🌱It's Time For The Annual Snowman Contest + Dog Training Presentation

Hello, friends. Karena Garrity here with your fresh copy of the Avon-Avon Lake Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• Have fun and build a snowman!
• Learn more about how to train a dog!
• Democrats meet!

But first, today's weather:

Partly Coudy. High: 40 Low: 31.

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

1. In the immortal words of Elsa and Anna, "Do you want to build a snowman? It doesn't have to be a snowman." Well, actually it does have to be a snowman if you want to submit it in the Snowman contest. According to cleveland.com, "Residents can now put their building skills to the test and enter the Avon Lake Parks and Recreation Department’s annual snowman contest. Build a snowman in your yard (or in a city park) by Feb. 27, then take a picture of your masterpiece and submit it to the Avon Lake Parks and Recreation office. The contest is open to Avon Lake residents. Submit entries online via email to the Avon Lake Parks and Recreation office at alrec@avonlake.org or in person at the Recreation Department, 150 Avon Belden Road. (cleveland.com)
2. Dog lovers take note! According to cleveland.com, "dog training presentation: Learn “Dog Training Secrets” [will be held] at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Knights of Columbus Ragan Hall, 1783 Moore Road, from Mike Homan, a veteran-medic-nurse, owner of “Sit Means Sit” in Amherst. He will explain how easily dogs of all kinds can be trained, including those with behavior problems like: leash pulling; aggression; play biting and jumping. RSVP by Jan. 16 to rudybreglia@gmail.com. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Public is welcome." (cleveland.com)
3. According to cleveland.com, "The Avon Democratic Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Avon Senior Center, 36786 Detroit Road. Discussions will take place regarding the upcoming 2023 and 2024 elections and how club members can support candidates. For more information, go to avonohdems.com. To make a donation to the club’s Act Blue account, go to secure.actblue.com/donate/avon-democratic-club-1."' (cleveland.com)

From my notebook:

• Avon Lake Library: On Monday, Janury 16th at 1 p.m.Nancy Haas, a resident of Avon and member of the Avon Lake Historical Society will give a presentation on "Civil War Nursing." Nancy's career has been in nursing, and she has collected some very interesting historical information on the role women played in nursing during the Civil War. This program is in partnership with ALPL and is open to the public. https://alpl.librarymarket.com/.../avon-lake-historical...(Avon Lake Library via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Library: The 2023 Super Bowl is only weeks away and we're here to help you get ready for the big game festivity foods! Appetizers, tailgating treats, and finger foods! Make it. Taste it. Serve it! Bookin' and Cookin' will be held at the library on Tuesday, January 10th at 1 p.m..Register today at https://alpl.librarymarket.com/.../bookin-and-cookin...(Avon Lake Library via Facebook)
• City of Avon Lake, OH: "Civil Service Exam for the position of Full-Time Police Officer with the Avon Lake Police Department will be held on Wednesday, February 15, at 6 p.m. All applications are due no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, February 10." (City of Avon Lake, OH via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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