☕Veteran's Day Salute

Winning lottery ticket sold in Avon, The Cavs hot start, & The Lady Rockets

November 12, 2024

Welcome to the Westside Buzz! We’re kind of like that friend who always knows the cool things going on around town. All Westside, twice a week. To all the Veteran’s, thank you for your sacrifice and service.

In today’s newsletter we will discuss:

  • Bay Woman’s Soccer State Title Game

  • Avon Electrician Helps Flood Victims

  • Cedar Point Rides Retired

Things we will not be discussing:

  • My 8th-grade report card (When will I ever use algebra anyway?)

Let’s have some fun!

— the Briggses

Giving Back

Avon business owner Aloys Nagel saw the devastation after Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and decided to lend a hand. After his first trip to help, he called on the community for donations, and they answered the call.

“I reached out to the community, and in one day, my trailer was completely full to the ceiling.”

Aloys Nagel

After hearing about Aloys call for help, Nicole Smigel of Avon launched a coat drive and raised $1,000 for victims of the flooding. All the coats were driven down by Nagle, which freed up shipping costs.

As we approach the holidays, this is a great reminder that one person can make a difference.

⚽Bay Women’s Soccer Takes Home the ‘ship

The Bay Women’s Soccer team scored a thrilling last-second goal to beat Medina Highland 1-0 and cap off an undefeated, state championship season!

The game was played at the Historic Columbus Crew Stadium

Senior captain Tessa Knapp scored in every game this season totaling 64 goals and 14 assists. The Notre Dame commit was blanketed by defenders all game but never wavered. In the final seconds, she crossed the ball into the box and Maya Holmes knocked it in for the victory.

🚀Congratulations Ladies!

Double Take 👀 

An odd-looking deer was spotted in North Olmsted recently.

Photo credit to Hailie Martin

According to Monika Bowman Bell at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the deer has a pigmentation anomaly called leucism.

Had I come across it I would have thought it was a goat that escaped a local petting zoo.

💰Big Winner

If you bought a rolling cash 5 ticket from the Avon CVS, then you might be holding onto $100,000. After tax, it’s only $70k give or take. Honestly not even worth it.

So if your ticket says 3-16-19-23-30 feel free to send it over to your pals at TWB.😋

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🏈Friday Night Lights Recap

Eagles Come Back Tour

Avon 52 Olmsted Falls 35

No. 1 seeded Avon survived an early scare to advance in the OHSAA Division II playoffs. Reminiscent of last year’s playoff matchup, Avon overcame a first-quarter deficit and scored 5 straight touchdowns to take control of the game.

The Eagles will take on the 11-1 Wadsworth Grizzlies Friday at Strongsville’s Pat Catan Stadium.

Napoleon Conquers Bay

Napoleon 28 @ Bay 0

The Bay Rockets ran into a buzzsaw Friday night as 13th-seeded Napoleon kept their improbable run going. Bay should not hang their head because Napoleon hasn’t allowed a point in two playoff games. Great season Rockets!

Pirates Sink

Lexington 49 @ Rocky River 29

The banged-up Pirates couldn’t overcome injuries as they fell to the visiting minutemen from Lexington.

Jon Gipson ain’t walking through that door

River had glimpses where it looked like they would advance in the playoffs. They came up short in a valiant effort to cap off the season. Keep your heads up, Pirates!

🏀 NBA Hoops

Undefeated and the Microwave

What does the Cavs’ 12-0 start and a home appliance have to do with each other? Just ask beloved Cav Tristan Thompson. If you are unfamiliar with backup guard Ty Jerome, he will probably become your favorite player. TT nicknamed Jerome The Microwave because he gives the team instant energy and he loves Hot Pockets.

I made that last part up... But if he did eat Hot Pockets, I would be willing to try it as my next YMCA basketball pregame meal (Shoutout the Goons).

After they dismantled the Warriors on Friday night, they took down a frisky Nets team, and the Bulls Monday night to go to a league-leading 12-0!

The red-hot Cavs head to Philly to play the Nets on Wednesday.

Let’s Go Cavs!

Pregame Destination

If you are heading down to the RO-MO-FI-HO this year, stop into the Whistle. Featuring a wall of self-serve brews and fresh pizza made from the absolute best ingredients, The Whistle is the perfect destination before or after the Cavs game.

The Whistle is steps from the RO-MO-FI-HO 📍 818 Huron Rd E. Store #4, Cleveland, Ohio 44115

🦃Take Out for Turkey Day

Do you want to fill your home with those Thanksgiving dinner smells without doing any of the work? Same here! We have collected the best places on the west side to order take-out for Turkey Day.

