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Monday, September 15, 2008
Janet Bird and Jim Smith of the Lorain County Historical Society will present "Lorain County Leaders" at the meeting of the Avon Historical Society at 7 pm on Wednesday, 10-1-08, at the Old Town Hall of 1871, corner of Detroit and Stoney Ridge. For more information, contact Jean Fischer at 934-6106 or Stan Hawryluk at 934-0224.
Preschool story time: Sign up for Fall Preschool Story Time, a free weekly program for 3- through 5-year-olds, at the Avon Branch Library. Monday sessions begin today at 7 p.m. Tuesday sessions begin Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Thursday sessions begin Thursday at 1 p.m. The program features stories and crafts. Preregistration is required and began Sept. 2. To preregister, call the library at (440) 934-4743. The Avon Branch is located at 37485 Harvest Drive, Avon.
Step-up club: Kindergarteners through second graders are invited to attend Step-Up Club Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Lorain Public Library System's Avon Branch Library. The free program includes stories, activities and crafts. Preregistration is required by calling the library at (440) 934-4743. The Avon Branch is located at 37485 Harvest Drive, Avon.
Entertainment Books available: Entertainment Books are now available from any Avon Women's Club member. For more information or to purchase a new Entertainment Book, please call Joan at 937-5039 or Marge at 937-6616.
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Monday, September 22, 2008
The North Coast Regional Chamber of Commerce will be having a luncheon Wednesday [9-24-08] at Swingos Grand Tavern from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Brian McCann, representing the Northern Ohio Commuter Rail Coalition, will be the guest speaker discussing the proposed high-speed rail line. Cost is $15 per person payable by cash or check at the door. It is not necessary to be a Chamber member to attend this event; however, a reservation is required. Contact Sharon Matthews at sharon@northcoastchamber.com, or call the chamber office at (440) 933-9311.
Janet Bird and Jim Smith of the Lorain County Historical Society will present "Lorain County Leaders" at the meeting of the Avon Historical Society at 7 pm on Wednesday, 10-1-08, at the Old Town Hall of 1871, corner of Detroit and Stoney Ridge. For more information, contact Jean Fischer at 934-6106 or Stan Hawryluk at 934-0224.
Fitness classes: The YMCA of Greater Cleveland is offering a new session of adult and teen fitness classes at Liberty Business Park 1, 1260 Moore Road, Avon. Classes include Pilates, Power Sculpt and Step-Sculpt-Glide, among others. Free babysitting is available during all class times. Interested people are encouraged to try any class for free. For class schedules and more information, visit www.clevelandymca.org or call Linda McVey at (216) 509-3480.
Blood drive: An adult blood drive sponsored by LifeShare will be Sept. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Avon Branch Library. For information, call the library at (440) 934-4743.
Internet for beginners: Internet For Beginners, a free, hands-on introduction to surfing the net, including how to use Internet Explorer, will be Sept. 30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Avon Branch Library. Preregistration is required by calling the library at (440) 934-4743.
Canceled: The fall rummage and bake sale by the Ladies Guild of Faith Lutheran Church, Avon, that was scheduled for Oct. 3 and 4 has been canceled.
Kudos: Third and fourth graders at Heritage South Elementary School in Avon were recognized by the Cleveland Indians for having the highest point total of any Cleveland-area school in the team’s High Achievers Program last school year. The students earned 8,775 points by getting all A’s and B’s on a report card, reading three books during a grading period or having perfect attendance.
French Creek Nature Center
On Saturday [9-27-08] and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., hunter safety and related issues will be discussed in this two-day session sponsored by Cuyahoga Sportsman’s Association. Ages 11 and younger must be accompanied by as adult. Contact
If we have clear skies on Sunday, take a safe look at the sun from 1 to 4 p.m. Cosponsored by Black River Astronomical Society.
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AVON NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS from The Morning Journal, 9-29-80
To contribute to Avon Neighborhood News, mail items to The Morning Journal, 1657 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052; call 245-6901, ext. 557; fax to 245-6912; or e-mail dclow@MorningJournal.com.
Library news:
Closed: The Avon Branch Library will be closed Oct. 8 for Staff Development Day. Library staff will be attending training.
Read-Aloud: Families are invited to spend time reading in October and November during the library's Fall Family Read-Aloud. The Read-Aloud activity rewards families with great prizes for reading together. Families who complete the program will receive the book "Library Mouse" by Daniel Kirk and free tickets to a Madcap Productions Puppet Theatre family program the first weekend in December. Sign-up begins Wednesday at the library, 37485 Harvest Drive, Avon.
Learn Word: A free Introduction To Word program for adults will be Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. at the library. Learn the basics of word processing, including all formatting and editing necessary for creating a basic document. Preregistration is required by calling the library at (440) 934-4743.
Free ID cards: Avon Police Department will be providing free child identification cards on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at Avon Boot Shop, 38450 Chester Road, Avon. Free hotdogs, chips, balloons and beverages will be provided by Avon Boot Shop.
