🌱 Bringing Back Caroling + New Finance And Public Works Directors

Good morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this fall morning with your fresh edition of the Avon-Avon Lake Daily. Come along to find out the most important things happening in town. In today's issue, we'll cover these stories and more:

• Celebrate songs for the holidays!
• There’s a finance director and a new public works director.
• Looking for a new job?

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning; sunny. High: 49 Low: 32.

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

1. Stepping back in history, old Avon will remember the early days of the annual Candlelite Walk in the French Creek District. According to cleveland.com, "The Country Store, located at 2536 Stoney Ridge Road, is bringing back the spirit of the event with the upcoming “Reliving the 1980s Candlelite Walk,” from 6 to 9 p.m. December 2. Many of the same carolers from the 1980s will be singing festive holiday songs and Santa and Mr. Scrooge will make an appearance." Hope to see you there to take part in the festivities! (cleveland.com)
2. According to cleveland.com, "Mayor Greg Zilka’s appointment of Edward Wydman as the city’s new finance director was recently approved by City Council. Wydman brings more than 40 years of financial experience to the position. He has served in various finance department roles in Erie County, including for the City of Sandusky. Kevin Brubaker was also approved as the city’s new public works director. He comes to Avon Lake after serving as the safety service director in Elyria and is also a former Elyria at-large councilman." Welcome! (cleveland.com)
3. If you’re looking for a new job or thinking about a career change, the best place to start looking for the perfect work fit is close to home in and around Avon-Avon Lake. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we've got you covered. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter put together a roundup of the latest local jobs added in the region. Here are some of the top jobs currently available in Avon-Avon Lake and across greater Ohio. (Patch)

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Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• Avon Lake Democrats Meeting (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Avon Lake, OH: "Grateful for our public works crew, clearing our tree lawns on a Sunday!" (City of Avon Lake, OH via Facebook)
• FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc.: "BarkBox is sending shelters and rescues food, treats and toys! Fill out the form on their site and nominate FIDO’s to receive some goodies! We’re located in Avon, Ohio and ARE a non-profit 503c https://post.bark.co/food/bark-food-giving-tuesday/?utm_content=1851259&utm_term=all-bark&utm_source=sub-ret_loyalty&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20221015_actives_bb_batch_good_engaged_giving-tuesday-shelter-reco_&utm_term=all-bark." (FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "It's a short week! We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break with your family and friends! Thank you for your continued support of our schools. Classes resume Monday, Nov. 28" (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
• Support Avon Schools: "We hope you all have a wonderful time with your family and friends. We are thankful for your continued support of our schools. #AvonRelationshipsMatter Classes resume Nov. 28." (Support Avon Schools via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Public Library: "Thanks to everyone who came out for our very first ALPL Holly Days event over the weekend. We had such a grand time kicking off the holidays with our reindeer friends, a couple thousand festive visitors, and amazing volunteers and staff." (Avon Lake Public Library via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Lacrosse Club: "This is the final week of the spuritans wear sale. Here is the link to order: https://northcoaststudio.desig... Don’t miss out on your chance to grab some awesome holiday gifts." (Avon Lake Lacrosse Club via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Avon-Avon Lake Daily? Contact me at karena.garrity@patch.com