Avon 2024

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Van's Tire started out in the Wadsworth community over 30 years ago. Joshua Baughman took over the Wadsworth location in September of 2013 and updated the name to Van's Auto Service & Tire Pros. The North Ridgeville location was the second to open in September of 2016. Since then, Van’s has grown to over 13 locations, with the newest location being on Detroit Road in Sheffield, OH.

Van's specializes in personalized auto service and tire sales, taking great pride in making sure each customer walks away happy and totally satisfied with their service. With every visit, we provide a Digital Vehicle Inspection with pictures which helps us give an honest and transparent assessment of each vehicle. We are a full-service shop capable of handling engine and transmission repair, suspension work, alignments, brakes, oil changes and other preventative maintenance.

Stop by or call us Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm or on Saturdays from 7:30am to 3:00pm at select locations. Visit us at www.vanstirepros.com!

AAvon continues to be a place where individuals and families want to live, given our great neighborhoods, diversified housing, high-performing schools and outstanding safety forces.

Welcome to Avon!

We have an open, business-friendly environment drawing large-scale businesses, midsize manufacturing, popular national chains and a host of small businesses, many owned by residents. You can easily shop for groceries, clothing or specialty items; do your banking; eat at casual or fine dining restaurants; and obtain services from a doctor, hairstylist/ barber, florist or home improvement company. There is no need to leave the city of Avon for all of these services.

The City of Avon is working hard to bring its residents all that they desire in their hometown. Please do not hesitate to contact us at City Hall if we can help you in any way. We are here to assist you.

It is an honor for me to serve the residents as Mayor of Avon.

Bryan Jensen Mayor, City of Avon

OUR TIME TO SHINE: (clockwise,top right): Avon student shows his Eagle Pride; young residents enjoy Avon Movie Night in the summer months; Avon Performing Arts Center; French Creek Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony attendees; French Creek Shopping Center; Avon Hometown Hero banners line the street.

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Small Town Charm

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town that once was known for its farmland and vineyards, Avon is a growing community that balances parks and recreational areas with modern conveniences, Mayor Bryan Jensen said. “We’re very fortunate to have so many amenities here, from plentiful shopping to fun activities for everybody from young children to seniors,” he said. “Avon has convenient shopping like Meijer and Heinen’s supermarkets, and stores like Costco and Target, plus a lot of small, family-owned businesses that continue to contribute to the city’s small-town charm. We have virtually everything you need right here in town, so you never have to leave if you don’t want to. But if you want to go to the big city, Downtown Cleveland is conveniently just 20 miles away.”

Bustling retail regions, a flourishing industrial zone and abundant health and medical facilities are balanced by Avon’s quiet parks and green

”We have virtually everything you need right here in town, so you never have to leave if you don’t want to.”

– Mayor Bryan Jensen

spaces, which offer residents a tranquil respite into nature. “The city recently bought two more pieces of property that we’re preserving for parks, including one that we’re planning to build into an arboretum,” Jensen said. “That’s 30-some acres of property along the French Creek that is kind of unique to Avon. The city is mostly flat and this is an area where you can walk down into a little bit of the French Creek valley and get a chance to get away from city life. It’s a peaceful, quiet area with a lot of wildlife.” The city plans to start to add walking paths by summer, the mayor said.

Jensen said the city is also in the process of acquiring another 30-acre wooded property between Stony Ridge and Case Roads near the Camelot Estates subdivision and Veterans Memorial Park. The property is expected to include walking trails.

Meanwhile, the Miller Nature Preserve,

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operated by the Lorain County Metro Parks, features a variety of activities, including a 5,000-square-foot conservatory, a butterfly house and hiking trails. The conservatory displays plant specimens from all over the world.

Lake Erie Crushers stadium, at the I-90/Route 611 interchange, offers additional local recreation. The stadium is the home of the independent Frontier League Lake Erie Crushers minor league baseball team. Just north of the stadium, the French Creek Family YMCA offers a variety of programs.

Major expansions over the past couple of years have opened more activities and educational opportunities for

WHERE AVON SHINES: (clockwise from top left) Miller Nature Preserve Conservatory; the new expansion of the Lorain Public Library - Avon Branch; Bendix World Headquarters; Every Child's Playground.

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children. In the fall of 2022, a $9 million renovation project doubled the size and increased the offerings at the Avon Branch of the Lorain Public Library System. The expansion, which included a 16,000-square-foot addition that featured a reading garden, a drive-up window, expanded meeting rooms, technology upgrades and a dedicated space for children and youth programming. These complement other recent developments at or near the library, such as Storybook Trail and Every Child’s Playground, an inclusive project that provides access to children and adults of all abilities, including wheelchair restricted people.

Commercial development also is continuing to expand as well

for a Dick’s Sporting Goods store on Chester Road as an example. Topgolf and Cooper Hawk Winery and Restaurant are two other projects that are expected to open soon in that area, he said.

“A lot of things are happening on Chester Road near the Bendix [Commercial Vehicle Systems] headquarters,” he said.

Jensen said the opening of the Bendix facility has provided a major benefit to the city. “The one thing we counted on was that Bendix would be a partner within not only our community but to surrounding communities in terms of helping people in need and doing work in the community

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AVON RECREATION: Lake Erie Crushers Stadium, in front, home of the our local minor league baseball team with the French Creek Family YMCA in the background, offers local recreation.

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Fore! Topgolf is Coming to Avon!

So what is Topgolf? It's a sports entertainment complex that features an inclusive, high-tech golf game that everyone can enjoy.

The Avon location will be built on Chester Road near Planet Fitness and will feature a two-story, 31,858-squarefoot facility with 60 driving range bays, a restaurant, and a bar. It’s expected to be family-oriented and officials hope it will open by 2025. The project is also expected to create up to 250 permanent jobs and support about 150 construction jobs.

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and they certainly have done that,” he said. “They also do a great job on education projects, particularly with a focus on engineering. They reach out to schools in Avon and the outlying areas to try to get kids involved in the engineering part of what they do.”

Jensen noted that health care is also prominent in Avon. “Residents of Avon and surrounding communities have convenient access to leading health care providers, including a Mercy Health

Primary and Specialty Care office as well as several University Hospitals affiliated practices, such as UH Avon Health Center, which houses the UH Seidman Cancer Center, and UH Avon Rehabilitation Hospital,” he said. “Cleveland Clinic, with the Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital and the Richard E. Jacobs Health Center, is among our largest employers. Our healthcare facilities are a big factor for people moving here.”

