Westlake is launching a Most Patriotic House Decorating Contest in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Residents are invited to show their patriotic spirit by decorating their homes with red, white, and blue displays, flags, flowers, and other festive touches.
Entries are due August 31. Start planning your display and help Westlake celebrate this historic milestone.
For more info: https://www.cityofwestlake.org/article/2958982
Sunday, June 14, is Flag Day, marking the anniversary of the day the Stars and Stripes were officially adopted back in 1777.
It is a simple chance to show some pride. Fly the flag at your home, take a minute to talk with your kids about what it represents, or read up on a bit of its history. A few quick reminders if you are displaying yours: raise it briskly, lower it ceremoniously, light it if you fly it at night, and when a flag is worn out, please retire it properly rather than tossing it in the trash.
Ahead of Flag Day, you can drop off old, torn, or unused flags for proper disposal at Westlake City Hall, the Community Services Center, the American Legion Hall on Cahoon Road, or the drop-off boxes at your nearest VFW Hall.
This year the day carries a little extra weight as Westlake celebrates America's 250th anniversary. However you choose to mark it, thank you for helping show what community pride looks like across our city.
It is a simple chance to show some pride. Fly the flag at your home, take a minute to talk with your kids about what it represents, or read up on a bit of its history. A few quick reminders if you are displaying yours: raise it briskly, lower it ceremoniously, light it if you fly it at night, and when a flag is worn out, please retire it properly rather than tossing it in the trash.
Ahead of Flag Day, you can drop off old, torn, or unused flags for proper disposal at Westlake City Hall, the Community Services Center, the American Legion Hall on Cahoon Road, or the drop-off boxes at your nearest VFW Hall.
This year the day carries a little extra weight as Westlake celebrates America's 250th anniversary. However you choose to mark it, thank you for helping show what community pride looks like across our city.
Curious about Westlake in Bloom?
Join the City of Westlake on Monday, June 15, at 7 p.m. in the Dover Room at Porter Library to learn more about the program’s history, categories, judging, awards, and how to enter.
If you’ve ever thought about participating, or if you just want to learn more before getting started, we’d love to see you there.
For more info - https://www.cityofwestlake.org/page/westlake-in-bloom-entry-form
Cornerstone at Walter Road will be closed to through traffic beginning Wednesday, June 10, and continuing through Friday, June 20, 2026. Local traffic may enter only. Drivers should watch for changes in traffic patterns throughout the week and follow posted detour signs.
Westlake welcomed 7 Brew to West Bay Plaza today with a ribbon-cutting celebration.
The new fast-casual drive-thru coffee spot marked the occasion with a $2,000 donation to the Cuyahoga County Humane Society and plenty of community energy. Dogs are welcome too, with pup cups available for four-legged visitors.
Thank you to the Westshore Chamber of Commerce, Councilwoman Amy Havelka, representatives from the Humane Society, and Tina Ludwig from the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office for joining the celebration.
The new fast-casual drive-thru coffee spot marked the occasion with a $2,000 donation to the Cuyahoga County Humane Society and plenty of community energy. Dogs are welcome too, with pup cups available for four-legged visitors.
Thank you to the Westshore Chamber of Commerce, Councilwoman Amy Havelka, representatives from the Humane Society, and Tina Ludwig from the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office for joining the celebration.
As part of Westlake's celebration of America's 250th anniversary, Clague Playhouse is hosting a community festival the weekend of July 3, 4 and 5! There will be special performances, food trucks and family fun all weekend long to celebrate the historic milestone. And all events are FREE and open to the public! More information can be found by visiting the Clague Playhouse website: https://clagueplayhouse.org/index.php/4th-of-july-weekend/
Shred-It Day is coming up for Westlake residents!
Westlake residents can safely dispose of personal and confidential documents during the City’s upcoming Shred-It Day on Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Westlake Elementary School parking lot, 27555 Center Ridge Road.
A Shred-It truck will be on site, and staff will handle the documents while you watch them be shredded.
Please note: Residents may bring up to the equivalent of two standard-size copy paper boxes per household. Driver’s license identification is required. The event is free and will take place rain or shine.
Accepted items include paperwork, floppy disks and CDs containing personal or confidential information. Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed, but paperwork should be removed from binders and notebooks before arrival.
More info here.
