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Akron Resources
Information on activities that will allow you to give back to Akron
ROADRUNNER MARATHON
Date: September 25
Website: VISIT THE WEBSITE
Ohio Mart and Stitchery Showcase
Date: September 30
Website: Visit the Website
Description: Located at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
More than 120 artisans are featured at the four-day event along with children's activities and "secret-recipe" gingerbread. Also features Stitchery Showcase, a non-juried stitchery exhibit by the Stan
Hywet Needlework Guild, now in its 36th year, 10 am-5 pm, 330.836.5533, 888.836.5533.
Market at Lock 3
Date: Now through October 15 /
Every Friday / 11a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Description: The Market at Lock 3 features fresh produce, farm products, art and more! Enjoy the summer Friday afternoons with FREE use of sports equipment in our new Grotto area. Equipment includes bocce sets, Frisbees, cornhole, marbles, kites, gloves and balls.
Bonfire & Pumpkin Carving
Date: Friday October 15th, 2010 / 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Cascade Locks Park Association/Mustill Store & House
Description:
Join Cascade Locks Park in celebrating fall with a bonfire and pumpkin carving. Enjoy refreshments in the store, trivia by the bonfire and s'mores! The event is free and open to the public
Masque of Red Death Party
Date: Saturday October 30th, 2010 / 8:00 pm
Website: Visit the Website
Description: On Saturday, October 30th the Evant, Inc. and the Akron Civic Theatre will unveil Akron's premier Halloween celebration. The Masque of the Red Death. Revelry, elegance and the macabre combine at this avant garde masquerade party of the unexpected. Though the evening will be filled with beautiful costumes, music, dancing, food and drink, the tone of the event will be the unmistakable presence of our area's finest and most fabulous artistic personalities.
Boo at the Akron Zoo
Presented by Acme Fresh Market
Date: October 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30
Website: Visit the Website
Description: Everyone's favorite safe, non-scary event is back again! Dress your little ghosts and goblins in their Halloween costumes and head to the Akron Zoo to trick-or-treat at 12 different themed stations. Treat bags provided must be used while trick-or-treating.
Information on activities that will allow you to give back to Akron
Free Tour of a Theater at Playhouse Square
Website: http://www.ynpn.org/cleplayhouse
Details: The Cleveland YNPN is hosting a free tour of the Allen Theater every other Thursday, starting May 21st. Drinks and light refreshments at 6, followed by the tour at 6:30. Tour takes approximately 30 minutes.
THE ALS ASSOCIATION SEEKING
VOLUNTEERS/BOARD MEMBERS
Website: Visit the Website
Description:The ALS Association is the only not-for-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The mission of The ALS Association is to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global, cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.
We are seeking to enhance our current Board membership by the addition of young professional leadership from the Summit County area. If you are looking for an opportunity to serve, this is a significant way to be a “vital link for patients and their families to information, counseling, physician referrals, in-home visits, respite care and guidance in disease management”. If you’d like to learn more, become involved or submit your name as a potential Board member, please contact Polly Knox (pknox@ssandg.com) or call directly at 440-248-8787.
BRIDGESTONE INVITATIONAL – AMBASSADOR CLUB
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Description: The Ambassador Club is currently seeking members of the professional business community to raise money for Northern Ohio Golf Charities through Bridgestone Invitational hospitality and ticket sales, providing networking opportunities for participants. Incentive prizes will also be awarded to top performers. Contact Don Padgett III, Executive Director, Bridgestone Invitational for more details and to be included in the kickoff meeting during the first quarter of 2008. Don can be reached by e-mail at dpadgett@pgatourhq.com or by phone at 330-644-2299.
SAVE A LIFE – DONATE BLOOD
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Description: The American Red Cross recognizes January as National Blood Donor Month. Save lives by giving blood to the Red Cross. The Red Cross is an independent, volunteer-led organization, financially supported by voluntary public contributions and cost-reimbursement charges. See the website for a listing of locations for donating.
