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🌱 Patch AM: How a longtime Westlake resident is reshaping a key local nonprofit’s future
Also, don't miss Scott Stiert + $8 Martinis — Leo's Italian Social on the Westlake Patch calendar

Good day Westlake! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a longtime Westlake resident is reshaping a key local nonprofit's future
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and comfortable, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
- Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Longtime Westlake resident named Executive Vice President of Achievement Centers for Children (cleveland.com) — A Westlake resident since 1999 has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Westlake-based Achievement Centers for Children, strengthening leadership at the growing disability-services nonprofit. Alongside a new Chief Administrative Officer, she'll oversee programs including the Autism School, clinical services, and Camp Cheerful for families across Northeast Ohio.
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📸 Around Westlake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westlake
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★ Featured events ★
- Scott Stiert + $8 Martinis — Leo's Italian Social →
Leo's Italian Social, 200 Crocker Park Blvd, Westlake
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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Other local events
- Trivia of the 1960s
Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room
7:00 pm - Canva for Complete Beginners
Westlake Porter Public Library - Craft Room
7:00 pm - Nostalgic Showcase Presents
Westlake Porter Public Library - Technology Training Lab
7:00 pm - Tech Bytes: Android Help Session
Westlake Porter Public Library - Technology Training Lab
3:00 pm - The Art of Rest
Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room
6:00 pm - Hoop, Hop, Hooray!
Westlake Porter Public Library - Friends Pavilion
10:30 am - Pokémon Fun!
Westlake Porter Public Library - Storytime Room
1:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
📣 Westlake Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Senior Sunrise Breakfast
Rocky River High School 20951 Detroit Road , Rocky River, OH 44116
6:30 am - BOE Committee Of The Whole
Rocky River City School District Rocky River Board of Education, 1101 Morewood Pkwy, Rocky River
5:30 pm - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting →
Fairview Park, OH Calendar, 21225 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park
6:00 pm - History of the Cleveland Mafia →
Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Rd, Rocky River
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact us… (Nextdoor )
- Lyons Magnus, LLC posted a job opening for Sanitation Technician in Westlake. Apply here.
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Backroom Associate in Westlake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westlake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bay Village
- Fairview Park tightens e-bike rules as Northeast Ohio cities confront surge in electric riders (cleveland.com)
- Falcons add three-time Pro Bowler Za'Darius Smith after James Pearce Jr. suspension (wkyc.com)
- Ohio libraries, large and small, say lawmakers' cuts hurting budgets: Capitol Letter (cleveland.com)
North Olmsted
- North Olmsted schools promote new Parent Portal look (cleveland.com)
- Lakewood Arts Festival looking ahead to 50th annual event: A Place in the Sun (cleveland.com)
- Leo G. Helsley (chroniclet.com)
Ok Westlake! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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