2018 vol. 77, no. 30 - July 04, 2018

              A14 West Life, July 4, 2018
This year’s family-oriented, fun-fi lled events include:• Bike Party, Safety Check, and Parade• Dr. Awesome the Bubble Man• Pony Rides• Infl atable Games• Outdoor Pool Events• Taste of River/Buy River • Lolly the Trolly Historic Rides• Community Group Activities• Touch a Truck!• Entertainment• Sunday - Antique car show, antique appraisal fair, evening concertJuly 14 & 15, 2018City Hall ParkMark Your Calendar!Saturday - SundaySUMMER SPECIAL!ALL (5’X15’) units (Climate / No-Climate)ON SALEMoving Truck AVAILABLEfor New & Existing Tenants Call for more info & Specialssuperior self storage (440) 937-4994825 Center Rd. (Rt. 83) • Avon, OH 44011Paved Outdoor Spaces Available for Boats, Campers, Cars & RVsSale on All Moving Supplies!24 Hr. Gated Access• MONTH-TO-MONTH LEASE• VARIETY OF DRIVE-UP STORAGE• VIDEO MONITORING• SPECIAL CORPORATE AND LONG-TERM RATES • DELIVERY ACCEPTANCE
BAY VILLAGE
Porch Talk
“History Meets Design” will be presented at 2 p.m. July 15 at Harvest View Garden, 29737 Lake Road. This event is part of the Porch Talk series sponsored by the Bay Village Historical Society. Hosts Julia and Bryon Shutt, owners of Maple Leaf Landscaping, will host a tour and talk about how the historic Sadler Homestead lot became their garden. The tour is free. Parking is available on Florence and Ruth streets. Attendees are urged to bring a lawn chair.
FAIRVIEW PARK
Touch-a-Truck
The Fairview Park Recreation Department will host its eighth annual “Touch-a-Truck” event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 14, rain or shine, in the Fairview High School parking lot, 4507 W. 213th St. Come and climb on and explore nearly 30 of your favorite vehicles, including big rigs, fire engines, police cars and construction trucks. Admission is free.
Fairview Park Museum, Archives
The Fairview Park Museum and Archives are housed inside Bain Park Cabin, a historic building at 21077 North Park Drive. Enjoy the collections from “back in the day.” The museum is open to the public 2-4 p.m. the first Sunday of the month from May through November. For more information, contact the Fairview Park Historical Society at fairviewparkhistory@gmail.com or visit fairviewparkhistoricalsociety.org.
LAKEWOOD
Volunteers needed to serve meals
St. Edward High School is seeking students, parents, alumni and friends to help with its community meal program, which will be held today, July 25 and Aug. 22. Volunteers will help prepare and serve the meal. To register or for more information, contact Rick Kubrak at 216-221-3776, ext. 410 or rkubrak@sehs.net.
Front Porch Concert Series
LakewoodAlive presents its Front Porch Concert Series from 7-9 p.m. Friday on the front porch of Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave. The featured performer will be The Rough & Tumble. Bring family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.
Friday Night Flicks
The city continues its popular Friday Night Flicks series this summer, with a diverse lineup of family movies. The movies are shown at the Lakewood Park bandstand (with the exception of Aug. 10 at Madison Park) and begin at dusk. The feature for July 13 is “The Nut Job 2” (PG). Bring blankets and lawn chairs. In the event of rain, the movie may be canceled.
Lakewood Summer Meltdown
The ninth annual Lakewood Summer Meltdown, sponsored by Melt Bar and Grilled, will be held from 4-10 p.m. July 14. The event takes place on Detroit Avenue in downtown Lakewood between Marlowe and Mars avenues. The festival includes the Meltdown 5K race, 1-mile Kids Fun Run, street festival, outdoor activities, games, food vendors, beer garden, live music and more.
NORTH OLMSTED
North Olmsted Senior Center
The North Olmsted Senior Center, 28114 Lorain Road, will host “Music Bingo with Kenny G” at 12:15 p.m. Thursday. No reserva­tions required. For more information, call 440-716-4264.
Farmers Market at Frostville
The Farmers Market at Frostville Museum, 24101 Cedar Point Road in the Rocky River Reservation, is held Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., featuring local farmers, producers, artisans and vendors. For more information, call Angie at 330-592-6518.
