June 1, 2026
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Open swim: The city’s annual Splash Party at the Avon Aquatic Facility, 36265 Detroit Road, will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 3 and is free for residents and season pass holders. Open swim starts June 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
City Hall update: For those who still may not know, City Hall is relocating to the former Village School building at 36600 Detroit Road. The city’s building department has already moved to the new location. Kudos to city officials for seeing an opportunity to save an historical building in the community.
The building already serves the community as programs such as Safety Town take place on the property, and it also has numerous soccer fields for use.
The new City Hall will open soon and residents will notice immediate benefits as the location will provide easier access directly from the main entrance, with the traffic signal at Ridgeland Drive improving both safety and convenience.
The project will be completed in two phases with phase one focusing on moving City Hall administration into the building and establishing operations. Phase two will expand the use of additional classrooms for community programming, meetings and activities.
A public Open House is planned for later this month. Stay tuned to Short Takes.
All utility payments will continue to be made at the current City Hall, 36080 Chester Road.
Follow the city’s Facebook page for updates.
Reducing food waste: Kudos to the Lorain County Metro Parks for being proactive to reduce food waste and support a healthier environment across the county.
Through the Scraps to Soil compost initiative, residents can divert everyday kitchen scraps from landfills and transform them into nutrient-rich compost that benefits local soils.
Residents can now drop off accepted food scraps at designated collection locations throughout the county, including the Miller Nature Preserve, 2739 Center Road.
A list of accepted items and an FAQ is available online.
Avon Lake
School administrative changes: The school district recently announced administrative changes for the upcoming school year as current Director of Pupil Services/Special Education Dave Schindler will become the new principal of Learwood Middle School (LMS), effective Aug. 1. Current LMS principal Dr. Vishtasp Nuggud resigned last month. Assistant principal Nori Okuma will remain at LMS.
The new Director of Pupil Services/Special Education for the upcoming school year will be Katrina Muzingo, who is currently serving as the district’s special education supervisor.
Mobile food pantry: Avon Lake High School and Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio are hosting a pop up Drive-Thru Mobile Pantry from 4 to 5:30 p.m. June 2 at the high school, 175 Avon Belden Road.
Boating anniversary: Founded by World War II veterans, the Avon Lake Boat Club (ALBS) is celebrating more than 75 years as part of the community. An Open House will take place from noon to 3 p.m. June 13 at the club, corner of State Route 83 and Lake Road.
Boat and kayak rides will be available for guests, as well as light snacks direct from Lake Erie.
In addition to providing boat and kayak rack storage, ALBC hosts social events and activities throughout the year. The Open House event is part of the Avon Lake 250 Jubilee. A list of additional Jubilee events is available online.
More ‘boat’ news: As mentioned in a previous Short Takes, The Kitchen closed at 32822 Walker Road. Johnny's Boathouse, 33424 Lake Road, owners have taken over the space and are currently making some renovations.
A soft opening is planned soon at the new location. Both restaurants will be open for business.
The city recently purchased the property that currently houses Johnny’s Boathouse and plans are for the expansion of the city’s water utility department. The existing lease on the property will remain in effect until July 27, 2027.
Summer concert: The weather is finally nice just in time for summer concerts at Miller Road Park, 33760 Lake Road. Come out from 6 to 8 p.m. June 14 to enjoy the sounds of Cheeseburgers in Paradise. Food trucks on side include Sonny & Gino's and CLE Cookie Dough.
Bring chairs, blankets, your own food, and non-alcoholic beverages. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a leash. There is no smoking or vaping allowed on park grounds.
Got talent?: The Avon Lake Public Library, 32649 Electric Blvd., is hosting an Open Mic Night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. June 16.
Bring your instrument, your voice, or your band. Basic audio setup will be provided, as well as coffee and tea will be provided.
Performers (ages 14 and up) must register for one timeslot using the Signup Genius link in the event listing on the library’s website.
Autism assistance: The Center for Orthopedics in Sheffield Village recently donated sensory kits to the Avon Lake Police Department. The equipment is intended to reduce anxiety and help calm individuals with autism when interacting with law enforcement.
