Now Through December 15 for Coverage January 1
The Health Insurance Marketplace is open for business with a new and improved application process, and access to even more providers in Ohio. Elyria residents are encouraged to visit one of the following healthcare enrollment providers or log on to the Health Insurance Marketplace at healthcare.gov . To find a local assister, view the enrollment providers below or please visit https://connector.getcoveredamerica.org/widget/. For more USDHHS Region V updates, be sure to follow @HHSRegion5 on Twitter and use the hashtag #GetCovered.
Friday, December 5, 2014
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
2014 Elyria Festival of Lights - December 6th, 2014!
2014 Elyria
Festival of Lights
Holiday
Kick-off
Saturday,
December 6
FREE Events & Activities Throughout the City All
Day!
(Made
possible through the generous donations of individuals, organizations and the
Findley Trust)
Bring the entire family and join the City of Elyria and our
partners for a fun-filled day of holiday events and activities designed to
bring a smile to every age. All events
and activities in Ely Square, Elyria City Hall and Finwood Estate are FREE and
open to the public and are being made possible through the generous donations
of individuals and organizations throughout our community and the Findley Trust.
This year’s celebration will bring back many of the
traditions you remember from the past, along 
with some new features. Enjoy the return of the children’s petting
zoo complete with a camel, pygmy goats, a yak, an alpaca, and A GENUINE REINDEER to feed, pet and
enjoy! Events will start at Elyria City
Hall at 2pm with crafts, movies, free gift bags for the first 500 children, and
Mayor Brinda’s FREE Storybook Giveaway – complete with storybook characters, a
coat and accessory giveaway for those in need, TWO caricature artists, story
time, Santa’s Workshop, caroling, and of course – Santa Himself!
And, if you’re an art lover, don’t forget to visit the Elyria Art Depot and help them celebrate their 1st anniversary at 336 Broad Street to admire local art and shop for that unique gift! Look for discounts and extended hours throughout downtown for your shopping and dining pleasure!
Downtown Elyria Eventswith some new features. Enjoy the return of the children’s petting
zoo complete with a camel, pygmy goats, a yak, an alpaca, and A GENUINE REINDEER to feed, pet and
enjoy! Events will start at Elyria City
Hall at 2pm with crafts, movies, free gift bags for the first 500 children, and
Mayor Brinda’s FREE Storybook Giveaway – complete with storybook characters, a
coat and accessory giveaway for those in need, TWO caricature artists, story
time, Santa’s Workshop, caroling, and of course – Santa Himself!And, if you’re an art lover, don’t forget to visit the Elyria Art Depot and help them celebrate their 1st anniversary at 336 Broad Street to admire local art and shop for that unique gift! Look for discounts and extended hours throughout downtown for your shopping and dining pleasure!
Children’s Petting Zoo
Ely square will come alive with real animals for your child’s petting pleasure, including, a camel, pygmy goats, a yak, Shetland sheep, alpacas, and A REAL REINDEER!
Caricature Artists
Add some cheer to your holiday with a free caricature
portrait of your children or your whole family!
Ornament Crafting
by Elyria Art Depot at City Hall
Local Artists from the Elyria Art Depot will be helping
your children handcraft their own holiday ornaments!
Kids Holiday
Movies
Warm up in City Hall to watch some classic Holiday movies
and specials!
2:00-6:00pm
The first 700 children will receive their choice of a FREE book courtesy of the Mayor!
2:30-3:30pm
Coat, Scarf, Hat,
& Glove Giveaway Grace Community Church will be providing free outerwear for children, youth, and adults in Elyria City Hall
4:00-6:00pm
**FREE GIFT BAGS:
TO THE FIRST 500 CHILDREN!**
Monday, November 24, 2014
Update 11/24/2014: Leaf Collection Continues this week
The City of Elyria Autumn Leaf Collection period, previously announced to end on November 21, has been extended through the week of Thanksgiving to compensate for a week of pickup lost to inclement weather.
Residents are encouraged to rake all leaves to their curb lawn by Monday, November 24, 2014 for this final collection cycle. All leaf collection will terminate on November 26, 2014. Leaf Collection, which was abbreviated by snow removal on 11/17 through 11/21 has been extended. City crews will continue to collect leaves – both raked and bagged in paper yard waste bage, provided the area reviews no additional snow or ice. Any remaining leaves MUST be bagged (in brown bags only) and placed on the curb lawn or taken to the City’s yard waste facility on 45 Chesnut Street. Any bagged leaves will be collected by Sanitation workers on regular pick up days and co-mingled with trash collection. Leaves should be raked to the curb in piles or wind-rows as close as possible, but not into the street. No brush, twigs or other material should be mixed with leaves as these items clog the vacuum equipment and slow the collection process.