Heinen’s locations are back with their famous Turkey Dinners to-go. Pre-order available through 11.24

Gather, Food and Drink - The Rocky River restaurant allows you to choose from three different mains and seven sides

Gingham Market in Lakewood has Thanksgiving meals, quiches, and desserts for pickup in Lakewood, with preorders due by Nov. 20 for Nov. 27 pickup. Best for small groups.

Rood Food + Pie in Lakewood offers Thanksgiving pies with flavors like pumpkin cognac and triple chocolate cream, available for pickup Thanksgiving week; order by Nov. 7.

Edacious Kitchen in Avon Lake offers a full Thanksgiving meal take-home package for $55 per person, featuring roasted turkey, cranberry relish, apple cobbler, and more.

Cleveland Vegan in Lakewood offers an all-vegan Thanksgiving feast with sides and desserts, available for pre-order by Nov. 22 for pickup on Nov. 26 or 27.

A Legend Retires

Cedar Point has announced that two rides are being closed to make room for future development. Professor Delbert’s Frontier Fling and Snake River Falls.

Snake River Falls has been soaking riders and those in line with extremely clean and refreshing water since 1993.

Trips to Cedar Point hold a special place in our hearts, so I hope something iconic takes its place.

I am a sucker for vintage and found someone is selling this original Pepsi Can with a Snake River Falls promo on the back. An absolute steal for $2.99.

Things To Do This Week Around Town

Girl Dinner and Holiday Market at Georgetown

Georgetown 📍 18515 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

Grab your gals and hit up Georgetown this Thursday, 11/14, for the ultimate 'Girl Dinner + Holiday Market' night! Shop ‘til you drop from 5:00-8:00 pm with 20 local vendors while treating yourself to the $20 'Girl Dinner'—a martini, fries, and a Caesar salad (my fiancé’s holy trinity of food groups). Can’t make it this week? No worries—Girl Dinner is served up every Thursday at Georgetown.

Live Entertainment Schedule

Wednesday, November 13th

Boozy Bingo | The Winchester 7 PM

Felix Martin, Ando San, Ola Mesa, Puma Thurman | The Foundry 8 PM

Dear Evan Hansen | EJ Thomas Hall 7:30 PM

Rick Steves: Why We Travel | KeyBank Theatre 7:30 PM

Thursday, November 14th

Kenny G | MGM Northfield Park 7:30 PM

Mitchell Tenpenny w/ Dylan Schneider | The Agora Theatre 8:15 PM

The Elephant in the Room | Cleveland Public Theatre 7 PM

Friday, November 15th

Carbonaro: Lies On Stage | Cleveland Masonic 7:30 PM

Warrant with Lita Ford and Nelson | MGM Northfield 7 PM

SOUNDTRACK THROWBACK | The Foundry 8 PM

📅Upcoming Events To Mark In Your Calendar

🥃Rare Bourbon Tasting

On November 23rd, head down to the Ritz-Carlton for a rare bourbon tasting in partnership with Western Reserve Distilleries. Take your taste buds on a guided tour featuring brands such as Blanton’s Single Malt, Blanton’s Gold Edition, Elmer T. Lee, E.H. Taylor, Eagle Rare, Bowman Brothers Small Batch, along with Western Reserve's special 8-Year Single Barrel and 10-Year Barrel Proof offerings. Get Tickets Here

🎁Holiday Market in Bay Village

Also Starting November 23rd, the BAYarts Holiday Shop will open for the season. Come and discover handmade crafts from local artists. Click Here for daily hours

Civil News

🍂Leaf Pickup

Picture this: You wake up with the Autumn sun as it shines through golden yellow leaves. You wrap your hands around your favorite warm beverage and take that first sip. Life is good. You then realize you have to pick up all of those tiny things and drag them to the curb.

Here is the leaf collection schedule for each Westsiders city:

Weather

Tuesday

48 🌡️ 33 | ⛅ | 20% | 💨 W 17-22 mph | 🌊 4 to 7 feet, subsiding to 2 to 4 feet (15 to 25 knots)

Wednesday

55 🌡️ 44 | 😎 | 60% | 💨 SE 9 to 11 mph | 🌊 1 to 3 feet, building to 3 to 5 feet (10-15 knots)

Thursday

55 🌡️ 47 | ☔ | 80% | 💨 S 10-14 mph | 🌊 1 to 3 feet, building to 3 to 5 feet (15-20 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 59ºF

Temperature readings are Friday forecasts for Lake Erie off Cleveland

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