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AUDIO Considine Celebrates 30 Years At Children's
Akron Children's Hospital President and CEO Bill Considine is celebrating a significant anniversary today.
Save The Animals Telethon Set for This Weekend
One of every two households in Northeast Ohio owns a pet. The Humane Society of Greater Akron want to make the rest of us aware of the joys of pet ownership. comments: 1
Family Urges Teams To Focus On Victory
The parents of injured Highland High School football player Kory Wiita have a message for all high school players going into play-off games tomorrow night.
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Date Event Venue
Saturday, November 07, 2009
9:00 AM
DAV Mobile Service for Veterans South East Harley-Davidson Sales Company, Bedford Heights
The DAV Mobile Service Office will be at the South East Harley-Davidson Sales Company (23105 Aurora Rd. in Bedford Heights) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on November 7th, to personally provide the best counseling and claim filing assistance available.  This event is part of the nationwide Harleys Heroes tour and is free to all veterans and members of their families.  For further information, please contact NSO David Bilinovich at (216) 522-3507.
Saturday, November 07, 2009
1:00 PM
Akron Press Club Book Sale University of Akron's Martin Center
The Akron Press Club's annual book sale will be held from 1-7 p.m. on November 7th, at the University of Akron's Martin Center (105 Fir Hill, Akron ).  For more information, call 330-472-2091.
Saturday, November 07, 2009
4:00 PM
Benefit for Mary (Fleming) Keim Sugarcreek United Methodist Church, Sugarcreek
Pasta Dinner, Silent Auction, Basket Raffle, will be held on Saturday, November 7, 4-7pm, at the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church (212 N. Broadway St., Sugarcreek) to the Mary Fleming Keim Benefit Fund at the Killbuck Savings Bank.  for more information, call 330-340-5138.
Saturday, November 07, 2009
6:30 PM
Fall Fantasy Event Fairlawn Country Club, Akron
The Women's Board of The Arc of Summit and Portage Counties will host its 10th Annual "Fall Fantasy" event on Saturday, November 7 at Fairlawn Country Club (200 N. Wheaton Road, Akron). The evening , which will include a silent & live auction plus a raffle and music, will begin with a 6:30pm social hour, followed by dinner at 7:30.  Proceeds will benefit the Arch of Summit & Portage Counties.  For details or reservations, call 330-923-4946. 
Saturday, November 07, 2009
9:30 PM
Discovering Your Appalachian Ancestors Main Library in Akron
On November 7th from 9:30am to 4pm The Special Collections Division of the Akron-Summit County Public Library and the Summit County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society present Discovering Your Appalachian Ancestors.  The event will take place at the Main Library (60 S. High St.) in Akron.  For more information, contact the Special Collections Division at 330-643-9030, speccollections@akronlibrary.org. 
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
6:30 PM
Han Inman Visits Akron-Summit County Library Akron-Summit County Library
Author Henry "Hank" Inman will speak at the Akron-Summit County Public Library (60 Goodyear Blvd. in Akron) on Tuesday, November 10th at 6:30 pm.  A book signing will follow.  For more information, please contact the Science & Technology Division of the Akron-Summit County Public Library, 330-643-9075.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
7:00 PM
Mended Hearts Inc. Summa Akron City Hospital
On November 10th, Mended Hearts Inc. Chapter 59 will have a speaker on Sudden Cardiac Arrest at Summa Akron City Hospital.  The event will begin at 7pm.  For more information, call 330-733-8450 or 330-688-4418.  
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
12:00 PM
Libraries Closed on November 11th Akron-Summit County Libraries
All Akron-Summit County Public Library locations will be closed Wednesday, November 11 for Staff Development Day.  There will be no bookmobile or library delivery service.  For more information, call 330-643-9000 or visit www.akronlibrary.org

 
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
1:00 PM
Free Train Ride for Veterans Rockside Station
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) announces a FREE train ride to honor veterans and their families on Wednesday, November 11.  The train will depart from Rockside Station (7900 Old Rockside Rd. in Independence) at 1 p.m. for a three-hour excursion to Akron and back.  For more information about the park, visit www.nps.gov/cuva/ or www.dayinthevalley.com/ or call (216) 524-1497 or (800) 445-9667. 
 
