Community Bulletinboard

Title: 7th Annual Akron Wine Opener
Venue: Rosemont Country Club / Fairlawn
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Date: 03.09.2012 - 03.09.2012
Time: 7.00 PM - 10.00 PM
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The 7th Annual Akron Wine Opener, to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, will take place on Friday, March 9, 7-10pm (VIP at 6pm), at Rosemont Country Club (3777 Rosemont Blvd., Fairlawn).  Sip Fine Wines...Savor Great Cuisine...Discover the Marketplace...Live Music...Silent Auction.  Tickets are $65 general admission; $110 for VIP Tickets.  For more information, call 216-475-2873 or visit NorthernOH.cff.org/akronwine.

 

 

Title: 2012 Business to Business Show
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Date: Open date
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Title: Riverfront YMCA Annual Indoor Bike-A-Thon
Venue: Riverfront YMCA / Akron
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Date: 03.17.2012 - 03.17.2012
Time: 8.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Biking miles in place, to put a smile on a face. On Saturday, March 17, 2012 from 8:00am-12:00pm, the Riverfront YMCA (209 South Main St. in Akron) will be holding it's annual indoor bike-a-thon, Pedal With A Purpose, to help support the Partners With Youth Giving Campaign.  This is an excellent opportunity to bring a friend, be a friend and help support the community.  Be part of the excitement by collecting pledges and riding or by sponsoring a rider or a bike. There are raffle prizes, great giveaways, and refreshments for the whole family.  For more information about the Akron Area YMCA, please visit www.akronymca.org or call (330) 376-1335.

Title: The Chorale to Perform at Fairlawn Lutheran Church
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Date: 03.04.2012 - 03.04.2012
Time: 3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
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The Chorale will be in concert at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 4th at Fairlawn Lutheran Church (3415 West Market St., in Akron), as a part of the church’s Parish Arts Concert Series.  They will perform selections including “A Jubilant Song” by the late American Italian composer Norman Dello Joio, “Venite Populi” and “Ave Verum Corpus” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, “Soneto de la noche” by Morten Lauridsen, and a selection from the Dona nobis pacem by Ralph Vaughan Williams.  Faculty artist Nicole Lee will be featured on the piano.  For additional information, please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Title: The Melting Pot A Taste of Many Nations
Venue: St. George Family Center / Akron
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Date: 09.13.2012 - 09.13.2012
Time: 5.30 PM - 9.30 PM
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Mature Services, Inc. 8th Annual "The Melting Pot A Taste of Many Nations"  will take place on September 13th at St. George Family Center (Akron).  Festivities begin at 5:30pm.  For more information, visit them online at   www.matureservices.org, and click the Melting Pot logo.

Title: Greenleaf Family Center's Night at the Races
Venue: Zwisler Hall / Akron
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Date: 03.10.2012 - 03.10.2012
Time: 5.30 PM - 9.30 PM
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Greenleaf Family Center’s annual Night at the Races fundraiser will be held at Zwisler Hall (476 Mull Ave. in Akron) on Saturday, March 10, 2012.  Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door and include dinner provided by Outback Steakhouse.  Purchase and name a horse for $20, if it wins a race, you win $50.  Doors open at 5:30PM.  Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Greenleaf Family Center’s commitment to providing programs and services to families in the community.  Tickets and horses can be purchased at Greenleaf Family Center (212 E. Exchange St. in Akron) or by contacting Dina Younis at (330) 376-9494 ext 255.

Title: College Basketball Calcutta and Silent Auction
Venue: Akron Civic Theatre / Akron
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Date: 03.13.2012 - 03.13.2012
Time: 6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
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The Akron Civic Theatre and Advocates for the Akron Visual and Performing Arts will hold a College Basketball Calcutta and Silent Auction on Tuesday March 13, 2012 at 6:00pm at the Akron Civic Theatre (182 South Main St. in Akron).  This first-time event is open to the public and will feature a College Basketball Calcutta, Silent Auction, “Sports Bar” style food, desserts, refreshments and cash bar.  Tickets for the College Basketball Calcutta cost $25.00 and may be purchased in advance at www.akroncivic.com, by calling 330-253-2488 or 330-867-1950, in person at the The Civic Box Office, at all Ticketmaster locations, or at the door.  For further information, contact AAVPA President George Bozeka at 330-867-1950.  All proceeds from the event will benefit the Akron Public Schools Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Program and the Akron Civic Theatre. 