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BIG & BULKY STUFF

Bulk items include, but are not limited to: washers, dryers, household furniture, carpeting, window air conditioning units, freezers, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, etc. (Freon must be removed from appliances prior to placing them at the curb.) Bulk materials are taken to the landfill; they are not recycled.

KNOW WHAT TO THROW DO NOT BAG RECYCLABLES.

Recyclable materials for collection by Republic Services includes: PAPER & CARDBOARD – flattened cardboard, newspapers, magazines, office paper and common mail.

METAL CANS – beverage and food cans.

PLASTIC BOTTLES & JUGS – food and liquid containers with the lids on.

EMPTY. CLEAN. DRY.

Items should be curbside by 6:00 am

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

All billing questions should be directed to: REPUBLIC SERVICES at 440-458-5191.

n Includes Bulk & Waste Collection

n Residential Paper Shred Events (9am-Noon, City Hall Parking Lot)

n Collection Delayed - Pickup will be on Jan 2, May 28, and Sept 3

Collection Day is Monday (except where noted)

• BULK ITEMS AND YARD WASTE ARE COLLECTED YEAR ROUND ON COLLECTION DAY

• NO MORE THAN FOUR BULK ITEMS ARE TO BE PLACED CURBSIDE PER WEEK PER HOUSEHOLD

Lorain County Hazardous Waste Collection Center: 540 S. Abbe Rd., Elyria 440-329-5440 www.loraincounty.us/commissioners-departments /solid-waste-management/collection-center.

NOTE: Please check for days and hours of operation before visiting.

Service Department: 440-937-5729

Recycling Coordinator: 440-937-7821

Avon Branches Out with Trees

The Avon Tree Commission, consisting of seven members and a certified arborist, studies, advises, and encourages the adoption and then implementation of a comprehensive plan for the proper planting of new and replacement trees, and maintaining the health of existing trees in the urban forest. The Tree Commission also provides resource materials and information pertaining to proper tree selection and care, including a list on their website of recommended and discouraged trees for the area.

In 2023, the City of Avon was designated as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation. Avon City Council passed legislation forming the Tree Commission and supporting its initiative to apply for Tree City USA certification.

If you are planning on planting at your home or business and have questions, contact the Tree Commission at TreeCommission@ cityofavon.com, or visit them online at www.cityofavon.com/764/Tree-Commission.

Avon Memorial Tree Program

Residents are invited to purchase a tree in memory of a loved one, to dedicate to a friend or family member, or to commemorate a special event as part of the City of Avon Memorial Tree Program. Neighbors and guests of Avon City Parks share in that remembrance and beauty, which is preserved for present and future generations.

Trees can be planted in Every Child’s Playground, Northgate Park, Schwartz Park, and the Veterans Memorial.

Avon’s Official Tree

Did you know the City of Avon has an official tree? After reviewing several varieties, the Avon Tree Commission agreed that the Hearts of Gold Redbud tree was the most appropriate. The tree has purple flowers in the spring, with leaves that turn from green to gold, which is perfect for representing Avon’s colors.

The cost is $395 and includes planting, staking, mulch, and care. It also includes an engraved paver. Plantings take place in the spring and fall, and each tree is guaranteed for one year. For more information on this program please contact Susan Beres, Parks & Recreation Department at 440-937-4461, or scan the QR code to view the Memorial Tree form.

Large, heart-shaped leaves are burnresistant even in the summer sun. The tree grows to about 20 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide and can be planted in yards and tree lawns. Two of these trees were planted by the Tree Commission at the Aquatic Center.

Making

Lorain County Stronger

During our 36th year, we remain committed to our mission of promoting and supporting the success and growth of the Lorain County business community. This past year saw the dawn of a new economic development organization, ONE Lorain County, and the Chamber is committed to supporting its economic development strategy, which is designed to attract and build upon Lorain County’s past success.

The Chamber looks forward to partnering with ONE Lorain County and all those focused on growing Lorain County’s economy. This kind of “Progress through Partnerships” will allow us to continue to build bridges within our municipalities and

support the work that is taking place locally, regionally as well as statewide. Lorain County stands out as THE location that can provide a workforce that stands ready for future growth. As Ohio continues to win economic investment, we need to ensure that Lorain County receives our fair share of new projects.

Front Row (left to right): John Bryan, Board Chair Philip Amos, Chamber President Anthony Gallo, Sharon Pearson, Tracy Green. Back Row: Lisa Hutson, Jeremy Damstra, Chris Mead, Dr. Gil Palmer, Ed Skimin, Darryl Tucker. Below left: Scott Hughes, Terri and Michael Wypasek at Lorain County Chamber event held at the Miller Nature Preserve.

Lorain County Chamber of Commerce Helps Businesses GROW!

Avon's Business & Community Leaders

Kent Iler, President Iler Networking & Computing

Matt Brunner, President & General Manager, Avon Landscaping

Alex Martinez, Owner and Enrique Barbosa, General Manager, Fiesta Habaneros Mexican Grill and Margaritas

Dr. Marcia Ballinger, President Lorain County Community College

Bryan Jensen, Mayor, City of Avon

Nadine Wearsch, Owner, Duraclean

Keith Porchetta, Owner, Budget Blinds

Anastasia Diamond-Ortiz, Director, Lorain Public Library System

Ben Hodge, Superintendent, Avon Local School District

Tony Gallo, President, Lorain County Chamber of Commerce

Mike Gilles, Owner, Ray’s Auto & Truck Service

Ray Gilles, Owner, Ray’s Auto & Truck Service

Alex Martinez and Enrique Barbosa

Fiesta Habaneros Mexican Grill & Margaritas

Alex Martinez is the owner of Fiesta Habaneros in Avon and Fiesta Jalapenos in North Ridgeville. Alex is a proud army veteran, husband, and father of two beautiful children. Alex has been in the restaurant business for over 12 years, opening Fiesta Habaneros in 2021. The restaurant is bright, modern, and upbeat, with a beautiful patio!

Enrique Barbosa is the general manager of Fiesta Habaneros. He has over 11 years of restaurant experience. He is passionate about his family and friends, and he takes great pride in providing exceptional, friendly service.

