Please enjoy this re-airing of January 2024's interview with Laura Ploenzke, Genealogy Class Facilitator at the Avon Lake Public Library. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: July 4: City Buildings Closed - No Trash Pick-Up (Pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week) July 4: Avon Lake Publc Library Closed July 7, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeti…

Please enjoy this re-airing of June 2024's interview with Rob Swindell, President of the Black River Audubon Society. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: June 6-September 26: Summer Yoga at Veterans' Memorial Park (Weather permitting, every Friday at 7 AM, Saturday at 8 AM, & Sunday at 9 AM) June 9, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting June 13, 1:00 P…

Please enjoy this re-airing of March 2023's interview with Pam Ohradzansky, the Executive Director of Community Resource Services. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: April 14, 1 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "Colors of Flowers" at the Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery April 14, 7 PM: City Council Meeting April 18: All Cit…

Please enjoy this re-airing of May 2022's interview with Zoe Apisdorf, Director of Residential Experience at Rust Belt Riders, who talks about their partnership with the City of Avon Lake in offering residents a drop-off compost service. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: March 17: Collective Committee Meeting March 20, 7:00 PM: "Tragedy and T…

Host Jen Miller speaks with Gerry Vogel, Assistant Director of the Avon Lake Public Library, about the Library's history since its founding and the improvements that have been made to the building over the years. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: March 1: Pool Passes available for purchase March 1, 10:00 AM & March 2, 1:00 PM: Model Train Sho…

Please enjoy this re-airing of last November’s interview with with Cleveland Metroparks wildlife ecologist Jonathon Cepek, who provides valuable information to counter misinformation, ease fears, and co-exist with them in our community. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: February 17: President's Day - No Collective Committee Meeting February 1…

Host Jen Miller meets with Meredith La Vecchia, Executive Director of the Village Project, a non-profit that provides meals to families that are battling cancer. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: February 1, 10:00 AM & February 2, 1:00 PM: Discovery Works Grand Reopening Celebration at the Avon Lake Public Library February 3, 7:00 PM: Collect…

Host Jen Miller meets with Bob Painter of the West Shore Masonic Lodge to talk about what Freemasonry is, what they do within the Lodge, and their involvement in the community. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Avon Lake Public Library Closed - No City Council Meeting January 21, 7:00 PM: Collective Co…

Host Jen Miller speaks with Gerry Vogel, Assistant Director of the Avon Lake Public Library, about the ways in which libraries share resources and materials with each other to better serve their patrons. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: January 6, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting January 7, 6:30 PM: Paws to Read at the Avon Lake Public …

The Avon Lake Matters Podcast is taking a winter break and there will be no new episode this week. Please enjoy this re-airing of December 2021’s interview with Santa Claus. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: December 27: Holiday Scavenger Hunt Entry Deadline December 24, 25, 31, & January 1: Avon Lake Public Library Closed December 25 & Janua…

Host Jean Miller meets with Kathy Kuhns, Jason White, and Megan Zakeri of Mighty Goliath Productions about the history of organization and their upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: December 6, 6:00 PM: Light Up the Park at Veteran's Memorial Park December 7: Deadline for Toys for Tots Donations December …

Host Jean Miller meets with Sam Naumann & Kayla Goodwin, the creators of Grapevine Avon Lake, and talks about the e-newsletter’s quest to share interesting & informative stories about Avon Lake’s past, present, & future. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: November 25, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting November 26, 5:30 PM: Ward 1 Resident Meeting …

Tony Tomanek, President of the Avon Lake Historical Society, talks about the evolution of the group, their upcoming events and projects, and their work to educate citizens about Avon Lake’s fascinating history. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: November 8: Shop Local Begins November 11: No City Council Meeting - Veterans Day November 12, 7:00…

Host Jen Miller talks with Gerry Vogel, Assistant Director of Avon Lake Public Library, about the numerous devices and equipment that you can borrow. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: October 25, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake vs. Avon SOUPer Bowl Food Drive at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium October 26, 3:00 PM: Halloween Trunk or Treat at American Legion Po…

Host Jen Miller speaks with Brian Bowles, the Avon Lake Communication & Technology Department's Senior Production Assistant, about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating the Avon Lake Matters podcast. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: October 14: Columbus Day - No City Council Meeting October 15, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled City Council …

Host Jen Miller meets with Sewa International's Hira Fotedar to talk about the organization and the upcoming Run for Sewa 5K run & 1 mile walk fundraiser. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: September 20, 7:00 PM: Homecoming football game vs. Midview at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium September 21, 10:00 AM: Avon Lake Homecoming Parade September 21,…

Host Jen Miller speaks with the Avon Lake Kiwanis Club's Bob Brooks and Chris Spaetzel about the club and the upcoming Fall Fest. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: September 14, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM: Avon Lake Public Library Outdoor Tent Book Sale in the Library Parking Lot September 14, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM: Big Trucks and Community Services Open Hou…