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
5:00 PM
6th Annual Revere Bands In The Round Revere High School, Bath
The Sixth Annual Revere Bands in the Round, Soup Supper & Silent Auction will take place on Wednesday, November 11 at Revere High School.  The event will begin with the Soup Supper & Silent Auction from 5-6:30pm in the cafeteria.  The bands will perform beginning at 7pm in the gymnasium.  Tickets for the soup supper at $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger.  Band show is free and open to the public. 
Saturday, November 14, 2009
9:00 AM
35th Annual Weaver Industries Holiday Mart Summit Country Fairgrounds Arena, Tallmadge
The 35th Annual Weaver Industries Holiday Mart will take place on Saturday, November 14 (9am-5pm) and Sunday, November 15 (11am-4pm), at the Summit Country Fairgrounds Arena (229 E. Howe Road, Tallmadge).  There will be over 170 professional crafters, food, raffle, photos with Santa.  Admission is $4 and $1 for parking.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
6:00 PM
Great Gifts Benefit Dinner & Auction Weymouth Country Club, Medina
The Highland Foundation will present the Fifth Annual Great Gifts Benefit Dinner and Auction on Saturday, November 14, at Weymouth Country Club (3946 Weymouth Road, Medina).  The evening begins at 6pm and includes dinner, cocktails, entertainment, and a live & silent auction.  For more infomration call 330-722-2045.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
12:00 AM
Rachel York concert Akron Public Library, downtown Akron

Broadway sensation Rachel York will take center stage on Sunday, November 15, at the Akron Public Main Library in downtown Akron.  Two performances are scheduled and seating is limited.  General admission tickets for the matinee are $25 each, evening performance tickets are $100 and include an after show dessert reception with Rachel York.  Ticket sales benefit and are available at Akron Children's Hospital and Beth El Congregation.  For more information, visit akronchildrens.org/events or call 330-543-8340.

 

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
6:00 PM
Tax Code Changes Workshop Cuyahoga Falls Library
You are invited to join in for a casual, educational, community workshop on Tuesday, November 17 at 6 pm at the Cuyahoga Falls Library (2015 Third Street).  This is an informative, educational workshop that will teach you about the new tax code changes going into effect on January 1st, 2010.  This workshop is free; please RSVP to the library at 330-928-2117.  
Thursday, November 19, 2009
12:00 PM
Akron Civic Theatre Women's Guild Sheraton Suites, Cuyahoga Falls
The Akron Civic Theatre Women's Guild's annual holiday auction luncheon will take place on Saturday, November 19, at noon at the Sheraton Suites (1989 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls).  For reservations (luncheon is $15) and information, call 330-633-9628.
Friday, November 20, 2009
5:30 PM
28th Annual Holiday Tree Festival Preview Gala John S. Knight Center, Akron

Akron Children's Hospital will present the 28th Annual Holiday Tree Festival Preview Gala on Friday, November 20, beginning at 5:30pm at the John s. Knight Center in Akron.  The evening will give attendees the first opportunity to purchase trees, wreathes and holiday items, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, dinner and desert.  For more information, call 330-543-8340 or visit www akronchildrens.org.

 

Saturday, November 21, 2009
9:00 AM
Community Shred-It Day Express Auto Center, Kenmore
Kenmore Kiwanis is sponsoring a free, secure, on-site document shredding event on Saturday, November 21, at the Express Auto Center (933 Kenmore Blvd.)...staples, paperclips and rubber bands, are okay.  There is a five bag limit and non-pershiable foods or personal hygiene items donated to the Kenmore Church of the Nazarene Food Pantry are encouraged.  For more information, call 330-861-1111.

 
 
Saturday, November 21, 2009
12:00 PM
Annual Coat Give-Away New Hope Baptist Church, Akron
New Hope Baptist Church & Love INC are sponsoring their 7th Annual Coat give-Away on Saturday, November 21, from noon to 4pm at the church (1706 S. Hawkins Avenue, Akron).  There is no charge for the coats but children must be accompanied by an adult.  Lunch will be served.  For more information call 330-762-7401
Saturday, November 21, 2009
8:00 PM
Warrren Miller's Dynasty Plus Northeast Ohio Skifest Akron Civic Theatre
Warren Miller's Dynasty Plus Northeast Ohio Skifest is coming to the Akron Civic Theatre on November 21st. at 8pm.  Fore more information, visit them online at www.akroncivic.com.  
Sunday, November 22, 2009
3:00 PM
University of Akron Jazz Ensemble E.J. Thomas Hall

Jack Schantz and the University of Akron Jazz Ensemble will be performing at E.J. Thomas Hall (198 Hill St. in Akron) on November 22nd at 3pm.  For more information, call 330-972-8301 or visit www.uakron.edu/music.

 

Saturday, November 28, 2009
2:00 PM
Nutcracker Akron Civic Theatre
The Nutcracker is coming to the Akron Civic Theatre (182 S. Main St. in Akron) November 28th-December 6th.  For a list of times visit them online at www.akroncivic.com.    
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