🌱Valentine's Date Idea: Virtual Shooting Competition + Love Chili?

Hello, neighbors! It's Friday in Avon-Avon Lake and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today you'll find news about:

• "Sing Chili" fundtaiser coming up!
• S.O.A.R. Through Parenting: Family Fun Night.
• How about participating in a virtual shooting competition for Valentine's Day?

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy; breezy, cooler. High: 40 Low: 25.

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

1. Do you love chili? Do you love to sing? Put your hands together and join in to support Avon Schools. On February 19 at the Avon Middle School Commons, the "Sing Chili" Fundraiser will be held. If you would like to enter your chili, it's $25 entry fee. If you would like to attend the event and enjoy performances from local choral groups, tickets are $5 for general admission.In addition to chili, there will also be baked goods and drink sold. Cash only. The event will be held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Hope to see you there! (Support Avon Schools via Facebook)
2. On February 22 Avon Schools is holding its second S.O.A.R. Through Parenting: Family Fun Night. Topics include organization, planning and time management. Topics are geared towards children aged kindergarten through 5th grade. Childcare is provided for children ages 4 and up. Please RSVP. Dinner provided. Please RSVP here. (Support Avon Schools via Facebook)
3. How about participating in a virtual shooting competition for Valentine's Day? It's time for Engage Virtual Range, in Avon Lake 4th Annual Valentine's Shooting Competition. Participate anytime from February 10th through 19th to be eligible to compete in the competition. (Reservations must be made). Enjoy the chance to win one of three exciting prizes, all while enjoying valuable time together! You and your special someone can step outside your routine, engage in healthy competition, learn new skills together and have fun! See you at the range. (Patch)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• MGP Presents "The SpongeBob Musical" (7:30 PM)
• Valentines Couples Competition (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc.: "Meet Bella! Bella is a 11 year old, 67 pound shepherd mix. Bella just had a mammary mass and hernia removed. She is fully vetted and potty-trained. Bella is a loveable girl and is well-behaved. She likes other dogs and is learning how to..." (FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "Great job this morning (Wednesday) from our Math 24 Tournament participants from our elementary schools and Troy. There was a lot of tough competition from schools around the county. Thank you to our team advisors for preparing our stude..." (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
• City of Avon Lake, OH: "Applications for the Firefighter/Paramedic civil service exam are due by 4:30pm on Friday, March 10. For more information, visit: https://www.avonlake.org/boards-commissions/civil-service-commission/civil-service-jobs/firefighterpa..." (City of Avon Lake, OH via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Historical Society: "Happy 40 years to the class of ‘83!" (Avon Lake Historical Society via Facebook)Cleveland Clinic: "Lifestyle changes can help you get your cholesterol under control! Improving your cholesterol begins by knowing there’s an issue. Getting lipid panel test results can help guide you toward lifestyle choices and potential treatments." (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)

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— Karena Garrity

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