Host Jen Miller speaks with Ted Esborn, Community Development Director for the City of Avon Lake, about the grant that the City received from the Economic Development Administration. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: September 2: Labor Day - City Buildings Closed - No Trash Pick-Up, Pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week - No City Council Mee…

Host Jen Miller meets with Barb Cagley, the City of Avon Lake's Communications & Technology Director, to talk about the City's "Alert Avon Lake" communication tool. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: August 19, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting August 24, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM: West Shore Masonic Lodge #804's Annual Corn & Dog Roast and Lodge O…

The Avon Lake Matters Podcast is taking a summer break and there will be no new episode this week. Please enjoy this re-airing of last November’s interview with Terry and Diana Wyrock as they discuss ways to help Monarch butterflies in your own backyard. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: August 1-3, 5:00-10:00 PM: St. Joseph Parish's Lake Bre…

Host Jen Miller meets with Avon Lake Community Television community producer, Jeanne Shuster, and discusses her current show Fitness for Every Body as well as her experience as a public producer over the years. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: July 20, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society's "Rockin the Rails," featuring China Grove & Second…

Host Jen Miller is joined by Joelle Magyar, Avon Lake City Schools Superintendent, to talk about the building project and other happenings in the schools. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: July 6, 8:30 AM: Vitalant Blood Drive at the Old Firehouse Community Center July 8, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting July 9: Council Recess Begins July 9, 7:0…

Host Jen Miller talks with Gerry Vogel, Assistant Director of the Avon Lake Public Library, about the life cycle of books at the library. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: June 21, 3:00-10:00 PM: Make Music Day at Veterans' Memorial Park, the Old Firehouse Community Center, & the Dogg House Bar & Grill June 22, 6:00 AM: 11th Annual Hooks for …

Host Jen Miller meets with Rob Swindell, President of the Black River Audubon Society, and talks about the recent installation of the Motus tower at the Avon Lake Public Library. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: June 8, 10:00 AM: North Coast Rotary Club's Medical Equipment & Supplies Donation Drive at the Clubhouse of Independent Living at S…

Host Jen Miller meets with Meg Corso and Amy Margiotti of the Working Women Connection Avon Lake Chapter, a nonprofit support group for businesswomen located in neighboring cities, including Avon, Westlake, Cleveland, Huron, & North Ridgeville. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: May 27: Memorial Day Parade & CeremonyCity Buildings Closed/No Tr…

Host Jen Miller meets with the Avon Lake Historical Society’s Sherry Spenzer to talk about their “History Mystery Hunt.” Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: May 11, 9:00 AM: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club Plant Sale at the Goddard School May 13, 9:00 AM: Peace Officer Memorial Day Service at the Avon Lake Safety Center May 13, 7:00 PM: City Counc…

Host Jen Miller meets with Kat Bray, the Population Health Supervisor at Lorain County Public Health, and discusses their Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: April 29: No City Council Meeting - 5th Monday of the month May 2, 5:30 PM: District 53 Town Hall and Q&A with State Representative Joe Miller at the Avon…

Host Jen Miller is joined by Dr. Shauna Matelski, Interim and Acting CEO of Lorain County Community Action Agency, and talks about their programs for Lorain County residents, including Head Start and Pathways HUB. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: April 13, 5:00 PM: North Coast Rotary Foundation's "Sip & Support" Fundraiser at Tri-C's Westsho…

Host Jen Miller is joined by Avon Lake Recreation Director Erin Fach to discuss all of the fun events planned for the weekend leading up to the solar eclipse, as well as the watch party on April 8th. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: March 29: All City Buildings Closed April 1, 5:00 PM: Nomination Deadline for Citizen & Project of the Year Aw…

Avon Lake resident and small business owner, Joni Marra, talks about the important role of end of life doulas. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: March 18, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting March 19, 6:30 AM-7:30 PM: Election Day March 19, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Helping Monarch Butterflies to Thrive at the Avon Lake Public Libr…

After two months in his new position, Mayor Mark Spaetzel provides a background of what has happened and what to expect in 2024. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: March 4, 7:00 PM: Combined City Council & Collective Committee Meeting March 6, 7:00 PM: Wards 1 & 2 Meeting at Learwood Middle School March 7, 1:00 PM: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club…

Joel Krueck, Board President of Avon Lake Greater Years, talks about the community van that was donated to the City of Avon Lake by their organization. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: February 19: President's Day - No Collective Committee Meeting February 20: Voter Registration Deadline for March 19th Election February 20, 7:00 PM: Reschedu…

Host Jen Miller talks with Gerry Vogel, Assistant Director of Avon Lake Public Library, about the streaming services offered by our library. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: February 2, 3, 9, & 10, 7:00 PM & February 4 & 10, 1:30 PM: Mighty Goliath Productions Presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts …

