Avon Lake Matters

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 Library's South Side Circle June 15, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Townline 26 at Miller Road Park June 16, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting June 17, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "The Civil War" at the Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery June 19, 4:00 PM: CLE MARKET & Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Stakhouse at Veterans' Memorial Park For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Library Closed April 21: No City Council Meeting - Easter Break April 22, 11:00 AM: Herps Alive!  The Interactive Reptile and Amphibian Experience at the Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery April 28, 7:00 PM: Combined Work Session, Collective Committee, and City Council Meeting May 19, 9:00 AM: Memorial Day Parade Participant Application Deadline For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Indians" at the Avon Lake Public Library March 24, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting March 25, 5:30 PM: Ward 1 Resident Meeting with Councilman Rob Shahmir at the Avon Lake Public Library March 26, 6:30 PM: "Jimmy Buffett: The Stories Behind the Songs" at the Avon Lake Public Library For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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: Deadline for Snowman Building Contest submissions March 3, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting March 5, 9:00 AM: Safety Town Registration begins March 6, 1:00 PM: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club presentation on Trees at the Avon Lake Public Library March 6, 6:00 PM: Ward 3 Resident Meeting with Councilwoman Amy Gentry at the Avon Lake Public Library March 7: State of the City Questions & Comments submission deadline March 10, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting March 12, 7:00 PM: State of the City presentations at the Avon Lake Public Library For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Meeting February 24, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting February 25: Ward 1 Resident Meeting with Councilman Rob Shahmir at the Avon Lake Public Library February 27, 6:30 PM: American Legion Post 211 presents "Good Medicine, Hard Times" with presenter Colonel Edward P. Horvath March 1, 10:00 AM & March 2, 1:00 PM: Model Train Show at the Avon Lake Public Library March 2: Deadline for Snowman Building Contest submissions For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 PM & February 8 & 9, 1:30 PM: Mighty Goliath Productions Presents The Wizard of Oz at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center February 7, 6:00 PM: "Dark Skies, Bright Kids 2025" at The Anchor Recreation Facility February 10, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "Pioneers of Lorain County" at the Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery February 10, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting March 2: Deadline for Snowman Building Contest submissions For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Council Meeting February 6, 7, & 8, 7:00 PM & February 8 & 9, 1:30 PM: Mighty Goliath Productions Presents The Wizard of Oz at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center February 7, 6:00 PM: "Dark Skies, Bright Kids 2025" at The Anchor Recreation Facility March 2: Deadline for Snowman Building Contest submissions Christmas trees will be collected the first and second full weeks of January.  Ornaments, tinsel, etc. must be removed and the tree cannot  be encased in plastic. For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Society Presents "Lake Shore Electric Railway Company - Trip Down Memory Lane" at the Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery January 13, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting Christmas trees will be collected the first and second full weeks of January.  Ornaments, tinsel, etc. must be removed and the tree cannot  be encased in plastic. For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Pick-up. Please note: Pick-up will be delayed 1 day for the rest of the week for both weeks. For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.   The holidays can be a joy-filled season, but they can also be stressful and especially challenging for some. Below are a few of the resources available in Lorain County:   Mental Health, Addiction, and Recovery Resource Services Board of Lorain County: https://mharslc.org/ The Nord Center: https://www.nordcenter.org/ The LCADA Way: https://www.thelcadaway.org/