Both Alex and Enrique want to make sure everyone who enters their doors feels like family. Their upbeat atmosphere, friendly staff, and receptive service makes Fiesta Habaneros the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a wonderful meal. All food and margaritas are made from 100% fresh, quality ingredients and are prepared from scratch daily. Come and enjoy a margarita with family and friends at Fiesta Habaneros!

38790 Chester Rd, Avon • Restaurant 440-695-8500 fiestahabanerosmex.com

Avon Landscaping Inc.

Serving Northeast Ohio Since 1976

Avon Landscaping Inc., a family run business located in Avon, provides the personal attention that every customer and their landscape deserve. In business for over 40 years, founder Tom Brunner, his sons Matt and Josh Brunner, take great pride in satisfying their clients. Avon Landscaping has won multiple awards for outstanding customer service and continually strives to provide exceptional value on each and every project, regardless of size.

Ray’s Auto & Truck Service

Honoring 45 Years of Your Trust

It’s sometimes hard for the Gilles family of Avon to believe that 45 years have gone by in what seems like the blink of an eye. Yet every day since 1979, alongside their skilled and experienced team of service professionals, Ray Gilles and his son Mike are focused on one thing: satisfied customers.

Whether customers have one vehicle for their family or an entire fleet for their business, Ray’s Auto & Truck is highly qualified to help keep their vehicles on the road and on schedule with everything from preventive maintenance, tires, brakes, and inspections to extensive repairs. Their state-of-the-art facility in Avon is conveniently located on Colorado Ave./Route 611 just south of I-90. And they can also work off-site with their well-equipped service trucks.

Ray’s Auto & Truck Service is proud to be a NAPA GOLD CERTIFIED Auto Care and Truck Service Center, as well as an AAA Approved Repair Facility. Their NAPA Auto Care Peace of Mind Warranty covers parts and labor on qualifying repairs and services for 36 months/36,000 miles. Stop in, call, or go online for an appointment and to learn more.

38219 Colorado Ave., Avon • 440-934-4318

www.RaysAutoAndTruck.com

Duraclean has been providing Avon and surrounding areas residential and commercial cleaning since 1975. They specialize in area rug cleaning at the facility. Duraclean offers restoration and repair services after disasters, such as water and fire damage.

Todd Wearsch led the company with tremendous pride for over 20 years. With his passing, Nadine Wearsch has taken over as President. Avon has been their lifelong home along with their two children.

Duraclean has an exceptional staff that is equipped to quickly mitigate damage, perform structural drying and restore your dwelling back to preloss condition.

If you are looking to improve your existing landscape by adding trees, shrubs, mulch or upgrade your backyard with the addition of a custom outdoor living space, Avon Landscaping has the crew to handle it. Multiple crews with unique specialties allows them to provide top quality service in custom stone and paver patios, outdoor kitchens and irrigation installation/service. They specialize in landscape and hardscape design and installation for both residential and commercial properties. Additional services include landscape maintenance, seed/sod installation, outdoor accent lighting and custom water features.

Matt Brunner, President and General Manager

3910 Long Rd., Avon • 440-934-0230 www.avonlandscaping.com

The talented staff performs all necessary services to repair a home or business from drywall replacement, painting, trim carpentry, and floor covering repairs to new installation.

Duraclean has won numerous awards from Duraclean International.

Duraclean is a proud community supporter. Look to them for all your cleaning needs.

Nadine Wearsch, Owner

Mike & Ray Gilles, Owners

Alex Martinez, Owner and Enrique Barbosa, GM

Budget Blinds

A Style For Every Point of View

Keith Porchetta, owner of Budget Blinds, knows that with hectic lifestyles, consumers require the most convenient services possible for home improvements.

“Our window-covering specialists come directly to your home or office to display working samples, and discuss colors and options,” states Porchetta. “We also professionally measure and install the products.”

IBudget Blinds carries the top window covering brands like Hunter Douglas, Enlightened Style and Norman Shutters. The company also offers its own signature and select private labels, which may offer many of the same features as the branded lines but at significant savings to customers. Keith Porchetta brings a sense of caring and dependability to the window covering business. Being family-owned and operated brings a personal touch to the buying experience, and with a ‘no questions asked lifetime warranty’, customers are sure to walk away satisfied.

440-937-7698 • kporchetta@budgetblinds.com

Image Builders Marketing Meet Your Local Sales Team!

Scott Hughes and Alex Kaldy-Drellishak are the driving force and friendly faces behind Image Builders Marketing. A love of magazines, cities, and people, makes Image Builders Marketing a great job fit for Scott Hughes.

Since his college days, Scott has enjoyed careers in magazine, newspaper, and cable television advertising and marketing. He believes in print advertising and says, “Magazines like our community guides are a great advertising medium because you read them for business, recreation, entertainment, and information. It’s a reference guide, an information directory reference guide, an information directory, and a visitors magazine - a great marketing tool!”

Alex is the daughter of Bernice Kaldy, the company’s founder. Alex began her work for Image Builders by selling banners while studying at Kent State University. She started with Image Builders as a community consultant in 2020, and has worked with clients throughout Lorain, Medina, and Cuyahoga counties. She truly enjoys helping them market their businesses to the local community and looks forward to continuing to develop relationships with current and prospective clients, focusing on meeting their needs and establishing lasting relationships.

ler Networking & Computing has been supporting businesses with their IT needs since 1994. Kent Iler, President & CEO, is passionate about technology and has built a professional team of technology experts. With the continued increase of cyber-attacks and Ransomware, Iler is a top provider of network security with certified security experts on staff. Their tools monitor your systems 24/7/365 allowing them to stop attacks before they stop your business! They help their clients with Compliance, such as FTC Safeguards (GrammLeach-Bliley Act), NIST CSF, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, CMMC, and more! Celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2024, you can rest assured that they have the expertise and experience to handle all your IT needs securely and professionally. Kent and his family have resided in Lorain County since 1998. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Elyria and is a deacon at First Baptist Church of Elyria. Kent also started Iler Aerial Imaging in 2016 –handling professional video production and drone services/training.