ROCKY RIVER
Summer Sunset Concert Series
The Summer Sunset Concert Series continues at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Rocky River City Hall Park Gazebo, 21012 Hilliard Blvd. The concert features the Cheeseburgers in Paradise. The concert is free. Parking permitted on residential streets from 6-9 p.m. on concert days. For more information, visit rrcity.com.
Cruisin’ River 2018
Rocky River United Methodist Church will host six classic car cruises the second and fourth Wednesday in July and August. The next events are from 5:30-8 p.m. July 11 and 25. Bring your classic car to the church at 19414 Detroit Road, for “Cruisin’ River 2018.” Free admission, dash plaques, door prizes and more. Got a fun, exotic, classic car? Motorcycles are welcome too. The third event takes place Aug. 8 and 22.
Assist the First Responders
“How Can You Assist Our First Responders?” will be presented at 7 p.m. July 11 at the Rocky River Citizen Police Academy Alumni meeting at Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road. The speaker will be Dennis Kucler, member of West Shore Community Emergency Response Team. He will talk about how this organization supports its cities’ safety forces and first responders to help prevent, prepare for, mitigate and respond to emergencies and disasters. A raffle for a “Ring Video Doorbell” will follow the meeting. For more information, email rockyriverCPAalumni@gmail.com.
Lolly the Trolley tours
The Rocky River Historical Society will host narrated Lolly the Trolley tours of Rocky River during River Days in July. Tour dates and times: noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. July 14; and 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. July 15. On July 14, pick up the trolley at the gazebo behind the Rocky River police station at the northwest corner of Hilliard Boulevard and Wagar Road, and on July 15 at the Don Umerley Civic Center, also behind the police station.
WESTLAKE
Trash delay
Due to the observance of Independence Day, city offices and Rumpke Waste Management will be closed today. Recycling and rubbish collections will be delayed one day for collec­tions occurring on or after today.
Westlake Summer Concert Series
The city of Westlake Summer Concert Series continues from 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday at the Westlake Recreation Center pavilion, featur­ing Swamps of Jersey, a Bruce Springsteen tribute band. The free concerts have a variety of performers appropriate for all ages. All are invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy.
Connecting for Kids
The Connecting for Kids’ Coffee and Chat will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road. This month’s topic is “Reaching Out for Support.” Free, supervised children’s activities are available, but adults and children must register separately. For more information and to register, visit connectingforkids.org/support.
Herb Guild Garden Club
The Herb Guild Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. July 11 at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road. Following the meeting, a presentation on gardening will be given by club members. These resident experts have years of experience on herbs, flowers and vegetables. New members and guests are always welcome. For more information, visit theherbguild.org.
NEOPC meeting
The Northeast Ohio Personal Computers Group meets at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, at 7 p.m. July 11. The speaker is Bruce Brockman, NEOPC president, and his topic is “Windows 10.” Bring your questions. Come for refreshments at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to all. For more information, visit www.neopc.org.
Cruisin’ Westlake
Westlake United Methodist Church invites families to “Cruisin’ Westlake” from 5:30-8 p.m. July 18 and again on the third Wednesday of August and September at the church, 27650 Center Ridge Road. It’s free and will be canceled if it rains. For more information, visit west­lakeumc.org or call Bob Myers 216-701-2064.
Herb Guild scholarship luncheon
The Herb Guild will hold its 34th annual scholarship luncheon on Aug. 1 at LaCentre Conference and Banquet Facility, 25777 Detroit Road. The theme is “Under the Tuscan Sun.” The event opens at 10 a.m. and includes raffle baskets, a silent auction, a tasting table with herbal products for sale and a craft boutique featuring garden gifts and baked goods. Credit cards accepted. Tickets are $40 each. The cost of the ticket includes lunch and a fashion show hosted by Dillard’s Department Store. Proceeds will be used for the club’s scholarship fund. For more information and tickets, contact Kathie Conrad at 215-872-9725 or miatakath@aol.com.
AROUND TOWN
Red Cross Bloodmobile
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the following locations: from 1-7 p.m. Thursday at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road; from 1-7 p.m. Thursday at the Don Umerley Civic Center, 21016 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River; from 2-7 p.m. Thursday at Fairview Park City Hall, 20777 Lorain Road; from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 28456 Center Ridge Road, Westlake; and from 1-7 p.m. July 11 at North Olmsted Community Cabin, 28114 Lorain Road.
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