Hello, hello! Karena Garrity here with your Tuesday edition of the Avon-Avon Lake Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what’s happening locally. Including updates on:
- Surviving post-pandemic!
- Art and students!
- New year, new job!
But first, today’s weather:
Cloudy and not as cold. High: 32 Low: 30.
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Here are the top stories today in Avon-Avon Lake:
- A story of success! “Many businesses went broke during the pandemic and many couldn’t make a comeback. Not so for the Kimpton Schofield hotel in downtown Cleveland. And Avon resident Nicole Bakker is part of the reason why, though she would be the first to tout all the staff at the hotel. During the pandemic the hotel stayed alive with “micro weddings.” And those options are still available. But now, Nicole and her team have gotten back to all the options offered before the pandemic—and then some. Bakker works in close collaboration with couples, she said, “to plan everything you and your guests will need for the entire weekend of festivities such as handling the details for the welcome party, rehearsal dinner, welcome party, morning-after brunch and more. The bride, groom and their families can stay under one roof, have access to suites to get ready and to crash after the wedding and even bring their dog to participate in photos or to attend any of the events at the Schofield “with many perks for your furry friend such as beds, and even the WAGS Program with access to veterinarians, pet walkers and more,” said Bakker.” (cleveland.com)
- According to cleveland.com, “Art teacher Dana Eckert at Eastview Elementary School in Avon Lake not only teaches art. She also teaches students how they can feel successful in their efforts. Eckert is in her twenty-first year of teaching at Eastview. This year, she was chosen once again to show her fourth-grade students how to design lovely holiday cards. A nice coincidence this year was Eckert’s class designed the very first district card when Superintendent Scott came to the district as a new superintendent 18 years ago. It is fitting Ecker’s class designed this year’s card since Scott will be retiring at the end of the 2022-2023 making this year his last holiday season at Avon Lake schools.” (cleveland.com)
- If you’re looking for a new job or thinking about a career change, the best place to start searching for the perfect work fit is close to home throughout Avon-Avon Lake. Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time work, opportunities are still out there. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter put together a list of the latest local jobs listed in the region. Here are some of the top jobs now available in Avon-Avon Lake and across greater Ohio. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)
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- City of Avon Lake, OH: “Kimble Companies last yard waste pickups for 2022 will be this week, ending on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Kimble’s yard waste service will begin again in March 2023.” (City of Avon Lake, OH via Facebook)
- City of Avon Lake, OH: “Christmas trees collection the first two weeks of January. – Remove all ornaments, tinsel, decorations, etc. – Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half. – Do not place trees in plastic bags. #AvonLake #ChristmasTreeCollection” (City of Avon Lake, OH via Facebook)
- City of Avon Lake, OH: “In the latest episode of the Avon Lake Matters podcast, host Jen Miller talks with Avon Lake Recreation Facilities Manager Mike Kral about the programs at the Old Firehouse Community Center and the Anchor Recreational Facility.” (City of Avon Lake, OH via Facebook)
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You’re all caught up for today! I’ll see you around.
— Karen 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 small-town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.