🌿 Yard Waste vs. Brush: Know Before You Set It Out
With warmer weather here, many residents are getting back to yard work. Here’s a quick reminder:
Yard waste — grass clippings, weeds, leaves, flowers, plants, acorns and similar items — is collected by Rumpke with regular trash collection and must be bagged.
Brush — tree limbs, branches, sticks, twigs and bushes — is collected by the City of Westlake Service Department. Larger brush must be cut to less than 4 feet long, bundled to less than 2 feet wide and tied with twine or another non-metallic binder.
Please remember: bags, cans and bundles must weigh less than 50 pounds each. Contractors are responsible for removing any brush they create.
Learn more:
https://www.cityofwestlake.org/page/yard-waste-brush
With warmer weather here, many residents are getting back to yard work. Here’s a quick reminder:
Yard waste — grass clippings, weeds, leaves, flowers, plants, acorns and similar items — is collected by Rumpke with regular trash collection and must be bagged.
Brush — tree limbs, branches, sticks, twigs and bushes — is collected by the City of Westlake Service Department. Larger brush must be cut to less than 4 feet long, bundled to less than 2 feet wide and tied with twine or another non-metallic binder.
Please remember: bags, cans and bundles must weigh less than 50 pounds each. Contractors are responsible for removing any brush they create.
Learn more:
https://www.cityofwestlake.org/page/yard-waste-brush
We are launching a Westlake Historical Marker Tour as part of our celebration of America's 250th anniversary!
If you visit all seven historical markers by August 31 and track your visits via the interactive Westlake Passport, you will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Crocker Park gift card!
Don't miss this opportunity to learn about Westlake's roots and celebrate America! You can find more details on the contest and learn how to access your Westlake Passport at the link here: https://www.cityofwestlake.org/article/2881006
If you visit all seven historical markers by August 31 and track your visits via the interactive Westlake Passport, you will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Crocker Park gift card!
Don't miss this opportunity to learn about Westlake's roots and celebrate America! You can find more details on the contest and learn how to access your Westlake Passport at the link here: https://www.cityofwestlake.org/article/2881006
🚧 SLOW DOWN IN WORK ZONES 🚧
Every cone, every flagger, every flashing light marks a place where someone is working just feet from traffic. Our crews are out fixing roads, repairing infrastructure, and keeping Westlake moving — and they deserve to get home safely at the end of every shift.
When you see a work zone:
Slow down — well below the posted limit
Put the phone down
Move over when you can
Stay alert, even if you don't see workers right away
A few seconds of patience protects lives. Thanks for looking out for the people keeping our city running. 🦺
Every cone, every flagger, every flashing light marks a place where someone is working just feet from traffic. Our crews are out fixing roads, repairing infrastructure, and keeping Westlake moving — and they deserve to get home safely at the end of every shift.
When you see a work zone:
Slow down — well below the posted limit
Put the phone down
Move over when you can
Stay alert, even if you don't see workers right away
A few seconds of patience protects lives. Thanks for looking out for the people keeping our city running. 🦺
Planning to attend the Memorial Day Parade? In today's 250th Tuesday post, we're encouraging all Westlake families to stay after the parade for the Memorial Day Ceremony at Clague Park — a solemn tribute honoring the Westlake residents who gave their lives in service to our country, from the Revolutionary War through today.
The ceremony begins immediately after the parade (which steps off Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at Columbia & Hilliard) and features remarks from Mayor Dennis Clough, featured speaker Master Sergeant (Ret.) Sara Markle, a powerful performance of Taps and Echo by the Westlake High School Band, and a traditional gun salute presented by Bay Village American Legion Post 385. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Westlake, this year's ceremony carries special meaning as we mark America's 250th anniversary. Join us as we remember, reflect, and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸
Over the weekend, we opened the new Rec Center Park and athletic fields with a great community celebration. Thank you to everyone who came out to mark this exciting addition to Westlake. We can't wait to see residents enjoying the fields and amenities, practicing, playing, and making this a welcoming community space for years to come.
Fun's already started at the Rec Center — our annual Fishing Derby is on! 🎣
Don't miss the Rec Center Park ribbon cutting at NOON today — come check out the new playground and everything the park has to offer. See you there!
Don't miss the Rec Center Park ribbon cutting at NOON today — come check out the new playground and everything the park has to offer. See you there!
Is your Westlake house over 50 years old? In today's 250th Tuesday post, we're highlighting the Westlake Historical Society Plaque Program, which allows residents to celebrate their home's place in Westlake history!
