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🌱Go Fishing With The Family + Be Part Of The Bike Parade!
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Hello again, friends! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Avon-Avon Lake Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening these days in town...
First, today's weather:
Pleasant with plenty of sun. High: 76 Low: 60.
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- Join in and be part of Avon's Bike Parade which will be held Monday, July 4th at 10 a.m. The start will be at Parade Park and the parade will end at Avon Aquatic Center. Decorate your bike, stroller or wagon. There will be a special escort from the Avon Fire and Police Department. Set up your chairs at Healthway Drive to watch the parade. Hope to see you there! (City of Avon)
- Businesses in the Avon-Avon Lake area are searching to fill openings on their staff, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings posted within the past week. Looking for full-time or part-time work? Patch and ZipRecruiter have you covered, with our weekly list of new opportunities close to home. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)
- Do you want to do some fishing this summer? Well, you are in luck! Join the Avon Lake Parks and Recreation Department this summer at Walker Road Park Reservoir for another year of the popular fishing program. Poles, bait and knowledgeable attendants will be available. Stop up once to give it a try or make it a part of your daily routine! The program runs Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Catch bluegill, bass and catfish! This program is designed for kids 15 and under (families encouraged!). Other ages may be accommodated but please check with the attendant. All youth under 18 must have a signed permission form completed during or prior to their first fishing experience at the Reservoir. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible person, 14 years old or older. Children under 6 years old need to have a responsible individual within arm’s reach at all times. The program is made possible with the support of ODNR Division of Wildlife, the USFWS Wildlife & Sportfish Restoration Act and Erie Outfitters. (City of Avon Lake)
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Today in Avon-Avon Lake:
- Avon Lake Democrats Cub June Meeting (7 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc.: "We received a call tonight about this young dog wounded from head to toe. We always have a choice to make. Mine was please give her a chance. Praying this girl can survive." (FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. via Facebook)
- Avon Lake Historical Society: ""No Moss" Coming to Avon Lake, on July 23!" (Avon Lake Historical Society via Facebook)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Meadow Lane: "I live on Stoney Ridge Road, just south of Toms Country Place. A beautiful red long-eared rabbit wandered into my yard. Obviously it’s domesticated and loves people. Very friendly and loves to be petted. Does anyone out there know of a missing rabbit or be willing to take it? I am at my limit with animals in my house. " (Nextdoor)
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— Karena Garrity
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