Host Jen Miller discusses coyotes with Cleveland Metroparks wildlife ecologist Jonathon Cepek, who provides valuable information to counter misinformation, ease fears, and co-exist with them in our community. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: January 22, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "Settlement of Avon & Dover" at the Avon L…

Laura Ploenzke, one of the Avon Lake Public Library’s Adult Services Librarians, talks with host Jen Miller about her work in the Library’s history room and the tools and classes offered to help with genealogy research. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: January 11, 7:00 PM: Community Improvement Corporation Meeting at City Hall January 12: Cu…

Gerry Vogel, Assistant Director of Avon Lake Public Library, talks about the Library’s eBook collection. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: December 23, 25, 30, & January 1: Lorain County Collection Center Closed December 24, 25, 31, & January 1: Avon Lake Public Library Closed December 25 & January 1: All City Buildings Closed and no Trash Pi…

Host Jen Miller and the Avon Lake Public Library's Laura Ploenzke introduce the upcoming "Environmentally Speaking" programs planned for 2024. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: December 10, 4 PM: Avon Lake Women's Chorus Free Christmas Concert at Christ Church Westshore December 11: Deadline for Toys for Tots Donations December 11, 7 PM: City…

Jim Ziemnik, Director of the Lorain County Metro Parks, discusses their Strategic Plan for the next 10 years. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: November 24: City Buildings Closed November 25: Lorain County Collection Center Closed November 27, 6:00 PM: Council Elect Organizational Meeting November 27, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting November 29…

Diana Wyrock of the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club and Terry Wyrock of the Environmental Affairs Advisory Board talk about ways to help the monarch butterflies in your backyard. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: November 10: Human Resources Director Application Deadline November 10: Combination Inspector Application Deadline November 13, 7:00 P…

Host Jen Miller speaks with Rob James, Chair of the Avon Lake Charter Review Commission, who gives an overview of the Commission, and explains Issue 28, the Proposed Charter Amendment that will appear on this November’s ballot. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: October 27, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Holy Spirit Ladies Guild Garage and Bake Sale at Hol…

Host Jen Miller meets with the Avon Lake Public Library's William Rutger and Shea Alltmont to discuss the Library's fall and winter plans. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: October 16, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "The 103rd Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry" at Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery October 16, 7…

Lt. Fran Tibbitts of the Avon Lake Police Department meets with host Jen Miller to discuss the new distracted driving law as well as other safety measures that the Department is taking to keep residents safe. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: September 29, 4:30 PM: Deadline for Police Officer Lateral Entry Applications September 30, 6:00 PM: …

North Coast Rotary Club representatives, Joe Matuscak and Jinnyn Tata, join us to talk about the Club’s initiatives and fundraising opportunities for residents to enjoy and support. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: September 15, 4:30 PM: Application deadline for Police Dispatcher/Records Clerk position September 16, 10:00 AM: Big Trucks and …

Love-A-Stray volunteer, Julie Wilmer, talks about their mission and fundraisers, including their upcoming “Big Splash” event. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: September 1, 7:00 PM: Friday Flicks at Weiss Field - Over the Hedge September 4: Labor Day - City Buildings Closed - No Trash Pick-Up, Pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week - No City …

Host Jen Miller speaks with Council Member Jennifer Fenderbosch, Chair of the Public Service Committee, about the 2023 Trash Survey Report and the process of selecting a service provider. Survey results can be found on the City website: https://www.avonlake.org/news/?action=show&id=256 Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: August 21, 7:00 PM: Col…

Host Jen Miller speaks with Avon Lake High School Band Director Joshua Brunger. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: August 4, 4:30 PM: ApplicationDeadline for the Public Works Department's Full-Time Laborer Position August 4, 7:30 PM: Friday Flicks at Weiss Field - The Muppets August 4 & 5, 5:00 PM: St. Joseph Parish's "Lake Breeze Festival" Au…

Host Jen Miller meets with Jeff Hartz, president of the Cleveland Haunt Club. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: July 22, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society's "Rockin the Rails," featuring The Diamond Project at Beach Park Station Plaza July 27, 4:00 PM: CLE MARKET & Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Hello McFly at Veterans' Memorial Park J…

Learn about the importance of trees in our community and updates from Terry Robison, Chair of Avon Lake’s Tree Commission. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: July 8, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society’s “Rockin the Rails,” featuring The Midtown Band with Kersten Kopf at Beach Park Station Plaza July 10: Voter Registration Deadline for Augus…

Meet the members of “The Moss Club,” and environmental club organized by students at Troy Intermediate School. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: June 24, 6 AM: 10th Annual Hooks for Hunger Walleye Tournament at Miller Road Park June 26, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting June 28, 10:00 AM: Morning Movie at The Old Firehouse Community Center June 2…

Commander Len Lieber of American Legion Post 211 talks about their new free support group for veterans dealing with PTSD. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: Monday, June 12, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting Wednesday, June 14, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Our Drinking Water at the Avon Lake Public Library Friday, June 16, 6:00 PM: Love-A-St…