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AVON Annual scholarships Avon Lake American Legion Post 211 has awarded $36,000 in annual scholarships to high school students and first year college students whose parents/grandparents are members of the Post. Other special requirements,as well, were met by the highly qualified recipients. Last year recipients had the opportunity to apply again if criteria were met and two first-year college students were awarded. In addition, seven new scholarships were awarded for a total of nine. Each scholarship was in the amount of $4,000 for a total of $36,000 awarded. School dates The Avon Local Schools is taking back-to-school updates from students for the upcoming school year at [avonlocalschool.org](http://avonlocalschool.org). The information needs to be submitted annually and is due on July 29. Also, if your child will be five years old by Aug. 1, it is time to register the child in Avon Local Schools’ kindergarten. The options and registration are on the district’s website at [www.avonlocalschools.org/enroll/new/new_student](http://www.avonlocalschools.org/enroll/new/new_student_o)_registration. At 3 p.m. on Aug. 7, the district will be holding a meeting on the district’s strategic plan at the Avon Middle School’s media center.
And on Aug. 16 registration closes for the district’s Eagles N.E.S.T. morning and afternoon pre- and after-school care program. Story time in the woods Avon Branch Library hosts activities, music and nature-themed stories, weather permitting, at Every Child’s Playground, 36265 Detroit Road, from at 10:30-11 a.m. Fridays, July 26, Aug. 9, Aug. 23. The same program will be held in North Ridgeville’s South Central Park, 7565 Avon Belden Road, 10:30-11 a..m. Fridays Aug. 2 and Sept. 6. Go to [LorainPublicLibrary.org/programs](http://lorainpubliclibrary.org/programs) for information. Pool party The city’s Avon Aquatic Facility’s group of sponsors will host a float party for residents at the pool, 36265 Detroit Road, from 5-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday July 31. Music from DJ Steve, games and other family fun will flow and the concessions stand will be open. Calling all writers The Avon Branch Library, 37485 Harvest Drive, is hosting writers group sessions from 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 7. Engage in writing exercises, peer critiques and support for your writing project. The North Ridgeville Branch Library, 35700 Bainbridge Road, is also hosting a writers group from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug.
3. Go to [LorainPublicLibrary.org/programs](http://lorainpubliclibrary.org/programs) to sign up. Music makers Musical storytime for families with children of all ages, 6:30-7 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 5 at the Avon Branch Library, 37485 Harvest Drive. The North Ridgeville Branch, 35700 Bainbridge Road, is holding these sessions at 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 6. Register at [LorainPublicLibrary.org/programs](http://lorainpubliclibrary.org/programs). Coffee at Cahoon House Avon Parks and Recreation is serving coffee and donuts at the open houses at the historic Cahoon House, 2940 Stoney Ridge Road, from 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays, July 24 and 31. Call the Avon Senior Center to reserve a spot at 440-934-2417. Little learners at library Children ages 4-5 and caregivers are invited to programs with stories and activities designed to prepare them for kindergarten at the Avon Branch Library, 37485 Harvest Drive, 10-10:45 a.m. Thursdays, July 25, Aug. 1 and Aug. 8. Preregister at [LorainPublicLibrary.org/programs](http://lorainpubliclibrary.org/programs). Safety Town area play Children can enjoy organized play at the city’s Safety Town area behind the Board of Education building at 36600 Detroit Road from 9-11 a.
m. on Friday July 26. Bring a bike helmet. Crushers fireworks The Lake Erie Crushers are crushing it on the field this year and, to attract even more fans, have added themed fireworks after every Saturday home game for the rest of the season through Aug.29 (game time is 7:05 p.m.) There will also be discounted concessions on Saturdays, and kids ages 12 and under are offered free kids meals on Sundays. Go to [lakeeriecrushers.com](http://lakeeriecrushers.com) for information and tickets. Shred Day The Avon Branch library, 37485 Harvest Drive, on behalf of the Lorain County Solid Waste District, will take in documents for shredding in its parking lot from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 27. Five grocery-sized or copier paper-sized boxes maximum. Garden Club luncheon The Herb Guild Garden Club is holding its 38th annual scholarship luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Emerald Event Center, 33040 Just Imagine Drive. The luncheon will feature craft, culinary, and boutique tables, where items can be purchased. The highlight is a basket raffle with more than 40 baskets, each one worth more than $50. During the luncheon scholarships will be presented to the 2024 winners and money will be raised for next years scholarships.
