| Date |
Event |
Venue |
Friday, September 10, 2010
7:00 AM |
Summit County 9-11 Remembrance |
Ohio Building, 175 S. Main Street Akron |
| Summit County Executive Russell M. Pry will be sponsoring the creation of the 9th annual 9/11 Remembrance Art Project, FREE Standing. The event is free and open to the public. Citizens who participate will be asked to sign a 6', wooden peace pole with red or blue markers as a way to permanently document their hope for peace. The pole, meant to represent a traditional flag pole, will feature a metal cap and stand upon a matching metal lined base. Four directional beams of light, symbolizing the world famous Tribute in Light installation at Ground Zero in New York City where the twin towers once stood, will be angled towards the pole to showcase signatures. The lights will also illuminate the engraved terms, "9/11 Remembrance Art Project" and "FREE Standing." For more information contact Summit County Executive Russell M. Pry's Department of Communications at 330- 643-2609, or visit Summit County Remembrance Project. |
Friday, September 10, 2010
8:00 AM |
PARTA Charity Golf Outing |
Aurora Golf Club |
PARTAs (Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority) annual foundation golf outing will take place on Friday, September 10th at the Aurora Golf Club (50 Trails End in Aurora). The proceeds will help expand transportation to those who can least afford it in Portage County, including seniors living on fixed incomes, disabled persons and low-income families. Registration begins at 8am with a modified shotgun start at 9am. For more information, call 330-678-7745 or email llife@partaonline.org.
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Friday, September 10, 2010
6:00 PM |
Sleep in for the Cure Pink Pajama Party |
Akron General's Physicians Office Building, Akron |
| Akron General is hosting Akron's first "Sleep in for the Cure Pink Pajama Party, on Friday, September 10, 6-9pm, at Akron General's Physicians Office building (224 W. Exchange St., Akron). Event will feature live music, pink food, entertainment a car cruise in and a pink pajama contest. Proceeds of the event to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. For more information, call 330-344-6000 or visit www.akrongeneral.org. |
Saturday, September 11, 2010
10:00 AM |
Coventry High School's 2nd Annual Car Show |
Coventry High School, Coventry |
| Coventry High School's 2nd Annual Car Show will be held on Saturday, September 11, 10am-4pm at the school (3089 Manchester Road, Akron). Rain date will be Sunday, September 12. There will be dash plaques & good bags for the 1st 100 entries, music, 50/50 drawings, vendors, food, bake sale & raffles. Proceeds will benefit the Coventry All Sports Booster Club. For more information call 330-612-1928. |
Saturday, September 11, 2010
11:00 AM |
Pioneers of Southern Summit County |
4046 Massillon Road, Uniontown |
| Visit with the Pioneers of Southern Summit County and learn from a few of the families who have resided in the area for decades. You'll learn about when their ancestors moved here and get a chance to learn more about the development of our region. Join us at the Green Branch Library in Uniontown from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; light refreshments will be provided thanks to the Summit County Sheriff's Office, Pebble Creek & GreenView Inn. |
Sunday, September 12, 2010
3:15 PM |
Richard Cordray's Speaks About Marine Corps Consumer Fraud |
Riverfront YMCA |
On September 12, a representative from Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordrays office will speak to U. S. Marine Corps Family and Friends of Summit County about consumer fraud. The event will take place at the Riverfront YMCA (544 Broad Blvd. In Cuyahoga Falls) at 3:15pm. To register call 330-603-1421. For more information, contact the Ohio Attorney Generals office at www.SpeakOutOhio.gov or (800) 282-0515.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
9:00 AM |
St. Judes Golf Outing |
Coppertop at Cherokee Hills |
St. Judes Golf outing will take place on September 14th, at Coppertop at Cherokee Hills (5740 Center Rd. in Valley City). Shotgun start will be at 9am. The fee is $100 before September 1st & $125 after that. For more information, call 330-499-0071 or email canton@chigo.com. |
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
5:30 PM |
Taste of the NFL |
Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton, Ohio |
SAVE THE DATE The Annual Tste of the NFL will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 5:30-9pm at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. tickets are $150 for general admission and $250 for VIP. Event will benefit the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. For more information, call 330-535-6900 or visit www.akroncantonfoodbank.orgm |
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
6:00 PM |
Foster Care & Adoption Meeting |
Odom Blvd Branch Library, 600 Vernon Odom Blvd. |
| SummitCounty Children Services is sponsoring a free Foster Care andAdoption Information Meeting. Thoseattending the meeting will learn more about foster care and adoption,including: what and how long the process is; what kind of support isprovided by the agency; and the costs involved with adopting achild. Agency staff will also share basic information about thechildren coming into care. Guestswill also view the agency's recruitment DVD that features children inpermanent custody who are waiting to be adopted. Lightrefreshments will be served. This event is free and open to theentire community and reservations are not needed. Forinformation, call (330) 379-1994. |
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
10:00 AM |
Akron Urban League's Diversity Career Fair |
Akron Urban League, 440 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron |
The Akron Urban League's Annual Diversity Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 10am to 4pm, at the Urban League (440 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron). There will be area employers looking to hir....there will be workshops featuring topics such as interviewing techniques and transferable skills. Candidates are asked to come prepared in professional dress attire and with copies of resumes. To better prepare for the Fair, the Urban League is sponsoring a "Maximize Your Career Fair Results" workshop on Wednesday, September 1....any time between 2-5pm at the Urban League. For more information, call 234-542-4157 |
Thursday, September 16, 2010
11:00 AM |
Greek Festival |
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Akron |
The 52nd Annual Annunciation Greek Festival will take place September 16-18, at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (129 S. Union St., Akron). The Festival will include gourmet Grecian cuisine, Gyro's, Greek pastries, Taverna, live entertainment, Greek dancers, boutique, specialty basket silent auction, attic treasures. Free admission & parking. Credit and debit cards accepted. For more information, call 330-434-0000 or visit www.annunciationakron.org. |
Thursday, September 16, 2010
7:00 PM |
Wadsworth Airport Commission Meets |
120 Maple Street, Wadsworth |
| The Airport Commission for the City of Wadsworth will meet in the AdministrativeConference Room of Wadsworth City Hall. |
Friday, September 17, 2010
11:00 AM |
Westminster Presbyterian Church Golf Outing |
Rosemont County Club |
| The Seventh Annual Westminster Presbyterian Church (WPC) Invitational Golf Outing will be held on Friday, September 17 at the Rosemont Country Club (3777 Rosemont Blvd. in Fairlawn). Registration begins at 11am. Please register online at www.westminsterakron.com or call Evelyn Burkhart in Development at the Hospice of VNS Care Center at 330-668-4656 or 1-800-335-1455, Ext. 4656. |
