September 22, 2026
Planting seeds of hope: Avon High School and Avon Middle School have been designated as Field of Hope Schools in collaboration with Prayers from Maria Foundation.
As Field of Hope Schools, the schools will support Prayers from Maria’s mission of “Plant the Seeds. Grow the Movement” through an awareness campaign hosted throughout the 2026-2027 school year.
The first event will be held at the Avon High School’s home varsity football game on Oct. 9 where both spirit sections and home team fans will be participating in a gold rush. Gold T-shirts/sweatshirts are now on sale to wear during the game and proceeds will be donated to Prayers from Maria whose mission is ‘to provide childhood cancer patients with the support they desperately need, by reversing the tragic lack of funding and fueling the most meaningful brain cancer research for kids.’
Additionally, sunflower pottery, crafted and created by high school and middle school students will be sold at the game. The materials to make the items were purchased through a donation from Avon/Avon Lake VFW 7035.
Sensory space: A new Sensory Space room for Avon Middle School students, funded by The Hope for B.E.S.T. was recently unveiled. The room features comfy couches, chairs and activities for students to enjoy a quiet place.
Badge battle: Avon’s police and fire departments will compete in the annual “Battle of the Badges” softball game Sept. 27 at ForeFront Field (home of the Lake Erie Crushers). Batting practice starts at 11 a.m. and the game will begin at noon.
This year, the Battle of the Badges game is working in partnership with the Prayers From Maria Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to provide childhood cancer patients with the support they need to fight the terrible disease and spark hope for fellow cancer patients.
Tickets to the Battle of the Badges game are $5 general admission seats, and $1 from every ticket purchased will go directly to the Prayers From Maria Foundation.
Tickets are now available online.
Democrats meeting: The Avon Democratic Club (ADC) will meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Avon Library, 37485 Harvest Drive. Featured speakers are Brian Shaver, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives – District 5, and Judge Betty Sutton, Court of Appeals – 9th District.
Boo volunteers: It takes a village to put on the annual Boo by the Woods event (Oct. 17). Volunteers are needed to make this another successful day. Consider sharing your talents and time. Information regarding volunteering is available online.
Income tax information: Educate yourself on the facts regarding the ballot issue regarding an additional 6-year 0.40% municipal income tax to pay for roads and infrastructure improvements and hear straight from city officials during a Town Hall presentation at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 in the Avon Lake Public Library’s Waugaman Gallery, 32649 Electric Blvd. The event is open to the public and will offer residents opportunities to ask questions. The Town Hall will also be livestreamed on the City’s website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
If voters approve the November ballot issue:
Hydrant flushing: Fire department employees will be on city streets conducting necessary fire hydrant flushing. Moving a lot of water through large pipes inevitably kicks up some sediment. If crews are in your area, be sure to check the water for discoloration and run faucets until clear before doing any loads of laundry.
If you have questions or experience rust during a wash cycle and have discoloration in clothing, please contact the fire departments’ non-emergency line for assistance at 440-871-1214.
Park presentations: Cleveland Metroparks manages over 25,000 acres of forests, streams, and meadows, 300 miles of trails, and 600 structures. Each year, an employee team studies several reservations and recommends future actions for each park.
For 2026, the planning team will focus on Big Creek, Bradley Woods, Huntington, Lakefront (including Euclid Creek Lakefront), Mill Stream Run, and Rocky River Reservations.
A public presentation will take place regarding Huntington and Bradley Woods Reservations from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at BAYarts Playhouse, 28795 Lake Road. The meeting will provide attendees an opportunity to hear proposed priorities for each park and provide input to park staff.
Deer culling: To provide insight on the deer population in the city and to help shape the culling process residents are encouraged to complete the ODNR Bay Village Deer Survey. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is the organization who determines how many tags are distributed to each participating city and survey results submitted through this link go directly to the ODNR.
Snow angels: It’s never too early to prepare for winter. The city’s Snow Angel program pairs qualified residents in need with a nearby neighbor who volunteers to assist with their snow removal needs for the season.
Residents in need of a Snow Angel need to complete an application and return it by Oct. 16 to the Dwyer Community Senior Center, 300 Bryson Lane.
Homecoming: The school district will celebrate Homecoming Oct. 1-3. The annual Annual Homecoming Bonfire and Light the Night Walk is from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 1 as Bay High School students and the community are invited to participate in a fundraiser for Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) with a Light the Night walk event and bonfire. Light the Night luminaria will be sold at the high school during lunch that week and the night of the event.
