Annual Blessing of the Pets set for Sunday, Oct. 6
“In almost everything we do at Saint Albert, we try to introduce faith into every aspect of peoples’ lives,” said Pastor Edward Estok. The upcoming Pet Blessing set for Oct. 6 on the front lawn of Saint Albert the Great School does just that and more, offering pet owners an opportunity to connect in faith and community and extend their religious life onto their beloved companions. The annual event, held in honor of the Feast Day of Saint Francis, whom Catholics recognize as the patron saint of animals and pets, will begin at 2 p.m. and include short prayers, worship, song and blessing ....
Donation insures YMCA will be able to assist more families
Thanks to a generous donation, even more people will have access to the many benefits of a North Royalton Family YMCA membership. A $5,000 donation from the Westfield Insurance Legacy of Caring Fund was recently awarded to the State Road exercise and wellness facility. Graydon-Toole Insurance Group, who has represented Westfield Insurance for more than 60 years, nominated the North Royalton Family YMCA for a grant from the Westfield Insurance Foundation and presented the check to local leaders in a ceremony last month. Following the awarding, the North Royalton Family YMCA announced the do ....
Breaking ground on North Royalton Elementary School Construction Project
On Friday, August 30, North Royalton City Schools held a groundbreaking celebration to kick off the construction of the new North Royalton Elementary School located at 16400 State Road. Representatives of the community, staff, administration and city and community officials came together for a ceremony that included comments and reflections from Superintendent Greg Gurka, Principal Kirk Pavelich, and several students. These students included Carter Gaydemski, second grade student, Albion Elementary; Leah Gibson, third grade student, Royal View Elementary; and Nathan Olman, second grade student ....
Residents attend Health Fair & Family Expo for learning and fun
Each year, the North Royalton Health Fair & Family Expo aims to provide its attendees with free access and support for a variety of health and wellness services and this year was no different. Hundreds of attendees walked the Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church and School grounds Sept. 21, visiting with vendors and gathering pertinent health and wellness information. The event site switched this year to the Royalton Road church complex due to construction work at North Royalton High School. But the site change didn’t appear to hinder the lively momentum of the yearly event. More than 60 healt ....
North Royalton Harvest Fest kicks off fall season
Sunny skies with temperatures in the 80s, just what the organizers of the Harvest Fest were hoping for and got on Sunday, September 22. This was the 17th year that the Harvest Fest celebrated the end of the summer growing season and the onset of autumn. “Nobody can be this lucky with the weather two years in a row. The Harvest Fest features a great family atmosphere for residents,” said Mayor Bob Stefanik. “All of the groups that are here at the Harvest Fest come to show their community support.” There were 32 different vendors or booths at the Harvest Fest. That’s more than ....