Excellence award: Congratulations to Bay Village City Schools Superintendent Scot Prebles, recipient of this year’s Jennings Superintendent Award of Excellence from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation. The award recognizes ‘outstanding leadership, vision and the meaningful impact made on the district and across the broader educational community.’
250th celebration: The Bay Village Historical Society has a host of events planned to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Everything will be held at the Osborn Learning Center (next to Rose Hill Museum), 27715 Lake Road.
A “Weapons of the American Revolution” presentation will take place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. June 7, featuring a collection of First Model Brown Bess muskets and bayonets, used by British soldiers during the American Revolution.
Discover the Native American history of Northwestern Ohio, including stories of the Lenape/Delaware Indian Captain Wolf, a War of 1812 veteran who lived on Chippewa Lake from 2 to 4:30 p.m. June 14. Bring chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather, the event will be relocated to the Bay Village Library, 27400 Wolf Road.
Come out for a walk and discussion through Cahoon Memorial Park, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. June 28.
Cleveland's first settler Lorenzo Carter, will be featured during an historical discussion from 2 to 4:30 p.m. July 12.
Business honors: German-based designer and manufacturer of hydraulic briquetting machines, RUF Briquetting Systems (Taylor Parkway) was recently recognized with the Kevin Flanigan Business of the Year Award from the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce.
Summer concerts: Grab your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy a summer concert on the lawn at the South Central Park Gazebo, 7565 Avon Belden Road.
The first concert is at 5 p.m. June 7 and features the 45 RPM Band (classic rock, R&B, country) The food trucks onsite are Off the Griddle and Bone-Appetit Creamery. New this year, beer sales (cash only) will be available in a designated area.
The next concert is at 6 p.m. June 21 with Funkology (Motown, country, disco, classic rock). Smashby’s and Bone-Appetit Creamery will have food for sale.
A complete list of concerts is available on the city’s website.
Senior awards: During the recent North Ridgeville High School Senior Awards Ceremony the North Ridgeville Arts Council awarded two seniors with the Artistic Endeavor Award. Receiving a $1,500 scholarship is Abigale Nelson. She will be majoring in music education with an emphasis on choral, at Bowling Green State University.
Receiving a $750 scholarship is Yasmeen Kamel. She will be majoring in theater acting and directing at Baldwin Wallace University.
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New coffee house: Now in its soft opening phase, Tone House Coffee, 20033 Detroit Rd Suite 103, will celebrate its grand opening June 20.
Guests can stop by from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, or from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends.
Holding pattern: Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road, patrons can now pick up materials using hold lockers. Place your hold and request your items to be picked up from the locker. After you're notified that your items are ready for pick up, go to the lockers and enter your library card number and PIN on the touch screen to open up the locker holding your items.
Foodies unite: The Chamber of Commerce’s annual Taste of River, presented by Peak and Valley Roofing and Tri-C Westshore Campus, takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. June 13 on Linda Street. The event features food, music, drinks and family-friendly activities.
Historical passport tour: As part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration, the city is launching a Westlake Historical Marker Tour.
If residents visit all seven historical markers throughout the city by Aug. 31 and track the visits via the interactive Westlake Passport, they will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Crocker Park gift card.
The idea is simple, visit each stop, snap a photo, and collect a stamp. Each stamp features the name of the location and its stop number.
To get started, users open the Westlake Passport on their smartphone and sign in. From there, they can view the list of historical markers and head to any location they choose. At each stop, the app helps confirm you’re at the right place, then prompts you to take a photo. Once the photo is captured, the Passport generates a stamp-style overlay and saves it to your collection.
New pavilion: City Council members have been discussing an ordinance regarding awarding a contract to Steve Schill to design the Bradley Nature Park Pavilion, as well an ordinance for a contract with Karpinski Engineering for the pavilion. Kudos to Vasu and Lisa Pandrangi for donating funds for the pavilion and the renovations to the Clague Park Cabin.
