🌱 Have Breakfast With The Boy Scouts + Looking For A New Home?

Hello, everybody! It's Monday in Avon-Avon Lake and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community today. In this issue, you'll find:

• Police news!
• Breakfast with the Boy Scouts!
• Looking for a new home?

But first, today's weather:

A couple of afternoon showers. High: 50 Low: 33.

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

1. Avon Police Department has news. With over 20 years of experience, Avon Police Officer David Stoken has been promoted to sergeant. In addition, Holly Alferio has been welcomed to the department as Avon’s newest patrol officer. (cleveland.com)
2. Do you like pancake breakfasts? Would you like to support the Boy Scouts? Now you can have your pancakes and support also at the Boy Scout Troop 462 Pancake Breakfast on March 26. It will be held after the 7:30 a.m, 9 a.m., and 10:30 a.m. masses at the Holy Trinity School gym, 2610 Nagel Road. Cash, check and credit cards will be accepted. Hope to see you there! Enjoy! (cleveland.com)
3. On the hunt for a new home, and want to get a better understanding of what's available near you? Perhaps you could use some assistance finding the perfect place for you and your loved ones? With our weekly list of new homes in your area, you can be sure you're not missing anything. Here’s a sampling of the latest batch of new homes to hit the housing market in and around Avon-Avon Lake — such as a listing in the Avon area for $135,000, and another in the Avon area with 4 beds and 4 baths for $879,600. Click on any address for more photos and details. Enjoy! (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

Civil Service Commission MeetingTime - 4PM

From my notebook:

• FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc.: "Meet Joplin! Joplin is an 8 year old coon hound mix who came to us from a rural shelter. Joplin is fully vetted and crate & potty-trained. Joplin loves to be outside and hanging out. Despite her age, she still has pep in her step!" (FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. via Facebook)
• North Coast Rotary Club and Foundation: "The North Coast Rotary Club and Foundation is pleased to announce a new initiative to help those in need stay warm! The drive to collect Blankets for Beds began yesterday and the goal is to collect 2,500 blankets to give." (North Coast Rotary Club and Foundation via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "Safety Town registration opens Monday (March 6). While not a requirement to attend Kindergarten, the program is a valuable experience for young children." (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
  

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— 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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