The Well CDC, a place-based community development corporation devoted to the Middlebury neighborhood, has launched Akron’s first Community Tool Library, which offers more than 500 tools available for a nominal fee – particularly for Middlebury residents, but also available to the Greater Akron area. In a long-forgotten neighborhood with little to no focus on residential … [Read more...]
Cleveland Clinic Akron General launches its first Centering Pregnancy maternal support group
Cleveland Clinic Akron General has launched its first Centering Pregnancy™ group, part of a national program that’s been shown to dramatically improve maternal outcomes. As part of the program, a group of about 10 pregnant women with roughly the same due date meet together as a “circle” with a trained facilitator for 8 to 10 sessions to learn about many aspects of … [Read more...]
Mustard Seed Highland Square reopens cafe
Mustard Seed Market & Cafe has reopened its Highland Square café. In an effort to create the safest environment possible, the company has transitioned away from the past traditional café model to a “touch-less” experience. In addition to the café following the state and CDC guidelines for food service, patrons will now order from their mobile phones and receive their … [Read more...]
Boys & Girls Clubs open doors to area students who are learning virtually
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio (BGCNEO) is providing in-person help for kids in digital-only education environments by creating at least 11 school-day learning centers in Clubs across the region, including the Steve Wise Club in Akron. Jeff Scott, BGCNEO’s president and CEO, said the organization has opened ClubSmart Learning Centers in Cleveland, Lorain County, … [Read more...]
UA School of Art exhibit offers photographic response to current events
In solidarity with recent world and domestic issues, the Emily Davis Gallery’s new exhibit, “Bearing Witness: A Response to Current Events by Regional Photographers,” investigates the topics of social justice, pride, police brutality and a world pandemic impacting lives of essential workers and those at home. “Bearing Witness” is available for viewing through Oct. 9 at the … [Read more...]
Summit County Children Services hosts virtual foster care, adoption information meetings Sept. 10, 29
Summit County Children Services (SCCS) will host virtual foster care and adoption information meetings Thursday, Sept. 10, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 7 p.m. These events will be held via Zoom. The virtual meetings will cover a variety of details about foster care and adoption, including how long the process is and what kind of support is provided by the agency. … [Read more...]
Stan Hywet cancels 54th Annual Ohio Mart due to coronavirus
Ohio Mart, scheduled for Oct. 1 through 4, at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Presented by Stan Hywet's Auxiliary Board, this would have been the 54th annual year of the fall artisan festival. All components of the weekend have been canceled, with the exception of “Inspiration in Bloom,” which will go on as planned in the Manor … [Read more...]
First Congregational Church unveils public art installation ‘God’s Doors Are Open to All’
First Congregational Church of Akron has unveiled a new public art installation, called “God’s Doors Are Open to All,” located at the church lawn at 292 E. Market St. The show consists of eight full-size doors mounted side-by-side and was created as a visual statement of the church’s support for diversity and inclusion. Each of the eight doors is a different style or size, and … [Read more...]
Countryside hosts virtual tomato tasting Aug. 16
Countryside Farmers’ Market is back at Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s Howe Meadow. Despite market adjustments to adhere to COVID safety guidelines, the markets continue to engage their supporters by leveraging the use of virtual events. One upcoming example is on Sunday, Aug.16, Countryside will join forces with Chase the Flavor to bring Countryside’s Annual Tomato Tasting to … [Read more...]
Akron Municipal Court administrator named to Ohio State Bar Association Board of Governors
Akron Municipal Court Administrator Montrella S. Jackson was recently named to the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) Board of Governors as an at-large representative. Her term began July 1 and runs through June 30, 2023. Jackson was appointed by incoming OSBA President and local Summit County Juvenile Court Judge Linda Tucci Teodosio. The OSBA Board of Governors is a … [Read more...]
