April 6, 2026
Culinary fundraiser: North Coast Rotary, in partnership with presenting sponsor Tri-C Westshore, is hosting the Culinary & Wine Experience—the organization’s premier annual fundraiser. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. April 18 at the Tri-C Westshore Campus, 31001 Clemens Road, Westlake.
The event features culinary creations from students at four Northeast Ohio culinary programs—Frederick Douglass High School, Lorain County Joint Vocational School, Tri-C’s Culinary Arts Program, and West Shore Career-Tech.
Tickets are available online (25% of the ticket price is tax deductible).
Craft show: The 2026 Avon Spring Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 18 at the Emerald Event Center, 33040 Just Imagine Drive. Nothing Bundt Cakes will also have a dessert truck onsite.
Admission to the show is $3, and children under age 12 are free. A portion of proceeds will be donated to local non-profit Prayers from Maria.
Take Back Day: Start gathering any expired or unused medications and bring them to any local police station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25 during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
In case you didn’t know, you can drop off items at any time as collection bins are available 24/7 at every area police station.
Eagle Run: Avon Eagle Run, presented by Bendix, registration is now open online. The annual event takes place at 8 a.m. May 23 at Avon High School, 37545 Detroit Road.
Proceeds from the Eagle Run benefit the Avon Schools Educational Endowment Fund, the French Creek YMCA and other local charities. The family-fun event includes a 5-mile run, 5K run/walk and 1-mile Kids Fun Run.
Coffee, tours available: Back by popular demand, free coffee at the historic Wilburn Cahoon house, 2940 Stoney Ridge Road, is returning Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon April 8 through Oct. 28.
The coffee is free, but participants must register online in advance to attend.
If no participants are registered before the preceding Monday at noon, the Museum will not open on that Wednesday.
The home will also be open for tours on select Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. Dates include April 12 and 26; May 3 and 17: June 7 and 28; July 12 and 26; Aug. 9 and 23; and Sept. 13 and 27.
Home care: Cleveland Clinic’s Hospital Care At Home is coming to the west side. The program allows patients with certain conditions to choose to receive care in their own homes that is comparable to what is provided in an inpatient hospital setting.
Patients must live within a 25-mile radius of Cleveland Clinic Fairview or Avon hospitals and qualify to be hospitalized at home, based on a medical evaluation in either the emergency department or within one of the hospital’s inpatient units. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sepsis, cellulitis, pneumonia, asthma and select postoperative colorectal procedures are among the conditions that providers with Hospital Care At Home can treat, according to the press release.
Patients are set up at home with a tablet for virtual video visits; a direct-connect phone number to the care team; a personal emergency response bracelet; devices to measure vital signs; and a backup power supply so they can be monitored and connected with the Clinically Integrated Virtual Command Center (CIViC).
New director: It’s been several months since the departure of former Avon Lake Public Library (ALPL) Director William Rutger. After an extensive search, library officials recently announced the hiring of Forrest Lykins as the library’s new director (start date April 20).
Lykins comes to the ALPL from the Cleveland Public Library System, serving as its Regional Director-West. He began his library career as a Page nearly 21 years ago. The Kent State University graduate has served in a variety of library service roles over the years.
In other library news… The popular, “What’s Under the Hood,” class is back this spring for teens ages 15-17 from 11 a.m. to noon April 18. Learn how to replace wiper fluid, check tire pressure, jump a battery, and other important car needs during the hands-on class. Registration is available online.
High school musical: Avon Lake High School Drama Club presents, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” at 7 p.m. April 16-18; and 2 p.m. April 19 at the Dr. Daniel B. Ross Performing Arts Center at Avon Lake High School, 175 Avon Belden Road.
Tickets are available online.
Veterans banners: The city’s Veterans Never Forgotten Banner Program is currently accepting applications.
The program recognizes the men and women who have served—or are currently serving—in the United States Armed Forces, and who have ties to Avon Lake.
Banners will be displayed from Memorial Day through Veterans Day along Avon Belden Road and Lake Road near Veterans' Memorial Park.
Applications are available through the Avon Lake Recreation Department at City Hall, 150 Avon Belden Road, or online. Completed applications with full payment must be submitted for approval. Payment can be made in person, by phone, or via check payable to the City of Avon Lake.
Historical society: The Bay Village Historical Society is celebrating the Grand Reopening of the Rose Hill Museum, 27715 Lake Road, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. April 12. The space has been completely transformed and new exhibits have been added.
During the event, crafts and other activities for all ages will be onsite.
Registration begins April 15 for Pioneer Days Summer Camp, which brings the past to life for young pioneers.
The Historical Society is also partnering with the Cleveland Museum of Art for a special collaborative event June 27 (more details coming soon).
Gallery openings: BAYarts, 28795 Lake Road, has two gallery openings April 10, featuring Nicole Maye Luga’s City Scrolls: 216 in the Sullivan Family Gallery and Janet Dodrill’s Portrayals in the Sally J. Otto Gallery.
The Mary Deutschman Estate Art Sale in the Cultural Center takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 12.
Summer registration for both kids and adult programs opens online at 9 a.m. April 14.
Safety check: Free community car seat safety checks will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. April 16 at the Bay Village Fire Department, 28100 Wolf Road.
To schedule an appointment, call 440-827-5440, or click here.
