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Downtown Willoughby Bar & Restaurant Assoc Plan Rib Cook-Off

On Saturday, May 19 from Noon to 8:00 pm the DTW Bar and Restaurant Association will host its first annual rib cook-off. May 19 is also Armed Forces Day and proceeds will be donated to the Northern Ohio USO, a non-profit organization.

Parking will be closed on Erie Street to reduce congestion from foot traffic. Restaurants will set up at their storefronts and will sell ribs at 3 bones for $5 or $16 for a slab. There will be music all day at the Gazebo in Point Park. Military vehicles and displays will be set up throughout the event.

A military memorial garden will be planted at Point Park during the event. Downtown merchants are selling poppy flowers to be planted in the garden. Each person will receive a card to use as a dedication with each flower. Flowers can be purchased at Twice Loved, Gab Street Boutqiue and Tiffany Rose Antiques through PRE-SALE ONLY for $5.00.

For more information visit www.DTWilloughby.com/ribs.

Willoughby-Eastlake Tech Center 'Gang for Good'

A inspiring group of students at the W-E Tech Center called the 'Gang for Good' recently completed a refurbishment of the Salvation Army's Painesville Canteen vehicle. Testimonial and before/after videos can be found here... Details here.

Council & Mayor's Office

Fiscal Review Task Force Implementation Report Available.

The Fiscal Review Task Force, made up of ten Willoughby residents appointed by council and the mayor, was convened to examine the current financial position of the City and to make recommendations on ways to reduce expenses and/or increase revenue. The members brought experience from all walks of life and their insight will help the council and administration plan not only next year's budget but into the future as well. Their report can be found here, and the April 2012 Implementation Report is here.

Residents: Important Information Regarding Trash Collection

As part of the City's efforts to manage our budget now and in the future, changes are being made to trash collection throughout the city. Mayor Anderson's letter regarding these changes, mailed to all residents of Willoughby, can also be download here.

City Departments / Boards & Commissions

Hands-Only CPR Classes

Willoughby Fire Department, along with other area fire departments and Lake Health, are taking part in a large program to train citizens in the hands-only CPR technique. Download this flyer for information.

British Soccer Camp

The largest and most popular camp program in the USA and Canada comes to you!

Willoughby Parks & Recreation in conjunction with Challenger Sports is offering soccer camp July 9-13...

Details here.

Horseback Riding for Youth

This class is for participants 6 years old to adult. Beginner 1 session will teach the fundamentals of the walk and trot. Equestrian sport is a skill that...

Adult Karate

Beginning Adult Karate

Many aspects of traditional martial arts will be explored in this class. We will learn karate in a safe non-threatening environment. The head instructor is a 3rd degree black belt with more than 20 years experience in teaching and studying martial arts. The emphasis in class will be on self-improvement...

Active Isolated Stretching - The Mattes Method

Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) is a technique that involves holding a series of stretches for a maximum of two seconds. This is a full-body stretch that will warm up and prepare the body for daily activity as well as assist the body in repairing itself. AIS will improve...

I-90 Traffic Changes

If you commute downtown on the Innerbelt, or pass through on the way to points west, the Plain Dealer has some suggestions for alternate routes during the Innerbelt Bridge project.