Tickets are $45 for a delicious lunch of Chicken Francaise. A vegetarian option will be available. A cash bar will be available starting at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are sold in tables of 10, but singles seats are available. Call Kathie Conrad (215-872-9725) to purchase tickets. Democrats baseball fundraiser The Avon Democratic Club’s annual baseball fundraiser is 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Lake Erie Crushers game, 2009 Baseball Blvd. Get tickets at [https://secure.actblue.com/donate/adcbaseball2024](https://secure.actblue.com/donate/adcbaseball2024). For information, go to the club’s website at [www.avonohdems.com](http://www.avonohdems.com). Main Event event The North Coast and West Shore Chambers of Commerce are partnering with Main Event, 35605 Chester Road, for an event 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, where you can “get a taste of what an office holiday party is all about” with food, games, door prizes and networking. Email [director@northcoastchamber.com](mailto:director@northcoastchamber.com) for information. Haunt Club garage sale The Cleveland Haunt Club is holding the 9th Annual Haunted Garage Sale and Hearse Cruise-in 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Crushers Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd.
This unique Halloween themed Flea Market and Car Show is a family-friendly event that features over 120 vendor booths, hearses and spooky themed vehicles, food trucks and autograph signings by celebrities Andre Gower and Ryan Lambert from the feature film “Monster Squad.” There will also be some local spooky celebrities and a live performance by the band “Eerie Invaders.” Admission is $3 for parking. Recycling discontinued The city has removed the recycling bins at City Hall due to ongoing issues with contamination. Non-recyclable materials were being mixed in with recyclables, contaminating the bins, as well as the trucks transporting the materials, making it necessary to dispose of the materials in the landfill. Teen tree commissioner Avon is looking for a high school student who wants to serve on the Tree Commission to apply before Sept. 4. The application is at [cityofavon.com](http://cityofavon.com) and can be submitted to City Hall, 36080 Chester Road. K-9 Walk Walk with your favorite dog or walk with only your “dogs” to benefit mental health awareness programs for local school students from 10 a.m.-noon on Sunday, September 15 at 3701 Veterans Memorial Parkway. Music, games and silent auctions will be held as well.
Register through the Hermes Racing website at [http://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Avon/HopeforBESTK9Walk](http://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Avon/HopeforBESTK9Walk). AVON LAKE Teen writing ‘drop-ins’ Teens with an interest in writing can participate in Avon Lake Public Library’s drop-in program being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at 32649 Electric Blvd. Meet fellow writers and share your work in a casual environment. No registration needed. For information, contact Julie Como at [jcomo@alpl.org](mailto:jcomo@alpl.org). Preschool fun The Avon Lake Parks and Recreation Department holds a Squeaky Sneakers open gym for children ages 18 months-5 years from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday at the Anchor, 33483 Lake Road. $2; $20 for 12 visits. Fishing with Friends City-sanctioned fishing is free for kids 15 and younger at the pond in Walker Road Park, 31621 Walker Road, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Saturday, July 27. Art for the golden ages Avon Lake Parks and Recreation Department is holding senior summer art classes for residents aged 55 and older. Various techniques of drawing, painting and collage will be taught from noon-1:30 p.m. each Tuesday through Aug. 13 at the Veterans’ Memorial Park Lake House, 32756 Lake Road.
