Mission Jun 10, 2022

Marilyn Zeidner from Music on a Mission talks about this year’s “Make Music Day” on June 21st.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

Friday, June 10, 6:00 PM: Friday Flicks in the Park at Weiss Field - Ghostbusters Afterlife

Saturday, June 11: Deadline to Register for the Avon vs. Avon Lake UH Community Challenge

Saturday, June 11, 2022, 8:00 AM: Camp Imagine Golf Outing Fundraiser at Bob-O-Link Golf Course in Avon

Sunday, June 12, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Funkology at Miller Road Park

Monday, June 13, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting

Friday, June 17, 4:30 PM: Deadline for applications for Finance Clerk and Program Manager Civil Service Examination

Sunday, June 19: Deadline to register for the Avon Lake Summer Baseball and Softball Classic

Monday, June 20, 2022: Juneteenth Observance - No City Council Meeting

For more information on these or future events/meetings, please visit www.AvonLake.org

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Erin Fach, Avon Lake Parks & Recreation Director May 27, 2022

Erin Fach, Avon Lake’s new Parks & Recreation Director, talks about summer programs and activities in Avon Lake.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

Monday, May 30, 10:00 AM: Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

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

Friday, June 3, 9:30 PM: Star Party at Walker Road Park

Monday, June 6, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting

Friday, June 10, 6:00 PM: Friday Flicks in the Park at Weiss Fields - Ghostbusters Afterlife

For more information on future events/meetings, please visit www.AvonLake.org

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Zoe Apisdorf, Director of Residential Experience at Rust Belt Riders May 13, 2022

Zoe Apisdorf, Director of Residential Experience at Rust Belt Riders, talks about their partnership with the City of Avon Lake in offering residents a drop-off compost service.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

Sunday, May 15, 4:00 PM: Avon Lake High School Spring Choir Concert / Fundraiser
Sunday, May 15, 10:00 PM: Star Party at Walker Road Park
Monday, May 16, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 19, 6:30 PM: Avon Lake Citizen of the Year & Project of the Year Award Ceremony
Saturday, May 21, 9:00 AM: Avon Lake Clean-Up Day
Saturday, May 21, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Shred Day at Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center Parking Lot
Saturday, May 21, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM: Avon Lake Public Library Outdoor Tent Book Sale
Sunday, May 22, 10:00 AM: Avon Lake Sports Hall of Fame 30th Annual Memorial Golf Outing
Monday, May 23, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
Thursday, May 26, 6:00 PM-8:30 PM: Vendor Game Night at Klingshirn Winery
Monday, May 30, 10:00 AM: Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. All Blue Star and Gold Star Mothers, veterans groups, and Avon Lake organizations interested in participating should contact Jacqui Hoffman, Program Manager at (440) 930-4130 Ext. 1033 or by emailing AvonLakeMemorialDay@AvonLake.org.

For more information on future events/meetings, please visit www.AvonLake.org

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Terry Robison, Chair of Avon Lake’s Citizens Tree Commission Apr 29, 2022

Terry Robison, Chair of Avon Lake’s Citizens Tree Commission, talks about their tree sapling give-away for Avon Lake’s fifth grade students, celebrating the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

May 2, 2022, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting - Council Chamber

May 3, 2022, 6:30 AM-7:30 PM: Primary Election Day

May 5, 2022, 3:00-5:00 PM: 9th Annual North Coast Business Expo

May 7, 2022, 9:00 AM: Avon Lake Early Childhood PTA’s “Avon Lake Citywide Garage Sale"

May 7, 2022, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM: EAAB Tree Sapling Giveaway and Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club's Plant Sale at the Goddard School

May 9, 2022, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting - Council Chamber

May 30, 2022, 10:00 AM: Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. All Blue Star and Gold Star Mothers, veterans groups, and Avon Lake organizations interested in participating should contact Jacqui Hoffman, Program Manager at 440-930-4130 Ext. 1033 or by emailing AvonLakeMemorialDay@AvonLake.org.