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 Firehouse Community Center December 7, 9:00 AM: Christmas by the Lake Craft Show at Avon Lake High School December 9, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting December 16, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "Century Churches in Lorain County" at the Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery December 16, 7:00 PM: Combined City Council and Collective Committee Meeting December 24, 25, 31, & January 1: Avon Lake Public Library Closed December 25 & January 1: All City Buildings Closed and no Trash Pick-up. Please note: Pick-up will be delayed 1 day for the rest of the week for both weeks. For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Public Library November 28, Thanksgiving: All City Buildings Closed, Avon Lake Public Library Closed, No Trash Pick-up Please note: Pick-up will be delayed 1 day for the rest of the week. November 29: All City Buildings Closed December 2, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting December 6, 6:00 PM: Light Up the Park at Veteran's Memorial Park For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Electric Vehicles 101 at the Avon Lake Public Library November 16, 8:00 AM: Budget Meeting at City Hall November 18, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "The Art & Science of Foraging" at the Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery November 18, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting November 21, 12:00 AM: Friendsgiving at the Old Firehouse Community Center For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 October 29: Absentee Ballot Request Deadline October 29: Ward 1 Resident Meeting with Councilman Rob Shahmir at the Avon Lake Public Library October 31, 6:00-7:30 PM: Halloween Trick-or-Treating November 4: Absentee Ballot Postmark Deadline November 5, 6:30 AM-7:30 PM: Election Day For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 October 19, 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 October 19, 11:00 AM: Empty Bowls by the Lake Fundraiser at the  Avon Lake High School cafeteria October 21: Curbside Leaf Pickup Begins October 21, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "Women's Roles During the Civil War"  at Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery October 21, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting October 24 & 25, 9:00 AM: Holy Spirit Ladies Guild Garage and Bake Sale at Holy Spirit Parish's Fr. Mosovsky Hall 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 October 29: Absentee Ballot Request Deadline October 29: Ward 1 Resident Meeting with Councilman Rob Shahmir at the Avon Lake Public Library October 31, 6:00-7:30 PM: Halloween Trick-or-Treating November 4: Absentee Ballot Postmark Deadline November 5, 6:30 AM-7:30 PM: Election Day For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Fest at Bleser Park September 22, 8:00 AM-1:30 PM: Boy Scout Troop 334's All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion Hall September 22, 9:00 AM: Run for SEWA Race at Weiss Field September 23, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting September 24, 5:30 PM: Ward 1 Resident Meeting with Councilman Rob Shahmir at the Avon Lake Public Library September 24, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Rain Gardens at the Avon Lake Public Library September 28, 5:00 PM: 59th Annual Band-A-Rama at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium September 30: No City Council Meeting - 5th Monday of the month October 3, 4:30 PM: Application Deadline for Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic Civil Service Examination October 5: 8:30 AM: Vitalant Blood Drive at the Old Firehouse Community Center October 7: Voter Registration Deadline for November 5th Election October 7, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting October 8, 6:00 PM: Civil Service Exam for Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic position at Avon Lake High School October 10, 6:00-9:00 PM: Boo by the Woods' "Basement of Terror" at the Avon Lake Public Library Ocotber 12, 4:00-9:00 PM: Boo by the Woods Festival and "Family & Haunted Trails" and "Basement of Terror" at the Avon Lake Public Library For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM: Avon Lake Public Library Outdoor Tent Book Sale in the Library Parking Lot September 15, 1:00-4:00 PM: Open House and Tours at the Peter Miller House Museum September 16, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society presents "Centennial Commemoration of the Lorain Tornado" at the Avon Lake Public Library September 16, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting September 17, 7:00 PM: Star Party at Walker Road Park September 19, 5:00 PM: North Coast Rotary's "Great Pizza Bake-Off" at Avon Lake High School's Cafeteria 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 Fest at Bleser Park September 22, 8:00 AM-1:30 PM: Boy Scout Troop 334's All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion Hall September 22, 9:00 AM: Run for SEWA Race at Weiss Field September 23, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting September 24, 5:30 PM: Ward 1 Resident Meeting with Councilman Rob Shahmir at the Avon Lake Public Library For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Collective Committee Meeting September 7, 8:30 AM: Vitalant Blood Drive at the Old Firehouse Community Center at Miller Road Park September 7, 9:00 AM: Community Shred Day at the Public Works Building September 7, 11:00 AM: Love-A-Stray's Big Splash dog swim at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center September 9, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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, 1:00-7:00 PM: Avon Lake Athletic Boosters' 2024 Avon Lake Beer Fest at Miller Road Park August 24, 4:00-8:00 PM: Annual DEI Cruise-in at Weiss Field August 26, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Drive at the Old Firehouse Community Center August 6, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Bee Keepning 101 at the Avon Lake Public Library August 11, 1:00-4:00 PM: Open House and Tours at the Peter Miller House Museum August 11, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Rumours at Miller Road Park August 12, 9:30 PM: Star Party with astronomer Suzie Dills at Walker Road Park August 15, 4:00 PM: CLE MARKET & Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Stamper Starr at Veterans' Memorial Park For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Revolution Pie at Miller Road Park July 30, 5:30 PM: Ward 1 Resident Meeting with Councilman Rob Shahmir at the Avon Lake Public Library August 19: Council Recess Ends For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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, & the Dogg House Bar & Grill July 8, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting July 9: Council Recess Begins July 9, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Solar Energy 101 at the Avon Lake Public Library July 13, 8:30 AM: 4th Annual Ducks-n-Donuts Derby at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center July 14, 1:00-4:00 