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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Blizzard Safety Tips from the Red Cross

Check out these safety tips for before, during and after winter storms.

Northeast Ohio, including Brecksville, is expected to see heavy snow Wednesday afternoon and evening. The American Red Cross has a few tips for what to do during and after the storm, including what to do if there’s a power outage:  For more safety tips, including what to have ready for the next storm, check out the full PDFs from the Red Cross above. 

Monday, May 2, 2011

5 Things You Need to Know This Week

Free comic books, Mother's Day and the annual Mother-Son dance are coming up!

To get ready for the week, we've rounded up five things you'll want to make sure you don't miss! Mother's Day Benefit Brunch Make your reservations soon to take Mom out on her special day and help those in need on Sunday. The Westlake Junior Women's Club and the Community Services Department's Advisory Board are hosting a Mother's Day brunch to support the Westlake Assistance Program at the Westlake Community Center. The brunch includes quiche, all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, fruit cup, assorted pastries, a Mother's Day dessert, juice, coffee and tea. Price is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 10 and under. Children under 3 years old eat free. There are three seating times: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon. Reservations are required by …

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Get Out: Crafts, Mothers Day and Fresh Veggies

It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what to unwind for the weekend. Don't worry; Patch is coming to your rescue! Check our picks for the activities to hit on your time off--you may just be able to do a little good for the community, too.

Crafts a Go-Go When/Where:  Westlake Porter Public Library, Saturday at 10 a.m. Why Go: Bring the whole family for some creative fun; or drop off the teens to socialize with other kids, teens and families in the community. Creativity will be the focus and craft supplies along with instructions will be provided by the library. Make something to give away as a gift or decorate your room! Pricing: Free Mother's Day Stationary When/Where: Westlake Porter Public Library, Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. Why Go: Use stamps, paper and a bit of creativity to make a homemade gift for Mom. Patricipants will be able to make stamped cards, writing paper and other stationery pieces so that Mom can keep in touch or jot down notes with style! Pricing: Free …

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