🌱Volunteer For Beer Fest + News About Avon Lake Power Plant Project

Good morning, everybody. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Avon-Avon Lake Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in our community today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny; breezy, humid. High: 88 Low: 71.

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

1. Do you like beer? Do you like sports? Do you like free stuff? Then, why not combine all of your likes and volunteer for Beer Fest 2022, happening on August 27? Here's your chance to help make this awesome event happen, all while earning a free t-shirt, tasting mug and beverage tickets! Check out the volunteer opportunities and pick one you like! (Facebook)
2. The first public meeting about the project to redevelop the area surrounding the old lakefront Avon Lake Generating Station power plant was held on July 19 by Avon Lake Environmental Redevelopment Group LLC and Avon Lake city officials. The demolition phase of the project will take about a year to a year and a half to complete and the entire project is expected to be finished in the next five to seven years. According to a 19 News article, "the plans include creating a new park with a green space that connects the city of Avon Lake to the lakefront, as well as a public beach area and some private development that will include everything from office space, to restaurants, shops, bars, and residential space." Concerns about hiring local for the project is paramount for Avon Lake Mayor Greg Zilka, who reportedly wants at least 75 percent of workers on the job to be local. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. On the hunt for a new home, or just interested in what's out there? Let Patch and Redfin.com be your go-to source for all the latest listings and upcoming open houses in and around Avon-Avon Lake. Avon-Avon Lake Area Real Estate Roundup (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• Party in the Park & Cle-Market - Cleveland Pops Trio (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Cleveland Guardians: "All-Stars make All-Star plays." (Cleveland Guardians via Instagram)
• Cleveland Clinic: "Surgical teams recently performed two highly complex intestinal transplants, each a first of its kind. Link in bio for the full story." (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• City of Avon Lake: "Unfortunately, the meeting will not be live streamed. We will share it as soon as Avon Lake Productions posts it." (City of Avon Lake, OH via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Public Library: "Another dog-gone fun day at Dog Treat Tuesday with so many of our 4-legged and 2-legged friends! Thanks for stopping by for treats, books and crafts!" (Avon Lake Public Library via Facebook)
• Cleveland Clinic: "Does how we fuel our bodies matter? Alcohol consumption changes the energy sources that immune cells use to power themselves. Specifically, how these cells respond during a virus invasion.  " (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• Avon Lake Public Library: "Shark Week is officially less than a week away! We have all the fin-tastic selection of shark related movies for your Shark Week pre-game!" (Avon Lake Public Library via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "Great flexible job opportunities in our schools. Details in flyer below. www.rachelwixey.com" (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
• Support Avon Schools: "Join our team! Great flexible job opportunities, plus an opportunity to earn some extra cash!" (Support Avon Schools via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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