Scott Hughes, Vice-President, Sales

Alex Kaldy Drellishak, Regional Sales Manager

Keith Porchetta, Owner

A First-Rate Education

At the Avon Local Schools we pride ourselves on providing a highquality education for our nearly 4,400 students, while continuing to remain fiscally responsible to our community. This is a credit to our outstanding team of teachers and support staff and their daily work with our students.

This support is evident in our collective achievements.

The Avon Local Schools continue to perform well on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce State Report Card. We received a FiveStar rating for Achievement Results, Graduation Rate, Gap Closing, K-3 Literacy, and earned a Four-Star rating for Progress Data. We utilize the State

Report Card as one piece of data to evaluate the overall success of the district in a variety of areas. We also analyze that data to help make decisions regarding areas of improvement and refinement.

Avon High School boasts five National Merit Semifinalists, 12 National Merit Commended Scholars, and four students who received a Perfect 36 on the ACT text.

In addition to our success inside the classrooms, we offer our students exceptional opportunities in the arts and athletics. Our 1,600-seat state-ofthe-art Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Avon High School hosts many school performances throughout the year and is available for rent to outside groups/ organizations in the community. Our bands, choirs and orchestras

have earned numerous Superior and Excellent ratings at Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) events. We invite the community to stay connected to the Avon Local Schools through our district website www.avonlocalschools.org and social media channels. Follow the Avon Local Schools on Facebook (Avon Local Schools) and X (Twitter) (@avonlocalsch), or follow me on X (Twitter) @Ben_Hodge

Recent athletic upgrades/projects (many through partnerships with local businesses and the City of Avon) include:

• Refurbished tennis and pickleball courts at Avon High School, now known as the Joyce Buick GMC Courts.

• New turf field at Avon Middle School used by our boys and girls sports programs. When the school district is not using the field, the city will be using it for their youth programs. The new field also has lights.

• New bleachers/stands at the Avon High School main gym.

• Another project in the works is the construction of a new driveway connection to the existing parking lot at Avon High School on the west side of the tennis courts to allow for another exit/entrance point onto Detroit Road.

Members of the Avon High School girls soccer team, flanked by Avon Middle School football players and school district staff, cut the ceremonial ribbon at the new turf field at Avon Middle School.

Ben Hodge, Superintendent

Avon High School's Esports (electronic sports) team advances in competitions and adds members.

Easy Start... Easy Transfer.

Lorain County Community College (LCCC) makes it easy to earn free college credit while in high school and then transfer credits to a four-year university.

When Garrett Rafn was a freshman at Avon Lake High School, he already knew he wanted to be a doctor. To get a head start, Garrett began taking Lorain County Community College classes through College Credit Plus his sophomore year.

By the time Garrett graduated from high school, he had earned 58 college credits and transferred every one of them to Cleveland State University. Two years later Garrett earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Pre-medicine with a minor in biology. And he

“Graduating debt-free is something that I never would have believed I could do. And it’s because of LCCC and getting my start there.”

– Garrett Rafn

graduated from Cleveland State University debt free.

College Credit Plus has helped students like Garrett, and their families, save $44 million in tuition costs over the last 10 years. And LCCC’s Transfer Center makes it easy to align those courses with a career pathway and transfer credits to any Ohio public fouryear college or university.

Learn more about College Credit Plus at www.lorainccc.edu/ccp/. Learn more about our Transfer Center at www.lorainccc.edu/transfer.

OHIO’S

You can SAVE an average of $74,000 on your bachelor’s or master’s degree through LCCC’s University Partnership. Our college and university partners deliver more than 100 bachelor’s and master’s degrees right on the LCCC campus.

www.lorainccc.edu/up

• 440-366-4949

The Foundation of Oral Health

Although parents understand the importance of oral health, many are shocked to learn that tooth decay is the number one chronic childhood disease. Many parents do not think toothaches are serious. Treatment is often delayed until the tooth becomes infected, thinking that it will just get better on its own. Tooth decay is a bacteria that continues to spread to neighboring teeth unless treated. Children with tooth decay and dental pain are prone to poor sleep habits, poor speech articulation, missed school and lower performance, and chewing difficulty which all affect overall health and development.

The foundation of oral health begins as an infant and continues as children learn the importance of taking care of their own teeth. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a child’s first visit to the dentist by their first birthday. Early prevention is the key to a positive attitude about oral health in later years. Pediatric dentists are the “pediatricians” of dentistry and receive specialized training beyond dental school to treat the needs of primary teeth, children with special healthcare needs, those who are medically compromised, behaviorally challenged, or extremely anxious, and have hospital affiliations to treat children who need treatment under sedation.

Key tips for parents: After bottle feeding wipe the infant’s mouth with a cloth to prevent early childhood caries (baby bottle decay). Brush your child’s teeth, at least once a day, until the child can neatly write their own name (typically till the age of 8). Early and routine dental visits, recommended every six months, combined with good dental habits and dietary practices, can prevent, slow, or even reverse the caries process in children and promote healthy smiles.

Contact Kidsmile, Inc. Pediatric Dentistry to learn more about preventative and routine care, at www.kidsmileinc.com.

Pets in Need

Moose’s Mission, based in Avon, is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to providing comfort to animals in need. Working with over 20 different local rescues and shelters, Jenny and Kyle McClear (along with their pups Moose and Coco) focus on both shelter deliveries and care packages for foster homes. You might also recognize them from school visits and community events, teaching kids the importance of being kind to animals by handmaking fleece blankets. Over the years, this organization has provided over 10,000 blankets and hundreds of care packages with new beds, bags of treats, Kongs® and Nylabones® all across NE Ohio. With their focus on animal comfort, they also help the rescue community with seniors, pregnant pups and medical cases, providing whelping setups, puppy supplies, mobility aids, diapers, and post-surgical gear.

For more information or ways to donate, visit the Moose’s Mission page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/moosesmission or email

JennyMcClear@gmail.com.

The Allure of Retro Design

In the ever-evolving world of home design, one trend that stands out is the resurgence of retro-style appliances. This phenomenon isn’t just about revisiting the past; it’s about redefining it. Today’s homeowners are increasingly drawn to appliances that offer the nostalgic charm of yesteryear, coupled with the advanced functionality of the present.

The 1950s and 1960s were iconic in shaping appliance design. Bold colors, curvaceous forms, and distinctive styles marked these early appliance eras. Today, modern appliances that embody these design elements bring a piece of history into our homes. They remind us of a simpler time, often evoking memories of our grandparents’ kitchens or the classic American diner vibe.

