“Brazil: Emerging Global Leader” was the topic of this three-day workshop for high-school students designed to help participants learn about the history, customs, economic and political issues of a selected region of the world. Students participated in small group discussions and experienced hands-on activities. In addition, guest speakers shared their stories about life in different countries. The Rotary Club sponsored 3 students from Brookside High School to participate in the May 7 – May 9 program in Defiance, Ohio. They will be sharing their experiences with the Rotary Club on Tuesday May 26th at their 7:30 AM meeting.
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Rotary Ice Cream Social
Come join us, Wednesday, February 25, 2015. for dessert treats with friends who share in warm fellowship. We will be together from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. We will be in the Main Street Care Center at 500 Community Drive. With our Rotary Club we have an opportunity to network with business, professional and community leaders to improve the quality of life in your community, workplace and around the globe.
Dresses from pillow cases for girls in Africa
On Tuesday, November 13, Father Don Dunson and County Prosecutor Lyn Travis were pleased to receive 75 dresses from the Avon Avon Lake Rotary Club yesterday. Fr. Don and Attorney Travis will be traveling to Uganda in December. Continue reading
Rotary – Youth Scholarship Fundraiser – Holiday Concert with Cleveland Pops in Avon Lake
Carl makes beautiful music with a clarinet solo
Once again Carl Topilow, multitalented conductor and instrumentalist, will lead the Cleveland Pops Orchestra in “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” at the Avon Lake High School on Saturday December 13, 2014. The Avon High School Chamber Orchestra starts the Program off at 6:45 PM followed by the Cleveland Pops Orchestra and the Avon Lake High School Chorale. Come celebrate the spirit of the holiday season, enjoy performances by our high schools’ music students and support the Rotary’s youth scholarship programs.
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” is sponsored by the Avon / Avon Lake Rotary Club. The Program’s proceeds will be used for scholarships for Avon, Avon Lake and Brookside high school students and other youth initiatives. Tickets will be available at the door or in advance at a discount from Avon Lake and Avon high schools, Rotary Club members, Avon Lake Printing Community Resource Services and Peter & Co. Jewelers.
Local Kids Volunteer Rotary
While many students are relaxing for their summer break, four local kids volunteered to help with the Rotary project “Little Dresses for Africa”. Avon Lake Sewing teacher, Nancy Erdman, (Sewing with Mrs. E) gave her sewing class the opportunity.
“Right away they were enthusiastic and ready to help,” said Nancy. Olivia Davis, and Carolyn Kraus from Avon Lake, Mia Russell from Bay Village and Mackenzie Molnar from Amherst are sewing several dresses each during class and in their spare time.
The Rotary thanks these girls and other local volunteers who have donated completed dresses and new/used pillow cases and accessories like ribbons, lace, buttons and more. The simple dresses are made from pillowcases and distributed to orphanages, churches and schools in Africa, Trinidad, as well as Honduras, Haiti, Mexico, the Philippines, Guatemala, and in the U.S. when needed.
Earlier this summer, the Avon /Avon Lake – Sheffield/Sheffield Lake Rotary Club became involved with this international project. Recognizing a need for clothing for boys the Rotary will also take on a similar initiative of “Britches for Boys”. Please call (440) 653-0118 for further information.
For those interested in joining Rotary, check out http://www.avonavonlakerotary.org. The group meets at 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Towne Center Community Campus, 500 Community Drive in Avon Lake.
Photo courtesy of Rotarian J. Tata
(L-R) Olivia Davis, Mia Russell, Nancy Erdman, Mackenzie Molnar and Carolyn Kraus, sewing
dresses for ‘Little Dresses for Africa.’
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Welcome!
The Avon-Avon Lake Rotary Club serves four Northern Ohio communities including Avon, Avon Lake, Sheffield and Sheffield Lake. Club members meet at 7:30 AM every Tuesday morning at the Towne Centre, Grace Hall, 500 Community Drive, Avon Lake, Ohio.
Rotary’s main objective is service — in the community, in the workplace, and around the globe. The 1.2 million Rotarians who make up more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in nearly every country in the world share a dedication to the ideal of Service Above Self.
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To learn more about the organization please visit the links below.
North Coast Rotary Club and Foundation 