Westlake, Ohio

Make Space is a concept created by Avon Lake residents Erin Bartel and Coryn Quester where mothers and children (ages 2-6) can have some time for themselves for self-care.

Make Space WestlakeThe Bloom Social Haus, 25895 Detroit Road, will be home to upcoming Make Space pop-up events.Make Space

The pop-up, located at Bloom Social Haus, 25895 Detroit Road, for eight select weeks, is now open.

“We are all moms with multiple kids and know the struggle is real for moms to take care of their soul,” said Bartel. “We want to give moms the space they deserve and kids the growth they need at the same time.”

The next event is a Self-Care Social from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 11.

Included for adult participants is Dr. Aimee Polgar with Westside Chiropractic & Wellness (offering a sampling of soft tissue techniques to the attendees), Cherry Street Mindful Cold Brew Coffee samplings, Psychic Reading for 20 minutes with Dana Chaisson (book under Self-Care Registration free add-on), and whatever you want to do as long as it’s onsite. Read a book. Work on a passion project. Bring a friend to catch up with. The two hours is your time.

Kids (ages 2-6) can use the time to build a tree house fort, read books, make a craft, color, or participate in other activities.

Eventually the owners hope to open up the events to include evening events, and increase the age of the children. We hope to incorporate date nights and birthday parties.

For more information, go to makespacecle.com.

BAY VILLAGE

Painting outside: This month the BAYarts Artistic by Nature Plein Air Paint Out will return to the Huntington Reservation, 28648 Lake Road, for its third year.

Plein air, French for “in the open air,” refers to the tradition of painting outdoors, directly immersed in the landscape, according to the press release.

Open to artists of all experience levels, the event will take place September 19–21 at BAYarts, with an Artists’ Reception at 2 p.m. Sept. 21.

New this year is the addition of a Nocturne Paint, inviting artists to capture the atmosphere of evening light and shadows.

Registration for the Nocturne Paint is $10 and includes a buffet dinner at Chatty’s Pizzeria.

Artist registration for the full event will be held in person from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 19-20 at BAYarts, 28795 Lake Road in Bay Village.

The $45 registration fee allows artists to submit up to two pieces for judging.

In addition, a Quick Paint competition will take place Sept. 21. Registration for Quick Paint is a separate $10 fee.

For more information, go to BAYarts.net.

Eliot Ness presentation: Renowned Ness expert Rebecca McFarland will present a talk on “Eliot Ness: The Cleveland Years,” in conjunction with the Bay Village Historical Society.

The event will take place Sept. 18 a social at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and program at 7 p.m. at the Bay Lodge, 492 Bradley Road.

The main dish will be provided by the Historical Society. Attendees with last names beginning with A through J should bring a side dish for 10 to share.

Those with last names beginning with K through Z should bring a dessert for 10 to share.

All attendees should bring their own place setting and beverage. Alcohol is permitted at the lodge.

There will be a $10 charge at the door for non-members of the Historical Society.

RSVP by Sept. 15 to drgbay@aol.com or call 440-554-6355.

For more information, go to bayhistorical.com.

Tours of Rose Hill Museum, 27715 Lake Road, are available by appointment. The museum is open free of charge on Sundays from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

ROCKY RIVER

Art Fest: The annual Rocky River Fall Arts Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Old Detroit Shopping Area, 19146 Old Detroit Road.

Leaf raking: Seniors who need someone to rake, bag, and tidy up the yard can contact Mary at the Senior Center. Call 440-333-6660 to sign up.

Polka concert: The Chardon Polka Band will perform at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Senior Center,

Tickets are $10 for residents and $11 for non-residents.

A special optional catered lunch, provided by Italian Creations, is available at 11:30 a.m.

Cost is $32 for residents and $33 for non-residents. Orders must be placed by Sept. 19.

For more information, call 440-333-6660.

Construction update: Work to replace water lines and sanitary and storm sewers on Glendale Drive, Westmoor Road (south of Hilliard Blvd.), and Orchard Grove is scheduled to go out for bid in October. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2026.

Design for the new park at the intersection of Wooster Road and Shoreland Avenue is being finalized. Construction will commence in late 2025 or early 2026. Renderings and additional information about the project will be posted on the city’s website as it becomes available.

WESTLAKE

Duck race: Support the Westlake Historical Society’s annual Duck Race at 1 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Westlake Recreation Center pond, 28955 Center Ridge Road.

Cost for one duck is $5, six ducks are $25, and 12 ducks are $49.

For more information, go to westlakeohiohistory.org.

Bloom winners: The 2025 Westlake in Bloom winners include:

Evergreen Cemetery Fence Gardens

First Place: The Eberling Family

Second Place: Leverett & Abigail Johnson

Third Place: Phillip Kuhn

Hilliard Boulevard Flower Box

First Place: Cuyahoga Community Campus – Westshore Campus

Second Place: Dave and Kim Shaarda Family

Third Place: The Moran Family

Community Garden

First Place: Brian Vitou

Second Place: Lee Ding

Third Place: Mary Cay Gorman-Fetters

Multi-Family/Subdivision Entrance/Grounds

First Place: Remington

Second Place: Bay Landing Condominiums

Third Place: Cornerstone Neighborhood

Business/Institutional

First Place: Crocker Park

Second Place: Westlake Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Third Place: The SpyGlass Group

Window/Flower Boxes

First Place: Beverly Wilkinson, 25800 Iris Court

Second Place: Lorna Benjamin, 29440 Hummingbird Cir.

Third Place: Mary Beth and Jack Bedell, 1874 Settlers Reserve Way

Residential Landscaping – Patio and Abutting Garden

First Place: Alice Kuhn, 29345 Buckthorn Place

Second Place: Robert Pietraroia, 28560 Bassett Road

Third Place: Chris and Alli Rigo, 1424 Beethoven Drive

Residential Landscaping – Front Yard

First Place: James and Jean Moran, 1933 Reeds Court Trail

Second Place: Pat Hassett, 25410 Howard Ave.

Third Place: Terri Jean Mosham, 2834 Clark Parkway

Residential Landscaping – Front & Rear Yard

First Place: Marian Ext and Dr. Roger Mansnerus with Ava and Colin Ext , 30085 Persimmon Dr.

Second Place: Diane, Bruce and James Morris, 29547 Schwartz Road

Third Place: Sandra Overko, 2385 Chapparal South, 2385 Chapparal South

Lu Walter “Best in Bloom” Award

Beverly Wilkinson, 25800 Iris Court

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