Refrigerators, ovens, and dishwashers blend in seamlessly with the vintage kitchen aesthetic while offering efficient and modern technology. These appliances serve as a testament to the fact that you don’t have to sacrifice modern functionality for a retro look. They perfectly encapsulate the idea of bringing the best of the past into the present, making them not just appliances but centerpieces of kitchen design.

If you’re ready to update your appliances, Stewart’s TV & Appliances has you covered! Visit us online at www.stewartappliance.com or call 440-365-7321 and we’ll help you find your ideal appliances!

Your Adventure Begins at the Avon Library!

The 2024 Summer Reading theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library” and it’s true! Your Avon Branch not only has an additional 16,000 square feet encompassing new and innovative spaces inside, but we have things to explore outside as well!

There is a reading garden, a drive-thru window – the most requested feature of the recent renovation – and an expanded bank of lockers where holds can be picked up 24/7. There is also a Storybook Trail in the woods of Every Child’s Playground near the Avon Aquatic Facility at 36265 Detroit Road where we also host story times in the woods and offer other outdoor programs like family

yoga and more! Please visit www.LorainPublicLibrary.org/ programs for a full list of programs for all ages at all six Lorain branches.

The library is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays, September to May.

The Library's drive-thru window (above) has become very popular; Lockers (left) where holds can be picked up 24/7; Storybook Trail (below).

A Hub of Activity

The Avon Senior Center provides programs and activities for anyone 55 and over. The center provides a multitude of services, including educational seminars, health screenings, trips, social events, and transportation to serve the approximately 5,000 senior adults in Avon and surrounding communities. Monthly offerings include fitness programs such as Silver Sneakers and Chair Yoga, games such as Pinochle, Mahjong, and Bingo, and social events such as Coffee & Donuts, Movies, and special events.

New this year is a Pen Pal Program, sponsored by Home Instead. This program is for members who would like to begin letter-writing communication with another senior in the community. Paper, note cards, and writing implements will be provided. No stamps necessary, as letters will be hand-delivered to correspondence partners.

Participants will meet once a month at the senior center to draft the letters and in turn, receive letters back.

The Avon Senior Center is located at 36786 Detroit Rd., and is open Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 440-934-2417 for more information or visit www.cityofavon.com/159/Senior-Center.

In 2024, Lorain County celebrates its bicentennial, marking 200 years of history, progress, and community spirit. Festivities are planned throughout the year, including historical exhibitions, events, and special presentations showcasing the county’s rich heritage and vibrant diversity. Residents and visitors alike come together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and envision a bright future for the City of Avon and Lorain County.

The Bicentennial is a special opportunity for residents to learn about the people, places, and events that have shaped our communities. Join in the 200th celebration as we continue to make history together!

For more information about events and activities, visit the Lorain County Visitors Bureau at www.loraincounty.us/cvb

Making a Difference in Avon

Community Resource Services was founded in 1988 by a small group of concerned volunteers who wanted to address the growing need among community residents for health and welfare assistance.

They recognized a trend involving many families facing difficult financial situations for the first time in their lives, but who were not necessarily eligible for government programs. There was no other agency in the area equipped to handle this segment of the population, and CRS set out to fill that gap.

Since then, CRS has remained the primary social service agency in Avon and Avon Lake, consistently providing assistance to the economically disadvantaged. With the driving principle being “People Helping People,” CRS has been able to put those words into action countless times since its establishment. The agency has grown from one part-time director to its current staff, which includes a full-time executive director and six part-time client service coordinators.

CRS also serves as the local Salvation Army Service Unit, which enables the agency to provide additional assistance in the form of direct aid. As part of this affiliation, CRS provides volunteers for the annual holiday Kettle Collection program, and distributes a portion of the money collected to those in need. For more information, visit www.aalcrs.org.

Let’s Go Outside Have Fun! and

With several improvements to the parks, as well as a varied line-up of recreational activity offerings, Avon lets you get back to nature in many ways.

Avon Isle Park

37080 Detroit Road

In 1997, the City of Avon purchased the Avon Isle along with four acres of surrounding land. The Parks & Recreation Department offices operated from the building until 2003. After the building was placed on the National Register for Historic Places in July of 2010, the restoration of the old dance hall began. Today the Avon Isle has become a popular spot for weddings, receptions, graduation parties, showers, etc. For more information on parks & facilities rental visit www.cityofavon.com/ FacilitiesInfo.

Little League Park

36744 Detroit Road

This 13+ acre park is home to the Avon Little League and includes baseball, softball and t-ball fields. If you grew up in Avon, your love of the game began here! The property also has a very popular skate park, a playground, pavilion, and restrooms.

Northgate Park

2155 Eaton Drive

Located off SR. 611/Colorado Avenue, this park encompasses nearly 14 acres. Northgate Park offers a little bit of everything. An outdoor fitness track just over a half mile, a soccer field, a sledding hill, Ice Skating Pond (weather permitting) and a rentable pavilion. Enjoy fishing in the catch and release pond. Also featured near this park is the Avon Lions Community Center. The Community Center is a popular spot for

civic meetings, recreation programming and private parties. The public restrooms for this park are located inside the Avon Lions Community Center. For more information on parks & facilities rental visit www.cityofavon.com/ FacilitiesInfo.

Schwartz Road Park

35001 Schwartz Road

Schwartz Road Park has over 67 acres and is home to the Avon Soccer League Association. Along with all the various sized soccer fields, the property includes a 90 ft. baseball field, outdoor basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, playground, nature trails, two rentable pavilions and restrooms. This Park truly has something for everyone to enjoy!

Veterans Memorial Park

3701 Veterans Memorial Parkway

Located on the west end of Avon is our largest park that encompasses 98 acres. The Park has seven baseball/softball fields, Multi-Use Fields for football & lacrosse, walking trails, two rentable pavilions, restrooms, and a playground. The Avon Youth Lacrosse Association and Avon Youth Football Program host games and practices at the park throughout the year.

Canning Family K-9 Park

located in the front of Veterans Memorial Park has large and small dog areas, as well as play features and water for dogs.

