🌱Lear Road To Be Closed For Repairs + American Speed Festival Weekend

Hello, everybody. It's Saturday in Avon-Avon Lake and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including news about...

• Could a new pet fit into your family?
• Week seven of football!
• Road closure. Take Note!

But first, today's weather:

High clouds and breezy. High: 64 Low: 55.

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

1. Do you want to add a furry ball of four-legged love and affection to your family? Look no further than these Avon-Avon Lake animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Many shelter animals are still looking for their forever home and animal shelters are still working to place pets with families. Over 6 million pets and other companion animals are surrendered to adoption agencies each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all animals are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start the search for a lovable new friend is at Hunters Hope Dog Rescue, where Astro the dog is waiting patiently, or another local shelter. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week’s list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you’re looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)
2. The Eagles were highlighted as one of the top five, week seven football teams. According to neosportsinsiders.com, "starters only needed one half of football to dispatch of the Rangers, as Avon took down North Ridgeville 63-7. In the first half, senior QB Sam DeTillio went 12-16 for 312 yards and four touchdowns. Riding a three-game winning streak, the Eagles hit the road this week for an SWC showdown with Olmsted Falls (5-1). (neosportsinsiders.com)
3. Drivers take note, on Wednesday, October 5, Lear Road (between Country Club Drive and Deerfield Drive) will be closed for pavement repair. Please avoid the area and seek an alternate route. (Avon Lake)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• B.Y.O.B- Build Your Own Rain Barrel - Workshop (9:00 AM)
• National Fire Pup Day - City of Avon - Fire Department (12:00 AM)
• YTC Baby & Kids Fall/Winter Consignment Sale (8:00 AM)
• Star Parties - Avon Lake Parks & Recreation (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Support Avon Schools: "It may be fall, but we are thinking spring! Sneak peak of the new foul poles for our baseball field!!" (Support Avon Schools via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "ALHS Biology students are testing samples to see if they are acids or bases. #ALexcellence" (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
• AELC and East Boosters: "Winner of the AVON SWAG BASKET!" (AELC and East Boosters via Facebook)

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Events:

• B.Y.O.B- Build Your Own Rain Barrel - Workshop (October 1)
• Cleveland Children Audition for NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet October 1 & October 4 (October 1)
• American Speed Festival 2022 (October 2)
• Today's Bride October Wedding Show - Cleveland (October 2)
• Acrylic Painting Class for Teens | Poison Apple (October 2)
• Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Nights (October 6)
• Estate Planning Seminar (October 6)
• Historic Haunts Walking Tours (October 6)
• Opening Reception of Leigh Brooklyn: All of Me (October 7)
• Boundless: A Fundraiser and Silent Auction to Benefit The Intergenerational Schools (October 7)
• Boo Bash 2022! (October 13)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins! I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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