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🌱 Patch AM: What exactly will Avon and Avon Lake voters decide this November?
Be sure to catch AHS Centennial Reunion on the Avon Patch calendar
Hello Avon! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What exactly will Avon and Avon Lake voters decide this November?
- How Avon's girls soccer flipped a looming loss into a statement win
Also on today's calendar: AHS Centennial Reunion and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-shower in spots; humid, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Election 2026: Lorain County candidates, issues for November ballot (morningjournal.com) — Avon voters will see several local-option Sunday alcohol sales questions on the Nov. 3 ballot, while Avon Lake residents will decide on a proposed income tax hike for road maintenance. The countywide list also includes school levies, health levies, and township road and safety measures that could indirectly affect Avon families and commuters. 
• High school girls soccer: Avon comes back late to beat North Ridgeville, 2-1 (morningjournal.com) — Avon High's girls soccer team thrilled home fans Wednesday with a late 2-1 comeback win over North Ridgeville, avoiding their first Southwestern Conference loss since 2024. Senior Olivia Sabo-Alexander and freshman Delaney Moyer scored in the final minutes, giving the Eagles momentum and reminding Avon supporters their team remains among Ohio's toughest programs.
📸 Around Avon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Avon
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★ Featured events ★
- AHS Centennial Reunion →
ForeFront Field, 2009 Baseball Blvd, Avon
4:00 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Ladies Night, Shopping & Wine →
33050 Webber Rd, Avon Lake
6:00 pm - Sunday Morning Worship at St. Barnabas →
St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 468 Bradley Rd, Bay Village
10:00 am - Monday Evening Yoga at St. Barnabas →
St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 468 Bradley Rd, Bay Village
6:00 pm - Avon Lake Women's Club Book Club →
Klingshirn Winery, 33050 Webber Rd, Avon Lake
6:00 pm - ALEC Mum Kick-Off
Avon Local Avon, OH 44011 - HS School Safety Assembly
Avon Local Avon, OH 44011 - Wednesday Morning Prayer at St. Barnabas →
St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 468 Bradley Rd, Bay Village
9:00 am - AELC Fall Kindergarten Literacy Parent Night
Avon Local Avon, OH 44011
6:00 pm - Sunday Morning Worship at St. Barnabas →
St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 468 Bradley Rd, Bay Village
10:00 am - Wednesday Morning Prayer at St. Barnabas →
St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 468 Bradley Rd, Bay Village
9:00 am - "Candidates' Night" Avon-Avon Lake Republican Club September Meeting →
Ragan Hall 1783 Moore Rd, Avon Ohio
5:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Sunday September 6
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
📣 Avon Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cipriano Painting
Hired based on favorable reviews - very disappointed in the quality of workmanship. Paint marks left on washer - dryer - wood ledge (splattered paint… (Nextdoor French Creek Reserve)
- Westview Concrete Corp posted a job opening for Plant Manager Job in Avon, Ohio | Westview Concrete Corporation in Avon. Apply here.
- Avient Corporation posted a job opening for Quality Manager in Avon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Avon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Avon Lake
- Avon Lake City Council seeking to fill open seat (morningjournal.com)
- Flight of the Flags to host flyover in honor of 9/11 victims (chroniclet.com)
- Area boys, girls cross country runners to watch (morningjournal.com)
North Ridgeville
- 'Frustrated and fed up': North Ridgeville parents raise concerns about busing issues (fox8.com)
- Vet Fest returns to North Ridgeville with music, resources for veterans (morningjournal.com)
Elyria
- Elyria Community Partnership art exhibit, auction will highlight Ely Square (chroniclet.com)
Ok Avon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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