$10 per session. Call 440-930-4135 if you have questions. Yoga in the park The city is holding yoga classes in Veterans’ Memorial Park, 32756 Lake Road, the mornings of Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 28 (except for Aug. 30 & 31). The sessions are 7-8 a.m. Fridays and 9-10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Apollo’s Fire concert Apollo’s Fire, Cleveland’s Baroque Orchestra, is presenting “Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Rediscovered with Songs in Celebration of Nature” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26, at the Avon Lake United Church of Chris, 32801 Electric Blvd. Go to [apollosfire.org](http://apollosfire.org) for information and tickets or call the group’s box office at 216-320-0012. Cookie Run 5k The Lorain County Medical Scholarship Foundation benefit run starts at 8:30 a.m.; kids’ run at 8:15 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Kopf Family Reservation, behind the library at 32649 Electric Blvd. $25. See [www.LCMedicalSociety.com](http://www.lcmedicalsociety.com) for information. Tech talks at library The library’s computer tech expert Maxx Mittelstadt discusses the voice/video/text communication service Discord at the bi-monthly tech program from 7-8 p.
m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Avon Lake Public Library, 32649 Electric Blvd. From 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, the tech talk will be on “Scams and Cyber Security.” Register for the programs at [alpl.librarymarket.com](http://alpl.librarymarket.com). Reading adventures There’s a little time left for the Avon Lake Public Library’s “Let the Adventure Begin” summer reading challenge for all ages, which runs through Saturday, Aug. 3. Register your reading log by downloading the page from [alpl.org](http://alpl.org) or stop in at 32649 Electric Blvd. Coffee with the Superintendent School Superintendent Joelle Magyar will lead the second in a series of coffee talks with the community to discuss issues facing the district, including Nov. 5 ballot issues to support the schools. The next talk will be from 9-10 a.m Wednesday, Aug. 7 at McDonald’s, 32799 Walker Road; The Kitchen, 32822 Walker Road, will host a talk from 9-10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Peter Miller open houses The Avon Lake Historical Society invites the community to open houses and tours of the Peter Miller House, 33740 Lake Road, which is next to the Miller Road Park, from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, and Sunday, Sept. 15.
See Perseid Meteors The city’s Star Party this month at Walker Road Park, 31621 Walker Road, will focus on the annual Perseid Meteor Shower. The Parks and Recreation program will be from 9:30-11 p.m. on August 12. For updates, check [www.facebook.com/AvonLakeRec](http://www.facebook.com/AvonLakeRec). BAY VILLAGE Kindergarten Registration Have a student entering Kindergarten this August? Make sure they are registered. Call the Registrar at 440-617-7300, or visit [www.bayk12.org/o/normandy/page/kindergarten](http://www.bayk12.org/o/normandy/page/kindergarten). BAYarts Thursday Markets BAYarts will host its Thursday Markets from 4-7 p.m. Thursdays now through Sept. 12 on the BAYarts campus, 28795 Lake Road. Visit for local art, food, live music and more. Admission and parking are free and friendly dogs on leashes are welcome. If you have questions about this event or want to become a vendor, email Karen at [karen@bayarts.net](mailto:karen@bayarts.net). Food Truck Friday The city of Bay Village will host Food Truck Friday from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 30 at Bay Village City Hall and the new Village Green location, 350 Dover Center Road. This Friday, July 26 will feature Manna and Kona Ice.
Car Wash Fundraiser The Bay High School Rockettes will be hosting a Car Wash Fundraiser 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, July 28 at Bay Middle School, 27725 Wolf Road. Donations accepted. Summer Concert Series BAYarts will host its Summer Concert Series from 7-9 p.m. every Sunday now through Aug. 11, Bring your own chair or blanket and congregate on the back lawn of the Fuller House, 28795 Lake Road. These concerts are free and open to the public. Friendly dogs on leashes are welcome. Cash bar available. Sunday, July 28 will feature Kingfish, who will perform classic, roots rock and Americana music. Bark in the Park BAYarts will host the second annual Bark in the Park event from 12-3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18 at BAYarts, 28795 Lake Road. Bark in the Park is a fundraiser to benefit the maintenance of the new Bay Village Dog Kennel. The event will showcase pet rescues, pet retailers, services, raffles, food trucks, games, live music, Santa, favorite mascots, a Pooch Parade and more. All dogs must be leashed. No retractable leashes. Raffle tickets will be available for presale the week of Aug. 1 on the fundraiser platform Rally Up. Enter your dog into the Pooch Parade for $5 at [www.bayarts.net/events/bark-in-the-park-fun-raiser](http://www.