PM: Open House and Tours at the Peter Miller House Museum July 14, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - 4ToGo at Miller Road Park July 18, 4:00 PM: CLE MARKET & Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Rick DeWitt at Veterans' Memorial Park For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Park June 24, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting June 30, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - The Patriots Symphonic Band at Miller Road Park July 1, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting July 3, 5:00 PM: Independence Day Fireworks Celebration at Weiss Field July 4: City Buildings Closed - No Trash Pick-Up (Pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week) July 5: Fireworks Rain Date For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 PM: Lake Shore United Methodist Church Lasagna Dinner Pickup at Lake Shore United Methodist Church June 12, 10:00 AM: Environmentally Speaking: Forest Bathing at the Avon Lake Public Library June 13: Deadline to Register for Avon vs. Avon Lake Community Wellness Challenge June 16, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Monica Robins and the Ninja Cowboys at Miller Road Park June 20, 4:00 PM: CLE MARKET & Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - The RayBans Trio at Veterans' Memorial Park 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-2:00 PM: 11th Annual Hooks for Hunger Walleye Tournament at Miller Road Park For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 & CeremonyCity Buildings Closed/No Trash Pickup/No City Council Meeting Please note: all City Buildings Closed, no City Council Meeting, and no trash pick-up (pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week) May 28, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled City Council Meeting June 1, 8:30 AM: Vitalant Blood Drive at the Old Firehouse Community Center June 1, 10:00 AM: Randy Knilans Memorial Bike Rodeo at the Avon Lake High School's North Parking Lot June 3, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting June 7-September 29: SummerYoga at Veterans' Memorial Park (Weather permitting, every Friday at 7 AM and every Saturday & Sunday at 9 AM) For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Speaking: The Impact of Environmental Challenges on the Avon Lake Power Plant Redevelopment Project at the Avon Lake Public Library May 18: Avon Lake Cleanup Day May 18, 9:00 AM: Community Shred Day at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center Parking Lot May 18, 9:00 PM: Star Party with astronomer Suzie Dills at Walker Road Park May 20, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting May 23, 6:00 PM: Citizen of the Year & Project of the Year Award Ceremony at the Avon Lake Public Library  For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Fishing Derby at Walker Road Park May 5, 7:30 PM: West Shore Chorale's Spring Concert at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center May 6, 7:00 PM: Work Session & Collective Committee Meeting May 7, 4:30 PM: Application Deadline for Full-time Police Officer Civil Service Examination May 7, 5:30 PM: Ward 1 Resident Meeting with Councilman Rob Shahmir at the Avon Lake Public Library May 11, 9:00 AM: Civil Service Exam for Full-time Police Officer position at Avon Lake High School May 11, 9:00 AM: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club Plant Sale at the Goddard School For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 City Council & Collective Committee Meeting April 16, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Nurturing Trees for a Sustainable Future at the Avon Lake Public Library April 18-20, 7:00 PM & April 21, 2:00 PM: Avon Lake High School Drama Club Presents Disney's The Little Mermaid at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center April 20, 9:00 AM: Test Drive a School Bus at the Avon Lake City Schools Bus Garage April 20, 6:30 PM: CRS's 35th Annual Charity Ball "A Community of Love" at The Shipyard Event Center in Lorain April 22, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting April 25, 2:00 PM: 2024 Arbor Day Proclamation, Celebration, & Tree Plantings at the Avon Lake Safety Center April 25-26, 9:00 AM: Holy Spirit Ladies Guild Garage and Bake Sale at Holy Spirit Parish's Fr. Mosovsky Hall For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Break April 4, 1:00 PM: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club presentation on Lorain County Birds at the Avon Lake Public Library April 6, 8:30 AM: Vitalant Blood Drive at the Old Firehouse Community Center April 6: Solar Sip & Shop April 6 & 7, 11:00 AM-11:00 PM: Solar Express Shuttle service running April 7, 9:00 AM: Avon Lake Eclipse Chaser 5K at Beach Park Station April 7, 11:30 AM: Totalilty Rocks Music Festival at Beach Park Station April 8, 11:00 AM: Total SolarEclipse Watch Party at the Avon Lake High School Memorial Stadium April 8: City Hall closed and no Trash Pick-up.  Pick-up will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week. April 8: No City Council Meeting April 13, 5:00 PM: North Coast Rotary Foundation's "Sip & Support" at the Tri-C Westshore Campus For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 29: All City buildings closed  For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Herbal Healing” at the Avon Lake Public Library March 10, 2:00 AM: Daylight Saving Time Begins March 11, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society presents "Historic Ethnic Communities & Neighborhoods of Lorain County" at the Avon Lake Public Library March 11, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting March 12, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake City Schools presents Internet Safety Parents Informational Night at the Avon Lake High School Commons March 13, 7:00 PM: Wards 3 & 4 Meeting at Troy Intermediate School  For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 PM: Totality Talks: Eclipse Community Forum at the Avon Lake Public Library February 26, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting February 29: Deadline for Input for the Avon Lake City School District's "Building ALegacy" Initiative For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Meeting February 12, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "The Wright Sister" at the Avon Lake Public Library February 12, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting February 13, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Stormwater at the Avon Lake Public Library February 15, 6:00 PM: Dark Skies, Bright Kids - 2024 Eclipse Edition at the Avon Lake Public Library  For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Council Meeting January 24, 7:00 PM: Totality Talks: Eclipse Community Forum at the Avon Lake Public Library January 28, 12:00 PM: St. Joseph Parish School Open House January 29: No City Council Meeting - 5th Monday of the month January 30, 5:30 PM: Ward 1 Resident Meeting with Councilman Rob Shahmir at the Avon Lake Public Library 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 For information about these or future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events