Eagle Point Park

39115 Detroit Road

The latest addition to our parks system is located adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park. A former nursery and greenhouse, this space has been transformed into a passive park. The property includes a four-acre spring-fed fishing pond (Catch & Release). Bring your binoculars and walking shoes as this park features beautiful birds and walking trails that connect to Veterans Memorial Park.

Every Child’s Playground

36265 Detroit Road

This nearly 20-acre park has something for everyone! Playgrounds, Harmony Circle

(outdoor musical instruments) and the Outdoor Fitness Court (National Fitness Campaign). Enjoy our Storybook Trail with themed books provided by the Avon Public Library. The History Walk trail is full of information on Avon’s past. Another special part of the property is a Veterans Memorial. Local artists and Veterans joined with the City to design and create this memorial that honors those that have served/are serving in our armed forces.

Just west of playground is our seasonal outdoor Aquatic Facility where residents can enjoy fun in the sun at the pool. From early June through Labor Day, this is the coolest spot in town!

Heritage Square Park

37001 Detroit Road

This pocket park is located at the intersection of Detroit Rd. and Stoney Ridge Rd. and was established in 1999. It features a gazebo that was built/donated by residents of Avon. Enjoy community concerts and small events at this location.

PARKS & RECREATION

SACRED PLACES - CEMETERIES

- AVON CEMETERY (C-2)

- HOLY TRINITY CEMETERY (E-3)

- HOLY TRINITY CEMETERY

SACRED PLACES - SITES OF WORSHIP

- AVON BAPTIST CHURCH (C-3)

- AVON CHURCH OF GOD (B-4)

- AVON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (B-4)

- CHRISTIAN HERITAGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD (C-2)

- FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH (C-3:C-4)

- HOLY TRINITY CHURCH (E-3)

- HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (F-3)

- PROVIDENCE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH (D-3)

- ST. CLEMENT OF OHRID ORTHODOX CHURCH (A-3)

- CONGREGATION OF ST. JOSEPH ST. LEONARD YOUTH RETREAT CENTER (A-5:A-6)

- ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION (C-3)

- JOURNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH (D-1)

- THE GODDARD SCHOOL (C-3)

- KINDERCARE OF AVON (D-2:D-3)

(C-3)

Avon City Hall

36080 Chester Rd. 440-937-7800

IN AN EMERGENCY 911

Police (non-emergency)

36145 Detroit Road

440-934-1234

Fire (non-emergency)

36185 Detroit Road 440-934-1222

CITY COUNCIL

Council President

Brian Fischer 216-392-9399

bfischer@cityofavon.com

Ward 1

Jennifer Demaline 440-754-0787

jdemaline@cityofavon.com

Ward 2

Dennis McBride

216-409-1454

dmcbride@cityofavon.com

Ward 3

Council President, Pro Tem

Anthony Moore 440-465-9563 tmoore@cityofavon.com

Ward 4

Scott Radcliffe 440-213-5141 sradcliffe@cityofavon.com

At-Large

Mary Berges 440-308-7911 mberges@cityofavon.com

At-Large

Michelle Patton 440-670-5646 mpatton@cityofavon.com

Clerk of Council

Barbara Brooks 440-937-7821 bbrooks@cityofavon.com

ADMINISTRATION

Mayor

Bryan K. Jensen 440-937-7803 bjensen@cityofavon.com

Mayor’s Assistant

Rose Seighman 440-937-7805 rseighman@cityofavon.com

GENERAL DEPARTMENTS

Building Department

Emily Hanson, Chief Official 440-937-7846

Sheri Knopf, Admin. Assist. 440-937-7818

contactbuilding@cityofavon.com

Engineering Department

Ryan Cummins, Engineer 440-399-0815 cummins@cvelimited.com

Finance Department

Steve Presley, Finance Director 440-937-7806

Beth Raicevich, Asst. Finance Director 440-937-7807

contactfinanace@cityofavon.com

Fire Department

Dave Swope, Fire Chief

Cindy Yusko, Admin. Assist. 440-934-1222

contactfire@fdavon.com

Law Department

John Gasior, Law Director 440-934-7676

jgasior@ssgavonlaw.com

Mayor’s Court

Susan Pintz, Mayor’s Court Clerk 440-937-7802

contactcourt@cityofavon.com

Parks & Recreation Department

Clare Harasimchuk, Recreation Coordinator 440-937-4090

Maureen McCutcheon, Facility Rentals

440-937-6107

parksinfo@cityofavon.com

Planning/Economic Development

Pam Fechter, Coordinator

440-937-7826

Susan Pintz, Secretary 440-937-7823

contactplanning@cityofavon.com

Police Department

Daniel Fischbach, Police Chief 440-934-1210

Candice Johnson, Admin. Assist. 440-934-7527

contactpolice@avonpd.com

Senior Center

36786 Detroit Rd.

Carmelina Suydam, Coordinator

440-934-2417

Service Department

Duane Streator, Safety/Service Director

440-934-1211

dstreator@cityofavon.com

Michelle Morahan, Secretary 440-937-5729

contactservice@cityofavon.com

Streets Department

Tim Loeser, Superintendent 440-937-5424

contactstreets@cityofavon.com

Water & Sewer / Utilities

Brian Bruce, Utility Superintendent

Kevin Smith, Asst. Superintendent 440-937-5740

contactutilities@cityofavon.com

UTILITIES

Century Link - Internet/Phone 800-201-4099

Columbia Gas 800-344-4077

Dish TV 800-970-9509

Direct TV (AT&T) 855-969-7787

First Energy - Electric 800-589-3101

Lit-Fiber - Internet/ Cable/Phone 440-491-8280

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio 800-686-7826

Republic ServicesWaste Disposal 440-458-3216

Spectrum - Internet/ Cable/Phone

888-515-7780

AVON LOCAL SCHOOLS

Board of Education

440-937-4680

36600 Detroit Rd.

Avon Ohio 44011

www.avonlocalschools.org

Avon Early Learning Center 440-934-5124

Avon East Elementary 440- 937-6015

Avon Heritage Elementary 440-937-9660

Avon Middle School 440-934-3800

Avon High School 440-934-6171

SCHOOLS-PRIVATE

Holy Trinity School 440-937-6420

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception 440-934-6246

CHILD CARE FACILITIES

Acorn Child Care Center 440-934-5709

Avon Montessori Academy 440-934-1774

Faith Lutheran Church & Preschool 440-934-2465

Kiddie Kollege 440-937-5346

KinderCare of Avon 440-937-0700

Laura’s Learning Treehouse 440-934-5437

Primrose School 440-934-2567

The Goddard School 440-934-3300

The Nest Schools 440-271-8441

Young Explorers Montessori 440-934-0199

CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Lorain County JVS

15181 State Rte. 58, Oberlin 440-774-1051

COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Lorain County Community College (LCCC)