For more information on future events/meetings, please visit www.AvonLake.org

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Avon Lake Sports Hall of Fame President Ron Pallinger Apr 15, 2022

Ron Pallinger, President of the Avon Lake Sports Hall of Fame, talks about the history of the Hall of Fame, current and former inductees, and upcoming events.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

April 18, 2022: Collective Committee Meeting-Council Chamber
April 25, 2022: City Council Meeting-Council Chamber
May 3, 2022, 6:30 AM-7:30 PM: Primary Election Day
May 30, 2022 - 10:00 AM: Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. All Blue Star and Gold Star Mothers, veterans groups, and Avon Lake organizations interested in participating should contact Jacqui Hoffman, Program Manager at (440) 930-4130 Ext. 1033 or by emailing AvonLakeMemorialDay@AvonLake.org.

For more information on future events/meetings, please visit www.AvonLake.org

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Avon Lake Police Chief Vince Molnar Apr 01, 2022

Avon Lake Police Chief Vince Molnar talks about the “9 PM Routine.” These simple steps can help prevent you from becoming a victim of property crimes.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

April 1, 2022

Nomination Deadline for Avon Lake Citizen of the Year and Project of the Year Awards

April 2, 2022, 6:30-11:30 p.m.

CRS 33rd Annual Charity Ball "Caring Hearts,” - The Shipyard Event Center, 500 Shipyard Way, Lorain, OH

April 4, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

Collective Committee Meeting - Council Chamber

April 7, 2022

Avon Lake High School Drama Club Presents "The Trials of Robin Hood” begins

April 9, 2022, 10:00 a.m.

Sprenger Healthcare and the City of Avon Lake present an Easter Egg Hunt and visit with the Easter BunnyEaster Egg Hunt - Weiss Field

April 11, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

City Council Meeting - Council Chamber

For more information on future events/meetings, please visit www.AvonLake.org

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Father Ron Wearsch, Pastor of St. Joseph Parish Mar 18, 2022

Father Ronald J. Wearsch, Pastor of St. Joseph Parish talks about their one-of-a-kind Lenten fish fry, other community programs of the church, and what it was like growing up in Avon Lake.

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

March 18, 2022, 4:30 PM: Deadline for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and Water Filtration Plant Operator Applications

March 21, 2022, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "Significant Trees of Ohio's Settlement,” Avon Lake Public Library

March 21, 2022, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - City Hall

March 24, 2022, 1:00 PM: Sunshine Laws Certified Training, Avon Lake Public Library

March 27, 2022, 1:00 PM: Hooks for Hunger "Chili Cook-Off”, Game On Avon Lake

March 28, 2022, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting, Council Chamber - City Hall

March 29, 2022, 7:00 PM: Ted Esborn, Economic Development Director, Discusses Future Plan in Avon Lake, Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church

April 1, 2022: Nomination Deadline for Avon Lake Citizen of the Year and Project of the Year Awards

April 2, 2022, 6:30 PM: CRS 33rd Annual Charity Ball "Caring Hearts," The Shipyard Event Center

For more information on future events/meetings, please visit www.AvonLake.org

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Joe Reitz, Avon Lake Public Works Director Mar 04, 2022

Avon Lake Public Works Director, Joe Reitz, discusses the Northeast Ohio Public Involvement, Public Education (NEO PIPE) public outreach campaign, “Native Roots for Clean Water.”

Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake:

March 4, 4:30 p.m. Deadline for Avon Lake Regional Water Full-Time Customer Service Clerk Applications
March 5, 6:30-11:30 p.m. Avon Lake Atheltic Boosters' "Booster Bash" 
March 7, 7:00 p.m. Collective Committee Meeting 
March 14, 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting

March 18, 4:30 p.m. Deadline for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and Water Filtration Plant Operator Applications

For more information on future events/meetings, please visit www.AvonLake.org

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Sam Naumann, Chair of Avon Lake’s Environmental Affairs Advisory Board, and Billie Jo David, EAAB’s Council Representative Feb 18, 2022

Sam Naumann, Chair of Avon Lake's Environmental Affairs ADvisory Board and Billie Jo David, EAAB's Council Representative, discuss the environmental community survey that is being conducted to establish baseline awareness and the importance of issues that impact our environment.