The Homecoming Parade steps off at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 2 off from Cahoon/Wolf roads, and makes its way down Wolf Road to Bay High School. Prior to the football game at 6:30 p.m. food trucks will be at the stadium and the concession stands will be open. Homecoming pre-game activities begin at 6:35 p.m. and the game against Lakewood starts at 7 p.m.
The dance is Oct. 3 at the high school.
Historical events: Bay Village Historical Society is hosting a tour of Lakeside Cemetery, 29014 Lake Road, from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 4. This year’s cemetery tour celebrates the lives of Revolutionary War veterans. Reenacted by members of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), and War of 1812 soldiers from Fort Meigs in Perrysburg, the tour will introduce visitors to the Bay Village Historical Society’s new Cemetery Interpretation Project. As part of the new interpretation project, prominent gravesites will feature QR codes linking to biographies, photographs, and enriching stories about the individuals buried there.
Commended students: Congratulations Bay High School seniors William Schrock and Colin Kidik named Commended Scholars from the The National Merit Scholarship Program.
Pet blessing: Bearded dragons, fish and other household animals and their families are invited to the 20th Annual Blessing of the Pets from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Oct. 4 on the front lawn of St. Raphael Church, 525 Dover Center Road.
Individual blessings will be given to each animal. Dog and cat treats and freebies from Hot Diggity Dog Pet Sitting will be distributed and a garden statue of St. Francis will be given away. The event is free and all are welcome.
The event was first held in 2005 to commemorate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.
Dogs should be on leashes; cats and other pets in carriers or cages. The event will be cancelled if it rains.
BP building update: Mayor Kevin Corcoran’s monthly Coffee and Conversations are a wealth of information regarding what’s happening around the city. During his recent meeting (Sept. 18), he was asked about the vacant BP building on the corner on Center Ridge Road and State Route 83.
According to the mayor, the city is in contract to purchase the building and the hope is to remove it by the end of the year. The city is going through the closing process and the current owner will be responsible for cleaning up the contamination. The mayor didn’t provide any additional info, but stay tuned.
Additional updates from the mayor include:
Donations needed: North Ridgeville Community Care provides food assistance and other basic necessities to residents in need. The organization is currently running low on food and supplies.
Donations of nonperishable food, personal and household items can be dropped off at 34015 Center Ridge Road from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; or 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays.
If you need assistance, call 440-353-9716.
Caring closet: The Horizon Project at Hope for the Soul will unveil its Caring Closet during an Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at 34881 Center Ridge Road. The community outreach initiative supports foster families, kinship families, and aging out young adults in Lorain County. Visitors are asked to bring a duffle bag or package of diapers.
Safety Fair: The city’s police and fire departments will kick off Fire Prevention Week from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3 at Fire Station # 1 on Ranger Way with a free, family-friendly event featuring food trucks, bounce houses, face painting and other activities.
Alzheimer’s walk: The Senior Center is organizing a team for the Lorain County Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The event takes place Oct. 3 at Lorain County Community College, 1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria. Information is available online to support by walking with the team or providing a donation.
Road funding, other city updates: The city’s Director of Public Safety-Service, Rich Snyder, recently announced that the city was awarded Suburban Water Main Renewal Program funding for Westmoor Road between Hilliard Blvd. and Westway Drive, as well as a section of Battersea Blvd.
He also noted that Shoreland Park is coming along well and as of right now, there is a swing, shade sails, a bike rack and maintenance station, water fountain, and they will have furniture installed later this week. The city will look into having a ribbon cutting ceremony for the park once completed.
The indoor pool has reopened and the outdoor pool is now closed.
The city’s fire chief, Aaron Lenart, will be retiring next March. Recreation Director, Bob Holub, is leaving the city to take another position.
Fall festival: Enjoy a fun family day at the city’s Fall Festival and 5K from 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 27 at City Hall, 21012 Hilliard Blvd. The Wishgarden Duo will be in concert at 4 p.m. Additional activities include hayrides, pumpkin patch, CLE Market, food trucks, petting zoo, and inflatables.
New business: Sola Salon Studios Rocky River recently opened at 21639 Center Ridge Road.
Homecoming: The Westlake City Schools will celebrate Homecoming starting with a Powder Puff game at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at the stadium. The Westlake Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at La Centre.
The Homecoming Parade is at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 2 and the crowning of the King and Queen will take place prior to kick off of the football game that evening. The dance is Oct. 3.
Music honors: Congratulations to Westlake High School Chamber Orchestra members Arisa Boonpongmanee, Eiffel Chen, and Addison Lorenz, who were selected for the Northeast Ohio Region Orchestra.
They will perform at 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at Baldwin Wallace University's Gamble Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