Title: First Friday Club
Venue: University of Akron /
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Date: 03.02.2012 - 03.02.2012
Time: 11.15 AM - 1.15 PM
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Joseph F. Kelly, Ph.D.,  Professor of Church History at John Carroll University will speak at the First Friday Club Luncheon at noon Friday, March 2nd at the University of Akron Martin Center (105 Fir Hill in Akron).  The hour-long presentation will be on the topic “The Bible and the Church:  Do They Really Conflict?”  A graduate of Boston College, Dr. Kelly did his doctoral work at Fordham University.  His publications include fourteen books, more than fifty scholarly articles, and more than 200 encyclopedia articles.  The cost of the luncheon is $15.00; the doors open at 11:15 AM.  Prepaid reservations can be made by sending a check to the First Friday Club of Greater Akron, 795 Russell Ave., Akron, Ohio 44307.  For additional information call 330-535-7668 or visit www.firstfridayclubofgreaterakron.org.

Title: Victim Assistance Mardi Gras Gala
Venue: Todaro's Party Center / Akron
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Date: 03.03.2012 - 03.03.2012
Time: 6.00 PM - 10.00 PM
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The 20th Anniversary Mardi Gras Gala will take place on March 3rd at Todars's Party Center (1820 Akron-Peninsula Rd. in Akron) from 6pm-10pm.  For more information about sponsorships, ads or raffle tickets, contact Shelley at (330) 376-0040, ext. 201 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Title: The Y Battle of the Bands
Venue: Cuyahoga Falls High School Auditorium / Cuyahoga Falls
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Date: 03.03.2012 - 03.03.2012
Time: 3.00 PM - 10.00 PM
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On Saturday, March 3, the Akron Area YMCA and Tim “The Ripper” Owens Tap House are hosting the Y Battle of the Bands event at Cuyahoga Falls High School to benefit the Partners With Youth Annual Giving Campaign.  The battle begins at 3:00 p.m. at the Cuyahoga Falls High School Auditorium (2300 4th Street in Cuyahoga Falls) and will continue until the last high note is hit and the final chord is played at 10:00 p.m.  For more information, on the YMCA Battle of the Bands event, contact Randy Keen with the Riverfront YMCA at (330) 923-9622, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Michele Grubich at (330) 724-1255, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Title: 35th Annual French Market
Venue: Todaro's Party Center / Akron
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Date: 02.24.2012 - 02.25.2012
Time: 10.00 AM - 5.00 PM
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WITAN's 35th Annual French Market will take palce on Friday, February 24 (10am-5pm) and Saturday, February 25 (10am-4pm) at Todaro's Party Center (1820 Akron-Peninsula Road in Akron).  The event includes juried artists & craftsmen, luncheon (11am-2pm), raffle, bakery, epper jelly & quiche, Witan's own flowers & plants. Proceeds to benefit WITAN (Women In Touch with Akron's Needs) who has provided volunteer service to the community since 1943.  For more information, visit www.witaninfo.org.

 

 

 

Title: Indians vs. Texas
Venue: Goodyear Ballpark / Goodyear
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Date: 03.13.2012 - 03.13.2012
Time: 4.05 PM - 8.05 PM
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Title: Week of Style to Benefit The Battered Women's Shelter
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Date: 03.09.2012 - 03.16.2012
Time: 1.00 PM - 7.00 PM
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The Battered Women’s Shelter of Medina and Summit Counties would like to help you pump up your wardrobe by inviting the public to our first ever “Week of Style” event for women of all ages and sizes.  This Week of Fashion will take place on March 9th through the 16th from 1PM to 7PM at St. Joes Community Center (610 W. Exchange St. in Akron).  This fashion filled week will kick off at 12 PM on March 9th with a luncheon available to those who purchase a ticket for $25.00.  Luncheon guests will have first dibs on our boutique which will be open after the fashion show and then opened to the public the rest of this week for browsing each day from 1-7 PM. Items not sold will be donated to Goodwill.  For additional questions please call the Battered Women’s Shelter at 330-777-4723