February 18, 7:30 PM - Opening night for Mighty Goliath Productions' "Children of Eden"
February 21 - No City Council meeting in observance of President’s Day.
February 22, 7:00 p.m. - Rescheduled Collective Committee Meeting
February 28 - Deadline to submit the Environmental Affairs Advisory Board’s Environmental Community Survey and the City’s Bicycle Survey
February 28, 7:00 p.m. - City Council Meeting

Please visit www.Avonlake.org/events for more details on upcoming events and meetings. Environmental Community Survey: www.AvonLake.org/EAAB-Survey Bicycle Survey: www.AvonLake.org/Bicycle-Survey

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Marty O'Donnell, Avon Lake City Council President Feb 04, 2022

Avon Lake City Council President Marty O’Donnell discusses the City’s 2022 Budget.

February 7 at 7:00 p.m. - Collective Committee Meeting February 8 at 7:00 p.m. - Virtual City-Wide Ward Meeting. PLEASE NOTE: The date in the headline of the Virtual City-Wide Ward Meeting article in January's newsletter is incorrect. February 9 - Deadline for Full-Time Police Officer Civil Service Examination February 14 at 7:00 p.m. - City Council Meeting February 18 - Opening day for Mighty Goliath Productions' “Children of Eden” For Avon Lake residents of any age, please visit www.AvonLake.org/EAAB-Survey to complete the Environmental Affairs Advisory Board’s Environmental Community Survey. The deadline for this survey is February 28th. Visit www.AvonLake.org for details on upcoming events and meetings.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Kathy Loughrie, President of the Lorain County chapter of Altrusa International Jan 21, 2022

Kathy Loughrie, President of Altrusa International’s Lorain County Chapter, talks about Altrusa’s background and involvement in the community.

Visit www.AltrusaLorainCo.org for more information.

January 24 at 7:00 p.m. - City Council Meeting

January 27 at 6:30 p.m. - Avon Lake City School’s Kindergarten Virtual Information Night

January 31 - No City Council meeting (5th Monday)

February 8 at 7:00 p.m. - Virtual City-Wide Ward Meeting. Residents can submit questions or comments for City officials prior to the meeting.

Visit www.AvonLake.org for details on upcoming events and meetings.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Wendy Moeller of Compass Point Planning Jan 07, 2022

Wendy Moeller, Owner of Compass Point Planning, a community planning firm based in Cincinnati, discusses the changes to Avon Lake’s planning and zoning code.

January 10, 2022, 7:00 p.m. - Collective Committee/City Council Meeting

January 18, 2022, 7:00 p.m. - Rescheduled Collective Committee Meeting

January 21, 6:00-10:00 p.m. - Avon Lake Hockey Boosters Night at the Races Fundraiser

January 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Avon Lake City Schools’ Kindergarten Virtual Information Night

Please visit www.AvonLake.org/events for more details on upcoming events and meetings.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Santa Claus Dec 23, 2021

An exclusive interview with Santa Claus and a very special reading of "The Night Before Christmas."

December 24-25 - City buildings will be closed

December 26 - Deadline for Holiday Scavenger Hunt submissions

December 29: City Curbside Leaf Collections ends December 30: Kimble yard waste pick-up ends

December 31 - City buildings will be closed

January 1st - New zoning codes go into effect

January 3, 7:30 p.m.: City Council Organizational Meeting

January 3 - Deadline for Firefighter/Paramedic applications

January 4 - Deadline for Public Works and Avon Lake Regional Water Laborer applications

Please visit www.Avonlake.org/events for more details on upcoming events and meetings. The holidays can be a joy-filled season, but they can also be stressful and especially challenging for some. Below are a few of the resources available in Lorain County: Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Resource Services Board of Lorain County: https://mharslc.org/ The Nord Center: https://www.nordcenter.org/ The LCADA Way: https://www.thelcadaway.org/

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Avon Lake Mayor Greg Zilka Dec 10, 2021

Avon Lake Mayor Greg Zilka looks forward to projects in the new year.

December 10: Deadline for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign.

December 13: City Council Meeting

December 15: Deadline to apply for the Public Works Driver Position

December 17: Shop Local Raffle Grand Prize Drawing

December 19th - Deadline for St. Joseph Parish School PTO’s Shoe Drive

December 20: Collective Committee Meeting

December 24: City buildings will be closed

Please visit www.Avonlake.org/events for more details on upcoming events and meetings.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Avon Lake Drama Club Director Patrica Frank & Drama Club President Kameron Riggs Nov 26, 2021

Patricia Frank, Avon Lake High School Drama Club Director and Manager of the Performing Arts Center, and Kameron Riggs, Drama Club President, provide a glimpse at what goes into the Drama Club’s productions and information for their long-awaited production of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical.” For tickets, visit: www.AvonLakeDramaClub.com

North Coast Christmas Kick-Off at Veterans Memorial Park - December 1, 6:00-8:00 P.M.