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.  Service will resume in early November 2024. January 12, 4:00 PM: Deadline for Statements of Qualification from Geotechnical Engineering Firms January 18, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Thrifting 101 presentation at the Avon Lake Public Library Christmas trees will be collected the first and second full weeks of January.  Ornaments, tinsel, etc. must be removed and the tree cannot  be encased in plastic.  Trees that are taller than six feet must be cut in half. For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 rest of the week January 2, 7:30 PM: City Council Organizational Meeting January 12, 4:00 PM: Deadline for Statements of Qualification from Geotechnical Engineering Firms For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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: Environmentally Speaking: Invasive Species: Spotted Lanternfly & Poison Hemlock December 17, 5:45 PM: Holiday Lights Bus Tour beginning at the Folger Home December 18, 6 PM: Love-A-Stray's 3rd Annual "Santa's Holiday Raffles” December 18, 7 PM: Combined City Council and Collective Committee Meeting 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 rest of the week For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.  

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 Old Firehouse Community Center November 30-December 2, 7:00 PM & December 3, 2:00 PM: Avon Lake High School Drama Club Presents A Christmas Story the Musical at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center December 2, 9:00 AM: Christmas by the Lake Craft Show at Avon Lake High School December 4, 3:30 PM: Lorain County Strategic Action Plan Countywide Workshop at the Avon Lake Public Library December 4, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting December 5, 10:00 AM: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club's "Greening Avon Lake" Workshops at the Lake House December 5, 6:30 PM: Totality Talks: ZOOM Forum December 7, 7:00 PM: Community Improvement Corporation Meeting at City Hall For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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: Environmentally Speaking: Small Changes, Big Impact at the Avon Lake Public Library November 20, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting November 23, Thanksgiving: All City Buildings Closed, No Trash Pick-up Please note: Pick-up will be delayed 1 day for the rest of the week. November 24: AllCity Buildings Closed November 25: Lorain County Collection Center is Closed For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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, 6:00-7:30 PM: Trick-or-Treating at Towne Center Community Campus Main Street Care Center October 28, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM: Shred Day at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center Parking Lot October 31, 6:00-7:30 PM: HalloweenTrick-or-Treating November 3: Deputy Clerk of Council Application Deadline November 6, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting November 7, 6:30 AM-7:30 PM: Election Day November 10: Human Resources Director Application Deadline For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Council Meeting October 17, 11:00 AM: Q&A with Avon Lake City Schools Administrators at the Old Firehouse Community Center October 19, 11:30 AM: Senior Pumpkin Bash at The Old Firehouse Community Center October 20, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake vs. Avon SOUPer Bowl Food Drive at Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet Stadium in Avon October 21, 11:00 AM: Empty Bowls by the Lake at the Avon Lake High School cafeteria October 21, 5:00 PM: First Responders & Community Trunk or Treat at Bleser Park October 23, 6:00 PM: City Council Meeting October 25, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake Kiwanis Meeting: Lorain County Metro Parks presentation at the Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery October 26 & 27, 9:00 AM: Holy Spirit Ladies Guild Garage and Bake Sale at Holy Spirit Parish's Fr. Mosovsky Hall October 28, 9:00 AM: CommunityShred Day at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center Parking Lot For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 AnnualBand-A-Rama at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium October 2, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting October 5, 1:00 PM: "The Beatles in Cleveland" presentation at The Old Firehouse Community Center October 6, 8:30 AM: Solar Eclipse Small Business Forum at the Lake House October 6, 6-9 PM: Boo by the Woods "Basement of Terror" at the Avon Lake Public Library Ocotber 7, 4-9 PM: Boo by the Woods Festival and "Trail of Haunted Tails and Basement of Terror" at the Avon Lake Public Library October 9: Columbus Day - No City Council Meeting October 10, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled City Council Meeting October 11, 7:00 PM: Eclipse Speaker Series Talk at the Lake House October 12, 11:30 AM: Vision Fair at The Old Firehouse Community Center For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.  