bayarts.net/events/bark-in-the-park-fun-raiser). Membership Drive Bay Music Boosters will be holding its annual Door-to-Door Membership Drive from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. Bay High students who are in chorus, marching band, orchestra and Rockettes will knock on doors, asking Bay Village residents to support them by purchasing a Music Boosters membership. The Bay Music Boosters is a volunteer, nonprofit organization that supports and promotes music education in Bay Village City Schools. Family Rocket Day The Lake Erie Nature & Science Center will host Family Rocket Day from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and again from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 28728 Wolf Road. Work together as a family or group to build and launch a model rocket. Learn about recent mission launches and where to stream upcoming launches. Recommended for families with children ages 6 and up. Cost is $75 for families and includes one rocket, additional rockets can be purchased for $40 each. Register online at [www.lensc.org](http://www.lensc.org). 2024-25 Coffee Chats Community Coffee Chats have been a great way for parents and residents to meet Superintendent Scot Prebles and Treasurer Meghan Rohde. These casual, yet informative events will continue for the 2024-25 school year.
Mark your calendars, and plan to attend at least one this school year to meet the Central Office Team and ask questions about the district. The next Coffee Chat Will be held from 7:30-8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1 at Mojo’s, 600 Dover Center Road. Amy Mihaljevic Run This year marks the 35th anniversary of Amy Mihaljevic’s kidnapping. The tragedy will be memorialized by a 5K race and a 1-mile walk in her honor. It will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, in Cahoon Park. Those interested are encouraged to sign up for the race now at [www.runsignup.com/Race/OH/BayVillage/AmyMihaljevic](http://www.runsignup.com/Race/OH/BayVillage/AmyMihaljevic). Entrance cost for the 5K Memorial Run, 1-Mile Memorial Walk and Virtual Run/Walk is $30 for adults and $20 for those ages 8-18. Funds raised will support police efforts to complete DNA testing. Historical Society Membership Membership in the Bay Village Historical Society is open to anyone in the community interested in keeping history alive. Families are welcome. Call 216-319-4634 for membership and tour information or visit [https://www.bayhistorical.com](https://www.bayhistorical.com). Senior Transportation Senior transportation is available weekdays from 8:30 a.
m.-2 p.m. This service is open to Bay Village residents aged 60 or older or those who reside at the Knickerbocker Apartments. Transportation is provided within a 10-mile radius of Bay Village for banking, shopping, pharmacy trips, hairdresser access, medical or physical therapy appointments and more. Prior registration is required. There is no federal government funding for the operation of this program, all operating expenses are paid by the City of Bay Village. Financial support from the riders is necessary. For questions or to schedule a ride, contact Transportation/Volunteer Coordinator Marty Mace at 440-899-3410. Special Board Meeting The Bay Village City School District Board of Education will host a Special Board Meeting from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, at the annual Ohio School Boards Association Conference at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High Street, Columbus. Topics for discussion include Board Member roles and responsibilities, district finances, the strategic plan, legislative updates and district administration. No action will be taken. This will be in place of the Nov. 4 Board Meeting (Work Session). Board Meeting Change The Monday, Nov. 18, Board Meeting, which will also be the annual State of the District meeting, will be held at the Bay Middle School Library, 27725 Wolf Road, instead of the Board Office.