Avon Lake High School Drama Club Presents "Matilda the Musical"- December 2-5

Christmas by the Lake Craft Show at Avon Lake High School - December 4, 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.

Collective Committee Meeting - December 6, 7:00 P.M.

Marine Corps Reserve "Toys for Tots” Deadline - December 10

Please visit www.AvonLake.org/events for more details on upcoming events and meetings.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Economic Development Director Ted Esborn Nov 12, 2021

Ted Esborn, Economic Development Director, talks about Avon Lake businesses & the City’s “Support Our Avon Lake" initiative.

11/15: Deadline for Police Dispatcher/Records Clerk Civil Service Examination

11/15, 1PM: AL Historical Society-Ohio Civil War Nurses

11/22, 7PM: Public Hearing on Proposed New Planning & Zoning Code

11/24-25: Library Closed

11/25: Thanksgiving, No Trash Pick-Up, Pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week

11/25 & 26: City Buildings Closed

Visit www.Avonlake.org/events for more details

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Joe Reitz & Tim Pinchek Oct 29, 2021

Tim Pinchek, Director of Parks and Recreation, and Joe Reitz, Director of Public Works, discuss the upcoming Avon Lake Play Space (ALPS) project.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat - October 31, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Camp Imagine's "Reverse Raffle” - November 13, 6:00 p.m., Emerald Events Center

Deadline for Police Dispatcher/Records Clerk Civil Service Examination - November 15

Please visit www.Avonlake.org/events for more details on upcoming events and meetings.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Jennifer Fenderbosch Oct 15, 2021

Council Representative and Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club member, Jennifer Fenderbosch, talks about the Ozone Garden that has been installed at the Avon Lake Public Library.

Boo by the Woods: Saturday, October 16, at 5:00-10:00 p.m.

If you do not have a ticket for the "Trail of Haunted Tales," there will be plenty of free activities to enjoy at the Avon Lake Public Library.

Collective Committee Meeting: Monday, October 18, 7:00 p.m.

Beach Park Railway Museum’s “Meet the Museum": Saturday, October 23, 7:00 p.m.

The deadline for this event is October 16th, so get your tickets today by visiting www.avonlakehistoricalsociety.org.

City Council Meeting: Monday, October 25, 7:00 p.m.

Avon Lake Candidates Night: Wednesday, October 27, at 7:00-9:00 p.m.

To be held at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center, this forum will be moderated by Avon Lake High School students.

Notes:

Please visit www.AvonLake.org/events for more details on upcoming events and meetings.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Dave Kos Oct 01, 2021

Council Representative Dave Kos shares the history of “Boo by the Woods: Trail of Haunted Tales” and details about this year’s event.

Script:

Avon Lake Homecoming Parade: Saturday, October 2, at 10:30 a.m.

The parade begins at Bleser Park and ends at Avon Lake High School.

Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club Meeting: Thursday, October 7, 1:00 p.m.

This meeting will be held at the Avon Lake Public Library. Avon Lake's own Dave Dibble will talk about "Wildlife in Avon Lake" and share his experiences on wildlife data collection for Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Representative Gayle Manning Town Hall Meeting: Thursday, October 7, 7:00 p.m.

This town hall will be held at the Avon Lake Public Library.

56th Annual Band-A-Rama: Saturday, October 9, 12:00 p.m.

This eventl will be held at the Avon Lake Public Library. This year’s show will bring in musicians and spectators from all across Northeastern Ohio.

Ozone Garden Dedication: Thursday, October 14, at 12:45 p.m.

Children’s Department of the Avon Lake Public Library

Notes:

Please visit www.Avonlake.org/events for more details on upcoming events and meetings.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Austin Page & Jennifer Fenderbosch Sep 17, 2021

Austin Page, Deputy Zoning and Property Maintenance Coordinator, and Jennifer Fenderbosch, Councilwoman, talk about Avon Lake’s Sidewalk Program.