Give blood: Lifeshare Bloodmobile will be at Avon Boot Shop, 38450 Chester Road, Avon, Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Historical society meeting: Lorain County Historical Society will present "Lorain County Leaders" at a meeting of the Avon Historical Society Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Old Town Hall of 1871 at the corner of Detroit and Stoney Ridge. For more information, call Jean Fischer at (440) 934-6106 or Stan Hawryluk at (440) 934-0224.
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AVON NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS from The Morning Journal, 10-6-08
To contribute to Avon Neighborhood News, mail items to The Morning Journal, 1657 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052; call 245-6901, ext. 557; fax to 245-6912; or e-mail dclow@MorningJournal.com.
Family reading: Families are invited to spend time reading in October and November during the Avon Branch Library Fall Family Read-Aloud. The Read-Aloud activity rewards families with great prizes for reading together. Families who complete the program will receive the book Library Mouse by Daniel Kirk and free tickets to a Madcap Productions Puppet Theatre family program the first weekend in December. Sign-up at the library, 37485 Harvest Drive, Avon.
Learn Word program: A free introduction to the Word program for adults will be Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Avon Branch Library. Learn the basics of word processing, including all formatting and editing necessary for creating a basic document. Preregistration is required by calling the library at (440) 934-4743.
Rummage sale: Holy Trinity Ladies Guild will have its fall rummage sale Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at Knights of Columbus hall, 1783 Moore Road (north of SR 611, next to BJ's), in Avon.
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AVON NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS from The Morning Journal, 10-13-08
To contribute to Avon Neighborhood News, mail items to The Morning Journal, 1657 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052; call 245-6901, ext. 557; fax to 245-6912; or e-mail dclow@MorningJournal.com.
Fall rummage sale: Holy Trinity Ladies Guild will be hosting its fall rummage sale today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1783 Moore Road (north of SR 611, next to BJ's), in Avon.
Quilt talk: Avon Women's Club will meet today at the Avon Senior Center at 7 p.m. The program for the evening will be "Quilts in History" by Elizabeth Sheehe. Guests are always welcome. Entertainment books are still available from all club members, or call Joan at 937-5039.
Family read aloud: Families are invited to spend time reading in October and November during the Avon Branch Library Fall Family Read-Aloud. The Read-Aloud activity rewards families with great prizes for reading together. Families who complete the program will receive the book "Library Mouse" by Daniel Kirk and free tickets to a Madcap Productions Puppet Theatre family program the first weekend in December. Sign-up at the Avon Branch Library, 37485 Harvest Drive, Avon.
Rummage sale: The Ladies Guild of Faith Lutheran Church, 2265 Garden Drive, will have a fall rummage and bake sale Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon.
New members welcome: The Avon/Avon Lake Post 7035 Veterans of Foreign Wars is seeking new members. Veterans can join if they have a campaign medal for overseas service, 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea or have ever received hostile fire or imminent danger pay. In addition, a men's auxiliary is available for the sons, fathers or brothers of veterans, and a ladies' auxiliary is available for women with a child, spouse or sibling who qualifies for VFW membership. Others can join Post 7035 as social members. For more information, call 934-9295, or visit www.vfw.org.
Team Michael bracelets: The Avon High School Student Council is selling Team Michael bracelets to help honor Michael Sparkman, a 6-year-old Avon boy with stage 4 lymphoblastic b-cell lymphoma. Sales of orange and white rubber bracelets, for $3, will benefit the Michael Sparkman fund. Donations can also be sent to Team Michael, care of Robin Brawner, 36421 South Park Drive, Avon 44011. The Avon Eagles dedicated its football game against Firelands Falcons Oct. 3 to Michael Sparkman. Erin Thorne at 934-7275 is selling bracelets.
There will be NO MEETING of the Avon Historical Society at 7 pm on Wednesday, 11-5-08, at the Old Town Hall of 1871, corner of Detroit and Stoney Ridge.
Instead, on Thursday, November 6, 2008, at 5:30 pm, the Intersociety (including Avon) will meet for a potluck supper at the Lorain County Metroparks Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange, Ohio 44050.
Bring your own table service and dish to share. Coffee and beverages will be provided by the host, the Avon Historical Society. For more information, contact Jean Fischer at 934-6106 or Stan Hawryluk at 934-0224.
The Intersociety program, on Thursday, November 6, 2008, will feature John E. Dailey, a former Chief Surveyor, engineer, job estimator, and data researcher for 51 years with Cleveland area firms: the East Ohio Gas Company, Wheeler & Melena, Inc., and Michael Benza & Associates.
Mr. Dailey has long been active in professional societies such as the Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio and the National Society of Professional Surveyors; and he currently edits the monthly newsletter for the Computer Assisted Genealogical Group (CAGG).
His topic for this meeting will be "Migration Routes" which includes the paths taken by pioneer settlers in northeast Ohio.
From www.loraincountymetroparks.com
Take Routes 10/20 west to the Route 301 South (LaGrange Road) exit. Turn left onto 301 South. Drive a short distance to the second intersection on your right, Nickle Plate - Diagonal Road, which is across from the red brick Carlisle Township Fire Department, and drive 0.7 mile to the Duck Pond Picnic Area entrance, which will be on your right. Drive 0.8 mile farther on Diagonal Road and the entrance to the Carlisle Visitor Center will also be on the right.
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