Avon Lake Matters

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 P...

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...

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 & Ceremony City Buildings Closed/No Trash Pickup/No City Council Meeting Please note: a...

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 Speaki...

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 Fishi...

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...

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 Br...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Counc...

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.  S ervice will resume in...

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...

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: Environmentall...

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...

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: Envi...

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,...

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 Coun...

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 Sta...

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   d eadline for Police Dispatcher/Records Clerk position September 16, 10:00 AM: Big Trucks and Community Services Open House at the   Avon La...

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: Reschedu...

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...

Host Jen Miller speaks with Avon Lake High School Band Director Joshua Brunger. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: August 4, 4:30 PM: Application Deadline 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...

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  ...