Avon Lake Matters

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 Frida...

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 Cente...

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...

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: Collecti...

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...

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...

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: P rimary Election Day May 30, 2022 - 10:00 AM: Memorial...

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...

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...

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"
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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...

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 Fe...

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...

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,...

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 Januar...

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 Committ...

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...

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 del...

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/...

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 Me...

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 Lib...

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...

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"...

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.

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 Par...