Check out the other local organizations for young professionals
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK
Website: Visit the Website
Description: The Greater Akron Chamber is excited to introduce the Young Professionals Network (YPN), a new personal & professional development program designed to help the Greater Akron Region’s Young Professionals CONNECT to each other and to our community. Participation in YPN will help you enhance your career, your community, and your commitment to the Greater Akron Region. You’ll develop new skills, meet new people, and try new things. Most of all, you’ll have fun! For more information, contact Tessa Baxter, Talent Coordinator,
Greater Akron Chamber at (330) 237-1244 or e-mail baxter@greaterakronchamber.org.
LEADERSHIP AKRON
Website: Visit the Website
Description: Akron’s future depends on a sustainable and renewable source for leadership. This is the role and responsibility of Leadership Akron.
ART-CETERA
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Description: ArtCetera is a membership organization that offers Akron area young professionals a great way to network, socialize and expand their horizons.
TORCHBEARERS
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Description: The Torchbearers’ mission is to identify, cultivate, motivate, and empower the young leaders of Greater Akron through a diverse network of individuals committed to improving our community.
AKRON JAYCEES
Website: Visit the Website
Description: A young professionals' membership organization open to men and women from the ages of 21-39. Akron Jaycees provides leadership training to members, as well as opportunities to contribute to the betterment of the community.
THE YP COMMONS
Website: Visit the Website
Description:The YP Commons is designed for leaders of young professional organizations and the YPs they serve.
AKRON URBAN LEAGUE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Website: Visit the Website
Description:The Akron Urban League’s mission is to provide a holistic approach to improving the quality of life for the citizens of Summit County, particularly African-Americans through advocacy, education, economic empowerment and partnerships/community outreach.
Akron is full of great activities. Go here to find events for varied interests.
AKRON BEACON JOURNAL EVENTS
Website: Visit the Website
Description: The Akron Beacon Journal’s Ohio.com events calendar to search for interesting, local events.
THE BANG AND THE CLATTER THEATRE COMPANY
Website: Visit the Website
Description: Akron’s edgy theatre provides thought-provoking works by playwrights such as Neil LaBute, Bryony Lavery and Adam Rapp. Often controversial, and never boring or stodgy, The Bang and The Clatter Theatre Company adds vibrant, quality theatre to the growing art district downtown, all at an affordable price. Visit the website for show descriptions and links to local reviews.
REALNEO
Website: Visit the Website
Description: REALNEO is a free, secure, open-source virtual community dedicated to optimizing Northeast Ohio (NEO).
AKRON/SUMMIT CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Website: Visit the Website
Description: With a wonderful array of sites and attractions… accommodations and restaurants… meeting and convention facilities… and countless recreational activities, Akron/Summit County should be your next destination for fun and excitement.
Be in the know!
GREATER AKRON CHAMBER
Website: Visit the Website
Description: The Greater Akron Chamber is an economic development organization serving the counties of Medina, Portage and Summit in Northeast Ohio. Our membership includes a diverse array of businesses, ranging from global manufacturers and educational institutions to local machine shops and non-profit organizations.
DOWNTOWN AKRON PARTNERSHIP
Website: Visit the Website
Description: The Downtown Akron Partnership’s mission is to promote and build a vibrant and valuable downtown. Since its inception in 1995, the partnership has been a catalyst for enhancing the downtown environment by supporting existing community programs, while also developing new, innovative programs designed to create interest in and to attract people to downtown Akron.
HELLO AKRON
Website: Visit the Website
Description: A great resource for information about the City of Akron and community happenings.
91.3 THE SUMMIT WAPS-FM
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Description: 91.3 The Summit WAPS-FM is a listener supported, non-commercial public radio serving the diverse musical culture of the Akron-Canton community as the premier source for an innovative and eclectic mix of music and specialty, cultural and nationality music programs. Soak It Up! now by [ streaming live ]
CITY OF AKRON INFORMATION AND EVENTS
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Description: This site reflects the City's on-going efforts to communicate effectively with the people of Akron, to provide up-to-date information for on-line users and to keep up with the cutting-edge technology of the 21st Century.
THE STATE OF OHIO
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Description: Business.Ohio.gov is about making government accessible to you and your business.
SUMMIT COUNTY OHIO
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Description: Access information about Summit County, including property information, links to the court system, county news, and services for visitors and residents.
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
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Description: Visit the new calendar to view public events, meetings, important dates and deadlines.
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