🌱Come Out To Cheer On The Shoregals Tonight! + Congratulations Elly!

Good morning, Avon-Avon Lake. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In today's issue, we have these stories and more...

• Congratulations Elly Huron!
• Come listen to Sophie Ng!
• Cheer on the Shoregals tonight!

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, breezy and colder. High: 29 Low: 23.

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

1. Avon High School sophomore Elly Huron had an incredible state swim meet! She finished 16th in the State. All Ohio! Congratulations on a job well done! You are an amazing athlete! " (Support Avon Schools via Facebook)
2. Avon High School junior and principal violin for Chamber orchestra, Sophie Ng, will be performing Vaughan Williams work "The Lark Ascending” with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra (CYO) on March 4 at 7 p.m. at Tri-C Metropolitan Campus Auditorium (2900 Community College Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115). Congratulations, Sophie! Tickets for the event are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../string-of-tales-tickets... Let's show her our support!" (Support Avon Schools via Facebook)
3. Congratulations to Shoregals on defeating Medina 56-39. Come pack the stands tonight and show your support as the Shoregals take on Olmstead Falls in the district finals. We will be rooting for you girls! You got this! (Avon Lake Sports via Twitter)
4. You are invited to the Avon-Avon Lake Republican Club Friends March Breakfast, which will be held on March 1 from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Sugar Creek Restaurant. Marty Gallagher, Board Member of the Lorain County Port Authority Board, will speak about the County’s Midway Mall Purchase Project. Enjoy socializing, learn something new and participate in a casual free exchange of ideas about current positions with like-minded and concerned candidates, officials and neighbors. Attendees are responsible for their meals. (Patch)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

Life Line Screening - (10 AM)

From my notebook:

• Cleveland Clinic: "When Lindsay's heart condition kept her from pursuing a career in dance, the former Miss Ohio used it as a driving force for change." (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• 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. 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're all thinking about warmer temperatures and days at the beach, so why not get ready for them by creating your very own beach glass jewelry made with genuine Lake Erie glass treasures. We have two separate programs. Take one or take both! Sign up today. Spots are limited. Register for our March 7th Beach Glass Earrings program at https://alpl.librarymarket.com/event/beach-glass-earrings Register for our March 14th Beach Glass Banner Wrap Necklace program at https://alpl.librarymarket.com/.../beach-glass-banner." (Avon Lake Public Library via Facebook)
• Love-A-Stray Dog Division Non-Profit Rescue: "Sweet shy Rihanna "RiRi" that we pulled from the Lorain County Kennel Volunteers of Lorain County Dog Kennel received all her vaccinations and had a pedicure ;-) She is ready to find a foster while she waits for her spay date." (Love-A-Stray Dog Division Non-Profit Rescue via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Historical Society: "A few seats still available! Have you ever refinished a family heirloom? Wanna learn? Greg has been in the industry for 30+ years and will share his advice and expertise." (Avon Lake Historical Society via Facebook)
• Support Avon Schools: "Come out and support our talent student musicians throughout our district. " (Support Avon Schools via Facebook)

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— 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 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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