Avon Lake Matters

Host Rob Rua meets with Padma Jambunath, the Family Service Coordinator for Sewa International's Cleveland Chapter, to talk about the organization and their upcoming Run for Sewa 5k run & 1 mile walk fundraiser. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: September 13, 9:00 AM: Community Shred Day at the Public Works Building September 15, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting September 17, 9:00 AM: B...

Please enjoy this re-airing of November 2022's interview with Kristen LePrevost of the Good Neighbor Thrift Shop where she talks about the Thrift Shop's mission and the outreach it provides to organizations well outside of Avon Lake's borders. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: August 19: First Day of School for 1st Through 12 Graders August 21: First Day of School for Pre-K and Kindergartene...

Please enjoy this re-airing of April 2023's interview with Chuck Earls of Lake Erie Kayak Fishing where he talks about how to safely enjoy recreation on the lake. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: July 22, 7:00 PM: "The History of BF Goodrich in Avon Lake" at the Avon Lake Public Library July 27, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - BackSpin at Miller Road Park July 28, 2:00 PM: "An Af...

Please enjoy this re-airing of January 2024's interview with Laura Ploenzke, Genealogy Class Facilitator at the Avon Lake Public Library. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: July 4: City Buildings Closed - No Trash Pick-Up (Pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week) July 4: Avon Lake Publc Library Closed July 7, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting July 9, 11:59 PM: Ducks-n-Donuts Derby Registra...

Please enjoy this re-airing of June 2024's interview with Rob Swindell, President of the Black River Audubon Society. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: June 6-September 26: Summer Yoga at Veterans' Memorial Park (Weather permitting, every Friday at 7 AM, Saturday at 8 AM, & Sunday at 9 AM) June 9, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting June 13, 1:00 PM: Jungle Terry's Animals at the Avon Lake Public...

Please enjoy this re-airing of March 2023's interview with Pam Ohradzansky, the Executive Director of Community Resource Services. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: April 14, 1 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "Colors of Flowers" at the Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery April 14, 7 PM: City Council Meeting April 18:  All City Buildings Closed April 20: Avon Lake Public Lib...

Please enjoy this re-airing of May 2022's interview with Zoe Apisdorf, Director of Residential Experience at Rust Belt Riders, who talks about their partnership with the City of Avon Lake in offering residents a drop-off compost service. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: March 17:  Collective Committee Meeting March 20, 7:00 PM: "Tragedy and Triumph: Ray Chapman and the 1920 Cleveland Indian...

Host Jen Miller speaks with Gerry Vogel, Assistant Director of the Avon Lake Public Library, about the Library's history since its founding and the improvements that have been made to the building over the years. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: March 1: Pool Passes available for purchase March 1 , 10:00 AM & March 2, 1:00 PM: Model Train Show at the Avon Lake Public Library March 2: Deadli...

Please enjoy this re-airing of last November's interview with 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: February 17: President's Day - No Collective Committee Meeting February 18, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled Collective Committee Meeti...

Host Jen Miller meets with Meredith La Vecchia, Executive Director of the Village Project, a non-profit that provides meals to families that are battling cancer. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: February 1, 10:00 AM & February 2, 1:00 PM:  Discovery Works Grand Reopening Celebration at the Avon Lake Public Library February 3, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting February 6 , 7, & 8, 7:00 P...

Host Jen Miller meets with Bob Painter of the West Shore Masonic Lodge to talk about what Freemasonry is, what they do within the Lodge, and their involvement in the community. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: January 20:   Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Avon Lake Public Library Closed - No City Council Meeting January 21, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting January 27, 7:00 PM: City Counci...

Host Jen Miller speaks with Gerry Vogel, Assistant Director of the Avon Lake Public Library, about the ways in which libraries share resources and materials with each other to better serve their patrons. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: January 6, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting January 7, 6:30 PM: Paws to Read at the Avon Lake Public Library January 13, 1:00 PM:  Avon Lake Historical...

The Avon Lake Matters Podcast is taking a winter break and there will be no new episode this week.   Please enjoy this re-airing of December 2021's interview with Santa Claus. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: December 27: Holiday Scavenger Hunt Entry Deadline December 24, 25, 31, & January 1: Avon Lake Public Library Closed December 25 & January 1: All City Buildings Closed and no Trash Pic...

Host Jean Miller meets with Kathy Kuhns, Jason White, and Megan Zakeri of Mighty Goliath Productions about the history of organization and their upcoming production of  The Wizard of Oz . Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: December 6, 6:00 PM: Light Up the Park at Veteran's Memorial Park December 7:   Deadline for Toys for Tots Donations December 7, 8:30 AM: Vitalant Blood Drive at the Old Fi...

Host Jean Miller meets with Sam Naumann & Kayla Goodwin, the creators of Grapevine Avon Lake, and talks about the e-newsletter's quest to share interesting & informative stories about Avon Lake's past, present, & future. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: November 25, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting November 26, 5:30 PM:   Ward 1 Resident Meeting with Councilman Rob Shahmir at the   Avon Lake P...

Tony Tomanek, President of the Avon Lake Historical Society, talks about the evolution of the group, their upcoming events and projects, and their work to educate citizens about Avon Lake's fascinating history. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: November 8: Shop Local Begins November 11: No City Council Meeting - Veterans Day November 12, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled City Council Meeting November 12,...

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...

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 O...

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 F...

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 , 1...

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 Collecti...

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 , 1:0...

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 D...

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...

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 a...