This will allow for a larger expected attendance. FAIRVIEW PARK Sip in Cruise Clifton American Legion Post 421, 22001 Brookpark Road, will be holding its Sip in Cruise at 5-8 p.m. every Friday through Sept. 27. All make and models of car are welcome, and music, along with food trucks will be available. The canteen will also be open. LAKEWOOD Lakewood Art Festival On Saturday, Aug. 3, the Lakewood Art Festival will feature over 175 regional and national artists on Detroit Avenue from Belle Avenue to Arthur Avenue. The festival starts at 10 a.m. and lasts until 6 p.m. It will feature paintings, photography, art glass, prints, sculpture, jewelry and ceramics. This year, the Lakewood Art Festival will celebrate its 47th anniversary, starting back in 1978. This year will see live performances from twelve bands on two stages at the Andrews Stage and the City Center Park Stage, including Charity Evonna, Hot Club of Cleveland, Country Honk Acoustic and Opus 216. NORTH OLMSTED Swimming lessons If your child is in need of swimming lessons, the Recreation Center is a great place for this service. From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays to Fridays through Aug. 16, the Recreation Center, 26000 Lorain Road, is offering swimming lessons for ages 4-12, and there are multiple sessions with small classes available.
For more information, visit [https://tinyurl.com/bdfnwhtd](https://tinyurl.com/bdfnwhtd). Wooden art There are opportunities to get free art if you are at one of the summer events the city offers, including a concert on Saturday, Aug. 10, at Community Park, 28114 Lorain Road. The North Olmsted Arts Commission will be handing out wooden tiles made into pieces of art at these events. The Arts Commission is a city commission that promotes fine arts and performing arts in the community. Quick meal Clague Road United Church of Christ is offering free grab-n-go meals this month. At 4:30 on Saturday, July 27, the church is offering the meals at 3650 Clague Road. The event is hosted by Church of the Redeemer United Church of Christ and Clague Road united Church of Christ. Dinners are being handed out until they run out, so get there when you can. Golf outing Women golfers are invited to a golf outing with the North Olmsted Junior Women’s Club. This is a 501c3 organization that organizes events and donates to charities in the Cleveland area. The nine-hole golf outing is happening from 5-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at North Olmsted Country Club, 5840 Canterbury Road. For more information, visit [https://northolmsted.
wixsite.com/nojwc/golfouting](https://northolmsted.wixsite.com/nojwc/golfouting). Vendor show If you are looking to save a buck this August, Great Northern Mall is offering a “Tax Free Vendor Show.” On Aug. 3-4, the mall is hosting the event which will feature local home improvement companies. The event is free, happening at 4954 Great Northern Mall, and for more information call 440-407-6910. NORTH RIDGEVILLE Baby time at library Babies up to 18 months old and their caregivers can bounce, wiggle and play at Baby & Me sessions held by the North Ridgeville Branch Library, 35700 Bainbridge Road, from 10-10:30 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 8. Preregister through LorainPublicLibrary,org/programs. Bounce here The Big Bounce America Tour continues its run at Victory Sports Park, 7777 Victory Lane, from 9 a.m-7 p.m. on Friday July 26, Saturday, July 27 and Sunday July 28. Go to [thebigbounceamerica.com/event/cleveland](http://thebigbounceamerica.com/event/cleveland) for tickets and information. Open houses The North Ridgeville Historical Society hosts open houses of the city’s schoolhouse, which was built in 1859, at 5064 Jaycox Road from 2-5 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month through October.
For information, go to [northridgevillehistoricalsociety.com](http://northridgevillehistoricalsociety.com). Mile Mates Run Club Training sessions for the November Cleveland Stache Dash 5k race will be held from 7:30-9 a.m. Sundays July 28-Oct. 27 at South Central Park. Register online at [bit.ly/NRMileMates](http://bit.ly/NRMileMates). $120 residents, $130 nonresidents. County Strategic Plan meetings The Lorain County Strategic Action Plan process has entered its task force phase with a series of meetings at several locales in the county, including the North Ridgeville Branch of the Lorain Public Library System, 35700 Bainbridge Road, which the public is invited to. The County Commissioners began the process earlier this year, which identified five pillars to form a plan around: innovative industry and economic development, transportation, workforce development and education, housing, and natural resources. Task force meetings are happening at the North Ridgeville library at these times and dates: From 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 8, when transportation will be discussed and from 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 13 when housing will be discussed. Several other task force meetings are taking place at other locations in the county and can be found at [www.