Crews began covering the entire City of Elyria the third week of October and concentrated in those areas with more mature trees. Routes generally follow sanitation routes but the schedule is greatly influenced by weather (rain as well as snow). Due to manpower and weather variations – no set date for collection on a particular street or area is available.
Residents may dispose of leaves contained in brown paper composting bags at the Elyria Compost Center at 45 Chestnut Street during posted hours of operation.
Please remember these important safety points:
Residents are encouraged to rake all leaves to their curb lawn by Monday, November 24, 2014 for this final collection cycle. All leaf collection will terminate on November 26, 2014. Leaf Collection, which was abbreviated by snow removal on 11/17 through 11/21 has been extended. City crews will continue to collect leaves – both raked and bagged in paper yard waste bage, provided the area reviews no additional snow or ice. Any remaining leaves MUST be bagged (in brown bags only) and placed on the curb lawn or taken to the City’s yard waste facility on 45 Chesnut Street. Any bagged leaves will be collected by Sanitation workers on regular pick up days and co-mingled with trash collection. Leaves should be raked to the curb in piles or wind-rows as close as possible, but not into the street. No brush, twigs or other material should be mixed with leaves as these items clog the vacuum equipment and slow the collection process.
Crews began covering the entire City of Elyria the third week of October and concentrated in those areas with more mature trees. Routes generally follow sanitation routes but the schedule is greatly influenced by weather (rain as well as snow). Due to manpower and weather variations – no set date for collection on a particular street or area is available.
Residents may dispose of leaves contained in brown paper composting bags at the Elyria Compost Center at 45 Chestnut Street during posted hours of operation.
Please remember these important safety points:
- DO NOT allow children to play in leaf piles or near the street/curb
- DO NOT place branches or other debris in the leaf piles. Doing so may result in non-collection of the leaves
- DO NOT park vehicles on or near leaf piles; we encourage residents to use their driveways during leaf and snow season in order to keep roadways clear and accessible
All leaves collected are composted and not dumped at the landfill
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Jump Start Elyria
Attend one of two upcoming community
dialogue sessions to learn about steps your city is taking to improve Downtown,
the Midway Mall area, and Cleveland Street
Interested Elyrians and
others are invited to participate in a very important initiative designed to
jumpstart Elyria’s Downtown, Cleveland Street and Midway areas. Thanks to a federal grant, the City has
commissioned a market analysis and re-development planning process for
these areas. We have hired some of the top urban planners and
researchers in the country to help us figure out how to best position
Elyria for success. The entire process
will take about 18 months, but your input is important early on and will be
requested again as the plan becomes more refined.
The City’s partnering
consultants on this project will be in Elyria November 11, 12 and 13 and will
hold two meetings for interested parties to learn more. Please
try to attend one of these two meetings.
They will each last about 90 minutes.
The agenda will include: (1) a
brief overview of the City’s redevelopment strategy, (2) a presentation of
local, regional and national market indicators and what they mean for Elyria,
(3) an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and opinions and ask question
of the City and planning and research teams.
The City’s market analysis
redevelopment consultant is Heather Arnold from Streetsense of Bethesda, Maryland – the founder of Vibrant Streets,
one of the nation’s top programs to help communities revitalize neighborhoods
by creating thriving retail districts through technical expertise and community
engagement. Also involved is the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative of
Kent State University, headed by Director Terry Schwartz.
Please be part of the
solution and mark your calendar to attend one of these two meetings. Your advanced reservation is encouraged, but
not required, as seating is limited and is available on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Please make your
reservation by calling the Mayor’s Office at (440) 326-1402 by Monday, November 10.
JumpStart Elyria
Community Meeting #1:
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014: 6:30 – 8:00pm
Elyria Transportation & Community Center
40 East Avenue - Elyria,
Ohio 44035
JumpStart Elyria Community Meeting #2
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014:
8:30 – 10:00am
Elyria City Hall – 2nd Flr. Council Chambers
131 Court Street – Elyria,
Ohio 44035
I hope you will join us on
November 12 or 13 to learn more and become part of the solution for moving
Elyria forward. If you have questions or
would like additional information, please feel free to call me at (440) 326-1402.
Holly C. Brinda
Mayor
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