Summer programs: It’s never too early to plan for the summer. Registration is now open online for programs/activities offered by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department.
The Police Department’s Safetyville program is now accepting online registrations. The interactive, educational program is for children entering kindergarten in the fall and not a requirement.
Sessions will be held the weeks of June 1 and June 8.
Charter community celebration: The 60th Anniversary Celebration of the charter of VFW Post 9871 takes place from 5 to 11 p.m. April 18. The event features a cocktail hour (5 to 6 p.m.), Charter presentation (5:30 p.m.), and dinner (6 p.m.).
Tickets are $10 and are available for purchase at the Canteen, 6805 Lear Nagle Road.
Road repairs: Weather permitting, city crews will begin patching roadways across the community. Street sweeping, crack sealing and concrete repair work are already underway.
High school musical: The North Ridgeville High School Drama Club presents, “Seussical,” at 7 p.m. April 10-11, April 17-18, and 2 p.m. April 12 and April 19 at the North Ridgeville Academic Center, 34620 Bainbridge Road. Tickets are available online.
State of city, schools: The community will have the opportunity to tour the school district’s new Transportation and Maintenance Facility, located on the north side of the North Ridgeville Academic Center on Ranger Way, during an Open House at 5 p.m. April 15.
Immediately following the Open House, the annual State of North Ridgeville Address with Superintendent Roxann-Ramsey Caserio and Mayor Kevin Corcoran will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Academic Center Cafetorium, 34620 Bainbridge Road.
Essay winners: The North Ridgeville Academic Center boasts two students recently selected as finalists in this year’s Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Stop the Hate Essay and Songwriting competitions. Congratulations to eighth-grade student Reagan Eichenlaub and sixth-grade student Caleb Lehman.
In addition, Honors ELA teacher Kelly Koehler Grade 8 class earned First Place in the Middle School Stop the Hate Songwriting Contest for their original song, “We Will Rise.”
Koehler was also named Stop the Hate Teacher of the Year in recognition of her ‘leadership, collaboration, and commitment to fostering empathy and inclusion in her classroom.’
Community garden: It’s almost planting season at the North Ridgeville Community Garden. The garden is located along Chestnut Ridge Road across from Alternate Ohio 83 (near the exit at Ohio 10), at the roundabout. Applications and garden guidelines will be posted online April 20. Applications will be accepted through May 8.
Trustee needed: The Rocky River Board of Education has the legal duty to appoint trustees to the Rocky River Public Library Board of Trustees. There is one vacancy on the library’s Board of Trustees for a term commencing on July 1, 2026 and expiring on June 30, 2030 (four years).
Individuals who wish to be considered for the appointment to the trustee position must email a letter of interest, resume, and statement of qualifications to Angelica Rogers, Executive Secretary to the Superintendent of Rocky River City School District, by the close of business April 24. Email rogers.angelica@rrcs.org.
Pilates open house: BE Pilates, 19107 Old Detroit Road, is celebrating not just one studio, but two. The community is invited to a Ribbon Cutting and Open House from noon to 5 p.m. April 11.
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Outdoor market: The Outdoor Summer Market at Crocker Park presented by Westland Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing, is now open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays now through Nov. 28.
Available goodies include seasonal fruits and vegetables, antibiotic‑ and hormone‑free meats, farm‑fresh eggs, cheeses, dairy products, local honey, organic maple syrup, baked goods, and other vendors.
The market is located at the corner of Detroit and Crocker roads in the parking lot at Fidelity Investments, 800 Crocker Road.
Coffee chat: Newly elected Ward 4 Councilman Todd LeVeck is hosting a “Coffee with the Councilman” event from 10 a.m. to noon April 11 at Westlake Porter Public Library (WPPL), 27333 Center Ridge Road. All residents are welcome (even if you don’t live in Ward 4).
District talent show: The Westlake City Schools’ 40th Annual Green & White Revue is at 7 p.m. April 17-18 at the Performing Arts Center, 27830 Hilliard Blvd, featuring talents from students throughout the district.
Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. Proceeds support scholarships for graduating seniors and other district programs
Library appointment: Westlake resident and Westlake High School graduate Elizabeth Snezek is the new Porter Public Library fiscal officer.
Snezek comes to WPPL from Columbia Local Schools, where she served as the assistant treasurer. She has also held finance roles at Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City School District and in private business and banking. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bowling Green State University.
In other library news…National Library Week is April 19-15, and WPPL is celebrating with a Local Author Meet and Greet from 2 to 4 p.m. April 19
Youth Services will also offer a special “Find Your Joy” Storytime for children ages 3 to 7 from 6:30 to 7 p.m. April 23.
A complete list of events throughout the week is available on the library’s website.
Gone fishing: The fishing pond at the Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard Blvd., was recently stocked with beautiful Rainbow Trout from the Castalia State Fish Hatchery.
All state fishing regulations apply and a valid Ohio fishing license is required for anyone ages 16 and older.
Spring fever: The Westlake Educational Foundation’s Spring Fever Run/Walk is April 26 at Westlake High School.
Online registration is now open for the family-fun event featuring 2- and 4-mile races, a 1-mile fun run/walk, a kids’ dash (ages 6 & under), as well as a Kiwanis pancake breakfast for every participant.
