🌱 Patch AM: How Avon fans can turn the rivalry game into real help

Hi Avon! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Avon fans can turn the rivalry game into real help
• How a night out in Avon can help struggling local families
• Avon community gathers to remember William P. DiCapua Sr. this week.

Also on today's calendar: Exposing The Spiritual Roots Of Disease and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 42 degrees.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SOUPer Bowl food drive returns for 16th year (morningjournal.com) — Avon and Avon Lake residents are gearing up for the Oct. 16 SOUPer Bowl food drive, held during the rivalry football game and benefiting Community Resource Services' food pantry and emergency aid. You can donate nonperishables or money, designate support for Avon, and even drop items at local schools or the CRS office to help neighbors facing unexpected expenses.
   

• United Way giving game combines local shopping with support for families (morningjournal.com) — United Way of Greater Lorain County is inviting residents to play its Philanthropoly giving game, where shopping at local spots like The Wine Room & Tavern in Avon can earn entries toward a $1,000 prize. By donating, visiting participating businesses, and even volunteering, you'll support the UCan program, which helps working families across the region cover emergency expenses and stay housed.
   

• William P. DiCapua, Sr. (chroniclet.com) — Family and friends in Avon can pay their respects to longtime Avon Lake resident William P. DiCapua Sr. during calling hours at Busch Funeral Home on Detroit Road this Sunday evening, with a funeral Mass in Avon Lake Monday morning. The obituary highlights his deep Catholic faith, love of family, and suggests memorial donations to the Cleveland Animal Protective League.
   

📸 Around Avon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Avon

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 30
• Exposing The Spiritual Roots Of Disease →
  Residence Inn, 33040 Just Imagine Dr, Avon
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Outing →
  Red Tail Golf Club, 4400 Nagel Rd, Avon
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• College Fair
  Avon Local Avon, OH 44011
• Westside Business Connections Networking →
  Lorain Public Library System Avon Branch, Avon
  9:30 am
• Softball Hitting & Infield Series →
  T3 Performance - Avon, 1965 Recreation Lane, Avon
  5:00 pm
• AVON LAKE WOMENS CLUB EVENT: Game Night →
  John Christ Winery, 32421 Walker Rd, Avon Lake
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Wednesday Morning Prayer at St. Barnabas →
  St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 468 Bradley Rd, Bay Village
  9:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Candidates Night and Issue 3 Voter Identification →
  Knights of Columbus Ragan Hall, 1783 Moore Rd Avon
  5:00 pm
• Avon Democratic Club Hosts Candidates Brian Shaver, US House of Rep, & Judge Betty Sutton on Oct 8 →
  Lorain Public Library System Avon Branch, 37485 Harvest Dr, Avon
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 11
• Sunday Morning Worship at St. Barnabas →
  St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 468 Bradley Rd, Bay Village
  10:00 am
Monday October 12
• Monday Evening Yoga at St. Barnabas →
  St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 468 Bradley Rd, Bay Village
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Wednesday Morning Prayer at St. Barnabas →
  St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 468 Bradley Rd, Bay Village
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• South Port Square posted a job opening for Servers PT in Avon. Apply here.
• Zaremba Management Company posted a job opening for Leasing Consultant in Avon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Avon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Avon Lake

• Election 2026: Contested races for District 52, 53, 54 Ohio House seats (morningjournal.com)
• Head-To-Head Analysis: Avient (NYSE:AVNT) and FMC (NYSE:FMC) (watchlistnews.com)
• Polyamide Particles Market To 2035: Papermaking and 3D Printing Drive Growth (indexbox.io)

North Ridgeville

• North Ridgeville City Schools attempts world record (cleveland.com)
• Football Recap: Tough Loss for North Ridgeville (maxpreps.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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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