🌱Time To Write To Santa + Shoremen Advance To Regional Quarterfinals

Hello, neighbors! It's Tuesday in Avon-Avon Lake and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on...

• The holiday season is fast upon us!
• Cheer on the football players!
• Republicans meet-up!

But first, today's weather:

Clouds breaking and nice. High: 63 Low: 47.

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

1. Applications are now being accepted for the city of Avon's annual “Ride with Santa” contest. According to cleveland.com, "Parents can download the contest form then kids can write a letter to Santa letting the big guy know why they would like to ride with him to the city’s annual Tree Lighting Festival and help him light the holiday decorations. The festival is Dec. 3 at the Avon Aquatic Facility (new location), 36265 Detroit Road. Children ages 3 to 14 years-old prior to December 31, 2022 may enter the contest. One entry per child. Deadline to submit forms is 5 p.m. Nov. 18." (cleveland.com)
2. The Avon Lake Shoremen have advanced to the Regional Quarterfinals against Toledo Central Catholic. The game will be played Friday, at 7 p.m. at Toledo Central Catholic. Hope to see you there! (Avon Lake Football via Twitter)
3. According to cleveland.com, "The Avon-Avon-Lake Republican Club will meet at 5 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Father Ragan Knights of Columbus Hall, 1783 Moore Road. In honor of Veterans Day, Living History Productions will be presenting, “Mr. Ohio History.” Ken Hammontree, a teacher, author and historian, will play his favorite role as General George Patton. Snacks and refreshments will be available. Cost is $5." (cleveland.com)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• Join LCDW and Meet Ohio Supreme Court Candidate Jamison and Board of Ed Candidate Fedor (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cleveland Cavaliers: "Congratulations to Jim Chones on his 1,500th game as a color analyst for the Cavaliers! #LetEmKnow" (Cleveland Cavaliers via Instagram)
• Support Avon Schools: "Congrats to our cheerleaders!!" (Support Avon Schools via Facebook)
• Avon Lake High School Band: "OMEA Marching Band State Finals is this Saturday at Medina! Let’s Go AL." (Avon Lake High School Band via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Wrestling Club: "Youth wrestling starts tomorrow! You can still sign up here: http://bit.ly/3tGsItj" (Avon Lake Wrestling Club via Facebook)

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