As a reminder, the Big Trucks event has been cancelled this year. Mark your calendar for next year’s date: September 17, 2022

Shred Day

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Address: Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center Parking Lot, 32850 Electric Boulevard

North Coast Rotary's "Great Pizza Bake-Off” Kicks off Homecoming Weekend

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Time: 5:00 PM

Address: Avon Lake High School Commons, 175 Avon Belden Road

Avon Lake Homecoming Parade

Saturday, October 2, 2021

Time: 10:30 AM

The parade begins at Bleser Park and ends at Avon Lake High School. Groups can walk, have vehicles, or build floats. Register by September 25th. Contact: jim.grissinger68@gmail.com

Avon Lake Sports Hall of Fame "Enshrinement Dinner”

Saturday, October 2, 2021

Time: 6:00 PM

Address: Ahern's Banquet Center, 726 Avon Belden Road

Contact: rpallinger@yahoo.com

Avon Lake Sports Hall of Fame 30th Annual Golf Outing

Sunday, October 3, 2021

Time: 10:00 AM

Address: Sweetbriar Golf Course, 750 Jaycox Road

Contact: rpallinger@yahoo.com

Please visit www.Avonlake.org/events for more details on upcoming events and meetings.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Barb Cagley, Director of Avon Lake's Digital Media Department Sep 03, 2021

Barb Cagley, Director of Avon Lake’s Digital Media Department, provides a background on the City’s new “Engage App,” which allows residents to easily report issues found throughout Avon Lake to the correct City department.

Saturday, September 4, 2021

Ducks-n-Donuts Derby

Time: 8:30 AM

Address: Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center

Rockin' the Rails Presents "Terry Clayton and the Red Dirt Disciples"

Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Address: Beach Park Station

Monday, September 6, 2021

Labor Day - City Buildings Closed

No Trash Pick-Up

Pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Rescheduled Collective Committee Meeting

Time: 7:00 PM

Address: Council Chamber

Friday, September 10, 2021

Annual CRS SOUPer Bowl Food Drive

Address: Joe Firment Chevrolet Stadium, 3075 Stoney Ridge Road, Avon, OH 44011

Annual Avon vs. Avon Lake varsity football game food drive

Saturday, September 11, 2021

Love-A-Stray Big Splash 2021

Time: 12:00 – 3:00 PM

Address: Avon Lake Pool

Monday, September 13, 2021

City Council Meeting

Time: 7:00 PM

Address: Council Chamber

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Connect to a Cause Event

Time: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Day of Giving to Lorain County Non-Profits

Please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events for additional details on upcoming events.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Marty Gallagher, Avon Lake Citizen of the Year Aug 20, 2021

Marty Gallagher, former President of the Avon Lake Athletic Boosters, talks about his recent Citizen of the Year award honor and his involvement in the Avon Lake community.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Pam Ohradzansky, Executive Director of Community Resource Services Aug 06, 2021

Pam Ohradzansky, Executive Director of Community Resource Services, provides a history of CRS, talks about sponsors, donors and upcoming fundraising events, as well as future plans for this wonderful organization.

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Summer Concert Series: Revolution Pie at Bleser Park

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Sunday, August 15, 2021

Avon Lake Historical Society’s Rockin' the Rails at Beach Park Station

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Monday, August 16, 2021

Collective Committee Meeting

Time: 7:00 PM

Please visit www.Avonlake.org/events for more details on upcoming events.

Avon Lake Matter - Interview with Don O'Malley, ALC-TV Community Producer Jul 23, 2021

Retired firefighter, Don O’Malley, talks about his Avon Lake Community Television program, “Don’s Breakfast Serial.” This program features movie serials from the 1930s to 1950s, and can be found on Spectrum Channel 1024 and WOW! Channel 22.

Avon Lake City Council is on summer break until August 16, 2021.

