To celebrate a year of Patch in Northeast Ohio, Avon Patch is throwing a Patchiversary party!

I'll be at Caribou Coffee in Avon Commons from 8 to 10 a.m. on Friday. Advertising manager Holly Barnes and I will be giving away 100 free cups of coffee. So come on down for free coffee and a chance to check out Avon Patch.

But wait ... there's more!

You'll have a chance to win a Caribou gift card. And we'll have assorted other goodies to give away.

Holly and I can show you how you can use Avon Patch to connect with your friends and neighbors. From claiming your business listing to posting events to connecting with volunteering opportunities to blogging, Avon Patch can make life in Avon ridiculously easy. 

While Holly and I are giving away stuff, my gift will be the chance to meet all of you and say "thanks!" for this past year.

See you at the 'Bou!