loraincounty.](http://www.loraincounty.org)us The meetings will set priorities on action plans and will culminate with a summit in October. Contact David Greenspan, the project’s coordinator at [dgreenspan@loraincounty.us](mailto:dgreenspan@loraincounty.us) or call 440-420-1773 for information. Summer Business After Hours The Lorain County Chamber of Commerce free networking event will be from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 at Glow Fitness, 39245 Center Ridge Road, Suite A. Register by July 23 at [https://business.loraincountychamber.com](https://business.loraincountychamber.com). Regional trail survey Share your thoughts on how to have a better, safer trail network that connect areas through the city and region by taking a survey being conducted in coordination among the Metroparks and the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency at [https://ohmplanning.typeform.com](https://ohmplanning.typeform.com) through Aug. 16. Bible fellowship Cornerstone Bible Fellowship, 36300 Center Ridge Road, is offering a local kids ministry for pre-K thru 12th grade each Tuesday night during the upcoming school year. This is a free program the church wants to offer as a service to the North Ridgeville and surrounding communities.
First Congregational Church first The First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, 36363 Center Ridge Road, last week announced that its newly appointed pastor, Rev. Kearstin Bailey, is the first openly LBGTQ+ pastor in the city’s history. Kearstin was installed on June 30; she had served as the church’s settled pastor since February. The Columbus-area native has served the church in Boston, Hungary and Greece. ROCKY RIVER Jazz Keyboards Rocky River Senior Center welcomes Rock Wehrmann on piano and percussionist Mark Gonder, who will be joined by keyboardist Tim Longfellow for a free concert on Friday, Aug. 16. The jazz concert begins at 1 p.m. Grilled hot dogs are on sale 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Party like it’s 1974 The Rocky River Senior Center marks 50 years of service with a Selfie Contest to explore and discover commemorative sites, plaques, portraits, quilts, benches and trees. The center has developed a guidebook to help others learn about the city’s history. Register for $10 to receive Guidebook, follow the clues, take a selfie at each site, then return to verify your visits. The event culminates with a 1974-themed party on Sept. 6 when Selfie Contest prizes are awarded.
Call 440-333-6660 [or click to visit our website](https://www.rrcity.com/senior-programs) for more details. Language learning The Rocky River Public Library is offering self-guided open hours for language learning. There will be interactive software and equipment prepared for participating patrons. The lessons will be independent with no instructors present. These courses will take place every Sunday in the training room from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. WESTLAKE Car show Some classic cars will soon be pulling up to a church in Westlake. On Thursday, Aug. 8, Westlake United Methodist Church at 27650 Center Ridge Road is hosting Cruisin’ Westlake, an opportunity to see many classic, antique and muscle cars. There will be a BBQ and refreshments, a DJ, coffee and popcorn, prizes and a special visit from the Westlake Fire Department antique fire truck. This event is free, and for more information visit [westlakeumc.org/news/cruisin-westlake/](http://westlakeumc.org/news/cruisin-westlake/). Activities at Crocker From 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, the mall is hosting Crocker Kids, featuring free activities such as face painting, balloon twister, animal entertainers and glitter tattoos. There will also be music playing and free snacks at the event.
