Georgia Ellen Evans, 'The Hat Lady' of Avon United Methodist Church

Founder of the Avon Women's Club Nursery School

Georgia Ellen Evans (nee Brewster), of Avon, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Evans was born on Feb. 18, 1927, in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the founder of the Avon Women's Club Nursery School and an active member of Avon United Methodist Church where she volunteered in many roles. Georgia was active in bible study, fundraising, women's fellowship, substitute organist, and a Sunday school superintendent and teacher. She will be remembered by fellow parishioners as "the lady who wore the hats." Georgia was musical and creative; she enjoyed playing the violin, french horn and piano. She also spent time painting, designing needlework creations and flower arranging. Georgia married her sweetheart, Jack Evans, in 1950. They …

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'Twas the Weekend Before Christmas: Five Things

What are you doing this weekend?

There are lots of ways to help people in need this Christmas. You can bring non-perishable food, new toys and new or gently used coats to Share Your Holidays starting at 4 p.m. Friday at Levin Furniture. 19 Action News will be doing live broadcasts and members of the Harlem Globetrotters will be there. Take some time away from the holiday glitz and glitter to enjoy the natural beauty of Poinsettia Pandemonium at Miller Nature Preserve. Kids -- and adults -- can take a fresh look at the Christmas story at Avon United Methodist Church's Christmas Pagaent, Through the Eyes of the Friendly Beasts, at 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Get your child's photo with Santa and help a local organization on Sunday at Avon Cafe. For a $10 fee, a …

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Christmas Presents, Music and Deck the House: Five Things

Here's the scoop on this week in Avon!

Avon City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall. The re-classification of utilities superintendent, discussed at last week's work session, is on the agenda. Are you sending a Christmas care package to someone serving in the military? Get moving! The Post Office lists Saturday, Dec. 17, as the last day to ship packages to military service members for arrival on or before Christmas. Enjoy some beautiful music as the Avon High School orchestra hosts a free strings concert Thursday evening in the high school auditorium. You can also buy cookies to help the orchestra fund its spring trip. Avon United Methodist Church is hosting a Christmas pagaent on Sunday. Through the Eyes of the Friendly Beasts will be performed by children in …

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Holiday Fun is on Weekend Agenda: Five Things

Need something to do this weekend?

Take some time for family fun at Hope Family Christmas from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Hope Christian Church. The free event will feature face-painting, crafts, Christmas-themed games and prizes, a family picture station and a visit from Santa Claus. Kids need more quality time with Saint Nick? They can also see the big guy at Saturday's Avon Early Childhood PTA Breakfast With Santa at Avon East Elementary. Admission is $7. This is the last weekend to see Miracle on 34th Street at TrueNorth Cultural Arts in Sheffield Village. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Call 440-949-5200 for more information. You say you need more Santa? Avon Cafe's got you covered. Santa will be there on Sunday. For $10, you …

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Santa, Shopping and Seasonal Fun: Five Things

Here's what's going on!

Avon City Council has a work session at 7:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall, followed by a special meeting with an executive session to discuss personnel matters. On the agenda for the work session is a proposal by Mayor Jim Smith to reclassify the position of utilities superintendent. Already feeling bombarded by holiday glitz and glam? Enjoy some natural beauty at Miller Nature Preserve's Poinsettia Pandemonium. Admission to the show is included in the $2 entrance fee to the conservatory. After you check out the beautiful flowers, find a gift for the plant lover in your life in the Nature Nook Gift Shop. If you need a break from malls and big-box stores, go to the Folger Home in Avon Lake for the Holiday Shopping Extravaganza from 6 to 9 p.m. …

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Five Things: Falling Leaves, Rummage Sale and a Clambake

Some great ways to spend a fall weekend!

It looks like we will be approaching peak fall foliage colors over the next week. Share your tips and photos! Get your frugal on with some sweet bargains at the Avon United Methodist Church Rummage Sale Friday and Saturday. With all the money you saved, treat yourself to coffee and a snack there, too! Have some family fun Saturday at Petitti's Fall Festival, complete with entertainment, a costume parade, a magic show and pony rides. Nothing says fall in Northeast Ohio quite like a clambake. Enjoy one while helping Keely Imel in her battle with brain cancer at Klambake for Keely on Saturday at Two Bucks. Bring the family to the Avon Lake Presbyterian Church Fall Festival and Cornhole Tourament on Sunday. There will be loads for the kids to …

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Five Things You Should Know This Week

Five Things: Council, School Board and Wine

Here's what's going on in Avon this week

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Five Things: Corn, Chicks and Cars

Ideas for a fun weekend

A Lorain County summer classic returns as the North Ridgeville Corn Festival is this weekend. There are rides, music, a 10K and 5K road race, a corn-eating contest, games, a cornhole tournament and a parade. Check out more than 80 artists and artisans at Saturday's Madison Avenue Arts Walk in Lakewood. Participating stores will offer discounts on products and classes. The need for food assistance has been rising in recent years. You can help by bringing a donation of non-perishable food to Sunday's Chicks Against Hunger Food Drive. Donations go to Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio. Have some fun checking out classic cars while helping homeless pets at Saturday's Wheels for Wags at Avon United Methodist Church. The event …

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Five Things This Weekend: Doomsday, Pride Days and Rummage Sale

Lots going on in Avon this weekend.

There's no reason to stay at home this weekend, unless you want to. There's a lot going on in Avon. 1. Avon Pride Days are this weekend, with a huge city-wide clean-up and beautifying. All ages, from scout groups to seniors, will be out making Avon a little prettier. And there's the community party on Sunday. 2. Feel like doing some shopping but don't want to drop a lot of cash? Check out the Avon United Methodist Church Rummage Sale on Friday and Saturday. 3. Get some puppy love this weekend at Coffee and Canines at Caribou Coffee in Avon Commons on Saturday. Fido's Companion is bringing dogs who are available for adoption. 4. Feeling like some music? Check out Black River Belles at Strip Steakhouse on Sunday evening. The bluegrass group …

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