Elyria Mayor Holly Brinda held her first Community Conversation of the year at Northwood Middle School on March 23, 2017. The meeting began with an interview conducted by Chronicle Telegram Editor, Andy Young. Please click on the video to view.
Future meetings are scheduled throughout the year, and we would love to have you attend:
June 22 @ West Park Rec Center
September 28 @ South Park Rec Center
December 14 @ East Rec Center
Reservations are appreciated but are never necessary. Please call the Mayor's Office at 440-326-1402 with any questions or to reserve your seat for an upcoming meeting!
The Mayor and the City of Elyria Bicentennial Committee
Request the honor of your presence at the Bicentennial Documentary Premiere:
Making History Then and NOW! A unique tribute to our city’s past, present and future Thursday Evening, May 18, 2017 – Hoke Theatre
Lorain County Community College Stocker Arts Center
1005 Abbe Road North
Elyria, Ohio 44035
There are TWO TICKET OPTIONS: Cocktail Party & Viewing: $25.00 or Viewing only: $5.00
Cocktail Party (Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar): 6:00 – 7:00pm
Program & Documentary Viewing: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Elyria City Hall Mayor’s Office - 131 Court Street
The Elyria Arts Council – 336 Broad Street.
A limited
number of tickets will also be available at the door - for the viewing
only.
Official Bicentennial
Souvenirs sponsored by Discount Drug Mart will also be available
All proceeds from ticket
sales and souvenirs go towards the rebuilding of the Ely Square Fountain.For more information call the Mayor’s office
at (440) 326-1402.
The City of Elyria sang with one voice this past Sunday,
April 9 as representatives from 16 churches joined together at the First United
Methodist Church for the Elyria Bicentennial Gospel Hymn Sing:
Celebrating Faith and Prosperity.The
mass choir filled the historical sanctuary with song from common hymns in
Elyria’s white and black congregations from the early years to the
present.“This was an amazing display of
Elyrians from all congregations and walks of life joining together to celebrate
our community and our diversity,” said Mayor Holly Brinda.“It was truly an historical event that many,
including myself, will never forget and I hope will inspire all of us to join
together more often.”
Guest speaker John Beckett spoke about the importance of
faith in Elyria’s evolving history and how faith is just as important today to
the City’s and individuals’ development and prosperity.The hymns were selected because of their
lyrics reflect an abiding faith that has endured through many generations.Among the hymns included: Blessed Assurance, When We All Get to
Heaven, Leaning On The Everlasting Arms, and It Is Well With My Soul.Sincere appreciation is extended to event
organizer Jeanine Donaldson and other organizers, participants and choir
representatives.
The Bicentennial Gospel Hymn Sing will take place this Sunday, April 9th, 2017 at 5:00pm at First United Methodist Church in Downtown Elyria - 312 3rd Street! More than 15 choirs from Elyria's churches will come together as one mass choir and sing some of your favorite gospel songs as we remember our past and look to the future through music. More information and a complete list of participating churches is below.