1005 N. Abbe Rd., Elyria 1-800-995-5222

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Westshore Campus

31001 Clemens Rd., Westlake 216-987-3885

HOSPITALS/CLINICS

Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital 33300 Cleveland Clinic Blvd., Avon 440-695-5000

Cleveland Clinic - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center 33100 Cleveland Clinic Blvd., Avon 440-695-4000

Cleveland Clinic

Rehabilitation Hospital 33355 Health Campus Dr., Avon 440-937-9099

Mercy Allen Hospital

200 W. Lorain St., Oberlin 440-775-1211

Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital 3700 Kolbe Rd., Lorain 440-960-4000

University HospitalAvon Health Center

1997 Healthway Dr., Avon 440-988-6800

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION

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University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital 17900 Chester Rd., Avon 440-695-7111

UH Amherst Health Center 245 Cleveland Ave., Amherst 440-988-6000

UH Elyria Medical Center 630 East River, Elyria 440-329-7500

Lorain County Chamber of Commerce

226 Middle Ave., Elyria 440-328-2550

Miller Nature Preserve

OTHER IMPORTANT ORGANIZATIONS

Avon Historical Society www.avonhistory.org

Avon Post Office 36225 Detroit Rd. 440-934-7145

French Creek Foundation www.frenchcreekfoundation.com

French Creek Merchants Association www.frenchcreekdistrict.com

Lorain County Metro Parks 2739 Center Rd., Avon 440-937-0764

North Coast Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 275, Avon Lake 440-933-9311

North Coast Rotary Club P.O. Box 212, Avon Lake 866-696-0953

Lorain County Visitors Bureau 226 Middle Ave. Elyria 440-406-3119

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Avon Baptist Church 2575 Stoney Ridge Rd. 440-934-6252

Avon United Methodist Church 37711 Detroit Rd. 440-934-5121

Christian Heritage Assembly of God 36465 Chester Rd. 440-934-5678

www.christian-heritage.org

Faith Lutheran Church 2265 Garden Dr. 440-934-4710

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic

33601 Detroit Rd. 440-937-5363

Hope Christian Church 32625 Detroit Rd. 440-937-9602

Journey Church 995 Center Rd. 440-331-7700

Providence Church 35295 Detroit Rd. 440-937-5001

St. Clement of Ohrid Macedonian Orthodox Church 38665 French Creek Rd. 440-934-6060

St. Joseph Catholic Church 32929 Lake Rd., Avon Lake 440-933-3152

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception 2640 Stoney Ridge Rd. 440-934-4212

808 Shave Ice 35715 Detroit Rd.

Antica Italian Kitchen & Bar

The MarketPlace at Avon

35568 Detroit Rd. 440-517-0096

Antonio’s Pizza

City Centre of Avon

35901 Detroit Rd. 440-937-4992

Applebee’s Neighborhood

Grill & Bar

Avon Commons

35916 Detroit Rd. 440-937-3081

Arby’s Avon Crossing

1331 Center Rd. 440-934-0661

Avon Brewing Company

37040 Detroit Rd. 440-937-1816

Avon Dairy Treat

37175 Colorado Ave. 440-934-6118

Avon Nutrition

The Shoppes of Olde Avon Village

36840 Detroit Rd. 440-695-8656

BAR 41-82

at Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland Avon

33040 Just Imagine Dr. 440-937-0909

Bar Nova

36816 Detroit Rd. 440-695-1083

Barry Bagels

2100 Center Rd. 440-695-1167

Beerhead Bar & Eatery 1813 Nagel Rd. 440-695-0347

Bibibop Asian Grill

French Creek Square

36050 Detroit Rd. 440-252-0747

Bistro 83

36033 Westminister Ave. North Ridgeville 440-353-2828

Black Key Coffee 37063 Colorado Ave. 440-382-5864

Bob Evans

French Creek Square 36160 Detroit Rd. 440-934-7310

Boriken Joe’s Taco Shop

French Creek Centre 36795 Detroit Rd. 440-281-4048

Bubbakoo’s Burritos

Chester Road Square

35840 Chester Rd. 440-517-1950

Burger King 36240 Detroit Rd. 440-934-1373

Charley’s Cheesesteaks 35701 Chester Rd. 833-230-2930

Chez Michel French Market

The Shoppes of Olde Avon Village 36840 Detroit Rd. 440-937-8073

Chili’s Bar & Grill

35585 Chester Rd. 440-290-5680

Chipotle Mexican Grill

City Centre of Avon 35925 Detroit Rd., Suite 115 440-937-9200

City Barbeque

35495 Chester Rd. 440-230-8563

CoCo’s Gelato

810 Center Rd., Suite D 440-937-7940

Cork & Barrel Wine Bar

35800 Detroit Rd. 440-937-5830

Costco Food Court 35804 Detroit Rd. 440-930-0107

Crumbl Cookies

1813 Nagel Rd., Suite 300 440-517-1609

Culver’s

Avon Crossing 1439 Center Rd. 440-695-8415

Donatos Pizza

Avon Commons

(Inside Red Robin) 35858 Detroit Rd. 440-937-7940

Dunkin’ Donuts

1990 Moore Rd. 440- 695-0547

2355 Nagel Rd. 216-759-8059

Edible Arrangements

Chester Road Square 35840 Chester Rd., Suite O 440-937-1506

Fiesta Habaneros 38790 Chester Rd. 440-695-8500 www.fiestahabaneros mexican.com

Firehouse Subs 35682 Detroit Rd. 440-641-1200

Five Guys

French Creek Square 36050 Detroit Rd., Suite A 440-937-4897

Foundry Kitchen & Bar 525 Broad St., Elyria 440-281-9181

Frank & Ellie’s Place 37111 Detroit Rd. 440-934-5741

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 35765 Chester Rd. 440-695-0128

