🌱Avon Eagle Run Coming Up + Curb Work Starting This Week

Hello all. Karena Garrity here with your fresh copy of the Avon-Avon Lake Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on:

• New Veterans Banner program!
• Drivers take note, curb work starting on Monday!
• Get ready for the annual Avon Eagle Run!

But first, today's weather:

Clouds and sun; windy, cold. High: 37 Low: 27.

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

1. A new banner program is being introduced by the City of Avon Lake to recognize, honor and pay tribute to the men and women who are currently serving or have served in the Armed Forces from Avon Lake or have ties to Avon Lake. This is a way for the community to express gratitude for their service to the country. Banners honoring the brave service men and women will proudly be displayed beginning Memorial Day through Veterans Day (May-November) on Avon Belden Road and Lake Road near Veteran’s Memorial Park, 32756 Lake Road. Each banner will honor a specific service person with Avon Lake ties and will include their name, rank, branch of service and photo. Banners are printed double-sided in color and measure 30 inches wide by 54 inches tall. Banners may be displayed for up to two consecutive seasons and will be presented to the honoree or sponsor after the designated display period. To sponsor a banner, please click HERE for more information. (Avon Lake)
2. Drivers take note! Weather permitting, work on curb ramps on East Lake Road / U.S. Route 6 in Avon Lake will be starting on Monday, March 20. No lanes on the route will be closed nor will there be any travel restrictions. Crews will be working off of the roadway. The work is part of an urban paving project and is expected to be finished by September. (Chronicle Telegram)
3. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems in Avon will be the exclusive presenting sponsor of the 21st Annual Eagle Run to benefit the Avon Schools Educational Endowment Fund. The event will take place on May 27 at Avon High School. Registration will start at 6:45 a.m. 5-Mile Run - 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk - 8:15 a.m. 1-Mile Kids Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration will be open until Wednesday May 17, at midnight The cost for 5-Mile and 5K is $30 (includes tech shirt for first 1000 adult entrants). Hope to see you there! (Avon Eagle Run)

From my notebook:

• FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc.: "Dotson is an 8-9 year old pittie mix. He’s fully vetted, housebroken, and easily adapts to household routines. He’s been looking for his furever home for a year Dotson is several of our volunteers favorite dog. Dotson walks well on a leash and does great at doggy day care. He loves everyone he meets and wants to be where the people are! He will follow you everywhere as long as you sneak him occasional pets. Dotson sleeps on a dog bed in his foster’s bedroom and will tolerate a crate for shorter periods of time. Dotson is the biggest snuggle bug and could spend his time snoozing the day away in your lap. Dotson cannot live in a home with kitties. Head to our website to adopt Dotson: https://www.petfinder.com/.../oh/avon/fidos-companion-oh300/ (FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Public Library: "We see people come to ALPL by car, on foot, and even via two wheels. But powered by Fisher Price? Well, this might just be a first. However you decide to travel, we’re glad to have you at the Library. " (Avon Lake Public Library via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "This mural is amazing! Thank you ALHS students. Reminder, please register to attend the community read event March 30. 👇 https://alpl.librarymarket.com/event/thrity-umrigar-author-100-pm-avon-lake-high-school-pac-appearance-and-book-sig..." (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
• Avon Lake High School Band: "Please share with EVERYONE! Save the Date!!!!" (Avon Lake High School Band via Facebook)
• City of Avon Lake, OH: "In the latest episode of the Avon Lake Matters podcast, Roy Poillon, Executive Director of Families Impacted by Opioids, talks about their multi-level approach to combat the disease of addiction and what families can do." (City of Avon Lake, OH via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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