Saturday, July 24, 2021: Summer Concert Series: The Players Club

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Address: Weiss Field, 33401 Webber Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012

Food Trucks: The Original Steaks & Hoagies and 808 Shaved Ice

Monday, July 26, 2021: Deadline to Apply for Avon Lake's Community Police Academy

Thursday, July 29, 2021: Summer Concert Series: Chad Hoffman

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Address: Veteran's Memorial Park Gazebo, 32756 Lake Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012

Food Trucks: Slyman's and Pop Culture

Sunday, August 1, 2021: Summer Concert Series: Cleveland TOPS Swing Band

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Address: Miller Road Park Gazebo, 33760 Lake Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012

Monday, August 2, 2021: Application deadline for Waterworks Lab (Chief) Analyst

Please visit www.Avonlake.org/events for more details on upcoming events.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Elizabeth Doyle Jul 09, 2021

Elizabeth Doyle, Director of the Lorain County Crime/Drug Lab, discusses the important role the Lab plays in Lorain County and beyond.

For more information on the Lorain County Crime/Drug Lab, please visit https://www.facebook.com/LCCrimeLab or http://www.loraincounty.us/commissioners-departments/crime-drug-lab

Download the free Engage Avon Lake app today! https://www.avonlake.org/city-services/report-a-concern

For details on upcoming events/meetings, please visit https://www.avonlake.org/events/2021/7/

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Andrew Means Jun 25, 2021

Andrew Means, Head Coach of the Avon Lake High School Varsity Baseball team, wraps up their winning season and provides a glimpse of his experience as an Avon Lake baseball/football player and coach.

Link for Calendar Highlights: For more information on current events, please visit www.AvonLake.org.

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Marilyn Zeidner Jun 11, 2021

Marilyn Zeidner of Music on a Mission talks about their mission and their upcoming participation in the “Make Music Day” a global music celebration. Links for Calendar Highlights: Parks & Rec’s Summer Concert Series: www.AvonLakeRec.com Collective Committee Meeting/City Council Meeting: www.AvonLake.org Rockin’ the Rails: https://fb.me/e/aTkbuY5FW “Make Music Day - Avon Lake” https://www.makemusicday.org/avonlake/

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Tony Tomanek & Sherry Spenzer May 28, 2021

Tony Tomanek and Sherry Spenzer talk about their work with the Avon Lake Historical Society and the exciting things that are planned for the future.

Links for Calendar Highlights: Public Works Seasonal Worker Applications: https://www.avonlake.org/human-resources/non-civil-service-job-listings/public-works-seasonal-worker

June 12th Bike Rodeo: https://www.avonlake.org/events/2021/6/

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Marty O'Donnell, President of the Avon Lake City Council May 14, 2021

Avon Lake City Council President, Marty O’Donnell, discusses the changes to the Council committees to help meet the needs of today’s community.

Links for Calendar Highlights:

May 15 Avon Lake Early Childhood PTA’s “Avon Lake Citywide Garage Sale:” https://alecpta.com/Avon-Lake-Citywide-Garage-Sale

May 15 Lorain County’s Pride Day: http://www.loraincounty.us/commissioners-departments/solid-waste-management/pride-day

May 22 Free Community Shred Day: https://www.avonlake.org/city-services/shred-day

May 22-23 Avon Lake Public Library’s Outdoor Tent Books Sale: https://alpl.org/support-us/

May 24 City Council Meeting: https://www.avonlake.org/

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with Gerry Vogel from the Avon Lake Public Library Apr 30, 2021

The Library’s Assistant Director, Gerry Vogel, discusses their upcoming program “Read, Write, Local: Unbound,” which features authors from near & far.

Links for Calendar Highlights: May 4 Election: https://www.voteloraincountyohio.gov/ May 10 City Council Meeting: https://www.avonlake.org/ Historical Society’s “Grapes of Avon Lake”: Email avonlakehistoricalsociety@gmail.com Early Childhood PTA’s Citywide Garage Sale: https://alecpta.com/Avon-Lake-Citywide-Garage-Sale

Avon Lake Matters - Interview with William Rutger and Shea Alltmont from the Avon Lake Public Library Apr 16, 2021

Avon Lake Public Library's Director, William Rutger, and Communications Manager, Shea Alltmont, discuss their visions and goals for the library, adaptions made during COVID-19, upcoming levy on the May 4th ballot, plans for the library's 90th anniversary and all of the wonderful things on the horizon.

Introducing Avon Lake Matters Mar 30, 2021

Host Jen Miller interviews Barb Cagley about the story behind the Avon Lake Matters Podcast.

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