North Coast Rotary Club representatives, Joe Matuscak and Jinnyn Tatta, 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 deadline for Police Dispatcher/Records Clerk position September 16, 10:00 AM: Big Trucks and Community Services Open House at the Avon Lake Safety Center September 18, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "W.A.S.P. - A Brief History" at the Avon Lake Public September 19, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake High School Public Candidate Forum at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center September 21, 5:00 PM: North Coast Rotary's "Great Pizza Bake-Off" at Avon Lake High School's Cafeteria September 21, 6:00 PM: Civil servic exam for Police Dispatcher/Record Clerk position at Avon Lake High School September 21, 7:00 PM: Community Eclipse Forum at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center September 22, 7:00 PM: Homecoming football game vs. Amherst Steele at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium September 23, 10:30 AM: Avon Lake Homecoming Parade September 28, 6:30 PM: Avon Lake City Schools Community Forum at Avon Lake High School's Cafeteria September 29, 4:30 PM: ApplicationDeadline for Police Officer Lateral Entry Position

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: Rescheduled Collective Committee Meeting September 7, 7:00 PM: Community Improvement Corporation Meeting at City Hall September 9, 11:00 AM: Dedication of Memorial Bike Lanes for Randy Knilans at Veterans' Memorial Park September 9, 11:00 AM: Love-A-Stray's Big Splash dog swim at the  Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center September 12, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Birding in Lorain County at the Avon Lake Public Library September 13, 9:00 AM: Boo by the Woods Resident Wristband Sales Begin September 15, 4:30 PM: Application deadline for Police Dispatcher/Records Clerk position September 21, 6:00 PM: Civil servic exam for Police Dispatcher/Record Clerk position at Avon Lake High School For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Athletic Boosters' 2023 Avon Lake Beer Fest at Miller Road Park August 28, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting 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: Rescheduled Collective Committee Meeting September 7, 7:00 PM: Community Improvement Corporation Meeting at City Hall September 9, 11:00 AM: Dedication of Memorial Bike Lanes for Randy Knilans at Veterans' Memorial Park September 9, 11:00 AM: Love-A-Stray's Big Splash dog swim at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center  For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

