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A packed house enjoyed music, comedy and bowling during the second annual Rock-n-Bowl fundraiser to benefit the Village Food project at Bay Lanes on Sat., Jan. 28.
With Halloween fast approaching, kids had an chance to be transformed into scary characters at a make-up workshop and party held at the Bay Village Branch Library on Oct.1. Make-up artist Katie Lane of the Legion of Terror, the world’s oldest improvisational horror production company, applied make-up to create bruises and scars during the afternoon program that included games, crafts and a Zombie Parade.
Crocker Park's LibertyFest had a bicentennial flair this year during the two-day event July 3 and 4. The annual celebration featured music by the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, a spectacular fireworks display, childrens' shows and activities, a classic car show, patriotic speeches, carnival rides and special visit from officials of Westlake's sister city, Tralee, Ireland.
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Hundreds of athletes converged on the Bay Village lakefront July 24 for the yearly Huntington Triathlon/Duathlon. Men and women of all ages crashed into the calm morning waters of Lake Erie to kick off the quarter-mile first leg of the triathlon, followed by a 12-mile bike and 5K run through the streets of Bay Village. NCN Racing’s 12th annual event also featured a duathlon, with an equally challenging 5K run/12-mile bike/5K run.
An evening of dinner and music was held at Bay High School on April 16 to raise funds for Bay’s Relay For Life event. The lineup showcased a range of Bay High musical talent, including rock bands, vocalists and two faculty performances. Relay For Life, an American Cancer Society campaign to raise funds for cancer research, will be held May 27-28 at the high school.
Westlakers came out in droves for the 26th annual Green & White Revue at the Westlake Performing Arts Center on Feb. 18-19. An overflow crowd of students, parents and residents packed the 800-seat auditorium to watch the performances of more than 100 Westlake students in grades three through 12. Acts ranged from vocal and instrument solos to group song and dance to magic. There was even a whistling duo for good measure. The proceeds from the event benefited the Westlake High School PTSA.
On Tuesday evening, Oct. 19, Red Brick schoolhouse alumni and friends gathered to share memories and say goodbye to the building on Dover Center Rd. in Westlake. The 101-year-old building, which served as a school until 1968 and then housed Westlake Board of Education offices, has been vacant since 2003. It is slated for demolition later this year.
PhotoBlogs by Elaine Willis
Pro Wrestling Ohio wrestlers Gregory Iron (left), Johnny Gargano (center) and Hobo Joe (right) stopped by the Wrestlemania Reading Challenge Kick-Off Party at Westlake Porter Public Library to show off their championship belts, answer the kids' questions about life as a pro wrestler, and encourage them to read.
PhotoBlogs by Ryan Fenik
A block party was held on Kenilworth Road on 7/10/10. The family-oriented event consisted of food, cornhole, ping-ping, an inflatable bounce-house, and lots of summer fun.
PhotoBlogs by Jim O'Bryan
Each year Observer, Inc. sponsors the WEB SWAT 5K Run, it is truly one of our favorite events each year. The crowds have been growing every year, the participants grow and it all raises money for wives and children of fallen police. All photos are property of Observer, Inc. ©2010
Photos in and around Westlake and Bay Village. All photos property of Observer Inc. ©2008
PhotoBlogs by Tara Wendell
Over 50 volunteers from Bay High, the Project Earth club and the city's Green Team removed items of clothing, tires, lawn furniture, golf balls and other trash from green spaces around the city on May 15. They also pulled over 300 lbs. of invasive garlic mustard plants. Project Earth hosted the event and The Village Foundation funded lunch for the volunteers. The city provided trash bags and gloves, and picked up the full bags at the end of the day. Photos by event coordinator and Bay High teacher Eryn Whistler.
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Images from the North Union Farmers Market at Crocker Park in Westlake. The market is open every Saturday from April through November, 9am to 1pm. It features certified producers selling Northeast Ohio's finest local produce, meats, dairy, artisan foods, plants and more!