The home in this picture was built by Sylvanus Crocker, son of Jedediah and Sarah Crocker, founding members of the first church in Dover Township, now Dover Congregational Church. Crocker family descendants owned much of the land that Crocker Park is constructed on. The home still stands along Detroit Road.
For 50 years, the Westlake Historical Society has provided residents a way to honor their home or building with a plaque installed on the residence. To learn more about this opportunity, call 216-848-0680 or email westlakehistory@yahoo.com.
Congratulations to Becky and Kevin Hopp on the grand opening of Grateful Heart Yoga and Wellness, located at 24350 Center Ridge Road. The studio is built on love, resilience, community and gratitude, with a variety of programming from fitness classes to meditation, sound healing, and more. For more information, visit https://gratefulheartyogaandwellness.com/
Residents are advised that the City’s electric aggregation program is expected to end during the residents’ June billing cycle. Residents currently participating in the program will automatically return to The Illuminating Company unless they choose another electricity supplier. Residents who wish to compare supplier options may visit PUCO’s Apples to Apples website to review available plans and rates before summer utility pricing takes effect. https://www.energychoice.ohio.gov/ApplestoApples.aspx
The PUCO's website is dedicated to consumer education regarding electric and natural gas choice in Ohio. The website was developed specifically to be the premier resource for Ohio’s energy consumers seeking information and offering comparisons regarding electric and natural gas supplier choices. The site offers information to help consumers understand electric and natural gas choice, including what steps need to be taken when switching suppliers, what their rights are as a consumer, apples-to-apples comparison charts, and a frequently asked questions page.
In our 250th Tuesday fun fact, today we recognize one of the most well-known names of Westlake's early settlers, Leonard G. Porter. He lived from 1806 to 1884 and arrived in the area of Dover at age19. Leonard married Catherine Stevens in 1838 and had one child who died in infancy. When Catherine died in 1841, he was left a widower at age 35.
He never married again, instead devoting his life to working for the betterment of the community of Dover. He was a Township Trustee, Justice of the Peace, Sunday School Superintendent, donated land for and taught at Dover Academy, and was a leader of the Dover Literary Society, which is best remembered as the originator of the public community library concept. He left $1,000 in his will: $500 to go toward a building and $500 toward purchasing new books for a library. Another fine example of a wonderful early Dover resident who helped to make Westlake what it is today!
Leonard is buried at Evergreen Cemetery and was portrayed by local historian Mel Maurer on the recent Westlake Historical Society and Porter Public Library Cemetery Tour, held April 25.
📢 Event Update for Saturday, May 16
During the planning process, the Meadowood Golf Training Facility groundbreaking was incorrectly included in the recent newsletter and will not be taking place on May 16.
🌷 Westlake Planting Day is still happening as scheduled
🎉 The Recreation Center Park ribbon-cutting and grand opening is also still on
We’re looking forward to a great day celebrating these exciting community events with you!
Updates on the Meadowood groundbreaking will be shared once details are finalized. Thank you for your understanding—we hope to see you on May 16!
During the planning process, the Meadowood Golf Training Facility groundbreaking was incorrectly included in the recent newsletter and will not be taking place on May 16.
🌷 Westlake Planting Day is still happening as scheduled
🎉 The Recreation Center Park ribbon-cutting and grand opening is also still on
We’re looking forward to a great day celebrating these exciting community events with you!
Updates on the Meadowood groundbreaking will be shared once details are finalized. Thank you for your understanding—we hope to see you on May 16!
Congratulations to Mayor Dennis Clough, who was honored yesterday as the inaugural recipient of the Tri-C Westshore Community Engagement Award at the Westshore Community Leadership Exchange breakfast, hosted at Cuyahoga Community College's Westshore Campus.
This year marked a new chapter for the long-running event — reimagined as a ticketed fundraiser benefiting the West Shore Family YMCA, an organization whose mission centers on making membership and programs accessible to every family, regardless of means. A packed house of nearly 100 business and community leaders from across the Westshore — including Westlake, Rocky River, Bay Village, Avon, Avon Lake, and Fairview Park — gathered for the State of the College address by Dr. Michael Baston and the State of the Campus address by Dr. Scott Latiolais.
Being named the first-ever recipient of this award reflects Mayor Clough's long-standing commitment to the partnerships that make our region stronger. Thank you to Tri-C Westshore for convening the community and for spotlighting the work of the West Shore Family YMCA.