Host Jen Miller speaks with Avon Lake High School Band Director Joshua Brunger. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: August 4, 4:30 PM: ApplicationDeadline 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 Lake Memorial Stadium August 8, 6:30 AM:-7:30 PM: 2023 Special Election August 8, 6:00 PM: Civil Service Examination for the Public Works Department's Full-Time Laborer Position at The Old Firehouse Community Center August 8, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Coexisting with Nature at the Avon Lake Public Library August 9, 6:30 PM: Meet & Greet with Superintendent Joelle Magyar at Avon Lake High School August 10, 4:00 PM: CLE MARKET & Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - The Bridge Live at Veterans' Memorial Park August 12, 9:30 PM: Perseid Metior Shower Star Party at Walker Road Park August 13, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Nomad Soul at Miller Road Park For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

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 Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center July 29, 10:00 AM: Cleveland Haunt Club's 8th Annual Haunted Garage Sale & Hearse Cruise-in at Weiss Field July 30, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Country Honk at Miller Road Park August 4, 7:30 PM: Friday Flicks at Weiss Field - The Muppets August 5, 7:00 PM: Shoremen Brass Classic at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

Learn about the importance of trees in our community and updates from Terry Robison, Chair of Avon Lake's Tree Commission. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: July 8, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society's “Rockin the Rails,” featuring The Midtown Band with Kersten Kopf at Beach Park Station Plaza July 10: Voter Registration Deadline for August Election July 10, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting July 11: Council Recess Begins July 13, 4:00 PM: RESCHEDULED: CLE MARKET & Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Gabe Sigmon at Veterans' Memorial Park July 16, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - The Scenic Route at Miller Road Park July 20, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: The Importance of Urban Trees at the Avon Lake Public Library July 22, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society's "Rockin the Rails," featuring The Diamond Project at Beach Park Station Plaza For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

Meet the members of “The Moss Club,” and environmental club organized by students at Troy Intermediate School. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: June 24, 6 AM: 10th Annual Hooks for Hunger Walleye Tournament at Miller Road Park June 26, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting June 28, 10:00 AM: Morning Movie at The Old Firehouse Community Center June 29, 4:00 PM: CLE MARKET & Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Gabe Sigmon at  Veterans' Memorial Park July 3, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting July 4, 5:30 PM: Independence Day Fireworks Celebration at Weiss Field July 8, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society's “Rockin the Rails” - The Midtown Band with Kersten Kopf at Beach Park Station Plaza For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

Commander Len Lieber of American Legion Post 211 talks about their new free support group for veterans dealing with PTSD. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: Monday, June 12, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting Wednesday, June 14, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Our Drinking Water at the Avon Lake Public Library Friday, June 16, 6:00 PM: Love-A-Stray presents "A Pup Crawl" at The Dogg House Bar & Grill, Tailgater's Sports Bar, and 3rd Base Bar and Grill Sunday, June 18, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Swing City Band at Miller Road Park Monday, June 19:  No Collective Committee Meeting - Juneteenth observance Tuesday, June 20, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled Collective Committee Meeting Wednesday, June 21, 4:00-10:00 PM: Make Music Day at Avon Lake High School, Veterans' Memorial Park, and The Dog House Bar & Grill Wednesday, June 21, 9:00 PM: Summer Solstice Star Party at Veterans' Memorial Park Thursday, June 22, 6:00 PM: Vendor Game Night at Klingshirn Winery For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

Jacqui Hoffman, Avon Lake Parks & Recreation Program Manager, discusses all of the fun events happening in Avon Lake this summer. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: May 27, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Randy Knilans Memorial Bike Rodeo at Avon Lake High School's North Parking Lot May 29, 10:00 AM: Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony Please note: all City Buildings Closed, no City Council Meeting, and no trash pick-up (pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week) May 31, 4:30 PM: Deadline to Apply for Planning Commission Vacancy June 5, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

Get to know Ohio State Representative Joseph Miller as he meets with host Jen Miller.  Due to the length of this interview, it has been split into two parts. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: May 13, 9:00 AM: EAAB Native Plant Give-Away and Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club's Plant Sale at The Goddard School May 13, 9:00 AM: CRS Food Drive Sponsored by the Avon Lake Boat Club at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center Parking Lot May 15, 6:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting May 20:  Avon Lake Clean-Up Day May 20, 9:00 AM: Shred Day at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center Parking Lot May 22, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting, Council Chamber May 25, 6:30 PM: Avon Lake City Schools Community Forum at the Avon Lake High School Commons For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.