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

Chester Road Square 35840 Chester Rd., Suite M 440-937-3888

Get Go Café 1501 Traveler’s Point 440-934-5855

33501 Just Imagine Dr. 440-695-1622

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream City Centre of Avon 35925 Detroit Rd., Suite 117 440-695-0162

Hecks Cafe

The MarketPlace at Avon 35514 Detroit Rd. 440-937-3200

Heinen’s Avon Commons 35980 Detroit Rd. 440-937-7660

InForno Pizza

Chester Road Square 35840 Chester Rd. 216-394-9784

Istanbul Mediterranean Grill

Chester Road Square 35840 Chester Rd. 440-937-0733

Jimmy John’s City Centre of Avon 35925 Detroit Rd. 440-937-0901

Kelsey Elizabeth Cakes

The MarketPlace at Avon 35638 Detroit Rd. 440-695-0751

King Yuan Chinese Restaurant

Chester Road Square 35840 Chester Rd. 440-937-6668

Longhorn Steakhouse 35613 Chester Rd. 440-937-0348

Main Event 35605 Chester Rd. 440-398-0611

Malley’s Chocolates

French Creek Square 36050 Detroit Rd. 440-934-3511

Martin’s Corner Deli 34985 Detroit Rd. 440-937-4422

Master Pizza Avon Commons 35954 Detroit Rd. 440-467-2424

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McAlister’s Deli 35355 Chester Rd. 440-287-1264

McDonald’s 39100 Colorado Ave. 440-934-6953

Mezquite Mexican Kitchen and Bar 35846 Detroit Rd. 440-695-0779

Mitchell’s Ice Cream

The MarketPlace at Avon 35520 Detroit Rd. 440-937-8816

Moe’s Southwest Grill

French Creek Square 36050-D Detroit Rd. 440-934-5663

Mulligan’s Pub & Grille 38244 Colorado Ave. 440-934-6666

Nelly Belly Woodfired Pizza & Piadina – Catering 440-934-0068

Nemo Grille 36976 Detroit Rd. 440-934-0061

Nothing Bundt Cakes City Centre of Avon 35925 Detroit Rd., Suite 119 440-937-8107

Orchid Café (Inside Miller Nature Preserve) 2739 Center Rd. 440-937-0898

Panda Express Avon Crossing 1401 Center Rd. 440-937-0971

Panera Bread 35680 Chester Rd. 440-937-4646

Papa John’s Pizza 34985-B Detroit Rd. 440-937-0206

Peace, Love & Little Donuts 37300 Detroit Rd. 440-695-8706

Penn Station East Coast Subs

French Creek Square 36050-A Detroit Rd. 440-695-8543

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 1503 Traveler’s Point 440-934-3663

PJ Fresh (Inside Pilot) 39115 Colorado Ave. 440-934-0110

Pulp Juice & Smoothie Bar 1813 Nagel Rd., Suite 400 440-695-8653

Railroad Brewing Company 820 Center Rd. 440-723-8234

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

35545 Chester Rd. 440-345-9200

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Bar Avon Commons 35858 Detroit Rd. 440-937-0260

Red Tail Restaurant & Clubhouse 4400 Nagle Rd. 440-937-6018

Rush Inn Bar & Grill

Chester Road Square 35840 Chester Rd. 440-937-3252

Rush Inn Creamery

Chester Road Square 35840 Chester Rd. 440-937-3252

Slim Chickens 1822 Nagel Rd. 440-695-8296

Speedy Café (Inside Speedway) 1835 Recreation Ln. 440-934-0318

Starbuck’s City Centre of Avon 35825 Detroit Rd. 440-937-3794

Avon Commons (Inside Target) 35830 Detroit Rd. 440-937-4301

(Inside Meijer) 1810 Nagel Rd. 440-695-2428

Strip Steakhouse

The Shoppes of Olde Avon Village 36840 Detroit Rd. 440-934-9900

Subway Avon Commons 35970 Detroit Rd. 440-937-4042

(Inside Walmart Super Center) 35901 Chester Rd. 440-937-3117

Swensons Drive-In 36041 Main St. 440-493-1934

Taco Bell 36220 Detroit Rd. 440-934-1154

The Emerald Event CenterEvent Space & Catering 33040 Just Imagine Dr. 440-937-0909

The George Clifton BarnEvent Space & Catering

The Shoppes of Olde Avon Village 36840 Detroit Rd. 440-934-9900

The Wine Room Chester Road Square 35840 Chester Rd. 440-937-6544

Tom’s Country Place 3442 Stoney Ridge Rd. 440-934-4553

Tree House Gallery & Tea Room

The Shoppes of Olde Avon Village 36840 Detroit Rd. 440-934-1636

Tropical Smoothie Café French Creek Square 36050 Detroit Rd. 440-695-1041

Two Bucks 36931 Detroit Rd. 440-937-8647

Veranda Bistro & Bar 32045 Detroit Rd. 440-471-7459

VFW Post 7035 36950 Mills Rd. 440-934-9295

Wendy’s Avon Crossing 1487 Center Rd. 440-937-8180

White Box Pizza 36962 Detroit Rd. 440-766-0046

Winking Lizard Tavern City Centre of Avon 2125 Center Rd. 440-937-7612

Wyndham Avon Restaurant & Bar

(Inside the Wyndham Hotel) 35600 Detroit Rd. 440-517-4124

X-Golf Sportsbar Avon Commons 35948 Detroit Rd. 440-937-8026

Zoup Avon Commons 35918 Detroit Rd. 440-695-3939

ZZ’s Big Top 35015 Detroit Rd. 440-695-0536

Every effort has been made to provide a complete and accurate restaurant list for the community magazine. Please contact us in reference to corrections as there are restaurant openings and closings in the area after the magazine is published.

Foundry Kitchen & Bar

Tom's Country Place

PHOTO: BOB TUNEBERG

• Any 16 oz. Draft ...$1.99

• Beef or Shredded Chicken ....99¢ (Lettuce and cheese only)

• Beef or Shredded Chicken ...$1.49 (Loaded with lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream & jalapenos)

• Steak, Grilled Chicken, Carnitas, Chorizo, Shrimp or Pastor ...$2.50 (Lettuce and cheese only)

• Steak, Grilled Chicken, Carnitas, Chorizo, Shrimp or Pastor ...$3.00 (Loaded with lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream & jalapenos)