Laughs at Clague The Clague Playhouse, 1371 Clague Road, is hosting a special benefit/event, “A Night of Comedy,” at 8 p.m. Friday, July 26. Three local comedians, Kathie Dice, Rob Coleman and Bil Benden will take the stage to give out laughs. The show is expected to be two hours; some content may contain adult language. $25. Go to [https://bit.ly/.ComedyJuly2024](https://bit.ly/.ComedyJuly2024) for tickets or call 440-331-0403. Art Festival It is getting to be that time of year when local, state and national artists gather at the Porter Public Library to display their proud works of art. The Westlake-Bay Village Rotary Art Festival has hosted many artists the last few years, with over 60 in attendance for the 2023 festival. This year, there will be over 70 artist booths set up, and these include Westlake High School art teacher Will Wilson who is known for his experimental and modernist art pieces. There will be food trucks and live music, and the event is free to the public. It is happening from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at 27333 Center Ridge Road. Golf Scramble A special golf outing is happening all day on Saturday, Aug. 3 at Meadowood Golf Course, 28900 Center Ridge Road.
This is the “Youth Golf Scramble,” and there will be two age groups playing: the Junior Flight, ages 13-15, and the Senior Flight, ages 16-18. There can be four players per team with a maximum of 18 teams. There will be awards for those who enter first, second, and third place. For more information, visit [www.cityofwestlake.org/recreation](http://www.cityofwestlake.org/recreation). Crocker Handmade Market Crocker Park is hosting the fourth Avant-Garde Summer Handmade Market. From 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Aug. 3 at 239 Market St., the handmade artisan/crafter market will be taking place, with many local vendors and crafters present. This event is free, and any proceeds collected will be donated to a local charity. There will be artisanal soups, candies, cotton candy, jewelry and apparel to choose from. Reach out to Becki Silverstein at [becki@ag-shows.com](mailto:becki@ag-shows.com) for more information. Line dancing What better way to connect with people than participating in a line dancing session? At 1 p.m. on Fridays, the Community Services Center, 28975 Hilliard Blvd., is hosting line dancing with an instructor. The music playing includes oldies, latin, pop and country. There is no partner needed, and the cost is $6 per session, which should be paid before the session’s start.
For more information, contact 440-899-3544. Magic at library Those who visit the Porter Public Library from 3-3:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, will be able to watch a talented magician named Rick Smith Jr. perform at the outdoor Friends Pavilion. The Friends Pavilion is a project of over 300 people buying bricks in honor of loved ones and veterans since November 2022. As a result of this $22,000 was raised by the Friends of Porter Public Library for future projects. At the event, a Kona Ice Truck will be serving from 2:45-5 p.m., and it is happening at 27333 Center Ridge Road. LORAIN COUNTY Mental health board levy approved The Lorain County Board of Commissioners last week voted for a renewal levy to go on the November ballot for the Mental Health Addiction and Recovery Services Board. The 10-year, 1.2-mill renewal levy would continue to fund about 60% of the board’s budget. The organization provides addiction care services and is the oversight organization for other publicly funded behavioral health service organizations in the county. Last month, the Commissioners also voted for a five-year, 1.8-mill renewal levy for the Lorain County Children Services to go on the Nov. 5 ballot. Cool traveler contest Lorain County is continuing its bicentennial activities with a contest open to the public that involves the 74 historic markers, memorials and places across the county.
The “LC Cool Traveler” contest requires participants to get a “Cool Traveler fan” from a Lorain Public Library or the Lorain County Historical Society, 284 Washington Ave. in Elyria, which holds a QR code with the locations of the 74 historic sites. Participants must visit at least six of the sites on the historic tour and take a photo at each stop. They can then go to the county’s website at [www.loraincountyohio.gov](http://www.loraincountyohio.gov) and the LC Cool Traveler link under the Bicentennial tab to fill out the entry form and submit their photos. The deadline is Aug. 31 and drawings will occur in September. WEST SHORE Tax takes a holiday The annual ten-day Ohio sales tax holiday expands from midnight on Tuesday, July 30 through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 8. There will be no sales tax applied to purchases of eligible items, like school supplies, of up to $500. For the first time this year, the tax holiday includes dine-in restaurant tabs, except for alcohol purchases. For more details on the rules and what items are eligible for the tax holiday, go to the Ohio Department of Taxation website at [tax.ohio.gov](http://tax.ohio.gov).
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