🌱Aurora The Lost Cat And Anderson The Generous Boy + 100 Days Over

Hello all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Avon-Avon Lake Patch newsletter — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Including news about...

• Hear the story of Aurora the missing kitty.
• The school year is 100 days in!
• Sign up now for little league, before it's too late.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 40 Low: 28.

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Here are the top stories in Avon-Avon Lake today:

1. In today's hectic world full of scary news and stress this is a story about the generosity of a little boy and the make-believe adventures of his lost stuffed animal cat. The cat, who was lost at the library and has since been named Aurora, was put on social media helping around the library, by the library's communications manager Shea Alltmont. The posts were well received so Alltmont kept it up. After two weeks her rightful owner, six-year-old Anderson Stahl realized that Aurora was actually "Kitty" and the two were reunited, however, Anderson didn't take his beloved "Kitty" home with him. Instead, he decided to let Aurora stay at the library so others could enjoy her and she could keep having adventures! Thank you, Anderson! (News 5 Cleveland WEWS)
2. They are 100 days in and students throughout the district celebrated the milestone with a bevy of fun, themed activities including dressing up as centenarians for the annual celebration. The 2022-23 school year is more than half over. Here's to the rest of the year! (cleveland.com)
3. Have you signed up for Avon Ohio Little League Minors and Majors Baseball Registration? If you haven't you better get on it. Sign-up officially ends Sunday, February 12! The League reportedly needs more volunteers to manage or assist for the teams. For more information go to www.avonlittleleague.com. (Avon Ohio Little League via Facebook)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• MGP Presents "The SpongeBob Musical" (2:00 PM)
• "The SpongeBob Musical" by Mighty Goliath Productions (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Avon Lake Public Library: "After all of the recent press and interviews, Aurora decided it was time for some paw-mpering at the Rapawzel Spiffy Kitty Resort. Every kitten needs a weekend spa getaway once in a while." (Avon Lake Public Library via Facebook)
• Love-A-Stray Dog Division Non-Profit Rescue: "Welcome RiRi.... a sweet, very scared Terrier mix from the LCDK. Thank you, volunteers of Lorain County Dog Kennel for finding transport to Love-A-Stray! Today is a new beginning for RiRi. Stay tuned for updates!" (Love-A-Stray Dog Division Non-Profit Rescue via Facebook)
• Support Avon Schools: "HAPPY 💯DAYS! Our ELC and East students are 100 days smarter! The annual rite of passage celebrating the milestone took place over the past few days in our schools." (Support Avon Schools via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Police Department: "While you're making plans to watch the super bowl this weekend, remember to make a plan to ensure everyone gets home safely and designate a sober driver" (Avon Lake Police Department via Facebook)
• FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc.: "Bella needs a foster (or adopter!) She likes other dogs but can’t live with kitties- please message us to foster this sweet gal" (FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Public Library: "We are so feeling the LOVE here at ALPL! Drop in any time from now through Feb. 12th to make a paper valentine for your sweetie as a part of our Valentine’s Make-n-Take Craft! No registration required." (Avon Lake Public Library via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Historical Society: "Registration is open now!" (Avon Lake Historical Society via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Karena Garrity

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