Imagination, family, and friendship are celebrated in Magical Theatre Company’s holiday production “The NeverEnding Story,” which opens Friday Dec. 6. The play is based on the 1979 children’s novel that explores the waning of youthful imagination in our modern world. “The holidays are a magical and nostalgic time of year, and ‘The NeverEnding Story’ is the perfect way … [Read more...]
Akron Civic Theatre hosts free showing of ‘Elf,’ ‘The Polar Express’ Dec. 15
Akron Civic Theatre will host a free presentation of the films “Elf” and “The Polar Express” Sunday, Dec. 15, starting at 2 p.m. The showing includes free popcorn for patrons and a holiday sing-along with the Civic’s Mighty Wurlitzer beginning a half-hour before each film. The event is presented by Wayside Furniture. The Wayside Holiday Movies are free, but tickets are … [Read more...]
Children Services hosts foster care, adoption info meeting Dec. 5
For individuals and families seeking to adopt or host foster children, Summit County Children Services will host a free foster care and adoption information meeting Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Compass Coffee at The Well CDC, 647 E. Market St., in Akron. Residents who attend the information meeting will learn a variety of details about foster care and adoption, … [Read more...]
Buy local at Crafty Mart’s Holiday Market Nov. 30-Dec. 1
Crafty Mart will host its 11th Annual Holiday Market, starting on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, and continuing through Sunday, Dec. 1, at Bounce Innovation Hub, 526 S. Main St., on the second floor. The Holiday Market will feature 70 Akron-area artists and makers selling one-of-a-kind gifts. Throughout the two-day event, Crafty Mart will host DIY workshops, an Iron … [Read more...]
Kaleidoscope Juried Holiday Show opens Nov. 22 at Summit Artspace
The 17th Annual Kaleidoscope Juried Holiday Show opens Friday, Nov. 22 at Summit Artspace on East Market, 140 E. Market St. The show will open with a free Meet the Artists Reception & Awards from 5 to 8 p.m., in the main gallery at Summit Artspace on East Market. The exhibition runs until Dec. 21 and is free and open to the public. The juried exhibit is organized … [Read more...]
Gay Community Endowment Fund seeks grant proposals
The Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for programs that support the local LGBTQ+ community. Nonprofits may apply for either an impact grant or a micro grant, with impact grants starting at $10,000 and micro grants ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. Strong preference will be given to impact grant proposals that create … [Read more...]
Victim Assistance Angel Tree Ceremony honors victims of homicide Dec. 2
The nonprofit Victim Assistance will honor the memory of over 1,000 victims lost in Summit County due to violence over the last 25 years as part of its Annual Angel Tree Ceremony, Monday, Dec. 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Akron-Summit County Public Library Auditorium, 60 S. High St. Victim Assistance Program invites community members, friends and family members of … [Read more...]
‘Home Run for the Homeless’ Thanksgiving Day supports residents in financial need
Gennesaret Inc.’s 28th Annual Home Run for the Homeless will take place Thursday, Nov. 28, at 9 a.m. The four-mile race kicks off at the organization’s Family Nutritional Center, 419 W. Exchange St., and winds through historic Glendale Cemetery. A one-mile fun run and walk kicks off at 8:30 a.m. Last year’s event drew approximately 3,000 registered runners/walkers and their … [Read more...]
Salvation Army adds digital donation technology to Red Kettles during holidays
Considering fewer people seem to carry cash nowadays, the Salvation Army has added technology to accept Apple Pay or Google Pay at the Red Kettles during the upcoming holiday season. The organization has installed smart chips and QR codes on Red Kettles in Summit County, allowing shoppers to “bump” or scan with their phones to make a digital donation. Shoppers will be … [Read more...]
Ohio & Erie Canalway Association announces $286,200 in grants
Summit County Historical Society’s John Brown House was among 15 area projects to receive funding from the Ohio & Erie Canalway Association. (Photo: Chris Miller) Awardees include programs that enhance the Towpath Trail and the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area, grant apps open for 2020 funding. The Ohio & Erie Canalway Association (OECA) has awarded … [Read more...]
